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10 agencies get new grant to expand caregiver support and respite care

Ten community agencies will receive a new grant to expand support services for caregivers, including respite care for families of children with disabilities and elderly dependants. A support network for parents of children with special needs will be set up across 10 schools.

Sources (2) STBH
  • ST — “10 agencies get new grant to expand caregiver support and respite care”
  • BH — “10 agensi terima geran baru bagi luaskan sokongan, penjagaan sementara di S'pura (10 agencies receive new grant to expand caregiver support in Singapore)”
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18 new nursing home sites across Singapore to meet ageing demand

Eighteen sites across the island will have new nursing homes built to provide localised long-term care services in response to Singapore's super-ageing society. Three will be co-located with polyclinics for more comprehensive care.

Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB — “18地点增设疗养院应对长期护理需求 (18 sites to add nursing homes to meet long-term care needs)”
03

SMRT deploys AI system to detect vehicles illegally using bus lanes; offences surged to 70,000

Bus lane violations surged from 19,000 in 2023 to 70,000 in 2025. SMRT has deployed an AI-powered detection system to help LTA identify vehicles illegally entering bus lanes, a significant step up from manual enforcement.

Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB — “SMRT装AI系统　助陆交局侦测违规闯巴士道车辆 (SMRT installs AI system to help LTA detect bus lane violations)”
04

MINDEF confirms Singapore buying rocket pods and equipment from US

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Singapore is purchasing guided multiple launch rocket system-alternative warhead (GMLRS-AW) rocket pods and related equipment from the United States. The procurement enhances Singapore's long-range precision strike capabilities.

Sources (1) ST
  • ST — “MINDEF confirms S'pore buying rocket pods, equipment from US”
05

More liver transplant cases linked to obesity and diabetes, not hepatitis B

Obesity and diabetes are now overtaking hepatitis B as the leading cause of liver transplants in Singapore, mirroring a global trend. Vaccinations and treatments have significantly curbed viral hepatitis cases.

Sources (1) ST
  • ST — “More liver transplant cases linked to obesity and diabetes, and not hepatitis B”
06

Trump's approval rating hits new low; even core supporters express regret

Trump's approval ratings have fallen to their lowest point since he launched the Iran war. A CNN poll shows that even some of his most loyal supporters now regret voting for him in the 2024 presidential election, as the war enters its second month with no end in sight.

Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB — “特朗普民意支持率跌至新低　民调：铁杆支持者后悔投票给他 (Trump's approval hits new low; poll shows core supporters regret voting for him)”
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Malaysia fuel subsidy costs surge; strict controls and smuggling crackdown

Malaysia's monthly fuel subsidies have ballooned to around RM6 billion (~S$1.9 billion), forcing the government to impose strict purchase controls on subsidised fuel and crack down on smuggling. Diesel subsidy costs alone have risen to RM2.2 billion. PM Anwar also confirmed no general election will be held in the first half of 2026, saying energy stability is the top priority.

Sources (5) ZBTMBH
  • ZB — “补贴额飙升财政承压　马国严管燃油并打击走私 (Subsidies surge, fiscal pressure; Malaysia tightens fuel controls and cracks down on smuggling)”
  • TM — “டீசல் மானியங்களுக்கான செலவு 2.2 பில்லியன் ரிங்கிட்டாகக் கூடியது (Diesel subsidy costs surge to RM2.2 billion)”
  • BH — “Langkah kawal RON95 cetus pelbagai reaksi (RON95 control measures spark mixed reactions)”
  • ZB — “安华：上半年不会大选 优先确保国家经济稳定 (Anwar: No election in first half; priority is economic stability)”
  • TM — “அன்வார்: எரிபொருள் விலையை உயர்த்துவதில் தீவிரம் இல்லை (Anwar: No urgency to raise fuel prices)”
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One of Singapore's peregrine falcon chicks found dead in CBD

One of four chicks from Singapore's only known breeding pair of peregrine falcons was found dead in the Central Business District on Saturday, believed to have collided with a glass building facade. The chicks had hatched at the OCBC Centre just two months ago.

Sources (4) STZBBHTM
  • ST — “One of Singapore's peregrine falcon chicks found dead”
  • ZB — “商业区孵化雏隼　疑撞玻璃外墙毙命 (CBD-hatched falcon chick likely died from hitting glass wall)”
  • BH — “Seekor burung falkon peregrine di S'pura ditemui mati (A peregrine falcon found dead in Singapore)”
  • TM — “மாண்டுகிடந்த பெரெகிரின் வல்லூறுக் குஞ்சு (Peregrine falcon chick found dead)”
09

DBS wins world's best private bank award from Euromoney

DBS has been named the world's best private bank by Euromoney, becoming the first Asia-headquartered lender to receive the accolade. The award recognises the bank's innovation and digital disruption in wealth management.

