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- 🥊 Baste Jets to Singapore for Showdown with Torre Baste Duterte flew to Singapore on October 5, 2023, for a boxing match against Torre. The event, managed by Top Rank Promotions, is scheduled at the Marina Bay Sands.
- 🚗 Sinkhole Swallows Car in Singapore: Driver Rescued in Dramatic Incident A sudden sinkhole opened up on July 15, 2025, in the Marina Bay area of Singapore, swallowing a car driven by Lee Min Ho. The incident occurred at around 3:30 PM local time. Emergency services responded swiftly, rescuing Lee in a coordinated operation involving Singapore's Civil Defence Force. While Lee escaped unharmed, the sinkhole caused significant disruptions, leading the Land Transport Authority to initiate repairs. No other vehicles or injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.
- 💼 Singapore Catering Couple Fined Over RM235,000 Each After Stiffing Employees RM1.4m Kelvin Lee Yong Wah and Vicky Lin Shi Weih were fined on July 25, 2025, in Singapore for not paying over RM1.4 million to their staff. The couple ran Sante Fe Restaurant, employing over 40 individuals, who were deprived of wages from June 2019 to April 2022.
- 🐾 Animal Hoarding Nightmare: Singapore woman charged for keeping 79 dogs at home, facing 82 offences. On July 26, 2025, 58-year-old Chan Mei Ling was charged with 82 offences for keeping 79 dogs in inadequate conditions at her Singapore residence. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) conducted a raid on her property in July 2024, discovering the squalid conditions. Chan faces charges for failing to comply with licensing conditions, and the animals were taken under AVA care, leading to ongoing investigations.
- 💰 SMRT Penalized RM7.9m for 2024 Six-Day MRT Halt, Reduced from RM9.9m In 2024, SMRT faced a RM9.9 million fine for a six-day MRT disruption in Singapore, later reduced to RM7.9 million. Senior MRT officials John Tan and Lim Wei Wei acknowledged lapses in operational procedures during the incident from June 15 to June 20, which impacted commuter services across key lines, affecting thousands of daily passengers.
- 🌐 Singapore Grab Driver Suspended: Overcharged RM16 for 'VIP' Air-Con Request On July 26, 2025, a Grab driver in Singapore was suspended for imposing an unauthorized RM16 'VIP' fee after a passenger requested air conditioning. This incident was reported by Malay Mail, highlighting the strict measures taken by Grab against policy violations to ensure customer satisfaction and transparency within their services.
- 🛌 Singapore's Capsule Hotels Elevate Luxury Amidst Industry Surge Singapore's capsule hotel industry, highlighted by luxury capsule operator "Cozy Stay", is witnessing unprecedented growth. Opened on October 8, 2023, their flagship offers upscale amenities like personal tablets, bespoke bedding, and round-the-clock concierge service, attracting global travelers.
- 🚗 Shocker in Singapore: Car Plunges into Sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road, Woman Hospitalized 🚗 Shocker in Singapore: Car Plunges into Sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road, Woman Hospitalized A Singaporean woman was hospitalized on July 26, 2025, after her car fell into a sudden sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, assisting the driver and ensuring public safety. Further investigations are being conducted by local authorities to ascertain the cause of the sinkhole formation.
- 🌊 Tanjong Katong Sinkhole: Stability Confirmed and Water Removal Underway, Says MP Goh Pei Ming On October 12, 2023, MP Goh Pei Ming confirmed that the Tanjong Katong sinkhole site is stable. PUB engineers are removing water. No casualties reported. Investigations ongoing near Dunman Road, Singapore.
- 📚 Telugu Expands Horizons: CM Naidu Advocates for Language in Singapore Schools On November 2, 2023, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu urged Singapore's government to incorporate Telugu in its school curriculum, emphasizing cultural exchange and strengthening Indo-Singapore ties during his meeting with educational institutions.
- 🚗 Car Extracted from Tanjong Katong Sinkhole A car was lifted from a sinkhole on Mountbatten Road, Tanjong Katong, Singapore, after heavy rains on October 17, 2023. The accident occurred near the intersection at 6:30 am. Public Utilities Board and Land Transport Authority were involved in repairs. No casualties were reported.
- 🤿 Singapore Divers Overcome Jitters to Launch Campaign Singapore divers, including Freida Lim and Max Lee, steadied themselves on October 1st, 2023, as they launched their competition campaign in Malaysia. The team aimed to refine techniques and boost their confidence.
- ✈️ New Arrival: Arsenal's Latest Signing Gyökeres Touches Down in Singapore for Pre-Season Matches Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal's recent acquisition, landed in Singapore, arriving ahead of the team's pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal will face PSG on July 30, 2023, at National Stadium.
- 🏊♀️ Record Breaker: Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee Sets New National Swim Record at World Champs Gan Ching Hwee set a new Singapore national record in women's 1,500m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships on July 23, 2023. Her time was 16:14.88, beating the previous record set in 2008.
