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Personal mobility aid catches fire at Yishun HDB block, no injuries reported
The incident at a staircase landing disrupted the electricity supply to two flats adjacent to it.
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Malaysia’s Firefly cancels Seletar-Subang flights for 10th day due to haze
Firely is extending its cancellation of flights on the route until Oct 19.
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PSI forecast to be between 101 and 190 on Oct 19, says NEA
The agency said rain and winds may limit the transport of smoke haze from Kalimantan to Singapore on Oct 19.
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Contributions of Indian Muslims hailed as Bencoolen Mosque celebrates 200 years
The mosque, which has become a key centre of Islamic learning in Singapore, is one of the oldest in the country.
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Singapore-listed palm oil producer Kencana Agri faces inquiry by Indonesia govt over suspected land burning
Summary Indonesian authorities are investigating a fire at Kencana Agri’s subsidiary in North Kalimantan, suspected to be due to land clearing by burning. Kencana Agri reported fires affecting about 62 hectares across subsidiary concession areas in North and East Kalimantan, repr...
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Haze disrupts daily routines, hits businesses in Singapore's west as PSI reaches very unhealthy level
Singapore's west has seen some of the highest haze readings in recent days, but experts say this may not continue as the situation remains dynamic.
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IQAir ranks Singapore’s air quality now as the world’s most polluted, but netizens ask, ‘The pollution came from Indonesia, so how can SG be the worst?’
Summary Singapore topped IQAir’s live ranking of major polluted cities on Oct 16, with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia taking second place. Haze from fires in Indonesia pushed Singapore’s air quality into the “very unhealthy” range as pollution worsened across the region. Netizens questio...
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Car skids, crashes into wall at Tampines HDB block
No injuries were reported and the driver, a 72-year-old woman, is assisting with investigations.
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Beware of scammers impersonating investment personalities, financial gurus: Police
Victims are persuaded to download investment apps or access trading websites controlled by the scammers.
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Malaysia’s Selangor investigating 7 petrol stations after contaminated RON95 complaints
Motorists reported problems including abnormal engine noises, jerking, loss of power and engines failing to start. Some vehicles were also reported to have suffered burnt engine valves....
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Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations
The deal, between Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) eliminates or reduces customs duties, including on imports of industrial, fish and agricultural products....
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‘The fires are in Indonesia, but their impact is felt by our neighbours’ — PM Prabowo welcomes Singapore & Malaysia’s support to battle forest fires causing haze across region
Summary Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved assistance from neighbouring countries to fight forest fires affecting several Indonesian provinces. Malaysia offered one aircraft, three helicopters and 52 firefighting personnel during a meeting with Mr Prabowo in West ...