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Baltimore port closure has minimal impact on Singapore’s car industry

However, if other ports cannot cope with added capacity, this could spill over to disrupt the export of goods like petroleum to Asia, said one analyst.

510,000 travellers used Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints on Mar 28, highest in a single day

Traffic is expected to remain very heavy on Friday and Saturday at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints with continuous tailbacks from Malaysia’s checkpoints for departing motorists, says ICA.

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Heart of the Matter Podcast: Would a 'right to disconnect' law work in Singapore?

Do you want a law that forbids your boss from contacting you after working hours?

Thursday, Mar 28

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Scuba diving, rock climbing, snowboarding: Should you buy or rent equipment for your sporty holiday?

Other than your personal set of suitable apparel, what other gear can you consider buying? CNA Lifestyle finds out from instructors and guides who ski, snowboard, rock climb, boulder, scuba dive and hike.

Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid geopolitical tensions, say experts

After the leak of a sensitive German defence call on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow, analysts explain why "these sorts of things may happen from time to time" here.

This is why parents go to great lengths to conquer PSLE. But what do their children say?

Have Singapore’s views on academic results shifted, even a bit, since a change of the PSLE scoring system in 2021? The programme Regardless of Grades looks at how parents are approaching the exam and what it is doing to children.

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Haven’t installed your ERP 2.0 unit yet? Here are 3 new features that are set to be rolled out

The next phase of installation for the ERP 2.0 on-board units will begin on May 1.

ERP 2.0 unit to be pre-fitted in new vehicles registered from May 1

Existing local motorcycle owners will also be notified for their on-board unit installation from May 1.

Charges for using Tengah cooling system further reduced, additional 6-month warranty for customers: SP Group

The additional six-month warranty is for customers who have collected or who will be collecting their keys on or before Dec 31 this year, and comes on top of the original 12-month warranty period.

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Will Corrective Work Orders be more effective if done as a family?

While Corrective Work Order (CWO) is a punishment, it may not act as a deterrent, one expert told CNA podcast Heart of The Matter.

Extreme UV levels: How harmful is it? How can you protect yourself against exposure?

Skin cancer or melanoma, skin ageing, cataracts and other eye issues are caused by prolonged UV exposure. Here's what you can do to protect yourself when the UV levels shoot up.

CAAS chief Han Kok Juan appointed Returning Officer for Singapore elections

Mr Han's appointment as Returning Officer will take effect on Apr 1.

Two motorcyclists arrested, about 20 found riding without licence in enforcement ops near Woodlands Checkpoint

Seventy summonses were issued for offences such as excessive noise emission, improper number plates and expired vehicle entry permits.

Sushiro and PS.Cafe collaborate on exclusive truffle fries-inspired sushi menu

PS.Cafe is well-known for its truffle fries, but how did this seemingly random crossover come about?

More SMEs falling prey to scams even as many of them turn to tech like AI for solutions

One firm recently got attacked with a phishing fraud where its email system was breached, and an attacker posed as an employee and asked a customer to transfer money to another bank account.

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‘We want to honour our students’ responses’: Chief marker lifts veil on PSLE marking process

How are the papers marked? How fair or strict are the markers? What should pupils do for a good result? PSLE science chief marker Jay Mahardale tackles these issues and more.

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Two former employees of Sembcorp Marine, now Seatrium, charged with bribing Brazilian officials

The two executives charged include the former CEO of Sembcorp Marine Wong Weng Sun.

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Tong Heng’s pastries and 75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup’s tang yuan for a sweet taste of history

Continuing our series on heritage foods in Singapore, Mediacorp Gold 905 DJ Denise Tan tries some egg tarts and dessert soups from two family-run local brands in this instalment of Makan Kakis.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Commentary: In the happiness debate, sometimes the middle ground is where life feels fullest

As Singapore clinches the title of the happiest nation in Asia for the second year running, some have questioned the true state of happiness among its residents. Tan Chin Hock, author and founder of Holdinghands Studio, weighs in on what…

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Meet Henry Ng, possibly the last lion head maker in Singapore

Henry Ng has spent a lifetime dedicated to the craft of making lion dance lion heads by hand.

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Multiple probes, inspections to be conducted in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse, says MPA

The Maritime and Port Authority will investigate if any Singapore laws have been broken under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

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Remittance to China through non-specified channels remain suspended for six more months

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said that since the suspension was implemented, it has received no reports of remittances through specified channels being frozen by Chinese authorities.

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Woman hired private investigators to prove husband's adultery, man denies it but fails in court appeal

The wife also obtained evidence of the man's infidelity from the partner of his mistress, who detailed how he found out she was cheating on him.

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