RimbaWatch Findings on Industrial Timber Plantations A recent report released by RimbaWatch revealed that a significant portion of industrial timber plantations are situated in intact forests. According to the study conducted last year, 62% of industrial timber plantations are located in areas classified as intact forests, while the remaining 38% are situated in degraded forest…
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…
Controversy Surrounds Recent Advert from Struggling Company The recent advertisement released by a certain company has sparked criticism and raised concerns among both consumers and investors. The negative reception towards the advert is just one of the many challenges the company has faced, as its shares have seen a significant decline of over 50% since…
Longtime Owner of Long Hwee Stationery Store in Queenstown Passes Away Ker Ah Kim, the proprietor of Long Hwee stationery store in Queenstown, has passed away at the age of 78 on 14 August. The news of her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from residents who fondly remembered her and the store. Tributes…
Altercation at Medical Facility Leads to Police Involvement A 61-year-old individual reportedly engaged in a physical altercation with a doctor at a medical facility, as per law enforcement officials. The incident occurred when the suspect, dissatisfied with being rescheduled for a missed appointment, allegedly attempted to strike the doctor. Details of the Altercation According to…
LTA and SBS Transit Address Electrical Faults Disrupting Services Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit have been working to address rare electrical faults that caused disruptions on the North-East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT. Investigations are ongoing, and plans for upgrades are in place to ensure long-term power reliability. Background The disruptions on the North-East…
Mette Frederiksen Criticizes Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen recently commented on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, expressing concern over the conditions in the region. Frederiksen described the situation as appalling and criticized Israel for its actions, stating that the country has gone too far. International Response Frederiksen’s remarks come amidst growing…
Singapore Grants Clemency to Tristan Tan, Commutes Death Sentence On August 14, 2025, Singapore made the decision to grant clemency to Tristan Tan, changing his death sentence to life imprisonment. The rationale behind this decision was to address what was perceived as a disparity in sentencing between Tan and a co-accused individual. However, it is…
Collision between Chinese Vessels Near Scarborough Shoal A collision occurred earlier this week between two Chinese vessels near the Scarborough Shoal. The incident took place in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, raising concerns and drawing attention to maritime tensions in the region. Details of the Incident The exact circumstances surrounding the collision…
Property Tycoon Ong Beng Seng Fined for Abetting S Iswaran in Obstructing Justice Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was fined S$30,000 on August 15, 2025, for his involvement in abetting former transport minister S Iswaran in obstructing justice. The ruling was made by Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng, who took into consideration Ong’s advanced…