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Singapore courts

Judge denies MSF’s bid for baby boy to be placed in foster care

The judge agreed that the boy needed protection but was not persuaded that fostering was the ideal arrangement.
The judge agreed that the boy needed protection but was not persuaded that fostering was the ideal arrangement.

Jail for ex-executive chairman of 2 mosques over graft linked to $223k contracts

Abdul Rahim Mawasi at State Courts on Sept 23, 2022.
Abdul Rahim Mawasi at State Courts on Sept 23, 2022.

Jail for man fired within 3 days as scam caller for Cambodian syndicate that targeted Singaporeans

The man was arrested when police conducted an operation against the syndicate in September 2025.
The man was arrested when police conducted an operation against the syndicate in September 2025.

Teen who allegedly licked iJooz straw expected to plead guilty in July

French national Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was earlier charged in April with committing mischief and being a public nuisance.
French national Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was earlier charged in April with committing mischief and being a public nuisance.

3 men who allegedly fell asleep while driving among 41 charged with drink driving in one day

They were among 41 drivers who were charged that day with drink driving offences.
They were among 41 drivers who were charged that day with drink driving offences.

$9,000 fine for former PR who defaulted on national service

You Jiahao, 23, pleaded guilty to two charges of remaining outside Singapore without a valid exit permit.
You Jiahao, 23, pleaded guilty to two charges of remaining outside Singapore without a valid exit permit.

Jail, caning for man who leaked images of ex-girlfriend performing sex acts in religious garb

The offender was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail with two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to intentionally distributing intimate footage of his ex-girlfriend.
The offender was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail with two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to intentionally distributing intimate footage of his ex-girlfriend.

Tuas fatal blast: Firm fined $500k, director jailed more than 18 months over 2021 tragedy that killed 3

Chua Xing Da (left) was given over 18 months’ jail and Lwin Moe Tun (right) was given six weeks’ jail.
Chua Xing Da (left) was given over 18 months’ jail and Lwin Moe Tun (right) was given six weeks’ jail.

Forum: SIA crew who represent Singapore deserve better protection

Jail for woman who scratched, slapped and punched helper, causing multiple injuries

Hazel Phang Fong Yen was sentenced to four months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to assaulting Man Sian Hoih Cing.
Hazel Phang Fong Yen was sentenced to four months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to assaulting Man Sian Hoih Cing.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.