Man to be charged with allegedly starting a fire in front of mosque at UOB Plaza
The fire was extinguished by a member of public and no injuries were reported.
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Commentary: How I learnt to talk about infertility without sharing everything
Individuals going through fertility treatment find themselves having to explain why they are feeling out of sorts or need time off, says IVF mum Fazirah Sa’im....
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CNA Explains: What could happen to Simba customers if IMDA takes action against alleged unauthorised spectrum use?
Simba could face fines, suspension or cancellation of its licence over alleged unauthorised spectrum use and other regulatory breaches.
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CNA Verify: Our first year investigating disinformation
Checking facts and verifying information are basic responsibilities of trusted journalism. CNA Verify has a different remit - to investigate disinformation operations, particularly those targeting Singapore....
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Rare wartime underground fuel storage facility in Marsiling to undergo extensive study
The Marsiling Tunnels include a nearby bunker with tunnels so cramped that only squatting room is available.
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Singapore woman who married for BTO called it the worst mistake of her life
SINGAPORE: A recent post about a woman who deeply regretted getting married for the sake of getting a BTO on the popular platform The Woke Salaryman (TWS) struck a chord with many not only in Singapore but in other parts of the world as well, suggesting that she wasn’t the only o...
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$12.2 million Toto prize pool split between two winning tickets
There were 12 winning shares in Group 2, with each share coming up to $115,990.
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'Cruise for life' ship Odyssey placed under arrest in Singapore
The Odyssey, meant to take passengers on a continuous voyage around the world, was arrested after arriving on Sunday from Cambodia, where around 200 guests were told to disembark....
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‘I dread the next working day’: Singapore worker says he wants to quit job he spent 2 years trying to land
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man who spent nearly two years trying to get hired is now considering quitting the very job he fought so hard to secure. In a post on the r/singaporejobs forum, the man explained that his current role, which he landed after submitting more than 1,000 job ...
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100 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Orchard Gateway
The fire involved electrical equipment in an equipment room at the mall’s basement two.
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Sambar deer found next to BKE treated and released
The juvenile deer was found to be weak and severely dehydrated.
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Married S’porean man, 42, exposes himself to girl, then 15, working part-time under him, asks if she could make him 'happy'
A 42-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 21 days’ jail after exposing himself to a then-15-year-old girl during a video call. The man was a hotel assistant manager, and the girl was a part-time employee working under him at the time. Salim Shamim Ahmad pleaded guilty to one...
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Punggol residents concerned about AV safety after two near misses, but open to trials continuing
Parents of young children in Punggol were particularly worried after a schoolgirl was nearly hit by an autonomous vehicle while crossing a road.