π 'It's like we're greeting the spirits': Devotees join Woodlands temple to kick off Hungry Ghost Month at cemetery
As this year marks the temple's 20th anniversary, they chose to invite performers from different cultures to give them a platform to showcase their art.
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As this year marks the temple's 20th anniversary, they chose to invite performers from different cultures to give them a platform to showcase their art.
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πΈπ¬ Guide to National Day in Singapore 2024: Best spots to watch fireworks, heartland celebrations and more
Feeling patriotic? Hit play on this year's NDP theme song and read our guide to how you can join in the festivities.
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Feeling patriotic? Hit play on this year's NDP theme song and read our guide to how you can join in the festivities.
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π 'An act of rebellion': Singaporean opens shared library in Bukit Merah where people can rent bookshelves
Casual Poet Library is no ordinary community library, however, but an amalgamation of bookshelves 'owned' by individuals who stock them with whatever books they desire.
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Casual Poet Library is no ordinary community library, however, but an amalgamation of bookshelves 'owned' by individuals who stock them with whatever books they desire.
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π§ 'Not the first time': Temporary roof at Kampung Admiralty gives way due to heavy rain
Parts of the temporary roof at the community plaza in Kampung Admiralty gave way due to the heavy rain on Sunday (Aug 4) afternoon, forcing the cancellation of an event held there.
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Parts of the temporary roof at the community plaza in Kampung Admiralty gave way due to the heavy rain on Sunday (Aug 4) afternoon, forcing the cancellation of an event held there.
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π¦ JB condo residents claim man from Singapore stole their parcels
When their parcels went missing, several residents of a condominium in Johor Bahru thought the items were mistakenly collected by others.
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When their parcels went missing, several residents of a condominium in Johor Bahru thought the items were mistakenly collected by others.
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π 134 stops, 6 lines: Brothers spend 9 hours visiting almost all the MRT stations in Singapore
"There are 134 MRT stations in Singapore and today, my brother and I are going to visit every single one," Cal said at the start of the video, calling it 'The Singapore MRT 100 Per Cent Speedrun'.
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"There are 134 MRT stations in Singapore and today, my brother and I are going to visit every single one," Cal said at the start of the video, calling it 'The Singapore MRT 100 Per Cent Speedrun'.
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π First Chinese premium car brand in Singapore: Zeekr debuts X with attractive price tags
Zeekr staked its claim as the first Chinese premium car brand to arrive in Singapore, with the brand debuting here at a glitzy launch event held at the ArtScience Museum on Aug 1.
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Zeekr staked its claim as the first Chinese premium car brand to arrive in Singapore, with the brand debuting here at a glitzy launch event held at the ArtScience Museum on Aug 1.
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π½ Zheng Geping, Yeo Yann Yann and her daughter voice local film debuting at Bucheon International Animation Festival
They are voicing characters in the 10-minute Singaporean animated film, which follows Grace Lee, an overworked mother in Singapore, who collapses at work.
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They are voicing characters in the 10-minute Singaporean animated film, which follows Grace Lee, an overworked mother in Singapore, who collapses at work.
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πββοΈ Paris Olympics: Shanti Pereira misses out on 200m semi-finals after finishing last in repechage heat
Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereiraβs campaign at the Paris Olympics ended on Aug 5, when she clocked 23.45 seconds in the womenβs 200m repechage heat at the Stade de France to miss out on the semi-finals.
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Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereiraβs campaign at the Paris Olympics ended on Aug 5, when she clocked 23.45 seconds in the womenβs 200m repechage heat at the Stade de France to miss out on the semi-finals.
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'I can't anyhow move them': Kallang resident ordered to remove 60 deity statues from corridor
One Kallang resident has lamented the difficulties of removing over 60 deity statues placed along the common corridor, following recent complaints from his neighbours.
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One Kallang resident has lamented the difficulties of removing over 60 deity statues placed along the common corridor, following recent complaints from his neighbours.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
π Oh rats! Tourists lose sleep after espotting rodents in Geylang hotel room
https://bit.ly/3WR6uoI
πΊ Zhai Siming and Chase Tan go shirtless in public for scene in new drama
https://bit.ly/4fALV7l
βοΈ Retro office-themed cafe in Thomson to shutter a year into business
https://bit.ly/4cfNBAe
π Oh rats! Tourists lose sleep after espotting rodents in Geylang hotel room
https://bit.ly/3WR6uoI
πΊ Zhai Siming and Chase Tan go shirtless in public for scene in new drama
https://bit.ly/4fALV7l
βοΈ Retro office-themed cafe in Thomson to shutter a year into business
https://bit.ly/4cfNBAe
π MTI Permanent Secretary to join Temasek in senior leadership role
Some of Lim's notable roles prior to his current include being Principal Private Secretary to then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong from 2011 to 2014 and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information, now Ministry of Digital Development and Information, just before he joined MTI.
