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    Baltimore port closure has minimal impact on Singapore’s car industry

    SINGAPORE: There is no delay in the import of American cars or its parts to Singapore, automobile service providers said. This is even as the Port of Baltimore, the busiest US port for car shipments, remains closed following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Baltimore port...
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    510,000 travellers used Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints on Mar 28, highest in a single day

    SINGAPORE: More than half a million travellers crossed the Singapore-Malaysia land border on Thursday (Mar 28), the Immigrations & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Friday. The authority said 510,000 travellers cleared through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints, ahead of the Good Friday long...
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    Heart of the Matter Podcast: Would a 'right to disconnect' law work in Singapore?

    Australia is the latest country to propose legislation around the right for workers to disconnect after office hours. Changing work patterns and 24/7 availability have produced issues like burnout. But would legislation create more problems for companies or could this effect an important shift...
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    Scuba diving, rock climbing, snowboarding: Should you buy or rent equipment for your sporty holiday?

    When you're planning a sporty holiday in the outdoors, one question that often comes up is: To buy or not to buy the gear? On one hand, you don’t want to waste money on equipment you’d probably use once in a blue moon. And you don’t want to rent storage space just to keep the scuba diving gear...
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    Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid geopolitical tensions, say experts

    SINGAPORE: When Russian media leaked a recording of a German military phone call earlier in March, Berlin said it was due to a participant dialling in through an "unauthorised connection" from a Singapore hotel. The participant was here to attend the Singapore Airshow. The February event would...
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    Grade expectations: Why PSLE scores matter so much to parents, pupils

    SINGAPORE: When her son Caleb Chen was in Primary Six last year, Angela Ong began making intense preparations for his Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) during the June school holidays. If there was no schoolwork planned, there would be tuition work. And if not the latter, then there...
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    Haven’t installed your ERP 2.0 unit yet? Here are 3 new features that are set to be rolled out

    SINGAPORE: Some drivers have found it a hassle to remove their CEPAS cards from their ERP 2.0 on-board units (OBU) when exiting car parks if they have complimentary parking. Soon, however, OBU touchscreens will have a button to help drivers “temporarily deactivate” CEPAS cards in such...
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    Singapore's DBS bank confident of 15%-17% ROE in next 3-5 years, CEO says

    SINGAPORE: Singapore's biggest bank DBS Group is confident of achieving a return on equity (ROE) of 15 per cent to 17 per cent in the medium term or over the next three to five years, its chief executive said on Thursday. "Rates have come down from the 5.5 per cent, we think the new normal is...
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    3 men charged over plan to break into warehouse and steal vapes seized by HSA

    SINGAPORE: Three men were charged in court on Thursday (Mar 28) over a scheme to break into a warehouse unit in Woodlands and steal e-vaporisers and other related items stored inside which had been seized by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). The three men are: Chee Wai Yuen, 35, Elvin...
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    Charges for using Tengah cooling system further reduced, additional 6-month warranty for customers: SP Group

    SINGAPORE: Tengah home owners who subscribed to the centralised cooling system will pay a reduced chilled water usage rate for the second quarter of this year. The chilled water usage rate from April to June will drop by 7.5 per cent compared with the previous quarter, national grid operator...
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    Haven't installed your ERP 2.0 unit yet? Here are 3 new features that are set to be rolled out

    SINGAPORE: Some drivers have found it a hassle to remove their CEPAS cards from their ERP 2.0 on-board units (OBU) when exiting car parks if they have complimentary parking. Soon, however, OBU touchscreens will have a button to help drivers “temporarily deactivate” CEPAS cards in such...
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    ERP 2.0 unit to be pre-fitted in new vehicles registered from May 1

    SINGAPORE: All new vehicles registered from May 1 will come with the ERP 2.0 system’s on-board unit (OBU) already installed, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday (Mar 28). Also from May 1, existing local motorcycle owners will be progressively notified of their OBU installation...
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    Why do people continue to litter and make public toilets dirty?

    SINGAPORE: Corrective Work Order (CWO), which repeat littering offenders are made to do, may not be all that effective, some experts said. These offenders are required to clean public areas for at least three hours while donning bright vests. Offenders face a fine of up to S$2,000 for their...
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    Extreme UV levels: How harmful is it? How can you protect yourself against exposure?

    If you have the suspicion that the weather is out to get us these few weeks, you might be right. The National Environment Agency (NEA) recently advised getting extra UV protection for the eyes and skin after the ultraviolet (UV) index in Singapore hit extreme levels. On Wednesday (May 27), the...
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    CAAS chief Han Kok Juan appointed as Returning Officer for Singapore elections

    SINGAPORE: Mr Han Kok Juan, the director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), has been appointed as the Returning Officer for Singapore's elections. Mr Han will assume the role from Apr 1, the Elections Department announced on Thursday (Mar 28). He replaces Mr Tan Meng...
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    Lower household electricity and gas tariffs from April to June

    SINGAPORE: The household electricity and gas tariffs will decrease for the April to June period due to lower energy costs. Compared with the previous quarter, the electricity tariff will decrease by 0.3 per cent or 0.10 cent per kWh before Goods and Services Tax (GST), national grid operator SP...
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    Two motorcyclists arrested, about 20 found riding without licence in enforcement ops near Woodlands Checkpoint

    SINGAPORE: Twenty-three motorcyclists were found riding without valid licences and insurance coverage when Singapore authorities conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation near Woodlands Checkpoint recently. Two of them were arrested - one for drink driving and another for cheating. The...
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    Sushiro and PS.Cafe collaborate on exclusive truffle fries-inspired sushi menu

    Sushiro and PS.Cafe are as different as, well, DC and Marvel films. But even brands with pretty much nothing in common can team up – Avengers-style – for a foodie collaboration. For the first time, the popular homegrown cafe chain and the conveyor belt sushi specialist have partnered to launch...
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    ‘We want to honour our students’ responses’: Chief marker lifts veil on PSLE marking process

    SINGAPORE: As the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) science chief marker for the past five years, Jay Mahardale has noticed something rather encouraging about the way the exam papers are marked. There is acknowledgement on the markers’ part that there are alternative answers to...
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    2 former employees of Sembcorp Marine, now Seatrium, charged with bribing Brazilian officials

    SINGAPORE: Two former employees of the now-defunct Sembcorp Marine and a subsidiary were charged on Thursday (Mar 28) with bribing Brazilian officials to advance their companies' interests in the South American country. Sembcorp Marine was one of Singapore's two main offshore and marine...
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