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PARF cuts may have spooked luxury car buyers, dragging down high-end COE premiums: Analysts

PARF cuts may have spooked luxury car buyers, dragging down high-end COE premiums: Analysts

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Indonesia to take deputy commander role in Gaza peacekeeping force: US general

Indonesia to take deputy commander role in Gaza peacekeeping force: US general

20/02/2026

‘Democracy is working’: Analysts say Yoon conviction proves strength of South Korea’s institutions

‘Democracy is working’: Analysts say Yoon conviction proves strength of South Korea’s institutions

20/02/2026

Singapore to ease Nipah virus measures, stop airport temperature screening as India outbreak stabilises

Singapore to ease Nipah virus measures, stop airport temperature screening as India outbreak stabilises

20/02/2026

Around 22,000 civil servants to get salary increases of 2% to 9% from Aug 1

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20/02/2026

Little Professors Learning Centre termination: MOE reviewing how student care operators are appointed

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20/02/2026

Indonesian crew member dead after fire on Singapore-bound cruise ship

Indonesian crew member dead after fire on Singapore-bound cruise ship

20/02/2026

'We were scared': Passengers recount escape from fire on World Legacy cruise ship

'We were scared': Passengers recount escape from fire on World Legacy cruise ship

20/02/2026

'Aircon weather' in Singapore: What's behind the rainy, cool week?

'Aircon weather' in Singapore: What's behind the rainy, cool week?

20/02/2026

Something to chew on: Are gummy supplements better than pills?

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Indonesia to take deputy commander role in Gaza peacekeeping force: US general

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20/02/2026

‘Democracy is working’: Analysts say Yoon conviction proves strength of South Korea’s institutions

‘Democracy is working’: Analysts say Yoon conviction proves strength of South Korea’s institutions

20/02/2026

Singapore to ease Nipah virus measures, stop airport temperature screening as India outbreak stabilises

Singapore to ease Nipah virus measures, stop airport temperature screening as India outbreak stabilises

20/02/2026

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Multiracial Singaporean family's CNY celebrations go viral

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No train services between Tanah Merah and Expo from Mar 14–17; Sengkang West LRT Inner Loop to be closed from Apr 19-Oct 18

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Mobility scooter prices may rise by up to 15% ahead of new registration rules, say retailers

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British police search royal mansion as investigation into former Prince Andrew goes on

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From revolution to reset: What's next for Bangladesh after its historic election?

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Something to chew on: Are gummy supplements better than pills?

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Actress Michelle Yeoh gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame star, as Jon M Chu, Sandra Oh and more turn up in support

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The Seletar Mall extends hours till 4am until June with new night-time activities

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