CNA • 17th November 2025

Singapore to block access to news outlet MalaysiaNow over failure to comply with POFMA order

Internet access service providers in Singapore have been ordered to block online news outlet MalaysiaNow following its non-compliance with a correction direction under POFMA.

CNA • 17th November 2025

MPA to get new chairman on Dec 1

Mr Loh Khum Yean will take over from Mr Niam Chiang Meng as chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) board, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Monday (Nov 17).

CNA • 17th November 2025

Heavy traffic expected at Singapore's land checkpoints during year-end school holidays

Heavy traffic is expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over the year-end school holidays from Nov 21 to Jan 1.

CNA • 14th November 2025

Over S$1m lost in scam involving 'JB-Singapore housing subsidy'

More than S$1 million (US$768,000) has been lost to a scam variant involving a fraudulent and non-existent "Johor-Singapore Housing Subsidy" initiative.

CNA • 12th November 2025

Qian Zhimin, the 'cryptoqueen' fraudster who fled China for London luxury

Qian Zhimin wanted a glamorous lifestyle. She travelled across Europe, yearned to be acquainted with royalty and even dreamed of becoming the ruler of a self-proclaimed micronation.

CNA • 7th November 2025

'My ethical duty to help': Doctor recounts trying to save man who died on Singapore Airlines flight

A doctor who tried to resuscitate a fellow passenger on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight but to no avail said on Friday (Nov 7) that he will not hesitate to step forward again if the same situation arises.

CNA • 6th November 2025

Driver charged in court after crashing into vehicles in Telok Blangah police chase and fleeing on foot

A 34-year-old driver was charged in court with multiple traffic-related offences on Friday (Nov 7) after he allegedly drove off during a police check.

CNA • 2nd November 2025

NParks probing incident at Tanjong Katong pet groomer; dog died after allegedly being left unattended

The National Parks Board (NParks) is investigating an incident involving a pet groomer along Tanjong Katong Road, following the death of a dog that was allegedly left unattended on Thursday (Oct 30).

CNA • 31st October 2025

Family medicine to be recognised as Singapore's 36th medical specialty from November 2025

amily medicine will be recognised by the Specialists Accreditation Board as Singapore's 36th medical specialty from Nov 1, with the move supported by the Ministry of Health.

CNA • 30th October 2025

Highlights: China confirms suspending some rare earth curbs as Trump hails talks with Xi a 'great success'

US President Donald Trump has praised his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday (Oct 30), calling the talks a "great success".

CNA • 23rd October 2025

Police investigating incident showing moving Porsche with children on top

The police are investigating an incident involving a Porsche that was driven with two children sitting on top of its rear.

CNA • 22nd October 2025

Soh Rui Yong to compete in back-to-back races at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

Distance runner Soh Rui Yong will compete in both the half marathon and marathon at this year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, following a change to the race format, organisers said on Wednesday.

CNA • 20th October 2025

'For her own good': Why this father reported his teen daughter for using drug-laced vapes

Daniel (not his real name) was shocked when he found out his daughter was using kpods – vapes laced with etomidate, an anaesthetic agent.

CNA • 17th October 2025

Singapore police say probe into death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg may take up to 3 more months or so

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Friday (Oct 17) that its investigation into the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg may take up to three more months or so.

CNA • 16th October 2025

Higher income eligibility cap for MOE financial aid schemes, bigger transport subsidies for students

Higher income eligibility ceilings across financial assistance schemes offered by the Ministry of Education (MOE), and bigger transport subsidies for primary and secondary students from next year.

CNA • 15th October 2025

Man jailed for setting up shell companies to obtain work passes for foreigners in exchange for money

A Singaporean was jailed for 40 months and fined S$3,000 for illegal labour importation offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act on Tuesday (Oct 14).

CNA • 10th October 2025

Attorney-General Lucien Wong reappointed for three more years

Mr Lucien Wong has been re-appointed as attorney-general for another three-year term from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029, the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) announced on Friday (Oct 10).

CNA • 9th October 2025

US government shutdown, expected Fed cuts among reasons behind gold's record-breaking rally: Analysts

Gold surged past US$4,000 (S$5,180) an ounce for the first time on Wednesday (Oct 8) to hit a record high, as investors flocked to safe haven assets amid mounting economic and geopolitical turmoil.

CNA • 6th October 2025

SPF to get new Commissioner of Police in January 2026

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will get a new Commissioner of Police on Jan 6, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on Monday (Oct 6).

CNA • 1st October 2025

Police investigating after woman filmed kicking another woman at SMU

The police are investigating an alleged altercation on Tuesday (Sep 30) between two women at the Singapore Management University, which was captured on video.

CNA • 1st October 2025

Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital gazetted as Singapore's 76th national monument

The former Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH) was gazetted on Wednesday (Oct 1) as Singapore's 76th national monument.

CNA • 29th September 2025

Target challenges Singapore fashion brand Aupen's US trademark application

United States retail giant Target on Sep 24 initiated opposition proceedings against Singapore fashion brand Aupen's trademark registration application in the country.

CNA • 27th September 2025

44 people caught with etomidate-laced vapes since tougher laws kicked in

From Sep 1 to Sep 21, 656 people were caught for vape-related offences, including 44 who were confirmed to possess vapes laced with etomidate.

CNA • 26th September 2025

CNA clinches two golds at Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards

Two CNA programmes clinched gold awards at the 2025 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.