Missing 17-year-old male teenager last seen in Bukit Panjang found
17-year-old Poon Jun Jie, who was reported missing on Jan 20, has been found.
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17-year-old Poon Jun Jie, who was reported missing on Jan 20, has been found.
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๐งง Chinese New Year puns on Sheng Siong's products are tickling netizens pink
You might have already seen plenty of horse-related puns on posters and decorations as we prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse, but it seems like the festive wordplay has also made its way onto supermarket shelves.
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You might have already seen plenty of horse-related puns on posters and decorations as we prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse, but it seems like the festive wordplay has also made its way onto supermarket shelves.
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๐ฏ Malaysia's amended anti-littering law: 2 foreigners first to be charged
Two foreigners, a Bangladesh national and an Indonesian, became the first persons to be charged for littering since amended anti-littering laws kicked in on Jan 1.
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Two foreigners, a Bangladesh national and an Indonesian, became the first persons to be charged for littering since amended anti-littering laws kicked in on Jan 1.
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16-year-old among 52 persons being investigated for fraudulent SIM card registration
Those involved were allegedly instructed to purchase SIM cards in bulk from different retailers in exchange for cash rewards between $15 and $20 per SIM card, said the police.
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Those involved were allegedly instructed to purchase SIM cards in bulk from different retailers in exchange for cash rewards between $15 and $20 per SIM card, said the police.
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๐ For second year running, BYD tops cars sold in Singapore
BYD, which stands for Build Your Dreams, is a Chinese company headquartered in Shenzhen. It entered the Singapore market in 2014. According to the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) annual vehicle statistics, BYD, which specialises in electric vehicles and petrol-electric hybrid cars, sold 11,184 units, or just over one-fifth of the 52,678 cars sold in 2025.
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BYD, which stands for Build Your Dreams, is a Chinese company headquartered in Shenzhen. It entered the Singapore market in 2014. According to the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) annual vehicle statistics, BYD, which specialises in electric vehicles and petrol-electric hybrid cars, sold 11,184 units, or just over one-fifth of the 52,678 cars sold in 2025.
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Singapore-flagged vessel sinks off Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea, at least 2 dead
Singapore-flagged vessel Devon Bay capsized about 100km northwest of the shoal disputed by China and the Philippines. The cargo ship was enroute to China.
The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore said that there were no Singaporeans onboard the Singapore-registered vessel, Devon Bay.
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Singapore-flagged vessel Devon Bay capsized about 100km northwest of the shoal disputed by China and the Philippines. The cargo ship was enroute to China.
The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore said that there were no Singaporeans onboard the Singapore-registered vessel, Devon Bay.
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๐ฑ From Feb 28, postpaid SIM cards will be limited to 10 per person: IMDA, police
This is the latest in the series of anti-scam measures put in place by the authority and telcos to protect the public against scams.
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This is the latest in the series of anti-scam measures put in place by the authority and telcos to protect the public against scams.
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Woman, 36, taken to hospital unconscious after alleged hit-and-run in Jurong West
The police added that the driver of the car had left the scene before they arrived and efforts to locate the driver are underway. Police investigations are ongoing.
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The police added that the driver of the car had left the scene before they arrived and efforts to locate the driver are underway. Police investigations are ongoing.
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๐ต Man in Thailand spends $15k buying 4,580 lottery tickets, walks away with $370k winnings
Go big, or go home. A man in Thailand raked in winnings of about 9.1 million baht (S$373,000) by correctly betting on the last two digits of the winning number for the Jan 17 draw.
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Go big, or go home. A man in Thailand raked in winnings of about 9.1 million baht (S$373,000) by correctly betting on the last two digits of the winning number for the Jan 17 draw.
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๐ฏ๐ต TEPCO to shut reactor at world's biggest nuclear plant a day after resumption
Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) will shut down the No.6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station after a malfunction was detected early on Thursday (Jan 22), a day after the unit went online for the first time in about 14 years.
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Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) will shut down the No.6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station after a malfunction was detected early on Thursday (Jan 22), a day after the unit went online for the first time in about 14 years.
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๐ Time for tea: White Rabbit candy collabs with The Westin, launches blind box plushies
Just in time for Lunar New Year, Hao Food SG, the official distributor of White Rabbit, is collaborating with The Westin Singapore to launch a whimsical afternoon tea experience, according to a press release on Thursday (Jan 22).
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Just in time for Lunar New Year, Hao Food SG, the official distributor of White Rabbit, is collaborating with The Westin Singapore to launch a whimsical afternoon tea experience, according to a press release on Thursday (Jan 22).
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'Nothing but a prostitute': Police investigating after man verbally abuses SMRT staff
The incident occurred at Choa Chu Kang LRT station on Wednesday (Jan 21).
