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October 02, 2025

Issue with ship's anchors led to collision causing massive oil spill

Report flags other causes of 2024 incident including lack of proper handover processes

4 mins

Safety drills among actions taken

FROM A1

1 mins

HDB resale prices continue to cool, rising 0.4% in Q3

It is possibly the lowest quarter-on-quarter increase since the second quarter of 2020

3 mins

She joined KK to seek answers on stillborn sibling, and stayed for 50 years as a midwife

More than five decades ago, a woman’s curiosity about why her sibling had been stillborn led her to enrol in Kandang Kerbau Hospital’s school of midwifery.

3 mins

Simba, Ml to retain $10 and $12 mobile plans after proposed merger

Simba Telecom and M1 said they will continue to offer their popular $10 and $12 mobile plans to new subscribers for at least two years after their proposed merger is completed.

2 mins

Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital gazetted as national monument

As the birthplace of more than 1.2m babies, old hospital is special to Singaporeans: NHB

3 mins

Malaysian fans fear Asian Cup exit over fake heritage allegations

Fifa suspends seven naturalised players, launches probe after 4-0 win over Vietnam

3 mins

Rescuers search for survivors after Philippine quake kills at least 69

Rescue teams in the Philippines searched for survivors in mud and rubble on Oct 1, and the authorities urged help for hospitals inundated with the injured after the deadliest earthquake in more than a decade killed at least 69 people.

2 mins

CDA funds cannot be used at retail pharmacies, optical shops from 2026

From Jan 1, 2026, parents and trustees can no longer use Child Development Account (CDA) funds at optical shops and retail pharmacies, said the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).

2 mins

Court awards over $417k in accident claim, slams Income for 'wholly unreasonable' conduct

A district court awarded more than $417,000 in damages to the family of an elderly man who suffered severe brain injuries from a traffic accident, lambasting NTUC Income over its refusal to pay certain claims.

3 mins

New guide aims to help consumers identify fish at wet markets in Singapore

It includes average price, cooking methods and sustainability recommendations

3 mins

After missteps, British PM fights for survival as anti-immigrant anger grows

News analysis

4 mins

Zubeen Garg tragedy: Singapore police provide Indian embassy with autopsy report

Indian musician Zubeen Garg died on Sept 19 after swimming in waters off St John's Island, and not while scuba diving, as was initially reported by Indian media.

2 mins

Five survivors pulled from collapsed school in Indonesia

Rescuers pulled five survivors from the ruins of a collapsed school in Indonesia on Oct 1, as desperate parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens more still believed trapped in the rubble.

2 mins

China holds National Day ceremony in waters off atoll claimed by Manila

China’s coast guard held a National Day flag-raising ceremony on a ship in the waters off the disputed Scarborough Shoal, vowing to “stand guard” over the atoll, a major flashpoint for diplomatic flareups and maritime clashes with the Philippines.

1 mins

No more licence renewal for vape sales in Perak starting from Jan 2026

Perak will stop issuing or renewing licences to sell vape and electronic cigarettes starting January 2026.

1 mins

Minister denies KL is behind suspension of Malaysiakini's Facebook pages

Episode involving news site raises concerns about media freedom under PM Anwar

2 mins

'Mother' of India's Hindu groups turns 100 but critics still question its true agenda

RSS, which inspired BJP, is accused of being divisive with its 'Hindu first' ideology

6 mins

Vietnam puts property damage from Typhoon Bualoi at $390m

Vietnam's government said Typhoon Bualoi caused an estimated 8 trillion dong (S$390 million) in property damage this week, saying in a preliminary assessment on Oct 1 that nearly 170,000 houses were damaged or inundated by flooding.

1 mins

Hunger rising in war-torn Myanmar, with Rakhine state hit hard

One-third of nation’s population is acutely food insecure, says World Food Programme

2 mins

What is Europe's 'drone wall'?

The European Union (EU) is working on a plan to establish what it calls a “drone wall” — a defence system along the bloc’s eastern flank meant to repel unmanned aircraft from Russia.

3 mins

Ukraine's frontline cities filled with dread and defiance

Swamped by Russian drones, residents remain calm amid constant attacks

5 mins

What happens next with US government shutdown?

