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Three Singaporean men, Low Zhi Wei, Jang Wei Hong Dillon, and Shuek Jin Hui, have been charged with being part of an organized crime group involved in money laundering, reportedly converting S$839,440 (US$644,000) into cryptocurrency. They face multiple charges, including conspiring to retain various bank accounts for criminal purposes, with potential penalties including lengthy prison sentences and significant fines. The men's cases are scheduled for a pre-trial conference on May 19, and they have yet...

A 13-year-old girl in Singapore is under investigation after using an e-vaporiser containing the anaesthetic etomidate outside the State Courts, exhibiting erratic behavior. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) identified the girl and confiscated the vape, also arresting the 25-year-old seller who provided the vape, along with his wife. Singapore prohibits the purchase, possession, and use of vapes, with penalties including fines up to S$10,000 and imprisonment for those caught with vapes containing controlled substances. Full...

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 FAST Planning a funeral can be a deeply emotional experience - but it can also come with significant financial costs. Andrea Heng speaks with Ang Ziqian, vice-president of the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore and managing director of Ang Chin Moh Funeral Directors, on...

SINGAPORE: Measles cases are surging, with the US reporting 1,001 confirmed cases, an increase from 285 in 2024, risking its WHO elimination status by 2026. The outbreak, with 30% of cases among children under 5, emphasizes the impact of declining vaccination rates due to COVID-19 disruptions, resulting in preventable deaths. Vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation, has further jeopardized herd immunity, as 95% coverage is necessary to control the virus's spread. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat have sent defamation letters to Facebook user “Rich Sng,” whose real name is Sng Chia Huat, over allegations of corruption linked to convicted money launderer Su Haijin. The ministers denied knowing Su personally and demanded a public apology, withdrawal of statements, and damages to be donated to charity, threatening legal action if not complied with by May 16. Labour chief Ng Chee Meng,...

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: United States President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he intends to impose 100 per cent tariffs on movies produced outside America has sparked uncertainty in the global film industry.But even as the White House remains unclear on how it will be implemented, Singaporean filmmakers...