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Nepal flood: S’pore police getting DNA samples from relatives of missing S’poreans to identify bodies
The DNA profiles will be used to identify bodies recovered in the disaster.
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Singapore, Thailand sign agreement to deepen cooperation on social sector development
Both countries will cooperate in areas including personnel exchanges between relevant institutions and the sharing of knowledge and research on social welfare policies and programmes....
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Childcare leave changes 'will take some time' to implement: Indranee Rajah
The government is still ironing out the implementation details with employers and the unions, said Ms Indranee.
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2 men to be charged after allegedly driving dangerously while on etomidate
The Health Sciences Authority found etomidate in both the men’s blood samples.
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S’pore-based TikToker Lev Panfilov cleared of raping woman due to inconsistencies in her testimony
One of the inconsistencies relates to whether the woman had screamed during the alleged rape.
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The Violinist: How an international team brought old Singapore to life through hand-drawn animation
More than a decade in the making, award-winning animated film The Violinist brought together various artists and creatives from around the world to animate old Singapore by hand, while telling a story its directors believe transcends culture and history....
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Singapore Airlines to unveil new first and business-class seats on Nov 7
SIA will roll out these new seats on its Airbus A350-900 fleet in the first quarter of 2027
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Jamus Lim: Singapore must now foster an environment where SMEs are better positioned to succeed
SINGAPORE: In a Sept 1 (Tuesday) social media post, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim (Sengkang) made the case for strengthening Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which he believes is vital to the future of the city-state’s economy. The MP, who is...
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Blue, orange CHAS card holders to get 6% discount at FairPrice till Jan 1
Blue and orange CHAS card holders can get the discount on Thursdays and Fridays respectively.
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Singapore commits S$112 million more to built environment R&D, sets new site supervision rules for large-scale projects
A refreshed Green Mark scheme will also introduce a new energy rating and recognise alternative cooling technologies that can cut energy use.
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Marina Square closure: 5 things about the 40-year-old mall
The iconic steps leading to the mall was a popular meet-up place in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Court of Appeal acquits ex-Wah!Banana actor of rape citing inconsistencies from alleged victim
The Court of Appeal found several inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and found doubt over the only physical evidence the prosecution had: a pair of blood-stained underwear....
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Road safety, drug addiction among Sim Ann’s focus areas as Second Minister for Foreign and Home Affairs
In a wide-ranging interview with CNA, Ms Sim – who was appointed to the roles in July – also spoke about the threat of external actors seeking to turn differences in Singapore society into divisions....
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Fire breaks out in Yew Tee flat’s kitchen; no injuries reported
Some residents were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
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Solar panels overtake coal as China’s biggest source of power capacity
CHINA: Solar panels have overtaken coal as China’s top source of power capacity as solar installations reached 1,286 gigawatts by the end of July, or 31.5% of the country’s total, Bloomberg reported, citing a China Central Television report based on data from the National Energy ...
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Dyson CameraJet: Dyson's first electric toothbrush costs S$699 and has a built-in camera and water jet
The device boasts a camera that tracks and predicts gaps between teeth in real time and triggers a jetburst of mouthrinse.
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After Nepal’s catastrophic flood, scientists watch for what comes next
The massive rock-and-ice collapse has left behind unstable terrain and metres of debris that could trigger further floods and landslides, experts say.
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Vivian Balakrishnan floats idea of Pacific power grid linked to Australia
Singapore's foreign minister drew parallels with the ASEAN Power Grid, saying a Pacific network could strengthen energy security and deliver economies of scale in electricity generation....
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S$3b money laundering case: Ten luxury apartments to be auctioned on Sep 23
Guide prices for the properties at Martin Modern and Wallich Residence range from S$2.238 million to S$6.78 million.
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Man arrested for loanshark harassment after red paint and graffiti found at Jalan Bukit Merah flat
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in several cases of loanshark harassment after Police were alerted to an incident at a residential unit along Jalan Bukit Merah in the early hours of August 29, 2026. Officers responding to the report at...
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Private-hire driver quotes S$65 Grab fare, gets fine for soliciting at Harbourfront Centre taxi stand
CCTV footage showed the driver spending more than half an hour around the taxi stand even though he had no ride-hailing bookings.
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Releasing mosquitoes to fight dengue: How Singapore took Project Wolbachia from lab to heartlands
Project Wolbachia, which started in 2016, uses specially bred male mosquitoes to suppress the Aedes aegypti population and reduce the risk of dengue.
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Man who allegedly drove under influence of etomidate, killing woman in Geylang market in 2025 charged
The prosecution is seeking 15 to 16 years' jail and up to 23 years' driving disqualification if convicted.
