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Running on fumes: When self-neglect causes caregivers to hit a wall
As Singapore ages, the number of family caregivers is rising, making caregiver respite a key focus.
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Pardons Board to discuss former Malaysia PM Najib’s clemency bid on Sep 11: Reports
Najib Razak’s pardon application as well as house arrest bid could be on the agenda, according to news reports.
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AGC to appeal against reduced charge, sentence for man who assaulted Grab driver
The Attorney-General's Chambers said that Oruche Morgan Fidelis' sentence was "manifestly inadequate".
business
From beauty salons to restaurants: Chinese businesses expand across Malaysia, putting pressure on local firms
The rapid growth of such businesses has unsettled some local businesses, who say foreign entrants are undercutting prevailing market prices.
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Parliament: Does holding more portfolios mean getting paid more salaries?
Does having more portfolios mean getting paid more? Does a minister also get the Member of Parliament (MP) allowance too? If you have such questions in mind, here's the answer. The current practice is to pay all political appointment holders one salary package, even if they hold ...
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From Minecraft to $309 million crypto heist: Singaporean forfeits 28 cars to US after guilty plea
Malone Lam, 22, has been described as the ringleader of the criminal group in the US.
parks
Do you think hawker food pricing is getting ridiculous? Netizens share their thoughts
SINGAPORE: It is shocking for some workers that a simple hawker lunch now costs more than a McDonald’s value meal, and it sparked a very interesting discussion over whether hawker food remains Singapore’s more affordable dining options than other food establishments. On Reddit , ...
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COE premiums up across the board; Cat A price hits all-time high of $133,009
The Category B COE premium rose 3.1% from the previous exercise to reach $135,001.
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Ministerial pay update ensures financial sacrifice doesn’t deter political talent: Observers
Observers noted the 40% discount and said the formula will always be a judgment call.
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Singapore considering invitation to join China-led AI bloc
The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization is a platform for the development and governance of the tech.
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AGC appeals against State Courts’ decisions in case of man who assaulted private-hire driver
Oruche Morgan Fidelis was sentenced to a five-day short detention order and 100 hours of community service.
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Category A COE premiums set new record, rising to over S$133,000
Category A COE premiums closed at S$133,009, up S$4,508 from the last bidding exercise.
safety
Police get powers to order banks, telcos to share info, disable scam accounts after new law passed
During the debate, Members of Parliament raised concerns about innocent people who may wrongly get their bank accounts suspended and asked questions about the powers of civilian specialist officers....
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Southeast Asia faces test of turning climate promises into action
Climate advocates are in Singapore for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training, organised by former US Vice President Al Gore’s nonprofit organisation The Climate Reality Project....
safety
CNA Explains: What is chemical castration and can it reduce sex crimes?
Singapore is open to considering the measure if there is clear evidence it reduces crime, while countries from South Korea to the United States have adopted it in different forms....
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Man granted protection order against wife who sent AI-generated obscene images of him and his sister
The magistrate said the messages were "hideously offensive and vile", and that the man was evidently "tormented and distressed" at trial.
Local
Singapore will have to carefully assess any action aimed at easing US tariff rates: DPM Gan
Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan said.
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WP MP Gerald Giam welcomed Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to Bedok Reservoir for visit, chat with residents
SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party Member of Parliament (WP MP) Gerald Giam welcomed Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to Bedok Reservoir, the ward he represents in Aljunied, over the weekend. Mr Giam wrote about it in a Sep 5 social media post, noting that it had been “a pleasure to welcom...
business
Tighter National Bonus targets raise bar in areas that matter to S’poreans: Analysts
A quality of life measure could capture whether economic progress is translating into better outcomes, they said.
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CEO of sports car distributor Eurosports fined $210k for false trading
The offender traded in the firm's shares to create “blips” in the price chart to show trading activity.
Local
Two SIA flights from Singapore to London diverted amid major outage at Heathrow
SIA said the two affected flights were diverted to Paris and Munich respectively.
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Plan to paint iconic brick-faced Tampines HDB project to address water seepage draws criticism
Professional evaluations now support painting over the brick surfaces, Tampines Town Council said.
safety
Online account mules face jail under new anti-scam laws; online harms order fine up from $1m to $10m
The police receive on average 90 reports of scams involving $2 million lost daily.
safety
Six men to be charged with outrage of modesty
Police said bystanders, friends and security personnel intervened and alerted the authorities in several cases.
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CEO of luxury car distributor Eurosports Global fined for false share trading
Goh Kim San's lawyers said the CEO acted out of "vanity, not deception" as he disliked the sight of the flat lining of an inactive share counter.
Local
K-pop group Izna to perform first-ever Singapore concert in November
Izna will stage the Singapore leg of their Who Dat Girl? tour on Nov 8.
