Both prosecution and defence agreed that judicial mercy may be warranted, and asked for the maximum permissible fine instead. Sentencing is scheduled for August 15, and Ong remains out on bail.
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Singapore launches economic review after Trump’s new tariff announcement
The development comes days after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on over five dozen countries.
President Tharman pays tribute to Tamil community’s contributions to Singapore
The president noted that in Singapore’s early years, migrants from southern India naturally brought with them their caste traditions and practices. As a result, segregation in their social interactions, jobs and living arrangements closely resembled those in their places of origin.
Singapore and India conclude 32nd Edition of SIMBEX naval exercise
This year’s exercise comprised a shore phase held at RSS Singapura-Changi Naval Base, followed by a sea phase held in the southern reaches of the South China Sea. The sea phase involved ships from both navies and aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Defence Ministry here said.
Walk for Hope 2025: Singapore minister Alvin Tan flags off charity event, says “Hope is possible with action”
Giving a big shoutout to the initiative and its main organiser Ray of Hope, the minister posted on Instagram: “Flagged off Walk for Hope early this morning at SJI! Walk for Hope is a fundraiser for Ray of Hope, a crowdfunding charity for underserved communities. Every step we take supports Ray of Hope’s vital work helping those in crisis, like seniors, single parents, children, and migrant workers.”
Building cultural bridges: Meera Balasubramanian on why Samskriti matters more than ever
This year’s edition holds special meaning, as Kalpavriksha Fine Arts celebrates its 10th anniversary as a non-profit arts organisation in Singapore. Founded in 2016, the organisation has mentored over 200 students and staged acclaimed performances both locally and internationally.
Singapore-born Indian-origin professor Mangala Srinivas joins top science advisory panel in Europe
She is now one of seven new chief scientific advisers to the European Commission, chosen from around 400 nominees, including Nobel laureates. According to reports, Prof Srinivas was appointed in May 2025 and officially onboarded in Brussels in July.
Singapore to bar high-risk travellers with no-boarding directives from 2026
On Thursday, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said ICA’s transformation comes at a time of increasing volumes of travellers coming into the country.
Indian man jailed over 14 years in Singapore for sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl
The offences took place between about 4.50 pm and about 5.05 pm on October 28, 2021, at his provision store in Jurong West on the west coast of Singapore. The girl visited his store and returned later that day to buy ice cream.
Heroes of Tanjong Katong sinkhole rescue to meet President Tharman at Istana
The President’s Office confirmed on Wednesday, July 30, that these workers will attend the Istana open house on Sunday, where there will be opportunities for them to interact with the president and other guests.
