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PM Wong, Chan Chun Sing to deliver ministerial statements on government's response to review of political salaries

PM Wong, Chan Chun Sing to deliver ministerial statements on government's response to review of political salaries

The ministerial statements will be debated on Thursday (Sep 10).

07/09/2026

Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor

Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor

07/09/2026

Singapore Red Cross steps up heat and haze support with air purifiers, support packs

Singapore Red Cross steps up heat and haze support with air purifiers, support packs

07/09/2026

Woman sues preschool for negligence after son was pushed off indoor slide by another student

Woman sues preschool for negligence after son was pushed off indoor slide by another student

07/09/2026

CNA Explains: How Singapore reviews and benchmarks political salaries

The salaries of Singapore’s political office holders and parliamentarians have remained unchanged since 2011.

07/09/2026

S$3b money laundering case: Online auctions begin for more than 600 luxury handbags, fine jewellery pieces

In the first two of a series of 15 online auctions, 338 handbags and accessories and 286 pieces of jewellery are listed on the Hotlotz website.

07/09/2026

Several Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

Several Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

07/09/2026

Indonesia’s dual citizenship plan wins diaspora support, but is it enough to tempt them home?

Indonesia’s dual citizenship plan wins diaspora support, but is it enough to tempt them home?

07/09/2026

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood

07/09/2026

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07/09/2026

Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor

Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor

07/09/2026

Singapore Red Cross steps up heat and haze support with air purifiers, support packs

Singapore Red Cross steps up heat and haze support with air purifiers, support packs

07/09/2026

Woman sues preschool for negligence after son was pushed off indoor slide by another student

Woman sues preschool for negligence after son was pushed off indoor slide by another student

07/09/2026

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07/09/2026

Malaysian model and teacher Taanusiya Chetty wins 3rd place at Miss World 2026

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Pizza Hut Singapore's all-you-can-eat buffet returns in September with free-flow pizzas, pastas, sides and ice cream

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Interesting mooncakes to try in Singapore for Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

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