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NEA has sent legal notices to 7 companies under haze law, will take further action where warranted
NEA is tracking hot spots and smoke in the region to identify the companies contributing to the haze.
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Haze may reach hazardous PSI levels; mask vending machines to be fully deployed by Oct 16, says Grace Fu
“Depending on the weather, we can expect air quality to fluctuate, including the possibility of reaching hazardous levels,” says the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment....
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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 among events postponed, cancelled amid haze concerns
A new event date will be shared once it is 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
However, Environment Minister Grace Fu says there is a sufficient stockpile of N95 masks.
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Cancelled classes, lost income: Haze takes a toll on outdoor sports coaches in Singapore
Coaches say the fluctuating air quality and facility closures have 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.
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SIA flight returns to San Francisco almost 9 hours after departure over 'unruly' passenger
The passenger on board flight SQ31 "became unruly and injured himself in the process", a Singapore Airlines spokesperson said.
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Company director jailed for role in corruption case involving DSO National Laboratories
Jason Chua Aik Leng, 67, previously pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the corrupt giving of gratification.
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70-year-old man seeks answers after wife receives over 19 parking fines for a car she does not own
SINGAPORE: Everyone would be shocked to receive parking tickets without owning a car, and this was exactly what happened to a woman whose husband said she received 19 parking tickets over the span of a year despite neither owning nor driving a vehicle. Case details revealed that ...
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Haze prompts closure of all outdoor and non-air-conditioned ActiveSG facilities
Indoor and air-conditioned facilities at all sports centres remain open.
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Minibus driver fined after dragging motorcyclist for several metres in crash
The victim had lacerations on his leg that were deep enough to expose bone.
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Grace Fu: Singapore will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action against companies causing haze pollution even if activities are overseas
Summary Singapore is reviewing data on the haze and has kept open the option of legal action against companies under its transboundary pollution law. Hourly PM2.5 levels in western Singapore reached 288 at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the highest recorded since 2015. Authorities began di...
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NTU student creates website that estimates how many cigarettes’ worth of haze you've breathed in
"I just wanted to craft a simple-looking website, as I have a few family members and friends that are also often overwhelmed by all the different numbers, and I just wanted a simple website for them to use," Zi Heng tells 8days.sg....
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Singapore-listed First Resources, Bumitama Agri point to El Nino, say some fires began beyond their boundaries
Palm oil producer First Resources said the current hotspots are largely concentrated in regions where the group does not operate, while Bumitama Agri said a number of incidents appear to have developed outside the areas directly managed by the group....
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Singapore-listed First Resources points to El Nino, says haze-linked fires were outside its operations
Palm oil producer First Resources said the current hotspots are largely concentrated in regions where the group does not operate.
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Malaysia's economy grows 5.3% year-on-year in Q3: Advance estimate
Malaysia has benefited from a global boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure that has driven demand for its tech products and semiconductors.
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Free N95 masks for vulnerable individuals to mitigate haze’s negative health effects in Singapore
Summary Singapore began distributing free N95 masks on Oct 14 after PM2.5 levels rose sharply in parts of the country. Eligible seniors and selected healthcare and assistance card holders can collect one pack containing two masks at designated vending machines or community clubs....
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Oh, bother! Starbucks Singapore unveils Winnie the Pooh collection with mugs, tumblers and more
Disney fans, get ready for a little Hundred Acre Wood magic as Starbucks unveils a charming collection celebrating 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh. Also launching are Halloween Spooky Meowchestra collectibles....
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Road changes around AMK Hub for 18 months after unexpected obstructions halt MRT tunnelling works
The temporary traffic reconfiguration along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 is required to facilitate additional recovery works, said the Land Transport Authority....
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Cross Island Line: Traffic to be diverted in Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 amid suspension of tunnelling works
Road realignment will last 18 months while underground obstructions hindering works are probed.
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Beating the heat, one home at a time
In Punggol North, Capital Distributors matched KDK cooling solutions to the needs of three vulnerable households taking part in a community heat adaptation programme....
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NParks traps 10 crows at once in Victoria Street after suspected infestation
SINGAPORE: The National Parks Board (NParks) has recently set up a cage trap in Victoria Street, an area that was suspected of having a crow infestation. Due to the trap, the authorities managed to capture a total of ten crows all at once. The trap, as shared by Shin Min Daily Ne...
