Controversy Surrounding GastroBeats’ “People’s Raffle” Two individuals recently emerged as major winners in GastroBeats’ “People’s Raffle,” claiming 12 out of the 30 total prizes. This outcome has sparked concerns among the public regarding the fairness of the raffle drawing process. Links to Festival Vendor Raise Questions The winning individuals are reportedly linked to a vendor…
Sheng Siong Suspends and Reinstates PayNow Cash Withdrawal Service Sheng Siong, a popular supermarket chain in Singapore, temporarily suspended its PayNow cash withdrawal service due to concerns of it being exploited for money laundering. The decision to halt the service was made on 19 June following reports of criminals using the platform for illicit activities….
Pritam Singh Affirms Role in Normalising Opposition in Singapore Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh recently clarified his stance on the possibility of becoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, stating that he has no aspirations for the position. During a podcast on 24 June with Malaysia’s former minister Khairy Jamaluddin, Singh emphasized the importance of…
Reddit Users Criticize NTU’s Handling of AI Misconduct Case Reddit users have expressed criticism towards the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for the way it handled an alleged academic misconduct case involving artificial intelligence (AI). The users have raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of NTU’s actions in response to the situation. Allegations of Opaqueness…
Fire Incident at Basic Military Training Centre in Pulau Tekong A fire occurred in an unoccupied accommodation block at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong on 20 June 2025. The incident was promptly dealt with by staff, leading to the quick extinguishing of the blaze. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries resulting…
Malaysia’s High Court Grants Najib Razak Discharge Not Amounting to Acquittal On June 20, 2025, Malaysia’s High Court made a decision regarding former Prime Minister Najib Razak and his involvement in three money laundering charges related to RM27 million from SRC International. The court granted Najib Razak a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) in…
Alleged Scam Involving “Happy Strides” Facebook Group On 9 June, a Facebook user shared a concerning incident involving her friend who reportedly lost her life savings after participating in a group known as “Happy Strides” and following advice to install a specific app provided by the group’s admin. The group is no longer accessible, raising…
Joint Operation Dismantles Transnational Scam Syndicate A recent joint operation involving law enforcement agencies in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong successfully dismantled a transnational scam syndicate that was utilizing GSM gateway devices to carry out fraudulent activities. The operation resulted in the arrest of eleven suspects and the seizure of 226 devices in coordinated raids…
Veteran Food Critic K.F. Seetoh Raises Concerns About Singapore’s Retail and F&B Industry Veteran food critic K.F. Seetoh has expressed significant concerns about the state of Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) and retail landscape, highlighting the challenges faced by local businesses due to escalating retail rents and manpower issues. Seetoh’s comments suggest a need for…
Iran Launches Missiles at Israel in Retaliation Iran launched a large-scale missile assault on Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and top commanders. The series of attacks has raised tensions in the already volatile Middle East region. Details of the Missile Attacks The missile strikes, which involved hundreds of missiles, were…