Byron Yeaw Li Xun, 26, manipulated victims into lending him money for supposed transport and living expenses.Byron Yeaw Li Xun defrauded strangers out of approximately S$28,000 by soliciting loans from them in front of MRT stations. Many of his victims were students whom he convinced to assist him with what he claimed were urgent transport …
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Shelters struggle to find new homes for hundreds of animals as deadlines loom and options dwindle.In mid-August of this year, numerous cats and dogs sheltered in commercial pet boarding facilities and rescue shelters along Lim Chu Kang Lane 1 found themselves in a precarious situation. The operators of these centers were notified that they needed …
Girls aged 8 to 11 have the chance to audition for the iconic roles as Disney's beloved musical makes its Singapore debut.Young girls who have always dreamed of performing in “Let It Go” (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?) may soon get their chance, as the much-anticipated musical Frozen is set to open in Singapore …
The former party chief joins fellow MPs for community engagement at Hainanese Village market.Despite the rainy weather, the spirit of community engagement remained high as former Workers’ Party chief Low Thia Khiang participated in outreach activities with Aljunied GRC and Hougang SMC members of parliament at the Hainanese Village market and food centre.In a strong …
Applicants should account for additional wait times when scheduling appointments to collect their passports, according to ICA.SINGAPORE: The Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced on Monday (Sep 19) that the current processing time for passport applications is approximately one to two weeks. Those planning year-end travel are advised to apply as soon as possible.The processing …
Reflecting on a cherished memory, He Ting Ru shares her encounter with Queen Elizabeth at Ang Mo Kio Town Centre.With the world remembering Queen Elizabeth’s legacy, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament He Ting Ru recalls a special moment from her childhood when she met the Queen during her 1989 visit to Singapore. It was the …
MFA emphasizes the significance of the FIR pact for aviation safety and cooperation.SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) expressed its approval of Indonesia's ratification of the Agreement on the Realignment of the Boundary between the Jakarta Flight Information Region (FIR) and Singapore's FIR on Thursday (Sept 8), responding to media inquiries.The FIR agreement, signed …
The beloved pandas, originally from China, celebrate their birthdays while securing a five-year extension of their stay.SINGAPORE: Giant pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai will continue their residence in Singapore for an additional five years following an agreement signed on September 2 by the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG).This announcement …
DPM Wong emphasizes the role of youth in shaping a more cohesive and inclusive society during the NUS Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum.SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called on youths to become proactive citizens in shaping Singapore's future during a speech at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum on Friday (Aug …
Despite optimism following the National Day Rally, economic worries persist among residents.Following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 21), many Singaporeans expressed feelings of being 'optimistic' or 'hopeful,' yet concerns about the rising cost of living remain their top priority. A poll conducted by Milieu Insight after the speech …
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