A toy helicopter piqued his interest. Now he’s building drones
Shafriel Nur Iman will represent Singapore in building and piloting drones at WorldSkills Shanghai.
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Former behavioural therapist fined for causing hurt to 4-year-old boy with special needs who hit her
The 29-year-old woman had been hit in the face multiple times by the victim during a lesson.
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‘Never too late’: Singaporean, 30, considers university degree after years of financial struggles
SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Singaporean man who missed out on a university education because of financial difficulties has asked online whether earning a degree is still worth it and whether he is too old to pursue one. In a post on r/askSG, he explained that he came from a financia...
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All MOE kindergartens to progressively offer full-day programme from 2028
The new arrangement will be rolled out over two years, bringing kindergarten education and care together while retaining half-day options for parents.
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All MOE kindergartens to provide full-day programme by 2030; pilot to start at 2 centres in 2027
MOE Kindergarten teachers will take over care from external operators.
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Man charged with sailing yacht twice into restricted Southern Islands Live Firing Area
It is an offence for an unauthorised person to enter or remain within any firing ground.
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Sunday cycling lane in Seletar to double in length when works are completed by first quarter of 2027
The 4.6km lane will be extended by another 6.6km, making it 11.2km in total.
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There is a Snoopy pop-up library at Plaza Singapura with themed spaces
Located on the third level of Plaza Singapura, the pop-up library is open now and will run until Sep 19, 2027.
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Avoid area in Pasir Panjang over risk of flash floods: PUB
Heavy rain is expected over the southern and western areas of Singapore from 11.50am to 12.40pm.
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Small countries need more cooperation with companies, NGOs in fractured world: Teo Chee Hean
As multilateral cooperation becomes frayed, polylateral arrangements can help support global cooperation in key areas such as AI guardrails, said Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean on Wednesday (Oct 28)....
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Nada Fitri crowned Anugerah 2026 champion in singing competition's return following five-year hiatus
The 25-year-old singer beat four other finalists to win the S$25,000 grand prize, following a final face-off with runner-up Farras Qushayyi.
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Two Tiong Bahru HDB blocks to proceed with HIP upgrading after successful re-poll
Block 34 garnered 75% of votes in favour of the HIP, while Block 35 got 87%.
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Sunday Cycling Lane in Seletar to more than double in length by early 2027
The total length of the cycling lane at Seletar Aerospace Park will increase from 4.6km to 11.2km.