Category: Singapore

Singapore

Traffic Accident Leads Police to a Shocking Find: 94 Etomidate Vape Pods Seized From Rental Car

SINGAPORE — A traffic accident has led authorities to an alleged etomidate vape trafficking case, after police searching a rental car found 94 vaporiser pods and two vaporisers. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Wednesday (Aug 19) that 31-year-old Jovan Tan Jun Yuan has been charged with the alleged trafficking of etomidate vaporiser pods. Tan was charged in court on Aug 12 under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act 1993. His case was mentioned again on Aug 19 and has been adjourne

August 19, 2026

Singapore

MM2 Asia Faces CPF Charges Over Unpaid Contributions — But Its Bigger Financial Problem Could Be Far More Serious

SINGAPORE — The financial troubles surrounding former Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia have taken another turn, with the company and its subsidiary mm2 Entertainment ordered to make partial payments towards more than S$260,000 in outstanding Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions owed to employees. At a court hearing on Wednesday (Aug 19), the two companies were granted a final adjournment to make the required partial payments, with the next hearing scheduled for Sept 16. The case invol

August 19, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Hokkien, Teochew and Baba Malay Are Fading — But Something Unexpected Is Bringing Them Back

SINGAPORE — Languages that once filled Singaporean homes, hawker centres and family gatherings are becoming increasingly difficult to hear among younger generations. Hokkien, Teochew, Baba Malay and other heritage languages are facing a steep decline as English becomes the dominant language spoken at home. Yet, in an unexpected twist, renewed interest among younger Singaporeans, community groups and even cinema audiences is giving some of these languages a new lease on life. The question now i

August 19, 2026

Business

Singapore’s Last “Pure” Stamp Shop Is Still Open — But Its 81-Year-Old Owner Says Its Future Is Uncertain

For decades, Singaporeans could walk into a post office, buy stamps and perhaps start a collection of their own. Today, that world is disappearing. At the heart of Singapore’s shrinking stamp-collecting scene is 81-year-old Tan Chun Lim, the owner of CS Philatelic Agency at Peninsula Shopping Centre — a business he has built around a passion that began when he was just 11. With roughly 70 years of collecting and dealing behind him, Tan is now believed to run Singapore’s last “pure stamp shop”

August 19, 2026

Singapore

He Was Just Singing and Banging Cans?” Elderly Yishun Man Goes on Trial After Protection Order Was Issued

An elderly man in Singapore has gone on trial after allegedly breaching a court protection order obtained by a couple who said they felt unsafe in their own home because of repeated incidents involving their neighbour. Heng Choo Hwi, 69, is contesting a charge of breaching an expedited protection order by allegedly singing and striking metal objects outside his neighbours’ flat for about 11 minutes on Feb. 5, 2026. The case was heard at the State Courts on Wednesday (Aug. 19), with the prosecu

August 19, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Construction Waste Found Dumped in Johor: 9 Malaysian Firms Probed — But Who Is Behind the Shipments?

JOHOR — Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has stepped up action following allegations that construction and demolition waste originating from Singapore was illegally dumped in Pontian, Johor, as Malaysian authorities investigate nine Malaysia-registered companies allegedly linked to the operation. The latest development comes after reports of construction debris being transported across the Singapore-Malaysia border and dumped at several sites near villages in Pontian. NEA said it

August 19, 2026

Business

It Has a Pool, Restaurant and Dementia Garden—Singapore’s New Senior Living Model Could Change How the Wealthy Grow Old

SINGAPORE — A swimming pool, karaoke lounge, mahjong room, restaurant and private apartments may sound more like the features of an upscale condominium than an eldercare facility. But that is exactly the model behind Perennial Living, Singapore’s first private assisted living development, which officially began operations on August 18, 2026, offering seniors a new option between living independently at home and moving into a traditional nursing home. Located at 28 Parry Avenue, the sprawling 1

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Iman Fandi Just Shared a Stage With Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles—But What She Debuted There Could Be the Bigger Story

SINGAPORE — Iman Fandi is taking her music ambitions far beyond Singapore. Just days after performing before a massive National Day Parade audience at home, the 26-year-old Singaporean singer, actress and model found herself on a very different stage in California — at an invitation-only music event headlined by hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg. Iman performed at Superstar Among Friends: Broadus Together on Aug. 15, 2026, at The Compound, Snoop Dogg’s private studio and creative space in Inglewood, L

August 19, 2026

Philippines

Singapore’s MFA Was Named on a Website It Never Backed—Then Investigators Saw Who the “Consultancy” Was Trying to Recruit

SINGAPORE — A consultancy presenting itself as a Singapore-based geopolitical advisory firm appeared to have all the ingredients needed to impress a prospective employee: experienced diplomats, international credentials and jobs for people who understand the inner workings of governments. But scrutiny of the operation has exposed a very different picture. An investigation by Channel NewsAsia (CNA) found that the website of a purported consultancy called Great Vision contained fabricated creden

August 19, 2026

Politics

Peter Seah Is Stepping Down After 11 Years Leading Singapore’s Wage Council—Now a Corporate Heavyweight Is Taking His Place

SINGAPORE — A major leadership change has taken place at the body responsible for shaping Singapore’s annual wage guidelines, with veteran banker Peter Seah stepping down as chairman of the National Wages Council (NWC) after more than a decade in the role. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced on Wednesday, August 19, that Seah had asked to relinquish his appointment for “personal reasons”. According to MOM, the ministry agreed to his request “after deliberation”. Taking over immediately i

August 19, 2026