04 October 2023, Wednesday NewsLatest News On 04 October 2023, Wednesday From Christian to Taoist priest: NUS student shares about his religious transformation5/10/2023 7:42 am School bus association fails in lawsuit over subcontracts during Covid-19 circuit breaker5/10/2023 7:41 am Conveyor belt sushi in Japan goes digital for hygiene, gamifies the dining experience5/10/2023 7:41 am Only teenagers remain for Singapore in Asian Games badminton q-finals5/10/2023 7:41 am Perfume, overseas holidays — basic needs or aspirational goods? Parliament debates5/10/2023 7:39 am Thai police target online gun sales after deadly mall shooting5/10/2023 7:36 am Biotech firm ClavystBio unveils new work space at Singapore Science Park5/10/2023 7:16 am Conveyor belt sushi in Japan goes digital for hygiene, gamifies the dining experience5/10/2023 7:15 am Chopper-wielding man jailed for threatening to kill condominium neighbours over noise dispute5/10/2023 6:55 am Parliament debates on what constitutes basic needs after NTU report on adequate minimum incomes5/10/2023 6:47 am Moderna combo COVID-19/flu vaccine succeeds in early-stage trial5/10/2023 6:34 am FIFA considering lifting ban on Russia competing in international football: Report5/10/2023 6:34 am Nearly 70% of applications for HDB flat eligibility letters took more than 21 days to be processed5/10/2023 6:33 am 2 workers among 14 workplace deaths in first half of 20235/10/2023 6:23 am Find good people with right motivations and give them agency: SM Teo on LKY’s succession planning5/10/2023 6:22 am Workers’ Party’s Louis Chua seeks to enshrine flexi-work arrangements into law5/10/2023 6:22 am HDB launches 6,800 BTO flats, with tighter rules for applicants who reject offer to book units5/10/2023 6:22 am Watch out for bears: Japan issues safety warning to those visiting mountains5/10/2023 6:21 am Nobel Chemistry prize awarded for discovery of quantum dots used in LED lights5/10/2023 6:20 am 'Who says money can’t buy happiness?': Super Junior’s Eunhyuk sings at legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao’s daughter’s party5/10/2023 6:14 am #trending: Dangerous ‘bone smashing’ beauty trend urges people to hit their face with hammers, but are they really doing it?5/10/2023 6:13 am New societies seeking automatic registration will face more scrutiny after law amended5/10/2023 6:13 am Thai teenager faces murder charge over Siam Paragon mall shooting spree5/10/2023 6:13 am Russia says Japan did not inform it fully about radioactive Fukushima water5/10/2023 6:03 am Ship repair firm fined $200k over safety lapses following diver’s death5/10/2023 5:54 am Noah Yap's new alien comedy-adventure, directed at youth who 'don't know our place in the universe', starts crowdfunding5/10/2023 5:39 am Polar Puffs & Cakes offering 1-for-1 chicken pies and chocolate Swiss rolls from Oct 6 to 85/10/2023 5:39 am TVB actor arrested on suspicion of being part of JPEX fraud group5/10/2023 5:38 am China rebukes EU after formal launch of EV subsidy probe5/10/2023 5:32 am Rapid Indonesian speed climbers push boundaries and smash records5/10/2023 5:31 am Open category COE hits $152,000, large car COE reaches another high5/10/2023 5:21 am Watch out for bears, Japan issues safety warning to those visiting mountains5/10/2023 5:20 am Marymount Flyover to shut from Oct 8 for construction of North-South Corridor5/10/2023 5:20 am Workers could be the ones to regulate AI5/10/2023 5:12 am Daily roundup: Chinese star Kelly Yu surprises diners at Haidilao to sing for heartbroken woman — and other top stories today5/10/2023 5:12 am Feeling safe in a monthly peer support group5/10/2023 5:12 am 'They hide the food': Man accuses Malaysians of working illegally as delivery riders in Singapore5/10/2023 5:11 am What’s next after the Korean Wave?5/10/2023 5:11 am Snow In Midsummer, co-produced by Singapore, gets 9 Golden Horse nominations5/10/2023 5:01 