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Influenza activity has increased in Singapore, but the Communicable Diseases Agency says there is currently no sign that infections are more severe than usual. Those travelling during the September school holidays may also want to consider getting their flu vaccination before departure.

Some customers said they were not told about MIT Artspace’s closure in time to collect their pottery. Refund experiences also varied, with one customer initially offered S$10 per piece before eventually receiving a full refund.

Singapore faces a risk of haze in the first two weeks of September if regional fires worsen and winds carry the smoke here. The period is also expected to stay mostly dry and hot, with temperatures slightly above 35°C on some days.

The Singapore Food Agency said it has increased surveillance and testing of cabbages after reports that formaldehyde was allegedly used on cabbages in China. SFA has not said that any unsafe cabbage has been detected in Singapore.

GetGo has launched a cross-border feature allowing eligible users to take selected GetGo cars from Singapore into West Malaysia, including Johor Bahru, Cameron Highlands and Kuala Lumpur. The service requires bookings of at least 12 hours and adds a capped surcharge on top of normal time charges.

Marina Square Shopping Mall will shut on 31 March 2027 for a major transformation of the Marina Square complex. The existing mall will be upgraded while three new towers and a public park are added to the site.

A 53-year-old man has been cycling around areas including Geylang and Tanjong Pagar after work to collect empty drink containers for 10-cent refunds under Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme. He said he usually earns S$10 to S$20 a day through the scheme.

The officer, who cannot be named due to a gag order protecting the child, used vulgarities and physically pushed the boy during an incident at a welfare home. The court said he abused his authority and betrayed the role entrusted to him.

A video showing a Hua Yi Secondary School student climbing onto a temporary sheltered walkway roof has circulated online. The school said the student is safe and that the walkway has since been removed.

The women said the man repeatedly walked around them and offered to pay them to “do something” before later appearing to hide behind HDB pillars. One of them eventually decided to chase him while filming.