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SINGAPORE - A female primary school teacher allegedly committed sexual acts on one of her underage male students, in 2019, who was between 13 and 14 years old at the time. She faces four charges in total. But the number of alleged victims in this case cannot be ascertained for now, as the names of all parties linked to it have been redacted from court documents. The 34-year-old Singaporean woman cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the identity of the boy or boys. On July 9, she was charged with one count each of performing a sexual act on a minor and with harassment. She is also accused of sexually grooming a minor and performing an indecent act on an underage boy. She had allegedly met a minor, who was then between 13 and 14 years old, at a multi-storey carpark on at least two occasions to allegedly perform an undisclosed indecent act on him in 2019. Court documents stated that between Feb 20 and Oct 8 that year, she allegedly committed an indecent act on a 13-year-old boy inside a car by hugging and kissing him. She is also accused of sitting on his lap and getting physical with him. On one occasion between November and December 2019, she allegedly performed oral sex on a 14-year-old boy. The woman is also accused of harassment when she allegedly stalked a male victim by sending him at least 18 unwanted emails despite being told to stop communicating with him. The Straits Times has contacted the Ministry of Education to find out her current employment status with it. Her case has been adjourned to August. If convicted of performing a sexual act on an underage boy, an offender can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined. And for performing an indecent act on a minor, a first-time offender can be jailed for up to five years and fined up to $10,000. A repeat offender can be jailed for up to seven years and fined up to $20,000.

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SINGAPORE: Two men allegedly attempting to leave Singapore illegally were found hiding in the boot of a Malaysian-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a news release on Tuesday (Jul 8). Both men and the driver - all Malaysians - were arrested and charged in court last Saturday. At around 3am on Saturday, the car, driven by a 20-year-old man, was directed for further checks at Woodlands Checkpoint. ICA officers found two men aged 30 and 31 hiding in the car boot. Neither of them had any travel documents. The authority said it takes a serious view of attempts to enter or leave Singapore illegally and will not hesitate to prosecute offenders. The penalties for illegal departure from Singapore are a fine of up to S$2,000 (US$1,600), up to six months' jail, or both. If found guilty of conveying prohibited immigrants out of Singapore, offenders face a jail term of between two and five years and a minimum of three strokes of the cane. For illegal entry, offenders face up to six months' imprisonment and a minimum of three strokes of the cane. "The vehicles used in such offences are liable to be forfeited," added ICA. Senior Assistant Commissioner Maran Subrahmaniyan, commander of Woodlands Checkpoint, said: "This detection is a clear reflection of our officers’ dedication and vigilance in safeguarding Singapore’s borders. "ICA remains committed to conducting thorough security checks on passengers and vehicles at the checkpoints to deter and prevent the smuggling of undesirable persons and prohibited items, including drugs, weapons, explosives and other contraband.”

SINGAPORE: SMRT faced strong criticism from commuters on 8 July 2025 after a delayed public update on a disruption affecting five stations along the North-South MRT Line. At 9.44am, SMRT posted on Facebook and X, advising commuters to add 15 minutes to their travel time between Toa Payoh and Somerset stations due to a track fault. Just 13 minutes later, at 9.57am, the operator announced that train services along the affected stretch had resumed. However, by then, many commuters had already expressed frustration online, alleging that delays began much earlier. A post on X at 9.19am had already reported a train breakdown, predating SMRT’s first official statement. Some users said the delay began around 8.45am and pointed out that there had been no early notification. Others claimed the travel time delay was significantly longer than the 15 minutes cited by SMRT. One commuter said, “It is one hour—why you lie? What if my boss thinks I’m lying? I was supposed to reach around 9, and now it’s 9.56 and I’m still in the train.” Another recounted boarding at Yio Chu Kang at 8.50am and only arriving at Raffles Place at 10am—well beyond the expected timeframe. Similar sentiments were echoed by other commuters. Travel times from Bishan to Newton reportedly stretched to 45 minutes. Others said they had not even reached Toa Payoh an hour into their journey. A photo shared with The Online Citizen showed crowded platforms, highlighting the extent of the disruption. At 10.21am, SMRT clarified that a track fault had occurred at 8.45am near Orchard station, heading towards the city. Staff were deployed to investigate and ensure safe operations. The operator reiterated that announcements were made onboard trains and at stations. It apologised for the delay and sought commuters’ understanding. This incident is the latest in a series of faults on the North-South Line in 2025. On 16 April, a fallen platform screen door collapsed onto the tracks at Braddell station, disrupting north-bound services. No injuries were reported. Earlier, on 7 February, a faulty engineering vehicle at Bishan Depot caused delays on both the North-South and East-West Lines. On 10 January, peak-hour travellers between Marina South Pier and Bishan experienced delays from a separate fault.

