Singapore

Bedok HDB Estate Resident Surprised by Repainted Void Deck Pillars A resident living in a Bedok HDB estate was taken aback when they noticed that the pillars in the void deck had been repainted with misaligned colored squares. The unconventional paint job left the resident feeling puzzled and unsure of the reason behind the unusual…

Ministry of Home Affairs Reaffirms Constitutionality of Drug Law Presumptions The Ministry of Home Affairs has restated the government’s unwavering position on the constitutionality of the Misuse of Drugs Act presumptions. This statement comes in the wake of a recent Court of Appeal decision that rejected a legal challenge brought by four individuals on death…

Court of Appeal Upholds Decision Against Stay Application for Death Row Inmate The Court of Appeal recently made a decision regarding a stay application filed by Pannir Selvam, a death row inmate. The court ruled against his application, stating that the Ministry of Home Affairs’ policy on execution scheduling was lawful. This decision was made…

Caretakers Voice Concerns Over NParks’ Handling of Bidadari Stray Dogs Caretakers of the Bidadari stray dogs have recently raised concerns about the handling of safety measures by the National Parks Board (NParks). The caretakers have accused NParks of not addressing their requests regarding the replacement of canvas barriers, which are crucial for the well-being of…

Singapore Police Issue Enforcement Order to Meta Under Online Criminal Harms Act Singapore police have recently issued the first enforcement order under the Online Criminal Harms Act to Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The order requires Meta to take action against government impersonation scams on the social media platform. Failure to comply with the…

Indonesian Embassy Staff Member Fatally Shot While Cycling Home in Lima, Peru A tragic incident occurred in Lima, Peru, where a 40-year-old Indonesian embassy staff member was fatally shot while cycling home. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed publicly. The shooting has sparked outrage and concern both locally and internationally. Official Condemnation and Pledge…