2 taken to hospital, 20 evacuated after fire in bedroom of Pasir Ris HDB flat
The fire had likely started from an electrical origin in the bedroom.
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MOE to pilot full-day model at 2 kindergartens in 2027, roll out to all MOE kindergartens by 2030
The Ministry of Education (MOE) will pilot a full-day model at two MOE kindergartens in 2027, before progressively rolling it out to all its kindergartens from 2028 to 2030. The pilot will take place at MK@Rivervale and MK@West View, MOE said in an Oct. 28 press release. Speaking...
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S’porean woman, 40, says she suffered complications after S$120 fillings in Johor, says it's not worth it
A 40-year-old Singaporean woman who visited dental clinics in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, apparently suffered complications after getting dental fillings at two clinics in September 2026. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News , the woman, Li (transliterated), said the first incident took pl...
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Indonesia urges Umrah pilgrims to avoid transiting through S'pore & M'sia to support local economy
Indonesia has urged its Umrah pilgrims to avoid transiting through Singapore and Malaysia when travelling to Saudi Arabia, encouraging them to take direct flights on Indonesian airlines instead. The recommendation is aimed at supporting Indonesia's aviation industry and boosting ...
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S'porean man, 28, allegedly involved in gang-rape of girl, then 16, at Admiralty Park toilet: Witness admits to lying in court to protect him
Content warning: The following article contains descriptions of sexual assault. The trial for a man accused of being involved in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in a female toilet at Admiralty Park with two friends continued on Oct. 27. Raden Zulhusni Zulkifri, now 28, faces ...
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S'pore man says he was stopped at JB checkpoint & had to pay S$18.40 duty on speaker bought 2 years ago
A man was passing through Malaysian customs at Johor Bahru when he was stopped by law enforcement officers. He was then allegedly made to pay a tax on a speaker that he had bought two years ago. Sharing his experience on TikTok , user @qmaojunyong addressed his followers, saying ...
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Uncertainties in approvals and laws can significantly delay subsea cables for ASEAN power grid
Streamlining regulatory frameworks that build on existing international laws can help reduce friction or disputes: US expert
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Singapore, Indonesia committed at highest level to resolving bilateral issues: Vivian Balakrishnan
Both sides grappling with issues such as gas cuts, power exports and haze.
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Singapore, Indonesia to move quickly on joint haze task force, says Vivian Balakrishnan
The task force would facilitate information-sharing and help authorities in their work.
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Mayoral candidate in Taiwan proposes legalising polygamy to tackle low fertility rate
A man running for mayor in Taiwan's New Taipei City has sparked controversy for his proposal that the city legalise polygamy to bring up Taiwan's low fertility rate. Su Hui Huang, 49, is an independent candidate contesting in the city's mayoral election that will take place on No...
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Two Singaporeans among 17 detained in Bali over suspected online moneylending operation run on tourist visas
INDONESIA: Fifteen Malaysians and two Singaporeans have been detained in Bali, Indonesia, on suspicion of running an unlicensed online moneylending operation while in the country on tourist visas. According to New Straits Times ( NST ), all 17 were arrested in Dalung, North Kuta,...
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Quantedge Foundation pledges $50m more to boost social mobility, including new Bukit Merah collaboration space
It will also study more than 3,000 lower-income households to see how social networks influence mobility.
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Korean man, 24, kills girlfriend after beating her 514 times in 3 hours, says it was mistake & he didn't mean to kill her
A man beat his girlfriend 514 times in the span of three hours and 20 minutes, resulting in her death. The case, known as the Gangseo torture murder, was covered by SBS’ investigation show “Unanswered Questions” on Oct. 24. He called for help On Jun. 20, at about 2:20pm, 24-year-...