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Singapore’s state investor Temasek has become more bearish on European companies over their exposure to a global trade downturn, just a year after opening a Paris office to great fanfare and promising to commit $19bn to the region. Rising trade tensions from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have made Temasek fearful that the European companies it has previously targeted for investment will be among the worst affected. “There is a sense of elevated trade uncertainty, which could impact the growth trajectory” of Europe, said Lim Ming Pey, joint head of corporate strategy at Temasek. “Tighter credit conditions for the domestic market may also form headwinds, but the moderated inflationary pressures can enable the European Central Bank to keep rates low.” Temasek is one of the world’s largest institutional investors and has traditionally favoured European companies with a global presence, believing their domestic markets do not have enough growth. Among its holdings are a 17 per cent stake in UK-headquartered bank Standard Chartered and a 5 per cent position in Dutch payments group Adyen. Temasek on Wednesday reported a net portfolio value of S$434bn (US$339bn), up more than 11 per cent from the previous year. It said the growth was driven in part by direct investments in China — where it has stakes in Tencent, Alibaba and insurer Ping An — as well as by holdings in the US and India. About 12 per cent of its portfolio is invested in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, down a percentage point from a year ago. Its exposure to Singapore was steady at 27 per cent, while China declined a percentage point to 18 per cent. Last year, Temasek opened an office in Paris with a ceremony attended by Lawrence Wong, who has since become Singapore’s prime minister, and Bruno Le Maire, then France’s finance minister. Temasek said at the time that it planned to invest up to S$25bn in Europe over five years. Chief investment officer Rohit Sipahimalani said these plans were still on track. While the investment team has adopted a more bearish outlook on Europe, it has begun encouraging its main portfolio companies — among the largest listed companies in Singapore, including several national champions — to make deals in the Middle East. Temasek wants to increase its exposure to the region but believes there is already plenty of capital in the Gulf given the number of large local sovereign wealth funds, according to people involved in the investor’s decision making. It feels the best way to access the market is through coaxing Singaporean companies to buy Middle Eastern businesses or to strike partnerships and joint ventures with them, said the people. Among Temasek’s biggest Singaporean holdings are a 28 per cent stake in DBS, the city-state’s biggest bank, a 53 per cent stake in national carrier Singapore Airlines and outright ownership of energy company SP Group. Recommended Trump tariffs Donald Trump deal to leave EU facing higher tariffs than UK Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump Temasek said its annualised return was 5 per cent over a 10-year period and 7 per cent over 20 years. It marked the value of its unlisted assets up by S$35bn, and they now comprise 49 per cent of its holdings, down from 52 per cent last year. It said it had been taking advantage of investor demand to exit private investments by buying up stakes. “When we recognise that other asset owners or funds may have a need for liquidity and the high-quality assets that we are interested in, we actually try to be proactive and approach them,” said Sipahimalani. Temasek was set up in 1974 to manage the Singaporean government’s stakes in large domestic companies after they were privatised. In recent decades, it has increased its investment overseas, with particular interest in its portfolio companies getting involved in large infrastructure and real estate projects. Representatives from several portfolio companies were part of a trade delegation to the Middle East last year, and two Temasek subsidiaries, Mapletree Investments and Seviora, have recently opened offices in Abu Dhabi.

