Some 40 construction firms have stepped in to offer 150 jobs to the migrant workers caught in a wage dispute with an air-con servicing company, said The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) on Wednesday (June 24).In a doorstop visit at Tuas View Dormitory on Wednesday, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng said that they have been working with their employer partners to facilitate job matching and placements for the affected migrant workers.«As of this morning, we have 40 [construction] firms stepping forward [with] 150 vacancies to hopefully be able to match these migrant workers into new jobs as quickly as possible,» shared Ng.He stressed that job placement is «more critical» for these migrant workers as they owe agency fees and some of them are struggling with debts.This comes after over 100 migrant workers gathered at the MOM headquarters in Bendemeer on Monday over alleged unpaid wages.

Former PwC Singapore executive chairman Yeoh Oon Jin will take over as chairman of Singapore Pools from July 1, the city state's sole legal lottery and sports betting operator announced on Wednesday (June 24).He takes over from Kaikhushru Nargolwala, who became Singapore Pools' board chairman in 2021.Yeoh, 65, handed over his role at PwC Singapore in 2021 when he retired. He currently serves on the boards of Singapore Exchange, Singapore Airlines, Trust Bank, SingHealth and Wing Tai Holdings.He is also the chairman of the the Singapore Institute of Directors and had previously served on the boards of the Singapore Land Authority, Jurong Town Corporation, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and the National Arts Council.In a statement issued by the operator, Yeoh said he is honoured to take on the role and to contribute to an organisation that combines operational excellence with a strong social purpose.He also thanked his predecessor for the strong foundation he has left behind.

A 19-year-old student was given a restriction order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after being self-radicalised by a myriad of violent extremist ideologies, including anti-LGBTQ and anti-Western beliefs.In a press release on Wednesday (June 24), the Internal Security Department (ISD) said that Cyrus Dzulqarnain Al-Shahriar was issued the order in March, along with 30-year-old Singaporean, Tarmizi bin Mohd Taha, who was issued an order of detention.ISD added that Tarmizi and Cyrus are the seventh and eighth Singaporeans dealt with under the ISA, whose radicalisation was triggered or accelerated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since its re-escalation in 2023.Pro-Hamas, violent incel ideologiesAccording to ISD, Cyrus was exposed to anti-Western and anti-LGBTQ content after joining several online groups to learn more about Islam in 2022.He was further exposed to pro-Hamas narratives online after Hamas' attacks on Israel in 2023, which prompted him to consider joining Hamas to take up arms against Israelis on the frontlines of the conflict in Gaza a year later.

The inaugural board for the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) — a new statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) — will be appointed for a two-year term on July 1, the manpower ministry announced on Wednesday (June 24).SWDA is a merger between SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG).During the debate on the SWDA Bill in May this year, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng said the move will combine the strengths of both agencies, funnelling them into a «single upgraded engine for skills and workforce development» that is «ready to support Singaporeans and employers to navigate an age of unprecedented change».Deputy chairman of SIA Engineering Lim Sim Seng will be the inaugural board's first chairman.The 67-year-old is a veteran banker formerly with DBS. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Raffles Medical Group, independent non-executive director of IO Properties Group, and Singapore's non-resident high commissioner to Nigeria. 

Five people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a landed home off Whitley Road in the early hours of Wednesday (June 24).In a Facebook post on the same day, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) wrote that they were alerted at about 3:30am to a fire at 9, Tan Sim Boh Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the first and second floors of the three-storey semi-detached house were on fire. The third floor was also affected and the house was filled with smoke.A total of seven people were rescued — two from the first floor and five from the second floor balcony with a rescue ladder. Five of them were taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation while the two others declined to be taken to the hospital, the post added.Damping down of the affected area — the use of water to wet burnt surfaces and prevent any potential reignition after a fire is extinguished — is ongoing.The cause of the fire is under investigation.

