😶🌫 Fire in Kota Tinggi spreads to 100ha; haze could affect Singapore, says NEA
The peatland fire in Taman Bayu Damai, located in Kota Tinggi's Punggai, started last Friday. It has affected 99.54ha by Tuesday (Jan 27). The National Environment Agency said in an advisory on Tuesday evening that dry weather and the prevailing winds could transport haze from any persistent fires towards Singapore.
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The peatland fire in Taman Bayu Damai, located in Kota Tinggi's Punggai, started last Friday. It has affected 99.54ha by Tuesday (Jan 27). The National Environment Agency said in an advisory on Tuesday evening that dry weather and the prevailing winds could transport haze from any persistent fires towards Singapore.
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😮 Vivian Balakrishnan on 2-day visit to the Philippines for Asean meetings
Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat and related meetings in Cebu, Philippines from Jan 28 to 29.
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Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat and related meetings in Cebu, Philippines from Jan 28 to 29.
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😮💨 Lorry found with 500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint, Malaysian driver arrested
On Jan 21, ICA officers at the Tuas Checkpoint thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within a modified compartment under a Malaysia-registered lorry. Its 27-year-old Malaysian driver was arrested.
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On Jan 21, ICA officers at the Tuas Checkpoint thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within a modified compartment under a Malaysia-registered lorry. Its 27-year-old Malaysian driver was arrested.
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🇲🇾 Chinese mother in Malaysia draws online attention for enrolling son in Islamic preschool
Chua Zhu Er's unconventional choice to send her 3-year-old son to an Islamic preschool in Johor has sparked discussions. While her son has learnt to speak Bahasa and got to mix with children from different background, some people have quietly messaged her to express their disagreement, including in unkind ways.
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Chua Zhu Er's unconventional choice to send her 3-year-old son to an Islamic preschool in Johor has sparked discussions. While her son has learnt to speak Bahasa and got to mix with children from different background, some people have quietly messaged her to express their disagreement, including in unkind ways.
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😱 Hotel receptionist in Thailand bludgeoned to death with metal rod by homeless man during robbery
The suspect was seen walking in and out of the hotel premises, apparently surveilling the area, before he later struck her when she rested her head on the reception desk.
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The suspect was seen walking in and out of the hotel premises, apparently surveilling the area, before he later struck her when she rested her head on the reception desk.
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😅 Weeks after Thai family 'buries' relative, he turns up hale and hearty
A case of mistaken identity? 🤔
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A case of mistaken identity? 🤔
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😰 Snow leopard mauls tourist at popular Xinjiang ski destination, leaving her face bloodied and wounded
A tourist was attacked by a snow leopard while trying to take photos of the animal at a ski destination in Xinjiang, China, on Friday (Jan 23), prompting authorities to step up safety measures.
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A tourist was attacked by a snow leopard while trying to take photos of the animal at a ski destination in Xinjiang, China, on Friday (Jan 23), prompting authorities to step up safety measures.
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💰 Upcoming Budget to address cost of living, employment issues: PM Wong
In a video on Tuesday (Jan 27), PM Wong said that he and his team have engaged Singaporeans from all walks of life about the upcoming Budget.
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In a video on Tuesday (Jan 27), PM Wong said that he and his team have engaged Singaporeans from all walks of life about the upcoming Budget.
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13 hurt in Orchard Road accident, taken to hospital
Photos shared on social media showed a car and lorry on the pavement in front of the Apple store at the junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Link.
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Photos shared on social media showed a car and lorry on the pavement in front of the Apple store at the junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Link.
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😮 Gerber's arrowroot biscuits recalled due to potential presence of foreign matter
The Singapore Food Agency said that foreign matter in the form of soft plastic and/or paper pieces may be present in the biscuits meant for babies.
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The Singapore Food Agency said that foreign matter in the form of soft plastic and/or paper pieces may be present in the biscuits meant for babies.
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😢 Malaysian woman, 89, dies in fire with her 70 cats and 5 dogs
Firefighters arrived minutes after the blaze broke out, but the house was already engulfed in flames.
