[Post 946] 5 Untold Stories Of Singapore-Malaysia Causeway: The World’s Busiest Land Crossing | The Causeway

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The Causeway tells five stories set between Johor Bahru and Singapore, spanning over 100 years and united by the Causeway. From families fleeing the Japanese invasion in the 1940s, to a young athlete’s first race in the 1960s, and how a young man kept his love alive on train journeys, to a Member of Parliament finding ways to transport breast milk during the COVID-19 pandemic, these stories explore the unbreakable ties of love, resilience, and community.

[Post 945] Coffee shop toilets in Singapore have gotten dirtier over the years: Study

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An islandwide study has found that coffee shop toilets in Singapore have gotten dirtier over the past few years. More than nine in 10 Singaporeans said efforts to clean up these toilets at coffee shops and hawker centres are less than satisfactory. Over 1,200 enforcement actions have been taken for public cleanliness lapses at different premises between January and November this year. A government task force has been set up and it will release recommendations in 1Q2025 to cover key areas, including the design, cleaning and audit of public toilets. Alif Amsyar reports.

[Post 944] MDDI, MOF, ACRA apologise for anxiety caused over NRIC numbers disclosure

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The Singapore Government says a lapse in coordination and a misunderstanding led to some people's full identity card or NRIC numbers being published on a new online portal.

Concerns were raised after the Bizfile portal showed full NRIC numbers for free in its search results. Apologising again for causing anxiety, it has clarified that the decision to move away from using masked NRIC numbers does not mean unmasking all currently masked numbers.

Jeraldine Yap with more.

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[Post 943] Macau marks 25 years since return to China

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Macau will on Friday (Dec 20) mark 25 years since it returned to China in 1999, after more than 400 years’ rule by the Portuguese. The special administrative region, like Hong Kong, has been hailed by Beijing as the exemplary child of its “one country, two systems” governance. CNA's May Wong travelled to Macau to find out the challenges ahead for the city, and how it aligns itself to China's national development plan.

[Post 942] We tried getting MC and medication from a vending machine in Singapore

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Can you get an MC and medication from a vending machine? We gave it a go with Dr Kart, a kiosk that connects users to a doctor or pharmacist. The first Dr Kart kiosk, which recently went viral on TikTok, is located at the Shell petrol station at 9 Tampines Avenue 2. Find out more: https://cna.asia/4feLOwN

[Post 941] Why The Rich Keep Getting Richer In The U.S.

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Elon Musk is on track to becoming the world's first trillionaire by 2027, according to a report from Informa Connect Academy. The biggest driver of Musk's wealth has been Tesla stock and his ownership of SpaceX. Federal Reserve data shows the share of wealth controlled by the top 1% has grown dramatically, while the wealth of the bottom 50% has stagnated. Some feel that rising tides lift all boats, while others think wealth concentration can be harmful to society.

[Post 940] Will The U.S. Break Up Google?

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In August 2024, a federal judge determined that the online search giant Google is a monopolist that wields its power to stifle competition. The court opinion builds on years of investigation into one of the most valuable companies in the U.S. stock market. Some observers believe the raft of antitrust lawsuits could lead to a structural break-up of Google, which could potentially unlock value for investors.