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(From left) Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli and National Development Minister Desmond Lee at the PAP awards on Nov 23.
Singapore

Tributes pour in for outgoing PAP sec-gen Lee Hsien Loong

A close-up of the female peregrine falcon on the 34th floor of the OCBC Centre on Nov 22.
Singapore

Peregrine falcon nest documented for first time in CBD

The man was also found to have overstayed his visa by 28 days, said Thai police.
Singapore

S'pore man nabbed for allegedly faking bomb threat at Bangkok airport

Deputy Superintendent of Police Timothy Ng (left) and Mr Uthayakumar Chellappan Silvaraju, senior associate at DBS Bank's anti-scam team, helped the man avoid losing more money.
Singapore

Man told to transfer $600k refuses to believe he was being scammed

The Seoul city government displays unsafe children's goods sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms, such as AliExpress, Shein and Temu, on Nov 22.
World

Excessive levels of toxins found in kids’ clothes sold on Shein, Temu

The Singapore Coffee Shop Heritage Gallery is a gift to the nation for Singapore’s 60th birthday in 2025, from the Foochow Coffee Restaurant and Bar Merchants Association.
Singapore

New heritage gallery celebrates coffee shop culture

Rivers and beaches continue to be the top drowning spots, says the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department.
World

Malaysia raises the alarm about drowning amid heavy rainfalls

Red paint was found splashed on the residential units’ main doors and gates.
Singapore

15-year-old arrested over suspected loan shark harassment in Bedok, Yishun

    He communicated privately with the girl, helping her with her schoolwork and providing a listening ear for her non-school-related matters.
    Singapore

    Teacher jailed 2 years for molesting former student

    Advertisements put up by Chagee Malaysia claimed that there was a “high chance for everyone to win vouchers, luxurious products, and more”.
    World

    Chagee employee allegedly tampered with lucky draw in M'sia

    The men were were each handed one charge of sexually penetrating a minor.
    Singapore

    3 men charged with sexually penetrating 14-year-old girl

    Netizens commented how the falcon is the solution to the 'pigeon problem' in Singapore.
    Singapore

    Falcon filmed feasting on pigeon atop HDB block

    Taiwan authorities arrested a Singaporean man in Taiwan for allegedly participating in a scam syndicate.
    Singapore

    S'porean man arrested in Taiwan over alleged role in scam syndicate

    A heron was seen with red substance in its legs.
    Singapore

    Punggol heron found covered in mysterious red substance

    Mr Desmond Choo and Mr Kiat Lim having a discussion with Mr Chong and Mr Leong about their artworks.
    Singapore

    $1m art fund launched to empower youth with disabilities

    Chen Duanzhi violated the prohibition order three times and even stole a mobile phone at the airport.
    Singapore

    Elderly man jailed for stealing tourist's phone at airport

    The bid came from the son of a hawker who already has a stall there.
    Singapore

    'Ridiculous' $6k rental bid for hawker stall raises eyebrows

    The police arrested the suspect within eight hours through follow-up investigations and the help of images from police cameras.
    Singapore

    Woodlands man arrested for alleged tyre slashing spree