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As AI firms call for accountability and limits, an opportunity beckons for Singapore

As AI firms call for accountability and limits, an opportunity beckons for Singapore The Business Times

Stranded comedian criticizes Malaysian Airlines for ‘abandoning’ passengers, staff, and crew in Manchester after Heathrow closure

Airports in the United Kingdom experienced a massive disruption last week after an issue with air traffic control. More than 1,750 flights arriving into and departing from airports in the UK were cancelled on Sep 8 and then almost 400 more the next day. This affected over 330,000...

A year after Singaporean cricket coach's murder in Malawi, his family is still fighting for answers

Mr Arjun Menon was killed at his home in Malawi in May last year. His sister tells CNA that the family is still in the dark about what happened.

Singapore finance weighs AI agents against governance gaps

Singapore finance weighs AI agents against governance gaps Singapore Business Review

Hyrox co-founder apologises for fecal incontinence incident, says it was a mistake to not react immediately

The co-founder of Hyrox, the fitness race competition, has apologised over the incident at its recent Beijing event which saw an athlete complete the race even after she defecated herself due to fecal incontinence. The athlete, Australian Joanna Wietrzyk, was seen completing exer...

‘Goodbye, Malaysia. I wish you well’ — Malaysian gives up his citizenship for Singapore after losing faith in M’sia politicians; praises SG govt and its progress in delivering its promises

Summary A Malaysian Redditor described giving up his citizenship after years of local political disappointment and a deepening admiration for Singapore’s governance. His journey included youthful political activism, a move to Singapore, early financial struggles, and, eventually,...

Researchers on mission to improve heat illness data at A&Es in Singapore

Several hospitals and residential homes have also been taking more measures to protect patients during hotter weather.

Unemployment holds at 1.9% in July

Unemployment holds at 1.9% in July Singapore Business Review

From SG61 to every day: How 6,100 steps can inspire healthier habits

Plaque buildup, bad breath, bleeding gums: Rethinking your daily oral-care routine

Brushing twice a day is not enough – how, and with what, you brush matters too. Here’s how a rechargeable toothbrush can help you build a healthier routine....

Impulse buying: Are Gen Z shoppers really buying more than everyone else?

SINGAPORE: After a Reddit user shared online that she was shocked to see youngsters spending S$300 to S$400 on the brand Subdued , an online discussion followed over whether Gen Zs are more prone to impulse spending than older generations. Writing on r/SGExams, the user said she ...

'S'pore efficiency is real': Woman drops AirPods in Bukit Batok drain, migrant worker retrieves it in 5 mins

A woman dropped one of her AirPods down a drainage grate in Bukit Batok but was reunited with it thanks to a migrant worker who retrieved it within five minutes of his arrival at the scene. TikTok user @i.tgal_insg, who goes by Angela, posted a video of the incident and thanked t...

S'pore cafe owner, 31, receives WhatsApp verification message from 'hotel staff' about overseas booking, gets scammed of nearly S$2,000

A cafe owner in Singapore was scammed of his earnings in a mere half an hour after he received what looked like a card verification message on WhatsApp. Speaking to Mothership , Muhammad Shaqil, 31, shared that he received a WhatsApp message on Sep. 10 regarding a hotel booking f...

Hyrox athlete who continued race while having fecal incontinence reportedly says ‘A win is a win’

The Australian athlete who won the Pro Women division at Hyrox Beijing despite suffering faecal incontinence mid-race has responded, in a post that has divided opinion further. Joanna Wietrzyk completed the Sep. 12 race, with organisers subsequently closing off and disinfecting p...

Asia-Pacific Roundup: Singapore advances legislation to build ‘more coherent, future-ready’ regulatory system

Asia-Pacific Roundup: Singapore advances legislation to build ‘more coherent, future-ready’ regulatory system RAPS

S’porean man, 20, jailed for raping 2 girls & sexually assaulting another a few years ago, victims aged 13-14

A 20-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to nine years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane after raping three underage girls, aged 13 to 14, in the span of nine months in 2023. He faced five charges consisting of aggravated rape and sexual penetration of a minor. He pleaded guilt...

6 M'sian men jailed after storming King Albert Park GCB with machetes & baseball bats, robbing poker players of S$4.9 million

Two Malaysian men who had run into financial difficulties decided to rob a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) in the King Albert Park area, knowing that the house hosted high-stakes poker games that ran up to hundreds of thousands. In order to subdue all the players, they recruited five o...

What Buyers Should Watch in Singapore Homes This Week

What Buyers Should Watch in Singapore Homes This Week propertyreview.sg

Job matching session to be held on Sep. 17 for affected ex-staff of True Fitness & True Yoga

A job matching session will be held on Sep. 17 for former employees of True Fitness and True Yoga centres after operations ceased across all outlets on Sep. 10. Although True Fitness and True Yoga are not unionised, a session will be organised by the NTUC's Employment and Employa...

