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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Woman charged with keeping 79 dogs in Singapore home, faces 82 offences
SINGAPORE, July 26 — A 50-year-old Singaporean woman has been charged with multiple animal-related offences after she allegedly kept 79 dogs — mostly miniature poodles — in a private Sembawang property without the necessary licences and failed to microchip them. According to The New Paper, Julia Moss is facing 82 charges in total, most of which are for owning unlicensed dogs. She is accused of housing the dogs at a property along Wak Hassan Drive on August 28, 2024 — far exceeding Singapore's legal cap of three dogs per private premises. Moss also allegedly did not comply with a requirement issued by the Director-General of Animal Health and Welfare on May 29, 2023, which gave her until August 27 last year to microchip the animals. One day after the deadline, she was found to still be in breach of the directive. In addition, The New Paper reported that Moss failed to inform authorities of her plans to move the dogs on January 25 this year. The address listed in the charge was for another house along the same street. She is also accused of not providing the new address to the director-general, which violates the Animals and Birds Act. The case has been adjourned to give Moss time to engage legal representation. She is due to return to court on August 20. Animal welfare group Voices For Animals told The New Paper that 37 of the 79 dogs have since been rehomed. Under Singapore law, keeping more than three dogs in a private property without a licence carries a fine of up to S$5,000 (RM16,500). Failing to microchip the animals, as directed, is punishable by a fine of up to S$10,000, imprisonment for up to a year, or both. Each count of owning an unlicensed dog also comes with a potential fine of up to S$5,000. Not informing the authorities before relocating animals may result in a jail term of up to six months, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE shuts down 77 social media accounts for promoting unlicensed domestic workers
Authorities in the UAE have shut down 77 social media accounts involved in unlicensed domestic worker recruitment during the first six months of this year. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced on Wednesday that the action followed investigations which revealed that these accounts were promoting domestic worker recruitment services without the necessary licences. The ministry has urged employers and families to engage only with licensed and approved domestic worker recruitment agencies. A list of these agencies, including their names and locations across the UAE, is available on the MoHRE website. In a press statement, the ministry warned: 'Dealing with unlicensed domestic worker recruitment agencies and unreliable social media pages promoting domestic worker services could lead to customers losing their legal rights, which are guaranteed when they exclusively deal with ministry-licensed and -approved agencies."
Khaleej Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE warns investors BDS LTD.Seychelles unlicensed for financial services
UAE authorities warned investors and the public of an unlicensed company, named BDS The Security and Commodities Authority said that the company is not authorised to engage in regulated financial activities or offer related financial services. The SCA added that it assumes "no responsibility for any transactions or dealings carried out with the company". Last week, the authority warned the public against dealing with three unlicensed entities — namely Sigma-One Capital, Sigma Wealth World Financial, and Sigma One Cap Marketing Services. The warning came after a Khaleej Times report exposed the firms for running unregulated trading operations that left scores of investors financially devastated.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- BBC News
Child injured after being struck by e-bike on Leyland street
A child has been injured after being struck by an e-bike on a Lancashire street. Officers were called to Moss Lane in Leyland at about 19:30 BST on Tuesday to reports an e-bike had hit a child, police said. The child suffered minor injuries in the incident. Lancashire Police said the e-bike rider had been reported for being unlicensed and uninsured. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Wolverhampton's unlicensed prom cars crackdown continues
Wolverhampton is continuing to crackdown on unlicensed prom cars after parents were warned to take care when booking vehicles. Enforcement officers were seen alongside West Midlands Police on Friday, checking vehicles taking students to end-of-year celebrations. Three luxury vehicles were seized for reporting no insurance, the City of Wolverhampton Council said, with pictures showing them being towed away on the back of lorries. It comes after the local authority began working with schools to alert families to the safety risks of children travelling inside uninsured or unroadworthy transport. In April, councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services, criticised unscrupulous companies for taking advantage of young people celebrating their achievements. Extra vigilance was said to be needed when booking services advertised on social media, where the unlicensed trade primarily operates. "Hiring a vehicle and driver that hasn't been properly vetted and licensed could put your child and their friends at risk," Gakhal said. "Please consider making checks on the company you are thinking of hiring from to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe on prom night." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
