Charmaine Jacob

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Charmaine Jacob

Warning: This article contains details of domestic violence that some readers may find upsetting. SINGAPORE: When both of Peter’s (not his real name) parents were jailed for drug use, the boy was neglected and left to fend for himself. He was placed in foster care, where he experienced a different family life – one where he was cared for and safe.

4 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Charmaine Jacob

New: You can now listen to articles. 31 May 2025 02:42AM (Updated: 31 May 2025 02:45AM) SINGAPORE: Residents of a Housing Board block at Ubi Avenue 1 were evacuated late Friday (May 30) after a fire broke out, with some people reporting an explosion. The incident happened at Block 301, Ubi Avenue 1, where some residents were evacuated as a safety precaution.

4 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Charmaine Jacob

SINGAPORE: Israel may be breaching international law by restricting humanitarian aid to Gaza, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 30). Speaking in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron as part of the latter's state visit to Singapore, Mr Wong said: "We have always said that Israel had a right to defend itself.

4 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Charmaine Jacob

SINGAPORE: Singapore and France are two "like-minded" countries working together to put in place the outlines of a new global order, with the old one of decades past changing, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 30). Speaking to members of the media at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Mr Wong said both countries believe deeply in multilateralism and a rules-based global order.

4 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Charmaine Jacob

SINGAPORE: Increasing the number of demerit points as a penalty for speeding is a stronger deterrent than higher fines, given the higher incomes in Singapore, observers said on Thursday (May 29). Their comments came after the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that harsher penalties for speeding will take effect from Jan 1 next year. A motorist caught exceeding the speed limit by 20kmh or less will face six demerit points, up from four.