Tag: Singapore
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NCSS to Welcome New CEO Lim Shung Yar Takes Helm
Overview The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) announced a leadership transition as Lim Shung Yar will assume the role of chief executive officer (CEO) of the statutory board next year. Lim, a 45-year-old senior official from Singapore’s Public Service Division (PSD), will be appointed CEO-designate effective November 1 and will fully take the helm…
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Singapore Proposes Mandatory Caning for Scam Syndicate Members and Mules in Groundbreaking Bill
New Measures Target Scam Syndicates and Mules Singapore is advancing a sweeping Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill aimed at tackling the country’s booming scam economy. The proposal would introduce mandatory caning for scammers, including syndicate members and recruiters, with a scale reaching up to 24 strokes for the most serious offences and up to 12…
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Singapore Public Transport Fares Rise by Up to 10 Cents from Dec 27, 2025
Public Transport Fares in Singapore Increase for 2025 The Public Transport Council (PTC) announced a 5 per cent overall fare increase for 2025, following its annual fare review. The adjustment, slated to take effect on December 27, affects adult journeys on MRT and basic bus services, as well as express buses that offer faster travel…
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Eight Unveils New 5G Plans to Move S$18 4G Users to 5G Auto-Enrollment
Eight Expands 5G Access with Auto-Enrollment from the S$18 4G Plan Singapore’s Eight is rolling out a pair of new 5G plans designed to pull more users onto its standalone 5G core. The service, which is leased from StarHub, marks a notable shift as the mobile provider migrates customers on its existing S$18 4G plan…
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NCSS to Appoint New CEO as Lim Shung Yar Takes Lead
Introduction: A new chapter for the National Council of Social Service The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) will welcome a new chief executive officer next year, when Mr Lim Shung Yar steps into the role. The Public Service Division (PSD) senior director will assume the position as Designate CEO on November 1 and fully…
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Singapore Moves to Cane Scammers: New Bills Propose Mandatory Caning for Offenders
Singaporeaa Tougher Stance on Scams: Caning as part of Sentencing As Singapore continues to battle the escalating losses from online scams, lawmakers are pushing a comprehensive amendment package that would incorporate caning into a range of scam-related offences. The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, introduced in Parliament, targets scam syndicates, recruiters, and the individuals who…
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Singapore Singer Hong Junyang Files for Bankruptcy Amid F&B Ventures Woes
Singapore’s F&B Struggles Take a Personal Toll on a Popular Singer The entertainment scene in Singapore has a new storyline that intertwines fame with financial strain. Hong Junyang, a beloved home-grown musician who rose to prominence after a strong showing on Project SuperStar in 2005, has been listed in the Government Gazette as a bankrupt…
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NCSS appoints new CEO: Lim Shung Yar to lead Singapore’s social service sector
Singapore’s NCSS names new chief executive officer-designate The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) announced that a new chief executive officer (CEO) will take the helm next year. Lim Shung Yar, currently a senior director in Singapore’s Public Service Division (PSD), will succeed the outgoing CEO, Ms Li San Tan, who has led NCSS since…
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Hong Junyang bankruptcy: Singapore singer’s F&B struggles
Singapore’s F&B shake-up hits a familiar face Singapore’s entertainment scene was jolted again by the news that Hong Junyang, a familiar voice from the country’s pop landscape, has been listed in the government gazette as a bankrupt individual. The 44-year-old singer-songwriter, who rose to fame as a runner-up on Project SuperStar in 2005, told AsiaOne…
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Singapore Singer Hong Junyang Declares Bankruptcy After F&B Struggles
Singaporean Singer Hong Junyang Declares Bankruptcy Amid F&B Troubles Singapore has witnessed another high-profile financial setback as home-grown musician Hong Junyang, 44, was named in the Government Gazette as a bankrupt individual on September 26. The news underscores the wider strains gripping Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) sector, which has grappled with pandemic-related disruptions, rising…