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Task force proposes fee caps, higher subsidies for disability services
An inter-agency task force in Singapore has recommended fee caps for all disability services and higher means-tested subsidies, raising the income threshold to S$6,000 per capita. Lower-income households would pay no more than S$10 for community-based services. The changes are expected by 2028, benefiting around 5,000 people by 2030.
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Drink-driving arrest after Raffles Avenue crash injures two pedestrians
A 42-year-old man was arrested for drink driving after a car hit two pedestrians outside the Esplanade mall on Raffles Avenue at about 10pm on Sept 16. The two pedestrians, a 40-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man who had just arrived from China on a work trip, were conscious when taken to Singapore General Hospital; the woman has a fracture and needs surgery. Police investigations are ongoing.
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Six plead guilty over vape syndicate that stored 58,000 items in Lentor and Sembawang
Six people admitted in a Singapore court on Sept 17 to being part of a criminal group that stored nearly 58,000 vape products in a Lentor terrace house and a Canberra-area condominium in Sembawang. Two leaders, Wong Ee Wei and Kenneth Tan Hong Chang, took instructions from a person known as "Nobody" said to be based in Malaysia, with deliveries arranged from Malaysia. They will be sentenced in October.
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No bids meet reserve at first auction of seized luxury properties in $3b money laundering case
The first auction of luxury properties seized in Singapore's $3 billion money laundering case drew 65 attendees and 30 registered bidders at Knight Frank's Ocean Financial Centre office on Sept 17, but all seven properties were withdrawn after failing to meet reserve prices. The properties include six apartments at Gramercy Park and Sloane Residences and an office at Suntec Tower One, part of over 80 properties being liquidated by Deloitte Singapore on behalf of the Singapore Police Force.
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Singapore seniors invited to share old stories at Malay Heritage Centre
The Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) is holding 'Projek Warganegara - Sejuta Yang Terawal' on Saturday, 26 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm, for seniors aged 60 and above. Participants can share and write their old stories, which may be preserved in the Founders' Memorial. The event also features Haji Alwi Jofrie and veteran singer Rahimah Rahim, with free entry, supermarket vouchers and bento from Restoran Hjh Maimunah.
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Leong Sze Hian loses S$45,000 bail after Lim Tean allegedly flees to Malaysia
A Singapore court on Thursday ordered socio-political blogger Leong Sze Hian to forfeit the full S$45,000 bail he posted for lawyer Lim Tean, who allegedly absconded to Malaysia instead of surrendering to serve a jail term. District Judge Chay Yuen Fatt ruled that Leong had failed in his duties as bailor, including keeping daily contact with Lim.
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Coroner's inquiry opens into 2024 Lentor worksite deaths of two workers
A coroner's inquiry opened on Sept 17 into the deaths of two workers at a Lentor construction site for the North-South Corridor. Indonesian site engineer Heryanto Tan, 38, and Bangladeshi worker Hossain Salim, 39, were killed on Sept 17, 2024, when an 11-tonne winch drum toppled on them. Police and Manpower Ministry investigators told the inquiry they suspect no foul play and are not seeking action against anyone involved.
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Queenstown rental-flat couple raise $700, give out 200 grocery items
A husband and wife living in a rental flat in Queenstown started the Rezeki Bergerak initiative after going days without food themselves. When their plan for a free-goods rack outside their home was not approved, they raised about $700 in three days and bought nearly 200 essential items at Sheng Siong to distribute to rental-flat residents on 13 September.
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HDB gets 430 responses on Long Island preparatory works; parkgoers seek to keep East Coast Park recreation
Singapore's Housing Board received 430 responses to an environmental study for preparatory works ahead of the Long Island reclamation off East Coast Park. Parkgoers asked that recreational spots such as Bedok Jetty and a surfing area known as Longkang Point stay usable, and that marine life including sea turtles and horseshoe crabs be protected. HDB said works will start at least 130m from the shoreline in phases west of Bedok Jetty, with monitoring of water quality, sediment, noise and dust.
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Jalan Besar Stadium to add 1,500 seats as FAS donations hit S$12.35m
Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore will get 1,500 extra seats through a new South Stand, the Football Association of Singapore said in its annual report published on Wednesday. FAS president Forrest Li said the move responds to stronger fan support after the Lions' first AFC Asian Cup qualification, and donations to the association rose to S$12.35 million in the year to March 31, 2026.
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Man charged with vandalism over shattered glass door at Police Cantonment Complex
A 44-year-old man was charged with vandalism on Sept 17 after a glass door at the main entrance of the Police Cantonment Complex in Singapore was shattered around 11pm on Sept 15. Saravanan Arulanandan Pillay, who was said to be drunk at the time, was ordered to be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a medical examination. His case will be mentioned again in court on Oct 1.
