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Haze in Singapore: PSI readings across island inching upwards in the unhealthy range
At 8am on Oct 9, the 24-hour PSI reading stood at 166 in the central region.
The Straits Times World News · 7h ago Singapore
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S’pore to ensure gains from AI roll-out are shared widely: PM Wong
He said Singapore’s approach has been to capitalise on this window of opportunity and to create better jobs for Singapor
The Straits Times World News · 14h ago Singapore
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Duo to be charged after corporate bank accounts allegedly used to launder scam proceeds
The man faces 14 charges, while the woman faces eight charges in total.
The Straits Times World News · 14h ago Singapore
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Jill Biden, Ong Ye Kung outline future of women’s health in lifelong preventive care
They call for shake-up in how women's healthcare is tackled at the Milken Asia Summit panel discussion.
The Straits Times World News · 16h ago Singapore
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Man to be charged over alleged involvement in investment scam
The man is also believed to be involved in other cheating cases where losses exceeded $2.2 million.
The Straits Times World News · 16h ago Singapore
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Hazy conditions in Singapore may ease on Oct 9
NEA says that the forecast 24-hour PSI readings will be in the high moderate to mid-unhealthy range.
The Straits Times World News · 18h ago Singapore
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Man who sexually abused 4 daughters gets 16½ years’ jail, 22 strokes of cane
The 44-year-old man committed the sexual assaults between 2008 and 2023.
The Straits Times World News · 18h ago Singapore
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East Coast Park boat shed blaze sends smoke over ECP; firefighter taken to hospital
The blaze involved the contents of a boat storage compound at the park and was put out with two water jets.
The Straits Times World News · 19h ago Singapore
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PM Wong to make official visit to Brunei from Oct 9 to 10
Singapore and Brunei mark 50 years of defence ties in 2026.
The Straits Times World News · 20h ago Singapore
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1 in 3 middle-aged women in S’pore had anxiety symptoms; more distressed less likely to seek help: Survey
Workplace pressures and family problems were cited as main stressors.
The Straits Times World News · 20h ago Singapore
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Why Cat A and B could merge under proposed changes to COE system
In recent years, the prices of Cat A and Cat B COEs have grown close, blurring the line between mass-market and luxury c
The Straits Times World News · 20h ago Singapore
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Will COE prices drop if LTA merges Cat A and B, adds rebates and surcharge bands?
The Straits Times World News · 20h ago Singapore
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COE review: What the proposed changes will likely achieve and what they won’t address
Mass-market car buyers may pay less than high-end model buyers, but COE prices may not fall much.
The Straits Times World News · 20h ago Singapore
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COE review: Impact of proposed changes on premiums uncertain, say experts
But more buyers likely to lean towards buying a mass-market car, they added.
The Straits Times World News · 20h ago Singapore
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Priority for families with children, new ride-share car category among ideas left out of COE review
Reasons include difficulties in implementing such ideas fairly, said LTA.
The Straits Times World News · 21h ago Singapore
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Proposed COE revision: How it works and what it means for prospective buyers
The changes aim to make a clearer distinction between mass-market and high-end cars.
The Straits Times World News · 21h ago Singapore
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Merging Cat A and B, rebates based on car value among proposed changes to COE system
LTA wants public feedback for proposal that aims to better set apart mass-market and high-end cars.
The Straits Times World News · 21h ago Singapore
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Pro bono photo service for underprivileged groups in S’pore among award-winning youth initiatives
The President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards received a record 455 nominations this year.
The Straits Times World News · 21h ago Singapore
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NSF dies after being found unconscious at Basic Military Training Centre School 3 in Pulau Tekong
He was immediately taken to Pulau Tekong Medical Centre, and later evacuated via helicopter to SGH.
The Straits Times World News · 22h ago Singapore
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Man gets 15 years’ jail, caning for drunken, ‘senseless’ killing of 71-year-old man in Serangoon
The victim died in hospital 10 days after their dispute from severe head injuries.
The Straits Times World News · 22h ago Singapore
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