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  The Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) has issued a warning to consumers following a market surveillance operation that uncovered significant safety hazards in children's products purchased primarily from major e-commerce platforms, Shopee and Lazada. The operation found that a vast majority of the high-risk products sampled were non-compliant with safety standards, posing severe risks to children. Key Findings of Market Surveillance Throughout 2025, the CPSO purchased and tested 22 high-risk products across three categories: baby cots, strollers, and children’s jewellery (including accessories). The findings were alarming: Failure Rate: 17 of the 22 products sampled were found to be unsafe as they failed to meet applicable safety standards under the Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations 2011 ("CGSR"). This represents a failure rate of approximately 77%. Compliance: The remai...

  A significant step in the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old man in Chin Swee Road was taken on the morning of November 12, when one of the two men charged with the murder was brought back to the crime scene. The suspect, Poh Choon Kiat, aged 59, arrived at Block 51 Chin Swee Road at approximately 9:30 am, escorted by police officers. Mr. Poh and his co-accused, Tan Boon Hui, aged 58, were charged with the murder of the victim, Mr. Jaganthan Arunasalam, who died after a fight that occurred on the 17th floor of the block. Mr. Tan was not present for the site visit as he is currently hospitalized. During the scene visit, Mr. Poh was outfitted with hand and leg restraints. Investigating officers questioned him extensively, taking him to a unit on the 19th floor and the specific corridor on the 17th floor where the fatal fight is believed to have taken place. Both the 17th and 19th floors were cordoned off and guarded by police personnel throughout the visit. Crim...

  Four Singaporean men, including three former employees of SMRT Trains , have been handed jail sentences of varying lengths after being convicted of a conspiracy to cheat their employer out of more than S $4 million (US$ 3 million) through a sophisticated scheme involving shell companies and rigged contracts. The complex, long-running trial concluded on Wednesday, November 12 , with all four men receiving custodial sentences. District Judge Eddy Tham presided over the sentencing, emphasizing the "grave breach of trust" and the serious implications for SMRT , a key provider of vital public transport services. The Conspirators and Sentences Individual Age Former Role at SMRT Sentence Culpability Jamalludin Jumari 68 Section Manager, Permanent Way Branch 4 years, 9 months Highest (Initiator) Zakaria Mohamed Shariff 67 Assistant Engineer, Permanent Way Branch 4 years, 9 months High (Accomplice/Controller) Zulkifli Marwi 60 Line Manager, Permanent Way Branch 26 months Lower (En...

  A significant development in the fight against transnational crime occurred when two Singaporean men, both aged 44, were arrested on November 11 following their deportation from Thailand and Cambodia, respectively. The men are suspected of involvement in transnational scam operations and money mule offenses targeting Singaporeans. The arrests were carried out by officers from the Anti-Scam Command of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) immediately upon the men’s arrival in Singapore. The SPF announced the arrests in a statement on November 13, highlighting successful international collaboration. The First Suspect: Myanmar Scam Centre Administrator The first man was arrested by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) during a raid conducted in Bangkok. He is allegedly linked to a transnational scam syndicate that was operating a scam centre located in Myanmar. This syndicate purportedly planned government official impersonation scams specifically targeting Singaporeans. Preliminary investigation...

  A total of 22 individuals comprising 16 men and six women, aged between 16 and 64 are currently under investigation for various offenses following a major series of multi-agency enforcement operations conducted in the vicinity of Geylang. The intensive operations spanned from September 18 to 28, 2025. The operation was spearheaded by the Bedok Police Division and received strong support from officers across eight other agencies, underscoring a unified government effort to combat crime in the area. Participating agencies included the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Food Agency (SFA), and Singapore Customs. The operations aimed to clamp down on a wide array of illegal activities prevalent in Geylang, such as illegal gambling, vice activities, drug-related activities, illegal sales of ...

  A 27-year-old motorcyclist died following a serious accident with a car on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on November 10. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force were alerted to the collision, which occurred on the PIE towards Changi Airport after the Lorong 6 Toa Payoh exit, at around 10:20 am. The motorcyclist was found unconscious at the scene and was rushed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The police have arrested the car driver, a 31-year-old man, for driving without reasonable consideration and causing death. The arrest indicates police suspect the driver's lack of due care was a factor in the fatal outcome of the collision. Police investigations are actively continuing to ascertain the full circumstances of the accident. Deepest Condolences.

  A Singapore-flagged passenger ferry, Horizon 9, collided with a Marshall Islands-registered tanker, La Digue, off the Southern Islands on Monday, November 10, at about 5:00 pm. The ferry was en route from Batam to HarbourFront Centre carrying 165 passengers and seven crew members. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) deployed a patrol craft to guide the ferry back to Singapore. The ferry sustained damage to its bow above the waterline but remained operational. Crucially, all 172 individuals safely disembarked at HarbourFront Centre, and there were no reports of injury or pollution. A passenger shared a video showing the tanker passing close to the ferry's front just before the collision. The tanker reported no damage. The MPA has launched an investigation into the incident.

  The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has concluded its review of the permanent resident (PR) status of property tycoon Ong Beng Seng , deciding that it will not revoke the residency, months after the businessman was convicted of a criminal offense. The decision was announced by the agency on Monday, November 10 . Instead of revocation, the ICA stated that Mr. Ong has been issued a letter of warning . This warning is intended to formally notify him that any future adverse conduct will render him liable for the revocation of his permanent residency status. Mr. Ong , a Malaysian billionaire , was found guilty of abetting in the obstruction of justice . This conviction stemmed from his actions related to former Transport Minister S. Iswaran. Specifically, Mr. Ong pleaded guilty in August to intentionally aiding the former Minister in paying S $5,700 (US$ 4,250) to the Singapore GP organization for a business class flight ticket covering the route from Doha to Singa...

  The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) executed a specialized height rescue operation along Thiam Siew Avenue on November 10, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm. The incident involved a man working atop an approximately 30-metre-high tower crane at a construction site who fell unwell and was unable to climb down independently. Four DART rescuers and two SCDF firefighters climbed the crane via a cat ladder to reach the man in the cabin. The rescuers provided water and administered oxygen before setting up height lowering equipment. The worker was secured onto a stretcher and carefully lowered to the ground, accompanied by a rescuer attached to the stretcher to maintain safety. Once on the ground, an SCDF paramedic assessed the man before he was conveyed to Changi General Hospital for treatment.

  A significant trial has commenced concerning a dangerous incident at the Woodlands Checkpoint , where a routine inspection for a fuel tank violation escalated into an alleged assault on an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer. The accused, Steve Ling Wei Liang , a 40-year-old Singaporean , stood trial on Monday, November 10 , facing one count of causing hurt to the officer. The charge specifies that Mr. Ling allegedly caused injury to ICA officer Mr. Tan Yi Loong by accelerating his car while the officer was caught in the window, resulting in a contusion to the officer's right knee . The first witness to take the stand was the victim himself, Mr. Tan Yi Loong . Mr. Tan testified that he joined the ICA in 2020 and was deployed to Woodlands Checkpoint on the date of the incident, December 12, 2023 . He served as a first response team officer and was the deputy team leader for his shift that day. His duties included assisting with fuel gauge checks and responding ...