S’porean man, 31, hits car while licence suspended, shows police screenshot of another man's licence, gets caught

A 31-year-old Singaporean man drove a car while his licence was suspended, collided with another vehicle, and showed police officers a screenshot of someone else’s driving licence to deceive them. He was sentenced to 13 weeks’ jail, fined S$3,400, and disqualified from holding al...

Man filmed picking up community cat in Joo Seng, trying to put it in carrier, actually wanted to bring it to vet

A man was filmed picking up a community cat and attempting to place it in a carrier in the boot of a car at Joo Seng Road. The incident first came to light after a video was posted on the Facebook group Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats on Sep. 5. The video expressed concern ...

Exclusive-Vista Equity exploring strategic options for financial software provider Finastra, sources say

Asian Games 2026: Singapore gymnast Amanda Yap eyes balance beam final in Asian Games debut

Asian Games 2026: Singapore gymnast Amanda Yap eyes balance beam final in Asian Games debut CNA

What’s one thing that you’ve brought for your house that you regret? Homeowners of Singapore shared their answers

SINGAPORE: It is true that buying a home in Singapore is exciting, yet it also comes with plenty of decisions that might end up being regrets. On Reddit , a netizen curiously asked homeowners in Singapore about one thing that they have bought for their house but ended up regretti...

What's one thing that you've brought for your house that you regret? Homeowners of Singapore shared their answers

SINGAPORE: It is true that buying a home in Singapore is exciting, yet it also comes with plenty of decisions that might end up being regrets. On Reddit , a netizen curiously asked homeowners in Singapore about one thing that they have bought for their house but ended up regretti...

Singapore youths favour safeguards over social media ban

Singapore youths favour safeguards over social media ban CNA

Singapore August 2026: GAC at all-time high, Chinese at 51.7% share

Singapore August 2026: GAC at all-time high, Chinese at 51.7% share Best Selling Cars Blog

Haze in Singapore: Some preschools stop outdoor activities, turn on purifiers

Haze in Singapore: Some preschools stop outdoor activities, turn on purifiers CNA

S'porean actor, 45, accused of fraud & forgery, cheating e2i of S$14,400

Editor's note: A previous version of this story erroneously listed Chew Chui Shien as a man. The error has been corrected. Local actor Haden Hee , who also founded commercial kitchen and Korean food supplier Hanguk Kitchen, is facing six charges including fraud and forgery. Charg...

Cambodian primary school principal allegedly has sex with girl, 12, pays her per encounter

A Cambodian school principal was charged on Sep. 14, 2026 for allegedly having sex with a 12-year-old girl. The Khmer Times reported that the suspect was identified as one Kak Hong, the principal of a primary school in Battambang, northwestern Cambodia. According to The Cambodia ...

PSD reviewing paper that alleges civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations

The department will refer any issue to CPIB if there is material basis to do so.

Singapore Banks Complete Transactions on Swift Blockchain Ledger

Singapore Banks Complete Transactions on Swift Blockchain Ledger Markets Media

Boy, 15, who allegedly stabbed girl, 16, to death in M'sia school, acquitted

The 15-year-old boy, who allegedly stabbed his 16-year-old schoolmate to death in a secondary school in Malaysia in 2025, has been acquitted. The High Court in Malaysia on Sep. 14 found him to have been of unsound mind during the incident in Bandar Utama, New Straits Times report...

K-pop group BTS’ agency BigHit Music to hold audition in Singapore on Oct 24 for male talent

K-pop group BTS’ agency BigHit Music to hold audition in Singapore on Oct 24 for male talent The Straits Times

Government reviewing study alleging civil servants 'disproportionately' bought homes near unannounced MRT stations

The Public Service Division says it is reviewing the data and methodology of the working paper by the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research and will refer the matter to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau if necessary....

Kf Seetoh: Singapore’s ‘unique heritage’ food came from afar

SINGAPORE: In a Sep 13 (Sunday) Facebook post, food guru Kf Seetoh took exception to a statement from Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu last week. “With all due respect, Mdm Minister, our hawker food culture is not a ‘unique’ part of Singapore culture’, as ...

Kf Seetoh: Singapore's 'unique heritage' food came from afar

SINGAPORE: In a Sep 13 (Sunday) Facebook post, food guru Kf Seetoh took exception to a statement from Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu last week. “With all due respect, Mdm Minister, our hawker food culture is not a ‘unique' part of Singapore culture’, as ...

