Daily roundup: Chinese national fined over $200k for dealing in duty-unpaid liquor — and other top stories today

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1. Chinese national fined over $200k for dealing in duty-unpaid liquor

A 52-year-old male Chinese national has been ordered to pay a fine of $200,700 for dealing in duty-unpaid liquor, following his conviction in court.

Huang Hongjiang pleaded guilty to two charges under the Customs Act on Dec 23, 2025…  » READ MORE

2. Seeking successor: Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon selling business, recipe for $300k

He once refused to sell the business for $1.5 million, now Ricky Lau is offering the iconic Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon and its secret recipe for $300,000.  

The 80-year-old hopes to find a successor…  » READ MORE

3. Car piled atop another in CTE crash; 4 taken to hospital

Four people were taken to the hospital after an accident along the Central Expressway (CTE) on Tuesday (Jan 7) evening.  

Dashcam footage posted on social media…  » READ MORE

4. Adam Chen left F&B industry after learning of upcoming RTS service to Johor Bahru

Local actor Adam Chen recently revealed he has withdrawn from the food and beverage (F&B) industry.  

The 49-year-old told Lianhe Zaobao in a report published on Jan 7 that he left about two years ago…  » READ MORE

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