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CNA’s Talking Point sees how the restrictions are playing out while a different playbook takes shape in Singapore.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/social-media-ban-protect-teenagers-age-singapore-australia-malaysia-6354736","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T22:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:22.678Z","category":"library","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--baXiKu_2--%2Ffl_relative%2Cg_south_east%2Cl_mediacorp%3Acna%3Awatermark%3A2021-08%3Acna%2Cw_0.1%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2026%2F09%2F02%2Fpicture0.jpg%3Fitok%3DB2SwNJJa","inBriefing":true,"slug":"social-media-bans-for-teens-what-talking-point-learnt-from-australia-malaysia"},{"id":"oyorcz","title":"CNA Explains: How Singapore could reclaim more land in the future","excerpt":"With major reclamation works on the horizon, CNA looks at how reclamation methods have evolved.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/land-reclamation-western-island-long-island-explainer-6356586","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T22:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:22.678Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--BdfJ33z0--%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2023%2F09%2F21%2Fbukom_aerial_shell.jpg%3Fitok%3D6JnhqNJO","inBriefing":true,"slug":"cna-explains-how-singapore-could-reclaim-more-land-in-the-future"},{"id":"gynza3","title":"Social enterprise transform local seniors into TikTok Stars with help from student volunteers","excerpt":"A social enterprise transformed local seniors into TikTok stars and helped them learn more about day-to-day tech with the help of Lasalle volunteers.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/social-enterprise-transform-local-seniors-into-tiktok-stars-with-help-from-student-volunteers","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T21:47:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:23.910Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcassette.sphdigital.com.sg%2Fimage%2Fstraitstimes%2Fa21387ef7f59ace6f7b4f5b02e08da2a298dc839c99ab19f1b3e17da8dfdb002","slug":"social-enterprise-transform-local-seniors-into-tiktok-stars-with-help-from-student-volunteers"},{"id":"vsilvx","title":"What keeps your bus rides safe and on time? A look at technologies behind the wheel","excerpt":"Real-time data and AI are helping SMRT Buses tackle bus bunching and improve commuting experiences.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-keeps-your-bus-rides-safe-and-on-time-a-look-at-technologies-behind-the-wheel","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T21:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:23.910Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcassette.sphdigital.com.sg%2Fimage%2Fstraitstimes%2Fc07e6776ff95ad23114feb333f4d3cd4408fd009479dc4cf033fd89638aa47d4","slug":"what-keeps-your-bus-rides-safe-and-on-time-a-look-at-technologies-behind-the-wheel"},{"id":"oxqfbl","title":"Good friends should build you up; they make you who you are","excerpt":"Friendships are key to psychosocial development. And friends play different roles through different stages of life.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/good-friends-should-build-you-up-they-make-you-who-you-are","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T19:35:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:23.910Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcassette.sphdigital.com.sg%2Fimage%2Fstraitstimes%2F6bdd4ec28f117cec58019f08c0da72e44e95117a79aa06222237023060b0cb3e","slug":"good-friends-should-build-you-up-they-make-you-who-you-are"},{"id":"o141s9","title":"China man, 42, extradited from S’pore to New Zealand for raping woman in her home","excerpt":"Content warning: The following article contains descriptions of sexual assault. A Chinese national working in New Zealand fled the country after raping a woman who lived near his construction work site in March 2024. Zhang Xuesong, now 42, was extradited to New Zealand in September 2025 after mov...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/china-man-extradited-singapore-new-zealand-rape/","source":"Mothership","author":"Khine Zin Htet","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:47:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.363Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2FArticle-Cover-Pic-2000-x-1050-2026-09-02T154413.756.jpg","slug":"china-man-42-extradited-from-spore-to-new-zealand-for-raping-woman-in-her-home"},{"id":"z76cg6","title":"Late top S'pore criminal lawyer's son helps woman reduce jail time for cheating restaurants of S$10,000","excerpt":"A Filipino woman in Singapore who cheated two restaurants of over S$10,000 using edited PayNow screenshots successfully appealed to have her jail sentence reduced by 10 months. Santos-Tumalip Maria Monalyn Bagaporo, 33, deceived these restaurants into delivering 59 meals without actually making p...