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Rats sniffing air holes 'not uncommon, says S'pore Zoo in response to cruelty accusations
Singapore

S'pore Zoo responds to cruelty accusations over rat enclosure

Kshivadarrshini Karunanethi pleaded guilty to one charge of voluntarily causing hurt.
Singapore

Woman 'hammers' father after he drank beer at home

The new club is expected to draw over 1.4 million visitors every year when it opens its doors.
Singapore

New Safra clubhouse in Choa Chu Kang to open in May

The department store in Johor Bahru is expected to open for business in the second half of 2023.
Singapore

Mustafa’s to open first Malaysia store in 2023

Sean Dyche was sacked by Burnley last April before the club's relegation from the Premier League.
Football

Sean Dyche the front runner for Everton job

Teo Jun How pleaded guilty to nine charges on Friday.
Singapore

Man admits to sexually exploiting minors

This is the first Chinese New Year celebration since pandemic restrictions were eased last year.
Singapore

No spike, low daily Covid-19 cases despite CNY holiday

Gary Alexander Tan pleaded guilty in December 2022 to six charges, including multiple counts of molestation.
Singapore

‘Paedophilic school bus driver’ to face new charge

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    Chatuchak Night Market Singapore returns with 180 stalls on Feb 7
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    Donnie Yen is currently starring in the film Sakra.
    Movies

    Donnie Yen, 59, says he will continue doing action films

    The open-air night market will feature 180 vendors, of which 60 are from Thailand.
    Singapore

    Chatuchak Night Market Singapore returns on Feb 7

    The Razzies has issued an apology for including child actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong, 12, in the list of nominees for “worst actress”, for her role in horror film Firestarter.
    Movies

    Razzies retracts nomination of 12yo as ‘worst actress’

    The FAS has been given the green light to utilise the technology.
    Singapore Football

    S’pore Premier League to use VAR for 2023 season

    Actor Jeremy Renner gets his head massaged during a hospital stay at an unknown location following an accident in this screen grab obtained from a social media video on January 5, 2023.
    Movies

    Renner was saving nephew during the snow plough accident

    Flying First Class should be at business end
    Racing

    Sunday’s S.A. (Turffontein) form analysis

    James McDonald driving Romantic Warrior to a stellar win in the Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on Dec 11. McDonald was warming up the saddle for regular partner Karis Teetan, who takes the ride in the Group 1 Stewards' Cup (1,600m) on Sunday.
    Racing

    Sunday’s Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

    Tantheman (Wong Chin Chuen, No. 4) finishing third to Sirbring Colt in a barrier trial on Jan 17. The Smart Missile three-year-old trialled thrice before that for another third and a second.
    Racing

    Tantheman, not the name Tan meant, but it will do

    Tan Lee Hoon was convicted on seven assault charges involving her domestic helpers in December 2022.
    Singapore

    10 months' jail for Sentosa Cove resident who abused 2 maids

    HDB said it will launch up to 23,000 Build-To-Order flats in 2023 and monitor housing demand to adjust plans as needed.
    Singapore

    HDB resale prices rise 2.3% in Q4, slowest increase in 2022

    Zhao Chunli appears for his arraignment at the San Mateo Criminal Court in California, on Jan 25, 2023.
    World

    California farm shooter admits guilt, says he’s mentally ill

    Amirul Ismadi is all smiles as he returns to the winner's enclosure astride pick-up ride Ocean Crossing on Jan 7.
    Racing

    A 'more positive' Amirul on the ball

    Go get Captain’s Ransom 
    Racing

    Saturday’s South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis

    Nadal grimaces in pain during his match against Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open.
    Tennis

    Nadal confirms six to eight week injury absence

    The Shane Baertschiger- trained Watery (Shafrizal Saleh) finishing second to the Donna Logan-trained Deception (Hakim Kamaruddin) over 1,200m on May 14, 2022. He looks set to greet the judge based on his smart trial victory with blinkers.
    Racing

    'Stretch' out for early double