SINGAPORE: A 59-year-old man was charged with communicating false statements of fact on Wednesday (Mar 11), in the first criminal prosecution under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) since it became law in 2019.  Jay Ish'haq Rajoo was also charged with defaming Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat, as well as attempting to promote feelings of ill will between different racial groups on grounds of race in relation to videos he posted on TikTok.  According to court documents, Rajoo is accused of defaming Mr Lee in a TikTok video posted on Aug 3, 2023. In the video, Rajoo allegedly insinuated that Mr Lee's nomination of his former personal lawyer Lucien Wong as the Attorney-General showed nepotism and conflict of interest, court documents stated.  In July 2023 and August 2023, Rajoo posted TikTok videos that contained falsehoods relating to voting secrecy, CPF policies and the affordability of Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats. The POFMA Office and the police issued 24-month conditional warnings to him in 2024 for failing to comply with previous correction directions. Under the conditional warnings, Rajoo had to refrain from criminal conduct during the specified period. He is accused of breaching them via a TikTok video last year. TIKTOK POST IN 2025 In a TikTok post on Aug 26, 2025, Rajoo alleged that National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat had announced that the government would be providing money and resources to attract mainland Chinese to Singapore and nurture them for leadership positions. He also claimed that the government was only using its money and resources to nurture leaders from the Chinese race. He was issued another POFMA order in September 2025 over this TikTok post.  As he breached the conditional warnings by allegedly committing offences linked to the TikTok video, Rajoo faces charges over videos he posted in 2023, the police and the POFMA Office said on Tuesday. Rajoo indicated on Wednesday that he intends to engage a lawyer. He will return to court on Apr 8.  Individuals who are convicted of communicating false statements of fact face a fine of up to S$50,000 (US$39,300), up to five years’ jail, or both.  Those convicted of defamation face a fine, up to two years in prison, or both. Those convicted of attempting to promote feelings of ill will between different racial groups on grounds of race face a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.

One night in Singapore 5 of us went to this shop to have dinner     Many customers came to celebrate the CNY with friends and family       Sambal kangkong   Marmite chicken   Braised tofu with mushrooms   Long beans with dry shrimps   Cereal prawns   Fish head curry   Yam ring [img]https://i.imgur.com/MpD5bgA.jpg[/img]   It was a great dinner celebrating CNY with friends You do noticed alcohol was absent. I had basically stopped consuming alcohol . . . . . . for now.

Personal mobility devices (PMDs) allegedly left charging overnight outside a Boon Lay Drive flat has alarmed one woman. "Who can sleep peacefully with neighbours charging two PMDs overnight on a nightly basis?" bemoaned Stomper Huay, who wrote to Stomp on March 7. She shared photos that show two PMDs plugged into an extension socket attached next to the door of the unit in question, with an orange light indicating that the devices are being charged. The PMDs and their charging cables appear to be blocking parts of the corridor.   There is also a table with an ashtray on it and two chairs, though these do not appear to be obstructing the corridor. Huay alleged that the PMDs belong to a young family who just moved into the ground-floor rental unit. According to her, the PMDs are usually plugged in and charging when she leaves for work at 7am even though the unit is "dark and quiet". "I've seen the couple (living in the rental unit) using both PMDs. Each of them ferries one kid and they ride around the neighbourhood," Huay added. The concerned resident told Stomp that she was worried for a neighbour living along the same corridor as the family – an old man who is wheelchair bound. Huay claimed that the devices were left charging overnight. PHOTOS: STOMP  "Such a dangerous act," said the Stomper. "One day, I told the young man (who owns the PMDs) to move the vehicles, but I got a stare instead." Huay said she had reported the issue to the town council three times and also submitted a report to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). According to SCDF guidelines, PMD users should not leave their batteries or devices to charge unattended for an extended period or overnight. Latest warning issued on March 10, says town council In response to a Stomp query, West Coast-Jurong West Town Council said it has been "actively engaging the resident involved". Notices have been served to the resident, with the latest warning issued on March 10. The PMDs have since been removed from the location. "We take a serious view of any potential fire safety concerns and will continue to monitor the situation closely," the town council added. Stomp has contacted SCDF for further comment.

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Although I missed the Chinese New Year celebration with family nevertheless I got the all clear from doctor to travel so on 4th day of CNY I went to Singapore to attend a party the next day   The Singapore Airlines lounge was nicely decorated     https://i.imgur.com/9NAR4Lw.jpg[/img]     Had a cappuccino and some chwee kueh   Meatball cabbage soup https://i.imgur.com/6zOxeuY.jpg[/img]   Toast with butter and coconut jam   Finally time to leave   Served meesiam for breakfast