Singapore Implements Stricter Penalties for Vape and Kpod Offenses Singapore is set to introduce tougher penalties for individuals involved in the use of vape and Kpod devices starting from 1 September. The new measures include the possibility of caning for traffickers and increased fines and rehabilitation programs for youth offenders. Additionally, Etomidate will be reclassified…
KF Seetoh Criticizes Timbre Group’s Yishun Park Hawker Centre Model On August 27, prominent food critic KF Seetoh voiced his concerns regarding Timbre Group’s management of the Yishun Park Hawker Centre. In a rebuttal to Timbre Group’s defense of their model, Seetoh highlighted several issues that he believes are affecting the hawker centre’s operations. Seetoh…
Singapore Man Sentenced for Homemade Etomidate-Laced Kpods A 41-year-old man in Singapore has been sentenced to 16 months in jail and a S$400 fine in the nation’s first conviction involving Kpods that were laced with the anaesthetic etomidate. This case marks a significant development as etomidate will soon be classified as an illegal drug in…
Revocation of Singapore Citizenship of Monisha Catherine Iswaran Revocation of Singapore Citizenship of Monisha Catherine Iswaran Singapore Revokes Citizenship of Monisha Catherine Iswaran Singapore has revoked the citizenship of an individual named Monisha Catherine Iswaran, effective 19 August 2025. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority has not officially confirmed the identity of the individual, although the…
KF Seetoh Raises Concerns Over SEHC Contracts Renowned food critic, KF Seetoh, has recently voiced renewed criticism regarding the contracts offered to operators at Singapore’s hawker centres. Seetoh highlighted issues such as operators being subjected to 15% sales cuts, onerous clauses, and intrusive surveillance by certain operators, notably Timbre. In comparison, contracts offered by the…
Three Men Involved in Nvidia Chip Export Case to Return to Court Three individuals are set to attend a pre-trial conference on 17 October in connection with their alleged roles in exporting servers potentially containing restricted Nvidia AI chips. The case, which is currently being investigated, pertains to accusations of fraud and computer misuse. Legal…
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…