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Berita Harian documentary marks two decades since tsunami hit Aceh
The 22-minute documentary features the survivors and how they rebuilt their lives after the disaster.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
2 Indonesian fishing boats intercepted by Police Coast Guard in S’pore waters on Christmas Eve
The two vessels were intercepted to stop them from encroaching farther into Singapore waters.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
S’poreans defend Grab driver after woman complained that he made it hard to get back an item she left in his car
SINGAPORE: When a woman posted on a complaint page about her difficulty in getting a... The post S’poreans defend Grab driver after woman complained that he made it hard to get back an item she left in his car appeared first on The Independent (…)
The Independent - 2 January 2025
KFC x mofusand: A Purr-fectly Adorable Lunar New Year Collaboration
Get ready for cuteness overload! The post KFC x mofusand: A Purr-fectly Adorable Lunar New Year Collaboration appeared first on Weekender.Com.Sg.
Weekender - 2 January 2025
Thomson-East Coast Line train services delayed due to train fault for 3rd time in 7 days
The delay, spanning 19 stations, affected those travelling in both directions.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
‘New Year just started, I hope you choose to be kind,’ Woman who lost iPhone sees it’s in JB & appeals for its (…)
SINGAPORE: A woman who unfortunately lost her iPhone at a women’s restroom at Paya Lebar... The post ‘New Year just started, I hope you choose to be kind,’ Woman who lost iPhone sees it’s in JB & appeals for its return appeared first on The (…)
The Independent - 2 January 2025
Rainy start to 2025: Thundery showers on most days in first two weeks of January
Daily temperatures are likely to range between 24 deg C and 33 deg C.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
Partially damaged shophouse in East Coast that houses 328 Katong Laksa structurally safe: BCA
328 Katong Laksa is still open for business, but customers will need to dine indoors.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
SIA ranked third most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific, behind Japan’s JAL and ANA
SIA’s on-time performance score was 78.67 per cent in 2024.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
S’porean woman & M’sian man who hit 2 policemen at JB arrested after high-speed chase
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman and a Malaysian man who hit two officers while fleeing from... The post S’porean woman & M’sian man who hit 2 policemen at JB arrested after high-speed chase appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - (…)
The Independent - 2 January 2025
Arrested: Man who slapped 6-year-old boy at Westgate playground
SINGAPORE: A 38-year-old man who slapped a six-year-old boy at a mall playground at Jurong... The post Arrested: Man who slapped 6-year-old boy at Westgate playground appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News
The Independent - 2 January 2025
Grapes and good luck? Celebrants around the world try their luck at new year tradition
The tradition dates back to at least the early 1900s.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
Jail for man in syndicate selling bank accounts that could be used to launder money
Goh Soon Lee received, processed and sent out 34 ATM cards between July and October 2023.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
Firecrackers and special lantern displays to celebrate SG60 at River Hongbao 2025
Evergreen favourites like the God of Fortune display, games and performances also await visitors.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
Man arrested for allegedly slapping 6-year-old boy at Jurong mall playground
The incident occurred at Westgate mall on Dec 22.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
Woman who hit neighbour with a mop, threatened to kill husband in his sleep pleads guilty
The aluminium handle of the mop broke into three in the attack on her neighbour.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
Getting notes for CNY hongbao: Bookings start on Jan 7
From Jan 14, hongbao notes can be withdrawn without booking at selected pop-up and branch ATMs.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
Private home prices up 2.3% in Q4, but overall growth slowed to 3.9% in 2024
Six new projects accounted for more than 82 per cent of total new home sales in November.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
HDB resale prices rose 9.6% in 2024, with price growth slowing in Q4
Prices climbed 2.5 per cent in the last three months of 2024.
Straits Times - 2 January 2025
The 2025 definitive guide to polytechnic open houses
For those considering poly, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming open houses.
Straits Times - 1 January 2025
Teacher quality more important than class sizes, says Chan Chun Sing
Singapore’s focus is to maximise teachers’ capabilities and capacities, he said.
Straits Times - 1 January 2025
Review of DSA scheme among MOE’s priorities for 2025: Chan Chun Sing
More details will be released in the second quarter of the year.
Straits Times - 1 January 2025
Don’t shield students from screens, but teach them to use devices purposefully: Chan Chun Sing
Parents also need to manage usage of devices at home while understanding their children’s needs, said the Education Minister.
Straits Times - 1 January 2025