February 17, 2026
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Singapore completes first below-sea-level land reclamation at Pulau Tekong using Dutch-style empoldering

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Singapore Completes First Below-Sea-Level Land Reclamation at Pulau Tekong Singapore has successfully completed its first below-sea-level land reclamation project at Pulau Tekong using the empoldering method. The reclaimed area spans 800 hectares and is intended to support military training activities, thereby alleviating land use pressures on the mainland. Empoldering Method Utilized in Land Reclamation The…

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Tharman delivers President’s Address, says Singapore has resisted global erosion of trust through stewardship

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Singapore’s President Highlights National Resilience and Responsibility Singapore’s 15th Parliament commenced with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasizing the nation’s successful retention of trust amidst global challenges. He attributed this achievement to Singapore’s commitment to stewardship and responsibility, fostering a culture that values unity, social mobility, and resilience in the face of economic shifts and geopolitical tensions….

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Malaysia Airlines regains 3-year operator certificate

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Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia Reduces Validity Period In August of last year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia made the decision to decrease the validity period for the national carrier due to operational issues. The change means that the airline’s certifications and permits will now only be valid for one year. Background of the…

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Bidadari dog caretakers voice frustration over NParks’ canvas barrier replacement

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Caretakers Voice Concerns Over NParks’ Handling of Bidadari Stray Dogs Caretakers of the Bidadari stray dogs have recently raised concerns about the handling of safety measures by the National Parks Board (NParks). The caretakers have accused NParks of not addressing their requests regarding the replacement of canvas barriers, which are crucial for the well-being of…

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5 wardens reassigned following Taiping prison ‘assault’, inquiry told

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Perak Prisons Director Expresses Embarrassment Over Alleged Inmate Assault Perak Prisons Director Fayrouz Ahmad Zawawi has stated that he feels embarrassed by the incident that occurred on January 17. The incident in question involved allegations that 100 inmates were assaulted by 60 prison officers. Response from Perak Prisons Director In response to the allegations, Fayrouz…

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Meta issued first order under new scam law as Singapore steps up fight against impersonation fraud

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Singapore Police Issue Enforcement Order to Meta Under Online Criminal Harms Act Singapore police have recently issued the first enforcement order under the Online Criminal Harms Act to Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The order requires Meta to take action against government impersonation scams on the social media platform. Failure to comply with the…

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England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children

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Caffeine Warning Labels for Drinks with High Levels of Caffeine Regulation on Caffeine Content In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the regulation of caffeine content in beverages, particularly those that are marketed towards children. According to current guidelines, any drink containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre is required to…

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