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S’pore makes $118m push to manufacture materials from living organisms under bioeconomy initiative

Examples of such products include sustainable aviation fuel, or polymers that can substitute plastics.

First Kpod smuggler jailed 3 years and caned, after being caught with over 200 pods

Png Swee Sheng, 39, is first Kpod smuggler to be sentenced in Singapore.

Singapore's digital economy grows to S$144.1 billion as AI adoption accelerates

Nearly one in four Singapore businesses adopted AI in 2025, up from about one in seven a year earlier, according to the Singapore Digital Economy Report....

2 syndicate leaders jailed over roles in group that stored nearly 58,000 vape items in ‘warehouses’

Wong Ee Wei, and married couple Kenneth Tan Hong Chang and Tiffany Lim Hui Peng had pleaded guilty in September.

Johor schoolgirl death: Malaysia education minister denies online claims surrounding case

Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, was found unconscious and covered in blood in a school hall in Yong Peng last Saturday (Oct 3).

Move over, Paw Patrol: S’pore preschoolers learn to run, hide and tell from a Police Pal guide

It is the final installment in the Police Pal series first rolled out in 2024 for children aged four to six.

Malaysia eyes permanent F1 return to Sepang, but it will ‘take time’: Anwar

"Have a business plan covering a minimum of five years, and we will support it," said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of Formula 1's governing body, the FIA....

Is it harder to gain friends when one starts working? Netizens share their thoughts

SINGAPORE: In today's fast-paced workplace culture, many working adults struggle to form new friendships because of packed schedules, fatigue, and life responsibilities. As adults, making social connections has to be deliberately scheduled, which is why many wonder why making fri...

House to discuss claims that civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stops

Parliament will also discuss rising retrenchment numbers and the delay in construction of the North-South Corridor.

Mediacorp 987 launches radio-themed escape room experience at Xcape Singapore

The experience will feature seven 987 personalities through audio and visual elements and will run from now until Nov 1.

Family of six escapes after fire breaks out in toilet of Punggol HDB flat

The unit belongs to Singaporean host and content creator Juffri Alui and his family.

Driver in 2024 Tampines crash that killed 2, including 17-year-old student, gets jail, lifetime ban

A junior college student and a 57-year-old woman died in the crash, while eight others were injured.

Air quality hits unhealthy range in central, western Singapore

Smoke from southern Sumatra was drifting towards Singapore, with a continued risk of transboundary haze.

9 years' jail for female teacher who committed sexual acts on female student on bus, in school toilet

The victim, a 15-year-old student at the time, suffered from nightmares and struggled to trust adults after what happened.

CASE calls for mandatory prepayment safeguards after S$3.82 million in losses linked to fitness closures

Consumers reported nearly S$6.7 million in prepayment losses from January to September, about 147 per cent more than for the whole of 2025.

Mandate safeguards for consumers who buy prepaid packages amid surge in losses, says CASE

This comes amid a surge in reported prepayment losses in Singapore.

Woman removed from Scoot flight bound for Singapore after disruptive behaviour, causing two-hour delay

SINGAPORE: On a flight from Macau to Singapore, a woman was asked to disembark the aircraft after causing a disturbance that caused the flight to be delayed for about two hours. This incident happened on a Scoot flight, and witnesses stated that the woman was taken off the plane ...

Vape syndicate ringleaders get jail after 58,000 products found in Lentor house, Canberra condo

The syndicate was allegedly headed by a Malaysia-based person known as "Nobody", who arranged deliveries of vapes into Singapore.

New Horse Noodles opened by 2 brothers to close after 5 months: 'The lifestyle is not what we really want’

The hawker stall at Chinatown Complex Food Centre will close on Oct 25, five months after brothers Scott and Troy Lee left fintech and trading careers to become hawkers....

Gran Turismo World Series 2026 came to Singapore – and it was as good as real racing

Just in time for the Singapore Formula 1 night race, the virtual Gran Turismo World Series 2026 esports racing tournament on Oct 3 delivered exciting overtakes and nail-biting finishes to delight the crowd....

Beach Road murder: Court orders assessment to determine if accused with dementia can make his defence

Chng Hock Choon is accused of murdering Miskiman Maakip, then 67, on Sep 13, 2020 at Block 5, Beach Road.

Third S’porean added to US ‘worst of worst’ criminal list for coercing women into prostitution

23 women were rescued from the prostitution ring operated by the Singaporean and her husband.

