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The proportion of young people dealing with mental health conditions in 2022 was 25.3 per cent, an increase from the 21.5 per cent in 2020, a national survey found.

Highest proportion among youths aged 18-29 with poor mental health, rising to over 25%: National health survey

By Charlene Goh

27/09/2023

Ms Lucy Edwards, who is visually impaired, walked down the aisle on her wedding day while her groom and guests were blindfolded in a recent viral video on TikTok.

#trending: Bride, who lost her sight at 17, blindfolds groom and guests so they can live a moment in her shoes

By Tan Ming Chuan

27/09/2023

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Household water prices to rise 18% by April 2025, help on the cards for low- and middle-income groups

SINGAPORE — Water prices will rise by a total of 18.2 per cent in two phases over two years starting from April 1 next year. It's the first increase since 2017, with financial help for low- and middle-income groups to be announced on Thursday (Sept 28), the Government said.

By Taufiq Zalizan

27/09/2023

3 months' jail for cleaner who stabbed co-worker in the neck with scissors during dispute over uncleared bin at SIM campus

By Jasmine Ong

27/09/2023

A screengrab of a video on Facebook group Sg Road Vigilante showed bus service 980 approaching the McDonald's delivery rider from the back before rear-ending him.

3 injured after Tower Transit bus hits McDonald's delivery rider; bus driver suspended awaiting disciplinary action

By Shynn Ong

27/09/2023

Kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder wins Singapore’s first gold medal at Asian Games

By Matthew Mohan

27/09/2023

Commentary: 4 reasons teens take part in social media challenges

By Kapil Chalil Madathil, Heidi Zinzow

27/09/2023

Police say WWII bomb at Upper Bukit Timah work site 'successfully disposed' of; affected nearby roads reopen

By Shynn Ong

26/09/2023

Hazel Park condominium residents return to find damage after WWII bomb disposal operation

By Ng Hong Siang

26/09/2023

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Household water prices to rise 18% by April 2025, help on the cards for low- and middle-income groups

By Taufiq Zalizan

Highest proportion among youths aged 18-29 with poor mental health, rising to over 25%: National health survey

By Charlene Goh

#trending: Bride, who lost her sight at 17, blindfolds groom and guests so they can live a moment in her shoes

By Tan Ming Chuan

3 months' jail for cleaner who stabbed co-worker in the neck with scissors during dispute over uncleared bin at SIM campus

By Jasmine Ong

Analysis: Grab’s failed foray into investment sector showed its struggle to convert users despite large base

By Taufiq Zalizan

Singapore

The queue for banking services outside a DBS and UOB branch at Toa Payoh Hub on Jan 11, 2023.

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DBS, UOB become latest banks to restrict access if unverified apps are found on customers' phones

SINGAPORE — Local banks DBS and UOB are rolling out new anti-scam security measures that include restricting customers from accessing the banks’ digital services on their mobile phones if apps from unverified app stores — also known as sideloaded apps — are detected.

By Tang See Kit

26/09/2023

A World War II aerial bomb going off in a controlled detonation in Upper Bukit Timah at about 12.28pm on Sept 26, 2023.

In pictures: Experts detonate World War II bomb at Upper Bukit Timah

By Shynn Ong

26/09/2023

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong at an exhibition on Sept 23, 2023 commemorating the late founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew's 100th anniversary.

‘Appropriately sized’ unemployment support among ideas for SkillsFuture revamp: Lawrence Wong

By Tang See Kit

26/09/2023

Covid-19 vaccine did not cause or contribute to death of 46-year-old woman: Coroner

By Lydia Lam

26/09/2023

A man walks past the offices of Indeed in the centre of Dublin, Ireland on Feb 10, 2020.

GovTech addresses online claims about hiring of former Indeed staff at 'inflated' salaries

By Davina Tham

25/09/2023

NTU Students' Union exco member sorry for 'lack of judgement' but claims no malicious intent, junior asked for drinks

By Sufiyan Samsuri

25/09/2023

5 months' jail for man who followed 11-year-old girl into lift, touched her with his exposed private part

By Jasmine Ong

25/09/2023

World

A screengrab of a video clip showing the tiger roaming on its own in the middle of the road in Kelantan.

Lorry driver in Malaysia spots tiger roaming along road in Kelantan

27/09/2023

In a bid to appeal to the sympathies of the public, a number of “street beggars” who appear to be from the Middle East are increasingly seen lining the streets of some of Kuala Lumpur’s tourist hotspots like Jalan Imbi and Bukit Bintang, asking for donations.

