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Four operators approved to expand data centres; 200MW of new capacity allocated
August 21, 2026 at 12:25PM
The move marks an ongoing push to strengthen Singapore’s standing as an artificial intelligence and connectivity hub.
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Four operators approved to expand data centres; 200MW of new capacity allocated
August 21, 2026 at 12:25PM
The move marks an ongoing push to strengthen Singapore’s standing as an artificial intelligence and connectivity hub.
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Motorcyclists hurt in Sims Avenue accident involving 5 cars, 2 motorcycles
August 21, 2026 at 12:30PM
A 35-year-old driver is assisting with police investigations.
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Motorcyclists hurt in Sims Avenue accident involving 5 cars, 2 motorcycles
August 21, 2026 at 12:30PM
A 35-year-old driver is assisting with police investigations.
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Compensation or ‘con-pensation’: S’pore consumer watchdog warns of e-mail phishing attempts
August 21, 2026 at 01:29PM
Upon scrutiny, recipients will realise that these e-mail addresses do not originate from a CASE domain.
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Compensation or ‘con-pensation’: S’pore consumer watchdog warns of e-mail phishing attempts
August 21, 2026 at 01:29PM
Upon scrutiny, recipients will realise that these e-mail addresses do not originate from a CASE domain.
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Muslim Friday sermons in Singapore to be shortened temporarily due to hot weather, haze
August 21, 2026 at 01:13PM
"As the weather gets hotter and some parts of Singapore begin to experience the haze, we’re making a small but necessary adjustment to our Friday sermon," said MUIS.
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Muslim Friday sermons in Singapore to be shortened temporarily due to hot weather, haze
August 21, 2026 at 01:13PM
"As the weather gets hotter and some parts of Singapore begin to experience the haze, we’re making a small but necessary adjustment to our Friday sermon," said MUIS.
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LTA to roll out AI system using bus cameras to detect traffic violations, road defects
August 21, 2026 at 01:39PM
The system achieved an average accuracy of 90 per cent in trials, with deployment starting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and expansion to all bus routes by 2030.
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LTA to roll out AI system using bus cameras to detect traffic violations, road defects
August 21, 2026 at 01:39PM
The system achieved an average accuracy of 90 per cent in trials, with deployment starting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and expansion to all bus routes by 2030.
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Senior project manager linked to 3 town councils allegedly agreed to accept $220k in bribes
August 21, 2026 at 02:15PM
Phua Gim Chuan is accused of committing all of his offences between 2020 and 2023.
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Senior project manager linked to 3 town councils allegedly agreed to accept $220k in bribes
August 21, 2026 at 02:15PM
Phua Gim Chuan is accused of committing all of his offences between 2020 and 2023.
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Almost 10 years’ jail for S’porean who abused primary school pupils, forced 6-year-old boy to drink urine
August 21, 2026 at 02:33PM
He punched the children, beat them with a clothes hanger, and even forced a victim to drink his own urine.
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Almost 10 years’ jail for S’porean who abused primary school pupils, forced 6-year-old boy to drink urine
August 21, 2026 at 02:33PM
He punched the children, beat them with a clothes hanger, and even forced a victim to drink his own urine.
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YouTube Premium raises prices in Singapore across subscription plans
August 21, 2026 at 02:35PM
In an email sent to YouTube Premium subscribers in Singapore, the video platform announced it will be raising prices for the service.
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YouTube Premium raises prices in Singapore across subscription plans
August 21, 2026 at 02:35PM
In an email sent to YouTube Premium subscribers in Singapore, the video platform announced it will be raising prices for the service.
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Man gets jail, caning for abusing 6-year-old boy for 18 hours
August 21, 2026 at 03:04PM
The 31-year-old man beat his youngest victim with a hanger more than 600 times, forced him to hold a push-up position for hours and made him sleep in the toilet and drink his own urine.
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Man gets jail, caning for abusing 6-year-old boy for 18 hours
August 21, 2026 at 03:04PM
The 31-year-old man beat his youngest victim with a hanger more than 600 times, forced him to hold a push-up position for hours and made him sleep in the toilet and drink his own urine.
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Friday sermons at Singapore mosques temporarily shortened due to hot weather, haze
August 21, 2026 at 02:58PM
Instead of the usual six to seven pages for the first sermon, it will be under four pages for now.
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Friday sermons at Singapore mosques temporarily shortened due to hot weather, haze
August 21, 2026 at 02:58PM
Instead of the usual six to seven pages for the first sermon, it will be under four pages for now.
