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End-of-Year Gift Demand Up 20 %; Custom Christmas Hampers Are the New Trend
Demand for festive gifts has surged by as much as 20 % this year, and hamper specialists say bespoke Christmas baskets are leading the trend. Yet corporate budgets are tighter: many firms now opt for smaller, more refined packages. From Tanglin to Marine Parade, Siglap to Bukit T...
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今午突发强降雨 四地区或出现突发性淹水
地多个地区今天（14日）下午出现强降雨，公用事业局（PUB）发布突发性淹水警示。 公用事业局通过社交媒体发布国家环境局的天气预告，指今天下午3点40分到4点30分，全岛预计强降雨会持续。 用事业局也提醒公众避开以下可能出现突发性水灾的路段： 罗弄吉士美（Lorong Kismis）和道德坡（Toh Tuck Rise）交界处 斜阳通道（Sunset Drive）和 斜阳大道（Sunset Way）和交界处 位于射靶场路（Rifle Range Road）和明才园（Binjai Park）的杜尼安路（Dunearn Road） 位于事业路（ Enterpr...
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Mapping the Future of Transportation: The Largest Public Consultation Begins Today
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched its largest-ever public consultation exercise for the Land Transport Master Plan starting today. The updated Master Plan is expected to be unveiled in 2027. Today (15th), Senior Minister of State for Transport, Xiao Zhenxiang, offic...
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Bus fares will increase by 5% overall starting from December 27, with the increase being lower than
Public bus and MRT fares will increase by 5% overall starting from December 27, a rise lower than last year. In addition to the existing annual subsidy of over 2 billion yuan for public transport operations, the government will inject an additional 200 million yuan to offset the ...
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Xiao Zhenxiang: Has instructed the Land Transport Authority to enhance information disclosure in the
Transport Minister Xiao Zhenxiang said that he has instructed the Land Transport Authority to release more information to the public during the investigation of the MRT disruption, to explain the measures taken, and to enhance communication in a timely manner. This will help peop...
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Police: Tampines Expressway crash involved five vehicles, drivers aged 33 and 36 assisting in invest
A multi-vehicle collision involving heavy vehicles occurred on the Tampines Expressway (TPE) this morning, resulting in two people injured. Police said the crash involved five vehicles, and the lorry drivers aged 33 and 36 are assisting in investigations. Video footage uploaded b...
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Indonesian 16-year-old player falls into a three-meter ditch while rushing toward fans to celebrate
Lucky escape! An Indonesian youth player, overjoyed after scoring a goal, leapt over two barriers in celebration while rushing toward enthusiastic fans, only to fall into a three-meter-deep trench between the pitch and the stands—fortunately escaping unharmed. According to Sports...
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The government has launched a national mental health support hotline to provide round-the-clock assi
To better support citizens in addressing mental health concerns, the Ministry of Health, together with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), has launched a new 24/7 national mental health helpline — 1771 — to assist the public in coping with psychological issues and, when necessa...
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Local Survey: 92% of Consumers Satisfied with Real Estate Broker Services
The survey shows that 92% of real estate market consumers are satisfied with the services provided by real estate agents, marking the highest level since the first survey was conducted in 2012. The Real Estate Agents Council carries out a public perception survey every three year...
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The life expectancy of Singaporeans has increased compared to 2023 and ten years ago.
The life expectancy of residents in our country last year increased compared to both 2023 and ten years prior. Preliminary data from the "Complete Life Tables for Singapore Resident Population 2023–2024," released by the Department of Statistics, showed that the life expectancy a...
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The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) maintains its forecast for economic growth this year
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has maintained its economic growth forecast for the year at between 0% and 2%. MTI said that the economy grew by 3.9% year-on-year in the previous quarter, performing slightly better than expected but slower compared to the prior quarter; ...
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Tsai Rui-long: China's hosting of international swimming events is expected to attract 40,000 t
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth, Tsai Rui-long, pointed out that the construction cost of the temporary venue for the World Swimming Championships has yet to be finalized. The authorities will also explore whether the venue can serve as a training ...
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Li Zizheng: Our country's practical and effective legal and judicial system brings genuine just
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has established a practical and effective legal and judicial system that brings genuine justice to all. Minister Lee emphasized that not only do we have laws that are up-to-date, meticulously drafted, and tailored to our nationa...
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A lorry broke into a tunnel and crashed into the roof. The 55-year-old driver was arrested
A lorry was entering a tunnel on the Central Expressway (CTE) when its boom crashed into the tunnel roof, causing wires to fall off. The tunnel was eventually forced to close. The accident occurred at the entrance to Cairnhill Circle. A reader who passed by shared the photo with ...
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The government has pledged to continue to provide more support for people with disabilities
The government promised to continue to provide more support for people with disabilities. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said three key areas for improvement include early intervention, helping people with disabilities find jobs, and providing more support for caregivers. Speaking ...
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Gardens by the Bay launches guided tours for the visually impaired
October 15 is the "International White Cane Day" for the visually impaired. To celebrate this festival, Gardens by the Bay will soon launch a tactile tour project specially designed for the visually impaired. This plan is also one of the local series of activities to celebrate th...
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Malaysian woman kissing dough took photos in front of the store, the ice cream shop quickly clarifie
A controversial woman in Malaysia has recently caused a stir in Kuala Lumpur. She was fired from the chain store Auntie Anne's for kissing dough earlier, and then she was suspected to work at the ice cream shop Cold Stone Creamery, which scared Cold Stone Creamery to quickly come...
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A cute cat "supervisor" appears at a gas station in Penang, Malaysia; video of him working
A gas station in Malaysia welcomed a "special employee". A cat in uniform became popular on the Internet because of its serious work and won the love of a large number of netizens. From a video shared by netizen @maziahnasir on the short video platform TikTok, it can be seen that...
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Some baby rocking chairs and toys sold online were found to have safety concerns
Some baby rockers, walkers and toys sold on two major local e-commerce platforms were found to have safety concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Office issued a press release saying that the authorities inspected five baby rockers, five walkers and 13 toys sold on Shopee and Laza...
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From Blueprint to Reality: Forest City SFZ Emerges as a New Star in Southeast Asia’s Financial Lands
On September 20, 2024, the policies for the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) were officially implemented, marking a significant step forward for Johor in the financial sector. Positioned along the picturesque Southeast Asian coastline, Forest City SFZ is rapidly rising as...
