Category: Buzz Headlines

Check out the top buzz that are making headlines today — the most talked-about news stories

Vivian Balakrishnan discusses Strait of Hormuz in Middle East visit
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Vivian Balakrishnan discusses Strait of Hormuz in Middle East visit

 07/05/2026
Mandai’s Rainforest Wild Adventure to open second phase in May, Lifestyle News
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Mandai’s Rainforest Wild Adventure to open second phase in May, Lifestyle News

 07/05/2026
YAHOO POLL: Do foreign workers have a stronger job hunger than locals?
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YAHOO POLL: Do foreign workers have a stronger job hunger than locals?

 07/05/2026
Customer calls Geylang durian seller ‘dishonest’ after being pressured to buy unsatisfactory fruit he had opened
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Customer calls Geylang durian seller ‘dishonest’ after being pressured to buy unsatisfactory fruit he had opened

 07/05/2026
S’pore man’s anti-theft backpack gets stolen during train ride to Brussels, loses S,000 worth of valuables
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S’pore man’s anti-theft backpack gets stolen during train ride to Brussels, loses S$1,000 worth of valuables

 07/05/2026
P4 pupils have ‘executive functioning skills’ to start using AI under supervision: Desmond Lee
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P4 pupils have ‘executive functioning skills’ to start using AI under supervision: Desmond Lee

 07/05/2026
Man jailed over role in crime group controlling 100 bank accounts; over m flowed through them
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Man jailed over role in crime group controlling 100 bank accounts; over $4m flowed through them

 07/05/2026
Malaysian driver busted with 270 cartons of smuggled cigarettes at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore News
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Malaysian driver busted with 270 cartons of smuggled cigarettes at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore News

 07/05/2026
Having children ‘shouldn’t be transactional’: Influencer calls for shift in mindset amid S’pore’s falling fertility rate
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Having children ‘shouldn’t be transactional’: Influencer calls for shift in mindset amid S’pore’s falling fertility rate

 07/05/2026
3 years’ jail for man who molested girl while working as a pastor
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3 years’ jail for man who molested girl while working as a pastor

 07/05/2026
AI use in Singapore schools kept age-appropriate, with focus on learning, not shortcuts: Desmond Lee
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AI use in Singapore schools kept age-appropriate, with focus on learning, not shortcuts: Desmond Lee

 07/05/2026
M’sian lecturer quits job to become cleaner in S’pore, earns 5x more
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M’sian lecturer quits job to become cleaner in S’pore, earns 5x more

 06/05/2026
Man gets jail, caning for sexually assaulting domestic helper near her employer’s home
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Man gets jail, caning for sexually assaulting domestic helper near her employer’s home

 06/05/2026
Former PAP MP Ong Ah Heng dies at 84
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Former PAP MP Ong Ah Heng dies at 84

 06/05/2026
b money laundering case exposed gaps in Singapore’s gatekeeping systems
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$3b money laundering case exposed gaps in Singapore’s gatekeeping systems

 06/05/2026
Should NSFs get free ride on public transport? Chan Chun Sing responds, Singapore News
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Should NSFs get free ride on public transport? Chan Chun Sing responds, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
Political salary review: Government to defer recommendations until impact of Middle East conflict ‘clearer’
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Political salary review: Government to defer recommendations until impact of Middle East conflict ‘clearer’

 06/05/2026
Mandai’s Rainforest Wild Adventure opens on May 20 with new attractions and wildlife
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Mandai’s Rainforest Wild Adventure opens on May 20 with new attractions and wildlife

 06/05/2026
‘I felt trapped’: Shopee customer struggles to reach parcels on highest row of Yishun self-collection locker
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‘I felt trapped’: Shopee customer struggles to reach parcels on highest row of Yishun self-collection locker

 06/05/2026
Member of Singaporean-led scam gang charged
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Member of Singaporean-led scam gang charged

 06/05/2026
Joo Seng flat fire: Man charged after allegedly burning charcoal in living room
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Joo Seng flat fire: Man charged after allegedly burning charcoal in living room

 06/05/2026
Joo Seng fire: 44-year-old man charged after allegedly burning a pot of charcoal in HDB living room
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Joo Seng fire: 44-year-old man charged after allegedly burning a pot of charcoal in HDB living room

