Singapore’s Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally After Shanti Pereira’s 200m Gold Reaches 11 Medals
Shanti Pereira successfully defended her women’s 200m Asian Games title, adding Singapore’s second gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Loh Kean Yew’s historic men’s singles badminton medal also increased Singapore’s tally after he guaranteed at least bronze by beating world No. 1 Jonatan Christie.
Singapore Cools to Below 25°C a Day After Joint-Highest September Temperature of 35.8°C
Singapore recorded a sharp temperature contrast over two days, with the island reaching a September record-equalling high before some areas dipped below 25°C. The cooler weather came after a period of hotter-than-usual conditions.
Singapore Haze: PSI Hits Unhealthy Range in Central, Eastern and Western Regions
Air quality worsened on Sunday morning, with three of Singapore’s five regions recording 24-hour PSI readings in the unhealthy range. NEA said dry conditions in parts of the region and prevailing winds could continue to bring haze to Singapore.
Shanti Pereira Wins Asian Games 200m Gold, Defends Her Title and Makes History
Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira retained her women’s 200m Asian Games crown in Nagoya with a season-best timing of 22.78 seconds. She became the first woman to win the event twice at the continental Games.
Man Charged After Allegedly Setting Fire to Undergarment Outside Raffles Place Mosque
A 50-year-old man has been charged after an undergarment was allegedly set on fire inside an oil tin outside Masjid Moulana Mohamed Ali. The fire was put out by a member of the public and no injuries were reported.
