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Unaccredited religious teacher gets jail and caning for raping boy and molesting his brother
August 17, 2026 at 02:31PM
On one occasion, after teaching a religious class at a mosque, the man raped the younger brother in the toilet.
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Unaccredited religious teacher gets jail and caning for raping boy and molesting his brother
August 17, 2026 at 02:31PM
On one occasion, after teaching a religious class at a mosque, the man raped the younger brother in the toilet.
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MUIS to strengthen patrols, CCTV monitoring after 'serious sexual offences' involving young victim at mosque
August 17, 2026 at 02:32PM
A MUIS spokesperson stressed that the offender in the case is not a mosque staff member or volunteer, nor is he an accredited religious teacher.
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MUIS to strengthen patrols, CCTV monitoring after 'serious sexual offences' involving young victim at mosque
August 17, 2026 at 02:32PM
A MUIS spokesperson stressed that the offender in the case is not a mosque staff member or volunteer, nor is he an accredited religious teacher.
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Police identify 40-year-old diner after assault on elderly man who patted child's head
August 16, 2026 at 03:22PM
The man who was shoved to the ground after patting a young girl on the head said he was willing to let the matter go and that he does not want to "cause trouble".
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Police identify 40-year-old diner after assault on elderly man who patted child's head
August 16, 2026 at 03:22PM
The man who was shoved to the ground after patting a young girl on the head said he was willing to let the matter go and that he does not want to "cause trouble".
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Drones used for the first time to fight fire on ship in Pasir Panjang terminal
August 17, 2026 at 03:54PM
Also new is a system for seamen to report near-miss incidents, to help others learn from mistakes.
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Drones used for the first time to fight fire on ship in Pasir Panjang terminal
August 17, 2026 at 03:54PM
Also new is a system for seamen to report near-miss incidents, to help others learn from mistakes.
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Tang See Chim, former Chua Chu Kang MP, dies at 94
August 17, 2026 at 04:32PM
The long-serving MP for Chua Chu Kang constituency championed the cause of farmers facing resettlement in Singapore’s early years.
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Tang See Chim, former Chua Chu Kang MP, dies at 94
August 17, 2026 at 04:32PM
The long-serving MP for Chua Chu Kang constituency championed the cause of farmers facing resettlement in Singapore’s early years.
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‘Religious influencer’ jailed for sexual abuse of 2 brothers; younger boy was raped repeatedly
August 17, 2026 at 04:39PM
The 37-year-old man was also sentenced to 24 strokes of the cane.
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‘Religious influencer’ jailed for sexual abuse of 2 brothers; younger boy was raped repeatedly
August 17, 2026 at 04:39PM
The 37-year-old man was also sentenced to 24 strokes of the cane.
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Missing: 13-year-old girl last seen in Tanjong Rhu on Aug 17
August 17, 2026 at 04:45PM
Kylie Tan Le Tian, 13, was last spotted around 10 Tanjong Rhu Road at about 7.30am on Aug 17.
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Missing: 13-year-old girl last seen in Tanjong Rhu on Aug 17
August 17, 2026 at 04:45PM
Kylie Tan Le Tian, 13, was last spotted around 10 Tanjong Rhu Road at about 7.30am on Aug 17.
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PM Wong’s National Day Rally speech to begin at 6.45pm on Aug 23
August 17, 2026 at 05:00PM
In his 2025 speech, he called on Singaporeans to band together to write the next chapter of the nation’s story.
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PM Wong’s National Day Rally speech to begin at 6.45pm on Aug 23
August 17, 2026 at 05:00PM
In his 2025 speech, he called on Singaporeans to band together to write the next chapter of the nation’s story.
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Some rain expected in S’pore in second half of August; dry weather in region could bring haze
August 17, 2026 at 05:15PM
The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 and 34 deg C on most days.
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Some rain expected in S’pore in second half of August; dry weather in region could bring haze
August 17, 2026 at 05:15PM
The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 and 34 deg C on most days.
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Loosened nightlife rules for Boat Quay, Clarke Quay to be made permanent after year-long pilot
August 17, 2026 at 05:39PM
As of June 2026, 37 applications for new bars, pubs and nightclubs have been approved.
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Loosened nightlife rules for Boat Quay, Clarke Quay to be made permanent after year-long pilot
August 17, 2026 at 05:39PM
As of June 2026, 37 applications for new bars, pubs and nightclubs have been approved.
