Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:12:18 +0800 Mediacorp 20 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/image/8395694/1x1/114/114/eb06a179c414e4534ff4417b64f3710c/kC/apple-touch-icon.png Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ 114 114 mediacorp feed news Parliament in brief: Speaker’s pay and other highlights from Oct 6 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/speakers-pay-parliament-in-brief-oct-6-6436476 Parliament also passed new tax and financial sector measures, and debated data centre regulations. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:54:16 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/speakers-pay-parliament-in-brief-oct-6-6436476 Singapore Teen investigated for allegedly throwing bag of ice cream off Cove LRT platform https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/teen-investigated-allegedly-throwing-ice-cream-cove-lrt-platform-6436426 The incident happened at about 11pm on Sep 27, said the police.  Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/teen-investigated-allegedly-throwing-ice-cream-cove-lrt-platform-6436426 Singapore Two men fined more than S$3.34 million each for evading tax on over 4.5 million litres of diesel from Malaysia https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/two-men-fined-evading-duty-diesel-malaysia-6436036 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/two-men-fined-evading-duty-diesel-malaysia-6436036 Singapore AI company Zero Gravity investing S$20m in Singapore, including in badminton research https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ai-company-zero-gravity-investing-20-million-singapore-6436051 The firm will establish its global headquarters here, and part of its research will look into how artificial intelligence could help badminton players improve their performance. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:16:06 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ai-company-zero-gravity-investing-20-million-singapore-6436051 Singapore 'No hatred' towards driver, says uncle of Tampines crash victim even as family struggles to heal https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-crash-victim-accident-family-grief-6436016 The driver who caused the 2024 Tampines collision that killed his 17-year-old niece has been sentenced, but the family’s grief remains profound, her uncle says.  Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:50:55 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-crash-victim-accident-family-grief-6436016 Singapore Man gets jail for insulting religious beliefs by leaving pork with offensive note outside woman's flat https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-jail-pork-outside-flat-religious-harmony-6435881 The 37-year-old man suffered from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and claimed a voice told him to place the pork and note outside the flat so he could be arrested. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:32:10 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-jail-pork-outside-flat-religious-harmony-6435881 Singapore Fresh grads taking longer to secure jobs, retrenched workers finding it harder to land new jobs: Jasmin Lau https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/retrenchments-jobs-fresh-graduates-labour-market-6435696 The decline in the re-entry rate was most pronounced among clerical, sales and service workers, tertiary-educated residents and those aged below 30. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/retrenchments-jobs-fresh-graduates-labour-market-6435696 Singapore LTA calls tender for rail dampers to reduce noise on Thomson-East Coast Line stretches https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/thomson-east-coast-line-rail-noise-lta-mrt-train-6435511 The rail dampers are planned for locations with tighter track curves, including stretches between Springleaf and Lentor, Stevens and Napier, and Bright Hill and Upper Thomson stations. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/thomson-east-coast-line-rail-noise-lta-mrt-train-6435511 Singapore Happiness Initiative’s Well-Being Circles to conclude after 5 years https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/happiness-initiative-well-being-circles-conclude-5-years-6432991 The grassroots mental wellness programme has reached more than 1,000 participants from ages 18 to 80. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:55:28 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/happiness-initiative-well-being-circles-conclude-5-years-6432991 Singapore Singaporean footballer Hassan Sunny closes nasi padang stall Dapur Hassan, but plans to continue business https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/hassan-sunny-dapur-hassan-nasi-padang-stall-closes-6435386 The goalkeeper said that manpower – not rent – was behind the closure, and he has been learning his mother-in-law's recipes to take over the cooking. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/hassan-sunny-dapur-hassan-nasi-padang-stall-closes-6435386 Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore ,Sport OldTown White Coffee's last Singapore outlet at Kallang Wave Mall to close after Oct 11 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/oldtown-white-coffee-last-singapore-outlet-closes-6435166 The halal-certified chain is known for its Ipoh-style white coffee and Malaysian favourites including nasi lemak, kaya toast and noodles. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:12:15 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/oldtown-white-coffee-last-singapore-outlet-closes-6435166 Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore 8 public officers referred to police after review of 191 property transactions near unannounced MRT stations https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parliament-chan-chun-sing-psd-property-police-6435176 Further checks are continuing and the government will study what the review shows about gaps in existing safeguards, says Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parliament-chan-chun-sing-psd-property-police-6435176 Singapore 'Not the time to go soft': Singapore to table law reinforcing deterrent sentences for scam offenders, including youths https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/scams-deterrence-youth-offenders-shanmugam-legislation-6434991 Senior Minister K Shanmugam's comments come after a High Court ruling in September had given several young money mule offenders probation and community sentences. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/scams-deterrence-youth-offenders-shanmugam-legislation-6434991 Singapore Syariah Court to get wider powers over divorce procedures and child-related orders under proposed law https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/family-divorce-muslim-syariah-court-scis-6417196 The proposed changes also set a minimum stay in Singapore for some foreigners marrying here and put the Singapore College of Islamic Studies on a statutory footing. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/family-divorce-muslim-syariah-court-scis-6417196 Singapore A Pulau Tekong site 40% the size of Sentosa could become an energy hub, EMA to study feasibility https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pulau-tekong-energy-infrastructure-hydrogen-power-ema-6434926 The 200ha site could house hydrogen-ready natural gas-fired power plants, a liquefied natural gas terminal and other low-carbon energy technologies. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pulau-tekong-energy-infrastructure-hydrogen-power-ema-6434926 Singapore North-South Corridor delay: Affected business to continue getting HDB rental rebates if eligible https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/north-south-corridor-delay-business-support-hdb-6435021 The government will not leave affected businesses and residents to fend for themselves, says Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/north-south-corridor-delay-business-support-hdb-6435021 Singapore Dim sum restaurant Victor's Kitchen opens new outlet in Toa Payoh, following closure of Chinatown branch https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/victors-kitchen-toa-payoh-6434891 The eatery was started by a Hong Kong chef over 20 years ago at Sunshine Plaza. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/victors-kitchen-toa-payoh-6434891 Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore ,8days Carrie Wong on pushing herself for Kidnap Game role and teaching Lee Joon-gi Singlish https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/carrie-wong-kidnap-game-viu-lee-joon-gi-6432671 Mediacorp actress Carrie Wong stars in the international TV production Kidnap Game, streaming on Viu. She tells CNA Lifestyle what filming was like, as well as her experience working with K-drama icon Lee Joon-gi. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/carrie-wong-kidnap-game-viu-lee-joon-gi-6432671 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore PM2.5 levels elevated in four regions; 24-hour PSI in unhealthy range across most of Singapore https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-air-quality-psi-oct-6-6434591 As of 10pm, the 1-hour PM2.5 reading was highest in central Singapore at 100. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-air-quality-psi-oct-6-6434591 Singapore Ageing pilgrims, fewer stalls: Kusu Island pilgrimage faces generational decline https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/kusu-island-pilgrimage-sla-ferry-heritage-6421156 About 15,500 people visited during the pilgrimage last year, roughly half the 30,000 recorded in 2019. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/kusu-island-pilgrimage-sla-ferry-heritage-6421156 Singapore