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Two men with prior charges allegedly caught with weapons
Poh Wei Kiong and Muhammad Farhan Amran are accused of committing their latest offences on Jan 13.
The Straits Times - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Indian singer Zubeen Garg swam without life vest, drowned near Lazarus Island: Coroner’s court
The cause of his death was drowning and the police do not suspect foul play, the coroner's court heard.
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Ex-actor Edmund Chen charged with grievously injuring motorcyclist in traffic accident
He is expected to plead guilty on Jan 29.
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Cordlife’s cord blood banking service licence extended for another year
Cordlife faces civil claims totalling at least $5.45 million.
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Baby hair, gold bars, jewellery: What treasures do people keep in safe deposit boxes?
Beneath Raffles Place lies a hidden trove of valuables at UOB’s Safe Deposit Box Centre.
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What the sea means to us
Singapore’s lifeblood travels over the sea – bringing us what we need, sustaining our economy, and tying us to the world beyond our shores.
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Recognising the best in the industry: S’pore’s top security firms honoured at annual awards
From security firms ensuring daily safety to companies pioneering technology-driven solutions, the Singapore Security Industry Awards 2025 recognised those elevating standards and transforming an often-overlooked industry
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Singaporeans advised to defer all travel to Iran: MFA
Those who are in Iran should consider leaving as soon as practicable, the ministry said.
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Police to apply to distribute $1.5m in seized assets to claimants in Genneva gold scam: Shanmugam
The Singapore-registered firm racked up more than $40 million in losses for customers.
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Over 4 months’ jail for man who forced friend to drink urine over missing money
The DPP described Cheong Wee Kiat's act of making the victim drink urine as “unnatural and deeply humiliating”.