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.
READ: https://asia1.news/4bf2VQO
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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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๐ Singaporean woman riding pillion, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer on JB expressway
Johor police said the male motorcyclist was trying to overtake a lorry when he lost control and crashed into the left rear end of the vehicle.
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Johor police said the male motorcyclist was trying to overtake a lorry when he lost control and crashed into the left rear end of the vehicle.
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๐ฐ Teen pleads guilty to slashing 2 school staff with penknife over confiscated phone in 2025
Distraught at having her phone confiscated, a teenager at a secondary school hurt herself with a penknife before slashing two staff members. The incident happened on April 28, 2025.
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Distraught at having her phone confiscated, a teenager at a secondary school hurt herself with a penknife before slashing two staff members. The incident happened on April 28, 2025.
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๐ฒ๐พ Ringgit hits 5-year high against US dollar, strengthens against Singapore dollar
Against the US dollar (USD), the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) moved below the 4.00 mark at around 2.25pm on Friday (Jan 23). It also rose against the Singapore dollar (SGD) to 3.1312 on the same day.
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Against the US dollar (USD), the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) moved below the 4.00 mark at around 2.25pm on Friday (Jan 23). It also rose against the Singapore dollar (SGD) to 3.1312 on the same day.
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๐ฑ Hong Kong woman, 73, arrested for allegedly killing husband after taking sleeping pills together
Preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had allegedly attempted suicide by taking sleeping pills in the hotel room. The woman is suspected of murdering her husband afterwards.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had allegedly attempted suicide by taking sleeping pills in the hotel room. The woman is suspected of murdering her husband afterwards.
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๐ง Democracy strained by some governments' failure to deliver, not problems with the system: Edwin Tong
Singaporeโs Law Minister Edwin Tong said that some governments have abused their power and have been elected by unfair means, and through these means, have remained in power and abused their position.
He added that this has caused many citizens to be cynical about the process.
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Singaporeโs Law Minister Edwin Tong said that some governments have abused their power and have been elected by unfair means, and through these means, have remained in power and abused their position.
He added that this has caused many citizens to be cynical about the process.
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๐ฎ Commuters call for better bus connectivity, more incentives in transport masterplan discussion
The refreshed plan, slated for release in 2027, will build on the current Land Transport Masterplan 2040, while addressing changing travel patterns and advancing technologies, and improving walking, cycling, transfers, comfort and accessibility.
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The refreshed plan, slated for release in 2027, will build on the current Land Transport Masterplan 2040, while addressing changing travel patterns and advancing technologies, and improving walking, cycling, transfers, comfort and accessibility.
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๐ช Chinese woman with bone cancer, 23, goes viral for resilience after being called 'burden' by mum
A 23-year-old Chinese woman battling bone cancer has gone viral for her resilience after being abandoned by her parents, using social media to fund treatment and inspire hundreds of thousands with her optimism and determination.
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A 23-year-old Chinese woman battling bone cancer has gone viral for her resilience after being abandoned by her parents, using social media to fund treatment and inspire hundreds of thousands with her optimism and determination.
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๐ฎ Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin arrested in Mexico, to face US charges
FBI director Kash Patel described former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding as the "largest narco-trafficker in modern times," akin to notorious drug lords like Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and Pablo Escobar.
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FBI director Kash Patel described former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding as the "largest narco-trafficker in modern times," akin to notorious drug lords like Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and Pablo Escobar.
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๐ฑ Cha Eun-woo allegedly involved in tax evasion amounting to $17 million
K-pop boy group Astro member Cha Eun-woo is allegedly involved in improper tax practices through a paper company established by his mother.
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K-pop boy group Astro member Cha Eun-woo is allegedly involved in improper tax practices through a paper company established by his mother.
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๐ฐ Thai police identify 3 boys who tried to set homeless man on fire for video views
Thai police have identified three boys aged nine to 15 who allegedly tried to set a homeless man on fire under a Bangkok bridge for online views, with authorities preparing charges after the victim escaped with injuries.
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Thai police have identified three boys aged nine to 15 who allegedly tried to set a homeless man on fire under a Bangkok bridge for online views, with authorities preparing charges after the victim escaped with injuries.
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๐จ๐ณ China's rural banks struggle to sell seized properties despite hefty discounts
The properties were mainly offered for sale by local rural banks and were priced at discounts of 20 per cent to 30 per cent to the market.
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The properties were mainly offered for sale by local rural banks and were priced at discounts of 20 per cent to 30 per cent to the market.
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๐ Serangoon MRT Station pilots new signages to help commuters navigate their way during disruptions
New signages and digital displays have been developed to direct commuters to alternative travel options, such as bridging bus stop, during a rail disruption.
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New signages and digital displays have been developed to direct commuters to alternative travel options, such as bridging bus stop, during a rail disruption.
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๐๏ธ 32-year-old programmer in China allegedly dies from overwork, added to work group chat even while in hospital
According to Chinese media reports, 32-year-old Gao Guanghui was recently promoted to department manager and had consistently been working long hours prior to his death.
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According to Chinese media reports, 32-year-old Gao Guanghui was recently promoted to department manager and had consistently been working long hours prior to his death.
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