Courts to extend 'therapeutic justice' approach from family dispute cases to young offenders: Chief Justice

SINGAPORE: The School of the Arts (SOTA) has temporarily taken down its parent portal due to a global cyberattack targeting school-managed systems, which began around July 18. The school is implementing an immediate patching process for affected servers and has informed parents it will restore service as soon as possible, while the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has issued warnings regarding vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint. Want More Context? 🔎

A 50-year-old Singaporean woman, Julia Nicole Moss, has been charged with owning 79 dogs without a license and failing to microchip them, exceeding the legal limit of three dogs for private residences. She faces 82 charges, including potential fines and jail time, and is scheduled to return to court in August for further proceedings. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE's core inflation rate remained at 0.6% in June, slightly below economists' expectations, while headline inflation was also unchanged at 0.8%. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Ministry of Trade and Industry anticipate moderate imported inflation due to easing global crude oil prices, with domestic costs projected to rise gradually amid enhanced government subsidies. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE reported 314 provisional suicides for 2024, while the 2023 figure was revised to 434, highlighting the importance of accurate data in suicide prevention efforts and the need for careful communication of statistics to maintain trust. Effective data collection practices from countries like Japan and Norway demonstrate that timely information can significantly improve prevention strategies and outcomes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwW9SWtbRFo Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: Two individuals were found dead following a fire at a flat in Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on July 22, as reported by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Firefighters extinguished the flames in a second-floor unit, while three neighboring residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation; investigations by SCDF and police are ongoing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hrUiM1N2qU Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: Prosecutors urged the High Court to review the acquittal of Mr. Pay Teow Heng and Mr. Pek Lian Guan, accused of bribing a Land Transport Authority director, claiming the district judge failed in his duties. The prosecution argued for a "de novo" review due to alleged lapses in the judge's consideration of evidence and reliance on the defense's arguments. Want More Context? 🔎