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26/09/2022

She lost the money in the span of two days.

24/09/2022

Jail for man who 'borrowed' money from dozens of passersby at MRT stations, cheated them of S$28,000

Byron Yeaw Li Xun once borrowed S$2,000 from a full-time national serviceman who had only S$2,100 in his bank account.

⚖️ https://tdy.sg/3xOXzah

SINGAPORE — Over almost four years, Byron Yeaw Li Xun exploited the kindness of strangers who lent him about S$28,000 in total to cover his purported transport and living expenses.

21/09/2022

21/09/2022

20/09/2022

Canned and bottle drinks in Singapore will likely be priced 10 to 20 cents more by mid-2024.

However, this extra cost can be redeemed when the beverage containers are recycled. Details: https://str.sg/wK9B

There will be more than 400 such reverse vending machines islandwide, up from 50 currently. Read more at straitstimes.com.

19/09/2022

Other initiatives include expanding the 5G ecosystem and investing in research on 6G.
Read more at straitstimes.com.

19/09/2022

19/09/2022

There will be myriad activities in the bay area from Dec 1 which will culminate in the countdown on Dec 31.
Read more at straitstimes.com.

19/09/2022

URA published an approved amendment to its 2019 masterplan, in which plot ratios were assigned to the two parcels.
Read more at straitstimes.com.

19/09/2022

This is because signage replacement works will be carried out at Malaysia's checkpoint.
Read more at straitstimes.com.

19/09/2022

18/09/2022

A man who's believed to be working in Singapore said he eats cai png here before going back to Johor Bahru everyday.

18/09/2022

But those with year-end travel plans should apply for a passport now, said ICA. Read more at straitstimes.com.

17/09/2022

榜鹅一间双层阁楼单位以119万8000元出售，使榜鹅成为第19个出现百万组屋的组屋区。 根据房地产网站99.co报道，这个五房式单位位于榜鹅场（Punggol Field）的Punggol Sapphire，总面积约1603平方尺，尺价约747元。 负责这项交易的Singapor...

17/09/2022

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/insurance-agents-fake-claims-evade-taxes-1994911

SINGAPORE — Six insurance agents were jailed and penalised for tax evasion on Friday (Sept 16) after they claimed false business expenses and collectively reduced their income taxes by close to S$100,000.

16/09/2022

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/myrepublic-data-breach-nric-personal-information-2168531

The data breach took place on a third-party data storage platform with scanned copies of customers' NRICs and utility bills, but the facility has since been secured and the incident "contained", says MyRepublic.

16/09/2022

The access key to obtain MyRepublic's customer data could be found on a publicly accessible webpage.

16/09/2022

16/09/2022

Some 200,000 Starbucks customers’ data were leaked and sold online for $3,500. https://str.sg/wKX5

Customers were informed that their credit card data had not been compromised, as Starbucks did not store the data. Read more at straitstimes.com.

16/09/2022

🍔 A senior staff member at the Burger King outlet in Bedok was filmed loudly berating a junior for “at least 10 minutes”.

The customer who filmed the video also claimed that the staff member getting reprimanded has autism or special needs.

➡️ https://bit.ly/3LjyWrK

Under pressure.

16/09/2022

15/09/2022

https://dollarsandsense.sg/gxs-bank-vs-trust-bank-digital-bank-choose/

GXS Bank serves the underbanked who rely on daily cashflow, while Trust Bank offers the go-to Link Rewards cards for FairPrice Group spending.

14/09/2022

[𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟]

The European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (EU RASFF) has issued a notification on the recall of the “Président Sainte Maure Cheese (200g)” products from the market by its France manufacturer, due to the presence of metallic foreign matter.

As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importer, Lactalis Singapore Pte. Ltd, to recall the product. The recall is ongoing.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. Those who have consumed the affected product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers should contact their points of purchase for enquiries.

Read More: https://go.gov.sg/presidentsaintemaurecheese14sep2022v2

To receive the latest updates on food recalls, download the myENV app.
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14/09/2022

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/apple-security-advisory-singcert-1992536

SINGAPORE — A government cybersecurity response team has urged Apple users to update their devices' software immediately to fix a critical vulnerability that could leave their iPhones and Mac computers open to attacks.

14/09/2022

Some customers said they bought packages as the studios appeared proper and had outlets in malls.

Read more at straitstimes.com.

14/09/2022

The “Important Message” signal will be sounded through the island-wide Public Warning System (PWS) sirens and the SGSecure mobile app on Thursday, 15 September 2022 at 6.20pm.

Tune in to any local radio station or free-to-air Mediacorp TV channel for a brief message on the PWS immediately after hearing the signal.

14/09/2022

SINGAPORE - A small fanfare of orchid bouquets, souvenirs and singing buskers greeted the first passengers arriving at Changi Airport Terminal 4 on Tuesday as it reopened after more than two years. Read more at straitstimes.com.

14/09/2022

For those horrific moments when you send the wrong message to the wrong person.

14/09/2022

Air power is an integral part of Singapore’s defence strategy, but how we generate it could evolve with new weapons and radar platforms and the impending relocation of an airbase, says defence writer Mike Yeo.

14/09/2022

Using WhatsApp for work often leads to a blurring of personal and work lives. Read more at straitstimes.com.