According to a media release by Singapore Food Agency (SFA), they have detected the presence of metronidazole in “Now Foods” Royal Jelly Capsules from USA during an inspection and testing of the products.
Metronidazole is a globally banned antibiotic in food-producing animals. Under the Singapore Food Regulations, metronidazole is not allowed in food products.
They have directed the importer, Bloom Concept Pte Ltd, to recall the affected batches. The recall is ongoing.
Consumers who have purchased the implicated product are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.
A 23-year-old man was selling hamsters online and posted some advertisements to attract customers.
A 14-year-old girl reached out to Lim Wei Yi’s online advertisement and Lim sold her a pet hamster. Two months later the girl reached out to Lim to get more hamsters and Lim invited the girl to his home to collect the hamsters.
Upon her arrival, she was ushered into Lim’s room and the transaction took place. Lim then started asking her if she likes hugs, before she could respond Lim went up and hug her and started touching her breast and rub his groin against the girl’s body.
The who was worried wanted to leave and but Lim told her to sit on the bed and asked if the girl like sex but he backed off later telling her that he was joking.
The incident was reported to the Police and Lim told the police that he was attracted to the girl. But later in court, he said that he only get close to the girl to examine the gender of the hamster.
Lim will be back in court for his sentencing on September 17.
He can be jailed for 5 years and/or fined up to SGD$10,000 for his crimes.
According to a media release, the Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of theft in a dwelling.
In a span of 4 days between24 to 28 July 2021,Coin dispenser machines at laundromats around Singapore were reportedly tampered with, and cash was taken from the machines, said the Police.
Officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division and the Bedok Police Division determined the man’s identify and detained him on July 28, 2021, based on ground investigations and pictures from police cameras and CCTVs. According to preliminary investigations, the guy is suspected of being engaged in other theft instances.
The man will be charged in court on 30 July 2021 with theft in dwelling, under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
The offence of theft in dwelling carries an imprisonment term which may extend to seven years and a fine.