Youths Under Investigation for Damaging ELD Wheelchairs in Sengkang and Boon Lay
The Elections Department (ELD) in Singapore recently faced incidents of vandalism involving wheelchairs at designated polling station locations in Sengkang and Boon Lay. A total of 13 youths are currently under police investigation for their alleged involvement in damaging government property. The incidents, which occurred in separate instances, have raised concerns about the misuse and […]
Sengkang Makes History with Fifth Million-Dollar HDB Resale Transaction
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) resale market in Sengkang recently witnessed a historic transaction, as a five-room flat at 279B Sengkang East Avenue was sold for a record-breaking S$1.058 million. This sale, which clinched the title of Sengkang’s fifth million-dollar HDB resale, has set a new benchmark for the town. The 112 sqm unit, […]
PHV Driver Jailed for Six Weeks After Ignoring Warnings, Causing Serious Injury to Migrant Worker
In a harrowing incident in Telok Ayer, a private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver, 63-year-old Chua Seng Kok, struck a migrant worker with his car, causing severe injuries. The driver, despite being cautioned by his passenger multiple times, failed to avoid the collision, which ultimately led to the worker sustaining a fractured right hip that required surgical […]
Teenage Girl Arrested for Allegedly Slashing Another Teen in Woodlands
Recent turmoil unfolded in Woodlands when a 17-year-old female teenage girl was taken into custody following an alleged slashing incident involving an 18-year-old girl at Block 573 Woodlands Drive 16 in the early hours of April 29. The altercation is believed to have originated from a dispute between the two teenagers before escalating grotesquely into […]
NTUC and Tripartite Partners Unite to Shield Workers from Tariff Impact
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is taking proactive steps to shield workers from the global tariff situation by collaborating with its tripartite partners. In a joint message issued on May Day, NTUC President K Thanaletchimi and Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng acknowledged the uncertainty brought by global events and highlighted Singapore’s vulnerability to escalating global […]
PM Lawrence Wong Pushes Back Against Pritam’s ‘Negative Politics’ Claim, Says PAP’s DNA Is About Unity, Not Division
As the political contest intensifies ahead of the General Election 2025, Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have locked horns over the ruling party’s political style and treatment of opposition-held constituencies, laying bare their contrasting visions for Singapore’s future. During a recent WP rally, Pritam Singh accused the People’s Action […]
Violent Incident at Bartley Secondary School Leads to Student’s Arrest for Assaulting Teacher
A Bartley Secondary School student was apprehended following a disturbing incident where a teacher was injured with a penknife on Monday (April 28). School Principal Britta Seet revealed that the wounded teacher was promptly taken to the hospital for necessary medical attention. Recuperating at home now, the teacher is on medical leave, confirmed the principal. […]
Former DJ Dongfang Billy Makes Triumphant Return to Singapore for GE2025
DJ Dongfang Billy, who had been residing in Jiangsu, China, made a remarkable return to Singapore to cast his vote in the General Election. His return not only marked his civic duty but also showcased his incredible transformation – shedding an impressive 21kg in just three months. Dongfang Billy’s weight loss journey was no easy […]
Minister Shanmugam Urges Vigilance Against US Tariffs Impact on Job Security in Singapore
In a recent speech at a People’s Action Party rally, Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K Shanmugam acknowledged the significant impact of US tariffs on Singapore’s economy, emphasising that the current trade situation poses risks to jobs, businesses, and investments. He emphasised the need for strategic planning and preparation in the face of the […]
Mdm Ho Ching shares how Gan Kim Yong quietly fought for Singaporeans with rare diseases in a Facebook post
Former Temasek CEO Mdm Ho Ching recently shared a story on Facebook about Gan Kim Yong — and it’s a side of him that many Singaporeans might not know about. When Gan Kim Yong was Minister for Health, he faced a very tough problem. He knew there were children and adults in Singapore living with […]