Jail for ex-madrasah executive director who misappropriated over $68,000
He had pleaded guilty to one count each of misappropriating the money and misusing a computer system.
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CDCs focus on fostering neighbourliness, providing local help, and creating opportunities to build stronger communities, he added.
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This is the sixth time the national carrier has claimed the world’s best airline title, having last done so in 2023.
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S'porean grandma, 67, dies 2 days after bus ran over her in Taiwan while she was holidaying
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The facility is Touch Community Services’ seventh active ageing centre.
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Small retailers with problems clearing non-BCRS stock may apply for 1-month extension: NEA
Non-profit organisations will also have the grace period, provided that they register with NEA by Sept 30.
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Alphabet's Waymo driverless cars to be first deployed in west of S'pore, starting with Labrador & HarbourFront area
The launch of autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo in Singapore by 2028 was announced on Sep. 18. Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow said during the launch event that the robotaxis will be first deployed in the west of Singapore, starting with the Labrador and HarbourFront area...
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Anti-AI sentiments by S'porean workers, students mustn't be ignored: Jasmin Lau
The range of concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) should not be ignored, said Acting Minister for Manpower and Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau on Sep. 17. Speaking at the launch of SG AI Xchange, a new forum for compan...
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82 arrested, over $46,700 worth of drugs seized in CNB raids
CNB said the heroin, ice and cannabis seized could potentially feed the addiction of 270 abusers for a week.
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More homes could be built in Upper Changi near MRT stations, as URA relooks land density limits
Gross plot ratio of three plots of land near Expo and Simei MRT stations could be increased.
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Two women arrested for allegedly selling fake goods; items worth more than $180,000 seized
The items were seized during a police raid on two retail shops in a shopping mall in Scotts Road.