Key stories: Efforts to combat online harms, investigations, and accidents in Singapore.
Proposed Solutions for Online Harms: New measures are being discussed to give victims of online harms better opportunities for redress, including the ability to block harmful content. Current laws are seen as insufficient to address the full range of online harms.
Investigations into Terrorism-Related Activities: The Internal Security Department (ISD) is investigating a Singaporean woman linked to suspected terrorism-related activities. Messages about the woman appeared on a Telegram channel on Nov 19.
International Fraud Syndicates Targeting Singapore: Singapore police are seeking 20 individuals, including Chinese, Malaysian, and Russian nationals, involved in at least 94 fraud cases targeting local retailers.
SBS Transit Bus Accident: A bus driver has died, and five passengers were injured after an SBS Transit bus skidded in Kaki Bukit.
Flood Alerts in Singapore: Flash floods hit areas including Yishun and Potong Pasir, following heavy rainfall. PUB issued flood risk alerts for several other locations.
Pop Mart Takes Action Against Unauthorized Use of Characters: Pop Mart, the creator of the Labubu Monsters, is pursuing action against food outlets using its characters without permission. Peony Jade and Ji Xiang have ceased selling related food products.
Impact of SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes: Graduates of polytechnics and ITEs who participated in the SkillsFuture work-study programmes have seen higher wages, with a sign-on incentive of $5,000.
Strong Hotel Occupancy in Singapore: Despite the strong Singapore dollar and higher room prices, Singapore hotels are maintaining an occupancy rate of over 80%, with average room prices rising to $316 from $235 in 2019.
Yeo Jia Min’s Quarter-Final Exit at China Masters: Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min ended her season with a quarter-final exit at the China Masters, having previously reached the Olympics’ last 16 and seven BWF World Tour quarter-finals in 2024.
Early Black Friday Deals: Retailers are offering early-bird deals as part of ‘Black November’ to help shoppers avoid crowds and find discounts ahead of Black Friday 2024.
