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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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Commentary: Why do Singaporeans who walk away from conventional jobs spark so much interest?
August 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
Amid layoffs and job insecurity, alternative approaches to work and money are captivating our attention, says writer Annie Tan.
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Commentary: Why do Singaporeans who walk away from conventional jobs spark so much interest?
August 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
Amid layoffs and job insecurity, alternative approaches to work and money are captivating our attention, says writer Annie Tan.
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A smoky Singapore F1 race again? As haze threat looms, outdoor event organisers ready contingency plans
August 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
With major outdoor events slated to take place during this year's haze season, businesses and organisers are putting measures in place amid the heightened risk.
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A smoky Singapore F1 race again? As haze threat looms, outdoor event organisers ready contingency plans
August 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
With major outdoor events slated to take place during this year's haze season, businesses and organisers are putting measures in place amid the heightened risk.
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Hsieh Fu Hua to take over National Wages Council chairmanship; Peter Seah steps down
August 19, 2026 at 09:55AM
MOM said Peter Seah had requested to relinquish the post for personal reasons.
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Hsieh Fu Hua to take over National Wages Council chairmanship; Peter Seah steps down
August 19, 2026 at 09:55AM
MOM said Peter Seah had requested to relinquish the post for personal reasons.
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Can you change Lee Kuan Yew’s mind? ‘He will listen,’ says S. Jayakumar
August 19, 2026 at 10:00AM
The former senior minister unveils the robust Cabinet debates over three defining institutions published in a new book.
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Can you change Lee Kuan Yew’s mind? ‘He will listen,’ says S. Jayakumar
August 19, 2026 at 10:00AM
The former senior minister unveils the robust Cabinet debates over three defining institutions published in a new book.
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Peter Seah steps down as chair of National Wages Council for personal reasons; Hsieh Fu Hua takes over
August 19, 2026 at 10:33AM
Former National Wages Council chairman Peter Seah asked to step down for "personal reasons", said the manpower ministry.
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Peter Seah steps down as chair of National Wages Council for personal reasons; Hsieh Fu Hua takes over
August 19, 2026 at 10:33AM
Former National Wages Council chairman Peter Seah asked to step down for "personal reasons", said the manpower ministry.
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Disasters know no borders; climate change escalation requires shared ASEAN response: Edwin Tong
August 19, 2026 at 10:50AM
There may be serious consequences on food security and public health in Southeast Asia, said Edwin Tong.
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Disasters know no borders; climate change escalation requires shared ASEAN response: Edwin Tong
August 19, 2026 at 10:50AM
There may be serious consequences on food security and public health in Southeast Asia, said Edwin Tong.
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Some residents evacuated after fire breaks out in kitchen of Sengkang HDB flat; no one injured
August 19, 2026 at 11:27AM
No one was in the flat when the fire broke out.
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Some residents evacuated after fire breaks out in kitchen of Sengkang HDB flat; no one injured
August 19, 2026 at 11:27AM
No one was in the flat when the fire broke out.
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Man jailed, fined for role in syndicate storing 58k vape items in Lentor, Sembawang ‘warehouses’
August 19, 2026 at 11:46AM
He had pleaded guilty to offences including being a member of a syndicate that dealt with vape items.
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Man jailed, fined for role in syndicate storing 58k vape items in Lentor, Sembawang ‘warehouses’
August 19, 2026 at 11:46AM
He had pleaded guilty to offences including being a member of a syndicate that dealt with vape items.
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Driver arrested after Seletar West Link accident that left motorcyclist dead
August 19, 2026 at 12:35PM
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Driver arrested after Seletar West Link accident that left motorcyclist dead
August 19, 2026 at 12:35PM
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Singer Gareth Fernandez performs live at HDB void deck after NDP lip sync debate
August 19, 2026 at 12:43PM
In an acoustic video recorded at an HDB void deck, local singer-songwriter Gareth Fernandez and punk rock band member Trevor Wong performed the NDP song Sparkle and Fernandez's upcoming single Second Best.
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Singer Gareth Fernandez performs live at HDB void deck after NDP lip sync debate
August 19, 2026 at 12:43PM
In an acoustic video recorded at an HDB void deck, local singer-songwriter Gareth Fernandez and punk rock band member Trevor Wong performed the NDP song Sparkle and Fernandez's upcoming single Second Best.
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31 motorists to be charged with drink driving
August 19, 2026 at 12:45PM
2 also face charges for leaving vehicles in positions causing undue inconvenience to road users.
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31 motorists to be charged with drink driving
August 19, 2026 at 12:45PM
2 also face charges for leaving vehicles in positions causing undue inconvenience to road users.
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CASE gets 66 complaints involving over $270,000 in losses after Korea Artiz Studio stops operations
August 19, 2026 at 01:00PM
A notice on the door of the bridal store suggests that the closure of the premises is over unpaid salaries.
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CASE gets 66 complaints involving over $270,000 in losses after Korea Artiz Studio stops operations
August 19, 2026 at 01:00PM
A notice on the door of the bridal store suggests that the closure of the premises is over unpaid salaries.
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SBS Transit bus driver, 2 motorists taken to hospital after accident across both sides of BKE
August 19, 2026 at 01:11PM
SBS Transit says it is assisting police in their investigations; apologises for inconvenience caused.
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SBS Transit bus driver, 2 motorists taken to hospital after accident across both sides of BKE
August 19, 2026 at 01:11PM
SBS Transit says it is assisting police in their investigations; apologises for inconvenience caused.
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Elderly man accused of being a noisy neighbour on trial for breaching couple's protection order
August 19, 2026 at 01:17PM
The aggrieved neighbour testified that he and his wife have decided to uproot their lives and move out because they feel "very unsafe" in their own home.
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Elderly man accused of being a noisy neighbour on trial for breaching couple's protection order
August 19, 2026 at 01:17PM
The aggrieved neighbour testified that he and his wife have decided to uproot their lives and move out because they feel "very unsafe" in their own home.
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