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Marriage solemnisations to return to Canning Rise in 2029 after redevelopment

A first look at the redeveloped Registry of Marriages and Registry of Muslim Marriages was unveiled on Feb 8.

The new and larger building will be a blend of heritage and modernity that gives couples more ways to personalise their solemnisation experience.

Tourist crowds stabilise at NUS and NTU a year after tightening of visitor rules

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‘Jiak ba buay?’: 56 migrant domestic workers graduate from basic Hokkien classes

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Singapore film Ah Girl wins Youth Jury Award at International Film Festival Rotterdam

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Sound slumber is the secret to PSLE success

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Water activities at Sentosa beaches, 4 islands allowed to resume a week after crocodile sighting

Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

How a Singapore product developer landed an AI strategy job at Standard Chartered bank

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Early help for kids and youth exposed to abuse reduces risk of delays and mental illness: KKH, IMH

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‘Jiak ba buay?’: 56 migrant domestic workers graduate from basic Hokkien classes

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Tourist crowds stabilise at NUS and NTU a year after tightening of visitor rules

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Public education efforts on nuclear energy begin with understanding Singapore’s energy constraints: EMA official 
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askST Jobs: Why does my progress at work feel slow?

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askST Jobs: How honest should I be during an exit interview?

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Bus arrival time system: How does it work, and when was it introduced?

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What you need to know when taking the Circle Line from January to April

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askST Jobs: Is it acceptable to back out of a job offer for a better one?

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askST: What should I know before giving my child a mobile phone?

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askST Jobs: Why do some internships pay so much more than others?

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Vaping crisis

Etomidate’s temporary listing as Class C drug to continue as MOH finalises new vape laws: Shanmugam

MOH said the Bill will be tabled in Parliament within the first half of 2026.

The temporary provisions, which allowed the authorities to introduce tougher penalties to deal with those who abuse and traffic etomidate, were slated to expire on Feb 28.

Jail for Kpod user who went on the run, punched girlfriend and threatened others with knife

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Alleged Kpod trafficker charged after pointing knife at man at Whampoa carpark

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Scam tracker: What are the latest trends in S’pore and how much money has been lost?

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Catholic Church in Singapore warns against falling victim to conmen posing as priests

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Man arrested over e-commerce scams involving Pokemon trading cards; over $135k lost

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24 people to be charged with scam-related money mule activities involving over $3.1m in losses

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India’s PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Putrajaya as part of Malaysia visit

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Swing ride collapses at India fair, 1 dead, dozens injured

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Firefighter rescues boy stranded mid-air after mall ride malfunctions in Chengdu

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Firefighters heroically rescue deer trapped on frozen lake

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2026 Winter Olympics opens in Italy

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Meet Toa Payoh’s 'yusheng rap' auntie

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Singapore heightens precautions against measles amid surge, possible local transmission

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Craig David’s attempt to save flying fish goes horribly awry

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Edmund Chen back in court after filing appeal, says he will not drive again

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Me and My Money: The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card

HDB launches 9,012 BTO and balance flats, including Prime project in Redhill

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Problematic gaming prevalent among young adults in Singapore, shows need for ‘third places’: Experts

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Touch Grass Week at NUS College encourages undergrads to take learning offline

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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026
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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026

askST Jobs: Why does my progress at work feel slow?

Sometimes, employees may feel they are falling short of their managers’ expectations, leading to a sense of slow progress in their roles.
Sometimes, employees may feel they are falling short of their managers’ expectations, leading to a sense of slow progress in their roles.

Tastemakers

‘I had to fake it till I made it’: S’porean chef, 30, heads Michelin-starred restaurant in New York

Noksu executive chef Ng Jing Wen has lived in New York for nearly a decade now.
Noksu executive chef Ng Jing Wen has lived in New York for nearly a decade now.

Prosperous plushies: Food merch, blind boxes and collabs for Chinese New Year

Up your festive merch game this Chinese New Year 2026 with fun food merchandise collaborations.
Up your festive merch game this Chinese New Year 2026 with fun food merchandise collaborations.
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Move over, Ghibli – caricatures are the next ChatGPT trend

Caricatures generated by ChatGPT with the trending prompt, except the individuals in them are not real people.
Caricatures generated by ChatGPT with the trending prompt, except the individuals in them are not real people.

Early help for kids and youth exposed to abuse reduces risk of delays and mental illness: KKH, IMH

Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.
Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.

‘Jiak ba buay?’: 56 migrant domestic workers graduate from basic Hokkien classes

Ms Hilda Tunliu (centre) was one of 56 domestic helpers who graduated from a conversational Hokkien class conducted by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy.
Ms Hilda Tunliu (centre) was one of 56 domestic helpers who graduated from a conversational Hokkien class conducted by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy.

Tourist crowds stabilise at NUS and NTU a year after tightening of visitor rules

Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.
Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.

Public education efforts on nuclear energy begin with understanding Singapore’s energy constraints: EMA official 

Mr Darryl Chan, Director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, on Feb 6, 2026.
Mr Darryl Chan, Director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, on Feb 6, 2026.

New nuclear energy office to help build local talent, assess nuclear technologies 

Mr Darryl Chan, director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, said his team will be looking to develop expertise not just in nuclear technologies and safety assessments, but also in policy, environmental and economical analysis.
Mr Darryl Chan, director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, said his team will be looking to develop expertise not just in nuclear technologies and safety assessments, but also in policy, environmental and economical analysis.

Sound slumber is the secret to PSLE success

Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.
Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.

Fun With Kids

Chinese New Year with Sanrio, Sesame Street; WonderBot 2.0 at Children’s Museum S’pore

ecfun08 - Experience festive installations featuring Sesame Street and Sanrio, and Children’s Museum Singapore’s Wonderbot 2.0.


PHOTO: FAR EAST MALLS, HERITAGESG, UOL MALLS
ecfun08 - Experience festive installations featuring Sesame Street and Sanrio, and Children’s Museum Singapore’s Wonderbot 2.0.


PHOTO: FAR EAST MALLS, HERITAGESG, UOL MALLS

Marriage solemnisations to return to Canning Rise in 2029 after redevelopment

The new and larger building will be a blend of heritage and modernity that gives couples more ways to personalise their solemnisation experience.
The new and larger building will be a blend of heritage and modernity that gives couples more ways to personalise their solemnisation experience.

31-year-old man who went missing in Buangkok found

The police had on Feb 8 issued an appeal for information on Mr Shariz Ikhsan Shaharuddin’s whereabouts.
The police had on Feb 8 issued an appeal for information on Mr Shariz Ikhsan Shaharuddin’s whereabouts.

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