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Live: Parliament passes Bill on digital infrastructure, debates land transport Bill

Earlier, MPs raised questions on pandemic preparedness, revised Primary 1 registration, and AI safety.

Parliament in session on Oct 7.

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Gho Sze Kee says ‘unconscionable’ that P1 children living next to school are forced to travel to another school, Desmond Lee responds

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Jamus Lim: Protect local F&B scene or surrender a core part of our heritage

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Singapore

Covid-19 vaccine to be included in national immunisation schedules from Oct 12

Updated Covid-19 vaccines will also be rolled out at over 600 sites islandwide from Oct 12.

People aged 60 and above, medically vulnerable people aged six months and above, and residents of aged care facilities should get the vaccine, said MOH and CDA.

Haze in S’pore: PSI in unhealthy range across the island; PM2.5 levels elevated in all regions

Telok Blangah incident: Man charged with murder of 73-year-old

SFA in contact with Thai authorities, engaging local importers amid Thai egg export cut

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For students, ‘try first’ is good advice in the age of AI

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What if young men and women want different marriages?

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We can learn a lot from the office’s AI superusers

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It takes two: Parallel frames at the Asian Games

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Uniform, but unique: The stories and styles of Singapore school attire

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Game, sweat, match: Inside the Singapore Tennis Open 2026

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Singapore’s new Primary 1 rules: Who lives around the 12 schools getting a wider catchment?

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Rodeo shows, a ‘$2.5 trillion photo’ and gaffes: A history of Chinese leaders’ visits to the US

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Nepal’s towns in ruins: What it will take to rebuild after massive flood

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Keys to the past: National Museum’s revamped Singapore History Gallery reopening on Oct 10

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I used AI to tailor my work wardrobe. Here’s how you can too

Shopping online was far more efficient, but the writer needed every purchase to hit the mark to save time, effort and money on returns. 

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Stephanie Tan is the founder of  Equatorial Bespoke Jewellery, which specialises in natural coloured gemstones and bespoke fine jewellery.

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