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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90 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 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 moreWhat to look out for at National Day Parade 2017
SINGAPORE: This year’s National Day Parade (NDP), which will be held at the Marina Bay Floating Platform, will pay special tribute to national servicemen as Singapore celebrates 50 years of National Service. At a media
Read more12 welfare homes in Singapore help those who are stranded and cannot support themselves
In 2014, Mr Chen (not his real name) got a divorce and also lost his flat, which he gave up to his former wife. The next year, auxiliary police officers found Mr Chen, then 59,
Read moreBraddell Flyover finally open after more than 4 years and 3 busted deadlines
SINGAPORE – The Braddell Flyover officially opened on Sunday morning – more than four years and two delays after construction first started. Motorists who frequent the route hope that the new flyover will ease the
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