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Elephant ivory tusk hidden inside modified tumbler seized at Keppel Entrance — Indonesian crew member arrested

The 30-year-old was referred to NParks for further investigation after his arrest.

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Stranger’s act of kindness leaves Singapore mum touched after he carries injured child to clinic

The mother said the stranger offered to help “without hesitation” after noticing her child having difficulty walking.

Singapore woman ends stint as PHV driver after 1,400+ rides, removes decals from her Tesla

After driving her Tesla as a PHV for more than 1,400 rides, Michelle Lee says she has gained a deeper respect for full-time drivers and the challenges they face every day.

Hong Kong principal takes former school to court after being sacked over Singapore guard incident

Lee Cheuk-hing, the former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, is seeking about S$146,000 from the school after he was dismissed following the incident in Singapore.

Singapore secondary students remain among world’s best in reading, maths and science

Singapore students scored strongly across the latest PISA assessment, ranking first in reading and second in both mathematics and science.

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Malaysia steps up ties with BRICS and India as it expands its emerging-market reach

Malaysia recorded a RM25.37 billion trade surplus with India in 2025, even though total bilateral trade fell from the previous year.

171 Sungai Kim Kim victims win civil suit against factory and two Singaporean directors seven years after toxic waste disaster

Seven years after the Sungai Kim Kim disaster, 171 victims have secured a civil court victory against four defendants, including two Singaporean nationals. The amount of damages will be decided later.

Cik Lan drives Nur Sajat’s mum from JB at 4am for emotional reunion after 6 years apart

Singapore-born host Roslan Shah, better known as Cik Lan, helped Malaysian influencer Nur Sajat reunite with her mother in Singapore after six years apart.

Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq invites Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to his October wedding

Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has invited Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to his October wedding, joking that he had “upgraded bilateral relations to wedding-invitation status.”

RTS Link set to boost Johor Bahru food markets, but locals warned of possible price rises as Singaporean grocery shoppers arrive

Groceries are expected to be the biggest spending category for Singaporeans visiting Johor under the RTS Link’s impact, according to a Singapore Business Federation study.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong: Higher salaries are not about me or the PAP government

PM Wong thanked the MPs who participated in the discussion, and reiterated that the increase in salaries are about Singapore's future

MOH reviewing overseas MediSave scheme ahead of RTS Link opening as cross-border patient flow set to rise

More Singapore patients could seek treatment in Johor once the RTS Link opens in January 2027. MOH is now reassessing how its overseas MediSave scheme works.

‘Is this the clean and green Singapore we grew up with?’: Netizen questions littering in public spaces

A netizen has questioned Singapore’s reputation for cleanliness after spotting rubbish in several public spaces.

Pritam Singh: Workers’ Party supports increase in MP allowances, but asks for clarity on Mayors’ functions

The Workers’ Party supports higher MP allowances in light of inflation, Pritam Singh said. He also questioned the formula used for political salaries and the lack of clarity surrounding the role of...

Johor presses Putrajaya to fast-track JS-SEZ infrastructure before delays erode its competitive edge

Johor's Menteri Besar has urged the federal government to fast-track strategic infrastructure projects supporting the JS-SEZ, warning that pre-implementation delays could hamper the zone's competit...

PM Wong’s 64% pay rise makes global headlines, but Singaporeans defend ‘clean wage’ system

International media have focused on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s 64% salary increase and his position as the world’s highest-paid elected political leader, but some Singaporeans argue the compari...

Will Singapore finally get more ‘crowded’? New support measures to help families thrive ignite questions

Singaporeans have long complained about overcrowding and rising living costs, but the Government is now trying to get more couples to have children. New measures offering nearly S$70,000 in support...
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