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2024-04-08 18:23:04 Rumours on WhatsApp about shellfish poisoning outbreak in Bedok untrue: SFA, MOH

Earlier on Saturday (April 6), SFA was notified by Malaysian authorities that mussels found in waters off Port Dickson are contaminated by biotoxins and are not safe for consumption.

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2024-04-08 17:48:29 Mobile phone retailer gets S$10,000 fine after fraudulently registering 290 SIM cards for S$1,200 in commission

For each SIM card he fraudulently registered using his customers' personal information, Low Beng Whatt earned S$3 to S$4 in commission.

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2024-04-08 15:31:19 Cordlife probe: About 5,300 cord blood units deemed to be 'non-viable', says MOH

An additional 5,300 cord blood units handled by Cordlife have been found to be non-viable after tests of six storage tanks and a dry shipper.

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2024-04-08 15:02:49 Security officer to be charged for failure to dispose of fake bomb during exercise, going missing in action

The security officer, who was on night shift duty, also admitted to providing false entries in a so called "guardhouse occurrence book" to cover up his absence.

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2024-04-08 14:33:18 After surviving Taiwan quake, Mark Lee now plans to write his will

In an interview with Taiwanese media starettoday, Mark shared that he was in Taiwan to conduct live stream sales.

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2024-04-08 14:03:44 #trending: Influencer apologises for spitting on Bruno Mars concertgoer in Singapore during queue dispute

The incident happened last Friday (April 5) as standing pen ticket holders were waiting in line for the second of the American singer's three concerts at the National Stadium.

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2024-04-08 05:40:48 Popular Tigerlily Patisserie by ex Les Amis chef closing due to ‘exponentially increasing cost of operations’

After three years of being a fixture in the Joo Chiat neighbourhood, Tigerlily Patisserie announced that it will be closing its doors on 30 April 2024.

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2024-04-08 04:12:54 Gen Zen: Are salt rooms really worth their salt? I tried one to see if they can really help me de-stress

The writer had read online that breathing in tiny salt particles in the air — a practice known as halotherapy — can potentially improve one’s lung function, provide relief from skin conditions like eczema, and even help people with their depression and anxiety.

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2024-04-08 03:57:01 Explainer: So far nobody, including S'pore, wants to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Why?

“In the current economic climate, public sentiment is not inclined towards taxpayer money being spent on projects that may be seen as a source of financial burden. If the government cannot demonstrate or explain the economic benefits of hosting such an event, it could become a political issue,” said one expert.

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2024-04-08 02:57:00 In fasting for 30 hours, Singapore youths get a taste of global food security challenges

“The hardest part was resisting the temptation to eat once I was home on the first day, even though nobody was watching,” said 17-year-old Krishnaaram Muthukumaran.

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