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/pro-bono-lawyer-woman-cheated-restaurants-jail-term-reduced/","source":"Mothership","author":"Xueting Wu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:47:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.363Z","category":"business","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fcoverimage-2026-09-02T142825.056.png","slug":"late-top-spore-criminal-lawyers-son-helps-woman-reduce-jail-time-for-cheating-restaurants-of-s10000"},{"id":"yws4r7","title":"Only 10% of S$300 million SG Culture Pass fund spent after 1st year","excerpt":"Over S$30.4 million worth of SG Culture Pass credits have been spent since the scheme's launch, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said on Sep. 2. This is about 10 per cent of the S$300 million allocated to the scheme. The scheme gives all Singaporeans aged 18 and above S$100 in ...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/sg-culture-pass-one-year/","source":"Mothership","author":"Chloe Loh","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:28:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.363Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fcover-pic-1-1.png","slug":"only-10-of-s300-million-sg-culture-pass-fund-spent-after-1st-year"},{"id":"6ywcs4","title":"Thailand to shorten visa-free stays to 30 days for 60 countries including S'pore, from Sep. 15, 2026","excerpt":"From Sep. 15, Thailand will be reducing the length of visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries and territories, by half, its foreign ministry announced on Sep. 1. Visa-free stays will be limited from the previous 60 days, to 30 days. Limit misuse of visa-free entry system Reuters pre...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/thailand-to-shorten-visa-free-stays-sep-15/","source":"Mothership","author":"Gracia Yap","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:16:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.363Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fthailand-shorten-visa.jpg","slug":"thailand-to-shorten-visa-free-stays-to-30-days-for-60-countries-including-spore-from-sep-15-2026"},{"id":"ozrab2","title":"Joo Chiat Car-Free Day on Oct. 3, 2026: A stretch of Joo Chiat Road to be closed for 6 hours","excerpt":"Joo Chiat Car-Free Day will take place on Oct. 3, 2026. A section of Joo Chiat Road between Dunman Road and East Coast Road will be closed to traffic from 3:30pm to 9:30pm, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Sep. 2. This will allow members of the public to explore the heritage neighbourho...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/joo-chiat-car-free-day/","source":"Mothership","author":"Belmont Lay","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:46:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.363Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fjoo-chiat-car-free.jpg","slug":"joo-chiat-car-free-day-on-oct-3-2026-a-stretch-of-joo-chiat-road-to-be-closed-for-6-hours"},{"id":"gti97n","title":"Rule of law must adapt as society’s values, circumstances evolve: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon","excerpt":"He cited the repeal of Section 377A as an example of how the rule of law has to evolve.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rule-of-law-must-adapt-as-society-values-circumstances-evolve-chief-justice-sundaresh-menon","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:50:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:23.910Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcassette.sphdigital.com.sg%2Fimage%2Fstraitstimes%2Fd2e804774b51fa37b9c52fba404fd76805cfa68dbf6ebd849b4dc14031ad4562","slug":"rule-of-law-must-adapt-as-societys-values-circumstances-evolve-chief-justice-sundaresh-menon"},{"id":"6llwri","title":"Team of 19 Singapore police, forensic officers heads to Nepal for disaster relief efforts","excerpt":"Another 14 officers are due to join them in the coming days, bringing the contingent to 33.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nepal-tibet-disaster-police-spf-hsa-contingent-aid-6357906","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:45:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:22.678Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--JnR8oMT0--%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2026%2F09%2F02%2Fspf_nepal_6.png%3Fitok%3DzFX1dK5y","inBriefing":true,"slug":"team-of-19-singapore-police-forensic-officers-heads-to-nepal-for-disaster-relief-efforts"},{"id":"2zbcj4","title":"Singapore sends team to Nepal to support disaster relief efforts","excerpt":"The police plan to deploy another team of 14 officers over the next few days.