am Cavendish delays retirement, signs extension with Astana-Qazaqstan5/10/2023 5:00 am Singapore hotel rates dip in August5/10/2023 4:51 am Dyna-Mac secures $88m from repeat customers5/10/2023 4:51 am SGX grants Boustead extension following delisting notice5/10/2023 4:51 am 'They owe me': Former child prodigy in China is now 28 and still financially dependent on parents5/10/2023 4:45 am Russia downed 31 Ukraine-launched drones over Russian territory5/10/2023 4:44 am Woman earning S$10K says it takes S$20K to start a family with 2 kids5/10/2023 4:43 am World's biggest bond markets hit by relentless selling5/10/2023 4:39 am 'My life flashed before my eyes': Expat recalls why she left San Francisco for the Lion City5/10/2023 4:32 am Singer Grimes sues Elon Musk for parental rights to their three children5/10/2023 4:24 am Singaporean duo create chicken rice and ‘uwu’ bird operatic songs, which were performed in US recitals5/10/2023 4:23 am Shops in Siam Paragon reopen, but shoppers stay away a day after shooting rampage5/10/2023 4:22 am SingPost delivery business in S’pore lost $16m in 2022; review of postal industry under way5/10/2023 4:22 am $5 a la carte, $3.50 with rice: Pork chop pricing at Punggol coffee shop upsets diner5/10/2023 4:18 am Open category COE hits record high of $152,000 as large car premiums break records5/10/2023 4:18 am Billion-dollar money laundering case: What the authorities have seized so far5/10/2023 4:18 am Johor Crown Prince thanks Singapore for helping him and family as he recounts Bangkok Siam Paragon mall shooting5/10/2023 4:17 am 'I don't mind sweating': Swiss woman explains difference between short-term and long-term expats in Singapore5/10/2023 4:17 am Maxwell fit and '100% ready' to deliver for Australia at World Cup5/10/2023 4:08 am Open category COE crosses S$150,000, premiums for large cars also hit new high5/10/2023 4:05 am Maid rejects loanshark's offer, but money still transferred into her account5/10/2023 3:59 am JB crown prince shares his 'worst experience' during Bangkok mall shooting, thanks SG embassy for providing refuge5/10/2023 3:59 am Japan's economy running at near full capacity, BOJ estimates show5/10/2023 3:57 am 'This break-up is worth it': Chinese star Kelly Yu surprises diners at Haidilao to sing for heartbroken woman5/10/2023 3:51 am 'Our daughter cried every day for 3 months': Aimee Chan returns to TVB drama after 10 years to star alongside husband Moses Chan5/10/2023 3:50 am Edward Chia on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 3:47 am Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 3:47 am Italy all-change for final Pool game with France5/10/2023 3:46 am Singaporeans in Bangkok advised to exercise caution, says MFA after Siam Paragon mall shooting5/10/2023 3:46 am Doctors, advocacy groups call on women to make regular breast cancer screenings a priority5/10/2023 3:46 am HDB launches 6,800 BTO flats, with tighter rules for applicants who reject offer to book units5/10/2023 3:42 am Microsoft and IMDA introduces new digital sustainability guidelines5/10/2023 3:40 am 9 in 10 S'porean finance leaders spend their time on manual back-office tasks5/10/2023 3:39 am Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting: Chinese killed in attack was hiding in toilet with family, says niece5/10/2023 3:34 am Thailand vows safety for tourists after Siam Paragon mall shooting kills 25/10/2023 3:33 am India’s spies infiltrated West long before Canada’s murder claim5/10/2023 3:33 am Taiwan says China has 'very diverse' ways of interfering in election5/10/2023 3:33 am Singapore holds special meaning for K-drama actor Hwang In-youp5/10/2023 3:33 am Shawn Huang on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 3:31 am Water price revision needed for PUB to cover operating costs, invest in water infrastructure: Amy Khor5/10/2023 3:30 am Italy authorities probe Venice bus crash that