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How AI guidance can help SMEs navigate cross-border trade
Singapore Business Federation’s Trade AI Advisor brings together source-cited trade guidance and access to human expertise, helping businesses understand tariffs, free trade agreements and documentation requirements....
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S’pore experiencing its 12th consecutive day of unhealthy air, the longest since 2015 haze crisis
In 2019 and 2023, the country saw shorter stretches of unhealthy air.
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Singapore's non-oil exports surge 68.4% in September; growth driven by non-electronics shipments
Singapore's NODX rose by 27.6% in the first nine months of 2026.
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Fresh grad feels she’s ‘working for nothing’ as nearly half her take-home pay goes to student loans
SINGAPORE: Paydays are usually something to look forward to. One fresh graduate, however, feels like her salary simply slips through her fingers, as nearly half her take-home pay goes towards student loan repayments each month. On r/singaporefi, the 23-year-old said she feels lik...
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'Larping in this economy': Singapore graduate says coursemates are exaggerating their credentials on LinkedIn amid tough job market
SINGAPORE: A Singapore graduate has called out his coursemates for labelling themselves startup founders and hedge fund traders on LinkedIn, despite apparently having little more than school projects and personal investments to show for it. On Tuesday (Oct 13), the graduate share...
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10 years of The Coconut Club: How its S$12.80 nasi lemak challenged the way we value local food
From a cold-press coconut machine developed by an F1 engineer to daily ikan bilis inspections, the restaurant's painstaking approach to Singapore's beloved dish hasn't come cheap. But, as it celebrates a decade in the business, what does its journey tell us about the value of loc...
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Singapore haze: Air quality very unhealthy in central region
At 3pm, the 24-hour PSI in central Singapore hit 229, a new high for the year.
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‘It’s not just Gen Z’: Netizens weigh in on quitting jobs without another one lined up
SINGAPORE: In today’s generation, quitting a job without having another one ready may be risky, but it is a risk worth taking, especially if it is their way to protect their mental health or make space for better opportunities to come. On Reddit, a netizen openly shared that it s...
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S’pore records highest PSI reading this haze season in central region as air quality worsens
At 3pm, the 24-hour PSI in the central, east and west regions remain 'very unhealthy'.
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How a four-member government team turned red-light cameras into speed enforcers in 3 months
The Roadbuster tool processed 120,000 speeding cases in two years before it was retired, and speeding violations fell by 66 per cent at locations where it was activated....
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Inside Audemars Piguet’s AP House Singapore, where watches are only part of the experience
At Raffles Singapore, the Swiss watchmaker has created a space where watches share the spotlight with food, design, hospitality and conversation. In partnership with Audemars Piguet...
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From Gran Turismo 7 to a smartphone with a second screen: How Xiaomi is linking cars, homes and devices
Xiaomi's Vision GT concept car and upcoming 18 Pro smartphone series form part of an ecosystem designed to work as one.
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Facing the heat at home: How vulnerable households are getting some cool help
Capital Distributors is working with community partners in Punggol North to improve airflow and comfort in residents' homes.
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Record S$7,911 a month rental bid for Maxwell Hawker Centre food stall
A Maxwell Hawker Centre food stall up for rent attracted a monthly rental bid of S$7,911. The bidding war was intense as the top five bidders submitted bids of over S$7,000 each. The S$7,911 bid set a new record for the highest-ever bid received for a stall at Maxwell Hawker Cent...
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S'pore Airlines to introduce new in-flight amenities for all cabins classes, including economy passengers
Passengers on Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights can look forward to a new range of in-flight amenities, including sleepwear, skincare, and Disney’s Toy Story-themed items for kids. In a press release on Oct. 14, SIA said all new amenity kits will be progressively introduced from N...
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3-bus accident in Yishun, 6 injured: Bus 853 hit bus 852, which hit bus 851
Three public buses were involved in an accident in Yishun on Oct. 15. Six passengers were injured The accident took place at Block 790 Yishun Avenue 2 at about 3:05pm. Bus operator Tower Transit Singapore said its service 853 bus rear-ended a service 852 bus. This caused a chain ...
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Bukit Panjang LRT system renewal 'substantially completed' after 8 years
The renewal of the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (BPLRT) system has been "substantially completed" since works began in 2018, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Oct. 15. With this "comprehensive improvement" of the system, commuters "will experience better, more reliab...
