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Customers of Royal Secrets Wellness, which shut down on Feb 28, have lost more than $1 million, the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) said on Monday (March 23).The company, located in Winsland House at Killiney Road in Orchard, announced its closure in a Facebook post on Feb 28.It operated for nearly 30 years.Case president Melvin Yong said on Monday that the association is «deeply concerned» about the large losses suffered by consumers due to the closure, adding that Case has received 137 complaints with losses amounting to over $1,045,000.«Over 50 per cent of consumers affected were above the age of 46 years old. The average size of losses was $6,000, with the largest loss recorded as approximately $50,000,» he said.The association also noted claims that the spa may have continued collecting substantial prepayments from consumers despite being aware of its impending closure.«These concerns have been highlighted to the relevant authorities for investigation,» the association said.
A 71-year-old woman was found dead at the foot of a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Yishun on Monday (March 23) morning.The incident happened at about 7.10am at Block 701B Yishun Avenue 5. Checks by AsiaOne show that the HDB block, completed in 2001, comprises mostly 1- and 2-room flats for seniors.When AsiaOne reached the scene at about 10am, there were at least three police fast response cars and an ambulance present. At least three police fast response cars and an ambulance were seen at the scene. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Stringer A police cordon was set up at the ground floor below two stacks of flats, with a blue tent placed somewhere in the middle.
Tension flared in Churachandpur as a mob attempted to storm the residence of Kuki Zo Council chairman H Thanglet. Protesters, alleging militants were present, first pelted stones and tried to force entry, prompting tear gas deployment. Later, armed individuals fired blank shots to deter a renewed attempt to breach the property, while separate tyre-burning protests were also dispersed.
Donald Trump warned Tehran on Saturday it had 48 hours to allow cargo through the vital global shipping lane 'without threat' or he would 'obliterate' their power plants.
Singapore and Australia will accelerate negotiations for an Arrangement on Trade and Essential Supplies under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on economic resilience.This was inked when the two countries upgraded their comprehensive strategic partnership in October 2025.In a joint statement on energy security by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following a phone call on Monday (March 23), the two leaders reaffirmed that the countries' prosperity, security, stability and economic future are intertwined, including with the region.«We share a longstanding and deep relationship grounded in strategic trust, open markets and rules-based trade which underpin the prosperity and security of our people and our region. Reaffirming these shared principles is essential at this time,» they said.
Today, 10 years ago on March 23, 2015 at 3.18am, Lee Kuan Yew passed away at the age of 91 at the Singapore General Hospital. Singapore's first Prime Minister had been battling severe pneumonia for over a month.His death marked the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy that shaped modern Singapore. Singaporeans queuing to pay their final respects to Singapore's first Prime Minister.PHOTO: Screengrab/Instagram/Remembering Lee Kuan Yew A nation in mourningThe announcement was made by then-Prime Minister and Lee's son, Lee Hsien Loong in a televised address at 8am. A week-long period of national mourning was declared from March 23 to 29.Flags across the island were lowered to half-mast, and many events were postponed or cancelled. TV and radio stations paused their usual programming to air special tributes.
[Daba Finance] Fitch Ratings revised the outlook on Rwanda's long-term foreign-currency sovereign rating to Stable from Negative and affirmed the rating at B+.
[Daba Finance] BGFI Holding Corporation raised 45.32 billion FCFA after closing its initial public offering on the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l'Afrique Centrale, according to the transaction's lead arranger BGFIBourse.
[New Times] Youth have been urged to actively preserve Kinyarwanda and promote its use in daily life as part of efforts to strengthen Rwanda's identity and cultural heritage.
