🚍 Transport service providers to receive temporary Govt support amid higher fuel prices

The Government will introduce temporary support measures - equivalent to 13 per cent of transport fare revenues - for transport operators serving students, persons with disabilities, as well as some seniors and patients.

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🍵 Gossip mill: Cha Eun-woo pays tax bill reportedly at $11m, Angelina Jolie's daughter stars in K-pop music video, Hyun Bin named honorary officer by intelligence agency

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⛽ Shell, SPC drop petrol by 4 cents, hold diesel unchanged as oil prices fall back below US$100 https://asia1.news/4bZvwcN

🐙 Scientists say the world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all https://asia1.news/4cwzd9Y

💧 Rising prices set to dampen Thailand's wet 'n' wild New Year festival https://asia1.news/4dDDIk5

Normal service on Circle Line resumes on April 10; shorter service on weekends till May 17

#ICYMI: Normal train services on the Circle Line resume today (April 10) as tunnel strengthening works at affected stations — Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar — were completed nine days ahead of schedule.

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🇲🇾🇸🇬 Malaysia armed forces chief in Singapore for introductory visit

In a statement on Thursday night, the Ministry of Defence said General Malek is making his introductory visit to Singapore after becoming the 24th armed forces chief on Feb 1.

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🚕 ICA 'flags down' Malaysia taxi at Woodlands Checkpoint; finds vapes, duty-unpaid cigarettes

A 28-year-old male Singaporean passenger was found with over 40 vapes and related components, and 26 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes.

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👦Police seeking information on missing 14-year-old male teen last seen in Bedok

Daryl Tan Jing Kang, 14, was last seen in the vicinity of Block 25 New Upper Changi Road at about 5.15pm on Thursday (April 9).

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Chinese tourist removed from Malaysia Airlines flight after allegedly molesting stewardess

In a video, the alleged molester is seen arguing with airport security staff and a flight attendant. He is heard saying that he only "lightly tapped" the attendant, and that he should not be barred from boarding the plane.

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🚕Passenger 'offended' by sign in PHV car: 'I won't speak English to Chinese people'

A Grab representative left a under the post stating that such behavior does not reflect the inclusive environment Grab seeks to provide. The representative also urged the passenger to lodge a report.

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⛽ Anwar urges Malaysians to brace for higher costs, says global energy recovery could take up to 5 years

Addressing civil servants at the Malaysia Ministry of Transport, Anwar pointed out that shipping costs have surged due to rising insurance premiums, adding that soaring freight charges and looming fertiliser shortages threaten the nation's supply chain.

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💸 Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns

ADB President Masato Kanda described the crisis as a "formidable test" for the region's economic ascent, saying the war has injected new uncertainty into an already fragile global landscape.

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😱 Woman, 30, charged after she allegedly had sex with 15-year-old boy multiple times in Yishun flat

Foo Jin Wen, 30, faces two counts of sexual penetration involving a minor as the boy was 15 years old at the time.

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🛢 US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

Washington has accused Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel struck Lebanon with attacks that Iran has claimed violate the truce.

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⚽️💸 Fifa adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories

Fifa added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to US$4,105 (S$5229) for a front category one seat at the US opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.

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🏍 Malaysian motorcyclist taken to hospital after PIE accident involving MPV

The accident happened at about 4.55pm before the Jalan Bahar exit on Thursday (April 9). A video of the aftermath shows a Malaysia-registered motorcycle lying on its side, with fluid seen leaking out from it, behind a black Toyota multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

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✈️ Scoot launches flights to Indonesia's Belitung and Pontianak, ups regional frequency including to Bali

Thinking of where to go for your next holiday? You may want to consider adding Indonesia to your list.

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🚨 18 motorists caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint

The motorists were caught for traffic offences such as queue cutting and other dangerous driving behaviour, during stepped-up enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint between April 3 and 5.

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⚽️ Singlish-capable former Japanese star Keisuke Honda to play for SPL's FC Jurong

"This agreement goes beyond the signing of a single player; it aims to create new value for the club together and contribute to the further development of the Singapore football community as a whole," FC Jurong said.

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📈 China's factories jolts back to inflation on Iran war price shock

Economists warn that a shift to inflation driven by higher costs rather than stronger demand could leave Beijing boxed in, squeezing corporate margins, crimping growth and narrowing room for stimulus.

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🇸🇬🇦🇺 Singapore, Australia assure each other on refined fuels and LNG supply

Speaking at a joint press conference with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, PM Wong, who is also finance minister, added that Singapore will continue to supply refined fuels to Australia as long as upstream supplies continue.

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🩷 Late Benz Hui doted on step-granddaughter, Charmaine Hui said

Charmaine Hui is regretful her late father, beloved Hong Kong actor Benz Hui, died before she has children, but she is glad he had the chance to experience grandparenthood through his stepson.

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