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Malaysian man sentenced to jail, caning in Singapore for posing as Caucasian ‘sugar daddy’ and exploiting women
SINGAPORE, Jan 13 — An unemployed Malaysian man who reportedly posed as a Caucasian “sugar daddy” online to deceive and sexually exploit three Singapore-based women was today sentenced to 12 years’ jail and 15 strokes of the cane. Rajwant Singh
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Singapore drops mandatory budget meal rule at HDB coffee shops, offers rent perks to operators who opt in
SINGAPORE, Jan 11— The Housing Development Board (HDB) coffee shops will no longer be required to provide budget meals under revised rules intended to keep the scheme sustainable for operators and stallholders. In a report by CNA, HDB said in
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Singapore court puts ex-footballer on 15 months’ probation for attacking two opponents
SINGAPORE, Jan 6 — A former Tanjong Pagar United football player was ordered to undergo 15 months’ probation after punching two opposing players following a match last year. According to a report by Singapore’s CNA, 20-year-old Rizqin Aniq Rahaizad was also
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Six-year-old boy fractures nose after fall at Jewel Changi net attraction
SINGAPORE, Jan 6 — A six-year-old boy reportedly suffered a fractured nose after falling at the Walking Net attraction at Canopy Park in Jewel Changi Airport during the year-end school holidays. According to a report in Singapore’s CNA, the incident occurred
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Singapore jewellers pivot to bullion as buyers shun pricey ornaments
SINGAPORE, Jan 5 — Gold retailers in Singapore are refreshing designs and promoting trade‑ins as they try to revive demand, after one of the weakest years for jewellery sales amid soaring prices. Data from the World Gold Council showed jewellery
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Singapore intensifies anti‑piracy drive with court order blocking 53 domains
SINGAPORE, Jan 5 — The Singapore High Court has granted a new site blocking order targeting 22 piracy website brands covering 53 domains, the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) announced today. The order, obtained by BBC Studios,
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Singapore defies tariff fears with 4.8pc expansion, but PM Wong says fractured trade clouds 2026 outlook
SINGAPORE, Jan 1 — Singapore’s economy beat forecasts to grow 4.8 per cent in 2025, the prime minister said Wednesday, but he warned that sustaining that rate of expansion would be “difficult” due to unpredictable global trade. The figure surpassed
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Meta snaps up Singapore-based Manus to boost AI agent capabilities
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 — Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. However, analysts warned the deal could fall foul
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Singapore Workers’ Party cadres seek special conference after Pritam Singh conviction
SINGAPORE, Dec 28 — The Workers’ Party (WP) has confirmed that its cadres have requested a special conference to be convened, following party secretary-general Pritam Singh’s recent conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee, according to Channel News Asia (CNA).
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Singapore minister thanks strangers who returned his lost wallet in France
SINGAPORE, Dec 26 — Singapore’s Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Transport Baey Yam Keng has shared a heartwarming Christmas encounter from a recent trip to France, after a stranger went out of her way to return
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