To almost everyone else it is clear that America entered this war with a «flawed strategy,» the article said
The closure of airspace has been extended until 19:00 Moscow time
Military personnel, in particular, believe that a poorly planned operation exposes them to unnecessary danger without any visible strategic benefit
According to a Colombian prisoner of war, he was promised that he would take part in volunteer work during his stay in Ukraine
A couple's crowdfunding campaign has successfully raised $2.4 million for five-month-old baby Ginny, after she was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. A total of $2,446,275.40 was raised, with the help of over 35,000 donors. Her parents, Jenny Mak and Quan, told AsiaOne that they had successfully raised the amount and have started arranging for Ginny to undergo the necessary health tests. They added that Ginny has to clear the tests, scheduled for next week, before the medicine can be ordered and imported — which will take at least two to three weeks. The couple shared the news across social media on Saturday, captioning: «Thank you, every one of you 35,544 donors. Every kind soul in this world. I love all of you and will forever be grateful.» Baby Ginny was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) — a genetic disease that destroys motor neurons and weakens muscles progressively — a few weeks ago.
A 52-year-old Singaporean man has been charged in court with corruption and money laundering offences linked to renovation projects at the DSO National Laboratories (DSO) on Monday (March 23).Poh Beng San, an assistant manager at DSO, was charged with receiving bribes over a period of more than a decade, from 2013 to 2023.In a statement on Sunday, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said Poh allegedly obtained benefits from six individuals in exchange for advancing their companies' business interests in DSO-related renovation projects.The alleged bribes included at least $230,000 in cash, a Xiaomi 13 Pro mobile phone worth approximately $1,300, a Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro tablet valued at around $900, and home repair services estimated at $100.
Business and leisure travellers who are making trips to Zhejiang province's capital city of Hangzhou will soon find the journey more straightforward.Starting June 1, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be launching daily flights between Singapore and Hangzhou, subject to regulatory approvals.If approved, Hangzhou will be SIA's ninth destination in mainland China, where the national carrier and its subsidiary Scoot together serve 22 destinations.Flights will be operated using the Airbus A350-900 medium-haul variant and will be configured with 303 seats across two cabin classes, with 40 of them in Business Class.The inaugural flight, SQ838, is scheduled to depart Singapore at 5.40pm on June 1 and arrive in Hangzhou at 10.50pm the same day. The return flight, SQ839, will depart Hangzhou at 12.10am on June 2 and arrive in Singapore at 5.10am the same day.There is no time difference between Singapore and Hangzhou.SIA's return to Hangzhou after nearly 28 years, combined with Scoot's existing daily service, will give the group double-daily frequencies to Hangzhou.
TVK has announced its candidates for all 30 Puducherry Assembly constituencies, contesting independently. The party has fielded two women candidates and included experienced leaders from other political parties, including former AIADMK and BJP members, to contest the upcoming elections.
Videos posted on TikTok and Instagram showed groups blocking roads and pavements, posing for photos against the walls of a residential property, and even climbing walls to get the optimal angle.
The Government finally admitted that missiles had been fired at Diego Garcia more than 30 hours after the attempted strike - and only after it had been confirmed by US officials.
Quizzed on the whereabouts of the Type 45 Destroyer yesterday, Labour Housing Minister Steve Reed could only say it is 'on its way to the region'.
Carrie Anne Fleming, best known for her role on the fantasy drama Supernatural, has died at 51.
Whether it was a dramatic one-off or a warning, Iran's launch of two missiles across 2,000 miles towards Diego Garcia, Britain's territory, should have been a wake-up call for our government.
The police also said that the identification and arrest of agents and traitors is ongoing
The CentiSpace spacecraft are designed to provide augmentation signal services for global navigation satellite systems from low Earth orbit
Four others were injured
On March 21, Cuba’s national electric power system collapsed
Fire and rescue units evacuated 19 people, including five children
Operational and emergency services are working at the scene, regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz said
Nine residential buildings and five civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged
By 02:00 Moscow time, the precious metal slowed its decline and was trading at $4,504.5 per troy ounce
The UAE Defense Ministry has not yet provided information on the effectiveness of repelling the Iranian attack
Local analysts note that the continuing escalation in the Middle East remains the dominant factor behind the decline in stock prices
