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Taxi drivers, operators welcome enhanced cross-border taxi scheme but some still cautious

Some are waiting to see how the measures will affect business.

From May 4, licenced cross-border service taxis will be able to drop off passengers anywhere in Johor Bahru and Singapore.

NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026

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askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?

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Man to be charged over allegedly sticking tissue paper into ATMs, causing some to malfunction

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Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah amid Middle East conflict

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Pre-schools now report all child abuse directly to anti-violence hotline, no longer via ECDA: MSF

About 80 selected agencies to manage child abuse from May 1, after Megan Khung case review

Cross-border taxis can drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore, parts of Johor from May 4

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Toto top prize snowballs to $10m, cascade draw to be held on May 4

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askST Jobs: Will a sabbatical hurt my career progression?

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

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

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

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Vaping crisis

NSF under probe for vape-related offences in Sengkang

The man has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority.

The man, who was seen loitering outside a Sengkang HDB flat for close to half an hour, has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority.

Private-hire driver who imported 1,100 vaporisers worth over $23k into S’pore gets 14 weeks’ jail

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

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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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‘I feel something so right doing the wrong thing’: Scam worker brainwashed by pop songs, threats

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Another Malaysian nabbed for helping scam syndicates; 17th arrested since March

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Fake friend call scams on the rise again; at least $311k lost since March

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Can heritage food be hip? Young bosses in Singapore show how

Meet the young people showcasing heritage food for new generations of eaters.

Some young people are making it their mission to keep heritage food relevant – and delicious – to new generations of eaters.

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Why Vietnam is the hottest South-east Asian destination in 2026

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The country has emerged as South-east Asia’s fastest-recovering tourism market post-pandemic.

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

Portrait of Mr Dane Tan, founder of Drum Tannery, in the recording studio of the school on Marine Parade on Nov 5, 2025.

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Singapore HeritageFest to feature live show on bumboat celebrating nation’s maritime history

Cruising down the Singapore River and watching a live skit is one of the over 100 activities organised in the 2026 edition of the Singapore HeritageFest.

Man arrested for drink driving after accident in Clarke Quay

The police said they were alerted to the accident at 2am on May 1.

S’pore firm behind alert buzzer for seniors to acquire eldercare social enterprise for $11.2m

(From left) IOT Solutions' executive vice-president Chen Jer Yaw, CEO Raymond Bo and chief marketing officer Ashokan Ramakrishnan with iWow Technology's wireless alarm system for seniors.

Decision on Pritam signals WP leadership’s support for him; cadres will decide his future: Analysts

WP chief Pritam Singh at a walkabout with party members at Fengshan Centre on April 12.

Toto top prize snowballs to $10m, cascade draw to be held on May 4

A ticket must have all six winning numbers to win the top prize.

askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?

On April 30, MSF designated about 80 child protection case management agencies with the relevant expertise to handle child abuse cases, starting from May 1.

Man to be charged over allegedly sticking tissue paper into ATMs, causing some to malfunction

The 37-year-old man is suspected to have been involved in multiple cases of mischief that disrupted key services, the police said.

4 taken to hospital after accident in Old Airport Road, police investigations ongoing

Two drivers and two passengers, aged between 27 and 53, were conscious when taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Found: Missing man, last seen in Jurong West

Mr Jumalah Samsudin, 75, was last seen in Jurong West on April 30.

Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah amid Middle East conflict

Scoot said flights TR796 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR797 (Jeddah to Singapore) will be cancelled until May 31.

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