😮‍💨 'Who will be responsible if you fall and die?' Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 climb inspires copycats

Despite warnings in the film advising viewers not to reenact the Tapei 101 climb, several videos have since surfaced showing others trying to scale the building, with most getting stuck, raising concerns about the dangers of such stunts.

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😰 Landlord finds Joo Chiat shophouse turned into 'dorm'; tenant admits occupancy limit exceeded by 5 people

A landlord discovered his Joo Chiat shophouse had been overcrowded and turned into dorm-style housing, with about 18 people allegedly staying inside.

Authorities later found at least nine occupants, exceeding the legal occupancy cap by five.

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💰Budget 2026: PM Wong to deliver statement on Feb 12 at 3.30pm

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the 2026 Budget statement at 3.30pm on Feb 12.

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MAS keeps monetary settings unchanged, flags firm growth

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Thursday (Jan 29) it will maintain the prevailing rate of appreciation in its exchange rate-based policy band. There would be no change to the width of the policy band or the level at which it is centred.

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😮 38 Oxley Road to be acquired following national monument gazette

The National Heritage Board (NHB) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA) said in a joint statement on Thursday (Jan 29) that assessments on the condition of the buildings and structures within the site will first be carried out. The relevant agencies will then undertake a study to consider the next steps.

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✈️ Singapore Airlines to increase flights to selected cities from March to October; some flights affected during Singapore Airshow

More flights are on the cards for selected Singapore Airlines routes during the upcoming northern summer season. Do take note of flights affected during the Singapore Airshow too.

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💼 Singapore saw stronger job growth in 2025, but firms cautious about hiring in Q1 2026: MOM

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that resident employment growth was concentrated in financial services and in health and social services. Meanwhile, non-resident employment growth continued to be driven by the construction sector.

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👮 Police trial use of prototype vest to ease back strain and improve officers' comfort

The vest redistributes about 5kg of essential equipment from the utility belt worn around the waist to an officer's upper body.

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😮 Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees 'somewhat elevated' inflation and stabilising job market

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday (Jan 28) amid what US central bank chief Jerome Powell described as a solid economy and diminished risks to both inflation and employment.

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😆🫵🇸🇬 'We heard the complaints from 3 blocks away': Netizens tickled by description of Singapore tourists in Thailand

A Facebook post meant as a jab towards Singaporean tourists in Thailand has gone viral, generating laughs from Singaporeans who identified with the quirky but relatable behaviours.

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😱 Motorcyclist injured after burger stall topples from moving lorry in Malaysia

Police said the lorry driver lost control, causing the stall to fall and hit the rider, who suffered injuries to his forehead, neck and hands. The driver is under investigation for failing to secure his load.

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😔 63-year-old man found dead at foot of Clementi HDB block

The man was found lying motionless at the foot of the HDB block, the police added, and was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

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😋 Despite poor F&B climate, MasterChef Singapore winner opens new ayam berempah stall

"If I never try, I'll never know," the winner of MasterChef Singapore Season 2 told AsiaOne during our recent visit to his latest venture, Berempah Bros.

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😱 'Shocked and disgusted': Jade Rasif sues sugar daddy website over photo use, settles for $32k

Singaporean DJ Jade Rasif settled for RM100,000 (S$32,000) after suing Sugarbook for using her photos without consent. She later spoke out to address ongoing online accusations and raise awareness of non-consensual and AI-generated sexualised images.

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🇵🇭 Philippines hosts Asean foreign minister retreat to tackle regional issues

Topics they will discuss include tensions in the South China Sea, the escalating civil war in Myanmar and the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict.

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😮 Up to $18,000 per year in allowance for low-wage workers to upskill themselves

The new Workfare Skills Support (Level Up) will give financial support to workers undergoing long-form training courses, which includes studies at the Nitec, diploma, and undergraduate degree levels, as well as the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme.

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🇵🇰 Pakistan becomes latest Asian country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus

Pakistan has ordered enhanced screening of people entering the country for signs of the Nipah virus after neighbouring India confirmed two cases.

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Edmund Chen sentenced to 5 days' jail for careless driving, disqualified from driving for 5 years

The 64-year-old local former actor, who is identified as Tan Kai Yuan in the court documents, arrived at the State Courts at about 2.35pm, wearing a white shirt.

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⛽ Malaysia to ban purchase of Ron95 petrol for foreign-registered vehicles from April 1

The move will allow enforcement against buyers, not just petrol stations, and includes stricter checks to curb subsidy leakage and smuggling.

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😅 'I thought it was a scam': Japanese woman gets email from Sats about lost passport on Singapore-bound plane

Thinking it was a scam at first, she later confirmed her passport had been found and safely kept at Changi Airport for collection.

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More than 3,500 fined for vaping offences since September 2025

366 of these offenders were caught with etomidate e-vaporisers, also known as Kpods.

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