✈️ SIA's Air India investment internally funded, not paid for by Singaporeans: Jeffrey Siow

While MPs may ask difficult questions, claims made must be grounded in facts: Transport minister

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💰 'None was prepared to make the move': PM Wong cites hurdles in attracting private-sector leaders to politics

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also acknowledged that the sacrifices involved in entering politics extend beyond finances.

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💵 Monthly allowance for Members of Parliament to rise from $13,750 to $18,500 from Oct 15

Adjustments to the salaries of the President, Speaker and Deputy Speaker will also take effect on Oct 15.

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😋 Italians try Singapore breakfast for first time and rate this dish 10/10

While some local breakfast staples left them totally confused, one specific item won these Italian first-timers over with a 10/10 rating.

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🔒 Security and sustainability of data centres, cloud service to strengthen under proposed Bill

The Digital Infrastructure Bill, which had its first reading on Tuesday (Sept 8), was developed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in collaboration with industry stakeholders.

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💸 Louis Koo and his production company challenge lawsuit over allegedly unpaid $24m loan

Amid an ongoing legal battle, Louis Koo shares a cryptic social media message about "inner peace."

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🇰🇷 Korean food chain Seoul Yummy to close final outlet after 18 years

Seoul Yummy's outlet at Kallang Wave Mall will shutter on Oct 22.

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💍 Penthouse star Yoon Jong-hoon and actress Han Eun-seo reveal relationship and upcoming wedding

"I’ve found someone very special, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her", wrote South Korean actor Yoon Jong-hoon.

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🇮🇷 Iran threatens US with new 'economic warfare' and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Iran has vowed to announce a new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days, along with maps of a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

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🇵🇸 6 women to be charged for alleged pro-Palestinian acts in prohibited areas

The police said that the women, aged between 22 and 36, were involved in pro-Palestinian acts.

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🚙 Enforcement against use and improper disposal of deregistered vehicles to be strengthened

Announced by Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng in Parliament on Tuesday [Sept 8], the new Bill introduces four key measures to strengthen enforcement against the improper disposal of deregistered vehicles.

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🚒 Fire breaks out at warehouse in Jurong, about 50 people evacuated

A man at a warehouse along Penjuru Road told AsiaOne that he and others were inside when the fire broke out outside the premises.

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🐾 Paw patrol? Viral clip of 2 dogs 'driving' toy car in Jurong draws mixed reactions

Dennis, who filmed the clip, initially thought children were riding the toy car, but a closer look revealed two Yorkshire Terriers enjoying the ride.

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🚲 Singaporean driver who ran over cyclist in Perth pleads guilty to manslaughter

29-year-old Ng Jing Kai, who was first charged in a lower court, has been held in custody since his arrest in May 2024.

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Political salaries adjustment a 'necessary strategic move' to ensure good leadership in troubled, turbulent world: SM Lee

Singapore's exceptional achievements have been built on a foundation of clean, honest and capable political leadership, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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Lowering en bloc consent threshold a 'logical step' for continued urban renewal: Edwin Tong

Singapore's land scarcity makes urban renewal not merely desirable, but imperative, said Minister for Law Edwin Tong on Tuesday (Sept 8). 

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😬 Man wrongly transferred $6,650 to ex-wife — court now orders her to pay over $7,000 due to 'highly unreasonable' conduct

Instead of transferring $6,650 to fintech platform Wise, James Jonathan accidentally sent the money to his ex-wife Adel Ng because he had saved her in his contact list as “Wife”.

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🌥️ Haze update for Sept 8: 24-hour PSI expected to remain in moderate to low unhealthy range

Singapore's 24-hour Pollutant Standard Index (PSI) is expected to remain in the moderate to low unhealthy range, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said in its daily update on Tuesday (Sept 8) evening. 

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😵‍💫 Queue of 2 hours or longer at Woodlands Checkpoint due to 'very heavy departure traffic': ICA

Motorists who are planning to travel across the Causeway can expect queue of two hours or longer, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in a social media post on Tuesday (Sept 8) evening.

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❤️ 'Everyone deserves to eat': These hawkers aim to raise $1m to serve free meals to those in need

A group of hawkers are taking part in the Community Meals Project — an initiative by fundraising platform Give.Asia which aims to raise $1m for participating hawker stalls and non-profit organisations to provide warm meals to people who are unable to afford them.

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💪 'We are simply stronger together': Desmond Choo stresses importance of maintaining global defence supply chains

Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo was speaking at the 15th Seoul Defence Dialogue in South Korea, where he highlighted the importance of supply chains in maintaining defence resilience.

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