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Samsung Singapore holds first Galaxy Walkathon at The Kallang with over 610 participants
Samsung Electronics Singapore held its first Galaxy Walkathon on Sept 13 at The Kallang, drawing more than 610 participants. The 5km walk supported the Singapore Heart Foundation's heart health movement and celebrated SG61, with participants clocking 6.1 million steps. Samsung will donate to the foundation and the event is part of a multi-year partnership with The Kallang Group to promote active living through technology.
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Crystal Jade shutters Great World outlet, third closure this year
Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet at Great World mall in Singapore, its third outlet closure in 2026 after Hillion Mall and Suntec City. The company says the move is part of a review of its operations and outlet network, and that affected staff were offered redeployment. Fifteen outlets remain across its six brands.
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Spottiswoode Park residents vote to spend $188,000 on estate upgrades
Residents of Spottiswoode Park in Singapore have chosen three estate improvement projects worth $188,000 under the country's first participatory budgeting trial. The winning ideas, picked from 162 proposals and put to a vote in July, are themed void deck furniture, a reflexology pebble path and stone seats. Construction is expected to start in late 2026 after tenders are called.
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Kampong Gelam Festival held for the first time on 12-13 September
The Kampong Gelam Festival (KGF) was held for the first time on 12 and 13 September in Singapore's Kampong Gelam district, organised by the Malay Heritage Centre with local stakeholders. Themed 'Through the Eras', the two-day festival featured traditional Malay percussion performances, Nusantara heritage booths, workshops and traditional games for children.
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Resorts World Sentosa's Festival Of Thrills returns until Nov 1
Resorts World Sentosa has brought back its Festival Of Thrills, running until Nov 1 across the resort. Highlights include the 14th edition of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore on selected nights from 25 Sep to 1 Nov, a Minions live show, the Into The Glowcean experience at Singapore Oceanarium, and motorsport-themed activities at Weave.
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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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Thai label Gentlewoman to open first Singapore store at 313@Somerset on Oct 15
Thai fashion label Gentlewoman will open its first Singapore outlet on Oct 15, 2026, at 313@Somerset on Orchard Road. The Bangkok-founded brand, known for its canvas tote bag, says it plans to expand further in Singapore.
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Cef Bob steps down as operator of Rahsia Bidadari kopitiam after five months of losses
Celebrity chef Shahrizal Salleh, known as Cef Bob, has relinquished his role as the main tenant and operator of the halal kopitiam Rahsia Bidadari at Alkaff Crescent. The premises has been renamed Seng Kee Kopitiam after just five months of operation due to continued financial losses, negative feedback over smoke from a satay stall, and a tenant leaving abruptly.