Cyclist dies after accident in Boon Lay; 72-year-old car driver arrested
The driver has been arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.
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30 people evacuated, 1 person taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Bukit Batok coffee shop
The fire involved the contents of three food stalls.
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Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze
All flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Singapore’s Seletar Airport have been cancelled through Monday (Oct 12).
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URA flags ‘persistent trend’ of suspected cases of unauthorised works in residential units
One example of such works is an enclosed structure on a private first-storey patio.
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‘We will consider closing schools’ — Desmond Lee says MOE may postpone exams if haze PSI forecast exceeds 300 in Singapore
Summary Education Minister Desmond Lee said schools may close and national examinations may be postponed if the next-day 24-hour PSI forecast exceeds 300. Lessons and national examinations will continue in enclosed venues with air purifiers while schools prepare to step up safety...
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PCF Sparkletots to double staff development spending to $20m, ease teachers’ admin workload
The investment will support training and development for around 8,000 educators and 500 leaders.
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Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Seletar and Subang airports amid haze
Affected passengers are being reallocated to Malaysia Airlines’ services instead.
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Legoland Malaysia Resort’s new rooms, Singapore Polo Club’s charity carnival, student art exhibition
Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.
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‘Has your existence benefited anyone?’: Gerard Ee on legacy and a life of service
With the Singapore resident’s average life expectancy at 83.9 years, at 77, Ee is mindful about the passing of time.
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Society formed to help public better understand nuclear energy, combat misinformation
The Nuclear Learning & Understanding Society is looking to have its first networking event in November.
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School Spotlight: How SJI shapes character through holistic education
SJI is among 17 secondary schools that offer the six-year integrated programme.
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Drivers rush to extinguish fire after multi-vehicle collision on Tampines Expressway
SINGAPORE: A tragic accident happened on the Tampines Expressway, where a multi-vehicle collision occurred involving two motorcycles, a lorry, and a car. Unfortunately, one of the motorcycles caught fire and burned, prompting other drivers to stop and help extinguish the flames. ...
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Subsidy schemes for treatment of haze-related ailments for Singaporeans to start on Oct 12
The medical conditions that qualify for the subsidised rates include allergic rhinitis and asthma.