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The Rise of a Notorious Criminal Lim Ban Lim was once Singapore and Malaysia’s most feared gunman, evading capture for nearly a decade. A skilled marksman, a master of disguise, and a ruthless criminal, he built a reputation that terrorized both sides of the Causeway. His nine-year crime spree saw him commit daring armed robberies,…
Photo: The Straits Times A 36-year-old domestic helper, Thant Zin Oo, was sentenced to 12 months and four weeks in jail for repeatedly abusing an elderly man with dementia under his care. The Myanmar national pleaded guilty to three counts of voluntarily causing hurt, with two additional charges taken into consideration. Systematic Abuse of a…
Photo: Stomp SINGAPORE – A late-night dispute over a skipping rope session at a West Coast condominium took a violent turn when a 50-year-old housewife attacked her neighbor with a mop, breaking its aluminum handle into three pieces. The woman, Jessinta Tan Suat Lin, was sentenced on Feb 11 to four weeks’ jail and fined…
Photo: SCDF If you hear loud sirens across Singapore on the evening of Feb. 15, 2025, don’t panic—it’s part of an annual exercise. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will activate the “Important Message” signal through the Public Warning System (PWS) at 6:20 PM for one minute. This nationwide alert is part of Total Defence…
Source: Police File Photos Chia Teck Leng appeared to be an unremarkable family man—living in a Serangoon Road condominium with his wife and two teenage sons, holding a respected position as a financial manager at Asia Pacific Breweries (APB). But beneath this façade was a high-rolling hustler who swindled four banks out of $117 million…
On February 4th 2025, Singapore passed the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, a new law aimed at safeguarding the country’s multicultural society. The legislation consolidates and strengthens existing laws to prevent racial discord and protect social cohesion. It provides clear guidelines and enforcement measures to address potential racial tensions proactively. One of the key provisions…
On February 3, the entertainment industry was shaken by the tragic news that Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu (also known as Da S) passed away at the age of 48 due to influenza-associated pneumonia while traveling in Japan. This sudden loss has left countless fans and netizens in disbelief and deep sorrow. As we…
A resident of Block 510 West Coast Drive detected a foul smell emanating from a neighboring unit but hesitated to report it, fearing that discussing death during Chinese New Year would bring bad luck. However, as the stench grew increasingly unbearable, residents alerted the police on the third day of the holiday period. Authorities later…
Both terms, Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year, are commonly used, but there are differences in how they are used and perceived. Chinese New Year specifically refers to the traditional new year celebration in China, which is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. It’s the most well-known form of the celebration globally and is…
A traffic accident along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) escalated into a physical altercation between two drivers on January 31. The incident, which occurred near the Potong Pasir exit in the afternoon, was captured on video and shared on TikTok by user @m_tharan. Accident and Confrontation According to eyewitness accounts, a yellow Mitsubishi and a black…