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NTU team gets US$100,000 from OpenAI for AI policy prediction tool
Four researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore are building an AI tool that predicts how economic policies such as cash handouts affect spending. The project is one of 14 worldwide selected from over 400 submissions to OpenAI's April call for proposals, and will receive US$100,000 (S$126,800) for six months of development and testing. The system is trained on anonymised transaction data from more than a million users of a South Korean budgeting app.
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S'pore woman alleges masseur at JB spa touched her inappropriately
A Singaporean woman claims she was inappropriately touched by a masseur during a 90-minute massage at a spa in Johor Bahru on June 27, 2026. The masseur allegedly made inappropriate remarks, asked personal questions, and requested to exchange contact details on WeChat. The same spa had previously drawn attention after a Singaporean family complained about a man opening their private room doors.
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Singapore's top medical award goes to 17 doctors including Prof Anantharaman
Seventeen pioneer doctors and dentists, including emergency medicine pioneer Prof Venkataraman Anantharaman and paediatrician Dr Bua Kong Poh, received the Eminent Academician title from the Singapore Medical Academy. The ceremony was held at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine's medical sciences building on September 12, with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung speaking.
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Ex-Tanjong Pagar United player among 219 cadet officers commissioned at Safti
A total of 219 cadet officers were commissioned at the 142/25 Officer Cadet Course parade at Safti Military Institute on 12 September. Among them was Second Lieutenant Saiful Azhar Saifuddin, 22, a former Tanjong Pagar United midfielder who said football and the Jungle Confidence Course shaped him as a leader and team player.
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Burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok disrupts water supply to 3 blocks
A burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok early on Sept 12 temporarily cut water supply to three blocks, including a home and 11 shophouse units. The town council isolated the pipe, restored supply to the home, and installed a temporary surface pipe for commercial units. Repairs are expected to take two to three days.
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Deputy minister urges men to help curb domestic violence
Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying said men must be part of efforts to tackle violence against women, especially domestic violence. She spoke at the Aku Wanita@KRT advocacy programme and PRISMANITA Johor 2026 open day in Johor Bahru. She stressed that efforts to end violence cannot be seasonal.
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RTS Link expected to lift Johor Bahru food trade but may raise prices for locals
Retail food markets in Johor Bahru are preparing for more business when the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link starts in January 2027, with Singaporean grocery shoppers expected to increase footfall. A consumer association leader warns the demand could push up prices for local shoppers, while an academic says the impact should be manageable.
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Negri Sembilan coach: JDT are on a different level after 3-0 loss
Johor Darul Ta'zim beat Negri Sembilan 3-0 in a Super League match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor Baru on Friday. Negri coach Daniel Gimenez said his side could not match JDT, who he described as an Asian Champions League Elite-level team, while his squad only plays domestically. JDT remain unbeaten at the top with 15 points from five matches, while Negri are seventh with four points.
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Hong Kong principal sues school over sacking after Jurong guard row
A Hong Kong secondary school principal who was filmed shouting at security guards in Jurong on May 22 is suing his former school for wrongful termination. Lee Cheuk-hing, formerly of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, is seeking about HK$902,867 after the school dismissed him with immediate effect instead of accepting his resignation. The case is due to go on trial in December.
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Police hunt driver who fled after car skidded into drain on Marsiling Road
A driver abandoned his car after it skidded into a drain along Marsiling Road towards Marsiling Drive early on Sep 11. Police were alerted at about 3:15am and are still trying to trace him. A witness said the driver appeared drunk, asked people not to report the crash, and ran off before officers arrived.
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Mandai and Upper Jurong Road dormitory sites to be sold by 2027
Two purpose-built dormitory sites in Mandai and Upper Jurong Road will be put up for sale by the Government in 2027 on 30-year leases. The Mandai site in Lorong Lada Hitam 1 is expected to yield 15,000 beds, while the Upper Jurong Road site is estimated to yield 8,100 beds. The Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of National Development said the six dormitories will add about 48,300 beds by the early 2030s.
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Over 70 children join The Alphabet Project carnival in Woodlands
More than 70 children from less privileged families took part in the third edition of The Alphabet Project carnival at Woodlands Community Club on 11 September. The four-hour event featured a storytelling contest plus science, art and sports workshops, with Republic Polytechnic students helping organise it for the first time.
