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Three traffic police officers under investigation after unsafe riding video goes viral
Three Singapore Traffic Police officers are being investigated after a dashboard camera video circulated online. The footage, said to be recorded at 3am on 4 September at Ubi Avenue 3, shows them riding unsafely, including cutting in front of a car and forcing the driver to brake suddenly. Police said appropriate action will be taken.
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Zaqy: Islamic groups should pool strengths for wider community benefit
At D'Marquee, Downtown East on 12 September, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said Islamic organisations such as MUIS, Mendaki, SKML and Sinda must work across communities for the common good. He spoke after the SKML 85th anniversary celebration, attended by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The event also launched the $250,000 SKML Ascend Education Fund.
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171 Sungai Kim Kim victims win suit; factory and two Singaporean directors liable
The Civil High Court in Johor Bahru found a used tyre processing factory, its two Singaporean directors and a lorry driver liable for the 2019 Sungai Kim Kim toxic waste dumping in Pasir Gudang. The 171 plaintiffs won RM100,000 in costs but failed against eight other defendants including the Johor state government; damages will be assessed later.
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All PCF Sparkletots preschools to offer three mother tongues from 2027
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced that all PCF Sparkletots preschools will offer Chinese, Malay and Tamil from 2027, expanding mother-tongue learning across 350 centres nationwide. He said nearly 40,000 children will benefit, speaking at an event at One Punggol.
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Bagan Datuk fishing villages, sunflower garden and Sky Mirror draw visitors
Bagan Datuk in Perak, about three hours from Kuala Lumpur, is being promoted as a quieter coastal getaway. Attractions include the Bagan Sungai Burung fishing village, a 1.5-hectare sunflower garden, the Sungai Burung Aquarium and the Sky Mirror at Beting Beras Basah, a sandbank reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Bagan Datuk jetty.
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110 join 5km family walk at East Coast Park for Singapore's 61st National Day
About 110 people took part in a 5km family walk at East Coast Park on August 9 to mark Singapore's 61st National Day. The event was organised by the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Alumni Association, PSA Crescent Student Association and the Walk2Meet walking group. Breakfast and commemorative caps were given to participants at the end.
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RLAF collects funds at 70 Singapore mosques for Nepal-Tibet flood victims
The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) is running a donation drive at 70 mosques in Singapore until 14 September to help victims of floods along the Nepal-Tibet border that struck on 26 August. Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad urged Singapore's Muslim community to give after joining a collection at Masjid Al-Istighfar on 11 September. RLAF expects to raise more than $200,000 and says the response so far has been encouraging.
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Toei Animation store to open at Jewel Changi Airport on Oct 3
An official Toei Animation store will open at Jewel Changi Airport on Oct 3, taking over the space left by the One Piece-themed Mugiwara Store, which closed on Aug 31. The store will sell merchandise from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Digimon Adventure and Girls Band Cry, and will include photo spots, interactive experiences and a gacha-style photo-strip machine at S$3.50 per pull.
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OBS opens largest campus on Coney Island with wheelchair-accessible elements
Outward Bound Singapore opened its largest campus on Coney Island on Sept 11, featuring over 70 high-adventure elements including wheelchair-accessible ones. The 12-ha site, opened by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, will let OBS accommodate the entire Secondary 3 cohort by 2030. The $250 million project was first announced in 2016 and faced delays.
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Kavimalai's Beach Road Poetry Walk held at East Coast Park
Kavimalai's 'Beach Road Poetry Walk' took place at East Coast Park in Singapore last Saturday (Sept 5) from 5pm to 9pm. About 55 people, including members of the public, poets, writers and junior college students, joined the event, which began with a 5km walk before open-air poetry readings and discussion.
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Jamiyah Singapore holds Mega Selawat on 19 September at Singapore Expo
Jamiyah Singapore will hold its Maulidur Rasul 2026/1448H gathering on 19 September 2026 at Hall 2B, Singapore Expo. The event themed 'Kekasih Allah, Inspirasi Ummah' features preachers from Malaysia and Singapore and three regional nasyid groups. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to register via QR code.
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Masjid Alkaff Kampung Melayu plans upgrading to expand facilities, preserve heritage
Masjid Alkaff Kampung Melayu on Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore, is planning an upgrading project to accommodate a growing and ageing congregation. The project will add prayer space and provide facilities for the elderly, families and people with special needs, while preserving the mosque's identity and heritage.
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Cyclist, 43, says he was pushed off bicycle and punched at Bedok North
A 43-year-old man says he was pushed off his bicycle and punched several times along a bicycle path at Block 123 Bedok North Street 2 on Sep 8. He was taken to Changi General Hospital for an X-ray, and a 27-year-old man is assisting police with investigations.
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Perennial Living opens Parry Avenue assisted-living project with 200 apartments
Perennial Living opened its Parry Avenue assisted-living development in Singapore in August 2026, offering 200 private apartments with medical care, rehabilitation and social activities under one roof. The S$265 million project is aimed at Singapore's fast-ageing population, with monthly prices from S$8,000 to S$13,000.
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Toddler nearly drowns at SingPost Centre swim class; father jumps in to save him
A three-and-a-half-year-old boy nearly drowned during a swimming lesson at Little Splashes Aquatics' SingPost Centre outlet in Singapore on Sep 6. His father, who had been watching from a viewing area, jumped into the pool to pull him out, and the family has lodged a police report plus complaints with MOM and Sport Singapore. The school has suspended the instructor.