Haze in S’pore: PSI hits unhealthy range in 3 regions, PM2.5 levels spike
The PSI reading for the central region improved at midnight, moving from unhealthy back to moderate.
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Thailand declares 2-day govt holiday in Bangkok due to flooding
Thailand has declared a two-day holiday for civil servants from Sep. 28 to 29. According to Reuters , the Thai cabinet approved the special holidays for Bangkok and three surrounding provinces — Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Prakan — due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The ...
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Bella Astillah says she wasn't looking for love before Syed Saddiq, prayed for happiness after being 'tired of feeling sad'
Malaysian actress and singer Bella Astillah said she was not actively looking for a new partner until her fiancé, Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, came into her life. Instead, after going through difficulties in her previous marriage, the 32-year-old said ...
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S'porean tourist, 66, reportedly dies in Italy hotel, carbon monoxide detected in room: Italian media
A 66-year-old tourist from Singapore reportedly died in Italy on Sep. 16. The death was reported by Italian media La Sicilia , a daily newspaper based in Catania, Italy. The paper stated that the tourist died in Rifugio Sapienza, a hotel on Mount Etna. Alleged presence of carbon ...
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Spate of rogue AI hacking points to lack of tech oversight, outdated defences: Experts
Experts have urged organisations to use AI to fight AI.
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Police confirm death of 24-year-old Muay Thai fighter hospitalised after Singapore tournament
The fighter was taken unconscious to hospital after participating in the AMC 13 Fight for Hope tournament at the National Stadium on Sep 12.
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23,549 Simba customers' IC & phone numbers exposed in data breach
A total of 23,549 Simba customers were affected by a data breach incident on Sep. 24, the telecommunications company said in a statement on Sep. 25. Based on investigations by that time, the data involved included these customers' names, identity card (IC) numbers, dates of birth...
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9-year-old 5-room flat near Kallang MRT station sells for S$1.58 million
A five-room resale flat that is a 5-minute walk to Kallang MRT station sold for S$1.58 million in September 2026, setting a record resale price for this flat type in the Kallang/ Whampoa area. The 1,249 sq ft premium apartment unit at Block 8A Upper Boon Keng Road is part of the ...
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Worker dies after falling from height at BTO construction site in Tanjong Rhu Road
The worker fell from height while concreting works were being carried out.
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Jail for man who allowed unlawful remote connection to government-managed laptop
The laptop contained over 18,000 files belonging to the State Courts.
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Taiwan man, 60, found dead on bus, had allegedly been there for 3 days
A 60-year-old man in Taiwan who was found curled up at the back of the bus on Sep. 27 had reportedly been dead for several days. Sin Chew Daily reported that the deceased was found by a passenger. Dead for several days When the police and firefighters arrived at the scene, the ma...
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RSAF moves operations to new runway in Changi Air Base East
The new runway has arresting equipment, which is used to recover damaged or degraded fast jets.
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Singapore PM, leaders pay tribute to Siti Hasmah following death of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir’s wife
Siti Hasmah made key contributions to healthcare, education and social causes in Malaysia, said PM Wong.