Local
Demand for assisted-living flats moderated as seniors have more options now: Tan Kiat How
HDB has launched five CCA projects in the past five years, of which three were undersubscribed.
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Suhaimi Yusof, Gurmit Singh visit Sheikh Haikel after cancer announcement: 'We joked, we laughed, we shed tears'
Suhaimi Yusof shared photos of the gathering at Hai Ge Ji on his Instagram, including one of Gurmit Singh embracing a tearful Sheikh.
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Chee Soon Juan: You cannot solve the anxieties of younger Singaporeans simply by giving them more money
SINGAPORE: While in many parts of the world, and indeed, with many in Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech this year won cheers and applause, it certainly did not win over the opposition politician Chee Soon Juan. “If there’s a Nobel Prize for tone-...
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2 SIA flights cancelled, 2 diverted after air traffic control glitch at major British airports
The two flights were diverted to Paris and Munich respectively.
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Almost 40 per cent of molestation cases which occurred in homes involved victims under 16: MHA
There were 227 cases of molestation in homes in the first half of 2026.
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Three complaints of NS-related workplace discrimination lodged from 2024 to 2025
Employers found to have breached guidelines are made to correct their practices, and may in serious cases have their work pass privileges suspended, says the Manpower Ministry....
business
Marina Square redevelopment could push hotels to stand out, boost footfall at nearby malls: Experts
Neighbouring malls could benefit from displaced shoppers and tenants when Marina Square closes next year, but changes to connectivity and the inability to replicate some of its family-oriented offerings could see some spending move elsewhere....
safety
What is chemical castration? How does it work as a method to combat sex crimes?
Asian countries like South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand have varying regulations on chemical castration.
Local
Harpreet Singh: Very few places in the world can compare with local Singaporean breakfast food!
SINGAPORE: Singapore is well known for its delicious cuisine, and Harpreet Singh appears to have a deep appreciation for its breakfast offerings, based on a recent social media post. According to Mr Singh, a Singapore Senior Counsel and a politician with the Workers’ Party, there...
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Singpass passkeys available to Android users from Sep 9
Support for desktop logins is planned by the end of 2026.
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Singpass passkey that turns cellphones into digital keys to counter scams extended to Android users
A user’s passkey cannot be shared or exploited, unlike passwords or QR codes, and will not work on fake websites.
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Search ongoing for Singaporean missing after diving incident in Palau: MFA
The ministry is offering consular assistance to the missing person's family.
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6 women, aged 22-36, to be charged in S'pore over public assemblies, processions without permit for Palestinian cause
Six women, aged 22 to 36, will be charged in court on Sep. 9, 2026 under the Public Order Act. They were allegedly involved in various incidents at prohibited areas or participated in public assemblies and processions without a permit, and other related offences. Procession at Is...
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6 women charged with public disorder offences over events mainly linked to Gaza conflict
The alleged offences happened mostly in 2024.
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6 charged over prohibited processions, public assemblies
The processions include one along the Istana in support of the Palestinian cause, while one of the public assemblies was a mass kite-flying event at Marina Barrage held in relation to the Gaza conflict....
Local
Cinnabon Singapore announces closure of its last outlet at Ion Orchard
The cinnamon roll chain's last remaining outlet in Singapore will close with its last day on Sep 22.
business
SG worker says he ‘lowkey hopes to get retrenched’ as rumours emerge of reduced packages or even PIP in next layoff round
SINGAPORE: While most workers are doing everything they can to avoid being shown the door, one Singaporean has admitted that he is secretly hoping to be retrenched. Sharing the unusual reason behind his wish on Reddit’s r/singaporejobs forum, the man said his company, which he hi...
safety
Police interview 5 over online comments on Nepal floods, SIA-Air India deal; investigations ongoing
The five people are aged between 29 and 66, the police said on Sept 9.
Local
Singaporean man says friend regrets marrying young for BTO flat: ‘Biggest mistake of my life’
SINGAPORE: After listening to a friend confess that marrying young for a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat was “the biggest mistake of his life,” a Singaporean man took to social media in search of answers, asking whether others who tied the knot early for housing have ever lived to regr...
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I got my degree at 36 while raising two young kids, but I’m still looking for a job – was it worth it?
Believing a degree would give her better career prospects, Jillian Lim juggled work, night classes and two young children, grappling with mum guilt and marital strain. While she’s still looking for a job, she says the experience gave her something she didn’t expect....
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MJ The Michael Jackson Musical to open in Singapore in August 2027
The musical, which follows the creation of Michael Jackson's Dangerous World Tour and features some of his greatest hits, will open at Sands Theatre in August 2027....