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Police warn of ticket scams ahead of Bruno Mars' Singapore concert sales on Sept 11
Singapore police have issued an advisory warning the public against ticket scams ahead of Bruno Mars' concerts at the National Stadium in April 2027. Ticket sales begin on Sept 11, and police urge buyers to use only the authorised platform, Ticketmaster. Recent scams related to other major concerts have resulted in significant financial losses.
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Ministers, MPs, football legends join Goals For Good 2026 charity match
The Goals For Good 2026 charity event was held on September 5 at CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School in Singapore. Ministers, Members of Parliament, and national football legends participated in a friendly match to support CHIJ Sanctuary for Children.
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Six women to face charges over unpermitted assemblies, including pro-Palestinian procession
Six women in Singapore, aged 22 to 36, will be charged in court on Wednesday under the Public Order Act for their alleged involvement in unpermitted public assemblies and processions. The activities relate to the pro-Palestinian cause and the death penalty, including a procession along Orchard Road towards the Istana and a protest outside the State Courts.
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Bankrupt Singapore agent admits faking S$11 million property sale for advance commissions
A 51-year-old bankrupt property agent in Singapore, Cheong En Kiong, pleaded guilty to forgery and cheating charges for faking a property sale to obtain advance commissions. He tricked a fellow agent into submitting fraudulent documents to LytePay, which disbursed S$91,653 before the scheme was discovered by ERA.
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Woman disrupts Bugis restaurants, claims to be 'God', stops traffic
A woman has been causing disturbances along Liang Seah Street in Bugis, allegedly harassing staff at nearly 20 restaurants. She reportedly claimed to be 'God', refused to pay bills, and once stopped a car by leaning on its bonnet. Police have been called at least once, and the woman was last seen on Aug. 26.
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Elijah Pies opens second dine-in cafe in Joo Chiat heritage shophouse with new souffle and pizza pies
Elijah Pies, a home-grown pie brand, is opening its second dine-in cafe in Joo Chiat on Saturday (Sep 12). The new flagship outlet features 60 seats, a pet-friendly area, and new menu items including a souffle pie and 'pizza pies'.
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Pianist Niu Niu to perform eight concertos, debut on violin at Singapore charity concert
Pianist Niu Niu will perform highlights from eight concertos and make his violin debut at a charity concert in Singapore on Oct 27. The event, held at the Esplanade Concert Hall, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Viva Foundation for Children with Cancer and aims to raise support for children with cancer.
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Tan Tock Seng Hospital launches nurse-led programme to speed up sepsis treatment
Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore has introduced a nurse-led programme called 'Safe from Sepsis' to detect and treat sepsis earlier. The initiative aims to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within 180 minutes, up from the current 37%. The programme has won a gold award at a recent hospital management ceremony in Bangkok.
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British man in Singapore gets 5-day detention, 100 hours community service for assaulting PHV driver
A 22-year-old British man, Oruche Morgan Fidelis, was sentenced in a Singapore court to a five-day short detention order and 100 hours of community service for using criminal force on a 66-year-old private-hire vehicle driver. The driver suffered a skull fracture in the June 2024 incident and died from natural causes about a year later. The court amended the original charge after finding the cause of the fracture could not be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
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TTSH-led sepsis initiative cuts antibiotic wait time, expands to 62 wards
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore has launched 'Safe from Sepsis', a nurse-led initiative to detect and treat sepsis earlier. The initiative, which was piloted successfully, aims to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within 180 minutes, and has been expanded to 62 wards and other care facilities.
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Minibus driver freed with hydraulic tools after three-vehicle crash in Bedok
A 38-year-old minibus driver was trapped in his seat after an accident involving his vehicle, a lorry and three cars in Bedok. He was rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force using hydraulic tools and taken to hospital with two other drivers.
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Programme launched to train 1,000 children in AI in Singapore
The Central Singapore Community Development Council and UOB Bank have launched the fifth edition of 'My Digital Bootcamp: AI Edition'. The programme aims to benefit 1,000 children from low-income families in the Central Singapore district, providing them with hands-on digital learning and AI skills.
