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    Shi Wei Da Satay Bee Hoon closing at the end of April after 30 years in the business

    Thirty-year-old satay bee hoon stall, Shi Wei Da Satay Bee Hoon, will be closing down on Apr 30, 2024. The popular stall in Bedok 85 Market is run by hawker Ng Kim Song, and attained a Michelin Bib Gourmand nod in 2018. It’s known for its generous bee hoon portions and rich, nutty gravy. Kim...
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    Man gets 20 days jail for neglecting 43 cats in flat without food, water in NParks biggest animal cruelty case

    SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 20 days jail for neglecting 43 cats in a vacant flat in the largest animal cruelty prosecution in terms of pet numbers by the National Parks Board (NParks) to date. Muhammad Danial Sukirman pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Apr 24) to 10 charges of...
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    How 2 mums pooled their savings to buy their kids’ childcare centre and save it from closing down

    As parents, many of us have fond memories of our children’s schools. But how far would we go to save it from closure? This was the question two mothers faced in 2022 when they received notice that their kids’ preschool, Sunny Bunny Montessori Childcare, would be closing. Enrolment was low and...
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    Police probe over 300 suspected scammers and money mules; more than S$9 million lost

    SINGAPORE: More than 300 suspected scammers and money mules are being investigated following a two-week operation, said the police on Thursday (Apr 25). The 214 men and 95 women are aged between 16 and 75. The 309 people are believed to be involved in more than 1,600 scam cases, comprising...
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    Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Q1 2024 surpasses pre-pandemic levels

    SINGAPORE: About 16.5 million passengers passed through Singapore's Changi Airport in the first quarter of this year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The airport handled 5.43 million, 5.35 million and 5.73 million passenger movements in January, February and March respectively. These figures...
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    Tampines accident: Woman who died was a 'big sister' to her co-workers, says colleague

    SINGAPORE: The 57-year-old pest control company employee who died in an accident in Tampines on Monday (Apr 22) was a "big sister" to her colleagues and someone people turned to for advice and guidance, a co-worker told CNA. Ms Norzihan Juwahib, who worked at First Choice Pest Specialist, had...
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    Named after blooming flowers, Pink Moon dazzles despite cloudy skies in Singapore

    SINGAPORE: The Pink Moon still dazzled on Wednesday (Apr 24) night despite cloudy conditions over Singapore. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared a photo of the bright full moon framed by Housing Board blocks. “Did you manage to catch the full Pink Moon tonight despite the cloudy sky?”...
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    Dutch agritech innovations may hold answers to Singapore's food security future

    ROTTERDAM: The Netherlands may be well-known for its tulips and gouda cheese, but the European nation with limited land is also a leader in agricultural technology. Its major port city of Rotterdam boasts the world's first farm that is built on water. Floating Farm – like its name suggests –...
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    Last accused person in Orchard Towers fatal fight gets life imprisonment for murder

    SINGAPORE: The last accused person in the 2019 killing of a man during a fight at Orchard Towers was found guilty of murder on Thursday (Apr 25). Tan Sen Yang, now 32, was sentenced to life imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane by Justice Aedit Abdullah. The prosecution did not seek the death...
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    Jay Chou to perform at the Singapore National Stadium in October

    Chou last performed two shows at the Singapore National Stadium in December 2022 for the second leg of the tour. Some fans who turned up for those shows did not enjoy the experience, saying that they felt “cheated”. Among the grievances is that Chou’s guests had performed and sang more during...
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    Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat

    SINGAPORE: Critically endangered monkeys last seen in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve more than 35 years ago could be making their way back to that area, after at least one of these primates was sighted on an ecological bridge. The Raffles' Banded Langur was spotted on cameras placed on the...
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    Jail for man who assaulted Malaysian actor Kamal Adli at Singapore Expo

    SINGAPORE: A man who struck Malaysian actor Kamal Adli at Singapore Expo last year was jailed for 28 months' and two weeks on Thursday (Apr 25). Muhammad Nabil Rashid used an extendable baton to strike the actor at a meet-and-greet session in March 2023. He claimed he attacked Kamal as he...
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    Chatterbox chicken rice co-creator, known as Sergeant Kiang, dies at age 86

    One of the pioneer creators of the iconic Chatterbox chicken rice, Kiang Joon Toh (aka Sergeant Kiang), died on Apr 23, 2024 at the age of 86. He was also the founder of a few hawker stalls, including Jiang Ji Traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice, which closed down in 2022. News of his passing...
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    Visit a roller skating rink, White Rabbit pop-up cafe and arcade in one location at Clarke Quay

    No plans yet for this weekend? Head down to Clarke Quay, where you'll find a roller skating rink, White Rabbit pop-up cafe and an arcade in one convenient location at CQ @ Clarke Quay. The Xperience is a 10,000 sq ft fully air-conditioned pop-up that will run from now till Jul 31. Here's what...
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    American gets jail for running S$18 million fraudulent forex trading scheme

    SINGAPORE: A 51-year-old American man who was extradited to Singapore last year was sentenced to 39 months’ jail on Thursday (Apr 25) for running a fraudulent multi-million dollar foreign exchange investment scheme. Michael Philip Atkins, whose scheme collected about S$18 million (US$13.2...
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    Billion-dollar money laundering case: Suspect to plead guilty as he faces new charge of using criminal proceeds to buy S$332,280 car

    SINGAPORE: Three more charges were read on Wednesday (April 24) to a suspect in a S$2.8 billion money laundering case and he is set to plead guilty next Monday. Su Baolin, 42, was the latest among the 10 suspects to do so, after the convictions of three others who pleaded guilty earlier this...
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    Borealis at Gardens by the Bay: Witness the 'Northern Lights' at this free installation

    For most, a trip to Norway or Iceland to witness the famed Northern Lights might be out of reach. Thankfully, those in Singapore will soon get to marvel at the next closest thing. Gardens by the Bay's upcoming art installation Borealis simulates the Lights' visuals and atmosphere by combining...
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    42-year-old man handed four charges over Tampines accident, including dangerous driving causing death

    SINGAPORE: A driver involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Tampines that killed two people was charged in court on Thursday (Apr 25). Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 42, was charged with four offences related to Monday's incident. Syafie faces one count each of dangerous driving causing death...
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    There's more to Kim Choo Kueh Chang’s Nyonya rice dumplings and HarriAnns' Teochew-style glutinous rice

    In Asia, “rice bowl” is a familiar metaphor referring to one’s livelihood or source of income. The staple food holds deeper meaning for two families whose rice bowls are literally rooted in rice: Kim Choo Kueh Chang and HarriAnns. The former with their Nyonya rice dumplings and the latter for...
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    Commentary: As a small country, soft power is particularly important for Singapore

    SINGAPORE: In his book in 1990, American political scientist Joseph Nye popularised the concept of “soft power”, referring to a nation’s international influence arising from attractiveness or appeal, in contrast to “hard power” rooted in military or economic strength. While every nation seeks...
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