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Female diner shocked by 'spicy' sight in People's Park Complex foodcourt, escapes after being harrassed
A woman described a food court in People’s Park Complex as a “haven of female companionship”, claiming older men were openly getting intimate with women, according to a report by Shin Min Daily News . In a Threads post cited by the publication, she claimed men had also approached...
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Why did Trump fire ‘MAGA royalty’ & US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, & what will happen next?
The news that the United States will be replacing its ambassador to Greece is usually a story that would have little interest outside of Greece or the U.S. But Kimberly Guilfoyle is no ordinary ambassador. Guilfoyle is a lawyer, a former host on the conservative Fox News Channel,...
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SGH neurosurgery head did not report patient’s death to coroner, says maybe his heart overruled brain
The head of neurosurgery at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) told a coroner’s inquiry that compassion for a patient’s family influenced his decision not to report her death to the coroner. Jai Prashanth Rao, who heads the National Neuroscience Institute’s (NNI) neurosurgery depar...
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ActiveSG closes outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities in east & central due to haze
ActiveSG's outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities have been closed temporarily due to worsening haze conditions. According to ActiveSG's website , the closure affects ActiveSG's sports and recreation facilities in the East and Central regions, as of 2:30pm on Oct. 15. The aff...
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Fuel shortage in Bali, Indonesia leaves motorists waiting hours in long petrol station queues
A petrol shortage in Indonesia's resort island of Bali left motorists waiting hours and in snaking queues just to fill up their gas tanks earlier this week. Some petrol stations also ran out of fuel. Officials explained that the shortage was the result of an unfortunate confluenc...
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S'porean man, 23, hit 44-year-old man's face with brick in Geylang after sex act
A man and his friend solicited an older man in Geylang for oral sex, but assaulted him afterwards when he asked for payment. Shakur Han Shaid, 23, was sentenced to seven years and four months’ jail and six strokes of the cane on Oct. 13. He pleaded guilty to three charges of volu...
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Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires, may take legal action: PM Wong
Singapore is also exploring joint action with other countries, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Singapore-bound SIA flight diverted back to San Francisco due to ‘unruly’ passenger
The passenger, who injured himself in the process, was handed over to the local authorities.
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Fire breaks out in a bedroom located in Woodlands, suspected to be caused by power bank left on bed
SINGAPORE: Another fire incident occurred in a bedroom unit located in Woodlands, and it was suspected to have started from a power bank that was left on the bed by the tenant. The accident happened on Oct 11, at approximately 9:40 in the evening. Case details revealed that the f...
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Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires: PM Wong
He said that where warranted, Singapore will take action under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
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East Kalimantan governor seen at MBS hotel, draws flak from Indonesians amid haze & forest fire crisis
The governor of East Kalimantan province in Indonesia was recently spotted at Marina Bay Sands having breakfast. The scene of Rudy Mas'ud at the hotel sparked criticism and anger after going viral on Threads. The photo, which has since amassed over 11,000 likes and 1,500 shares, ...
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Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at $7.21 billion amid global uncertainty
Tourism receipts for the first half of 2026 stood at $15.71 billion.
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Haze affecting millions sparks Singaporean’s question: Could it be a ‘crime against humanity’?
SINGAPORE: The number one topic on people’s minds these days is the haze. This year has been the worst in over a decade for transboundary haze, and Singapore has become one of the cities with the most air pollution across the globe. On Thursday (Oct 15), the 24-hour Pollutant Sta...
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Quicker cross-border cooperation needed to disrupt scams and crimes: S’pore, international police
German authorities in 2024 texted Singapore police directly about a ransomware attempt, speeding up enforcement action.
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Group of women brawl along Clarke Quay riverfront, 1 injured
A group of women was seen brawling along the Clarke Quay riverfront on Oct. 11. In a video shared online by Instagram page sgfollowsall, one woman in white can be seen being thrown to the ground. Two women grappled with her hands and legs, while another yanked forcefully at her h...
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Tourist in Singapore inserts himself into other MBS visitors' photos, gets mad when they tell him off
SINGAPORE: Some first-time visitors to Singapore had a rather unpleasant encounter with a fellow tourist, who endeavoured to insert himself into their photos. When they refused, however, the man started bad-mouthing them instead of apologising. In a post on Threads on Oct 10, Ale...