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Pianist Niu Niu to perform eight concerto movements at VIVA Foundation charity concert
Pianist Niu Niu will perform at the VIVA Foundation's charity concert on Oct. 27 at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore. The concert, titled 'VIVA Concerti: Where the Twain Shall Meet', will raise funds for childhood cancer care. Niu Niu will also debut as a violinist during the event.
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Tekka, Adam Road, Newton hawker centres to close for cleaning in September
Singapore's National Environment Agency has announced that several hawker centres, including Tekka, Adam Road, and Newton, will be closed for cleaning in September. The closures are part of a monthly cleaning exercise involving 88 centres across the island.
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Brazil, Japan, Paraguay to play friendlies at Singapore's National Stadium
Singapore's National Stadium will host a four-match football friendly series featuring Brazil, Japan, Paraguay and the Lions from November 13 to 17. Organizers The Kallang Group and Dentsu Sports International announced the event on September 3, with tickets going on sale September 4.
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EU studies Singapore's Wolbachia mosquito method to fight dengue
European Union health officials visited a mosquito breeding facility in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, on September 1 to study the city-state's Wolbachia project. The EU is exploring the method as climate change spreads dengue to warmer European regions. The project has reduced mosquito numbers in its release areas by 80 to 90 percent.
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Ang Mo Kio preschool sees new government grant as chance after failed partnership bid
Kids & Kinz, a private preschool in Ang Mo Kio operating since 1989, failed to join the government-backed partner operator scheme. The school now views the new grant announced in August as an opportunity, with details being prepared by the Early Childhood Development Agency. The government plans to cut preschool fees from 2028, widening the fee gap for private schools.
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Three new Tamil books launched at National Library event
Three Tamil books, including a collection of essays on Singapore and a children's songbook, were launched at the National Library Building's Imagination room on August 30. The event featured speeches by community leaders and was attended by writers and academics.
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Ballot opens for Singapore F1 pit lane walk on Oct 8, up to 4,500 fans
The Singapore Grand Prix has opened a public ballot for the Thursday Pit Lane Experience on Oct 8 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Up to 4,500 Singapore citizens and permanent residents can win pairs of tickets to walk the pit lane and explore the F1 Village.
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Man jailed 26 months for swapping fake diamond in Chinatown heist
A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks in jail in Singapore for stealing a real diamond worth US$154,000 from a Chinatown shop. He hid a custom-made fake diamond in his mouth and swapped it with the real one while an accomplice distracted the sales manager. Both were arrested at Changi Airport.
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Police rescue two teenage girls from edge of Toa Payoh car park wall
Police in Singapore were called after two teenage girls were seen sitting on the edge of a seventh-floor car park wall in Toa Payoh. Officers persuaded both girls to safety, and they were taken to hospital and detained under the Mental Health Act.
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Seniors aged 60 and above become TikTok stars at Kallang Place event with student volunteers
The WoW Movement, a social enterprise, organized the Sing, Shine, Share event at Kallang Place on Aug 29, where 19 seniors received makeovers and filmed music videos. Student volunteers from Lasalle College and NAFA helped the seniors create TikTok accounts and learn dance routines.
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Free and Paid Kids' Programs for School Holidays in Singapore
Several programs to foster reading and Malay heritage will be held in Singapore during the school holidays. These include storytelling sessions at the Central Library on September 6 and nature programs at the Malay Heritage Centre and Singapore Botanic Gardens on September 8.
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Man, 68, Dies in Flat Fire at Lorong Lew Lian
A 68-year-old man, Abdul Rahman Ahmad, died in a fire at his flat in Lorong Lew Lian, Upper Serangoon, on September 1. Neighbors remembered him as a friendly and kind person, especially towards children. Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng also expressed his condolences.
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Lawyer clarifies Kembangan grassroots role is voluntary, not as MP
Lawyer Ahmad Firdaus Daud said his role as second advisor for the Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRO in Kembangan is purely voluntary service, not as an elected MP. He clarified this in an interview at a coffee shop in Ubi Avenue 1, responding to online comments that followed his recent appointment.
