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Age limit for first-time blood donors to be raised to 65 from Jan 2

Increasing the upper age limit for first-time donors will expand Singapore’s donor pool as the population ages, ensuring the sustainability of the blood supply without compromising the safety of older donors, said HSA.
Increasing the upper age limit for first-time donors will expand Singapore’s donor pool as the population ages, ensuring the sustainability of the blood supply without compromising the safety of older donors, said HSA.

Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1

Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.
Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.

Man fined for posting vape content on social media, possession of vapes

HSA began investigating Krish Khalifa after receiving complaints from members of the public about TikTok videos he posted which showed him vaping.
HSA began investigating Krish Khalifa after receiving complaints from members of the public about TikTok videos he posted which showed him vaping.

$21,500 in illegally made cough syrup and prescription medicine seized in Joo Chiat raid

More than 31 litres of illegal cough syrup and 5,200 units of addictive prescription medicines were seized.
More than 31 litres of illegal cough syrup and 5,200 units of addictive prescription medicines were seized.

Myanmar teen who lost immigration pass over Kpod under probe for weapon possession, affray

The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.
The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.

S’porean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to DRC; foreigner has long-term pass revoked for possession

HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.
HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.

$2.7k fine for e-cigarette user who fled after her boyfriend got into scuffle with HSA officer

Low Hui Min was fined $2,700 after she pleaded guilty to multiple charges including being in possession of an e-cigarette device.
Low Hui Min was fined $2,700 after she pleaded guilty to multiple charges including being in possession of an e-cigarette device.

ICA seizes over 2,800 vapes, related parts concealed in car at Tuas Checkpoint

Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.
Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.

About $41,000 in illegal cough syrup, prescription medicine seized by HSA

The overseas shipments were labelled as a well-known household bleach, but contained suspected codeine-based cough syrup.
The overseas shipments were labelled as a well-known household bleach, but contained suspected codeine-based cough syrup.

8 people fined for vape-related offences in 2-month enforcement operation at IHLs

A total of eight persons were fined for vape-related offences from Sept 8 to Nov 14 around all twelve IHLs.
A total of eight persons were fined for vape-related offences from Sept 8 to Nov 14 around all twelve IHLs.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.