๐ค Over 50 volunteers spend 6 hours cleaning elderly woman's foul-smelling, cockroach-infested Yishun flat
The 75-year-old homeowner was injured last year after being hit by a student riding a bicycle while crossing the street. She also suffers from mild dementia.
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The 75-year-old homeowner was injured last year after being hit by a student riding a bicycle while crossing the street. She also suffers from mild dementia.
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๐จโ๐ 70% of existing Tengah HDB blocks to have AEDs by February 2026
The update was given on Tuesday (Jan 13) by Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann in an oral response to a parliamentary question (PQ) by MP Choo Pei Ling from Chua Chu Kang GRC.
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The update was given on Tuesday (Jan 13) by Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann in an oral response to a parliamentary question (PQ) by MP Choo Pei Ling from Chua Chu Kang GRC.
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Man falls from 2nd-floor Kowloon flat after suspected gas explosion
A gas pipe was allegedly removed from the unit before the suspected explosion occurred.
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A gas pipe was allegedly removed from the unit before the suspected explosion occurred.
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๐ฃ 'Truly upsetting': SIA passengers stuck in cabin for close to 5 hours after Sapporo-Singapore flight turns back
SIA flight SQ661 was originally scheduled to depart from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido at 9.30am (8.30am Singapore time) and arrive in Singapore at 5.05pm on Jan 10. The affected passengers subsequently boarded another flight SQ9661 on Jan 11, which departed at 11.13am and landed in Singapore at 6.20pm.
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SIA flight SQ661 was originally scheduled to depart from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido at 9.30am (8.30am Singapore time) and arrive in Singapore at 5.05pm on Jan 10. The affected passengers subsequently boarded another flight SQ9661 on Jan 11, which departed at 11.13am and landed in Singapore at 6.20pm.
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๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president
Analysts have said Prabowo is unlikely to have the fiscal space to fund his key programmes while continuing to build Nusantara, which Widodo had envisioned as a green, futuristic capital surrounded by forest.
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Analysts have said Prabowo is unlikely to have the fiscal space to fund his key programmes while continuing to build Nusantara, which Widodo had envisioned as a green, futuristic capital surrounded by forest.
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๐ฑ Social media ban for children 'attractive', but no 'silver bullet': Rahayu Mahzam
Responding to a parliamentary question on the Ministry of Digital Development and Information's (MDDI) review of the Australian government's ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam said that MDDI is looking into three areas: screen time; inappropriate content and undesirable online behaviours.
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Responding to a parliamentary question on the Ministry of Digital Development and Information's (MDDI) review of the Australian government's ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam said that MDDI is looking into three areas: screen time; inappropriate content and undesirable online behaviours.
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๐ฒ๐พ Johor police arrest Chinese national for flying Malaysia flag upside down in Senai
Johor police chief Rahaman Arsad said in a statement on Monday (Jan 12) that the 38-year-old Chinese national was arrested at 4pm on Sunday and has been remanded for three days until Jan 14.
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Johor police chief Rahaman Arsad said in a statement on Monday (Jan 12) that the 38-year-old Chinese national was arrested at 4pm on Sunday and has been remanded for three days until Jan 14.
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๐ Motorcyclist taken to hospital after 3-vehicle collision at Bedok North
The police told AsiaOne that they were alerted to the accident involving a bus, a car and a motorcycle at about 6.30am along Bedok North Avenue 3 towards New Upper Changi Road
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The police told AsiaOne that they were alerted to the accident involving a bus, a car and a motorcycle at about 6.30am along Bedok North Avenue 3 towards New Upper Changi Road
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1,200 people, 50 companies have bank, telco and Singpass access restricted over scams: Shanmugam
Money mules who have been warned, fined or convicted will be subjected to restrictions for one year, or three years if they are repeat offenders.
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Money mules who have been warned, fined or convicted will be subjected to restrictions for one year, or three years if they are repeat offenders.
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๐ River Hongbao turns 40: Catch fireworks, interactive exhibit at Gardens by the Bay
If you've been looking forward to the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities, here's some good news! With River Hongbao turning 40 this year, the iconic event will offer a variety of lantern displays and activities at Gardens by the Bay from Feb 15 to Feb 24, free of charge.
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If you've been looking forward to the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities, here's some good news! With River Hongbao turning 40 this year, the iconic event will offer a variety of lantern displays and activities at Gardens by the Bay from Feb 15 to Feb 24, free of charge.
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๐ Malaysian singer dies from cancer after winning competition with daughter, 8: 'Be happy in heaven'
Mow Yee Hsien passed away at 46 after battling cancer, weeks after winning a singing competition with her young daughter in a moment that became her final stage performance, leaving behind a family and a story that moved many.
