Income-Allianz deal: Ex-NTUC CEO Tan Suee Chieh stresses ‘importance of speaking up on matters of public interest’

SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at Mr. Tan Chee Siah's flat in Toa Payoh, injuring seven people, including a child and a firefighter. The fire, which started in the kitchen while Mr. Tan's wife was home alone, led to the complete destruction of the 10th-floor unit, leaving the family in a difficult financial situation as they seek temporary housing assistance.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yqpt4p4Ls Want More Context? 🔎

An arcade operator in Singapore, The Arcade People, apologized to game publisher Origame for copyright infringement after using artwork from Origame's games in its carnival game, Kopitiam Hero. The operator has suspended the game, taken full responsibility for the lapse, and plans to destroy infringing materials while expressing willingness to collaborate with Origame in the future. Want More Context? 🔎

The stars of "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy," Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho, attended a press conference at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on July 29. They discussed their experiences working on the film, highlighting the excitement and challenges faced during production. Want More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The High Court on Tuesday (Jul 29) allowed liquidators to claw back bonuses, commissions and other payments from former employees of the Envy group of companies that allegedly perpetuated a S$1.5 billion (US$1.16 billion) Ponzi scheme involving bogus nickel trading.The court found two directors...

SINGAPORE: The Internal Security Department (ISD) reports a rise in diverse extremist ideologies amid ongoing global tensions, with eight self-radicalised individuals influenced largely by online platforms. The ISD emphasizes the need for enhanced cooperation with tech companies to create safer online environments, as local youth radicalization cases increase. Want More Context? 🔎

On July 29, 2025, a fire broke out in an HDB flat at Block 229 Toa Payoh Lorong 8, prompting a rapid response from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) at around 1:10 PM. The scene saw thick smoke billowing from the tenth floor, with approximately nine SCDF vehicles and a crowd of about 100 people nearby, as firefighting operations continued. Want More Context? 🔎