The “very serious” nature of fake news means that new laws to combat the phenomenon will likely be introduced next year, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (19 June). This may involve
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Investigation links bomb suspect’s mistress to city blasts
Thai authorities have arrested a 62-year-old man in connection with a bomb attack at a military-owned hospital in Bangkok that wounded 24 people last month, the defense minister said yesterday. The May 22 attack at
Read more90 suspected scammers, money mules investigated over cases involving over S$1.1 million
SINGAPORE: A total of 90 people are being investigated for their suspected role in 286 cases of scams involving more that S$1.1 million, police said in a news release on Saturday . The 50 men
Read moreUFC Fight Night Singapore returns – bigger and better
Fighters competing in the famed and intimidating Octagon ring, by Getty Images Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation, is holding its first 2017 live event in Asia right
Read moreMan jailed for forging ex-wife’s signature on cheques and stealing her Hermes bag
SINGAPORE – In 2013, he forged his then-wife’s signature on two cheques amounting to $640,000, and 2½ years later, stole three of her branded bags including a $20,000 Hermes bag, a district court heard. Kelvin Ang
Read moreStepped up enforcement actions by MOM after vehicular work injuries hit 287 in five months
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will be stepping up enforcement measures to improve vehicular safety at workplaces. In a press release issued on Tuesday (June 20), a ministry spokesman said over 250 inspections
Read moreNational Dental Centre Singapore needs to clean up its act
Last week, as many as 72 patients at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) were treated with instruments that had not been fully sterilised. Apologising for the slip-up, NDCS director Poon Choy Yoke said: “Patient
Read moreSerial taxi-cheat fined $8,000 and ordered to compensate 15 taxi driver
SINGAPORE- A serial taxi-cheat was fined $8,000 and ordered to pay compensation of $871.65 after pleading guilty to 10 counts of fare evasion on Tuesday (June 13). Five other charges were taken into consideration. From
Read moreSentosa to have better connectivity, new and refreshed attractions
SINGAPORE – To keep Sentosa relevant and competitive as a regional tourist spot, the island will undergo several changes, including getting a new attraction. The Merlion Gateway, a 12ha precinct that spans from Resorts World
Read moreTyphoon Merbok moves away as Hong Kong escapes major damage
HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Typhoon Merbok spared Hong Kong any major damage as it pounded the financial hub with heavy rain and strong winds before moving further inland on Tuesday (June 13) towards southern China.
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