Singapore
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Two Men Charged for Alleged Conspiracy to Help Lim Tean Flee Singapore
Two Singaporean men were charged for allegedly conspiring to help lawyer Lim Tean illegally flee to Malaysia to avoid a prison sentence.
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Unmasked: The ‘Enforcer’ Behind the Prince Holding Group Scam Syndicate
Investigations reveal Chen Sokly, known as ‘Co-conspirator-2’, as the key risk-control enforcer for the Prince Holding Group’s global money laundering operations.
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Singapore Opposition Politician Lim Tean Arrested in Malaysia Following Failed Court Surrender
Singaporean lawyer Lim Tean has been arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender for a jail term, as two men face charges for allegedly assisting his exit.
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Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme Reports 5.5 Million Units Collected Amid Financial Scrutiny
Singapore’s BCRS has collected 5.5 million containers since April, with officials addressing parliamentary concerns over refund mechanics and unredeemed deposits.
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Manager Paid Salary in Lieu of Notice Loses Wrongful Dismissal Claim in Singapore
A Singapore tribunal ruled that a manager paid salary in lieu of notice before six months of service is not a ‘relevant employee’ eligible for wrongful dismissal claims.
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Singapore COE Premiums Diverge in August 2026 Bidding Exercise
Singapore’s August 2026 COE bidding saw Category A premiums dip to $123,890, while Open category prices climbed to $131,000 amid ongoing vehicle population growth limits.
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Singapore Proposes Lower En Bloc Thresholds to Facilitate Redevelopment of Ageing Estates
Singapore is lowering en bloc consent thresholds to 65-70% for ageing estates, aiming to accelerate urban renewal while tightening committee requirements.
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Five Hospitalized After Fire in Little India HDB Flat
Five people, including three found unconscious, were hospitalized following a fire in a fifth-floor HDB flat at Block 684 Race Course Road on August 3.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to Deliver 2026 National Day Message on August 8
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the 2026 National Day message on August 8, outlining the government’s national agenda ahead of the August 23 Rally.
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Massive Attack Banned from Singapore Following Pro-Palestine Flag Display
British band Massive Attack is banned from Singapore after members unfurled a Palestinian flag and led political chants during a July 29 performance.
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Two Firefighters Injured in Clementi Flat Fire
A fire in a Clementi flat resulted in one death and injuries to two SCDF firefighters, with investigations into the blaze now underway.
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TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi Urges NTU Doctoral Graduates to ‘Actively Seek the Unknown’
TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi addressed NTU PhD graduates in Singapore, advocating for intellectual curiosity and innovation amid rapid AI-driven global changes.
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Singapore Authorities Investigate Massive Attack Over Flag Display
Singapore police and regulators are probing Massive Attack after the band displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted slogans during a concert in the city-state.
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Singapore’s LTA Studies Bus Rapid Transit for Tuas South to Boost Industrial Connectivity
Singapore’s LTA is exploring a Bus Rapid Transit system for Tuas South, aiming to enhance connectivity for the growing industrial hub with a flexible, scalable model.
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Singapore Ministers Awarded S$290,000 in Legal Costs Following Bloomberg Defamation Suit
Singapore ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng were awarded S$290,000 in legal costs after winning a defamation suit against Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei.