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Woman found dead in Melaka home after alleged attempt to harm autistic son

In a heartbreaking incident in Melaka, a woman was discovered dead, having reportedly stabbed herself following an attempted attack on her autistic son. The 26-year-old son survived with neck injuries, and local police confirmed the incident and classified the case as a sudden death.

Family allegedly denied boarding on Scoot plane to Macau over expiring child’s passport

A family trip to Macau hit a snag last month when they were allegedly denied boarding a Scoot plane due to a child passport having less than six months of validity. Despite proposing a solution, the family was told they had to check in together as tickets were purchased as a group.

Jamus Lim receives praise for gracious acceptance of Speaker of Parliament’s apology over derogatory remark

Speaker of Parliament, Tan Chuan-Jin, apologizes for offensive remarks towards MP Jamus Lim, who graciously accepts. Netizens praise Lim’s magnanimity, citing his response as indicative of his emotional intelligence and genuine leadership qualities.

Ringgit hits record low against Singapore dollar, dropped to a seven-year low against the British pound

The ringgit hit a historic low versus the Singapore dollar on Wednesday (12 Jul), falling to 3.4783. It surpassed the previous record of 3.4717 on 22 June. Meanwhile, the ringgit gained against the US dollar the US dollar on Wednesday morning, trading at around 4.6470.

Migrant worker crushed to death by steel beam in 2020: Company faces S$200,000 fine for safety breach

In a tragic incident at a Tuas industrial site in October 2020, a 39-year-old migrant worker lost his life after being crushed by a 560 kg steel beam. The company employing the victim recently fined S$200,000 for failing to provide adequate guidance and information to its employees, leading up to the accident.

Singaporean ex-S-League coach in China prison suffered heart attack and coma last week

Former S-League coach, convicted of drug trafficking in China, suffered heart attack in prison after undergoing hip replacement surgery on 6 July. His family pleads for repatriation due to his critical condition and hope to reunite before it’s too late.

Desperate parents launch S$2.4 million crowdfunding campaign to save baby Lucas from rare genetic disorder

Lucas, a 2-month old baby diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a rare genetic disorder that requires Zolgensma treatment priced at S$ 2.4 million, which is not subsidised by the government, nor is SMA treatment covered by the Rare Disease Fund. His parents, unable to afford it, appeal for crowdfunding. SMA progressively weakens muscles, robbing him of basic abilities. They seek the compassionate community’s support to give Lucas a fighting chance at life.

Temasek shifts stance on crypto investment following US$275 million FTX loss

Temasek Holdings, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is currently avoiding investments in cryptocurrency firms due to regulatory uncertainties. The company’s Chief Investment Officer, Rohit Sipahimalani, expressed reservations about investing in exchanges amidst recent FTX incident and the prevailing regulatory landscape.

Michael Learns to Rock to perform in Singapore on 9 September this year

Don’t miss the electrifying LIVE concert by Danish rock band Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) at Our Tampines Hub on 9 Sep, 8pm. All proceeds go to Dementia Singapore. The band last performed in Singapore at The Star Theatre in October 2022 and November 2018. Mr. Jason Foo, CEO of Dementia Singapore, recognizes MLTR’s popularity among Singaporeans, making them an ideal choice to headline this dedicated concert for people with dementia.

Reckless group ride claims 19-Year-Old motorcyclist’s life and injured 9 others in Malaysia

On Monday (10 Jul) night, a group of “mat rempit” performed dangerous stunts on the Kajang-Seremban Highway (LEKAS). Videos shared on social media captured their risky behavior. Unfortunately, this recklessness resulted in a tragic accident, claiming one life and leaving five with severe injuries, while four sustained minor injuries.