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Singapore's consumer safety watchdog has found safety issues in baby cots, strollers and childrenβs jewellery sold on Shopee and Lazada.
17 out of 22 higher-risk products tested were found to be unsafe. Details: https://str.sg/cL9m7
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π§ How can we get Singapore consumers to buy locally farmed food?
We speak to Mr Ken Cheong, chief executive of the Singapore Agro-Food Enterprises Federation, and Mr Ray Poh, founder of Artisan Green, on food sustainability targets and what it'll take to get Singaporeans to choose local produce.
Join our live discussion on The Usual Place Podcast at 12pm: https://str.sg/bPMf
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A former director of Wirecard Asia was arrested in Singapore during a worldwide sweep involving people linked to scam syndicates that defrauded 4.3 million victims.
Police here said they arrested the German national after Germany made a request under an extradition pact. https://str.sg/zTrm
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A woman who lied about her address to enrol her daughter in primary school has been jailed for a week.
The judge said a jail term was warranted given the woman's calculated actions and selfish motives. https://str.sg/ySDA
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US lawmakers have voted to pass a deal to end the longest government shutdown in the countryβs history.
The Bill is set to be signed by US President Donald Trump into law later on Nov 13. https://str.sg/5htD
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π₯ News for your morning!
Singapore
Drug suspect on the run after fleeing from cops in Whampoa
READ: https://str.sg/CxAh
CPF Life gives monthly payout, much like rental income from property: Koh Poh Koon
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Perennial to sell former Mediacorp site for $350m to focus on healthcare and healthcare real estate
READ: https://str.sg/6Aa8
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2 Singaporeans believed to be involved in transnational scam operations and money mule offences are expected to be charged today following their deportation from Thailand and Cambodia respectively. https://str.sg/Amdf
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Malaysian rapper Namewee will be offered bail when his detention ends.
The country's attorney-general said police investigations have not yielded any leads linking him to the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh. https://str.sg/HvPEK
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π° K-pop group NewJeans is set for a comeback as all 5 members are reportedly returning to music label Ador. https://str.sg/cELM
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Can simply switching to cheaper meals help you save up more?
STβs Sue-Ann Tan put this to the test while using a money insights app for 3 months. Hereβs what she found: https://str.sg/JXi45
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ππ§ Goodbye Suica penguin. Japan train operator JR East will be retiring its beloved mascot in spring 2027. https://str.sg/oh9ck
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More than 100 e-vaporisers were found by a cleaner inside an HDB electrical riser in Tampines.
This was not the first time he had come across vapes in the vicinity. HSA is following up with the police on the case. https://str.sg/FrR9
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Udon fans, the wait is over. Tokyoβs Udon Shin makes its overseas debut at Takashimaya Shopping Centre on Nov 13.
The viral Carbonara Udon will be priced at $24. Details: https://str.sg/vPki
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Thailand has clarified some details of its $400 fine for consuming alcohol from midnight to 11am and 2pm to 5pm.
"For now, the focus is on education and warnings rather than immediate fines," said an official, who admitted that some rules were unclear. https://str.sg/FHBU
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π¨ Take note: Scammers are taking over victimsβ WhatsApp accounts by sending SMSes containing phishing links.
Victims are told that there are issues with their accounts due to prolonged lack of verification in these scam messages. https://str.sg/ogKWx
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The guardians of a teenager who died in 2021 after a basketball backboard structure in Bedok fell on him have settled a civil suit filed against East Coast Town Council and EM Services. https://str.sg/G88Z
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Singapore Pools said there will be no refunds for its 10-cent PayNow transaction fee.
The operator had earlier announced that it will no longer charge transaction fees for all e-payment options from Nov 11. https://str.sg/rFGU
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A newly-built bridge collapsed in China's Sichuan province following landslides on a nearby mountain. Local officials said no casualties were reported. https://str.sg/3eMMM
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π§ News for your morning!
Singapore
Motorcyclist dies after accident on PIE; car driver arrested
READ: https://str.sg/nP5J
Plum Newton site garners 8 bids, topped by HH Investment at $566.29m
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After 33 years on the run, former loan shark, now 80, is convicted over fatal stabbing
READ: https://str.sg/g2ow
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Huntrix fans, it's your moment! π°π· An immersive KPop Demon Hunters pop-up will be in Singapore from Dec 22 to Jan 11. Details: https://str.sg/wyDbB
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