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UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5°C overshoot
Policymakers need to recognise that “the rules of the game are now changing”, a co-author of the UN report says, warning that existing climate plans are not prepared for a world that temporarily warms beyond 1.5°C....
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SPF: Indonesian man charged after 19.5-cm knife found hidden in sock at Changi Airport Terminal 4 departure screening
SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old Indonesian man was charged in court on August 29, 2026, after aviation security officers discovered a knife concealed inside his sock during departure screening at Changi Airport Terminal 4. The incident occurred on August 27, 2026, at about 1:10 p.m. A C...
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Bai Nian Food Court at Chai Chee lost S$250,000 in 7 months: 'There are just no people anymore'
Run by second-generation owner Tommy Pang, the food court at ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee is just “10 to 20 per cent occupied” on weekdays. Unable to attract tenants, his family now runs seven of the eight stalls there....
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Over S$30 million in SG Culture Pass credits used; new portal to help seniors access cultural outings
Youths accounted for the largest share of SG Culture Pass credit usage, at 43 per cent.
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Economists raise Singapore's 2026 growth forecast to 5%: MAS survey
The projection is in line with the Ministry of Trade and Industry's forecast of 4.5% to 5.5%.
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Parts of Joo Chiat Road to be closed off to traffic on Oct 3 for World Car-Free Day
The Land Transport Authority will organise a series of activities between September and November.
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10 luxury apartments linked to $3 billion money laundering case on Sept 23 auction block
The luxury apartments are in River Valley and Tanjong Pagar.
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Singapore’s Mercy Relief to deliver $120k in emergency aid to disaster-stricken Nepal
Flash floods near Nepal's border with Tibet has claimed at least 1,000 lives, with about 4,000 people still missing.
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Yishun 10 to close in March 2027, making way for mixed-use development
Frasers Property plans to build about 110 residential units, with completion targeted for mid-2031.
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Commentary: Support for children of unwed parents reflects Singapore’s refreshed social compact
The new child support package fits with the vision of giving every child a good start in life, says Terence Ho from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy....
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$112 million more set aside for built environment research, innovation: Chee Hong Tat
New BCA energy rating for building owners to get Green Mark certification through energy performance
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Safety concerns raised over giant beehive found in Bukit Batok residential estate
SINGAPORE: Unexpected visitors lingered in a Bukit Batok HDB building when a giant beehive was spotted by residents, causing panic and raising concerns. Residents are now hoping for immediate action from the authorities to deal with the bees. As reported by Shin Min Daily News , ...
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UN agency says it has no role in Malaysia's planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, warns country is still unsafe
Malaysia had announced plans to return 1,476 refugees to Myanmar on Sep 29 under the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme.
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Sun sets on Punggol East Container Park as tenants prepare to vacate ‘slice of paradise’ by year-end
The land is to be returned to the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) by the end of the year.
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About 7,000 cats licensed in last-minute rush to get them registered for free
There were close to 3,000 applicants in the virtual waiting room at around 11pm, AVS said.
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Does a bride need more than one wedding dress? How to choose, style, rent or buy your outfits
What's the magic number? A bridal wear expert shares how to choose a selection that balances just the right amount of drama with practicality.
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40 y/o man wants to quit his job without a backup plan, has $380k saved: ‘It’s destroying my health’
SINGAPORE: Working late into the night, being on call at weekends, and never quite managing to switch off—one 40-year-old says his job has started following him everywhere, and his mental health is paying the price. Now, he is seriously considering doing the unthinkable: quitting...
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Need help caring for grandma? Undergrads create the Ahma app to help caregivers
Four NUS undergrads developed an AI-powered app for caregivers that listens and points them to resources.
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Teen births at lowest in over 20 years; safe, judgment-free environment key to seeking help: Experts
There were 140 teenage births in 2025, down by more than 40 per cent from 244 in 2024.
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‘I’m really sick and tired’: Singaporean, 46, hits wall after 8 job interviews
SINGAPORE: After three months, eight interviews, and eight rejections, a 46-year-old Singaporean is beginning to wonder what it will take to get hired. The unemployed man recently took to Reddit to vent about the rather grim reality of job hunting in his mid-40s, after being laid...
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Satay by the Bay closing down from Oct. 1, 2026, new wetlands attraction to replace it
Satay by the Bay will close down on Oct. 1, 2026. It opened in 2013. The 1,000-seat open-air food court at Gardens by the Bay will make way for the upcoming Wetlands by the Bay development, Gardens by the Bay said in a social media post on Sep. 1. The Satay by the Bay team thanke...
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1 dead after fire at Lorong Lew Lian flat
One person has reportedly died after a fire broke out at a flat at Lorong Lew Lian estate in Upper Serangoon on Sep. 1. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they had found an unconscious person in the living room during the firefighting operation. The occupant's death wa...