 06/05/2026
About 1,300 missing persons reported annually since 2021: Shanmugam, Singapore News
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About 1,300 missing persons reported annually since 2021: Shanmugam, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
‘What if she falls?’ Girl dashes across Pasir Ris road, nearly gets hit by car, Singapore News
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‘What if she falls?’ Girl dashes across Pasir Ris road, nearly gets hit by car, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
Low chance of heatwave in Singapore for rest of 2026 hot season: Janil Puthucheary
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Low chance of heatwave in Singapore for rest of 2026 hot season: Janil Puthucheary

 06/05/2026
‘Lack of self-awareness’: Singapore recruiter hits back at criticism over ‘hungrier’ foreigners remark, Singapore News
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‘Lack of self-awareness’: Singapore recruiter hits back at criticism over ‘hungrier’ foreigners remark, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
Beware of impersonation and virtual meeting scams
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Beware of impersonation and virtual meeting scams

 06/05/2026
Bangladeshi work pass holder jailed 12 months for illegally employing overstayer, Singapore News
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Bangladeshi work pass holder jailed 12 months for illegally employing overstayer, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
Maid who tied the knot with married Singaporean man in Batam jailed for bigamy
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Maid who tied the knot with married Singaporean man in Batam jailed for bigamy

 06/05/2026
ComfortDelGro launches QR codes for easier ride booking
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ComfortDelGro launches QR codes for easier ride booking

 06/05/2026
Singapore punter wins life-changing S.8m Toto jackpot
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Singapore punter wins life-changing S$12.8m Toto jackpot

 06/05/2026
Govt piloting different ways of engaging citizens for neighbourhood renewal in Boon Lay, Canberra
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Govt piloting different ways of engaging citizens for neighbourhood renewal in Boon Lay, Canberra

 06/05/2026
Maersk Boxship Collides With Container Feeder at Chattogram
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Maersk Boxship Collides With Container Feeder at Chattogram

 06/05/2026
Seniors, caregivers, tourists to benefit from ComfortDelGro’s QR code feature at designated pick-up points, Singapore News
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Seniors, caregivers, tourists to benefit from ComfortDelGro’s QR code feature at designated pick-up points, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
Over .4 million lost by S’pore-based firm in business e-mail scam recovered by police
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Over $8.4 million lost by S’pore-based firm in business e-mail scam recovered by police

 06/05/2026
Singapore consumers increasingly open to AI delegation: EY
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Singapore consumers increasingly open to AI delegation: EY

 06/05/2026
SMRT bus catches fire near Woodgrove Primary School in Woodlands; no injuries reported
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SMRT bus catches fire near Woodgrove Primary School in Woodlands; no injuries reported

 06/05/2026
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Singapore passes laws to manage incidents on cross-border railways ahead of RTS Link’s opening

 06/05/2026
Malaysian to be charged for helping scam syndicate collect Rolex watch worth over 0k, Singapore News
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Malaysian to be charged for helping scam syndicate collect Rolex watch worth over $100k, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
MP Zaqy Mohamad & volunteers find WW2 bunker in Marsiling forest, discover traces of old kampungs
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MP Zaqy Mohamad & volunteers find WW2 bunker in Marsiling forest, discover traces of old kampungs

 06/05/2026
Singapore design takes the spotlight at Milan Design Week 2026
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Singapore design takes the spotlight at Milan Design Week 2026

 06/05/2026
‘We don’t see that hunger anymore’: S’pore recruiter sparks divide after claiming local firms are hiring ‘hungrier’ foreigners
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‘We don’t see that hunger anymore’: S’pore recruiter sparks divide after claiming local firms are hiring ‘hungrier’ foreigners

 06/05/2026
Man loses share of rent from Yishun coffee shop as sisters win appeal over late mum’s estate
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Man loses share of rent from Yishun coffee shop as sisters win appeal over late mum’s estate

 06/05/2026
Baey Yam Keng meets lion dance troupe over Tampines noise concerns, drumming to be held in soundproof unit
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Baey Yam Keng meets lion dance troupe over Tampines noise concerns, drumming to be held in soundproof unit

 06/05/2026
‘Go away lah’: Caucasian TikToker singing on Singapore bus with guitar draws mixed reactions, Singapore News
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‘Go away lah’: Caucasian TikToker singing on Singapore bus with guitar draws mixed reactions, Singapore News

 06/05/2026
Australian YouTuber goes on Singapore food adventure as taxi drivers decide what she eats, Lifestyle News
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Australian YouTuber goes on Singapore food adventure as taxi drivers decide what she eats, Lifestyle News

