💵 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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🤔 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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🌿 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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😓 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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🚗 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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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

😶 Case accepts judgment and $20k fine for PDPA breaches, says it's 'committed to safeguarding consumer's data' https://bit.ly/476hhyG

😰 2 crew members injured after Singapore-flagged vessel hits another ship in Australian port https://bit.ly/3T6LgAM

🚔 14 drivers caught at airport for providing illegal rides between Singapore and Malaysia https://bit.ly/3T6LgAM

🤔 '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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🥲 '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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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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🏍️ Visits to VEP info counter in Woodlands now by appointment only

Motorists in Singapore who have inquiries about Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) must make an appointment before they can visit the newly opened information counter in Woodlands.

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🏹 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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More than 20 explosions heard: Cars ablaze in massive fire at Golden Mile Tower rooftop carpark

Multiple vehicles parked in close proximity on the rooftop carpark were on fire. They appear to be of the same make.

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🍽️ 'Grab a last bite of nostalgia': Heritage Toa Payoh nonya kueh shop sees 7am queues before closure on Sept 2

After 50 years, the popular Happiness Nonya Cakes and Confectionery will be closing its doors.

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

Girl freed by SCDF officers after foot gets stuck in escalator at Rivervale Mall https://bit.ly/4gix0Pw

'It's for them to enjoy themselves': Bukit Merah temple organises 'beach party' for child spirits https://bit.ly/47pPB8l

👶🏻 Welcome to the world: Apple Chan gives birth to baby boy, Jack Neo has 1st granddaughter https://bit.ly/3XoSen7

🥇 Yip Pin Xiu won her second gold at the Paris Paralympics in the S2 50m backstroke with a time of 1:05.99, ahead of Mexico's Haidee Aceves and Spain's Teresa Perales.

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Ong Ye Kung to give update next week on Singapore's preparedness amid global mpox outbreak

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung will be chairing a press conference next week to give an update on Singapore’s preparedness in the mpox outbreak.

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'Mum was worried about acting as a career': This Singaporean kept her dream alive, now cast in Miss Saigon

Ever since she was a young girl, Louisa Vilinne had been into the arts and wanted to pursue a career in performing.

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🚍 You shall not pass: Johor police use buses to stop illegal bike racers from escaping

Police officers in Johor Bahru (JB) employed an unexpected method to catch a group of 'Mat Rempit' (street racers) – using buses to block them off.

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🏃 Pedestrians still dash across busy Yuan Ching Road even after fatal accident in January, new railings installed

Pedestrians are still dashing across a busy road in Taman Jurong to get to a bus stop, despite railings the Land Transport Authority (LTA) installed to guide them to crossings nearby.

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'Having that diversity in the team is very useful': PM Lawrence Wong hopes to field more women candidates in next GE

There are plans to have more women candidates in the upcoming general election, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, noting his hope to increase the representation of women in Parliament.

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😢 Woman in tears after missing father's death anniversary due to overbooked flight; Jetstar apologises

A woman got emotional at the airport after finding out she could not pay her respects to her late father on his death anniversary.

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