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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Italian Man Jailed and Caned After Luring Woman to Dubai for Sex Work

A 32-year-old Italian citizen who tricked a Singaporean woman into travelling overseas with false promises of marriage before forcing her into sex work in Dubai was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, six strokes of the cane, and a fine of 9,000 dollars on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Achraf Arjaouy was convicted of a human trafficking charge in April 2026 following a court trial. The court ordered that Achraf will serve an additional six weeks in prison if he fails to pay the court-ordered fine. The court heard that Achraf arrived in Singapore in March 2021 and matched with the victim, identified in court documents as V1, on a dating application in April 2021. During a rapid courtship, Achraf lied about his background, claiming to be a pilot for Qatar Airways and falsely asserting that he came from a wealthy Qatari family. He proposed to V1, stating that he intended to marry her in Qatar. Overjoyed by the prospect, V1 agreed to travel with him to Dubai as a stopover en route ...

Twelve Cupcakes Closes Doors After Provisional Liquidation

Singapore's homegrown bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes has officially ceased operations, with its final day of business recorded as October 29th. The company made the announcement through its official website, disclosing that it has been placed under provisional liquidation effective from the same date. In a formal statement posted online, the bakery expressed sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to customers and extended heartfelt gratitude for the support and partnerships maintained over the years. The closure marks the end of a significant chapter in Singapore's food and beverage landscape, particularly in the specialty dessert market. Despite the official closure announcement, initial observations revealed some confusion regarding the actual status of operations. At the time of the announcement, Google search results continued to show numerous outlets as open for business, and the company maintained active social media presence, posting content as recently as Octobe...

How Megan Khung Death Exposed Gaps in Singapore's Safety Net

A comprehensive review into the death of four-year-old Megan Khung has identified multiple systemic failures and protocol breaches among the agencies responsible for her protection. The report, released in October 2025, detailed numerous shortcomings that contributed to the tragic outcome in February 2020, when Megan died after enduring prolonged abuse from her mother, Foo Li Ping, and her mother's boyfriend, Brian Wong. The investigation revealed several critical failures across various organizations. Social workers from Beyond Social Services were found to have mischaracterized Megan's injuries and delayed reporting. The incident report describing Megan's 16 injuries, including bruises across her body and a possible burn mark, was submitted to the Early Childhood Development Agency 17 days after teachers first observed the bruises. The report also failed to mention the suspected drug use by Foo and Wong. Child Protective Service officers demonstrated significant lapses ...

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