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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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Former Cathay cinema operator MM2 Asia ordered to partially settle unpaid CPF contributions

August 19, 2026 at 02:03PM

The cinema group and its subsidiary owe more than S$260,000 in outstanding CPF contributions to employees.
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Zoe Tay revisits almost 40 years of memories with Aileen Tan, from Star Search to mahjong

August 19, 2026 at 02:06PM

The veteran actress “travels” around Singapore via the MRT and bus to revisit memorable spots such as the old Caldecott Broadcast Centre and the previous World Trade Centre, where the first Star Search was held.
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Member of syndicate that distributed vapes from Malaysia islandwide gets jail, fine

August 19, 2026 at 02:23PM

The prosecution estimated that Roy Tan Jun Jie would have delivered more than 10,000 vapes or components in his year of being part of the syndicate.
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Man, 31, charged with trafficking of etomidate vaporiser pods

August 19, 2026 at 02:47PM

Jovan Tan Jun Yuan was allegedly found with a total of two vaporisers and 94 vaporiser pods when traffic police officers searched his rental car after it was involved in a traffic accident with a taxi on Aug 10.
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Singapore rolls out new foreign work pass track, tax exemptions for asset management industry

August 19, 2026 at 02:51PM

The central bank will also introduce a new hedge fund investment programme to anchor global and regional players in Singapore. 
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Day6’s Young K to hold first solo concert in Singapore in January 2027

August 19, 2026 at 02:55PM

Here's how to score tickets to Young K's Youngest solo tour at The Star Theatre on Jan 23, 2027.
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COE premiums up across most categories; Cat A price climbs 3.7% to $128,501

August 19, 2026 at 04:20PM

The motorcycle COE premium recorded a 7.6 per cent increase to $11,301.
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COE prices close mostly higher; Category A premiums rise to more than S$128,500

August 19, 2026 at 04:12PM

Category A premiums closed higher for the first time in three exercises.
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Polytechnics step up autonomous mobility training as industry needs evolve

August 19, 2026 at 04:47PM

From longer internships to training in driver-assistance systems, polytechnics in Singapore are strengthening their curriculum to prepare students for a future with self-driving vehicles.
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NParks sued over alleged negligence in wild boar attack, Botanic Gardens falls

August 19, 2026 at 05:30PM

One lawsuit stems from a 2023 wild boar attack in Bukit Panjang that drew widespread public attention.
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Scaling up Singapore’s neighbour dispute unit could better manage severe hoarding cases: Observers

August 19, 2026 at 06:02PM

The main challenge the MPs cited is persuading home owners to accept help.
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Police appeal for information on missing girl, last seen near Bowen Secondary School off Hougang

August 19, 2026 at 06:41PM

She was last seen near 3 Lorong Napiri in the afternoon of May 2.
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One°15 Marina Sentosa Cove to offer 24/7 immigration clearance from September

August 19, 2026 at 06:45PM

Promotional pricing for the service will be offered during the first six months.
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Four primary schools scrap parent volunteer scheme for entry into Primary 1

August 19, 2026 at 07:05PM

MOE said around one-third of Singapore’s primary schools offer the parent volunteer scheme.
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Man admits duping 21 victims, including his father, of more than $3.8m

August 19, 2026 at 07:30PM

He has since returned around $860,000 to some of his victims.
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Beware phishing e-mails that offer fake CPF refund payouts

August 19, 2026 at 07:39PM

Recipients of these e-mails are told that they are eligible for a refund of excess CPF contributions.
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Initiative to help rough sleepers find co-tenants for rental flats among pilot projects given MSF funding

August 19, 2026 at 08:01PM

Other projects to get help under MSF's PATH fund include one that helps rough sleepers get apprenticeships and another that will upgrade a temporary shelter's facilities. 
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Man jailed for assaulting 59-year-old coffeeshop employee, who suffered spinal fracture

August 19, 2026 at 07:52PM

The man pleaded guilty to offences including voluntarily causing grievous hurt, using insulting words to cause harassment, and theft.
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Former defence minister Ng Eng Hen conferred Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia award

August 19, 2026 at 07:59PM

He received the award for strengthening bilateral defence relations between Singapore and Australia.
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