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5 weeks’ jail for woman who lied to police that ex-boyfriend raped her

The woman lied because her birth control patch had expired, and she was worried her ex-boyfriend would not take responsibility if she were to get pregnant.
The woman lied because her birth control patch had expired, and she was worried her ex-boyfriend would not take responsibility if she were to get pregnant.

Six Hyundai construction employees charged over corruption in Labrador substation project

Siow Hung Wee is among six employees who were charged with various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Criminal Procedure Code.
Siow Hung Wee is among six employees who were charged with various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Criminal Procedure Code.

Man charged with molesting, taking voyeuristic videos of 14 women at Holland V massage parlour

Lee Sze Ben was handed 22 charges in all.
Lee Sze Ben was handed 22 charges in all.

Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident: PUB, Surbana Jurong Consultants given conditional warnings

The sinkhole formed after a failure at a nearby worksite, causing a car and its driver to fall into it on July 26, 2025.
The sinkhole formed after a failure at a nearby worksite, causing a car and its driver to fall into it on July 26, 2025.

Construction firm, 6 people charged over Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident in 2025

The large sinkhole in Tanjong Katong Road South had appeared suddenly at about 5pm on July 26, 2025, as two lanes of the road collapsed into a large pit.
The large sinkhole in Tanjong Katong Road South had appeared suddenly at about 5pm on July 26, 2025, as two lanes of the road collapsed into a large pit.

Boy, 3, drowned after he fell into condo pool while riding scooter in 2025: Coroner

Releasing the coroner’s inquiry findings on June 11, Coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.
Releasing the coroner’s inquiry findings on June 11, Coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.

Man charged with harassment over abusive language in e-mails sent to MP, town council staff

Manickam Manohar had also sent e-mails to several other town council employees, calling them “idiot” and “stupid”.
Manickam Manohar had also sent e-mails to several other town council employees, calling them “idiot” and “stupid”.

Woman who fed pigeons and crows in Yishun charged under Wildlife Act

Tan Chong Hong appeared in court on June 10 and was handed three charges under the Wildlife Act.
Tan Chong Hong appeared in court on June 10 and was handed three charges under the Wildlife Act.

Man who allegedly caused CTE crash that killed biker was driving under influence of etomidate

Puah Zhe Cong was on June 10 handed seven charges under the Road Traffic Act, including dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop after the accident.
Puah Zhe Cong was on June 10 handed seven charges under the Road Traffic Act, including dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop after the accident.

CID officers tapping tech tools like 3D scanners to solve complex crime cases

Senior crime scene specialist Wong Jun Yan (left) demonstrating the use of the Mixed Reality Training System to the media at the Police Cantonment Complex on June 8.
Senior crime scene specialist Wong Jun Yan (left) demonstrating the use of the Mixed Reality Training System to the media at the Police Cantonment Complex on June 8.

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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.