๐ฅ๐ฎโโ๏ธ 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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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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๐ 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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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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๐คฃ 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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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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๐ฅณ 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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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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๐คฃ 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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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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โ๏ธ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
๐ง Independent Hong Kong panel starts hearing into devastating inferno https://asia1.news/4sSNVxm
๐คฉ BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark https://asia1.news/3PfNhvv
๐บ๐ธ US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027 https://asia1.news/3NI8s93
๐ง Independent Hong Kong panel starts hearing into devastating inferno https://asia1.news/4sSNVxm
๐คฉ BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark https://asia1.news/3PfNhvv
๐บ๐ธ US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027 https://asia1.news/3NI8s93
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๐๐๐ต '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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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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โ ๏ธ 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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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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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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๐ธ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ต 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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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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๐ข 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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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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๐ฅ 2 drivers taken to hospital after head-on collision involving van and car in Lim Chu Kang
The 61-year-old van driver was trapped in his seat and had to be extricated using hydraulic rescue equipment. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at about 11.50am on Wednesday.
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The 61-year-old van driver was trapped in his seat and had to be extricated using hydraulic rescue equipment. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at about 11.50am on Wednesday.
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๐จ Police issue warnings, advisories to 30 people over event attended by alleged members of overseas triads
Two societies organised a religious event in September 2024, attended by 25 foreigners who were believed to be associated with overseas triads.
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Two societies organised a religious event in September 2024, attended by 25 foreigners who were believed to be associated with overseas triads.
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๐ Team behind The Meatmen Channel opens new eatery celebrating rice
๐๏ธ๏ธ๏ธ๏ธ rice is life.
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๐๏ธ๏ธ๏ธ๏ธ rice is life.
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๐ฑ Rapper Central Cee and British High Commissioner to Singapore pack Hari Raya food rations at Jamiyah eldercare home
British rapper Central Cee, who was joined by Nik Mehta, the British High Commissioner to Singapore, packed food and distributed them to the residents. He also interacted with volunteers, taking selfies and signed one of their shirts.
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British rapper Central Cee, who was joined by Nik Mehta, the British High Commissioner to Singapore, packed food and distributed them to the residents. He also interacted with volunteers, taking selfies and signed one of their shirts.
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Amos Yee arrested on return to Singapore after deportation from US, charged under Enlistment Act
Appearing in court via video-link at around 11.50am, prosecutors applied for Yee to be remanded in Changi Prison for further investigations.
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Appearing in court via video-link at around 11.50am, prosecutors applied for Yee to be remanded in Changi Prison for further investigations.
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๐ฑ Strait of Hormuz blockade may have knock-on effect that can spiral into downturn: PM Wong
"A prolonged blockage of the Strait will have significant implications for the global economy, and may tip the global economy into a tailspin, into a downturn or even a recession," Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said during this three-day visit to Japan on Wednesday (March 18).
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"A prolonged blockage of the Strait will have significant implications for the global economy, and may tip the global economy into a tailspin, into a downturn or even a recession," Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said during this three-day visit to Japan on Wednesday (March 18).
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๐ฎโโ๏ธ Woman who posed as 'police investigation officer' in expletive-laden online exchange arrested for impersonation
She will be charged in court on Friday (March 20) with personating and using abusive words towards a public servant in relation to the execution of duty of the public servant. If found guilty, she may be jailed for up to 12 months, fined, or both.
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She will be charged in court on Friday (March 20) with personating and using abusive words towards a public servant in relation to the execution of duty of the public servant. If found guilty, she may be jailed for up to 12 months, fined, or both.
READ: https://asia1.news/3NRBm6F
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๐ฑ 6th Malaysian arrested in 2 weeks for alleged involvement in impersonation scam
A victim lost over $80,000 in gold and jewellery after being deceived by scammers posing as bank and ministry officials.
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A victim lost over $80,000 in gold and jewellery after being deceived by scammers posing as bank and ministry officials.
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๐ 600,000 Singtel users affected by March 16 outage, caused by 'mechanical fault'
CEO of Singtel Singapore Ng Tian Chong has apologised for the service disruptions.
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CEO of Singtel Singapore Ng Tian Chong has apologised for the service disruptions.
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๐บ๐ธ๐ฏ๐ต Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbour and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
US President Donald Trump was asked by a Japanese reporter during Japan PM Sanae Takaichiโs visit to the White House on March 19, why the US did not inform its major allies before striking Israel. In response, Trump said Japan, of all countries, should know better about military surprises, referencing Pearl Harbour.
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US President Donald Trump was asked by a Japanese reporter during Japan PM Sanae Takaichiโs visit to the White House on March 19, why the US did not inform its major allies before striking Israel. In response, Trump said Japan, of all countries, should know better about military surprises, referencing Pearl Harbour.
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