Man rode damaged e-bike into woman hours after collision with dog owner, gets jail
The prosecutor said Peh Zhiliang had not learnt from the first accident, instead causing the “completely unnecessary second incident” due to his disregard for the personal safety of others.Read More
FAQ: What you need to know about Singapore’s proposed law to protect platform workers
How will a platform worker be compensated if he or she is injured while working for multiple platform operators? CNA answers this and other frequently asked questions.Read More
‘I hope that I do good’: From children to the elderly, Singapore gets ready for Pope Francis’ visit
Pope Francis is set to visit Singapore from Sep 11 to 13 – the last leg of his four-nation Asia Pacific tour.Read More
S$250 million govt subsidy to cover deferred public transport fare hikes; 4-month extended concession for graduating students
From Dec 28, students can enjoy concessionary fares for four months after they graduate. Read More
Public transport fare hike: Adults to pay 10 cents more per journey from Dec 28
Overall, fares will go up by 6 per cent – less than the 7 per cent increase last year when adult fares rose by up to 11 cents for adults…
Traffic police officer jailed for speeding while on duty, causing death of 58-year-old pedestrian
The judge told the offender that “you of all people ought to have known just how dangerous it is to be travelling at such speeds”, but noted that he had…
Study findings on portability of Integrated Shield Plans to be shared by end of the year
The portability of Integrated Shield Plans is a “very complex matter” that may have “unintended consequences”, says Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam.Read More
Record bid for Marine Parade hawker stall: High tender prices not the norm, says Koh Poh Koon
The median successful tender price for cooked food stalls across hawker centres was about S$1,800 in 2023, said the Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment. Read More
Japanese ‘butter cereal cookies’ from company behind Tokyo Banana available in Singapore soon
It is the first time that Sugar Butter Tree’s cookies, made with cereal grains, whole grains and rye, will be sold here.Read More
Food delivery rider who doubled as religious teacher admits sexual offences against 15-year-old girl
The lessons were meant in part for the teenager, who often ran away from home, but instead provided the setting for the sexual abuse to take place.Read More