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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.

  A viral video showed a physical altercation between two elderly men at the Telok Blangah Crescent Market on the afternoon of November 24, 2025. The footage shows a white-haired man charging and landing multiple punches on another man who was armed with a stick, before a bystander intervened. Police were alerted to the fight at Block 11 Telok Blangah Crescent at 5:25 pm. Subsequently, two men, aged 63 and 68, were arrested for the offense of affray. The police confirmed that the 68-year-old man was conveyed conscious to the hospital for treatment. Affray, which involves fighting in public to the disturbance of peace, is a serious offense punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine up to S$5,000, or both. Police investigations are ongoing.

  A man was allegedly filmed vaping on Bus Service 77 on November 24, 2025, according to a viral video. The act of possessing or using an e-vaporiser is illegal under Singapore's Tobacco Act, and the standard penalty for a first offence is a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. Subsequent offences face doubled penalties. The penalties become far more severe if the vape contains a prohibited drug, such as THC. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA), an individual caught consuming a drug-laced vape faces mandatory imprisonment for one to 10 years and a fine of up to S$20,000. Simple possession of a drug-laced cartridge also carries up to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine. This dual system underscores the extremely strict legal risks of vaping in Singapore.

  A viral video surfaced on November 25, 2025, showing the aftermath of a serious accident between a car and a lorry on Jalan Besar Road. The car sustained damage to its right bumper, but the lorry suffered much more severe damage. The lorry was filmed completely off the road, resting on the pedestrian walkway, having crashed into and damaged at least two structural walls of the adjacent shophouses near a local eatery. The extent of the damage to the shophouses raises concerns about structural integrity. It remains unknown if any drivers or pedestrians were injured in the collision. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the accident, which resulted in the heavy vehicle veering dangerously off the road.

  A viral CCTV video, recorded on November 24, 2025, allegedly in Choa Chu Kang (Not Confirmed), shows three individuals, two men and one woman working together to steal a parcel left outside an HDB unit. The footage captures one man swiftly taking the package after the group checked its location. The incident sparked strong public discussion regarding HDB parcel security and the poor practices of some delivery companies. Netizens complained about night deliveries where delivery personnel allegedly fail to call or knock, leaving packages vulnerable to theft. Commenters urged the victim to lodge a police report. The act of stealing from an HDB doorstep is classified as Theft in Dwelling (Section 380), an offense punishable by up to seven years in jail and a fine.

  The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on November 25, 2025, that it recently conducted islandwide enforcement operations targeting errant heavy vehicle drivers, resulting in over 140 bookings for various serious offences, including overloading and travelling on expressways without the necessary permits. Scale of Enforcement and Key Violations The LTA stressed that these actions, overloading and unauthorized expressway travel are dangerous, endanger other road users, and cause damage to public road infrastructure. The Authority has vowed to continue its enforcement efforts to ensure safety and convenience for everyone. The two primary categories of violations detected were: Oversized and Excluded Vehicles (Unauthorized Expressway Use): Bookings: Approximately 60 vehicles were caught travelling on expressways without a valid permit. Risks: These vehicles pose a risk of obstructing traffic due to their size and weight, and can cause significant damage to road structures. Over...

  A viral video surfaced online on November 21 showing what looks like Lembu Road in the Little India area during the evening hours. The area, which seems to be used as a large picnic ground by foreign workers, was left covered in litter. The footage shows that all the garbage had not been cleared, leaving the area filthy and dirty.

  A 42-year-old technician, Dhanabalan Fok Jin Jin, has been sentenced by the High Court to 15 years in jail and 12 strokes of the cane for raping an intoxicated woman in her apartment in the early hours of January 31, 2021. The sentencing, handed down on November 24, also included an order for Fok to pay the victim over $18,500 in compensation for therapy and anti-depressant bills incurred over four years. The Crime and Conviction The incident followed a birthday celebration where the victim had consumed several alcoholic beverages at Holland Village. After she and a friend failed to book a ride home, they ended up at a bus stop adjacent to the MRT station, visibly intoxicated. Premeditated Exploitation: High Court Judge Valerie Thean noted that Fok's offence was premeditated. Fok, along with his friend Lee Kit, had followed the victim and her friend around Holland Village for nearly an hour, anticipating an opportunity to exploit the victim's inability to resist. Lee testifie...

  A police report has been lodged against three youths, two boys and a girl allegedly caught on CCTV engaging in illegal fishing and theft at D'Best Fishing in Pasir Ris Town Park, which is known as Singapore's largest 24-hour saltwater pay pond. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 20 at approximately 3 am, long after the facility had closed for the night. The Midnight Theft Mr. Huang, 41, the pond's general manager, told Shin Min Daily News that the facility closes its main pond at 6 pm, with staff covering the surface with a protective net. However, the surveillance footage captured the trio's coordinated effort to steal fish: Casting from Outside: The youths were seen casting bait into the water from outside the fence, throwing their lines through the gaps to bypass the barrier. Climbing the Fence: After hooking a fish, one boy was filmed climbing over the fence, stepping on buckets for leverage to reach the protective net. Retrieving the Catch: He ...

A deeply personal and critical post by former Singapore teacher Jo Ann Kuek has ignited a viral debate over the Ministry of Education's (MOE) handling of teacher workload and well-being. The post and an accompanying letter to the Ministry were a direct response to Education Minister Desmond Lee's comments in Parliament on November 4, 2025. The Catalyst: "Freedom Felt Like Grief" Ms. Kuek, who resigned from MOE in 2010 after seven years due to stress-related thyroid issues requiring lifelong medication, began her post by recalling the emotional toll of leaving: "I cried a wall of tears. I learnt that day that freedom sometimes felt a lot like grief." The statement vividly captures the emotional cost of the profession and the subsequent sense of loss mixed with relief upon departure. The immediate trigger for her public letter was the response by Minister Lee to Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding teacher workload in Parliament on November 4, 2025. While Min...

  A viral video surfaced on November 22 showing an elderly man lying on the floor next to an escalator. According to the original post, the incident occurred at Compass One, where the man is said to have fallen from the escalator. We wish the elderly man a speedy recovery.

  A highly controversial incident involving a grey Honda SPADA displaying racially abusive language on its rear LED screen while driving near Woodlands Checkpoint has taken a new turn. The driver, identified as private-hire driver Manam (53), claims innocence, stating that the display was hacked and the offensive message was changed without his knowledge. The Driver's Defence: Hacking Suspected The incident went viral after a post on the SGRV Facebook page on Friday (November 21, 2025) showed the Honda SPADA displaying discriminatory language against the Chinese community on Thursday (November 20) in Woodlands Centre Road, prompting public outcry and police reports. Manam, the driver, spoke to Shin Min Daily News and vehemently denied responsibility: Unaware of Change: He claims the display's pre-set message was "Support Liverpool." He worked from 7:30 pm to 2:00 am that night and noticed nothing unusual until two hours later when a relative sent him the viral video....