Two Men Injured in Drunken Brawl at Bukit Panjang Coffeeshop On August 2, two men, aged 57 and 65, were injured during an altercation at a coffeeshop in Bukit Panjang. The incident, believed to have been fueled by alcohol, involved the men being struck with chairs while they were on the ground. Video footage capturing…
President Tharman Honours Migrant Workers for Heroic Act Singapore President Tharman expressed his gratitude towards seven migrant workers who rescued a woman from a sinkhole on 26 July. The workers, employed by Ohin Construction, were recognized for their bravery and selflessness during the incident. Recognition at the National Day Open House The commendable actions of…
TikTok Video Boosts Sales at Bayfront Bazaar A recent TikTok video by Hazel Chen, co-owner of Kwazy Korndog, attracted a large crowd to the Bayfront food bazaar. The video went viral, drawing thousands of visitors to the stall. Challenges Faced by Kwazy Korndog Despite the surge in customers, the owners of Kwazy Korndog expressed concerns…
Singapore’s Tokenize Xchange Faces Investigation and License Rejection Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Tokenize Xchange is currently under investigation for alleged fraudulent trading activities. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has rejected the exchange operator, AmazingTech’s, license application, resulting in the cessation of its operations. Director Hong Qi Yu Faces Charges In addition to the license rejection,…
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Lorry on BKE On the morning of 25 July, a tragic incident occurred on the BKE towards the PIE resulting in the death of a 23-year-old motorcyclist. The motorcyclist collided with a lorry, and despite efforts to save his life, he succumbed to his injuries. Police Investigations Underway The lorry…
Ransomware Attack Leads to Data Leak of 1,300 Motorists’ Information In a recent incident, printing vendor Toppan Next Tech experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in the exposure of personal information belonging to 1,300 motorists. The leaked data included names and addresses sourced from records maintained by the Singapore Traffic Police. This breach, which took…
Minister of State for Manpower Addresses Investigation into Alleged Work Injury Claim The Minister of State for Manpower, Dinesh Vasu Dash, provided an update on 24 July regarding the ongoing investigation into an alleged fraudulent work injury claim. The claim was brought to attention by the late Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad, who passed…
Singapore’s Housing and Development Board Launches 10,209 Flats in July 2025 Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) has recently announced the release of 10,209 flats in its July 2025 sales launch. This batch includes a mix of Built-to-Order (BTO) flats and Sale of Balance Flats (SBF), aiming to cater to the housing needs of Singaporean…
Singapore Government Identifies Processing Error Leading to Incorrect Subsidies On July 22, the Ministry of Health in Singapore disclosed that approximately 20,000 individuals in the country had received inaccurate subsidies as a result of a glitch in the government’s Household Means Eligibility System. This error resulted in overpayments totaling around S$7 million for 90% of…
Two Workers Rescued by SCDF from Gondola Incident at Raffles City Tower On 21 July 2025, two workers found themselves in a precarious situation when they became trapped on a gondola outside Raffles City Tower in Singapore. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) promptly responded to the emergency, conducting a successful rescue operation to bring…