Confinement nanny investigated for alleged abuse of month-old baby
Singapore — The police were called to investigate after the parents of a month-old baby found their confinement nanny abusing the child.
The baby’s father, Mr Reuben See, 33, called the police after reviewing footage from closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in his home.
Jamus Lim urges re-think of GST hike, says it could ‘shock’ the economy
Singapore — Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim recently tackled inflation, cost-of-living issues, and the upcoming GST (Goods and Services Tax) hike.
The Sengkang GRC MP, an Associate Professor of Economics at ESSEC Business School, suggested that the hike should be reconsidered, given the state of Singapore’s economy.
Worker has leg amputated after accident at work, already owes NUH $114,000
Singapore – A young migrant worker who came to Singapore to make a better life for his family had his right leg amputated after an accident at work and facing mounting medical bills that already top $114,000.
Vinoth, 24, came to Singapore from Tamil Nadu, India, in January 2021 and was employed a month later.. But on Dec 3, last year, a heavy steel plate fell and crushed his right leg. It had to be amputated to save his life.
‘Hantu’ spotted in Jurong West: ‘7th-month hungry ghost came too early?’
Singapore — A ghostly figure was spotted in the middle of Jurong West in broad daylight, causing confusion among netizens.
“Hantu spotted at Jurong West St 61?!” wrote Facebook page Beh Chia Lor – Singapore Road on Wednesday (Jan 26), attaching a short clip taken by a startled driver who was nearby.
Cyclist riding single file with two others still gets knocked down in Bukit Batok
Singapore – Even when cyclists stick to the rules and ride in single file, there is no guarantee that this will keep them safe on the road. And here’s the proof.
A motorist making a left turn from Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 knocked down the lead cyclist of three. Footage of the incident was uploaded on Facebook page Beh Chia Lor on Jan 24.