SINGAPORE — Those setting sail from Singapore on board the Genting Dream, Star Navigator or Star Voyager cruises will no longer have to pay a fuel surcharge for trips departing from June 26 onwards.Cruise operator StarDream Cruises said in a statement on June 23 that guests sailing from Singapore and Malaysia will enjoy a full waiver of the fuel surcharge, which was introduced earlier in March.The fuel surcharge will be halved for guests sailing from Taiwan and Hong Kong, it added.The updated fuel surcharge waiver and reduction apply to passengers of cruises departing from June 26 onwards.In March, StarCruises and Dream Cruises rolled out a fuel surcharge of $15 a person for each night for some sailings as a result of rising fuel costs amid the Middle East conflict.The surcharge applied to Genting Dream sailings from Singapore and neighbouring home ports and to Star Voyager sailings from Singapore and Port Klang, Malaysia. It was applicable to new bookings made on or after March 20 for guests aged two and above.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on Monday (June 22) for allegedly stealing $50,000 from a victim who had arranged to purchase US Dollar Tether (USDT) amounting to $100,000 from him.Police stated in a news release on Tuesday night that they were alerted to the incident along New Upper Changi Road at 11.55pm on Sunday.Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was preparing to hand over cash in exchange for the cryptocurrency and had placed a portion of it on the bench. The 25-year-old then grabbed the money and fled the scene.Officers from Bedok Police Division identified the man through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from police cameras and closed circuit television (CCTV).He was arrested within a day of the report and cash amounting to $7,450 was recovered.The man will be charged in court on Wednesday for theft, an offence which carries a jail term of up to three years, a fine, or both.[[nid:738730]]editor@asiaone.com

The police are investigating two Chinese nationals, who are believed to be associates of alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi, over alleged money laundering offences.In an update on Tuesday (June 23) night, police said they are investigating the duo as part of ongoing investigations into the Prince Holding Group, its founder and chairman, Chen Zhi, his associates and related companies.Hu Xiaowei, 44, purportedly holds passports issued by Cyprus, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Hong Kong. His assets held across banks and securities accounts in Singapore were seized in January this year.As part of ongoing probes into associates linked to the Prince Holding Group, the police said they have also been working actively with international law enforcement partners, including US agencies.This led to the investigation of another Chinese national, 38-year-old Qiu Wei Ren, who allegedly holds passports issued by Cambodia and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

SINGAPORE — Durian prices in Malaysia may have plummeted to rare lows of just a few ringgit per fruit for popular varieties amid a bumper harvest, but sellers in Singapore do not expect their prices to fall as sharply.They told The Straits Times that although prices here have dipped significantly over the past few days, the decline is likely to be more tempered.The price of Mao Shan Wang, a popular variety among Singaporeans, has fallen from a peak of around $28 per kg in March to $20 per kg as at June 23. Less premium varieties like Red Prawn have dropped from about $14 per kg to $12 per kg.Sellers expect the price of Mao Shan Wang to bottom out at around $18 per kg — on a par with the price in December 2025, when Malaysian durian farms last experienced a glut of the fruit.“This is the cheapest it’s been in the last five years,” said Kelvin Tan, co-founder of 99 Old Trees, a durian dessert and fruit shop in Outram Park.

A 16-year-old teenager will be charged in court on Wednesday (June 24) after he allegedly attempted to evade a police roadblock and collided into two enforcement officers stationed there.The police said in a statement that officers from the traffic police and Land Transport Authority (TPA) had set up a joint roadblock along Commonwealth Avenue West towards Commonwealth Avenue on March 21.When he approached the roadblock, he rode at high speed on his unregistered vehicle hitting a traffic police officer and an LTA officer.The 28-year-old traffic police officer sustained injuries including a head haematoma (blood clot in the skull), abrasions and hip pain.The 44-year-old male LTA officer was severely hurt, suffering a brain injury, knee fracture, muscle tear and a sprained ligament.Both officers and the teen rider were conscious when taken to the hospital.The teen will be charged with offences including evading a police roadblock, reckless driving causing hurt and grievous hurt, and driving underage.

