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Jail for ex-primary school teacher who committed sex acts with former student in his teens The 35-year-old woman was handed a year and 10 months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to two charges. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Mar 26, 2026 SINGAPORE – A school teacher entered into a romantic and...

Explosions heard as PMD catches fire in Woodlands HDB corridor, owner denies battery caused blaze The owner had at least one PMD and multiple bicycles parked along the corridor. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS Ethel Tseng PublishedMar 24, 2026 The owner of a personal mobility device (PMD) has...

Man jailed for using unsuitable PMD charger in New Upper Changi Rd fire which killed uncle’s fiancee Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox On Jan 28, Putra Nur Iman Muhammad Danial Zhang pleaded guilty to one charge of causing death by performing a negligent act. Summary Putra Nur...

20 evacuated after fire linked to power-assisted bicycle breaks out in Telok Blangah HDB flat Some 20 people were evacuated from Block 108 Bukit Purmei Road, after a fire broke out in a sixth-floor flat. Jan 03, 2026 SINGAPORE – About 20 people were evacuated from an HDB block near Telok...

One person taken to hospital after fire involving power-assisted bicycle in Balestier The fire was put out with a hose reel, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Mar 22, 2026 SINGAPORE – A person was taken to hospital after a power-assisted bicycle (PAB) caught fire in the early hours of...

Amos Yee deported from the US, set to face charges in Singapore for NS enlistment offences According to a State Courts portal, Yee is expected to be charged in Singapore on March 20 with offences under the Enlistment Act. PHOTO: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Summary Amos Yee was...

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Cyclist fined $5k after leaving bike on road for nearly 30 minutes, obstructing traffic Tan Poh Chuan had left his bicycle on the road in Sengkang for nearly 30 minutes. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Mar 05, 2026 SINGAPORE – During the evening peak hours, a cyclist left his bicycle on the road at a...