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- 🏥 PCF Sparkle Care to Expand: Eldercare Centres in Singapore Set to Almost Double by 2027 PCF Sparkle Care plans to significantly expand its presence by almost doubling its eldercare centres in Singapore from 14 to 27 by 2027. This expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for eldercare services due to the aging population.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Condemns Attack: No Citizens Harmed in New Orleans Incident, Says MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Singapore condemned a terrorist attack in New Orleans, which occurred on October 18, 2023. The attack left several local residents injured, but no Singaporeans were affected. The MFA extended condolences to the victims' families and assured ongoing monitoring of the situation.
- 🎉 Jackpot Joy: 3 Lucky Punters Share $11.6m 2025 TOTO New Year Draw Prize Three winners are celebrating after sharing the $11.6 million TOTO New Year Draw jackpot on January 2, 2025. Singapore Pools confirmed the winning ticket numbers were purchased, making each punter significantly wealthier.
- ✈️ 22-Hour Travel Nightmare: Scoot Flight Delay Baffles Passengers A Scoot flight from Singapore to Kuching on October 26, 2023, experienced a prolonged 22-hour ordeal instead of the scheduled 1-hour journey due to operational discrepancies, leaving passengers frustrated and seeking answers.
- 📈 Singapore's Economic Surge: Economy Grows by 4.0% in 2024 Singapore experienced a 4.0% GDP growth in 2024, driven by strong demand in electronics and biomedical sectors, as reported on January 15. The Monetary Authority of Singapore expects moderated 2025 growth.
- 💰 Fraud Alert: Two Malaysians Sentenced in Singapore for $13.7 Million Fraud Affecting Over 2,000 Investors On October 9, 2023, Malaysians Cheng Swee Sin, 36, and Cheng Long Pok, 29, were sentenced in Singapore for running a fraudulent scheme. Their actions caused S$13.7 million in losses to over 2,000 individuals globally.
- 🚗 Family Robbed in Italy: Singapore tourists lose $25,000 in holiday theft after car window smashed. Samantha Lim's family was robbed on September 2, 2023, in Positano, Italy. Thieves stole $25,000 worth of belongings including passports and electronics, after breaking into their rental car during a sightseeing trip.
- 🖥️ SenseTime Shrinks Singapore Footprint: Office Space Reduced Amid Post-ChatGPT Challenges SenseTime reduced its Singapore office space around October 2023, reflecting a strategic pullback as it faces competitive pressures in the AI industry following breakthroughs like ChatGPT. The decision signals recalibrated ambitions in the region.
- 💔 Singapore Denounces Attack: New Orleans terrorist incident claims 15 lives; MFA confirms no Singaporean casualties. 💔 Singapore Denounces Attack: New Orleans terrorist incident claims 15 lives; MFA confirms no Singaporean casualties. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) condemned the October 2, 2023, terrorist attack in New Orleans. The attack claimed 15 lives, while the MFA confirmed no Singaporeans were injured.
- 🌟 Celebrating World Braille Day: Empowering the Visually Handicapped in Singapore Celebrating World Braille Day: Empowering the Visually Handicapped in Singapore On January 4, 2022, World Braille Day was marked in Singapore, recognizing the contributions of Louis Braille. Organizations like the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped emphasized accessibility and inclusive technologies for the visually impaired community.
- 💰 Singapore $2250 AP Cash Payout 2025: Check Eligibility Criteria and Payment Dates The Singaporean government's $2250 AP cash payout will be disbursed in three phases starting in February, June, and October 2025. Eligible citizens must apply through the official portal by January 2025.
- 🚴♂️ Cyclist Tragedy in Tampines: A 64-year-old cyclist dies after being hit by a trailer truck, prompting concerns about road safety in Singapore. 🚴♂️ Cyclist Tragedy in Tampines: A 64-year-old cyclist dies after being hit by a trailer truck, prompting concerns about road safety in Singapore. On September 28, 2023, 64-year-old cyclist Chiang Ching Qi tragically died following an accident involving a trailer truck near Tampines, Singapore. Police apprehended the 38-year-old truck driver while investigations are ongoing.
- 🇸🇬 Increased Aid for Singaporeans: PM Wong's Commitment to Social Support During a National Day Rally on August 20, 2023, PM Lawrence Wong announced plans to enhance support for Singaporeans amid global economic challenges, emphasizing increased assistance for lower-income families.