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-sends-team-to-nepal-to-support-disaster-relief-efforts","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:11:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:23.910Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcassette.sphdigital.com.sg%2Fimage%2Fstraitstimes%2Fa22bebce75b7acc6cf911b0e479e2fe69144ac5d120e57304322a378bce7a10a","slug":"singapore-sends-team-to-nepal-to-support-disaster-relief-efforts"},{"id":"ulg8sk","title":"Haze caused by many factors, but repeat of 2015 crisis unlikely due to later onset of El Nino: Experts","excerpt":"This means that the effects of this year’s El Nino will have a shorter overlap with the traditional dry season.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/haze-caused-by-many-factors-but-repeat-of-2015-crisis-unlikely-due-to-later-onset-of-el-nino-experts","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:23.910Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcassette.sphdigital.com.sg%2Fimage%2Fstraitstimes%2Fed854b6fe7b7216fc57d859a80e97814ee9b823ae1ece50675194c7cbb0c75cc","slug":"haze-caused-by-many-factors-but-repeat-of-2015-crisis-unlikely-due-to-later-onset-of-el-nino-experts"},{"id":"ad3o1l","title":"CNA Explains: Why is SIA staying invested in loss-making Air India, and can its long-term bet pay off?","excerpt":"Air India is seeking fresh capital as it undergoes a costly transformation. What does Singapore Airlines stand to gain from India’s aviation market, and what will it take for Air India to deliver sustainable returns?","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/air-india-singapore-airlines-invested-turnaround-6355191","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T12:35:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:22.678Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--01VXR2bJ--%2Fc_crop%2Ch_574%2Cw_1021%2Cx_1%2Cy_107%2Ffl_relative%2Cg_south_east%2Cl_mediacorp%3Acna%3Awatermark%3A2023-11%3Aafp_watermark_14112023%2Cw_0.1%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2026%2F01%2F15%2F000_34fq33b.jpg%3Fitok%3DFfGi1eYQ","slug":"cna-explains-why-is-sia-staying-invested-in-loss-making-air-india-and-can-its-long-term-bet-pay-off"},{"id":"u3u5ti","title":"Yishun 10 to close in Mar. 2027, to be redeveloped into homes & retail podium","excerpt":"Yishun 10 is set to close on Mar. 2, 2027 to make way for a new mixed-use development. Frasers Property announced the plans on Sep. 2, which would mark the end of one of Singapore's pioneering suburban entertainment destinations in its current form. Yishun 10 opened in May 1992. It was Singapore’...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/yishun-10-close/","source":"Mothership","author":"Izza Sofia","publishDate":"2026-09-02T12:11:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.363Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2FUntitled-design-12.png","slug":"yishun-10-to-close-in-mar-2027-to-be-redeveloped-into-homes-retail-podium"},{"id":"srew6k","title":"FairPrice brings back 6% discount for CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders until Jan 1","excerpt":"CHAS blue cardholders can enjoy the discount on Thursdays while CHAS orange cardholders can do so on Fridays.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fairprice-chas-card-holder-discount-6357541","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T12:03:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:22.678Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--z1RtQalS--%2Fc_crop%2Ch_896%2Cw_1594%2Cx_5%2Cy_99%2Ffl_relative%2Cg_south_east%2Cl_mediacorp%3Acna%3Awatermark%3A2021-08%3Acna%2Cw_0.1%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2023%2F05%2F08%2Fjav_9950.jpg%3Fitok%3DNglnTHhk","slug":"fairprice-brings-back-6-discount-for-chas-blue-and-orange-cardholders-until-jan-1"},{"id":"kkx65n","title":"Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Small states are stronger when we work together","excerpt":"SINGAPORE: Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who was in Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from Aug 31 to Sept 1, wrote in a social post that one of the recurring themes of the meeting is that small states are stronger when they work together. “As fellow small is...