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Majority of primary schools to start cutting P1 intake as student cohorts shrink: MOE
April 29, 2026 at 10:49AM
The Ministry of Education also says its ongoing review of the Primary 1 registration framework will not affect this year's exercise, which begins on Jun 30.
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Majority of primary schools to start cutting P1 intake as student cohorts shrink: MOE
April 29, 2026 at 10:49AM
The Ministry of Education also says its ongoing review of the Primary 1 registration framework will not affect this year's exercise, which begins on Jun 30.
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Primary 1 cohort size to shrink from 2027 to lessen need for school mergers, relocations: MOE
April 29, 2026 at 10:39AM
This is in view of the “significant falling student cohort sizes in 2027 and the coming years”, said MOE.
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Primary 1 cohort size to shrink from 2027 to lessen need for school mergers, relocations: MOE
April 29, 2026 at 10:39AM
This is in view of the “significant falling student cohort sizes in 2027 and the coming years”, said MOE.
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Man who stole $750, bank cards on board Scoot flight gets 8 months’ jail
April 29, 2026 at 11:00AM
Ren Bin was placed on another flight back to Singapore after arriving in Jakarta.
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Man who stole $750, bank cards on board Scoot flight gets 8 months’ jail
April 29, 2026 at 11:00AM
Ren Bin was placed on another flight back to Singapore after arriving in Jakarta.
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3 Singaporeans in the running to compete in Amazon Prime Video's Beast Games
April 29, 2026 at 11:15AM
Influencer Nicole Liel, pro boxer Calros Ong and luxury and fashion content creator Willabelle Ong are all in the running to represent Singapore – but who among them will make it to the United States for the hit reality game show?
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3 Singaporeans in the running to compete in Amazon Prime Video's Beast Games
April 29, 2026 at 11:15AM
Influencer Nicole Liel, pro boxer Calros Ong and luxury and fashion content creator Willabelle Ong are all in the running to represent Singapore – but who among them will make it to the United States for the hit reality game show?
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SATS apologises after video shows rough handling of luggage at Changi Airport
April 29, 2026 at 11:17AM
A service crew member was seen tossing luggage onto a baggage belt, behaviour that SATS said "does not reflect" its service standards.
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SATS apologises after video shows rough handling of luggage at Changi Airport
April 29, 2026 at 11:17AM
A service crew member was seen tossing luggage onto a baggage belt, behaviour that SATS said "does not reflect" its service standards.
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PayNow nickname feature to be discontinued on Jun 6 to combat impersonation scams
April 29, 2026 at 12:34PM
All display names will be automatically updated to reflect "selected letters" of a retail payee's registered account name during PayNow transfers to safeguard customer privacy, said the Association of Banks in Singapore.
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PayNow nickname feature to be discontinued on Jun 6 to combat impersonation scams
April 29, 2026 at 12:34PM
All display names will be automatically updated to reflect "selected letters" of a retail payee's registered account name during PayNow transfers to safeguard customer privacy, said the Association of Banks in Singapore.
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Police close SPH Media circulation probe with no further action
April 29, 2026 at 12:44PM
Daily circulation numbers of SPH Media titles were found to have been inflated by 85,000 and 95,000, or about 10 to 12 per cent of the reported daily average circulation, prompting a police report in 2023.
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Police close SPH Media circulation probe with no further action
April 29, 2026 at 12:44PM
Daily circulation numbers of SPH Media titles were found to have been inflated by 85,000 and 95,000, or about 10 to 12 per cent of the reported daily average circulation, prompting a police report in 2023.
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No further action by police after probe into SPH Media’s circulation figures
April 29, 2026 at 12:43PM
Investigations found there was no basis for criminal charges.
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No further action by police after probe into SPH Media’s circulation figures
April 29, 2026 at 12:43PM
Investigations found there was no basis for criminal charges.
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Childcare centre teacher used pen to stab special needs boy’s head multiple times
April 29, 2026 at 01:00PM
The 45-year-old woman, who committed the offence in November 2022, will be sentenced in June.
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Childcare centre teacher used pen to stab special needs boy’s head multiple times
April 29, 2026 at 01:00PM
The 45-year-old woman, who committed the offence in November 2022, will be sentenced in June.
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All 25 first-generation North East Line MRT trains refurbished for improved efficiency
April 29, 2026 at 02:16PM
The Alstom Metropolis C751A trains have been in service since the NEL opened in 2003.
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All 25 first-generation North East Line MRT trains refurbished for improved efficiency
April 29, 2026 at 02:16PM
The Alstom Metropolis C751A trains have been in service since the NEL opened in 2003.
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Which schools will cut their Primary 1 intake in the 2026 registration exercise?
