🚬 ICA foils Malaysian man's attempt to smuggle over 420 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes via Woodlands Checkpoint
In the video posted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), its officers were seen removing the contraband items from the car's roof cargo box and various compartments of the car, including the door panel.
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In the video posted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), its officers were seen removing the contraband items from the car's roof cargo box and various compartments of the car, including the door panel.
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🚘 COE prices 2026: Cat A down 7.08% - lowest since Aug 2025 in first bidding exercise of the year
The first Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise of 2026 saw a reversal of the last bidding exercise with Categories A and C premiums on a downward trend, while those for Categories B, D and E have risen.
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The first Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise of 2026 saw a reversal of the last bidding exercise with Categories A and C premiums on a downward trend, while those for Categories B, D and E have risen.
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SFA lifts suspension on Middleton International School's food business operations
The business, located at 2 Tampines Street 92, had its food business operations suspended since Nov 21. This was after SFA and the Communicable Diseases Agency received reports of 263 persons at E-Bridge preschools who developed gastroenteritis symptoms between Nov 19 and Dec 10, 2025 after consuming food supplied by Middleton International School.
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The business, located at 2 Tampines Street 92, had its food business operations suspended since Nov 21. This was after SFA and the Communicable Diseases Agency received reports of 263 persons at E-Bridge preschools who developed gastroenteritis symptoms between Nov 19 and Dec 10, 2025 after consuming food supplied by Middleton International School.
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🥺 This made my day: Newton MRT station staff borrow slippers for commuter after her sandals break in heavy rain
Three SBS Transit station staff tried repairing a woman’s sandals which broke during her MRT commuting journey on the Downtown Line. They did not stop there.
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Three SBS Transit station staff tried repairing a woman’s sandals which broke during her MRT commuting journey on the Downtown Line. They did not stop there.
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😨 Chagee China fires employee who filmed herself assembling drink with bare hands; outlet temporarily closed
Disgusted netizens lambasted the video, raising hygiene and food safety concerns, with some saying that the clip has put them off ordering Chagee beverages.
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Disgusted netizens lambasted the video, raising hygiene and food safety concerns, with some saying that the clip has put them off ordering Chagee beverages.
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Mahathir's son says doctors ruled out surgery for ex-PM's fractured hip due to age
"Due to his age of 100 years, an operation is not a wise option," Mukhriz Mahathir said, adding that his father may spend 2 to 3 weeks in the hospital.
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"Due to his age of 100 years, an operation is not a wise option," Mukhriz Mahathir said, adding that his father may spend 2 to 3 weeks in the hospital.
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😢 Malaysian man dies weeks before wedding after being stung by wasps living in air-con unit
A hornet's nest was found in the air-con compressor of the man's house in Selangor, Malaysia.
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A hornet's nest was found in the air-con compressor of the man's house in Selangor, Malaysia.
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🇹🇼 Taiwanese former actress Joey Wong admits to having depression after leaving showbiz
Taiwanese former actress-singer Joey Wong revealed that when she debuted in showbiz at a young age, she wasn't doing something she was passionate about.
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Taiwanese former actress-singer Joey Wong revealed that when she debuted in showbiz at a young age, she wasn't doing something she was passionate about.
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🍽 PizzaExpress, Kith Cafe: Singapore sees F&B business closures at start of 2026
The new year has just begun, but Singapore's F&B scene is already seeing its first wave of closures.
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The new year has just begun, but Singapore's F&B scene is already seeing its first wave of closures.
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🏆 TVB says '999.9 pure gold' trophy that snapped into 2 during award ceremony was just a replica
In response to the broken "pure gold" trophy, TVB said that after considering security and safety factors, they have been using replicas for awards ceremonies.
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In response to the broken "pure gold" trophy, TVB said that after considering security and safety factors, they have been using replicas for awards ceremonies.
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🌧 Johor chief minister calls for vigilance against floods as Malaysia issues fresh weather warning
The Malaysia Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of continuous rain for Terengganu, northern Kelantan, eastern Pahang and Johor. The "alert level" warning for Johor is in force till Thursday [Jan 8].