A US government shutdown that could affect millions of Americans began on Oct 1 after congressional Republicans and Democrats failed to resolve a budget deadlock.

2 mins

Hamas said to be seeking amendments to Trump's Gaza plan

Group wants changes to clauses on disarmament and expulsion, says source

1 mins

New course to train experts on Singapore coastal protection against rising sea levels

The Republic’s coastlines are set to be bustling with activity in the next few decades, as seawalls, coastal barriers and mangroves will be used to defend the island from rising seas.

3 mins

NUS scientists set to explore underwater mountains in Indian Ocean

Expedition team to use new technologies to learn more about the oases of biodiversity

4 mins

New Presiding Judge at State Courts from Jan 1

Justice Christopher Tan Pheng Wee has been appointed Presiding Judge of the State Courts by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and will take over from Justice Vincent Hoong Seng Lei on Jan 1, 2026.

2 mins

Improved motion sensing system better ensures safety of seniors living alone

Madam Ng Ban Wee wants to spend her remaining years at home, in the community she is familiar with.

2 mins

Race and religion still central in shaping social fabric, says Janil

Continued efforts to boost harmony crucial and remain an ongoing process

3 mins

Jail for man who used $1.5b in criminal proceeds to buy nearly 28,000 gold bars

A man who bought nearly 28,000 gold bars after receiving more than $1.5 billion in proceeds from a foreign crime was sentenced to five years' jail on Oct 1.

2 mins

Ex-SAF captain stole $2.2m in cryptocurrency after breaking into man's condo

A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regular broke into a man's condominium home in 2022 and made off with information linked to the latter's cryptocurrency wallet.

3 mins

Team behind Safti City training facility among three defence tech award winners

Annual award recognises those that make significant tech contributions to defence

4 mins

S'pore shares rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%

Singapore stocks continued to climb on Oct 1 amid a mixed showing from regional bourses.

1 mins

Singlife partners Fullerton Fund to plug clients' retirement gaps

Singlife has inked a partnership with Temasek-backed Fullerton Fund Management to deliver a wider suite of financial solutions from insurance to investments, and to bridge retirement gaps for Singaporeans.

2 mins

S’pore overtakes London in ranking of top 20 IPO markets

London has slipped out of the world's top 20 initial public offering (IPO) markets as the third quarter of 2025 ends, overtaken by Singapore and Mexico in a fresh blow to its standing as a global finance hub.

3 mins

Pfizer secures three-year reprieve from Trump tariffs by agreeing to slash US drug prices

Pfizer secured a three-year reprieve from US President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry on Sept 30 by agreeing to slash some of its US drug prices by up to 85 per cent and selling directly to the American public, a move other major drugmakers are expected to follow.

3 mins

Trump's crypto project '100%' not political, says Donald Trump Jr

The crypto venture backed by US President Donald Trump's family is \"100 per cent\" not political, said his son Donald Trump Jr.

3 mins

Wealthy clients increasingly tap private market funds: OCBC

Bank expanding offerings amid rising demand for alternative investments

3 mins

Luxury hotel Aman to open in Singapore's upcoming tallest skyscraper

Luxury hotel brand Aman is making its Singapore debut at The Skywaters at 8 Shenton Way - the 63-storey skyscraper set to become the nation's tallest building when it is completed in 2028.

3 mins

IMDB liquidators lose bid in S'pore court to sue StanChart, BSI

The High Court has prevented foreign liquidators from suing Standard Chartered Bank and BSI Bank over transactions allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (IMDB) scandal, ruling that Singapore’s cross-border insolvency framework cannot be applied to deals executed before the law took effect in 2018.

2 mins

UOB rolls out initiative to train staff in Gen Al, automation skills

Push to help bank's employees use tech for productivity, efficient operations

3 mins

S'pore's IPO momentum picks up pace, with more listings to come

Analysts say this reflects improved liquidity and investor confidence in market here

4 mins

ExxonMobil expects to cut about 500 staff in Singapore by end-2027

ExxonMobil expects to cut its staff number in Singapore by 10 per cent to 15 per cent by the end of 2027 as part of global restructuring efforts.

