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Woman begs for 'a chance' after caught stealing rolls of toilet paper
Singapore

Woman begs after caught stealing rolls of toilet paper

The PAP town councils have been facing greater cost pressures due to higher energy prices, maintenance costs and manpower costs.
Singapore

PAP town councils to raise service and conservancy charges

Man lands in hospital after dispute with 'beer lady' at Hougang coffee shop
Singapore

Man lands in hospital after dispute with 'beer lady' at coffee shop

Women engage in profanity-laced shouting match in Serangoon
Singapore

Women engage in profanity-laced shouting match in Serangoon

Sports commentator and former radio DJ Mark Richmond (centre) spent the past month meeting friends before leaving for Orlando.
Singapore

Mark Richmond meets friends before leaving for Orlando

Youth got girl with mental disability to be a sex worker
Singapore

Youth got girl with mental disability to be a sex worker

Phishing scams were the most common ruse in 2022.
Singapore

Suspected scammer posing as journalist contacts DBS customer

A woman found the baby at a bus stop in Taiping town in the Malaysian state of Perak.
World

Abandoned newborn covered with ants at a bus stop in Taiping

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    K-pop girl group Aespa at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 24, 2023.
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    The trains also have wider single-frame windows that give a better view of surroundings when travelling above ground.
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    The Strokes will perform on Aug 2, while Ronan Keating's concert takes place on Aug 20.
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    A photo, supplied by one of the victims, of Darren Yeo Wei Hong, who was sentenced to a year's jail for his offences.
    Singapore

    ‘Why is your client smiling?’ Judge asks lawyer of voyeur

    There had been an increase in visitors to Legoland Malaysia, especially with it being the school holiday season.
    World

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    Jurors at a Los Angeles courthouse said they were deadlocked on a third rape charge for Danny Masterson.
    TV

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    T.O.P has confirmed that he has left K-pop boy band BigBang.
    Music

    T.O.P confirms he has left K-pop boy band BigBang

    PM Lee Hsien Loong said his doctors have advised him to self-isolate until he tests negative.
    Singapore

    PM Lee tests positive for Covid-19 again

    American actress-host Drew Barrymore (right) at Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert on May 28.
    Music

    Drew Barrymore hails Taylor Swift as a role model for women

    About 2,600 pieces of purported trademark-infringing hair and beauty products were seized on Tuesday.
    Singapore

    $72,000 worth of counterfeit goods seized in Tampines raid

    Blackpink mired in criticism for referring to fans from Macao as 'Macanese'
    Music

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