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KL to let Malaysians with S'pore driving licences tap fuel subsidy
RON95 petrol subsidy scheme only for Malaysian drivers with local licences
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October 01, 2025
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Alcaraz enjoying 'best season' after Tokyo title
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wore down Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Sept 30 to win his eighth title of a spectacular 2025 and further cement his status as a dominant force in the men’s game.
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October 01, 2025
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after 19 years of marriage
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and singer-guitarist Keith Urban have split up after 19 years of marriage.
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October 01, 2025
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Malaysian completes Cambridge doctorate with zero corrections on thesis
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim) medical lecturer Hanis Hidayu Kasim completed her doctorate at the University of Cambridge with zero corrections - a rare distinction in the academic world.
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October 01, 2025
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NMPs Public calls made to invite all to submit names of suitable candidates
We refer to the Forum letters by Mr Irwan Jamil, “NMP scheme must evolve to remain relevant” (Sept 22), and Ms Koh Yan Ping, “Next slate of NMPs should have at least one woman who is a senior” (Sept 23).
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October 01, 2025
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Business winners and losers of Singapore's Fl race
Event spells bonanza for hotels and creates jobs but some shops lament loss of revenue
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October 01, 2025
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Denuclearisation off the table for N. Korea, but a freeze is plausible, say analysts
It may even shut some nuclear facilities in exchange for lifting of US sanctions
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October 01, 2025
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I went to Sweden and caught a glimpse of Singapore's future
Sweden's innovative culture and Singapore's efficient governance make a formidable combination.
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October 01, 2025
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Where's the next football god?
In this new series, The Straits Times takes a deep dive into the hottest sports topic or debate of the hour. From Lamine Yamal's status as the next big thing to the burgeoning popularity of pickleball, we'll ask The Big Question that will set you thinking, and talking.
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October 01, 2025
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WUNDERBAR TO THE TASK IN UP HONG KONG G3
Oct 1 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
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October 01, 2025
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ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN CAN SHOW HIS WARES
All systems go for trainer Moy's five-year-old after he turns in a smart training gallop in KL.
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October 01, 2025
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Donald Trump reaches for ‘eternal peace’ in Gaza
The US President will be the chairman of the strip’s reconstruction board.
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October 01, 2025
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Despite flaws, US proposal offers the quickest path to peace
It is nebulous. It includes many clauses that can be interpreted in various ways.
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October 01, 2025
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Gear up for Fl
Here are five free events leading up to race weekend, including a weekend market at New Bahru
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October 01, 2025
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Hamas reviewing Gaza peace plan as Trump warns it to accept deal
Proposal includes hostage exchange, Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarmament
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October 01, 2025
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Community programme gets seniors to dance their way to better health
Inter-generational initiative aims to boost physical health, cognition and well-being
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October 01, 2025
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US government faces brain drain as 154,000 federal workers leave
This week's figure is largest single-year exodus of civil servants in 80 years
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October 01, 2025
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17 workplace deaths in first half of 2025; vehicular incidents remain top cause
Seventeen people died from injuries sustained at work in the first half of 2025, a slight decrease from 19 in the same period in 2024.
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October 01, 2025
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Andrew Lloyd Webber lifts the veil on Phantom Of The Opera spin-off
Andrew Lloyd Webber is still unhappy that The Phantom Of The Opera is no longer on Broadway. \"Ludicrous,\" he calls it.
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October 01, 2025
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OpenAI, Stripe tie up to allow purchases through ChatGPT
OpenAI is working with payment processing company Stripe to allow US shoppers to buy products through ChatGPT, its popular artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
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October 01, 2025
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How to cope when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia
About four years ago, Ms Madhavi Phadke, a philanthropy director in Westford, Massachusetts, noticed her mother, Ms Chanda Bhawalkar, was withdrawing.
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October 01, 2025
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ADB slashes 2026 growth forecast for S'pore from 2.4% to 1.4%
Projections for S-E Asia in 2025 and 2026 cut to 4.3% amid trade, US tariff concerns
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October 01, 2025
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What Xiangshan's progress tells us about Chinese power
Forum's feisty debates and growing reach reflect a confident China’s convening power.
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October 01, 2025
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Leclerc upbeat about winning on a track he loves
An hour before Charles Leclerc's arrival at 313@somerset for a sponsor's event on Sept 30, fans decked in Ferrari shirts had begun gathering in the mall, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Formula One star.
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October 01, 2025
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STI up 0.7% as mood shifts from US to more stable S’pore market
The rally at the Singapore bourse continued on Sept 30, on the back of a rotation of funds from investors who are concerned about the possibility of a shutdown of the United States government.
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October 01, 2025
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'KPopNoodleChallenge' may raise kids' burn risks
Doctors at a prominent hospital in the United States are raising alarms after treating children for serious burns from instant cup noodles, after they tried to replicate a trend from the hit animated movie KPop Demon Hunters (2025).
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October 01, 2025
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Prabowo's Israel overture is sweet talk to a tough crowd
The Indonesian President's conciliatory rhetoric has been welcomed in Israel. But his balancing act may prove fragile.
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October 01, 2025
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J.K. Rowling attacks ‘ignorant’ Harry Potter star Emma Watson
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Sept 29 condemned British actress Emma Watson as “ignorant” over her transgender rights views, in a stinging riposte to the former child star.
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October 01, 2025
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Spirited performance of classic works by young talent of Nafa Chinese Orchestra
If one is wondering how professional Chinese musical ensembles like the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) or Ding Yi Music Company get their members, just take a look at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' (Nafa) Chinese Instrumental Studies' degree programme.
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October 01, 2025
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S'porean woman arrested in Johor for verbally abusing cops
A Singaporean woman was arrested for hurling abusive words at traffic police officers when she was issued a summons during a roadblock at the Second Link.
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