Ang Mo Kio Library and Queenstown Library will be temporarily closed in the coming months for renovation and upgrading, said the National Library Board (NLB).In an Facebook post on Monday (June 22), NLB said that Ang Mo Kio Library's last day of operations will be on July 31.It will be relocating to AMK Hub and is slated to reopen on Nov 20, 2026, with patrons being able to enjoy «greater connectivity and a refreshed library experience inspired by the green spaces and landmarks iconic to the neighbourhood», the board said.During the relocation, patrons can visit the self-service Browse-n-Borrow kiosk and Sit-n-Read Node located at level 4 of AMK Hub.Alternatively, they can visit nearby libraries at Bishan, Yishun and Toa Payoh.Queenstown Library will be closing down on Aug 30 to make way for extensive upgrading and is expected to reopen in late-2028.

Lazada has retrenched 5 per cent of its Southeast Asian workforce, including an undisclosed number of employees in Singapore.On Tuesday (June 23), a Lazada spokesperson told AsiaOne that the e-commerce platform is «reviewing selected roles across Southeast Asia». The company did not disclose which roles were affected in the exercise, but said the review is in line with its «continued effort to ensure the organisation remains focused, efficient, and aligned with current business needs».The cuts are not part of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, Business Times reported.Lazada said it is «working closely with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU), an affiliate of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), to ensure the process is handled responsibly, and support is accorded to affected employees».It is also working with relevant government entities and agencies across other markets, where required, to «ensure the process is managed in accordance with local requirements and with due consideration for those impacted».

All civil servants in Singapore will receive a 0.45-month mid-year bonus, the Public Service Division (PSD) said on Tuesday (June 23).Those in grades equivalent to MX13(I) and MX14 will also receive an additional one-time sum of $250.Officers in grades equivalent to MX15 and MX16, or the Operations Support Scheme (OSS), will receive a higher one-time payment of $400, added PSD.«This mid-year payment takes into consideration Singapore's economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, and that the downside risks to Singapore's economic outlook remain significant,» it said in a statement on Tuesday.Despite the Middle East conflict, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has kept the GDP growth forecast of «2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent» for 2026.PSD noted that the Ministry of Manpower's advance estimates for the labour market showed resilience in the first three months of the year, and the pace of employment growth has moderated compared to the last quarter of 2025.The bonus quantum was decided after close consultation with the public sector unions.

About 3,000 fines were issued for littering offences in the first quarter of 2026 as part of ongoing enforcement efforts to maintain public cleanliness and hygiene, said the National Environment Agency (NEA). In a statement on Tuesday (June 23), the agency said the fines were issued between January and March.In the same period, it conducted 24 enforcement operations at cleanliness hotspots identified through localised litter counts, public feedback and ground observations. At these locations, visible patrols, surveillance cameras, standees and ground engagements were deployed to deter littering.Additionally, NEA issued more than 150 corrective work orders, with offenders required to carry out corrective work at hotspot areas as a visible reminder of the consequences of littering.One such offender, Tang Bo Xiang, 43, was convicted on May 15 for throwing a cigarette butt in a public place. This was his 13th littering conviction since 2000.

SINGAPORE — A man who was released from prison in 2024 after serving a sentence for cheating returned to a life of crime later that year, working for an organised criminal group in Cambodia.While there, Muhammad Firdaus Abdul Rahman impersonated government officials in scam calls targeting Singapore residents. After returning to Singapore, he helped collect nearly $656,800 in total from at least 14 victims.On June 22, the 37-year-old Singaporean, who is now in remand, pleaded guilty to one count each of dealing with the benefits of criminal conduct and being a member of a criminal group.Without revealing details, Deputy Public Prosecutor Xavier Tan told the court that Firdaus was convicted of cheating in November 2022 and was sentenced to two years and seven months’ jail.He was later released and put on a remission order, during which he was supposed to keep himself out of trouble from Sept 24, 2024, to Aug 3, 2025.But before October 2024, one of his friends, identified as Jackson Lim Soon Lai, told him about a “scam job” in Cambodia.

