🎂 ICA presents Merdeka Day cakes to border agency counterparts in Johor
The Singapore-Malaysia border crossings are among the busiest in the world, with over 2.1 million travellers crossing Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints during the city state's National Day long weekend between Aug 7 and 10.
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The Singapore-Malaysia border crossings are among the busiest in the world, with over 2.1 million travellers crossing Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints during the city state's National Day long weekend between Aug 7 and 10.
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🫡 SBF chairman Mark Lee to succeed Teo Siong Seng as Enterprise Singapore board member
Singapore Business Federation (SBF) chairman Mark Lee will be appointed to the board of Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) from Sept 1, the Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on Monday (Aug 31).
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Singapore Business Federation (SBF) chairman Mark Lee will be appointed to the board of Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) from Sept 1, the Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on Monday (Aug 31).
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👸 Miss Hong Kong 2026: Theme park performer Bernice Yuen wins, says parents initially weren't supportive of showbiz career
The beauty pageant's grand final was held last night (Aug 30) at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O, with 12 contestants running for the top spot.
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The beauty pageant's grand final was held last night (Aug 30) at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O, with 12 contestants running for the top spot.
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🏥 New private not-for-profit hospital planned for eastern Singapore as demand for beds remains high
In response to queries from AsiaOne, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the decision was made after considering various factors, with hospital bed occupancy rates in the central and eastern regions being one of the key considerations.
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In response to queries from AsiaOne, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the decision was made after considering various factors, with hospital bed occupancy rates in the central and eastern regions being one of the key considerations.
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🚗 ERP returns to Orchard Road on weekdays from Sept 7
LTA said congestion has persisted in the Orchard Road area and traffic speeds have remained below optimal levels since October 2025. A $1 rate will apply at 11 locations in Orchard Cordon from Sept 7.
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LTA said congestion has persisted in the Orchard Road area and traffic speeds have remained below optimal levels since October 2025. A $1 rate will apply at 11 locations in Orchard Cordon from Sept 7.
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🚨 10 men face molest charges; victims include women with intellectual disabilities
A total of 10 men, aged between 28 and 77, will be charged in court on Tuesday (Sept 1) for their alleged involvement in separate molestation cases.
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A total of 10 men, aged between 28 and 77, will be charged in court on Tuesday (Sept 1) for their alleged involvement in separate molestation cases.
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💔 19-year-old British taekwondo world medallist dies after cardiac arrest in her sleep
A 19-year-old British taekwondo world medallist died in her sleep after suffering an unexpected cardiac arrest, according to details shared in a fundraising campaign set up following her death.
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A 19-year-old British taekwondo world medallist died in her sleep after suffering an unexpected cardiac arrest, according to details shared in a fundraising campaign set up following her death.
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🌊 Nepal-Tibet floods: Singapore deploys specialist disaster victim identification team, sends aid
Singapore is deploying a specialist Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team from the police to assist in the identification of dead bodies in Nepal after deadly floods tore through the Nepal-China border on Aug 26.
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Singapore is deploying a specialist Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team from the police to assist in the identification of dead bodies in Nepal after deadly floods tore through the Nepal-China border on Aug 26.
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🇯🇵 Japan to beef up its defence with drones, AI and missiles, defence budget plans show https://asia1.news/4gM8EyD
🇮🇩 Indonesian activists hail ruling to strike down ban on insulting government, but question impact https://asia1.news/3UvurTF
😢 19-year-old British taekwondo world medallist dies after cardiac arrest in her sleep https://asia1.news/46w676N
🇯🇵 Japan to beef up its defence with drones, AI and missiles, defence budget plans show https://asia1.news/4gM8EyD
🇮🇩 Indonesian activists hail ruling to strike down ban on insulting government, but question impact https://asia1.news/3UvurTF
😢 19-year-old British taekwondo world medallist dies after cardiac arrest in her sleep https://asia1.news/46w676N
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🇲🇾🚙🚙 No car, no problem: Singaporeans can now drive GetGo cars into Malaysia under new cross-border feature
Called Drive to Malaysia, the new feature allows GetGo users to pick up a vehicle from a nearby carpark in Singapore and drive to destinations across West Malaysia, including Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.
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Called Drive to Malaysia, the new feature allows GetGo users to pick up a vehicle from a nearby carpark in Singapore and drive to destinations across West Malaysia, including Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.
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❤️🩹 Singaporean with cerebral palsy dies at 42, remembered for Thaipusam journeys with devoted brother
The 42-year-old Singaporean man with cerebral palsy, who was carried up Malaysia's Batu Caves by his brother during Thaipusam, has died.
