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Construction firm behind 2022 Farrer Road sinkhole fined $84,000 for lapses in tunneling works

The tunnelling works caused a part of Farrer Road to collapse in November 2022.
The tunnelling works caused a part of Farrer Road to collapse in November 2022.

Sex predator admits assaulting 11 children including daughter, granddaughters, nieces

The man pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including one for rape. Another 23 charges will be considered.
The man pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including one for rape. Another 23 charges will be considered.

PE teacher admits to sexual offences against student he pursued romantically

The 45-year-old man pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor.
The 45-year-old man pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor.

Ex-teacher who performed indecent acts on underage female student gets 2 years’ jail

Details about the offender and the school cannot be disclosed owing to a gag order to protect the student’s identity.
Details about the offender and the school cannot be disclosed owing to a gag order to protect the student’s identity.

3 managers with Vietnam Airlines allegedly took bribes linked to excess baggage charges

(Clockwise from top left) Amir Khan Shoul Hamid, Poh Boon Leong, Truong Thi Nhung, Lam Anh Viet and Le Trac Tuan. Their cases will be mentioned again in court on Aug 20.
(Clockwise from top left) Amir Khan Shoul Hamid, Poh Boon Leong, Truong Thi Nhung, Lam Anh Viet and Le Trac Tuan. Their cases will be mentioned again in court on Aug 20.

Former IRAS investigator charged after allegedly helping friends obtain unauthorised tax information

Mansur alias Thio Shuang Long was handed 20 charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act, and one charge under the Official Secrets Act.
Mansur alias Thio Shuang Long was handed 20 charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act, and one charge under the Official Secrets Act.

Hair scanner takes less than a minute to tell if a suspect abused drugs

A drug testing solution, “Hair Scanner for Detection of Drug Consumption”, is showcased at the exhibition during the Central Narcotics Bureau Workplan Seminar 2026.
A drug testing solution, “Hair Scanner for Detection of Drug Consumption”, is showcased at the exhibition during the Central Narcotics Bureau Workplan Seminar 2026.

Accountant who failed to place $8.5m in fixed deposit ordered to pay damages to ex-employer

The company contended that the accountant Nur Aniza Mohd Shah’s breach of duties caused it to suffer losses.
The company contended that the accountant Nur Aniza Mohd Shah’s breach of duties caused it to suffer losses.

Singapore bank accounts targeted by money laundering syndicate: Alleged member charged

Tan Kian Hoa was detained in Malaysia on July 20 and was handed over to the Singapore Police Force the next day.
Tan Kian Hoa was detained in Malaysia on July 20 and was handed over to the Singapore Police Force the next day.

8 nightclubs made to pay $6.8m in taxes and penalties for under-declaring flower garland figures

IRAS said flower garland sales are taxable supplies, and that GST applies to the full value of garland sales, not just the portion retained by the nightclub.
IRAS said flower garland sales are taxable supplies, and that GST applies to the full value of garland sales, not just the portion retained by the nightclub.

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