Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dies of Sudden Heart Attack at 68

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passed away at the age of 68 due to a sudden heart attack while in Shanghai. He served as premier for a decade, under President Xi Jinping, before retiring in March 2023. Li was a well-educated economist and was once considered a top contender for Communist Party leadership but saw a diminishing role in recent years. He is known for the "Five-points to one Line" project, where he linked up Dalian and Dandong, as well as a series of other ports into a comprehensive network to improve trade flow.

In 2020, he raised awareness about income inequality in China by stating that over 600 million people earned less than the equivalent of SGD$200 per month. What are your thoughts? You may post anonymously below.

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Maritime Authority Investigates Ship Collision in Singapore Strait

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has launched an investigation into a maritime collision involving a China-registered fishing vessel and a Panama-registered bulk carrier in the Singapore Strait. The incident occurred on September 17, 2026, and came to public attention after dramatic video footage documenting the collision began circulating online across social media platforms. The Maritime and Port Authority confirmed the details of the incident on September 22, 2026, in response to queries from the media. The two vessels involved in the collision were identified as the Chinese fishing vessel Lu Qing Yuan Yu and the Panamanian bulk carrier First Margaux. Video clips capturing the event showed the moment of impact as the large bulk carrier moved steadily towards the fishing vessel before making direct contact with it. Following the impact, the fishing vessel Lu Qing Yuan Yu began taking on water. However, despite the influx of water, the vessel remained afloat and func...

Major Drug Bust at Tuas Checkpoint Leads CNB to Tampines Residence Raid

A joint operation conducted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the Central Narcotics Bureau resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs valued at more than one million Singapore dollars and the arrest of two suspects. The enforcement action commenced on September 23, 2026, when authorities intercepted a suspected drug smuggling attempt at Tuas Checkpoint, which subsequently led to a follow-up raid in Tampines. The initial interception occurred when Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officers at Tuas Checkpoint directed a Malaysia-registered motorcycle for enhanced inspection. During the search of the motorcycle's rear storage box, officers discovered sealed packets disguised with commercial biscuit labels that contained suspected controlled substances. Central Narcotics Bureau officers were alerted to the discovery and carried out additional checks on the vehicle, uncovering further concealed packets. The total volume of illicit substances seized from the Malaysia-r...

Man Sentenced to Jail After Abandoning Over 60 Cats in Bukit Panjang Flat

A 37-year-old man named Muhammad Khairul Naim Zainol was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison on September 23, 2026, after abandoning dozens of cats in a Housing Board flat for nearly two years. The National Parks Board confirmed that the court also issued an order disqualifying him from owning any animals for a period of 12 months. The accused pleaded guilty to 24 charges of permitting unnecessary pain and suffering to the cats under the Animals and Birds Act, while an additional 47 charges were taken into consideration during the sentencing process. Legal proceedings for his co-accused and former wife, Nurul Nadiah Noor Mohamed, remain pending and are scheduled to be heard in court on October 6, 2026. The situation originated in March 2018 when the couple purchased a Housing Board flat located at Block 469 along Segar Road in Bukit Panjang. At the time of moving in, they did not own any pets. However, beginning in early 2019, the pair acquired several cats. Because the animals were ...

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