Parents warned by MOE about dangers of social media challenges, told to look out for their children
[Straits Times] - 03/5/2025
The advisory came after two boys were said to be apparently attempting the Blackout Challenge.
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50 monkeys trapped in Punggol by NParks in 2024; majority sterilised
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
French Navy aircraft carrier visits Singapore as part of 5-month mission in region
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
NTU researchers to widen search for geothermal sources in S’pore with underground mapping
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
Bond-free Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship for study at local unis open for application till April 30
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
More protection orders filed; most cases involved cyber bullying, doxing: MinLaw
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
New guidelines to reduce e-commerce waste: Use old cardboard for fillers, no scotch tape on packages
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
New hawker centres to open in Bukit Batok West and Punggol Coast in first half of 2025
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[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
S’pore coffee shops can tap $10m in grants to boost toilet cleanliness
They see high footfall but often face limited manpower in cleaning and maintaining toilets.
[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
Parents warned by MOE about dangers of social media challenges, told to look out for their children
The advisory came after two boys were said to be apparently attempting the Blackout Challenge.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025