๐ฐ๐ท South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 5 years in prison for obstruction
Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.
He was also found guilty of charges that include fabricating official documents and failing to comply with legal process required for martial law.
Yoon's lawyer has indicated that they would appeal the sentence.
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Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.
He was also found guilty of charges that include fabricating official documents and failing to comply with legal process required for martial law.
Yoon's lawyer has indicated that they would appeal the sentence.
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๐ซ Catholic Junior College to relocate near Punggol Digital District in 2034
Catholic Junior College's relocation under the second phase of the JC Rejuvenation Programme โ previously announced during MOEโs Budget debate in February last year โ will be the third-oldest junior collegeโs first since its founding in 1975.
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Catholic Junior College's relocation under the second phase of the JC Rejuvenation Programme โ previously announced during MOEโs Budget debate in February last year โ will be the third-oldest junior collegeโs first since its founding in 1975.
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๐ซ Catholic Junior College's move to Punggol
Catholic Junior College's (CJC) relocation will place the new campus near digital firms and institutions in the Punggol Digital District, such as the Singapore Institute of Technology.
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Catholic Junior College's (CJC) relocation will place the new campus near digital firms and institutions in the Punggol Digital District, such as the Singapore Institute of Technology.
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๐ฐ๐ท Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district
No casualties have been reported, but 47 residents of Guryong Village were evacuated.
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No casualties have been reported, but 47 residents of Guryong Village were evacuated.
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๐จ Man shot dead in Tuen Mun had suspected illegal drugs, triad affiliations: Hong Kong police
A 34-year-old man who died after being shot by Hong Kong police officers on Thursday (Jan 16) night was found with suspected drugs and had triad affiliations, along with criminal records.
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A 34-year-old man who died after being shot by Hong Kong police officers on Thursday (Jan 16) night was found with suspected drugs and had triad affiliations, along with criminal records.
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๐ข Hong Kong finalises Wang Fuk Court death toll at 168 as authorities mull demolishing blocks
Giving an update on Thursday (Jan 16), Hong Kong's Secretary for Security Chris Tang confirmed that all of the bodies and remains have been identified, adding that all cases of missing persons have been resolved.
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Giving an update on Thursday (Jan 16), Hong Kong's Secretary for Security Chris Tang confirmed that all of the bodies and remains have been identified, adding that all cases of missing persons have been resolved.
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๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia freezes army and police procurement decisions linked to corruption, PM says
Anwar said the government, through relevant ministries, will review and reorganise all procurement to ensure transparency in the existing system.
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Anwar said the government, through relevant ministries, will review and reorganise all procurement to ensure transparency in the existing system.
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โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Mental health stigma: AsiaOne survey reveals people's tendencies to not tell others they're receiving help
A survey conducted by AsiaOne in 2025, which polled 1,079 respondents in Singapore on their attitudes and perceptions towards mental health, found that 42 per cent of people tend to avoid telling others that they are receiving help for mental health conditions.
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A survey conducted by AsiaOne in 2025, which polled 1,079 respondents in Singapore on their attitudes and perceptions towards mental health, found that 42 per cent of people tend to avoid telling others that they are receiving help for mental health conditions.
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๐ฅ 'Dad, you're awesome': SBS Transit bus captains receive SCDF award for putting out Ang Mo Kio car fire
Lim Swee Shen, bus captain of service 133, and Liew Poh Chye, captain of service 71, were presented the Singapore Civil Defence Force's Community First Responder Award on Friday (Jan 16) for putting out a car fire in Ang Mo Kio on Thursday morning.
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Lim Swee Shen, bus captain of service 133, and Liew Poh Chye, captain of service 71, were presented the Singapore Civil Defence Force's Community First Responder Award on Friday (Jan 16) for putting out a car fire in Ang Mo Kio on Thursday morning.
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๐ SMRT launches dance space at Marina South Pier MRT station; dancers hail it a 'meaningful initiative'
SMRT announced the MirrorMoves initiative in a TikTok video uploaded on Thursday (Jan 15), showcasing the open space fitted with full-length mirrors for dancers to utilise. According to SMRT, the new space at Marina South Pier MRT station is the first of its kind, and is free for all to use.