SINGAPORE — Singapore workers aged under 35 report lower engagement and more daily stress than their older colleagues.This group shows a generational engagement gap that is three times wider than the global average, according to the inaugural Singapore Workplace Report 2026 released on June 22. The report, produced by workplace consulting firm Gallup and the Singapore Institute of Directors, found that these younger employees record an engagement rate of just 10 per cent, compared with 16 per cent among those aged 35 and older.Overall, only 14 per cent of the Singapore workforce is engaged — a figure that has stagnated since 2019, and is below the South-east Asia regional average of 25 per cent and the global average of 20 per cent.Disengaged Singapore employees are also twice as likely to report daily stress as their engaged counterparts, and three times as likely to experience daily anger, according to the report.

Former PropertyLimBrothers' (PLB) Grayce Tan has joined real estate agency OrangeTee & Tie, according to records on the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA).Tan, who was previously the vice-president of strategy at PLB, registered with CEA under OrangeTee & Tie last Saturday (June 20).She was allegedly involved in an extra-marital affair with PLB chief executive officer Melvin Lim, which came to light in January this year, after which she became relatively inactive on social media.However, Tan started uploading videos to her Instagram page for real estate content, Homes with Grayce, since June 12. Prior to that, the last video she posted was on Dec 23, 2025.Her recent videos are clips of from her YouTube account, which appears to have been created on June 10.According to the channel's description, her channel aims to explain decisions made regarding real estate advice, delving into real estate investments in Singapore with «rigorous analysis».«Because real estate isn't just a home - it is the most powerful vehicle most Singaporeans will ever have to build real wealth and accumulate lasting equity,» she wrote.

A migrant worker was reportedly injured after three trees in a back alley near Jalan Sultan toppled as he was walking past, leaving him with little time to get out of the way.The incident occurred on Monday (June 22) at around 3pm within a cluster of shophouses opposite Textile Centre, reported Lianhe Zaobao. Witnesses told the Chinese newspaper that the injured man, a migrant worker in his 30s, was sitting on the ground, seemingly stunned by the incident. Another male passer-by reportedly approached the injured man and checked on him before driving him to the hospital. Liao Yong An (transliteration), 74, told Lianhe Zaobao that there were three trees — including a papaya tree and a jackfruit tree — all over 10 metres tall. Two trees were already leaning precariously, he said.Liao said that he had taken photos of those two trees, and reported it to the authorities last week. However, the incident occurred before he received a response. [[nid:737358]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

A grandmother is facing online backlash after letting her grandson eat at an Ikea showroom dining table and defending the incident afterwards.Photos of the elderly woman accompanying a young child, with the latter eating, were shared on Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Sunday (June 21).They were sitting at a table in a mock-up dining room at the furniture store’s Tampines outlet and the photos were taken at around 11.20am, according to the caption.«Yumyum, who cares if I disturb other shoppers. I told the grandma this is not allowed in Singapore, she replied it's just a kid, so I took their photos,» according to Facebook user OrangeDragon3045, who captioned the post.Netizens express disapprovalMany netizens expressed their disapproval of such behaviour in public setting, with one saying: «Ikea is a good place to witness people at their worst behaviour especially during weekends ... unruly kids.»Another netizen shared they hate going to Ikea in Singapore as «each display set [in the showrooms] will have someone 'choping' the space».

A man said he lost $60,000 in what he believed was a genuine relationship with a masseuse from China, only to later realise the situation had taken a troubling turn.Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, the 43-year-old logistics worker, who wished to be known only as Deng, said he met the 41-year-old woman surnamed Li at a massage parlour in Toa Payoh on December 27, 2025.According to Deng, he visited the parlour several times and gradually became close to Li, who frequently initiated conversations, expressed concern for his well-being and confided in him about her personal struggles.Although Deng was still married at the time, he said he and his wife had long been estranged and were no longer communicating despite living under the same roof.Deng added that in March, he noticed Li appeared increasingly troubled and, after repeatedly checking in on her, she eventually told him she was burdened by debt.

