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Ex-employee let go after probation without one month's notice wins claim against law firm
August 24, 2026 at 03:20PM
The law firm had argued against having to pay one month's salary in lieu of notice, saying the man had not been terminated but that his probation period had expired.
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Ex-employee let go after probation without one month's notice wins claim against law firm
August 24, 2026 at 03:20PM
The law firm had argued against having to pay one month's salary in lieu of notice, saying the man had not been terminated but that his probation period had expired.
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Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan
August 24, 2026 at 03:23PM
Air quality in Singapore remained at moderate levels on Aug 24 as of 1pm, with the 24-hour PSI ranging from 68 to 90. A reading above 100 is considered unhealthy.
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Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan
August 24, 2026 at 03:23PM
Air quality in Singapore remained at moderate levels on Aug 24 as of 1pm, with the 24-hour PSI ranging from 68 to 90. A reading above 100 is considered unhealthy.
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Faishal Ibrahim in discussions to return to academia with NUS
August 24, 2026 at 03:47PM
NUS said on Monday (Aug 24) that the university and Associate Professor Faishal are discussing the arrangements for his return to academia.
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Faishal Ibrahim in discussions to return to academia with NUS
August 24, 2026 at 03:47PM
NUS said on Monday (Aug 24) that the university and Associate Professor Faishal are discussing the arrangements for his return to academia.
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Fish, fur and feathers: Animals galore at Good Pet Fair in Kallang
August 24, 2026 at 04:05PM
Cats, birds, guinea pigs, fish and even hissing cockroaches were featured at the two-day event.
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Fish, fur and feathers: Animals galore at Good Pet Fair in Kallang
August 24, 2026 at 04:05PM
Cats, birds, guinea pigs, fish and even hissing cockroaches were featured at the two-day event.
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Higher income ceilings ensure 8 in 10 households continue to qualify for subsidised public housing: Chee Hong Tat
August 24, 2026 at 05:12PM
For Build-to-Order (BTO) flats, the monthly household income ceiling now stands at S$16,000 (US$12,500).
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Higher income ceilings ensure 8 in 10 households continue to qualify for subsidised public housing: Chee Hong Tat
August 24, 2026 at 05:12PM
For Build-to-Order (BTO) flats, the monthly household income ceiling now stands at S$16,000 (US$12,500).
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NDR 2026: New western island to give Singapore room for energy and new industries, say experts
August 24, 2026 at 05:44PM
Defence experts also say Pulau Tekong could become a broader Singapore Armed Forces training hub, beyond its current role as a basic military training site.
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NDR 2026: New western island to give Singapore room for energy and new industries, say experts
August 24, 2026 at 05:44PM
Defence experts also say Pulau Tekong could become a broader Singapore Armed Forces training hub, beyond its current role as a basic military training site.
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Filipino woman jailed for being part of Cambodia scam syndicate targeting Singapore victims
August 24, 2026 at 05:59PM
The woman had testified that she had travelled to Cambodia for a job but later discovered it was a scam compound.
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Filipino woman jailed for being part of Cambodia scam syndicate targeting Singapore victims
August 24, 2026 at 05:59PM
The woman had testified that she had travelled to Cambodia for a job but later discovered it was a scam compound.
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Man gets one week’s jail for negligent cycling that killed elderly pedestrian
August 24, 2026 at 06:33PM
Haaris Sulaiman was a full-time national serviceman with the Singapore Police Force at the time of the offence.
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Man gets one week’s jail for negligent cycling that killed elderly pedestrian
August 24, 2026 at 06:33PM
Haaris Sulaiman was a full-time national serviceman with the Singapore Police Force at the time of the offence.
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SUSS drops AI detector as more Singapore universities question reliability of such tools
August 24, 2026 at 06:30PM
NUS, SUTD and SIT do not use automated AI detectors, while SMU says such tools are only one input when investigating possible misconduct.
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SUSS drops AI detector as more Singapore universities question reliability of such tools
August 24, 2026 at 06:30PM
NUS, SUTD and SIT do not use automated AI detectors, while SMU says such tools are only one input when investigating possible misconduct.
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Two to be charged over separate shop thefts at Changi Airport and Jewel
August 24, 2026 at 06:33PM
A British man was arrested on Aug 15 while in transit at Changi Airport, two years after allegedly stealing a denim jacket from a Jewel Changi Airport retail outlet.
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Two to be charged over separate shop thefts at Changi Airport and Jewel
August 24, 2026 at 06:33PM
A British man was arrested on Aug 15 while in transit at Changi Airport, two years after allegedly stealing a denim jacket from a Jewel Changi Airport retail outlet.
