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Haze in Singapore: Air quality unhealthy across the island

PM2.5 levels are also elevated in all five regions.

Singapore’s Central Business District shrouded in haze on Oct 9.

Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia amid worsening haze, Grace Fu in touch with counterpart

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Gotta grow my own way: Why some S’poreans are choosing the farm life abroad

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N95 masks will be distributed to vulnerable Singaporeans when PSI hits 201

Based on the current situation, it is possible that the 24-hour PSI may exceed 200.

Hazy conditions seen over the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay from the Singapore Flyer at around 5pm on Oct 9.

Motorists, dealers waiting to see how proposed COE changes will impact car prices

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Berita Harian launches bursary, mentorship programme for students

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Malaysia budget 2027: Anwar courts urban voters and small businesses with tax cuts, reliefs

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Malaysian budget 2027: PM Anwar tables record spending as he enters final stretch before next GE

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Marcos confirms he will attend Singapore Grand Prix, cites chance to woo investors

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It takes two: Parallel frames at the Asian Games

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Complex works, tough terrain: Building Jurong Region Line no easy task

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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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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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