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Delays expected at Woodlands Checkpoint for Johor-bound travellers, even after 3-hour jam subsides The Causeway between Singapore and Malaysia, seen here on May 20, is one of the busiest land crossings in the world. PHOTO: ST FILE Sherlyn Sim Jun 14, 2025 SINGAPORE – People driving into...

Bangladesh probes Singaporean tycoon for financial crimes; his lawyers call it a smear campaign S. Alam Group founder and chairman Saiful Alam Masud is being investigated by Bangladesh Bank.PHOTO: S ALAM GROUP Dilenjit Singh and Zaihan Mohamed Yusof Dec 25, 2024 SINGAPORE – A Singaporean...

Forum: No avenue to appeal when ex-tenant claimed CDC vouchers Dec 25, 2024 My elderly mother had the unfortunate experience of not being able to claim her CDC vouchers due to a lack of safeguards in the redemption process. Her former tenant from years ago was able to claim her CDC and...

NUS student who committed theft near campus pool on 9 occasions fined $6,800 Shaffiq Alkhatib Dec 24, 2024 SINGAPORE – A National University of Singapore (NUS) student stole cash and valuables worth more than $1,700 from multiple victims at the university sports centre’s swimming pool...

CNB officer who lied to judge during colleague’s 2021 assault trial gets 18 months’ jail Shaffiq Alkhatib Dec 23, 2024 SINGAPORE – A Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) sergeant gave false testimony in court at an earlier trial involving his colleague, who was accused of assaulting a drug...

Japanese ramen chain Kanada-Ya shuts all three Singapore outlets amid losses Kanada-Ya's Marina Square outlet has not been in operation since June 8.ST PHOTO: MEGAN WEE Timothy Goh Jun 12, 2025 SINGAPORE – Japanese ramen chain Kanada-Ya has ceased all operations in Singapore after its parent...

More countries courting middle-class Indian travellers who are seeking new experiences Tourists from India visiting Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok.PHOTO: EPA-EFE Nirmala Ganapathy Dec 22, 2024 NEW DELHI – Across Delhi, large billboards have come up wooing Indian travellers for a...

Forum: Income should focus on organic growth and not seek a strategic partner Dec 23, 2024 I wish to comment on statements issued by Allianz, Income and NTUC Enterprise on Dec 16 (Allianz calls off deal with Income Insurance after public scrutiny, Dec 16). First, Allianz announced that it was...

Forum: Income should focus on organic growth and not seek a strategic partner Dec 23, 2024 I wish to comment on statements issued by Allianz, Income and NTUC Enterprise on Dec 16 (Allianz calls off deal with Income Insurance after public scrutiny, Dec 16). First, Allianz announced that it was...

Forum: Income should focus on organic growth and not seek a strategic partner Dec 23, 2024 I wish to comment on statements issued by Allianz, Income and NTUC Enterprise on Dec 16 (Allianz calls off deal with Income Insurance after public scrutiny, Dec 16). First, Allianz announced that it was...

URA taps private sector architects, planners for ideas to redevelop Sembawang Shipyard The Singapore Institute of Architects and the Singapore Institute of Planners are collaborating with the URA on plans for the shipyard.ST PHOTO: WALLACE WOON Ng Keng Gene Dec 26, 2024 SINGAPORE –...

Forum: What about a safety net for local students wanting a place in university? Jun 10, 2025 I was heartened to learn that our Government is extending support to the 151 Singaporean students at Harvard (S’porean undergrads at Harvard can continue studies in universities here, June 6). I am...