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/foreign-minister-vivian-balakrishnan-small-states-are-stronger-when-we-work-together/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Anna Maria Romero","publishDate":"2026-09-02T12:01:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.455Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F9%2Fe5a6d13c-ae3e-45fe-9799-c81244792cf4-large.webp","slug":"foreign-minister-vivian-balakrishnan-small-states-are-stronger-when-we-work-together"},{"id":"uh38zt","title":"Hazy conditions may hit S'pore over the next 2 weeks amid continued dry weather","excerpt":"Hazy conditions may be expected in Singapore over the next two weeks as dry weather is forecast to persist across the surrounding region into the first fortnight of September 2026, said the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). Increase in smoke haze in the region In its fortnightly weather adv...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/haze-sep-2026/","source":"Mothership","author":"Chloe Loh","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:52:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:24.363Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fcover-pic-5.png","slug":"hazy-conditions-may-hit-spore-over-the-next-2-weeks-amid-continued-dry-weather"},{"id":"5l5slp","title":"Nepal-Tibet disaster: Police seek DNA samples from families of missing Singaporeans","excerpt":"Nine Singaporeans remain unaccounted for as rescue and recovery operations continue a week after the disaster, which has killed more than 1,000 people.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nepal-tibet-disaster-dna-samples-missing-singaporeans-6357601","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:47:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-03T01:20:22.678Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--0-66YfQp--%2Fc_crop%2Ch_562%2Cw_1000%2Cx_0%2Cy_103%2Ffl_relative%2Cg_south_east%2Cl_one-cms%3Acore%3Awatermark%3Aap_data-1%2Cw_0.1%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fone-cms%2Fcore%2FNepal_Flash_Floods_83432.jpg%3Fitok%3DzE4FUSDJ","slug":"nepal-tibet-disaster-police-seek-dna-samples-from-families-of-missing-singaporeans"},{"id":"ze9oj5","title":"S'pore retailer sues customer over negative Shopee review, loses case, ordered to pay customer S$4,000","excerpt":"A household appliance retailer in Singapore sued a customer for defamation after she posted a negative review on Shopee. However, the retailer, Asia Excel, lost the suit and was ordered to pay costs of S$4,000 to the customer, according to a judgment made publicly available on Aug. 31. 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While the original version has been removed, a copy of it remain...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/coffee-shop-fight-water-bottle-spore/","source":"Mothership","author":"Gracia Yap","publishDate":"2026-09-01T15:17:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.036Z","category":"library","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fcoffee-shop-water-bottle-fight.jpg","slug":"customers-yishun-drink-stall-owner-argue-furiously-over-bringing-own-water-bottle"},{"id":"okge2x","title":"Jeju police officer says he falsely closed missing persons cases to avoid extra workload","excerpt":"A South Korean police officer, who was implicated after four people reported missing ​in Jeju, South Korea, were found dead over three days, has admitted to closing the missing persons cases prematurely to avoid the extra workload of keeping cases open. According to local news agency Yonhap News ...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/jeju-dead-bodies-police-officer-workload/","source":"Mothership","author":"Chloe Loh","publishDate":"2026-09-01T13:02:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.036Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fcover-pic-2.png","slug":"jeju-police-officer-says-he-falsely-closed-missing-persons-cases-to-avoid-extra-workload"},{"id":"uof9ht","title":"GetGo now allows S'pore drivers to drive to M'sia","excerpt":"GetGo, Singapore’s largest car-sharing platform, is allowing its users to drive its vehicles to Malaysia. The new \"Drive to Malaysia\" feature lets users book a GetGo vehicle on the app. By GetGo Users can drive anywhere in West Malaysia from Johor Bahru to Cameron Highlands and Kuala Lumpur, acco...","url":"https://mothership.sg/2026/09/getgo-malaysia/","source":"Mothership","author":"Belmont Lay","publishDate":"2026-09-01T11:36:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.036Z","category":"library","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.mothership.sg%2F1%2F2026%2F09%2Fgetgo-malaysia.jpg","slug":"getgo-now-allows-spore-drivers-to-drive-to-msia"},{"id":"bmd26b","title":"SG man, 53, says he earns up to S$20 in refunds daily, making over S$1K in under 2 months collecting thrown-away cans & bottles","excerpt":"Summary A 53-year-old man says he collected more than S$1,000 in refunds under Singapore’s beverage container return scheme. He typically earns between S$10 and S$20 daily by collecting thrown-away drink cans and bottles after work. He cycles around areas such as Geylang and Tanjong Pagar, someti...