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Some of Lim's notable roles prior to his current include being Principal Private Secretary to then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong from 2011 to 2014 and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information, now Ministry of Digital Development and Information, just before he joined MTI.
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35-year-old killed in Yishun: Suspect taken by police to flat and lift landing
The police said then that they received a call for assistance at about 8.35am and found the victim lying motionless at the lift lobby. He was pronounced dead at scene by paramedics.
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The police said then that they received a call for assistance at about 8.35am and found the victim lying motionless at the lift lobby. He was pronounced dead at scene by paramedics.
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Mum claims son, 5, hospitalised for salmonella after meal at Thomson Road BBQ restaurant
Zeng said she called the BBQ restaurant for an explanation, but the staff thought she was trying to cheat them and simply asked her to report the matter to the authorities.
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Zeng said she called the BBQ restaurant for an explanation, but the staff thought she was trying to cheat them and simply asked her to report the matter to the authorities.
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πͺ Ah Pui Satay still sells out almost daily following founder's death; son hopes to carry on legacy
His apprentice and business partner, Ang Thiam Seng, or Seng as he is known to customers, now prepares and grills the satay by himself on weekdays, with Kai Cheng helping out and learning the ropes on weekends.
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His apprentice and business partner, Ang Thiam Seng, or Seng as he is known to customers, now prepares and grills the satay by himself on weekdays, with Kai Cheng helping out and learning the ropes on weekends.
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π Spike in million-dollar HDB flats resold in July, with Kallang Whampoa recording 23 transactions
The number of HDB flats sold for at least $1 million rose 25 per cent on the month to 120 units in July, compared with 96 in June. In all, million-dollar deals made up 3.9 per cent of total resale volumes last month.
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The number of HDB flats sold for at least $1 million rose 25 per cent on the month to 120 units in July, compared with 96 in June. In all, million-dollar deals made up 3.9 per cent of total resale volumes last month.
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E-Junkies: Hsiu Chieh-Kai feels close to Jeremy Chan, real-life husband of his onscreen wife Jesseca Liu
Speaking to AsiaOne during a set visit in Melaka from July 20 to 22, the 41-year-old shared: "Most of my scenes in the drama were filmed with Jesseca, who is a professional actress. And her husband Jeremy is very cute. In fact, it felt like we had filmed many shows together! We became close quite quickly and can chat about many topics."
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Speaking to AsiaOne during a set visit in Melaka from July 20 to 22, the 41-year-old shared: "Most of my scenes in the drama were filmed with Jesseca, who is a professional actress. And her husband Jeremy is very cute. In fact, it felt like we had filmed many shows together! We became close quite quickly and can chat about many topics."
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π° Baggage scanner in Changi Airport bursts into flames, travellers say 'it was getting hard to breathe'
Speaking to AsiaOne, Hanne said that at about 6.30am, he saw smoke coming from the baggage scanner, which then burst into flames a minute later.
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Speaking to AsiaOne, Hanne said that at about 6.30am, he saw smoke coming from the baggage scanner, which then burst into flames a minute later.
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πΆ Ex-Mediacorp actor Dai Xiangyu dragged into rumours of soliciting prostitutes, his agency responds
A Weibo video posted today (Aug 6) by a paparazzi account revealed a recorded conversation allegedly between Chinese actor Zhang Haowei and a woman discussing various actors and casting for a new drama, allegedly involving Xiangyu, 39.
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A Weibo video posted today (Aug 6) by a paparazzi account revealed a recorded conversation allegedly between Chinese actor Zhang Haowei and a woman discussing various actors and casting for a new drama, allegedly involving Xiangyu, 39.
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Leong Mun Wai says Income has 'no basis to give assurance' on social mission; Alvin Tan responds
"The NTUC Enterprise has no basis to give the assurance that Income's social mission will be continued," Leong stated.
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"The NTUC Enterprise has no basis to give the assurance that Income's social mission will be continued," Leong stated.
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