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UOB’s award against Lippo Marina Collection increased from $17.7m to $76.1m on appeal
August 24, 2026 at 06:45PM
The award of $76.1m comprises the previous award of $17.7m; repayments and rental income; and about $22.46m in interest.
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UOB’s award against Lippo Marina Collection increased from $17.7m to $76.1m on appeal
August 24, 2026 at 06:45PM
The award of $76.1m comprises the previous award of $17.7m; repayments and rental income; and about $22.46m in interest.
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Man caught allegedly stealing jacket on mannequin at Jewel Changi Airport shop
August 24, 2026 at 06:47PM
He and a woman who allegedly stole perfume from shops at Changi Airport are set to be charged on Aug 25.
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Man caught allegedly stealing jacket on mannequin at Jewel Changi Airport shop
August 24, 2026 at 06:47PM
He and a woman who allegedly stole perfume from shops at Changi Airport are set to be charged on Aug 25.
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Malacca, S’pore straits show what can be achieved if nations work closely for common good: Jeffrey Siow
August 24, 2026 at 07:18PM
Transport Minister hails joint effort to keep waterway open and safe at launch of new book.
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Malacca, S’pore straits show what can be achieved if nations work closely for common good: Jeffrey Siow
August 24, 2026 at 07:18PM
Transport Minister hails joint effort to keep waterway open and safe at launch of new book.
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Woman who was part of Cambodian scam group targeting S’poreans gets 25 months’ jail
August 24, 2026 at 07:45PM
The woman was lured to the scam group by financial gain but failed to pass the group's test.
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Woman who was part of Cambodian scam group targeting S’poreans gets 25 months’ jail
August 24, 2026 at 07:45PM
The woman was lured to the scam group by financial gain but failed to pass the group's test.
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O.K. Lim’s daughter loses challenge to exclude evidence in ongoing trial
August 24, 2026 at 08:20PM
The evidence included legal advice from the company’s in-house counsel.
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O.K. Lim’s daughter loses challenge to exclude evidence in ongoing trial
August 24, 2026 at 08:20PM
The evidence included legal advice from the company’s in-house counsel.
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New platform to create AI agents available to all public healthcare professionals
August 24, 2026 at 12:30PM
More than 12,000 AI agents have been created using the platform since May.
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New platform to create AI agents available to all public healthcare professionals
August 24, 2026 at 12:30PM
More than 12,000 AI agents have been created using the platform since May.
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Man arrested for drink driving after mounting divider, crashing through railing in Ang Mo Kio
August 24, 2026 at 09:10PM
The police and SCDF were alerted to the accident at about 10am.
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Man arrested for drink driving after mounting divider, crashing through railing in Ang Mo Kio
August 24, 2026 at 09:10PM
The police and SCDF were alerted to the accident at about 10am.
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ST Explains: PSI or PM2.5? What air quality measures should I refer to during the haze?
August 24, 2026 at 09:10PM
The PSI forecast and the 1-hour PM2.5 readings serve different functions.
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ST Explains: PSI or PM2.5? What air quality measures should I refer to during the haze?
August 24, 2026 at 09:10PM
The PSI forecast and the 1-hour PM2.5 readings serve different functions.
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Western island reclamation will create space for industries, low-carbon energy sources: analysts
August 24, 2026 at 09:35PM
The island could provide an option for nuclear energy infrastructure.
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Western island reclamation will create space for industries, low-carbon energy sources: analysts
August 24, 2026 at 09:35PM
The island could provide an option for nuclear energy infrastructure.
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Singapore and Ecuador seek deeper cooperation in areas including trade, food security
August 24, 2026 at 09:26PM
The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on development cooperation on Monday (Aug 24) during Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Azín’s visit to Singapore.
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Singapore and Ecuador seek deeper cooperation in areas including trade, food security
August 24, 2026 at 09:26PM
The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on development cooperation on Monday (Aug 24) during Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Azín’s visit to Singapore.
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Singapore says Israel’s West Bank expansion illegal, calls for halt to plans
August 24, 2026 at 10:26PM
It is also deeply concerned by the increase in settler violence against Palestinian civilians, said an MFA spokesperson.
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Singapore says Israel’s West Bank expansion illegal, calls for halt to plans
August 24, 2026 at 10:26PM
It is also deeply concerned by the increase in settler violence against Palestinian civilians, said an MFA spokesperson.
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