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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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BREAKING: 9 Singaporean hikers trapped in Indonesia volcano eruption Indonesian authorities are rushing to rescue the 20 hikers trapped in the eruption of Mount Dukono. Photo by AFP

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/living/rainforest-wild-adventure-mandai-opening-582781

The eastern zone expansion will add on to the current Rainforest Wild Asia, with both zones collectively known as Rainforest Wild Adventure.

Both zones will be linked by a free shuttle bus.

As part of the soft launch, ticket holders will have access to selected Adventure+ activities – up to nine on weekdays and up to five on weekends. Additional activities can be purchased separately.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singtel-users-to-get-notification-from-sg-alert-emergency-system-in-public-test-at-noon-on-may-10

It will appear as a loud audible notification which will last for 10 seconds, even for phones on silent or “do not disturb” modes.

All Singtel users will receive the notification even if they are not connected to the internet.

The public testing is part of the first phase of the roll-out of the SG Alert system which will be used during emergencies.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98r199e195o

The outbreak of hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship has resulted in 5 confirmed cases and 3 suspected cases.

3 passengers have died either on board or after travelling on the ship while 4 others have been medically evacuated.

The virus is carried by rodents and human-to-human transmission can occur through very close contact. In some cases, it can result in severe breathing difficulty, low blood pressure or kidney failure.

There are currently no widely available vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for hantavirus infections.

The WHO stressed that the current outbreak “is not Covid” and the risk of infections globally remains low.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/authorities-rush-to-rescue-20-hikers-including-9-singaporeans-after-indonesian-volcano-erupts

Indonesian authorities are rushing to rescue the 20 hikers trapped in the eruption of Mount Dukono.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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May Day 2026: PM Wong reassures workers over AI concerns while protestors rally against overwork culture

The PM grew emotional while quoting a Singaporean describing the feeling of returning home on a Middle East repatriation flight, emphasising that https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/may-day-rally-lawrence-wong-new-better-jobs-ai-6093801

Meanwhile, https://workersmakepossible.com/labourday/ including the use of lorries to ferry migrant workers, the high cost of living and climate change.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-mrt-service-between-caldecott-and-orchard-stations-on-thomson-east-coast-line-smrt

SMRT said commuters can take alternative MRT lines or free bus services between Caldecott and Marina Bay stations.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

TEL: No service between Caldecott and Orchard in both directions SMRT said commuters can take alternative MRT lines or free bus services between Caldecott and Marina Bay stations.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

UPDATE: No train services on entire TEL The free bus services provided remain the same.

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May 18, 2026, 02:14 AM

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tuberculosis-tb-screening-bedok-central-heartbeat-6091336

The affected locations are Heartbeat@Bedok, Block 216 Bedok Food Centre & Market and the Singapore Pools Bedok betting centre.

Tenants and workers of three Bedok Central locations must undergo tuberculosis screening, while visitors who have spent prolonged periods of time there can undergo voluntary screening.

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

Train status: Reduced CCL service due to tunnel works Circle Line - Paya Lebar to Mountbatten: Every 10 mins - Mountbatten to Dhoby Ghaut / Marina Bay: Every 10 mins - Rest of line: Every 3 mins (peak), 5 mins (off-peak) This pinned post will be updated…

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

EWL status: Normal service to resume on Mar 17, earlier than planned

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

DTL status: Normal service has resumed

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-open-unfair-trade-practices-probe-forced-labour-tariff-5990791

MTI has https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mti-ustr-section-301-investigations-unfair-trade-5989396 saying that Singapore runs a trade deficit with the US and not a trade surplus.

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pritam-singh-faces-disciplinary-proceedings-brought-by-law-society

The case number suggests that it will eventually be heard by the Court of Three Judges, the highest body in the disciplinary process, which can suspend errant lawyers or strike them off the rolls.

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

Train status: Reduced CCL service due to tunnel works Circle Line - Paya Lebar to Mountbatten: Every 10 mins - Mountbatten to Dhoby Ghaut / Marina Bay: Every 10 mins - Rest of line: Every 3 mins (peak), 5 mins (off-peak) This pinned post will be updated…

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/temasek-shophouse-unveils-new-outdoor-community-space-along-orchard-road-opens-on-march-14

Temasek Shophouse CEO Yvonne Tay said that the space provides Singapore with crucial quality outdoor spaces which allows for strong community interaction and coexistence with nature.

Shelters and cooling systems provide thermal comfort while sustainable elements such as rainwater harvesting features and solar panels have also been added.

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/erp-rates-to-increase-by-1-at-4-locations-from-march-23-lta-monitoring-orchard-road-area-traffic

Orchard Road has not been subject to ERP charges since the Circuit Breaker in 2020.

It has separately raised ERP prices at several locations along the AYE, CTE and KPE.

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

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https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/expect-electricity-prices-to-increase-in-coming-months-tan-see-leng

Dr Tan said that around half of Singapore’s gas imports are from countries in the region, which remains unaffected by the Middle East conflict.

Singapore has also established a fuel stockpile comprising a mixture of gas and diesel, which power generation companies can tap if there is a severe disruption to gas supplies, he added.

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Mar 28, 2026, 06:37 AM

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IN PHOTOS: RSAF plane for Singaporeans stranded in Middle East lands at Changi Airport

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Mar 18, 2026, 10:59 PM

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/rsaf-a330-mrtt-aircraft-saudi-arabia-evacuate-singaporeans-5983166

"The Singapore government has deployed the MRTT to bring them home. This is an important mission and we will do our utmost to ensure everyone returns safely," Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said.

