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Wong Man Shun

Man Shun is a journalist on The Straits Times’ breaking news team. He is interested in all things cultural, social and religious. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from the University of Oxford. His inbox is always open if you have an interesting story to share.

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Man arrested for drink driving after car accident on CTE

In a video shared online, a white car can be seen turned turtle on the expressway with its front cabin damaged.
In a video shared online, a white car can be seen turned turtle on the expressway with its front cabin damaged.

Woman unconscious when taken to hospital after traffic accident in Clementi

The police said that a 37-year-old male driver is assisting with investigations, which are ongoing.
The police said that a 37-year-old male driver is assisting with investigations, which are ongoing.

Avoid Upper Paya Lebar Road area due to risk of flash floods, says PUB

Thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on a number of afternoons in the first fortnight of November.
Thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on a number of afternoons in the first fortnight of November.

Two Singaporeans arrested for vape-related drug offences

CNB added that those who import, sell or distribute etomidate-laced vapes will face prosecution.
CNB added that those who import, sell or distribute etomidate-laced vapes will face prosecution.

askST: What do I have to pay GST on after coming back from a holiday?

Travellers may use the Custom@SG web app to declare and make payment for GST-payable items up to three days in advance.
Travellers may use the Custom@SG web app to declare and make payment for GST-payable items up to three days in advance.

Carpark gantry issue at affected HDB estates resolved

HDB said it has lifted the barrier arms at affected carparks to allow motorists to enter and exit the carparks expeditiously.
HDB said it has lifted the barrier arms at affected carparks to allow motorists to enter and exit the carparks expeditiously.

Man arrested for money laundering and scam offences after allegedly collecting cash from victims

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ST PHOTO: Chong Jun Liang

Generic photo of a participant walking past anti-scam interactive quizzes at the "SCAMINAR! ACT Against Scams" event on January 18, 2023 



Following its inaugural run in 2021, Scaminar is back for a second edition on 18 January 2023. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Singapore Police Force, and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), this year's seminar on scams, titled "SCAMINAR! ACT Against Scams" will be held on 18 January 2022, 2pm to 5.30pm, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, with a livestream on MHA's Facebook page. The Guest-of-Honour for this event is Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State (MOS), Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, and Chairperson of the Inter-Ministry Committee on Scams. MOS Sun will deliver a keynote address.
Slug: pixscam
ST PHOTO: Chong Jun Liang

Generic photo of a participant walking past anti-scam interactive quizzes at the "SCAMINAR! ACT Against Scams" event on January 18, 2023 



Following its inaugural run in 2021, Scaminar is back for a second edition on 18 January 2023. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Singapore Police Force, and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), this year's seminar on scams, titled "SCAMINAR! ACT Against Scams" will be held on 18 January 2022, 2pm to 5.30pm, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, with a livestream on MHA's Facebook page. The Guest-of-Honour for this event is Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State (MOS), Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, and Chairperson of the Inter-Ministry Committee on Scams. MOS Sun will deliver a keynote address.

Man caught smuggling $200,000 in foreign currency into Singapore at Woodlands Checkpoint

ICA officers discovered currencies concealed under the passenger seat, inside luggage and within a backpack.
ICA officers discovered currencies concealed under the passenger seat, inside luggage and within a backpack.

1 taken to hospital, 10 evacuated after living room fire in Yishun HDB flat

SCDF extinguished the fire, which was confined to a mattress in the living room, with a water jet.
SCDF extinguished the fire, which was confined to a mattress in the living room, with a water jet.

Motorcyclist caught at Tuas Checkpoint after allegedly trying to smuggle kratom liquid into S’pore

The officers uncovered a bottle containing liquid suspected to be "kratom" in the man's bag.
The officers uncovered a bottle containing liquid suspected to be "kratom" in the man's bag.

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