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    SAF and MINDEF units part of Singapore's response to ongoing cyberattack: Chan Chun Sing

    SINGAPORE: Units in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) have been responding to the ongoing cyberattack by an alleged China-linked threat actor on Singapore's critical infrastructure, said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on Saturday (Jul 19). These select...
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    Singapore launches new online tool to help healthy adults plan end-of-life care

    SINGAPORE: Adults with no existing serious illnesses can now document their end-of-care life preferences online for free, without the need to meet a facilitator, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Jul 19). The advance care planning (ACP) tool, known as myACP, was officially launched...
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    Power fault on Bukit Panjang LRT disrupts train services across all stations

    SINGAPORE: A power fault on the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has led to train services being unavailable across all stations, said operator SMRT on Saturday (Jul 19). In a Facebook post at 2.59pm, SMRT said the power fault happened at about 2.45pm, causing four trains to be...
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    314 suicides reported in Singapore in 2024; largest increase observed in 30-39 age group

    Based on provisional data, the number of suicides in 2024 decreased by 2.5 per cent compared to 2023. However, the total number of suicide deaths in 2023 was subsequently updated to 434 by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), reflecting a 34.8 per cent increase from the initial...
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    Singaporean comic artist teams up with Archie Comics for exclusive SG60 cover

    At first glance, his illustrations may seem like digital compositions or even paintings. But look closer, and you will discover every detail is meticulously rendered in pencil strokes. From as young as six, Kang Jing, 31, had a natural flair for drawing. He would spend hours sketching his...
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    As all-white soiree Diner en Blanc returns to Singapore, can a Gen Z host shake off its exclusive vibe?

    Secrecy and inclusivity go together like white clothing and sambal chilli. But bringing together seemingly conflicting ideas is the lofty ambition of one Singaporean, who plans to make one of the world’s most famous pop-up events a night to remember for 3,000 guests. And he’s only 18. Chiang...
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    DPM Gan Kim Yong to visit the US from Jul 20 to 26

    SINGAPORE: Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will be visiting the United States from Sunday (Jul 20) to next Saturday to deepen ties and discuss areas of cooperation. In a press release on Friday, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said that...
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    CAAS to launch S$200 million fund to develop aviation sector workforce

    SINGAPORE: The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will establish a S$200 million (US$156 million) fund to support the aviation sector's manpower needs, it said on Friday (Jul 18). Named the OneAviation Manpower Fund, it will back initiatives to attract, develop and retain the aviation...
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    Singapore actively dealing with ongoing cyberattack on critical infrastructure: Shanmugam

    SINGAPORE: Singapore is actively dealing with UNC3886, a "highly sophisticated threat actor" that is attacking critical infrastructure, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam said on Friday (Jul 18). Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm owned by Google, describes UNC3886 as a...
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    Books Kinokuniya opens new Raffles City outlet ahead of previously announced date

    Good news for folks who were eagerly awaiting Books Kinokuniya's third outlet: The Japanese bookstore chain opened its new Raffles City outlet on Friday (Jul 18), ahead of schedule by weeks. Books Kinokuniya previously announced that the outlet would open in August. Its Raffles City store...
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    NTU upholds zero mark for student initially accused of using AI

    SINGAPORE: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has upheld the zero mark awarded to a student who was accused of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in her work. The case emerged after the student posted on Reddit on Jun 19 about being penalised for using AI in a final essay for a...
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    What is behind the surge of obesity worldwide, and how is Singapore fighting back?

    “Between 2010 and 2022 … we’ve hovered around anywhere from 10 plus per cent to currently 11.6 per cent … but I think if the measures had not been put in, we could have seen a larger rise,” said the Woodlands Health senior consultant. She noted these public health measures implemented by the...
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    CNA Explains: Why a caterer was fined S$7,000 for giving 171 people food poisoning

    SINGAPORE: Food company Yunhaiyao has been fined S$7,000 (S$5,400) over a mass food poisoning incident at tech firm ByteDance's Singapore office, which left 171 victims sick. This was the maximum fine the company could have received. But online, some have suggested the penalty was too light...
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    DBS named world's best bank as part of global awards

    SINGAPORE: DBS has been recognised as the world's best bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. This achievement marks the third time that the bank has received Euromoney's top accolade since 2019, said DBS on Friday (Jul 18). "The recognition is a testament to DBS' solid financial...
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    Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2025: Final list of performers include Lewis Capaldi, Clean Bandit and Spice Girls' Melanie C

    The final list of performers was announced on Friday (Jul 18) for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi will be performing on Oct 5 at Zone 4 Padang stage while Grammy-winning electronic music group Clean Bandit will be performing on Oct 3 at Zone 1 Wharf...
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    Filipino women jailed for submitting forged university certificates to MOM for employment passes

    SINGAPORE: Two Filipino women who used forged university certificates in their applications for employment passes were jailed on Thursday (Jul 17). Conol Almira Joy Torres, 29, was given six weeks' jail, Torres Alyssa Riva Fernan, 29, was jailed for four weeks. Almira had two more charges...
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    Staff at Red SchoolHouse’s Toh Tuck branch left unpaid after preschool’s sudden closure

    SINGAPORE: Several employees at a private preschool in the Bukit Timah area have made police reports against their former employer, alleging unpaid salaries after it went bust about two months ago. Red SchoolHouse @ Toh Tuck closed with just two weeks’ notice in May, leaving dozens of students...
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    Woman admits being part of trio that cheated retiree of over S$44,000 to lift 'curse'

    SINGAPORE: Three foreign women allegedly cheated a 77-year-old woman into handing over more than S$44,000 (US$34,200) in order to lift a "curse". One of them, 56-year-old Li Yulian, pleaded guilty to her involvement on Friday (Jul 18). The Chinese national, whose two accomplices remain at...
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    Man nabbed in HSA Bishan operation charged with having over 800 K-pods for sale

    SINGAPORE: A man said to be a deliveryman for illegal electronic vapouriser K-pods was charged in court on Friday (Jul 18) with possessing more than 800 of the pods containing vape juice for sale. Chin Wei Liang, Jodan, 27, was handed six charges - three for possessing K-pods or components for...
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    Five foreigners charged over scheme to get arrested to prolong stay in Singapore and sell illegal sex medication

    SINGAPORE: In an attempt to prolong their stay in Singapore, five Chinese nationals allegedly bribed police and National Environment Agency (NEA) officers, hoping to get arrested and obtain Special Passes. Special Passes are issued to foreigners who are assisting in investigations or required...
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