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Mow Yee Hsien passed away at 46 after battling cancer, weeks after winning a singing competition with her young daughter in a moment that became her final stage performance, leaving behind a family and a story that moved many.
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๐ Almost 2 minutes saved for each emergency ambulance trip to hospital under SCDF's traffic priority system
The Singapore Civil Defence Forceโs traffic priority system, which switches traffic lights to green near hospitals to speed up life-saving response times, has been used more than 2,500 times.
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The Singapore Civil Defence Forceโs traffic priority system, which switches traffic lights to green near hospitals to speed up life-saving response times, has been used more than 2,500 times.
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๐คฉ Singapore passport again named world's most powerful, Malaysia ranks 9th: Henley Passport Index
First in 2025, first again in 2026 - Singapore's passport has once again been named as the world's most powerful.
Malaysia ranked ninth, with its passport giving access to 180 visa-free destinations, ahead of the United States in 10th place with access to 179 destinations.
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First in 2025, first again in 2026 - Singapore's passport has once again been named as the world's most powerful.
Malaysia ranked ninth, with its passport giving access to 180 visa-free destinations, ahead of the United States in 10th place with access to 179 destinations.
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๐ค Videos of woman seen cycling on AYE, another riding motorised suitcase on road spark heated debate online
Two viral clips showing a woman cycling on an expressway and another riding a motorised suitcase on the road have sparked online debate, with authorities reiterating that both actions are illegal and can lead to hefty fines or jail time.
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Two viral clips showing a woman cycling on an expressway and another riding a motorised suitcase on the road have sparked online debate, with authorities reiterating that both actions are illegal and can lead to hefty fines or jail time.
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๐ฎ Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US
An Australian teenager has been charged after allegedly making multiple hoax โswattingโ calls to US emergency services, falsely claiming mass shootings at schools and retail locations, triggering widespread alarm and major resource deployment. Authorities say the case highlights how online anonymity can be traced and prosecuted across borders.
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An Australian teenager has been charged after allegedly making multiple hoax โswattingโ calls to US emergency services, falsely claiming mass shootings at schools and retail locations, triggering widespread alarm and major resource deployment. Authorities say the case highlights how online anonymity can be traced and prosecuted across borders.
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๐คฉ Chantalle Ng plays office lady in new drama, says 'perfect life' is morning yoga and fish beehoon soup for lunch
Chantelle Ng shared that her idea of a โperfect lifeโ would be morning yoga and fish beehoon soup for lunch, as she talks about playing an office worker in a new drama and why acting still suits her free-spirited nature more than corporate life.
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Chantelle Ng shared that her idea of a โperfect lifeโ would be morning yoga and fish beehoon soup for lunch, as she talks about playing an office worker in a new drama and why acting still suits her free-spirited nature more than corporate life.
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๐ซ Gavin Teo's wish to meet late mum in dream 'fulfilled' in new drama: 'I really bawled my eyes out'
Gavin Teo recalled one scene where he had to "cry really badly", when filming in Taiwan for his upcoming drama See You At 11pm.
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Gavin Teo recalled one scene where he had to "cry really badly", when filming in Taiwan for his upcoming drama See You At 11pm.
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โ๏ธ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
๐บ๐ธ Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says https://asia1.news/3Nh6V9u
๐ฌ๐ฒ Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells genocide case https://asia1.news/4pFfdW7
๐ฆ๐บ Top Australian writers' festival cancelled after Palestinian author barred https://asia1.news/4byQRK5
๐บ๐ธ Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says https://asia1.news/3Nh6V9u
๐ฌ๐ฒ Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells genocide case https://asia1.news/4pFfdW7
๐ฆ๐บ Top Australian writers' festival cancelled after Palestinian author barred https://asia1.news/4byQRK5
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๐ช SportSG to 'work closely' with FAS, enhance support for national team ahead of Asian Cup
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo called the Lions' qualification a "significant achievement".
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Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo called the Lions' qualification a "significant achievement".
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๐ฎ Malaysia-registered car found with nearly 3kg of drugs at Woodlands Checkpoint; 20-year-old man arrested
Two Malaysian men were caught in separate incidents at Woodlands Checkpoint for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into Singapore.
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Two Malaysian men were caught in separate incidents at Woodlands Checkpoint for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into Singapore.
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๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia government sets aside S$7.6m to subsidise 60,000 students for domestic air travel
Under the programme by Malaysia's Ministry of Transport, eligible students can apply for a RM400 voucher to subside their domestic travel between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Those who are eligible and have not applied can do so before Mar 31, 2026.
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Under the programme by Malaysia's Ministry of Transport, eligible students can apply for a RM400 voucher to subside their domestic travel between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Those who are eligible and have not applied can do so before Mar 31, 2026.
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