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MUIS to strengthen safeguards for children and youth through common framework across mosques

August 29, 2026 at 05:04PM

The new measures come after a sexual assault case committed against young children at a mosque. 
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No appeal from Bloomberg on Shanmugam, Tan See Leng defamation case

August 29, 2026 at 05:37PM

Bloomberg previously declined to comment when CNA asked if it was appealing against the verdict or amount of damages.
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Bloomberg’s decision not to appeal High Court decision shows it knew article was ‘full of falsehoods’: Shanmugam

August 29, 2026 at 05:52PM

The last day for appeal was Aug 27 and financial news provider Bloomberg did not file an appeal.
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Scaling heights for a good cause: Over 100 take part in vertical marathon by ComChest and MBS

August 29, 2026 at 07:00PM

The marathon and Community Chest Heartstrings Walk raised over $5.2 million for 94,000 social service users.
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Workload, parents’ expectations cited as top factors affecting pre-school teachers’ wellness: Survey

August 29, 2026 at 07:47PM

The Early Childhood Wellness & Mindfulness Survey gathered responses from 483 teachers in August.
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Fire involving about 3ha of greenery extinguished near Seletar Link

August 29, 2026 at 08:12PM

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car while dashing across road junction in Clementi

August 29, 2026 at 11:08PM

The driver is assisting with police investigations.
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Flats with shorter waiting times being built in Sin Ming and Toa Payoh

August 30, 2026 at 05:00AM

The flats are slated for completion by mid-2030, and their launch date has not been announced.
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Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage

August 30, 2026 at 05:00AM

A question that arose in the past month is whether there should be more regulation around foraging.
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‘Not about preventing AI misuse’: S’pore universities move from grading essays to assessing thinking

August 30, 2026 at 05:00AM

NUS, NTU, SUSS, SUTD and SIT do not deploy detection tools to flag for AI misuse in students’ work.
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The Million Dollar Round Table: Is insurance’s most famous accolade now an overused honour?

August 30, 2026 at 05:00AM

Its qualifying threshold has fallen in real terms, and the badge is taking on a new meaning.
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More mosquitoes, less birdsong: Increasingly extreme El Ninos may favour pests while other animals swelter

August 30, 2026 at 06:00AM

More frequent and extreme El Nino events could push Singapore’s wildlife to the limit, while sparing human-adapted animals like mosquitoes, crows and pigeons.
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Singapore architect Chang Yong Ter believes good architecture can make us better humans

August 30, 2026 at 06:04AM

For more than two decades, the founder of Chang Architects has created distinctive Singapore homes shaped by nature, spirituality and an instinct to do things differently.
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ComfortDelGro tie-up with French firm RATP Dev to run Copenhagen metro from Sept 2027

August 30, 2026 at 09:35AM

Copenhagen's metro is one of three rapid transit systems in the world that runs for 24 hours every day.
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2 taken to hospital, 200 evacuated after fire breaks out in Choa Chu Kang flat

August 30, 2026 at 10:42AM

Two people were evacuated from the affected unit before SCDF arrived.
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New online directory to provide one-stop shop of programmes for Malay/Muslim community

August 30, 2026 at 11:24AM

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad also outlined how the community should be guided by values that have shaped its history.
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How to do more parenting by doing less

August 30, 2026 at 11:37AM

The irony of intensive parenting is that it can nurture an unhealthy dependence on the parents.
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About 1,200 BTO flats in Toa Payoh, Sin Ming to have shorter waiting time of under 3 years

August 30, 2026 at 11:33AM

The two new BTO developments in Toa Payoh and Sin Ming will have wait times of less than three years.
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Shattered glass, water seepage: Canberra Residences owners sue contractor over unresolved defects

August 30, 2026 at 12:00PM

The MCST alleged it is still grappling with water ponding at lift lobbies and water seepage throughout the development.
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Free breakfast packs, AI study tool, stress-busting activities to support PSLE pupils

August 30, 2026 at 12:33PM

Several organisations are stepping up to offer encouragement and support for P6 kids.
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The final stretch: Essential listening tips for PSLE pupils

August 30, 2026 at 01:15PM

Teachers share strategies for the last two weeks of PSLE listening comprehension preparation.
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