Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Oct 7, 2024

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Iswaran arrives at State Courts for start of 12-month jail term after deciding not to appeal

“I accept full responsibility for my actions and apologise unreservedly to all Singaporeans,” he said in a statement.

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HDB resale price growth remains strong even as volumes fall in September

Prices for mature estates grew by 2.3 per cent in September, while prices in non-mature estates rose by 1 per cent.

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Rare comet to light up Singapore’s night skies from Oct 11

The Science Centre Observatory said the comet will most likely be visible between Oct 14 and 20.

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Johor sees steady return of Singaporean visitors since VEP roll-out

Business groups said although the numbers are gradually increasing, the situation has not returned to normal.

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Muted elation as racegoers throng S’pore Turf Club at Kranji for last time

A crowd of 10,000 turned out for the last race meeting on Oct 5.

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S’pore aims to be a trusted, neutral hub for collaboration in global AI race: Chan Chun Sing

Growing expertise in AI for less sensitive uses like design is a suitable avenue for Singapore.

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Meet the Singaporean working at the world’s largest carbon capture plant in Iceland

The facility can remove about 36,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

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Fake courtrooms, bogus jobs: India is both a source and victim of cybercrime

Criminals have moved beyond cybercrime cottage industries and gone global, an expert says.

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Probation for 2 sisters who went on shoplifting spree with their parents

The parents were given jail sentences in July.

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Inside a $4,200-a-night ultra-luxe Maldives villa

Soneva’s latest ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives offers a final word in exclusivity.

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