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…
Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that, starting February 1, he will impose tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on goods from China. This move follows his repeated threats since his 2016 campaign and subsequent presidency to impose such tariffs in response to migration issues and…
On Thursday (Jan 30), a young boy in China threw firecrackers into a septic tank, triggering a methane explosion that damaged several nearby vehicles. One car was even flipped over by the force of the blast. Explosion Damages Luxury Vehicles The incident occurred at the China Railway parking lot on Chunlan North Road in Shuinan,…
Talk about a shell-shocking moment! It might be the Year of the Snake, but on the first day of Chinese New Year, another reptile stole the spotlight—and it got one of Singapore’s bestselling authors to spring into action. Neil Humphreys, the writer of Notes From An Even Smaller Island and more than 30 other books,…
To celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities, the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) treated its recruits to a special meal in the cookhouse. Festive Meal with Symbolic Dishes In a Facebook post on Tuesday (28 Jan), BMTC showcased the meal, which featured both chicken and fish—baked chicken with lemongrass and coriander, along with steamed…
