SINGAPORE, June — Motorists who glance at their phones while driving risk dangerously delayed reactions, as the brain struggles to process multiple streams of information at once, a neurologist has cautioned. The warning comes
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Two Singaporeans detained under ISA after self-radicalisation linked to Gaza war
SINGAPORE, June — Two self-radicalised Singaporeans became the latest individuals to be served with an Order of Detention (OD) and a Restriction Order (RO) under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The Internal Security Department (ISD)
Read moreFrom drug charges to coroner’s inquiry: Singapore vape case reshaped after accused found dead in hotel room
SINGAPORE, June — A 25-year-old woman who was under investigation for alleged etomidate vape trafficking was found dead in a Geylang hotel room, prompting a coroner’s inquiry into how she died while facing multiple drug
Read moreSingapore retrenchments rise in Q1 as degree holders and older workers face sharper impact
SINGAPORE, June — Retrenchments in Singapore climbed in the first quarter of 2026, with higher‑educated and older workers experiencing a more pronounced increase as companies continued restructuring efforts across key sectors. CNA reported that layoffs
Read moreSingapore ICA warns of scammers posing as officers in phone and video impersonation scams
SINGAPORE, June — The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has warned members of the public about scammers posing as ICA officers or even as family members and friends to trick victims into transferring money, according
Read moreSingapore man to be charged over alleged assault on bus passenger wearing cap with Israeli emblem
SINGAPORE, June — A 30‑year‑old man accused of attacking another passenger on a Sengkang bus after grabbing a cap bearing an Israeli emblem will be charged in court on June 4, police said. The Straits
Read moreSingapore influencer fined S$3,500 for advertising vapes on Telegram
SINGAPORE, May — A 26‑year‑old online influencer was fined S$3,500 (RM18,882) on May 29 after she admitted to advertising and selling vapes through her personal Telegram account in 2025. The Straits Times reported that Eunice Joy
Read moreCooling gel-based clothing trialed in Singapore might be key to protecting wearers by lowering body heat
SINGAPORE, May — A start-up developing heat mitigation technology has begun testing a new type of cooling garment in Singapore that uses water based gel beads to draw heat away from the skin, potentially lowering
Read moreSingapore man jailed after pocketing over RM55,000 from phantom GrabExpress deliveries
SINGAPORE, May — A Singapore man who exploited a loophole in Grab’s courier service to claim payouts for delivery jobs that were never carried out has been jailed for 13 months and 16 weeks, according
Read moreSingapore to block VEP approvals for foreign vehicles with unpaid fines from Nov 2
SINGAPORE, May — Singapore will deny Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) applications and renewals for foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding traffic, parking, or vehicular emissions fines committed in the republic from November 2. In a joint statement,
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