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Singapore to ease restrictions on operating new hotels, hostels in heritage precincts at Boat Quay, Beach Road

Singapore to ease restrictions on operating new hotels, hostels in heritage precincts at Boat Quay, Beach Road

Proposals for new short-term accommodation uses in the areas were generally not allowed to avoid "over-proliferation", says the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

05/06/2026

Football: Singapore edged out by China in friendly match

Football: Singapore edged out by China in friendly match

05/06/2026

Singaporean linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate arrested

Singaporean linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate arrested

05/06/2026

Mother jailed for giving 15-year-old son methamphetamine, leaving drug utensils in living room

Mother jailed for giving 15-year-old son methamphetamine, leaving drug utensils in living room

05/06/2026

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Negeri Sembilan election: Move to dissolve state assembly Anwar's ‘tit-for-tat’ response to Johor snap polls

Observers told CNA the move by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan in Negeri Sembilan is a “calculated effort” to pre-empt any momentum the Barisan Nasional might gain in Johor’s upcoming state election.

05/06/2026

Commentary: UMNO’s ‘selective confrontations’ in Johor, Negeri Sembilan seek to push Anwar into a corner. What's next?

The impending snap polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan are not just state elections, but opening salvos by UMNO in a wider national power struggle that will test the foundations of Malaysia’s first genuine multi-coalition government, writes CNA's Leslie Lopez.

05/06/2026

‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister

‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister

05/06/2026

'Unrealistic' for Southeast Asia to meet Hegseth's defence spending demand amid Sino-US rivalry

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'Unrealistic' for Southeast Asia to meet Hegseth's defence spending demand amid Sino-US rivalry

05/06/2026

Fresh graduates may need to adjust salary expectations amid economic uncertainty: Analysts

Fresh graduates may need to adjust salary expectations amid economic uncertainty: Analysts

05/06/2026

HTB for BTS: Why more fans in Singapore are using Help-To-Buy services for concert tickets

HTB for BTS: Why more fans in Singapore are using Help-To-Buy services for concert tickets

05/06/2026

Football: Singapore edged out by China in friendly match

Football: Singapore edged out by China in friendly match

05/06/2026

Singaporean linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate arrested

Singaporean linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate arrested

05/06/2026

Mother jailed for giving 15-year-old son methamphetamine, leaving drug utensils in living room

Mother jailed for giving 15-year-old son methamphetamine, leaving drug utensils in living room

05/06/2026

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This Filipina is bringing a taste of home to Barcelona

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Chinese variety show gets flak for digitally adding seat belts over guests

Chinese variety show gets flak for digitally adding seat belts over guests

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'We struggled to escape’: Singaporean family with infant rescued after Bintan boat capsize

'We struggled to escape’: Singaporean family with infant rescued after Bintan boat capsize

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Police raid open-concept massage parlours, 5 arrested for allegedly offering sexual services

Police raid open-concept massage parlours, 5 arrested for allegedly offering sexual services

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5 hurt as bottle shatters train glass panel after sudden stop in Kuala Lumpur

5 hurt as bottle shatters train glass panel after sudden stop in Kuala Lumpur

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No World Cup 2026 for Thailand? Fans speak out

No World Cup 2026 for Thailand? Fans speak out

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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, forcing airport to close

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, forcing airport to close

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Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal programme on quality; no longer prioritising 83 million target

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal programme on quality; no longer prioritising 83 million target

05/06/2026

As Indonesia tightens spending, Prabowo's travel-heavy diplomacy comes under scrutiny

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As Indonesia tightens spending, Prabowo's travel-heavy diplomacy comes under scrutiny

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Higher pay attracts new blood to bus industry, but job demands make retention a challenge, say bus captains

Higher pay attracts new blood to bus industry, but job demands make retention a challenge, say bus captains

05/06/2026

CNA Explains: The jet fuel crisis that didn’t happen – and why

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Why more Singaporeans are choosing day surgery – and the procedures you might not expect

Why more Singaporeans are choosing day surgery – and the procedures you might not expect

05/06/2026

HTB for BTS: Why more fans in Singapore are using Help-To-Buy services for concert tickets

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Carousell suspends BTS ticket listings in Singapore until Dec 22 as fans flag resellers

Carousell suspends BTS ticket listings in Singapore until Dec 22 as fans flag resellers

05/06/2026

Actress Rebecca Lim’s husband surprises fans by revealing baby daughter’s face

Actress Rebecca Lim’s husband surprises fans by revealing baby daughter’s face

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Singapore musicians helped create the song behind Chongqing's viral motorbike trend

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i Light Singapore returns with 14 light art installations, Silent Disco Parade and GastroBeats

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Former NCT member Mark Lee launches his own label, Upper Room

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The Leap Years of Jean Yeo took her from crying at stairwells to winning a Busan filmfest award

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K-pop group Seventeen’s Joshua named Jaeger-LeCoultre Friend of the House

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Singapore Airlines limits Business Class advance seat selection based on fare type and membership

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Where to buy rice dumplings in Singapore for Dragon Boat Festival 2026

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Ferrari’s first electric car spooked investors, but the Luce may be less risky than it looks

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Why The Macallan remains one of the world’s most coveted single malt whiskies

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Insider

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