Two babies abused to death between 2021 and 2024; 3 child abuse cases with serious injuries in 2025In 2025, three high risk child abuse cases involved serious injuries but no child died.The Straits Times·Yesterday
Singapore launches Asia-Pacific initiative to identify next big infectious disease threat earlierAPOHI’s first project looks into the risks in Borneo of monkey malaria being transmitted to humans.The Straits Times·Yesterday
How bad is the job market now? Singaporeans share their viewsSINGAPORE: It is undoubtedly difficult to land a good paying full-time job in the current job market, especially in this economy. This has…The Independent Singapore·2 days agoSingapore
Pagoda spire at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Chiang Mai collapsesThe authorities race to determine the cause after the pagoda’s spire crumbles in Doi Lo District.The Straits Times·Yesterday
Phone set up in Hokkaido to help ease grief after Shiretoko sinkingThe Kazu I sightseeing boat sank in 2022, leaving 20 people dead and six others missing.The Straits Times·2 days ago
Courts fined $178,000 for massive data leak affecting close to 1 million customers, employeesThe incident is its third breach of data protection obligations since January 2019.The Straits Times·2 days ago
Singapore decides not to nominate Padang, surrounding buildings as UNESCO World Heritage SiteThe National Heritage Board said retaining planning flexibility for the Civic District was a factor in its decision.The Straits Times·2 days ago
Hong Kong logs new record for hottest OctoberThis year’s exceptionally strong El Nino has driven up temperatures around the world.The Straits Times·2 days ago
COE review: Most people support merging car categories, and five-band rebate systemThe submissions are still being studied and no outcomes have been decided: SiowThe Straits Times·2 days ago
Over 9 in 10 pre-schools have air-con, but air purifiers needed during haze: Goh Pei MingPre-schools are required by ECDA to have air purifiers in key teaching and learning spaces during haze periods.The Straits Times·2 days ago
Singaporean man wants to be a stay-at-home dad, wonders if people would judge him for living off wife's incomeSINGAPORE: The traditional breadwinner-and-homemaker arrangement is looking a little less traditional these days, and apparently, some…The Independent Singapore·2 days agoSingapore
Man in fatal Tampines crash that killed 2 drove despite being disqualified from driving until 2032He had also been convicted on two occasions of driving while under disqualification – in November 2021 and July 2025.The Straits Times·2 days ago
Monster Pet Vet in Everton Park to cease operations after 16 years due to rising costsThe clinic thanked clients and said it will help them with medical-record transfers to other clinics.The Straits Times·2 days ago
From January 2027, data from ERP 2 on-board units can be used to prevent, detect and solve crimesAll Singapore-registered vehicles on the roads must be fitted with the next-generation OBU from Jan 1, 2027.The Straits Times·2 days ago
Proposed law seeks jail or reformative training for young scam offenders after High Court rulingThe Sentencing (Scams) Bill was introduced in Parliament on Nov 3.The Straits Times·2 days ago
Employers should bear cost of haze-related work suspensions, not employees: Dinesh Vasu DashHe also called for understanding and flexibility on the part of those procuring services from contractors.The Straits Times·2 days ago
