Singapore haze: Community clubs to begin distributing N95 masks to eligible Singaporeans as PM2.5 levels rise
The hourly PM2.5 reading in the western region entered the very high band at 2pm, reaching the highest level since 2015.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by CNA — Singapore · · 1 min read
The hourly PM2.5 reading in the western region entered the very high band at 2pm, reaching the highest level since 2015.

safety
The latest comments from the Indonesian authorities come as Malaysia on Wednesday (Oct 14) said that the two countries have “for the first time” begun discussions to explore ways of working together to tackle forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra....
CNA — Latest · Oct 14, 2026
safety
Clinical Assistant Professor Jai Prashanth Rao operated on the woman before she died in January 2024.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 14, 2026
schools
According to MOE, schools are to adjust the level and nature of their activities based on hourly PM2.5 readings.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 14, 2026
News
She was last seen near Block 437 Yishun Avenue 6 at about 6.40am on Oct 14.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 14, 2026

News
A 15-year-old girl in Guatemala reportedly regained consciousness after spending around eight hours in a coffin during her wake, after her family believed she had died. The incident happened on Oct. 10 in the town of Sacapulas, Guatemala, Sin Chew Daily reported, citing Revista G...
Mothership · Oct 14, 2026
Local
The MOU was signed at the opening of Anthropic’s Singapore office, its fifth in the Asia-Pacific.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 14, 2026

business
SINGAPORE: For many Singaporean workers, leaving a company is a decision that is not influenced by just a bad day. This decision often builds up slowly—influenced by heavy workload, poor management, limited career growth, and prioritising one’s physical and mental health. Staying...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 14, 2026
business
Businesses can seek advice on threats including phishing, e-mail compromise and ransomware attacks.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 14, 2026

safety
There were expectations that Najib Razak could soon be transferred to house arrest, following a royal pardon in a separate case.
CNA — Latest · Oct 14, 2026

safety
Lawyers in Indonesia have filed a class action case claiming "negligence, omission and failure" on the part of the government that has resulted in "a massive public health crisis"....
CNA — Latest · Oct 14, 2026

business
Activity in technology-related sectors is expected to moderate next year, but should remain a principal driver of economic growth, said the central bank on Wednesday (Oct 14)....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 14, 2026

parks
In a post on her X page on Tuesday (Oct 13), the K-pop star recounted her surprise at seeing the popular Filipino fast-food chain while walking at Orchard Road....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 14, 2026