Bids begin closing for jewellery seized from Fujian gang; yellow diamond ring attracts $230k offer
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SCDF officers worked with a vehicle contractor to move the fire engine back onto firm ground.
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ST analysed the neighbourhoods around the 12 primary schools in Bukit Timah, Newton and Marine Parade to find out the housing mix in these areas.
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Man facing charges after allegedly starting fire outside mosque in Raffles Place
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Singapore's Loh Kean Yew beats world number 1 Christie, guaranteed historic Asian Games medal
This is Loh's first win over Christie in 11 meetings.
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Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng receives Singapore citizenship, awaits FIFA clearance to represent Lions
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New mediation task force set up in Geylang Serai to resolve neighbour disputes early
The task force intends to prevent minor disputes from escalating further.
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RSAF moving to new runway as part of Paya Lebar Air Base relocation plans
Then-Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in 2015 that Changi Air Base East would have to be expanded to replace Paya Lebar Air Base.
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Solar-powered air-con, freeze-tech and ‘fan-jakketos’ among innovative cooling gadgets on the market
The Straits Times highlights a few cooling gadgets to beat the heat.
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Fewer Sec 3 students taking eight or more subjects, more opting for just six
From 2028, JC admission will be based on students’ performance in five G3-level subjects instead of six.
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‘Pure joy’: Singaporean serves free food in heartland every month to bring people together
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Six to face charges after allegedly taking part in unlawful assembly at Changi Prison, State Courts
The police said some had previously been investigated for similar offences.