😱 Several killed, scores missing as passenger ferry capsizes off southern Philippines
Passenger vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3 capsized after midnight on Monday (Jan 26), and was carrying 332 passengers on record and 27 crew.
215 people have been rescued and seven bodies recovered, while search and rescue operations continued for 144 others who remained missing.
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Passenger vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3 capsized after midnight on Monday (Jan 26), and was carrying 332 passengers on record and 27 crew.
215 people have been rescued and seven bodies recovered, while search and rescue operations continued for 144 others who remained missing.
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🤬 1,074 phone calls in 15 days: US exchange student charged with stalking, harassing Singapore teen
After being blocked, 22-year-old Kevin Gao, an American university student, purchased 14 different international phone lines and attempted to call her through WhatsApp on 15 different occasions. He even created 11 different Telegram accounts to try to contact his victim.
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After being blocked, 22-year-old Kevin Gao, an American university student, purchased 14 different international phone lines and attempted to call her through WhatsApp on 15 different occasions. He even created 11 different Telegram accounts to try to contact his victim.
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🏍 Out-of-control motorcycle cuts across 3 lanes on KPE after car collides into rider
The 34-year-old male driver of the Mercedes SUV is assisting with police investigations.
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The 34-year-old male driver of the Mercedes SUV is assisting with police investigations.
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😱 Malaysian man allegedly beats 76-year-old dad to death, says he fell several times
The elderly man had injuries on his body consistent with that of blunt force trauma. He died in hospital three days later.
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The elderly man had injuries on his body consistent with that of blunt force trauma. He died in hospital three days later.
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🔥 US climber scales Taiwan's tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes
American climber Alex Honnold, 40, conquered the 508m-high Taipei 101 on Sunday (Jan 25), without ropes or safety netting.
The climb took place with the full support and permission of Taipei 101 and the city government.
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American climber Alex Honnold, 40, conquered the 508m-high Taipei 101 on Sunday (Jan 25), without ropes or safety netting.
The climb took place with the full support and permission of Taipei 101 and the city government.
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👮♂️Man accused of stealing durians from Chinatown shop; police report filed
According to security footage, a man with a small black duffel bag hanging on his shoulder can be seen strolling around outside the shop, picking up two boxes of durian.
As he steps into the shop, however, footage from a different camera shows that the two boxes have disappeared from his hands.
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According to security footage, a man with a small black duffel bag hanging on his shoulder can be seen strolling around outside the shop, picking up two boxes of durian.
As he steps into the shop, however, footage from a different camera shows that the two boxes have disappeared from his hands.
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😨 94-year-old man living alone in MacPherson flat found dead; bodily fluids seep through door
Volunteers distributing Chinese New Year cookies called the police after learning of the foul smell and when the man did not answer them.
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Volunteers distributing Chinese New Year cookies called the police after learning of the foul smell and when the man did not answer them.
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🚴♂️⚠️ Playing with their lives? Youths seen riding recklessly along Cantonment and Sembawang roads
Two groups of youths were seen allegedly flouting cycling rules in separate incidents.
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Two groups of youths were seen allegedly flouting cycling rules in separate incidents.
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👟 Brick clogs: Lego Crocs are coming soon and they'll cost you $300
Priced at $299.95, the Lego Brick Clog will be available in only one colour — bright red. According to Crocs' website, the Brick Clog will launch on Feb 17, and waitlists are now open.
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Priced at $299.95, the Lego Brick Clog will be available in only one colour — bright red. According to Crocs' website, the Brick Clog will launch on Feb 17, and waitlists are now open.
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🧑🍳🥞 'Just experiencing life': Zhao Lusi runs food stall in Hainan night market
Zhao Lusi quietly operated an egg pancake stall in a Hainan night market in China on Jan 20, where she was spotted by customers only on the last two orders.
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Zhao Lusi quietly operated an egg pancake stall in a Hainan night market in China on Jan 20, where she was spotted by customers only on the last two orders.
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😯 Singaporean man loses $2,000 after wallet stolen at Batam market; pickpocket arrested
The victim was shopping for fruit in the market when a man approached him from behind, touched his legs and claimed to be giving him a massage.
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The victim was shopping for fruit in the market when a man approached him from behind, touched his legs and claimed to be giving him a massage.
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🇯🇵 Japan PM Takaichi's administration sees approval rating fall to 67%, poll shows
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration saw its approval rating fall to 67 per cent from 75 per cent in December, according to a poll conducted by the Nikkei newspaper and TV Tokyo for three days through Sunday (Jan 25).
