Daily roundup: Over $639k in outstanding fines recovered from foreign motorists at land checkpoints — and other top stories today
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1. Over $639k in outstanding fines recovered from foreign motorists at land checkpoints
More than $639,000 in unpaid fines were recovered from 265 foreign motorists during a multi-agency operation led by the Traffic Police from 28 to 30 September 2026.
Police said in a joint news release on Thursday (Oct 8) that the operation was supported by officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Housing and Development Board, Land Transport Authority (LTA), National Environment Agency, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority... » READ MORE
2. Toddler bitten by snake outside Asian Civilisations Museum, taken to hospital
A leisurely night stroll in Singapore went awry for a family after their two-year-old daughter was bitten by a snake.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force told AsiaOne it received a call for assistance at 1 Empress Place, the address of the Asian Civilisations Museum, at about 10.25pm last Sunday (Oct 4)... » READ MORE
3. Renovation contractor in Malaysia wins over RM10m windfall after betting on dream-inspired numbers
A renovation contractor in Sarawak struck it big last month, winning RM10.17 million (S$3.19 million) in the Toto 4D Jackpot.
The 54-year-old, who had been spending about RM50 a week on Sports Toto Malaysia (STM Lottery Sdn Bhd) bets for the past 30 years, told local media Free Malaysia Today that his winning numbers, 8622 and 5765, were inspired by a dream... » READ MORE
4. Singaporean pilot, 12 others detained over half-tonne meth haul on private jet in Laos
A Singaporean pilot was among 13 people arrested in Laos after more than half-tonne of suspected methamphetamine, or Ice, worth millions was allegedly found aboard a private jet that had flown in from Malaysia.
It was believed to be bound for the Philippines... » READ MORE