💰 Singapore core inflation dips to 2% in September from 2-year high in August

On a month-on-month basis, overall inflation rose by 0.2 per cent in September, easing from the 0.6 per cent rise in August.

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📞👨 Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time in over 5 years

"Hearing her voice again means more to me than words can express", said the son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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🏠 More HDB resale flats sold in Q3 even as prices dip

There could be a slight price rebound for certain regions or flat models in upcoming months despite the drop in resale prices, said Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist at Realion (OrangeTee & ETC) Group.

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💰 📈 Singapore's wealthy clients see growing assets over past year, Citi report says

A joint report by Citi Wealth and research firm RFI Global shows that mutual fund ownership among Singapore high-net-worth investors grew from 11 per cent in 2022 to 31 per cent in 2026, marking the highest adoption level in Asia.

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🚗 6 drivers caught for illegal cross-border rides at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints

The operation was mounted acting on regular tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicle Association and the National Taxi Association.

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👸 Miss Universe Singapore among 6 Southeast Asian beauty queens not competing in Puerto Rico pageant

The beauty queen will no longer be competing at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico slated for Nov 24, following an ongoing dispute over franchise rights. 

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Singapore Exchange CEO calls for succession planning as contract nears end in 2027

Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon Chye has called for the bourse operator to start planning for an eventual leadership transition.

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🧃 Actress says boy 'publicly shamed' her over 29 cans, bottles at BCRS machine: 'Rude xiaodi's attitude really cannot la'

Local actress Chermaine Kumar also shared how some comments forced her to think about what courtesy actually meant and how that looked in a shared public space.

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🏧 OCBC mobile, internet banking services being restored progressively: Spokesperson

Apologising for the inconvenience caused, OCBC also assured customers that their monies are safe and no customer data is compromised.

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📱Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin

Beyond Singapore, how did tech fans react to Apple's first folding phone?

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🚔 SCDF officer jailed after dozing off at fire engine wheel, injuring 3 colleagues

28-year-old Muhammad Imran Norzehan was also disqualified from driving for five years after pleading guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing grievous hurt.

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🕊️ Man, 65, dies after falling from height at Bukit Panjang HDB block

Based on preliminary investigations, police said they do not suspect foul play.

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🇲🇾 🕊️ Malaysian's final words before dying from electrocution day before 16th birthday: 'Dad, I'm cold'

When he arrived, Xu Zhenzhong briefly spoke with his son, who called out to him three times before telling him that he felt cold. The 16-year-old passed away after being electrocuted during a festival procession in Kedah.

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🚨 Police warn of fake scam recovery ads featuring AI-generated officers

Members of the public are advised to adopt the A.C.T method - Add, Check and Tell, to safeguard themselves and the community.

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💸 Malaysian man gets fake obituary notice despite spending over RM600k clearing dad's debt

The siblings also accused their father of treating them like 'human ATMs' despite years of financial support.

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😷🧑‍🔧 Over 500,000 N95 masks, air purifiers: DBS unveils $1m haze aid for vulnerable seniors, migrant workers

DBS, Southeast Asia's and Singapore's biggest lender by assets, on Friday (Oct 23) announced a $1 million commitment to haze relief measures for vulnerable seniors and migrant workers.

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🔥 Exercise Wallaby 2026: RSAF unveils new Australia operations centre for helicopter training

Known as the ROK Warriors Den, the facility is being used for the first time this year, replacing the Warriors Camp.

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🔥 Exercise Wallaby 2026: SAF debuts live-firing drills, tests new battlefield technology in largest overseas exercise

The 36th edition of Exercise Wallaby runs from Sept 6 to Nov 2 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA), which is about five times the size of Singapore.

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🌊 PUB completes Upper Bukit Timah Canal upgrade, boosting stormwater capacity by 30%

With its new U-shaped drain and box culvert infrastructure, the upgraded Upper Bukit Timah Canal can better cope with severe rainfall intensities. Find out more.

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😶‍🌫️ PM2.5 elevated islandwide, smoke haze may affect Singapore again on Saturday

Situation may improve on Sunday when winds turn to blow from the southwest or west

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Police appeal for information on missing 24-year-old woman last seen in Woodlands

The police said in an updated statement at around 10.15am on Saturday (Oct 24) that 24-year-old Siti Nordiana Sapuwan has been found.

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