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…
Singapore’s President Highlights National Resilience and Responsibility Singapore’s 15th Parliament commenced with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasizing the nation’s successful retention of trust amidst global challenges. He attributed this achievement to Singapore’s commitment to stewardship and responsibility, fostering a culture that values unity, social mobility, and resilience in the face of economic shifts and geopolitical tensions….
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…
Singapore’s Minister Warns Against Immediate Recognition of Palestine Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for National Security, K Shanmugam, has cautioned against the immediate recognition of Palestine. He highlighted potential negative consequences that could harm the Palestinian cause, such as a lack of governance, physical space, and worsening conditions on the ground. Concerns Raised by Minister Shanmugam In…
Mediacorp Announces Retrenchment of 93 Employees Amid Restructuring Mediacorp, a prominent media company based in Singapore, recently revealed plans to retrench 93 employees, representing slightly over 3% of its total workforce. The decision to downsize comes against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and evolving demands within the media industry. Support for Affected Employees In light…
Body of 11-Year-Old with Special Needs Found in East Coast Park The body of 11-year-old Muhammad Hairil Effendi, who had special needs, was discovered in the waters off East Coast Park on 30 August. Effendi had been reported missing prior to the tragic discovery. The police have confirmed that no foul play is suspected in…
Scam Losses in Singapore Reach S$456.4 Million in First Half of 2025 In the first half of 2025, Singapore faced a total of S$456.4 million in scam losses, with nearly 20,000 cases reported. Despite a decrease from the same period in 2024, scams involving substantial amounts of money and cryptocurrencies experienced significant growth. Furthermore, perpetrators…
Progress Singapore Party Responds to Police Probe Outcome The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has acknowledged the conclusion of the police investigation into the Bukit Gombak walkabout incident. While accepting the outcome of the probe, the party has raised concerns over the lack of public disclosure regarding key findings from the investigation. Concerns Over Lack of…