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ICA Foils Smuggling Attempt at Tuas Checkpoint, 2,400 Cartons of Cigarettes Hidden Among “Tomatoes”

Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has thwarted yet another smuggling attempt at Tuas Checkpoint, uncovering a large haul of duty-unpaid cigarettes disguised as food cargo.On 5 September 2025, ICA officers stopped a Malaysia-registered lorry after anomalies were spotted...

Singapore’s Tax Revenue Rises to S$88.9 Billion, Driven by GST and Corporate Taxes

Singapore collected S$88.9 billion in tax revenue for the financial year 2024/25, marking a 10.7 per cent increase from the previous year’s S$80.3 billion, according to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). This amount accounts for 12.2 per...

Singaporean Debt Collector on the Run After Brutal Assault in Johor Bahru

A Singaporean debt collector is accused of violently attacking a Malaysian driver, leaving him with severe injuries, including a damaged eye and torn tendons in his hand. The shocking incident took place on 6 September at Plaza Sentosa in...

Singapore Landlord Evicts Woman From Rented Flat After Suspected Vice Activities

A Singapore landlord had to evict a female tenant from a one-bedroom apartment after evidence suggested the unit was being used for vice-related activities. The case came to light after a property agent shared details of the eviction...

26 Caught for Vaping Offences in Island-Wide Enforcement at Pubs and KTVs

A total of 26 individuals were nabbed for e-vaporiser offences during a series of multi-agency enforcement operations conducted across Singapore’s nightlife scene. The coordinated effort targeted public entertainment outlets such as pubs, bars and KTV lounges between 29 August...

October BTO Launch: Over 9,000 Flats Across 10 Projects

Singapore’s upcoming October Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise will be the largest of the year, offering 9,060 flats spread across 10 housing projects in eight towns. This is a significant jump from July’s 5,547 flats and February’s 5,032 units, giving first-time...

40-Year-Old S’porean Charged with Trafficking 43 Etomidate-Laced KPods, First Case in S’pore

First etomidate trafficking case in SingaporeA 40-year-old Singaporean man, Derek Khor Boon Chun, has been charged with drug trafficking, marking the first such case in the country involving etomidate-laced KPods. According to court documents, Khor allegedly committed the offence...

61-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Sembawang Flat After Neighbours Report Persistent Odour

Discovery after days of concernA 61-year-old man was found dead in his flat at Block 363C Sembawang Crescent on 4 September, after his neighbours raised concerns about a lingering stench and lights that had been left on for days....

232 Caught for Vaping in S’pore Within a Week of New Ban, 32 Suspected of Drug-Laced Pods

232 people in Singapore were caught breaking vaping laws just days after tougher penalties were rolled out on 1 September. According to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), all offenders were issued Notices of...

MOM Steps Up Checks on Illegal Delivery Work in Singapore, Foreigners Arrested

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), together with support from the National Delivery Champions Association (NDCA), has intensified enforcement efforts against illegal platform delivery work in Singapore. The initiative aims to safeguard the interests of local delivery riders, ensuring that...

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