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Crest Secondary offers Direct School Admission under football for 2027 intake
May 5, 2026 at 12:35PM
The DSA exercise for admission to secondary schools in 2027 opens for application on May 6 and closes on June 2.
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Crest Secondary offers Direct School Admission under football for 2027 intake
May 5, 2026 at 12:35PM
The DSA exercise for admission to secondary schools in 2027 opens for application on May 6 and closes on June 2.
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Fire Disco, Singapore's iconic '90s nightclub, returns for 2nd edition of tribute event on May 9
May 5, 2026 at 12:07PM
After a sold-out comeback in March, the legendary club from the '90s returns on Saturday (May 9) at Club Vox in Suntec City for a two-part experience – Fire Disco Tea Dance and the Fire Disco Tribute.
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Fire Disco, Singapore's iconic '90s nightclub, returns for 2nd edition of tribute event on May 9
May 5, 2026 at 12:07PM
After a sold-out comeback in March, the legendary club from the '90s returns on Saturday (May 9) at Club Vox in Suntec City for a two-part experience – Fire Disco Tea Dance and the Fire Disco Tribute.
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Bedok food centre safe for diners amid TB cases, says Ong Ye Kung
May 5, 2026 at 12:27PM
The health minister visited the hawker centre and a screening centre on Tuesday (May 5), urging the public not to avoid the area.
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Bedok food centre safe for diners amid TB cases, says Ong Ye Kung
May 5, 2026 at 12:27PM
The health minister visited the hawker centre and a screening centre on Tuesday (May 5), urging the public not to avoid the area.
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Caning used only as last resort in schools, when other disciplinary measures are inadequate: Desmond Lee
May 5, 2026 at 12:51PM
Research links frequent corporal punishment to negative outcomes, but the context in schools is different, says Education Minister Desmond Lee.
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Caning used only as last resort in schools, when other disciplinary measures are inadequate: Desmond Lee
May 5, 2026 at 12:51PM
Research links frequent corporal punishment to negative outcomes, but the context in schools is different, says Education Minister Desmond Lee.
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CSA tasks critical information infrastructure leaders to review cyber risks due to AI-enabled threats
May 5, 2026 at 12:51PM
"This is not an issue that should be delegated to IT teams alone. It demands leadership attention at the highest levels," said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How.
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CSA tasks critical information infrastructure leaders to review cyber risks due to AI-enabled threats
May 5, 2026 at 12:51PM
"This is not an issue that should be delegated to IT teams alone. It demands leadership attention at the highest levels," said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How.
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Man charged with theft after side windows of several cars in Tengah, Bukit Batok found shattered
May 5, 2026 at 12:43PM
Chandran Sinnathamby was arrested within 13 hours after police received the first report..
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Man charged with theft after side windows of several cars in Tengah, Bukit Batok found shattered
May 5, 2026 at 12:43PM
Chandran Sinnathamby was arrested within 13 hours after police received the first report..
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5 taken to hospital, ATMs hit by power outage after Hougang coffee shop fire
May 5, 2026 at 12:53PM
Several stalls within the coffee shop were on fire when the SCDF arrived at the scene.
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5 taken to hospital, ATMs hit by power outage after Hougang coffee shop fire
May 5, 2026 at 12:53PM
Several stalls within the coffee shop were on fire when the SCDF arrived at the scene.
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ComfortDelGro launches QR codes to make ride bookings easier for seniors, caregivers, tourists
May 5, 2026 at 01:20PM
Scanning the QR code automatically fills in the pick-up location on the Zig app.
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ComfortDelGro launches QR codes to make ride bookings easier for seniors, caregivers, tourists
May 5, 2026 at 01:20PM
Scanning the QR code automatically fills in the pick-up location on the Zig app.
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No need to raise penalties for late retrenchment notices for now: Tan See Leng
May 5, 2026 at 01:21PM
The Manpower Minister said compliance rates remain high, and delays are often due to oversights.
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No need to raise penalties for late retrenchment notices for now: Tan See Leng
May 5, 2026 at 01:21PM
The Manpower Minister said compliance rates remain high, and delays are often due to oversights.
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Chiefs of banks met with MAS to discuss measures against AI threats following Mythos’ limited release
May 5, 2026 at 01:24PM
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Chiefs of banks met with MAS to discuss measures against AI threats following Mythos’ limited release
May 5, 2026 at 01:24PM
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Schools use caning if all other measures are inadequate, under strict safety protocols: Desmond Lee
May 5, 2026 at 01:45PM
MPs filed a total of 43 written and oral questions on the new anti-bullying measures released by MOE.