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SMRT announced the MirrorMoves initiative in a TikTok video uploaded on Thursday (Jan 15), showcasing the open space fitted with full-length mirrors for dancers to utilise. According to SMRT, the new space at Marina South Pier MRT station is the first of its kind, and is free for all to use.
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๐ง Woman rips off CNY decorations from Boon Keng HDB gate while friends laugh; police looking into matter
One woman repeatedly said "Are you okay, sir? I just want to talk to you," claiming that she saw the Boon Keng resident in a Reddit thread and wanted to "know if you're okay".
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One woman repeatedly said "Are you okay, sir? I just want to talk to you," claiming that she saw the Boon Keng resident in a Reddit thread and wanted to "know if you're okay".
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๐ข 85-year-old cancer survivor dies after hit-and-run in Malaysia
The victim's family has been left devastated, saying they had hoped she would enjoy her golden years after surviving cancer a decade ago.
"We thought she will be able to enjoy her later years after defeating cancer, but instead her life was taken away by an irresponsible driver", said her daughter.
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The victim's family has been left devastated, saying they had hoped she would enjoy her golden years after surviving cancer a decade ago.
"We thought she will be able to enjoy her later years after defeating cancer, but instead her life was taken away by an irresponsible driver", said her daughter.
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๐ Man confronts woman over child's behaviour on MRT: 'What kind of mother are you?'
In a video shared on Tuesday (Jan 13), a man can be seen reprimanding a woman for letting her child "jump" around in an MRT train, leading to discussions on the appropriateness of his behaviour.
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In a video shared on Tuesday (Jan 13), a man can be seen reprimanding a woman for letting her child "jump" around in an MRT train, leading to discussions on the appropriateness of his behaviour.
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๐ฎ Jack Neo accidentally fractures Jack Limโs ribs while filming upcoming Liang Po Po CNY movie
The movie centres on Liang Po Po (Neo), a sharp-tongued elderly woman from Singapore, who travels to Malaysia to find employment, and gets into a feud with hot-blooded simpleton security guard Ah Beng played by Jack Lim.
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The movie centres on Liang Po Po (Neo), a sharp-tongued elderly woman from Singapore, who travels to Malaysia to find employment, and gets into a feud with hot-blooded simpleton security guard Ah Beng played by Jack Lim.
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โ๏ธ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
๐ฐ๐ท Bus crashes into building in South Korea, several feared injured, media reports https://asia1.news/4jNJxwr
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong finalises Wang Fuk Court death toll at 168 as authorities mull demolishing blocks https://asia1.news/4pGErDu
๐ฎ US lawmakers arrive in Copenhagen to counter Trump's Greenland threats https://asia1.news/3LudJ2Z
๐ฐ๐ท Bus crashes into building in South Korea, several feared injured, media reports https://asia1.news/4jNJxwr
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong finalises Wang Fuk Court death toll at 168 as authorities mull demolishing blocks https://asia1.news/4pGErDu
๐ฎ US lawmakers arrive in Copenhagen to counter Trump's Greenland threats https://asia1.news/3LudJ2Z
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๐ Circle Line commuters to face longer journeys due to tunnel works
#ICYMI: Train service adjustments on the Circle Line start today until April 19.
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#ICYMI: Train service adjustments on the Circle Line start today until April 19.
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๐ฎ88 nabbed in island-wide CNB operation, drugs found in children's bedroom
A total of about 213g of cannabis, 170g of Ice, 1g of heroin, five Ecstasy tablets, 23 Erimin-5 tablets, vape-related products โ including 37 pods believed to contain etomidate โ and around $1,100 of cash was seized.
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A total of about 213g of cannabis, 170g of Ice, 1g of heroin, five Ecstasy tablets, 23 Erimin-5 tablets, vape-related products โ including 37 pods believed to contain etomidate โ and around $1,100 of cash was seized.
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๐จ 'We've met before in Chinatown': Scammer befriends woman, 55, convinces her into 'investing' $60k
The woman had borrowed money from friends and family, withdrew her CPF savings and even taken out a loan of $10,000 from a company recommended to her by the scammer.
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The woman had borrowed money from friends and family, withdrew her CPF savings and even taken out a loan of $10,000 from a company recommended to her by the scammer.
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