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

👀 'Singaporean David Yong, featured on Netflix's Super Rich in Korea, faces more fraud charges https://bit.ly/3SEPI9y

📢 Who is Tan Su Shan, DBS's incoming CEO? https://bit.ly/3WVr8DV

🇸🇬 'We have every reason to rejoice': PM Wong reflects on Singapore's past and future in first National Day message

In his first National Day message on Thursday (Aug 8) as prime minister, Lawrence Wong reflected on Singapore's past and spoke about the "exciting opportunities and possibilities" in the future.

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URA chairman Peter Ho receives top honours in this year's National Day awards

Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) chairman Peter Ho has been awarded the Order of Nila Utama (with High Distinction) – one of Singapore’s top national honours – for contributing significantly to Singapore in more than 50 years of distinguished service.

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🪁 The wait for an Olympic medal goes on for Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder

The Paris Olympics have been a test of skills, tactics and most importantly, patience for Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder.

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🐈 HDB cats, McSpicy and safety: We ask overseas Singaporeans what they miss about home

Sometimes, work, school or passion projects take Singaporeans out of the country to a foreign land.

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🤕 'Suddenly lost consciousness': Veteran getai singer falls and gets 10 stitches on head

Veteran getai singer Sam Loo received 10 stitches on his head after fainting twice on Wednesday (Aug 7).

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🚘 Who is in the wrong? Video of car knocking down cyclist along AYE sparks debate

A video of a cyclist getting knocked down by the car behind him drew mixed reactions from netizens, who questioned which party was in the wrong.

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🇸🇬 Favourite NDP songs, national dishes, cravings when abroad: Survey reveals Singaporeans' sentiments

Singapore is known for its diverse food heritage, comprising cuisines from different cultures and communities.

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🇸🇬 'Nobody loves Singapore more than us': Man gets national flag sunburn on chest to win NDP tickets

One Singaporean man decided to showcase his burning love for the nation to win tickets to this year's National Day Parade (NDP).

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👟 National Day-related feats that made it into Singapore book of records

Happy birthday Singapore! To celebrate 59 years of independence, we look back at some of the record-breaking National Day-related feats that have been achieved over the years.

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🦿'I look forward to going back to work': Woman happy with new prosthetic arms after losing limbs to infection

'I look forward to going back to work': Woman happy with new prosthetic arms after losing limbs to infection

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MOE says Mobile Guardian potential vulnerability reported by public had been patched

A report made by a member of the public about a potential Mobile Guardian vulnerability was investigated by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the ministry said on Aug 9.

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🌊 Singapore has just finished its 59th birthday celebrations and kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder topped it off with an Olympic🥉for 🇸🇬! What a birthday!

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

🌟 His NDP segment spotlights care and compassion - with light-up costumes https://bit.ly/46DVaQ2

😥 5 people injured during National Day celebrations in Simei https://bit.ly/3yo9qQi

🇸🇬 National Day Parade 2024: Rain fails to dampen high festive spirits of attendees https://bit.ly/3YWrVGr

🤩 The best things to do in Singapore this August 2024

August in Singapore is brimming with exciting events and celebrations, especially as the nation gears up for National Day. This month, embrace the vibrant energy of local culture and heritage with a range of activities that highlight Singapore's unique charm.

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😨 Iraqi teen detained in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled

An 18-year-old Iraqi national was detained in Vienna in connection with investigations into an alleged plot to strike a Taylor Swift concert in the Austrian capital, the interior ministry said on Aug 9.

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🇸🇬 Man with national flag sunburn 'no regrets' despite rainy parade; says mark will take months to fade

Speaking to AsiaOne after the show, Collins said that they eventually won their tickets from Kheng's giveaway. He shared that it was a last-ditch attempt at trying to get tickets to the parade.

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🏅 A love for winning and curry puffs: Things to know about Singapore's youngest Olympic medalist Max Maeder

Maeder started kiteboarding at age six, when he was introduced to it by his father, Valentin Maeder. He eventually transitioned to kitefoiling at age 10, which gave him an "enticing thrill", he said in an interview with Olympics.com.

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😩 'We can't rest': Incessant knocking on floor forces Choa Chu Kang family to sleep in living room

Unable to sleep due to the noise travelling to two rooms in her flat, Su said that she and her parents have since moved to one room and laid out a sofa bed and temporary mattress in the living room.

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🥰 'Really nice to have home with me here': Olympic semi-finalist kayaker Stephenie Chen's family cheering her on in Paris

When Singaporean kayaker Stephenie Chen punched her ticket to the Olympics in April, her family also started looking for flights to Paris to support her.

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😰 'We are all victims': International NUS students queue overnight for student pass documentation

"I came here at 12am, brought an inflatable mattress and started 'camping'. There are already 14 of us in the queue," one student named Chloe on Xiaohongshu said, even bringing along an array of snacks.

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