Eye on more fake AI content entering nation’s online space
More fake content, including material generated by artificial intelligence, has entered the city-state's online space, and the authorities will not hesitate to take action if doing so is in the country's best interests, says Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming.
Bill tightens penalties for careless and drunk drivers
THE city-state has introduced a Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1961 (RTA) to include punishment for drivers holding mobile phones while driving and stricter alcohol limits for drink-driving.
Commission launched to tackle online harm
The city-state's newly-established Online Safety Commission have begun operations, giving victims of online abuse a new avenue to seek take-downs, support services and civil remedies
Deploying a dog’s-eye view
A new canine-mounted camera system is being trialled in the Singapore Police Force's (SPF) K-9 unit, to allow officers from the Special Operations Command to conduct search operations safely.
French teen set to enter plea in straw-licking case
A French teen facing criminal charges for a straw-licking stunt will enter a plea next month in a case that could land him in jail on conviction, a court heard.
El Nino brings haze red alert for South-East Asia
Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore could face severe transboundary haze in the coming months as South-East Asia has been placed on red alert for an elevated haze risk, according to the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA).
Two men issued ISA orders after foray into extremism
A student who took photos of his phone showing extremist ideologies with Marina Bay Sands in the background was among two Singaporeans who were issued Internal Security Act (ISA) orders.
Scam ringleaders probed
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is investigating two men over alleged money laundering offences linked to Cambodia's widely sanctioned Prince Group and their associates.
Man targeted by ex-schoolmate in AI romance hoax
Around December 2025, administrative assistant Luke (not his real name), who is single, was told that there were photos of him online with a woman claiming to be his fiancee and the baby they supposedly had together.
New programme links global mayors
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced the launch of the Mayoral Fellowship, a by-invite programme for current and former mayors from around the world to share experiences and build a community of practice.
