URA flags ‘persistent trend’ of suspected cases of unauthorised works in residential units
One example of such works is an enclosed structure on a private first-storey patio.
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The investment by PCF Sparkletots Preschool will support training and development for around 8,000 educators and 500 leaders.
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Firefly cancels all flights between Seletar and Subang airports amid haze
Affected passengers are being reallocated to Malaysia Airlines’ services instead.
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Legoland Malaysia Resort’s new rooms, Singapore Polo Club’s charity carnival, student art exhibition
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Society formed to help public better understand nuclear energy, combat misinformation
The Nuclear Learning & Understanding Society is looking to have its first networking event in November.
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‘Has your existence benefited anyone?’: Gerard Ee on legacy and a life of service
With the Singapore resident’s average life expectancy at 83.9 years, at 77, Ee is mindful about the passing of time. Last year, he had to deal with a prostrate cancer diagnosis....
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School Spotlight: How SJI shapes character through holistic education
SJI is among 17 secondary schools that offer the six-year integrated programme.
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Drivers rush to extinguish fire after multi-vehicle collision on Tampines Expressway
SINGAPORE: A tragic accident happened on the Tampines Expressway, where a multi-vehicle collision occurred involving two motorcycles, a lorry, and a car. Unfortunately, one of the motorcycles caught fire and burned, prompting other drivers to stop and help extinguish the flames. ...
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Haze subsidy scheme for related medical conditions starts Oct 12 for eligible S’poreans: Ong Ye Kung
The medical conditions that qualify for the subsidised rates include allergic rhinitis and asthma.
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Police car crashes into road divider; cop helping with investigations
No injuries were reported, police said.
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Singapore to roll out haze subsidies at GP clinics, polyclinics from Oct 12
Eligible Singaporeans will pay no more than S$10 for treatment of haze-related conditions, said the Ministry of Health.
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Johor extends school closures to Oct 16 as haze worsens
The southern Malaysian state of Johor first began closing its schools on Oct 8.
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Lim Tean faces seven charges after fleeing to Malaysia without passport to avoid prison
SINGAPORE: Former lawyer Lim Tean has been charged with three additional offences on Oct 9, 2026, for failing to surrender to serve his prison sentence and subsequently fleeing to Malaysia without a passport, bringing his total number of charges to seven. The Commercial Affairs D...