SINGAPORE – Ten people, aged between 18 and 25, are being investigated for breaching safe distancing measures after allegedly gathering on Oct 30 for a birthday celebration in a hotel room. They were discovered after a fracas involving members of the group, which resulted in a call to the police. When officers arrived at the... » read more
SINGAPORE – A woman allegedly punched her domestic helper’s eyes and struck them with objects such as clothes hangers, causing permanent damage to the victim’s sight. Ummi Kalsum Ali is also accused of pressing a heated iron on the maid’s forearm repeatedly, and slapping her on her face and ears. The 42-year-old was on Wednesday... » read more
SINGAPORE – A 42-year-old woman will be charged with causing hurt to her former Indonesian domestic helper on Wednesday (April 28). She is accused of pressing a heated iron on her domestic helper’s right arm repeatedly, as well as hitting her eyes with her fists and clothes hangers. The abuse took place between February and... » read more
SINGAPORE – Cases of molestation have been on the rise in recent years, and penalties for these offences are set to be raised to allow the authorities to better deal with such crimes, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam in Parliament on Friday (March 5). Between 2016 and 2020, an average of 1,190... » read more
SINGAPORE – The maximum penalties for three sexual offences are set to be increased, as the Government seeks to send a strong signal that it takes a tough stance against such crimes. The proposed changes come after a review of penalties for hurt and sexual offences, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said in... » read more