Singapore Joins Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei to Nominate Zapin Dance for UNESCO Recognition
Singapore has joined three neighbouring countries in a joint nomination to seek UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition for zapin, a traditional Malay dance form with roots across the region.
Singapore Construction Sites Must Use Fire-Retardant Scaffold Netting From March 2027
New rules will require scaffold netting installed outside buildings in Singapore to meet fire-retardant standards from March 2027. The change comes amid concerns over fire risks involving construction materials.
SQ321 Passenger’s Death Linked to Cardiac Failure After Severe Turbulence, UK Inquest Hears
A UK inquest heard that a British passenger who died after Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence suffered cardiac failure linked to the incident. The flight was diverted to Bangkok in May 2024 after the turbulence encounter.
Man Ordered to Repay S$321,000 From Ex-Girlfriend After Court Says He Failed to Prove...
A man who received about S$321,000 from his former girlfriend must repay the money after the High Court found he could not prove the transfers were intended to be unconditional gifts.
Taxi Driver, 66, Died After Cab Rolled Forward While He Was Helping Passengers Unload...
A coroner’s inquiry on 24 September heard how taxi driver Tee Chin Teong was pinned between his cab’s door and door frame after the vehicle moved forward while he was getting out. The fatal accident happened in February 2025.
