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As demand for housing grows, Singapore government looking at flexible options for young Singaporeans
SINGAPORE, Aug 4 — The Singapore government is studying ways to expand rental housing options as more young Singaporeans seek flexible living arrangements, according to National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. According to The Straits Times, Chee said demand has risen
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Ageing, alone and silent: Why elderly men are Singapore’s most at-risk group
SINGAPORE, Aug 2 — After retiring, Joseph’s 85-year-old father settled into a routine of morning swims and hours spent watching television. “He just kept saying there was nothing to do,” the Singaporean identified only the one-word pseudonym, told news outlet CNA in
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Tourism Malaysia unveils Klang Valley durian packages at Singapore’s Malaysia Fest 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug 1 — Tourism Malaysia officially unveiled the Durian Packages-Klang Valley Edition for the Singaporean market during the 9th edition of Malaysia Fest 2026, held at Singapore Expo. Visitors to Malaysia Fest 2026, held from July 30 to August
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Dirty trolleys, bacteria and false labels: Singapore caterer in court after 60 students sick with gastroenteritis
SINGAPORE, July 31 — Singapore school caterer Gourmetz is facing six food safety charges linked to an incident where 60 pupils from River Valley Primary School (RVPS) suffered from gastroenteritis after consuming its meals. The charges, filed under Singapore’s Sale
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Singapore unveils S$900m support package amid global uncertainties
SINGAPORE, July 29 — The Singapore government today unveiled a second support package worth S$900 million (RM2.8 billion) to help its citizens navigate the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflicts and global uncertainties. The latest round of support to Singaporean
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Singapore records 441 suicide deaths in 2024 as cases surge among those aged 30 to 39
SINGAPORE, July 29 — Singapore recorded 441 suicides in 2024, with deaths among adults aged 30 to 39 rising by 50 per cent even as numbers fell across all other age groups, local news organisation CNA reported yesterday. Citing data from the
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Singapore Airlines, Scoot cancel flights to China and Hong Kong as Typhoon Noul hits region
SINGAPORE, July 26 — Airlines including Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have cancelled several flights as Typhoon Noul disrupted travel in parts of China and Hong Kong. SIA said it cancelled three flights between Singapore, Shenzhen and Hong Kong on
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Singapore to boost air traffic capacity with AI and infrastructure overhaul
SINGAPORE, July 23 — Singapore is committing S$4 billion (RM12.7 billion) over the next 15 years to overhaul its air navigation services, a massive investment designed to cement the city-state’s status as a premier global aviation hub. The upgrade includes
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Singapore pushes AI, STEM and holistic student development in New Asean Education Roadmap
SINGAPORE, July 22 — Artificial intelligence (AI), STEM education and holistic student development will anchor Asean’s next five‑year education strategy, under a regional work plan launched on July 22 by Education Minister Desmond Lee and his counterparts from across Southeast
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How two tourists almost pulled off a S$235,000 diamond heist in Singapore
SINGAPORE, July 20 — A tourist who helped steal a diamond worth more than S$235,000 (RM744,950) from a Singapore jewellery store by swapping it with a fake hidden in his accomplice’s mouth has been jailed, while the second suspect awaits
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