Naked man arrested in Hougang after allegedly slashing person, injuring 3 police officers

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? 🔎

SINGAPORE: Cross-border bus operator Causeway Link (CW) is addressing concerns raised by drivers following a wage strike on July 21, which left thousands of commuters stranded at Johor's BSI Customs. The strike, initiated by around 100 drivers over a revised pay scheme, has since ended, and the company is committed to resolving the issues through dialogue and ensuring service continuity. 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: Singapore's artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are set to grow beyond training technical specialists, with plans to develop a broader tier of professionals like lawyers and doctors, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.Speaking at a fireside chat at Fortune's Brainstorm AI Singapore...

Two men, Singaporean Wilson Ang and Malaysian Wai Kei Fung, have been charged in connection with the bail of Long Zhihua, a Chinese national involved in a significant jewellery theft in Singapore. Long, who absconded after being released on bail, had pleaded guilty to stealing S$570,000 worth of jewellery, while Ang faces charges for false police reporting and acting as an errant bailor. 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: When the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) launched its draft master plan last month, most of the conversation focused on how many new homes would be built – at least 80,000 in more than 10 new neighbourhoods over the next 10 to 15 years.It's not...