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Grab and ComfortDelGro AV safety drivers in Punggol say the job is no easy ride
Safety drivers behind the wheel of autonomous vehicles in Punggol say their role is far more demanding than passengers assume, requiring constant alertness and the ability to take over at any moment. Both Grab-WeRide and ComfortDelGro-Pony.ai run public AV shuttle trials in Punggol, with Grab planning to grow its fleet from 10 to 50 vehicles and a Bill tabled in parliament to extend the AV regulatory sandbox to end-2028.
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Singaporeans live about nine years longer than they stay healthy, summit hears
Singapore residents can expect roughly nine years of poor health at the end of their lives, a gap between lifespan and health span that the AIA Healthcare Summit 2026 discussed on Aug 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. The summit brought over 700 government, academic and healthcare figures together under the theme Purposeful Longevity. MOH Permanent Secretary Lai Wei Lin called for public-private collaboration on coverage, sustainability and preventive health as the number of Singaporeans aged 80 and above grows.
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'Ali' robot trialled at Little India MRT station
A 1.27-metre robot named 'Ali' was trialled by the Land Transport Authority at Little India MRT station on the Downtown Line from Aug 31 to Sept 11. Tamil Murasu asked commuters for their views; some said it was useful for children and tourists but questioned its value for the elderly and general public.
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Man jailed 13 weeks for driving while suspended, showing police another person's licence
A 31-year-old Singaporean man, Cheong Melvin, was sentenced to 13 weeks' jail, fined S$3,400 and disqualified from driving for five years after driving while suspended and showing police a screenshot of a former employee's driving licence. He had reversed into another car at Cardiff Grove in Serangoon Garden on Jan 26, 2025, and also abandoned a vehicle on an expressway after a separate crash.
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Grab to grow AV fleet to 50 vehicles, expand beyond Punggol
Grab will expand its autonomous vehicle fleet from 10 to 50 over the next six months and is preparing an on-demand point-to-point service in Punggol, with plans to extend to other parts of Singapore subject to regulatory approval. The company says its AVs have travelled over 110,000km and served more than 12,000 riders, and it is working with LTA on a depot and new AV roles.
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Tampines bus delays under Go-Ahead Singapore raise commuter complaints, MP Baey Yam Keng says
Commuters in Tampines have complained of longer waits and poorer reliability since Go-Ahead Singapore took over the area's bus services. Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng said in a Facebook post on Sunday (Sept 13) that service quality has declined since the SBS Transit era, and Go-Ahead Singapore said about 40 per cent of its drivers are new and need time to learn the routes.
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GFM Services wins extra RM37.4m Pengerang turnaround contract
GFM Services Bhd has received an additional RM37.4 million release order for major turnaround works at the Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor, lifting the contract value to RM104.16 million. The work was awarded to its 60%-owned subsidiary Shapadu CR Asia by Pengerang Refining Company and is expected to start in March 2027.
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Ng Chee Meng launches community umbrella racks at two Jalan Kayu bus stops
Community umbrella racks have been set up at two bus stops along Jalan Kayu Road in Singapore, letting residents borrow an umbrella and return it later. Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng announced the pay-it-forward initiative, which drew both praise and scepticism online after similar schemes elsewhere ended when umbrellas were not returned.
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Dick Lee and JJ Lin win at Singapore songwriters' awards
At the 29th Singapore Lyricists and Composers Association awards held at the Sands Grand Ballroom in Marina Bay Sands on Sunday, Singaporean singers and songwriters Dick Lee and JJ Lin were the top winners. Both received the new Hall of Fame award for the first time.
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GFM Services' Pengerang turnaround orders rise to RM268.7mil after revision
GFM Services Bhd said the combined gross estimated value of four release orders for the first major turnaround cycle at the Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor has risen to RM268.7 million. The increase follows a revised release order from Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd to its indirect 60%-owned subsidiary Shapadu CR Asia, which lifted that package by RM37.4 million to RM104.2 million.
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Bangladeshi worker jailed 13 months, 2 weeks for Geylang fight and false robbery report
A 41-year-old Bangladeshi national was sentenced to 13 months and two weeks' jail after fighting an acquaintance near Lorong 14 Geylang and then falsely telling police he had been robbed of S$256 and his work permit. Bhuyan Md Ozzjal pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt and providing false information, with other charges taken into consideration. He had worked in Singapore for 16 years and hopes to keep working here.
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Couple and third driver killed in crash on Kota Tinggi-Kluang road
A husband and wife died after the Perodua Axia they were in collided with a Honda BRV at Kilometre 31.2 of the Kota Tinggi-Kluang road in Johor. The BRV's passenger, Mohd Noor Selamat, 58, was also killed. The couple were buried in a single grave at the Kampung Tanjung Buai Islamic cemetery in Kota Tinggi.
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Studio Ghibli immersive exhibition opens at Gardens by the Bay on 18 December 2026
Tickets are on sale for The Story of Studio Ghibli, an immersive exhibition opening at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore on 18 December 2026. Spanning nearly 3,500 square metres, it is the largest presentation of the Studio Ghibli exhibition to date, with 12 life-sized recreated worlds including an eight-metre-tall bathhouse from Spirited Away.
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Azbil to be Gold Sponsor at Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore
Azbil Corporation will be a Gold Sponsor at Data Centre World Asia 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore on 29-30 September 2026. The company will showcase its building automation solutions, including an intelligent building management system and a chiller plant digital twin, aimed at improving energy efficiency in mission-critical environments.
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Bowmouth guitarfish filmed at Bedok Jetty, first Singapore record since 1995
A bowmouth guitarfish was filmed by anglers at Bedok Jetty on Oct 29, 2022, and formally documented in a report published by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum on Aug 31. It is the first confirmed record of the critically endangered species in Singapore waters since a specimen was netted off Marine Parade in 1995.
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Woman sues Sheng Siong over trolley of rice bags hitting her foot
A woman who was shopping at a Sheng Siong supermarket says an employee pushed a trolley loaded with rice bags into her left foot and back, leaving bruises, swelling and heel injuries. She is seeking about S$11,000 in medical and transport costs, but the supermarket denies negligence and says she walked into the cart. The case is being heard in the State Courts.
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Wings to perform at Esplanade Theatre on Nov 7
Malaysian rock band Wings will return to Singapore on Nov 7 for their Rockin' The Lion City concert at the Esplanade Theatre. Tickets go on sale Sep 15 via BookMyShow, priced from S$88 to S$248.
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Tamil workshop draws 50 students at National Library
A Tamil language workshop, 'Tamil is Beautiful!', was held on Friday (September 11) at the National Library Board premises in Singapore. Organised by Tamil Aruvi Learning Resources, it drew about 50 primary and secondary students. For the first time, students who do not speak Tamil at home and those with non-Tamil parents took part.
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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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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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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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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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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.