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WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging services face new anti-scam rules in Singapore
August 18, 2026 at 03:00PM
The measures are part of a series of new and enhanced "codes of practice" issued by the Online Criminal Harms Act Office to guard against scams and malicious cyber activities, with the others covering social media platforms and e-commerce services.
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WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging services face new anti-scam rules in Singapore
August 18, 2026 at 03:00PM
The measures are part of a series of new and enhanced "codes of practice" issued by the Online Criminal Harms Act Office to guard against scams and malicious cyber activities, with the others covering social media platforms and e-commerce services.
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Social media platforms must verify advertisers’ identities under new Singapore code
August 18, 2026 at 03:00PM
Failure to comply is a criminal offence under the Online Criminal Harms Act, which may result in fines of up to $1 million.
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Social media platforms must verify advertisers’ identities under new Singapore code
August 18, 2026 at 03:00PM
Failure to comply is a criminal offence under the Online Criminal Harms Act, which may result in fines of up to $1 million.
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Halal steakhouse Tomahawk King to close in September, citing rising costs
August 18, 2026 at 04:06PM
The Changi Road restaurant said the current realities of Singapore's F&B landscape has made the business unsustainable, while its sister concepts Charr'd and Gyusei will remain open.
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Halal steakhouse Tomahawk King to close in September, citing rising costs
August 18, 2026 at 04:06PM
The Changi Road restaurant said the current realities of Singapore's F&B landscape has made the business unsustainable, while its sister concepts Charr'd and Gyusei will remain open.
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Indonesian fugitive fails in latest bid to challenge extradition proceedings in Singapore
August 18, 2026 at 04:37PM
The 72-year-old is in remand awaiting court proceedings.
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Indonesian fugitive fails in latest bid to challenge extradition proceedings in Singapore
August 18, 2026 at 04:37PM
The 72-year-old is in remand awaiting court proceedings.
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15-year-old arrested over Xinmin Secondary bomb hoax
August 18, 2026 at 04:59PM
Police investigations are ongoing.
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15-year-old arrested over Xinmin Secondary bomb hoax
August 18, 2026 at 04:59PM
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Man gets 9 months' jail after hitting, throwing pillow at baby daughter whose crying angered him
August 18, 2026 at 05:00PM
The man had also abused his elder daughter by leaving the girl outside and depriving her of milk.
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Man gets 9 months' jail after hitting, throwing pillow at baby daughter whose crying angered him
August 18, 2026 at 05:00PM
The man had also abused his elder daughter by leaving the girl outside and depriving her of milk.
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Man arrested for drink driving after accident in Loyang
August 18, 2026 at 04:40PM
A 31-year-old man was arrested for drink driving.
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Man arrested for drink driving after accident in Loyang
August 18, 2026 at 04:40PM
A 31-year-old man was arrested for drink driving.
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Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers?
August 18, 2026 at 04:45PM
The uptick is mainly driven by employers, who can make such exclusions with the workers' consent.
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Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers?
August 18, 2026 at 04:45PM
The uptick is mainly driven by employers, who can make such exclusions with the workers' consent.
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Meet the migrant workers who volunteer to stop their ‘brothers’ from excessive gambling
August 18, 2026 at 04:45PM
These ambassadors help their peers stop problematic gambling through self-exclusion.
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Meet the migrant workers who volunteer to stop their ‘brothers’ from excessive gambling
August 18, 2026 at 04:45PM
These ambassadors help their peers stop problematic gambling through self-exclusion.
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17-year-old arrested after claiming companions at Woodlands Checkpoint had a bomb and vaporiser
August 18, 2026 at 04:45PM
The teenager was arrested for committing public nuisance.
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17-year-old arrested after claiming companions at Woodlands Checkpoint had a bomb and vaporiser
August 18, 2026 at 04:45PM
The teenager was arrested for committing public nuisance.
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Jail, detention order for cyclists who ran red light, knocked over jogger in Pasir Ris
August 18, 2026 at 04:50PM
Both men had cycled past the solid white line at the pedestrian crossing.
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Jail, detention order for cyclists who ran red light, knocked over jogger in Pasir Ris
August 18, 2026 at 04:50PM
Both men had cycled past the solid white line at the pedestrian crossing.
