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Children's drama workshop at Tamil youth festival draws 17 students
A 'Momooviran' drama workshop by Agam Theatre Lab was held at Stamford Arts Centre on September 7 and 8 as part of the Tamil youth festival. Seventeen students took part, learning acting and stage skills.
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Bukit Panjang condo MCST sues developer and four others over balcony concrete fall
The management corporation of Foresque Residences in Bukit Panjang is suing the developer, architect, structural engineer, railing engineer and subcontractor over alleged construction defects after a piece of concrete fell 20m from a third-floor balcony in February 2025. Tests later found about 60 per cent of balcony slab edges at Block 105 produced hollow sounds. The defendants have filed defences at the High Court denying liability.
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Police hunt driver who fled after Marsiling Road self-skid accident
A car self-skidded along Marsiling Road towards Marsiling Drive in the early hours of Sep. 11. The driver left before police arrived, and efforts to trace the driver are ongoing.
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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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Rider without helmet rams traffic cop, breaking his right hand
A motorcyclist without a helmet rammed a traffic policeman during an Op Motosikal operation in Kota Tinggi at 10.03am. The officer suffered a broken right hand and was taken to Hospital Kota Tinggi, while the 24-year-old local suspect was arrested at the scene. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, Section 186 and Section 322 of the Penal Code.
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Pasir Ris bedroom fire: two taken to hospital, 20 evacuated
A fire broke out in the bedroom of an eighth-floor HDB flat at Block 722 Pasir Ris Street 72 on the morning of Sept 13. Two people were taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation and about 20 residents were evacuated as a precaution. SCDF said preliminary findings point to an electrical origin and reminded the public about safe use of electrical appliances.
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ICA seizes ivory tusk hidden in tumbler at Keppel Entrance, arrests Indonesian crew member
A 30-year-old Indonesian crew member was arrested at Keppel Entrance Crew Office in Singapore on August 9, 2026, after ICA officers found an elephant ivory tusk concealed inside a modified tumbler in his baggage. He was transiting through Singapore and was referred to NParks for investigation under the Endangered Species Act, which carries fines up to S$500,000 and six years' jail.
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16th Sukan Harmoni draws 500 participants at Our Tampines Hub
About 500 participants joined the 16th Sukan Harmoni at Our Tampines Hub on 13 September, a cross-religious sports event organised by MUIS and the Taoist Federation of Singapore. Participants competed in badminton and basketball while meeting players from different backgrounds. The event was attended by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo and MUIS chief executive Kadir Maideen.
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16th Harmony Sports at Our Tampines Hub draws 500 participants
Singapore's Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) and the Taoist Federation of Singapore held the 16th Harmony Sports event at Our Tampines Hub on 13 September, drawing about 500 participants. Themed 'United in Motion', it featured badminton, basketball, esports, taiji and brisk walking to build cross-religious understanding. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo officiated the brisk walk.
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Lee Hsien Loong joins 7.5km community walk, 79 children get $50 in Ci Yuan Day event
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong joined a 7.5-kilometre community walk around Ang Mo Kio and Hougang on 13 September, covering 14 Residents' Network centres. He said the government will keep helping residents cope with difficulties in an uncertain world. Over 1,000 residents attended the main Ci Yuan Day event at Ci Yuan Community Club, where 79 children received $50 in toy money under the Bag-to-School programme.
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Shaping Hearts 2026 opens at Punggol Digital District with artist-designed sensory playgrounds
The sixth Shaping Hearts inclusive arts festival launched at Punggol Digital District on Sept 13, with artists with disabilities co-creating four sensory playgrounds for visitors. Organised by the North East CDC, the 2026 edition under the theme Step Into Our World was attended by DPM Gan Kim Yong and Mayor Baey Yam Keng.
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Over 200 artworks shown at Shaping Hearts 2026 in Punggol
Shaping Hearts 2026, an annual inclusive arts event by North East CDC, is displaying over 200 works by artists with disabilities at Punggol Digital District from 12 to 27 September. Among them is a strawberry artwork by Syarifah Alawiyah Alaydrus Syed Abdul Kadir, 8, a CPAS student with osteogenesis imperfecta. The sixth edition features four interactive playgrounds themed Texture, Movement, Rhythm and Visual.
