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Business judgment, AI proficiency key as cyber defender roles evolve; new professional standards being developed
Singapore will roll out a voluntary two-year accreditation pilot for cybersecurity professionals from the second quarter of 2027.
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Vape importer pleads guilty over attempts to retrieve S$6.6 million stash seized by HSA, other charges
The seized e-vaporisers and tobacco-related products were kept in custody at the warehouse the offender had rented because the quantity was so large that HSA officers were unable to transport all the stash to their headquarters....
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Singapore asks major tech firms for full transparency, quicker information-sharing amid AI risks: Shanmugam
The companies have generally expressed “an attitude of cooperation”, said Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam.
schools
Preschool teachers to get at least 2 hours a week away from teaching duties to plan lessons, engage parents
The two hours is not a cap and centres that can offer more are encouraged to do so, says the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
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S’pore asks AI firms for full transparency after Australian government hack: Shanmugam
Shanmugam said that the tech companies have expressed an attitude of cooperation but that it was a "work in progress".
schools
Pre-school teachers to get 2 hours of weekly protected time for non-teaching tasks from Nov 2027
Centres that can offer more than two hours are encouraged to do so.
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National Youth Council mistakenly leaks personal data of 600 SG Youth Forum participants
The participants' names and NRIC numbers were mistakenly sent to a private e-mail address.
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Minimum safety standards, independent testing are vital to build trust in AI: UN special envoy
He said trust must be seen as "hard infrastructure" in today's world.
safety
HDB coffee shop fire erupts after 3 loud bangs, leaving 1 person hospitalised
SINGAPORE: A very frightening situation happened at a coffee shop located at Bukit Batok when three explosions were heard at the scene early in the morning on October 11, which eventually resulted in a fire. Due to this incident, several stalls inside the shop were destroyed, and...
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Woman charged with biting, shaking, choking 5-month-old boy over several days in Punggol flat
Lai Yi Phyo is accused of ill-treating the five-month-old infant multiple times between April 2 and 19.
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S’pore, Finland to deepen cooperation on accessibility of benefits of AI, emerging technologies
The two countries share an interest in ensuring that AI is developed and used safely and responsibly.
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Former Sumo Salad employee cleared of cheating, work injury fraud allegations
The case arose following the death of Sumo Salad's owner, who had published Facebook posts about the former employee who she claimed had filed a false work injury claim to get compensation....
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30-year-old diploma and degree holder says he feels ‘dejected’ after struggling to land decent-paying work
SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Singaporean has shared online that he feels “dejected” about his career, saying that even with both a polytechnic diploma and a university degree, he has not been able to land a job that pays reasonably well. In a post on the r/singaporejobs forum, the ma...
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Jail, caning for man involved in etomidate-linked drug operation that netted over $28k in 16 days
He was part of an unlawful operation that generated $28,300 in proceeds in September 2025.
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NUS launches Singapore's first accelerated clinical psychology programme to boost practitioner pool - NUS
NUS launches Singapore's first accelerated clinical psychology programme to boost practitioner pool NUS - National University of Singapore
safety
Malaysia’s Firefly extends Seletar-Subang flight cancellations
The flights are cancelled until Oct 14 due to the ongoing haze and poor weather conditions.
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Air purifier, air-conditioner sales in S’pore spike amid haze; N95 mask stocks sufficient
Demand picked up in recent weeks, with a particularly sharp surge from Oct 9, a retailer said.
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Malaysia to raise transboundary haze issue at ASEAN meeting, says existing disaster mechanisms do not cover it
“We already have an ASEAN mechanism for natural disasters but haze is not included or classified as a natural disaster,” says Malaysia Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan....
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16 flights diverted from Seletar Airport between Oct 5 and Oct 11 as haze lowered visibility
Changi Airport and Seletar Airport remain operational, but additional measures will be implemented if the haze situation worsens, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group said....
parks
The Sandbox screening with just 7 moviegoers sparks discussion on support for Singapore films
After the surprise appearance, cast members Nathan Hartono and Fauzi Azzhar urged audiences to support Singapore films in cinemas rather than wait for streaming releases, sparking discussions about cinema attendance, streaming habits and the challenges facing local filmmakers....
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Can the air-con remove PM2.5 particles? Will indoor plants and surgical masks help?
The Straits Times talks to experts on what can bring reprieve.
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‘Europe photos and fancy job title’: Singapore man says they helped him get more dating attention
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man has noticed a rather telling uptick in female attention on dating apps after giving his profile a makeover to make himself look more successful. In a post on Reddit’s r/asksg forum, the man shared that he had swapped pictures of himself travelling aro...
safety
Malaysia's Firefly extends flight cancellations due to haze
Firefly said the extension of flight suspensions between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and Singapore's Seletar Airport was a "proactive safety measure"....
schools
Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
Authorities said there did not appear to be a link with the high school protests that have rocked France in recent weeks.
schools
Male teacher charged with committing voyeurism in primary school
The man, who is accused of committing the offence in 2023, is expected to plead guilty in November.
safety
Actress Selma Blair arrested by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane
Blair, 54, allegedly injured two flight attendants aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York.
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Over 380,000 discounted SIA, Scoot tickets for sale from Oct 23-30
The discounted tickets will be available online through the SIA and Scoot websites and mobile applications.
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Singapore startup opens plant to recover lithium from EV batteries, raises US$7.6 million
NEU Battery Materials says its Tuas plant can process 1,300 tonnes of battery materials a year but will not run at full capacity for now.
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Services restored after hours-long disruption at public healthcare clusters; no indication of cyberattack: Health tech agency
The disruption, which affected patient-facing services such as appointment bookings through call centres, visitor registration and billing enquiries, lasted about nine hours....
business
Call centre lines across NHG Health institutions, including four hospitals, temporarily unavailable
NHG Health said it is working to restore access to its call centre lines.
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Singapore refreshes cyber strategy with new measure to block malware and phishing sites
The service is part of Singapore’s new cybersecurity strategy.
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TikToker asks if 'male-hating' is getting normalised in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A local TikToker asked in a recent video if “male-hating” is becoming more and more normal in Singapore, as he has noticed more and more such content. The content creator known for the @sgproverbs account said that it comes mostly from Singaporean women who talk about ...