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Stories you might’ve missed, May 24 - The Independent Singapore News

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Pritam Singh congratulates Team Singapore for SEA Games performance, quotes Loh Kean Yew - The Independent Singapore News

“The sun will rise again tomorrow and we all look forward to get behind and cheer on our sportsmen and women once again, whatever the sport!” — Pritam Singh

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Batches of Jif peanut butter recalled by SFA in Singapore over salmonella fears

Take note 🥜

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Singapore, get ready to pay more for your chicken rice order! — Malaysia bans chicken export - The Independent Singapore News

“We definitely have to raise prices for our customers. We have no choice.” — Chicken rice hawker, Singapore

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Malaysia’s chicken export ban to have ‘adverse impact’ on prices in Singapore: CASE

CASE echoed the call by the Singapore Food Agency for consumers to only buy what they need and not buy excessively.

KFC will be $100 per wing eoy

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Vietnam EV maker VinFast to shift HQ to Singapore ahead of IPO

They have a super complicated pricing structure to their ev that make it look like a scam . It’s really weird with battery Subscription and after 2023..50/50 fee etc.. basically you end up paying every month for your ev on top of your loan. Crazy
OFC make sense.

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Loh Kean Yew agrees with Joseph Schooling 'that National Service and sports can co-exist’ - The Independent Singapore News

'Ultimately, we are all defending the same flag and want to do Singapore proud. 🇸🇬' — Loh Kean Yew

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Malaysia halts chicken exports in June: Poultry sellers in Singapore expect 10% to 30% price hike

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'No choice': Stallholders in Singapore say they may close temporarily following Malaysia's chicken export ban

It was always thought that there are major shareholders from Singapore in these chicken farms which sold exclusively to Singapore only but Malaysia yet again shows it dominance over us with chicken rice stalls and Muslims the worst off victims.
Time for Singapore to own our very own chicken farm at Neo Tiew area or Lim Chu Kang area , abundance of land , have to self reliance

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Netizen's uncle still shoplifts despite getting caught thrice, asks, “is there a way to help him stop?” - The Independent Singapore News

“I know it might be a psychology thingy but is there a way to help him stop? What happen if no one bails him out? What is the punishment for repeated shoplifting?” — Netizen

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Singapore chicken importers say it is difficult to pivot to other sources on short notice as Malaysia curbs exports

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Chinatown Detective Agency: Adventure game gives players a peek into futuristic Singapore

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Time for a vacation across the Causeway? Singapore dollar hits all-time high against Malaysian ringgit

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S'pore worker back from working in Nordic country asks: 'How to cope with SG harsh working conditions?' - The Independent Singapore News

One commenter acknowledged that while work-life balance is better in Nordic countries, he told the poster “Give yourself some time, and I’m sure you will slowly get used to be home” as with working in Singapore.

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2-year-old orders 31 cheeseburgers using mom's phone, and another 4-year-old orders everything from McDonald’s! - The Independent Singapore News

Mom, keep your phones locked! Your child is a lot smarter than you think! 😉

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'You might wanna visit Johor and claim the same thing': Netizens weigh in on preacher who said Singapore belongs to Riau

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Baby Shark, Pinkfong join Merlion mascot Merli on Singapore tour in new music video

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Singapore to host Dota 2 The International 11, a first for Southeast Asia

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$2286 umbrella that does not protect you from rain - The Independent Singapore News

Some people are calling it the ‘leaky’ umbrella, while others are saying, it is “a very big but useless fashion statement”.

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SG bus driver & cleaner wages lowest compared to Nordic counterparts: Netizens reshare Tommy Koh's 2012 ST article, comparing SG high tax rates & low salaries - The Independent Singapore News

'I rather salary high and tax high… If the system can be simple;you pay me high salary tax me high that would be easier for me..🤣😂' — Netizen

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Morning Digest, May 24 - The Independent Singapore News

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Maids ask that on their off days, referring to new mandate, they not be forced to still do housework before & after they go out - The Independent Singapore News

'the locals cant even ONCE a week keep themselves tidy....', one said in a Facebook group for domestic helpers

Helpers should not live in their employers home, if 24/7 services are needed, can engage 3 to work in shifts

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Report: All time high for Singapore dollar against Malaysian ringgit

S$1 to RM3.1964 at one point 😳

Muhammad Qasim menekankan pada hakikat bahawa kita harus menjauhi Syirik dan bentuknya kerana ini adalah satu-satunya cara untuk kita mencapai kejayaan di dunia dan akhirat. Mesej ini jelas untuk umat Islam. Klik laman Piala Thomas 2022

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Singapore #Fitspo of the Week: Deborah Fong

'When I look and feel like the best version of me, it overflows into all other areas of my life.' ❤️

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It’s rice dumpling season again – here’s a list of where to get the best in Singapore

Mum’s still THE BEST.

