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Which rule made the biggest difference in managing my children’s screen time?
The writer tried implementing a range of rules over the years to manage her kids' phone use.
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Johor schools, educational institutions to reman closed for 5 more days
The state government had earlier ordered all schools to close for two days from Oct 8, before extending the closure to educational institutions for another five days from Oct 12....
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‘Blackish-grey rainwater’ — SG residents raise health concerns amid worsening haze pollution in Singapore
Summary Singapore residents reported blackish-grey rainwater after heavy rain, raising concerns over worsening haze pollution and its potential health effects. Air quality reached the very unhealthy range, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hitting 203 in western Si...
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Singapore haze: Air quality remains very unhealthy in west, unhealthy in other regions
At 10am, the 24-hour PSI in the west hit 230 – a new high for the country this year.
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Haze in S’pore: PSI hits new high in west; air quality remains unhealthy across other regions
The reading of 230 was recorded at 10am and 11am, with the west remaining in the "very unhealthy" band.
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BigBang XX: Cosmos in Singapore – a triumphant return for the K-pop legends
BigBang staged their first concert in Singapore in a decade on Saturday (Oct 17). Here’s how it went down.
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Rival ports 'fast catching up': SM Lee warns against complacency, says port workers must not face shift alone
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong also highlighted the importance of strong tripartism to enable PSA's management team, the unions and the workers to work together in a "relationship of trust" to build a "disciplined and skilled workforce"....
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Grace Fu: 7 companies in Indonesia responsible for forest fires to be issued with haze prevention notices by Singapore
Summary Singapore will issue haze prevention notices to seven Indonesian companies linked to fires contributing to the current haze affecting Singapore. The National Environment Agency (NEA) will require the firms to extinguish fires, stop burning activities and submit plans to p...
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These marathon runners will give up their personal best to save a life
In a first for the Singapore International Marathon, 238 specially trained runners will be on standby this year to treat fellow participants in medical distress....
business
From weekend markets to a matcha network: How Kevin Chee built Matchaya
Long before matcha took off in Singapore, Kevin Chee saw its business potential. More than a decade later, Matchaya has expanded from retail into a major distribution business....
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Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore
The Straits Times clears the air on how the haze situation escalated and how Singapore and the region are responding.
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She transferred over $700 over PayNow to see her idol, but never received the tickets
Concert ticket scams accounted for over 1 in 10 e-commerce scams reported in the first half of 2026.
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Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years
The protests in France began last month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public spending and living standards....
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Singaporean baffled by men who ‘dress sloppily’ on dates: ‘Do you even bother making an effort for your partner?’
SINGAPORE: A local man has triggered a heated online debate after questioning why some men in Singapore put so little effort into how they dress when going out with their girlfriends or wives. In a post on r/asksg, the man said that as a fellow guy, he finds the trend hard to und...
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Stay happy or earn more? After 5 years at the same company, Singaporean manager, 29, still earns S$2.5K and has no savings
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman nearing 30 has found herself at a career crossroads. She loves her job, has a supportive boss, and gets along brilliantly with her colleagues, but after more than five years at the same company, she still makes only S$2,500 a month and has S$0 in sa...
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Being a Black woman is easier in Singapore, says TikToker who grew up in France
SINGAPORE: A French-Congolese content creator who has been living and working in Singapore for more than four years said in a video from earlier this week that, in her experience, being a Black woman is easier in many ways in the city-state than elsewhere. “I think the best way t...
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Woman arrested for drink driving after accident in Amoy Street; 2 people taken to hospital
A 25-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were taken conscious to hospital.
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Few use Singapore haze shelters, but visitors welcome respite from heat
CNA visited eight shelters across the island, finding most empty or locked, though the few who turned up welcomed the free air-conditioned refuge.
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3 of 7 companies served with haze enforcement notice had received similar notices in 2015
Enforcing actions against companies involved in causing transboundary haze will not be easy, but Singapore “must try” in order to protect Singaporeans, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu. Fu was speaking during the government’s Oct. 16 press conference ...
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SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds
The intimate cooperation between port management and unions was instrumental in trust-building, he says.
business
S'pore company surprises migrant worker by flying his wife & children to S'pore, had not met in 4 years
Most employees at a dinner and dance (D&D) event look forward to cash prizes or other lucky draw benefits. However, a migrant worker in Singapore got something different — a reunion with his family members whom he had not seen in four years. At the annual D&D event organised by m...
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S'pore bodybuilder, 20, died after taking banned weight-loss drug, police found 34 types of medication in his home
A 20-year-old competitive bodybuilder died in 2024 after taking a banned weight-loss substance. State Coroner Adam Nakhoda ruled the youth’s death a substance-related accident on Oct. 16, CNA reported. The youth, who was a polytechnic student at the time, cannot be named due to a...
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‘Can I take a photo with you?’ — Singaporean man gets shocked when he ‘suddenly bumps into’ Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail at Queensway Shopping Centre
Summary Singaporean Fuad Odem met Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim at Queensway Shopping Centre on Monday, Oct 12. Fuad was browsing for a Democratic Republic of the Congo football jersey when Tunku Ismail entered the sports apparel shop. The chance meeting happened a day...
