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S’poreans can clear immigration with QR code at Johor land checkpoints from Sept 22
Singaporeans travelling to or from Johor Bahru can soon enjoy passport-less immigration clearance using QR codes, as Malaysia begins a trial run for its National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) on Sept 22.
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September 18, 2025
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Jail for NLB exec who took $140k in bribes from 2 firms’ directors
A National Library Board (NLB) assistant director corruptly obtained bribes totalling $140,000 from the directors of two different firms between 2018 and 2020.
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September 18, 2025
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1 in 4 adults in Singapore experiences mild signs of depression, anxiety: Study
About a quarter, or 26 per cent, of adults in Singapore experience mild depressive or anxiety symptoms, a new study has shown.
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September 18, 2025
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Marcos' cousin quits as House Speaker amid graft scandal
Resignation comes after removal of Senate president over flood control projects
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September 18, 2025
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SG Culture Pass credits
Arts groups report selling out shows, over $1.8m used in first two weeks
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September 18, 2025
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RUMEUR HAS IT SIVA'S 5YO GALLOPER IS ON THE UP
Stop The Water also impresses with his trial win on soggy track
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September 18, 2025
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Holding space for contemporary art
Conversation and transparency are key ingredients to selling sometimes controversial contemporary art, as Japan's experience shows
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September 18, 2025
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Chan Chun Sing meets top Chinese general in Beijing, reaffirms defence ties
They recommit to frequent military-to-military interactions, exchange views on security developments
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September 18, 2025
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What Hollywood gets wrong about Singapore
Here are four major errors commonly seen in foreign depictions of Singapore in films, series and video games
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September 18, 2025
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Review car loan rules to prevent financial woes and safety issues
Letter of the day
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September 17, 2025
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Another eatery targeted; case involves man claiming to be from SCGS
Another eatery has reported being targeted by a fake bulk order, bringing the total number of reported cases in just over a week to six.
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September 17, 2025
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That home outside Singapore? Good idea, but watch your step
Many Singaporeans are buying property overseas. This has its upsides but also carries risks. Do your homework.
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September 17, 2025
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Zucchini offers bang for your bite
The summer fruit has antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties
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September 17, 2025
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Timor-Leste police fire tear gas on second day of car purchase protests
Timor-Leste police fired tear gas on Sept 16 at protesters railing for the second day against a plan to buy new official cars for lawmakers, which became the latest flashpoint in one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia.
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September 17, 2025
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R.F. Kuang, Ken Liu headline Singapore Writers Festival
Get up close with fantasy author R.F. Kuang, science-fiction and fantasy writer Ken Liu and food writer Fuchsia Dunlop at the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), which runs from Nov 7 to 16.
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September 17, 2025
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RUN YOUR OWN RACE
As the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon nears, runners share their tips for mentally conquering one
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September 17, 2025
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6.3m-long baleen whale carcass found in waters off Tanjong Pagar
The 6.3m-long carcass of a baleen whale was found in the waters off Tanjong Pagar on Sept 6.
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September 17, 2025
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Unsustainably high rents are a risk for landlords too
Stiffer external competition in the retail landscape should exert pressure on landlords to rein in prices.
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September 17, 2025
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Your office could be Singapore's next big health intervention
Helping people become healthier when they work should be the next priority for Singapore public health.
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September 17, 2025
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Singapore stocks end flat as most regional peers advance
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed flat on Sept 16, down 0.68 point to 4,337.74, as regional indexes gained.
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September 17, 2025
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Three arrested in Malaysia after tiger carcass found in vehicle
The authorities have arrested three men after the carcass of a Malayan tiger, believed to have been illegally hunted, was found in a vehicle during a raid at Felda Tenggaroh in Malaysia.
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September 17, 2025
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Netanyahu’s Qatar attack will only isolate him and Israel even further
Never admit failure and never apologise. These seem to be the guiding principles of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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September 17, 2025
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SIT plans test bed spanning Punggol Digital District for trial of ideas
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is working with JTC Corporation, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and industry partners to set up a test bed that extends beyond the campus so that ideas can be trialled across the entire Punggol Digital District (PDD), and eventually beyond.
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September 17, 2025
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Local film finally gets cinema run after Projector, Cathay closures
Indie sci-fi comedy We Can Save The World!!! opens at EagleWings, Golden Village and Shaw Theatres on Sept 18
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September 17, 2025
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Violet Oon to launch casual cafe at Temasek Shophouse
Peranakan food doyenne Violet Oon is on a roll in 2025.
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September 17, 2025
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Vance vows to probe groups on the left after Charlie Kirk's death
US V-P says left-wing rhetoric partly to blame, threatens to dismantle networks
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September 17, 2025
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Complicity with Israel ‘shame of our time’: UN rights expert
A UN rights expert reiterated on Sept 15 that Israel was committing “genocide” in Gaza, slamming what she said was the “complicity” of other countries as “the shame of our time”.
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September 17, 2025
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Tips from seasoned senior runners
For Ms Tan, who ran her first marathon in Nagoya, Japan, earlier in 2025, running is an extension of her long-term hobby - hiking.
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September 17, 2025
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14 countries, including Singapore, launch trade and investment pact
Partnership of small and mid-sized WTO members backs rules-based trading system
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September 17, 2025
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S'PORE GP TO FEATURE SPRINT RACE NEXT YEAR
It will be 1 of 6 host circuits, 'providing even more competitive racing on all 3 event days'
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