April 29, 2026 at 02:07PM
More than 60 primary schools will be cutting their Primary 1 intake, while others are increasing the number of spaces.
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Which schools will cut their Primary 1 intake in the 2026 registration exercise?
April 29, 2026 at 02:07PM
More than 60 primary schools will be cutting their Primary 1 intake, while others are increasing the number of spaces.
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Singapore-produced film The Violinist will compete at top international animation festival
April 29, 2026 at 02:31PM
Set in Singapore and other parts of Malaya across the 20th century, The Violinist has been selected for the main competition of the prestigious Annecy Animation Film Festival 2026.
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Singapore-produced film The Violinist will compete at top international animation festival
April 29, 2026 at 02:31PM
Set in Singapore and other parts of Malaya across the 20th century, The Violinist has been selected for the main competition of the prestigious Annecy Animation Film Festival 2026.
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EV fast chargers to be deployed at 6 HDB car parks, 2 sports centres
April 29, 2026 at 02:38PM
The fast chargers will be rolled out at sites including Yishun, Tampines, Hougang and Woodlands.
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EV fast chargers to be deployed at 6 HDB car parks, 2 sports centres
April 29, 2026 at 02:38PM
The fast chargers will be rolled out at sites including Yishun, Tampines, Hougang and Woodlands.
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Singapore seeks bids for up to 3 new power plants as electricity demand rises
April 29, 2026 at 03:00PM
The private sector will build, own and operate the new hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants, with one unit due by 2031 and up to two more by 2032, the Energy Market Authority said.
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Singapore seeks bids for up to 3 new power plants as electricity demand rises
April 29, 2026 at 03:00PM
The private sector will build, own and operate the new hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants, with one unit due by 2031 and up to two more by 2032, the Energy Market Authority said.
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15 charged after allegedly letting syndicate use their Singpass to set up shell companies
April 29, 2026 at 02:50PM
The police reminded people against accepting monetary gains to use their Singpass accounts or credentials.
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15 charged after allegedly letting syndicate use their Singpass to set up shell companies
April 29, 2026 at 02:50PM
The police reminded people against accepting monetary gains to use their Singpass accounts or credentials.
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Singapore plans to build up to 3 more hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants by 2032
April 29, 2026 at 03:00PM
By that year, there will be at least 11 hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants in Singapore.
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Singapore plans to build up to 3 more hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants by 2032
April 29, 2026 at 03:00PM
By that year, there will be at least 11 hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants in Singapore.
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Fewer S’pore households spend on gambling, smoking from 2013 to 2023, but those who did paid more
April 29, 2026 at 03:00PM
Researchers said the trend reflects the impact of public awareness campaigns and evolving social attitudes.
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Fewer S’pore households spend on gambling, smoking from 2013 to 2023, but those who did paid more
April 29, 2026 at 03:00PM
Researchers said the trend reflects the impact of public awareness campaigns and evolving social attitudes.
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Rowell Road residents battle nightly 'onslaught' of mosquitoes as NEA finds 7 breeding sites, takes action against culprits
April 29, 2026 at 03:26PM
The complaints at Rowell Road coincide with a surge of Culex mosquitoes islandwide, which tend to bite at night and do not transmit dengue.
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Rowell Road residents battle nightly 'onslaught' of mosquitoes as NEA finds 7 breeding sites, takes action against culprits
April 29, 2026 at 03:26PM
The complaints at Rowell Road coincide with a surge of Culex mosquitoes islandwide, which tend to bite at night and do not transmit dengue.
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New Sanrio-themed store and cafe now open at Universal Studios Singapore
April 29, 2026 at 03:30PM
The newly opened Superstar Boutique and Superstar Cafe at Universal Studios Singapore offer merchandise, characters as mascots, as well as themed desserts and drinks.
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New Sanrio-themed store and cafe now open at Universal Studios Singapore
April 29, 2026 at 03:30PM
The newly opened Superstar Boutique and Superstar Cafe at Universal Studios Singapore offer merchandise, characters as mascots, as well as themed desserts and drinks.
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Catch up to 10 shooting stars an hour when Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on May 6 to 7
April 29, 2026 at 04:10PM
It is the first of two meteor showers from Halley’s Comet that will be visible from Earth this year.
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Catch up to 10 shooting stars an hour when Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on May 6 to 7
April 29, 2026 at 04:10PM
It is the first of two meteor showers from Halley’s Comet that will be visible from Earth this year.
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Teen accused of licking iJooz straw allowed to leave Singapore for school-related trip to Manila
April 29, 2026 at 04:15PM
The trip is a requirement for Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, to graduate.
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Teen accused of licking iJooz straw allowed to leave Singapore for school-related trip to Manila
April 29, 2026 at 04:15PM
The trip is a requirement for Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, to graduate.
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