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MSE consulted on plans for Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan

August 4, 2026 at 07:00PM

The Government makes decisions across different ministries, based on the best interest of Singapore and Singaporeans, he said.
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Health Sciences Authority to have more powers and manpower under proposed new law

August 4, 2026 at 07:10PM

The Bill was first tabled in Parliament on Aug 4.
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Orchard Towers’ Naughty Girl nightclub loses High Court battle to sell alcohol after midnight

August 4, 2026 at 07:25PM

The nightclub operator was ordered to pay $29,000 in legal costs, excluding disbursements.
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New traffic laws set stage for crackdown on drink driving, phone holding and rogue motorists

August 4, 2026 at 07:26PM

The Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed by Parliament on Aug 4.
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Michelin Guide Singapore 2026: 1887 by Andre blazes into the list with 2 stars, 6 new restaurants get their first star

August 4, 2026 at 07:55PM

After a dismal 2025 with only one new addition and one promotion on the list, Singapore’s dining scene bounces back with six new one-star restaurants and two new two-star winners.
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Parliamentary clerks to get retention payments after commission flags rising attrition

August 4, 2026 at 08:05PM

Turnover among parliamentary clerks has risen as their work grows in volume and complexity, a commission has found.
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Facial recognition fare payment trial at Punggol Coast MRT station for selected public officers

August 4, 2026 at 07:50PM

LTA said there is currently no plan to expand the early technology trial.
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Strong support from MPs on tougher traffic laws; some call for even harsher penalties

August 4, 2026 at 08:08PM

New laws under the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill will see tougher action on errant motorists.
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Parliament staff to get 2%-9% pay rise; clerks to receive new retention payout

August 4, 2026 at 08:30PM

MPs in the House thumped their arm rests to credit the parliament staff for their hard work.
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Lawyers must act with integrity, uphold rule of law and never mislead the court: Edwin Tong

August 4, 2026 at 08:32PM

He said law increasingly sits at the intersection of many disciplines, from AI to biotechnology.
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Old is gold as seniors compete in Seniors National Games finals

August 4, 2026 at 08:47PM


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Iris Koh’s husband Raymond Ng declared vexatious litigant, barred from starting lawsuits

August 4, 2026 at 08:50PM

The couple is estimated to have launched 37 court actions between May 2021 and January 2026.
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Man, 22, arrested for trying to smuggle over 8.6kg of cannabis, 1.5kg of Ice at Woodlands Checkpoint

August 4, 2026 at 09:19PM

If convicted, he faces the death penalty.
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22-year-old arrested after more than 10kg of drugs found in car at Woodlands Checkpoint

August 4, 2026 at 09:16PM

About 8.6kg of cannabis and 1.5kg of Ice were seized from the man's vehicle.
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MPs raise concerns over mounted devices, private-hire drivers as law passed to criminalise holding phones while driving

August 4, 2026 at 09:38PM

One Member of Parliament noted the growing range of digital distractions in the form of wearable devices and large infotainment systems in vehicles.
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MINDEF warns public of scammers seeking NDP cash sponsorship, personal information

August 4, 2026 at 10:37PM

It also urged the public not to divulge personal information, if they are unsure of the caller’s identity or credibility.
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Law passed to lower drink-driving limits, impose harsher penalties for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt

August 4, 2026 at 10:35PM

Last year, there was a 10-year high of 149 fatalities on Singapore's roads – almost one death every two days.
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SFA warns of three food products found with medicinal substances not permitted in food

August 4, 2026 at 10:41PM

They include a honey liquid product and a barley seedling powder.
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Besides National Cancer Centre, 11 other MOH projects have undeclared savings: Ong Ye Kung

August 4, 2026 at 10:50PM

Eventual savings in the construction of the National Cancer Centre Singapore amounted to $105 million.
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Police looking for car driver involved in PIE accident that injured motorcyclist

August 4, 2026 at 11:36PM

The car driver had left the scene before the police arrived.
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Erectile dysfunction drug found in honey product sold on e-commerce platforms

August 4, 2026 at 11:44PM

The Singapore Food Agency also found medicinal substances - a steroid and a laxative - in two other food products.
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