4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (470+ words) DBS Bank is facing a lawsuit seeking an estimated S$1.298 billion in damages in a claim linked to recovery efforts surrounding Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal. The lawsuit was disclosed by DBS on Wednesday, 9 September, with the bank saying it rejects the claim…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (307+ words) Cinnabon is saying goodbye to Singapore again. The American cinnamon roll chain will close its last remaining Singapore outlet at ION Orchard on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, the brand announced on Instagram on 8 September. The ION Orchard kiosk, located at #B4-61, is currently…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (369+ words) Two Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights from Singapore to London were diverted on Tuesday, 8 September, after a technical failure disrupted air traffic control services across Britain. The affected flights were SQ308 and SQ318, which were redirected to Paris and Munich respectively instead of…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (504+ words) An American traveller who has driven his Dodge Challenger across dozens of countries says Singapore has proved harder to enter than places such as Afghanistan and Russia. Keith Sinclair, 29, said applications to bring his US-registered muscle car into Singapore were…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (415+ words) If you thought Singapore’s 10-cent beverage container deposit only applied to the usual plastic bottles and metal cans, there is another type of packaging to look out for: sealed drink cups. The National Environment Agency (NEA) has clarified that First…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (476+ words) If you use Apple Pay to pay for your MRT rides, one small but useful inconvenience has quietly disappeared. Apple Pay Express Mode has been available across Singapore’s MRT and LRT network since mid-August 2026, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) confirmed…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (508+ words) About 15,000 taxpayers received incorrect NSman tax relief amounts after an error in the Ministry of Defence’s system generated inaccurate National Service activity records. The affected taxpayers include operationally ready national servicemen, or NSmen, as well as eligible parents and spouses....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (499+ words) More than half of employers surveyed by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) do not plan to increase their headcount in 2027, while 51% intend to freeze wages or moderate salary increases. The findings come from SNEF's 2026 wage and employment outlook survey,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (404+ words) GetGo users can now drive selected GetGo cars into West Malaysia, with the car-sharing company launching its “Drive to Malaysia” service on 1 September 2026. Eligible users can book a Malaysia-enabled GetGo car through the GetGo app and drive it across the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (306+ words) Marina Square Shopping Mall will close on 31 March 2027 for a major redevelopment of the 9.2-hectare Marina Square complex, Singapore Land Group (SingLand) announced on 1 September 2026. The redevelopment is expected to be completed around 2031 and will add new residential, hospitality and…...