Indonesia steps up wildfire management efforts amid haze in Singapore and Malaysia
Indonesian authorities also said they are also closely monitoring wind direction, which has been affecting transboundary haze spreading to the wider region.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by CNA — Latest · · 1 min read
Indonesian authorities also said they are also closely monitoring wind direction, which has been affecting transboundary haze spreading to the wider region.

safety
The couple who fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident at Tampines Avenue 12 on Thursday night have been arrested. Traffic Police officers established the identity of the man, aged 30, and the woman, aged 29, using police cameras and CCTVs, as well as extensive ground enquiries....
Mothership · Oct 31, 2026
schools
Families should attend school open houses to hear from students and see if the school is a good fit.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 31, 2026
Local
The initiative now covers more than 840,000 households across Singapore.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 31, 2026
business
Salon owner Angel Song took in several affected barbers who have been her neighbours for years.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 31, 2026
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CNA — Latest · Oct 31, 2026

Local
SINGAPORE: On Thursday (Oct 29), the Ministry of Social and Family Development released the latest Domestic Violence Trends Report, which shows that the number of domestic violence cases remained elevated in 2025. There were a total of 4,686 new cases of child abuse, 1,920 new ca...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 31, 2026

government
Analysts say Melaka could serve as a testing ground to see whether Bersatu can help Pakatan Harapan win over Malay voters ahead of Malaysia's next general election....
CNA — Latest · Oct 31, 2026
Local
Only about 20% of the 500 yearly search requests for a bone marrow donor eventually lead to a transplant.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 31, 2026
schools
A new 1,600-unit BTO project next to Caldecott MRT station will be launched in November.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 31, 2026

Local
The area's first BTO project, Toa Payoh Hillside, will offer about 1,600 flats in the November 2026 sales exercise.
CNA — Singapore · Oct 31, 2026

safety
SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority charged a 38-year-old man in court for suspected trafficking of e-cigarette cartridges containing etomidate, which is also commonly known as the ‘zombie cartridges’. The suspect was reportedly arrested by the authorities during an enforcem...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 31, 2026
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CNA — Latest · Oct 31, 2026