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Very heavy traffic expected at Singapore’s land checkpoints during National Day long weekend
August 3, 2026 at 12:47PM
Very heavy traffic is expected at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Aug 7 to 10 during the National Day long weekend.
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Very heavy traffic expected at Singapore’s land checkpoints during National Day long weekend
August 3, 2026 at 12:47PM
Very heavy traffic is expected at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Aug 7 to 10 during the National Day long weekend.
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8 men, aged 23 to 41, charged with obtaining commercial sex from 16-year-old girl
August 3, 2026 at 12:42PM
A woman has also been accused of trafficking for purpose of exploitation and facilitation of commercial sexual services.
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8 men, aged 23 to 41, charged with obtaining commercial sex from 16-year-old girl
August 3, 2026 at 12:42PM
A woman has also been accused of trafficking for purpose of exploitation and facilitation of commercial sexual services.
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Who let the kids out? Children ‘take over’ official social media accounts, post ‘accidental selfies’
August 3, 2026 at 01:35PM
The trend reportedly began after a Saudi Arabian fashion brand posted a child’s cut-off selfie on July 10.
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Who let the kids out? Children ‘take over’ official social media accounts, post ‘accidental selfies’
August 3, 2026 at 01:35PM
The trend reportedly began after a Saudi Arabian fashion brand posted a child’s cut-off selfie on July 10.
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Woman, 20, charged with trafficking minor for sex; 8 men charged with paying girl for sex
August 3, 2026 at 01:06PM
Eight men were also charged with obtaining the sexual services of a 16-year-old girl by paying her money ranging from S$30 to S$150 at places like a toilet for the handicapped, staircase landings and in parked vehicles.
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Woman, 20, charged with trafficking minor for sex; 8 men charged with paying girl for sex
August 3, 2026 at 01:06PM
Eight men were also charged with obtaining the sexual services of a 16-year-old girl by paying her money ranging from S$30 to S$150 at places like a toilet for the handicapped, staircase landings and in parked vehicles.
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Singapore must prepare workers for more job changes and continuous retraining: Jeffrey Siow
August 3, 2026 at 01:27PM
Younger Singaporeans are unlikely to follow the same career paths as previous generations, where many worked for one organisation for a long time, the transport minister says.
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Singapore must prepare workers for more job changes and continuous retraining: Jeffrey Siow
August 3, 2026 at 01:27PM
Younger Singaporeans are unlikely to follow the same career paths as previous generations, where many worked for one organisation for a long time, the transport minister says.
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154 summonses issued to commercial vehicle drivers for offences including speeding
August 3, 2026 at 01:45PM
Three people were caught for driving without a valid licence or valid insurance coverage.
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154 summonses issued to commercial vehicle drivers for offences including speeding
August 3, 2026 at 01:45PM
Three people were caught for driving without a valid licence or valid insurance coverage.
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Court grapples with case of mentally unsound man, 90, who killed his wife in 'overwhelmingly lethal' attack
August 3, 2026 at 02:29PM
The 74-year-old woman was found lying in a pool of blood by her grandson while her husband stood nearby mumbling to himself.
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Court grapples with case of mentally unsound man, 90, who killed his wife in 'overwhelmingly lethal' attack
August 3, 2026 at 02:29PM
The 74-year-old woman was found lying in a pool of blood by her grandson while her husband stood nearby mumbling to himself.
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NDP 2026: How a Spidercam will bring the action closer to those at home
August 3, 2026 at 02:36PM
The Spidercam brings "a whole new angle to the show that I think you don't get in other editions of NDP", says camera director Roger Ng.
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NDP 2026: How a Spidercam will bring the action closer to those at home
August 3, 2026 at 02:36PM
The Spidercam brings "a whole new angle to the show that I think you don't get in other editions of NDP", says camera director Roger Ng.
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PM Wong to deliver National Day message on Aug 8
August 3, 2026 at 12:00PM
PM Wong will deliver the message in English on TV and radio at 6.45pm.
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PM Wong to deliver National Day message on Aug 8
August 3, 2026 at 12:00PM
PM Wong will deliver the message in English on TV and radio at 6.45pm.
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Parliament to discuss Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest housing plans, GovTech layoffs
August 3, 2026 at 03:50PM
MPs have filed more than 20 questions on the two subjects, along with others on a fatal lightning strike off Pasir Ris Beach and the adoption and impact of AI in Singapore.
