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Singapore drops UNESCO World Heritage bid for Padang, surrounding historic buildings over potential development restrictions

Singapore drops UNESCO World Heritage bid for Padang, surrounding historic buildings over potential development restrictions

A larger buffer zone and additional planning requirements could affect private commercial buildings and future redevelopment in the Civic District, says the National Heritage Board.

03/11/2026

Former Indonesian national police chief among three arrested for the alleged illegal wiretapping of Prabowo

Former Indonesian national police chief among three arrested for the alleged illegal wiretapping of Prabowo

03/11/2026

Trump faces midterm verdict with control of Congress at stake

Trump faces midterm verdict with control of Congress at stake

03/11/2026

Average of 10 to 11 NSFs died during service per year in last decade: Chan Chun Sing

Average of 10 to 11 NSFs died during service per year in last decade: Chan Chun Sing

03/11/2026

About 46,000 SIA booking records accessed in data breach involving travel tech company Amadeus

Customers’ names, booking references and travel details were among the data exposed, but SIA said its own IT systems were not breached.

03/11/2026

Proposed COE merger: Majority back 'feebate' scheme, most favour five-band system

The government is also studying the option of a transport grant for large families, says Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow.

03/11/2026

LTA can retrieve ERP 2 vehicle location data for law enforcement, police investigations

LTA can retrieve ERP 2 vehicle location data for law enforcement, police investigations

03/11/2026

'Preventable lapse' by service provider caused 9.5-hour public healthcare IT outage on Oct 13: Tan Kiat How

'Preventable lapse' by service provider caused 9.5-hour public healthcare IT outage on Oct 13: Tan Kiat How

03/11/2026

Jail or reformative training to be default sentencing options for young scam offenders under proposed law

Jail or reformative training to be default sentencing options for young scam offenders under proposed law

03/11/2026

These mithai boxes in Singapore are putting a fresh spin on Indian sweets this Deepavali

These mithai boxes in Singapore are putting a fresh spin on Indian sweets this Deepavali

03/11/2026

Former Indonesian national police chief among three arrested for the alleged illegal wiretapping of Prabowo

Former Indonesian national police chief among three arrested for the alleged illegal wiretapping of Prabowo

03/11/2026

Trump faces midterm verdict with control of Congress at stake

Trump faces midterm verdict with control of Congress at stake

03/11/2026

Average of 10 to 11 NSFs died during service per year in last decade: Chan Chun Sing

Average of 10 to 11 NSFs died during service per year in last decade: Chan Chun Sing

03/11/2026

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Trump faces midterm verdict as voters go to polls

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WP raises adjournment motion on Singapore’s response to haze

WP raises adjournment motion on Singapore’s response to haze

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Spain mourns footballer Jesus de Miguel who died after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

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Circus arts gave him an escape as a troubled teen. Now it's his career

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Couple in China left bloodied after scuffle with elderly tourists over photo spot

Couple in China left bloodied after scuffle with elderly tourists over photo spot

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Boy throws laptops in electronics store in China in unexplained outburst

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Indonesia unlikely to export electricity in the near future, citing domestic demand: Minister

Indonesia unlikely to export electricity in the near future, citing domestic demand: Minister

03/11/2026

Why the latest North-South Korea tensions are different - and what could happen next

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03/11/2026

China rolls out support measures to aid struggling stocks

China rolls out support measures to aid struggling stocks

03/11/2026

Man on trial for attacking then-girlfriend, biting her finger and fracturing it

Man on trial for attacking then-girlfriend, biting her finger and fracturing it

03/11/2026

Parliament in brief: Safeguards for workers during haze and other highlights from Nov 3

Parliament in brief: Safeguards for workers during haze and other highlights from Nov 3

03/11/2026

Despite Sheng Siong stock slide, reason for optimism remains in business outlook: Analysts

03/11/2026

Lions will be ready for rescheduled AFC Asian Cup, safety remains top priority: FAS

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Asian Cup postponed until December 2027, AFC says

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Money Talks - Pokemon and other trading cards: What drives their value and risks?

Pokemon and other trading cards: What drives their value and risks?

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She gave all her employees flexible work. Here’s how she kept it fair

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Could rogue AI agents evade Singapore's safety guardrails?

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Veteran actor Chew Chor Meng leaves Mediacorp after 36 years: 'No regrets, only immense gratitude'

Veteran actor Chew Chor Meng leaves Mediacorp after 36 years: 'No regrets, only immense gratitude'

03/11/2026

Award-winning Singapore film Ah Girl gives a voice to children who grew up feeling unheard

Award-winning Singapore film Ah Girl gives a voice to children who grew up feeling unheard

03/11/2026

Actor Thomas Ong fractures ankle during solo Japan holiday, drives himself to hospital despite pain

Actor Thomas Ong fractures ankle during solo Japan holiday, drives himself to hospital despite pain

03/11/2026

Chemotherapy left her feet too swollen for shoes but this single mum kept running: 'It saved my life'

Chemotherapy left her feet too swollen for shoes but this single mum kept running: 'It saved my life'

02/11/2026

Host Quan Yifeng says Xinjiang tour guide mocked and scolded travellers who refused to shop

Host Quan Yifeng says Xinjiang tour guide mocked and scolded travellers who refused to shop

03/11/2026

Whiteheads: Why you shouldn't pop them and what actually works to get rid of them

Whiteheads: Why you shouldn't pop them and what actually works to get rid of them

03/11/2026

How My Chemical Romance's The Black Parade hit No 1 in the US, 20 years later

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Commentary: How super-aged Singapore should think about financial security

03/11/2026

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03/11/2026

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At just 17, Max Ee's daughter Qi Le needed heart surgery no one saw coming. He says having to make a critical decision about her future confirmed his belief that life is unpredictable.

30/10/2026

More carbs, fattier meals? What's changing in hawker dishes as food costs rise

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31/10/2026

Where is the lift lobby? Newer Build-to-Order HDB void decks are causing confusion among residents, visitors

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31/10/2026

When bosses fail their team, it's important they apologise – and mean it

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27/10/2026

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