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The 42-year-old Singaporean man with cerebral palsy, who was carried up Malaysia's Batu Caves by his brother during Thaipusam, has died.
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🏟️ Concerts in town? New live entertainment venue with 3,000-capacity to open at Orchard Road in 2027
A new 3,000-capacity live entertainment venue is set to open in the heart of Orchard Road by mid-2027, Live Nation announced on Monday (Aug 31).
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A new 3,000-capacity live entertainment venue is set to open in the heart of Orchard Road by mid-2027, Live Nation announced on Monday (Aug 31).
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🔥 Party balloons spark blaze at popular Bali restaurant Chez Gado Gado
A fire tore through Chez Gado Gado, a beachfront restaurant that has been a Bali tourist favourite for more than 30 years, on Sunday night (Aug 30).
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A fire tore through Chez Gado Gado, a beachfront restaurant that has been a Bali tourist favourite for more than 30 years, on Sunday night (Aug 30).
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⚽️ 'She must be on her period': Referee under fire after alleged remark about South Korean footballer
A South Korean football referee has come under fire after allegedly making an inappropriate remark about a player during a women's league match on Thursday (Aug 28).
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A South Korean football referee has come under fire after allegedly making an inappropriate remark about a player during a women's league match on Thursday (Aug 28).
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🥹 Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football with World Cup title and 125 goals
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday (Aug 31), ending 21 years of national-team duty that were capped by winning the World Cup in 2022 to secure his place in the pantheon of the game's greatest ever players.
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Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday (Aug 31), ending 21 years of national-team duty that were capped by winning the World Cup in 2022 to secure his place in the pantheon of the game's greatest ever players.
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🌊🚨 Last-minute flood warning saved over 900 Nepal students, school head says
Headmaster Rajendra Dawadi was in his school in Nepal's Bidur last Wednesday (Aug 26) when his accountant entered, shouting: "The flood is coming, the flood is coming!", giving an early warning that helped save the lives of 900 students and 16 faculty members.
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Headmaster Rajendra Dawadi was in his school in Nepal's Bidur last Wednesday (Aug 26) when his accountant entered, shouting: "The flood is coming, the flood is coming!", giving an early warning that helped save the lives of 900 students and 16 faculty members.
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🤝 China's Xi tells Putin that foundations of ties will be stronger
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (Aug 31) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that under their "strategic guidance and joint efforts", the foundations of bilateral ties will be stronger, with brighter prospects, China's state-run Xinhua reported.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (Aug 31) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that under their "strategic guidance and joint efforts", the foundations of bilateral ties will be stronger, with brighter prospects, China's state-run Xinhua reported.
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🏬 Marina Square to close in March 2027 for redevelopment
Upon completion, the area will feature luxury residences, serviced apartments, premium offices, public parks, arts and cultural spaces, as well as sports and wellness facilities, said Singapore Land (Sing Land) on Tuesday (Sept 1).
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Upon completion, the area will feature luxury residences, serviced apartments, premium offices, public parks, arts and cultural spaces, as well as sports and wellness facilities, said Singapore Land (Sing Land) on Tuesday (Sept 1).
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🛢️ Oil prices rise as latest fighting resurrects Middle East supply disruption risks
Oil prices gained on Tuesday (Sept 1) as the resumption of fighting between the US and Iran in the Middle East renewed fears of supply disruptions from the world's key crude-producing region.
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Oil prices gained on Tuesday (Sept 1) as the resumption of fighting between the US and Iran in the Middle East renewed fears of supply disruptions from the world's key crude-producing region.
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🤑 New side hustle? Man claims he cashed in over $1,000 from recycling bottles and cans at BCRS machines
The 53-year-old shared that he works near Amoy Street Food Centre and would ride his bicycle around the area to collect empty cans and bottles after work, reported 8world on Sunday (Aug 30).
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The 53-year-old shared that he works near Amoy Street Food Centre and would ride his bicycle around the area to collect empty cans and bottles after work, reported 8world on Sunday (Aug 30).
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💨 ICA officers unbox goods on Malaysia lorry declared as cardboard, uncovers over 10,400 vapes and pods
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers "unboxed" boxes and cases of goods in a Malaysia-registered lorry at Tuas Checkpoint on Aug 20, but did not find any corrugated paper, or cardboard, declared in its consignment of goods.
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Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers "unboxed" boxes and cases of goods in a Malaysia-registered lorry at Tuas Checkpoint on Aug 20, but did not find any corrugated paper, or cardboard, declared in its consignment of goods.
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