Seized Sentosa Cove bungalows of money launderers Su Haijin and two others hit the market

Guide prices for the expression of interest sale of two bungalows start at $15.68M each.

Driver in Tampines chain collision that killed 2 gets over 12 years' jail, banned from driving for life

The judge said there were multiple victims, noting that the mother of the deceased student had suffered "greatly" and that other victims continued to bear emotional trauma from the deaths and injuries....

AI adoption among businesses in Singapore rises; digital economy accounts for larger share of GDP

Adoption of AI among enterprises rose from 14.7% in 2024 to 23.5% in 2025, according to an IMDA report.

91 deregistered vehicles impounded by LTA and police in September

First-time offenders will be fined up to $20,000 and/or jailed for up to two years.

Ive's Wonyoung will be in Singapore on Oct 11 for Tommy Hilfiger and Cadillac Formula 1 pop-up

K-pop sensation Wonyoung of Ive will be in Singapore on Oct 11.

Authorities impound 91 deregistered vehicles in islandwide operation

The vehicles were being used without valid COEs or road tax, the Land Transport Authority and Singapore Police Force said in a joint statement.

AVS: Dog trainers are urged to use gentler methods for training, while pet groomers must keep animals under constant supervision in new animal welfare code

Summary Singapore’s Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) introduced new welfare standards for dog trainers, with positive reinforcement forming the basis of behaviour training. Pet groomers must ensure animals are never left unattended during grooming under revised minimum welfare...

Casa Vostra and La Bottega chef swaps Italian fare for Eastern Mediterranean food at Petra in Dempsey

Antonio Miscellaneo is leaving familiar Italian territory behind at Petra, which takes over Curly's at Dempsey. Expect house-baked flatbreads, creamy mezze dips, Ottolenghi-inspired salads and whole Mediterranean sea bass cooked over charcoal....

Breitling and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One bring F1 thrills to Singapore with Raffles City pop-up

Breitling and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One bring high-performance motorsport and Swiss watchmaking together at a race-inspired pop-up in Singapore.

Andi Lim earns first Golden Horse nomination for We Are All Strangers after nearly 3 decades in showbusiness

The 53-year-old actor, who has mostly played supporting and cameo roles in local television dramas, made his feature-film leading debut as a hawker in Anthony Chen's latest film....

Man, 43, lost 30 kg in just 6 months after replacing rice with potatoes at meals

Summary A 43-year-old man in Guangdong, China, lost 32.5 kg over six months after replacing rice and noodles with fist-sized portions of potatoes. Chen, the man, changed his diet after a health check found high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and fatty liver. His approach was s...

ST Live: Tampines crash driver sentenced, female teacher jailed, Singapore haze

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This 57-year-old wants women to stop thinking of midlife as the beginning of the end: ‘There’s more to this’

Anna Tan co-founded The AM Club for women in their ‘second spring’ – bringing together those ready to reinvent themselves, seek out adventures around the world and embrace something wilder....

JS-SEZ investment must reach local SMEs, not just big players — Lee Ting Han tells Johor State Treasury Day forum

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee Chairman Lee Ting Han has called on the state to ensure that investment flowing into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) translates into real opportunities for local small and medi...

Haze in Singapore: Air quality falls back into the unhealthy range overnight

As at 6am, the 24-hour PSI in the central region stood at 110 and 102 in the west.

Fewer babies, smaller market: How Singapore baby-care brands are adapting

Homegrown brands are widening product ranges, adding services and expanding abroad as costs climb and the domestic customer base shrinks.

Commentary: Malaysia has diplomatic leverage in tackling transboundary haze

The haze is a recurring regional risk that can be forecast, prepared for and diplomatically managed, says Oh Ei Sun from Pacific Research Center of Malaysia....

FIA to investigate software bug after Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Nearly $50m given to about 8,000 severely disabled Singaporeans in 6 years under ElderFund

A total of $6.4 million was paid out under the scheme in the first six months of 2026 alone.

Robots in Punggol to get help to cross the road when they deliver food and go on patrol

These robots may not have robotic arms to physically press the pedestrian push buttons.

Science Talk: 1 in 3 Singaporeans has hypertension. Can cutting salt reverse the trend?

Better still, a broader shift must be catalysed in preventing, detecting and managing high blood pressure.

Giving practitioners academic scaffolding: RSIS leaders reflect as think-tank turns 30

The school has been supporting policymaking and providing practitioners with intellectual grounding in geopolitics.