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/sg-man-53-says-he-earns-up-to-s-20-in-refunds-daily-making-over-s-1k-in-under-2-months-collecting-thrown-away-cans-bottles/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Nick Karean","publishDate":"2026-09-01T10:32:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F9%2F156af994-b822-4b21-a3ef-39ddc36826f5-large.webp","slug":"sg-man-53-says-he-earns-up-to-s20-in-refunds-daily-making-over-s1k-in-under-2-months-collecting-thro"},{"id":"muye8h","title":"ICA: Heavy traffic is expected at SG-MY land checkpoints during upcoming September school holidays","excerpt":"Summary More than 2.1 million travellers crossed Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the recent National Day weekend. Traffic peaked at over 593,000 travellers on Aug 7, with some departing cars waiting three hours. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has tightened security checks sin...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/ica-heavy-traffic-is-expected-at-sg-my-land-checkpoints-during-upcoming-september-school-holidays/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Nick Karean","publishDate":"2026-09-01T09:05:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F6%2F554e152e-9349-4bef-b509-93c7c8683aa6.jpg","slug":"ica-heavy-traffic-is-expected-at-sg-my-land-checkpoints-during-upcoming-september-school-holidays"},{"id":"xl4ldr","title":"LTA: 11 locations in Orchard area ERP operations in SG to resume at revised rate of S$1","excerpt":"Summary The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will resume weekday ERP operations at 11 Orchard locations from Sep 7, 2026, charging motorists S$1 between 11 am and 7 pm. Traffic speeds in Orchard have stayed below the optimal 20 km/h to 30 km/h range since October 2025. LTA will assess Saturday traf...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/lta-11-locations-in-orchard-area-erp-operations-in-sg-to-resume-at-revised-rate-of-s-1/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Nick Karean","publishDate":"2026-09-01T07:30:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F9%2Fdff8111c-c8cd-4a0c-8cf3-8a8f79c8b142-large.webp","slug":"lta-11-locations-in-orchard-area-erp-operations-in-sg-to-resume-at-revised-rate-of-s1"},{"id":"2h5ood","title":"Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2027 to be held in Singapore","excerpt":"The annual international competition will bring top Yu-Gi-Oh! players from around the world to Singapore, with details of the 2027 tournament yet to be announced.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/yu-gi-oh-world-championship-singapore-2027-6354136","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-01T06:34:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:26.762Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--kA5ubNRu--%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2026%2F09%2F01%2Fyu_gi_oh_world_championship_2027.png%3Fitok%3D-Rqju2WG","slug":"yu-gi-oh-world-championship-2027-to-be-held-in-singapore"},{"id":"7mxwmm","title":"‘Because we had her on our first try’: Couple explains daughter’s ‘Toto’ nickname to PM Wong","excerpt":"SINGAPORE: Fresh from his National Day Rally speech where he unveiled a slew of support measures meant to encourage Singaporeans to have more babies, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong posted a video where he talked about parenting with a young couple and their little girl nicknamed “Toto.” PM Wong app...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/because-we-had-her-on-our-first-try-couple-explains-daughter-s-toto-nickname-to-pm-wong/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Anna Maria Romero","publishDate":"2026-09-01T06:02:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F8%2F3a7f6e5a-6569-4f9b-a123-7137ab64d99b-large.webp","slug":"because-we-had-her-on-our-first-try-couple-explains-daughters-toto-nickname-to-pm-wong"},{"id":"cax6k1","title":"AVS: Singapore residents keeping unlicensed cats may face fines of up to S$5K","excerpt":"Summary Over 111,000 pet cats had been licensed in Singapore by Aug 31, after a two-year transition period for new pet-keeping rules. From Sep 1, keeping an unlicensed pet cat becomes an offence under the Animals and Birds Act, with fines reaching S$5,000. New licence applications will follow pet...