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UOL, CapitaLand aim high with $1.4 billion or $1,537 psf ppr bid for New Upper Changi site
Their joint venture’s offer marks a new high for pure residential plots in the outside central region.
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SG man, 53, says he earns up to S$20 in refunds daily, making over S$1K in under 2 months collecting thrown-away cans & bottles
Summary A 53-year-old man says he collected more than S$1,000 in refunds under Singapore’s beverage container return scheme. He typically earns between S$10 and S$20 daily by collecting thrown-away drink cans and bottles after work. He cycles around areas such as Geylang and Tanj...
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Nepal floods: AI images of missing S’poreans may hinder rescue ops, says Singapore Red Cross
A TikTok post spreading AI images of the missing Singaporeans has garnered over 140,000 views.
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Singapore to host Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship in 2027
It is the first time the tournament will be held in an Asian country outside of Japan.
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One dead after fire in Upper Serangoon flat
Three others were taken to hospital, and 30 people were evacuated.
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Haze may hit Singapore in next 2 weeks as dry conditions in region expected to persist: Met Service
NEA will provide daily haze advisories if the 24-hour PSI reading enters the unhealthy range.
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Rare sambar deer dies after accident involving van on KJE
A 68-year-old male van driver is assisting with investigations.
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MINDEF looking to enhance NS HOME milestone awards: Chan Chun Sing
As Singapore prepares to mark 60 years of National Service in 2027, Mr Chan said that he has instructed his ministry to make the NS HOME awards "more impactful, more meaningful"....
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18 bus services to skip some city centre stops late on Sept 2 to 4
The services will be affected from 10pm till the last bus, on each of the three nights.
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Sephora launches Olive Young K-beauty Edit in Singapore on Sep 2 – here's what you can expect
The Sephora x Olive Young K-beauty Edit is finally in Singapore, bringing cult K-beauty brands including Dr Althea, Bioheal Boh, Rejuran and Celimax closer to home....
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Man who hid S$200,000 diamond in mouth during Chinatown heist gets jail
A fake gem was specially made in Surat, India, to match the specifications and serial number of the targeted diamond.
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Satay by the Bay closing from Oct 1 to make way for new wetlands attraction
Satay by the Bay will be replaced by a new two-storey dining block.
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Jail, driving disqualification for SMRT bus driver who ran over construction worker in Tanjong Pagar
The bus’ front left tyre ran over the victim’s legs, while the left rear tyre narrowly missed him.
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Man to be charged with driving under influence of etomidate in fatal night market crash
A 66-year-old woman was killed after the man's car collided with the night market stall she had been manning.
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ICA: Heavy traffic is expected at SG-MY land checkpoints during upcoming September school holidays
Summary More than 2.1 million travellers crossed Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the recent National Day weekend. Traffic peaked at over 593,000 travellers on Aug 7, with some departing cars waiting three hours. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has tightened se...
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MAS seeks feedback on proposals regulating value, user protection for stablecoins
Interested parties may submit their feedback by Oct 16.
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He gave up his childhood to care for his brother. Now he has to learn to live without him
"He was my best friend, my best buddy, my best brother, the best son I could ever ask for," says Mr Suresh Vanaz Purushothaman.
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Man to be charged over 2025 car accident that killed woman at Geylang pasar malam
He will be charged with driving under the influence of etomidate and dangerous driving causing death.
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PM Wong to visit Bangkok for Singapore-Thailand leaders’ retreat
The two countries are expected to mark an agreement to deepen cooperation in social sector development during the retreat.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to go to Thailand for Leaders’ Retreat on Sept 2
This will be the first leaders’ retreat between PM Wong and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul.
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Influenza cases rise in S’pore but no indication infections more severe than usual: CDA
People at higher risk of developing severe influenza infections should get their vaccine jabs, the CDA said.
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Tourist who stole $200k diamond by hiding it in his mouth gets more than 2 years’ jail
Both Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai and his accomplice were sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks’ jail.
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LTA: 11 locations in Orchard area ERP operations in SG to resume at revised rate of S$1
Summary The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will resume weekday ERP operations at 11 Orchard locations from Sep 7, 2026, charging motorists S$1 between 11 am and 7 pm. Traffic speeds in Orchard have stayed below the optimal 20 km/h to 30 km/h range since October 2025. LTA will ass...
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Influenza cases rise in Singapore; CDA says infections not more severe than usual
The Communicable Diseases Agency urged people with mild respiratory symptoms to stay home until they recover and wear a mask if they need to go out.
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Leslie Cheung's Days Of Being Wild to screen in 4K with original Cantonese audio at Golden Village
The movie will be screened at selected Golden Village outlets from Sep 11 to 13.
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Retailer loses defamation suit against customer over negative Shopee review
The household appliance retailer has to pay the customer S$4,000 in costs.
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AI, working parents, growth markets: New Minister of State Foo Cexiang on his priorities
Mr Foo’s priorities include how firms can adopt AI without compromising workers’ development, and helping Singapore expand into promising overseas markets....
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Man who repeatedly raped teen stepdaughter in van, at home gets 22 years’ jail, caning
The victim’s mother did not believe her after the man denied any wrongdoing.
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Surrounded by guns: ST journalist recalls nerve-racking time, at final What’s The News? school programme
ST senior crime correspondent Zaihan Mohamed Yusof was sharing his experiences with students on Aug 28.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2027 to be held in Singapore
The annual international competition will bring top Yu-Gi-Oh! players from around the world to Singapore, with details of the 2027 tournament yet to be announced....
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident with car in Loyang; driver assisting with probe
The accident took place at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3, Loyang Avenue and New Loyang Link on Aug 31.
