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Maid gets 8 weeks’ jail for pushing 94 y/o employer down while removing his walking stick, causing head injury in fall

The domestic helper lost her temper after her employer repeatedly struck her bedroom door with his walking stick, asking for food

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Two days, two motorcycles: ICA foils back-to-back smuggling attempts at Woodlands

The two cases involved a 46-year-old Malaysian rider and a 51-year-old Singaporean rider, both of whom were arrested.

CSA: S$15M lost in cryptocurrency scams using fake job offers by scammers posing as recruiters; victims are tricked into downloading malware through fake technical...

Fake recruiters lure job seekers into malware traps through technical tests, giving scammers access to company systems and cryptocurrency transfers

Person found dead after early morning flat fire in Jurong East — SCDF reminds public of top home fire risks

SCDF firefighters found an unresponsive person in the living room of the affected unit. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

SPF: Singaporean man who was rescued from alleged kidnapping in Malaysia is believed to know his kidnapper; he’s now wanted by CNB

The man was rescued with his girlfriend by Malaysian police after an alleged kidnapping, but he’s now wanted by Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau

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MTDC takes technology commercialisation programme to Johor as JS-SEZ opens doors for local businesses

MTDC's Road to Growth 2026 Southern event has brought technology commercialisation, investment and market access opportunities to Johor businesses, with IRDA as strategic partner and a focus on the...

Singaporean man, 62, loses S$1.6M stolen by son, including S$533K in CPF savings; son sentenced to 7 years’ jail

An SAF regular stole S$1.6 million from his father to fund his gambling addiction, and even forged a police report to avoid suspicion

SG Police: Appeal for information on girl, 14, missing since July 24, last seen in Serangoon Central, wearing purple top, light blue shorts

Police are seeking information on Sarah Fitriyana Binte Abdullah, who was last seen in Serangoon Central on July 24

‘I’m really tired of having to listen to her arguments’: SG employer considers replacing maid

The employer said her helper’s attitude was “super” when she first arrived, but changed after several months.

Too many choices, too many deal-breakers? Singaporeans say dating apps are making love harder

Some Singaporeans think dating apps have given people too many choices, making it easier to reject, ghost and move on to the next match.

‘Maybe I was too trusting’: Singapore employer says maid went uncontactable after she bought her a return ticket home

After being told the helper intended to return to Singapore, the employer paid S$437.40 for a return ticket, only to receive no response when she later asked about the flight.

At least five victims lose S$3,500 to BigBang ticket scams before general sales even begin

The reported scams emerged even before general ticket sales began on Aug 13.

Teenager pleads guilty to 6 charges after fleeing on PMD left police officer needing 20 stitches and 28 days’ hospital leave

The officer was dragged for about 50 metres before falling, suffering a head injury, a 6cm forehead laceration and other injuries.

270 suspected scammers and money mules nabbed in two-week operation linked to S$5.4m in losses

The suspects, aged between 15 and 80, are believed to be linked to more than 660 scam cases involving e-commerce, phishing, job and investment scams.

‘This is not the west’: SG passenger says taxi driver allegedly asked for tip after showing her an ‘open, bleeding wound’

The driver reportedly also asked her to leave a five-star rating to help maintain his “top 5 taxi driver status”.
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