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Bloomberg’s lawyer denies Shanmugam was targeted in article on GCBs

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam leaving the High Court on April 8.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam leaving the High Court on April 8.

Man accused of molestation, harassment at government-related facilities

The man is accused of targeting four people – three men and a woman – at facilities linked to the agency.
The man is accused of targeting four people – three men and a woman – at facilities linked to the agency.

Jail, caning for man who was an auxiliary cop when he carried loaded firearm in public

Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.
Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.

Insurance agent charged after he allegedly pocketed over $2k of client’s money

Shahul Hamid N.A. Basheer Ahamed, 41, is accused of committing the offences in 2025.
Shahul Hamid N.A. Basheer Ahamed, 41, is accused of committing the offences in 2025.

Man charged over weapons, including home-made crossbows, allegedly in his possession

During the investigation, officers discovered a substantial cache of weapons and prohibited items in the unit.
During the investigation, officers discovered a substantial cache of weapons and prohibited items in the unit.

Fatal Chinatown accident: Woman charged with causing death of 6-year-old girl; gag order issued

The car driver who allegedly caused an accident at Chinatown on Feb 6 leaving a six-year-old girl dead and her mother seriously injured was charged on April 8.
The car driver who allegedly caused an accident at Chinatown on Feb 6 leaving a six-year-old girl dead and her mother seriously injured was charged on April 8.

2½ years’ jail for man wanted by FBI for facilitating oil supply to North Korea

Kwek, a Singaporean, indirectly helped to provide some US$6.9 million (S$9.5 million) worth of gasoil to Pyongyang.
Kwek, a Singaporean, indirectly helped to provide some US$6.9 million (S$9.5 million) worth of gasoil to Pyongyang.

Drink driver whose car struck cyclist in 2022 drove after consuming alcohol again in 2024

Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.
Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.

11½ years’ jail for man with three-decade criminal history after he attacked stranger with sickle

Lau was also previously charged with the consumption of controlled or specified drugs on eight occasions between 1981 and 2018.
Lau was also previously charged with the consumption of controlled or specified drugs on eight occasions between 1981 and 2018.

Fatal Chinatown accident: Driver to be charged on April 8 over death of 6-year-old girl

The police were alerted to the accident on Feb 6 at around 11.50am along Spring Street, near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.
The police were alerted to the accident on Feb 6 at around 11.50am along Spring Street, near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.

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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.