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    'Would have meant the world': Fans disappointed, scalpers resell sold-out Singapore-Thailand football tickets

    SINGAPORE: For 19-year-old Goh Zun Rey, being in the stands at the Jalan Besar stadium to support the Lions when they face Thailand in their ASEAN football championship semi-final on Saturday (Aug 15) would have been a special moment. A regular at Singapore's matches, he had been hoping to snag...
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    Woman cheats 33 victims of nearly S$2 million with travel deals, Taylor Swift tickets and investment scam

    SINGAPORE: Over 17 months, a woman ran a Ponzi scheme deceiving 33 victims of almost S$2 million (US$1.56 million) by offering cheap flights, cruises, hotels and Taylor Swift concert tickets, as well as a chance to "invest" in her "travel business". The web of deceit was uncovered when the...
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    One taken to hospital after restaurant fire at Bishan Junction 8; 120 people evacuated

    SINGAPORE: About 120 people were evacuated from Junction 8 mall in Bishan after a fire broke out at Japanese barbeque restaurant Yakiniku Like on Tuesday night (Aug 11). An employee from a neighbouring store was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)...
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    Cancer survivor forced to resign from school after tussles over work-from-home arrangements wins S$20,000

    SINGAPORE: A woman who had been working for 17 years as an administrative assistant in an international school was forced to resign after she faced issues with her work-from-home arrangements following a battle with Stage 3 cancer. In a judgment issued on Wednesday (Aug 12), an Employment...
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    Two swimmers to receive S$10,000 scholarship each under new Joseph Schooling award

    SINGAPORE: Two swimmers will each receive a S$10,000 (US$7,800) scholarship over two years as part of a new award named after Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling. They will be the first scholarship recipients under the new initiative, which aims to support and inspire the...
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    ‘Harder to sing’: Music industry veterans Dick Lee and Jeremy Monteiro weigh in on NDP 2026 songs debate

    Some commenters say this year's NDP tracks don't feel like traditional National Day anthems. Local music industry icons Dick Lee and Jeremy Monteiro weigh in on the debate and the role of younger voices in shaping Singapore's musical identity. Continue reading...
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    Couple gets engaged during Irish band Kodaline's concert at the Star Theatre

    Talk about a concert to remember. Irish band Kodaline brought their Farewell Tour to The Star Theatre on Sunday (Aug 9), but for one couple, the night became about much more than the music. The following night, the band shared a heartwarming video of concertgoers Kylie and Isaac getting...
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    Pioneer Generation Fund liabilities exceed balance by nearly S$785 million

    SINGAPORE: The estimated liabilities of the Pioneer Generation Fund exceeded its balance by nearly S$785 million (US$613 million) as at the end of the financial year on Mar 31, 2025, according to a report by a parliamentary committee looking at the government’s annual revenue and expenditure...
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    Police to train teachers, social workers to spot signs of youth gang involvement

    SINGAPORE: Teachers and social workers will be trained by the police to recognise early signs of gang associations, as part of broader efforts to prevent youth offending. A new initiative will also help young people who want to leave gangs. Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Law and Second Minister...
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    Online listings of popular Trader Joe's seasoning removed on CNB’s order over prohibited poppy seeds

    SINGAPORE: More than 20 online listings of Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoning have been taken down in Singapore at the direction of the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), the agency said on Wednesday (Aug 12). The popular seasoning blend contains poppy seeds, which are classified as...
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    Doctor and friend get jail for taking ecstasy at Sentosa villa party after spiked drinks claim rejected

    Urine samples from the two men were analysed by the Health Sciences Authority and found to contain MDMA. Three segments of Dr Lee's hair, each corresponding to different periods of time when he allegedly consumed drugs, were also found to contain MDMA and ketamine. Both men were represented by...
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    Singapore-born gelateria Tom’s Palette to close after 21 years

    Singapore-born gelateria Tom’s Palette will close its local outlets after 21 years, with general manager Faith Yap saying the dessert business was not generating enough revenue to sustain its operations. Yap announced the closure in an Instagram Reel, saying that although the home-grown...
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    Pop Toy Show Singapore 2026 will debut chrysanthemum Molly ice cream and offer exclusive figures

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST Popular toy convention Pop Toy Show Singapore (PTS) will return for its fourth edition this month. Happening at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from Aug 21 to 23, the event will feature exclusive Pop Mart figures, the launch of new...
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    New orchid park, family-friendly facilities proposed as part of expanded Istana Park

    SINGAPORE: A park and plaza dedicated to native orchids as well as a nature playgarden are among the features proposed for the expanded Istana Park, the National Parks Board (NParks) said on Wednesday (Aug 12). To retain the redeveloped Istana Park's ceremonial significance as the entryway to...
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    IN FOCUS: Revulsion and remorse – when domestic abusers confront their shame

    Warning: This article contains details of domestic abuse that some readers may find upsetting. SINGAPORE: A week before Chinese New Year in February, Andrew’s wife walked away from their 26-year relationship. She moved out of the family home, leaving him with their four children. Having been...
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    Commentary: Complacency is the hidden risk in Singapore’s success

    That makes constant and consistent communications all the more important. The government has to better explain the potential threats, the trade-offs required to overcome them, and what is at stake if we fail to do so – but also in a way that feels relevant to ordinary Singaporeans. This...
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    Singapore's upgraded economic outlook a 'bullish signal' of AI-driven expansion, but other sectors also contributing: Experts

    SINGAPORE: Singapore’s move to upgrade its GDP forecast for 2026 signals confidence in artificial intelligence-related growth, but it does not mean that the country is overly reliant on the technology as other sectors also contribute to the overall economy, economists said. Their comments come...
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    Lim Tean arrested after being handed over to Singapore police by Malaysian authorities

    Lim was convicted in July 2024 for practising as a lawyer for about two months in 2021 when he did not have a valid certificate. He had attended court hearings on behalf of clients on 32 occasions during the period when he did not have a valid practising certificate. The District Court...
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    ‘I’m not a hero’: Cleaner who subdued knife-wielding man in Clementi learned silat in prison

    SINGAPORE: When 56-year-old cleaner Osman Sidin heard shouts for help from a crowd outside Clementi Mall on Monday (Aug 10), he saw a man holding a knife and decided to intervene. The man had stabbed himself repeatedly with the knife before Mr Osman stepped in and wrestled it away from him. Mr...
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    Tian Tian Chicken Rice now has a flagship eatery at Jewel Changi Airport, with new chicken curry

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST People often show up at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice’s famous stall at Maxwell Food Centre only to find the food sold out. And, if they’re tourists who are only in town for a short while, they may not be able to return the next day. That’s why...
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