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Parliament to discuss Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest housing plans, GovTech layoffs
August 3, 2026 at 03:50PM
MPs have filed more than 20 questions on the two subjects, along with others on a fatal lightning strike off Pasir Ris Beach and the adoption and impact of AI in Singapore.
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Singapore needs to redouble resources on reskilling to overcome smaller population: Jeffrey Siow
August 3, 2026 at 03:50PM
A smaller Singaporean population base means there are more resources available to invest in each person, said Siow.
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Singapore needs to redouble resources on reskilling to overcome smaller population: Jeffrey Siow
August 3, 2026 at 03:50PM
A smaller Singaporean population base means there are more resources available to invest in each person, said Siow.
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Complacency could dull Singapore's ability to respond to threats: Chan Chun Sing
August 3, 2026 at 04:43PM
The defence minister set out five priorities for Singapore amid growing global uncertainty, saying the country should focus on what it can control rather than the actions of major powers.
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Complacency could dull Singapore's ability to respond to threats: Chan Chun Sing
August 3, 2026 at 04:43PM
The defence minister set out five priorities for Singapore amid growing global uncertainty, saying the country should focus on what it can control rather than the actions of major powers.
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Man in secret sexual 'relationship' with 13-year-old niece for almost 2 years, gets jail for rape
August 3, 2026 at 04:47PM
The man got jealous when his niece began dating a schoolmate and threatened to leak her nude photos.
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Man in secret sexual 'relationship' with 13-year-old niece for almost 2 years, gets jail for rape
August 3, 2026 at 04:47PM
The man got jealous when his niece began dating a schoolmate and threatened to leak her nude photos.
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90-year-old man who killed wife in Bukit Panjang flat unfit to stand trial: Prosecution
August 3, 2026 at 04:47PM
Ridawi Morsudin’s mental faculties noticeably deteriorated in 2022, around two years before his wife died.
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90-year-old man who killed wife in Bukit Panjang flat unfit to stand trial: Prosecution
August 3, 2026 at 04:47PM
Ridawi Morsudin’s mental faculties noticeably deteriorated in 2022, around two years before his wife died.
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Borneo Motors lays off workers amid restructuring exercise
August 3, 2026 at 05:04PM
The company declined to say how many staff were impacted.
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Borneo Motors lays off workers amid restructuring exercise
August 3, 2026 at 05:04PM
The company declined to say how many staff were impacted.
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Parliament to discuss Maju Forest redevelopment and GovTech retrenchments on Aug 4
August 3, 2026 at 05:05PM
MPs have filed at least 26 questions on both topics
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Parliament to discuss Maju Forest redevelopment and GovTech retrenchments on Aug 4
August 3, 2026 at 05:05PM
MPs have filed at least 26 questions on both topics
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21 years’ jail, caning for man who repeatedly had sex with niece, 13; used blindfold, rope on her
August 3, 2026 at 05:08PM
Prosecutors said the man robbed his niece of her innocence by taking her virginity when she was 13 years old.
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21 years’ jail, caning for man who repeatedly had sex with niece, 13; used blindfold, rope on her
August 3, 2026 at 05:08PM
Prosecutors said the man robbed his niece of her innocence by taking her virginity when she was 13 years old.
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All existing MRT lines to have system to detect overheating train axle boxes by 2028
August 3, 2026 at 06:05PM
Installation will start in 2027.
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All existing MRT lines to have system to detect overheating train axle boxes by 2028
August 3, 2026 at 06:05PM
Installation will start in 2027.
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Critically endangered Raffles’ banded langur spotted at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve after 39 years
August 3, 2026 at 06:15PM
The last known individual in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve died in 1987.
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Critically endangered Raffles’ banded langur spotted at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve after 39 years
August 3, 2026 at 06:15PM
The last known individual in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve died in 1987.
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Kids seen standing through GetGo car’s sunroof; firm warns of penalties for unsafe driving
August 3, 2026 at 06:29PM
One child can be seen perched on the roof of the vehicle.
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Kids seen standing through GetGo car’s sunroof; firm warns of penalties for unsafe driving
August 3, 2026 at 06:29PM
One child can be seen perched on the roof of the vehicle.
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Record low gap between births and deaths in S’pore poses demographic challenge
August 3, 2026 at 06:30PM
Just 3,365 more babies were born than the number of people who died in 2025.
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Record low gap between births and deaths in S’pore poses demographic challenge
August 3, 2026 at 06:30PM
Just 3,365 more babies were born than the number of people who died in 2025.
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