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Certis CISCO Security assistant vice-president among 3 men charged with corruption offences
For corruptly offering gratification, an offender can be fined up to $100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.
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‘Because we had her on our first try’: Couple explains daughter’s ‘Toto’ nickname to PM Wong
SINGAPORE: Fresh from his National Day Rally speech where he unveiled a slew of support measures meant to encourage Singaporeans to have more babies, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong posted a video where he talked about parenting with a young couple and their little girl nicknamed “T...
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AVS: Singapore residents keeping unlicensed cats may face fines of up to S$5K
Summary Over 111,000 pet cats had been licensed in Singapore by Aug 31, after a two-year transition period for new pet-keeping rules. From Sep 1, keeping an unlicensed pet cat becomes an offence under the Animals and Birds Act, with fines reaching S$5,000. New licence application...
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Man gets jail, caning for raping stepdaughter; victim not believed by family, placed in welfare home
The abuse began when the victim was 16 and continued for about nine months before she confided in her boyfriend.
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Four men charged with molestation; two allegedly targeted victims with intellectual disabilities
One allegedly targeted his colleague, while the other man is accused of molesting a friend’s relative.
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Looking to rent a GetGo car to drive to Malaysia? Here’s what you need to know
GetGo users can book on its app a vehicle to drive anywhere in West Malaysia without mileage charges.
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SFA steps up checks of cabbage from China after reports of formaldehyde use
This comes after South Korea also stepped up checks of cabbage arriving from China.
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GetGo launches carsharing service for drives to Malaysia
Called Drive to Malaysia, the service allows users to book a GetGo vehicle through its app and drive anywhere in West Malaysia.
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Amos Yee spotted getting haircut in Taman Jurong as barber later removes viral video
SINGAPORE: A local home barber who gave vlogger Amos Yee a haircut on the staircase in a building in Taman Jurong uploaded a video of the haircut on TikTok on Sunday (Aug 30). He captioned the clip, which very quickly got more than one hundred thousand views and likes, “Celebrity...
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Johor steps up Singapore investment push with RM110 billion in approved investments and 8% GDP growth on the table
JOHOR: Johor Menteri Besar Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi has taken his state’s investment pitch directly to Singapore’s business community, presenting Johor’s economic case at a roundtable with Maybank Singapore and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation attended by representatives of 39...
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Singapore steps up cabbage testing following reports of formaldehyde use in China
This comes after South Korea similarly stepped up inspections of Chinese cabbage imports as the food safety scandal in China, involving the vegetables being dipped in formaldehyde, stirs regional concern....
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BYD and Denza launch lifestyle card for selected customers with perks at 88 brands, including Adidas, KFC and mewatch
BYD and Denza launched the BYD and Denza Lifestyle Privilege Programme on Monday (Aug 31).
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As Egypt aims to become a global hub, Singapore deepens ties with Africa’s second-largest economy
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Egypt recently discussed ways of strengthening trade and investment ties in a meeting between Singaporean Ambassador to Egypt Dominic Goh and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh. Egypt’s Investment and Foreign Trade Ministry said on ...
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MINDEF looking to enhance NS milestone awards to mark 60 years of national service
It is also looking into an NS60 recognition package for national servicemen past and present.
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Pushback against Assoc Prof Faishal’s return to National University of Singapore ‘deeply inconsistent,’ says netizen
SINGAPORE: The local content creator Effendi Baba commented on reactions to the news that the former MP Faishal Ibrahim was in talks to return to the National University of Singapore , where he had been teaching before he entered politics. On Aug 24, it was reported that Assoc Pr...
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Marina Square mall to close in March 2027 for redevelopment
The redevelopment, which will add luxury homes, a new hotel, serviced apartments and offices to Marina Square, is expected to be completed by 2031.
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Veteran diplomat Tommy Koh wins 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award
The eponymous award recognises those whose work has made a significant contribution to Asia.
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10 to be charged with outrage of modesty
They are aged between 28 and 77 and are due to be charged on Sept 1.
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Nepal floods: Local charity RLAF appeals for donations, pledges $50,000 to relief efforts
The public fund-raising campaign will run from Sept 1 to 14.
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Chinatown pottery studio MIT Artspace shutters abruptly; customers left without art pieces
Some customers expressed frustration over missing or unfired pottery pieces.
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Singapore-based research network appointed WHO collaborating centre for clinical trials
ADVANCE-ID will partner with other countries to better prevent, detect and control infectious diseases.
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Singapore to send police team, humanitarian supplies to aid Nepal flood relief efforts: MFA
The Singapore Red Cross has raised around $1 million for flood relief efforts so far.
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Man who allegedly hid 19cm knife in shoe at Changi Airport T4 charged with carrying offensive weapon
The knife, which had a 12cm blade, was wrapped in multiple layers of plastic bags and tape.
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Repeat offender jailed for assaulting colleague in Coleman Street, causing brain injury
The victim has not regained his sense of smell, the court heard.
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Suspect in Tuas murder case charged after allegedly slashing victim’s neck with a chopper
The incident took place on Aug 29.
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Motorcyclist taken unconscious to hospital after accident in Admiralty
A 27-year-old car driver is assisting with police investigations.
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ERP charges to resume at 11 locations in Orchard Road area from Sept 7 to ease congestion
$1 will be charged at these locations on weekdays between 11am and 7pm.
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Pokemon World Championships heading to Singapore in August 2027
The tournament is set to take place at Singapore Expo from Aug 13 to 15.
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Man working at welfare home kicked and shoved 10-year-old resident
The man kicked and shoved the boy who had earlier climbed a parapet on the second storey of the home.
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