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WORLDJun 30Singapore catches PMD rider in viral ‘Superman’ stunt videoSingapore authorities have caught a rider seen in a viral video striking a “Superman” pose while riding an e-bike in the latest of a series of crackdowns. In the video, taken in the early hours of May 23 outside Keppel MRT station, the rider is caught on camera going faster than cars on his vehicle. At one point, he even lies on his stomach with his legs extended as if he is flying. Based on the 170 metres he covered in about 8 seconds, his speed is calculated to be almost 80km/h (50mph). In...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 29Singapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholesA labour saga in Singapore involving migrant workers going unpaid for months after a contractor fled the country has raised questions about wage policies for unskilled staff, even as authorities respond with the city state’s characteristic speed and efficiency. Last week, hundreds of migrant workers in services such as air conditioning, plumbing and construction showed up at the Ministry of Manpower building in a rare labour confrontation in the city state. On Sunday, Minister of State for...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 28Inside the Singapore travel trend that’s swarming China’s furniture capitalFor a growing number of Singaporeans, furnishing a new home has become reason enough to book a holiday. Not the sort involving beach clubs or Michelin-starred restaurants. Instead, these design-savvy travellers are flying to China armed with camera rolls full of sofa and cabinetry photos, meticulously curated Pinterest boards and floor plans marked with dimensions down to the centimetre, all in pursuit of custom-made furnishings for their homes. Blame it on our collective obsession with our...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 26Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwaveSingapore’s cooling strategy, pioneered by founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, has come in for praise in Europe, which is sweltering under a deadly heatwave. Even Tesla founder and world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk has weighed in, calling the late statesman “a genius”. Record-breaking temperatures in countries including Britain, France and Germany have killed dozens, overwhelmed hospitals and led to the closure of schools and cultural sites. Mercury in Paris hit a June record of 40.9...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 26Singapore: French teen in trouble over straw-licking videoA French student is accused of licking a straw at a juice vending machine before putting it back and posting the video online. He faces jail time if convicted in Singapore, a country famous for its tough laws.DW News [en]
WORLDJun 24SAAP Chairman felicitates Satwiksairaj for Singapore Open goldThe SAAP Chairman congratulated Satwiksairaj for winning a gold medal at the Singapore Open. This reports on a notable achievement in sports.The Hindu
WORLDJun 24Singaporean woman jailed for slapping, punching helper over job performanceUpset with the way that her domestic worker had performed tasks such as hanging the laundry or cleaning bottles, a 67-year-old woman slapped, punched and scratched her, drawing blood. The victim, who earned S$470 (about US$360) a month, told staff members from Singapore’s Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) during a routine call about the abuse, and a police report was made. Hazel Phang Fong Yen, a 67-year-old Singaporean woman, was sentenced to four months’ jail on Wednesday. She was also...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Why Singapore lawyers don’t last beyond courtship phase: ‘so much pressure’The breaking point for former Singaporean lawyer Dominic Low was when he had just got home past midnight and his boss asked him to respond to an international client. This meant he had to return to the office and work till 2am. He was into his second year of a corporate law career and decided that very night that the job was not for him. “Everyone was under so much pressure and just expected to deliver at the cost of their personal life and mental health,” Low, 35, said. Despite leaving the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Indian man jailed for molesting flight attendant on Singapore Airlines planeA passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight molested an air stewardess, with his friends laughing in response. When the woman went to report the incident to her supervisor, the culprit followed her into the galley, stood extremely close to her and cornered her. The flight captain reported the incident and a police report was lodged, leading to the man’s arrest when he arrived at Changi Airport. Akash Tiwari, a 35-year-old Indian national, was sentenced to six months’ jail on Monday. He was also...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22‘Lying flat’ goes mainstream, Singapore mall finds God: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How ‘lying flat’ went from a niche subculture to mainstream phenomenon 2. The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill 3. Sin to salvation: how Singapore’s most notorious mall found God 4. Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze loses battle with ovarian cancer 5. 100kg dad...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 21Attendant catches Singapore - registered car pumping RON95 , removes nozzleAn attendant caught a Singapore-registered car illegally pumping RON95 fuel and intervened by removing the nozzle. This incident highlights compliance issues with fuel regulations.asiaone.com · Singapore
WORLDJun 19Singapore driver in Kallang crash faces multiple charges including driving while under influence of Ice - The StarSingapore driver in Kallang crash faces multiple charges including driving while under influence of Ice The Star Man to face weapons, traffic charges after Kallang Bahru accident The Straits Times Man to be charged after driving erratically and crashing into taxi at Kallang Bahru CNA Kallang Bahru accident: Man to be charged with possessing weapon and multiple traffic offences AsiaOne Suspected drugs, vapes, found in GetGo car abandoned after collision with taxi in Kallang Bahru Stompgoogle · singapore
WORLDJun 19Singapore driver in Kallang crash faces multiple charges including driving while under influence of IceSINGAPORE: A man who allegedly drove in a dangerous manner in Kallang, resulting in a crash which saw two people in a cab hurt, has been charged with a number of offences including driving without a Class 3 licence.thestar_my · malaysia
WORLDJun 18Singapore Cricket to host 2nd edition of Asia Pacific Champions Trophy in June 2026Singapore Cricket Association (SCA) will be hosting the Men’s National teams of Indonesia, Thailand and Uzbekistan in the second (2nd)czarsportzauto · india
WORLDJun 16Cambodia’s MLBB team head to Singapore for Asian qualifiersThe Cambodian national Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team departed for Singapore yesterday to begin its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games qualifiers. The post Cambodia’s MLBB team head to Singapore for Asian qualifiers appeared first on Khmer Times .khmertimeskh · cambodia
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