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MRT reliability stays above 2 million train-km mark for third consecutive month
July 17, 2026 at 01:50PM
The reliability of the North-South and Circle MRT lines rose.
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MRT reliability stays above 2 million train-km mark for third consecutive month
July 17, 2026 at 01:50PM
The reliability of the North-South and Circle MRT lines rose.
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Bloomberg defamation case: Freedom of expression does not extend to false, defamatory allegations, say Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
July 17, 2026 at 02:58PM
The statement by Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng came after Bloomberg and The New York Times published articles on the High Court's ruling in the defamation case.
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Bloomberg defamation case: Freedom of expression does not extend to false, defamatory allegations, say Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
July 17, 2026 at 02:58PM
The statement by Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng came after Bloomberg and The New York Times published articles on the High Court's ruling in the defamation case.
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Bloomberg defamation case about malicious targeting, not freedom of press: Shanmugam, Tan See Leng
July 17, 2026 at 02:51PM
This comes after the High Court awarded the ministers $230,000 each in damages.
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Bloomberg defamation case about malicious targeting, not freedom of press: Shanmugam, Tan See Leng
July 17, 2026 at 02:51PM
This comes after the High Court awarded the ministers $230,000 each in damages.
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Double amputee jailed for sexually assaulting boy, 12, whom he gave cash and cigarettes
July 17, 2026 at 02:51PM
He was caught after the man's niece lodged a police report.
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Double amputee jailed for sexually assaulting boy, 12, whom he gave cash and cigarettes
July 17, 2026 at 02:51PM
He was caught after the man's niece lodged a police report.
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NEA monitoring air quality after smell of gas detected in parts of central Singapore
July 17, 2026 at 03:35PM
Air quality in usual range so far; source of smell being investigated.
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NEA monitoring air quality after smell of gas detected in parts of central Singapore
July 17, 2026 at 03:35PM
Air quality in usual range so far; source of smell being investigated.
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Actress Fann Wong no longer owns a weighing scale: 'Having strength and energy is much more important'
July 17, 2026 at 03:15PM
The 55-year-old, who used to feel "upset" when her weight went above 49kg, shared in a recent interview how her outlook on health and weight has changed over the years.
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Actress Fann Wong no longer owns a weighing scale: 'Having strength and energy is much more important'
July 17, 2026 at 03:15PM
The 55-year-old, who used to feel "upset" when her weight went above 49kg, shared in a recent interview how her outlook on health and weight has changed over the years.
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire after more than 14 years of service
July 17, 2026 at 04:01PM
Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair will be Singapore's 5th Chief Justice.
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire after more than 14 years of service
July 17, 2026 at 04:01PM
Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair will be Singapore's 5th Chief Justice.
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Singapore cancels work permits of 2 Bangladeshis over extremist posts on social media
July 17, 2026 at 04:07PM
Investigations by the Internal Security Department so far have not indicated that either man had plans to carry out a terrorist attack or had been involved in terrorism activities in Singapore.
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Singapore cancels work permits of 2 Bangladeshis over extremist posts on social media
July 17, 2026 at 04:07PM
Investigations by the Internal Security Department so far have not indicated that either man had plans to carry out a terrorist attack or had been involved in terrorism activities in Singapore.
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FairPrice supermarkets to play Singapore-made songs islandwide at peak periods in new tie-up
July 17, 2026 at 03:50PM
Tracks by homegrown artistes will be played at stores for up to six hours each day.
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FairPrice supermarkets to play Singapore-made songs islandwide at peak periods in new tie-up
July 17, 2026 at 03:50PM
Tracks by homegrown artistes will be played at stores for up to six hours each day.
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire in Feb 2027, will be succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair
July 17, 2026 at 04:00PM
Chief Justice Menon would have served more than 14 years in the role.
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire in Feb 2027, will be succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair
July 17, 2026 at 04:00PM
Chief Justice Menon would have served more than 14 years in the role.
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Rare spiral ginger flowers after more than 25 years in Singapore Botanic Gardens collection
July 17, 2026 at 04:30PM
The striking species was formally described only in 2016, from the Doudou Mountains located in Gabon.
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Rare spiral ginger flowers after more than 25 years in Singapore Botanic Gardens collection
July 17, 2026 at 04:30PM
The striking species was formally described only in 2016, from the Doudou Mountains located in Gabon.
