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Cat A COE rate rises to $123,010, exceeds Cat B price for second time in two months

The Cat B premium came in at $121,001.

The Category B premium came in at $121,001 on April 22, 2026.

Most S’pore firms do not disclose how CEO pay is set; regulators want to change that

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No photos, please: National Gallery Singapore stages first R18 show on South-east Asian erotic art

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Woman ended up in Dubai as sex worker after marriage promise: Man convicted of human trafficking

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Lucky Plaza assault: Man charged with causing hurt to woman, and mischief

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Jail for woman who hit her son with shower head after he soiled himself

Singapore spa and skincare brand Porcelain under provisional liquidation, customers demand refunds

ECDA redesigning pre-school teachers’ jobs; some want AI in lesson plans, ‘time out’ in work day

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askST

askST Jobs: I think I am being ‘quietly fired’. What should I do?

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askST: What does moving away from PES status mean for those serving NS?

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askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

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‘Give me 1 million rupiah’: What you should do if asked for a bribe when entering Batam

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askST: The fatal Chinatown accident case has a gag order. What does it cover? Can it be lifted?

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askST Jobs: I struggle to say ‘no’ at work. How can I set boundaries?

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askST: What is the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, S’pore’s ‘apex’ body during national crises?

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askST: How do app stores restrict underage users? What apps are out of bounds?

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Vaping crisis

Authorities looking to escalate, speed up action against young repeat vape offenders

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said recalcitrant young vape offenders were of particular concern.

The authorities have stepped up enforcement efforts against vapes in the past year, following reports that a number of them were laced with drugs.

Ex-SAF captain accused of cheating also allegedly distributed vape items at Nee Soon Camp

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Motorist caught with 20 e-cigarette pods, 6,200 ‘Heetsticks’ gets a week in jail

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Stop scams
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Scam tracker: What are the trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost in 2026?

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Teen to be charged over money laundering activities involving losses of at least $9,700

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Police warn against phishing scams via Google Meet video calls involving fake cops

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Nickel scam: Jail for man who was Ng Yu Zhi’s surety for bail despite not having enough cash, assets

Shorts
Finishing the race: Runners help each other complete Boston Marathon

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Toronto fans flock to smash, melt Drake ice sculpture to uncover new album release date

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Hikers get caught in Guatemala volcano eruption

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Tourists trapped on Rio de Janeiro hilltop during police shootout with gangsters

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Project Hail Mary sets Guinness World Record with near-space Lego launch

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US Fed chair nominee Warsh asked if Trump lost 2020 election, denies being ‘sock puppet’

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SM Lee on impact of rising global tensions on Singapore

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Heavy rain in Malaysia to persist until May

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Canadian tourist killed after gunman opens fire at pyramids in Mexico

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Podcasts
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In Your Opinion Podcast

Is chilli the most important ingredient in Singapore cuisine?
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Green Pulse Podcast

Singapore’s green paradox: Planting trees while losing forest cover
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In Your Opinion Podcast

Fewer babies, slower boom? The future of Singapore’s real estate market
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Headstart On Record Podcast

Sing Song Social Club founder Aarika Lee on the magic of community
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Headstart On Record Podcast

Sing Song Social Club founder Aarika Lee on the magic of community

She unpacks the workings of the viral community choir and the importance of finding your tribe.

Singaporean musician Aarika Lee discusses the importance of community and her journey in starting the viral community choir Sing Song Social Club.

askST Jobs: I think I am being ‘quietly fired’. What should I do?

Young and Savvy

Guarding against travel disruptions in times of war

Me and My Money: Drum instructor found music a calling too loud to ignore

Carefully curated finds: Meet the Gen Z sellers behind Telegram’s growing thrift scene

Ms Claire Chan (left) shares drops of second-hand clothes on her Telegram channel Clairousells while Ms Ethel Ong sells vintage Coach and luxury bags through her Telegram channel, AdoreyCollectiv.

More Singaporeans pile into crypto as confidence grows despite price swings

Crypto adoption among Singapore residents, rose to 32 per cent in 2026, up from 29 per cent in 2025.

1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies

Most overqualified workers in Singapore chose to be in less demanding roles for reasons like better work-life balance and personal interests.

It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles

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Revamped Malay Heritage Centre galleries invite visitors to ponder what legacy they will pass down

ST20260422_202646600707 Azmi Athni kgmalay22// A wayang kulit installation Our New Home by Tumadi Patri in the Malay Heritage Centre on April 22, 2026. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Religious organisations can be powerful force in empowering climate action: Ravi Menon

CMG20260422-SeyuTW01/萧紫薇/黄银川/Interreligious Earth Day Dialogue brings Singapore's 10 major faith traditions to dialogue about environmental issues of the day. Leaders, youth representatives, and members from Singapore's 10 major faith traditions gather to deepen conversations about the environmental challenges. Keynote Address by Ambassador Ravi Menon. [Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre]

Online personality Kurt Tay jailed, fined for sharing woman’s intimate video and threatening her

Online personality Kurt Tay was sentenced to 14 months in jail and fined $3,000 on April 22.

Man to be charged with mischief by fire, linked to 3 cases in Jurong West

The police said in a statement on April 22 that they were alerted to a fire at a residential block at Yung Kuang Road at about 4pm on April 21

Child taken to hospital after foot trapped in Bugis Junction escalator

In a video of the incident posted on social media platform Xiaohongshu, a group of people seen gathered around an unmoving escalator, which connects the basement and first floor of the mall.

ECDA redesigning pre-school teachers’ jobs; some want AI in lesson plans, ‘time out’ in work day

Ms Imeelia Ismail, head of schools at Shaws Preschool Group, was one of the newly appointed PASTELs at the Early Childhood Learning Communities appointment ceremony on April 21.

Tele-dentistry programme helps kids from lower-income families improve oral health

(From left) A/Prof Catherine Hong, Vice Dean (Research, Innovation and Enterprise), NUS Dentistry and Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Dentistry, NUCOHS, Mdm Peggy Tan and her granddaughter Rhianne Lee, HEADS-UPP tele-dentistry programme participant, Dr Ishreen Dhillon, Associate Consultant, Division of Paediatric Dentistry, NUCOHS and Academic Fellow, NUS Dentistry, Adj A/Prof Chong Shang Chee, Head of Division and Senior Consultant, Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, NUH, and programme lead of HEADS-UPP pictured April 22, 2026.

Jail term upheld for woman who lied about address to enrol daughter in primary school

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon upheld the sentence that was handed down by a district judge in November 2025.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Is chilli the most important ingredient in Singapore cuisine?

Adding extra chilli to your meal might give it a satisfying kick, but consider if judging a dish solely by its spice level is a fair critique of our evolving culinary landscape.

Jail for woman who hit her son with shower head after he soiled himself

As she was angry that he had soiled himself, the woman used the shower head to hit her son on the head once and then hit his head against the wall multiple times.

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