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In this issue

September 01, 2024

PM Wong plans to field more women candidates in next GE

He hopes to raise representation of women in Parliament as diversity is 'very useful'

3 mins

Multiple vehicles catch fire at Golden Mile Tower carpark

Multiple vehicles at a rooftop carpark at Golden Mile Tower caught fire on Aug 31, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building in Beach Road.

3 mins

New park connector to link Rail Corridor to Jurong Lake Gardens

Jurong Town Hall Park Connector to add 2km of trails to Clementi Nature Corridor

3 mins

Ong Ye Kung to give update on Singapore's mpox preparedness

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung will be chairing a press conference next week to give an update on Singapore's preparedness in the mpox outbreak.

2 mins

Search for KL sinkhole victim halted; police to decide on next steps

The search and rescue operation for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole in downtown Kuala Lumpur on Aug 23 has been officially called off.

3 mins

Singaporeans who had smallpox jabs have fairly good mpox protection

Those born in or before 1980 would have had smallpox vaccination in childhood

3 mins

Overhauling gifted education to tackle privilege and widen access

Criticism raised in the past about GEP's exclusivity, definition of giftedness

5 mins

Small classes, tolerant environment: Ex-GEP teachers and students recall their experience

War games where pupils solved maths problems to win territory from one another, and \"missions\" where they posed as secret agents infiltrating enemy bases to defuse threats.

2 mins

Trump moves to contain fallout from abortion, IVF rows

His backing away from right-wing positions on reproductive rights sparks fierce backlash

3 mins

Trump biopic with rape scene out before Nov election

A controversial biopic of Donald Trump that depicts the former president raping his wife and which has drawn legal threats from his attorneys will hit US theatres this October, it was reported on Aug 30.

2 mins

Taipei's former mayor Ko Wen-je arrested as part of graft probe

A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early on Aug 31 as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.

1 mins

Philippines, Beijing trade accusations of S. China Sea ramming

Incident at Sabina Shoal latest in escalating series of clashes involving countries' vessels

2 mins

Steep increase in India's luxury condo prices as demand soars

Rising income levels, desire for safer homes among factors driving surge in major cities

4 mins

He racks up swim feats to raise awareness of water survival skills

Malaysian is first to complete routes linking mainland Terengganu with 3 popular islands

2 mins

Singaporean ringleader of sex club in Malaysia among 36 held in raids

A Singaporean ringleader of a \"swingers\" syndicate in Malaysia, which organised group sex events for its 147,000 subscribers or \"clients\", was among 36 people nabbed following police raids this week.

2 mins

Israeli strikes kill 48 in Gaza clashes ahead of polio vaccination campaign

Israeli strikes on Aug 31 killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, as clashes took place ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign.

2 mins

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 6, including teen girl

Russian strikes killed at least six people in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, including a 14-year-old girl at a playground, and wounded dozens more, officials said on Aug 30.

1 mins

15 ISIS members killed in Iraq raid; 7 US troops injured

A joint operation by American and Iraqi forces killed 15 members of terror group ISIS in Iraq's western desert, with seven US troops injured during the operation, the US Central Command (Centcom) said.

1 mins

Ukrainians face grim winter amid massive attacks on power grid

Move to replace damaged plants with smaller, easily concealed units may come too late

3 mins

German city at centre of tug of war over immigration, refugees

Fatal stabbing by Syrian refugee becomes political fodder for far-right party AfD

5 mins

Fate of one of last kelongs in Singapore up in the air

Heritage group petitions for coastal structure to be retained after owner gives up running it

4 mins

More men signing up as pre-school teachers

Number has doubled over past 5 years, with 245 men teaching kids at the start of year

3 mins

NLB takes reading sessions to kids living in public rental flats

Madam Senthamarai Selvi enrolled her two children in a weekly reading programme beneath her block in 2018 to keep them from fighting - and for her to get some peace and quiet.

3 mins

Woman, 84, wins suit to cancel shophouse transfer to grandniece

An 84-year-old woman who signed away an Emerald Hill shophouse to her grandniece eight years ago has won a court battle to cancel the transfer and regain ownership of the property.

3 mins

Waist-high railings after fatal accident, but some pedestrians still jaywalk

Pedestrians are still dashing across a busy road in Taman Jurong to get to a bus stop, despite railings the Land Transport Authority (LTA) installed to guide them to crossings nearby.

2 mins

What you need to know as pet cat licensing scheme kicks in

Two-year transition period to help cat owners ease into the changes starts now

4 mins

Driver taken to hospital after truck overturns in Marymount Road

One person was taken to hospital on Aug 31 after a tipper truck overturned in Marymount Road.

1 mins

Harris' sneakers, Trump's red ties - what fashion choices tell us about politicians

Clothing plays its part in electioneering, acting as emblems to appeal to voters and hinting at how the candidates will lead.

5 mins

More people declared bankrupt in 1st half of 2024 from a year ago

Avoiding it essentially boils down to being financially prudent and ensuring you do not overspend

5 mins

If your debt is ballooning, there are steps you can take

Americans are increasingly struggling with credit card debt and other loans, and consumers are paying more for basic banking services such as ATM withdrawals, recent financial research finds.

3 mins

LIM'S BIGHORN IS A SHOO-IN IN LUCKY LAST

Luckless at his recent runs, Group 2 winner will find this Class 4 Division 1 contest easier

2 mins

NORRIS CAUTIOUS, DESPITE 1-2

He leads McLaren teammate Piastri on grid but expects tyre issues and tight race

2 mins

'One of my best 100m races' for Tebogo

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo was not happy with finishing sixth in the 100m final of the Paris Olympics, and he got over that setback by outstripping Christian Coleman to win in impressive style at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Aug 30.

1 mins

Athletics golds keep China on track to finish top again

China began to exert their traditional dominance at the Paralympics in Paris on Aug 30, despite a double gold-medal success for British swimmers.

2 mins

Tiafoe proud of 'epic' win over good friend Shelton

Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton are good pals off the tennis court and after the latter promised a \"war\" in their US Open third-round encounter on Aug 30, the crowd were brought to their feet on several points and rallies as the match went the distance.

2 mins

Huge group lurking but Scheffler in 'own world'

Scottie Scheffler has company.

2 mins

MY LIFE MOVES ON, SAYS DJOKOVIC

He ends 2024 without a Slam after 'worst tennis ever', but 'tomorrow is a new , day'

3 mins

REDS MORE 'MATURE' THAN RED DEVILS

Ten Hag says rivals have advantage of playing together a long time, but 'we can always win'

3 mins

ARTETA RILED BY 'INCONSISTENCY'

Brighton score to earn 1-1 draw after Arsenal midfielder Rice gets red-carded

3 mins

Maresca 'very happy' with Chelsea's progress

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has claimed that the overhaul of his squad is already ahead of schedule, as he looked ahead to the English Premier League home clash with fellow London side Crystal Palace on Sept 1.

2 mins

News analysis Sterling move caps weirdest transfer window in history

With one final flourish of the pen by Raheem Sterling, perhaps the weirdest English Premier League transfer window in recent history slammed shut.

3 mins

NETBALL'S 'GOOD COP, BAD COP'

Co-captains with different leadership styles ready to guide S'pore to new era of success

3 mins

Merican closer to Lioness dream with Wigan

While pursuing her master's degree in film and screen studies at the University of Cambridge earlier in 2024, footballer Sara Merican continued playing and found a place with the Cambridge City women's team.

2 mins

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Publisher: SPH-Media-Limited

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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