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More seniors taking up strength training, but waitlists stretch to 9 months at some centres
May 1, 2026 at 06:00AM
Some operators are introducing limits on the number of sessions seniors can attend and requiring them to re-enrol.
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More seniors taking up strength training, but waitlists stretch to 9 months at some centres
May 1, 2026 at 06:00AM
Some operators are introducing limits on the number of sessions seniors can attend and requiring them to re-enrol.
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‘Don’t look down on yourself’: Teen navigates critical illnesses with grit
May 1, 2026 at 07:00AM
Isaac Ng recently had his wish fulfilled by Make-A-Wish Singapore, and went for a tour of Google Singapore.
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‘Don’t look down on yourself’: Teen navigates critical illnesses with grit
May 1, 2026 at 07:00AM
Isaac Ng recently had his wish fulfilled by Make-A-Wish Singapore, and went for a tour of Google Singapore.
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A burning kampung, mum’s curry, a melody: How 3 social workers help people living with dementia reconnect again
May 1, 2026 at 07:35AM
Dementia may erode memory, but it does not erase identity. Run by three medical social workers, Ren Ci Hospital’s Re2ignite programme uses music, food, images and sensory activities to help people living with dementia reignite memories and restore connections to who they are.
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A burning kampung, mum’s curry, a melody: How 3 social workers help people living with dementia reconnect again
May 1, 2026 at 07:35AM
Dementia may erode memory, but it does not erase identity. Run by three medical social workers, Ren Ci Hospital’s Re2ignite programme uses music, food, images and sensory activities to help people living with dementia reignite memories and restore connections to who they are.
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Watch live: PM Wong, NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng to speak at May Day Rally
May 1, 2026 at 09:00AM
More details on help for workers to cope with AI and other new technologies are expected from the keynote speech.
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Watch live: PM Wong, NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng to speak at May Day Rally
May 1, 2026 at 09:00AM
More details on help for workers to cope with AI and other new technologies are expected from the keynote speech.
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Watch live: PM Lawrence Wong delivers May Day speech
May 1, 2026 at 09:14AM
This is Mr Wong’s second May Day Rally as prime minister.
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Watch live: PM Lawrence Wong delivers May Day speech
May 1, 2026 at 09:14AM
This is Mr Wong’s second May Day Rally as prime minister.
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S’pore must brace itself for difficult times ahead, but Govt will do more to help if needed: PM Wong
May 1, 2026 at 10:35AM
Singapore is better prepared for crisis and in a much stronger position today, said PM Wong at the May Day Rally.
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S’pore must brace itself for difficult times ahead, but Govt will do more to help if needed: PM Wong
May 1, 2026 at 10:35AM
Singapore is better prepared for crisis and in a much stronger position today, said PM Wong at the May Day Rally.
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AI disruption will 'open new doors' as NTUC expands training committees to help workers
May 1, 2026 at 10:14AM
NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng set out in his May Day Rally speech the labour movement’s plans to spur “collective action” through its new tripartite council.
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AI disruption will 'open new doors' as NTUC expands training committees to help workers
May 1, 2026 at 10:14AM
NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng set out in his May Day Rally speech the labour movement’s plans to spur “collective action” through its new tripartite council.
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Hormuz reopening won't end global crisis, but Singapore enters it from position of strength: PM Wong
May 1, 2026 at 10:31AM
Singapore must brace for a difficult period ahead, but can face the challenges with “quiet confidence”, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the May Day Rally.
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Hormuz reopening won't end global crisis, but Singapore enters it from position of strength: PM Wong
May 1, 2026 at 10:31AM
Singapore must brace for a difficult period ahead, but can face the challenges with “quiet confidence”, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the May Day Rally.
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Govt can’t protect every job in AI shift, but will protect every worker: PM Wong
May 1, 2026 at 11:09AM
To aid the AI transition, Singapore will scale up company training committees across various sectors, he said at the annual May Day Rally.
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Govt can’t protect every job in AI shift, but will protect every worker: PM Wong
May 1, 2026 at 11:09AM
To aid the AI transition, Singapore will scale up company training committees across various sectors, he said at the annual May Day Rally.
