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WORLDAug 12Doctor and friend jailed for taking drugs at Singapore villa partyA doctor and his friend who were arrested during a raid at a villa on Singapore’s Sentosa Island were sentenced on Wednesday to one year’s jail each for taking drugs. Dr Rayson Lee Rui Sheng, 36, and 29-year-old Tan Li Ming both intend to appeal against their convictions. The pair had contested their respective charges of taking MDMA, also known as Ecstasy, claiming their drinks had been spiked. However, the judge rejected this defence based on the inconsistencies in their statements and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11The Village Sentosa review , Singapore : Great for families looking to relax during a stopoverThis article reviews "The Village Sentosa" in Singapore, recommending it for families seeking relaxation during a stopover. It provides insights into a leisure travel destination.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 11The Village Sentosa review , Singapore : Great for families looking to relax during a stopoverA review of The Village Sentosa in Singapore suggests it is a suitable destination for families seeking relaxation during a stopover. The article provides insight into its amenities.smh.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 11Singapore restaurant apologises after cooking seafood foraged from beachHavelock Palace has apologised for cooking foraged seafood in Singapore. The apology comes weeks after the Chinese restaurant received online flak and a barrage of one-star Google reviews for its involvement in a video showing a group of individuals foraging for seafood in mass quantities at Changi Beach. In the video, the foragers are seen collecting various marine life in large quantities, including crabs and clams, before bringing them to Havelock Palace to be cooked. The incident has...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 8Unmasked : Scam kingpin Chen Zhi top associates held significant cache of assets in SingaporeTop associates of scam kingpin Chen Zhi have been found to possess a substantial amount of assets in Singapore. This unmasking reveals the international financial dealings connected to a major scam operation.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDAug 5Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clashA Singaporean court has jailed a Hong Kong mother and her adult son for up to six months following a chaotic clash at Changi Airport, during which the pair attacked a police officer and a bystander. Chan Sui-kwan, 65, was reportedly sentenced to six months’ imprisonment on Monday for voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from the discharge of his duty, while her son, Chan Wing-kwan, 42, was handed a 10-day jail term for voluntarily causing hurt. The incident occurred on the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew’s fountain pen valued at US$23,000-US$39,000 up for auctionA silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is up for auction with a starting bid of S$20,000 (US$15,600). Singapore auction house Hotlotz said on Wednesday that the pen, engraved “SM Lee Kuan Yew”, was previously sold at the Lee Kuan Yew Family Collection charity auction in July 2003. Hotlotz has valued the silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen at S$30,000 (US$23,000) to S$50,000 (US$39,000). At the 2003 charity auction, it was estimated...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Jamie Oliver wants chewing gum ban – and it sticks with SingaporeansA recent interview featuring English celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, 51, has struck a chord with Singaporeans, for the unlikeliest of reasons. On Saturday, British publication The Telegraph uploaded a clip of its interview with Oliver, where he declared that if he could ban one thing, it would be chewing gum. “I was walking up the street the other day and the whole street was ruined with a patchwork quilt of chewing gum. So I wouldn’t ban a flavour combination, but I would ban chewing gum, unless...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in SingaporeMusic group says 'proud' to have made 'impromptu expression' of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 3Singapore jails man who had secret sexual ‘relationship’ with niece, 13In getting into a sexual relationship with his 13-year-old niece, a man sexually exploited her, raped her during staycations and “punished” her with sex acts when he grew jealous about a schoolmate she was dating. The 38-year-old Singaporean man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane on Monday. He pleaded guilty to six charges that included statutory rape and sexual assault. Another 17 charges were considered in...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained , questioned them after concertThe band Massive Attack reported that they were detained and questioned by Singapore police following a concert. The incident involved law enforcement interaction with the musical group.froggyweb.com · United States
WORLDAug 3Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained , questioned them after concertThe band Massive Attack reported that Singapore police detained and questioned them following a concert. This details an incident involving a musical group and law enforcement in a foreign country.wincountry.com · United States
WORLDAug 3Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mountSouth China Morning Post
WORLDAug 2Massive Attack respond to surreal experience of being banned from SingaporeA musical group has commented on their unusual experience of being banned from Singapore. This concerns a specific cultural event and its implications for the artists.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 2Are Singaporeans losing faith, or just dropping the labels?As a teenager, Ashley Wong spent many Sundays in church, waiting for a feeling that never quite came to her. Family and friends spoke of finding comfort and solace in Christianity during times of trouble, but prayer seemed to offer no such salve for her soul. “There was a detachment that I couldn’t place,” said the 26-year-old marketing executive, who identifies as a freethinker. “I feel like maybe it just wasn’t for me.” Going to a church “felt more like a chore than anything”, Wong said. “I’ve...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 2Singapore teen plotted attack on LGBTQ+ studentsoutinperth.com · Australia
WORLDAug 1Singapore bars Massive Attack after Palestinian flag protestSingapore has banned the musical group Massive Attack following a protest involving a Palestinian flag. This reflects a cultural and political incident with international implications.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
WORLDAug 1Massive Attack banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag displayThe band Massive Attack has been banned from Singapore. This ban is reportedly due to their display of a Palestinian flag.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
WORLDJul 31‘A living neighbour’: Singapore residents fight to save Maju forest as clearance loomsSingaporean Jo Teoh has spent over three decades waking up to birdsong, the rustle of leaves as macaques jump through trees, and the lingering smell of damp earth. Much of her time living in the western estate of Sunset Way revolves around the adjacent forest, where she and her family watch hornbills glide over the canopy. “The neighbourhood lives with the forest,” said the media producer, 68. “It has shaped the character of our home and community.” But the chirps and faint crickets may soon...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prankA French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city-state.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 30French student fined over Singapore straw licking prankA social media stunt involving a single straw has left a French student facing a hefty fine — and possible consequences for his right to remain in Singapore.DW News [en]
WORLDJul 30Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prankA French teenager who posted a video of himself licking a straw and returning it to an iJooz vending machine in Singapore was fined S$600 (US$465) for public nuisance on Thursday. The clip had gone viral after someone in his Instagram circle recorded it and forwarded the footage to a media outlet, the defence said. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, pleaded guilty to one count of public nuisance, with a second charge of mischief taken into consideration. On March 12, Maximilien attended a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stuntThe 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.BBC World
WORLDJul 28From Covid - 19 to digital harms : New Ministry of Law book series examines 25 years of legal change in SingaporeA new book series from Singapore's Ministry of Law explores 25 years of legal changes, covering topics from Covid-19 to digital harms. This initiative provides insight into the evolution of the country's legal framework.asiaone.com · Singapore
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