๐ฐ More young adults, teens in Singapore being diagnosed with cancer
Cancer diagnoses among young adults in Singapore are rising, with cases under 40 increasing by 34 per cent over two decades, mirroring a global trend.
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Cancer diagnoses among young adults in Singapore are rising, with cases under 40 increasing by 34 per cent over two decades, mirroring a global trend.
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๐ Woman seen striking wheelchair user on head at bus interchange
The incident occurred at Hougang Bus Interchange at about 3pm last Friday (Jan 23).
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The incident occurred at Hougang Bus Interchange at about 3pm last Friday (Jan 23).
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๐ค SBS Transit files police report over car seen hogging bus lane on Geylang Road
In a statement to AsiaOne, an SBS Transit spokesperson said a service 51 bus was travelling along Geylang Road on Friday (Jan 23) when a car entered the extreme left lane occupied by the bus, allegedly hogging the lane and forcing the bus to slow down and repeatedly brake abruptly.
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In a statement to AsiaOne, an SBS Transit spokesperson said a service 51 bus was travelling along Geylang Road on Friday (Jan 23) when a car entered the extreme left lane occupied by the bus, allegedly hogging the lane and forcing the bus to slow down and repeatedly brake abruptly.
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๐ฎ 'My husband and I were lonely': 59-year-old Chinese woman gives birth to second child after IVF
While it was loneliness which drove the 59-year-old woman and her husband to try for a second child, she changed her diet and lifestyle to prepare for pregnancy.
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While it was loneliness which drove the 59-year-old woman and her husband to try for a second child, she changed her diet and lifestyle to prepare for pregnancy.
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๐ฒ๐พ Johor authorities monitoring pollution at Johor River's tributary Sungei Sayong
Local fishermen noticed waters turning murky and blackish on Sunday (Jan 25). Johor's Department of Environment is still conducting investigations upstream to trace the cause of the incident.
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Local fishermen noticed waters turning murky and blackish on Sunday (Jan 25). Johor's Department of Environment is still conducting investigations upstream to trace the cause of the incident.
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๐ก Chinese tourists leave Japan hotel room in disarray, sparking outrage online
A Japanese hotel employee sparked outrage online after sharing images of a room allegedly left in a filthy state by two Chinese tourists, showing rubbish-strewn floors and a heavily littered bathroom, with netizens criticising the guests after they reportedly argued over paying an extra cleaning fee.
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A Japanese hotel employee sparked outrage online after sharing images of a room allegedly left in a filthy state by two Chinese tourists, showing rubbish-strewn floors and a heavily littered bathroom, with netizens criticising the guests after they reportedly argued over paying an extra cleaning fee.
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๐ค First $10m Toto draw of the year to be held on Jan 29
Singapore Pools will hold the first $10 million Toto cascade draw of the year on Jan 29 after three consecutive draws produced no Group 1 winners.
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Singapore Pools will hold the first $10 million Toto cascade draw of the year on Jan 29 after three consecutive draws produced no Group 1 winners.
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๐ 2026 Joint Admissions Exercise posting results to be released on Feb 3
The 2026 JAE posting results will be released at 9am on Feb 3, with students able to check via the JAE website or SMS and follow up with reporting or appeals according to their posted institution.
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The 2026 JAE posting results will be released at 9am on Feb 3, with students able to check via the JAE website or SMS and follow up with reporting or appeals according to their posted institution.
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โ๏ธ Singapore Airlines flight from Manila suffers damage to tail during landing at Changi Airport
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 from Manila made a go-around after its tail reportedly struck the runway during landing at Changi Airport, before landing safely on a second attempt.
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A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 from Manila made a go-around after its tail reportedly struck the runway during landing at Changi Airport, before landing safely on a second attempt.
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๐จโ๐ณ This Singaporean wants to learn how to cook every hawker dish. Here's why
Singaporean content creator Michael Collins has launched an Instagram series where he learns to cook hawker dishes directly from stallholders, aiming to show that hawker food can be cooked, not just bought.
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Singaporean content creator Michael Collins has launched an Instagram series where he learns to cook hawker dishes directly from stallholders, aiming to show that hawker food can be cooked, not just bought.
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๐ฅฒ 'I'm in tears': Man struck by sudden pain takes cross-border taxi to CGH, seeks driver to thank him
The 50-year-old man is appealing to thank a Strides Premier cross-border taxi driver who calmly rushed him from Johor Bahru to Changi General Hospital and even helped wheel him into the emergency department after sudden, severe knee pain left him almost immobile.
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The 50-year-old man is appealing to thank a Strides Premier cross-border taxi driver who calmly rushed him from Johor Bahru to Changi General Hospital and even helped wheel him into the emergency department after sudden, severe knee pain left him almost immobile.