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Mar 16, 2026, 11:07 PM

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/middle-east-war-riyadh-saudi-arabia-repatriation-flight-evacuation-rsaf-5981126

A RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft will be deployed in Riyadh on Mar 10.

MINDEF said passengers will not be charged for the repatriation flights, which will operate as a no-frills service with one meal provided.

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Mar 16, 2026, 11:07 PM

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https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cz0g2yg3579t?post=asset:311e8c81-fb95-4ac5-87b9-7d67f44ce0db#post

He adds that the US is working faster than its estimated timeline for Operation Epic Fury.

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Mar 16, 2026, 11:07 PM

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Middle East war: Evening updates

• Iran says it will https://www.bbc.com/news/live/ceqvwrydzpqt?post=asset:3b995012-6019-4586-838f-4c5da824b0a6#post after Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology on state television

• India has https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-let-iran-warship-dock-the-day-us-sank-another-off-sri-lanka-officials-say https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-let-iran-warship-dock-the-day-us-sank-another-off-sri-lanka-officials-say https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-let-iran-warship-dock-the-day-us-sank-another-off-sri-lanka-officials-say the day US sank another off Sri Lanka as a humanitarian gesture, officials say

• Singapore will https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/repatriation-flight-citizens-dependents-saudi-arabia-mfa-5978676 for citizens and dependents from Saudi Arabia — https://form.gov.sg/69aab6a6df5a70e00c6ef9d8 https://form.gov.sg/69aab6a6df5a70e00c6ef9d8

• PM Lawrence Wong has https://t.me/pm_lawrencewong for assisting Singaporeans living in the UAE, and called for a de-escalation in the Middle East

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Mar 16, 2026, 11:07 PM

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Middle East war: Morning updates

• Trump has accused UK PM Starmer of https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ceqvwrydzpqt?post=asset:b01f1823-6e6f-4196-9013-b72b6fca66ed#post and says that "we don't need" UK aircraft carriers

• A Dubai resident was https://www.bbc.com/news/live/ceqvwrydzpqt?post=asset:7948f37b-9503-4dcb-9fd2-1c23556a32db#post from "aerial interception" after the UAE encountered Iranian missile and drone threats

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Mar 15, 2026, 11:07 AM

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COS 2026: Day 8 Highlights

• Parliament passes https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/spore-passes-tougher-laws-on-vapes-with-heavier-penalties-protecting-young-a-key-concern with heftier fines for users, sellers and smugglers

• Indranee Rajah says that Singapore's fiscal prudence https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapores-approach-of-fiscal-prudence-provides-buffer-assurance-in-turbulent-world-indranee amid global instability like the Middle East conflict

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Mar 12, 2026, 11:37 AM

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Middle East war: Morning updates

• Israel is "moving to the next phase" of the war with Iran in which it will "further dismantle the regime and its military capabilities", https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset:6c6803fe-0aa4-417d-9a38-7e43bf52b41e#post

• Meanwhile, the https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset:b98ff4c0-4dc9-4b31-82aa-59f910cd854d#post https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset:b98ff4c0-4dc9-4b31-82aa-59f910cd854d#post urging residents to seek shelter. Earlier, the country intercepted six Iranian missiles and 131 drones

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset:00381491-ffe8-4931-af23-f9fa5e58c391#post after accusing Iran of carrying out two drone strikes — Iran denied any involvement

• "It was quite scary": Tearful reunions at Terminal 2 as an Etihad Airways https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/so-glad-hes-safe-families-welcome-flights-from-middle-east-bringing-sporean-passengers-home

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Mar 12, 2026, 11:37 AM

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Middle East war: Morning updates

• Trump has said there will be "no deal" with Iran except https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ceqvwrydzpqt?post=asset:71acc1e0-7016-493f-b5f5-ee7756cf0db2#post Separately, Trump said that https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14m5mj055jo

• Iran has warned Europe https://www.bbc.com/news/live/ceqvwrydzpqt?post=asset:bce16032-3f06-4b51-a8b8-096e1af7ba49#post or risk becoming legitimate targets

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Mar 12, 2026, 11:37 AM

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COS 2026: Day 6 Highlights

• 50 multi-purpose courts for pickleball and badminton will be built over the next 5 years as part of the https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/50-badmintonpickleball-courts-to-be-built-in-singapore-over-next-5-years

• OBS Coney Island campus to open https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/new-outward-bound-singapore-coney-island-campus-to-open-in-2nd-half-of-2026 and there will be more programmes by youth, for youth in the Somerset belt

• K Shanmugam: No substantial information that https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/no-substantial-info-that-2-sporeans-fought-for-idf-govt-seeks-clarification-with-israel-authorities government is seeking clarification with Israel

• Woodlands will get https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/250000-woodlands-residents-to-benefit-from-better-health-services-like-specialist-supported-care after studies show northern Singapore has a higher rate of diabetes and hypertension

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Mar 12, 2026, 11:37 AM

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Middle East war: Morning updates

• US Senate https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset:4d405e91-77e8-4ac4-be08-9d31f5a423aa#post on Trump's war powers, with the final vote failing 47 to 53

• Qatar demands Iran to https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset:b434cb56-c80e-4485-91da-ede94c014d12#post after it says it "all red lines have already been crossed" while Iraq faces a https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset:5d863a1c-8110-479c-b116-4556de4cab2e#post

• The first of two https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/emirates-etihad-airways-flights-from-uae-to-spore-available-from-march-4-amid-middle-east-conflict, taking two hours longer due to detours

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