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So near yet so far: Sabah grapples with water woes ahead of election

Plastic water storage tanks and bottled water cartons are widely used due to lack of stable water supply.

Kunak community leader Chong Pak Kong said said blue plastic tanks have become essential to overcome low water pressure.

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Princess Anne visits Singapore

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Singapore

MRT reliability dips for second straight month in Sept; North-South Line the least reliable

The Downtown Line remained the best-performing MRT line.

The EWL emerged third, posting 1.7 million train-km between delays, an increase from 1.68 million train-km the previous month.

Punctuality, passenger impact among LTA’s new reliability indicators; 99% of trains on time in Sept

Tap to donate to charity at 8 MRT stations, 2 bus interchanges till mid-Jan 2026

No Grab-GoTo merger notification yet, says Singapore competition watchdog

COP30

Sharing renewable energy sources in S-E Asia key to dealing with rising heat: Climate scientist

He noted that the tropical region has great access to climate solutions that harness the power of natural ecosystems.

Climate scientist Winston Chow speaking at a talk about resilient and regenerative cities for a climate-changed world at the COP30 Singapore pavilion in Belem.

Rewards, rivalry, rebellion: Inside the COP30 battle for attention

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Singapore backs global push for sustainable cooling as cities step up heat action at COP30

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So near yet so far: Sabah grapples with water woes ahead of election

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No Grab-GoTo merger notification yet, says Singapore competition watchdog

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US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

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US approves potential $429m military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

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Processed food, allergies and the challenge of feeding kids

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The movies need Sydney Sweeney

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The Week in Pictures: Supermoon rises in Australia, Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

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Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation - Iconic photos from ST’s archives go on display

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Love is in the hair: How a wig loan scheme helps restore cancer survivors’ confidence

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More than a convenience store: Disappearing mamak shops

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Typhoon Ragasa: How heavy rainfall led to a barrier lake bursting in Taiwan

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How hawker signboards tell the story of Singapore

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What makes swim star Yip Pin Xiu fast? Discover the science of her technique

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Inside the confusing world of women’s clothing sizes

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Your S'pore Story

‘I hope to leave a positive impact on the football scene in S’pore’

On the cusp of a budding auditing career, he quit his job to work on creating football-related content.

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'I am trying to help humans and animals live in harmony'

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‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Once a novelty, Buy Now Pay Later firms are now almost ubiquitous in Singapore's financial landscape.

Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.

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Me and My Money: Third-generation jeweller helped revive family business

Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.

9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll

Financial adviser Jamie Ng was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer three years ago. Now cancer-free, she helps out at the Breast Cancer Foundation as a befriender.

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