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TikTok ads use AI clones of popular figures Dewy Choo, Zhang Linghe to target S’poreans
August 21, 2026 at 08:00PM
Their identities have been exploited to market products to Singaporean TikTok users.
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TikTok ads use AI clones of popular figures Dewy Choo, Zhang Linghe to target S’poreans
August 21, 2026 at 08:00PM
Their identities have been exploited to market products to Singaporean TikTok users.
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Website that falsely claimed to have MFA links blocked by Singapore police
August 21, 2026 at 08:38PM
The websites of two other entities that described themselves as a Singapore-headquartered consultancy and think-tank were also no longer accessible.
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Website that falsely claimed to have MFA links blocked by Singapore police
August 21, 2026 at 08:38PM
The websites of two other entities that described themselves as a Singapore-headquartered consultancy and think-tank were also no longer accessible.
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Photo of reported crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir found to be fake; police report lodged: PUB
August 21, 2026 at 08:50PM
This comes a day after water activities at the reservoir were suspended after PUB was alerted to a potential sighting.
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Photo of reported crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir found to be fake; police report lodged: PUB
August 21, 2026 at 08:50PM
This comes a day after water activities at the reservoir were suspended after PUB was alerted to a potential sighting.
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PUB files police report after photo of crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir found to be fake
August 21, 2026 at 08:47PM
PUB said it confirmed the photograph was fake after further investigation.
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PUB files police report after photo of crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir found to be fake
August 21, 2026 at 08:47PM
PUB said it confirmed the photograph was fake after further investigation.
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P1 priority for parent volunteers, 28 years on: Is it relevant – or fair?
August 21, 2026 at 10:20PM
The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism.
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P1 priority for parent volunteers, 28 years on: Is it relevant – or fair?
August 21, 2026 at 10:20PM
The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism.
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2 Traffic Police officers taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after vehicle catches fire on BKE
August 21, 2026 at 11:50PM
The fire was extinguished by firefighters with a water jet.
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2 Traffic Police officers taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after vehicle catches fire on BKE
August 21, 2026 at 11:50PM
The fire was extinguished by firefighters with a water jet.
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DBS, POSB digital payment services restored after short disruption
August 22, 2026 at 12:15AM
The bank said those using FAST, PayNow and SGQR payments on its DBS/POSB digibank and DBS PayLah platforms may have been affected.
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DBS, POSB digital payment services restored after short disruption
August 22, 2026 at 12:15AM
The bank said those using FAST, PayNow and SGQR payments on its DBS/POSB digibank and DBS PayLah platforms may have been affected.
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Costs of public community care apartments reduced, basic services cut following lacklustre demand
August 22, 2026 at 05:00AM
Demand is nonetheless expected to pick up again with the more affordable pricing, say observers.
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Costs of public community care apartments reduced, basic services cut following lacklustre demand
August 22, 2026 at 05:00AM
Demand is nonetheless expected to pick up again with the more affordable pricing, say observers.
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Marriage and parenthood, Singapore’s evolving social contract set to lead Rally agenda: Analysts
August 22, 2026 at 05:00AM
Speech is likely to focus on how starting families can become more compatible with people’s aspirations, they said.
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Marriage and parenthood, Singapore’s evolving social contract set to lead Rally agenda: Analysts
August 22, 2026 at 05:00AM
Speech is likely to focus on how starting families can become more compatible with people’s aspirations, they said.
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Dissected: How scammers built a fake Zoom call from real videos of PM Wong and other Singapore leaders
August 22, 2026 at 06:00AM
Analysis of full footage shared exclusively with CNA found that the scammers used obscure or dated YouTube videos of high-profile figures, alongside other deceptive techniques, to make their fabricated virtual event convincing.
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Dissected: How scammers built a fake Zoom call from real videos of PM Wong and other Singapore leaders
August 22, 2026 at 06:00AM
Analysis of full footage shared exclusively with CNA found that the scammers used obscure or dated YouTube videos of high-profile figures, alongside other deceptive techniques, to make their fabricated virtual event convincing.
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Commentary: Roxy Square shoving incident - how would I react if a stranger patted my child on the head?
August 22, 2026 at 06:00AM
Children need to know their boundaries matter, but violence is not the lesson we want to teach, says CNA's Charlene Tan.
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Commentary: Roxy Square shoving incident - how would I react if a stranger patted my child on the head?
