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2 teens dealt with under ISA; 15-year-old student is youngest-ever detainee

A total of 11 people under the age of 21 have now been dealt with under the Act since 2015.

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The latest cases, which occurred between December 2022 and January 2023, perpetuate the upward trend of young people being detained under the ISA.

How terrorist groups target youth online through games, chats

A screenshot of an ISIS propaganda video created by the 16-year-old using Roblox game footage.

PHOTO: ISD

Youngsters may be more impressionable in their search for a sense of identity, purpose and belonging, said the ISD.

Wage hikes for nearly 40,000 administrators, drivers from March 1

Administrative assistants, such as Ms Chan Nyet Lan of Bok Seng Logistics, can expect to earn at least $1,500.

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Administrative assistants will earn at least $1,500, and general drivers can expect $1,750.

Russia wanted peace in Ukraine but West had other ideas, says Putin in speech on war

Mr Vladimir Putin said Western countries, led by the US, were seeking “unlimited power” in world affairs.

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Russia President Vladimir Putin said Western countries, led by the United States, were seeking unlimited power in world affairs.

How $73.5b infant formula industry milks parents’ anxieties, and what S’pore is doing about it

The price of formula milk is back in the public glare, five years after the same issue prompted a government investigation and stricter regulations.

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Aggressive marketing online, use of influencers and baby clubs are among ways that brands skirt advertising regulations.

Jail for money mule who worked with member of Nigerian love scam group and had child with him

Suhaili Suparjo was sentenced to 15 months’ jail for her role as a money mule in a Nigerian love scam group.

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Awolola Oladayo Opeyemi convinced Suhaili Suparjo to receive cash in person and through her bank accounts.

S’pore PayNow users can now instantly transfer funds to others in India

Selected DBS and POSB customers will be able to use the PayNow-UPI linkage to transfer up to $200 per transaction.

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For a start, selected DBS and POSB customers will be able to use the service to transfer up to $200 per transaction.

FairPrice first in Singapore to sell eggs from Brunei

A customer checking out the new source of eggs imported from Brunei at Parkway Parade’s FairPrice Xtra on Feb 21, 2023.

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FairPrice is importing 200,000 eggs a week from Brunei.

Fish wholesale firm proprietor gave at least $43,500 in bribes to FairPrice senior team leader

Heah Han Huat pleaded guilty on Monday to two graft charges involving at least $12,000 in all.

PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS

Heah Han Huat, who ran Ocean Trust Trading, gave the cash to Lim Kian Kok to induce him to buy more fish from Heah’s company.

Sport for all: Physical activity can help people with disabilities live fulfilling lives

Ms Florence Hui attends weekly bowling training organised by Special Olympics Singapore.

ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Sport helps them gain physical and emotional strength, but access remains a problem, say experts.