24/5/2022 2:11:00 AM

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Baby Shark, Pinkfong join Merlion mascot Merli on Singapore tour in new music video

23/5/2022 4:36:00 PM

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Singapore dollar hits all-time high against Malaysian ringgit

23/5/2022 4:13:00 PM

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Nobu Singapore ready soon for orders at Four Seasons Hotel

Reservations now open! 🤩

23/5/2022 3:48:00 PM

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Singapore dollar hits all-time high against Malaysian ringgit

Thank you singapore & thank you Dollar 👍

23/5/2022 3:49:00 PM

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Stories you might’ve missed, May 23 - The Independent Singapore News

Here are the top stories published today.

23/5/2022 1:24:00 PM

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Fight between Indian & Chinese family after kids sprayed fire extinguisher chemical into eyes of children from the other family - The Independent Singapore News

“it's not about any race its about parents not keeping kids in check . One needs to be responsible for thier kids” — Netizen

most probadlee foreign mumbai injun mentalitee...

23/5/2022 1:45:00 PM

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Despite losing pet koi to killer otters, family in Singapore still escorts them to safety

'We are not going to lie – we are upset about our kois being eaten.' 🦦

23/5/2022 1:03:00 PM

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Jamus Lim: 'Join us for evening jog along riverside — boost fitness & enjoy beautiful scenery' - The Independent Singapore News

“Join your MP for a run along the riverside once a month to boost your fitness.” — Sengkang GRC

23/5/2022 12:56:00 PM

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Indonesian preacher denied entry had radicalised people in Singapore, including a 17-year-old: Shanmugam

23/5/2022 12:55:00 PM

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‘Might be worth postponing GST hike’ — Netizens respond to PM Lee’s warning of inflation becoming ‘a very serious problem’ - The Independent Singapore News

In response to PM Lee’s remarks on inflation, some netizens suggested that the increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) be postponed.

23/5/2022 11:43:00 AM

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5 things to avoid when renting an apartment in Singapore

23/5/2022 11:15:00 AM

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Restaurant review: Marguerite blossoms with whimsical spring menus at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

23/5/2022 11:15:00 AM

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Indonesian preacher’s supporters mentioned '9/11' threats against Singapore: Shanmugam

'Parallels are being drawn with 9/11..So I wouldn't be dismissive of the comments,' said Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam.

23/5/2022 11:22:00 AM

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Commentary: Not Islamophobic to deny Indonesia preacher entry into Singapore

Aiyer how long r we gonna discuss this?
When you want to be a little careful for others

23/5/2022 11:15:00 AM

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Vehicle illegal modifications, window tinting, and overloading are among 200 offences detected by LTA & SPF - The Independent Singapore News

“Please do have this combined enforcement as often as it should. Too many self-entitled road users out there.” — Netizen

23/5/2022 10:59:00 AM

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Daily roundup: Westlife, Green Day and Marshmello first acts announced to perform at Singapore F1 — and other top stories today

23/5/2022 10:58:00 AM

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Indonesian preacher denied entry had radicalised people in Singapore: Shanmugam

👏👍💯🇸🇬

23/5/2022 10:33:00 AM

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'Singapore, we're back': Malaysian budget carrier Firefly to resume flights with prices from $37

23/5/2022 10:00:00 AM

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Threats mentioning 9/11 attacks made against Singapore by Indonesian preacher's supporters: Shanmugam

I'm against any kind of extreme ideology. But i find the govsingapore was a bit 'rigid & over react'. If he claims he's tourist, just let him in & monitor. Action v proof if any law violation. The ' supporters' repercussions' may has been avoided. kshanmugam VivianBala
Round up those who mention and re-educate them

23/5/2022 10:04:00 AM

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Singapore April core inflation rises 3.3%, fastest in a decade

Headline inflation rose to 5.4%, the fastest since April 2012 😟

23/5/2022 9:05:00 AM

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Westlife, Green Day and Marshmello first acts announced to perform at Singapore F1

23/5/2022 9:16:00 AM

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'Like this can meh?' — Netizens point out multiple dangers from cluttered HDB corridor - The Independent Singapore News

“Selfish people, never think of others. If an emergency ambulance stretcher wants to pass the passageway to save a life, then how? Also need space in case of fire. Firemen need the space for it.” — Netizen

23/5/2022 9:12:00 AM

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Low-cost Malaysian carrier Firefly Airlines to resume flights to Singapore from June

Journalist Ian Cheng using B737 photos instead of ATR-72. Well done..!

23/5/2022 9:03:00 AM

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Maids to have mandatory day off & 24/7 helpline among other measures to support the wellbeing of foreign domestic workers — Gan Siow Huang - The Independent Singapore News

The day off would enable helpers to form a support network outside the household they're working in and allow them to rest and recharge. CDE also has a 24/7 helpline accessible in multiple languages for helpers.

23/5/2022 8:17:00 AM

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