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Wednesday, Apr 24

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When this chef left Japan to strike out on his own, his father tore down the family restaurant so that he will not look back

Today, Nobuhiro Nishi’s father would be proud of his son’s fine cuisine that melds culture and tradition with surprise twists at his eponymous restaurant Nishikane by Nobuhiro Nishi.

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Tampines accident: Man to be charged with 4 offences including dangerous driving causing death

Police are investigating other potential offences by the 42-year-old car driver involved in the multi-vehicle accident.

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Tampines accident: Parliamentary questions filed on road safety, penalties following public concern

There is growing concern about the adequacy of existing penalties for reckless driving, especially in light of the fatal Tampines accident.

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Driver arrested over multi-vehicle accident in Tampines that killed two people

The 42-year-old man's driving licence has also been suspended with immediate effect.

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Mother who sought to transfer children to international school gets appeal dismissed by High Court

Among her reasons for transferring her children to an international school where she worked, the woman cited childcare arrangements and corporal punishment at the local school.

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Civilian volunteers deployed for the first time by Singapore Red Cross to help Gaza relief efforts

The nine civilian volunteers are part of the Singapore Red Cross' third and latest tranche of support, valued at US$600,000 in total, to assist affected communities in Gaza.

Singapore woman killed in Spain: Car rented by suspect reportedly caught on CCTV at crime scene

The suspected killer of Ms Audrey Fang is also said to have bought a vacuum cleaner to clean the vehicle, with a judge noting that this was "very suspicious".

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MPs’ extortion plot: Deepfakes in letters were low-quality and black-and-white, says lawmaker

Experts say the physical medium was chosen as it could be harder to trace than digital mail, and victims are also more likely to read.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Missed the Lyrids meteor shower? Catch the 'above average' Eta Aquarids in May

Other meteor showers that stargazers can look forward to include the Perseids and Geminids which will peak in August and December respectively.

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1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey

Two-thirds of respondents said their employers have become stricter about working from the office, while about a quarter have quit their jobs due to the lack of flexibility.

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Singapore woman killed in Spain: US$1,000 sneakers that suspect wore reportedly match footprints at crime scene

Spanish police have sent a sample of the soil embedded in the soles for a lab analysis to determine if it matches the soil found on the body of Ms Audrey Fang.

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Prime Minister-to-be Lawrence Wong on his guitar hobby, highlights Singapore brands in new video

As part of International Guitar Month, Mr Wong took to his social media pages to talk about how he started playing the guitar and how "excited" he gets when he sees homegrown companies in the space.

Monday, Apr 22

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Married man who beat girlfriend to death jailed 20 years, more than what prosecution sought

The prosecution sought 15 to 18 years' jail for the 40-year-old but the High Court handed him a longer term.

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Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert

More help will be given to firms to upgrade their human resource practices so employees can better use flexible work arrangements.

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Ex-childcare centre educator charged after allegedly tripping 20-month-old girl; banned from preschool sector

The accused allegedly used her leg to trip the 20-month-old girl twice within minutes at a preschool in the north of Singapore.

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Singaporean woman killed in Spain: Married suspect reportedly owned several businesses

Mitchell Ong, who is suspected of killing Audrey Fang, is said to be married, while his Instagram profile depicts him as a frequent gym user with a penchant for global rave parties.

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Commentary: A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live

Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run. This Earth Day, consider how people perceive and seek comfort from the heat for solutions too, say Yale-NUS College’s Jean Liu and Nanyang Business…

Saturday, Apr 20

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Meet the ICU nurse who examines and diagnoses patients like a boss

When Faith Hwang told her parents she wanted to be a nurse, they thought it was a job with no career progression. As an advanced practice nurse at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, she is proving otherwise — to their delight now.

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What we know so far about the killing of a Singaporean woman in Spain

Singaporean Audrey Fang's body was found with 30 stab wounds in the small Spanish town of Abanilla. Her suspected killer Mitchell Ong has been arrested.

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Singaporean man suspected of killing woman in Spain identified as Mitchell Ong: Report

Police have proven that mobile phones belonging to Ms Audrey Fang and her suspected killer were together in Abanilla on the day she was found dead with 30 stab wounds, according to a Spanish media report.

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20 years after Nicoll Highway collapse, construction industry stresses regular updates on safety protocols

In the two decades since the tragedy, regular updates to safety protocols are now a mainstay in the construction industry.

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Vivian Balakrishnan, Tan Wu Meng among MPs who received extortion letters with fake obscene photos

The police say that they have received over 70 reports from victims who were sent extortion letters containing manipulated obscene photos of themselves.

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New hospital in Bedok to start some services before 2030 completion: Ong Ye Kung

Eastern General Hospital (EGH) in Bedok North will be ready in 2030, but some services like "virtual" wards can be expected around 2026.

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Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who lost his life saving others

Foreman Heng Yeow Pheow was one of four people killed in the tragedy, when a temporary retaining wall of the tunnel at the Nicoll Highway Circle Line MRT station construction site caved in.

Friday, Apr 19

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Singaporean man suspected of killing woman in Spain appears in court: Reports

Camera footage showed Ms Audrey Fang being picked up from her hotel in a car driven by the accused.

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Travellers carrying over S$20,000 in or out of Singapore must make declarations online from May 13

Travellers who fail to make a full and accurate declaration could be jailed for up to three years, fined up to S$50,000, or both.

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More than half of newer nurses uncomfortable doing more complex procedures independently, study finds

Thirty-seven per cent of the nurses surveyed had difficulty managing a dying person, the study conducted by Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), found.

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Guide on getting tickets and attending K-pop concerts in Singapore

Attending a K-pop concert in Singapore? From ticketing tips to public transport routes and K-idol airport sightings, here's what you need to know.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Singaporean woman missing in Spain found dead with 30 stab wounds: Reports

A Singaporean man has been arrested by Spanish authorities in connection with her death.

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Meteor showers and 4 supermoons: What skygazers can look out for in 2024

Here's a tip for spotting meteor showers: Avoid gazing directly at the radiant constellations and instead look at dark areas around them.