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Maid who tied the knot with married Singaporean man in Batam jailed for bigamy
May 6, 2026 at 10:55AM
Komariah knew the man's first wife was still alive, but went ahead with the marriage as it would enable her to obtain a housing loan in Batam.
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Maid who tied the knot with married Singaporean man in Batam jailed for bigamy
May 6, 2026 at 10:55AM
Komariah knew the man's first wife was still alive, but went ahead with the marriage as it would enable her to obtain a housing loan in Batam.
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Fans adopt Esplanade bench in Singapore to honour late Chinese actor Yu Menglong
May 6, 2026 at 11:02AM
Over 40 fans pooled funds to adopt the bench at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay in Singapore and dedicated it to Yu Menglong, who died unexpectedly last September.
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Fans adopt Esplanade bench in Singapore to honour late Chinese actor Yu Menglong
May 6, 2026 at 11:02AM
Over 40 fans pooled funds to adopt the bench at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay in Singapore and dedicated it to Yu Menglong, who died unexpectedly last September.
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Another member of S’pore-led scam gang charged, syndicate thought to be behind $53 million in losses
May 6, 2026 at 10:45AM
Ngiam Siow Jui is accused of being a scam caller in the gang's Phnom Penh call centre targeting Singaporeans.
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Another member of S’pore-led scam gang charged, syndicate thought to be behind $53 million in losses
May 6, 2026 at 10:45AM
Ngiam Siow Jui is accused of being a scam caller in the gang's Phnom Penh call centre targeting Singaporeans.
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Singtel users to get test notification from SG Alert emergency system at noon on May 10
May 6, 2026 at 10:56AM
The alert will be used during emergencies such as major fires, chemical or terror incidents.
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Singtel users to get test notification from SG Alert emergency system at noon on May 10
May 6, 2026 at 10:56AM
The alert will be used during emergencies such as major fires, chemical or terror incidents.
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Islandwide testing of SG Alert system for Singtel users to take place at noon on May 10
May 6, 2026 at 11:17AM
Phones connected to the Singtel network will receive the test alert on Sunday, including those without an internet connection.
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Islandwide testing of SG Alert system for Singtel users to take place at noon on May 10
May 6, 2026 at 11:17AM
Phones connected to the Singtel network will receive the test alert on Sunday, including those without an internet connection.
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Disney to hold D23: Asia fan event in Singapore in 2027, featuring 3 days of showcases with Hollywood stars
May 6, 2026 at 11:29AM
Titled D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the three-day-long extravaganza marks the first D23 Asia event that's hosted in Singapore.
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Disney to hold D23: Asia fan event in Singapore in 2027, featuring 3 days of showcases with Hollywood stars
May 6, 2026 at 11:29AM
Titled D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the three-day-long extravaganza marks the first D23 Asia event that's hosted in Singapore.
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SIA delays rollout of new first, business class seats on Airbus A350 amid supply chain constraints
May 6, 2026 at 11:40AM
Singapore Airlines' next-generation first and business class seats on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft is now expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027 instead of the second quarter of 2026.
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SIA delays rollout of new first, business class seats on Airbus A350 amid supply chain constraints
May 6, 2026 at 11:40AM
Singapore Airlines' next-generation first and business class seats on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft is now expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027 instead of the second quarter of 2026.
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Singaporean charged with being a scam caller in Cambodia-linked syndicate
May 6, 2026 at 11:57AM
Ngiam Siow Jui was wanted for about seven months before being nabbed in Phnom Penh and repatriated to Singapore.
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Singaporean charged with being a scam caller in Cambodia-linked syndicate
May 6, 2026 at 11:57AM
Ngiam Siow Jui was wanted for about seven months before being nabbed in Phnom Penh and repatriated to Singapore.
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Beware of impersonation scams involving virtual meetings with ‘government officials’
May 6, 2026 at 11:52AM
In some cases, the conmen would make false offers of gifts or extend invitations to join a royal family.
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Beware of impersonation scams involving virtual meetings with ‘government officials’
May 6, 2026 at 11:52AM
In some cases, the conmen would make false offers of gifts or extend invitations to join a royal family.
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3 years’ jail for man who molested a girl while working as pastor
May 6, 2026 at 12:09PM
The victim was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after her ordeal.
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3 years’ jail for man who molested a girl while working as pastor
May 6, 2026 at 12:09PM
The victim was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after her ordeal.
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Jail for nightclub waitress who sold vapes, consumed meth
May 6, 2026 at 01:16PM
She advertised the sales on WhatsApp and Telegram, and arranged for self-collection by customers or delivery services.
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Jail for nightclub waitress who sold vapes, consumed meth
May 6, 2026 at 01:16PM
She advertised the sales on WhatsApp and Telegram, and arranged for self-collection by customers or delivery services.
