Singapore: CPIB tightens net as corruption cases drop 18 percent in 2014

The number of corruption-related reports received fell to 177 in 2024, an 18 percent drop from the 215 cases recorded in 2023. Of these, 75 reports were registered for investigation, accounting for 42 percent of total reports — a noticeable increase from the four-year average of 35 percent.

Singapore: Indian-origin woman fined SGD 1,200 for repeatedly feeding pigeons

On April 11, 2023, NParks officers observed Shamla feeding grain to wild birds and asked her to stop, explaining that such actions are illegal under the Wildlife Act unless written approval is obtained from the director-general of wildlife management. However, she persisted in her actions on multiple occasions until as late as November 2024.

Singapore: Indian-origin duo face charges for unlawful worker protests at construction sites

The two individuals, identified as Rebecca Rubini Ravinthiran, 33, and Vee Derrick Mahendran, 36, were charged on Tuesday, May 27, for their alleged roles in organising the gatherings without a permit and encouraging foreign workers to take part in them.

Singapore supports India’s zero-tolerance terror policy during delegation’s visit to the city-state

The Government of India deemed it essential that the perpetrators and planners of the April 22 terror attack be brought to justice. In response to this heinous act of terror, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting the terrorist infrastructure. India’s response was measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible, it said.

Singapore: Life expectancy rises to 83.5 years in 2024, rebounds from pandemic dip

The figures are part of the Complete Life Tables for Singapore Resident Population, 2023-2024. The report highlighted that the rise in life expectancy comes after a temporary decline between 2020 and 2023, which was attributed to increased mortality during the Covid-19 pandemic.

K-pop sensation Blackpink announces two Singapore shows on Deadline World Tour in November

Popular K-pop girl group Blackpink will perform two concerts at the National Stadium in Singapore in November as part of their highly anticipated Deadline world tour. Promoters LiveNation confirmed on Tuesday, May 27, that the quartet will take the stage on November 29 and 30. Ticket sales for the concerts will open in stages. The […]

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