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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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Chemical smell detected across central region in Singapore, NEA says air quality within 'usual' range
July 17, 2026 at 07:52PM
The National Environment Agency said it will share updates if there are "developments of public concern".
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Chemical smell detected across central region in Singapore, NEA says air quality within 'usual' range
July 17, 2026 at 07:52PM
The National Environment Agency said it will share updates if there are "developments of public concern".
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Man pleads guilty to raping 32-year-old woman at field near Tuas West Road MRT station
July 17, 2026 at 07:55PM
Alam Foysal and his co-accused, Ahmed Rayhan, first saw the victim in an adjacent train carriage heading towards Tuas Link.
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Man pleads guilty to raping 32-year-old woman at field near Tuas West Road MRT station
July 17, 2026 at 07:55PM
Alam Foysal and his co-accused, Ahmed Rayhan, first saw the victim in an adjacent train carriage heading towards Tuas Link.
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Singapore’s former top ‘mamasan’ Mona Koh, paralysed after infamous 1994 shooting, dies at 80
July 17, 2026 at 07:50PM
She died at home on July 15 from kidney failure.
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Singapore’s former top ‘mamasan’ Mona Koh, paralysed after infamous 1994 shooting, dies at 80
July 17, 2026 at 07:50PM
She died at home on July 15 from kidney failure.
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Pioneer union leader, former PAP MP Eric Cheong dies at 96
July 17, 2026 at 08:15PM
Union leaders paid tribute to Cheong’s founding role in Singapore’s labour movement.
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Pioneer union leader, former PAP MP Eric Cheong dies at 96
July 17, 2026 at 08:15PM
Union leaders paid tribute to Cheong’s founding role in Singapore’s labour movement.
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SportSG to free up more tennis courts for public bookings
July 17, 2026 at 08:49PM
The move comes after an Instagram video highlighting the difficulty of booking public tennis courts.
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SportSG to free up more tennis courts for public bookings
July 17, 2026 at 08:49PM
The move comes after an Instagram video highlighting the difficulty of booking public tennis courts.
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GovTech’s restructuring reflects what is expected of agile tech teams
July 17, 2026 at 09:09PM
The restructuring will cut 7 to 9 percent of roles over the next two years.
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GovTech’s restructuring reflects what is expected of agile tech teams
July 17, 2026 at 09:09PM
The restructuring will cut 7 to 9 percent of roles over the next two years.
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Mother tongue a cornerstone of education system, but mastering it no easy task: PM Wong
July 17, 2026 at 09:20PM
He was speaking at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Singapore Tamil Teachers’ Union.
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Mother tongue a cornerstone of education system, but mastering it no easy task: PM Wong
July 17, 2026 at 09:20PM
He was speaking at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Singapore Tamil Teachers’ Union.
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From Bar to bench: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon's career and landmark rulings
July 17, 2026 at 09:30PM
Chief Justice Menon, who will retire in February 2027, oversaw landmark rulings that struck at the heart of how the law takes shape in the lives of ordinary people.
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From Bar to bench: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon's career and landmark rulings
July 17, 2026 at 09:30PM
Chief Justice Menon, who will retire in February 2027, oversaw landmark rulings that struck at the heart of how the law takes shape in the lives of ordinary people.
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Man arrested after alleged shoplifting spree at Changi Airport
July 17, 2026 at 10:35PM
The items he stole included keychains, perfumes and a bracelet.
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Man arrested after alleged shoplifting spree at Changi Airport
July 17, 2026 at 10:35PM
The items he stole included keychains, perfumes and a bracelet.
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Sunset Way housing plans 'not final'; HDB says it remains open to feedback
July 17, 2026 at 10:56PM
More than 100 residents attended a closed-door session on Friday to raise concerns about the loss of Maju Forest.
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Sunset Way housing plans 'not final'; HDB says it remains open to feedback
July 17, 2026 at 10:56PM
More than 100 residents attended a closed-door session on Friday to raise concerns about the loss of Maju Forest.
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Man to be charged with cheating victim of over $86,000 after posing as renovation firm employee
July 17, 2026 at 10:53PM
He is believed to also be involved in other cheating cases involving a similar modus operandi.
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Man to be charged with cheating victim of over $86,000 after posing as renovation firm employee
July 17, 2026 at 10:53PM
He is believed to also be involved in other cheating cases involving a similar modus operandi.
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Some Orchard Road properties are changing hands. Can new owners give it a new lease of life?
July 18, 2026 at 05:00AM
Some of the older malls may be rebuilt, while others are staying as they are as new owners weigh the cost of change.
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Some Orchard Road properties are changing hands. Can new owners give it a new lease of life?
July 18, 2026 at 05:00AM
Some of the older malls may be rebuilt, while others are staying as they are as new owners weigh the cost of change.
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Willing to pay a premium for functional drinks? Here are 5 things you should know first
July 18, 2026 at 06:00AM
It is claimed that these drinks provide benefits beyond hydration, but do they live up to the health hype? The programme, Talking Point, finds out what consumers are truly buying.
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Willing to pay a premium for functional drinks? Here are 5 things you should know first
July 18, 2026 at 06:00AM
It is claimed that these drinks provide benefits beyond hydration, but do they live up to the health hype? The programme, Talking Point, finds out what consumers are truly buying.
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Singapore chefs cook up chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice for 180 diners in Peru
July 18, 2026 at 07:02AM
Keng Eng Kee Seafood's Paul and Wayne Liew, Morsels' Petrina Loh and Canchita's Daniel and Tamara Chavez recently held a collaboration dinner at Lima's La Mar by Gaston Acurio, marking the first official, large-scale showcase of Singapore food in the Peruvian capital.
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Singapore chefs cook up chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice for 180 diners in Peru
July 18, 2026 at 07:02AM
Keng Eng Kee Seafood's Paul and Wayne Liew, Morsels' Petrina Loh and Canchita's Daniel and Tamara Chavez recently held a collaboration dinner at Lima's La Mar by Gaston Acurio, marking the first official, large-scale showcase of Singapore food in the Peruvian capital.
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Meet Lengkok Bahru’s young neighbourhood patrol: 4 primary school boys on a mission
July 18, 2026 at 12:00PM
They look out for issues like indiscriminate dumping of bulky items and acts of vandalism.
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Meet Lengkok Bahru’s young neighbourhood patrol: 4 primary school boys on a mission
July 18, 2026 at 12:00PM
They look out for issues like indiscriminate dumping of bulky items and acts of vandalism.
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‘Not even that dangerous’: 10 jaywalkers fined $50 each in Traffic Police ops near Boon Keng MRT
July 18, 2026 at 12:00PM
ST observed at least 20 people jaywalking or trying to jaywalk before they were stopped by TP officers.
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‘Not even that dangerous’: 10 jaywalkers fined $50 each in Traffic Police ops near Boon Keng MRT
July 18, 2026 at 12:00PM
ST observed at least 20 people jaywalking or trying to jaywalk before they were stopped by TP officers.
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