killed 21 people5/10/2023 3:29 am Kudos to SMRT bus captain for helping wheelchair-bound commuter5/10/2023 3:27 am 82-year-old pedestrian dies, motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident in Toa Payoh5/10/2023 3:27 am Man arrested after smashing beer bottles and injuring coffee shop patron in drunken rage5/10/2023 3:27 am 'Urban slum' at Whampoa HDB block: Town council asks public to spare a thought for cleaners5/10/2023 3:27 am Boon Lay resident concerned over workers rappelling down block: TC assures they are properly trained5/10/2023 3:27 am Suspect in S$2.8b money laundering case detained for another 4 to 6 weeks for further probe5/10/2023 3:23 am 2 prime location projects in Kallang, Tanglin Halt among 6,800 units launched in October BTO exercise5/10/2023 3:23 am Yip Hon Weng on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 3:19 am Jamus Lim on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 3:19 am COE prices for Category B and Open Category hit new highs again5/10/2023 3:18 am Mariam Jaafar on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 3:18 am Respect sovereignty, take collective action, stay open: SM Teo on guideposts in a turbulent world5/10/2023 3:10 am Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting: Chinese victim and family were hiding in toilet, says niece5/10/2023 3:09 am India strike gold in Asian Games archery as world-class duo primed5/10/2023 3:08 am Sri Lanka aims to streamline tax structure, boost collections5/10/2023 3:07 am Surging Tokyo property prices squeeze out young professionals5/10/2023 2:57 am Ever met a 4-year-old CEO? Resorts World Genting hires kids to make big decisions5/10/2023 2:57 am SG COVID-19 infections doubled since previous week5/10/2023 2:54 am Singaporean duo create chicken rice and ‘uwu’ bird operatic songs, which were performed in US recitals5/10/2023 2:53 am Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting: Chinese victim and family were hiding in toilet, says niece5/10/2023 2:44 am Stay open, respect sovereignty, and take collective action: SM Teo on guideposts in a turbulent world5/10/2023 2:44 am Tuition centre owner jailed over bogus claims for $126k in grants under government assistance scheme5/10/2023 2:44 am Desmond Tan’s wife is 4 months pregnant and they are having a girl5/10/2023 2:40 am All That Glitters cast pic made it look like Jeremy Chan has an arm for a leg5/10/2023 2:40 am Australia state swings from bush fires to flash flooding in 24 hours5/10/2023 2:39 am San Francisco self-driving car involved in serious accident5/10/2023 2:38 am Activists say Indonesian state weapons makers supplying Myanmar5/10/2023 2:38 am Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan5/10/2023 2:37 am Philippines says Marshall islands-registered vessel may have been involved in sea collision5/10/2023 2:37 am Singapore's postage rates remain comparable to other countries after price increase, says Tan Kiat How5/10/2023 2:36 am Saktiandi Supaat on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 2:36 am S$2.8b money laundering case: Prosecution calls for 4 to 6 weeks' adjournment to complete probe5/10/2023 2:36 am Sim Ann on technical issues affecting HDB Flat Eligibility letters5/10/2023 2:26 am Thai temple rituals meet virtual reality at Esplanade’s da:ns focus weekend of Asian dance5/10/2023 2:19 am Bumper crop of Singapore films make their mark at international festivals5/10/2023 2:18 am Russian car sales jump in September as Chinese brands expand market share5/10/2023 2:15 am Chinese developer SCE Group seeks offshore debt restructuring after default5/10/2023 2:05 am Alvin Tan on building an attractive and vibrant equities market5/10/2023 2:05 am NTT Docomo forms capital tie-up with Monex to strengthen financial business5/10/2023 2:04 am 'I don't mind sweating': Swiss woman explains difference between short-term versus long-term expats in