Seven drivers were nabbed for offering illegal rides across the Singapore-Malaysia border, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Monday (June 22).The errant drivers were caught in enforcement operations conducted by the authority, which receives tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association.All the seven vehicles have been impounded, said LTA in a Facebook post on Monday night.Based on the photographs shared by the authority, areas which the drivers were caught include Pioneer and Changi Airport.Since July 2025, over 5,000 vehicles have been checked as part of a clampdown on unlicensed cross-border rides.For providing illegal ride-hailing services, drivers could be fined up to $3,000 and/or face six months' jail time, and their vehicle may be forfeited.LTA reminded members of the public to only engage Grab's licensed cross-border ride-hailing service or a Singapore-registered cross-border taxi for personal safety.

An old scam variant involving the impersonation of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has re-emerged, the police said on Monday (June 22).At least 13 cases have been reported since June 1, with losses amounting to at least $74,000.Victims would receive text messages purportedly from LTA, urging them to settle their outstanding Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) fees by clicking on a link provided.They are urged to do so to «avoid additional charges», compelling victims to act. Those who click the link would be directed to a phishing website which resembles the official LTA or OneMotoring website, where the victims would then be prompted to enter their vehicle number and personal information, including banking and card details.The victims would only realise they had been scammed after they discover unauthorised transactions in their bank accounts.Police urged members of the public not to click on such links as messages from LTA on unpaid fees or road tax bills do not contain payment links to the OneMotoring website or to payment portals.

Some hawkers at Chinatown Complex have raised concerns after facing issues with a malfunctioning exhaust hood system which they say has affected their businesses, citing poor ventilation and potential fire safety risks.The issue reportedly began on June 17 and 18, affecting a number of stalls at the hawker centre. Speaking to AsiaOne, Dominic Neo, 52, who operates Liang Ji Char Kway Teow, said he had been experiencing problems with the exhaust hood at his stall recently, with the system not able to draw smoke away effectively.«As the exhaust hood was not working properly, it was really difficult for me — it was almost suffocating,» said Neo, who has been operating his stall for more than 25 years.«When I fry noodles, there is a lot of smoke because I use high heat, and it really affects my productivity.»He said he understands that there is no immediate solution to it and that the matter involves mutiple parties.

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong is taking time off work to «touch grass», as the internet slang goes.Leaning fully into the social media game, he announced his week-long leave with a photograph of the legendary 'magic cup', perched on a rock with lush greenery forming the backdrop.The phrase «touch grass» is used to tell someone to log off from the online world, and instead spend time on physical activities and reconnect with reality.And that is what SM Lee will be doing until June 28, he quipped in a Facebook post on Monday (June 22).«Do share your own photos of time well spent outdoors,» he requested. «Logging off for now.»While he might have wished for pictures of the world's landscapes in the comments section, netizens zeroed in on the appearance of the 'magic cup' with apparent glee.

The Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) has stepped in to assist the more than 100 migrant workers, who turned up at the Ministry of Manpower Services Centre on Monday (June 22) morning, over claims of unpaid wages.In a media statement, the centre stated that it has taken «immediate action» to meet and help the affected workers from KPA Engineering and SK Industries.Michael Lim, director of migrant workers segment at the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), said that many of the workers had little or no money for food or transportation.«MWC stepped in swiftly to take care of their immediate needs, arranging for food and transportation assistance,» Lim added.The centre, a bipartite initiative of NTUC and the Singapore National Employers Federation, said it will also provide temporary shelter and assistance for the workers who need a change of employment.As part of its engagements, MWC also visited the dormitory of the affected workers, and met with over 300 workers to hear their concerns and offer them assurance and assistance. 

