Indonesia topped Changi Airport’s passenger market in 2023, followed by Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, and India, as per the latest figures released by the Changi Airport Group (CAG).
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Singapore PIO scamster gets 7+ years in prison for cheating 20 victims of SGD 2.5 million
The gullible victims withdrew huge sums out of their savings and “invested” in Murali Naidu’s wife’s lending business.
Singapore Police arrest 2 men in impersonation and staged kidnap scams; victims lost SGD 445,000
The police described these as “China officials impersonation scams” — the scam victims were made to believe by the fraudsters that the victims were talking to officials in China.
Singapore President Tharman urges nations to “design taxes together with subsidies” at Davos talk
The “real challenge”, Tharman said at his World Economic Forum panel talk, was “political”, because “it is unpopular to raise any taxes”.
Indian-origin Singapore minister Iswaran resigns over corruption charges; vows to clear name
Iswaran was arrested on July 11, 2023, as part of an investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
8th edition of Light to Night Singapore starts from January 19, organisers to enthral visitors with over 60 programmes and artworks
Offering visitors more time to visit and explore the festival and immerse themselves in art, National Gallery Singapore will extend its opening hours until 11pm on festival weekends (Fridays to Sundays) and offer free entry to all exhibitions.
President Tharman to travel to Switzerland, Brunei in first overseas visit
As per the official document, President Tharman will visit Davos from 16 to 19 January 2024 for the WEF Annual Meeting. The President will participate in sessions on global economic and ecological challenges and strategies, and attend a meeting of the WEF Board of Trustees.
Singapore Police and DBS report 219 phishing victims and SGD446,000 in losses in January 2024
Singapore has been seeing regular headlines on various types of digital scams, including banking scams. Now, the Singapore Police Force and DBS Bank have issued a joint statement to alert the public to rampant phishing.
Singapore’s Central Public Library reopens, with lepak corner, biodiversity discoveries, immersive AI and more
Various new sections and elements at the Central Public Library “incorporate Singapore stories on culture, heritage, and literature, as well as curated resources on sustainability, marine biodiversity and conservation”.
Eligible households can apply for SGD 50 Public Transport Vouchers, redeem it via SimplyGo app, kiosks, ticketing service centres
“Households who have received a PTV notification letter can follow the instructions on the letter to redeem their voucher via the SimplyGo app or at any SimplyGo Kiosks, Top-Up Kiosks, Assisted Service Kiosks, SimplyGo Ticket Offices or SimplyGo Ticketing Service Centres.
