Tag: Singapore
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Addressing Problematic Gaming in Singapore: The Call for a ‘Third Place’ for Young Adults
Overview: A Growing Concern in Singapore Recent research from Singapore reveals higher rates of problematic gaming among young adults compared to international benchmarks. The study points to patterns such as excessive gaming, sleep disruption, social withdrawal, and associated mental health concerns like depressive symptoms. Led by a prominent psychologist, the study emphasizes that gaming, in…
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Why Singapore Needs a ‘Third Place’ to Tackle Problematic Gaming Among Young Adults
Introduction: A Growing Concern in Singapore A recent study conducted in Singapore highlights troubling trends in gaming among young adults. The research shows higher rates of problematic gaming, as well as related issues such as excessive gaming and depressive symptoms, compared with international benchmarks. The findings have sparked a broader conversation about how societies can…
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Bruce Lee Impersonator in Geylang Jailed Over Nunchucks Incident
Overview of the Case A man who gained attention online for performing as the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee in Singapore’s Geylang district has been convicted on charges related to possessing an illegal weapon. The incident, which drew widespread attention after a viral video surfaced in 2025, led to a court ruling that resulted in…
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Crocodile Sighting Shuts Beach Water Activities in Singapore
Singapore: Crocodile sighting at Sentosa Cove leads to suspensions at three beaches Water activities have been suspended at Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong Beach on Sentosa island after a crocodile was spotted in the waters off Sentosa Cove. The incident prompted the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) and local authorities to temporarily halt activities such as swimming…
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Bruce Lee Impersonator Sentenced in Singapore for Nunchaku Possession
Overview of the case A man who drew public attention in a viral video by performing as the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee in the Geylang area was sentenced on charges related to illegal weapon possession. The case highlighted strict Singaporean laws on weapons and public performances, even when the acts appear as tribute or…
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Crocodile Sighting Halts Water Activities at Three Sentosa Beaches
Overview Water recreation on Singapore’s Sentosa island was put on hold after a crocodile was spotted in the waters off Sentosa Cove. Consequently, swimming, kayaking, and other water activities at Siloso, Palawan, and Tanjong Beach were suspended until further notice as authorities conduct a search and assessment. What Happened Residents and visitors reported sightings of…
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Bird Rescued After Snagging Fishing Line at Lower Seletar Reservoir
Overview of the Incident A migratory bird was rescued early on February 1 after becoming snagged on a fishing line that caught in a tree branch along the shoreline of Singapore’s Lower Seletar Reservoir. The incident drew attention from local residents and wildlife volunteers who arrived at the quiet, tree-lined edge of the reservoir before…
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Geylang Bruce Lee Look-Alike Sentenced for Nunchucks Possession
Geylang Incident: From Viral Video to Courtroom A man who drew attention in a viral 2025 video for performing as Bruce Lee in the busy streets of Geylang has been sentenced in court for charges related to the possession of an illegal weapon. The case highlights how street performances, even those intended as tribute acts,…
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Singapore Faces AI Challenge Earlier Than Most, Says President Tharman
Singapore’s AI Moment: Why Timing Matters Singapore is poised to confront the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence sooner than many other nations. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasized that the city-country’s small size, highly open economy, and heavy reliance on technology as a core driver of competitiveness place it at the leading edge of AI disruption. In…
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Bird Rescued After Getting Snagged by Fishing Line at Lower Seletar Reservoir
Overview of the incident A migratory bird was rescued early on February 1 after becoming snagged by a fishing line that had become entangled on a tree branch along the shoreline of the Lower Seletar Reservoir in Singapore. Local wildlife responders arrived at the scene around dawn to assess the situation and safely release the…