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More than 2,500 people caught vaping in first three months of 2026

May 4, 2026 at 02:07PM

Of those caught, 377 people were etomidate vaporiser offenders.
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Ng Chee Meng to ask Parliament to affirm no ‘jobless growth’ amid AI; MPs query bullying review

May 4, 2026 at 02:45PM

Also on the agenda are laws providing for the merger of two government agencies responsible for skills development.
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Cross-border taxi bookings start on Grab app; fares vary based on time of day, distance

May 4, 2026 at 03:36PM

Fares appear to be higher than a street-hail ride from Ban San Street Terminal in Bugis.
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Jay Chou to perform 3 shows at Singapore National Stadium in January 2027

May 4, 2026 at 03:16PM

The Mandopop star will perform on Jan 8, 9 and 10 at the National Stadium as part of the Carnival II World Tour. 
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Former air steward gets jail for taking topless videos of colleague

May 4, 2026 at 03:52PM

The defence said the offender has since lost his job with the airline.
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Balestier Regency takes fourth stab at collective sale at $255 million guide price

May 4, 2026 at 04:04PM

The guide price was raised because of higher land costs and higher replacement home costs.
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Parliament to discuss school bullying and AI-related risks

May 4, 2026 at 04:46PM

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng is set to move a motion calling on parliament to affirm that Singapore must not have "jobless growth", even as AI reshapes the economy.
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Man on trial for aiding sex work by booking hotel rooms, setting up equipment

May 4, 2026 at 04:55PM

A police officer on the case testified about raiding a room with a sex worker in it and discovering an inflatable bed in the bathroom.
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Cyber talent harder to find as AI reshapes threat landscape

May 4, 2026 at 05:04PM

Experts say new AI models could help both attackers and defenders, but organisations must adapt quickly and build the right talent to keep pace.
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New car-sharing service Flexar rolls out with 200 cars, 100 pickup and drop-off points

May 4, 2026 at 04:53PM

A platform fee of 99 cents applies to each rental, with per-minute charges starting from 67 cents.
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Bedok hawkers get rent and conservancy rebates; TB screening extended to May 8

May 4, 2026 at 04:59PM

Some businesses reported seeing up to 70 per cent fewer customers.
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Former manager with DBS Bank admits cheating 7 victims, including his uncle, of over $1 million

May 4, 2026 at 05:06PM

His offences came to light in 2024 when the police learnt he misused the bank’s name to obtain money from victims.
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Man pleads guilty to setting fire to alleged scammer's house

May 4, 2026 at 05:50PM

The victim, who said he was in debt and received threats, had allegedly scammed several people who then demanded he repay the monies they lost with interest.
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Beware of requests for ATM cash transfers, bank cards; at least $5.4m lost in scams since April

May 4, 2026 at 06:40PM

At least 68 of such cases, which involved the impersonation of government officials, have been reported.
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askST: What are my options when taking a taxi to and from Johor under the new scheme?

May 4, 2026 at 06:55PM

Licensed cross-border taxis can let passengers alight anywhere in Singapore and in some areas within Johor.
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Ngee Ann Poly grads to get free AI courses, as over 25,000 students graduate across five polytechnics

May 4, 2026 at 07:00PM

Education Minister Desmond Lee encouraged NP graduates to attend the AI courses to stay at the cutting-edge.
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Childhood cancer stories on MRT train to inspire people to shave heads in solidarity

May 4, 2026 at 08:20PM

The HfH 2026 Concept Train is aiming to bring solidarity and support messages directly to commuters.
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Tuberculosis screening at Heartbeat@Bedok extended by a day after strong response

May 4, 2026 at 08:54PM

Over 700 people have already been screened, with more than 400 people doing so voluntarily and 280 people in the mandatory group, says the Communicable Diseases Agency.
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From one O-level pass to SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award: Peter Wang, 51, was inspired by his kids

May 4, 2026 at 09:25PM

He had forgotten how to use a scientific calculator and had to ask his children for help to complete an assignment.
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Man arrested after allegedly smashing car side windows, stealing items in Tengah and Bukit Batok

May 4, 2026 at 09:53PM

The man is expected to be charged on May 5 with theft.
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Man who fled after hit-and-run accident near Woodlands Checkpoint arrested

May 4, 2026 at 10:35PM

A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after the accident on April 26.
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