more hawker news/video from MSM             Greenview Cafe, Famous For Mee Hoon Kueh, Leaving Far East Plaza After 43 Years https://www.8days.sg/eatanddrink/newsandreviews/greenview-cafe-closing-far-east-plaza-moving-ang-mo-kio-mee-hoon-kueh-856246       ‘S’pore’s Youngest Millionaire’ & Fried Chicken Stall Boss Rayston Heem Responds To Scam Allegations https://www.8days.sg/eatanddrink/hawkerfood/xiang-xiang-ji-fried-chicken-rayston-heem-youngest-millionaire-scammer-claims-855996         Foreign-born hawkers bring flavours of home to Singapore’s hawker scene https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/foreign-born-hawkers-bring-flavours-of-home-to-singapores-hawker-scene          

Due to the impact of the War on Iran, Singapore expects rising inflation to hike the prices of imported food, as well as rising fertiliser costs. Singaporeans should expect higher prices for food, as well as the unavailability of certain food items, said Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. Increasing food prices Fertiliser costs expected to increase as gas supplies are disrupted with the ongoing threat to the Strait of Hormuz. “Natural gas is a key feedstock for fertilisers. With disruptions to gas supply, fertiliser prices will go up,” Shanmugam said in Parliament on Apr. 7 during his ministerial statement on the impact of the conflict on Singapore. “Food crops and animal feed will therefore cost more, and the prices of our imported food products will rise.” Earlier in the sitting, DPM Gan noted that most fertilisers are made using natural gas, with the Middle East being the world’s second-largest fertiliser producer after Russia, and nearly a third of global fertiliser trade previously shipped through the Strait. “As fuel costs go up, it will also cost more to transport and store food products,” Shanmugam added. His remarks come as ministers warned that supply disruptions in the Middle East are cascading through the global economy, affecting not only fuel but also fertilisers, transport and shipping costs. Food supplies from certain countries may become unavailable Shanmugam said Singapore maintains strategic food stockpiles to cushion the impact of unforeseen supply disruptions, while supply chains are also being reviewed to strengthen resilience. However, he noted that stockpiles can only be maintained for essential food types. “Singaporeans should be prepared for supplies of some foods from some countries to be unavailable, and will have to exercise flexibility in choosing alternatives,” he cautioned. Government will not disclose reserve levels Shanmugam also addressed questions about the extent of Singapore’s fuel reserves and food stockpiles, saying the government deliberately does not disclose such figures. “As a policy, we do not disclose these. That is deliberate. “Disclosing such details would reveal where our limits lie, and that could be used against Singapore in times of crisis.” His remarks come after the Workers' Party publicly called for greater clarity on how long Singapore’s national fuel reserves could sustain electricity generation under severe disruption scenarios.   In a Facebook post ahead of the sitting, the party also asked whether a “High-Risk Operating State” would be declared if supply disruptions worsened, and what price triggers would lead to more support for households affected by rising costs. “What matters is that we have sufficient buffers and contingency plans in place,” Shanmugam noted. “And we regularly review and strengthen these arrangements to ensure they remain robust.”

SINGAPORE – A man who allegedly slapped a four-year-old boy at a Woodlands bus stop and threatened to break the child’s fingers was charged in court on April 7. Muhammad Firdhaus Mokhtar, 36, is accused of one count each of assault, harassment, and using criminal force on another person. He purportedly committed the offences at a bus stop near Block 875 Woodlands Street 82 at around noon on March 6. Details about the child cannot be disclosed as there is a gag order on his identity. Firdhaus’ child is said to be the boy’s classmate at the time. Court documents stated that Firdhaus allegedly struck both sides of the boy’s face. He is also said to have grabbed the boy’s right arm and swung it back, causing the latter to step back. Court documents stated that the man allegedly threatened to break the child’s fingers that day. The boy later went to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and its staff alerted the police at around 5pm on March 6 after he was found with injuries to his cheek.   Police officers arrested Firdhaus later that day, and his case will be mentioned again in court on April 28. For assaulting a child below 14 years old, an offender can be jailed for up to six years, fined up to $10,000 or both.

The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has been maintaining close contact with the family to provide emotional support and assist with legal and administrative procedures, Foreign Ministry acting director for citizen protection Heni Hamidah said in a statement. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/02/10/probe-ongoing-into-singapore-accident-that-killed-six-year-old-indonesian.html       FYI, Indonesian please watch this closely 

SINGAPORE – The driver involved in an accident in Chinatown that killed a six-year-old girl and injured the girl’s mother will be charged on April 8. In a statement on April 7, the police said the 38-year-old woman will be charged with driving without due care and attention, causing the death of the girl. The woman will also face a charge of driving without due care and attention, causing grievous hurt to the girl’s 31-year-old mother.   The victims were from Indonesia and holidaying in Singapore. The police were alerted to the accident on Feb 6 at around 11.50am along Spring Street, near the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. The driver was arrested at the scene. The girl, Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani, was taken unconscious to the hospital, where she died.   Her remains were repatriated to Indonesia on the morning of Feb 8 and buried later that day in south Jakarta.   Her mother, Ms Raisha Anindra Pascasiswi, was also taken to the hospital and has since been discharged. The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore previously told The Straits Times that Ms Raisha was seriously injured in the accident, and was in intensive medical care at the Singapore General Hospital.   Those who drive without due care and attention, causing death, can be jailed for up to three years, fined up to $10,000, or both. If convicted of driving without due care and attention, causing grievous hurt, an offender can be jailed for up to two years, fined up to $5,000, or both. The offender also faces disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. The Traffic Police (TP) said it takes a serious view of motorists who drive carelessly and endanger the lives or safety of other road users. “All motorists are urged to abide by traffic rules to keep our roads safe for everyone. TP will continue to take firm action against errant motorists,” said the police. Road traffic fatalities hit a 10-year high in 2025, with 149 traffic deaths that year compared with 141 in 2016. There were 142 traffic deaths in 2024. The number of people injured in road traffic accidents also increased from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.     https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/fatal-chinatown-accident-driver-to-be-charged-on-april-8-over-death-of-6-year-old-girl