[Man made prank calls to 999, threw eggs at responding police officers] 28-year-old Davin Lian Ke Xiang was brought back to the scene of his alleged crime at Block 296 Punggol Central on Tuesday (March 31) morning. He spent about 10 minutes answering questions from police investigators.
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😮 79-year-old man apprehended after locking himself in Clementi flat
He did not suffer any injuries.
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He did not suffer any injuries.
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🏍️ Man, 23, arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycle at Marina Bay open carpark
He will be charged in court on Tuesday (March 31) with the offence of theft of motor vehicle.
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He will be charged in court on Tuesday (March 31) with the offence of theft of motor vehicle.
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🚕 8 Singaporean cab drivers operating under cross-border taxi scheme arrested for alleged bribery offences
They allegedly bribed Malaysia law enforcement officers to avoid enforcement action for driving along the bus lane.
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They allegedly bribed Malaysia law enforcement officers to avoid enforcement action for driving along the bus lane.
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💪 'This game is for the fans': Lions take on Bangladesh in final Asian Cup qualifying match
Though qualified for the 2027 Asian Cup, the Lions will push for victory in their group qualifier against Bangladesh tonight (March 31). Unleash the roar.
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Though qualified for the 2027 Asian Cup, the Lions will push for victory in their group qualifier against Bangladesh tonight (March 31). Unleash the roar.
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📈 Expect higher electricity and gas bills as Middle East conflict disrupts fuel supplies: EMA
In a statement on Tuesday (March 31), the Energy Market Authority (EMA) warned that while regulated tariffs for electricity and town gas in the second quarter of 2026 have only been partially impacted, subsequent quarters are likely to see sharper increases in price.
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In a statement on Tuesday (March 31), the Energy Market Authority (EMA) warned that while regulated tariffs for electricity and town gas in the second quarter of 2026 have only been partially impacted, subsequent quarters are likely to see sharper increases in price.
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🏝️ 'One last chapter': Tiny Away Escape at Lazarus Island to close after January 2027
The company encouraged holidaymakers to book a stay for "one last chapter on Lazarus Island" before they wind down operations.
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The company encouraged holidaymakers to book a stay for "one last chapter on Lazarus Island" before they wind down operations.
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Sinopec hikes diesel price by 21 cents amidst rising consumer concerns
The price of diesel at Sinopec is now $3.93 per litre. Petrol prices remain unchanged.
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The price of diesel at Sinopec is now $3.93 per litre. Petrol prices remain unchanged.
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😮 Kampong Java NPC and Bukit Timah NPC to merge, latter to become Dunearn NPP
Two neighbourhood police centres (NPCs) in the planning areas of Bukit Timah and Kallang will merge on May 25, the police announced on Monday (March 30).
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Two neighbourhood police centres (NPCs) in the planning areas of Bukit Timah and Kallang will merge on May 25, the police announced on Monday (March 30).
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🚙 Grab to raise temporary fuel surcharge to 90 cents from April 7 to May 31 amid price volatility
The adjustment was announced on Tuesday (March 31) as Grab introduced a $1.1 million driver-partner support package to help drivers cope with increased daily operating costs.
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The adjustment was announced on Tuesday (March 31) as Grab introduced a $1.1 million driver-partner support package to help drivers cope with increased daily operating costs.
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Electricity, gas tariffs to increase from April to June
Grid operator SP Group said in a statement on Tuesday (March 31) that household electricity tariffs will increase by 2.1 per cent from the previous quarter to 29.72 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) after Goods and Services Tax.
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Grid operator SP Group said in a statement on Tuesday (March 31) that household electricity tariffs will increase by 2.1 per cent from the previous quarter to 29.72 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) after Goods and Services Tax.
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😅 Ahead of Qing Ming, SCDF urges public to use burners, not place joss sticks or candles on grass
The advisory comes amidst drier, warmer weather in the region.
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The advisory comes amidst drier, warmer weather in the region.
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🇲🇾 Malaysia lifts 2026 growth forecast slightly despite trade disruptions, rising fuel prices
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) now expects economic growth of between four per cent to five per cent this year, revising its forecast slightly upwards from four per cent to 4.5 per cent.
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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) now expects economic growth of between four per cent to five per cent this year, revising its forecast slightly upwards from four per cent to 4.5 per cent.
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🏠 This is the first quarterly disbursement for the 2026 financial year.
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🇰🇷 South Korea proposes $22b extra budget to mitigate Middle East shock
It is the second extra budget in less than a year under the administration of President Lee Jae-myung, who has pledged to pursue an expansionary fiscal policy to spur economic growth since taking office last June.
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It is the second extra budget in less than a year under the administration of President Lee Jae-myung, who has pledged to pursue an expansionary fiscal policy to spur economic growth since taking office last June.
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🇮🇩🌳 Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows
A think tank found that a total of 433,751 hectares of forest was cleared last year, a dramatic jump from 261,575 hectares in 2024, marking the highest rate of forest loss in eight years.
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A think tank found that a total of 433,751 hectares of forest was cleared last year, a dramatic jump from 261,575 hectares in 2024, marking the highest rate of forest loss in eight years.
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🇲🇾 Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to pay $1.68 billion to 1MDB unit, state media reports
The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib was liable for losses incurred by SRC International, a former subsidiary of sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
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The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib was liable for losses incurred by SRC International, a former subsidiary of sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
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📱 IMDA flags X, TikTok for failure to detect and remove child exploitation, terrorism content
The two firms will now be required to regularly provide updates on implementing rectification measures, such as enhancing their automated detection systems to flag violations.
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The two firms will now be required to regularly provide updates on implementing rectification measures, such as enhancing their automated detection systems to flag violations.
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🏥 CDA to implement enhanced measures against measles spread from April 1 after 12 new cases reported
Among the cases, eight are not genetically linked, while four are part of a known cluster, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said, noting that there is currently no evidence of wider community spread and that epidemiological investigations are ongoing.
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Among the cases, eight are not genetically linked, while four are part of a known cluster, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said, noting that there is currently no evidence of wider community spread and that epidemiological investigations are ongoing.
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🚕 SMRT-owned Strides Premier raises street hail fares and time-based unit fare
In an announcement on Tuesday (March 31), Strides Premier said the increase in street hail fares by 1 cent per distance and time-based unit fare — which came into effect on Monday — are part of measures to support its taxi and private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver-partners.
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In an announcement on Tuesday (March 31), Strides Premier said the increase in street hail fares by 1 cent per distance and time-based unit fare — which came into effect on Monday — are part of measures to support its taxi and private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver-partners.
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💸 Woman hit with $1,500 phone bill after racking up 222GB: 'How could I have used so much data?'
When she called the customer service hotline, a representative confirmed the charges but purportedly declined to share details of the data usage as the bill had not been generated.
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When she called the customer service hotline, a representative confirmed the charges but purportedly declined to share details of the data usage as the bill had not been generated.
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