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Johor coconut sellers see smaller hot-weather sales boost as Singapore supply grows
Fruit sellers in Johor Bahru say hot weather has lifted coconut sales, but the increase is far smaller than in past years because coconuts are now more readily available in Singapore. One seller, Tie Kian, says he now moves about 100 coconuts a day, down from 200 to 400 during hot spells six or seven years ago, as Singaporean customers no longer need to cross the border.
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Mujahid ready to assist MACC probe into Tabung Haji RCI findings
Mujahid Yusof Rawa said he is ready to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into the Tabung Haji RCI findings, but has yet to receive any official notice. He said nearly half of the 14 cases referred for action were already known when he led the ministry in 2018. The #Stand4RCITH information programme was held in Johor Baru to explain the RCI findings to the public.
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Amanah rejects UMNO's push for early polls, wants full term served
In Johor Bahru, Amanah deputy president Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the government should serve out its term until 2027 and need not entertain UMNO's calls for an early general election. He said economic and cost-of-living issues still need attention, and that Amanah is ready for polls whenever they are called.
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ST Rosyam Mart opens 10th branch in Tampoi
ST Rosyam Mart opened its 10th branch at Paragon Market Place in Tampoi, Johor Bahru yesterday. The 24-hour wholesale and retail supermarket offered deals from as low as 8 sen and aims to open nine more branches in Johor within five years.
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Three traffic police officers under investigation after unsafe riding video goes viral
Three Singapore Traffic Police officers are being investigated after a dashboard camera video circulated online. The footage, said to be recorded at 3am on 4 September at Ubi Avenue 3, shows them riding unsafely, including cutting in front of a car and forcing the driver to brake suddenly. Police said appropriate action will be taken.
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Works Ministry: Cameron Highlands bypass not yet built, flood link inaccurate
The Works Ministry says the Cameron Highlands Bypass is still at the design and assessment stage, with no physical construction on site, so claims linking it to recent flash floods are inaccurate. JKR said the flooding in Taman MARDI and Padang Awam in Tanah Rata hit secondary roads outside the project alignment, while a small landslide on Jalan Tengkolok was cleared under routine maintenance.
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Car driver arrested for drug-driving after Rochor crash involving bus and PAB
A 31-year-old car driver was arrested for drug-driving after his car rear-ended an SBS Transit bus at a bus stop along Middle Road in Rochor on the evening of Sept 12. A 32-year-old PAB rider and a 65-year-old bus passenger were taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, while five other passengers had minor injuries. A vaporiser was found on the driver and referred to the Health Sciences Authority.
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Kulai police shoot at Myvi tyres after couple ram officers
Police in Kulai fired a shot at the tyres of a Perodua Myvi after two suspects rammed an officer on Jalan Kenari, Bandar Putra, Kulai early yesterday. An URB member suffered minor leg injuries, while the 23-year-old man and woman were arrested within 24 hours around Bandar Putra and Kluang. The case is being investigated under Sections 307, 332 and 186 of the Penal Code.
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Malayan tiger Yong Choh released into Tasik Kenyir
A female Malayan tiger named Yong Choh was released back into its natural habitat at Taman Negara Terengganu, Tasik Kenyir on 6 September after rehabilitation at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai. It was captured in Kampung Choh, Sungai Siput, Perak on 22 July 2026 following human-wildlife conflict. The article also discusses post-release monitoring challenges and lessons from tiger conservation programmes in Russia and India.
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Kulai pizzeria runs dough classes to build children's confidence
At Qulai Pizza in Kulai, owner Shahril Aman runs morning pizza-making sessions where children knead and shape their own dough before baking it in a wood-fired oven. The programme, which grew from parents' requests, also welcomes children with special needs and aims to build confidence and coordination.
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SFA, NTUC bodies help True Fitness and True Yoga staff find new jobs after sudden closure
The Singapore Fitness Alliance is working with NICA and e2i to help employees and freelancers of True Fitness and True Yoga find new employment after the chains ceased operations on Sept 11. The Hong Kong parent company Kontafarma is winding up the businesses, and CASE has received 241 complaints with reported losses of over $609,000.
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PC prices in Singapore jump up to 40% as AI data centres soak up memory chips
PC prices in Singapore have risen by up to 40 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, with average laptop prices up 26 per cent to $1,650, according to IDC data. The surge is driven by a global shortage of RAM, storage and graphics cards as manufacturers divert supply to AI data centres, and IDC expects prices to stay high through most of 2027. Checks at Sim Lim Square found a 32GB DDR5 RAM kit nearly quadrupled in price in a year.