🧑‍💻 Not using AI at all in schools a mistake, says Desmond Lee

Education Minister Desmond Lee pointed out that AI is a tool to support learning, and not making the distinction between general AI tools and educational AI, "might cause us to take a wrong policy approach in Singapore and not use AI at all".

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I kind of half-hustled, half-convinced Kate, my wife, to lead the project because I had a lot on my plate,

🗂 Andie Chen recalls quarrelling with wife Kate Pang over cafe business, feeling 'fully inadequate' revamping it

He recently ventured into the food and beverage business and Andie Chen has revealed the hardships he went through revamping Typhoon Cafe.

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🧐 'Lack of self-awareness': Singapore recruiter hits back at criticism over 'hungrier' foreigners remark

A Singapore-based recruiter has responded to online criticisms over the remarks she made while appearing on an episode of CNA's Deep Dive podcast posted on Tuesday (April 30).

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🥳 JB has a new mall 10 minutes away from the checkpoint - here's what to see, eat and do

Tired of going to the same few places in Johor Bahru? Now you can explore SKS City Mall, which has opened on May 1 and is just a 10-minute drive from the JB Customs.

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✈️ SIA delays roll-out of new first class, business class seats on A350 aircraft to 2027

The upgraded seats on the long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft will be launched in the first quarter of 2027 instead of the second quarter of 2026, due to supply chain issues and a delay in certification.

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🛢 Oil prices fall a second day as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal

On Tuesday, Trump unexpectedly said he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran, without giving details on the agreement.

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🤔 Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Chinese officials to use Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's scheduled visit to China on Wednesday (May 6) to urge Tehran to release its chokehold on the critical waterway.

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🚨 Fake virtual meetings, NDAs: Police warn of scammers impersonating senior government officials, royalty and celebrities

In this scam variant, victims are contacted through social media or messaging applications and convinced to send money to the other party for investment purposes, or other reasons like joining the royal family and receiving gifts.

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🚘🔌 Over half of 60,000 planned EV charging points installed ahead of 2030 target: Sun Xueling

There are also plans to ensure that every HDB town will have at least one fast charging hub by the end of 2027.

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🚔 Jail for nightclub waitress who sold vapes, consumed meth

She advertised the sales on WhatsApp and Telegram, and arranged for self-collection by customers or delivery services.

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💵 Singapore's framework against financial crimes such as money laundering shows marked improvement: Report

The latest outcome is also a notable improvement from the previous report published in 2016, where Singapore received an enhanced follow up rating.

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👮 3 years' jail for man who molested girl while working as a pastor

The 72-year-old man had pleaded guilty in April to a molestation charge. Two other charges were considered during his sentencing.

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👩‍💻 Singapore's workforce not ready for AI transition, but well-positioned: Poh Li San

Poh expressed that Singapore's AI transition should be focused on customising AI solutions for industries to empower Singaporeans, highlighting the four key pillars of the national AI strategy.

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😢 From construction site to Parliament: Former PAP 'Kopitiam MP' Ong Ah Heng dies aged 84

The four-term Nee Soon Central MP served the constituency between 1997 and 2011 before retiring from politics.

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🚘 Latest COE results 2026: All categories on the rise with Cat B and Cat C increasing by more than 4%

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums continue to rise in the first bidding exercise of May 2026.

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🇻🇳 Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung told ministries to boost detection of copyright infringement by at least 20 per cent this month, in Tuesday's order published on the government's online portal.

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😭 Wanna One members tearful after seeing retired Kuanlin again in new reunion variety show

Years after bidding goodbye to South Korea and K-pop, Taiwanese former singer Kuanlin has left his fellow Wanna One members emotional with updates about his new life.

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🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it wants a 'comprehensive agreement' with US

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi did not directly address Trump's offer of a pause in the US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

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🇸🇬🇵🇭 PM Wong to attend 48th Asean Summit in Philippines

Its theme — Navigating our Future, Together — "encapsulates the region's efforts to deepen integration, strengthen economic cooperation and navigate evolving global challenges".

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🔫🚌 Should NSFs get free ride on public transport? Chan Chun Sing responds

Will Singapore provide free ride on public transport to full-time national servicemen (NSF)?

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🪴 'Destroyed': Owner looking for vandal who allegedly cut aloe vera plant outside Woodlands shop

A shop owner made a police report after a woman allegedly cut off the leaves of a aloe vera plant outside her shop on Tuesday (May 5).

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