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Consumers urged not to overbuy N95 masks; major retailers are 'actively replenishing' stocks: CASE
The Consumers Association of Singapore advised consumers to be careful when buying masks and air purifiers from the secondary market as sellers often cannot be verified....
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Cambodia govt official sees wife driving another man in car, gives chase & shoots at man, turns out to be his son
A senior government official with Cambodia's mines and energy ministry reportedly grew irate when he saw his wife driving another man in a car, thinking that she was having an extra-marital affair. He gave chase and whipped out a pistol to shoot at them. One of the bullets struck...
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Buying masks or haze-related items on the secondary market? Be careful, says CASE
Some retailers are facing a temporary shortage of N95 masks.
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S'porean man, 32, seen parkouring over rooftops at RWS hotel, clarifies he was doing it legally
A Singaporean man was seen jumping over the rooftops of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), prompting some backlash and criticism. He was captured in a TikTok video on Oct. 12, with the caption reading, "Saw a siaolang (crazy person) flipping over a roof at my hotel at @rwsentosa". @dee...
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SG woman suffers 19 months facial pain and loses her job after Singapore aesthetic doctor injects her with 3X the recommended dermal filler dosage
Summary A patient reported persistent facial pain for at least 19 months after receiving 7ml of Ellansé dermal fillers during one treatment session. She reported high blood pressure, weight loss exceeding 20kg, mental health effects and job loss following the complications. An in...
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Korean army officer leaves post 64 times in 10 months to 'feed his lizard', gets suspended
A South Korean army officer has been suspended for two months after he left his post multiple times without permission, verbally abused other soldiers, and delayed approving their requests for leave. Left base without permission According to Korean media , the officer had driven ...
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Haze in Singapore: Before and after photos
As PSI levels surged into the “very unhealthy” range across Singapore on Oct 16, drag the slider to compare clear city skies with views shrouded in dense haze....
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‘Let them enjoy their old age’: Netizens urge fresh grad to repay parents who spent S$100K on his education
SINGAPORE: A fresh graduate earning a relatively high salary in tech has asked Singaporeans online whether he should first repay his parents for his education or put his income to work through investing. In his post on r/singaporefi, he explained that he owes his parents close to...
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PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East since taking office
The visits will provide an opportunity for Singapore to exchange views on recent developments in the region and strengthen cooperation with both countries in areas of mutual interest, such as in energy security and economic resilience, said the PMO....
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PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE from Oct 18 to 22
This is PM Wong’s first trip to the Middle East as the head of government.
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Pedestrian found dead on PIE was hit by minibus in Jurong West; driver arrested
It is not clear how or why the woman’s body was found at a different location from the accident site.
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Pedestrian dies after accident with car in Geylang; driver arrested
SCDF conveyed the unconscious 69-year-old male to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he subsequently died.
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New safety, maintenance standard in the works as Singapore’s skyrise greenery booms
This comes as Singapore has exceeded its original target of having 200ha of skyrise greenery by 2030.
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Elderly Singaporean with dementia nearly falls for insurance scam twice, wife intervenes
SINGAPORE: A man with dementia was targeted by scammers twice within a year, as reported by his wife, who was smart enough to catch the crime. Case details revealed that the man received two suspicious calls involving life insurance policies within a year. As shared by his 70-yea...
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Singapore to accredit first five TCM providers under broader Chinese-Western medicine push
The move is part of a broader push to explore integrative medicine.
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SG Ubisoft: 70 job layoffs in Singapore, Finland studio to close; eligible jobseekers may get up to S$6K support
Summary Ubisoft plans to cut 70 jobs in Singapore and shut its RedLynx studio in Finland as part of efforts to restore profits. The Creative Media and Publishing Union is contacting affected members and offering career advice and job-matching help through the National Trades Unio...
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My husband and I can’t agree on school or tuition for our child. What should I do?
The proportion of parents who reported arguing with their spouses over their children’s education rose to 60% from 43% in 2016.
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Opting out of the education arms race – these parents don’t sweat about grades
These parents choose to keep their children happy and not pressure them to excel academically.
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As Singapore moves to ease academic pressure, why are parents more stressed than ever?
Rising affluence coupled with economic uncertainty play a part.
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Rare condition leaves teen’s nerves without protective covering, slowing nerve signals
Like many rare genetic disorders, Jarren Ng’s condition has no cure.
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Are two N95 masks enough for me this haze season?
There is no need to replace N95 masks every day when using them for protection against the haze, an expert said.
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‘Is this normal service in Singapore?' Tourist asks if server is in a bad mood after she seems to ignore his order
SINGAPORE: An encounter with a female server at Lau Pa Sat left a tourist from Australia genuinely puzzled, as he wondered what he needed to do. A TikTok user named @CHRISTOS asked whether he had been at the receiving end of “normal service in Singapore” or if he had just caught ...