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….
Suspect Allegedly Involved in Financial Transactions Through Multiple Accounts An individual, identified as the suspect, has been accused of engaging in financial activities involving the receipt, transfer, and utilization of funds across various accounts. These accounts reportedly include the suspect’s personal account, accounts associated with his company, as well as accounts belonging to his acquaintances…
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…
Court of Appeal to Announce Decision on Muar MP’s Conviction Appeal The Court of Appeal is set to announce its decision tomorrow regarding the appeal of the Muar Member of Parliament’s conviction and sentence. The case has garnered significant attention as the MP seeks to overturn the ruling against him. Background The Muar MP was…
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…
Riksbank Highlights Risks Amid Trade Tensions and Middle East Conflict The Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, has pointed out risks related to trade tensions and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. These factors have the potential to impact global economic stability and financial markets. Trade Tensions Impacting Economic Outlook Trade tensions between major economies, particularly…
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…