🪖 SAF operations continue amid haze, but servicemen's safety top priority: Chan Chun Sing

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) continues its operations regardless of haze conditions to ensure the country's defence and security, said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on Wednesday (Nov 4).

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🇮🇩 Indonesia's military deploys thousands of troops to boost Jakarta's security after generals' arrest

The scandal took on added significance after Indonesia's presidential palace said the alleged wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto could be regarded as conduct "leading toward treason".

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🇸🇬 Singapore 'Who answers for AI agents?' Singapore working on safeguards as adoption grows, says Jasmin Lau

Singapore is working with industry, regulators and international partners to develop safeguards and standards that can support the wider adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau in Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4).

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⚽️ Lions coach Gavin Lee announces 24-man squad to take on Brazil, Paraguay in friendlies

National coach Gavin Lee on Wednesday (Nov 4) named a 24-man squad for the inaugural Mizuho Blue Challenge, part of The Kallang Football Series Singapore, where the Lions will face world No. 33 Paraguay on Nov 13 before taking on five-time world champions Brazil four days later.

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🚨 Briton who allegedly hid camera in Singapore-bound plane's toilet to be charged with voyeurism

He had allegedly concealed a camera in one of the toilets and later activated its recording function remotely through a mobile application on his phone after leaving the toilet.

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👮🏻‍♂️🚦 Traffic Police outrider checking for drivers on mobile phones rear-ends car on PIE https://asia1.news/4kuQyo7

🎤 Katseye postpone Detroit concert less than an hour before showtime, mum of fan says the arena 'full of crying little girls' https://asia1.news/3UCIGq2

😷 Haze offenders could face $20m penalties as Singapore expands powers over haze-linked firms, financiers and supply chains https://asia1.news/4f8FglW

❤️‍🩹 Mahjong-loving centenarian woman dies aged 100, survived by 5 generations

Despite her age, Chuah remained active well into her later years, playing mahjong twice a month and remembering the names of her family members well into her 90s.

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🏍️ Motorcyclist, 49, dies after 3-vehicle accident on BKE; bus driver arrested

Dashcam footage of the incident seen by AsiaOne shows the damaged Malaysia-registered motorcycle lying on the third lane, with debris strewn across two lanes of the expressway. 

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🪀 Former naval diver rebuilds life through toy business, creates jobs for people with disabilities

Kenneth Tan, who founded MoxMonsters in 2024, has since expanded his operations with the opening of a new factory at Yishun Industrial Estate.

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🏦 DBS flags uncertain outlook as market volatility drives Q3 profit miss

DBS's net profit for the third quarter saw a 5 per cent year-on-year drop to S$2.81 billion, dragged down by lower markets trading income.

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🥰 'Thanks for helping uncle': Woman wins praise online for helping elderly man after his motorbike breaks down

One commenter shared about how this incident reminded him of his late father and how he was unable to ride his motorbike in his old age.

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🚨 Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Tuas coffee shop, stealing $100 and 10 packets of cigarettes

The 27-year-old man will be charged in court on Thursday (Nov 5).

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💔 Carrie Wong recalls feeling heartbroken for child actress while playing her toxic mother in new movie Ah Girl

Local actress Carrie Wong told AsiaOne that there were a lot of scenes where she had to take a breather outside because she wanted to cry but was not supposed to.

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🚨 Suspected drug trafficker bites CNB officer, spits at 2 others during Marsiling arrest

All three officers received prompt medical attention including medical assessment for potential infectious diseases.

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👦 6-year-old boy drowns after falling into Johor reservoir while fishing

The victim, a Primary One student, was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical assistant.

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🏌️‍♂️ Thai golfer, 15, dies after lightning strike; mum says she held on until dad could say goodbye

15-year-old Aeyavarin Pradubyart, also known as Aeya, was playing a tournament on Sunday (Nov 1) when the fatal lightning strike occurred.

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🍽️ Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2027: Potager earns first star; 16 new Bib Gourmand and Selected entries finally enters the guide

At the top of the list - Potager, a French contemporary restaurant in Kuala Lumpur's Bamboo Hills led by Chef Masashi Horiuchi, earned its first Michelin star!

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🚲 Bicycle-lock ploy leads to man's arrest in loanshark harassment case

Based on preliminary investigations, the 32-year-old man is believed to be involved in other similar cases of harassment islandwide.

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💉 Subsidised genetic testing for hereditary breast, ovarian cancer starts Dec 1

Eligible Singaporeans and permanent residents can enjoy means-tested subsidies of up to 70 per cent on the genetic test, while seniors from the Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation are eligible for additional subsidies.

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🍽️ Wang Leehom dines with former minister George Yeo

Singapore's former foreign minister George Yeo, who currently holds various management positions in the private sector, posted photos of their gathering with the caption: "Wang Leehom and Croatian friends".

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Man rescued from waters off VivoCity, detained under Mental Health Act

The incident happened at about 10:20pm on Monday (Nov 2) in the waters off VivoCity.

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