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MPs raise concerns over mounted devices, private-hire drivers as law passed to criminalise holding phones while driving

MPs raise concerns over mounted devices, private-hire drivers as law passed to criminalise holding phones while driving

One Member of Parliament noted the growing range of digital distractions in the form of wearable devices and large infotainment systems in vehicles.

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US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'

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Oil drops, stocks hit records on hopes of Hormuz opening

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US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Sources

US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Sources

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Law passed to lower drink-driving limits, impose harsher penalties for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt

Last year, there was a 10-year high of 149 fatalities on Singapore's roads – almost one death every two days.

04/08/2026

GovTech layoffs part of plans to maintain quality of digital services for Singaporeans, says Jasmin Lau

GovTech officers in their 40s formed the largest age group of affected employees, accounting for about four in 10.

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New law proposed to lower en bloc thresholds for older condominiums

New law proposed to lower en bloc thresholds for older condominiums

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Proposed lower consent thresholds could revive en bloc market, but boom unlikely: Analysts

Proposed lower consent thresholds could revive en bloc market, but boom unlikely: Analysts

04/08/2026

What roadside parking could look like under ERP 2

What roadside parking could look like under ERP 2

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Michelin Guide Singapore 2026: 1887 by Andre blazes into the list with 2 stars, 6 new restaurants get their first star

Michelin Guide Singapore 2026: 1887 by Andre blazes into the list with 2 stars, 6 new restaurants get their first star

05/08/2026

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'

05/08/2026

Oil drops, stocks hit records on hopes of Hormuz opening

Oil drops, stocks hit records on hopes of Hormuz opening

05/08/2026

US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Sources

US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Sources

04/08/2026

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Can you pick up a dropped phone while driving? Sim Ann explains

Can you pick up a dropped phone while driving? Sim Ann explains 

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MPs raise concerns over mounted devices and distracted driving

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CCTV captures moment Malaysian pilot is detained in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling

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Indonesia arrests second Malaysian in less than a week for drug smuggling

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Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo, a heritage hawker stall since 1958, has closed

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Maroon 5 to perform at Singapore's National Stadium in February 2027

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Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung marries Malaysian actress Lisa Ch'ng in star-studded Kuala Lumpur wedding

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Michelin Guide Singapore 2026: 1887 by Andre blazes into the list with 2 stars, 6 new restaurants get their first star

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Why Hermes wants to be taken seriously as a watchmaker

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She left Singapore unable to cook. Now her rempah is reaching kitchens across Britain

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Years after working together, three former colleagues reunited to design a home in Singapore

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