Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.
1. Over 1,900 higher-risk child abuse cases in 2025; 7 to 12-year-olds form largest group
A total of 1,917 higher-risk child abuse cases were investigated by the Ministry of Social and Family Development's (MSF) Protective Service in 2025, with majority of victims aged seven to 12.
The incidence rate of such tier 2 child abuse cases — where victims are severely harmed or exposed to higher safety and risk concerns — remained low at 2.3 per 1,000 children...» READ MORE
2. Singapore, Thai police bust syndicate recruiting foreign women to Singapore as vice workers
Four people have been arrested by Singapore and Thai police for their alleged involvement in operating a transnational vice syndicate.
Police said in a news release on Thursday (Oct 29) that the quartet, who were arrested in Thailand, includes two Singaporean men, aged 42 and 46, and two Thai women, aged 33 and 37...» READ MORE
3. Siti Nurhaliza says she narrowly escaped broken teeth after rehearsal fall left her face bruised
Siti Nurhaliza has revealed she narrowly escaped broken teeth and a split lip after a nasty rehearsal fall left her face bruised and injured.
The 47-year-old singer said she was counting her blessings after the accident, which saw her fall face-first onto the floor while preparing for her Konsert Tradisional Gema Bumantara...» READ MORE
4. ActiveSG Punggol Sport Centre soft launches, free gym entry till Oct 31
Those living, studying, or working in Punggol now have a new destination to look forward to — ActiveSG Punggol Sport Centre.
In a social media post on Wednesday (Oct 28), ActiveSG announced that the sport centre has entered its soft launch phase, inviting users to check out facilities at the sport centre, with free gym entry until Oct 31...» READ MORE
