Sims Avenue Massage Establishment Raid Leads to Two Arrests Two women aged 37 and 39 were arrested on Sept. 18 for their alleged involvement in vice-related activities during an enforcement operation at a massage establishment along Sims Avenue, according to a police Facebook post on Monday, Sept. 28. Officers from the Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre … Read more
Jakarta has advanced to 140th place in the 2026 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, according to data published by Tempo.co. The Indonesian capital climbed from 159th in 2025 and 284th in 2024, reflecting steady movement in the global urban rankings. How the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index Evaluates Urban Centers The index evaluates 1,000 cities … Read more
The incident prompted a coordinated multi-vessel response managed by Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Singapore. MSC Hermes III Distress Alert and Rescue Operation The Liberia-registered container ship sent a distress call at approximately 8:45 AM Singapore time, according to the MPA. At the time of the alert, the 2,490 teu vessel was located approximately 300 … Read more
Patronising a casino in Singapore more times than allowed by family visit limits is now a criminal offense as of Monday, Sept 21, coinciding with the implementation of the second tranche of amendments to the Casino Control (Amendment) Act 2024. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Social and Family … Read more
Canteen 398, widely known as Boh Geh Uncle Canteen, officially closed its doors on Friday, Sept 18, ending a run of more than 57 years at 398 Piccadilly. The historic establishment originally opened in 1969 as a corporal’s mess for the British Royal Air Force base at Seletar Camp before evolving into one of Singapore’s … Read more
At Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a monitor lizard sparked online attention on Thursday, Sept 17, after wandering through a residential hall and prompting amused reactions from students and internet users. According to a video posted on TikTok by user asslelelele, the scaly reptile was seen casually navigating Hall 8, peeking into a study room, climbing … Read more
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced that ASEAN economic ministers have agreed to roll out an upgraded regional goods trade pact ahead of schedule to ease cross-border commerce, according to a Facebook post published on Saturday. The initiative aims to accelerate market access and counter global economic uncertainty. Accelerating the Upgraded ASEAN Trade … Read more
According to Skytrax, Singapore Airlines was named the World’s Best Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards held in London on Sept 18, 2026, marking the sixth time the carrier has secured the top global accolade based on a survey of more than 24.8 million travellers rating over 300 airlines. Singapore Airlines Claims Sixth … Read more
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing deployed Mandarin and classical Chinese philosophy during a major security gathering in Beijing, sparking widespread praise across Chinese social media platforms. Videos showing Chan quoting the ancient philosopher Mencius at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum quickly gained traction on networks like Weixin and Baidu, drawing positive reactions from internet users … Read more
A 19-year-old Malaysian student studying in Singapore pleaded not guilty on Sept. 18 to a charge of reckless driving after an alleged race with his brother resulted in a crash that killed five people, including his brother and a family of four. The fatal collision occurred on a road from Kluang to Simpang Renggam at … Read more