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The incident occurred at Choa Chu Kang LRT station on Wednesday (Jan 21).
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โค๏ธ 'People here take work-life balance seriously': Singaporean shares why she moved to Australia
Olivia worked in a multinational corporation after graduating in 2018. She was retrenched in 2021. She later joined a global HR and payroll software company in 2022 and asked to be transferred to its headquarters in Australia in March 2024. Find out about Olivia's journey, experiences and perspectives since making her decision.
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Olivia worked in a multinational corporation after graduating in 2018. She was retrenched in 2021. She later joined a global HR and payroll software company in 2022 and asked to be transferred to its headquarters in Australia in March 2024. Find out about Olivia's journey, experiences and perspectives since making her decision.
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๐ข 32-year-old programmer in China allegedly dies from overwork, added to work group chat even while in hospital
Gao's family alleged that he had consistently received messages from his colleagues in a Wechat group even when he was fighting for his life.
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Gao's family alleged that he had consistently received messages from his colleagues in a Wechat group even when he was fighting for his life.
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๐ข Indonesia finds bodies of 10 passengers on crashed surveillance plane
Indonesian authorities had previously revised the number of passengers onboard to 10 (from 11) - seven crew members and three passengers. The discovery of the ninth and tenth bodies early on Friday (Jan 23) means there were no survivors.
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Indonesian authorities had previously revised the number of passengers onboard to 10 (from 11) - seven crew members and three passengers. The discovery of the ninth and tenth bodies early on Friday (Jan 23) means there were no survivors.
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โค๏ธ Park Shin-hye reveals parents' sacrifice for her to pursue stardom, including moving to rented semi-basement flat
Shin-hye shared that her parents opposed her wish to be a trainee at first because their financial situation wasn't good at the time and they felt that she was too young to stay in Seoul alone.
Later, her parents decided to leave their life in Gwangju behind, moving to Seoul with Shin-hye and her brother so that she could fulfil her dream.
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Shin-hye shared that her parents opposed her wish to be a trainee at first because their financial situation wasn't good at the time and they felt that she was too young to stay in Seoul alone.
Later, her parents decided to leave their life in Gwangju behind, moving to Seoul with Shin-hye and her brother so that she could fulfil her dream.
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No threat identified at Paya Lebar Air Base following bomb threat: Mindef
In a Facebook post at 11.35pm, RSAF said that it was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at its air base.
โPrecautionary measures were taken and bomb sweeps were conducted at the air base. No threat was identified,โ a Ministry of Defence spokesperson told AsiaOne at around the same time.
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In a Facebook post at 11.35pm, RSAF said that it was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at its air base.
โPrecautionary measures were taken and bomb sweeps were conducted at the air base. No threat was identified,โ a Ministry of Defence spokesperson told AsiaOne at around the same time.
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โ๏ธ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
๐ฎ Denmark, Nato seek to boost Arctic security amid Greenland crisis https://asia1.news/4k0pXx5
๐ฆ๐บ Australian police intensify hunt for gunman who killed 3 in rural town https://asia1.news/3YVPQVa
๐จ๐ณ China rejects UN experts' concerns for alleged forced labour in Xinjiang https://asia1.news/49XdKVr
๐ฎ Denmark, Nato seek to boost Arctic security amid Greenland crisis https://asia1.news/4k0pXx5
๐ฆ๐บ Australian police intensify hunt for gunman who killed 3 in rural town https://asia1.news/3YVPQVa
๐จ๐ณ China rejects UN experts' concerns for alleged forced labour in Xinjiang https://asia1.news/49XdKVr
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๐๐โ Bukit Panjang LRT to close on Jan 25 for system renewal works, shuttle bus available
#ICYMI: The Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) is scheduled to close tomorrow (Jan 25) for system renewal works.
Commuters can take existing bus services or make use of LRT Shuttle B, which will run from Choa Chu Kang to Bukit Panjang via Petir every five to 15 minutes.
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#ICYMI: The Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) is scheduled to close tomorrow (Jan 25) for system renewal works.
Commuters can take existing bus services or make use of LRT Shuttle B, which will run from Choa Chu Kang to Bukit Panjang via Petir every five to 15 minutes.
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Four Star partners Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council to distribute new mattresses to over 30 households
Community leaders in Toa Payoh noticed several residents using old mattresses and decided to partner Four Star to refresh their bedding and furniture.
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Community leaders in Toa Payoh noticed several residents using old mattresses and decided to partner Four Star to refresh their bedding and furniture.
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Man, 30, arrested for alleged car theft in Woodlands
The driver of the stolen car had left the car keys on one of the tyres unattended overnight. The 30-year-old man will be charged in court on Saturday (Jan 24).
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The driver of the stolen car had left the car keys on one of the tyres unattended overnight. The 30-year-old man will be charged in court on Saturday (Jan 24).
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