Pope to visit Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony
When Pope Francis visits Indonesia this week, he will stop by a mosque in Jakarta that has an unusual feature - a tunnel connecting it to the city's Catholic cathedral, as part of a push for interfaith harmony on his 12-day Asia-Pacific tour.
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When Pope Francis visits Indonesia this week, he will stop by a mosque in Jakarta that has an unusual feature - a tunnel connecting it to the city's Catholic cathedral, as part of a push for interfaith harmony on his 12-day Asia-Pacific tour.
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2,102 people in Singapore have died from Covid-19 up to June 2024
Singapore’s age-standardised death rate rose to a high of 5.9 per 1,000 resident population in 2022, up from 5.2 in 2020 and 5.6 in 2021. In 2023, it went back down to 5.6.
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Singapore’s age-standardised death rate rose to a high of 5.9 per 1,000 resident population in 2022, up from 5.2 in 2020 and 5.6 in 2021. In 2023, it went back down to 5.6.
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🏘️ Majority of HDB's Covid-19 delayed projects completed; remaining ones to be done in 6 months
National Development Minister Desmond Lee pointed out how the pandemic severely disrupted HDB's building programme, and the construction delays have caused inconvenience to home buyers and disrupted many of their life plans.
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National Development Minister Desmond Lee pointed out how the pandemic severely disrupted HDB's building programme, and the construction delays have caused inconvenience to home buyers and disrupted many of their life plans.
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🙅 'You're very stupid': Mum caught verbally abusing child in public while tutoring at Buangkok
It's common for parents to get frustrated when teaching or tutoring their child, but one woman has drawn flak from netizens for vulgarly reprimanding a girl in a public space.
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It's common for parents to get frustrated when teaching or tutoring their child, but one woman has drawn flak from netizens for vulgarly reprimanding a girl in a public space.
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😨 'It's very scary': Ada Choi recounts losing eldest daughter in public twice
Hong Kong actress Ada Choi revealed in the Chinese travel variety show Travel with the Royal Family recently that she had lost her eldest daughter Zoe twice when the latter was about two years old.
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Hong Kong actress Ada Choi revealed in the Chinese travel variety show Travel with the Royal Family recently that she had lost her eldest daughter Zoe twice when the latter was about two years old.
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🪳 Cockroach in airway found after Chinese man reports chronic cough and foul breath
Feeling a many-legged cockroach running down your skin is scary enough - but what would happen if it were to crawl down your throat?
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Feeling a many-legged cockroach running down your skin is scary enough - but what would happen if it were to crawl down your throat?
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🚗💸 Heads up, drivers! ERP charges at three locations along the expressway will increase by $1 starting Sept 9.
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After 5 days of competition, Singaporean boccia player Jeralyn Tan earned a historic Paralympic silver despite a 5-4 loss to Frenchwoman Aurelia Aubert in the BC1 final on September 2.
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😰 'I was stunned': Man charged over $6,000 for damages to GetGo car, claims faulty brakes caused crash
A man took to social media to highlight an "unfair" charge of over $6,000 by a car rental company after he got into an accident, claiming that the brakes of the rental car were faulty.
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A man took to social media to highlight an "unfair" charge of over $6,000 by a car rental company after he got into an accident, claiming that the brakes of the rental car were faulty.
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'She continued to slap and punch me': Teen allegedly attacked for sharing video of student vaping
A 15-year-old secondary school student was taken to hospital after two schoolmates, who accused her of sharing a video of their friend vaping in a school toilet, allegedly assaulted her.
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A 15-year-old secondary school student was taken to hospital after two schoolmates, who accused her of sharing a video of their friend vaping in a school toilet, allegedly assaulted her.
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14-year-old Malaysian girl dies after car crashes into tree; dad says she wanted to study in Singapore
Kluang police district chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said the driver had lost control of the vehicle during the heavy rain. The car then skidded and hit a tree at the road divider, reported The Star.
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Kluang police district chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said the driver had lost control of the vehicle during the heavy rain. The car then skidded and hit a tree at the road divider, reported The Star.
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2 arrested in Bedok drug bust; drugs seized enough to feed 1,550 abusers for a week
A total of about 2.8kg of heroin, 385g of ‘Ice’, 51g of ‘Ecstasy’, 24g of cannabis, 9g of ketamine and 13 Emirin-5 tablets were seized.
