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Tampines accident: Woman who died was a 'big sister' to her co-workers, says colleague

A colleague of Ms Norzihan Juwahib at the pest control company said he is "still having sleepless nights" after seeing the aftermath of the accident.

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Named after blooming flowers, Pink Moon dazzles despite cloudy skies in Singapore

Despite not being a “supermoon”, the full Pink Moon still loomed large once the skies cleared.

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Dutch agritech innovations may hold answers to Singapore's food security future

Food security dilemmas have led to questions on how to grow food safely and efficiently in land-scarce countries like Singapore.

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Jay Chou to perform at the Singapore National Stadium in October

The Mandopop star last performed in Singapore in December 2022.

Last accused person in Orchard Towers fatal fight gets life imprisonment for murder

Tan Sen Yang was found guilty of killing Mr Satheesh Noel Gobidass, who died of a stab wound to his neck after a fight at Orchard Towers in 2019.

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Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat

The sighting of a Raffles' Banded Langur on the Eco-Link@BKE suggests the monkeys - known to only reside in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve - may be expanding their habitat to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

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Jail for man who assaulted Malaysian actor Kamal Adli at Singapore Expo

Muhammad Nabil Rashid claimed the attack was an act of revenge for the actor's purported molest of a female relative.

Chatterbox chicken rice co-creator, known as Sergeant Kiang, dies at age 86

He is credited as being the first to serve deboned Hainanese chicken rice, an early version of the now iconic dish at Chatterbox restaurant. He also co-founded hawker stalls Sergeant Chicken Rice and Jiang Ji Traditional Hainanese Chicken…

Visit a roller skating rink, White Rabbit pop-up cafe and arcade in one location at Clarke Quay

The Xperience is a 10,000 sq ft air-conditioned pop-up at CQ @ Clarke Quay that will run until Jul 31.

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American gets jail for running S$18 million fraudulent forex trading scheme

Michael Philip Atkins, 51, was extradited from the United States to Singapore in March 2023.

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Borealis at Gardens by the Bay: Witness the 'Northern Lights' at this free installation

The installation will be open to members of the public from May 5.

42-year-old driver handed four charges over Tampines accident, including dangerous driving causing death

Muhammad Syafie Ismail was charged with four offences. The most serious carries a maximum jail term of eight years.

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There's more to Kim Choo Kueh Chang’s Nyonya rice dumplings and HarriAnns' Teochew-style glutinous rice

GOLD 905 DJ Denise Tan delves into the evolution of two Peranakan heritage brands built on rice that have diversified whilst staying true to their humble origins.

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'Fake friend' scammers could be using PayNow to search for victims, experts suggest masking users' names

Simply searching for a phone number on PayNow, using banking apps, throws up the display name that the account holder uses. For many users, this is their real name.

Commentary: As a small country, soft power is particularly important for Singapore

Singapore is already widely known and admired abroad, but its soft power can be significantly enhanced, says the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Terence Ho.

Commentary: Have you ever tried to prank a scammer?

In the never-ending battle against scams, some people are finding solace in turning the tables on scammers. SUSS law lecturer Ben Chester Cheong weighs in.

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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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Company director jailed for multiple offences; firms' bank accounts used to receive S$18 million in scam proceeds

The 34-year-old man incorporated companies used for money laundering for a promised S$20,000 reward from someone from a group named SG Black Market Hire on Telegram.

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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Mediacorp wins awards for use of AI and audience engagement at Digital Media Awards Asia 2024

The AI SmartCut project won silver for Best Use of AI in the Newsroom and CNA’s My Feed took home silver for Best in Audience Engagement respectively at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Asia.

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Peach Garden's Thomson Plaza branch suspended after 43 people fall ill with gastroenteritis

One of the diners told CNA that he and his wife had severe diarrhoea and vomiting, and still experienced "very severe stomach cramps" nearly a week after their meal there.

Fake invoices, customers: Bulk order scams targeting renovation industry retailers re-emerge

In less than two weeks, victims have been cheated of at least S$25,000.

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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.