Residents Express Concerns Over Unattended Parcels at HDB Void Decks Residents in various Singaporean estates, including Tampines and Tengah, have recently raised apprehensions about unattended parcels left at Housing and Development Board (HDB) void decks. The recurring issue has sparked worries among residents, with the fear that the unattended parcels could potentially be stolen or…
CNA Launches Paid Media Release Service CNA has recently introduced a paid third-party media release distribution service in collaboration with Media OutReach Newswire. This new service enables businesses to have their unedited content published on CNA’s website. Partnership with Media OutReach Newswire The partnership between CNA and Media OutReach Newswire aims to provide businesses with…
The Projector Closure Sparks Community Outcry The sudden closure of The Projector, an independent cinema in Singapore, has generated a strong reaction from the public. Known for its role in screening alternative films and serving as a cultural hub, the news of its shutdown has left many shocked and disappointed. Significance of The Projector The…
Investigation Underway for Alleged Basketball Match-Fixing Scandal in Singapore Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) has arrested nine individuals, including basketball players, in connection with alleged match-fixing in the 2025 K Star National Basketball League Division 1. The arrests have sparked ongoing investigations into the scandal, highlighting Singapore’s strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. Zero-Tolerance Policy…
Longtime Owner of Long Hwee Stationery Store in Queenstown Passes Away Ker Ah Kim, the proprietor of Long Hwee stationery store in Queenstown, has passed away at the age of 78 on 14 August. The news of her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from residents who fondly remembered her and the store. Tributes…
LTA and SBS Transit Address Electrical Faults Disrupting Services Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit have been working to address rare electrical faults that caused disruptions on the North-East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT. Investigations are ongoing, and plans for upgrades are in place to ensure long-term power reliability. Background The disruptions on the North-East…
Singapore Grants Clemency to Tristan Tan, Commutes Death Sentence On August 14, 2025, Singapore made the decision to grant clemency to Tristan Tan, changing his death sentence to life imprisonment. The rationale behind this decision was to address what was perceived as a disparity in sentencing between Tan and a co-accused individual. However, it is…
Property Tycoon Ong Beng Seng Fined for Abetting S Iswaran in Obstructing Justice Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was fined S$30,000 on August 15, 2025, for his involvement in abetting former transport minister S Iswaran in obstructing justice. The ruling was made by Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng, who took into consideration Ong’s advanced…
SCDF Preliminary Findings on Bukit Merah Flat Fire The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has released preliminary findings regarding the tragic flat fire that occurred on 13th August in Bukit Merah, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. According to the SCDF’s assessment, the fire is believed to have originated from a Personal Mobility Device…
The Workers’ Party Launches New Podcast with NCMPs The Workers’ Party has recently launched a new podcast titled “This Side of the House,” featuring newly appointed Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) Andre Low and Eileen Chong. The podcast aims to provide a platform for discussing political issues and making politics more accessible and engaging for…