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Starting pay for new local bus captains to rise by S$450 with government funding

Starting pay for new local bus captains to rise by S$450 with government funding

Sign-on bonuses will be raised by S$2,000, and bus captains who are currently in service will see a "one-time" adjustment in their salaries.

03/06/2026

Trump confirms using foul language with Israel's Netanyahu

Trump confirms using foul language with Israel's Netanyahu

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US proposes new tariffs of at least 10% on dozens of trading partners over forced labour

US proposes new tariffs of at least 10% on dozens of trading partners over forced labour

03/06/2026

UMNO defends Johor polls timing as newly relaunched Bersama party says it will contest state election

UMNO defends Johor polls timing as newly relaunched Bersama party says it will contest state election

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Instincts from public service useful in navigating 'stark' new reality for investments: Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean

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Indonesia arrests former head of President Prabowo’s flagship free meal scheme

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Thai PM calls for urgent talks with Malaysia after shrimp import ban sparks concerns for farmers’ livelihoods

Thai PM calls for urgent talks with Malaysia after shrimp import ban sparks concerns for farmers’ livelihoods

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Trump says Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon

Trump says Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon

03/06/2026

Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire

Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire

03/06/2026

Haus Da Lat: a new luxury living and resort destination in Vietnam

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Trump confirms using foul language with Israel's Netanyahu

Trump confirms using foul language with Israel's Netanyahu

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US proposes new tariffs of at least 10% on dozens of trading partners over forced labour

US proposes new tariffs of at least 10% on dozens of trading partners over forced labour

03/06/2026

UMNO defends Johor polls timing as newly relaunched Bersama party says it will contest state election

UMNO defends Johor polls timing as newly relaunched Bersama party says it will contest state election

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FIFA World Cup 2026 free-to-air live matches in Singapore: Mediacorp schedule released for 28 games

FIFA World Cup 2026 free-to-air live matches in Singapore: Mediacorp schedule released for 28 games

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Details of Cambodia scam centre targeting Singapore victims emerge at woman's trial

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BTS fans push back against ticket resellers on Carousell and X during Singapore's first presale day

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

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