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Singapore Airlines reigns as World’s Best Airline at 2023 World Airline Awards
Singapore Airlines celebrates its fifth victory as the World’s Best Airline at the prestigious 2023 World Airline Awards.
Qatar Airways secures the second position, while All Nippon Airways, Emirates, and Japan Airlines follow closely in the global rankings.
Scoot flight landed in Taipei with missing wheel, no injuries reported
A Scoot aircraft landing at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport on Monday (19 June) discovered its left nose wheel missing, causing a delay in the scheduled flight to Singapore.
No injuries were reported, and passengers were offered accommodations or alternative travel arrangements.
2 adults and 2 children ride e-bike without helmets on the road
A troubling video depicts two adults and two children riding on a single e-bike without helmets, violating safety regulations. The incident occurred on Wednesday (14 June) along Kallang Road.
According to the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules, carrying individuals below the age of 16 as pillion passengers on a power-assisted bicycle (PAB) is strictly prohibited.
Johor Chief Minister announces deployment of additional immigration staff to address land border congestion
Johor’s Chief Minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, revealed that 250 more immigration staff will be deployed at land border crossings by September 2023, complementing the existing officers.
The move aims to tackle the long-standing issue of congestion at checkpoints, which affects the economy and livelihoods of millions.
New immigration kiosks boost efficiency at Woodlands train checkpoint, ICA reports
Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) reports a significant boost in clearance efficiency at Woodlands Train Checkpoint, thanks to 10 new self-clearance kiosks. These additions address space constraints and improve traveller experience, while expediting immigration processes.
Malaysian driver banned from entering Singapore for cutting queue and drive dangerously at Causeway
A video circulating on social media captured a Malaysian driver in a black Malaysia-registered Toyota Alphard attempting to cut the queue on the Causeway in Singapore on Saturday (10 June).
As a result of this offense, both the driver and the vehicle have been banned from entering Singapore.
The video shows the vehicle disregarding traffic congestion, while a service AC7 cross-border bus is seen behind it.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has taken note of the incident and emphasized that enforcement action will be taken against motorists caught cutting queues.
Singaporean motorcyclist ‘Red Baron’ dies in tragic accident during Thailand journey: motorcycling community mourns loss
Singaporean motorcyclist Mohamed Reza Abdul Rashid, known as ‘Red Baron,’ tragically passed away in a Thai hospital after an accident.
Mr. Reza was on a journey to central Thailand when the tragedy occurred.
The motorcycling community mourned his loss, including the Ducati Motor Club Singapore. Reza’s wife, Huda Lajam, confirmed his passing on Facebook, expressing her deep love for him and their shared adventures.
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BMW Car Club Singapore apologises as all drivers face summonses for traffic obstruction on Second Penang Bridge
The BMW Car Club Singapore faces criticism for obstructing the Second Penang Bridge with a convoy on last Friday (9 June), resulting in a one-hour traffic jam.
A video shared on social media clearly showed the luxury cars occupying not only the two lanes but also the emergency lane.
The incident caught the attention of the police, who confirmed their awareness and issued summonses to the drivers involved.
The club assured the public of implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
