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Police get powers to order banks, telcos to share info, disable scam accounts after new law passed

Police get powers to order banks, telcos to share info, disable scam accounts after new law passed

During the debate, Members of Parliament raised concerns about innocent people who may wrongly get their bank accounts suspended and asked questions about the powers of civilian specialist officers.

09/09/2026

Three complaints of NS-related workplace discrimination lodged from 2024 to 2025

Three complaints of NS-related workplace discrimination lodged from 2024 to 2025

09/09/2026

Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows

Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows

09/09/2026

Policeman kills teacher wife at Thai school, kids safe: Officials

Policeman kills teacher wife at Thai school, kids safe: Officials

09/09/2026

5 people identified and interviewed over comments on Nepal floods, SIA's Air India investment: Police

Senior Minister K Shanmugam had said that the police were looking into "shameful" racist and xenophobic online commments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA's investment in Air India.

09/09/2026

Singaporean Malone Lam pleads guilty in US court over role in US$260m cryptocurrency theft ring

The 22-year-old faces up to 20 years in prison.

09/09/2026

CNA Explains: What is chemical castration and can it reduce sex crimes?

CNA Explains: What is chemical castration and can it reduce sex crimes?

09/09/2026

Singapore Airlines to seek tougher terms for any fresh Air India funding, sources say

Singapore Airlines to seek tougher terms for any fresh Air India funding, sources say

09/09/2026

Category A COE premiums set new record, rising to over S$133,000

Category A COE premiums set new record, rising to over S$133,000

09/09/2026

Shaping Tomorrow - How technology is changing the way we build

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Three complaints of NS-related workplace discrimination lodged from 2024 to 2025

Three complaints of NS-related workplace discrimination lodged from 2024 to 2025

09/09/2026

Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows

Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows

09/09/2026

Policeman kills teacher wife at Thai school, kids safe: Officials

Policeman kills teacher wife at Thai school, kids safe: Officials

09/09/2026

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Singapore's political office holders will get up to 9% one-off increase in salary

Singapore's political office holders will get up to 9% one-off increase in salary

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PM Wong to donate full salary increase for next 5 years

PM Wong to donate full salary increase for next 5 years

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Heathrow Airport still facing disruptions after air traffic control glitch across UK

Heathrow Airport still facing disruptions after air traffic control glitch across UK

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CNA Explains: Here's why Indonesia forest fires could get worse

CNA Explains: Here's why Indonesia forest fires could get worse

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Gerald Giam asks if seized scam assets can be returned to victims

Gerald Giam asks if seized scam assets can be returned to victims

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Kenneth Tiong asks about legal protection for NSmen at work

Kenneth Tiong asks about legal protection for NSmen at work

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CEO of luxury car distributor Eurosports Global fined for false share trading

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Beyond Beijing and Shanghai: Why more foreign tourists are venturing into rural China

Beyond Beijing and Shanghai: Why more foreign tourists are venturing into rural China

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Brent crude rises above US$100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

Brent crude rises above US$100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

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6 charged over prohibited processions, public assemblies

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CNA Correspondent - Will Thailand pass stricter gun laws?

Will Thailand pass stricter gun laws?

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Will rising US Treasury yields push up your mortgage?

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Roxy Square incident: Have the rules changed on patting a child's head?

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I got my degree at 36 while raising two young kids, but I’m still looking for a job – was it worth it?

I got my degree at 36 while raising two young kids, but I’m still looking for a job – was it worth it?

09/09/2026

Suhaimi Yusof, Gurmit Singh visit Sheikh Haikel after cancer announcement: 'We joked, we laughed, we shed tears'

Suhaimi Yusof, Gurmit Singh visit Sheikh Haikel after cancer announcement: 'We joked, we laughed, we shed tears'

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K-pop group Izna to perform first-ever Singapore concert in November

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09/09/2026

Descendants Of The Sun to get Indonesian film remake starring Dian Sastrowardoyo in 2027

Descendants Of The Sun to get Indonesian film remake starring Dian Sastrowardoyo in 2027

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MJ The Michael Jackson Musical to open in Singapore in August 2027

MJ The Michael Jackson Musical to open in Singapore in August 2027

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Cinnabon Singapore announces closure of its last outlet at Ion Orchard

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Commentary: ‘Shameful’ racist comments after Nepal disaster should never become normal in Singapore

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Fresh premium produce, after-sales support: Meet the new face of Singapore's wet markets

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Two letters in my name made me self-conscious for years – until I learnt the history behind them

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Rolex to auction 4 unique gem-set Cosmograph Daytona watches for charity

Rolex to auction 4 unique gem-set Cosmograph Daytona watches for charity

09/09/2026

Forget champagne: How AI millionaires are rewriting the rules of luxury

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Jigger & Pony’s Indra Kantono is thinking beyond the cocktail bar

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