Arab 'beggars' in Malaysia caught staying in hotels and eating at restaurants

27/09/2023

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Indonesia bans goods transactions on social media platforms

JAKARTA — Indonesia has banned goods transactions on social media platforms in a new regulation, its trade minister said on Wednesday (Sept 27), as Jakarta aims to rein in direct sales by major tech firms it says are harming millions of small businesses.

27/09/2023

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks to journalists outside the Federal Court during a court break, in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Aug 23, 2022.

Malaysian ex-PM Najib fails to lift freeze order for S$934m assets

27/09/2023

South Korea’s Kwon Soon-woo in action during his singles match against Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Sept 17, 2023.

South Korea mulls measures after tennis player wrecks racket

27/09/2023

A TikTok video of male passengers occupying the women-only coach in Malaysia's Kajang line MRT train has been making its rounds on social media platforms.

Women-only coach occupied by male passengers in Malaysia MRT draws ire from netizens

27/09/2023

Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of world grain production: Study

27/09/2023

Hollywood writers guild ends strike ahead of final contract vote

27/09/2023

BIG READ

The Big Read: Is 4 the new 5? Clamour for 4-day work week but it may not be viable for all

By Taufiq Zalizan

22/09/2023

The Big Read in short: Is a 4-day work week as good as it sounds?

By Taufiq Zalizan

22/09/2023

Commentary

Breast cancer is the most common cancer afflicting women globally, with no less than one in eight women expected to develop the disease in their lifetime.

Commentary: Singapore’s take-up rate for breast cancer screening is low but we can involve youths to change this

By Clement Chia

25/09/2023

Giving our children some money each week is an excellent way for them to learn to consume responsibly and to save, says the author.

Commentary: What parents should bear in mind when giving their kids an allowance

By Monica Rodriguez Enriquez

21/09/2023

Commentary: Why background checks on job applicants are important and how S'pore employers can do them effectively

By Ko Hui Yen

20/09/2023

Commentary: Mind the buzz over diabetes drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, which are used also for weight loss

By Kent L Bradley

18/09/2023

Gen Y Speaks

Mr Dale Liu Dong Liang, 38, a banker with DBS and a national underwater hockey player. He represented Singapore in the 2019 Sea Games.

Gen Y Speaks: How I chased national glory in a self-funded sport while pursuing a banking career

By Dale Liu Dongliang

24/09/2023

Gen Y Speaks: After 2 binge eating episodes in 4 years, talking about my eating disorders helped me overcome them

By John Lim

10/09/2023

Voices

The author is a centre supervisor at All Saints Home.

My Learning Diaries: As the youngest supervisor at a senior daycare centre, picking up new skills is a must

By Chang Xue Qi

13/08/2023

The writer is undergoing a cybersecurity specialist training programme with Red Alpha Cybersecurity, after previously working for two years as a veterinary technician.

My Learning Diaries: How I reskill to switch from veterinary to cybersecurity career

By Elroy Xu

06/08/2023

Business groups’ arguments for transporting workers via lorries do not hold water

By Benjamin Joshua Ong

03/08/2023

The author is a corporate safety manager for a local construction company.

My Learning Diaries: From ITE to first-class honours degree, and master's at age 38 — I never knew I could achieve these

By Mohammed Faiz Junaidi

23/07/2023

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Fengshui master decided Oct 7 is the best date: local singer Boon Hui Lu set to marry musician fiancé

Before getting engaged in Aug 2021, the Singaporean couple dated for nearly 10 years.

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26/09/2023

China’s "most handsome policeman" steals hearts while patrolling the streets at the Asian Games

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26/09/2023

Ben Yeo opens fish soup hawker stall in Toa Payoh, hopes to set up “many more outlets”

By Ilsa Chan

26/09/2023

This AI actress is the first to star in a Chinese drama, bears uncanny resemblance to Angelababy

By Ainslyn Lim

26/09/2023

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11 wallet-friendly water bottle alternatives you can buy instead of the much-hyped Hydroflask

By Delfina Utomo

26/09/2023

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Alex Albon trains for the Singapore Grand Prix

How does Formula One driver Alex Albon prepare for the Singapore Grand Prix? We speak with the 27-year-old Williams Racing driver and his performance coach to learn how Albon readies himself for the heat in the Singapore GP circuit. Video: Lim Li Ting/TODAY

20/09/2023 02 mins

For young adults with cancer, battling an ‘old person’s disease’ is a lonely journey

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20/08/2023 01 mins

NDR 2023: New 'Plus' BTO projects in choice locations from second half of 2024

20/08/2023 02 mins

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