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Firefighters arrived minutes after the blaze broke out, but the house was already engulfed in flames.
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🦠 Nipah virus cases in India: Several Asia countries step up border health measures
Several countries in Asia have heightened border health control measures following confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection in West Bengal, India.
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Several countries in Asia have heightened border health control measures following confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection in West Bengal, India.
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Self-radicalised Singapore teen, 14, given ISA restriction order; spent 9 hours daily consuming extremist content online
A 14-year-old student has received a restriction order by the Internal Security Department after it was found that he had been self-radicalised. He would roleplay as an ISIS fighter online (left) and even planned an attack on a nightclub.
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A 14-year-old student has received a restriction order by the Internal Security Department after it was found that he had been self-radicalised. He would roleplay as an ISIS fighter online (left) and even planned an attack on a nightclub.
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😱 19-year-old arrested over alleged role in islandwide loanshark harassment cases
Preliminary investigations revealed that he is also believed to be involved in at least four similar cases of loanshark harassment island-wide.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that he is also believed to be involved in at least four similar cases of loanshark harassment island-wide.
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🇰🇷 South Korea court sentences ex-First Lady Kim to jail term for bribery
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee was found guilty of accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in return for political favours.
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Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee was found guilty of accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in return for political favours.
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🇲🇾 18 cars catch fire at parking area beside JB mosque after bush fire spreads
The incident happened at about 1.30pm on Wednesday (Jan 27). 13 motor vehicles suffered about 80 per cent damage, including five with damages rendering their make and model unrecognisable. Five other vehicles suffered slight damages.
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The incident happened at about 1.30pm on Wednesday (Jan 27). 13 motor vehicles suffered about 80 per cent damage, including five with damages rendering their make and model unrecognisable. Five other vehicles suffered slight damages.
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🤝 Competition aside, Singapore and Hong Kong have room to collaborate and learn: Chee Hong Tat
After a meeting with senior representatives from Singapore banks and leading global financial institutions in Hong Kong on Tuesday (Jan 27), Chee Hong Tat emphasised the importance of public and private sectors working together.
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After a meeting with senior representatives from Singapore banks and leading global financial institutions in Hong Kong on Tuesday (Jan 27), Chee Hong Tat emphasised the importance of public and private sectors working together.
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🦠 Nipah virus at a glance
Several Asian countries have tightened border health measures amid India's confirmation of two Nipah cases in the state of West Bengal. Find out more about the virus, its symptoms, and what to do if you suspect you may have been exposed to it.
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Several Asian countries have tightened border health measures amid India's confirmation of two Nipah cases in the state of West Bengal. Find out more about the virus, its symptoms, and what to do if you suspect you may have been exposed to it.
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🎓👏 'My classroom was never within 4 walls': Donnie Yen receives Doctor of Humanities from Lingnan University
The Hong Kong action star-director was given the award at the institute's Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony on Monday (Jan 26) alongside five others.
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The Hong Kong action star-director was given the award at the institute's Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony on Monday (Jan 26) alongside five others.
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🚨SCDF to sound public warning system sirens islandwide on Feb 1 at 3pm
Usually held on Feb 15 at 6.20pm, the one-off change in date is to mark the commencement of Exercise SG Ready 2026 in support of Total Defence Day, SCDF said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 28).
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Usually held on Feb 15 at 6.20pm, the one-off change in date is to mark the commencement of Exercise SG Ready 2026 in support of Total Defence Day, SCDF said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 28).
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Commissioner of Charities to conduct inquiry into Animal Lovers League
The Commissioner of Charities said Animal Lovers League (ALL) has not complied with the Charities Act, including the "persistent" non-submission of annual reports, and its failure to furnish specified documents and information relating to the charity.
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The Commissioner of Charities said Animal Lovers League (ALL) has not complied with the Charities Act, including the "persistent" non-submission of annual reports, and its failure to furnish specified documents and information relating to the charity.
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