65-year-old cyclist, who works as cleaner, dies after being hit by Go-Ahead Singapore bus
A 65-year-old man had unfortunately passed away after sustaining head injuries from an accident involving a bus. Reportedly, the man (Chen Qinghe), who worked as a cleaner, was crossing the road on a bicycle when he was hit by a bus. The accident took place at 7.25 am on Monday (10 April) near Pasir Ris […]
70-year-old man loses over $70,000 after fake Google Play was installed on his mobile phone
A 70-year-old man loses more than $70,000 within 2 hours after a fake Google Play application was installed on his mobile phone. As a result, his personal data was stolen by hackers who then transferred away money, which includes his pension from his bank account. According to Zaobao, Mr Lu told the newspaper in an interview […]
BMW driver at Sin Ming condo verbally abuses security officer, asks him: “Do you know how many units I have here?”
A BMW driver who was recently seen on video berating a security officer in a condominium in Singapore is currently under investigation, reported Channel News Asia. According to reports, the man flew into a rage after his car was wheel clamped for allegedly parking improperly in the compound. The incident, which took place on 3 April […]
Karl Liew admits lying to judge during Parti Liyani’s trial
The 45-year-old son of Changi Airport Group’s ex-chairman, who was accused of lying to a court in the Parti Liyani case, has admitted to doing so. He pleaded guilty on Thursday (March 30) morning at the State Courts. The prosecution asked for a fine of $5,000 and the case has been adjourned to April 14. […]
Mandai Bird Paradise to open on May 8 with discounted tickets
Bird Paradise will open its door on May 8. Discounted tickets will cost $38 for an adult and $23 for a child aged 12 and below, while seniors 60 years old and above will pay $20 from 8 to 26 May. The full price of $48 for an adult and $33 for a child from […]
Average Malaysian may exhaust their retirement savings 19 years before death.
Bank Negara Malaysia has issued a warning that the average Malaysian may exhaust their retirement savings 19 years before death. This is due to the projected global life expectancies, which are expected to increase to over 77 by 2050. The central bank has emphasized the need to rebuild savings buffers that have been depleted by […]
Widow took over late husband’s fish soup stall to raise 3 daughters
Vietnam-born Mai Thi Ngoc Yen’s life turned upside down when her Singaporean husband died from lung cancer five years ago, leaving her to raise their three young daughters alone. With few options, Yen decided to take over her late husband’s fish soup hawker stall, Hai Kee Seafood, located at Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 […]
Man allegedly misappropriating $470k paid for Islamic religious pilgrimage
Suwandi Marchuke, a 55-year-old man, is facing multiple charges, including criminal breach of trust and aiding a company to operate as a travel agent without a license. He is accused of misappropriating approximately $470,000 from 218 people who had signed up for a religious pilgrimage package to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The package was offered […]
60 NTUC FairPrice stores giving free snacks & drinks to Muslim customers for break fast this Ramadan
From 23 March onwards, a total of 60 NTUC FairPrice outlets across Singapore will be offering beverages and dates or snacks to Muslim customers during the fasting month. According to a press release from FairPrice, the “iftar packs” will be given out 30 minutes before and after Iftar, the meal taken after evening prayers during […]
ERP rates to go up by S$1 at several expressway locations
To manage traffic congestion during the morning commute, Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates will increase by S$1 at seven expressway locations during several time belts from April 3. The increase will cover earlier time periods. The southbound CTE after Braddell Road and the PIE slip road into southbound CTE, ERP rates will increase to S$4 […]