Singapore5/10/2023 2:04 am China rebukes EU's rushed request for consultations over EV subsidy probe5/10/2023 1:54 am Flights cancelled, work suspended as Typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan5/10/2023 1:54 am Chee Hong Tat on Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill5/10/2023 1:54 am Johor Crown Prince thanks Singapore for helping him and family as he recounts Bangkok Paragon mall shooting5/10/2023 1:38 am Where's the ticket? Thai couple wins over $1m in lottery but can't claim it5/10/2023 1:38 am Woman bangs on counter, berates uncle for serving man before her at Bukit Timah porridge stall5/10/2023 1:38 am Stallholder seen preparing food on the ground behind Jurong coffee shop, SFA looking into case5/10/2023 1:38 am Stomper delighted to see pangolin with baby on board at Rail Corridor5/10/2023 1:38 am At least 23 Indian soldiers missing in flash flood: Army5/10/2023 1:33 am Eric Chua on ComCare support for lower-income families5/10/2023 1:33 am Winning World Cup in India would trump 2019 title: Morgan5/10/2023 1:32 am Two prime location projects in Kallang, Tanglin Halt launched in October BTO exercise5/10/2023 1:22 am Bangkok’s shooting: Shots started in female toilet, says niece of Chinese victim5/10/2023 1:21 am Research projects on forest health, e-waste recycling aim to enhance Singapore’s sustainability5/10/2023 1:12 am Amy Khor on managing rising water demand and costs5/10/2023 1:12 am S$2.8 billion money laundering case: Prosecution calls for 4 to 6 weeks' adjournment to complete probe5/10/2023 1:12 am Tan Kiat How on SingPost’s projected revenue after postage rate hike5/10/2023 1:12 am Rahayu Mahzam on mediation avenues for claims under Integrated Shield Plan5/10/2023 1:11 am Gan Siow Huang on cushioning impact of higher pricing cap for school bus fares5/10/2023 1:11 am Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan5/10/2023 1:11 am Johor crown prince says family was near Siam Paragon shooting, later sought refuge at Singapore embassy5/10/2023 1:11 am Johor crown prince says family was near Siam Paragon shooting, later sought refuge at Singapore embassy5/10/2023 1:10 am Flights cancelled, work suspended as Typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan5/10/2023 1:10 am Biden tries to reassure Ukraine allies as US turmoil mounts5/10/2023 1:10 am At The Movies: Cobweb is a fresh, funny send-up of the South Korean film business5/10/2023 1:04 am Binge-worthy: Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl short film collection on Netflix is wicked good5/10/2023 1:03 am Horror hit list for Halloween: From The Exorcist: Believer to Saw X5/10/2023 1:03 am Employer says her maid wants to upskill and join different industry5/10/2023 1:02 am More visitors expected during Kusu Island’s annual pilgrimage season as temple marks centenary5/10/2023 12:33 am Johor crown prince says family was nearby Siam Paragon shooting, later sought refuge at Singapore embassy5/10/2023 12:29 am Suspected Thai mall shooter suffered breakdown, used modified pistol, police say5/10/2023 12:29 am Matt Gaetz, flamethrower and historymaker who ousted US House Speaker McCarthy5/10/2023 12:24 am Suspect in Bangkok Siam Paragon shooting modified handgun designed to fire blanks: Police5/10/2023 12:23 am Vaping offences on the rise in schools; enforcement and education to be stepped up5/10/2023 12:19 am Selena Gomez's break-up with Justin Bieber led to her quitting social media5/10/2023 12:19 am Opel Astra 1.2 boasts a sharper look and minimalist cockpit while being fun to drive5/10/2023 12:19 am Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea: President5/10/2023 12:19 am Feeding the birds or for survival? Woman seen scavenging through garbage for bread5/10/2023 12:18 am $5 ala carte, $3.50 with rice: Pork chop pricing at Punggol coffee shop upsets diner5/10/2023 12:18 am Endowus teams up with world’s third largest