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Today, Singapore has fewer than 200 farms and produces less than 10 per cent of the food consumed by its population of about six million people, according to Member of Parliament (MP) Poh Li San. Speaking in Parliament on Sep. 9, she questioned if Singapore is "cutting ourselves ...
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Nothing screams holiday season like the mandatory haul reels on TikTok and Instagram. But before you start filming yours, here is what Singapore Customs wants you to know. During a week-long sweep in May 2026, 43 travellers were caught for failing to declare and pay taxes on thei...
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The government has accepted the recommendations put forth by the 2026 ministerial salary review committee, which means that the salaries of Singapore's political appointment holders will be adjusted for the first time in 15 years. The move has attracted international news coverag...
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The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) is appealing the sentence of British national Oruche Morgan Fidelis, 22, who was found guilty of assaulting Low Ek Yong , 66, a private-hire vehicle driver in Singapore. AGC described the sentence imposed on the accused as "manifestly inadequ...
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SINGAPORE: Constantly feeling as though you’re not good enough, whether at work or in life generally, can be incredibly crippling. Recently, a Singaporean woman took to Reddit to open up about her battle with “impostor syndrome,” hoping strangers online could help her figure out ...
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Three complaints were lodged alleging workplace discrimination due to National Service (NS) obligations between 2024 and 2025, Minister of State for Manpower Foo Cexiang said in Parliament on Sep. 9. He added that NSmen who believe that they have been unfairly treated because of ...
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A bankrupt property agent duped his fellow agents into co-broking falsified sales, using them to receive advance commissions and leaving them to deal with the aftermath. CNA reported that Cheong En Kiong, 51, pleaded guilty on Sep. 8, 2026 to four charges including forgery, cheat...
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Six men, aged 23 to 76, will be charged on Sep. 10 in separate cases of outrage of modesty, or molestation. 36-year-old On Jul. 16, a 36-year-old man allegedly molested a 23-year-old woman in the vicinity of Victoria Street. The incident was reported to the police, and the man wa...
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One of the fires resulted in a fatality.
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The Singaporean's journey from Singapore to London included air, land and sea travel.
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A magistrate's court has ordered a woman in Singapore to pay her ex-husband a total of S$7,085 after displaying "highly unreasonable" conduct towards him. Deputy Registrar Mark Lim noted in his judgement released on Sep. 7, 2026, that the man had accidentally transferred S$6,650 ...
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The 24-hour PSI reading in central Singapore is at 104 as of 6pm on Thursday.
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SINGAPORE: In a recent social media post, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chair Paul Tambyah wrote of the SDP’s “deep concerns’ over the police actions against two activists, Jolovan Wham and Elijah Tay. On Monday (Sep 7), 46-year-old Mr Wham was handed five new charges: three c...
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A Singaporean diver has gone missing following a diving incident in Palau on Sep. 7 A Mothership reader said that the diving expedition occurred on a motor yacht named Black Pearl. The missing person is also said to be a prominent figure in the Singapore dive industry. The Minist...
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In Parliament on Sep. 9, Member of Parliament (MP) Elysa Chen called for the government to consider restitution for those who fall victim to scams on non-compliant platforms, as a form of economic redress. "Under the spirit of fairness and justice, can we consider redistributing ...
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The monthly allowance for MPs will rise to S$18,500 from Oct 15. Here's a breakdown of who gets what and why.
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Readings in other regions remain in the moderate range.
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Readings in other regions remain in the moderate range.
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Seniors aged 70 and above who live alone were also given $100 to help them defray electricity bills.
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Johor police said the suspects targeted vehicles parked in open areas and along quiet roads.
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Generative AI and online platforms can make religious knowledge more accessible, but should not be relied on as the primary source of religious guidance, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said in Parliament. He was responding to a question on whether MUIS w...
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Twelve MPs highlighted their proposals to enhance food resilience in Singapore.