- 🎓 Teen Births on the Rise: Singapore Reports 15-Year-Old Mum and Increased Cases in 2024 🎓 Teen Births on the Rise: Singapore Reports 15-Year-Old Mum and Increased Cases in 2024 In Singapore, 15 more teenage births are expected in 2024, highlighting growing concerns about young parenthood. Of particular note, one new mother is just 15 years old. These statistics prompt discussions on reproductive health education and support for young mothers in Singapore.
- 🚧 Tanjong Katong Road South Closed: Car Plunges into Sinkhole On 13 October 2023, a sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road South caused a car to fall in, prompting road closure. Repairs are underway, with no reported injuries. The Land Transport Authority oversees repairs to ensure road safety.
- 👻 Singapore's Haunting Echoes: Explore Spooky Sites That Whisper Stories of the Past The infamous Old Changi Hospital, built in 1935, is rumored to host restless spirits from WWII. Known for ghostly apparitions and eerie sounds, it's a spine-chilling attraction for brave visitors today.
- 🚗 Tanjong Katong Sinkhole Drama: Car Swallowed as Woman Rescued in Heart-Stopping Incident 🚗 Tanjong Katong Sinkhole Drama: Car Swallowed as Woman Rescued in Heart-Stopping Incident On October 25, 2023, a sinkhole at Tanjong Katong, Singapore, swallowed a car driven by Yu Lin. Tia Wong, a nearby resident, promptly assisted in her rescue before emergency services arrived. Videos of this dramatic rescue quickly went viral online, drawing significant attention.
- 📷 Singaporean Doctor Faces New Charges: Allegedly Filmed Hundreds of Co-workers in Melbourne 📷 Singaporean Doctor Allegedly Filmed Co-workers in Melbourne Dr. Adrian Quek, a Singaporean doctor, faces new charges in Melbourne for allegedly filming 476 co-workers at St Vincent's Hospital between January 2017 and July 2021. He reportedly used hidden cameras disguised as phone chargers in unisex change rooms. Investigators found over 50,000 files on his devices. Dr. Quek has been in custody since his arrest in August 2021. His case will return to Melbourne Magistrates' Court on October 30, 2023, for a committal mention.
- 🤦♂️ Embarrassing: Trump's Singapore Nominee Fumbles Basic Questions - Who is Dr Anjani Sinha? During her Senate confirmation hearing, Dr. Anjani Sinha, nominated as the U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, struggled with basic diplomatic questions. This raised concerns regarding her readiness for the role, prompting further scrutiny by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on October 20, 2023.
- 🥊 Baste Jets to Singapore for Showdown with Torre Baste Duterte flew to Singapore on October 5, 2023, for a boxing match against Torre. The event, managed by Top Rank Promotions, is scheduled at the Marina Bay Sands.
- 🚗 Sinkhole Swallows Car in Singapore: Driver Rescued in Dramatic Incident A sudden sinkhole opened up on July 15, 2025, in the Marina Bay area of Singapore, swallowing a car driven by Lee Min Ho. The incident occurred at around 3:30 PM local time. Emergency services responded swiftly, rescuing Lee in a coordinated operation involving Singapore's Civil Defence Force. While Lee escaped unharmed, the sinkhole caused significant disruptions, leading the Land Transport Authority to initiate repairs. No other vehicles or injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.
- 💼 Singapore Catering Couple Fined Over RM235,000 Each After Stiffing Employees RM1.4m Kelvin Lee Yong Wah and Vicky Lin Shi Weih were fined on July 25, 2025, in Singapore for not paying over RM1.4 million to their staff. The couple ran Sante Fe Restaurant, employing over 40 individuals, who were deprived of wages from June 2019 to April 2022.
- 🐾 Animal Hoarding Nightmare: Singapore woman charged for keeping 79 dogs at home, facing 82 offences. On July 26, 2025, 58-year-old Chan Mei Ling was charged with 82 offences for keeping 79 dogs in inadequate conditions at her Singapore residence. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) conducted a raid on her property in July 2024, discovering the squalid conditions. Chan faces charges for failing to comply with licensing conditions, and the animals were taken under AVA care, leading to ongoing investigations.
- 💰 SMRT Penalized RM7.9m for 2024 Six-Day MRT Halt, Reduced from RM9.9m In 2024, SMRT faced a RM9.9 million fine for a six-day MRT disruption in Singapore, later reduced to RM7.9 million. Senior MRT officials John Tan and Lim Wei Wei acknowledged lapses in operational procedures during the incident from June 15 to June 20, which impacted commuter services across key lines, affecting thousands of daily passengers.
- 🌐 Singapore Grab Driver Suspended: Overcharged RM16 for 'VIP' Air-Con Request On July 26, 2025, a Grab driver in Singapore was suspended for imposing an unauthorized RM16 'VIP' fee after a passenger requested air conditioning. This incident was reported by Malay Mail, highlighting the strict measures taken by Grab against policy violations to ensure customer satisfaction and transparency within their services.
