☹️ British Hainan restaurant to shutter Joo Chiat outlet after 11 years due to redevelopment

This British Hainan outlet, sat on the cross-junction of Carpmael Road and Crane Road, has been serving up British Hainanese cuisine since 2013.

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Second sinkhole appears in KL days after woman falls into one

A new sinkhole has appeared in Kuala Lumpur, just 50 metres away from where the first sinkhole swallowed a tourist from India on Aug 23.

This collapse reportedly happened at about 2.30am on Wednesday (Aug 28) after a storm.

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Man who died in Potong Pasir fire was reportedly drunk, left outside flat by friend

"The friend knocked on the door, shouted several times, then left him outside the flat," he was quoted by 8world as saying.

Lim, 45, said a neighbour had complained about the noise then. Shortly afterwards, the neighbour purportedly found his younger brother on fire.

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Beyond the dream: Sport dietitian on fuelling Singapore athletes 'like an F1 car'

Initially working in finance as an auditor, Olivia felt unfulfilled in the field. Her deep-seated love for food and sports - evident from her involvement in track and field, netball, and various outdoor activities in her school days - prompted her to pivot towards sport nutrition.

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News outlet Today to merge with CNA and become digital weekend magazine

The move was announced on Aug 28, with Mediacorp saying in a statement: "This merger will allow the best of Today — its high-quality original journalism — to be served via CNA's digital platform to the significantly larger CNA audience both in Singapore and overseas."

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💸 One digit less in salary: Bank employee quits job to become bus driver

Would you be willing to give up a five-figure monthly salary to start a new career as a bus driver instead?

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🍽 'Cold and not nice': Woman slams $8.10 'ridiculous' plate of vegetarian food at Changi Airport

"I was told that the fried egg and cabbage cost $1.80 each, the imitation char siew was $2.50 and the noodles were $2. Overall, I paid $8.10 for this ridiculous plate of vegetarian food."

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🚙 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX review: More power but at a price https://bit.ly/476G0Tm

'I gritted my teeth': Celest Chong recounts being sexually harassed by director https://bit.ly/3ACWQgy

💍 Jo Bo-ah to marry non-celeb boyfriend in October https://bit.ly/4dWxfO2

'We are not aiming for neutrality, we are upholding principles': Vivian on Singapore's foreign policy approach

"We do not take sides. We uphold principles," he said in a speech on how small states like Singapore can navigate a divided world. "I found that actually, by being consistent, sticking by the rules, upholding principles, I get less pressure. It allows me, whether I go to Washington or Beijing, to say exactly the same thing."

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🚲 Cyclist charged with causing pedestrian's death due to alleged faulty brakes

Li is accused of riding the bicycle despite knowing that it was not in a serviceable condition.

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😰 Woman arrested for attempting to grab ICA officer's gun at Woodlands Checkpoint

Preliminary investigations found that the woman arrived at the checkpoint after being denied entry into Malaysia, and was referred to the ICA duty office for secondary checks.

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🐣 'It's like I have a Tamagotchi': Desmond Tan watches daughter through baby monitor at work

"Honestly, I don't really know what to expect because it's also my first time being a father," he added. "At the same time, being a perfectionist and someone who really wants to push hard for every single role, I see myself having less sleep maybe.

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🤔 'Should I watch the movie or check if my food is cooked?' KL hotpot cinema baffles netizens

One Facebook user questioned the logistic nightmare that would come with cooking in the dark.

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Malaysian navy diver dies during salvage ops at naval vessel wreck site

He was executing underwater tasks with another diver, who later realised Arman San had gone missing upon surfacing.

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🩸 How do K-pop idols deal with periods? Former Momoland rapper Daisy answers burning fan question

Prefacing her response by saying she's been asked that question "hundreds of times this week", Daisy said that it confused her because "it's literally the same as everyone" else.

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👓This woman runs an optical shop from her HDB flat. Here's why

Over the years, the siblings had to relocate their business once. In 2021, the landlord told them their lease won't be renewed and asked them to move out.

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😐 'Burn in hell': Betrayed fans close accounts, destroy photocards after NCT's Taeil revealed to be under investigation for sexual crime

"It's very disappointing. F*** you Moon Tae-il," wrote one fan, adding a video where they crushed up his photocard.

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🍭'I'll never understand rich people': Netizens baffled by $820 Fendi lollipop holder charm

Wrote Nonamenolampe in the video: "When you pay £490 (S$840) for five lollipops, so they gift you a holder."

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🍞 Toast Box has adjusted its prices: Here's how much your kopi, eggs and kaya toast now cost

In a Reddit post on Aug 22, a netizen shared that it's "ridiculous" how a Traditional Kaya Toast Set at Toast Box now costs $7.40. 

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🥰 With 'more inclusive' rules, Miss Universe Singapore 2024 showcases diverse lineup of finalists

For the first time in its 70-year history, the local beauty pageant flung open its doors to Singapore citizens who are married, divorced and have children. There is also no upper-age limit.

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😨 Eric Tsang and Bobby Au-yeung in Malaysia to film CNY movie, latter almost sent to hospital

Malaysian media reported that Bobby, 64, revealed he couldn't adapt to the hot weather on the first day of filming, which was at a golf course.

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