Indian national and man of Indian-descent charged in Singapore under the Official Secrets Act

Singapore news: Indian national and a Singaporean of Indian descent were charged by a Singapore court on Wednesday under the Official Secrets Act. If convicted, they could be jailed for up to two years and fined up to SGD 2,000 for each charge.

Singapore should not allow racism, xenophobia to become prevalent: Law Minister Shanmugam

Singapore will fail if it allows racism and xenophobia to become prevalent, Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam said in response to an apparent hate crime incident involving a 55-year-old Indian-origin woman who was kicked and subjected to racial slurs allegedly by a Chinese man.

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong condemns racist attack on Indian-origin woman in Singapore

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong condemned the alleged racist attack on a local woman of Indian descent after reports emerged that she was kicked and abused for not wearing a mask, in a case that is being investigated by police.

Singapore’s zero-budget filmmaking initiative #BDNPJump to release second film Mini

Entertainment News – Singapore’s Black Dabba Productions in collaboration with The Navya Project is releasing Mini, a children’s film about a young girl looking for mysteries to solve, directed by debutant director Uma Kalyani, tomorrow, 1st May 2021, as part of the #BDNPJump initiative.

Singapore tightens rules for travellers from India due to COVID-19 surge

Following the surge of COVID-19 infections in India in recent days, border measures will be tightened for travellers who will have to serve an additional seven days stay-home notice at their residence, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) today.

‘Am I Old?’: Sharul Channa brings her latest production to the stage once again

Singapore Theater – Indian-origin Sharul Channa brings performance to the stage ‘Am I Old?’, which explores the life of Savitri, a 68-year-old, Singaporean retired school teacher.

Singapore government announces waiver on foreign workers’ levies during stay-home period

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) yesterday said it would waive levies on foreign workers, including maids, during their stay-home notice periods from January to September 2021 to help employers manage the increased costs associated with the COVID-19 safety measures.

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