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๐ฅ 8 more overseas medical schools to be recognised by MOH, SMC from Feb 1
From Feb 1, Singapore will recognise medical degrees from eight more overseas universities, bringing the total to 120, to help meet rising demand for doctors.
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From Feb 1, Singapore will recognise medical degrees from eight more overseas universities, bringing the total to 120, to help meet rising demand for doctors.
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๐ฒ๐พ๐ฑ๐ซ Malaysia's social media ban for those under 16 may come as early as July
Malaysia may enforce a social media ban for users under 16 as early as July under its Online Safety Act, with the government currently working with platforms on age-verification measures.
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Malaysia may enforce a social media ban for users under 16 as early as July under its Online Safety Act, with the government currently working with platforms on age-verification measures.
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๐คฉ First look at Japan's new Pokemon theme park: Eevee merry-go-round, flying Pikachu rides and more
Japanโs first outdoor Pokรฉmon theme park, PokePark Kanto, has opened for previews at Yomiuriland in Tokyo, featuring Pokรฉmon-themed rides, shows, meet-and-greets and a forest zone, ahead of its Feb 5 opening.
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Japanโs first outdoor Pokรฉmon theme park, PokePark Kanto, has opened for previews at Yomiuriland in Tokyo, featuring Pokรฉmon-themed rides, shows, meet-and-greets and a forest zone, ahead of its Feb 5 opening.
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๐ฎ Singapore's public transport 'horses up' for Chinese New Year
Singaporeโs public transport is rolling out Chinese New Year-themed decorations on selected trains, buses and eight MRT stations from Jan 27 to Mar 3, featuring horse motifs, festive lanterns and auspicious greetings as part of efforts to enliven the commuting experience.
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Singaporeโs public transport is rolling out Chinese New Year-themed decorations on selected trains, buses and eight MRT stations from Jan 27 to Mar 3, featuring horse motifs, festive lanterns and auspicious greetings as part of efforts to enliven the commuting experience.
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๐จ๐ณ China posts first annual rise in industrial profit in 4 years in 2025
Chinaโs industrial profits rose 0.6 per cent in 2025, marking the first annual increase in four years, helped by strong exports and official efforts to curb price wars, though state-owned firms still saw declining profits.
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Chinaโs industrial profits rose 0.6 per cent in 2025, marking the first annual increase in four years, helped by strong exports and official efforts to curb price wars, though state-owned firms still saw declining profits.
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๐ฏ๐ต Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
Japanโs Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Japan-US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored a Taiwan crisis, stressing Japan would act only within existing laws, such as joint evacuation or collective self-defence, and not launch unilateral military action.
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Japanโs Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Japan-US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored a Taiwan crisis, stressing Japan would act only within existing laws, such as joint evacuation or collective self-defence, and not launch unilateral military action.
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๐ฅฒ 'Thank you for your support': 2 myCK outlets in Jurong closing soon
myCK outlets at Block 495 Jurong West Street 41 and at Block 504 Jurong West Street 51 will shutter on Feb 22 and Mar 24 respectively.
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myCK outlets at Block 495 Jurong West Street 41 and at Block 504 Jurong West Street 51 will shutter on Feb 22 and Mar 24 respectively.
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๐ฑ Doctor given week in jail for molesting sedated patient after colonoscopy
A 76-year-old doctor was sentenced to one weekโs jail after being convicted of molesting a sedated 20-year-old patient following a colonoscopy, with the court finding there was no medical basis or consent for the act.
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A 76-year-old doctor was sentenced to one weekโs jail after being convicted of molesting a sedated 20-year-old patient following a colonoscopy, with the court finding there was no medical basis or consent for the act.
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๐ฎ Boy, 11, takes the wheel for 100m after father passes out while driving in Hong Kong
The 11-year-old boy was in the passenger seat when his 47-year-old father fell unconscious. Thankfully, the boy was not injured in the incident. His father was conveyed unconscious to the hospital.
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The 11-year-old boy was in the passenger seat when his 47-year-old father fell unconscious. Thankfully, the boy was not injured in the incident. His father was conveyed unconscious to the hospital.
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๐จ Boy, 7, suffers nosebleed after being slapped by female classmate in Malaysia for walking slowly
A seven-year-old boy in Ampang Jaya, Malaysia, suffered a nosebleed after allegedly being slapped by a female classmate for walking too slowly, with police investigating the case for causing hurt after the father lodged a report.
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A seven-year-old boy in Ampang Jaya, Malaysia, suffered a nosebleed after allegedly being slapped by a female classmate for walking too slowly, with police investigating the case for causing hurt after the father lodged a report.
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