- 🚨 Jail Sentences for Fraud: Two Sentenced for Con Scheme Targeting 2,000 Singapore Investors, Resulting in S$13.7 Million Losses On January 4, 2025, two individuals, Ng Yu Zhi and Ow Wei Seng, were sentenced in Singapore for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme, misleading over 2,000 investors and causing losses exceeding S$13.7 million between 2018 and 2020 through their company, Envy Asset Management.
- 🎢 Fraudulent Splurge: Credit card scammer nabbed for purchasing $47,000 in Universal Studios Singapore tickets In June 2023, fraudster John Tan faced charges after using stolen credit card details to buy 200 Universal Studios Singapore tickets. Arrested by Singapore Police Force, Tan's plot unraveled amidst investigations into unauthorized transactions linked to the amusement park's transactions.
- 🔋 Singapore's Hydrogen Power Leap: Hydrogen-ready power plant set to boost energy capacity by 2026 Singapore's Energy Market Authority and Keppel Infrastructure plan a hydrogen-capable power plant to meet rising demand and advance decarbonization, operational by 2026, supporting Singapore's Green Plan 2030 sustainability goals.
- 🏟️ Farrer Park's Sporting Legacy Honored by Former Athletes and Residents On October 15, 2023, ex-national athletes like Ang Peng Siong and Mary Klass, alongside local residents, gathered at the historic Farrer Park fields in Singapore. The event, organized by the Farrer Park Working Committee, highlighted this iconic sporting hub's rich history and its role in nurturing sports talent.
- 🔗 Economic Pact Set: Anwar to Sign Johor-Singapore Agreement Monday, Confirms Johor MB Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Johor Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, are set to finalize a landmark economic agreement between Johor and Singapore on January 6, 2025, aimed at enhancing bilateral economic cooperation.
- 🌐 Johor-Singapore Economic Zone Deal Set for Monday Signing Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi confirmed a signing ceremony for the Johor-Singapore special economic zone agreement on Monday, January 6, 2025. The deal aims to enhance cross-border economic collaboration.
- 🇸🇬 Citizenship Yearning: Man Rejected by Singapore Twice Despite NS Service Leon, a man who served National Service in Singapore two years ago, applied for citizenship twice but was denied despite growing up in the country.
- 🏥 PCF Sparkle Care to Expand: Eldercare Centres in Singapore Set to Almost Double by 2027 PCF Sparkle Care plans to significantly expand its presence by almost doubling its eldercare centres in Singapore from 14 to 27 by 2027. This expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for eldercare services due to the aging population.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Condemns Attack: No Citizens Harmed in New Orleans Incident, Says MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Singapore condemned a terrorist attack in New Orleans, which occurred on October 18, 2023. The attack left several local residents injured, but no Singaporeans were affected. The MFA extended condolences to the victims' families and assured ongoing monitoring of the situation.
- 🎉 Jackpot Joy: 3 Lucky Punters Share $11.6m 2025 TOTO New Year Draw Prize Three winners are celebrating after sharing the $11.6 million TOTO New Year Draw jackpot on January 2, 2025. Singapore Pools confirmed the winning ticket numbers were purchased, making each punter significantly wealthier.
- ✈️ 22-Hour Travel Nightmare: Scoot Flight Delay Baffles Passengers A Scoot flight from Singapore to Kuching on October 26, 2023, experienced a prolonged 22-hour ordeal instead of the scheduled 1-hour journey due to operational discrepancies, leaving passengers frustrated and seeking answers.
- 📈 Singapore's Economic Surge: Economy Grows by 4.0% in 2024 Singapore experienced a 4.0% GDP growth in 2024, driven by strong demand in electronics and biomedical sectors, as reported on January 15. The Monetary Authority of Singapore expects moderated 2025 growth.
- 💰 Fraud Alert: Two Malaysians Sentenced in Singapore for $13.7 Million Fraud Affecting Over 2,000 Investors On October 9, 2023, Malaysians Cheng Swee Sin, 36, and Cheng Long Pok, 29, were sentenced in Singapore for running a fraudulent scheme. Their actions caused S$13.7 million in losses to over 2,000 individuals globally.
- 🚗 Family Robbed in Italy: Singapore tourists lose $25,000 in holiday theft after car window smashed. Samantha Lim's family was robbed on September 2, 2023, in Positano, Italy. Thieves stole $25,000 worth of belongings including passports and electronics, after breaking into their rental car during a sightseeing trip.
