🏌️‍♂️ 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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🚓 Man locks himself in Ang Mo Kio flat; triggers 2.5-hour police standoff

A safety life air pack was placed outside the Ang Mo Kio HDB block, while the surrounding area was cordoned off.

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⚠🧓 'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is': CTC Travel warns of scam targeting seniors

According to Commonwealth Travel Service Corporation Pte Ltd (CTC Travel), the fraudulent advertisement targets senior citizens aged 50 and above, offering them 20 all-inclusive holiday packages.

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⛑ Singapore launches SG for Humanity network to boost and streamline Gaza aid efforts

SG for Humanity will build on Singapore's existing contributions, such as enhancing humanitarian partnerships and improving last-mile delivery of assistance to those in need.

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🛍🍽 Singapore retail and F&B sales rise in September

Excluding motor vehicles, parts and accessories, Singapore's retail sales grew by 2.5 per cent in September, an increase from the 1.7 per cent in August.

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🍰 Japan's Mr. Cheesecake makes Singapore debut with pop-up at Ion Orchard

Calling all cheesecake lovers, Tokyo's popular Mr Cheesecake is finally landing in Singapore!

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Anthony Lim to succeed Peter Seah as DBS chairman from Jan 2027

After serving as DBS chairman for 16 years, Peter Seah will retire on Dec 31. He will be appointed senior adviser for a year.

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🏡 November 2026 BTO launch review: Guide to choosing the best unit

Aspiring Build-To-Order (BTO) homeowners can choose from a selection of 7,964 flats that feature a mix of two-room Community Care Apartments, two-room Flexi units, as well as three- to five-room flats.

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Chee Hong Tat pledges continued HDB cooperation to weed out errant heartland massage parlours

From Dec 1, changes to the regulatory regime for massage establishments will kick in, which include removing exemptions for operators of open-concept massage establishments.

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☪ 2027 Haj packages up to 30% cheaper; new 18-day option introduced: MUIS

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said the introduction of an 18-day package, as the shortest available option, recognises that some pilgrims may have family, work or personal commitments that make an extended absence challenging.

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🎥 Ju Ji-hoon ready to be hated for role in new drama as long as viewers are 'entertained'

South Korean actor Ju Ji-hoon said: "I have had my share of bad comments over the past two decades of my career, so I am ready".

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🏡 📊 Toa Payoh, Tengah BTO projects see highest demand so far in November sales exercise

In total, 13,363 applicants have applied for the 7,964 flats up for sale across seven projects in Bedok, Geylang, Sembawang, Tengah, Toa Payoh and Yishun.

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🪄🏰 Disney's D23 Asia in Singapore promises celeb appearances, exclusive previews and Broadway performance

Set to make its debut in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands from June 25 to 27, 2027, the event will bring together the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney+ and Hulu.

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🚨 S'porean woman, 25, on trial for joining 5 in cemetery taser attack on minor

25-year-old Crystel Chong was reportedly handed a total of seven charges which she is contesting.

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Jeffrey Siow, Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh co-opted to PAP's top decision body

This brings the total number of members in the People's Action Party's (PAP) 39th Central Executive Committee (CEC) to 18.

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🚔 Brother gets life in prison for role in trio's fatal torture of starved 19-year-old sister

Huang Bocan, now 34, was part of a trio that meted out torturous punishments to his sister 19-year-old Huang Baoying in 2021.

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