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RTS Link’s Bukit Chagar station to connect directly to KTM trains, buses and taxis: Malaysia Transport Minister

RTS Link’s Bukit Chagar station to connect directly to KTM trains, buses and taxis: Malaysia Transport Minister

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Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life: Official

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The S$700 storeroom: Inside Singapore's market for 'pocket-sized' rentals

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Teenage girl arrested over bomb hoax that forced Xinmin Secondary School evacuation

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WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging services face new anti-scam rules in Singapore

The measures are part of a series of new and enhanced "codes of practice" issued by the Online Criminal Harms Act Office to guard against scams and malicious cyber activities, with the others covering social media platforms and e-commerce services.

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Swimming pool and restaurant among offerings at Singapore’s first private assisted living development

CNA had a first look inside the 195,000 sq ft development, which began operations on Tuesday.

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Suspicious ‘consulting firm’ website trying to hire former Singapore foreign ministry personnel

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Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life: Official

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life: Official

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The S$700 storeroom: Inside Singapore's market for 'pocket-sized' rentals

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Teenage girl arrested over bomb hoax that forced Xinmin Secondary School evacuation

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