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Police are warning the public about a new malware “sextortion” scam where victims are blackmailed over compromising photos taken from their phones. In an advisory issued on Dec 3, police said at least six such cases have been reported since November 2025, with total losses amounting to at least $20,000. Here’s how the scam works:…
A scheme that allowed public entertainment outlets to hire foreign performing artistes on short-term basis will be ending after 17 years. The Ministry of Manpower announced on Dec 1 that they will stop accepting new applications for the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) Scheme from June 1, 2026. This scheme, which started in 2008, lets businesses…
Aiyo so kesian! One 87-year-old uncle got his head stuck between two water pipes for 18 hours after he fell in the toilet! This Mr Wu lives alone at Block 96 Aljunied Crescent and uses a wheelchair. On Nov 27 around 10pm, he went to the toilet then fell down, head first into the gap…
A locksmith went to help unlock a door at People’s Park Complex but suddenly collapsed from a cardiac arrest. Lucky or not, the client was a 30 year old ICU respiratory therapist, Francis Leonard, who immediately called for ambulance and did CPR for 20 minutes until help arrived. The man looked fine at first, then…
A 29 year old man kena arrested for allegedly running Pokemon trading card scams on Carousell. Police say he linked to at least 111 cases, victims lose more than $80,000. He allegedly sold “limited edition” cards via preorder, then after people pay, he delay, delay, then ghost. Officers from CAD tracked him down and arrested…
Police looking for 57 year old man, last seen at Sembawang Close on November 23 around 10am. Uncle Kumar Ramasamy was last spotted near Block 329. Police now asking public for help, say any info can call hotline or use i-Witness. Everything kept confidential one. Hope he can be found soon. Family sure gan chiong…
Three in five bosses in Singapore planning to freeze hiring next year. SNEF survey say 58 percent don’t intend to hire in 2026, up from 50 percent this year. Around 240 employers responded, and more than 70 percent expect next year to be even more uncertain. Almost half planning wage moderation or freezes. Even those…
Choa Chu Kang MRT bakery got a bit dramatic. On Nov 27, SMRT staff had to rescue customers trapped inside Bakery Cuisine. They cordoned off the area and used tools to pry the door open. TikToker @brandondon caught the moment at 9:25 pm — three people were stuck inside while bystanders watched. No one knows why…
Former conveyancing clerk kena exposed again. This time, he admit misappropriating more than $122k from clients back in 2010 when he was working at a law firm. The money was meant for stamp duties and deposits, but he quietly banked in the cheques for himself. He also created a fake stamp certificate in 2012 to…
Man kena jail after inappropriate behaviour case involving ICA officer came to light. A 22 year old Indian national wanted help with his short term visit pass, so he tried to win favour from a 55 year old ICA team leader. He admitted he went along with some of the officer’s inappropriate requests because he…