Edmund Chen charged over careless driving, causing grievous hurt to motorcyclist
Local former actor Edmund Chen, who is referred to as Tan Kai Yuan in the court paper, was driving along Ayer Rajah Expressway towards Central Expressway on March 4 last year when he slowed down unnecessarily, almost coming to a stop, and made an abrupt lane change.
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Local former actor Edmund Chen, who is referred to as Tan Kai Yuan in the court paper, was driving along Ayer Rajah Expressway towards Central Expressway on March 4 last year when he slowed down unnecessarily, almost coming to a stop, and made an abrupt lane change.
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🇲🇾 Prosecutors to decide if Chinese national who flew Malaysia flag upside down should be charged: Johor police
In the now-viral video, the Malaysia flag, known as the Jalur Gemilang, was flown inverted on one of the two flagstaffs.The premises' gates also bore a closure notice from the Kulai Municipal Office.
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In the now-viral video, the Malaysia flag, known as the Jalur Gemilang, was flown inverted on one of the two flagstaffs.The premises' gates also bore a closure notice from the Kulai Municipal Office.
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Decision on whether Pritam Singh continues as Leader of Opposition is for PM to make, not Parliament: Indranee
In her speech, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah said that the motion does not call for the removal of the Leader of the Opposition.
She added that since the Leader of the Opposition is designated by the Prime Minister, PM Wong will decide if Singh is to be stripped of this appointment — not Parliament.
"However, members are entitled to, and I will argue have an obligation to, express a view on Mr Singh’s suitability to continue in the role," said Indranee.
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In her speech, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah said that the motion does not call for the removal of the Leader of the Opposition.
She added that since the Leader of the Opposition is designated by the Prime Minister, PM Wong will decide if Singh is to be stripped of this appointment — not Parliament.
"However, members are entitled to, and I will argue have an obligation to, express a view on Mr Singh’s suitability to continue in the role," said Indranee.
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🇰🇷 South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law
The court is expected to rule on the case in February.
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The court is expected to rule on the case in February.
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🇸🇬 Pritam Singh's leadership 'failure' a contrast to Low Thia Khiang's: Indranee Rajah
The Leader of the House said in her motion that Singh’s conduct was "dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP", and that he has "fallen short of the requirements and standards" of a Leader of the Opposition.
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The Leader of the House said in her motion that Singh’s conduct was "dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP", and that he has "fallen short of the requirements and standards" of a Leader of the Opposition.
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🇮🇩 Indonesian baby-trafficking case: Adoption agencies expected to do due diligence on babies' origins, says Goh Pei Ming
Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming was responding to a parliamentary question from Workers' Party chair Sylvia Lim on concerns over Singaporeans' confidence in adoption processes, despite the affected parents having followed all legal requirements amid the alleged Indonesian baby-trafficking case.
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Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming was responding to a parliamentary question from Workers' Party chair Sylvia Lim on concerns over Singaporeans' confidence in adoption processes, despite the affected parents having followed all legal requirements amid the alleged Indonesian baby-trafficking case.
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Pritam Singh disagrees his conduct was dishonourable, says he will continue as Aljunied MP whatever Parliament decides
"I disagree that my conduct was dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP, as I disagree with the finding of guilt by the courts and the COP," Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said, explaining that he would refer to statements taken by the police from former MP Raeesah Khan's aide, Loh Peiying, which had been denied use in court.
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"I disagree that my conduct was dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP, as I disagree with the finding of guilt by the courts and the COP," Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said, explaining that he would refer to statements taken by the police from former MP Raeesah Khan's aide, Loh Peiying, which had been denied use in court.
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Motion on WP chief Pritam Singh's suitability as Leader of the Opposition: A timeline of events
A domino effect of mistakes beginning with former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan's lies in the House in 2021 has put Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's parliamentary position in doubt.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah tabled a motion which was heard in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14) questioning Singh's suitability to continue in the role.
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A domino effect of mistakes beginning with former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan's lies in the House in 2021 has put Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's parliamentary position in doubt.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah tabled a motion which was heard in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14) questioning Singh's suitability to continue in the role.
