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  Renowned manga artist and creator of the iconic Dragon Ball series, Akira Toriyama, has passed away at the age of 68. His production team confirmed the sad news on Friday (Mar 8), stating that Toriyama died on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. Toriyama's Bird Studio expressed deep regret that he had several ongoing projects and plans for future works. Despite his untimely death, Toriyama leaves behind a rich legacy of manga titles and artworks that have captivated audiences worldwide. Dragon Ball, first serialized in 1984, remains one of the best-selling and most influential manga series, spawning numerous anime adaptations, films, and video games. The news of Toriyama's passing has deeply saddened the manga community, with tributes pouring in from fellow creators and fans alike. Eiichiro Oda, creator of One Piece, lamented Toriyama's death as leaving "too big shoes to fill" and expressed profound sadness at the loss. Subdural hematoma, a serious medical...

  In a recent incident on March 5, 2024, a passenger traveling from Hong Kong to Singapore discovered upon arrival at Changi Airport that USD$80,000 was missing from his bag. Prompt investigations by the Airport Police Division, in collaboration with the Commercial Affairs Department, led to the arrest of a 54-year-old suspect. Preliminary findings indicated that the suspect had made remittance transactions totaling S$37,897.70, suspected to be part of the stolen cash. The man was apprehended on the same day and found in possession of S$79,662.83 in various currencies. He will face charges of theft which carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine, or both. Commander AC M Malathi emphasized the seriousness of the offense and the commitment to passenger safety. To prevent such incidents, travelers are advised to keep valuables with them and report suspicious behavior promptly to cabin crew.

  A 31-year-old Singaporean, Muhammad Danial Sukirman, was charged on Wednesday with neglecting 43 of his pet cats in a flat for approximately three months without providing adequate food and water. As a result, two cats experienced "acute deaths" due to stress and were found in severely poor physical condition. Danial faces 44 charges under the Animals and Birds Act, primarily for causing unnecessary pain and suffering to the cats, along with failing to attend a meeting with an authorised officer. The cats were left unattended in a vacant flat in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 between August and November 2021, with inadequate living conditions. Despite receiving a notice to attend before an authorised officer, Danial failed to comply. The National Parks Board prosecutor seeks a jail term of two to four weeks. Danial expressed his intention to plead guilty but requested a lawyer from the Public Defender's Office. He will appear in court again on Mar 27, facing potential jail time an...

  *Picture for illustration purpose A 39-year-old man has been apprehended by the police for his suspected involvement in a case of reckless driving causing injury. The incident occurred on March 2, 2024, at around 6:35 am, when the police received a report of a car parked in the middle of the road with an unresponsive individual inside. Upon engaging with the police, the man allegedly started the car's engine and abruptly drove off, running over a police officer's left foot in the process. Through diligent investigations and the assistance of police cameras and CCTVs, officers from Tanglin Police Division successfully identified and arrested the suspect on March 4, 2024. The man is set to be charged in court on March 5, 2024, under Section 337(a) of the Penal Code 1871 for reckless conduct causing injury. If convicted, he could face imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.

  Singapore Police Force (SPF) apprehended a 23-year-old suspect on Monday (Mar 4) in connection with a series of loanshark harassment incidents that led to fires outside residential units in Yishun and Tampines. The SPF received reports of fires and loanshark-related graffiti at three homes along Yishun Avenue 6, Tampines Street 41, and Tampines Street 71. Utilizing police camera footage, authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect as he attempted to flee Tampines Street 71, within four hours of the first incident. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect had intentions of perpetrating further loanshark harassment if not apprehended. Seized items include a bottle of petrol, a red marker, and other related paraphernalia. The suspect is set to face charges under the Moneylenders Act 2008 in court on Wednesday. Loanshark harassment carries severe penalties, ranging from fines and imprisonment to caning, emphasizing SPF's zero-tolerance stance on such activities. Authoritie...

Former Transport Minister S Iswaran, facing corruption charges, has been permitted to extend his stay outside Singapore by 16 days due to illness. Initially granted permission to be in Australia until March 4 to assist his son with university arrangements, Iswaran's lawyers applied for an extension after he fell ill. The prosecution did not oppose the extension, contingent upon enhanced bail conditions. Iswaran must now report daily on his medical condition via video call and obtain consent from his bailor for the extension. He will surrender his passport on March 20, as per the terms.

  *credits: cnb.gov.sg In a recent island-wide anti-drug operation spanning from 19 to 29 February 2024, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) apprehended 119 suspected drug offenders. Seizures included heroin, 'Ice', cannabis, ketamine, New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), 'Ecstasy', LSD stamps, and cocaine, with an estimated street value of $343,000. Among those arrested was an 18-year-old girl for drug trafficking. Additionally, CNB officers thwarted a knife-wielding suspect during a raid in Clementi, arrested four Singaporean men for drug trafficking in Clementi Avenue 2, and detained a 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old girl for suspected drug trafficking via Telegram. Investigations into all suspects are ongoing.

  Credits: police.gov.sg A 20-year-old man has been apprehended by the police for his alleged involvement in loanshark harassment incidents. The arrest follows a report of harassment at a residential unit in Yishun Avenue 4, where paint splashing and a debtor’s note were discovered. Through investigations, officers from Woodlands Police Division identified the suspect and apprehended him in the vicinity of Woodlands Central. Further inquiries revealed his alleged involvement in another harassment case in Jurong West Central 1. The man will face charges under the Moneylenders Act 2008, with potential fines, imprisonment, and caning. Authorities emphasize a zero-tolerance stance on loanshark activities, urging the public to avoid any association with such illegal practices and to report any suspicions to the police.

  Credits: police.gov.sg Fifteen men, aged between 26 and 56, have been apprehended by the Police Coast Guard for their suspected involvement in an illegal Marine Gas Oil (MGO) transaction. The arrests occurred on March 1, 2024, with eight crew members of a Singapore-registered tugboat and seven crew members of a foreign-registered tugboat being detained off Tuas, Singapore. Preliminary investigations suggest that the Singapore-registered tugboat crew misappropriated the MGO without their company's knowledge and sold it to the crew of the foreign-registered tugboat. Seized as evidence were the tugboat and $8,200 in cash. The eight crew members of the Singapore-registered tugboat will face charges for criminal breach of trust by employees, while the seven crew members of the foreign-registered tugboat will face charges for dishonestly receiving stolen property on March 2, 2024. If convicted, they could face imprisonment and fines under the Penal Code 1871. The authorities emphasize ...

  Aye Aye Aung, a 32-year-old woman from Myanmar, faced charges in March 2024 for allegedly physically abusing a bedridden elderly woman she was caring for in a unit at Block 106 Jalan Rajah, Whampoa. The charges detail incidents from February 23 and 27, including slapping, punching, and stepping on the victim. The prosecution sought a week's adjournment to complete investigations and may tender additional charges based on a medical report from Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Aye Aye Aung faces two counts of voluntarily causing hurt to a vulnerable person and has been offered bail of S$15,000. She is scheduled to appear in court again on Mar 11, and if convicted, she could face imprisonment for up to three years and fines of up to S$5,000, with potential for higher penalties due to the victim's vulnerable status.