- 🖥️ SenseTime Shrinks Singapore Footprint: Office Space Reduced Amid Post-ChatGPT Challenges SenseTime reduced its Singapore office space around October 2023, reflecting a strategic pullback as it faces competitive pressures in the AI industry following breakthroughs like ChatGPT. The decision signals recalibrated ambitions in the region.
- 💔 Singapore Denounces Attack: New Orleans terrorist incident claims 15 lives; MFA confirms no Singaporean casualties. 💔 Singapore Denounces Attack: New Orleans terrorist incident claims 15 lives; MFA confirms no Singaporean casualties. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) condemned the October 2, 2023, terrorist attack in New Orleans. The attack claimed 15 lives, while the MFA confirmed no Singaporeans were injured.
- 🌟 Celebrating World Braille Day: Empowering the Visually Handicapped in Singapore Celebrating World Braille Day: Empowering the Visually Handicapped in Singapore On January 4, 2022, World Braille Day was marked in Singapore, recognizing the contributions of Louis Braille. Organizations like the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped emphasized accessibility and inclusive technologies for the visually impaired community.
- 💰 Singapore $2250 AP Cash Payout 2025: Check Eligibility Criteria and Payment Dates The Singaporean government's $2250 AP cash payout will be disbursed in three phases starting in February, June, and October 2025. Eligible citizens must apply through the official portal by January 2025.
- 🚴♂️ Cyclist Tragedy in Tampines: A 64-year-old cyclist dies after being hit by a trailer truck, prompting concerns about road safety in Singapore. 🚴♂️ Cyclist Tragedy in Tampines: A 64-year-old cyclist dies after being hit by a trailer truck, prompting concerns about road safety in Singapore. On September 28, 2023, 64-year-old cyclist Chiang Ching Qi tragically died following an accident involving a trailer truck near Tampines, Singapore. Police apprehended the 38-year-old truck driver while investigations are ongoing.
- 🇸🇬 Increased Aid for Singaporeans: PM Wong's Commitment to Social Support During a National Day Rally on August 20, 2023, PM Lawrence Wong announced plans to enhance support for Singaporeans amid global economic challenges, emphasizing increased assistance for lower-income families.
- 🚨 Jail Sentences for Fraud: Two Sentenced for Con Scheme Targeting 2,000 Singapore Investors, Resulting in S$13.7 Million Losses On January 4, 2025, two individuals, Ng Yu Zhi and Ow Wei Seng, were sentenced in Singapore for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme, misleading over 2,000 investors and causing losses exceeding S$13.7 million between 2018 and 2020 through their company, Envy Asset Management.
- 🎢 Fraudulent Splurge: Credit card scammer nabbed for purchasing $47,000 in Universal Studios Singapore tickets In June 2023, fraudster John Tan faced charges after using stolen credit card details to buy 200 Universal Studios Singapore tickets. Arrested by Singapore Police Force, Tan's plot unraveled amidst investigations into unauthorized transactions linked to the amusement park's transactions.
- 🔋 Singapore's Hydrogen Power Leap: Hydrogen-ready power plant set to boost energy capacity by 2026 Singapore's Energy Market Authority and Keppel Infrastructure plan a hydrogen-capable power plant to meet rising demand and advance decarbonization, operational by 2026, supporting Singapore's Green Plan 2030 sustainability goals.
- 🏟️ Farrer Park's Sporting Legacy Honored by Former Athletes and Residents On October 15, 2023, ex-national athletes like Ang Peng Siong and Mary Klass, alongside local residents, gathered at the historic Farrer Park fields in Singapore. The event, organized by the Farrer Park Working Committee, highlighted this iconic sporting hub's rich history and its role in nurturing sports talent.
- 🔗 Economic Pact Set: Anwar to Sign Johor-Singapore Agreement Monday, Confirms Johor MB Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Johor Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, are set to finalize a landmark economic agreement between Johor and Singapore on January 6, 2025, aimed at enhancing bilateral economic cooperation.
- 🌐 Johor-Singapore Economic Zone Deal Set for Monday Signing Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi confirmed a signing ceremony for the Johor-Singapore special economic zone agreement on Monday, January 6, 2025. The deal aims to enhance cross-border economic collaboration.
- 🇸🇬 Citizenship Yearning: Man Rejected by Singapore Twice Despite NS Service Leon, a man who served National Service in Singapore two years ago, applied for citizenship twice but was denied despite growing up in the country.
