📈🚕 More cross-border taxis from Nov 16 as Singapore, Malaysia raise quota to 500 each

The enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme will also welcome two new ride-hail operators, CDC Zig Pte Ltd (CDC Zig) and Kumpool Sdn. Bhd. (Kumpool).

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🪔 Heading to Little India on Deepavali eve? Expect crossing closures, alcohol ban

There will be auxiliary police officers and directional signs at affected pedestrian crossings to guide the public.

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☔️ Heavy thundery showers expected across Singapore on Nov 6 afternoon

Punggol Way and Riverside Road may suffer flash floods.

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🚙 NTU student, 22, owns Mercedes-Benz as first car, credits businesses for success

At just 22, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) student Rayyan Afiq, better known as Rayyan Roulette, already owns a Mercedes-Benz as his first car.

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✈️ 🛌 Double beds, more privacy: Singapore Airlines unveils cabin upgrades for first and business class

That's what Singapore Airlines (SIA) is promising as it unveils its next-generation cabin products on Friday (Nov 6). 

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🛫 ✋ STB suspends Blue Miracle Inspiration's travel agent licence over regulatory breaches

It said in an advisory issued on Friday (Nov 6) that Blue Miracle Inspiration is now suspended from conducting travel agent activities.

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🚇 Signage encouraging commuters to stand on both sides of escalator seen at City Hall MRT station: 'Ease the flow'

At City Hall MRT station, signages are nudging commuters to stand still on both sides of the escalator, a Reddit post on Oct 29 said.

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🏏 Comedian Trevor Noah plays pickleball with Singaporeans, including actress Jaime Teo: 'We got trashed'

The former host of The Daily Show was in town for three performances at the Just For Laughs Singapore comedy festival held at The Star Theatre from Nov 3 to 5.

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🃏 Bingo, Care Bears, Pokemon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame

Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokemon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.

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💳 Two men caught on CCTV returning lost wallet, earn praise online: 'Humanity restored'

Two men who returned a lost wallet to its owner have won praise online after CCTV footage of their good deed was shared on Threads.

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💵 Singapore homebuyers win $3.3m payout from developer of R&F Princess Cove in JB

84 buyers of a JB luxury condo sued their developer over delays and won over $3M. But not every buyer was so lucky. Here’s what the court ruling reveals.

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😔 Lee Teng admits fame got to his head before career slump and wife's miscarriage: 'I had everything then suddenly, I had nothing'

Having been in the entertainment industry for two decades, Lee Teng recently admitted he had once let success get to his head, before being hit by a painful period marked by both professional and personal setbacks.

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🕊️ 'I can't even think about what to do with life now': Wife mourns SMRT bus captain killed in BKE crash

An SMRT bus captain who was killed in a crash along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) was on his way home to Johor Bahru when the accident happened. His wife remembers him as a caring husband and father who worked in Singapore to provide for their family.

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Data of M1 customers compromised, including NRIC, phone numbers and addresses

Affected customers may have had sensitive personal details exposed, including NRIC numbers, contact information and home addresses. M1 has since contacted those affected as investigations continue.

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🏆 'Compassion must move us to act': Zaqy pays tribute to 10 MUIS Awards 2026 recipients

Among the 10 recipients was Hamzah Abdul Mutalib, recognised for 49 years of volunteer work, including helping establish Singapore's first Muslim-run crisis shelter for domestic violence victims.

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🕊️ NUS vice provost Leong Ching, recently promoted to full professor, dies

Prof Leong Ching had served as NUS' vice provost for student life and was recently promoted to full professor. She was also remembered by several prominent figures, including Senior Minister K Shanmugam, for her contributions to public policy and academia.

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Businesses with systems accessible from internet urged to review cyber defences: CSA

Overseas incidents have shown how vulnerable operational technology systems could be exploited, resulting in food spoilage, financial losses and disruptions. CSA said it has not received reports of similar incidents in Singapore.

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🤖 SAF's Digital and Intelligence Service launches new training command

The new command will provide training in areas such as cybersecurity, digital technology and intelligence, with opportunities for personnel to deepen their skills through partnerships with institutes of higher learning and industry.

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🚨 Singaporean deported from Vietnam arrested upon arrival for suspected role in Cambodian scam syndicate

A 27-year-old Singaporean man allegedly linked to a Cambodian-based scam syndicate was deported from Vietnam and arrested by police upon arriving at Changi Airport on Friday (Nov 6). Lam Yong Yan had been detained in Vietnam for immigration offences since Nov 19, 2025.

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🏠⛓️ Malaysia's AGC suspends Najib's house arrest pending legal clarification

The AGC said it needs further legal clarification on the matter before taking a position on Najib's request to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. He will remain in prison for now.

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🇲🇾🚧 Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke to resign when Najib returns home to begin house arrest

Loke said he had already submitted his resignation letter and would step down once Najib arrives at his residence. He added that he had made arrangements to ensure a smooth transition of duties at the Transport Ministry.

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