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Hormuz strait, areas of cooperation discussed in Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to 4 Middle East nations
May 6, 2026 at 01:40PM
He visited the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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Hormuz strait, areas of cooperation discussed in Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to 4 Middle East nations
May 6, 2026 at 01:40PM
He visited the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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AI use in Singapore schools kept age-appropriate, with focus on learning, not shortcuts: Desmond Lee
May 6, 2026 at 01:07PM
Educational AI tools by MOE have built-in safety guardrails to protect students’ interests, privacy and well-being, Education Minister Desmond Lee says.
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AI use in Singapore schools kept age-appropriate, with focus on learning, not shortcuts: Desmond Lee
May 6, 2026 at 01:07PM
Educational AI tools by MOE have built-in safety guardrails to protect students’ interests, privacy and well-being, Education Minister Desmond Lee says.
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Man who helped open 100 Singapore bank accounts that funnelled S$4.3 million for syndicate gets jail
May 6, 2026 at 01:28PM
Besmond Huan Yu Kang, a Malaysian, was arrested in Johor Bahru by the Royal Malaysia Police in August 2024 and extradited to Singapore.
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Man who helped open 100 Singapore bank accounts that funnelled S$4.3 million for syndicate gets jail
May 6, 2026 at 01:28PM
Besmond Huan Yu Kang, a Malaysian, was arrested in Johor Bahru by the Royal Malaysia Police in August 2024 and extradited to Singapore.
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Low chance of heatwave in Singapore for rest of 2026 hot season: Janil Puthucheary
May 6, 2026 at 01:53PM
Other parts of Southeast Asia have been experiencing extreme heat in recent weeks.
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Low chance of heatwave in Singapore for rest of 2026 hot season: Janil Puthucheary
May 6, 2026 at 01:53PM
Other parts of Southeast Asia have been experiencing extreme heat in recent weeks.
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Singapore passes halfway mark towards 60,000 EV charging points by 2030
May 6, 2026 at 02:14PM
There will be at least one fast charging hub in every HDB town by end-2027, says Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling on Wednesday (May 6).
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Singapore passes halfway mark towards 60,000 EV charging points by 2030
May 6, 2026 at 02:14PM
There will be at least one fast charging hub in every HDB town by end-2027, says Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling on Wednesday (May 6).
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Vivian Balakrishnan stresses importance of free transit through Strait of Hormuz during Gulf visit
May 6, 2026 at 02:23PM
Dr Balakrishnan also expressed appreciation to Oman and Saudi Arabia for facilitating repatriation flights for Singaporeans in March.
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Vivian Balakrishnan stresses importance of free transit through Strait of Hormuz during Gulf visit
May 6, 2026 at 02:23PM
Dr Balakrishnan also expressed appreciation to Oman and Saudi Arabia for facilitating repatriation flights for Singaporeans in March.
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Global watchdog gives Singapore top anti-money laundering rating, but flags weaknesses in penalties, cooperation
May 6, 2026 at 03:00PM
S$3 billion money laundering case showed Singapore's appeal to criminals but also the strength of its response, says the Financial Action Task Force's periodic review.
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Global watchdog gives Singapore top anti-money laundering rating, but flags weaknesses in penalties, cooperation
May 6, 2026 at 03:00PM
S$3 billion money laundering case showed Singapore's appeal to criminals but also the strength of its response, says the Financial Action Task Force's periodic review.
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S’pore tough on financial crime but improvements needed in areas: Global financial watchdog report
May 6, 2026 at 03:00PM
Some entities appear not to be complying with obligations relating to sanctions on North Korea.
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S’pore tough on financial crime but improvements needed in areas: Global financial watchdog report
May 6, 2026 at 03:00PM
Some entities appear not to be complying with obligations relating to sanctions on North Korea.
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$3b money laundering case exposed gaps in S’pore’s corporate gatekeeping systems: FATF
May 6, 2026 at 03:01PM
The case accounted for 47 per cent of the $6.3 billion in seizures from 2020 to 2024.
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$3b money laundering case exposed gaps in S’pore’s corporate gatekeeping systems: FATF
May 6, 2026 at 03:01PM
The case accounted for 47 per cent of the $6.3 billion in seizures from 2020 to 2024.
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Man charged with mischief by fire in Joo Seng flat blaze that saw 10 victims taken to hospital
May 6, 2026 at 03:18PM
The 44-year-old will be remanded in the Institute of Mental Health for medical examinations.
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Man charged with mischief by fire in Joo Seng flat blaze that saw 10 victims taken to hospital
May 6, 2026 at 03:18PM
The 44-year-old will be remanded in the Institute of Mental Health for medical examinations.
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