SINGAPORE: A mandatory treatment order (MTO) for two years has been issued to Alina Meridian, a 31-year-old Singaporean who pushed a security officer at the MRT station at Lorong Chuan in August last year. An offender who has specific psychiatric conditions that are treatable has to undergo treatment if issued an MTO. The incident caused […]| The Independent Singapore News
CHINA: China is calling on its neighbours — Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian nations — to strengthen cooperation in science and technology, pointing to shared opportunities in fast-growing fields like artificial intelligence, robotics, and biomedicine. At a leaders’ summit in Malaysia with ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said deeper partnerships […]| The Independent Singapore News
NARA, JAPAN: In a courtroom heavy with emotion and history, the man accused of assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calmly admitted to the killing — a stark moment in a case that has haunted Japan since 2022. “It is true that I did it,” said Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, speaking softly yet clearly in his […]| The Independent Singapore News
SINGAPORE: A new survey by ERA Realty Network and Ngee Ann Polytechnic found that only about half of respondents—51%—feel that BTO flats are still affordable. The sentiment dips sharply for other housing types: Just 28% believe resale HDB flats are affordable, while only 13% think the same about new private homes, and 16% about resale […]| The Independent Singapore News
SINGAPORE: MoneyHero Group has launched its AI-powered “Car Insurance SaverBot” Beta on WhatsApp and is in final testing phases. It will enter a staged market rollout in Singapore this November, with regional expansion expected in 2026. The Car Insurance SaverBot helps users compare, understand, and complete the purchase of their chosen policy in less than three […]| The Independent Singapore News
SINGAPORE: The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) said on Monday (Oct 27) that a 27-year-old woman was charged in court on Oct 24 with tax evasion offences. IRAS’ media statement says that Chong Jia Ling, Genevieve, a businesswoman, distributed and sold products in 2020 and 2021. Chong is charged with making false entries in […]| The Independent Singapore News
SINGAPORE: A resident recently complained that a woman was drying rattan chairs on a corridor parapet wall, which was seen as dangerous. The woman then explained that she was watching the chairs the whole time she dried it under the sun, and it was being done to disinfect them before donating to charity. The resident […]| The Independent Singapore News
SINGAPORE: A man shared videos of a couple hugging and kissing on a bench at a Tampines Street 34 playground. The man, who was visibly upset by what he saw, declared that Singapore is still a conservative nation and that hugging and kissing in a public place may be viewed as inappropriate or disrespectful, especially […]| The Independent Singapore News
SINGAPORE: Many parents believe that being strict or offering a dose of “tough love” is the right way to prepare their children for the real world, but what happens when that so-called love no longer feels like guidance and instead becomes a source of fear, resentment, and pain? Recently, a young woman decided she finally […]| The Independent Singapore News
An enforcement operation was conducted in the area between Oct 5 and Oct 20.| The Independent Singapore News
Anwar recalled he caned students when he was a teacher — but only on their palms.| The Independent Singapore News
Temasek’s chief calls for stricter governance to strengthen Southeast Asia’s investment landscape.| The Independent Singapore News
The tournament will feature more than 20 pickleball courts, specially set up at the National Stadium.| The Independent Singapore News
“Sir, I’ve never complained in all my years working here, but today I feel that Madam’s request was too much,” she texted her boss's husband.| The Independent Singapore News
Members of the public managed to extinguish the fire before SCDF officers arrived.| The Independent Singapore News
Latest: Police involved after Deepavali video shows children riding on rear of Porsche in Dairy Farm area – Leading Singapore News and Southeast Asia.| The Independent Singapore News
The new signalling tech designed to improve service caused Saturday’s LRT breakdown after a “premature failure.”| The Independent Singapore News
The fifth stage team trial was a flat race where participating teams tried to gain time for their overall leaders.| The Independent Singapore News
The breakdown reveals Malays most often received bribes, while Chinese were most often the ones paying.| The Independent Singapore News
After dethroning Alcaraz at Wimbledon, Sinner sets his sights on Cincinnati.| The Independent Singapore News
The youth is currently assisting in ongoing HSA investigations.| The Independent Singapore News
Many are fine with office romance—even with a superior—as long as HR knows.| The Independent Singapore News
Saying, “just clean the fridge,” is about as helpful as saying, “just build a car.”| The Independent Singapore News
“Ask your employer to hire a robot” — maids get real online about working for Singapore’s "perfect" bosses.| The Independent Singapore News
Singaporeans in their 30s recorded the highest suicide deaths this year.| The Independent Singapore News
2025 is seeing AI dramatically reshape the professional, managerial, executive, and technical (PMET) sector.| The Independent Singapore News
He is in his 40s and is family’s main breadwinner.| The Independent Singapore News
The number of maids replying “Same here,” and “it's true” is rather concerning.| The Independent Singapore News
DPM's move a closely guarded secret until Nomination Day.| The Independent Singapore News