National Museum of Singapore turns 139 with Stories of Everyday, 10 to 18 October

The National Museum of Singapore marks its 139th birthday with Stories of Everyday, nine days of festivities from 10 to 18 October featuring the renewed Singapore History Gallery, a living archive market and new mascot Stoney.

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Serious Family Guidance Order cases for under-16s can go straight to the Youth Court

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SPED schools grew to 1,900 teachers and 9,000 students by 2025, with one in 10 teachers resigning a year

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Great World’s Konnichiwa Autumn fair offers a draw for Japan Airlines flights with every S$80 spent until 25 October

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Fat Cow marks 15 years with a S$238++ six-course wagyu and sake dinner on 15 October

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Singapore Grand Prix draws 301,294 fans, its second-biggest crowd, over the 9 to 11 October weekend

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Scoot starts Singapore to Guiyang flights on 26 October, with fares from S$158

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National Museum of Singapore turns 139 with Stories of Everyday, 10 to 18 October

The National Museum of Singapore marks its 139th birthday with Stories of Everyday, nine days of festivities from 10 to 18 October featuring the renewed Singapore History Gallery, a living archive market and new mascot Stoney.

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Sony Xperia 10 VIII goes on sale in Singapore at S$799 with free LinkBuds Clip to 4 November

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iPhone Duo pre-orders open in Singapore on 16 October from S$3,099

Apple's foldable iPhone Duo opens for pre-order in Singapore at 8pm on 16 October and goes on sale on 23 October. Prices run from S$3,099 for 256GB to S$4,899 for 2TB, it is eSIM only, and the 60W charger is sold separately.

Online sales of non-compliant PMDs and illegal ride-hail adverts to become offences under Bill read on 7 October

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