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PM Wong to deliver National Day Rally speech from 6.45pm on Aug 23
August 17, 2026 at 05:01PM
Mr Wong will start with a speech in Malay, followed by Mandarin. His English speech starts at 8pm.
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PM Wong to deliver National Day Rally speech from 6.45pm on Aug 23
August 17, 2026 at 05:01PM
Mr Wong will start with a speech in Malay, followed by Mandarin. His English speech starts at 8pm.
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4am liquor sales in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay to continue following year-long trial
August 17, 2026 at 05:31PM
The police approved 92 applications from establishments at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Upper Circular Road to extend their liquor trading hours.
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4am liquor sales in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay to continue following year-long trial
August 17, 2026 at 05:31PM
The police approved 92 applications from establishments at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Upper Circular Road to extend their liquor trading hours.
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Police appeal for information on missing girl, last seen off Upper Serangoon Road
August 17, 2026 at 05:47PM
The girl was wearing a black jacket and greyish-black pants.
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Police appeal for information on missing girl, last seen off Upper Serangoon Road
August 17, 2026 at 05:47PM
The girl was wearing a black jacket and greyish-black pants.
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Repeat offender jailed over assault; fined in 2022 after harassing nurse during pandemic
August 17, 2026 at 06:31PM
Lim Sok Lay was sentenced to six months and two weeks’ jail.
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Repeat offender jailed over assault; fined in 2022 after harassing nurse during pandemic
August 17, 2026 at 06:31PM
Lim Sok Lay was sentenced to six months and two weeks’ jail.
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Singapore could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify: Met Service
August 17, 2026 at 06:49PM
With winds expected to blow from the southeast or southwest, smoke from regional fires could affect Singapore if the fires worsen.
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Singapore could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify: Met Service
August 17, 2026 at 06:49PM
With winds expected to blow from the southeast or southwest, smoke from regional fires could affect Singapore if the fires worsen.
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Man stops toddler seen walking alone on road at Punggol Coast Mall
August 17, 2026 at 07:33PM
The man said the child’s parent later apologised and said his child had “run very fast”.
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Man stops toddler seen walking alone on road at Punggol Coast Mall
August 17, 2026 at 07:33PM
The man said the child’s parent later apologised and said his child had “run very fast”.
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Former Chua Chu Kang MP Tang See Chim, advocate for displaced farmers, dies at 94
August 17, 2026 at 07:33PM
He once declined the chance to move to another constituency, choosing instead to help thousands of residents facing resettlement.
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Former Chua Chu Kang MP Tang See Chim, advocate for displaced farmers, dies at 94
August 17, 2026 at 07:33PM
He once declined the chance to move to another constituency, choosing instead to help thousands of residents facing resettlement.
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Kallang Distripark set to be redeveloped for thousands of new private homes
August 17, 2026 at 08:25PM
Property analysts estimate that the site can yield more than 2,000 new homes.
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Kallang Distripark set to be redeveloped for thousands of new private homes
August 17, 2026 at 08:25PM
Property analysts estimate that the site can yield more than 2,000 new homes.
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Research integrating Western medicine and TCM gets boost under new collaboration
August 17, 2026 at 08:35PM
Sleep disorders, chronic diseases and women’s health are the three areas of the partnership will focus on initially.
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Research integrating Western medicine and TCM gets boost under new collaboration
August 17, 2026 at 08:35PM
Sleep disorders, chronic diseases and women’s health are the three areas of the partnership will focus on initially.
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Singapore, China sign pact on peaceful nuclear technology cooperation
August 17, 2026 at 09:52PM
The agreement will support Singapore's efforts to develop independent capabilities to make an objective and technical assessment of the potential deployment of nuclear energy, says MTI.
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Singapore, China sign pact on peaceful nuclear technology cooperation
August 17, 2026 at 09:52PM
The agreement will support Singapore's efforts to develop independent capabilities to make an objective and technical assessment of the potential deployment of nuclear energy, says MTI.
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PAP, WP continue to clash over opposition party’s economic proposals
August 17, 2026 at 10:25PM
The debate has continued online following criticism of the WP by a former senior minister of state.
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PAP, WP continue to clash over opposition party’s economic proposals
August 17, 2026 at 10:25PM
The debate has continued online following criticism of the WP by a former senior minister of state.
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