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The Malaysia Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of continuous rain for Terengganu, northern Kelantan, eastern Pahang and Johor. The "alert level" warning for Johor is in force till Thursday [Jan 8].
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🎤 Kim Jae-joong, Avantgardey, The Neighbourhood: Singapore concert calendar for 2026
The first half of 2026 looks to be exciting and packed full of concerts. Is your favourite performer in the list?
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The first half of 2026 looks to be exciting and packed full of concerts. Is your favourite performer in the list?
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🇮🇩 Indonesia's defence chief awarded Distinguished Service Order by Singapore
General Agus Subiyanto is credited with strengthening defence ties between the Indonesian National Defence Forces and the Singapore Armed Forces.
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General Agus Subiyanto is credited with strengthening defence ties between the Indonesian National Defence Forces and the Singapore Armed Forces.
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🏍 Motorcyclist switching lanes hit by car and thrown off bike on Lavender Street
A motorcyclist was flung off his bike after a car rear-ended him along Lavender Street on Wednesday (Jan 7). Police were alerted to the accident in the direction of Crawford Street at about 8.20am.
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A motorcyclist was flung off his bike after a car rear-ended him along Lavender Street on Wednesday (Jan 7). Police were alerted to the accident in the direction of Crawford Street at about 8.20am.
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🔥 Fire breaks out at Sungei Kadut industrial building, 1 sent to hospital
The fire at 14 Sungei Kadut Avenue was put out after slightly more than an hour of firefighting operation. 1 person was conveyed to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
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The fire at 14 Sungei Kadut Avenue was put out after slightly more than an hour of firefighting operation. 1 person was conveyed to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
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😨 Woman, 32, arrested for alleged loanshark harassment in Kallang; threatened to burn debtor's house
A handwritten debtor's note reads ""Owe $ Pay Money $. This is just (a) warning. Next time will go burn your house (sic)".
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A handwritten debtor's note reads ""Owe $ Pay Money $. This is just (a) warning. Next time will go burn your house (sic)".
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Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested, reportedly extradited to China
Hong Kong and Cambodian media outlets have reported that alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi, who is a China-born Cambodian, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China.
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Hong Kong and Cambodian media outlets have reported that alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi, who is a China-born Cambodian, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China.
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🇺🇸 US adds more nations, including Venezuela, to costly visa bond policy https://asia1.news/3YpWQcH
🇯🇵 Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban, rare earth risks loom https://asia1.news/4qaRQog
💵 'CNY surcharge' for curry rice at Admiralty food court sparks debate, stall operator responds https://asia1.news/4bkEGAu
🇺🇸 US adds more nations, including Venezuela, to costly visa bond policy https://asia1.news/3YpWQcH
🇯🇵 Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban, rare earth risks loom https://asia1.news/4qaRQog
💵 'CNY surcharge' for curry rice at Admiralty food court sparks debate, stall operator responds https://asia1.news/4bkEGAu
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🚙 Punggol's first self-driving shuttle to open to public in '2 to 3 months’ time': Sun Xueling
Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said that the first of three fixed-route shuttle services is expected to commence full service in "2 to 3 months" time, noting that the autonomous shuttles have clocked over 10,000km without any incident.
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Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said that the first of three fixed-route shuttle services is expected to commence full service in "2 to 3 months" time, noting that the autonomous shuttles have clocked over 10,000km without any incident.
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SFA lifts suspension on Middleton International School's food business operations
Middleton International School will be able to resume operations of its food business effective Jan 6, having implemented the necessary requirements by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), said the agency in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 7).
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Middleton International School will be able to resume operations of its food business effective Jan 6, having implemented the necessary requirements by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), said the agency in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 7).
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🍽️ Seeking successor: Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon selling business, recipe for $300k
He once refused to sell the business for $1.5 million, now Ricky Hau is offering the iconic Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon and its secret recipe for $300,000.
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He once refused to sell the business for $1.5 million, now Ricky Hau is offering the iconic Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon and its secret recipe for $300,000.
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