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Singaporean woman convicted of stalking Taiwanese singer harasses her again
The Straits Times
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August 28, 2025
A Singaporean woman convicted of stalking and harassing a Taiwanese singer did not learn her lesson, and was apprehended after confronting the victim less than three months later. Cassandra Low was caught on camera harassing the celebrity at a...
Singapore’s first $260 million private assisted living project to open by Q1 2026
The Straits Times
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August 28, 2025
SINGAPORE – Perennial Living, Singapore’s first private assisted living development, will open by the first quarter of 2026 with the aim of redefining private eldercare standards. The $260 million project by real estate and healthcare company...
Singapore Airlines’ premium economy ‘refresh’ for 2026
Executive Traveller
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August 28, 2025
While Singapore Airlines has all-new first class and business class suites on the way, the popular premium economy cabin isn’t being ignored. However, the recliners are in line for what the airline describes as a “refresh” rather than replacement...
After seven years of travel with kids, here are 25 things I’ve learnt
WAtoday
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August 28, 2025
There’s a key mistake you tend to make when you begin travelling as a parent, probably the most monumental error you will ever commit: the assumption that things are going to be pretty much the same. Like, sure, you have a child or two now. But...
Blindboy fans turn Limerick's ‘Birdshit District’ into unlikely tourist destination
Irish Examiner
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August 28, 2025
A bird poo-hit area of Limerick, nicknamed 'Birdshit District', has become an unlikely tourist destination for fans of the artist who coined the phrase. Blindboy Boatclub came up with the ‘Birdshit District’ nickname for Limerick’s Bedford Row, an...
Singapore Flavors Take Over Makati as SingaPob Kicks Off This Weekend
Punto Central Luzon
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August 28, 2025
Manila, Philippines, August 28, 2025—SingaPob, a gastronomic takeover hosted by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), officially kicks off today, bringing award-winning and well-loved bars and restaurants from Singapore to the heart of Makati for a...
BUNKER JOBS: Propeller Fuels Seeks Bunker Trader in Singapore
Ship & Bunker
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August 28, 2025
The company is looking for candidates with strong sales, negotiation, supply chain management and contract management skills. Image Credit: Propeller Fuels Marine fuel supplier and trading firm Propeller Fuels is seeking to hire a bunker trader in...
Singapore to cane, jail peddlers of drug-laced vapes
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 28, 2025
Singapore to cane, jail peddlers of drug-laced vapes Published on: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Published on: Thu, Aug 28, 2025 By: Bloomberg Text Size: Dark Mode: Off “Vapes become a gateway for very serious substance abuse,” Ong said. - Pic for...
Ghana Tourism Authority denies altering ‘ Woezor’ and ‘’Akwaaba’ signage at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Graphic
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August 28, 2025
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Tourism pioneer MU Manik hospitalized in Singapore
Sun Online International
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Mohamed Umar ‘MU’ Manik, one of the pioneers of the Maldivian tourism industry, has been hospitalized at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, where he is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit. Sun has been informed that MU Manik has been...
singapore 'The pathway to elite sports is not for everyone': FAS responds to local celeb's complaint on son's exclusion from U-17 squad
Asiaone
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August 28, 2025
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has defended its selection policy, after a mother’s viral complaint that her son was dropped from the national youth squad for opting to skip an overseas training camp to prepare for his examinations. In...
singapore 121 summonses issued to commercial vehicle drivers after 3-day enforcement operation
Asiaone
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August 28, 2025
A three-day island-wide enforcement blitz from Aug 18 to 12 led to 121 summonses issued to errant commercial vehicle drivers for a wide range of traffic offences. In a joint media statement with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday (Aug...
singapore 890 vapes and 6,700 related parts: Malaysian arrested after items found in van at Woodlands Checkpoint
Asiaone
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August 28, 2025
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized more than 890 e-vaporisers and more than 6,700 related components at Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday (Aug 27). In a Facebook post on Aug 28, ICA said that a Malaysia-registered van carrying...
singapore Higher fines, compulsory rehabilitation: Sterner penalties for those caught vaping from Sept 1
Asiaone
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August 28, 2025
The Government will be doubling down on its nationwide campaign against vaping by increasing fines for first-time offenders and and imposing mandatory rehabilitation for repeat offenders beginning Sept 1. From next month onwards, first-time...
singapore Detention, suspension and caning: Schools to adopt tougher policies for vape-related offences, says Desmond Lee
Asiaone
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August 28, 2025
Students caught for vaping and substance abuse will risk detention, suspension, and even caning from Sept 1 when new legislation surrounding e-vaporisers and etomidate abuse kicks in, said Education Minister Desmond Lee. At a joint press...
From Bengaluru to Tokyo: These were the top picks for Indian travellers in H1 2025
Business Today
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August 28, 2025
In a shift from traditional vacation escapes, Indian travellers are increasingly turning to holidays as a source of joy and rejuvenation. According to the latest search trends from Booking.com, 66% of Indians are seeking travel to boost their...
Singapore President Tharman Flies Home on Budget Scoot After Working Visit in Ipoh
TripZilla
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August 28, 2025
President Tharman spotted on Scoot! Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was recently spotted taking a budget Scoot flight, opting for a regular commercial airline for his return journey from Ipoh, Malaysia. The President was in Ipoh for a...
Top 10 Safest Countries in the World: Does Singapore Still Make the List?
Tempo.co
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August 28, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Discussions surrounding global safety and security never lose their relevance. In a year where conflicts and instability often dominated headlines, the world has become less peaceful for the 13th time in the last 17 years,...
Singapore’s first private assisted living project targets upper middle class with ‘five-star’ services
Channel News Asia
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August 28, 2025
Perennial said a basic package “broadly” includes accommodation; housekeeping services; full access to amenities such as a swimming pool and senior-friendly gym; in-house social activities; and daily meals at the clubhouse. The meals – provided by...
Foreigners caught vaping may have passes revoked, be banned from re-entering Singapore
The Straits Times
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August 28, 2025
SINGAPORE – Foreigners who are caught vaping risk having their passes revoked, being deported and banned from re-entering Singapore, under stiffer measures that will kick in from Sept 1. The authorities announced on Aug 28 that foreigners caught...