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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Parents struggle with children’s digital, mental health needs: Survey

August 18, 2026 at 10:00PM

DigitallyUs@Marine Parade is Singapore’s first integrated centre for youth digital wellness and mental health support.
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Singapore out of ASEAN football championship despite beating Thailand in second leg

August 18, 2026 at 10:55PM

The Lions ultimately fell 3-4 on aggregate to Thailand.
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'That is the fuel': Gavin Lee thanks Lions fans for backing team through ASEAN championship

August 19, 2026 at 12:55AM

"I think we have turned a few doubters into believers, and that's nice," says Gavin Lee.
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AI, sanctions and geopolitics: What they mean for businesses operating across borders

August 19, 2026 at 04:00AM

As businesses diversify where they operate, commercial disputes getting more complex.
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Age-related hearing loss: Why acting early can help older adults stay connected

August 19, 2026 at 04:00AM

As 20dB Hearing marks its 24th anniversary, its audiologists reflect on patient journeys, misconceptions and advances in hearing care that have shaped the past two decades
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