Armed robbery committed in 1996 finally arrested in Malaysia
The police have arrested a 59-year-old man who was wanted in a case of Armed Robbery which occurred outside an OCBC branch near Blk 65 Yuan Kuang Road in 1996. Foo Siang Thian, a Singaporean, faces one count of armed robbery with common intention, an offence that carries a jail term of between two and 10 […]
Man jailed for illegally importing hard corals
A 39-year-old man, Cheng Yee Yong, was sentenced to two months imprisonment by the Court today for illegally importing hard corals. In a joint statement issued by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Acting on a tip-off on the illegal import of hard corals, the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) […]
New rider policyholders must pay 5% of hospital bill, Existing policyholders NOT affected
All new policyholders with rider plans must pay 5% of hospital bill moving forward. Existing policyholders are not affected at this point in time. Sure Boh Singapore understands that existing policyholders can enjoy existing benefits subject to review of their policy by their insurers. Minister Gan Kim Yong announced in Parliament today that co-payment in […]
Man Arrested For Series Of Investment Scams
The police have arrested a 29-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of investment scams involving more than $600,000. Between 27 February 2018 and 4 March 2018, the police received several reports from victims who had responded to the suspect’s online advertisement claiming that they were able to double their investment within three […]
Patients with full insurance riders will soon have to pay part of the hospital bill
Latest update by MOH: New rider policyholders must pay 5% of the hospital bill, Existing policyholders are NOT affected at this point in time. Read the latest news here. Do you have private Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) with riders that can cover your entire hospital bill? Soon, you won’t have this privilege anymore. Six insurance companies […]
Police Take Action Against 14 Scammers And Money Mules
In a two-day operation conducted between 28 February 2018 and 1 March 2018, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division rounded up 6 men and 8 women, aged between 15 and 67, for their suspected involvement in various cases of scams involving more than S$380,000. The suspects are being investigated for the offence of Cheating, […]
Cyclist wrongly accused of “squeezing a lady’s buttocks”, it didn’t happen at all
This is why you shouldn’t trust everything you read or see on social media. There was a video circulating on social media alleging that a male cyclist had molested a lady at Braddel Road underpass. The video didn’t actually show the cyclist molesting someone. All you see is a few middle aged men trying to […]
HDB flat owners can give up their dream of renting out their place on Airbnb
It’s illegal to rent out your private property in Singapore for less than three consecutive months and HDB flat for less than six months but people still do it anyway. A quick search on Airbnb’s website shows more than 300 listings in Singapore – most of them are private properties such as condominiums, lofts and […]
Love to hire foreigners? Beware, big brother MOM will make life difficult for you
Remember the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) that was launched in 2014? It’s meant to make companies consider locals first before hiring foreigners. Companies who want to submit Employment Pass (EP) applications must advertise the job positions on the National Jobs Bank for 14 days before applying for the EP. Basically, they have to show they’re […]
Use This Shortcut to Jazz Up Your Hair Without Expensive Salon Visits
Recently, I splurged a little on a pretty Kosmart hair tie which I really liked. It is red with splashes of lightning zigzagging through it, and I thought it was pretty unique. Under the sun, the hair tie really looks like it’s set on fire by lightning. The simplicity of the Kosmart hair tie complements […]