Thailand’s southern insurgency leaves villagers trapped in a cycle of fear

A coordinated wave of arson, bombings and other attacks took place in the south last weekend.

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China halts rescue at Tibet disaster epicentre over flood risk

Emergency teams which had earlier accessed the area “have been ordered to withdraw 1km”.

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Malaysian former human resources minister Saravanan claims trial on graft charges

The 58-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out.

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Over 2,000 remain in shelters 1 month after Kumamoto quake

The July 28 quake damaged an estimated 42,222 homes.

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Hours after retrenchment: How to stretch your dollar and avoid cash-flow issues

The NTUC PME and MoneyOwl playbook aims to help workers strengthen their finances and plan ahead.

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S’pore’s neighbour dispute unit for severe noise and hoarding to be expanded nationwide from Sept 1

These changes will apply to neighbour disputes in both public and private housing estates.

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3 members of SIA cabin crew lauded for helping to resuscitate passenger with no pulse

It took twenty minutes of continuous CPR and two AED shocks for the passenger's pulse to return.

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More road accidents, injuries in first half of 2026 even as fatalities fall: Traffic Police

Despite the drop in fatalities, TP said the long-term trend remains worrying.

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Providing breathable attire, ice packs to protect outdoor workers from heat mandatory from Dec 1

Outdoor workers are vulnerable to rising heat risks amid a rapidly intensifying El Nino.

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Iron ore trader Radiant World and its founder sued in Singapore for US$34 million

Mizuho Bank is already seeking an injunction and the Singapore police have started investigations.

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Jail for man who sold his company’s diesel oil to buyers directly, pocketing over $1.1 million

He earned up to $200,000 a month on top of his $8,500 salary through his scheme.

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Police warn of fake fund recovery services targeting victims of Fun Coffee investment scam

The fraudsters asked victims to make bank transfers, claiming the money was to facilitate the recovery of funds

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90-year-old man unfit to stand trial for wife’s killing given five-year notional jail term

An autopsy noted at least 34 distinct slash and stab wounds on the victim's body.

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Sales of Medicube’s capsule cream to resume; small amounts of banned dye detected in only 2 batches

The banned dye was found in samples sold by local beauty product retailer Venus.

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Singapore History Gallery reopens in October with fresh look at the past through new narratives

The opening is just two days before the 139th anniversary of the Museum of Singapore.

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More than 5 years’ jail for man who helped Cambodian crime ring collect over $650k from scam victims

Muhammad Firdaus Abdul Rahman had collected nearly $656,800 in total from at least 14 scam victims.

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Singapore’s animal shelters get first official set of guidelines

The guidelines were launched at the first pet adoption drive in the Central Business District.

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Court dismisses woman’s application for PPO; husband’s fantasies about hurting her not a threat

The couple got married in December 2023 but started living apart less than a year later, in October 2024.

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Nepal-Tibet floods: S’pore to contribute $127,000 to Singapore Red Cross fundraising efforts

This comes after SRC pledged $50,000 in humanitarian aid to support response efforts in Nepal.

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LTA engaging dealers, manufacturers of Chinese EVs over vehicle door concerns

Owners who have concerns about their vehicles are advised to contact their dealers.

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