 06/05/2026
Singaporean linked to Phnom Penh-based scam syndicate arrested, two more suspects wanted
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Singaporean linked to Phnom Penh-based scam syndicate arrested, two more suspects wanted

 05/05/2026
Joo Seng Road fire: Couple in their 80s huddled in toilet as smoke from flat below filled their home
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Joo Seng Road fire: Couple in their 80s huddled in toilet as smoke from flat below filled their home

 05/05/2026
JB cross-border taxi drivers affected by 10-year cap, but welcome change
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JB cross-border taxi drivers affected by 10-year cap, but welcome change

 05/05/2026
Schools use caning if other measures inadequate: Desmond Lee
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Schools use caning if other measures inadequate: Desmond Lee

 05/05/2026
We booked a taxi from Singapore to JB via Grab. Here’s what happened
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We booked a taxi from Singapore to JB via Grab. Here’s what happened

 05/05/2026
Singapore passes law to deal with incidents on cross border RTS Link
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Singapore passes law to deal with incidents on cross border RTS Link

 05/05/2026
Flash flood in KPE slip road subsides; risk alerts for areas in Tanjong Pagar, eastern Singapore
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Flash flood in KPE slip road subsides; risk alerts for areas in Tanjong Pagar, eastern Singapore

 05/05/2026
Maid accused of stealing employer’s clothes claims they were thrown away
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Maid accused of stealing employer’s clothes claims they were thrown away

 05/05/2026
QuickPick ticket lands .8 million Toto jackpot prize; US and Iran launch new attacks in bid for control over the Strait of Hormuz: Singapore live news
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QuickPick ticket lands $12.8 million Toto jackpot prize; US and Iran launch new attacks in bid for control over the Strait of Hormuz: Singapore live news

 05/05/2026
‘Deeply humbling’ to witness PM Wong’s response to letter, says Singaporean who penned note
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‘Deeply humbling’ to witness PM Wong’s response to letter, says Singaporean who penned note

 05/05/2026
Nearly 5 million Singapore residents visited Johor in first 3 months of 2026, says local official, Singapore News
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Nearly 5 million Singapore residents visited Johor in first 3 months of 2026, says local official, Singapore News

 05/05/2026
Ngee Ann Poly grads to get free AI courses, as over 25,000 students graduate across 5 polys
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Ngee Ann Poly grads to get free AI courses, as over 25,000 students graduate across 5 polys

 05/05/2026
Australian tourist explores Yishun HDB estate and calls it ‘filthy’: ‘Not that Crazy Rich Asians type’
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Australian tourist explores Yishun HDB estate and calls it ‘filthy’: ‘Not that Crazy Rich Asians type’

 05/05/2026
5 taken to hospital after Hougang coffee shop fire
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5 taken to hospital after Hougang coffee shop fire

 05/05/2026
Fire Disco, Singapore’s iconic ’90s nightclub, returns for 2nd edition of tribute event on May 9
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Fire Disco, Singapore’s iconic ’90s nightclub, returns for 2nd edition of tribute event on May 9

 05/05/2026
Childhood cancer stories on MRT train to inspire people to shave heads in solidarity with survivors
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Childhood cancer stories on MRT train to inspire people to shave heads in solidarity with survivors

 05/05/2026
From 1 O-level pass to SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award
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From 1 O-level pass to SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award

 05/05/2026
Live: Parliament discusses jobs amid AI disruption, school bullying review – The Straits Times
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Live: Parliament discusses jobs amid AI disruption, school bullying review – The Straits Times

 05/05/2026
Roof of bus stop outside Bukit Panjang Plaza ripped off after double-decker bus hits it , Singapore News
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Roof of bus stop outside Bukit Panjang Plaza ripped off after double-decker bus hits it , Singapore News

 05/05/2026
Toto jackpot of nearly million won by one ticket
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Toto jackpot of nearly $13 million won by one ticket

 05/05/2026
New cross-border taxi services offer flexibility
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New cross-border taxi services offer flexibility

 05/05/2026
MacPherson HDB fire: 8 hospitalised, man arrested
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MacPherson HDB fire: 8 hospitalised, man arrested

 05/05/2026
Can long tenure at the same firm affect your job prospects?
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Can long tenure at the same firm affect your job prospects?

 05/05/2026
Man, 44, arrested after fire at MacPherson HDB flat; 8 taken to hospital, Singapore News
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Man, 44, arrested after fire at MacPherson HDB flat; 8 taken to hospital, Singapore News

 05/05/2026