Singapore's former chief planner Liu Thai Ker dies aged 87
Singapore's former chief planner Dr Liu Thai Ker died on Sunday (Jan 18) morning at the age of 87. The late Dr Liu is widely known as the architect of modern Singapore, having been involved in the planning of 20 out of 24 HDB towns during his time at HDB.
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Singapore's former chief planner Dr Liu Thai Ker died on Sunday (Jan 18) morning at the age of 87. The late Dr Liu is widely known as the architect of modern Singapore, having been involved in the planning of 20 out of 24 HDB towns during his time at HDB.
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Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board
Indonesian authorities said they would deploy 1,200 personnel to searching for the 8 missing passengers and 3 crew members.
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Indonesian authorities said they would deploy 1,200 personnel to searching for the 8 missing passengers and 3 crew members.
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💰 More than $70k cash seized, 6 arrested in islandwide crackdown on illegal gambling
Simultaneous raids were conducted at places including Boon Lay Avenue, Tengah Drive, Pandan Gardens, Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, and Jurong West Street 91 and 93.
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Simultaneous raids were conducted at places including Boon Lay Avenue, Tengah Drive, Pandan Gardens, Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, and Jurong West Street 91 and 93.
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🚔 Traffic police cracks down on lorries without speed limiters on the road
141 out of the 2,434 lorries, which are required to have speed limiters installed by Jan 1 this year, did not do so. Yet, some have chosen to continue driving these non-compliant lorries on the road.
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141 out of the 2,434 lorries, which are required to have speed limiters installed by Jan 1 this year, did not do so. Yet, some have chosen to continue driving these non-compliant lorries on the road.
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🚑 1 taken to hospital following 3-vehicle accident near Woodlands Checkpoint
The accident, which took place on Saturday (Jan 17) evening, involved a Singapore-registered car and two Malaysia-registered motorcycles.
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The accident, which took place on Saturday (Jan 17) evening, involved a Singapore-registered car and two Malaysia-registered motorcycles.
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☀️ Drier weather for rest of January with brief thundery showers possible
Finally time to let the umbrellas rest? But take note, brief localised thundery showers may still occur on several afternoons, after the weather turns drier.
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Finally time to let the umbrellas rest? But take note, brief localised thundery showers may still occur on several afternoons, after the weather turns drier.
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😰 Man dies after being shot 6 times at close range outside Penang car wash
A 38-year-old man died after being shot six times by two unidentified men outside a car wash in Penang on Friday (Jan 16) night. The incident happened at about 10.20pm along Jalan Besar Permatang Keling in Penang's Nibong Tebal.
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A 38-year-old man died after being shot six times by two unidentified men outside a car wash in Penang on Friday (Jan 16) night. The incident happened at about 10.20pm along Jalan Besar Permatang Keling in Penang's Nibong Tebal.
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🎉 Nathan Hartono ties the knot with Liz Sergeant Tan
34-year-old homegrown singer-songwriter Nathan Hartono announced his marriage to theatre actress Liz Sergeant Tan, 32, in a series of Instagram stories on Saturday (Jan 17).
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34-year-old homegrown singer-songwriter Nathan Hartono announced his marriage to theatre actress Liz Sergeant Tan, 32, in a series of Instagram stories on Saturday (Jan 17).
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🏥 Mental health stigma: AsiaOne survey reveals people's tendencies to not tell others they're receiving help
While mental illnesses are not uncommon, it does not necessarily mean there is less stigma associated with them. Here's why those affected choose not to tell others, and how we can mindful not to be the ones causing it.
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While mental illnesses are not uncommon, it does not necessarily mean there is less stigma associated with them. Here's why those affected choose not to tell others, and how we can mindful not to be the ones causing it.
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🐶 16 weeks' jail for man who smuggled 5 Pomeranian puppies from Malaysia into S'pore in car boot
Bryan Peh Jia Hao, 22, admitted to multiple charges of illegally importing the dogs and failing to ensure they were not confined in a manner that subjected them to unnecessary suffering.
