Daily roundup: Nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah to introduce colour-coded price labels — and other top stories today, World News
1. Nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah to introduce colour-coded price labels
Popular nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah will soon be launching colour-coded price labels for its dishes... » READ MORE
2. Etomidate found in blood of 2 people involved in fatal Punggol Road accident in May: HSA
Etomidate has been detected in the blood samples of two people involved in a fatal road accident in Punggol Road in May, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on July 25... » READ MORE
3. Michelin Guide Singapore 2025: Sushi Sakuta promoted to 2 stars, 1 restaurant earns its first star
After the announcement of the Michelin Bib Gourmand results on July 17, it's now time for the full selection of the Michelin Guide Singapore 2025, now in its ninth edition... » READ MORE
4. Trump, McMahon and Undertaker pay tribute to Hulk Hogan
Donald Trump and wrestlers Vince McMahon and The Undertaker have added to the flood of tributes to Hulk Hogan — as a frantic 911 call ahead of the WWE hero's death was released... » READ MORE
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