August 22, 2026 at 06:00AM
Children need to know their boundaries matter, but violence is not the lesson we want to teach, says CNA's Charlene Tan.
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LTA proposes tighter rules for deregistered cars amid rise in illegal use on roads
August 22, 2026 at 07:00AM
The proposed scheme will shift responsibility for deregistered vehicles from owners to authorised exporters
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LTA proposes tighter rules for deregistered cars amid rise in illegal use on roads
August 22, 2026 at 07:00AM
The proposed scheme will shift responsibility for deregistered vehicles from owners to authorised exporters
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A dinner that's also a play at Michelin-starred Nouri, where chef Ivan Brehm turns actor as you eat
August 22, 2026 at 07:11AM
Restaurant Nouri and Checkpoint Theatre have joined forces to create what is probably Singapore's first true fusion of fine dining and theatre. The 10-course, three-hour experience pairs each course with a chapter from chef Ivan Brehm's personal journey.
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A dinner that's also a play at Michelin-starred Nouri, where chef Ivan Brehm turns actor as you eat
August 22, 2026 at 07:11AM
Restaurant Nouri and Checkpoint Theatre have joined forces to create what is probably Singapore's first true fusion of fine dining and theatre. The 10-course, three-hour experience pairs each course with a chapter from chef Ivan Brehm's personal journey.
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45-year-old woman motorcyclist dies in hospital after two-bike accident on BKE
August 22, 2026 at 09:40AM
She was taken to hospital in an unconscious state.
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45-year-old woman motorcyclist dies in hospital after two-bike accident on BKE
August 22, 2026 at 09:40AM
She was taken to hospital in an unconscious state.
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4 fatal fires in 19 days highlight challenges of evacuating elderly residents with mobility issues
August 22, 2026 at 10:00AM
The fires resulted in around 220 people being evacuated.
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4 fatal fires in 19 days highlight challenges of evacuating elderly residents with mobility issues
August 22, 2026 at 10:00AM
The fires resulted in around 220 people being evacuated.
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Pre-peak discount issue that affected 210,000 journeys a day on Aug 20 and 21 fixed: SimplyGo
August 22, 2026 at 11:13AM
The discount was not activated for SimplyGo EZ-Link and bank card transactions on both days because of a configuration error, the company said.
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Pre-peak discount issue that affected 210,000 journeys a day on Aug 20 and 21 fixed: SimplyGo
August 22, 2026 at 11:13AM
The discount was not activated for SimplyGo EZ-Link and bank card transactions on both days because of a configuration error, the company said.
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Skilled trades fight ‘unglam, dirty’ perceptions to woo young people into shrinking local workforce
August 22, 2026 at 12:00PM
As young people become more educated, many favour other less physical, more office-based roles.
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Skilled trades fight ‘unglam, dirty’ perceptions to woo young people into shrinking local workforce
August 22, 2026 at 12:00PM
As young people become more educated, many favour other less physical, more office-based roles.
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Child abuse at educational facility: Man’s aunt faces charges for failing to protect the kids
August 22, 2026 at 12:17PM
The woman, 46, is accused of having care of a child and knowingly permitting the child to be ill-treated.
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Child abuse at educational facility: Man’s aunt faces charges for failing to protect the kids
August 22, 2026 at 12:17PM
The woman, 46, is accused of having care of a child and knowingly permitting the child to be ill-treated.
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SimplyGo fixes two-day pre-peak discount glitch that affected 210k daily journeys
August 22, 2026 at 01:29PM
The issue was caused by a configuration error, SimplyGo said.
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SimplyGo fixes two-day pre-peak discount glitch that affected 210k daily journeys
August 22, 2026 at 01:29PM
The issue was caused by a configuration error, SimplyGo said.
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Car on fire in Toa Payoh carpark draws crowd, including kids
August 22, 2026 at 01:30PM
The fire involved the engine compartment of a car.
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Car on fire in Toa Payoh carpark draws crowd, including kids
August 22, 2026 at 01:30PM
The fire involved the engine compartment of a car.
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Tree falls on 2 cars in Dempsey area, private hire driver freed from MPV by spa staff
August 22, 2026 at 01:35PM
The other car was parked; incident saw traffic at Loewen Road blocked.
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Tree falls on 2 cars in Dempsey area, private hire driver freed from MPV by spa staff
August 22, 2026 at 01:35PM
The other car was parked; incident saw traffic at Loewen Road blocked.
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