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Fitness influencer charged with RM31,900 criminal breach of trust, RM4,000 bail
Fitness influencer Muhammad Azri Abdul Rahim, 31, pleaded not guilty in the Johor Bahru Sessions Court to a charge of criminal breach of trust over RM31,900 belonging to a former flight attendant. The alleged offence took place at Jalan Nusaria, Taman Nusantara, Gelang Patah, Iskandar Puteri between 25 January and 7 March 2025. The court granted RM4,000 bail with one surety and set 7 October for mention.
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Johor Bahru court orders developer to pay RM10.57mil to 84 Princess Cove buyers
The Johor Bahru High Court has ordered R&F Development Sdn Bhd to pay about RM10.57 million in compensation to 84 owners of Princess Cove condominium units over late delivery of their homes. Judge Wong Mee Ling ruled that amendments to the sale and purchase agreements made by the developer without buyers' consent were invalid, and dismissed claims by 39 other plaintiffs who signed their agreements after the building plans were amended.
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Bukit Batok's Masjid Ar-Raudhah seeks remaining $2.8m for upgrade
Masjid Ar-Raudhah in Bukit Batok still needs about $2.8 million to cover the rest of its Mosque Upgrading Project, which began on 13 July. A mosque-wide donation drive will be held across Singapore on 11 September with 80 tin cans and 66 volunteers, alongside $50 wakaf lots and charity coupon sales.
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Woman sues Sheng Siong over trolley of rice hitting her at Clementi outlet
A woman is suing Sheng Siong and one of its employees over an incident at the supermarket's Clementi West Street 2 outlet on Mar 11, 2021, where a trolley loaded with bags of rice allegedly struck her from behind. Ms Dong Lihua claims injuries to her left foot and back, and says the incident worsened a degenerative disc condition; she is seeking about S$11,000 in medical and transport expenses plus damages. Sheng Siong denies negligence and says her own negligence caused or contributed to the injuries.
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Hong Kong principal sacked over SAFRA Jurong swearing seeks S$154,700
A Hong Kong school principal fired after swearing at security guards at SAFRA Jurong in May is seeking about HK$960,000 (S$154,700) in an unfair dismissal claim. Lee Cheuk-hing, former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, was in Singapore on a study tour from May 20 to 24 when the incident occurred. His case was briefly heard at Hong Kong's Labour Tribunal on Sept 8, with trial set for Dec 1.
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TP opens new operations centre in Johor Bahru, creating nearshore hub for Singapore
TP has opened a new operations centre in Johor Bahru, expanding its Malaysian footprint beyond Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The site, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, will serve Singapore-based businesses and create opportunities for local talent in digital services.
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85-year-old Bukit Batok resident waited over two hours for help after shower fall
An 85-year-old woman fell in her shower at Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok on Sep 2 and pressed the emergency call bell, but no one came for over two hours. She dragged herself to the main door, where a neighbour heard her calls and an ambulance was finally summoned. She underwent hip surgery and is recovering at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, while the operator says it is reviewing the incident.
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PUB tells commuters to avoid Jalan Boon Lay and Jurong Port Road junction over flash-flood risk
PUB has advised the public to avoid two locations in western Singapore on the morning of Sept 10 because of the risk of flash floods. Jalan Boon Lay from International Road to Enterprise Road and the junction of Pesawat Drive and Jurong Port Road were flagged for an hour from about 8.26am and 8.29am respectively, with heavy rain expected over many areas from 8am to 9.30am.
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HDB playground design guidelines take effect, Woodlands upgrades under way
Singapore's Housing Board released playground design guidelines in December 2025 setting mandatory features for playgrounds in new Build-To-Order estates and those being redesigned or upgraded, including HDB public parks. The rules group play into physical, creative and social categories, and the first playground built to them, the Kingfisher, is coming to 628 Woodlands Ring Road as part of an estate upgrade. Other Woodlands playgrounds, including a chicken-themed one at 619 Woodlands Drive 52 and a crab tower at 631 Woodlands Ring Road, are also planned.
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Property agent flags repeated unauthorised entry into Woodlands flat under renovation
A property agent has raised concerns after people believed to be neighbours allegedly entered a Woodlands flat under renovation on two separate occasions, taking photos and walking through the kitchen and rooms. The agent posted footage on TikTok on Sep. 3 asking whether the behaviour amounts to trespassing, and said workers who told them off were ignored.