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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🍰 Sweet turn of events: Mystery backer rescues Pantler patisserie from closure
The 12-year-old River Valley patisserie, known for its Japanese-French bakes, added that "many familiar faces will remain" and that they'll continue producing items that their customers know and love.
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The 12-year-old River Valley patisserie, known for its Japanese-French bakes, added that "many familiar faces will remain" and that they'll continue producing items that their customers know and love.
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2 people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel
The two workers pulled from the tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station are Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman, and Kabir Maharjan, a mechanical supervisor, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha's office said in a statement.
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The two workers pulled from the tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station are Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman, and Kabir Maharjan, a mechanical supervisor, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha's office said in a statement.
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🇸🇬 Tan Chorh Chuan appointed alternate member of Council of Presidential Advisers
Prof Tan, 67, who recently retired after serving four decades in the public service, was nominated by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Prof Tan, 67, who recently retired after serving four decades in the public service, was nominated by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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🚔🏃♂️ Singapore runner charged with alleged theft of running shoes, training cones from Decathlon
Ko Wen Qiang, Keane was charged with allegedly stealing more than $150 worth of sporting goods from Decathlon.
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Ko Wen Qiang, Keane was charged with allegedly stealing more than $150 worth of sporting goods from Decathlon.
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🔥🍽️ Tampines eatery owned by ex-SIA steward and friend burns down after just 4 months
Sydi, who is the co-founder of Mee+, also thanked customers for their support but said that he was unsure whether they would restart operations.
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Sydi, who is the co-founder of Mee+, also thanked customers for their support but said that he was unsure whether they would restart operations.
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👦 Former Enhypen member Heeseung reveals he had childhood cancer, remembers thinking 'I want to live so badly'
Former Enhypen member Heeseung admitted that the treatment process wasn't easy, but when he saw how his mother took care of him, he "wanted to put on a brave face for her".
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Former Enhypen member Heeseung admitted that the treatment process wasn't easy, but when he saw how his mother took care of him, he "wanted to put on a brave face for her".
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Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: Construction of Woodlands North station completed
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has reached another milestone with the completion of the Woodlands North station! Get a first glimpse of what your future cross-border commute will look like: https://asia1.news/4gDINKw
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The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has reached another milestone with the completion of the Woodlands North station! Get a first glimpse of what your future cross-border commute will look like: https://asia1.news/4gDINKw
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🥹 Sweet turn of events: Mystery backer rescues Pantler patisserie from closure
Pantler, a patisserie in River Valley, shared that they were approached by several parties interested in taking over or investing in the business.
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Pantler, a patisserie in River Valley, shared that they were approached by several parties interested in taking over or investing in the business.
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