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First Jurong Region Line train arrives, with wider doors and carriage spaces
The first train for the upcoming 24km-long Jurong Region Line (JRL), which will connect key areas in the west of Singapore, has arrived in the Republic.
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September 30, 2025
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Some had their nails ripped off: Japanese lured to scam bases in South-east Asia
They were controlled by violence there; those repatriated were arrested on return
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September 30, 2025
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PRs who exit S’pore without valid re-entry permit will get 6 months to apply for one before losing status
From Dec 1, Singapore permanent residents (PRs) who leave the country without a valid reentry permit will get about six months to apply for one before losing their PR status.
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September 30, 2025
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Contract battles and more: K-pop’s struggle with ‘tampering’
SEOUL - From Fifty Fifty and EXO-CBX to NewJeans, the ever-popular K-pop scene has recently been overshadowed by tampering disputes that could shake the foundation of the industry.
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September 30, 2025
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Going ‘Interstellar’ to help those facing mental health issues
Just as how objects in space float aimlessly in the darkness, people facing mental health issues can sometimes find themselves adrift, not knowing how to get out of their situation, said Singapore Management University (SMU) student Isaiah Chia.
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September 30, 2025
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Malaysia vows to fight Fifa over 'technical error'
Malaysian football officials on Sept 29 blamed a “technical error” in the document submission process for an Asian Cup qualifier, which prompted Fifa to suspend seven of the country’s national players.
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September 30, 2025
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Cordlife could face fresh one-year suspension over 'significant lapses'
MOH audit finds compliance gaps, process failures in handling of new cord blood units
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September 30, 2025
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MOM, ILO call for global standards for data on digital platform work
This would help inform government policies to better protect platform workers' welfare
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September 30, 2025
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Rooney doubts Amorim can revive United
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United have lost their soul and he has no faith in the ability of beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim to turn things around.
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September 30, 2025
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Indonesia retains free school meal plan despite mass food poisoning
JAKARTA - Indonesia has insisted on keeping the free nutritious meals programme running and will only close problematic kitchens temporarily for investigation, despite the rising number of food poisoning cases among students.
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September 30, 2025
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Women’s Cricket World Cup set to be game changer
Women’s cricket is set to take a giant leap as the World Cup begins on Sept 30, with stars from eight nations aiming to break new ground both on and off the field.
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September 30, 2025
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Ground-up efforts like charity's free minimart embody 'we first' spirit: PM
Govt will continue to uplift S'poreans but all have a role to support communities, he says
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September 30, 2025
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About half of middle-aged women in S’pore deal with mental health issues
Juggling concerns like menopause and caregiving could be factors: Panellists
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September 30, 2025
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Indonesian police’s book seizures in protest crackdowns draw flak
Such books later presented as ‘evidence’ of violent activity; rights groups slam practice
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September 30, 2025
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SPECIAL RETURN FOR EX-BLUE MOURINHO
Back with Benfica, but his 3 EPL titles with Chelsea should grant him a warm welcome
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September 30, 2025
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S. Korea's 41/2-day work week plan draws business concerns
The South Korean government is pushing ahead with a 41/2-day working week, a flagship campaign pledge of President Lee Jae Myung, drawing concern from the business community, which warns that reduced hours could undermine productivity and drive up costs.
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September 30, 2025
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How to support your teens through exams
Instead of constant reminders, what they need is acknowledgement from their parents that they are, in fact, studying
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September 29, 2025
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CHAMPS WITHOUT PLAYING
Albirex win women's league early, thanks to Aerion-Sailors dramatic draw
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September 29, 2025
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Pasir Ris to get more homes next to MRT station, potential new neighbourhood
More homes are set to be built next to Pasir Ris MRT station, on the site of the former Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, while a new community hub for the town centre is in the works.
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September 29, 2025
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Singapore's digital generation and the contagion of despair
A teenager is introduced by his friends to a story that seems to speak directly to him. In it, he discovers a young man overwhelmed by unrequited love, spiralling into hopelessness and finally taking his own life.
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September 29, 2025
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Singapore's China story: From suits to services, a new chapter begins
Decades before Singapore and China formally established ties in 1990, Ms Dorothy Seet's family was already doing business there.
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September 29, 2025
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A 'VERY PHYSICAL' BATTLE
Bencic up next in Gauff's China title defence; Alcaraz cruises in Japan
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September 29, 2025
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The day an Il-year-old did not come home from school
Suicide can be highly impulsive act with young people more vulnerable: Psychiatrist
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September 29, 2025
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SEA U-17 event key to S'pore's 3x3 ambitions
Singapore has set its sights high in 3x3 basketball, with ambitions of winning gold at the 2029 SEA Games on home soil and securing a berth at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
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September 29, 2025
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Why it's important to talk about suicide
Bringing topic into the open is paramount as it remains the leading cause of death among young people here
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September 29, 2025
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Consider yearly COE renewals to help seniors who need vehicles
I would like to appeal to the authorities to allow certificates of entitlement (COEs) to be renewed on a yearly basis. This would make it more manageable for seniors like myself, and I believe many others are in the same situation.
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September 29, 2025
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Actor Terence Cao appears on show hosted by Super Junior's Leeteuk
Local actor and live streamer Terence Cao made his K-debut on the Sept 25 episode of South Korean online variety series SOS (Save Our Stock) (2025), hosted by K-pop boy band Super Junior’s Leeteuk.
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September 29, 2025
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Johor spends $92m to upgrade 140 flood hot spots
Johor is intensifying flood mitigation works across the state with RM300 million (S$92 million) already spent to upgrade 140 identified hot spots, says state housing and local government committee chairman Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.
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September 29, 2025
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CHARM STONE ROCKS THE VALLEY
Outsider wins Group | Manikato Stakes for birthday boy Shinn
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September 29, 2025
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Autism has always existed. We haven’t always called it autism
When I look back at home videos of my daughter Isabel, I see the signs of autism clearly. But at the time, in 1992, I couldn’t. Autism was still considered rare.
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