😶‍🌫️ 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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Singapore sets up expert panel to scrutinise firms with potential links to smoke haze caused by Indonesia fires

Identified companies are required to provide complete access to information and other relevant facts about their operations, supply chains and corporate group structures.

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⚠️ NEA issues notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies in haze probe

The notices seek details of their corporate links in Singapore and Indonesia, the locations of their land concessions in Indonesia, and fire prevention and firefighting measures undertaken by the companies or their associated businesses during the current dry season.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan says China using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in western Pacific https://asia1.news/4kclYQ3

🚙 US military bans BYD vehicles from strategic air base in Japan https://asia1.news/4zKOUTO

🇯🇵 Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet https://asia1.news/4ig92pN

🥰 Singaporean with no coding background builds ADHD-friendly bus app for wife's long commute

After finding existing bus apps too overwhelming for his wife, who has ADHD, Jay Teo used AI coding tools to create LeaveNow.

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🤩 'Fulfilling childhood dream': Inspired by grandma, this degree holder spent up to $150k to open minimart in Ang Mo Kio

Sheau Jing has a degree in business and management, and had worked in the travel industry. But today, she is living out her childhood dream - by being the owner of a minimart.

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😷 10k N95 masks, 1 day: NUS student aims to distribute masks across Singapore, seeks help from public

NUS student Adrian Lim is “looking for more hands” to help with the distribution of 10,000 N95 masks to those in need on Sunday (Oct 25). Find out how you can help: https://asia1.news/4zIbOeC

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🇲🇾 Malaysia keeps Indonesia firefighting aid offer open, no local companies linked to forest fires

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry and the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry had yet to receive a full response from Indonesia on the type of assistance it was prepared to accept.

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☁️ Hazy start to the weekend as PSI reaches unhealthy levels in Singapore; thundery showers expected later

Thundery showers are forecast over northern, eastern and central Singapore on Saturday.afternoon.

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🇲🇾 Haze creeps back: Seremban and Johor's Larkin log highest API readings at 169

Air quality deteriorated across several states on Saturday morning (Oct 24), with 21 monitoring stations breaching unhealthy thresholds on the Air Pollutant Index (API).

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🤑 Pika-cha-ching! British retiree's attic Pokemon cards, some bought from Malaysia, fetch $2.6m

Filed, sealed into bespoke Pokemon binders, the cards sat in the attic for 15 years after his son lost interest - until now.

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🌩 Thundery showers expected over many areas of Singapore on Oct 24 afternoon

Heavy rains with gusty winds are expected over many areas of Singapore till 2.30pm. Is it raining 🌧️ over at 🫵 area now?

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🇲🇾🌧 Kedah, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor and Sarawak put on thunderstorm alert

Issued at 11am, the weather alert focuses heavily on the northern corridor of the peninsula.

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Have you seen her? Police appeal for information on missing 15-year-old girl last seen in Simei

Irish Mysara Binte Mohamad Kamal, 15, was reported missing on Friday (Oct 23) afternoon. Those with information on her can contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000.

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🕊 'Life isn't measured by how long we live': Ex-SIA leading steward dies at 44 after 3-year battle with lung cancer

Despite multiple relapses and losing his mobility, Adrian Toh continued sharing his cancer journey to inspire others, even taking part in a charity fashion show in a wheelchair just months before his death.

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🚢 Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore as it prioritises domestic demand

This comes days after Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that Indonesia would consider reviewing energy export agreements with countries that did not show mutual respect.

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🫡 SAF's first female sniper makes Exercise Wallaby debut after surprising family with sniper qualification

Master Sergeant Chin Shi Lee is the Singapore Armed Forces’ first female sniper, this is her story: https://asia1.news/4i4Jc9n

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🚨 Woman, 61, found dead at foot of Jurong East HDB block

Police said they do not suspect any foul play based on preliminary investigations.

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☁️ Showers bring PM2.5 back to normal band in 4 regions; haze outlook likely to improve from Monday

Between Sunday and Tuesday, winds are expected to blow from the southwest or west, which could limit the transport of smoke haze to Singapore. 🤞

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👏 Silver for boccia pair, Singapore finish Asian Para Games without gold for 1st time since 2010

At the last edition in Hangzhou in 2023, the 33-strong contingent brought home three golds, three silvers and two bronzes.

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