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πΆ Woman, 50, nabbed after attempted armed robbery at restaurant along Thomson Road
When the police arrived at the restaurant, they established the woman's identity through inquiries and with the aid of police cameras and CCTV footage. They arrested her within nine hours and seized the knife as a case exhibit.
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When the police arrived at the restaurant, they established the woman's identity through inquiries and with the aid of police cameras and CCTV footage. They arrested her within nine hours and seized the knife as a case exhibit.
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π° 35 students and 2 staff report symptoms of gastroenteritis during school camp; MOH and SFA investigating
"A check was also conducted with the cohort immediately, and the school observed that the majority of the students remained well," said the spokesman, adding that the school arranged for another food vendor to provide subsequent meals as a precaution.
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"A check was also conducted with the cohort immediately, and the school observed that the majority of the students remained well," said the spokesman, adding that the school arranged for another food vendor to provide subsequent meals as a precaution.
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π Large MPV segment heats up with the launch of the Maxus Mifa 7
The Mifa 7 is the second passenger car model to join the Maxus lineup in Singapore, following the Mifa 9 which was launched here in 2023. Prior to the Mifa 9, Maxus was more well-known for its vans and commercial vehicle models.
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The Mifa 7 is the second passenger car model to join the Maxus lineup in Singapore, following the Mifa 9 which was launched here in 2023. Prior to the Mifa 9, Maxus was more well-known for its vans and commercial vehicle models.
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π 'I was scared of the stereotypes and stigma': Ex-gym instructor opens up about his journey to early childhood education
"It isn't something I'm aware of, consciously. But I do have a lot of young nieces and nephews. And [if they are around], I'll be the one playing with them," he told AsiaOne.
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"It isn't something I'm aware of, consciously. But I do have a lot of young nieces and nephews. And [if they are around], I'll be the one playing with them," he told AsiaOne.
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π΅βπ« C-pop idol quits group 2 days after debut when alleged vulgar messages were revealed
A screenshot of messages showing someone, allegedly Yuhan, making lewd comments about Ive's Wonyoung also made their rounds on the internet, enraging netizens.
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A screenshot of messages showing someone, allegedly Yuhan, making lewd comments about Ive's Wonyoung also made their rounds on the internet, enraging netizens.
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π« More Singaporeans sending their kids to Johor international schools
The ratio of local to international enrollments amongst the 614 students in the school is 3:2. Most international students are Koreans, followed by Chinese nationals, Japanese, then Singaporeans, said Loh.
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The ratio of local to international enrollments amongst the 614 students in the school is 3:2. Most international students are Koreans, followed by Chinese nationals, Japanese, then Singaporeans, said Loh.
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πΈ 346 probed over scams involving $13.8 million in losses
In a two-week operation conducted by the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven Police land divisions between 16 and 29 August this year, some 231 men and 115 women were found to be involved in more than 1,300 cases as scammers or money mules, the police said in a news release on Friday (August 30).
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In a two-week operation conducted by the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven Police land divisions between 16 and 29 August this year, some 231 men and 115 women were found to be involved in more than 1,300 cases as scammers or money mules, the police said in a news release on Friday (August 30).
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π¦ 'Poached or illegally imported': Acres raises alarm over 21 parrots in cramped cages at Sims Drive
Acres - or the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society - said that they received reports from informants about an industrial unit in Sims Drive displaying these blue-crowned parrots between June and October last year.
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Acres - or the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society - said that they received reports from informants about an industrial unit in Sims Drive displaying these blue-crowned parrots between June and October last year.
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βοΈ Next stop, Japan: Peach Aviation launches direct Singapore-Osaka flights from Dec 5
The daily red-eye flight departs Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 2.15am and will arrive at Kansai International Airport at 9.35am.
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The daily red-eye flight departs Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 2.15am and will arrive at Kansai International Airport at 9.35am.
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π΅ No ERP admin charges for payments made within 5 days
This comes ahead of a new feature on the next-generation ERP 2.0 on-board unit (OBU) that will alert motorists to missed payments, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on the same day.
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This comes ahead of a new feature on the next-generation ERP 2.0 on-board unit (OBU) that will alert motorists to missed payments, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on the same day.
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π€ Controversial actor Kim Ji-soo signs with Filipino agency, netizens express distaste: 'Why are we picking up their trash?'
In the video uploaded on their social media accounts, Ji-soo, 31, said he's "deeply honoured" to share this "new milestone in his acting career".
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In the video uploaded on their social media accounts, Ji-soo, 31, said he's "deeply honoured" to share this "new milestone in his acting career".
