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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.
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Hougang United open SPL campaign against Lion City Sailors at Bishan
Hougang United begin their Singapore Premier League (SPL) campaign against defending champions Lion City Sailors at Bishan Stadium on 12 September. Head coach Akbar Nawas wants to build a lasting football structure and identity, while Sailors start the season without a head coach. Forward Jaushua Sotirio is expected to be key to Hougang's chances.
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True Fitness and True Yoga shut outlets abruptly, members lose over $609,000
True Fitness and True Yoga closed their outlets abruptly on Sept 10, leaving members at Great World and Millenia Walk unable to access their prepaid packages or retrieve belongings from lockers. The Consumers Association of Singapore says members have reported losses of more than $609,000 in unused memberships as at Sept 11. Parent company Kontafarma China Holdings blamed market competition and cost pressures.
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New book on life in Occupied Singapore to launch at National Library on Sept 12
A new book, Remembering Syonan: 80 Objects From Occupied Singapore, tells the story of everyday life under the Japanese Occupation through personal artefacts such as labour identity booklets, ration cards and Sook Ching documents. It is co-authored by collectors Benjamin Seet and Dominic Tan and will be launched at the National Library on Sept 12, 81 years after the formal Japanese surrender.
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Man found dead in 1.5m drain near SMK Tun Hussein Onn, Butterworth
A man was found dead in a 1.5-metre-deep drain near SMK Tun Hussein Onn on Jalan Siakap, Taman Kelisa Emas, Butterworth, today. The Perai Fire and Rescue Station received a call from police at 12.10pm to help lift the body, and the five-member operation ended at 12.47pm. The body was handed to police for further action.
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Mini Paul Smith Edition debuts on Cooper SE at Leng Kee Road showroom
Mini Asia launched the Mini Paul Smith Edition at its Leng Kee Road showroom in Singapore, with the special edition arriving first on the electric Mini Cooper SE. The car features Nottingham Green accents, Signature Stripe detailing and Paul Smith motifs inside and out, with more models to follow.
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Ken Lim appeals molest conviction and 13-month jail sentence in High Court
Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim Chih Chiang appealed to the High Court on Friday against his conviction and 13-month jail term for molesting a 25-year-old woman at his Hype Records office in 2021. His lawyer argued the victim's evidence was inconsistent, while Justice Hoo Sheau Peng reserved judgment to a later date.
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True Fitness and True Yoga shut abruptly in Singapore; 28 complaints filed
True Fitness and True Yoga closed their Singapore outlets abruptly on Friday morning, surprising members who turned up at gyms to confirm the news. Singapore's consumer watchdog has received 28 complaints with reported losses of more than S$63,000 in unused memberships and packages. Parent company Kontafarma China Holdings said the Singapore directors could not continue business due to liabilities, and the centres are closing under liquidation.
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Singaporean superbike rider stranded on Bukit Tiram trail rescued by police
A Singaporean man riding a high-powered motorcycle got stuck on the exit route at Bukit Tiram, Bandar Cemerlang, Ulu Tiram, after his bike broke down and its battery died. Ulu Tiram police's Crime Prevention Patrol found him tired but unhurt and helped him out of the trail.
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Farm Price moves to Bursa Malaysia Main Market
Farm Price Holdings Bhd, a Johor-based fresh vegetable wholesaler, has transferred its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. The company plans to expand operations at its Senai distribution centre and grow its footprint in Malaysia and Singapore.
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True Fitness and True Yoga placed under provisional liquidation in Singapore
True Fitness and True Yoga have been placed under provisional liquidation effective Sep. 10, 2026, with all clubs ceasing operations immediately. The Singapore gym and yoga chain, operated by True Singapore Group, faces net liabilities exceeding S$64 million, affecting members and staff. Extraordinary general meetings are scheduled for Oct. 7 to propose a voluntary winding-up.
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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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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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True Fitness and True Yoga to shut Singapore outlets as parent firm winds up
True Fitness and True Yoga are closing their Singapore operations after parent company Kontafarma China Holdings said the business could not continue due to mounting liabilities. The group operates 10 outlets under True Fitness, TFX and Yoga Edition, and liquidation proceedings will be proposed at meetings on Oct 7.
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Singaporeans back WP MP Kenneth Tiong's questions on SIA's Air India losses
In Parliament on Tuesday (Sep 8), Workers' Party MP Kenneth Tiong (Aljunied) questioned whether Singapore Airlines' losses on Air India could affect its ability to provide essential air services in Singapore. Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow replied that there is no present threat to SIA's Singapore operations and that Air India's request for capital does not oblige SIA to provide it, while online commenters said Tiong was right to ask.
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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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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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Russell: I need luck to catch Antonelli as Spanish GP weekend begins
George Russell says he will need luck to close the 66-point gap to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship, speaking at the Madring circuit ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Antonelli, who won from 19th on the grid at Monza last Sunday, says he is ignoring title talk and focusing only on racing.
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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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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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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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52 Singaporeans held in China; actress and influencer allegedly at linked Singapore networking sessions
Singapore's MFA said 52 Singaporeans were arrested and detained in Guangxi, China, in a law enforcement operation against suspected pyramid scheme activities. A Mothership reader said he attended two networking sessions in Singapore linked to the alleged scheme, including one at a bar along Alexandra Road in March 2026 where he allegedly met a Singaporean actress and a car influencer.