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Defence, prosecution spar over Hyflux’s stated plans for share issue proceeds Corporate lawyer Ng Joo Khin was called to the stand on Nov 17 as the 18th prosecution witness. Summary Hyflux's Olivia Lum faces charges over non-disclosure of material information regarding its entry into power...

Defence, prosecution spar over Hyflux’s stated plans for share issue proceeds Corporate lawyer Ng Joo Khin was called to the stand on Nov 17 as the 18th prosecution witness. Summary Hyflux's Olivia Lum faces charges over non-disclosure of material information regarding its entry into power...

Fear engulfs Bitcoin traders betting on free fall to US$80,000 Bitcoin plunged below US$91,500 on Nov 17, deepening a sell-off that’s erased all of its gains for 2025. Nov 18, 2025 NEW YORK - Bitcoin is in free fall – and traders are positioning for more pain. The world’s largest...

13 months’ jail for ex-S’pore Idol judge Ken Lim for molesting 25-year-old woman The incident happened at the Hype Records office in Henderson Road on Nov 23, 2021, when Ken Lim was the executive director of the record company. Summary Ken Lim, former Singapore Idol judge, received a...

13 months’ jail for ex-S’pore Idol judge Ken Lim for molesting 25-year-old woman The incident happened at the Hype Records office in Henderson Road on Nov 23, 2021, when Ken Lim was the executive director of the record company. Summary Ken Lim, former Singapore Idol judge, received a 13-month...

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Bitcoin erases year’s gain as crypto bear market deepens Just a little more than a month after reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin has erased the more than 30 per cent gain registered since the start of 2025. Nov 17, 2025 Portland, Oregon - Just a little more than a month after reaching an...

Forum: Singapore’s cleanliness not just a result of policy, but a reflection of its people Nov 10, 2025 During a recent trip to the United States, I was struck by the stark contrast between its public transport systems and ours in Singapore. On trains in Los Angeles and New York City, empty...

Forum: Singapore’s cleanliness not a case of civic pride, but of compliance Nov 17, 2025 The Forum letter “Singapore’s cleanliness not just a result of policy, but a reflection of its people” (Nov 10) by Mr Henry Koh Chiew Phor left me bemused, not least because the general tenor of the...

Forum: Singapore’s cleanliness not a case of civic pride, but of compliance Nov 17, 2025 The Forum letter “Singapore’s cleanliness not just a result of policy, but a reflection of its people” (Nov 10) by Mr Henry Koh Chiew Phor left me bemused, not least because the general tenor of the...

Singtel says Optus CEO needs time to fix issues after emergency call outages in Australia The recent outages have deepened Optus' reputational crisis and intensified scrutiny of its governance. Sep 30, 2025 SYDNEY - Optus’ chief executive will need more time to get the house in order, the...

Forum: Balance benefits of high-density housing and quality of life Oct 01, 2025 I refer to the recent announcement that more homes are to be built next to the Pasir Ris MRT station (Pasir Ris to get more homes next to MRT station, potential new neighbourhood, Sept 29). While densifying is...

"We were told that no crime was involved, and the case was repeatedly passed from one agency to another." Forum: Clearer policies, stronger intervention mechanisms needed to address noise disputes Oct 01, 2025 I was saddened to read about the recent death stemming from a dispute between...

Forum: Clearer policies, stronger intervention mechanisms needed to address noise disputes Oct 01, 2025 I was saddened to read about the recent death stemming from a dispute between neighbours over noise (Yishun knife attack: Woman dies after noise dispute between neighbours; man arrested for...

Australian PM says Optus ‘let down the nation’ as Singtel blames outage on human error An initial investigation of the Sept 18 outage at Optus was "due to a people issue", SingTel's chief executive said on Sept 30. Summary Optus faced criticism after an outage on Sept 18, which impacted...

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MRT passenger eats full meal with bowl on lap and utensils in hand, unfazed by stares Alicia Chua TNP Sept 30, 2025 A man was recently filmed eating a full meal on the MRT train, following earlier incidents of passengers eating and drinking on the subway. Shin Min Daily News reported that...

Forum: Tie BTO income ceiling to financial need, not just pay Sep 30, 2025 I refer to the article “BTO income ceiling can be raised, singles’ eligibility age lowered when right conditions in place” (Sept 26), and also note the strong showing in the private housing market as reported in “New...