- 🛌 Singapore's Capsule Hotels Elevate Luxury Amidst Industry Surge Singapore's capsule hotel industry, highlighted by luxury capsule operator "Cozy Stay", is witnessing unprecedented growth. Opened on October 8, 2023, their flagship offers upscale amenities like personal tablets, bespoke bedding, and round-the-clock concierge service, attracting global travelers.
- 🚗 Shocker in Singapore: Car Plunges into Sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road, Woman Hospitalized 🚗 Shocker in Singapore: Car Plunges into Sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road, Woman Hospitalized A Singaporean woman was hospitalized on July 26, 2025, after her car fell into a sudden sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, assisting the driver and ensuring public safety. Further investigations are being conducted by local authorities to ascertain the cause of the sinkhole formation.
- 🌊 Tanjong Katong Sinkhole: Stability Confirmed and Water Removal Underway, Says MP Goh Pei Ming On October 12, 2023, MP Goh Pei Ming confirmed that the Tanjong Katong sinkhole site is stable. PUB engineers are removing water. No casualties reported. Investigations ongoing near Dunman Road, Singapore.
- 📚 Telugu Expands Horizons: CM Naidu Advocates for Language in Singapore Schools On November 2, 2023, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu urged Singapore's government to incorporate Telugu in its school curriculum, emphasizing cultural exchange and strengthening Indo-Singapore ties during his meeting with educational institutions.
- 🚗 Car Extracted from Tanjong Katong Sinkhole A car was lifted from a sinkhole on Mountbatten Road, Tanjong Katong, Singapore, after heavy rains on October 17, 2023. The accident occurred near the intersection at 6:30 am. Public Utilities Board and Land Transport Authority were involved in repairs. No casualties were reported.
- 🤿 Singapore Divers Overcome Jitters to Launch Campaign Singapore divers, including Freida Lim and Max Lee, steadied themselves on October 1st, 2023, as they launched their competition campaign in Malaysia. The team aimed to refine techniques and boost their confidence.
- ✈️ New Arrival: Arsenal's Latest Signing Gyökeres Touches Down in Singapore for Pre-Season Matches Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal's recent acquisition, landed in Singapore, arriving ahead of the team's pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal will face PSG on July 30, 2023, at National Stadium.
- 🏊♀️ Record Breaker: Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee Sets New National Swim Record at World Champs Gan Ching Hwee set a new Singapore national record in women's 1,500m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships on July 23, 2023. Her time was 16:14.88, beating the previous record set in 2008.
- 🎓 Teen Births on the Rise: Singapore Reports 15-Year-Old Mum and Increased Cases in 2024 🎓 Teen Births on the Rise: Singapore Reports 15-Year-Old Mum and Increased Cases in 2024 In Singapore, 15 more teenage births are expected in 2024, highlighting growing concerns about young parenthood. Of particular note, one new mother is just 15 years old. These statistics prompt discussions on reproductive health education and support for young mothers in Singapore.
- 🚧 Tanjong Katong Road South Closed: Car Plunges into Sinkhole On 13 October 2023, a sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road South caused a car to fall in, prompting road closure. Repairs are underway, with no reported injuries. The Land Transport Authority oversees repairs to ensure road safety.
- 👻 Singapore's Haunting Echoes: Explore Spooky Sites That Whisper Stories of the Past The infamous Old Changi Hospital, built in 1935, is rumored to host restless spirits from WWII. Known for ghostly apparitions and eerie sounds, it's a spine-chilling attraction for brave visitors today.
- 🚗 Tanjong Katong Sinkhole Drama: Car Swallowed as Woman Rescued in Heart-Stopping Incident 🚗 Tanjong Katong Sinkhole Drama: Car Swallowed as Woman Rescued in Heart-Stopping Incident On October 25, 2023, a sinkhole at Tanjong Katong, Singapore, swallowed a car driven by Yu Lin. Tia Wong, a nearby resident, promptly assisted in her rescue before emergency services arrived. Videos of this dramatic rescue quickly went viral online, drawing significant attention.
- 📷 Singaporean Doctor Faces New Charges: Allegedly Filmed Hundreds of Co-workers in Melbourne 📷 Singaporean Doctor Allegedly Filmed Co-workers in Melbourne Dr. Adrian Quek, a Singaporean doctor, faces new charges in Melbourne for allegedly filming 476 co-workers at St Vincent's Hospital between January 2017 and July 2021. He reportedly used hidden cameras disguised as phone chargers in unisex change rooms. Investigators found over 50,000 files on his devices. Dr. Quek has been in custody since his arrest in August 2021. His case will return to Melbourne Magistrates' Court on October 30, 2023, for a committal mention.
- 🤦♂️ Embarrassing: Trump's Singapore Nominee Fumbles Basic Questions - Who is Dr Anjani Sinha? During her Senate confirmation hearing, Dr. Anjani Sinha, nominated as the U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, struggled with basic diplomatic questions. This raised concerns regarding her readiness for the role, prompting further scrutiny by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on October 20, 2023.