private equity firm5/10/2023 12:12 am Why the bank of the future is not really a bank5/10/2023 12:11 am 82-year-old dies while crossing road, hit by motorcycle at Toa Payoh5/10/2023 12:11 am Majority of SG consumers want to shop more online5/10/2023 12:10 am Huttons backs review of anti-money laundering regime5/10/2023 12:10 am Can shoebox units see strong capital appreciation? Here's where the most profitable ones are4/10/2023 11:52 pm 23-year-old woman killed in Jurong East accident had plans to get engaged in December4/10/2023 11:49 pm More visitors expected during Kusu Island’s annual pilgrimage season as temple marks its centenary4/10/2023 11:49 pm League One game abandoned due to medical emergency in crowd4/10/2023 11:49 pm Terence Cao chided for hugging ladies during livestreams: 'Why are you always taking advantage of women?'4/10/2023 11:49 pm Research projects on tree health, e-waste recycling aim to enhance Singapore’s sustainability4/10/2023 11:49 pm Johor crown prince says family was nearby Siam Paragon shooting, later sought refuge at Singapore embassy4/10/2023 11:49 pm Mental health services to be included in Healthier SG initiative: Ong Ye Kung4/10/2023 11:49 pm Ex-SBS Transit bus driver hit pedestrian in Pasir Ris, causing her to have leg partially amputated4/10/2023 11:49 pm Chicken rice stall patron 'very, very angry' after paying $12 for 'all blood and bones'4/10/2023 11:48 pm Suspected gunman in Bangkok Siam Paragon shooting modified handgun designed to fire blanks: Police4/10/2023 11:48 pm 3 Philippine fishermen dead after South China Sea ramming by ‘unidentified’ boat, says coast guard4/10/2023 11:48 pm Johor Bahru mayor fumes as traffic woes reach boiling point4/10/2023 11:48 pm Orchard Towers killing: Accused murderer punched victim, stabbed him in neck with karambit knife4/10/2023 11:48 pm Cobweb is a fresh, funny send-up of the South Korean film business4/10/2023 11:46 pm Indonesia hunting foreigner who meditated naked at shrine4/10/2023 11:46 pm 'Badge lady' Phoon Chiu Yoke given extension to pay remaining fine, prosecution tried to seek more jail time4/10/2023 11:46 pm ‘Worst experience’: Johor Crown Prince recounts Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting, thanks S’pore4/10/2023 11:45 pm Pedestrian, 82, killed in accident with motorcycle in Toa Payoh4/10/2023 11:45 pm KTPH ex-senior staff probed for stealing pharmacy items worth $6M to resell online4/10/2023 11:33 pm Project Green: I made soap using expired olive oil - here's where and how you can make yours too4/10/2023 11:23 pm Chanel shows mismatched hems and flip-flops at Paris Fashion Week4/10/2023 11:23 pm 'Fanservice game at next level': Hwang In-youp sends fans into frenzy at Singapore event4/10/2023 11:22 pm David Beckham takes family to premiere of candid new Netflix documentary about his life4/10/2023 11:22 pm MP Pei Ling Tin joins DCS after Grab departure4/10/2023 11:00 pm Income Insurance unveils mental wellness insurance plan4/10/2023 10:59 pm North Korea criticises new US strategy on weapons of mass destruction4/10/2023 10:59 pm Acting transport minister to parliament: Delayed fair hike won’t disappear magically4/10/2023 10:59 pm Gov't to form committee to review SG's anti-money laundering regime4/10/2023 10:59 pm Matt Gaetz, flamethrower and historymaker who ousted US House Speaker4/10/2023 10:58 pm Taiwan shuts offices, cancels flights as Typhoon Koinu nears4/10/2023 10:58 pm 4 directors step down from Charisma Energy’s board4/10/2023 10:58 pm 6 in 10 firms mull increasing budget for AI, Generative AI next year4/10/2023 10:58 pm ‘Worst experience’: Johor Crown Prince recounts Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting, thanks S’pore4/10/2023 10:57 pm Suspected Thai mall shooter modified handgun designed to fire blanks: Police4/10/2023 10:56 pm Elon Musk must face fraud lawsuit for disclosing Twitter stake late4/10/2023 10:56 pm