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In a reply to ST’s queries, a spokesperson for national governing body SportSG said: “Sport Singapore takes a very serious view regarding matters affecting the integrity and well-being of our sporting community, and will not hesitate to report any wrongdoing to the relevant authorities...

Alleged bribery case hits Singapore canoeing, ex-officials in SEA Games-related incident According to sources, the incident came to light in late August when a complaint was made to the Singapore Canoe Federation. Summary A former Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) official allegedly offered an...

“We will not hesitate to act against inauthentic websites if it is in Singapore’s interest to do so.” MHA monitoring unlicensed website with news articles; will ‘take action’ if in Singapore’s interest All the content published on The News Singapore is copied from local news outlet CNA, then...

Wilmar shares fall to lowest since 2016 after Indonesian court imposes fines Wilmar has been ordered to relinquish a 11.9 trillion rupiah deposit – then worth around $928 million -to the state as compensation. Sep 29, 2025 JAKARTA – Shares of Wilmar International tumbled to the lowest level...

India sees S’pore as valued partner as private sector makes foray into space with GIC, Temasek funding Skyroot Aerospace's rocket being developed in their facility in the southern city of Hyderabad. Summary Skyroot Aerospace aims to be India's first private orbital launch with its Vikram-1...

Optus suffers another outage that disrupted emergency calls ahead of Singtel visit A Singtel team, led by its CEO, is visiting Australia this week to meet its communications minister over fallout from earlier disruptions. Sep 29, 2025 SYDNEY - Optus suffered another outage on Sept 28 that...

Over 700 pickleball noise complaints in HDB estates since 2024 Community noise guidelines advise residents to observe quiet hours between 10.30pm and 7am. Summary Pickleball's popularity has surged, leading to 701 noise complaints in HDB estates from January 2024 to August 2025, according to...

Over 700 pickleball noise complaints in HDB estates since 2024 Community noise guidelines advise residents to observe quiet hours between 10.30pm and 7am. Summary Pickleball's popularity has surged, leading to 701 noise complaints in HDB estates from January 2024 to August 2025, according to...

Couple fined $13k for telling foreign workers at worksites to hold placards demanding payment Court documents showed that Rebecca Rubini Ravinthiran (left) had organised two public assemblies with the help of her husband Vee Derrick Mahendran (right). Summary Rebecca Rubini Ravinthiran and...

Religious leaders deeply concerned over suspicious parcel incident at Al-Istiqamah Mosque The parcel, which was found to contain meat believed to be pork, led to the evacuation of Al-Istiqamah Mosque on Sept 24. Sep 26, 2025 SINGAPORE – The Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) has said it is...

11 taken to hospital after Ang Mo Kio HDB block fire involving personal mobility aid; 90 evacuated SCDF was alerted to the fire at Block 510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 at about 8.30pm on Sept 25. Sep 25, 2025 SINGAPORE – Eleven people were taken to the hospital after a fire involving a personal...

Forum: Address peak-hour gridlock at Raffles Quay Sep 26, 2025 It took me 15 minutes and at least seven traffic-light changes to make the right turn from Raffles Quay into Cross Street. The short distance to the traffic light at the Cross Street-Robinson Road junction is clearly problematic...

Forum: Step up community efforts to prevent neighbour disputes from turning violent Sep 26, 2025 I am saddened by the recent tragic incident in Yishun, where a noise dispute escalated into a fatal attack (Yishun knife attack: Residents can seek out different channels to resolve disputes, say...

"We agree that keeping our dining spaces clean is a shared responsibility between stakeholders, including diners, operators and the Government." Forum: Keeping public dining spaces clean is a shared responsibility Sep 26, 2025 We refer to the Forum letter by Foo Siang Yian, “Cultivate a ‘we...

Shares of Singapore’s Wilmar tumble after Indonesian court overturns corruption acquittal Wilmar International said in a bourse filing on Sept 25 that Indonesia’s Supreme Court overturned the previous acquittals of the group and two Indonesian palm oil companies. Sep 25, 2025 SINGAPORE –...

Shares of Singapore’s Wilmar tumble after Indonesian court overturns corruption acquittal Wilmar International said in a bourse filing on Sept 25 that Indonesia’s Supreme Court overturned the previous acquittals of the group and two Indonesian palm oil companies. Sep 25, 2025 SINGAPORE –...

Building an inclusive digital society is a shared responsibility for all, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam. Digital inclusivity a shared responsibility: Rahayu Mahzam The authorities have a “longstanding commitment” to support seniors and low-income...