Look out for your pets’ welfare amid soaring temperatures, unhealthy PSI levels: SPCA
SPCA urged owners to limit the duration and intensity of outdoor activities, among other measures.
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Body of S'pore woman, 76, found decomposed in Johor shophouse
The body of a 76-year-old Singaporean woman was found decomposed in a shophouse in Johor, Malaysia, on Oct. 13, Shin Min Daily News reported. The shophouse is located in Gelang Patah. The owner of a nearby shop, Chen (transliteration), 26, told Shin Min that the upper floors of t...
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S'pore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires, will take action where warranted: PM Wong
Singapore is looking into which companies may be responsible for the haze-causing fires in Indonesia, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in an Oct. 15 Facebook post . Where warranted, Singapore will take action under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and explore joint action wi...
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Ex-inmate in S'pore prison documentary sentenced to jail after reoffending
The former inmate who starred in CNA' s prison documentary, "Inside Maximum Security", has been sentenced to three years and one month's jail for reoffending. Graceson Ang, 41, had failed to present his Singapore passport to an immigration officer when departing Singapore to Mala...
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South West District residents get help to use AI in daily tasks and at work
A network of AI ambassadors will also be set up to share AI skills with residents.
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Three commended for stepping up during Tower Transit bus driver's medical emergency
When a bus captain on service 854 experienced a medical emergency in September, quick-thinking commuters helped to bring the bus safely to a stop.
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President Tharman in Sweden from Oct 17 for five-day state visit
This is the first state visit to Sweden by a Singapore President.
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Are two free N95 masks enough? What to know about wearing and reusing them amid the haze
Two N95 masks may be enough for a week for someone who wears them only for short commutes, but those who spend several hours outdoors may need to replace them more often, says an NUS public health expert....
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Purple Parade postponed to first half of 2027 amid haze concerns
A new event date will be shared once confirmed, added organisers.
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We only do cats, from a void deck encounter to a cat grooming school
I stepped into a room teeming with feline energy at PetPat, Jen’s cat grooming salon in Upper Thomson. Tucked away on the second floor of a classic walk-up shophouse, the space was bustling with owners spending their afternoon pampering their furry companions. For PetPat ’s found...
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Some retailers capping purchases of N95 masks as haze drives surge in demand
Guardian has introduced daily purchase limits across both its outlets and online platforms.
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No lessons, no pay: Sports coaches hit by haze cancellations, facility closures
Coaches say the fluctuating air quality has made it difficult to plan their schedules and find alternative venues for lessons.
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Beyond trial and error: Tailoring drug therapies to patients’ DNA
Using patients’ DNA to select medications reduces trial and error and the risk of adverse reactions.