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Vegetation fire near Gali Batu Depot in Woodlands extinguished, no injuries
A vegetation fire measuring about 200m by 200m broke out near the Gali Batu Depot in Woodlands on Sept 7. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted at about 6.50pm and extinguished the blaze using three water jets, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Ex-property consultant jailed 10 years, fined RM228mil for graft
The Court of Appeal in Johor Bahru sentenced former real estate consultant Amir Shariffuddin Abd Raub to 10 years in jail and a fine of nearly RM228 million. The court overturned his earlier acquittal on 33 corruption and four money laundering charges. The bench found that his claim the money was consultancy fees was unsupported by evidence.
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Tan Tock Seng Hospital launches nurse-led programme to speed up sepsis treatment
Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore has introduced a nurse-led programme called 'Safe from Sepsis' to detect and treat sepsis earlier. The initiative aims to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within 180 minutes, up from the current 37%. The programme has won a gold award at a recent hospital management ceremony in Bangkok.
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British man in Singapore gets 5-day detention, 100 hours community service for assaulting PHV driver
A 22-year-old British man, Oruche Morgan Fidelis, was sentenced in a Singapore court to a five-day short detention order and 100 hours of community service for using criminal force on a 66-year-old private-hire vehicle driver. The driver suffered a skull fracture in the June 2024 incident and died from natural causes about a year later. The court amended the original charge after finding the cause of the fracture could not be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
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Police respond to noise complaint at Yishun getai, first in event's 23-year history
Police arrived at a getai dinner in Yishun on Sep. 4 following an alleged noise complaint from a resident. The organiser said it was the first such complaint in the event's 23-year history. The show continued after officers spoke to the organisers.
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TTSH-led sepsis initiative cuts antibiotic wait time, expands to 62 wards
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore has launched 'Safe from Sepsis', a nurse-led initiative to detect and treat sepsis earlier. The initiative, which was piloted successfully, aims to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within 180 minutes, and has been expanded to 62 wards and other care facilities.
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Peat fire at Sebana Cove, Pengerang expected to be extinguished in two days
A peat fire at Bypass Sebana Cove in Bukit Pelali, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi is expected to be fully extinguished within two days. As of 4 pm, firefighters have managed to contain the blaze across 10 hectares of the 17 hectares that caught fire.
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Minibus driver freed with hydraulic tools after three-vehicle crash in Bedok
A 38-year-old minibus driver was trapped in his seat after an accident involving his vehicle, a lorry and three cars in Bedok. He was rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force using hydraulic tools and taken to hospital with two other drivers.
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Programme launched to train 1,000 children in AI in Singapore
The Central Singapore Community Development Council and UOB Bank have launched the fifth edition of 'My Digital Bootcamp: AI Edition'. The programme aims to benefit 1,000 children from low-income families in the Central Singapore district, providing them with hands-on digital learning and AI skills.
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Mother sues Singapore preschool over son's slide injury, alleges teachers were on phones
A woman is suing her son's preschool in Singapore for negligence after he was pushed off a 75cm-high indoor slide by another student in July 2024. The trial opened in the State Courts on Monday, with the mother claiming teachers were distracted by their phones and that no safety mats were under the slide. A gag order protects the identities of the family and the preschool.
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Seoul Yummy to close last outlet at Kallang Wave Mall on Oct 22 after 18 years
Korean food chain Seoul Yummy will close its final outlet at Kallang Wave Mall on October 22. The brand, which has been operating for 18 years, is being sunset by its parent company Gratify Group, with affected employees transferred to other brands.
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Pizza Hut Singapore's all-you-can-eat buffet returns Sep 10-27 at six outlets
Pizza Hut Singapore is bringing back its all-you-can-eat buffet from Sep 10 to 27. The 90-minute buffet, available at six outlets, includes unlimited pizza, pasta, sides, desserts and drinks, with prices varying by outlet and day.
