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Singapore braces for electricity and gas supply risks as fuel prices rise
SINGAPORE, March 14 — Petrol prices in Singapore have climbed to new highs as global crude oil prices surge amid the conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to energy supply routes. Caltex raised the posted price of 95‑octane petrol
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Singapore recalls longan pulp from China over undeclared sulphur dioxide
SINGAPORE, March 14 — The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall for Longan Pulp (500g) after detecting sulphur dioxide, an undeclared allergen, in the product. The product has a production date of January 2026 and was imported from
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Singapore extends evacuation support to Asean nationals amid Gulf tensions
SINGAPORE, March 14 — Singapore expressed support for the Philippines as the Asean Chair, in coordinating a regional response to mitigate the impact of the ongoing conflicts in West Asia on the region. Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said the
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Ferry fares climb on Singapore–Batam route as fuel surcharge kicks in
SINGAPORE, March 13 — Travellers heading between Singapore and Indonesia’s Batam will now have to pay more for their ferry rides after operators introduced a fuel surcharge in response to rising global oil prices. From yesterday, passengers travelling from Singapore
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Singapore says it runs trade deficit with US, contradicting Section 301 probe claim
SINGAPORE, March 13 — Singapore will be engaging with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to seek further clarification on the trade data over the Section 301 investigations, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). The ministry said in
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Singaporeans’ support for death penalty in drug trafficking cases rises to 77pc, says minister
SINGAPORE, March 12 — Public support in Singapore for the mandatory death penalty for serious drug trafficking offences has risen, the country’s Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam reportedly said today. According to Singapore’s CNA, Shanmugam was citing the Ministry
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‘Takes two hands to clap’: Singapore father jailed 17 years after blaming teen daughter for sexual abuse
SINGAPORE, March 5 — A Singaporean man was sentenced to 17 and half years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane today for sexually abusing his teenage daughter over three years. Justice Dedar Singh Gill presided over the sentencing after
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Maybank Singapore to hand one-off bonuses to over 800 junior staff
SINGAPORE, March 5 — Maybank Singapore will provide one-off ex-gratia payments to more than 800 junior employees in recognition of their work and to ease cost-of-living pressures, a spokesperson said. According to Singapore’s Business Times, the payout includes S$1,250 (RM3,860) for
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First Dubai-Singapore flight brings home stranded travellers amid Middle East crisis
SINGAPORE, March 5 — Singapore residents stranded in the Middle East finally returned home on Thursday, with the first repatriation flight landing at Changi Airport after days of uncertainty and repeated cancellations. According to CNA, Emirates flight EK314 departed Dubai
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Singapore to fly citizens home from Muscat on March 7 amid Middle East disruptions
SINGAPORE, March 5 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said Singapore will operate a repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman on March 7 to bring citizens stranded in the region back home, The Straits Times reported. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
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