Tag: Singapore
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MOM Probes Twelve Cupcakes Over Salary Arrears and Possible Employment Act Breaches
Singapore (MOM) Investigates Twelve Cupcakes The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board announced on Friday that Twelve Cupcakes, a well-known Singapore bakery chain, is under investigation for suspected breaches of the Employment Act, including non-payment of salaries. The probe follows reports that around 80 workers were affected, highlighting concerns about…
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MOM Probes Twelve Cupcakes Over Employment Act Breaches and Wage Issues
Overview of the Investigation The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the CPF Board confirmed that Twelve Cupcakes, a popular Singapore bakery chain, is under investigation amid allegations of non-payment of salaries and other possible breaches of Singapore’s Employment Act. The probe, announced on Friday, concerns around 80 workers who may have been affected by delayed…
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MOM Probes Twelve Cupcakes Over Potential Employment Act Breaches in Singapore
Overview of the Investigation The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board confirmed on Friday that the Singapore bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes is under investigation for potential breaches of the Employment Act, including non-payment of salaries. The probe affects around 80 workers who may have been impacted by wage-related issues and…
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Bengawan Solo Founder Anastasia Tjendri-Liew Named Her World’s Woman of the Year 2025
Anastasia Tjendri-Liew Crowned Her World Woman of the Year 2025 Singapore celebrates a landmark achievement as Anastasia Tjendri-Liew, founder and managing director of Bengawan Solo, is named Her World Woman of the Year 2025. At 78, she has steered a home-based baking hobby into a bakery empire that now operates more than 40 outlets across…
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Anastasia Tjendri-Liew Named Her World Woman of the Year 2025 for Bengawan Solo Empire
Singapore’s Culinary Trailblazer: Anastasia Tjendri-Liew crowned Her World Woman of the Year 2025 Singapore shines a little brighter as Anastasia Tjendri-Liew, founder and managing director of Bengawan Solo, is named Her World Woman of the Year 2025. At 78, she’s celebrated not only for building a beloved local bakery brand but for embodying perseverance, community…
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Ex-insurance agent’s bail-linked scam: investors lose over S$7 million in bogus scheme
Shocking Bail-era scam: A familiar face and a large sum The case of a former insurance agent, Alvin Koo Jing You, has drawn attention to how quickly legitimate-seeming offers can turn into sophisticated investment scams. At 39, Koo allegedly orchestrated an elaborate scheme that deceived family, friends, and other unsuspecting individuals into handing over more…
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Ex-insurance Agent’s Bail-Breach Scam: Over S$7 Million Pulled From Victims
Overview of the Case An ex-insurance agent who was already out on bail for earlier offences reportedly orchestrated a sophisticated investment scam that targeted his own family, friends, and other unsuspecting individuals. In total, more than S$7 million (about US$5.4 million) was siphoned from victims under the guise of lucrative opportunities, according to prosecutors and…
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Ex-insurance agent jailed for orchestrating S$7 million investment scam while on bail
Singaporean ex-insurance agent jailed for elaborate on-bail scam A former life insurance agent was jailed for more than a decade after masterminding a sophisticated investment scam that drew in family members, friends and other victims, totaling over S$7 million. The scheme unfolded while the defendant was out on bail for prior offenses, underscoring how quickly…
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Adeva Spa at Paragon: A Rooftop Wellness Oasis Above Orchard Road
A Hidden Oasis Above Orchard Road Perched atop Paragon, Adeva Spa redefines what a city spa can be. Spanning 9,500 square feet, this rooftop sanctuary invites busy urbanites to pause, breathe, and reset. The space is serene and expansive, a rare counterpoint to the electric pulse of Orchard Road. Here, wellness is a careful balance…
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Singapore Faces Obesity and Mental Health Challenge Amid Health Gains
Singapore’s Health Panorama: Gains with Emerging Risks Singaporeans are generally getting healthier, with rising screening rates, more physical activity, and better control of certain chronic conditions. Yet the latest National Population Health Survey (NPHS) reveals two stubborn vulnerabilities: obesity and poor mental health, especially among younger adults. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned that these…