Even as Singapore remained one of the safest countries in the world in 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has flagged the increased number of young drug abusers below the age of 30, speeding violations and scams as some of the trends it is concerned with.These trends were presented by MHA in its annual overview of safety and security situation on Monday (Feb 9), ahead of its departments - referred to as the Home Team - releasing their annual statistics this month.The Home Team comprises the Central Narcotics Bureau, Gambling Regulatory Authority, Home Team Academy, Home Team Science and Technology Agency, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Internal Security Department, Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Police Force, Singapore Prison Service (SPS), and Yellow Ribbon Singapore.

A 22-year-old full-time national serviceman (NSF) has been arrested in relation to the false bomb threat at Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB) on Jan 23, according to a press release by the Ministry of Defence on Monday (Feb 9).The NSF, who was working in the air base, is suspected to be the perpetrator of the threat and was placed under close arrest in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) detention barracks on Jan 28.He had created an online post claiming that improvised explosive devices (IED) were installed across 12 locations in the air base and in Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) senior officers' vehicles.«The threat was confirmed to be a hoax after bomb sweeps and other precautionary measures were taken,» Mindef said. «Current evidence suggests that the NSF was a lone perpetrator.»The NSF may be charged for communicating false information of harmful thing and tried via general court martial depending on how the investigation proceeds, the ministry stated.If found guilty, he may face up to seven years' jail and a $50,000 fine.

Singapore's four major telecom operators — Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba — are under threat from cyber espionage group UNC3886.The foreign actor targeted the telecommunications sector in 2025 but did not succeed in stealing any personal or sensitive customer data, said the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in a statement on Monday (Feb 9).«At stake was not just sensitive data,» said Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group, at an engagement event to recognise cyber defenders on Monday.«The consequences could have been more severe. If the attack went far enough, it could have allowed the attacker to one day cut off telecoms or internet services.»UNC3886 was publicly identified as the advanced persistent threat (APT) group conducting a «serious» and ongoing attack on Singapore's critical infrastructures by Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam in July 2025.

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  The National Epilepsy Association of Malawi (NEAM) says it will soon evaluate the effectiveness of its safety awareness campaign conducted during recent weather changes. The assessment aims to determine how well clients and their guardians have followed safety advice, particularly in 19 out of the country’s 28 districts that have been affected by changing […] The post NEAM to Assess Safety Awareness Among Clients appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah SC has called on legislators and district council officials to use the K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) prudently in order to improve the welfare of rural communities across the country. Ansah made the call in Zomba during a church service at Christ Citadel International, where she joined congregants in […] The post Ansah Prays for Rains, Urges Authorities to Use CDF Prudently appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What was meant to be a moment of final rest turned into a painful and dramatic scene in Rumphi yesterday, as relatives of an elderly woman stopped her burial and carried away her coffin from her husband’s home following a bitter disagreement over unpaid dowry. The shocking incident happened at Mhuju Village under Traditional Authority […] The post Rumphi Family Stops Burial, Takes Coffin Over Unpaid Dowry Dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has indicated that it will not immediately move to compensate Finance Bank of Malawi (FBM) despite a recent Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in the bank’s favour, signalling that the long-running legal battle is far from over in practical terms. Last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal ordered […] The post Long Road Ahead as RBM Waits on Compensation Assessment for Finance Bank appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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SINGAPORE - Singapore drew more investment in 2025 despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with China forming a larger share of total commitments and business expenditures, according to data released on Monday (Feb 9) by the city-state's Economic Development Board.Fixed asset investment commitments in Singapore rose 5.2 per cent to $14.2 billion, from $13.5 billion a year earlier, while total business expenditure rose 6 per cent to $8.9 billion, the agency said in a statement.Singapore has seen an influx of Chinese companies looking to domicile in Singapore to reduce the risks to their business arising from the growing geopolitical tensions between China and the United States.China's share of fixed asset commitments accounted for 20.6 per cent of the total last year, exceeding the United States for the first time, with the US share falling to 17.3 per cent. In 2024, China accounted for only 2.5 per cent of the commitments, with the United States at 55.5 per cent.EDB chairman Png Cheong Boon said that many Chinese companies are seeking to expand internationally in response to slower domestic growth.

Three men were praised for stepping in to direct traffic in Sengkang after a traffic light malfunction during a rainy day.A video of the incident was uploaded to TikTok on Saturday (Feb 7) by Tanisha Singh, the wife of one of the three pedestrians who helped direct traffic.The incident occurred on Friday night at a traffic junction outside Rivervale Mall, which is located between Rivervale Crescent and Rivervale Drive.The traffic lights at the junction were not working, according to Singh's caption, and the ground appeared slick from rain.The 23-second video captured Singh's husband and two other men using the flashlights on their mobile phones to direct traffic at the intersection.Singh's video has since garnered over 67,000 views, with many netizens leaving comments lauding the actions of the three men.«A salute to these men,» said TikTok user Leo Heng, while another another praised them for using their phone lights to alert approaching vehicles.Some netizens shared about witnessing the scene on Friday night, and thanked the men for taking the initiative to help out.

Tej Pratap Yadav has denied social media rumors of fathering a child, Anushka Yadav. He accused RJD leaders Sanjay Yadav, Sunil Singh, former MLAs Shakti Singh Yadav and Mukesh Raushan, and Tejashwi Yadav's friend Rameez of hatching a conspiracy against him. Yadav vowed legal action against those he called 'Jaichands' for defamation.

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