Driver Who Hit 221kmh on CTE Jailed Four Months, Banned From Driving for Three...
The six-car outing ended in collisions along Stamford Road. The driver and his passenger were among those injured.
Man Gets 10 Months’ Jail & 6 Strokes for Hiding Knife in Shoe at...
The Indonesian national was caught at Terminal 4 after security officers detected a suspicious object in his right shoe. He had hidden the knife below layers of socks before trying to board a flight to Indonesia.
Parliament Approves Higher Pay for President and Speakers; Speaker’s Annual Package Set at S$900,000
The salary changes will take effect from 15 October 2026 and follow the Government’s acceptance of recommendations from the 2026 political salaries review. The Speaker’s annual salary will rise from S$550,000 to S$900,000, while Deputy Speakers will receive S$135,000 a year.
8 Public Officers Referred to Police Over Property Purchases Near Unannounced MRT Stations
The cases were flagged after PSD reviewed transactions by 191 officers who had worked in agencies involved in rail planning. Chan Chun Sing stressed that a police referral does not mean wrongdoing has been established.
Record 209 HDB Flats Resold for at Least S$1 Million in September
September set a new high for million-dollar HDB resale flats, with 209 units crossing the S$1 million mark. The jump came even as overall resale volume fell from August.
73-Year-Old Man Dies, Another Injured in Telok Blangah Heights Incident; 32-Year-Old Man Arrested
Police said the 32-year-old man will be charged with murder on 7 October. A 53-year-old man was also injured and taken to hospital conscious.
60 Travellers Caught With Undeclared Goods at Singapore Checkpoints; 7 Others Flagged for Undeclared...
The week-long operation checked nearly 13,000 travellers across Singapore's checkpoints. The cases included undeclared mooncakes, birthday cakes, luxury bags, jewellery and cash amounts above the S$20,000 reporting threshold.
Construction and Transport Firms Urged to Hold Safety Time-Out After 7 Workplace Deaths Since...
MOM has urged firms in the construction and transportation and storage sectors to review their safety procedures from 5 to 18 October. Enhanced enforcement measures will also apply in both sectors for one month.
Haze Worsens as Eastern Singapore Also Enters Unhealthy Range; PM2.5 Elevated Islandwide
The east recorded a 24-hour PSI of 101 at 6pm on 5 October, joining the west and central regions in the unhealthy band. NEA said smoke haze could continue to affect Singapore as winds carry smoke from the region.
Nearly S$140 Million to Remain Seized in Singapore Despite “Significant” CPIB Procedural Lapses
A Singapore court found that CPIB missed a legal reporting deadline and infringed the account holder’s right to be heard. However, the money will stay seized for another 12 months because the court found legal grounds for continued seizure.
