Parliament Passes Online Sales Ban for Non-Compliant Mobility Devices & New Battery Safety Rules
The online sales and battery changes are due in the second quarter of 2027. Sellers will have to provide clearer information, while users will be barred from installing or using incompatible lithium-ion batteries in affected devices.
Johor Orders All Schools Closed on 8 & 9 Oct as Haze Worsens
Pupils will learn from home and scheduled assessments will be postponed. The statewide order follows earlier closures in Batu Pahat, where air pollution reached the very unhealthy range.
Crystal Jade Closes Four More Outlets; About 120 Workers Receive Termination Notices
Nine restaurants remain in operation as the Singapore business prepares for a proposed sale. Affected staff are being offered help to find new jobs.
Wall and Bush May Have Blocked View of Girl, 7, Killed by School Bus:...
The coroner ruled that Nivya Rameshwar died in a traffic accident. Her family's lawyer said they intend to pursue civil action against the driver and condominium.
Western Singapore’s Hourly PM2.5 Enters “High” Band for First Time This Haze Season
The 1-hour PM2.5 reading in the west reached the "High" band on Wednesday afternoon as haze conditions worsened across Singapore. The western region also recorded the highest 24-hour PSI reading among the five regions.
