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Singapore’s National Kidney Foundation cuts malnutrition risk by prioritising protein intake for dialysis patients
SINGAPORE, July 6 — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has halved malnutrition rates among its dialysis patients by shifting its nutritional strategy to put protein intake at the centre of care, supported by closer monitoring and targeted supplementation. The Straits
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong champions diversity in PAP ranks at anniversary conference
SINGAPORE, July 5 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the People’s Action Party (PAP) is looking to bring in Singaporeans with a wider range of views and experiences, stressing that the party does not expect everyone to think alike
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Singapore seizes S$55m Good Class Bungalow and S$1m in bank funds in widening Nvidia chip probe
SINGAPORE, July 1 — Police have seized a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) valued at about S$55 million (RM173 million) and around S$1 million in bank funds as part of an expanding fraud investigation linked to the movement of Nvidia chips
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Survey: One in seven Singapore households now earns S$30,000 a month
SINGAPORE, June 30 — Nearly one in seven households in Singapore now earns at least S$30,000 (RM95,000) a month, almost double the share recorded five years ago, underscoring how rapidly the city-state’s income profile has shifted toward higher earnings. According
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S$2 pass is on its way out — Malaysian taxis to pay S$15 every trip into Singapore from Jan 1
SINGAPORE, June 25 — The S$2 (RM6) monthly pass for Malaysian taxis entering Singapore is on its way out. From January 1, 2027, Malaysia-registered taxis will instead have to pay S$15 (RM50) every time they enter Singapore, under a revised
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Singapore woman goes undercover to expose religious-themed sex group after ex’s revenge porn campaign
SINGAPORE, June 25 — When a stranger messaged a Singapore woman asking for sex after seeing what he believed were her nude photos online, she decided to find the culprit herself. According to CNA, the woman created an undercover account
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Singapore GP adds Janet Jackson, JJ Lin and Cortis to blockbuster Formula One weekend line-up
SINGAPORE, June 25 — The entertainment line-up for this year’s Singapore Grand Prix has shifted into top gear, with organisers unveiling music legend Janet Jackson as the latest headline act for the Formula One weekend. The Grammy-winning superstar will take
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Singapore military gets US$73m tech upgrade
SINGAPORE, June 20 — The United States (US) has approved a possible US$73 million (RM300.03 million) military sale to Singapore to upgrade its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), the US Department of State said. The department said Singapore
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Singapore Cruise Centre relocating from HarbourFront Centre in July
SINGAPORE, June 20 — HarbourFront Centre is set to shut its doors on July 27. In a related move, the Singapore Cruise Centre that has been operating out of the mall will shift to 5 HarbourFront Avenue from July 15,
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Singapore regains top spot in International Institute for Management Development’s 2026 competitiveness ranking
SINGAPORE, June 19 — Singapore has reclaimed the top position in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking after slipping to second place last year. According to the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) 2026 annual report released on Thursday, Singapore
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