Hourly PM2.5 Hits 288 in Singapore’s West; ActiveSG Closes Affected Facilities Across 3 Regions
The 24-hour PSI separately stood at 114 to 160 at 3pm, putting all five regions in the unhealthy range. ActiveSG's closure notice now covers outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities in the east, central and west.
Google & GovTech Developing AI to Warn Users About Scam Chats Directly on Their...
Google says conversation checks will require users' consent and stay on their devices. The technology is being prepared for phased deployment.
SGH Neurosurgery Head Investigated for Not Reporting 75-Year-Old Patient’s Death to Coroner
Dr Jai Prashanth Rao told the inquiry he had misunderstood the reporting requirements and wanted to spare the family further distress. The coroner's findings remain pending.
Worker, 38, Dies After Tree Topples During Felling Work at Katong Home
He was taken unconscious to hospital, where he subsequently died. MOM is investigating and has ordered his employer to stop all tree-felling activities involving tree climbing.
MFA Now Advises Singaporeans to Defer All Travel to Saudi Arabia, Including Jeddah, Makkah...
The previous exemptions for the three cities no longer apply. Singaporeans already in Saudi Arabia have been advised to avoid Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and non-essential travel within the country.
Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Bank Cards From Overhead Bags on Flight to...
Two Chinese nationals, aged 54 and 59, were arrested at Changi Airport T4 for allegedly stealing bank cards from two passengers' bags on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City.
Man, 23, Gets 7 Years & 4 Months’ Jail After Brick Attack & Robbery...
The 44-year-old victim suffered facial bone and skull fractures in the February 2025 attack. A second man had earlier been sentenced to jail and caning over the incident.
SIA & Scoot Announce Over 380,000 Discounted Tickets, With Sale Starting 23 October
The promotion covers travel into 2027, with SIA offering return tickets and Scoot offering one-way fares. A physical travel fair will also run at Suntec from 23 to 25 October.
Police & MOM Find No Evidence of Cheating or Fraud in Former Sumo Salad...
Police will take no further action after consulting the AGC, while the worker's compensation claim will be processed by the insurer.
System Disruptions Hit All 3 Public Healthcare Clusters; Patients Warned Of Longer Waits
Appointment, registration and billing services were among those affected. Synapxe said services were being progressively restored, with no indication of a cyber incident. NUHS says its systems have been restored.