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Hin Leong’s $3.4 billion claim against Deloitte struck out by apex court
July 17, 2026 at 05:00PM
The court ruled that Deloitte is not liable for trading losses Hin Leong incurred from November 2015 to mid-April 2020.
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Hin Leong’s $3.4 billion claim against Deloitte struck out by apex court
July 17, 2026 at 05:00PM
The court ruled that Deloitte is not liable for trading losses Hin Leong incurred from November 2015 to mid-April 2020.
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GovTech restructuring not part of a broad-based exercise across public service: PSD
July 17, 2026 at 05:08PM
GovTech announced its restructuring, which involved retrenching 93 employees, on July 15.
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GovTech restructuring not part of a broad-based exercise across public service: PSD
July 17, 2026 at 05:08PM
GovTech announced its restructuring, which involved retrenching 93 employees, on July 15.
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100 suspected drug offenders arrested in islandwide CNB operation
July 17, 2026 at 05:30PM
The operation saw more than $34,000 worth of drugs seized.
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100 suspected drug offenders arrested in islandwide CNB operation
July 17, 2026 at 05:30PM
The operation saw more than $34,000 worth of drugs seized.
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MRT network logs third month of high reliability, no major delays since November
July 17, 2026 at 05:24PM
This marks the longest period without delays exceeding 30 minutes since LTA started tracking the statistic in 2011.
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MRT network logs third month of high reliability, no major delays since November
July 17, 2026 at 05:24PM
This marks the longest period without delays exceeding 30 minutes since LTA started tracking the statistic in 2011.
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Age-based access, safer system design on social media needed to protect S’pore youth: Forum
July 17, 2026 at 05:57PM
A blanket ban on social media would not resolve the issue of harmful content, said panellists.
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Age-based access, safer system design on social media needed to protect S’pore youth: Forum
July 17, 2026 at 05:57PM
A blanket ban on social media would not resolve the issue of harmful content, said panellists.
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GovTech layoffs not part of wider restructuring in public service: PSD
July 17, 2026 at 06:08PM
"Significant restructuring is undertaken only where necessary, in response to fundamental changes in an operating agency's operating environment, mission or operating model," said the Public Service Division.
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GovTech layoffs not part of wider restructuring in public service: PSD
July 17, 2026 at 06:08PM
"Significant restructuring is undertaken only where necessary, in response to fundamental changes in an operating agency's operating environment, mission or operating model," said the Public Service Division.
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Jail for 66-year-old man who offered 12-year-old boy cash and cigarettes in exchange for sexual acts
July 17, 2026 at 06:11PM
Abdul Rahim Sa’ad was arrested after his niece lodged a police report alleging that he was procuring sexual services from young boys in exchange for cigarettes.
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Jail for 66-year-old man who offered 12-year-old boy cash and cigarettes in exchange for sexual acts
July 17, 2026 at 06:11PM
Abdul Rahim Sa’ad was arrested after his niece lodged a police report alleging that he was procuring sexual services from young boys in exchange for cigarettes.
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Multiple organ failure can happen to a healthy person, say doctors
July 17, 2026 at 06:45PM
A key trigger of multiple organ failure in an otherwise healthy individual is sepsis.
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Multiple organ failure can happen to a healthy person, say doctors
July 17, 2026 at 06:45PM
A key trigger of multiple organ failure in an otherwise healthy individual is sepsis.
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Maid jailed after stealing more than S$217,000 from employer, bought condo, vehicles and land in the Philippines
July 17, 2026 at 07:18PM
The domestic helper repeatedly stole cash and jewellery from her employer’s safe over four years, before she was caught on camera removing items from it.
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Maid jailed after stealing more than S$217,000 from employer, bought condo, vehicles and land in the Philippines
July 17, 2026 at 07:18PM
The domestic helper repeatedly stole cash and jewellery from her employer’s safe over four years, before she was caught on camera removing items from it.
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CNB arrests 100 suspected drug offenders in islandwide operation; drugs worth more than S$34,000 seized
July 17, 2026 at 07:19PM
The drugs seized included about 859g of cannabis, 120g of heroin and 85g of Ice, which could potentially feed the addiction of 228 abusers for a week, CNB said.
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CNB arrests 100 suspected drug offenders in islandwide operation; drugs worth more than S$34,000 seized
July 17, 2026 at 07:19PM
The drugs seized included about 859g of cannabis, 120g of heroin and 85g of Ice, which could potentially feed the addiction of 228 abusers for a week, CNB said.
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