Singaporean’s research spells new hope for healing severe skin injuries, chronic wounds

The smart wound-dressing technology taps the human body's own repair mechanism.

SPH now meets readers wherever they are: Chan Yeng Kit

SPH Media now has more than 120 channels catering to all segments of audiences.

Hunker down, or plug in: SPH Media chairman on AI and why journalists can’t be replaced

What AI cannot do is generate original content, which is why reporters are still needed, he said.

Image of man & child at rubbish bin at night apparently looking for BCRS containers sparks debate

A photo of a man and child looking into a rubbish bin at night in Singapore has sparked debate online. The photo was posted to the Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Oct. 3. The caption of the photo claimed that the pair are a father and son duo, and they were rummaging through...

37 y/o woman rejects Singaporean man after 5 dates, says she wanted ‘care, thoughtfulness, spontaneity’

SINGAPORE: A woman has taken to the internet to share that she chose to walk away from a man she'd been seeing for five dates, after coming to the realisation that she hadn't been cared for in the way she wanted to be. The woman, 37, said she is originally from China and currentl...

Pre-visit prep & longer consults: 3 S'pore polyclinics to provide tailored services for persons with disabilities, autism by 2028

Persons with intellectual disabilities or autism can expect more tailored healthcare services come 2027, under plans set out by the Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities. Three polyclinics to provide enhanced support for persons with intellectual disa...

Up to 80% drop in care expenses for persons with disabilities by 2028

Fees for adult disability services are set to become more affordable soon, under recommendations released by the Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities. For families caring for persons with disabilities, this will provide "greater assurance as they pla...

3 boys, all aged 16, arrested in Johor over alleged murder of girl, 16, their schoolmate

Three boys, all aged 16, have been arrested over the alleged murder of a girl, 16, who was their secondary school schoolmate in Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, was found unconscious and covered in blood in the school hall on Oct. 3, Bernama repo...

SCDF rescues man, 42, from 8th floor of Bukit Panjang block air-con ledge

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) rescued a man, 42, standing on the eighth-floor air-con ledge of a public housing block in Bukit Panjang. According to Shin Min Daily News , the man was seen on the air-conditioner compressor ledge outside the kitchen window and had partia...

Dillon Parkes Is Building the Public Record of Internet Censorship

The Texas founder of Voidly has assembled a global observatory, a probe network, a VPN, an encrypted messenger, agent email and a marketplace for AI agents. Every claim it makes points back to evidence anyone can check....

US woman, 42, allegedly shoots dead 2 sons, aged 15 & 21, attempts suicide

A 42-year-old woman in the United States allegedly shot and killed her two sons before attempting to take her own life, according to police. Colleen Lemmon faces two counts of capital murder in Texas over the deaths of Christopher Pitre, 21, and Brian Pitre, 15, the New York Post...

WP's Faisal Manap says he's selling property to feed his family & serve the people — but he's not ruling out going back to MP work

Walking through Aljunied constituency with former MP Faisal Manap feels a bit like hanging out with a celebrity. Even before we sit down for our interview at New Century Food House — a coffeeshop in his former ward, Kaki Bukit — he's accosted by former residents reaching out for ...

US man to be resentenced after victim’s family showed court AI video of deceased being forgiving towards accused

A man convicted of killing another man during a road rage confrontation in the United States will be resentenced. This was after an appeals court ruled that an AI-generated video of the victim appearing sympathetic towards the accused should not have been shown at his sentencing....

Fire breaks out in Punggol flat bathroom while woman showering, family of 6 escape safely

A family of six managed to escape a Punggol flat after a fire broke out in the bathroom in the early hours of Oct. 4. The unit was occupied by Singapore host and content creator Juffri Alui and his family. Fire in common toilet Speaking to Mothership , Juffri said his wife was sh...

Life-sized VCARB LEGO F1 car, racing challenges & rewards at Suntec City from now till Oct. 18

It’s time to step into the world of Formula 1 (F1), and Suntec City is making sure your race experience meets all that and more. From now till Oct. 18, 2026, the Atrium (Tower 3 and 4) will transform into a LEGO F1-inspired “Pit Stop Hub”, where fans, enthusiasts and families can...

M’sian man walks nearly 10km from Sepang F1 circuit to outlet mall in KL heat after seeing long shuttle bus queue

A Malaysian man went to Sepang International Circuit to watch the Formula One race, but ended up doing an endurance event of his own. Gajen Nad, a comedian, decided to walk away from the venue after seeing the long shuttle bus queue on Oct. 2. He made the decision despite it bein...