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πΏ Man planted over 500g of cannabis in wife's car to get her in trouble after marriage soured; gets jail
Tan Xianglong, a 37-year-old Singaporean, did so knowing that the crime of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis carries the mandatory death penalty in Singapore.
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Tan Xianglong, a 37-year-old Singaporean, did so knowing that the crime of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis carries the mandatory death penalty in Singapore.
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π Sterra warned by consumer watchdog, apologises for false claims about Singapore tap water quality
The advertisement showed water teeming with microorganisms like bacteria and algae, and falsely claimed that Singapore's tap water is unsafe for direct consumption without being filtered by Sterra's water purifiers.
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The advertisement showed water teeming with microorganisms like bacteria and algae, and falsely claimed that Singapore's tap water is unsafe for direct consumption without being filtered by Sterra's water purifiers.
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π All-new Toyota Camry makes Southeast Asian debut at Wisma Atria
Despite the market trending towards SUVs, Toyota expects the new Camry to be a strong seller for the brand. Ng Khee Siong, Managing Director of Inchcape Singapore, the official distributor for Toyota cars here, said on the sidelines of the launch event that it has already received almost 100 deposits for the vehicle, with the majority of them being existing owners looking to upgrade.
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Despite the market trending towards SUVs, Toyota expects the new Camry to be a strong seller for the brand. Ng Khee Siong, Managing Director of Inchcape Singapore, the official distributor for Toyota cars here, said on the sidelines of the launch event that it has already received almost 100 deposits for the vehicle, with the majority of them being existing owners looking to upgrade.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
πΆ Case accepts judgment and $20k fine for PDPA breaches, says it's 'committed to safeguarding consumer's data' https://bit.ly/476hhyG
π° 2 crew members injured after Singapore-flagged vessel hits another ship in Australian port https://bit.ly/3T6LgAM
π 14 drivers caught at airport for providing illegal rides between Singapore and Malaysia https://bit.ly/3T6LgAM
πΆ Case accepts judgment and $20k fine for PDPA breaches, says it's 'committed to safeguarding consumer's data' https://bit.ly/476hhyG
π° 2 crew members injured after Singapore-flagged vessel hits another ship in Australian port https://bit.ly/3T6LgAM
π 14 drivers caught at airport for providing illegal rides between Singapore and Malaysia https://bit.ly/3T6LgAM
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π€ 'Why didn't I think of a way to save the mousedeer?' Parkgoer's horror as monitor lizard eats animal
"I know this is the so-called 'animal life cycle', but to me it was really cruel and made me feel very sad [that] a cute mouse deer was eaten like this," wrote Toh.
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"I know this is the so-called 'animal life cycle', but to me it was really cruel and made me feel very sad [that] a cute mouse deer was eaten like this," wrote Toh.
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π₯² 'Between thank-you and goodbye': Lim Peifen brought to tears with week-long surprises by Yes 933 DJs prior to last day at work
After nearly 25 years on air, Lim Peifen had her last day as a Yes 933 radio DJ today (Aug 30), and her colleagues prepared a week of surprises for her before her move to Mediacorp's news and current affairs team.
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After nearly 25 years on air, Lim Peifen had her last day as a Yes 933 radio DJ today (Aug 30), and her colleagues prepared a week of surprises for her before her move to Mediacorp's news and current affairs team.
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American idol under same label as BTS says she has 'close connection' with Singaporean family despite distance
Global girl group Katseye has been drawing attention worldwide with their recent single Touch, with the song currently charting at number 24 on Billboard Singapore.
But what some listeners here might not be aware of is that one of the members is half-Singaporean.
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Global girl group Katseye has been drawing attention worldwide with their recent single Touch, with the song currently charting at number 24 on Billboard Singapore.
But what some listeners here might not be aware of is that one of the members is half-Singaporean.
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ποΈ Visits to VEP info counter in Woodlands now by appointment only
Motorists in Singapore who have inquiries about Malaysiaβs Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) must make an appointment before they can visit the newly opened information counter in Woodlands.
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Motorists in Singapore who have inquiries about Malaysiaβs Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) must make an appointment before they can visit the newly opened information counter in Woodlands.
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πΉ Singapore archer Syahidah Alim and shooter Daniel Chan bow out of the Paralympics
Singapore's world No. 2 archer Syahidah Alim was off to a red-hot start at the Paralympics on Aug 30, scoring two maximum 10s in the individual compound open round-of-32 match against Australia's Ameera Lee.
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Singapore's world No. 2 archer Syahidah Alim was off to a red-hot start at the Paralympics on Aug 30, scoring two maximum 10s in the individual compound open round-of-32 match against Australia's Ameera Lee.
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