😰 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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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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"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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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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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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"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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🥴 One bottle of whisky later: Drunk British man's actions trigger anti-hijack alarm at Changi Airport, get him jailed
The court heard that the actions of British national Arudchelvan Karnan caused the Scoot flight’s departure to be delayed by 53 minutes.
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The court heard that the actions of British national Arudchelvan Karnan caused the Scoot flight’s departure to be delayed by 53 minutes.
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🫠 'Bland, stodgy fish': SIA passenger criticises food on flight from Heathrow to Singapore
The passenger, who was on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for London, commented that breakfast later on was "even worse".
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The passenger, who was on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for London, commented that breakfast later on was "even worse".
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😱 CFO loses $200k bonus claim after choosing his own interpretation of employer's requirements
A chief financial officer who claimed $200,000 in unpaid bonuses has lost his case after a judge found that he had effectively rewritten his employer’s requirements because he believed he knew better.
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A chief financial officer who claimed $200,000 in unpaid bonuses has lost his case after a judge found that he had effectively rewritten his employer’s requirements because he believed he knew better.
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NEA issues 52 warnings, 3 fines over tray return lapses in first half of 2026
The National Environmental Agency (NEA) issued 52 warning letters and three fines in the first half of 2026 to diners who failed to clear their used trays, crockery or litter after meals, said the agency in a press release on Friday (Sept 4).
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The National Environmental Agency (NEA) issued 52 warning letters and three fines in the first half of 2026 to diners who failed to clear their used trays, crockery or litter after meals, said the agency in a press release on Friday (Sept 4).
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🇸🇬 Police warn of 'sextortion' scam: 52 victims blackmailed over compromising images
Police said in a news release on Thursday night that they have received at least 52 reports of such cyber extortion cases, with losses amounting to at least $134,000.
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Police said in a news release on Thursday night that they have received at least 52 reports of such cyber extortion cases, with losses amounting to at least $134,000.
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🇺🇸 Greer says agriculture, non-tariff barrier announcements likely during Xi visit
The US and China are set to make some announcements on agriculture and non-tariff barriers during a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington this month, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday (Sept 3).
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The US and China are set to make some announcements on agriculture and non-tariff barriers during a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington this month, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday (Sept 3).
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😱 4 arrested for allegedly making false declarations, collecting kickbacks in 'phantom workers' scheme
According to MOM, they are suspected to have made false declarations, collected employment-related kickbacks.
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According to MOM, they are suspected to have made false declarations, collected employment-related kickbacks.
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🌎 Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
"I wouldn't call it a war," Vance said after being asked during a White House press briefing about whether the fighting could be wrapped up before voters cast their ballots in the Nov 3 congressional elections. "Right now, there is no active shooting."
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"I wouldn't call it a war," Vance said after being asked during a White House press briefing about whether the fighting could be wrapped up before voters cast their ballots in the Nov 3 congressional elections. "Right now, there is no active shooting."
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Singaporean invited on 'business opportunity' Guangxi tour calls out pyramid scheme: 'They will just brainwash us'
Singapore authorities said on Sept 4 that 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi were arrested by Chinese authorities for suspected pyramid scheme activities.
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Singapore authorities said on Sept 4 that 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi were arrested by Chinese authorities for suspected pyramid scheme activities.
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52 Singaporeans arrested in China over alleged pyramid scheme
Fifty-two Singaporeans in China's Guangxi province have been arrested and detained in relation to suspected pyramid scheme activities, said the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Singapore Police Force on Friday (Sept 4).
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Fifty-two Singaporeans in China's Guangxi province have been arrested and detained in relation to suspected pyramid scheme activities, said the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Singapore Police Force on Friday (Sept 4).
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🏎️ F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Marina Centre, Padang roads to close from Oct 7-13
The roads closed for the races include: Collyer Quay, St. Andrew's Road, Stamford Road, Nicholl Highway, Esplanade Drive, Republic Boulevard, Raffles Avenue and Bayfront Avenue.
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The roads closed for the races include: Collyer Quay, St. Andrew's Road, Stamford Road, Nicholl Highway, Esplanade Drive, Republic Boulevard, Raffles Avenue and Bayfront Avenue.
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😱 Chinese tourist allegedly chases man for 2 blocks after Gucci bag with $8,000 cash snatched at Circular Road
A Chinese tourist allegedly chased after a man for two streets after he snatched her Gucci handbag containing $8,000 in cash at Circular Road on Aug 30.
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A Chinese tourist allegedly chased after a man for two streets after he snatched her Gucci handbag containing $8,000 in cash at Circular Road on Aug 30.
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🇯🇵 Japan budget requests swell to pandemic-era scale under Takaichi
Budget requests from government agencies totalled 143.1 trillion yen (S$1.1 trillion), the Ministry of Finance said on Friday (Sept 4), after the government adopted a budgeting framework that integrates initial and supplementary budget spending.
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Budget requests from government agencies totalled 143.1 trillion yen (S$1.1 trillion), the Ministry of Finance said on Friday (Sept 4), after the government adopted a budgeting framework that integrates initial and supplementary budget spending.
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🇮🇩 Indonesia's top rights body calls for police to probe poisoning of about 2,000 students
In separate cases across at least two major Indonesian islands, around 2,000 students and teachers fell ill after eating lunch issued by the government as part of a scheme to eradicate malnutrition launched by Prabowo last year.
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In separate cases across at least two major Indonesian islands, around 2,000 students and teachers fell ill after eating lunch issued by the government as part of a scheme to eradicate malnutrition launched by Prabowo last year.
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🇸🇬 From clay to childhood memories: Pritam Singh, Janil Puthucheary and Elysa Chen mark Teachers' Day
As Singapore marks Teachers' Day on Friday (Sept 4), several public figures took to social media to pay tribute to the educators who have shaped their lives and communities.
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As Singapore marks Teachers' Day on Friday (Sept 4), several public figures took to social media to pay tribute to the educators who have shaped their lives and communities.
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🇸🇬 Singapore tax revenue up 9.4%, hits record $97b
Singapore collected $97.3 billion in tax revenue in the financial year of 2025/2026, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year amid stronger economic activity and consumer spending, said the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) on Friday (Sep 4).
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Singapore collected $97.3 billion in tax revenue in the financial year of 2025/2026, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year amid stronger economic activity and consumer spending, said the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) on Friday (Sep 4).
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