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Massage Stricter rules soon for all establishments
Massage establishments will face stricter rules by the second half of 2026, including mandatory licensing and an end to rooms, partitions and cubicles in open-concept outlets.
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April 22, 2026
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Iran war a threefold test of governance for Singapore
Beyond managing the immediate disruption, Singapore must navigate ongoing geopolitical turmoil and uncertainty.
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April 22, 2026
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S'pore blue-chip index edges up, in line with regional showing
Benchmark STI gains 0.2%, or 10.89 points, with CICT leading
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April 22, 2026
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Digital poverty is holding back low-income families in Malaysia
Device access gap means many such kids lag behind amid shift to digital learning
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April 22, 2026
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DEFEATER AND PANTONG HAVE WINNING CREDENTIALS
Last-start winners Lucky Eight One and Bull Fight also toss in good workouts in KL
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April 22, 2026
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The world's 'secular pope: Is the position of UN chief still relevant?
The race for the next UN secretary-general matters most to small states that need the world body to work even as major powers undermine it.
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April 22, 2026
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Apple taps hardware veteran John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as CEO in age of AI
Apple on April 20 named insider John Ternus as its next chief executive, tapping the longtime hardware boss to steer the company after Mr Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for a technology landscape upended by artificial intelligence.
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April 22, 2026
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Singaporean singer helps nab knife-wielding suspect in Taiwan
Singaporean singer Willis Loye's instincts kicked in when a masked person, later found to be carrying two knives, bolted from a temple celebration in Taiwan on April 18.
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April 22, 2026
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Ceuta can go two better over her pet trip
April 23 South Africa (Turffontein) preview
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April 22, 2026
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Ensure discipline is fair and corrective rather than punitive
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced several measures which schools may implement to discipline students who misbehave or break rules of conduct (Caning, suspension among standardised disciplinary actions against school bullies, April 16).
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April 22, 2026
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Man who thought his Rolex was fake tried to cheat retailer in deal; $89.8k watch was genuine
Thinking that the Rolex GMT Saru he bought for around €60,000 (S$89,800) was counterfeit, a man tried to cheat a retailer by exchanging it for three other Rolex watches worth over $94,000 in total.
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April 22, 2026
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Letting go of work clothes as retirement nears is harder than I thought
The struggle is due to the brain's memory, emotion and thinking centres working together to link memories with feelings and identity.
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April 22, 2026
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Maritime hubs like S'pore critical amid global disruptions: DPM Gan
Ongoing Middle East bottleneck highlights importance of hubs that offer flexibility
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April 22, 2026
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HAT-TRICK BID ALIVE FOR ACE WAR
April 22 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) preview
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April 22, 2026
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Iran war US seizes tanker linked to Tehran
The US military seized another Iran-linked vessel in international waters, with a ceasefire set to expire and the prospect of further peace talks still up in the air.
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April 22, 2026
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Middle East Why stability in region matters to South-east Asia
For Southeast Asia, instability in the Middle East is not a distant matter.
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April 22, 2026
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Massage shops to face stricter rules, including no rooms or partitions in open-concept outlets
Mandatory licensing will be imposed on all massage establishments, with the police bringing an end to rooms, partitions and cubicles in open-concept outlets, which are supposed to operate in full view of the public.
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April 22, 2026
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Govt must work harder to continue delivering good policies in tough global climate: SM Lee
Singapore’s political leaders and the civil service must work “much harder” to keep the cycle of good policies and good government going in a challenging global environment, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on April 21.
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April 22, 2026
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Can food be medicine?
More medical schools in the US are teaching students how to cook and use food as a tool for treating patients
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April 22, 2026
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Wildlife protection NParks continues to explore measures to reduce roadkill incidents
We thank Mr Wong Wei Feng for his feedback (Develop road mortality framework to protect wildlife, April 14).
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April 22, 2026
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DeChambeau had talks on LIV exit at Masters
NEW YORK - Bryson DeChambeau used his spare time at the Masters earlier in April to discuss a possible return to the PGA Tour, according to a report by The Athletic.
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April 22, 2026
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Perfect time for Brazil's 6th World Cup: Cafu
Brazil's two-time World Cup winner Cafu said on April 20 that he believes the 2026 tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first time in 24 years.
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April 22, 2026
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A RODRI BLOW FOR CITY AT BURNLEY
Talisman down with groin injury, Dias also out as Pep's men face relegation candidate
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April 22, 2026
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Check in for a wellness check-up
Longevity medicine clinics are working with hotels as guests are more conscious of health and immunity
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April 22, 2026
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We're rewarding new and loyal readers with 4 days of pure golfing joy.
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April 22, 2026
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UK investigates Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns
Britain’s communications regulator, Ofcom, launched an investigation on April 21 into the Telegram messaging app after evidence suggested child sexual abuse material was being shared on the platform.
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April 22, 2026
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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village by Israeli settlers, say witnesses
Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 21 after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, witnesses said, while in Gaza, health officials said two Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes.
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April 22, 2026
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Hong Kong Film Awards
Top acting prizes go to Tony Leung Ka Fai and Fish Liew
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April 22, 2026
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Prosecution calls for up to 2 years’ jail for doctor over negligent act causing death
Woman died five days after undergoing an unnecessary ‘chelation’ treatment
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April 22, 2026
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US tariff refund system goes live as firms rush to file claims
Worries over durability of portal prove unfounded amid a torrent of submissions
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