Man, 41, a Bangladeshi national, fights man in S'pore & lodges false police report that he got robbed, gets 13 months & 2 weeks’ jail

A 41-year-old male Bangladeshi national was sentenced to 13 months and two weeks’ jail after getting into a fight with a man and lodging a false police report that he was robbed by the person he fought with. The victim was an acquaintance, Shin Min Daily News reported. Bhuyan Md ...

Singapore banks complete first domestic tokenized deposit payments via Swift blockchain

Singapore banks complete first domestic tokenized deposit payments via Swift blockchain ledgerinsights.com

Singapore’s Chan Chun Sing to visit China, speak at defence forum

Singapore’s Chan Chun Sing to visit China, speak at defence forum South China Morning Post

Singapore marine fuel sales climb for fourth straight month

Singapore marine fuel sales climb for fourth straight month Baird Maritime

Irfan Fandi Signs for Tampines Rovers: Singapore International Defender Returns to the Singapore Premier League

Irfan Fandi Signs for Tampines Rovers: Singapore International Defender Returns to the Singapore Premier League SportPlus.sg

StashAway Names Nandini Joshi as New Group CEO, Ferrario Becomes Chairman

StashAway Names Nandini Joshi as New Group CEO, Ferrario Becomes Chairman Fintech Singapore

Singapore approaching nuclear energy with 'open mind' but mindful of constraints: Grace Fu

Any decision will weigh safety, environmental sustainability, economic viability and public confidence, among other considerations, says the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment....

In 1998 a resident pair of smooth-coated otters returned to Sungei Buloh; by early 2021 Singapore counted at least 170 otters in 17 groups, up from 79 in 11 groups in 2017

In 1998 a resident pair of smooth-coated otters returned to Sungei Buloh; by early 2021 Singapore counted at least 170 otters in 17 groups, up from 79 in 11 groups in 2017 Space Daily...

Fuel prices up in S’pore as Mid-East conflict pushes diesel past $4 per litre at major retailers

The hikes followed escalating conflict in the Middle East which impacted global energy markets.

Food Scoops: The Best Japanese Omakase Restaurants In Singapore

Food Scoops: The Best Japanese Omakase Restaurants In Singapore The Ranting Panda

Fire at Pasir Ris flat evacuates 20 residents, sends two to hospital for smoke inhalation

SINGAPORE: Another fire incident took place wherein approximately 20 people were evacuated, and two were reported to be hospitalised for smoke inhalation. In a TikTok video , a user showed that there was thick smoke billowing from the burning HDB unit, and there were vehicles fro...

Singapore’s Worker Dorms Are Getting A Major Upgrade — And It Could Make Homes More Expensive To Build

Singapore’s Worker Dorms Are Getting A Major Upgrade — And It Could Make Homes More Expensive To Build Stacked Homes

Decisions to consider building homes on greenery or heritage sites not made lightly: Indranee

With the demand for more flats, the authorities have to find more sites to build on, she said.

‘Trading chaos for reliability’: AI slowdown could mean stricter regulations and more testing, say experts

“Instead of disruptive new models dropping every few weeks, existing tools will become faster, cheaper and far more consistent,” says one AI startup founder....

Asian Games 2026: key sports and stars to watch

The 20th Asian Games will take place from September 19 to October 4 in Nagoya, Japan. The extensive competition program will feature many popular sports, ranging from athletics and football to cricket and martial arts. We’ve prepared a 1xBet review of one of the most anticipated ...

Air quality in eastern, western and central Singapore in unhealthy range

Air quality in eastern, western and central Singapore in unhealthy range CNA

Proposed sale of the Cycle & Carriage business in Singapore and Malaysia

Proposed sale of the Cycle & Carriage business in Singapore and Malaysia Allen & Gledhill

TÜV SÜD Invests $24M In Singapore Decarbonization Hub

TÜV SÜD Invests $24M In Singapore Decarbonization Hub Carbon Herald

Singapore VLSFO quality trends 14 Sep

Singapore VLSFO quality trends 14 Sep engine.online

Haze situation in Singapore worsens as east and west regions reach unhealthy PSI levels

Haze situation in Singapore worsens as east and west regions reach unhealthy PSI levels The Straits Times

1-hour PM2.5 in central Singapore hits 113

Air quality in Singapore almost hit the unhealthy range on Monday morning, Sep. 14. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading at 11am was between 78 and 99, just within the moderate range, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA) website . The unhealthy range ...

Grab to expand autonomous vehicle fleet from 10 to 50, eyes services beyond Punggol

The company also said hundreds of new autonomous vehicle roles will be created for the local workforce.

Fewer kids of single unwed parents receive maximum government co-matching benefits: MSF

An expert said single parents often find it hard to save due to their financial pressures.