Jessie Lim
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S’pore charities urge caution as fund-raising scams surface after Turkey quake
Singapore News - Charities in Singapore are aware that scammers overseas have been soliciting donations purportedly on behalf of victims of the Turkey-Syria... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
S’pore charities urge caution as fund-raising scams surface after Turkey quake
SINGAPORE – Charities in Singapore are aware that scammers overseas have been soliciting donations purportedly on behalf of victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake, and are reminding donors to stay alert. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
More automated lanes to be rolled out at checkpoints: ICA
As borders opened in 2022 and global trade picked up pace, more automated lanes at Singapore’s checkpoints and faster clearance process for cargo were introduced to manage the volume of travellers and goods. Aside from → Read More
More automated lanes for travellers to be rolled out at checkpoints to raise clearance capacity: ICA
ICA also fully digitalised the clearance process for conventional cargo - goods loaded onto vehicles without the use of a container. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
More travellers detected trying to use impersonated identities at S’pore’s borders in 2022: ICA
They were detected by biometric clearance systems, which use iris patterns and facial features as primary identifiers. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Jaywalking senior died two steps away from safety: Traffic Police investigator
Accidents involving elderly pedestrians increased from 205 in 2021 to 235 in 2022. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
More elderly pedestrians injured, killed in traffic accidents in 2022: Traffic Police
In 2022, 23 elderly pedestrians died in traffic accidents, a 53.3 per cent increase from the 15 in 2021. The number of seniors aged 60 and above injured in pedestrian-related accidents also → Read More
More elderly pedestrians injured, killed in traffic accidents in 2022: Traffic Police
Seniors jaywalking was the main reason for these deaths, accounting for 73.9 per cent of fatal accidents. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
More sexual assault cases involving those under 16 committed by family members and relatives
The number jumps 61 per cent in 2021 from 2019. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Maserati driver knocked down 85-year-old pedestrian, then failing to stop
A Maserati driver who knocked down an 85-year-old pedestrian and then failed to stop, was found guilty on Thursday with sentencing adjourned to March. The victim suffered multiple fractures and had to use a wheelchair for more than two months. It wasn’t Wong Kim... → Read More
Maserati driver convicted of knocking down 85-year-old pedestrian, then failing to stop
SINGAPORE – A Maserati driver who knocked down an 85-year-old pedestrian and then failed to stop, was found guilty on Thursday with sentencing adjourned to March. The victim suffered multiple fractures and had to use a wheelchair for more than two months. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
‘Almost all of my relatives have passed away’: Turks in S’pore mourn loved ones, rally to help quake victims
Singapore News - Since Monday’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Turkey, Mr Ahmet Akpinar has been unable to sleep. He... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
New measures to protect Carousell users after at least $1.9m lost to fake-buyer scams in 2022
Singapore News - To tackle the recent rise in phishing scams in Singapore, Carousell will soon require all users who opt for mailing and... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
New measures to protect Carousell users after at least $1.9m lost to fake-buyer scams in 2022
SINGAPORE – To tackle the recent rise in phishing scams in Singapore, Carousell will soon require all users who opt for mailing and delivery to transact solely within its platform. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
SG Arrival Card will be a permanent feature to guard against importing diseases of concern: Ong Ye Kung
All features are reviewed from time to time, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Stop Scams Podcast: How bank staff are trained to spot a high-risk ‘scam’ transaction
Have scams impacted Singapore’s digital banking journey? Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Police, Singapore accountancy body sign MOU to address need for financial forensic professionals
SINGAPORE – To address Singapore’s growing need for financial forensic professionals, the Commercial Affairs Department inked a new agreement with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Stop Scams podcast: Banking industry studying ‘money lock’ which customers can use to secure savings
Since 2016, victims in Singapore have lost more than $1 billion. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Lorry driver in Pasir Ris accident faces new charge for driving while disqualified
A lorry driver who had been disqualified from driving for two years was hauled back to court on Wednesday for driving offences he committed during his ban. Teo Seng Tiong, 62, was charged with driving a lorry along Upper Serangoon Road on July 31, 2022, even though... → Read More
Property agent who created fake listing of semi-detached house as marketing tactic fined $5,000
As a marketing tactic, an ERA property agent created a fake listing for a semi-detached house and lied to the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) when questioned. On Friday, Terrence Lin, 37, became the first person prosecuted for providing false information under the Estate... → Read More