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Bugis Street undergoes renewal with new creative shops to attract Gen Z
Bugis Street in Singapore is being revitalized with new creative shops and experiences to attract Generation Z shoppers. The iconic mall, which had become a 'ghost town' with only 20 of 100 shops operating, now features spaces like Somewhere @ Bugis Street and the first physical store of Ruby Merlot.
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Pantler patisserie to stay open at River Valley after new owner takes over
Japanese-French patisserie Pantler, which was due to close, will remain open at its River Valley premises in Singapore after a new owner takes over. Founders Matthias Phua and Tomoharu Morita are stepping away, but the core pastry team will stay.
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Activist Jolovan Wham faces five new charges over State Courts assembly, Changi Prison vigils
Activist Jolovan Wham was handed five fresh charges on Sep 7 for allegedly organising an assembly at the State Courts and taking part in candlelight vigils near Changi Prison. He also faces a charge for refusing to answer questions at Bedok Police Division. The case has been adjourned for a pre-trial conference.
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Over one hectare of grassland burns near condo in Johor Bahru
A fire broke out in over one hectare of lalang grass near a condominium at Lido Beach Country Garden in Johor Bahru last night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze completely, and no injuries were reported.
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Prosecutor seeks up to 13.5 years' jail for driver in fatal Tampines crash
The prosecution has asked for a jail term of up to 13.5 years for Muhammad Syafie Ismail, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death and hurt in a multi-vehicle collision in Tampines. The April 2024 crash killed two people and injured eight others. The court is also considering a lifetime driving ban for the 45-year-old.
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Court orders YTL Construction to pay RM180,000 for Johor surau flooding
The High Court in Johor Bahru has ordered YTL Construction to pay RM180,000 in damages for negligence and private nuisance. The company's temporary culvert works caused repeated flooding at Surau Ar Rahman and adjoining land from November 2020 to April 2022.
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JDT coach Munoz warns defenders to stay focused for FA Cup second leg
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz has warned his players, especially the defence, to avoid conceding goals in the FA Cup second leg against UM Damansara United. The match will be held at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Iskandar Puteri. Munoz expressed anger over the late goal conceded in the first leg, which JDT won 4-1.
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QuickSnap film camera marks 40th year as youth embrace analog photography
Fujifilm's QuickSnap disposable camera is marking its 40th anniversary, with a renewed interest in film photography among young people in Singapore. Special exhibitions are being held at several locations, including the Singapore Philatelic Museum, Our Tampines Hub, and One Punggol, until September 13. The 'Little Big Views' photo competition winners' works are on display, and a guided session with a QuickSnap camera is offered for a fee.
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JTC and architects to study mixing industrial spaces with homes in Singapore
JTC Corporation and the Singapore Institute of Architects are studying whether industrial and residential spaces can be combined in single buildings. Two industrial sites in Toa Payoh will be used as case studies for the design exploration.
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Sheng Siong founder's mother, kidnapped in 2014, dies at 91
Ng Lye Poh, the 91-year-old mother of Sheng Siong supermarket founders, passed away on Sep. 5. Her son, Lim Hock Chee, said the bereavement money will be donated to charity. Ng was the victim of a high-profile kidnapping in 2014, for which two men were jailed.
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Photographer urges Tampines town council to spare iconic brick facade from repainting
Architectural photographer Darren Soh has appealed to Tampines Town Council and MP David Neo to reconsider painting over the brick facade of Blocks 497A-L at Tampines Street 45. The blocks are slated for repainting, with residents voting on three colour schemes until Sep. 13. Soh argues the brick facade is historically and architecturally significant and that painting it would be an irreversible loss.
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Over 10 hectares of peatland orchard on fire in Kampung Sungai Buntu
A fire broke out at a peatland orchard spanning over 10 hectares in Kampung Sungai Buntu, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi today. Firefighters received the call at 1.13 pm and have extinguished 6.07 hectares so far, with operations ongoing.