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SMC opens formal inquiry into doctor who mistakenly cut woman’s arteries causing her death

Urologist Fong Yan Kit was charged on March 12 with causing the death of a 63-year-old woman during a routine surgery.
Urologist Fong Yan Kit was charged on March 12 with causing the death of a 63-year-old woman during a routine surgery.

Man charged with molesting, harassing air stewardess on flight from Bangkok to Singapore

Indian national Akash Tiwari was charged with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of the victim on a Singapore Airlines flight.
Indian national Akash Tiwari was charged with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of the victim on a Singapore Airlines flight.

Woman gets 32 weeks’ jail after asking husband, then a cop, to find information using police tools

Jenny Pham Thi Hue pleaded guilty to an offence under the Official Secrets Act, and two charges of misusing a computer system.
Jenny Pham Thi Hue pleaded guilty to an offence under the Official Secrets Act, and two charges of misusing a computer system.

Jail, caning for man who sexually assaulted friend who came over to his flat

Tan Boon Seng was sentenced to eight years’ jail and 10 strokes of the cane.
Tan Boon Seng was sentenced to eight years’ jail and 10 strokes of the cane.

Over 5 months’ jail for man who molested 2 women in a day while drunk

Swedish national Jan Roger Mattias Ditlofsson pleaded guilty to three charges of using criminal force to outrage modesty.
Swedish national Jan Roger Mattias Ditlofsson pleaded guilty to three charges of using criminal force to outrage modesty.

Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong allegedly allowed company to unlawfully issue over $1m in loans

David Yong Khung Lin was also charged with 10 counts of falsification of accounts on March 16. He allegedly committed these offences between 2019 and 2023.
David Yong Khung Lin was also charged with 10 counts of falsification of accounts on March 16. He allegedly committed these offences between 2019 and 2023.

Owner of Porsche EV sues car dealer for $300,000 over battery replacement

The Porsche owner contends that the battery was under warranty but the dealer says the warranty does not cover accident damage.
The Porsche owner contends that the battery was under warranty but the dealer says the warranty does not cover accident damage.

Law Society says it is required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh

ST had reported on March 12 that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.
ST had reported on March 12 that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.

Woman charged over ill-treating 2 children at pre-school

Court documents stated the children were under the 58-year-old woman’s “custody, charge or care” but did not disclose any further information about her.
Court documents stated the children were under the 58-year-old woman’s “custody, charge or care” but did not disclose any further information about her.

18 months’ probation for teen who assaulted cop, causing nose fracture

The teen fought with his father at home and assaulted the officer who arrived at the scene.
The teen fought with his father at home and assaulted the officer who arrived at the scene.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.