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Cyclist, 43, says he was pushed off bicycle and punched at Bedok North
A 43-year-old man says he was pushed off his bicycle and punched several times along a bicycle path at Block 123 Bedok North Street 2 on Sep 8. He was taken to Changi General Hospital for an X-ray, and a 27-year-old man is assisting police with investigations.
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Indonesian crew member jailed eight weeks for smuggling ivory tusk into Singapore
A 30-year-old Indonesian ship crew member, Hafiludin, was sentenced to eight weeks' jail in Singapore on Thursday after he was caught bringing a 550g elephant ivory tusk into the country. He had hidden the tusk in a thermos flask and was stopped during an X-ray screening at the Keppel Entrance Crew office on Aug 9. He had bought the tusk from a merchant in Lagos, Nigeria, for US$150 and lacked the required permits.
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SPCA tells pet owners to limit outdoor activity as PSI hits unhealthy 104
Singapore's SPCA on Sept 10 advised pet owners to cut short outdoor activities and walk animals in cooler, shaded routes as the 24-hour PSI in the central region reached 104 and the day's high hit 34.5 deg C at Sembawang. It warned against leaving pets in parked cars, urged fresh water and air purifiers that capture PM2.5, and said heatstroke signs such as heavy drooling or fainting need immediate veterinary care.
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Woman sues Sheng Siong over trolley of rice hitting her at Clementi outlet
A woman is suing Sheng Siong and one of its employees over an incident at the supermarket's Clementi West Street 2 outlet on Mar 11, 2021, where a trolley loaded with bags of rice allegedly struck her from behind. Ms Dong Lihua claims injuries to her left foot and back, and says the incident worsened a degenerative disc condition; she is seeking about S$11,000 in medical and transport expenses plus damages. Sheng Siong denies negligence and says her own negligence caused or contributed to the injuries.
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Health Ministry van and bus collide at KM23.3 of Senai-Desaru Expressway, no injuries
A Health Ministry van and a bus collided at KM23.3 of the Senai-Desaru Expressway southbound near Kulai at 12.30pm today. No one was injured, and both drivers have lodged police reports. The van was carrying patient samples from Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Kluang to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru.
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New book uncovers 1,000 years of Malay history in Singapore
A heritage researcher, Mr Sarafian Salleh, 56, will launch his book '1000 Years of Sejarah Melayu in Singapore' on 12 September at The Pod, National Library Board (NLB). The book highlights Singapore's or Temasek's role as an important trading centre in Malay archipelago history, based on Persian explorers' records calling it 'Sabana Emporio'.
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AME Elite to buy 176.5 acres in Pontian for RM199.8m
AME Elite Consortium Bhd is acquiring 176.5 acres of freehold land in Mukim Jeram Batu, Pontian, Johor, for RM199.8 million cash to expand its industrial land bank within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. The purchase, made through two wholly owned subsidiaries, is targeted for completion in the first half of 2027 and follows a separate 31.8-acre buy in Senai.
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Perennial Living opens Parry Avenue assisted-living project with 200 apartments
Perennial Living opened its Parry Avenue assisted-living development in Singapore in August 2026, offering 200 private apartments with medical care, rehabilitation and social activities under one roof. The S$265 million project is aimed at Singapore's fast-ageing population, with monthly prices from S$8,000 to S$13,000.
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Chinese national admits breaking into ex-boyfriend's home, tried to grab police gun
A 30-year-old Chinese national pleaded guilty on Wednesday to breaking into her ex-boyfriend's mansion on Swettenham Road and attempting to grab a police officer's gun to harm herself. She had also allegedly broken into the same home in September 2024. Sentencing is set for September 15.
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Hong Kong principal sacked over SAFRA Jurong swearing seeks S$154,700
A Hong Kong school principal fired after swearing at security guards at SAFRA Jurong in May is seeking about HK$960,000 (S$154,700) in an unfair dismissal claim. Lee Cheuk-hing, former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, was in Singapore on a study tour from May 20 to 24 when the incident occurred. His case was briefly heard at Hong Kong's Labour Tribunal on Sept 8, with trial set for Dec 1.
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Toddler nearly drowns at SingPost Centre swim class; father jumps in to save him
A three-and-a-half-year-old boy nearly drowned during a swimming lesson at Little Splashes Aquatics' SingPost Centre outlet in Singapore on Sep 6. His father, who had been watching from a viewing area, jumped into the pool to pull him out, and the family has lodged a police report plus complaints with MOM and Sport Singapore. The school has suspended the instructor.