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Mother sues Singapore preschool over son's slide injury, alleges teachers were on phones
A woman is suing her son's preschool in Singapore for negligence after he was pushed off a 75cm-high indoor slide by another student in July 2024. The trial opened in the State Courts on Monday, with the mother claiming teachers were distracted by their phones and that no safety mats were under the slide. A gag order protects the identities of the family and the preschool.
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Seoul Yummy to close last outlet at Kallang Wave Mall on Oct 22 after 18 years
Korean food chain Seoul Yummy will close its final outlet at Kallang Wave Mall on October 22. The brand, which has been operating for 18 years, is being sunset by its parent company Gratify Group, with affected employees transferred to other brands.
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Pizza Hut Singapore's all-you-can-eat buffet returns Sep 10-27 at six outlets
Pizza Hut Singapore is bringing back its all-you-can-eat buffet from Sep 10 to 27. The 90-minute buffet, available at six outlets, includes unlimited pizza, pasta, sides, desserts and drinks, with prices varying by outlet and day.
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Prada boutique at Paragon reopens after two-storey renovation
The Prada boutique at Paragon on Orchard Road has reopened after a major renovation, now spanning two floors and 1,200 square metres. The new space features dedicated collections for women and men, including fine jewellery, and four private rooms. The reopening event on 27 August was attended by over 300 guests, including brand ambassador Karina from Aespa and Korean actor Hwang In-Youp.
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Bugis Street undergoes renewal with new creative shops to attract Gen Z
Bugis Street in Singapore is being revitalized with new creative shops and experiences to attract Generation Z shoppers. The iconic mall, which had become a 'ghost town' with only 20 of 100 shops operating, now features spaces like Somewhere @ Bugis Street and the first physical store of Ruby Merlot.
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Pantler patisserie to stay open at River Valley after new owner takes over
Japanese-French patisserie Pantler, which was due to close, will remain open at its River Valley premises in Singapore after a new owner takes over. Founders Matthias Phua and Tomoharu Morita are stepping away, but the core pastry team will stay.
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Activist Jolovan Wham faces five new charges over State Courts assembly, Changi Prison vigils
Activist Jolovan Wham was handed five fresh charges on Sep 7 for allegedly organising an assembly at the State Courts and taking part in candlelight vigils near Changi Prison. He also faces a charge for refusing to answer questions at Bedok Police Division. The case has been adjourned for a pre-trial conference.
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QuickSnap film camera marks 40th year as youth embrace analog photography
Fujifilm's QuickSnap disposable camera is marking its 40th anniversary, with a renewed interest in film photography among young people in Singapore. Special exhibitions are being held at several locations, including the Singapore Philatelic Museum, Our Tampines Hub, and One Punggol, until September 13. The 'Little Big Views' photo competition winners' works are on display, and a guided session with a QuickSnap camera is offered for a fee.
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JTC and architects to study mixing industrial spaces with homes in Singapore
JTC Corporation and the Singapore Institute of Architects are studying whether industrial and residential spaces can be combined in single buildings. Two industrial sites in Toa Payoh will be used as case studies for the design exploration.
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Sheng Siong founder's mother, kidnapped in 2014, dies at 91
Ng Lye Poh, the 91-year-old mother of Sheng Siong supermarket founders, passed away on Sep. 5. Her son, Lim Hock Chee, said the bereavement money will be donated to charity. Ng was the victim of a high-profile kidnapping in 2014, for which two men were jailed.
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Ilhan Fandi scores twice as Lion City Sailors beat Tampines Rovers 2-0 in Community Shield
Ilhan Fandi scored a brace as Lion City Sailors defeated Tampines Rovers 2-0 in the Community Shield at Jalan Besar on 6 September. The win avenged last season's defeat in the same competition.
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Australian tourist loses all cards at Bras Basah, strangers return them to her hotel
An Australian tourist, Katherine Doyle, lost her bank cards, driver's licence and hotel key card while at the Singapore Night Festival in Bras Basah on Sep. 5. Two young men found the cards and were on their way to return them to her hotel when they coincidentally crossed paths with her. Doyle expressed her gratitude for the kindness and honesty of the strangers.