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/avs-singapore-residents-keeping-unlicensed-cats-may-face-fines-of-up-to-s-5k/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Nick Karean","publishDate":"2026-09-01T06:02:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F9%2F31b28dfb-bf14-4b1d-9f88-386353224ee6-large.webp","slug":"avs-singapore-residents-keeping-unlicensed-cats-may-face-fines-of-up-to-s5k"},{"id":"igqd3l","title":"Man gets jail, caning for raping stepdaughter; victim not believed by family, placed in welfare home","excerpt":"The abuse began when the victim was 16 and continued for about nine months before she confided in her boyfriend.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/stepfather-rape-sexual-abuse-teenager-stepdaughter-welfare-home-6353896","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-01T05:35:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:26.762Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--yfKOkvl6--%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fgavel-crime_0.jpg%3Fitok%3D_X6PYyVn","slug":"man-gets-jail-caning-for-raping-stepdaughter-victim-not-believed-by-family-placed-in-welfare-home"},{"id":"u64nf4","title":"GetGo launches carsharing service for drives to Malaysia","excerpt":"Called Drive to Malaysia, the service allows users to book a GetGo vehicle through its app and drive anywhere in West Malaysia.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/getgo-carsharing-malaysia-drive-launch-6353746","source":"CNA — Singapore","author":"CNA — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-09-01T04:40:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:26.762Z","category":"library","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--avK-EelC--%2Fc_crop%2Ch_607%2Cw_1080%2Cx_0%2Cy_980%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2026%2F09%2F01%2Fdtm-pr-1080x1920.jpg%3Fitok%3DfDOtwcqW","slug":"getgo-launches-carsharing-service-for-drives-to-malaysia"},{"id":"xcr54i","title":"Amos Yee spotted getting haircut in Taman Jurong as barber later removes viral video","excerpt":"SINGAPORE: A local home barber who gave vlogger Amos Yee a haircut on the staircase in a building in Taman Jurong uploaded a video of the haircut on TikTok on Sunday (Aug 30). He captioned the clip, which very quickly got more than one hundred thousand views and likes, “Celebrity cut with Amos Ye...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/amos-yee-spotted-getting-haircut-in-taman-jurong-as-barber-later-removes-viral-video/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Anna Maria Romero","publishDate":"2026-09-01T04:33:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F8%2Fec2e8ff0-027d-46dc-ad6a-87a16ff9e949-large.webp","slug":"amos-yee-spotted-getting-haircut-in-taman-jurong-as-barber-later-removes-viral-video"},{"id":"jh77f6","title":"Johor steps up Singapore investment push with RM110 billion in approved investments and 8% GDP growth on the table","excerpt":"JOHOR: Johor Menteri Besar Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi has taken his state’s investment pitch directly to Singapore’s business community, presenting Johor’s economic case at a roundtable with Maybank Singapore and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation attended by representatives of 39 companies and or...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/johor-steps-up-singapore-investment-push-with-rm110-billion-in-approved-investments-and-8-gdp-growth-on-the-table/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Merzsam Singkee","publishDate":"2026-09-01T04:33:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"business","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.theindependent.sg%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2F6010c5ff-019b-43d1-af45-754b37ca708a.jpg","slug":"johor-steps-up-singapore-investment-push-with-rm110-billion-in-approved-investments-and-8-gdp-growth"},{"id":"at05o2","title":"As Egypt aims to become a global hub, Singapore deepens ties with Africa’s second-largest economy","excerpt":"SINGAPORE: Singapore and Egypt recently discussed ways of strengthening trade and investment ties in a meeting between Singaporean Ambassador to Egypt Dominic Goh and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh. Egypt’s Investment and Foreign Trade Ministry said on Friday (Aug 28) t...","url":"https://theindependent.sg/as-egypt-aims-to-become-a-global-hub-singapore-deepens-ties-with-africa-s-second-largest-economy/","source":"The Independent Singapore","author":"Anna Maria Romero","publishDate":"2026-09-01T03:02:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:27.246Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Ftheindependentsg%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F8%2Fa66df932-fbdb-4791-af5f-c509dcf69fec-large.webp","slug":"as-egypt-aims-to-become-a-global-hub-singapore-deepens-ties-with-africas-second-largest-economy"},{"id":"t5vnq5","title":"Man working at welfare home kicked and shoved 10-year-old resident","excerpt":"The man kicked and shoved the boy who had earlier climbed a parapet on the second storey of the home.