A 70-year-old woman in Johor Bahru became the unintended victim of a loan shark's debt collection tactics after her home was mistakenly set on fire over a neighbour's unpaid debt.The victim, Lin Xiuyu (transliteration), was on a family trip to Penang when the incident occurred in the early hours of June 11, reported Malaysian news outlet Sin Chew Daily.According to her daughter, Chen Lifen (transliteration), 44, the family received a call from a neighbour at about 5am informing them that their house had been set ablaze.«The problem is that we don't owe anyone any money and have never borrowed from loansharks,» said Chen, adding that a debt collection note was also left behind at the scene, containing a Singapore phone number. Upon returning from their trip, the family spoke to a neighbour who admitted to borrowing money from a loan shark but said he was unable to keep up with repayments after his bank account was frozen, reported Sin Chew Daily. 

In celebration of Father's Day, the Bishan-Toa Payoh town council shared a tribute on Saturday (June 20) featuring fathers and sons sending heartfelt messages to their families, with some becoming emotional. The two-minute video showcased several employees — many of whom have left their homes and families to work in Singapore — as well as town council staff including supervisors, executive and officers. The post aimed to honour the men who «keep our estate running» — rain or shine, day and night, and noted that they are fathers and sons bound by «hard work, sacrifice and mutual respect».According to the post, some of those featured are separated from their children, working to support families back home while others juggle long hours as they raise their kids in Singapore. One employee, who goes by the name Salim, whose father recently died said: «Dad, I love you. I miss you so much, Dad.» Another employee Shamin, promised his son Ibrahim that he would surely meet him when he returns home next year. He added: «I will come for you and for my father. I will come for all of you. I will see you then.»

Five people were evacuated from a condo in Geylang after a charging power-assisted bicycle (PAB) caught fire on Sunday (June 21).In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it was alerted to the incident at Block 9 Lorong 26 Geylang at around 5.35pm that Sunday.Checks by AsiaOne show that the address corresponds to Casa Aerata condominium.Based on preliminary investigations, the fire was caused by a PAB battery that was left charging in the living room of a unit on the seventh floor.SCDF personnel managed to extinguish the fire using a hosereel and a compressed air foam backpack.Five people from neighbouring units were evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure and no injuries were reported.Cai Yinzhou, MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, made a Facebook post on the same day, saying that he visited the condo after noticing the sound of sirens and smoke.He added that the area below the burning unit was cleared in anticipation of the window, which eventually smashed from the heat.

SINGAPORE — After inroads were made in reducing Singaporeans’ sugar and saturated fat intake, a drive to reduce sodium consumption here is also gaining momentum.Efforts include an upcoming campaign by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in the last quarter of 2026 that seeks to normalise the behaviour of consumers asking for less salt and sauces.The campaign also seeks to encourage consumers to choose lower-sodium options.“We need to have this ‘normalising ask’, and when more people ask for it, maybe (at) some point in future, we can do low sodium by default,” said HPB chief executive Tay Choon Hong in an interview with The Straits Times.Coupled with the Nutri-Grade labelling scheme introduced in end-2022 for pre-packaged beverages, and subsequently expanded to include freshly prepared beverages a year later, more consumers have shifted towards healthier drinks.Under the scheme, drinks with less sugar content and/or lower saturated fat are graded A and B, and may voluntarily carry the Healthier Choice Symbol.Drinks that exceed a specific threshold are graded C and D, with an advertising ban for those graded D.

Three seconds may be all you need to pick up fallen food, but any kind of contamination requires far less.The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has rubbished the urban legend of the «three-second rule» in a Linkedin post on Sunday (June 21) - a common myth claiming that food dropped is still safe to eat if it is picked up within that time frame.The agency was responding to a viral video shared on TikTok by user Rina57521 on May 27 showing a diner pick up noodles dropped on a coffeeshop table and eating them.In the video, the diner uses chopsticks to pick at a few strands of noodles on a table, accidentally dropping it in an attempt to scoop them up.Undaunted, the diner picks up the noodles in a second, more successful attempt, putting the noodles in their mouth.«Come on, please don't do this,» SFA wrote in their post.«Once food is dropped on an unclean tabletop, the surface of the food item would have been contaminated by bacteria.»And there is no such thing as the «three second rule» either…"Online, users also seemed to agree with SFA's perspective on the matter.

