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System to boost chances of those unsuccessful in past NDP ticket ballots in place since 2025: Mindef

August 5, 2026 at 12:05PM

Alternative ticket distribution options such as e-Tickets are also being explored to reduce collection times.
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SMRT Buses investigating after double-decker bus mounts kerb, strikes bollard in Boon Lay

August 5, 2026 at 12:40PM

All 15 passengers on board were not injured, and they alighted safely at Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
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Popular Arab Street eatery Fika Swedish Cafe And Bistro to close in August

August 5, 2026 at 12:56PM

The social media pages of Fika Swedish Cafe And Bistro announced on Tuesday (Aug 4) that the popular eatery will have its final day of service on Aug 14.
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AI becomes a non-starter in healthcare if there is inherent distrust in its use: Ong Ye Kung

August 5, 2026 at 12:47PM

He was addressing questions on whether consent would be sought before using patient data to develop SIMFONI.
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What are you most proud of? New card deck encourages seniors to share personal memories

August 5, 2026 at 01:00PM

The card game features open-ended questions about childhood, education, work, retirement and family.
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Over $1.2m lost to scams involving courier firms and Apple’s iMessage

August 5, 2026 at 01:30PM

More than $1.2 million has been lost to such scams since June 24, with at least 251 cases reported.
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Bus arrival timing system vendor penalised for three of four disruptions between January and July

August 5, 2026 at 01:55PM

There were four disruptions to the bus arrival timing system - in January, April, June and July.
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Man who allegedly abducted 19-year-old over car rental dispute charged

August 5, 2026 at 02:02PM

Mashahri allegedly abducted the victim on Aug 4 atCanberra Street by using a knife, threatening him and compelling him to enter a vehicle.
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5.5m bottles and cans returned under recycling scheme, with over one million successful refunds

August 5, 2026 at 02:10PM

There have been online reports about residents returning their bottles without getting refunds right away.
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Checks on Mercedes-Benz public buses stepped up after fire incidents: Murali

August 5, 2026 at 02:24PM

Older buses are also being looked at more closely to see how fire risk can be minimised.
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New Grab AI-powered call service aims to drive convenience for seniors

August 5, 2026 at 02:30PM

The AI voice assistant is able to interpret user intent and maintain context, among other intuitive functions, said Grab.
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Dentists in S’pore lack awareness on prescribing antibiotics: NUS study

August 5, 2026 at 02:47PM

The study found 71.2 per cent of those surveyed reported prescribing prophylactic antibiotics after extracting wisdom teeth in healthy patients.
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Race Course Road HDB flat fire: 88-year-old man dies

August 5, 2026 at 03:09PM

Five people had been trapped in the fifth-floor unit.
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Man gets a year in jail over conspiracy to give at least $127k in bribes to then director at zoo

August 5, 2026 at 03:11PM

Lim Thiam Poh's company received contracts worth nearly $2.4million.
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New award category as Maybank becomes main sponsor of Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year Awards

August 5, 2026 at 03:15PM

The new BH-Maybank Perkasa Award recognises those who overcome socio-economic challenges.
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NSF raped deaf and mute 13-year-old girl while pregnant wife was away, gets jail and caning

August 5, 2026 at 03:19PM

The teenager secretly texted the man's wife for help and the attack stopped only when the wife returned home and began unlocking the flat's door.
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Man in police car chase charged with abducting 19-year-old, possessing parang

August 5, 2026 at 03:48PM

Mashahri Mazlan allegedly made a 19-year-old man get into a car and drove off when the police appeared.
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R&B group All-4-One to stage Asia-exclusive concert in Singapore in September

August 5, 2026 at 03:49PM

All-4-One will be performing at the Resorts World Convention Centre on Sep 22.
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Cat A COE premium eases 1.7% to $123,890; Cat B price stays flat

August 5, 2026 at 04:23PM

The Cat B premium was $129,910.
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Singapore to boost defences against animal-borne diseases with six new research projects

August 5, 2026 at 04:30PM

The projects are funded by the $15 million Biosurveillance Research Programme.
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Category A premiums fall to under S$124,000 in latest COE bidding exercise

August 5, 2026 at 04:14PM

Premiums for Category A cars, or those 1,600cc and below with horsepower not exceeding 130bhp, dropped by over S$2,000.
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