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A total of about 2.8kg of heroin, 385g of ‘Ice’, 51g of ‘Ecstasy’, 24g of cannabis, 9g of ketamine and 13 Emirin-5 tablets were seized.
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👻 'If you want to shower, you shower': Mark Lee recalls spooky incident in Australia hotel bathroom
In an interview with AsiaOne recently, the 55-year-old shared that on the first night, he used the standing shower, which was located in a cubicle separate from the bathtub, and went to bed.
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In an interview with AsiaOne recently, the 55-year-old shared that on the first night, he used the standing shower, which was located in a cubicle separate from the bathtub, and went to bed.
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🛞 BYD gave us a preview of Denza D9 and we can see how China's levelling up
One of the biggest Chinese brands right now is BYD, and they have certainly made a huge impact on the car market here in Singapore.
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One of the biggest Chinese brands right now is BYD, and they have certainly made a huge impact on the car market here in Singapore.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🍚 Boon Tong Kee's new casual dining concept in Woodlands offers refillable chicken rice https://bit.ly/3T8Aryk
💵 Some money changers in Singapore see business boom despite strengthening ringgit https://bit.ly/3Z2Ctnj
🦀 Charmaine Sheh and Rain visit zi char eatery Keng Eng Kee Seafood https://bit.ly/4e6QZhU
🍚 Boon Tong Kee's new casual dining concept in Woodlands offers refillable chicken rice https://bit.ly/3T8Aryk
💵 Some money changers in Singapore see business boom despite strengthening ringgit https://bit.ly/3Z2Ctnj
🦀 Charmaine Sheh and Rain visit zi char eatery Keng Eng Kee Seafood https://bit.ly/4e6QZhU
🍩 Krispy Kreme celebrates Barbie brand's 65th anniversary with 3 fabulous flavours
If you're a fan of doughnuts and Barbie, then you're in for a sweet treat this September.
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If you're a fan of doughnuts and Barbie, then you're in for a sweet treat this September.
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✨ Heated toilet seat, walk-in wardrobe: Hazelle Teo reveals wabi sabi-themed home after 3-month renovation
In a walkthrough video with local personality Ryan Tan, the 30-year-old shared that she turned the two-bedder, two-bath condo into a one-bedder, one-bath unit in three months.
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In a walkthrough video with local personality Ryan Tan, the 30-year-old shared that she turned the two-bedder, two-bath condo into a one-bedder, one-bath unit in three months.
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😶 'I wanted to act funny': Car dealership salesman makes blackface video, denies racist intent
When the "customer" asked for his name, the salesman offered a long string of syllables. He then employed exaggerated gestures and broken English in pitching the car's features.
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When the "customer" asked for his name, the salesman offered a long string of syllables. He then employed exaggerated gestures and broken English in pitching the car's features.
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😵💫 'Wanted to take the risk for profit': Man attacked and nearly robbed of $30k during transaction in Hougang
The man, who wanted to buy United States dollars and invest in cryptocurrency, had arranged the transaction with the alleged seller via the messaging platform Telegram.
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The man, who wanted to buy United States dollars and invest in cryptocurrency, had arranged the transaction with the alleged seller via the messaging platform Telegram.
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🎮 Teams gunning for $1m prize pool in Counter-Strike tournament in Singapore this October
Eight teams will be vying for the $1 million prize pool and the World Final trophy - these teams include the top-ranked Natus Vincere, Team Vitality, G2 Esports, Team Spirit and FaZe Clan, with the remaining three to be confirmed by the end of September.
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Eight teams will be vying for the $1 million prize pool and the World Final trophy - these teams include the top-ranked Natus Vincere, Team Vitality, G2 Esports, Team Spirit and FaZe Clan, with the remaining three to be confirmed by the end of September.
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🎤 BigBang reunited: G-Dragon performs for first time in 7 years at Taeyang's concert
G-Dragon's appearance caught many by surprise. While Daesung was a special guest at the Aug 31 concert, performing Bang Bang Bang and We Like 2 Party with Taeyang, G-Dragon did not appear.
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G-Dragon's appearance caught many by surprise. While Daesung was a special guest at the Aug 31 concert, performing Bang Bang Bang and We Like 2 Party with Taeyang, G-Dragon did not appear.
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