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-working-at-welfare-home-kicked-and-shoved-10-year-old-resident","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-08-31T04:32:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:26.844Z","category":"business","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"man-working-at-welfare-home-kicked-and-shoved-10-year-old-resident"},{"id":"r3429t","title":"Over 111,000 pet cats licensed since start of new ownership rules; transition period ends on Aug 31","excerpt":"Owners who have yet to microchip their cats are urged to do so soon.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-111000-pet-cats-licensed-since-start-of-new-ownership-rules-transition-period-to-end-on-aug-31","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — Singapore","publishDate":"2026-08-31T04:20:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:26.844Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1541888946425-d81bb19240f5%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"over-111000-pet-cats-licensed-since-start-of-new-ownership-rules-transition-period-ends-on-aug-31"},{"id":"2s7fm3","title":"Measures rolled out in S’pore to keep online users, including teens, safe","excerpt":"Legislative changes will be tabled to facilitate the enforcement of safety features through age checks.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/measures-rolled-out-in-spore-to-keep-online-users-including-teens-safe","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — 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Singapore","publishDate":"2026-08-31T04:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T03:20:26.844Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1509062522246-3755977927d7%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"from-prayer-to-care-pilot-scheme-turns-places-of-worship-into-third-spaces-for-seniors"},{"id":"fm4pu4","title":"Daily time limits on social media among mandatory safeguards considered for teens in S’pore","excerpt":"Upcoming legislative changes to mandate age checks will underpin the safeguards for teen users.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/daily-time-limits-on-social-media-among-mandatory-safeguards-considered-for-teens-in-spore","source":"Straits Times — Singapore","author":"Straits Times — 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How to choose, style, rent or buy your outfits","excerpt":"What's the magic number? A bridal wear expert shares how to choose a selection that balances just the right amount of drama with practicality.","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/style-beauty/how-many-wedding-dresses-do-you-need-guide-6314351","source":"CNA — Latest","author":"CNA — Latest","publishDate":"2026-09-01T23:18:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T01:20:41.312Z","category":"government","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--8qtobQQG--%2Fc_crop%2Ch_500%2Cw_889%2Cx_1%2Cy_482%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_468%2Cw_830%2Fv1%2Fmediacorp%2Fcna%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F12%2Fwedding_gown.jpg%3Fitok%3DTeAf5sdT","slug":"does-a-bride-need-more-than-one-wedding-dress-how-to-choose-style-rent-or-buy-your-outfits"},{"id":"g0dabj","title":"Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/premier-league-clubs-smash-summer-transfer-spending-record-6356106","source":"CNA — Latest","author":"CNA — Latest","publishDate":"2026-09-01T22:18:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T01:20:41.312Z","category":"local","image":"https://thesingapore.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdam.mediacorp.sg%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--5jPVDolL--%2Fc_fill%2Cg_auto%2Ch_676%2Cw_1200%2Ffl_relative%2Cg_south_east%2Cl_mediacorp%3Acna%3Awatermark%3A2024-04%3Areuters_1%2Cw_0.1%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Fv1%2Fone-cms%2Fcore%2F2026-09-01T221846Z_1_LYNXMPEM80430_RTROPTP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI.JPG%3Fitok%3DqPsgGp0V","slug":"premier-league-clubs-smash-summer-transfer-spending-record"},{"id":"1y5bk1","title":"Marina Square mall to close in Mar. 2027 for redevelopment, new hotel, luxury homes & offices to be added","excerpt":"Marina Square mall, located along Raffles Boulevard, will be closing on Mar. 31, 2027, as part of plans to redevelop the Marina Square complex. This was announced by Singapore Land Group (SingLand) on Sep. 1. 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