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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.
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Cinnabon to close last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on Sep 22
Cinnabon will close its last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on September 22, ending its latest chapter in the country. The announcement was made via Instagram on Tuesday. The brand's earlier outlets at Raffles City Shopping Centre and Jewel Changi Airport have already closed.
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Hot weather and haze cut hawker centre crowds by up to 30 per cent
Singapore's recent hot weather and haze have reduced foot traffic at public hawker centres, with stall owners reporting business drops of 20 to 30 per cent. Some vendors are considering wearing masks and reducing supplies if conditions worsen. The air pollution index across the country ranged from 70 to 88, considered moderate.
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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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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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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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Chef Mint launches Warisan Api, a traditional Malay food stall at Haig Road
Chef Aminurrashid Hasnordin, also known as Chef Mint, has launched a new brand, Warisan Api, a temporary stall at a coffee shop on Haig Road, Singapore, for three months starting September. The stall offers traditional Malay dishes cooked over charcoal and fire, such as Asam Picit, in an effort to revive Malay culinary heritage.
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One Prawn & Co to close New Bahru restaurant on Oct 4; Zhup Zhup stays open
Chef-owner Gwyneth Ang's upmarket seafood restaurant One Prawn & Co at New Bahru will close on October 4, just over two years after opening. The group announced the closure on Instagram, saying the chapter has reached its natural end. Its casual sibling eatery Zhup Zhup at MacPherson Road will remain open.
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Tekka, Adam Road, Newton hawker centres to close for cleaning in September
Singapore's National Environment Agency has announced that several hawker centres, including Tekka, Adam Road, and Newton, will be closed for cleaning in September. The closures are part of a monthly cleaning exercise involving 88 centres across the island.
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Seniors aged 60 and above become TikTok stars at Kallang Place event with student volunteers
The WoW Movement, a social enterprise, organized the Sing, Shine, Share event at Kallang Place on Aug 29, where 19 seniors received makeovers and filmed music videos. Student volunteers from Lasalle College and NAFA helped the seniors create TikTok accounts and learn dance routines.
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Free and Paid Kids' Programs for School Holidays in Singapore
Several programs to foster reading and Malay heritage will be held in Singapore during the school holidays. These include storytelling sessions at the Central Library on September 6 and nature programs at the Malay Heritage Centre and Singapore Botanic Gardens on September 8.
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Mid-Autumn Festival cultural event set for Smith Street, Chinatown on Sept 19
Chinatown Singapore will host a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on 19 September 2026 at Smith Street. The event, presented by the Chinatown Business Association with two other associations, will feature cultural experiences and heritage performances.
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Sephora launches Olive Young K-beauty Edit in Singapore on Sep 2 – here's what you can expect
Sephora is launching the Olive Young K-Beauty Edit in Singapore on September 2, as part of a global partnership with South Korea's Olive Young. The launch will also be available in Malaysia and Thailand, with over 20 Korean beauty brands and 180 products across stores in all three countries. Sephora Ion Orchard in Singapore, Fahrenheit 88 in Kuala Lumpur, and Siam Center in Bangkok will serve as regional K-Beauty Discovery Launchpads.
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Marina Square tenants caught off guard by mall closure notice
Some business owners at Marina Square in Singapore were surprised by the short notice of the mall's impending closure, learning about it from customers before receiving official notification. They are now concerned about their leases and whether they will need to relocate.