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Driver pleads guilty to dangerous driving after 221 km/h six-car road trip
A 26-year-old man pleaded guilty in Singapore to dangerous driving after a six-car road trip on 27 October 2024, during which he reached 221 km/h on the Central Expressway and caused two collisions. He and a 22-year-old female passenger were injured. The case was adjourned to 14 September for mitigation and sentencing.
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Chinese national pleads not guilty to kidnapping compatriot in Alor Setar
A 27-year-old Chinese man, Wang Hao, pleaded not guilty at the Alor Setar Sessions Court to kidnapping a 33-year-old Chinese woman at a house in Taman Amira, Jalan Langgar, on Aug 7. The judge denied bail and set Oct 11 for mention. The case follows an Aug 8 police raid in which two suspects were shot dead and six people were arrested across Kedah, Penang and Kuala Lumpur.
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Autistic student Danish Qastalani receives Lee Kuan Yew Exemplary Student Award
Danish Qastalani Mohamad Shahrin, 17, an autistic student, received the Lee Kuan Yew Exemplary Student Award at the University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, on 31 August. His mother, Mdm Sapiah Yahaya, 62, is proud that Danish now travels independently by bus and MRT and does vocational training at a hotel in Orchard Road. The award recognises students in government-funded special education schools who overcome challenges.
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NUS student wins Prime Minister's Book Award for bilingual effort
A National University of Singapore (NUS) student received the Prime Minister's Book Award at the NUS University Cultural Centre on 31 August. She was the only Malay/Muslim pre-university recipient at the Ministry of Education Special Awards ceremony, where 211 awards were given out. She hopes her experience will encourage other Malay students to value language and culture.
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Two trailer lorries collide at Taman Cantik junction in Kulai, drivers injured
Two trailer lorries collided at the Taman Cantik traffic light junction in Kulai at about 10.05am today, leaving concrete culvert pipe blocks scattered across the road. The 47-year-old driver of the loaded lorry was trapped and suffered leg and knee injuries, while the 49-year-old driver of the empty lorry was lightly hurt. Firefighters freed the trapped man and both were taken to hospital; clearing work was still ongoing.
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Genting Highlands Premium Outlets adds 70,000 sq ft in RM170mil expansion
Genting Simon Sdn Bhd will add 70,000 sq ft of net lettable space to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets at a cost of US$40 million (RM170 million), to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027. The announcement was made at the launch of the 15th anniversary sale at Johor Premium Outlets, which will also be upgraded next year.
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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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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Johor to convert six Medan Niaga Kampung Melayu Majidee shop lots into Malaysia's first food-court NCD clinic
Six shop lots at Medan Niaga Kampung Melayu Majidee in Johor Baru will be refurbished into Malaysia's first non-communicable disease clinic located inside a food court, at a cost of RM1 million. The Johor Baru City Council project will move NCD follow-up services from the Majidee public clinic and is expected to serve about 200 patients daily when it opens early next year. Separately, measures including scheduled appointments and extended hours have been introduced at the Mengkibol clinic in Kluang to ease congestion.
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Tan Kiat How: Artistes may voice humanitarian concerns but must not undermine public order
In Singapore's parliament on Thursday, Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How said artistes may express humanitarian concerns about international conflicts but must not undermine public order, security or stability in Singapore. He stressed Singapore should not be used by foreigners as a platform for political causes, and that local and foreign artistes must abide by Singapore's laws and arts entertainment licence conditions. He was replying to MP Hazlina Abdul Halim on how authorities distinguish prohibited political advocacy from expressions of humanitarian concern.
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CEO's $468k suit against ex-girlfriend dismissed by High Court
Singapore's High Court dismissed a claim by Chander Agarwal, CEO of India-listed TCI Express, to recover $468,090 he spent on former girlfriend Felicia Lee during their relationship. Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin ruled most of the sums were gifts, not loans, and that Agarwal had failed to prove two other amounts. The couple met on a flight in 2019 and dated from September 2022 to December 2023.
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TP opens new operations centre in Johor Bahru, creating nearshore hub for Singapore
TP has opened a new operations centre in Johor Bahru, expanding its Malaysian footprint beyond Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The site, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, will serve Singapore-based businesses and create opportunities for local talent in digital services.
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85-year-old Bukit Batok resident waited over two hours for help after shower fall
An 85-year-old woman fell in her shower at Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok on Sep 2 and pressed the emergency call bell, but no one came for over two hours. She dragged herself to the main door, where a neighbour heard her calls and an ambulance was finally summoned. She underwent hip surgery and is recovering at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, while the operator says it is reviewing the incident.
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