Acting Muslim Affairs Minister Faishal Ibrahim resigns: ‘My conduct fell short’

Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from political office and as MP for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC after "inappropriate engagements" with an unnamed woman. The resignation is effective immediately.

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🥹 Fans clean up Kallang Wave Mall after watching World Cup final

Fans were spotted cleaning up Kallang Wave Mall after watching the World Cup final on Monday (July 20) morning.

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🚘 Edmund Chen to serve 1 day in jail after appealing against sentence for careless driving

The former actor, identified as Tan Kai Yuan in court documents, had a partially successful appeal, CNA reported today (July 20). But his five-year driving ban still stands.

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❤️ New arrivals: Local actress Angel Lim, chef Lennard Yeong and Japanese actor Kouhei Matsushita become parents

Several celebrities have recently become parents and shared the good news with family, friends and fans via social media.

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Faishal Ibrahim 'deeply sorry' to Marine Parade-Braddell Heights residents, supporters

Former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim on Monday (July 20) apologised to residents and supporters for letting them down.

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'No criminal offence' committed, but Faishal resigned over conduct that fell short of standards: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he was "saddened" that former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim is leaving politics "under these circumstances".

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✈️🍽️ Mukbang YouTuber deletes in-flight binge video, posts long apology after online backlash

In a now-deleted video, mukbang content creator Yuno filmed himself eating salad, bread, fruit, a sandwich, cheese, tiramisu and seven bowls of ramen.

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'I'm sorry this has happened': Zaqy Mohamad reassures Muslim community after Faishal Ibrahim's exit

The new Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad has pledged to do his best to serve the community in his new role.

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🦜 'Playful ear-nibbling': Pritam Singh's encounter with parrot during Eunos house visit

Workers' Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh was making his way around Eunos for house visits when he was greeted by an unexpected guest — a parrot.

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😢 Hong Kong veteran actor Patrick Tse dies aged 89

His children Jennifer and Nicholas shared the news on social media today (July 20).

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Marine Parade-Braddell Heights MPs call Faishal a 'valuable member', reassure residents

Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC Members of Parliament (MP) have assured residents of Kembangan division, previously helmed by former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim, that they will be looked after.

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🤩 President Tharman, Gan Kim Yong and Janil Puthucheary spotted at World Cup final screenings

Several Singapore politicians were spotted at community live screenings of the World Cup final early on Monday (July 20) morning.

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☀️ 'Super' El Nino to bring record temperatures in Malaysia next year, weather agency says

Malaysia is expected to see record high temperatures next year as El Nino strengthens, its meteorological department told Reuters.

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⚽️🇲🇾 Malaysia aims to host World Cup in the future, says DPM Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the country aspires to host the World Cup in the future.

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👍 'Never judge a person': Gen Z sisters grateful for support following 'complaint' on colourful hair

After being photographed over their eye-catching hairstyles, two young women in Singapore have spoken up for themselves.

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🇵🇭 Vivian Balakrishnan heads to Manila for 5-day Asean meetings

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is making a five-day visit to Manila from Monday (July 20) to attend the 59th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings.

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I resign: Faishal Ibrahim and 4 other MPs who left office before completing their term

Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim has resigned as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, just over a year after taking on the role. He said his conduct had fallen short of the standards expected of a political office holder and Member of Parliament (MP).

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😮 '3 rows of zoomed-in photos': Woman confronts man she claims filmed her butt during pickleball session

A woman filmed herself confronting a man after he allegedly took photos of her buttocks without consent.

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😮 Faishal Ibrahim's resignation: No by-election for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, says Desmond Lee

He said the key is whether residents' needs are adequately taking care of, adding that there are plans to "further strengthen" the team.

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😮‍💨 PMA rider taken to hospital after accident with Tower Transit bus in Jurong

The rider had purportedly driven his mobility device from the sidewalk onto the road, hitting a bus and getting jammed under it.

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