Category: Singapore

Singapore

A Simple Pat on a Child’s Head Ended With a 73-Year-Old Man on the Floor — Now Singapore Is Asking Where the Line Should Be

A brief interaction at a Singapore coffee shop has exploded into a national debate about children’s boundaries, generational differences and how far parents should go when they believe their child has been touched inappropriately. The incident happened on Aug. 15 at a food court in Roxy Square along East Coast Road, where 73-year-old hawker Yeo Song Khoon was allegedly shoved to the ground after he briefly patted a young girl on the head. Police have since identified a 40-year-old man in connec

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Ara Mina Finally Reveals the Truth About Her Manny Pacquiao Rumor—But One Detail Stands Out

For years, one of Philippine showbiz’s most talked-about rumors linked Ara Mina and Manny Pacquiao beyond their on-screen pairing. Now, the actress has finally addressed the story—and her explanation may put one of the long-running rumors to rest. In a recent interview on “Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs,” Ara Mina clarified that she and Pacquiao were never romantically involved. According to the actress, the speculation largely grew because they worked together on the movie “Anak ng Kumander.” “Na-link

August 22, 2026

Business

A Helper Was Asked to Care for a 104kg Senior Alone—But Singapore’s Bigger Caregiving Problem Goes Far Beyond One Home

SINGAPORE — For thousands of families, a migrant domestic worker is no longer simply someone who cooks, cleans or keeps a household running. Increasingly, she may also be the person helping an elderly parent out of bed, managing dementia-related behaviour, monitoring medication, assisting a wheelchair user, caring for a person with disabilities or responding when a medical emergency unfolds at home. And as Singapore grows older, that role is becoming increasingly important. As Singapore's pop

August 22, 2026

Singapore

81 People Were Arrested in Singapore’s Latest Drug Sweep—But What Officers Found Inside a Punggol Flat Took the Case Beyond Drugs

SINGAPORE — What began as a sweeping anti-drug operation across Singapore took a more alarming turn inside a Punggol residential flat, where narcotics officers say they found not only significant quantities of illegal drugs but an assortment of weapons including katanas, knives, a dagger and knuckledusters. Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau said Friday, August 21, that 81 suspected drug offenders had been arrested during an islandwide enforcement operation carried out this week. The operati

August 21, 2026

Singapore

Crocodile Spotted at Singapore’s Pandan Reservoir — Authorities Launch Search, But Residents Aren’t Exactly Panicking

SINGAPORE — A crocodile has been spotted in Pandan Reservoir, prompting authorities to suspend water activities and launch a search-and-capture operation — but some residents living around the reservoir appear surprisingly unfazed by the unexpected visitor. The crocodile was sighted at about 3pm on Thursday, Aug. 20, according to Singapore's national water agency PUB. NParks was subsequently informed, and both agencies are now carrying out search-and-capture operations in the area. The sightin

August 21, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Buses Will Soon Be Watching the Roads — And AI Could Catch You Doing This

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will progressively roll out an AI-powered video analytics system using existing cameras on public buses, with deployment beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026. The technology is designed to detect motorists who encroach into bus lanes or park illegally, while also identifying road infrastructure defects and non-compliant road works. The system is expected to be expanded progressively across all bus routes by 2030, potentially giving Singapore a much wider n

August 21, 2026

Business

YouTube Premium Just Got More Expensive in Singapore — But the Family Plan Is Where It Really Hurts

SINGAPORE — YouTube Premium subscribers in Singapore are about to pay more for going ad-free, with both individual and family memberships getting another price increase. YouTube has notified Singapore subscribers that its Premium subscription rates are rising, pushing the individual plan to S$15.98 a month, up from S$13.98, while the Family plan will increase to S$31.98, up from S$27.98. That works out to an additional S$2 a month for individual users and S$4 a month for families — or S$24 and

August 21, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Man Jailed After 18-Hour Ordeal Leaves 6-Year-Old Hospitalised — What Happened Behind Closed Doors?

SINGAPORE — A 31-year-old Singaporean man has been sentenced to nine years and 10 months in prison and eight strokes of the cane after brutally abusing three young boys who had been placed under his care. The sentence, handed down on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, follows a case that prosecutors described as involving prolonged and severe physical abuse. The youngest victim, a six-year-old boy, was subjected to an approximately 18-hour ordeal that left him with multiple serious injuries and hospitalise

August 21, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s AI Job Revolution Has Already Started — But It’s Not What Workers Think

SINGAPORE — The biggest threat artificial intelligence poses to Singapore’s workforce may not be mass layoffs — at least not yet. Instead, AI is beginning to change something more immediate: the jobs people already do. A new CNA commentary argues that Singapore’s AI transition cannot succeed simply by telling workers to learn new digital skills. Companies will also need to rethink job scopes, responsibilities, performance expectations and management practices as AI becomes embedded in everyday

August 21, 2026

Singapore

Elvin Ng Faced Every Pet Owner’s Worst Decision — What Happened To His 17-Year-Old Rescue Dog Bagel

Singapore actor Elvin Ng is mourning the loss of his beloved rescue dog, Bagel, after making the painful decision to euthanise the 17-year-old beagle following a decline in her health. The 45-year-old Mediacorp actor shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Aug 18, posting photos and memories of Bagel and reflecting on the nearly nine years they spent together. For Ng, however, saying goodbye was not simply a decision about an ageing pet. It was an emotional choice he described as one of

August 21, 2026