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  Twelve male foreign nationals were arrested for suspected drug-related offences in a comprehensive, overnight enforcement operation conducted by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and multiple government agencies at a migrant worker dormitory in Woodlands. The extensive sweep, lasting more than four hours, began late Thursday (Nov 27) and continued into the early hours of Friday morning. The Operation and Arrests The operation was executed by officers from the CNB, in coordination with the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Suspects: The 12 arrested men include 11 Bangladeshis and one Myanmar national, aged between 23 and 40. Charges: One of the suspects, a 34-year-old Bangladeshi man, was arrested for suspected drug trafficking and drug consumption offences. Investigations for all arrested suspects are ongoing. The Scene: Officers searched multiple rooms containing six bu...

  Gavin Lee, 35, was officially named the permanent head coach of the Singapore men's national football team on Friday, November 28, 2025. Lee was formally unveiled at a press conference at the Jalan Besar Stadium, marking the culmination of a months-long search following his successful interim stint. The Appointment and Rationale CNA understands that Lee has signed an 18-month contract. His permanent appointment follows a successful interim period where he guided the Lions to a historic qualification for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup on merit—the first time Singapore has done so since participating automatically as hosts in 1984. FAS Criteria: FAS Deputy President Desmond Ong revealed that the association sought candidates who were professionally competent, could communicate well with players, and had experience taking a team to a major tournament (Asian or World Cup). Local Selection: Ong stated that the FAS found someone "in our own backyard who fulfilled two of these criteria ver...

  A 64-year-old man died in the hospital after an incident at Fajar LRT station on the Bukit Panjang LRT Line on the evening of November 19, 2025. The man, who was riding a Personal Mobility Device (PMD), fell onto the train tracks. Incident Details and Response The incident occurred at approximately 9:35 pm. SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai confirmed the details of the fall and the swift emergency response: Fall on Tracks: A passenger operating a PMD fell onto the tracks at Fajar station. Traction Power Cut: Crucially, the SMRT operations control centre promptly switched off traction power to the tracks. Mr. Lam confirmed that the man was not struck by any incoming train due to this rapid action. Emergency Services: SMRT staff immediately activated the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for assistance and filed a police report. Investigation and Fatal Outcome The police were alerted to the incident at about 9:35 pm and found the 64-year-old man lying motionless on the train t...

  A driver who allegedly caused a fatal accident by running a red light and subsequently fleeing the scene has been charged with a slew of serious offences. Muhammad Mustaqim Ismail, 35, faces eight charges, including dangerous driving causing death. The Fatal Accident and Flight The accident occurred on November 24, 2025, around 2:30 pm, at the junction of Tampines Avenue 7 and Tampines Street 42. Victim: The collision involved a 67-year-old cyclist, Mr. Taha Moon, who was riding a power-assisted bicycle (PAB). Mr. Taha suffered serious injuries and later died at the hospital. The Charges: According to the charge sheets, Mustaqim allegedly failed to conform to the red light signal on Tampines Avenue 7, colliding with Mr. Taha, who had the right of way while travelling from Tampines Street 42. Flight: Mustaqim allegedly abandoned the car he was driving before fleeing from the scene of the crash and failing to provide assistance to the cyclist. He was also charged for failing to rep...

  The Singapore Police Force (SPF) demonstrated swift and efficient action by arresting a 57-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft that occurred in the early hours of November 27, 2025. The suspect was apprehended within eleven hours of the incident report. The Crime and Immediate Aftermath The incident was reported to the police at about 1:19 am on November 27 along Bedok North Street 2. The Incident: An unknown man purportedly snatched a sling bag from a female victim before running away from the scene. Victim Impact: The female victim sustained minor injuries during the confrontation. Recovered Items: Following the arrest, the police successfully recovered the stolen sling bag and cash amounting to S$137. Rapid Police Response Officers from the Bedok Police Division and the Police Operations Command Centre were able to swiftly establish the identity of the suspect through a combination of traditional and technological investigative methods: Ground ...

A Singapore doctor and another man have been charged in court over the illegal supply and intended sale of massive amounts of Dhasedyl cough syrup containing the opioid codeine. The drug is known to cause drowsiness, dizziness, and has the potential to cause addiction. The Charges and the Alleged Scheme The two individuals involved are: Dr. Goh Sze Yi (48): Practising at the former Prudence Family Clinic in Bishan, Dr. Goh faces one charge under the Health Products Act. He allegedly supplied more than 2,000 litres of the Dhasedyl cough syrup to the second man, Gwee Keat Sheong, despite not possessing a valid wholesaler's licence to do so. Gwee Keat Sheong (50): Gwee faces more than 80 charges under the same Act. He allegedly obtained the cough syrup with the intent to sell it to others. Among the charges, Gwee is accused of possessing for sale unlabelled canisters of a brown liquid containing codeine in a Choa Chu Kang flat in June 2023. The illegal supply operation allegedly occur...

  Singapore Customs successfully concluded a significant enforcement operation, resulting in the arrest of four men and the seizure of a large quantity of duty-unpaid cigarettes and vehicles. The operation, conducted on November 13, 2025, at the Pasir Laba heavy vehicle carpark, targeted a ring involved in a massive tax evasion scheme. Details of the Seizure and Evasion During the operation, Customs officers conducted checks on a parked bowser (a type of tanker) and an adjacent forested area. They discovered that duty-unpaid cigarettes, allegedly smuggled from the bowser, were being packed into carton boxes. Contraband Seized: A total of 3,100 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found concealed within the bowser and the forested area. Tax Evasion: The total duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded on the seized cigarettes amounted to about $335,785. Vehicles Seized: Customs seized three vehicles involved in the operation: a prime mover with the bowser attached, a truck, and ...

  A 49-year-old renovation contractor, Koh Lee Hwa, a Singapore permanent resident, was sentenced on November 26 to 12 years and three weeks in jail and 13 strokes of the cane for sexually assaulting and raping a woman whom he had contacted to carry out repair work in her home. The Crime and Conviction The crime occurred between 11:40 am and 12:40 pm on August 23, 2021, after the victim contacted Koh via WhatsApp to fix a faulty light and switch. Koh had previously renovated the flat in 2015. Timeline of Assault: While Koh was working on the main circuit switchboard, the woman came out of the master bedroom. Koh suddenly pulled her towards him and hugged her without consent. Shocked, she pushed him away and retreated to the bedroom, immediately texting two friends that she was "scared." The Rape: A few minutes later, Koh told her he was done and asked her to check the switches. When she checked the light in the master bedroom toilet, Koh pushed her against the dressing table ...

  ICA officers at Changi Airport Terminal 3 foiled a major smuggling attempt on November 23, 2025, involving a 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass. Despite declaring nothing, the woman's baggage contained two e-vaporisers, over 50 pods, and more than 1,200 heat sticks. The case was referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). Smuggling prohibited tobacco products is a serious offence under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act. A first-time conviction for importing e-vaporisers and related components carries a maximum penalty of a S$10,000 fine and/or six months' imprisonment. This severity highlights ICA's commitment to border security and the stringent enforcement against illegal vaping products. The woman also faces the risk of losing her employment pass and subsequent deportation.