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Summary A SNEF survey found 54% of employers don’t plan to increase headcount in 2027, while 51% expect to freeze or moderate wages. The survey covered more than 300 companies employing nearly 160,000 workers across 20 industries between June and August 2026. Rising manpower cost...
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Each person in Singapore generates about 128kg of food waste annually, said MP Poh Li San, one of the motion’s proposers.
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DBS rejected the claim and said it would fight it vigorously, adding that the company has made no provision for the lawsuit.
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Hong Kong’s first chief executive died on Sept 8 aged 89.
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Six women, aged between 22 and 36, were charged in court on Sep. 9, 2026 under the Public Order Act over their alleged involvement in various unauthorised processions and assemblies, as well as other related offences. Charges The six women are: Kyal Sin Linn Naing, 22; Elijah Tay...
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Utilisation of the scheme had generally remained low, averaging about 300 claims a year from 2023 to 2025, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
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The objective is to ensure that Singaporeans can, even during disruptions, continue to have reliable access to essential food types.
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A 28-year-old male Chinese national was sentenced to eight months’ jail after pretending to borrow S$50,000 from his 37-year-old friend, also a male Chinese national, before robbing the cash from him. Zhao Ziqi faced one charge of theft. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Sep...
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Public service should not be driven primarily by pay, say the Progress Singapore Party, Singapore Democratic Party and Red Dot United.
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Local cosplayer and streamer Rurusama has bought a new home. In an Instagram video shared on Sep. 5, Rurusama showed off the keys to her new abode, writing in the caption: " Homeowner ERA. I’m so scared... will make videos about renovations & home shopping.. but pls give me advis...
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Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to a racketeering conspiracy charge over his role in a cryptocurrency theft ring that stole more than US$260 million (about S$328.7 million) from multiple victims. According to a report by CNA , in a nearly...
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in Parliament on Tuesday (Sep 8) that ministerial salaries will be going up by as much as 9% starting next month . The adjustment in pay is the first to occur in 15 years and is the government’s response to an independent review c...
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A 14-day-old baby boy in Singapore died after he was found face down on his parents' bed. A coroner's inquiry on Sep. 8, where both parents were present, ruled that the case was non-criminal, reported Shin Min Daily News . The infant was found to have died by natural causes, the ...
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The forest located near Upper Thomson Road is zoned for residential use.
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Consolidation of HSA powers will happen over two phases: in November and by the end of 2027.
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The timeline, land use plans, construction methods and reclamation profile for the new western island have not been determined, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said in a written reply on Sep. 8. He was responding to questions filed by 13 Members of Parliament from...
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A new book examining the leadership and legacy of SM Lee Hsien Loong through his tenure as prime minister from 2004 to 2024 was launched on Sep. 8. Lee Hsien Loong and Singapore details the profound changes the nation underwent during this time, including through global crises su...
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There were more than 40 cars listed on the website on Sept 9 at around 5.30pm.
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Cinnabon will be closing its last Singapore outlet at ION Orchard on Sep. 22, 2026. The American bakery chain known for its baked cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting topping said on Instagram that the closure marks the end of its “chapter in Singapore”. “Until then, the ove...
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On Sep. 6, German politics experienced what its Chancellor called a “tectonic shift” as the AfD, or Alternative für Deutschland (Alternative for Germany), won elections in the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD has been labelled right-wing, far right, populist, and ev...
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SINGAPORE: Another complaint about a ‘garbage dump’ flat has been brought to the media when residents living in Tampines Avenue 2 reported that their neighbour’s apartment had become uninhabitable, causing the neighbour to sleep in the hallway or stairwell using mobility aids. Th...
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Leap201 suggested lowering the eligibility age for the Lease Buyback Scheme from 65 to 55.
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Five persons, aged between 29 and 66, have been identified and interviewed by the police in connection to online comments about the Nepal floods and Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in response to media queries. Following the floo...
