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Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore Prime Minister on 15 May, Lawrence Wong to take over
Singapore's prime minister Lee Hsien Loong is set to step down on 15 May, with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong taking over. Read more.
5 months ago
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Crane from PUB project worksite topples and crushes van in Sengkang, driver sent to hospital, crane operator arrested
A crane involved in works at a construction site in Sengkang toppled over and crushed a white van. The crane operator was later arrested. Read more.
5 months ago
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Singapore-flagged ship which struck Baltimore Key Bridge had passed previous foreign port state inspections: MPA
The Singapore-flagged ship which crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge and led to its collapse had passed two foreign state port inspections last year. Read more.
6 months ago
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Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints across Good Friday, Qing Ming and Hari Raya Puasa period from 28 March to 14 April: ICA
Planning a trip to Malaysia from 28 March to 14 April? Be prepared for 'very heavy traffic' at Singapore's Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, says ICA.
6 months ago
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$10M TOTO Cascade Draw: Here are the winning numbers for 14 March 2024
The Cascade Draw came about as there were no Group 1 winners in the last three TOTO draws.
6 months ago
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Man charged with cheating Tampines Town Council over water pump replacements, allegedly billed more that $380,000 for 'significantly cheaper' items
Zhang Shuyan allegedly deceived Tampines Town Council into overpaying for multi-stage pumps, when cheaper single-stage pumps had been installed. Read more.
6 months ago
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Two men charged with helping three people enter Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert in Singapore at the Sports Hub without valid tickets
The two are the first to be charged after police were alerted that several people had entered Taylor Swift's concert venue without valid tickets. Find out more.
6 months ago
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Rise in rat sightings in Singapore caused by higher rainfall, warmer temperatures, exposed food waste and improper trash disposal, say pest controllers
As rat sightings rise across Singapore, experts link the increase to exposed food waste, improper trash disposal, and the city's hotter, wetter weather. Read on.
7 months ago
Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
Singapore livestreamer KiaraaKitty banned from entering Taiwan after admitting to staging fake egg attack to gain views
Singapore Twitch streamer KiaraaKitty and her assistant, who was also involved in the fake attack, face up to a five-year ban for their behaviour. Here's why.
7 months ago
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OnlyFans content creator Titus Low accuses ex-wife Cheryl Chin of restricting visitation rights to child, says ‘I have never met someone this evil’
OnlyFans content creator Titus Low claimed he only gets to see his daughter with ex-wife Cheryl Chin twice a month and has to go through a lawyer for visits.
7 months ago
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Singapore wrestler Sean Tan makes historic US national television debut on WWE's flagship Smackdown programme
Wrestler Sean Tan became the first Singaporean to appear on World Wrestling Entertainment's long-running weekly Smackdown show. Read on.
7 months ago
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Singapore landlord criticised for trying to rent out sparse HDB utility room: ‘A morgue would be better’
A landlord in Singapore has received strong backlash from netizens after he put up his sparse HDB utility room for rent. What did the netizens say?
7 months ago
Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
How to identify dating's red, green and beige flags, according to Single's Inferno
Red, green and beige flags dictate relationship dynamics. Discover the importance of kindness, warning signs of toxicity, and impact of neutral quirks. Read on.
7 months ago
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Zika virus: Tests reveal high likelihood of transmission at Boon Lay Place, residents asked to be careful
Residents and workers at Boon Lay Place are asked to take precautions against getting the Zika virus after testing found persistent virus signals in the area.
7 months ago
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Go kart accident: Singaporean woman, 33, dies in high-speed crash after her kart slams into tyre barrier
A 33-year-old Singaporean woman died in a go-karting accident at Golden City Go Kart in Batam. Read on to find out what happened.
7 months ago
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Taylor Swift concerts: Singapore Tourism Board said it provided a grant to bring pop superstar to National Stadium
The Singapore Tourism Board revealed that it provided a grant to help bring pop superstar Taylor Swift to the city-state's shores. Read on.
7 months ago
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Man, 62, sentenced to 4 years' jail for pouring acid on lover's face and slashing her with parang
A 62-year-old man has been sentenced to four years' jail for pouring acid on his girlfriend and slashing her multiple times with a parang. Read on.
7 months ago
Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
Only 3 of 5 Singaporeans say they are satisfied with their romantic or sex lives, Ipsos survey finds
The love lives of Singaporeans are a mixed bag. While the love is strong for a vast majority, there's work needed in their romantic and sex lives. Read on.
7 months ago
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What Single's Inferno reveals about modern love in Singapore
From defying age norms to prioritising emotional intimacy, find out how Single's Inferno reflects Singapore's dating culture.
7 months ago
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Higher airfares for travellers departing Singapore from 2026, with new levy to ensure flights use sustainable fuel
Travellers flying out of Singapore will have to fork out more for their airfares from 2026, due to a new levy to use sustainable aviation fuel. Read on.
7 months ago