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Fire at Bukit Pasoh Road substation causes temporary power outage in Chinatown area
A fire at an electrical substation at 43 Bukit Pasoh Road in Chinatown on Sept 1 caused a temporary electricity disruption to some premises in the area. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze, and power was fully restored by 5.25pm. No injuries were reported.
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SIA to preview new first, business class seats at Marina Bay Sands on Nov 7
Singapore Airlines will unveil its revamped first- and business-class seats to selected frequent flyers at an exclusive event at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Nov 7. The new seats are part of a $1.1 billion cabin upgrade for its Airbus A350-900 fleet, now slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027 after delays.
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Joo Chiat Road section to go car-free on Oct 3 for World Car-Free Day
A section of Joo Chiat Road between Dunman Road and East Coast Road will be closed to traffic on Oct 3 from 3.30pm to 9.30pm for World Car-Free Day. The Land Transport Authority announced the closure on Sept 2, marking the first time the annual event will be held outside the Central Business District.
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JustCo opens 24th Singapore centre at Raffles City Tower
Flexible workspace operator JustCo has launched a new centre at Raffles City Tower in Singapore, its 24th in the city-state. The 16,000 sq ft centre spans two floors and can accommodate over 300 members. The company says demand for premium flexible workspace in prime locations is rising as businesses prioritise hybrid work.
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Singapore animated film 'The Violinist' wins top prize at Annecy festival
The Singaporean animated feature film 'The Violinist', co-directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, won the Cristal for a Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film, set in 1930s Singapore and Malaya, was discussed by its creators at a media conference at Victoria Concert Hall on Tuesday. The project began as a 2015 short film and took over a decade to develop into a full feature.
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Singapore adds S$112m for built environment R&D, unveils site supervision rules
Singapore's Building and Construction Authority announced an additional S$112 million in funding for built environment research and innovation under the RIE 2030 plan. The announcement was made by Minister Chee Hong Tat at the opening of the International Built Environment Week at Marina Bay Sands. New site supervision rules for large-scale projects and a refreshed Green Mark scheme were also introduced.
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Private-hire driver fined S$650 for touting at HarbourFront Centre taxi stand
A private-hire driver, Steven Gan Teck Guan, was fined S$650 for loitering at a taxi stand at HarbourFront Centre to solicit passengers without a booking. The case came to light after a passenger complained about being quoted a premium fare on the Grab app. Gan contested the charge but was convicted based on CCTV evidence.
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Mid-Autumn Festival cultural event set for Smith Street, Chinatown on Sept 19
Chinatown Singapore will host a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on 19 September 2026 at Smith Street. The event, presented by the Chinatown Business Association with two other associations, will feature cultural experiences and heritage performances.
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Sephora launches Olive Young K-beauty Edit in Singapore on Sep 2 – here's what you can expect
Sephora is launching the Olive Young K-Beauty Edit in Singapore on September 2, as part of a global partnership with South Korea's Olive Young. The launch will also be available in Malaysia and Thailand, with over 20 Korean beauty brands and 180 products across stores in all three countries. Sephora Ion Orchard in Singapore, Fahrenheit 88 in Kuala Lumpur, and Siam Center in Bangkok will serve as regional K-Beauty Discovery Launchpads.
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Man jailed for hiding fake S$200,000 diamond in mouth during Chinatown heist
A man has been sentenced to jail for his role in a Chinatown heist involving a diamond valued at S$200,000. He concealed a fake replica of the gem in his mouth during the theft. The fake diamond was specially manufactured in Surat, India, to match the original's specifications.
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Marina Square tenants caught off guard by mall closure notice
Some business owners at Marina Square in Singapore were surprised by the short notice of the mall's impending closure, learning about it from customers before receiving official notification. They are now concerned about their leases and whether they will need to relocate.