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PM Wong pledges 'new and better' jobs as AI disrupts industries, transforms economy
May 1, 2026 at 11:07AM
“We may not be able to protect every job. But we will protect every worker,” says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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PM Wong pledges 'new and better' jobs as AI disrupts industries, transforms economy
May 1, 2026 at 11:07AM
“We may not be able to protect every job. But we will protect every worker,” says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Urban farming providers in Singapore see rise in micro-garden demand
May 1, 2026 at 11:42AM
More schools, companies and community spaces are hosting small gardens, with some solution providers reporting up to a 30 per cent increase in demand.
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Urban farming providers in Singapore see rise in micro-garden demand
May 1, 2026 at 11:42AM
More schools, companies and community spaces are hosting small gardens, with some solution providers reporting up to a 30 per cent increase in demand.
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Freight forwarders in Singapore see profits fall 20% as Middle East conflict drives up costs
May 1, 2026 at 11:58AM
Rerouted shipments and higher fuel prices are squeezing margins, with some companies introducing new fees to stay afloat.
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Freight forwarders in Singapore see profits fall 20% as Middle East conflict drives up costs
May 1, 2026 at 11:58AM
Rerouted shipments and higher fuel prices are squeezing margins, with some companies introducing new fees to stay afloat.
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NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026
May 1, 2026 at 11:45AM
NTUC, MOM and SNEF also formed the Tripartite Jobs Council to collectively help workers and businesses.
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NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026
May 1, 2026 at 11:45AM
NTUC, MOM and SNEF also formed the Tripartite Jobs Council to collectively help workers and businesses.
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Taxi drivers and operators welcome enhanced cross-border taxi scheme, although some cautious
May 1, 2026 at 12:01PM
Some are waiting to see how the measures will affect business.
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Taxi drivers and operators welcome enhanced cross-border taxi scheme, although some cautious
May 1, 2026 at 12:01PM
Some are waiting to see how the measures will affect business.
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Over half of 2026 condo launches expected in suburban Singapore as buyer preferences shift
May 1, 2026 at 12:09PM
Developers are increasingly focusing on the Outside Central Region, as buyers prioritise connectivity, amenities and future growth over more central locations.
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Over half of 2026 condo launches expected in suburban Singapore as buyer preferences shift
May 1, 2026 at 12:09PM
Developers are increasingly focusing on the Outside Central Region, as buyers prioritise connectivity, amenities and future growth over more central locations.
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Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah amid Middle East conflict
May 1, 2026 at 12:55PM
Flights TR796 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR797 (Jeddah to Singapore) will be cancelled until May 31.
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Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah amid Middle East conflict
May 1, 2026 at 12:55PM
Flights TR796 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR797 (Jeddah to Singapore) will be cancelled until May 31.
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Police appeal for information on missing man, last seen in Jurong West
May 1, 2026 at 01:01PM
He was last seen in a blue shirt and dark-coloured pants around Block 549 Jurong West Street 42.
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Police appeal for information on missing man, last seen in Jurong West
May 1, 2026 at 01:01PM
He was last seen in a blue shirt and dark-coloured pants around Block 549 Jurong West Street 42.
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WP proposes wage subsidies for fresh graduates in apprenticeship roles amid AI disruption
May 1, 2026 at 01:45PM
In his Labour Day message, Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh also reiterated the party's call for a redundancy insurance scheme to protect workers facing job displacement.
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WP proposes wage subsidies for fresh graduates in apprenticeship roles amid AI disruption
May 1, 2026 at 01:45PM
In his Labour Day message, Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh also reiterated the party's call for a redundancy insurance scheme to protect workers facing job displacement.
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4 taken to hospital after accident in Old Airport Road, police investigations ongoing
May 1, 2026 at 01:45PM
A person was trapped in the driver's seat of one of the cars and freed using hydraulic rescue tools.
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4 taken to hospital after accident in Old Airport Road, police investigations ongoing
May 1, 2026 at 01:45PM
A person was trapped in the driver's seat of one of the cars and freed using hydraulic rescue tools.
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Man to be charged after allegedly sticking tissue paper into ATMs, spoiling some
May 1, 2026 at 02:17PM
He is suspected to have been involved in multiple cases of mischief that disrupted key services.
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Man to be charged after allegedly sticking tissue paper into ATMs, spoiling some
May 1, 2026 at 02:17PM
He is suspected to have been involved in multiple cases of mischief that disrupted key services.
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askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?
May 1, 2026 at 03:30PM
The number of child abuse cases in Singapore has risen, partly driven by growing public awareness on reporting.
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askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?
May 1, 2026 at 03:30PM
The number of child abuse cases in Singapore has risen, partly driven by growing public awareness on reporting.
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