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Does the way the Government engages and consults the public need to change?

August 20, 2026 at 02:00PM

The Maju Forest-Gillman Barracks issue has shown that Singaporeans want to be more involved the policymaking process.
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Two Court of Appeal judges to retire; Family Justice Courts judge appointment extended

August 20, 2026 at 02:17PM

The two Court of Appeal judges will be retiring in September.
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Law Society to release audit report on workplace issues after redaction process

August 20, 2026 at 02:27PM

In an email to its members, LawSoc also said it did not release the report earlier as interviewees had been promised confidentiality.
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New Mofusand and Starbucks Singapore merchandise launching on Aug 25

August 20, 2026 at 02:34PM

The Singapore-exclusive merchandise includes cat wristlets, plush keychains, drinkware and blind box keychains.
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Law Society to release investigation report after redaction process

August 20, 2026 at 02:52PM

The decision came after a closed door session where lawyers asked for the report to be disclosed.
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Singapore and India discuss bilateral cooperation on semiconductors, food security at ministerial meeting

August 20, 2026 at 03:30PM

The two countries signed Memorandums of Understanding on food safety and maritime heritage at the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held in Singapore.
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Robot in Little India MRT station can help commuters find their way, give travel information

August 20, 2026 at 03:43PM

Droid will be deployed for the Downtown Line on weekdays from 10am to 12pm for a 12-day trial.
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Scoot expands China network with new flights to south-western city of Guiyang

August 20, 2026 at 04:09PM

The new service will expand Scoot’s network to 81 weekly flights across 16 cities in mainland China.
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Yishun jewellery store employee swopped gold pieces with copies from Taobao, gets over 2 years’ jail

August 20, 2026 at 04:28PM

He had stolen 24 pieces of gold jewellery worth over $216k, pawning them to gamble and settle debts.
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Trial opens for man accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in Admiralty Park female toilet

August 20, 2026 at 04:14PM

The other two men involved in the case both pleaded guilty in 2025 to their offences, while Raden Zulhusni Zulkifri has “refused to take any responsibility for his actions”, the prosecution argued on Thursday. 
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Singapore's Loh Kean Yew exits BWF World Championships after round of 16 loss to Canada's Victor Lai

August 20, 2026 at 04:53PM

The two last met in last year's World Championships quarter-finals, where the Singaporean also lost by the same score.
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Korea Artiz Studio premises taken back by hotel after bridal shop stops operations over unpaid wages

August 20, 2026 at 04:49PM

The hotel also confirmed that the studio has outstanding rent, but did not disclose the figure.
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ComfortDelGro pumps $10m into electric, hybrid vehicles for its private-hire fleet

August 20, 2026 at 04:59PM

The refresh comes amid an expansion of Zig’s private-hire business.
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NCSS to spend $5.6 million to get more agencies to help gaming, porn and gambling addicts

August 20, 2026 at 05:00PM

Ten social services agencies now conduct the Addiction Support Programme for Inclusion, Recovery and Empowerment.
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Tuas Power to build hydrogen-ready power plant by 2031

August 20, 2026 at 05:00PM

With this, there will be at least 11 hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants in Singapore by 2032.
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New scheme taps human connection to offer South East residents wider support

August 20, 2026 at 05:30PM

The Friends of South East is part of the South East CDC’s year-long campaign, A Journey of Kindness.
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Director of firms in case involving 400 unpaid workers declared bankrupt

August 20, 2026 at 05:35PM

A Bankruptcy Order was made against Ramu Palani Velu, director of seven local firms, on Aug 13.
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Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing police roadblock and getting into accident in Farrer Road

August 20, 2026 at 05:45PM

The 37-year-old man was found with a vaporiser and pod.
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Town council files police report after boys allegedly access HDB lift shaft in Woodlands

August 20, 2026 at 05:50PM

Sembawang Town Council did not say when the incident took place.
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MOM tapping migrant worker network for alerts on issues like salary claims: Dinesh

August 20, 2026 at 06:15PM

The unpaid wages were resolved swiftly, 361 workers were rehoused and new jobs were secured for 392 affected workers with multiple companies.
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Singapore police say they are looking into iron ore trader Radiant World

August 20, 2026 at 06:39PM


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