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Bryan Peh Jia Hao, 22, admitted to multiple charges of illegally importing the dogs and failing to ensure they were not confined in a manner that subjected them to unnecessary suffering.
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💵 Maid withdraws $86k from employer's bank account to fund gambling addiction, pawns jewellery
The 42-year-old Myanmar national is accused of stealing $86,000 from her employer within a period of eight months and pawned seven pieces of gold jewellery worth $20,368.
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The 42-year-old Myanmar national is accused of stealing $86,000 from her employer within a period of eight months and pawned seven pieces of gold jewellery worth $20,368.
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🚙 ComfortDelGro's self-driving vehicle collides with road divider during Punggol test drive
The autonomous vehicle was undergoing routine mapping and familiarisation around Edgefield Plains on Saturday when it detected a small object on the road and responded accordingly.
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The autonomous vehicle was undergoing routine mapping and familiarisation around Edgefield Plains on Saturday when it detected a small object on the road and responded accordingly.
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😰 Man falls asleep behind wheel after accident in Choa Chu Kang, arrested for drink driving
The incident happened at a HDB estate along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1 on Saturday (Jan 17) night.
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The incident happened at a HDB estate along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1 on Saturday (Jan 17) night.
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🚙 AI-powered driving circuit to launch at SSDC in 2028 after 5-year delay
Besides the Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC), the technology will also be implemented at the new driving centre in Choa Chu Kang, which is set to replace the Bukit Batok Driving Centre by the end of 2030.
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Besides the Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC), the technology will also be implemented at the new driving centre in Choa Chu Kang, which is set to replace the Bukit Batok Driving Centre by the end of 2030.
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🤩 Gym battles, merchandise and more: First look at Singapore's Pokemon card game gym in *Scape
Situated on the third floor of *Scape, the store features an array of Pokemon merchandise, including trading cards, bedsheets, clothing, figurines, and stuffed toys. Gotta catch 'em all!
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Situated on the third floor of *Scape, the store features an array of Pokemon merchandise, including trading cards, bedsheets, clothing, figurines, and stuffed toys. Gotta catch 'em all!
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Sparks fly as taxi sends motorcycle crashing while changing lanes behind bus on PIE
The accident happened at about 11pm on Friday (Jan 16) night.
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The accident happened at about 11pm on Friday (Jan 16) night.
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😢 Hong Kong action star Leung Siu Lung dies aged 77
Siu Lung debuted in Hong Kong showbiz in the 1970s, appearing mostly in martial arts films and dramas. He was known as one of the four 'dragons' in Hong Kong, alongside Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Ti Lung.
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Siu Lung debuted in Hong Kong showbiz in the 1970s, appearing mostly in martial arts films and dramas. He was known as one of the four 'dragons' in Hong Kong, alongside Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Ti Lung.
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🫡 His drive to build better cities energised him to the end: Tributes pour in for Liu Thai Ker
In the wake of Dr Liu Thai Ker’s death at age 87 on Jan 18, tributes poured in from public figures and those in the architecture community.
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In the wake of Dr Liu Thai Ker’s death at age 87 on Jan 18, tributes poured in from public figures and those in the architecture community.
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😳 'Like a garbage house': Landlord upset as couple leaves rental home in KL with maggots, diapers and mould
Broken furniture, stagnant water not disposed of, and garbage were found around the house. Even the floor tiles had black mould growing at the corners.
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Broken furniture, stagnant water not disposed of, and garbage were found around the house. Even the floor tiles had black mould growing at the corners.
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🧧Booking for CNY fit-for-gifting notes to start from Jan 27
Members of the public can also use pop-up ATMs operated by DBS, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Singapore and Citibank Singapore. Alternatively, they are also encouraged to use e-hongbaos.
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Members of the public can also use pop-up ATMs operated by DBS, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Singapore and Citibank Singapore. Alternatively, they are also encouraged to use e-hongbaos.
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