Singapore former Transport Minister Iswaran will not appeal 12 months' jail sentence
S. Iswaran says he accepts full responsibility for his actions and apologises unreservedly to all Singaporeans.
Mon Oct 07 2024
CPF account closure for non-Singaporeans and non-PRs: Withdraw savings before interest ceases
According to Singapore's Central Provident Fund Board, after March 2027, these savings will no longer earn any interest.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny
The lawyer-turned-comedian's satire dwelled on the ill-fated Malaysian carrier MH370, as well as the state of developments in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 08 2023
"Brace ourselves for the uncertainties ahead", PM Lee tells Singaporeans
"We must brace ourselves for the uncertainties ahead," the republic's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told fellow Singaporeans in his New Year Message 2023 today.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Batang Kali Landslide: Three Singaporeans found safe - Wisma Putra
The Singaporeans were found safe in the landslide incident near the Father's Organic Farm campsite.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Border reopening a boon to Johor's economy - Onn Hafiz
The reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore borders on April 1 has boosted business in Johor, with thousands of Singaporeans crossing the Causeway for shopping.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Singaporeans hold vigil for Malaysian in high-profile death row case
About 300 people held a candlelight vigil at a Singapore park on Monday to protest against the planned hanging of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Over 100,000 outstanding traffic summonses since 2016 involve Singaporeans - Bukit Aman
A total of 108,757 outstanding summonses were recorded by the PDRM involving various traffic offences committed by Singaporeans between 2016 and 2021.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Singapore advises its citizens to leave Ukraine as soon as possible
There is no guarantee that MFA will be in a position to assist Singaporeans' departure if conflict occurs, the ministry said.
Mon Feb 14 2022
From sake bars to yacht cabins, Singaporeans remodel no-frills public flats
Singapore HDB flats, in which 80 pct of Singapore's 5.5 million people live, are typically utilitarian with tight rules governing ownership and resales.
Tue Dec 14 2021
COVID-19: Malaysian man among 16 more deaths in Singapore on Oct 21
The remaining 15 cases, the ministry said 11 were male Singaporeans and Permanent Residents and four were female Singaporeans.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Fraud syndicate offering jobs as online Lazada agents busted
A fraud syndicate that purportedly offered part-time jobs as online Lazada agents has been busted by police after they raided four residences in Kota Tinggi.
Wed Jun 23 2021
COVID: Singapore in a state of heightened alert, stricter measures from May 16
Looking at the increasing number of cases in the community, from coming May 16 till June 13, Singaporeans can expect the COVID-19 precautionary measures to be further tightened.
Fri May 14 2021
Foreigners needed to fill Singapore tech jobs crunch, says central banker
Menon said Singaporeans make up just over one-third of the estimated 25,000 tech workforce in the local financial sector.
Tue May 04 2021
Singapore swap shops offer alternative to fast fashion
Challenges remain in persuading Singaporeans to swap rather than shop, however, and the city's industry is still in its infancy.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024