2 mins

Trump, Hegseth and the making of a Maga 'warrior class'

The gathering of US military top brass is both bizarre and worrying.

7 mins

CCE isn't just an 'extra subject.' It's education at its core

Character and Citizenship Education has a critical role in schools as students navigate a complex and polarised world.

5 mins

US government shutdown masks a bid for raw power

Trump will turn this crisis into an opportunity to hollow out the administrative state.

4 mins

Can Singapore be a city that bounces back and gives back?

City-making is both a science and an art, and sustainable cities should be resilient, regenerative and restorative.

6 mins

Schools • Take steps to safeguard our children's emotional health

I am writing in response to “The day an Il-year-old did not come home from school” (Sept 29). My sincere condolences to Yong Le’s parents and family members.

1 mins

Disability inclusion • Start with simple, everyday interactions

We refer to Ms Theresa Tan’s commentary, “A blind man told me not to pity him. Instead, empathise” (Sept 21).

1 mins

Car loans • Bad situation worsened by lucrative bank commissions

I refer to the letter \"Review car loan rules to prevent financial woes and safety issues\" (Sept 17).

1 mins

Co-create solutions to support school canteen stallholders

Letter of the day

1 mins

Luce Verde in his element in Highveld, can win again

(4) LUCE VERDE has thrived since relocating to the Highveld and a six-point penalty for a last-start beating of re-opposing (2) THE ULTIMATE KING (0.5kg better off) is unlikely to halt his momentum. The latter is also on an upward trajectory, so he should fight out the finish on these revised terms.

1 mins

OCTOBER IS ALSO A FEST FOR GERMAN UNITY IN HOPPEGARTEN

Fall of Berlin Wall celebrated at G3 Preis der Deutschen Einheit

2 mins

SPICY BABE, GOOD CHILLI SIZZLE

Both gallopers turn up the heat at trials, look primed and poised for the Oct 5 races

3 mins

Uefa has to decide on Israel's status: Fifa V-P

Israel’s continued participation in international football has to be dealt with first and foremost by European governing body Uefa, Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani said on Oct 1.

2 mins

MCGINN KEY FOR MUDDLING VILLA

As Aston Villa gear up for a crucial Europa League clash at Feyenoord on Oct 2, one player stands out as the linchpin capable of steering the team through this high-stakes encounter — captain John McGinn.

3 mins

Blues memories don't 'feed' Mourinho in defeat

Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him, after Benfica were beaten 1-0 on his return to Stamford Bridge on Sept 30.

2 mins

Reds won't panic but must buck up, says van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk called for improvement and an end to silly errors, after his side went down 1-0 at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Sept 30 and suffered the loss of goalkeeper Alisson Becker to injury.

2 mins

SOARING EAGLES UPBEAT IN EUROPE

Glasner's side head into maiden European campaign on superb 18-game unbeaten run

3 mins

Collier slams 'negligent' WNBA leadership

Minnesota Lynx’s five-time All-Star Napheesa Collier ripped into the Women’s National Basketball Association’s leadership and commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a postseason media conference on Sept 30, accusing the WNBA of a “tone-deaf, dismissive” approach to players.

1 mins

'A VERY, VERY SPECIAL PLACE'

Sinner thanks team after 3rd title of year in Beijing; Swiatek suffers rare bagel

2 mins

Slipper to end career in Perth where he started

Australia’s most-capped Test player James Slipper will retire from international rugby following the final Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Oct 4, bringing the curtain down on a record-breaking 16-year career.

2 mins

MY TIME'LL COME: RUSSELL

Mercedes driver 4th in standings but confident he will one day be an F1 champ

3 mins

Balancing an Fl Academy title tilt with a normal life

Whenever Chloe Chambers is back in the United States, she lives a seemingly normal life, with much of her time spent watching Netflix and hanging out with friends.

2 mins

I went cinema-hopping in JB. Here's what I learnt

Yes, tickets are cheaper, but that is true for most consumer goods and services there. Quality matters as well.

