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Unpaid workers case: Director behind firms files for bankruptcy

August 7, 2026 at 04:45PM

Ramu Palani Velu, director of KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering, will have his application heard on Aug 13.
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S’pore gives conditional nod to import solar power from Malaysia

August 7, 2026 at 05:00PM

This brings the number of electricity import projects granted with conditional approvals and licences to 13, with a combined capacity of 9.25GW.
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Dead fish spotted at Sungei Buloh likely trapped and died due to recent hot weather: NParks

August 7, 2026 at 05:05PM

No other dead biodiversity was found along the surrounding costal areas.
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Man dies following traffic accident in Hougang

August 7, 2026 at 05:20PM

It was believed that the car had skidded on its own, the police said.
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S’pore diversifies nursing talent pool with new nurses from Bhutan

August 7, 2026 at 05:38PM

S'pore looks to Bhutan to help strengthen a nursing workforce managing a rapidly ageing population.
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Man jailed for pretending to supply gloves and face masks during COVID-19 pandemic, cheating 11 victims of S$3.79m

August 7, 2026 at 05:38PM

Gerald Chan Tzen-Chou, who has been in remand since December 2020, told one of his victims that global demand for surgical face masks was very high and convinced her to invest with him in an Indonesian factory producing them. Neither the factory nor his investment was real.
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Man gets jail for taking 179 upskirt videos over three years, molesting woman at MRT station

August 7, 2026 at 06:00PM

The prosecution said the 25-year-old man had shown himself to be a "serial, habitual offender", with various offences committed from as early as 2016.
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28,000 bottle caps, no cap! A giant map reimagines Singapore using recycled materials

August 7, 2026 at 06:00PM

Sengkang East volunteers and residents re-create Singapore's icons and landmarks using bottle caps and satay sticks.
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NDP 2026: Six places to catch a view of the fireworks, and tips for taking better pictures

August 7, 2026 at 06:30PM

The main fireworks display is expected to take place at around 8.15pm.
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NParks sterilising long-tailed macaques at Maju Forest to manage population

August 7, 2026 at 06:47PM

The programme began in June following feedback from residents about macaques entering homes, alongside other measures such as monkey guarding patrols.
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CNB investigating online sale of Trader Joe’s seasoning product containing poppy seeds

August 7, 2026 at 06:45PM

Poppy seeds are prohibited here, and CNB said it will take necessary actions accordingly.
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Over 500 young S’poreans apply for co-living rooms; scheme five times oversubscribed

August 7, 2026 at 07:30PM

Majority of the applicants for the initiative are single youth, said MCCY.
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Jail for training officer who pushed woman with intellectual disability, causing knee injuries

August 7, 2026 at 07:39PM

The offender was angered that the victim had not followed instructions.
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Victims in S’pore, Hong Kong, Macau lose millions in alleged ‘Fun Coffee’ Ponzi scheme

August 7, 2026 at 07:45PM

The firm’s app went offline on July 20, leaving investors unable to withdraw their funds.
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8kg of cocaine seized from foreign-registered commercial vessel in Singapore waters

August 7, 2026 at 08:10PM

Preliminary investigations by CNB revealed that the drugs were transiting through Singapore.
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Renaming MTI to Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry is much more than rebranding, experts say

August 7, 2026 at 08:20PM

This is not the first time a change of name has signalled increasing prominence of a portfolio.
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MSE does not have mandate on land use planning of Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks: Grace Fu

August 7, 2026 at 08:20PM

Fu had previously addressed the ministry's role in the conversation in Parliament.
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Singapore grants conditional approvals to import solar power from Malaysia

August 7, 2026 at 08:09PM

The projects will supply power generated from solar and battery energy storage systems in Johor.
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Man gets award from police for aiding in arrest of suspected thief on flight to Singapore

August 7, 2026 at 09:32PM

The suspect is set to be charged with theft on Aug 8.
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Singapore advance to ASEAN football championship semi-finals after draw with Indonesia

August 7, 2026 at 10:59PM

This is the second straight edition of the tournament where the Lions have progressed to the semi-finals.
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