😵‍💫'Felt like we are freeloaders': Elvin Ng and cast of Emerald Hill warmly welcomed by Batu Pahat fans

"The weather has been super hot and the people have made us feel warmer," Elvin told AsiaOne at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Batu Pahat—where the set is located—when we were invited to visit from July 28 to 30.

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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

🤔 What is HDB's ethnic integration policy and why this property agent was issued Pofma order for his video https://bit.ly/46xdoSY

😰 'He didn't wear any safety equipment': Worker falls from third floor of Kaki Bukit building while servicing air-con https://bit.ly/4d7n6Ox

😶 Nicolas Cage's son pleads not guilty to assaulting mum https://bit.ly/3LOjMvL

🏊‍♂️ Paris Olympics: China's state media, netizens rally around Pan after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'

Pan smashed his own 100 metres freestyle world record, shaving 0.40 seconds off the previous mark he set at the World Championships in Doha in February, to humble rivals including Australia's Kyle Chalmers and Romania's David Popovici.

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🤔 'Is it justified?' Man upset by 20 cent charge for using own container to buy coffee at Bishan coffee shop

One netizen commented: "Makes no sense. They make you pay so much for...their fancy solid plastic cup. We consumers are happy with just a plastic bag or a simple plastic cup."

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🧐 Have questions about VEP? Singapore drivers can visit info centre in Woodlands from Aug 19

It has been running a centre in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, but there is a need for an office in Woodlands, due to the surge in visitors after Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced on May 28 that foreign-registered vehicles entering Johor from Singapore will require a VEP from Oct 1, or risk being fined or barred from entering Malaysia.

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😒 'Totally irresponsible': Singapore-registered car drives off after hitting another vehicle at Causeway

Posting on Facebook group Beh Chia Lor Private Group the same day, the man Sim Ching Hui said he is "punishing" the driver of a Singapore-registered car for her "childish actions" on the Causeway.

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🤣 '20 different types of aunties': Jetstar Asia's anniversary song celebrates Singapore's National Day

The video also appeals to the Singaporean need to purchase things at cheaper prices, suggesting that Jetstar provides low-price options for those travelling long distances.

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😖 Weird flex but okay: Customers pay to get slapped by waitresses at this bar in Tokyo

According to the bar, this includes slapping and kicking customers, doing squats and bicep curls while carrying customers bridal style or on their shoulders, and even crushing fruits with their bare hands to prepare drinks.

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🤩 Blackpink's Jisoo to star in upcoming zombie K-drama Newtopia

The 29-year-old stars as Kang Young-ju, an engineer who is waiting for her boyfriend Lee Jae-yoon (played by Park Jung-min) to be discharged from the military.

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⚖️ Ex-lawyer M. Ravi gets jail and fine for offences such as pushing priest in temple, insulting saleswoman

The string of offences he committed between 2021 and 2023 included verbally insulting a saleswoman when she could not hear him during a conversation, slapping an acquaintance who wanted to greet him, and pushing over a restaurant waitress who asked if he wanted a drink.

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💡 Shine bright like a diamond: World's largest light and multimedia illumination event coming to Singapore in September

Set against the backdrop of the Bayfront Event Ground, the nocturnal event will feature displays of larger-than-life structures and innovative light installations crafted with 20 million LED lights. 

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😰 Woman gets jail for whipping 6-year-old son over 100 times with belt

At the time of the offences in May 2020, the victim lived with his mother, his siblings, half-siblings and step-siblings, as well as the mother's then boyfriend. Court documents did not state if the boyfriend fathered the victim.

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🥰 'Loving this moment': Fans swoon over Loh Kean Yew's sweet interactions with his parents at Paris Olympics

Another netizen joked: "I think from now onwards, the badminton association should finance his parents to travel with him to all important tournaments. He [was] scared [to get] scolded by his parents after the game, so he had to win!"

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😋 KFC Singapore has new limited-edition breakfast-themed blankets; available at 10 stores

KFC Singapore is releasing a limited edition KFC Porridge Blanket that's decorated with motifs of the fast food chain's breakfast items like burgers, waffles and porridge. 

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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

🏃‍♀️ Paris Olympics: Shanti Pereira clocks 11.63sec in 100m heats, does not advance to semi-finals https://bit.ly/4fujlUP

📈 OCBC Q2 profit up 14% at $1.94 billion, says on track to meet 2024 targets https://bit.ly/4fxBJw7

🎾 Andy Murray's career ends in Olympic doubles defeat https://bit.ly/3St9HIb

🏸 Paris Olympics: Loh Kean Yew loses to Viktor Axelsen in quarter-finals

Loh Kean Yew’s dream of delivering Singapore’s first Olympic badminton medal was dashed by his pal and defending champion Viktor Axelsen, who won 21-9, 21-17 at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena on Aug 2.

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🏝 I spent 3 days at a Tioman Island resort - was it worth the long journey by car, ferry and boat?

I was just thinking about how I could use a break from the drudgery of day-to-day work. So when the opportunity to experience an island getaway up north came my way, I couldn't say no.

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😔 Feeling down at work? Singapore tops list of unhappiest employees among Southeast Asian countries, survey finds

Do you consider yourself a happy employee? If not, it seems there are a number of Singaporean workers who are also singing the same tune.

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🙌 'Made us proud': PM Lawrence Wong applauds Loh Kean Yew on his Olympic journey

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thanked shuttler Loh Kean Yew for giving his best at the Paris Olympics.

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😨 Videos of teens slapped, kicked and punched in ITE emerge online, prompting investigation

Several bullying incidents involving teens being slapped, punched and kicked at the ITE College Central campus are now under investigation.

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