Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh to continue as Leader of the Opposition: PM Wong

A taxi driver in Singapore, Ng Ian Huat, was sentenced to five months and two weeks in jail for careless driving after fatally hitting 76-year-old Ang Mie Jen, who was crossing the road on December 10, 2023. Ng failed to notice her while making a right turn at a traffic junction, despite evidence that she had the right of way. The court considered his guilty plea in the sentencing, with Ng also disqualified from driving...

Jetstar Asia's decision to cease operations in Singapore by July 31 comes after a long history of financial struggles, with the airline only profitable for six of its 20 years. The closure, impacting over 500 employees, is attributed to high operational costs, currency fluctuations, and a recent terminal relocation that hindered passenger connectivity. While the shutdown creates a vacuum for 16 intra-Asia routes, industry observers remain optimistic about the broader airline outlook, as other low-cost...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Jetstar Asia will cease operations on July 31, causing confusion among customers about their flights. Mr. Daniel received a cancellation email but was told by the hotline his flight to Bangkok was still on, leading to uncertainty about his trip. Other passengers, including Ms. Lim and Mr. Yong, have not received timely communications about refunds or rebooking options, prompting frustration over the airline's handling of the situation....

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Mr. Koh Chong Chiah, a CEO of a charity, was awarded S$30,000 in damages after successfully suing the Oxley Bizhub Management Corporation for defamation due to a letter alleging bullying behavior. The District Judge deemed the defamation "moderately severe" and dismissed Koh's claims for aggravated damages. The case stemmed from a contentious relationship between Koh and the management council, resulting in a defamatory letter sent to all...

SINGAPORE: The Online Citizen's (TOC) website and social media pages have been designated as Declared Online Locations (DOLs) for spreading falsehoods under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). This new declaration, effective July 22, 2023, follows a previous one in July 2023 and will last until July 21, 2027, prohibiting TOC from receiving financial benefits from its pages. TOC must also display a notice on its platforms to inform users of its...

SINGAPORE: An airline chief cabin attendant was sentenced to four weeks' jail for voyeurism after recording a female colleague in her hotel room toilet. The 37-year-old South Korean man placed a mini camera in the toilet while the victim, who viewed him as a mentor, was unaware. The victim discovered the camera when she found it under her face towel, leading to her distress and subsequent psychiatric treatment, while the accused faced a possible sentence...