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Schools use caning if all other measures are inadequate, under strict safety protocols: Desmond Lee
May 5, 2026 at 01:45PM
MPs filed a total of 43 written and oral questions on the new anti-bullying measures released by MOE.
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Singaporeans understand TB better and are working together to suppress the spread: Ong Ye Kung
May 5, 2026 at 03:40PM
The Health Minister urged Singaporeans to not avoid the Bedok food centre, saying it is safe for diners amid TB cases.
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Singaporeans understand TB better and are working together to suppress the spread: Ong Ye Kung
May 5, 2026 at 03:40PM
The Health Minister urged Singaporeans to not avoid the Bedok food centre, saying it is safe for diners amid TB cases.
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Actress Lina Ng’s son didn’t know she was famous until he Googled her
May 5, 2026 at 03:35PM
Ng's son, 22-year-old Jeriel Lam, says he grew up thinking his mum was a stay-at-home parent... until one search changed everything.
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Actress Lina Ng’s son didn’t know she was famous until he Googled her
May 5, 2026 at 03:35PM
Ng's son, 22-year-old Jeriel Lam, says he grew up thinking his mum was a stay-at-home parent... until one search changed everything.
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'Deeply humbling' to witness PM Wong's response to letter, says Singaporean who penned note
May 5, 2026 at 04:21PM
Nisar Keshvani wrote the note on a repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, never expecting it to travel beyond its original intent.
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'Deeply humbling' to witness PM Wong's response to letter, says Singaporean who penned note
May 5, 2026 at 04:21PM
Nisar Keshvani wrote the note on a repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, never expecting it to travel beyond its original intent.
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Alvin Tan calls out Jamus Lim for omitting facts, creating 'unwarranted' impression that AVS was not thorough
May 5, 2026 at 04:23PM
The Minister of State for National Development had sought clarifications from Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim on the speech he had made during a debate on the Veterinary Practice Bill in April.
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Alvin Tan calls out Jamus Lim for omitting facts, creating 'unwarranted' impression that AVS was not thorough
May 5, 2026 at 04:23PM
The Minister of State for National Development had sought clarifications from Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim on the speech he had made during a debate on the Veterinary Practice Bill in April.
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Singapore goes green: Over 1,000 activities planned nationwide for sustainability campaign
May 5, 2026 at 04:26PM
More than 500 organisations will participate in the fourth edition of Go Green SG, which will run until Jun 28.
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Singapore goes green: Over 1,000 activities planned nationwide for sustainability campaign
May 5, 2026 at 04:26PM
More than 500 organisations will participate in the fourth edition of Go Green SG, which will run until Jun 28.
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Singapore semiconductor firms push into US market as global AI boom drives advanced chip demand
May 5, 2026 at 04:37PM
As AI development accelerates, some companies are positioning themselves closer to where the next breakthroughs and opportunities are unfolding.
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Singapore semiconductor firms push into US market as global AI boom drives advanced chip demand
May 5, 2026 at 04:37PM
As AI development accelerates, some companies are positioning themselves closer to where the next breakthroughs and opportunities are unfolding.
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Fresh grads take longer to land first jobs, but no broad decline in employment: Tan See Leng
May 5, 2026 at 04:59PM
Among graduates aged 25 to 29, employment rates have remained “broadly stable” over the past decade, he said.
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Fresh grads take longer to land first jobs, but no broad decline in employment: Tan See Leng
May 5, 2026 at 04:59PM
Among graduates aged 25 to 29, employment rates have remained “broadly stable” over the past decade, he said.
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SMRT bus catches fire near Woodgrove Primary School in Woodlands; no injuries reported
May 5, 2026 at 05:30PM
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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SMRT bus catches fire near Woodgrove Primary School in Woodlands; no injuries reported
May 5, 2026 at 05:30PM
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Some florists see withering Mother’s Day demand amid higher shipping costs
May 5, 2026 at 05:17PM
With supply disruptions pushing up the cost of importing blooms, florists say they are doing what they can to balance costs, competition and demand.
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Some florists see withering Mother’s Day demand amid higher shipping costs
May 5, 2026 at 05:17PM
With supply disruptions pushing up the cost of importing blooms, florists say they are doing what they can to balance costs, competition and demand.
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Maid accused of stealing employer's clothes claims they were thrown away
May 5, 2026 at 05:31PM
The judge set aside her conviction since her claim that the clothes had been thrown away showed that she had no intention to steal.
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Maid accused of stealing employer's clothes claims they were thrown away
May 5, 2026 at 05:31PM
The judge set aside her conviction since her claim that the clothes had been thrown away showed that she had no intention to steal.
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