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Gymkhana event draws motorsport buffs to try out driving techniques
In gymkhana racing, drivers have to complete a set course in the shortest time
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September 27, 2025
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Digital financial planning service MyMoneySense to cease ops in Dec
MyMoneySense, a digital financial planning service that was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Manpower and Government Technology Agency, will discontinue its services on Dec 31, 2025, at 11.59pm.
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September 27, 2025
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Xiaomi unveils smartphone to challenge iPhone 17
Move underscores Chinese firm's ambitions to take on US rivals from Apple to Tesla
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September 27, 2025
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EV driving 101
Things you may be curious about electric vehicles but did not know who to ask
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September 27, 2025
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Malaysian footballers banned | year for forged documents
Fifa’s disciplinary committee has imposed sanctions on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players, after the world governing body found that doctored documentation had been used so that they could play in an Asian Cup qualifier for Malaysia against Vietnam.
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September 27, 2025
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Malaysians as young as 10 becoming drug addicts: DPM Zahid
Dealers offering free sweets laced with drugs to entice young children, he says
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September 27, 2025
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Beauty brand Innisfree apologises after ad sparks backlash
South Korean beauty brand Innisfree has issued an apology and pulled an advertisement in South Korea after it received backlash over its portrayal of a female model pouring a white essence over her face with her eyes closed.
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September 27, 2025
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Religious leaders deeply concerned over suspicious parcel at mosque
IRO slams actions that threaten safety of places of worship or undermine harmony
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September 27, 2025
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Mbeumo back at happy hunting ground
Bryan Mbeumo will have mixed emotions if Brentford’s former favourite scores on his first return to the Community Stadium with Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sept 27.
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September 27, 2025
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New mobile dental clinic aims to make care more accessible to seniors
A new initiative by the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) aims to make dental care more accessible to seniors in nursing homes here.
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September 27, 2025
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UN cuts for 2026 to spare its elite, draft budget shows
UN cost savings plans for 2026 envisage far smaller cuts to senior staff than to lower ranks, a draft budget document shows, a contrast likely to fuel division just as financial support for the institution is slipping.
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September 27, 2025
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Prabowo backs Palestine and Israel in bold UN speech
Move seen as largely symbolic, an attempt to enhance Indonesia's global standing
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September 27, 2025
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2 teenagers arrested after fire at HDB block in Ang Mo Kio
Incident resulted in 11 people, aged 18 months to 85 years, being taken to hospital
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September 27, 2025
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The mathematics used in economics for decades may be the wrong kind
The underlying logic needs a rethink.
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September 27, 2025
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Ben Yeo marks 47th birthday with six-pack photos
Homegrown actor-host Ben Yeo, who turned 47 on Sept 23, marked his birthday by showing off his six-pack abs on social media.
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September 27, 2025
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India tech sees silver lining in Trump's H-IB visa overhaul
As door closes on American dream for some, local firms may reap the benefits
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September 27, 2025
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Ageing well begins in the neighbourhood, but doesn't end there
Home is not just where seniors reside, but extends to wider communities involving social networks and activities.
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September 27, 2025
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ROSE FANCY TEMPTED BETWEEN THE EVEREST AND COOLMORE
Godolphin waits on Golden Rose favourite’s run before making The Everest decision
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September 27, 2025
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At least 45 reported cases of fake bulk order scams since May: Goh Pei Ming
Since May, the police have received at least 45 reports of fake bulk order scams, signalling the return of such cases.
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September 27, 2025
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Clever spending behind Reds' start, says Fowler
English giants Liverpool have thrown away leads in the Community Shield, English Premier League, Champions League and League Cup this season, prompting critics to suggest that their title defence could be in trouble, but former Reds striker Robbie Fowler believes their start has been “close to perfection”.
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September 27, 2025
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Over 700 pickleball noise complaints in HDB estates since 2024
Not everyone loves pickleball. From January 2024 to August 2025, the Municipal Services Office received 701 noise complaints about pickleball, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat.
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September 27, 2025
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S'porean given detention order over link to drug trafficking
A Singaporean man has been issued with a detention order under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (CLTPA) after he was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal for a drug trafficking charge.
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September 27, 2025
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Yo-Yo Ma awes with warm-hearted, joyous playing
Perhaps only an artist of the charisma and celebrity stature of Yo-Yo Ma could awe a packed Esplanade audience into two evenings of reverential silence before drawing from them standing ovations of the kind typically reserved for pop idols. But these two evenings overflowed with the kind of joyous, warmhearted music-making that has kept Ma at the forefront of classical music for almost half a century.
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September 27, 2025
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Gauff gains from experience of winning in China
Coco Gauff is hoping to build on experience, after brushing aside Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-0 on Sept 26 to secure a spot in the last 32 as she bids for a repeat China Open crown.
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September 27, 2025
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Singapore’s economy shows signs of burnout as US tariffs take hold
Singapore's export-driven economy is finally showing signs of burnout, after galloping for most of 2025 as panicked exporters tried to get ahead of US President Donald Trump’s trade-busting tariffs.
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September 27, 2025
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The hidden pain of doctors who couldn't save a life
In a profession where success means lives saved, and with a culture of heroic excellence, a death can be devastating - yet this is rarely spoken about.
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September 27, 2025
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Porsche's luxury image is looking threadbare
The German sports carmaker's market value has declined by more than $106 billion since its 2023 peak
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September 27, 2025
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Home of speciality stores and maid agencies
Still, there is a certain kinship that has emerged among tenants.
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September 27, 2025
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Paris DVD rental store makes last stand against streaming giants
JM Video, one of only two remaining DVD rental stores in Paris, is a focal point for film lovers and visited by actors like American star Brad Pitt when they are in the city, but the ever-growing competition of streaming platforms means this French institution is fighting for survival.
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September 27, 2025
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Russia accuses EU, Nato of waging war on it via Ukraine
Foreign minister's remarks dismissed by Britain as 'fantasy world distortions'
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