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UPDATE: VEP requirement for Singapore-registered cars to be enforced by Malaysia from July 1. str.sg/k9yR

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[WATCH] Tiger beer is no stranger to Singaporeans and beer drinkers across the world. But the story behind one of Singapore’s most prominent beverage exports is one tied closely to the nation’s history.

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[WATCH] Gombal used to earn a living by casting cyanide into the sea, an illegal method of catching ornamental fish. Today, he is part of wider efforts to bring life back to a dying sea floor.

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[str.sg/eKbn] Motorists caught speeding in Singapore will receive heavier penalties from Jan 1, 2026.

This comes as the number of people killed and injured in traffic accidents hit a 5-year high in 2024, with speeding contributing to 1 in 3 fatal crashes.

Speeding violations also hit a 10-year high last year, with 192,000 cases.

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Fear of new or crowded places? Mr Mohamed Rashath Mohamed Riyad was diagnosed with agoraphobia in early 2022. With the help of a clinical psychologist, he eventually managed to overcome this fear. str.sg/abFZ

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Labour of loaves: Decades-old Sweetlands Confectionery and Bakery in Balestier one of only a handful that continue to produce and supply the traditional bread used in kaya toast at cafe chains like Killiney Kopitiam and Fun Toast. Here’s how this bakery is rising to the challenge.

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PM Lawrence Wong has unveiled his new Cabinet, which will be sworn in on May 23. A look at the line-up: str.sg/FcyM

[WATCH: https://youtu.be/Nsk1t1gHljk] PM Lawrence Wong announces Cabinet reshuffle following GE2025 | Press conference

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When it comes to hard conversations, are we quick to shame, label others or lash out?

Natasha sits down with Ms Audrey Low and Ms Kuik Shiao-Yin, to unpack Singaporeans’ seemingly short fuses, public shaming and mob justice, and explore how we can respond more constructively.

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[str.sg/5jAN] Singaporean households can claim $500 in CDC vouchers from today. Here's the support you can expect for cost of living pressures till January 2026.

Vouchers and rebates are not just a one-off exercise, and the Government will provide help for as long as needed, said PM Lawrence Wong at the launch of the latest tranche of the CDC vouchers scheme.

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[WATCH] More sights and sounds of #GE2025. str.sg/cEGJ

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