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Man finds it hard to trust GF after her ‘microcheating’: ‘Is it healthier to just break up?’
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man is wondering whether his relationship has reached the point of no return after his girlfriend’s past “microcheating” left him struggling to trust her. Taking to social media for a second opinion, the man said his girlfriend had previously done several...
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PM Wong to visit Thailand on Sep. 2 for S'pore-Thailand Leaders Retreat
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will visit Bangkok on Sep. 2 for the first Singapore-Thailand Leaders Retreat in over a decade. PM Wong will be hosted by his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also Thailand’s Minister of Interior. Long-standing tie...
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Other country's social media bans will provide vital experience as S'pore seeks to shore up teen online safety
Over the weekend, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo spoke to the press about Singapore’s plans to introduce stronger social media safeguards for children and young teens. During the 2026 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hig...
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8 tenants at Sungei Tengah animal facility did not meet minimum requirements of tender exercise, leases not renewed
Eight current tenants at The Animal Lodge — a facility for animal shelters, pet breeders and pet boarders — will not have their leases renewed when they end, as they did not meet the minimum requirements of the latest tender exercise. The exercise, completed recently by the Natio...
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Pattaya police steps up prostitution raids before arrival of over 5,000 US sailors who spent over 270 days at sea
Authorities in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya have stepped up vice raids ahead of the arrival of nearly 5,000 U.S. sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln and two other naval vessels. The sailors have been deployed at sea in the Middle East for more than 270 days. It ...
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S’porean man, 31, drunk on whiskey in Punggol cinema, kicks police officer, given 6 weeks’ jail & S$1,000 fine
A 31-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to six weeks’ jail and fined S$1,000 after he was drunk in a cinema and kicked a police officer. Daryl Tang Jun Wen faced five charges consisting of using criminal force, being drunk in public, trespassing, public nuisance, and possessi...
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FairPrice Group’s driverless vehicle spotted on the road in S'pore
A driverless vehicle seemingly belonging to FairPrice Group was spotted along the roads of Singapore, months after the supermarket operator announced plans to trial autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport goods between its facilities and suppliers. In a TikTok video posted on Aug....
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S’porean boy, 14, made girl, 12, send nudes, extorted her & later beat up other boys, given 1 year of reformative training
A 17-year-old Singaporean boy was sentenced to a minimum of one year of reformative training for attempting to extort a girl and assaulting multiple boys in separate cases. The boy faced four charges, including extortion and voluntarily causing hurt. He pleaded guilty to three of...
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Man apologises & runs away after 2 women follow him over alleged stalking in Sengkang
SINGAPORE: Two young women turned the tables around after they began following a man who had allegedly been stalking them. As seen in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, the women, Jaye and Amilie, were laughing all the way. In the clip posted by muahchee (@j.aeyyyyy), one ...
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S'pore & Uzbekistan can work together to link up central & southeast Asia: SM Lee in speech to Uzbek parliament
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrapped up his visit to Uzbekistan on Aug. 31, addressing the Uzbek parliament, the Oliy Majlis. SM Lee has been in Uzbekistan since Aug. 27, after spending four days in Kazakhstan beforehand. He was visiting at the invitation of Uzbek president Sh...
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Golden Village to screen 1990 Hong Kong movie ‘Days of Being Wild’ in original Cantonese from Sep. 11-13
Golden Village in Singapore will screen the award-winning 1990 film “Days of Being Wild” from Sep. 11 to 13, 2026 in commemoration of the late Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung’s 70th birthday. Cheung, whose birthday falls on Sep. 12, passed away on Apr. 1, 2003, at the age of 46. “D...
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S’pore police specialising in disaster victim identification headed to Nepal
The Singapore government will be sending humanitarian supplies and personnel to support Nepal's ongoing relief efforts. This follows severe flash floods along the Nepal-China border on Aug. 26. In a press release on Aug. 31, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the Singapor...
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GetGo driver, 41, of fatal Geylang pasar malam crash, to be charged for driving under influence of etomidate
A 41-year-old GetGo driver who was arrested following the fatal Geylang pasar malam crash in 2025 will be charged in court on Sep. 2, 2026, for driving under the influence of etomidate and dangerous driving causing death. A 66-year-old pasar malam stall attendant had died after t...
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S'pore girl, then-16, repeatedly raped by stepfather, 43, tells family but they don't believe her
Warning: This article contains content that some may find disturbing. Audience discretion is advised. A 43-year-old Singaporean man, who repeatedly raped his stepdaughter from when she was 16, was sentenced to 22 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane on Sep. 1. According to a re...