Vapes found in South Korean’s baggage at Changi Airport despite her having ‘nothing to declare’

Two vapes & over 50 vape pods found in South Korean woman’s baggage at Changi Airport While entering Singapore via Changi Airport, a South Korean woman told customs she had nothing to... Read more »

Probation, reformative training reports called for teen who walked onto MRT tracks, scaled HDB block roof

SINGAPORE: A teenager who trespassed onto the train tracks between Simei MRT station and Tanah Merah MRT station earlier this year had climbed up scaffolding structures to access the prohibited area. The... Read more »

From a hibiscus tree to honour one man’s late mum to the largest community garden in S’pore

SINGAPORE – When the clouds part and sunlight pours in, the Woodlands Botanical Garden (WBG) springs to life. Amid the chirping crickets, butterflies flit from flower to flower while dragonflies dart around... Read more »

EU Holidays tries new things to stay fresh and exciting, 15 years in, Enterprise 50

[SINGAPORE] As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, EU Holidays is sticking by its founding principle – to “just try”. It is gearing up for upcoming launches such as tours tailored for youth... Read more »

Hit by a falling LED wreath: Enforcement gaps, safety lapses persist 3 years after tightened rules

WHO’S RESPONSIBLE Views differ within the funeral industry on who is responsible for the safe use of LED wreaths. A spokesperson for the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore told CNA that residents... Read more »

Poh Heng Jewellery comes out tops at E50 Awards, Enterprise 50

[SINGAPORE] In line with its trade, heritage jeweller Poh Heng Jewellery struck gold at the 31st edition of the Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards on Monday (Nov 24) night. The 77-year-old retailer, which... Read more »

Eight-storey fish farm, sea-based cages left vacant by exiting farms to be taken over by new owners

SINGAPORE – Two fish farming facilities that had been given up by firms exiting the local aquaculture industry have been acquired by local companies to pursue new farming ventures, The Straits Times... Read more »

National Dental Centre photographer secretly takes 600 chest photos of female patients he ‘found attractive’

Dental photographer charged after taking voyeuristic photos of female patients’ chests over three-year period A photographer at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) has admitted to secretly taking over 600 voyeuristic chest... Read more »

Authorities draw links to car leasing companies in Singapore as US money laundering probe widens

[SINGAPORE] The Singaporean owner of a car leasing firm has been arrested amid an ongoing criminal probe by the US Treasury that has seen the US government seize some US$15 billion in... Read more »

Address concerns over AI’s impact on jobs and livelihoods, and help workers adjust: PM Lawrence Wong

[JOHANNESBURG] Amid all the innovation brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), a key challenge for governments everywhere is to address concerns about jobs and livelihoods, and help workers adjust, said Prime Minister... Read more »