Category: Singapore

Singapore

Three Indian Nationals Charged in Singapore Over Alleged Harbouring of Overstayers

Singapore — Three Indian nationals have been charged in separate cases for allegedly harbouring immigration offenders who had overstayed in Singapore, with authorities warning that those who provide accommodation must take reasonable steps to verify a foreign tenant's legal status. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Wednesday (Aug 27) that the three men — aged between 27 and 37 — were each charged with allegedly harbouring an Indian overstayer while showing reckless disregard

August 27, 2026

Singapore

He Rushed to Defend His Father—But One Push Ended in a 78-Year-Old Man’s Death

SINGAPORE — What began as a sudden confrontation between two elderly men ended in tragedy after a son rushed to protect his father and pushed the alleged attacker to the ground. The 78-year-old man struck his head on the pavement, suffered a fractured skull and died two days later. On Thursday (Aug 27), 37-year-old Jimmy Yar Hock Long was sentenced to nine months' jail after pleading guilty to voluntarily causing hurt that turned out to be grievous, according to court proceedings reported by C

August 27, 2026

Singapore

Anyma Is Coming to Singapore for the First Time — And His F1 Weekend Show Could Be One of October’s Biggest EDM Nights

Singapore’s Formula 1 weekend is about to get even louder. Global electronic music sensation Anyma is set to perform his first-ever Singapore show on Oct 10, 2026, bringing his signature fusion of cinematic techno, futuristic visuals and immersive digital art to Marquee Singapore at Marina Bay Sands. The Italian-American DJ and producer, known offstage as Matteo Milleri, has become one of electronic music’s most talked-about live acts thanks to spectacular audiovisual productions that blur the

August 27, 2026

Singapore

Singaporeans Missing After Nepal-Tibet Flood Disaster as Rescue Teams Race Against Time

Several Singaporeans are among the hundreds of people still missing after a catastrophic flood and landslide devastated the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China's Tibet, prompting an urgent international rescue effort as authorities continue searching for survivors. The missing Singaporeans were reportedly part of a hiking group travelling in the affected region when disaster struck, according to reports from Channel NewsAsia. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working with l

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Bruno Mars Singapore Concert 2027: Four National Stadium Shows Announced for The Romantic Tour

Singapore is getting another major stadium takeover — and this time, Bruno Mars is coming back for four nights. The Grammy-winning superstar will bring The Romantic Tour to Singapore's National Stadium on April 13, 14, 17 and 18, 2027, marking his first concerts in the city-state since his three-night National Stadium run in 2024. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. But Mars won't be arriving alone. Anderson .Paak Is Joining Bruno Mars — And Silk Sonic Is Part of the Show Longtime co

August 27, 2026

Singapore

Lee Hsien Loong Receives Kazakhstan’s Order of Dostyk as Singapore Eyes Bigger ASEAN-Central Asia Partnership

ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has received one of Kazakhstan’s highest state honours during a landmark visit to Central Asia, but the ceremony in Astana carried a message extending far beyond the award itself: Singapore wants to build a stronger bridge between Southeast Asia and the rapidly developing economies of Central Asia. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev conferred the Order of Dostyk, or Friendship, First Class on Lee on August 26, recognising his contribu

August 27, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Singpass Scam: 21-Year-Old Arrested After Work Permit Holders Allegedly Sold Access for S$50

SINGAPORE — A 21-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged scheme in which Singpass access belonging to work permit holders was used to create e-wallet accounts that later handled thousands of dollars in scam proceeds, adding to growing concerns over criminals exploiting digital identities and payment accounts. According to police information reported by AsiaOne and The Straits Times, the suspect allegedly accessed the Singpass accounts of work permit holders and used them to apply for e-w

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Singapore Family Rescues Chick Trapped in Marine Terrace HDB Drain, Reunites It With Mother Hen

A desperate cry from beneath an HDB block turned an ordinary Sunday outing into an unexpected wildlife rescue in Singapore. SINGAPORE — What began as a routine trip out to buy food became a heartwarming rescue mission for a Marine Terrace family after they discovered a tiny chick trapped inside a drain beneath an HDB block. The incident happened on Sunday, August 23, at around 4pm in the Marine Terrace area on Singapore's east coast. Connie Tay and her daughter had initially heard chicks call

August 27, 2026

Business

Two Malaysian Phone Shop Employees Arrested in Singapore Over Alleged Singpass Account Scam Scheme

Two Malaysian men working at a mobile phone shop in Singapore have been arrested over their suspected involvement in a coordinated scheme that allegedly exploited customers' Singpass credentials to create e-wallet accounts without their knowledge. The suspects, aged 25 and 47, were arrested on Aug 25 following a police operation involving Singapore Police Force's Cyber Command and the Singpass Trust and Safety team at the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), according to authorities. Invest

August 27, 2026

Business

Audemars Piguet Brings Rare Watches and 150 Years of Watchmaking History to Singapore — But There’s More to Hear Than See

SINGAPORE — Some of the world's most intricate mechanical watches are coming to Singapore, and visitors won't just be looking at them behind glass. Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet is bringing 150 years of watchmaking heritage to the National Museum of Singapore this September through “Audemars Piguet: Perspectives on Time,” a free immersive exhibition featuring rare historical timepieces, contemporary creations and live demonstrations of some of horology's most complex mechanisms. The

August 26, 2026