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G-Dragon's Peaceminusone and Toy Story pop-up to open at Clarke Quay in October
A pop-up collaboration between G-Dragon's fashion label Peaceminusone and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story will make its Southeast Asian debut at Clarke Quay, Singapore, from Oct 16 to Nov 11. The event, titled Toy Story | Peaceminusone: The First Fan, is being brought in with local collectibles company Mighty Jaxx and will feature exclusive merchandise and interactive elements. It follows previous editions in Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei.
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NUS-OceanX expedition maps 6,050 sq km of Indian Ocean, finds 20 possible new species
A 24-day deep-sea expedition co-led by the National University of Singapore and OceanX mapped 6,050 sq km of the eastern Indian Ocean and brought back over 2,000 specimens. Researchers say at least 20 species could be new to science, with 100 to 200 species documented in all. The OceanXplorer explored the Monsoon Rise, a largely uncharted seamount chain.
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Evo Singapore 2027 to debut at Marina Bay Sands in January
Evo, the international fighting game tournament series, will hold its first Southeast Asian event at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from Jan 15 to 17, 2027. Five titles will be contested with a US$125,000 guaranteed prize pool, and the Tekken World Tour 2026 Global Finals will conclude there with a separate US$300,000 pool. Tickets are on sale via Trip.com.
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71-year-old man jailed 21 years for sexually abusing 11 girls over three decades
A 71-year-old man in Singapore was sentenced to 21 years' jail on Sept 17 for sexually abusing 11 girls, including his daughter, granddaughters and nieces, between 1990 and 2023. The High Court rejected his ill health as a mitigating factor, calling the offences heinous.
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UN launches Global Heat Resilience Roadmap at Singapore cooling forum
The United Nations announced a Global Heat Resilience Roadmap on Sept 17 at a forum held at Parkroyal on Beach Road hotel in Singapore, setting out ways to protect water, food, schools, hospitals and power grids during heatwaves. The UN Environment Programme convened more than 60 countries at the inaugural Global Cooling Pledge Assembly to cut emissions from air-conditioning, which accounts for about 20 per cent of global electricity use. Singapore is among the signatory countries of the Intergovernmental Committee on Cooling.
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Festival of Thrills 2026 at RWS: four Halloween experiences for the family
Resorts World Sentosa is running Festival of Thrills 2026 with four Halloween-themed experiences. These include Trick or Thrills at Universal Studios Singapore, Into the Glowcean at the Singapore Oceanarium, and two mystery experiences at Adventure Cove Waterpark, running from 1 September to 1 November 2026.
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Tamil oratory groups mark 20 and 25 years with joint event
Singapore's Narpani Tamil Speakers' Circle and Singapore Tamil Solvendhar Circle are holding a joint anniversary event with Tamil Murasu. It runs on 20 September, 9am to 1pm, at the People's Association Headquarters, 9 King George's Avenue. A debate, Tamil word games and lunch are planned; admission is free but registration is required.
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NTUC members get free Sentosa entry twice a month
All NTUC members can now enter Sentosa island free twice a month. The offer was announced by NTUC assistant secretary-general Melvin Yong on Facebook on Wednesday (Sept 16). Members must be Sentosa Islander members on the MySentosa app to enjoy it.
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Singapore GP team works year-round to stage Marina Bay F1 race
Singapore GP's 70 full-time staff spend 362 days a year preparing for the three-day Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, from ticketing and crowd planning to tearing down the track within four and a half hours after the race. This year's race runs from Oct 9 to Oct 11, the latest date in the event's history, under a contract that runs until 2028.
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Biryani and groceries distributed to 300 families in Eunos
At the Eunos Cultural Centre on Sunday (Sept 13), 300 families living in one- and two-room flats in the Eunos area received packets of biryani and bags of groceries. The food distribution, organised by the Indian Muslim Social Service Association and the FairPrice Foundation, was welcomed by residents who said it brought comfort amid rising prices.
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Singapore National Day debate held at Pek Kio Community Club
A debate on whether innovation or traditional values are needed for Singapore's next phase of growth was held at Pek Kio Community Club on September 12, marking Singapore's 61st National Day. Organised by the Tamil Debate Arts Academy and the Pek Kio Community Club Indian welfare committee, the event saw adjudicator Yusof Rawther Rajid rule that Singapore's uniqueness lies in its traditional values.
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Three men jailed for assaulting club patron who poured away beer
Three men assaulted a 50-year-old stranger at GG KTV Nite Club in Singapore on July 30, 2025, after he poured away a beer they offered him. Toh Soon Heng, 63, pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt on Sep 16 and was jailed eight weeks; his two accomplices had earlier been jailed three months and six weeks. The victim suffered facial and head injuries and was given a 34-day medical certificate.
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40 youths join BH focus group on OMG digital content
About 40 participants joined a focus group session at the SPH Media Auditorium in Toa Payoh North on 16 September to discuss refreshing the digital content of Orang Muda Gitew (OMG). Participants included higher education students and young working adults who shared views on content, format and visual identity.