3 mins

Im Si-wan flaunts his killer instinct in Mantis

Set in the universe of Netflix’s breakout South Korean hit film Kill Boksoon (2023), the upcoming spin-off Mantis introduces a slate of new assassins in what promises to be a visual feast of stylised action.

2 mins

Wildfire heroics heat up The Lost Bus, while Fish Flew Away flops

Whang Yee Ling

2 mins

Thrilling chase through a divided US

A biting satire of American political extremism, One Battle After Another is director Paul Thomas Anderson’s first action thriller

2 mins

Puppet Origin Stories takes final bow at Cairnhill home

Five arts groups moved into the former Anglo-Chinese School in Cairnhill Road in 1992 and a new arts hub was born.

3 mins

Succession shake-ups

Puppetry theatre group The Finger Players will scrap artistic director role in 2026 for a collaborative leadership model

2 mins

Rocky start, big finish for engaging rendition of Ravel

The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel (1875 to 1937).

2 mins

Li Nanxing, 60, to play son of Xiang Yun, 63, in The Leftovers series

Homegrown actor Li Nanxing is just three years younger than veteran actress Xiang Yun, but he will be playing her son in the upcoming drama The Leftovers.

1 mins

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Claire Moses and Neil Vigdor

2 mins

HK actresses Janice Man surprises with birth announcement

Hong Kong actress Janice Man dropped a bombshell on Sept 30 when she announced on social media that she had given birth to her first child.

1 mins

Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood

The recent debut of an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated “actress” named Tilly Norwood, and its producer’s boasts of interest from studio executives, sparked a backlash on Sept 30 from the SAG-Aftra actors union, condemning the replacement of human performers with “synthetics”.

2 mins

Is radio DJ Glenn Ong dating Filipina actress Jonica Lazo?

Veteran local radio DJ Glenn Ong's latest social media post on Sept 30 has sparked talk that he is dating Jonica Lazo, an actress from the Philippines.

1 mins

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AWARDS 2025

Sustainability is not just a good-to-have, but a core part of business strategy – this is what winners of the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards have demonstrated.

2 mins

Keppel eyes 'alpha returns' in riding sustainability megatrend

The asset manager believes in doing good for the environment without having to compromise returns.

6 mins

Ascott puts sustainability at the heart of hospitality

The 41-year-old company has a formalised framework focusing on community, alliance, respect, environment and supply chain.

4 mins

Being sustainable and Singaporean are equally important for ComfortDelGro

Group chairman Mark Greaves says the company wants to bring Singapore-style clean and efficient transport to other markets as it continues to expand abroad. By Derryn Wong

5 mins

Going beyond green: UOL's ‘evolving’ sustainability journey drives business

Besides sky gardens, its approach extends to operations and stakeholder engagement. By Elysia Tan

4 mins

How FairPrice is making sustainability a part of the shopping basket

It has a three-pillar strategy built on low-carbon operations, waste reduction and supplier enablement. By Renald Yeo

4 mins

'Regenerative and restorative': Prof Lily Kong on the power of human-environment ties

The president of SMU shares how she has upheld sustainability principles throughout her career.

7 mins

'Moderator in nature': Edible Garden City's Bjorn Low wants to sow green ideas that will outlast him

A plan to lead 'a simple life' has sprouted into a 41-strong social enterprise building edible gardens across Singapore. By Tessa Oh

5 mins

SimplyGood's Jeremy Lee on a mission to create green cleaning solutions

Its dehydrated cleaning products can be dissolved in reusable containers, reducing the need for single-use plastic packaging.

4 mins

From business imperative to bigger purpose: Beh Siew Kim on sustainability in hospitality

Beyond investor returns, sustainability for Ascott means uplifting communities, protecting the environment and inspiring change. By Chong Xin Wei

5 mins

Showing sustainability impact will silence the sceptics

Adding economics to ESG can demonstrate that companies can pursue green initiatives and be financially viable.

4 mins

Pollen saves unsold goods from the dump

Using data and Al, the startup helps companies clear excess inventory before it is sent to landfills.

4 mins

WeavInsight bridges the green data gap with its tech solutions

It uses cutting-edge tools, such as Al-driven digital twin technology and satellite hyperspectral imaging.

5 mins

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