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Moutai House to open at Fullerton Waterboat House in October
Southeast Asia's first Moutai House will open at the Fullerton Waterboat House in Singapore at the end of October. The three-storey venue will hold the region's largest Moutai collection, a birth-year vintage selection, a Michelin-starred Imperial Treasure restaurant and a Nutmeg & Clove rooftop bar.
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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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Gimenez admits big gap between JDT and NSFC after 0-3 defeat
Negeri Sembilan FC coach Daniel Gimenez admitted there is a big gap between his team and Johor Darul Ta'zim after losing 0-3 in the Super League at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri. He said JDT players are at a different level because they have Asian stage experience, while NSFC players only play in the domestic league. Gimenez is determined to use the nearly one-month break to improve before facing Sabah in Paroi on October 17.
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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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Munoz tells JDT players not to get complacent before Buriram clash
Johor Darul Ta'zim coach Xisco Munoz has warned his players against complacency after five straight league wins, ahead of Tuesday's AFC Champions League Elite match against Thailand's Buriram United. He said the Asian stage demands far greater focus and discipline, and that JDT have analysed the Thai side's patterns.
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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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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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Ilanthamizh Vizha brings student contests to Singapore's National Library
The Ilanthamizh Mandram held its Ilanthamizh Vizha at the National Library Board building in Singapore on Sunday, September 6. Colouring and riddle contests were held for preschool and secondary students, with prizes given out from 4pm. Singapore Tamil Movement president R. Selvaraju was the guest of honour.
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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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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan area
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the sea off its east coast early Saturday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The missiles flew about 250km and were tracked by South Korean and US authorities, who shared information with Japan. Seoul convened an emergency security meeting and urged Pyongyang to stop the launches, calling them a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
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True Fitness and True Yoga shut, about 100 ex-staff meet liquidators at Claymore Hill HQ
True Fitness and True Yoga ceased operations across all outlets after being placed into provisional liquidation, with staff told by email late on Sep. 10. About 100 former employees gathered at the company's 8 Claymore Hill headquarters on Sep. 11 to hear from provisional liquidators, who said they would try to recover funds for unpaid salaries and member refunds. CASE reported members' losses of more than S$63,000 in unutilised memberships as of Sep. 11, and staff said they had received no compensation or promises.
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Lorry driver jailed 23 months over Nicoll Avenue crash that left cabbie disabled
A lorry driver who ran a red light at Nicoll Avenue and collided with a taxi was jailed 23 months and disqualified from driving for eight years. The taxi driver, 56, was permanently disabled by his injuries and died two years later, though the court found no indication the death was caused by the accident.
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JDT thrash Negeri Sembilan 3-0 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim
Johor Darul Ta'zim beat Negeri Sembilan FC 3-0 in a Super League match at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri. Goals from Shahab Zahedi, Bergson da Silva and Marcos Guilherme kept JDT top of the table with 15 points and still unbeaten after five games.
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Social worker Saleha Rashidi wins Merit Award at SSP 2026
Saleha Rashidi, manager of Rise Above Transitional House at 1 St George's Lane, Singapore, received a Merit Award at the Social Service Professionals Awards 2026 on 11 September. The centre, Singapore's first secular halfway house for former female offenders, has helped more than 130 women and their families since it began operating in 2023.
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Tamil debate at Pek Kio CC: innovation or tradition for Singapore?
A special Tamil debate will be held on the second floor of Pek Kio Community Centre at 21 Gloucester Road, Singapore, on Saturday, September 12, starting at 6.30pm after refreshments at 5.30pm. The motion asks whether Singapore's next phase of growth needs innovative thinking or traditional values, with Yusof Rawther Rajid as judge. Admission is free.
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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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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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NParks removes six unhealthy tembusu trees at MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Six tembusu trees at MacRitchie Reservoir Park were removed by NParks on Sept 2 after inspections found them unhealthy, with decay and structural defects. The removals came to light after a Nature Society Singapore forum member posted photos of the stumps near the Paddle Lodge. NParks says native species will be planted to replace the trees.
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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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McDonald's holds Piknik Famili Terbesar at Pengkalan Chepa and Pantai Batu Buruk
McDonald's Malaysia held its Piknik Famili Terbesar @ Mekdi at two East Coast locations, Pengkalan Chepa in Kelantan and Pantai Batu Buruk in Terengganu, on 5 September. The event offered free meals, traditional games, a children's fashion show and the Mekdi mascot, and introduced the new Ayam Goreng McD Rasa Ori menu.
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Johor leads RKB Convention with 39 projects, RM81.9mil in potential savings
Johor became the first state to implement the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) Convention, with 39 projects from 17 state departments and agencies presented in Johor Baru. The Malaysia Productivity Corporation said the projects could yield RM81.9 million in annual savings through simplified procedures and technology including AI.
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Third MOE Outdoor Adventure School campus opens on Kusu Island
A new 12-hectare campus of Singapore's Outdoor Adventure School (OBS) was officially opened on Kusu Island on Friday. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong opened the site, the school's third branch after Pulau Ubin and East Coast. By 2030 all secondary school students are to attend an outdoor adventure camp.
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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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adidas Outlet sale at Johor Premium Outlets, 11-13 September: 40% off two selected items
The adidas Outlet Store at Johor Premium Outlets is holding a three-day sale from 11 to 13 September 2026, offering 40% savings when shoppers buy two selected items. The offer applies only to selected products and comes with terms and conditions, so shoppers are advised to check eligibility before paying. It is aimed at shoppers in Johor and anyone planning a weekend trip to the outlet centre.