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😋 China's popular More Yogurt opening first Singapore outlet on Jan 30
More Yogurt is China's largest fresh-made yogurt beverage chain and a household name, with over 21 million cups sold annually.
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More Yogurt is China's largest fresh-made yogurt beverage chain and a household name, with over 21 million cups sold annually.
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🥰 Grace Fu 'promoted', becomes grandmother
Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has ascended the "family ranks" to become a grandmother. The minister, who will turn 62 in March this year, is married to technopreneur Ivan Lee. They have three children.
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Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has ascended the "family ranks" to become a grandmother. The minister, who will turn 62 in March this year, is married to technopreneur Ivan Lee. They have three children.
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Tasha Low reunites with former manager and member of her K-pop girl group, recalls her stress back then
Local actress Tasha Low, who was the leader of now-defunct Singapore-South Korean girl group SKarf, recounted her experiences in the first episode of local talk show Those Days Those Places, which aired on Jan 13.
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Local actress Tasha Low, who was the leader of now-defunct Singapore-South Korean girl group SKarf, recounted her experiences in the first episode of local talk show Those Days Those Places, which aired on Jan 13.
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Indian singer Zubeen Garg swam without life vest, drowned near Lazarus Island: Coroner's court
Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 53, had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht in September 2025, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) David Lim, who was testifying during a hearing at the coroner's court.
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Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 53, had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht in September 2025, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) David Lim, who was testifying during a hearing at the coroner's court.
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🤩 Mediacorp holds wardrobe and props sale, open to public on Jan 15
Mediacorp is holding its annual public wardrobe and props sale on Jan 15, with celebrity outfits and show props priced from $1 at Mediacorp Theatre.
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Mediacorp is holding its annual public wardrobe and props sale on Jan 15, with celebrity outfits and show props priced from $1 at Mediacorp Theatre.
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🇹🇭 At least 19 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, 80 injured
The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230km northeast of Bangkok, on a train from the capital bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.
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The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230km northeast of Bangkok, on a train from the capital bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.
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📱 'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral
An app called "Are you dead" targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience.
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An app called "Are you dead" targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience.
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😮 Parliament backs motion stating that Pritam Singh is unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposition
The motion was passed by a voice vote of ayes. All 10 other WP MPs and NCMP who were present stood up after Singh requested that the Speaker record the dissenting votes; the Workers' Party had lifted the party whip.
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The motion was passed by a voice vote of ayes. All 10 other WP MPs and NCMP who were present stood up after Singh requested that the Speaker record the dissenting votes; the Workers' Party had lifted the party whip.
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🥫 Diced beetroot product recalled due to potential rust within can
The Singapore Food Agency said that the potential presence of rust is due to a packaging fault.
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The Singapore Food Agency said that the potential presence of rust is due to a packaging fault.
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😱 Twice in one day: 2 sent to hospital in second accident near Tuas Checkpoint
Following an accident along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), after Tuas Checkpoint (towards MCE), on Wednesday (Jan 14) morning, another accident has occurred along the AYE.
This time, the accident - involving a van and a motorcycle - took place in the direction of Tuas, before the Tuas Checkpoint. Two persons were conveyed to the hospital.
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Following an accident along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), after Tuas Checkpoint (towards MCE), on Wednesday (Jan 14) morning, another accident has occurred along the AYE.
This time, the accident - involving a van and a motorcycle - took place in the direction of Tuas, before the Tuas Checkpoint. Two persons were conveyed to the hospital.
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🧐 Fact check: Did the woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant get hired by Garuda Indonesia?
Was there really a fairy tale ending for the 23-year-old woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant? Let's find out: https://asia1.news/4pHqc1o
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Was there really a fairy tale ending for the 23-year-old woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant? Let's find out: https://asia1.news/4pHqc1o
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🤣 Filipina spends 4 years worshipping green statue before finding out it's Shrek? Netizens amused, sceptical
3D-printed Shrek becomes Buddha? Amitabha 🙏
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3D-printed Shrek becomes Buddha? Amitabha 🙏
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