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🇨🇳🏸 Former badminton world champion Xia Xuanze under investigation in China https://asia1.news/4zSiRCb

🇹🇼 Defence spending shows determination to protect Taiwan, president says https://asia1.news/4gB4rNW

🇰🇷 South Korea's Lee calls for conditions to resume US-North Korea dialogue https://asia1.news/4gNKd3V

✈️ Singapore Airlines to unveil new seats for first and business class on Nov 7

National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) earlier said the new long-haul first- and business-class seats will have a "spacious layout and ergonomic elements".

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🤣 TikTok-addicted father gets colouring book from his children to curb screentime

The light-hearted post has drawn amusement from netizens online, with many appearing to relate to the struggle of spending too much time online.

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😮 CHAS discounts: FairPrice doubles savings to 6% for Blue, Orange cardholders till Jan 1

Blue and Orange CHAS cardholders can enjoy a 6% grocery discount on a maximum daily spend of $200 per customer 🛒 Find out more: https://asia1.news/4zSH1g2

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🧐 'Running an airline is never an easy business': Ho Ching defends Temasek's Air India investment

Former CEO of Temasek Holdings Ho Ching has weighed in on recent discussions surrounding Air India's record loss of US$2.33 billion and request for US$1.5 billion in fresh equity from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA).

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😔 From hawker stall to restaurant: One Prawn and Co to close after 7 years

Calling the decision “not an easy one”, One Prawn & Co announced that its final day of service will be Oct 4.

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😰 SMRT bus damaged, windows shattered after collision with lorry along Outram Road

The incident, which occurred along Outram Road on Wednesday (Sept 2), left the bus with shattered windows and a damaged middle door.

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😱 Foul smell leads to discovery of man's body beneath Jakarta LRT station

Based on evidence found at the scene, the man was suspected of attempting to steal cables from the electrical substation beneath the Pancoran LRT Station in South Jakarta.

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😳 Car seen driving against traffic near 2 primary schools in Jurong West, police report lodged

Driving against the flow of traffic may constitute the offence of dangerous driving. If convicted, an offender can be fined up to $5,000, jailed for up to a year, or both.

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💔 Veteran Hong Kong actor Lau Siu Ming dies aged 94

Known for films like A Chinese Ghost Story and Swordsman, veteran Hong Kong actor Lau Siu Ming has died. He was 94.

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East

US President Donald Trump said Washington hit Tehran "very hard" and that Iran only responded with a "love tap".

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⛴ Ship hits Sungai Johor Bridge in Kota Tinggi, structure remains safe for use: Highway operator

The operator of the Sungai Johor Bridge has confirmed that the structure remains safe following a vessel strike, and assuring motorists that the highway is secure.

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😷 Sarawak air quality improves slightly on Sept 3 as number of hotspots in Kalimantan falls

Data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) showed that Serian is the only area in Sarawak that recorded a 'hazardous' API reading.

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🚪👻 Gen Z Taoist priest shares why knocking on hotel room doors doesn't keep ghosts away

For some travellers, this practice is rooted in the belief that the action would alert spirits inside the hotel room of their arrival, allowing them to "leave and make way" for the guests.

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💵 About 15,000 taxpayers affected by incorrect tax relief amounts due to MINDEF system error

In a joint update, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) said that of the 15,000 affected taxpayers, around 7,000 will see an increase in their tax bill, while about 8,000 will see a decrease.

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👦👧 'What were you trying to do with her?' Resident stops boy, 14, over alleged sexual behaviour towards girl, 9

Some netizens have commended the resident for "being alert" and stepping in, while others lamented "what is wrong with kids these days".

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🚌🤕 Man, 68, falls off seat during bus ride and suffers head injury; family upset over delayed updates from Tower Transit

Apologising to Mr Goh's family for the delay during what it described as a distressing time, Tower Transit said that it would continue to offer its full support, including assistance with necessary claims.

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🏆 Hyun Bin admits to feeling the pressure for Made in Korea 2 after winning Baeksang award for 1st season

South Korean star Hyun Bin added that he had "more homework" to do for season two of Made in Korea.

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🍦 Thai ice cream founder puts $6m business on sale to become monk

Siripong Akkarasriyuk, who's the founder of Thai ice cream brand Hawell's, also said that he is offering a 5-million-baht referral fee to anyone who introduces a successful buyer at the asking price.

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🇲🇾👦 Malaysian boy awarded more than $100k over botched circumcision

The court heard that the boy subsequently developed swelling and bleeding following the procedure and was admitted to the hospital for treatment.

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