🚪👻 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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🚽🚇 Urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station to be reviewed after online backlash

While it did not address a question on timeline, SBS Transit highlighted that any works will need to be carefully planned to minimise inconvenience to commuters.

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🚌👨‍✈️ 'I took a different route': Bus enthusiast Matthew Tay graduates after giving up university to drive buses

While working with Tower Transit, Matthew Tay would wonder when the opportune moment to return to education would arise.

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🎤 Yoona from Girls' Generation in Singapore on Sept 11 for brand event

Heads up, Girls' Generation fans! Yoona will be live at ION Orchard’s Level 1 Atrium on Sept 11 to celebrate Sulwhasoo's latest milestone 🎉

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🤑 Singapore's 50 Richest List 2026: Eduardo Saverin tops ranking; OCBC's Lee family posts biggest gain

Facebook co-founder and longtime Singapore resident Eduardo Saverin retained the top spot for the fourth consecutive year, followed by real estate tycoon Kwek Leng Beng.

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👩‍🍼 Rebecca Lim says life after giving birth hasn't been easy: 'It's okay to miss who you were'

Local actress Rebecca Lim said she mostly struggles with how she looks in the mirror and "despises" herself for the feelings that come up when she does.

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🇸🇬 Foo Cexiang sworn in as Minister of State

Foo Cexiang was sworn in as Minister of State at the Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Trade and Industry on Thursday (Sept 3) by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in a ceremony held at the Istana, witnessed by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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Sim Hui Ting to succeed Desmond Chin as Commissioner of Charities from April 2027

Sim Hui Ting will succeed Desmond Chin, who will relinquish his appointments on April 1, 2027 after 39 years in the public service.

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🐼🎋 Could this be Kai Kai and Jia Jia's last birthday in Singapore? River Wonders celebrates giant pandas

Giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia will tuck into specially prepared gift boxes filled with their favourite treats! Find out more.

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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

🧐 South Korean police seek indictment of K-pop mogul behind BTS https://asia1.news/4xBjApL

🇮🇳 India stalls Alipay+ payments link over security, data concerns, sources say https://asia1.news/4xFBJD8

🇨🇳 China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan last month https://asia1.news/4iF2N0w

😰 Fake MAS officer told woman she was linked to a criminal case, convinced her to hand over $20k in jewellery

Police said in a news release on Thursday night that they received a report from a female victim on Aug 28.

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😮‍💨 'You might have saved a life': Driver spots elderly man walking on AYE, brings him to safety

"I was worried and thought I should U-turn and see if he needs help," wrote the driver.

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😷 Air quality in Singapore's central region enters unhealthy range, 24-hour PSI reading hits 103

This is the first time since October 2023 that PSI readings entered the unhealthy range due to haze.

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🚙 2 children seen on roof of moving Toyota Alphard in Malaysia; police searching for owner

The incident reportedly took place along the North-South Expressway, from the Meru exit towards Jalan Jelapang-Simpang Pulai.

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🤢 Woman finds faeces smeared in Queenstown lift: 'Someone must have been very desperate'

"So far, I haven't taken the lift for three days," said Queena Ong, 26. "It's just the thought of it ... it's like eating insects, it's not that bad but it still messes with your mind."

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