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15 motorcyclists caught riding without licences, insurance in Admiralty Road West

July 8, 2026 at 01:27PM

Other offences detected included excessive vehicular noise, display of improper licence plates and expired road tax.
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Man walks free after facing charge over $2.4m in unlawful money transfers

July 8, 2026 at 02:02PM

Sean Koh Chao Lun, 34, was granted a discharge amounting to an acquittal in late June.
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Six schools fill at least half their spots after first phase of Primary 1 registration exercise 2026

July 8, 2026 at 02:35PM

Phase 1, which is for children with older siblings already enrolled in the school, took place from June 30 to July 2.
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Four charged over scheme to smuggle gold from China in electronic devices

July 8, 2026 at 02:11PM

The multinational money laundering scheme allegedly allowed a syndicate to fraudulently obtain export VAT (Value Added Tax) refunds in China.
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More offenders in Singapore getting counselling and mental health support before sentencing

July 8, 2026 at 02:18PM

The State Courts are partnering community organisations to expand rehabilitation efforts for offenders even before sentencing, using early intervention to tackle the root causes of crime and reduce reoffending.
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Temasek's near-term carbon emissions set to rise amid aviation, energy hurdles

July 8, 2026 at 03:00PM

Temasek's chief sustainability officer Park Kyung-Ah said the global environment has changed significantly since the firm set its climate targets in 2019. 
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Temasek aims to more than double AI investment portfolio share to as much as 15% by 2031

July 8, 2026 at 03:00PM

The state investor sees the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence as a “pivotal phase” that will create vast opportunities.
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Temasek’s net portfolio value grows 10.5% to S$518 billion; Mideast conflict dampens gains

July 8, 2026 at 03:00PM

Strong performance by Singapore-based listed companies and gains from key divestments boosted Temasek’s portfolio.
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Category A COE premium rises to record S$129,000 as prices increase across the board

July 8, 2026 at 04:07PM


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Man arrested near Whampoa for suspected drug trafficking; over 3kg of cannabis seized

July 8, 2026 at 03:53PM

The drugs seized are estimated to be worth more than $81,000.
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Cat A hits record $129,000 as COE prices rise across the board

July 8, 2026 at 04:16PM

COEs for commercial vehicles also hit a record.
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S’pore travellers to get direct access to Guangzhou with low-cost carrier 9air’s new daily flights

July 8, 2026 at 04:34PM

From Aug 10, the Guangzhou-based carrier will fly daily between Yinchuan, Guangzhou and Singapore.
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4 accused of alleged money laundering involving gold hidden in signal converters brought into S’pore

July 8, 2026 at 04:36PM

The operated entities which imported signal converters from two suppliers operated by a criminal syndicate in China.
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Man dies of heart disease in Woodlands flat after release from jail for killing temple worker: Coroner

July 8, 2026 at 04:20PM

Loh Suan Lit had bludgeoned a temple assistant to death in 2016.
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Over 850 fewer spots in Phase 2A of 2026 Primary 1 registration exercise

July 8, 2026 at 04:31PM

One primary school has no space for students in Phase 2A, which is mainly for children of the school's alumni.
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askST: Why do proposed laws ban holding a phone while driving?

July 8, 2026 at 05:15PM

Newly proposed laws will make the mere holding of a phone while driving an offence.
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Enjoy yogurt drinks? Japan’s Kirin to launch one developed for Singapore market

July 8, 2026 at 05:29PM

The product will initially be offered on healthcare provider Fullerton Health’s online marketplace.
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Singapore pledges nearly $65,000 to aid Venezuela recovery after deadly quakes

July 8, 2026 at 05:35PM

The powerful twin earthquakes on June 24 killed more than 3,500 people and displaced thousands of others.
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Repeat drug offender jailed, caned and fined for using friend’s NRIC to rent cars

July 8, 2026 at 05:55PM

Jackson Ong used a photocopy of his friend’s NRIC and driving licence to rent cars as he did not have a valid licence.
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Decathlon Singapore’s second-hand bike bazaar to run for another weekend due to popular demand

July 8, 2026 at 06:00PM

The sporting goods store’s Circular Bazaar will run for another weekend on July 11 and 12.
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Can the Lions deliver? SG football’s future, World Cup ambitions & career pathways

July 8, 2026 at 06:00PM

Can the Lions unleash the roar in World Cup 2034?
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