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Joo Chiat gets Shibuya-style scramble crossing in trial from Nov 16
The three-month trial is at the junction of Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road.
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My Chemical Romance channelled their The Black Parade alter-ego in their sold-out show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Tuesday (Nov 10).
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Most S’poreans back inclusion, but fewer accept a worker, neighbour or partner with autism: Survey
One possible reason for this gap is people’s assumptions about those they have yet to meet.
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70 people evacuated after fire at Punggol HDB flat
The fire started in a 15th-floor unit, likely from an electrical origin in the kitchen.
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Jisoo's pop-up store at Marina Bay Sands will have Singapore-exclusive merch, new collectibles and popcorn
Jisoo: Click in Singapore will run from Nov 13 to 29 at Marina Bay Sands.
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Shibuya Crossing in Joo Chiat? Scramble crossing trial to take place from Nov 16
Besides one permanent scramble crossing near Lau Pa Sat, the Joo Chiat pilot will be Singapore's first such trial since a 2017 attempt in Orchard.