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Revamped Malay Heritage Centre to feature new artefacts, greater focus on women’s contributions

Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.
Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.

Record 19,000 devotees fill streets for Thaipusam 2026 in Singapore

The annual Thaipusam festival is jointly organised by Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Thendayuthapani Temple and Hindu Endowments Board.
The annual Thaipusam festival is jointly organised by Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Thendayuthapani Temple and Hindu Endowments Board.

National scams simulation exercise to be part of Total Defence initiative in 2026

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (centre) during the Total Defence Commemoration Event.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (centre) during the Total Defence Commemoration Event.

Quantedge Foundation aims to do more for social mobility through philanthropy, says CEO Xie Yao Quan

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Interview with MP Xie Yao Quan, in his capacity as Quantedge Foundation's CEO.
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Interview with MP Xie Yao Quan, in his capacity as Quantedge Foundation's CEO.

S’pore a ‘special place’ in giving journey of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and wife Elaine

The Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation was recently ranked among the Republic’s 10 largest private donors.
The Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation was recently ranked among the Republic’s 10 largest private donors.

FairPrice freezes prices of chilled pork, popular seafood and veg ahead of CNY

ST20250131_202592400595/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of shoppers at FairPrice Xtra Jurong Point on Jan 31, 2025. Can be used for stories on supermarket, groceries, inflation, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250131_202592400595/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of shoppers at FairPrice Xtra Jurong Point on Jan 31, 2025. Can be used for stories on supermarket, groceries, inflation, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Step up efforts to support older workers, NTUC urges employers and Govt

Senior enrolled nurse Lilian Teng helps a patient who is getting out of bed after the PreSAGE Smart Predictive Patient Monitoring system triggered an alert during a demonstration at TTSH on Jan 28, 2026

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Senior enrolled nurse Lilian Teng helps a patient who is getting out of bed after the PreSAGE Smart Predictive Patient Monitoring system triggered an alert during a demonstration at TTSH on Jan 28, 2026

ST PHOTO: Chong Jun Liang
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MSF alerted by adoption agent in 2024 about suspicious baby ‘supply’ from Indonesia to S’pore

West Java police spokesman Senior Commissioner Hendra Rochmawan told ST that 14 babies allegedly trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore are currently still in the Republic.
West Java police spokesman Senior Commissioner Hendra Rochmawan told ST that 14 babies allegedly trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore are currently still in the Republic.

$15m care fund to be launched on Feb 1 for protection workers after Megan Khung abuse case

The Protection Practitioners Care Fund will be launched on Feb 1 and is expected to benefit over 1,000 such professionals.
The Protection Practitioners Care Fund will be launched on Feb 1 and is expected to benefit over 1,000 such professionals.

Mendaki to expand initiatives in next 5 years to further boost success among Malay/Muslims

(From left) Mendaki chief executive Feroz Akber, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, showing the group’s five-year work plan to strengthen educational support, expand outreach and deepen partnerships, on Jan 15.
(From left) Mendaki chief executive Feroz Akber, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, showing the group’s five-year work plan to strengthen educational support, expand outreach and deepen partnerships, on Jan 15.

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