🚬 $3.2b in tobacco duties collected between 2022 and 2024: Jeffrey Siow

Revenue from tobacco duties in the three-year period between 2022 and 2024 reached a total of $3.24 billion.

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😮 Wang Fuk Court fire: Singapore adopts 'multi-faceted approach' towards fire safety, says Goh Pei Ming

In the wake of the deadly Tai Po blaze in Wang Fuk Court, members of parliament asked in Parliament on Monday (Jan 14), what Singapore is doing to reassure high-rise dwellers and building users.

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🇨🇳 China focuses anti-corruption drive on misconduct, highlighting former minister's conviction

China signalled a renewed focus in its anti-corruption drive on stopping everyday misconduct from escalating into graft, using a state TV documentary to highlight how rule-breaking lifestyles, lavish banquets and abuse of perks can erode discipline and lead to major corruption cases.

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😮 Danielle formerly from NewJeans holds livestream to assure fans 'this is the beginning'

NewJeans' agency Ador had announced Danielle’s removal from the group and their plans to sue her family on Dec 29.

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😅 Noah Wyle 'truly humbled' by Golden Globe best actor win

Noah Wyle said he was “truly humbled” after winning the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama, thanking fellow nominees, his family and healthcare workers worldwide during an emotional acceptance speech.

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🇰🇵 North Korea condemns multilateral sanction monitoring activity, KCNA says https://asia1.news/49gVF5s

😮 Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, says Tehran called to negotiate https://asia1.news/4bvRDaJ

🎬 Stephen Graham tells Adolescence fans to 'stay tuned' for season 2 https://asia1.news/4jE4lpZ

😮 Salaries of political office holders to be reviewed by independent committee: Chan Chun Sing

A review of the salary structure and benchmark of political office holders is underway by an 8-member committee, led by Gan Seow Kee, who is chairman of Singapore LNG Corporation and an alternate member of the Council of Presidential Advisers.

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🏥 SGH's emergency department to relocate to new building from Jan 18

From 7am on Sunday (Jan 18), the Singapore General Hospital's emergency department will relocate to the new SGH Emergency/National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) building at 1 Hospital Boulevard.

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✈️ Road and path closures, changes to public transport timings for Singapore Airshow 2026

Traffic management measures will be progressively implemented from Jan 26 to Feb 12.

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🤨 Man arrested after pointing toy gun at another driver on KL expressway

In videos circulating on social media, the driver of a red Mazda SUV is seen extending his arm out of the window, wielding a pistol-like object and pointing it towards a car in the next lane. He has since been arrested.

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🚌 Autonomous shuttle trials begin in Punggol

A new phase of autonomous shuttle trials began in Punggol today (Jan 12), with members of the community invited to experience the shuttle services and provide early feedback. Rides will be open to public in about two to three months' time.

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😱 Woman who rented from Tribecar ends up with over $10k in repair fees after accident

The 26-year-old driver, Joey Chok, clarified that she did not intend to damage Tribecar's reputation and simply wanted to share her experience as a consumer and seek clarity about the process and what she felt was lacking.

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🥰 This made my day: Malaysia policemen delight 3-year-old birthday boy with surprise visit

"Small gesture, big impact," netizens said as they praised the Royal Malaysian Police for being sporting and granting the birthday wish of the young boy.

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😔 Pedestrian killed while trying to cross expressway near Shah Alam

An unidentified male pedestrian, believed to aged between 50 and 60 years old, was killed in an accident along the New Klang Valley Expressway on Saturday (Jan 11) night.

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🌳 Residents, nature advocates seek study amid bus depot works at Serangoon River forest

The authorities have previously said that the area for the bus depot did not warrant a study, as the brownfield site primarily contained non-native vegetation and was not near any sensitive nature areas.

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Man, 24, arrested for alleged loanshark harassment in Bukit Batok

A 24-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (Jan 11) for allegedly splashing red paint on the main gate of a victim's residential unit. He will be charged in court on Tuesday.

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🚇 Circle Line tunnel works: Jeffrey Siow urges commuters to use alternative routes or shuttle buses

From Jan 17 to April 19, only one platform at three Circle Line MRT stations will be in use as a segment of tunnels will be partially closed. Shuttle trains connecting the three stations will run at 10-minute intervals.

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🧋Last one standing: Hollin at Punggol Plaza remains open as most outlets close

The brand has scrubbed its online presence, with its social media pages taken down and website made private.

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Closure on hold: Fruce to continue running last outlet at Wisma Atria

Just a few days ago, homegrown drinks brand Fruce announced that they would be closing after nine years.

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🫡 Judge Choo Han Teck to retire from judicial service after 3 decades

Justice Choo Han Teck will retire from the judicial service on Feb 20, 2026.

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👮2 men arrested for stealing over $2,400 from MacPherson coffee shop

The two men, aged 40 and 67, were arrested on Sunday (Jan 11). The older man will be charged in court on Tuesday (Jan 13).

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