Sources (1) BT
  • BT — “Innovating and disrupting itself is what helped DBS win award for world's best private bank”
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Singapore IPO market on hold as players await war resolution

Ten companies have listed on SGX in the past six months, but the Gulf conflict is dampening momentum. IPO players are sitting on the fence as they await a resolution to the Middle East war, with market volatility making pricing and timing difficult.

Sources (1) BT
  • BT — “Singapore IPO players on the fence as they await resolution of Middle East war”

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Iran war: US commandos rescue downed F-15E airman from deep inside Iran; Trump issues Tuesday deadline (first covered: 2026-03-26)

Iran war: US commandos rescue downed F-15E airman from deep inside Iran; Trump issues Tuesday deadline (first covered: 2026-03-26)

US special forces launched a dramatic rescue operation, deploying hundreds of commandos deep into Iran's mountains to extract the second crew member from the F-15E shot down last week. Trump ratcheted up pressure, warning Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or "you'll be living in Hell," and threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges by Tuesday if no deal is reached. Israel said it is prepared to attack Iranian energy facilities within a week, awaiting the US nod. The US is draining cruise missile stocks globally to sustain the campaign, pulling weapons from the Pacific and US homeland. Anti-war protests erupted in both Israel and Iraq. Iran exempted Iraq from Hormuz shipping restrictions, potentially releasing 3 million barrels/day of Iraqi oil. The US doubled Hormuz shipping reinsurance guarantees to US$40 billion.

Sources (11) STBTZBBH
  • ST — “US snatches airman from Iran as Trump ratchets up pressure”
  • ST — “US media: Commandos went deep into Iran to rescue airman”
  • ST — “'I will take up arms': Nationalism surges among Iranians amid war”
  • BT — “US rescues airman as Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline”
  • BT — “US doubles Hormuz guarantees to US$40b with new partners”
  • ZB — “美军出动数百人 救出遭伊击落战机人员 (US deploys hundreds to rescue downed fighter crew)”
  • ZB — “特朗普以炸毁发电厂威胁伊朗开放海峡 (Trump threatens to bomb power plants unless Iran opens strait)”
  • ZB — “美军全球抽调隐形巡航导弹支援打伊 (US draining cruise missile stocks globally for Iran war)”
  • ZB — “以色列伊拉克爆发反战示威 (Anti-war protests erupt in Israel and Iraq)”
  • ZB — “伊朗：不受航运限制约束 伊拉克可通行霍尔木兹海峡 (Iran exempts Iraq from Hormuz restrictions)”
  • BH — “AS selamatkan juruterbang jet F-15 yang ditembak jatuh di Iran”

Energy crisis: Singapore to roll out targeted support; coffee and beer prices rise; Asia facing "shortage of everything" (first covered: 2026-03-26)

Energy crisis: Singapore to roll out targeted support; coffee and beer prices rise; Asia facing "shortage of everything" (first covered: 2026-03-26)

Singapore is expected to roll out targeted support for businesses and households as energy costs continue to rise, with PM Wong signalling more assistance as the war enters its second month. Coffee and tea prices at local kopitiams have risen 10-30 cents; some beer prices are also up 20 cents. The energy crisis is mutating into a broader "shortage of everything" across Asia as naphtha supplies run out, affecting plastics packaging and medical consumables. On the bright side, EV charging prices remain stable, with operators confirming no increases, in contrast to surging petrol prices. Australia has secured fuel supply pacts with Japan and Singapore.

Sources (5) BTZB
  • BT — “Singapore likely to roll out targeted support for businesses, households as energy costs rise”
  • BT — “Australia secures fuel supply pacts with Japan, Singapore”
  • ZB — “战事推高成本　本地茶水价上调啤酒跟涨 (War drives up costs; local coffee/tea and beer prices rise)”
  • ZB — “能源危机引发'万物荒' 亚洲制造业首当其冲 (Energy crisis triggers "shortage of everything"; Asia manufacturing hit first)”
  • ZB — “业者及专家：电动车充电价长期料比汽油价更稳定 (Operators and experts: EV charging prices likely more stable than petrol long-term)”

Haze: Central Malaysia regions hit by unhealthy air (first covered: 2026-03-28)

Haze: Central Malaysia regions hit by unhealthy air (first covered: 2026-03-28)

Haze from open burning has spread across central Peninsular Malaysia, with air pollution levels in Seremban and Putrajaya reaching unhealthy readings above 100.

Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB — “露天焚烧激增　中马烟霾弥漫 (Open burning surges; haze envelops central Malaysia)”

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