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[SINGAPORE] Smaller businesses at Taste Orchard are struggling to make rent, with master tenant Hao Mart itself scaling down the food-focused mall’s supermarket anchor tenant. This is barely a year and a half after the mall opened, with Hao Mart having signed a 7.5-year lease with landlord OG for all five levels of the former OG Orchard Point building. The grocery business has faced “significant challenges” in recent years as operating costs rise, said Hao Mart’s senior vice-president of operations, Jupri Suep, in response to queries from The Business Times. The stronger Singapore dollar is causing Singaporeans to spend more in Malaysia, he noted. “This growing trend is putting pressure on the local retail sector, leading to intensified competition and a potential decline in domestic sales – even in prime areas such as Orchard.” Located at 160 Orchard Road, Taste Orchard opened in February 2024 to much fanfare, with long queues for food and beverage players such as Warabimochi Kamakura. At the time, anchor tenant Eccellente by Hao Mart occupied three levels. But now, smaller tenants say they face poor business and low footfall, with some seeing no sales on weekdays. When BT visited at the start of July, there were vacant units on Level 1, 3 and 4. BT understands that at least three Level 3 units have been vacant since the mall opened. The shutters to the basement – occupied by Eccellente up till April – were down. Eccellente’s non-food products have been “strategically” relocated from the basement to Level 2, said Suep. This is part of ongoing efforts “to enhance revenue at Taste Orchard, optimise space utilisation, improve operational efficiency and reduce overheads”, he added. “This move not only streamlines the layout, but also delivers a more seamless and elevated shopping experience for customers within the supermarket on the same floor.” When BT visited Taste Orchard at the start of July, there were vacant units on Levels 1, 3 and 4. PHOTO: PAIGE LIM, BT The basement unit has been listed on real estate website CommercialGuru since Jun 25, at a rental rate of S$180,000 a month. At about 20,000 square feet, it is advertised as a “unique big space in Orchard for multi-concept”, with a flexible lease. Several prospective tenants have expressed “strong interest” in the space, said Suep. Four other units were also listed on Jun 25, with monthly rents ranging from S$9,700 to S$24,000. These include a fully fitted F&B ground unit near the entrance for S$18,000 a month, with a lease of three years. Lack of marketing The initial buzz surrounding the mall has cooled, with several tenants scaling down or leaving. Hao Mart has closed its FYI (Famous. Yummy. Irresistible) Kitchen – an initial mall highlight that included a live seafood station and butchery – and a community space on Level 2, meant to host cooking classes and events for chefs. This was due to “low footfall” for both, said Suep. Part of the FYI Kitchen area has been taken over by Taste Myeongdong, a Korean food hall that opened this February. Hao Mart has closed its FYI (Famous. Yummy. Irresistible) Kitchen – an initial mall highlight that included a live seafood station and butchery. PHOTO: BT FILE Tenants said there was a lack of marketing by the mall’s management, with Taste Orchard remaining relatively unknown. Mohamed R opened North Indian cuisine restaurant Tea Chimes in December 2024, expecting “good footfall” in the prime shopping belt. “Unfortunately since day one, this has not been the case,” he said. “Nobody seems to know about Taste Orchard.” A retailer on Level 3, who declined to be named, said: “A lot of my customers who come here are very confused; they say they’ve not heard of this mall before.” “It’s a lot quieter than expected, and we don’t really see any walk-in customers,” he added. His store, which opened in February 2024, has been doing its own social media marketing. On some weekdays, Chinese traditional dessert shop Tian Bu Shi Fang sees no customers. “Business has not been good... it’s been very quiet,” said owner Fang Yingxin in Mandarin. Even on the weekends, she sees about 10 to 20 customers a day at best. Since opening in May, her sales have been unable to cover rent. Her lease runs till December 2026. Weak anchor tenant Businesses also attributed the poor footfall to Eccellente not being a strong anchor tenant, saying that its downsizing – and other vacant units – does not help Taste Orchard’s image. A tenant on Level 1, who declined to be named, said: “Isn’t it weird to see the basement of a shopping mall in the middle of Orchard Road completely empty like that? It’s the sort of thing that would chase people away.” Eccellente’s grocery offerings have dwindled, the tenant added. Last September, a video showing empty freezers and shelves at the supermarket went viral on TikTok. “There’s no shopping atmosphere here,” said the retailer on Level 3. “I wouldn’t think this is a shopping mall, because it’s so empty and there’s not much decor either.” The vacancies are “in your face”, he added, noting that other malls put up hoardings around empty units. On Level 4, the signboard and furnishings of Ikura Japanese Restaurant – which reportedly closed in December – have not been removed. On Level 4, the signboard and furnishings of Ikura Japanese Restaurant – which reportedly closed in December – have not been removed. PHOTO: PAIGE LIM, BT Suep told BT that Hao Mart is “actively working” to fill vacant units. “As part of managing a retail mall, it is essential to secure suitable tenants who align with our overall tenant mix, and have the financial capability to sustain rental commitments throughout the lease term,” he said. Eccellente removed two rows of empty chillers to optimise its space on Level 2, as it previously had “more chillers than necessary”, he added. “While this is still slightly more than our current needs, we are working closely with our partners to progressively utilise the space more effectively.” Some businesses may leave before their leases end. Tea Chimes took over a three-year lease from previous tenant Chirashi King Kong, which moved out after six months. “We’re not making enough to survive long,” said Mohamed R. “It’s only been about seven months since we’ve opened, but we’ve had to come out with money to stay afloat. We can’t stay for long, unless the building brings in more people.” He thinks that having more well-known F&B brands would help to attract customers, noting that current offerings lack diversity as they are mostly Korean or Japanese. “If you want to be a food harbour, you need to bring more of the big players in to attract the crowd, then they might patronise some of the other smaller fishes. Everybody gets a share.” Level 1 of Taste Orchard. Tea Chimes’ Mohamed R thinks having more well-known F&B brands would help to attract customers, noting that current offerings lack diversity as they are mostly Korean or Japanese. PHOTO: PAIGE LIM, BT Drawing footfall with events Hao Mart, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Hao Corp, runs a chain of convenience stores and supermarkets. Hao Mart has been in the red for two years, regulatory filings showed. Its loss widened to S$32.8 million for the financial year ended March 2024, from a S$23.2 million loss in 2023. This was as revenue dropped to S$55.7 million, from S$84.2 million before. Hao Mart’s management has received a formal update from just one Taste Orchard tenant about business performance, said Suep. Tenants on Level 3 and Level 4 – which include a spin studio, an education centre, a salon and aesthetics clinics – are “doing fine” as they have established customer bases, he added. Tenants are expected to implement their own marketing strategies, he said. Hao Mart will provide on-site support to showcase them, with a focus “on building and promoting the overall Taste Orchard brand identity”. To draw more footfall and generate income, Hao Mart has organised events at Taste Orchard since 2024, noted Suep. Each month, about two to three events are held across the basement as well as Levels 1, 3 and 4. These include flea markets, gaming zones and international fairs. These have drawn crowds, he added, noting Eccellente’s grocery sales usually “more than double” on event days.

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