Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.
1. Those found rummaging through bins for drinks containers may be issued advisories: Grace Fu
Members of the public are discouraged from rummaging through refuse bins for empty drinks containers, regardless of whether the act causes any public hygiene issue, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).
"Apart from the potential disamenities to the wider community, there are also hygiene and safety concerns for the individuals doing so," the minister explained in a... » READ MORE
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers took out tools to take apart a Malaysia-registered car's front and rear bumpers during an enhanced check at Woodlands Checkpoint.
In a series of photographs posted on its social media on Tuesday (Nov 3), ICA officers are seen..» READ MORE
3. Fatal Tampines accident: Female driver who survived seeking psychiatric treatment for trauma
The 25-year-old female driver, Mira, who survived the fatal Tampines accident involving two cars and a motorcycle on Oct 29, did not suffer any serious physical injuries, but is seeking psychiatric treatment for the trauma, said Minister of State Baey Yam Keng.
Baey, who is also Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC, provided the update in a... » READ MORE
A man who was seen taping his mobile phone to the rear of an SBS Transit double-decker bus has defended his actions amid online safety concerns, claiming he staged a stunt and that his phone was not attached to the bus.
In a social media post on Monday (Nov 2), the man addressed concerns from netizens, explaining that the footage was filmed using... » READ MORE