Category: Singapore

Singapore

Singapore Man Jailed After Making More Than 1,000 Silent Calls to Police ‘For Fun’—But the Real Impact Was Far From Funny

SINGAPORE — What began as a bizarre prank turned into a criminal case after a 37-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 23 days in jail for making more than 1,000 silent calls to police stations, telling investigators he did it simply “for fun and enjoyment.” Foo Jia Hong pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to obstructing police officers by repeatedly calling the landline of the Yishun Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) and remaining silent. Three other charges involving calls to police cen

August 26, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Raises HDB Income Ceiling: More Families Can Now Qualify for BTO Homes — But What Happens Next?

Singapore is opening the door to subsidised public housing for more middle-income households after raising the income ceiling for eligible home buyers — a major policy shift that could increase competition for Build-to-Order (BTO) flats while giving more families access to government-backed housing support. Under the revised rules, the monthly household income ceiling for eligible families seeking to buy a new subsidised HDB flat, purchase a resale flat with the CPF Housing Grant, or take out a

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Fake Results, Real SEA Games Slots: Former Singapore Coach Admits Role in Finswimming Selection Scandal

SINGAPORE — A sports scandal that shook Singapore's finswimming community has taken a dramatic turn after a former coach admitted his role in a conspiracy to falsify competition results—results that ultimately helped secure SEA Games places for athletes who otherwise would not have been selected. Muhammad Faiz Suhaimi, a former team manager and coach with the Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF), pleaded guilty on August 26 to one count of conspiring to create a false electronic record to comm

August 26, 2026

Business

Jazreel Low Makes Surprise F&B Comeback With High Six-Figure Bet on New Bishan Park Cafe—And the Reason Behind It Is Personal

SINGAPORE — Former actress and entrepreneur Jazreel Low was enjoying semi-retirement, with plans to spend more time knitting and playing mahjong. But one familiar location changed everything. When the restaurant space she once operated for years at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park became available again, Low found herself drawn back into Singapore's notoriously challenging food-and-beverage industry—this time with a high six-figure investment and a brand-new concept called Shared Table. The 60-year-old

August 26, 2026

Business

Mediacorp Wins Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2026—But Its Biggest Climate Impact Could Be What Millions Watch

SINGAPORE — Mediacorp has been recognised for its environmental leadership at the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA) 2026, but the national media network says its greatest potential to drive change may extend far beyond reducing emissions from its own operations. The company received the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award for Leadership and Advocacy on Wednesday, August 26, joining a group of organisations recognised for their contributions to environmental sustainability

August 26, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Scam Cases Fall in 2026—But S$410 Million Lost Shows the Threat Is Far From Over

Singapore’s war against scammers may finally be showing results—but the numbers reveal a more troubling reality: criminals are still finding new ways to steal millions, and ordinary victims remain their biggest target. Singapore recorded a significant decline in both scam cases and financial losses in the first half of 2026, extending a downward trend that began last year. But despite the encouraging figures, more than S$410 million was still lost in just six months—proof that the scam epidemic

August 26, 2026

Business

Disney Adventure Finally Adds Langkawi Stop—And It Could Change the Way Asia Cruises

SINGAPORE — For months, the Disney Adventure offered something different from the traditional cruise holiday: guests boarded in Singapore, spent their entire voyage enjoying Disney magic at sea, and returned without ever stepping foot in another destination. Now, that is changing. Disney Cruise Line has announced that select four-night Disney Adventure sailings will begin calling at Langkawi, Malaysia, giving passengers the chance to combine the ship's blockbuster entertainment with an actual

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Elvin Ng Travels to Indonesia to Surprise Former Helper After 12 Years — Her Reaction Left Everyone in Tears

Singaporean actor Elvin Ng and his mother, Linda Chew, travelled to Indonesia for an emotional reunion with Jumiyati, affectionately known as Jumi — the former domestic helper who had been part of their family for six years. The reunion, featured in CNA’s On The Red Dot: Finding, came 12 years after Jumi returned to Indonesia in 2014. Ng and his mother travelled to Depok City to surprise her at her home, turning what began as a long-awaited reunion into an emotional reflection on family, loss a

August 26, 2026

Singapore

Man Confronts NEA Officers Over Alleged HDB Void Deck Smoking: ‘What Do You Want Me to Do?’

SINGAPORE — A confrontation between a man and National Environment Agency (NEA) enforcement officers over alleged smoking at an HDB void deck has sparked discussion online, with viewers divided over whether the man had a point — or whether the officers were simply enforcing Singapore’s smoking rules. The incident was captured on video and circulated online. AsiaOne reported that the footage was seen on Reddit before being shared on Instagram on Aug. 24, 2026. The exact HDB estate where the enco

August 26, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Gives Parents More Childcare Leave—But Will Singles End Up Paying the Price at Work?

SINGAPORE — More time for parents. More support for families. And a question that is already stirring debate across Singaporean workplaces: when working parents take more childcare leave, who will pick up the slack? Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's latest push to make Singapore a more family-friendly nation has been widely welcomed. But the announcement of expanded childcare leave has also exposed a sensitive fault line between employees with children and those without them. The concern is not n

August 26, 2026