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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.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Cyclist who jumped onto car bonnet in Katong road rage incident admits harassing driver

Shortly after the incident, Nicolette Tan Shi-en was diagnosed with a brain tumour that her lawyer says could have affected her behaviour.

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Pritam Singh hires lawyers to defend against charges of lying in Raeesah Khan case

The Leader of the Opposition hired lawyers from Mr Andre Jumabhoy's boutique law firm to represent him.

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Commentary: With Lawrence Wong set to take over as PM, the clock starts on battle for hearts and minds

The accelerated handover from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to DPM Lawrence Wong suggests the general election will be called sooner rather than later. Mr Wong and the 4G PAP team have their work cut out for them, says SMU associate…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Commentary: Lawrence Wong's priorities as new Singapore Prime Minister and the two key milestones to watch

With the date now set for Lawrence Wong to take over from Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore Prime Minister, all eyes will be on two key milestones, says former veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang.

PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence Wong

Singapore's next Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a new Cabinet will be sworn in on May 15, but he will wait until after the General Election to make bigger changes to the team.

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Billion-dollar money laundering case: Third man jailed, bought luxury apartment with illegal proceeds

Wang Baosen is the third to be sentenced for his role in Singapore's largest money-laundering probe, following Su Wenqiang and Su Haijin.

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Longer SIA flights to Europe as airline avoids Iranian airspace

Scoot flights between Singapore and Athens are also spending more time in the air.

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Monday, Apr 15

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Cabinet reshuffle could take place in coming weeks; several names mooted as possible DPMs

Two political observers said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam could take on the role of Deputy Prime Minister.

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General Election likely to be called by year-end, May handover will give next PM 'good runway': Analysts

A quick calling of the elections could be possible because preparations for it have started since DPM Lawrence Wong was confirmed as the next Prime Minister, say analysts.

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Ministers thank outgoing PM Lee for his leadership, express support for Lawrence Wong as fourth PM

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will relinquish his role on May 15, with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to take over the reins on the same day.

New private home sales more than quadruple in March

Analysts attributed the jump in sales compared with February to pent-up demand and buyers being drawn to launches in the Lentor area.

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Problems in Middle East unsolvable within foreseeable future, peace efforts must continue to avoid calamity: PM Lee

Efforts can still be made to calm things down in the Middle East and try to bring people back towards talking about peace, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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What we know about Singapore's fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the son of a sales manager father and school teacher mother, will take over the leadership reins from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on May 15.

Lee Hsien Loong to step down: From maths prodigy to Singapore's third Prime Minister

A look back at Mr Lee Hsien Loong's life and political career as he prepares to hand over the reins to Singapore's next Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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12 questions on pregnancy test kits: How do they work? Can they tell if I've had a miscarriage?

When should a woman use a pregnancy test kit to check if she’s pregnant? Does the price and type matter? And can a urine test kit reveal a recent miscarriage? Obstetricians and gynaecologists Dr Serena Koh and Dr Heng Tung Lan answer your…

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Commentary: As Indonesia and Egypt forge ahead with new capital cities, what's Singapore's strategy?

Indonesia and Egypt are building new cities from scratch. What can countries with limited land like Singapore do instead? Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Woo Jun Jie weighs in.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Man arrested for alleged supermarket robbery attempt using metal rod

The 24-year-old allegedly walked into a supermarket along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7 and placed a metal rod on the cashier’s neck before demanding money.

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Singapore condemns Iran's aerial attacks on Israel, deeply concerned about 'volatile situation' in Middle East

MFA also urged Singaporeans to defer all travel to Iran in light of the latest security situation.

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New Zealand PM Luxon to make official visit to Singapore, on first stop of Southeast Asia trip

Mr Luxon will call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and meet Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his visit.

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Behind Bars: Jailed for a decade, work keeps this inmate connected to the world outside

Female inmates working at a call centre in Changi Prison gain confidence and skills to re-enter the world outside, in this final part of a CNA series about life in jail.