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N95 masks to be distributed to more vulnerable individuals once 24-hour PSI exceeds 200: Haze Task Force

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Commentary: Rules preventing public servants' misuse of confidential information must be stricter – for their own good

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La Liga wants to 'bridge gap' with Premier League in Singapore – not overtake it, says Spanish league chief

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The 24-hour PSI readings eased overnight after reaching new highs for this year's haze season on Friday.

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From viral call-outs to crowdsourced sleuthing, exposing someone's identity online can quickly have consequences far beyond the original post. Greater awareness is needed of the harm that can follow when people join in public shaming or online vigilantism.

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Malaysia PM Anwar's 2027 budget spreads the goodies, but will it win over voters?

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US green card crackdown clouds Indian tech workers' American dream

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Inside Thailand's cyanide murders and the search for its 'most prolific serial killer' in history

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When life changes, so can your financial priorities

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Could the proposed COE shake-up affect which car you buy?

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'We don't really care': Some F1 fans in Singapore unfazed by haze

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Are dads the answer to South Korea's baby crisis?

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Sweeping school closures across Malaysia as haze worsens

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As big as it gets': Trump award US tech leaders with top science awards

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24-hour PSI hits high of 192 in central Singapore on Oct 9

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Malaysia budget 2027: Five things you need to know

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Quiet car showrooms as buyers adopt wait-and-see stance over proposed COE merger

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Trump says Putin agrees to major release of diesel to US, global markets

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US announces sanctions on ICC, hours after Nobel award to former judge

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Singaporeans mask up, cut back on outdoor activities as haze level hits season high

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Sweeping school closures across Malaysia as haze worsens

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Commentary: China-Laos military facility is a clear win for Beijing

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Malaysia to raise minimum wages, expand tax relief in spending boost for 2027 budget

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My parents don't have enough for retirement. Now what?

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Why is dental care so expensive in Singapore?

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What durian reveals about the China-Vietnam border

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What is 'job hugging' and why it's dangerous

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Your colleague keeps asking to borrow money. How do you say no?

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Brain fog isn't just forgetfulness: What causes it? Is it linked to dementia? When should you worry?

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How drinking affects your dementia risk – and what studies say about moderate alcohol use

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7 reasons why G-Dragon is still K-pop's ultimate fashion icon, 20 years on

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The haze is back: Do you need an N95 mask? What about a surgical mask?

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What went into SIA's new Pazzion cabin crew shoes after 31 months of development

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Lewis Hamilton on why Singapore is 'one of the most demanding races' – and what he's bringing off-track

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Hong Kong singer GEM and longtime boyfriend rumoured to have secretly married

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Singapore haze: Air quality worsens as F1 weekend begins

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Inside the National Museum's revamped Singapore History Gallery

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Hundreds arrested in French school protests

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Ageing pilgrims, fewer stalls: Kusu Island pilgrimage faces generational decline

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How a cramped Jakarta alley produced some of Indonesia's top gymnasts

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Athletes celebrated as curtain falls on eventful Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

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Like her polyglot parents, millennial Jillian Lim has socialised with people of many races and ethnicities all her life. She interrogates why this exposure hasn't made her more proficient with a variety of languages and dialects.

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Voices: I'm 12, and my handmade crafts raise funds for wildlife and charity

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Up Close: How Chronos Chan built gelato brand Tom's Palette, and why he once dumped 10L of ice cream

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Ground Up: 'I gave birth to her, so why do I have to adopt her?' The unwed single parents adopting their own children

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How to split travel costs with friends – without ruining the trip

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Meet the Singapore women making their mark in motorsport

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Who needs winter coats when it's still hot? Climate change is upending the fashion industry

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How good design can make your home feel calmer and more comfortable

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Jaguar Type 01 unveiled: The electric grand tourer leading the brand's new era

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Fico and Somma chef Mirko Febbrile keeps saying he needs a break. Instead, he keeps building

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Nigo takes his design vision to the skies with a bespoke private jet

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With rent of nearly S$10,000, can this Yishun family keep selling S$2 nasi lemak as costs rise?

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'Guardian angel' teacher made him feel seen as a child; hearts melt online as they reunite

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Family's 5-figure renovation budget ballooned to S$216,000 bill; contractor 'went missing'

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Super El Nino could reshape daily life, threaten livelihoods in Southeast Asia with lingering heat

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Bacon, ham and sausages may be marketed as "nitrite-free" or "no nitrite added", but the labels can get complicated. Talking Point tests nine of these products and gets dietary advice.

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The Secret Vault: GIC holds first public exhibition to mark its 45th anniversary

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ST Engineering's new aircraft maintenance facility in Changi Creek to create around 500 jobs

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Singapore receives its first internationally certified bio-LNG cargo

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Singapore bank shares retreat sharply after hitting record highs

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Proposed COE changes: Dealers say mass-market cars that qualify for rebates could lose resale value

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Drive a Porsche on Singapore's first permanent handling track

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How one audit firm halved the time spent on repetitive tasks

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Shingles and RSV affect more than the skin and lungs respectively – they can also put the heart at risk

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Long-term care planning: Why financial protection is only part of the picture

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Unlocking value from AI: What is holding companies back?

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