SINGAPORE: A motorcyclist died on early Monday morning (May 22) following an accident involving a tipper truck in Pasir Panjang, according to police. The police said they were alerted to the incident, which occurred along
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EU statement contradicts S’pore Govt’s claim that death penalty is “deterrent” to crime
There is no evidence that the death penalty is a deterrent to crime, said the European Union Delegation to Singapore on Thursday. The statement, issued together with the EU Heads of Mission and the Head of
Read morePrince Harry’s visit to S’pore – Pls no afternoon “community activities” wayang for him
The Prince is scheduled to take part in an iftar – the breaking of fast during the Muslim month of Ramadan, according to statement from Kensington Palace. Singaporeans who are old enough would breathe a sigh of
Read morePerth man’s arrest in Changi Airport – Aussies applaud S’pore’s tough stance on crime
Remember Jason Peter Darragh? He is the 44-year old Australian man who fought with Singapore police officers in Changi Airport in April, before he was finally taken down (literally) by several officers. (See TISG’s earlier
Read moreThe real threat to S’pore – construction of Thai’s Kra Canal financed by China
The Kra Canal or the Thai Canal refers to a proposal for a canal to cut through the southern isthmus of Thailand, connecting the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea. It would provide an
Read moreNetizen alerts public to credit card phishing scam happening in Singapore
Facebook user Tsang Keng Swee shared about a new type of scam which may have started in Singapore. He said that about 2 weeks ago, he had delivery of wine from an unknown sender and that
Read morePolice warn of fake hotline number scam
SINGAPORE: Police on Friday (May 19) warned against another scam, after members of the public reported receiving missed calls from a fake police hotline number. In a Facebook post, the Singapore Police Force clarified that
Read moreNational Day Parade ticket applications open next Tuesday
SINGAPORE: Ticket applications for this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) will open from next Tuesday (May 23) to Jun 4, the parade’s organising committee said on Thursday. Singapore citizens and permanent residents can apply for
Read moreI12 Katong Mall cordoned off after fire breaks out
Singapore Civil Defence Force firefighters have been spotted at I12 Katong mall, where a fire broke out on Wednesday (May 17) evening. Eyewitnesses said that at least four fire vehicles are at the scene. The
Read moreTiong Bahru Plaza’s digital directory hit by global ransomware attack: Mall operator
A ransomware message encountered by a Facebook user on a directory screen at Tiong Bahru Plaza on Saturday (May 13). 14 May 2017 06:01PM (Updated: 14 May 2017 07: SINGAPORE: The digital directory service at
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