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Prosecution’s failure to call material witnesses to rebut accused’s defence saves accused from death penalty

The Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of a death-row inmate…

Apex court reserves judgment on cross-appeals concerning doctor accused of raping long-term patient

69-year-old general practitioner Wee Teong Boo was cleared of raping one of…

Legal brothels in S’pore to close until the end of next month

The closure of all entertainment outlets — from cinemas and theatres to…

LTA brands allegation on enforcement official kicking PMD rider off e-scooter “unfounded and false”

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Fri (20 Mar) branded the allegation…

POFMA Office issues correction direction to PV chief Lim Tean, two other individuals over statement on SAFRA Jurong dinner

The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Office on Wed…

Bank robbery suspect from Canada extradited to Singapore

A suspect in a rare Singapore bank robbery is set to face…

MRHA protects both religious groups and LGBT community equally, says K Shanmugam

The new framework of Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) will enhance…

Drug trafficker escapes death sentence over reasonable doubt of mix-up in drug orders from supplier

60-year-old Han Fang Guan escaped the death sentence on Friday (28 February)…

Judgment reserved on judge-shopper’s appeal against contempt of court

65-year-old Ong Wui Teck’s conviction for contempt of court was the first…

Judgment reserved in appeals concerning three accused drug traffickers

When the Prosecution exercises its sole discretion to reduce the pure quantity…