Four Singaporean men were detained by police in Taipei for allegedly raping two Taiwanese women, local media reported on Wednesday (Dec 13). The quartet – who are in their early 20s and were identified by
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KL, Singapore sign deal for high-speed rail
Line will be up by end-2026; PM Lee hails pact as a significant milestone in bilateral ties Royston Sim Assistant Political EditorIn Putrajaya Singapore and Malaysia yesterday signed a historic agreement to construct a high-speed rail
Read moreBe on the lookout for electronic crime-alert displays
More of such message boards could go up around island if feedback from pilots is positive Singaporeans are already familiar with crime alerts on posters, but more of these warnings will be popping up electronically
Read moreMore than 5,200 households apply for HDB’s Proximity Housing Grant
SINGAPORE – When housewife Jennyfer Aw Young and her husband Wang Dewei, both 34, wanted to buy their first home in 2008, they went for a four-room Build-To-Order flat in Punggol as it was readily
Read morePlan to save wildlife at Lentor site marked for housing
To save rare animals in a forested area in Lentor, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has for the first time embarked on a novel wildlife management plan. The 30ha plot designated for private housing is
Read moreChristmas shopping can be tough, here’s a guide to gifts under $20 and $200
It is that time of the year again to celebrate love, family and good tidings. Your Voice Asia has a few gifrts for him and her for Christmas . FOR HER: GIFTS UNDER $20 1) Jeju
Read moreSingapore Is Beating Hong Kong in Asia’s Fintech Race
Tax benefits, government help and easy access to regional markets led Joe Seunghyun Cho to choose Singapore as the headquarters for his six financial technology companies, rather than base them in the rival hub of
Read moreVictims cheated of at least $14,600 in new Facebook scam
SINGAPORE – A new scam has surfaced on Facebook, with victims being cheated out of at least $14,600 in seven cases between September and November, the police said in an advisory on Friday (Dec 2).
Read moreBTO launch: Kallang/Whampoa, Bidadari flats most popular
The biggest launch of Build-To-Order flats this year drew to a close just before midnight, with four-room flats in Kallang/Whampoa and Bidadari posting the highest demand. As of 5pm yesterday, there were almost 11 applicants
Read moreDrug trafficker who was hanged given every chance to fight death sentence: Appeal Court
Convicted drug trafficker Chijioke Stephen Obioha, who was hanged last Friday, was given every chance to fight his death sentence, including applying for re-sentencing, explained the Court of Appeal in judgement grounds released on Tuesday
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