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15-year-old arrested over bomb hoax at Xinmin Secondary School
August 18, 2026 at 05:06PM
The threat was made on Aug 13, but no suspicious items were found on the school premises.
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15-year-old arrested over bomb hoax at Xinmin Secondary School
August 18, 2026 at 05:06PM
The threat was made on Aug 13, but no suspicious items were found on the school premises.
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Six more bus interchanges, including Bishan and Tampines, to get upgraded facilities
August 18, 2026 at 06:19PM
Starting in 2027, the enhancement works will be done in phases to minimise disruption to services.
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Six more bus interchanges, including Bishan and Tampines, to get upgraded facilities
August 18, 2026 at 06:19PM
Starting in 2027, the enhancement works will be done in phases to minimise disruption to services.
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Man, 20, gets probation after twice trying to film older sister showering
August 18, 2026 at 06:36PM
Pre-sentencing reports said the man's father appeared to condone his son's actions, while the young man himself seemed to regard his attempts to film his sister showering as a "prank".
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Man, 20, gets probation after twice trying to film older sister showering
August 18, 2026 at 06:36PM
Pre-sentencing reports said the man's father appeared to condone his son's actions, while the young man himself seemed to regard his attempts to film his sister showering as a "prank".
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76% of coral reefs in Indo-Pacific at risk of drowning from rising seas in coming decades: NTU study
August 18, 2026 at 06:45PM
Most corals will be unable to keep pace with the waters if sea level rise exceeds 5.3mm per year.
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76% of coral reefs in Indo-Pacific at risk of drowning from rising seas in coming decades: NTU study
August 18, 2026 at 06:45PM
Most corals will be unable to keep pace with the waters if sea level rise exceeds 5.3mm per year.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens amid youth safety concerns
August 18, 2026 at 07:00PM
ChatGPT for Teens comes with reduced exposure to content that may be harmful or developmentally inappropriate.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens amid youth safety concerns
August 18, 2026 at 07:00PM
ChatGPT for Teens comes with reduced exposure to content that may be harmful or developmentally inappropriate.
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MUIS reviewing mosque safeguards, boosting security measures after child sexual abuse case
August 18, 2026 at 07:37PM
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MUIS reviewing mosque safeguards, boosting security measures after child sexual abuse case
August 18, 2026 at 07:37PM
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Six more bus interchanges to receive energy-efficient, family-friendly upgrades
August 18, 2026 at 07:25PM
Upgrading works at Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Eunos, Punggol and Tampines interchanges will begin in 2027, said the Land Transport Authority.
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Six more bus interchanges to receive energy-efficient, family-friendly upgrades
August 18, 2026 at 07:25PM
Upgrading works at Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Eunos, Punggol and Tampines interchanges will begin in 2027, said the Land Transport Authority.
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Food scientist who turns soya pulp to food among 14 recipients of Singapore eco award
August 18, 2026 at 08:25PM
Nominations for the biennial EcoFriends Awards exceeded 500 in 2026, the first time in more than a decade.
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Food scientist who turns soya pulp to food among 14 recipients of Singapore eco award
August 18, 2026 at 08:25PM
Nominations for the biennial EcoFriends Awards exceeded 500 in 2026, the first time in more than a decade.
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Zaqy Mohamad ‘deeply disturbed’ by sexual assault case involving young children at mosque
August 18, 2026 at 09:23PM
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said that he has asked the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to review safeguards around informal activities and gatherings involving children and youths.
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Zaqy Mohamad ‘deeply disturbed’ by sexual assault case involving young children at mosque
August 18, 2026 at 09:23PM
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said that he has asked the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to review safeguards around informal activities and gatherings involving children and youths.
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Internet-enabled scams and AI pose challenges, Shanmugam tells MHA scholars
August 18, 2026 at 09:50PM
The minister added that MHA agencies are themselves leveraging AI to fight and detect crimes.
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Internet-enabled scams and AI pose challenges, Shanmugam tells MHA scholars
August 18, 2026 at 09:50PM
The minister added that MHA agencies are themselves leveraging AI to fight and detect crimes.
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