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More greenery retained, fewer homes planned for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites after public feedback

More greenery retained, fewer homes planned for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites after public feedback

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Winless run against Thailand will not ‘own’ Lions, says Gavin Lee ahead of ASEAN Championship semis

Winless run against Thailand will not ‘own’ Lions, says Gavin Lee ahead of ASEAN Championship semis

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ASEAN Cup: More than 10 venues to screen Singapore-Thailand semi-final live

ASEAN Cup: More than 10 venues to screen Singapore-Thailand semi-final live

14/08/2026

SATS looking into claims service partner docked S$5 from airport wheelchair assistant's pay for being 11 seconds late

SATS looking into claims service partner docked S$5 from airport wheelchair assistant's pay for being 11 seconds late

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NTU to stop using 'fundamentally unreliable' AI detector from 2027

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SCDF unveils new ambulance that can be reconfigured quickly to carry 2 patients at a time

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Record rain in Japan kills at least 8, leaves thousands stranded at Narita airport

Record rain in Japan kills at least 8, leaves thousands stranded at Narita airport

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In State of the Nation address, Prabowo touts early wins after 21 months in office

In State of the Nation address, Prabowo touts early wins after 21 months in office

14/08/2026

Prabowo proposes US$230 billion budget for 2027; targets deficit at 2.4% of GDP

Prabowo proposes US$230 billion budget for 2027; targets deficit at 2.4% of GDP

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Winless run against Thailand will not ‘own’ Lions, says Gavin Lee ahead of ASEAN Championship semis

Winless run against Thailand will not ‘own’ Lions, says Gavin Lee ahead of ASEAN Championship semis

14/08/2026

ASEAN Cup: More than 10 venues to screen Singapore-Thailand semi-final live

ASEAN Cup: More than 10 venues to screen Singapore-Thailand semi-final live

14/08/2026

SATS looking into claims service partner docked S$5 from airport wheelchair assistant's pay for being 11 seconds late

SATS looking into claims service partner docked S$5 from airport wheelchair assistant's pay for being 11 seconds late

14/08/2026

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14/08/2026

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