Sheng Siong Raises CHAS Blue and Orange Card Discounts From 4% to 6%
The higher discount will run from 10 September 2026 to 1 January 2027 at all 93 Sheng Siong stores. CHAS Blue cardholders get the discount on Thursdays, while Orange cardholders get it on Fridays.
Grab Apologises After ‘I Fell in Love With My Grab Driver’ Microdrama Draws Backlash
Grab Singapore says it should have been more thoughtful about the title of its new romance microdrama after viewers raised concerns about passenger safety and professional boundaries. The company says the two main characters only develop a romance after meeting again outside their original driver-passenger interaction.
DBS Sued for S$1.298 Billion in 1MDB-Linked Claim, Bank Says It Will Fight Case
Four companies in liquidation and their liquidators are seeking almost S$1.3 billion in damages from DBS. The bank has rejected the claim and says it currently sees no need to set aside provisions for the lawsuit.
2 SIA Flights to London Diverted After UK Air-Traffic-Control Failure; 2 Return Flights Cancelled
SQ308 and SQ318 were diverted to Paris and Munich after a technical problem hit Britain's air traffic control system on 8 September. The disruption also forced SIA to cancel two London-to-Singapore services.
Cinnabon to Close Last Singapore Outlet at ION Orchard on 22 Sep
The American cinnamon roll chain will leave Singapore again about three and a half years after making its comeback in 2023. Its outlets at Raffles City and Jewel Changi Airport have already closed.
Category A COE Hits New Record of S$133,009
Category A COE premiums climbed 3.5% to a new record of S$133,009 in the latest bidding exercise. Prices rose across all five COE categories.
Singaporean Malone Lam, 22, Pleads Guilty in US Over Role in US$260 Million Crypto...
Malone Lam admitted to a federal racketeering conspiracy charge after US prosecutors accused him of organising an international operation that targeted people with large cryptocurrency holdings. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Pizza Hut Singapore Bringing Back 90-Minute Buffet From S$19.95++ at 6 Outlets
The all-you-can-eat Pizza Hut buffet returns from 10 to 27 September, with unlimited pizza, selected pasta, sides, desserts and drinks. It will only be available from Thursday to Sunday at six outlets.
Man Asks Friend to Bring S$50,000 Cash to Hotel Room, Grabs It and Runs;...
The two men had met at Marina Bay Sands casino and became friends. When the victim later agreed to lend him S$50,000, the borrower allegedly had a rather different repayment plan: none at all.
Singapore Open to Considering Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders if Proven Effective
The Government has not decided to introduce chemical castration. Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said Singapore remains open to the measure if clear evidence shows it can reduce crime, but current evidence is inconclusive.
