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Singapore’s Golden Village Tiong Bahru to close after 32 years, curtains fall on March 29
SINGAPORE, March 25 — One of Singapore’s long-standing neighbourhood cinemas is preparing for its final reel, with Golden Village’s Tiong Bahru outlet set to close after 32 years in operation, according to a report by The Straits Times. The five-screen cinema
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Singapore man pockets S$125,000 bank blunder — blows it, blames crypto, now faces jail
SINGAPORE, March 25 — A Singaporean man who received S$125,000 (RM386,539) by mistake and decided to keep it instead now faces jail, after admitting he spent the money and shuffled it across accounts to cover his tracks, according to Singapore-based
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Singapore says no action against father-son duo over Israel-linked volunteering, warns such involvement now unacceptable
SINGAPORE, March 25 — Singapore authorities have cleared a father and son who volunteered with an Israel-linked organisation nearly a decade ago, but warned that similar involvement today would not be tolerated under current laws. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs
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Singapore prankster’s run ends in cuffs
SINGAPORE, March 25 — A 28-year-old man in Singapore is set to be charged today over a string of prank calls to the police hotline and separate vandalism incidents involving eggs thrown at police vehicles, according to a report by The
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Heineken to exit Singapore brewing, 130 jobs cut as production shifts to Malaysia and Vietnam
SINGAPORE, March 25 — Heineken will shut large-scale brewing in Singapore within two years, cutting about 130 roles as output moves to regional plants including Malaysia, in a move reported by The Straits Times. Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) said production
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Trial run of Jalan Genting Highlands road charge system to start April 2, no payment required
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd (LCSB), the authorised operator for Jalan Genting Highlands, will begin a trial run of its road charge system on April 2, ahead of full implementation. The test will be conducted at
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Hot weather in Malaysia likely to persist until June, warns MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The hot weather phenomenon currently affecting the country is expected to continue until the beginning of the Southwest Monsoon (MBD) in June, following drier atmospheric conditions and lower rainfall, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
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King extends Police Day greetings, honours PDRM personnel for dedication
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today conveyed his greetings in conjunction with the 219th Police Day to all personnel and veterans of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). His Majesty, who is also the Honorary
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Major highways nationwide hit by slow traffic, accidents and breakdowns
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Traffic on several major highways nationwide was slow as of this morning due to increased vehicle volume, as well as accidents and breakdowns. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said congestion stretching seven kilometres was reported
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Shah Alam teen dies after suspected fall from seventh-floor apartment
SHAH ALAM, March 25 — A 14-year-old boy died after he is believed to have fallen from the seventh floor of an apartment in Section 19 here yesterday afternoon. He was found unconscious by members of the public at the
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