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There were 3,600 retrenchments in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from 3,050 in the previous quarter.
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Retrenchments rose in 2024 Q4 but still lower than 2023 year on year

Muhammad Fayyaz Helmi, 29, who is no longer working for the agency, is accused of three counts of criminal breach of trust as a public servant.
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CNB officer accuseed of misappropriating $1,400

LTA launched a tender seeking proposals for plans on operating autonomous public buses on Jan 27.
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Autonomous buses to be tested from mid-2026 around Marina Bay

Muhamad Zulfakar Muhamad Zaini pleaded guilty to one charge under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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Dorm worker jailed, fined for soliciting $500 bribe from foreign workers

Mr Justin Tan, who runs pet grooming shop Justin The Groomer, with one of his celebrity clients, actress Zoe Tay.
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The pet groomer with A-list clients

(From right) Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon with migrant workers Hou Qingcun and Zhang Xiaoliang, who were surprised with video messages from their families at a Chinese New Year dinner on Jan 26.
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Migrant workers get emotional surprise at Chinese New Year dinner

Mr Sim Hwee Kok and his wife, Ms Neo Siew Choo, were officially declared dead by the Hualien district court in December 2024.
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Remains of S'pore man killed in Taiwan quake in 2024 found

One of the doctored photos (right) was believed to be taken from Vanessa Ho’s Instagram post at a Japanese restaurant.
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Scammers doctored Star Search 2019 finalist’s photos to con actor

The incident occurred in front of the Redhill Market and Food Centre, reported Shin Min Daily News.
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Woman taken to hospital after tree branch falls on her in Redhill

    Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat giving out mandarin oranges at a community event on Jan 26.
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    Chee Hong Tat hopes ‘very much’ to stay in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

    Vendors notice their goods would get stolen during crowded times at the bazaar.
    Singapore

    Chinatown durian vendor loses 2 Musang King to theft

    The man allegedly used the hammer to threaten the woman by banging on her door and damaging it.
    Singapore

    Man, 70, claims woman owes him money, bangs on her door with hammer

    The incident occurred in front of the Redhill Market and Food Centre, reported Shin Min Daily News.
    Singapore

    Woman taken to hospital after tree branch falls on her in Redhill

    Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat giving out mandarin oranges at a community event on Jan 26.
    Singapore

    Chee Hong Tat hopes ‘very much’ to stay in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

    Vendors notice their goods would get stolen during crowded times at the bazaar.
    Singapore

    Chinatown durian vendor loses 2 Musang King to theft

    The man allegedly used the hammer to threaten the woman by banging on her door and damaging it.
    Singapore

    Man, 70, claims woman owes him money, bangs on her door with hammer

    More Singaporeans have been using digital hongbao instead of physical ones since they were introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    Singapore

    Ditching the hassle of preparing hongbao by going digital

    The clinic had on numerous occasions flouted the Healthcare Services Act in relation to the prescription of codeine cough medicine, benzodiazepines and other hypnotics.
    Singapore

    Bishan clinic's licence revoked over prescription violations

    Those arriving in and departing Thailand via air, land and sea ports must fill in the card – known as the TM6 form – online.
    Singapore

    Travellers to Thailand to fill in digital landing card from May 1

    DPM Gan Kim Yong (centre) and South West District Mayor Low Yen Ling (right) helping Madam Chee Wot Yeen (in yellow) weigh the old clothes and newspapers that she brought to Keat Hong CC.
    Singapore

    SW District to groom future generation of green champions

    Parents said that while they are aware of the harms posed by devices, they face challenges in limiting screen time.
    Singapore

    Screen time guidelines for kids: Feasible or fantasy for busy families?

    DPM Heng Swee Keat (centre) with East Coast GRC MPs (from right) Jessica Tan, Cheryl Chan, Maliki Osman and Tan Kiat How at the Chinese New Year carnival at Heartbeat@Bedok on Jan 25
    Singapore

    Many projects need long-term planning to get done: DPM Heng