Some of the foreigners were drug mules — people hired to carry narcotics, while pretending to be regular travellers — and their reward was going to be payment or debt repayment, according to information released by the Thai authorities.
Category: Singapore
V D Chafekar appointed executive director of ReCAAP ISC
Chafekar is to assume the post of ED for a three-year term from April 1 to March 31, 2028, the 19th Governing Council Meeting of the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) said on Friday.
Theatre review: Run For Your Wife brings out the best of comedic talent among Indians in Singapore
The play was an adaptation of Ray Cooney’s Run For Your Wife, performed at The Black Box, National Library Drama Centre. Theatre and film actor Tania Mukherjee directed this first-ever Singapore performance of this comedy, with all four shows being sold out.
Singapore scam victims lose SGD 1.7 million to impostors calling about policy premium dues and money laundering
A March 14 media release said: “The Singapore Police Force and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) would like to alert members of the public to scams involving impersonation of MAS officials, representatives from NTUC Union, Income Insurance and Unionpay staff. Since January 2025, at least 6 cases have been reported to the Police, with total losses amounting to at least SGD 1.7million.”
Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 returns on May 16 with the theme ‘More Than Ever’, connecting communities through culture
The annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 16 May to 1 June with the theme ‘More Than Ever’. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), this 2025 edition of Singapore’s top festival of performing arts presents a dynamic line-up.
Trump names “highly respected entrepreneur” Anji Sinha as new US Ambassador to Singapore
Announcing his nominee on Truth Social, President Trump said: “Anji is a highly respected entrepreneur, with an incredible family. The United States’ relationship with Singapore is vital, and I have no doubt that Anji will strongly represent our nation’s interests, and put America first.”
Lady Gaga returns to Singapore, with 4 shows in May at National Stadium; ticket presales start on March 18
With her new album Mayhem released on March 7, Lady Gaga has announced the dates of her Singapore tour (May 18, 19, 21 and 24) this summer.
Ticket presales are to begin on March 18 (on ticketmaster.sg) for the concerts at the Singapore National Stadium. General ticket sales will take place on March 21.
Deepfakes in Singapore: PM Wong warns against digital scams using his image to sell cryptocurrency or get-rich-quick schemes
Former Singapore Prime Minister and current Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has also been targeted in the past by scammers using deepfake technology to sell cryptocurrency and spread false views.
Indian in Singapore gets 7 months’ jail for molesting neighbour as she slept, after climbing into her flat
Erakkodan Abinraj committed his crime on 22 September 2024, just before dawn (around 4.50am). After breaking into his neighbour’s flat through the kitchen balcony, Abinraj used his mobile phone flashlight and walked around the woman’s flat.
Then he entered the main bedroom, where the woman and her husband were asleep.
Tiffin Room, Raffles Hotel Singapore, lays out special Holi 2025 experience with innovative take on classic Indian food
Drawing inspiration from Chef Kuldeep Negi’s extensive travels across India, this limited-time multi-course dining experience captures the vibrant and colourful spirit of Holi, celebrating the rich flavours through a showcase of classic dishes and innovative creations.