Up to 10,000 free tickets to selected exhibitions at IMBA Theatre will be made available to families who attend certain events and workshops organised by Families for Life (FFL) and the People's Association (PA).The initiative, which is one of two by Gardens by the Bay, is a «precursor» to a larger effort to spur organisations and individuals to help Singapore better support families, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah on June 20.Speaking to an audience that included 20 families from Fei Yue Family Service Centre who were being hosted at the new immersive art theatre, she said the Government has received feedback that going out with children can be expensive.«We do get feedback from families that, in some cases, depending on the activity, going out with children can be expensive. We therefore want to encourage more accessible and affordable activities for children and families.»So, when I shared this feedback with IMBA and Gardens, they said they would be happy to extend complimentary tickets to IMBA Theatre so families can enjoy exhibitions together," said Indranee, who chairs the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup.

A petrol kiosk attendant in Malaysia was seen in a video stopping the driver of a Singapore-registered vehicle from pumping subsidised RON95 petrol.The incident allegedly took place at a petrol kiosk in Klang, Selangor, on Saturday (June 20), according to a video posted by Facebook group named Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers.In the video, an Audi bearing a Singapore licence plate can be seen parked at a fuel pump while a man believed to be the driver can be seen standing beside the vehicle.Halfway through the clip, a station attendant approaches the car and appears to speak to the driver before removing the fuel nozzle from the car's filler neck.The yellow nozzle revealed the driver was dispensing RON95 petrol, which is subsidised by the Malaysian government and reserved for Malaysia-registered vehicles.The driver was then seen looking through his wallet as the attendant gestured.It is unclear from the video whether any fuel had been dispensed before the attendant intervened.

A part-time maid was caught nicking cash from a homeowner in Bedok, who had specially set up a «trap» after suspecting that the helper had previously stolen from her.Myanmar national Nant Aye Thandar Soe, 30, was sentenced to two weeks' jail after she pleaded guilty to the theft on June 15.Court documents seen by AsiaOne stated that the woman had stolen three $50 banknotes in a Bedok HDB flat on May 28.According to Shin Min Daily News, Nant Aye Thandar Soe worked as a part-time maid with home services company Helpling Singapore, and has been cleaning the victim's home since September 2025.The helper arrived at the Bedok flat for the usual weekly cleaning on May 28, and noticed an unzipped bag in one of the rooms.She went through the bag, and took $150 from a wallet left inside.About an hour later, her employer checked her belongings and discovered some money had gone missing.$50 notes planted in walletNant Aye Thandar Soe presented four $50 banknotes from her pocket, three of which the homeowner recognised as hers through the serial numbers on the notes. 

A boy was taken to hospital on Saturday (June 20) morning after a food court signboard at Rivervale Mall fell on him.A video of the incident first surfaced on a one-day-old TikTok account within an hour of the occurrence. The incident took place at about 10.30am at Food Junction's Rivervale Mall outlet, as independently verified by AsiaOne.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), responding to AsiaOne's queries, confirmed that they received a call for assistance at the said location and a person was taken to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.AsiaOne understands that the injured person is a boy.

A 36-year-old male car driver was taken to a hospital in the early hours of Saturday (June 20) morning after his car overturned in an accident along Serangoon Central. The accident, involving three taxis and a car, happened around midnight off the drop-off point outside NEX shopping mall. Map showing where the four-vehicle accident happened on Saturday (June 20) morning. GRAPHIC: Google Maps, Facebook Photographs posted on Singapura Channel's Facebook page show a white Citroen car overturned on the rightmost of two lanes.A taxi was stopped ahead of the car in the same line, while two other taxis were stopped on the leftmost lane.