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Couple pleads guilty to regularly abusing their baby, who died after being smothered

Couple pleads guilty to regularly abusing their baby, who died after being smothered

Trevor Neo Yu Hin was abused by his parents, Chloe Gan Ci Xuan, 23, and Neo Jia Ming, 27, from when he was just over a month old and eventually died when he was eight months old.

12/10/2026

Cremated remains may be scattered at sea under two-year pilot to be launched by NEA

Cremated remains may be scattered at sea under two-year pilot to be launched by NEA

12/10/2026

Better understanding of AI cybersecurity risks needed, says TikTok’s Chew Shou Zi

Better understanding of AI cybersecurity risks needed, says TikTok’s Chew Shou Zi

12/10/2026

Man charged with trespassing into F1 Singapore Grand Prix event area

Man charged with trespassing into F1 Singapore Grand Prix event area

12/10/2026

Haze persists across Singapore, PM2.5 readings 'high' in central and west regions

Hourly PM2.5 levels in the central region entered the high band again at 3pm after dipping back into the elevated band at 2pm.

12/10/2026

Mosques to remain open for prayers, arrangements may be adjusted if haze worsens

Mosques will suspend non-essential outdoor programmes and activities if the 24-hour PSI crosses into the very unhealthy range.

12/10/2026

Malaysia education minister defends day-to-day decisions on haze-related school closures

Malaysia education minister defends day-to-day decisions on haze-related school closures

12/10/2026

One dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13

One dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13

12/10/2026

Football meme sparks boycott calls in Malaysia; Indonesian grooming brand apologises

12/10/2026

From JJ Lin to Kim Kardashian: All the music and celebrity buzz you missed at Singapore Grand Prix 2026

From JJ Lin to Kim Kardashian: All the music and celebrity buzz you missed at Singapore Grand Prix 2026

12/10/2026

Cremated remains may be scattered at sea under two-year pilot to be launched by NEA

Cremated remains may be scattered at sea under two-year pilot to be launched by NEA

12/10/2026

Better understanding of AI cybersecurity risks needed, says TikTok’s Chew Shou Zi

Better understanding of AI cybersecurity risks needed, says TikTok’s Chew Shou Zi

12/10/2026

Man charged with trespassing into F1 Singapore Grand Prix event area

Man charged with trespassing into F1 Singapore Grand Prix event area

12/10/2026

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Why hiring persons with disabilities takes more than an open mind

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Urn with Anita Mui’s ashes missing from Lantau monastery as family appeals for help

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12/10/2026

Riverdale star Cole Sprouse and Japanese actress Kiko Mizuhara coming to Singapore for SGIFF 2026

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12/10/2026

Han Fook Kwang

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

10/10/2026

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Training across borders: How Singapore's horseback archers hone their skills

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Meet the Singapore women making their mark in motorsport

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