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration saw its approval rating fall to 67 per cent from 75 per cent in December, according to a poll conducted by the Nikkei newspaper and TV Tokyo for three days through Sunday (Jan 25).
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Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation
Taiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday (Jan 26) that Taiwan will use various methods to decipher Beijing's intentions.
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Taiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday (Jan 26) that Taiwan will use various methods to decipher Beijing's intentions.
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Fire breaks out in Yishun flat; temporary accommodation offered to affected family
A family has been offered temporary accommodation after a fire broke out in the bedroom of their Yishun HDB flat on Saturday (Jan 24) afternoon.
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A family has been offered temporary accommodation after a fire broke out in the bedroom of their Yishun HDB flat on Saturday (Jan 24) afternoon.
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🚗 Singapore-registered Lexus driver being sought by Caltex outlet in Johor over unpaid petrol
A driver of a Singapore-registered vehicle allegedly drove off without paying for a full tank of petrol in Johor on Jan 21.
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A driver of a Singapore-registered vehicle allegedly drove off without paying for a full tank of petrol in Johor on Jan 21.
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🇲🇾🛫🟢 Malaysia's KLIA implements new green lane system to ease congestion
The clearance concept is similar to Singapore's green and red channels at Changi Airport - where travellers with nothing to declare can bypass screening and exit to the baggage claim area via the green lane directly.
The system will undergo a one-month trial until Feb 26. If successful, it will be extended to Malaysia's other airports.
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The clearance concept is similar to Singapore's green and red channels at Changi Airport - where travellers with nothing to declare can bypass screening and exit to the baggage claim area via the green lane directly.
The system will undergo a one-month trial until Feb 26. If successful, it will be extended to Malaysia's other airports.
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🇸🇬🇻🇳 PM Wong congratulates To Lam on re-election as leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam
In his congratulatory letter, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong added that he looks forward to working closely with the re-elected Vietnamese leader on bilateral relations, regional and international issues.
To Lam was re-elected as the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam last Friday (Jan 23).
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In his congratulatory letter, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong added that he looks forward to working closely with the re-elected Vietnamese leader on bilateral relations, regional and international issues.
To Lam was re-elected as the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam last Friday (Jan 23).
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🩺🚕 Medical exam process for taxi, private-hire drivers aged 65 and above to be simplified
The authorities said that from Feb 2, drivers who are due for a medical exam will receive only one notification letter annually from either TP or LTA.
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The authorities said that from Feb 2, drivers who are due for a medical exam will receive only one notification letter annually from either TP or LTA.
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🎤🗣💪 Fann Wong and Christopher Lee's son enters semi-finals of National Youth Orator Championships 2026
In his two-minute speech, Zed, who turns 12 in August, gave an "unhinged tour guide" of Singapore, introducing landmarks such as the National Gallery and Marina Bay Sands.
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In his two-minute speech, Zed, who turns 12 in August, gave an "unhinged tour guide" of Singapore, introducing landmarks such as the National Gallery and Marina Bay Sands.
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Wan Yang customer losses hit $1.29m, those affected can redeem free treatment from 4 beauty firms: Case
Those who have lodged a report with the consumer watchdog are eligible for complimentary services — capped at a total of $150 — at selected outlets of JHL TCM Beauty, Joyre TCMedi Spa, SYOUJIN and ZEN Beauty.
Appointment bookings with the four CaseTrust-accredited businesses are open till April 30 and the sessions must be scheduled for 2026.
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Those who have lodged a report with the consumer watchdog are eligible for complimentary services — capped at a total of $150 — at selected outlets of JHL TCM Beauty, Joyre TCMedi Spa, SYOUJIN and ZEN Beauty.
Appointment bookings with the four CaseTrust-accredited businesses are open till April 30 and the sessions must be scheduled for 2026.
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🛻 Unsecured cargo falls off lorry along PIE, narrowly missing nearby vehicles
Several pieces of what appears to be large cable trunking were seen falling off the back of a lorry travelling along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on Saturday (Jan 24), narrowly missing nearby vehicles as the unsecured load fell onto the road.
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Several pieces of what appears to be large cable trunking were seen falling off the back of a lorry travelling along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on Saturday (Jan 24), narrowly missing nearby vehicles as the unsecured load fell onto the road.
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