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Law allowing detention without trial renewed for 5 more years

Act targeted at syndicates, secret societies used in cases where witnesses fear reprisal

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April 04, 2024
Tech-enabled crimes call for stronger global security tie-ups: Shanmugam
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Tech-enabled crimes call for stronger global security tie-ups: Shanmugam

Their borderless nature requires solutions that go beyond borders

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April 04, 2024
Satisfaction with public transport holds steady
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Satisfaction with public transport holds steady

Survey shows 93% satisfied, similar to 2022; but fewer content with bus waiting times

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April 04, 2024
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White House hosts muted Ramadan gathering

Some invitees turn Biden down amid frustrations over his Israel-Gaza policy

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April 04, 2024
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Nato officials mull over $146b military fund for Ukraine

It will ensure reliable, long-term security assistance for Kyiv in fight against Russia

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April 04, 2024
Israeli army chief says strike that killed 7 aid workers a 'grave mistake'
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Israeli army chief says strike that killed 7 aid workers a 'grave mistake'

Biden, other world leaders express outrage and UN chief calls killings unconscionable’

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April 04, 2024
North Korea's Kim oversees test of new intermediate-range hypersonic weapon
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North Korea's Kim oversees test of new intermediate-range hypersonic weapon

SEOUL North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a new ballistic missile designed to deploy a hypersonic glide vehicle that can deliver a nuclear payload, his state media reported, calling the test \"an epoch-making success\".

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April 04, 2024
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Court in Philippines orders arrest of preacher with ties to Duterte

A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of a church founder and long-time friend of former president Rodrigo Duterte on charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse of a woman.

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April 04, 2024
Indonesia likely to shift towards state-led growth model
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Indonesia likely to shift towards state-led growth model

Prabowo said to favour a finance minister comfortable carrying out targeted policies

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April 04, 2024
Terrifying episode, but life goes on in Taipei
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Terrifying episode, but life goes on in Taipei

Business as usual in Taiwan’s capital despite damage caused by quake

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April 04, 2024
44 residential projects given ABSD deadline extension to clear units
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44 residential projects given ABSD deadline extension to clear units

Developers’ appeals approved because of extenuating circumstances: DPM Wong

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April 04, 2024
Key transport firms could face more scrutiny over ownership, management
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Key transport firms could face more scrutiny over ownership, management

Draft laws aim to curb adverse influences, major interruptions in essential services

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April 04, 2024
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Essential services providers face higher cyber-security standards

Essential services operators in Singapore must declare cyber-security outages and attacks faced by suppliers, as well as require these suppliers to provide contractual assurances, as part of proposed changes to the Cybersecurity Act tabled on April 3.

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April 04, 2024
Nine dead, over 900 injured after powerful quake rocks Taiwan
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Nine dead, over 900 injured after powerful quake rocks Taiwan

Biggest temblor to hit island in 25 years sets off tsunami alert, which is later lifted

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April 04, 2024
Netanyahu making it hard for Israel's friends to sustain their support
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Netanyahu making it hard for Israel's friends to sustain their support

Even its biggest backer the Biden administration is feeling the strain over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and fearing the costs come election time.

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April 03, 2024
Raising three dyslexic sons was tough: Evelyn Tan
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Raising three dyslexic sons was tough: Evelyn Tan

Singaporean actress-host Evelyn Tan has opened up about raising her three sons who were diagnosed with dyslexia.

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April 03, 2024
GREATEST MOMENT IN S'PORE SPORT
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GREATEST MOMENT IN S'PORE SPORT

A look back at the day Joseph Schooling beat Michael Phelps in the 1OOm butterfly and ruled the world

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April 03, 2024
ARSENAL INSPIRED BY WOMEN'S SUCCESS
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ARSENAL INSPIRED BY WOMEN'S SUCCESS

Arteta wants his men to aim higher, as he is excited about beautiful’ part of the season

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April 03, 2024
REPEAT OF THREE-FEAT
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REPEAT OF THREE-FEAT

Suns’ Booker is just 2nd player to score 50-pt against same rivals thrice running

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April 03, 2024
48 ATHLETES GET BOOST IN ACHIEVING THEIR DREAMS
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48 ATHLETES GET BOOST IN ACHIEVING THEIR DREAMS

Path to SEA Games success eased for spexPotential recipients like Kassandra Ong

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April 03, 2024
GREATHAM BOY LOOKS GOOD FOR 3YO SPRINT
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GREATHAM BOY LOOKS GOOD FOR 3YO SPRINT

Four meetings left, trainer Gray can bank on Bransom for a win

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April 03, 2024
GXS Bank plans to roll out investment product even as Grab stops such services
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GXS Bank plans to roll out investment product even as Grab stops such services

Digital lender sees market for low-risk product that invests in assets like bonds

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April 03, 2024
Electronics sector's solid showing spurs factory activity in S'pore
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Electronics sector's solid showing spurs factory activity in S'pore

Economists say PMI data for March bodes well for second-quarter growth prospects

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April 03, 2024
S'pore hotelier sees room for progress in biodiversity journey
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S'pore hotelier sees room for progress in biodiversity journey

Pan Pacific Hotels Group aims to help ensure recovery of species, ecosystems

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April 03, 2024
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Resident PMET numbers up by 380,000 over a decade; real income rises 21.6%

Increase in resident PMETs over 7 times the growth of foreigners in similar jobs

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April 03, 2024
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Concerns raised over 'vaping generation' amid surge in offences

Health authorities monitoring situation, can boost enforcement team if needed: Rahayu

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April 03, 2024
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Stepdad who fatally kicked girl, 4, gets life term for murder

Apex court overturns his conviction on a lesser charge after prosecution appeals

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April 03, 2024
Parents upset by impending closure of school's Suntec space
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Parents upset by impending closure of school's Suntec space

They say they were unaware of temporary nature of international school’s campus

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April 03, 2024
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BJP wades into music award row in bid to woo upper-caste voters

It backs critics of award-winner Krishna, who wants Carnatic music to be inclusive

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April 03, 2024
N. Korea draws swift censure after firing suspected intermediate-range missile
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N. Korea draws swift censure after firing suspected intermediate-range missile

North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea on April 2 in a possible test of a new rocket using solid fuel, drawing swift condemnation from South Korea, Japan and the United States.

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April 03, 2024