🗳 Thailand's Anutin reelected PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

Anutin Charnvirakul was reelected Thailand's prime minister on Thursday (March 19) after sailing through a parliamentary vote. He becomes the first Thai premier to be voted back to office in two decades, underlining the upheaval that has dogged Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

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🛳 Passengers sailing with StarDream Cruises to face $15 fuel surcharge per night amid Middle East conflict

Passengers sailing with StarDream Cruises will have to fork out an additional $15 per night amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices. The fuel surcharge will apply to all new bookings for passengers aged two and above from March 20.

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⛽ Heading across the Causeway for cheaper petrol? Pump prices up in Malaysia on March 19

On Wednesday night, Malaysia's Ministry of Finance announced that pump prices in Malaysia were adjusted upwards on Thursday (March 19), in line with global fuel price changes under its automatic pricing mechanism (APM).

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🥤 McDonald's viral Grimace Shake makes its way to Singapore

McDonald's viral Grimace Shake has landed in Singapore, the fast food chain announced on Tuesday (March 17). The mixed berry beverage is now available at McDonald's Singapore from $1.85 as a meal upgrade.

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💵 FairPrice offers discount on house-brand essentials for 12 weeks

FairPrice Group announced on Thursday (March 19) that it will be bringing its Best Sellers for Less campaign back for the second year between March 19 to June 10. Customers will be able to get up to 36 per cent off FairPrice's Own Brands products.

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🛫 Changi Airport named World's Best Airport for the 14th time

Changi Airport has been named the World's Best Airport in Skytrax's 2026 World Airport Awards on Wednesday (March 18). Changi Airport has been winning this title since the award was first held in 2000.

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💥 'We could have died': Woman shaken after PHV driver falls ill, crashes into traffic light in Tanjong Rhu

The accident occurred in the vicinity of Katong Park MRT station on Monday (March 16) night. The affected passenger said the male driver suffered a coughing fit while waiting for the green light at the intersection.

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Hari Raya Puasa to fall on March 21: Mufti

As the crescent moon for the month of Syawal was positioned too low above Singapore's horizon at sunset, Friday will mark the completion of the month of Ramadan, the mufti said in a media statement.

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✍️ 'Lapse in judgement': Singaporean YouTuber Sneaky Sushii apologises after plagiarism backlash

On March 13, Denmark-based YouTuber Toni Vesdream said that Sneaky Sushii's video, which has since been deleted, bore striking similarities to one he had earlier published in March 2025.

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🚚 2 companies charged with failing to fit vehicles with approved speed limiters

Or Kim Peow Contractors and Linde Gas Singapore were charged in court on March 18 for failing to ensure that their vehicles were fitted with approved speed limiters. Lorries registered before Jan 1, 2018, and weighing between 5,001kg and 12,000kg must be fitted with speed limiters by Jan 1, 2026.

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💥👮‍♂️ Singaporean driver charged with crashing into Thai police officer in Phuket and fleeing

Thai media reported that the incident occurred at around 7.30am on March 18, and the 52-year-old officer sustained minor injuries. The driver later surrendered himself to the police, claiming that he had not noticed the collision while driving.

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👁 First in 10 years: Critically endangered Sunda pangolin born at Night Safari

Mandai Wildlife Group announcned on Thursday (March 19), that a baby Sunda pangolin was born at the Night Safari on March 1, 10 years after Singapore last recorded a birth of the critically endangered mammal. The newborn pup and mother, Gumby, are in good health.

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🤣 A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shop

A staff member took a video of the possum with her phone before the animal grew wary of the growing attention and left the shop.

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🥳 Liu Yuning nearly swallows confetti at China concert, jokes: 'Use less, it's all my money!'

Liu Yuning is known for his witty personality and turning unexpected incidents on stage into humorous moments and this was shown again during his concert tour in China recently.

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🤣 NCT's Mark shares part of Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, passes relay to Singapore cosplayer

Mark passed the relay on to Glen Liang, also known as the Lean Mean Spidey Machine, a Spider-Man cosplayer in Singapore.

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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

🧐 Independent Hong Kong panel starts hearing into devastating inferno https://asia1.news/4sSNVxm

🤩 BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark https://asia1.news/3PfNhvv

🇺🇸 US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027 https://asia1.news/3NI8s93

🎎💃🎵 'It's a part of who I am': Meet the youths keeping Singapore's heritage alive

The Outstanding Youth in Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Award is an award which recognises those 35 and under who practise and promote traditions or living expressions that contribute to Singapore's heritage.

Hear it from three of the recipients: https://asia1.news/4su03VR

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⚠️ Police warn of scams impersonating staff from educational institutions, losses over $31k

The victims would receive emails requesting for urgent payment of their outstanding school or tuition fees. Since this month, there have been about 20 cases reported, with total losses amounting to at least $31,000.

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Amos Yee deported from the US, set to face charges under the Enlistment Act in Singapore

Amos Yee, who was removed from the United States on Thursday (March 19), will be charged in court on Friday with offences under the Enlistment Act.

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🇸🇬🇯🇵 Singapore, Japan 'strategically aligned' for a stronger partnership: PM Wong

Singapore and Japan have similar views on the importance of free and open trade, as well as international cooperation. Both also have a shared interest in new areas of growth, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on March 18.

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🏢 Man, 51, charged for failing to report change of residential address

Under the National Registration Act, all identity card holders are required to report a change of address within 28 days of moving into a new residence, whether it is located in or outside of Singapore.

If found guilty, the man can be fined up to $5,000 or jailed up to five years, or both.

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