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Apple impersonation scams cost S’pore victims at least $195k in crypto assets within 2 weeks
August 21, 2026 at 03:19PM
Five such cases involving this scam variant have been reported since Aug 7.
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Apple impersonation scams cost S’pore victims at least $195k in crypto assets within 2 weeks
August 21, 2026 at 03:19PM
Five such cases involving this scam variant have been reported since Aug 7.
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'Nothing special': Residents near Pandan Reservoir shrug off crocodile sighting
August 21, 2026 at 03:21PM
National water agency PUB said it was alerted to the sighting of a crocodile at about 3pm on Thursday.
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'Nothing special': Residents near Pandan Reservoir shrug off crocodile sighting
August 21, 2026 at 03:21PM
National water agency PUB said it was alerted to the sighting of a crocodile at about 3pm on Thursday.
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81 suspected drug offenders arrested in 4-day CNB operation
August 21, 2026 at 04:15PM
The operation saw drugs estimated to be worth more than $105,000 seized.
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81 suspected drug offenders arrested in 4-day CNB operation
August 21, 2026 at 04:15PM
The operation saw drugs estimated to be worth more than $105,000 seized.
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Singapore subscribers set to pay more for YouTube Premium plans
August 21, 2026 at 04:24PM
Individual membership will now cost $15.98 per month, up from $13.98.
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Singapore subscribers set to pay more for YouTube Premium plans
August 21, 2026 at 04:24PM
Individual membership will now cost $15.98 per month, up from $13.98.
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81 arrested in islandwide drug bust; katanas, knuckledusters found in Punggol flat
August 21, 2026 at 04:15PM
The drugs seized have an estimated value of more than S$105,500.
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81 arrested in islandwide drug bust; katanas, knuckledusters found in Punggol flat
August 21, 2026 at 04:15PM
The drugs seized have an estimated value of more than S$105,500.
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MOM looking into claims airport wheelchair assistant had S$5 docked from pay for being 11 seconds late
August 21, 2026 at 04:50PM
MOM has contacted the employer of the affected employee to establish the nature and extent of the deductions.
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MOM looking into claims airport wheelchair assistant had S$5 docked from pay for being 11 seconds late
August 21, 2026 at 04:50PM
MOM has contacted the employer of the affected employee to establish the nature and extent of the deductions.
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Missing: Girl, 13, last seen near Westwood Ave in Jurong West on Aug 19
August 21, 2026 at 04:44PM
Kayverlyn Tan Min Er was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.
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Missing: Girl, 13, last seen near Westwood Ave in Jurong West on Aug 19
August 21, 2026 at 04:44PM
Kayverlyn Tan Min Er was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.
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$32m luxury goods ruse: Woman charged after she allegedly handled $35k of ill-gotten gains
August 21, 2026 at 05:30PM
Yap Lee Peng Somchai was a director of Tradeluxury between March and May 2022.
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$32m luxury goods ruse: Woman charged after she allegedly handled $35k of ill-gotten gains
August 21, 2026 at 05:30PM
Yap Lee Peng Somchai was a director of Tradeluxury between March and May 2022.
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Customers bring gifts, children to meet elderly stallholder after he was shoved over head-pat
August 21, 2026 at 05:05PM
Mr Yeo Song Khoon is mostly seated at his stall but occasionally walks unsteadily to the back of the shop. His family previously told the media that Mr Yeo has had difficulty walking for years.
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Customers bring gifts, children to meet elderly stallholder after he was shoved over head-pat
August 21, 2026 at 05:05PM
Mr Yeo Song Khoon is mostly seated at his stall but occasionally walks unsteadily to the back of the shop. His family previously told the media that Mr Yeo has had difficulty walking for years.
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Tradenation luxury goods scam: Tradeluxury director charged with money laundering
August 21, 2026 at 05:16PM
Thai authorities provisionally seized several properties in June, with Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department helping victims consolidate claims for their potential recovery.
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Tradenation luxury goods scam: Tradeluxury director charged with money laundering
August 21, 2026 at 05:16PM
Thai authorities provisionally seized several properties in June, with Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department helping victims consolidate claims for their potential recovery.
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New AI-powered system to help detect motorists flouting traffic rules like driving in bus lanes
August 21, 2026 at 04:30PM
System will use footage captured by cameras on buses, and get rolled out from 4th quarter of 2026.
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New AI-powered system to help detect motorists flouting traffic rules like driving in bus lanes
August 21, 2026 at 04:30PM
System will use footage captured by cameras on buses, and get rolled out from 4th quarter of 2026.
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