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Ong Beng Seng fined $30k in case linked to ex-minister Iswaran after judge cites judicial mercy
The tycoon would have been sentenced to 3 months’ jail if not for his medical condition, the judge said.
Sengkang-Punggol LRT system hit by second power fault in four days
Sengkang LRT ran in a single-direction for two hours in the afternoon to enable checks on cables.
Sun Haiyan, ex-China ambassador to S’pore, detained for questioning: Sources
She is held by in connection with the questioning of prominent diplomat Liu Jianchao, say sources.
Johor authorities seize four S’pore-registered vehicles over illegal e-hailing
The drivers were ferrying tourists from Singapore and other nationalities into Johor.
How do household bomb shelters in S’pore really work?
Most residents have easy access to bomb shelters in or near their homes, but how do they work?
Fresh launches drive surge in new private home sales in July
The uptick in sales was led by the launch of Lyndenwoods in the Science Park district.
Australia’s Yo-Chi opens first overseas outlet at Orchard Central
Online travel agencies Klook and Trip.com make debut at Natas Travel Fair
The weekend fair at Singapore Expo from Aug 15 to 17 is expected to draw huge crowds.
Singtel, Simba owner see positive share price action amid S’pore’s telco shake-up
StarHub and Keppel shares fell, with analysts predicting more headwinds for the telco.
Jail for drink-driving cop in hit-and-run accident, victim suffered multiple fractures
