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Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The Ang Mo Kio library will relocate to AMK Hub in 2026 due to development plans for a healthcare facility. This shift reflects a broader trend where standalone libraries in Singapore are moving to shopping malls, aiming to increase accessibility and visitor numbers by...

SINGAPORE: The School of the Arts (SOTA) has temporarily taken down its parent portal due to a global cyberattack targeting school-managed systems, which began around July 18. The school is implementing an immediate patching process for affected servers and has informed parents it will restore service as soon as possible, while the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has issued warnings regarding vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint. Want More Context? 🔎

A 50-year-old Singaporean woman, Julia Nicole Moss, has been charged with owning 79 dogs without a license and failing to microchip them, exceeding the legal limit of three dogs for private residences. She faces 82 charges, including potential fines and jail time, and is scheduled to return to court in August for further proceedings. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE's core inflation rate remained at 0.6% in June, slightly below economists' expectations, while headline inflation was also unchanged at 0.8%. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Ministry of Trade and Industry anticipate moderate imported inflation due to easing global crude oil prices, with domestic costs projected to rise gradually amid enhanced government subsidies. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: The Family Justice Courts will implement a problem-solving, interest-based approach for cases involving children and youth, aiming for healing and rehabilitation, as announced by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon during the opening of the new Family Justice Courts building on July 23, 2025. This therapeutic justice approach will extend to youth offenders and cases involving care and protection, focusing on addressing underlying issues to foster positive futures for young individuals. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE reported 314 provisional suicides for 2024, while the 2023 figure was revised to 434, highlighting the importance of accurate data in suicide prevention efforts and the need for careful communication of statistics to maintain trust. Effective data collection practices from countries like Japan and Norway demonstrate that timely information can significantly improve prevention strategies and outcomes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwW9SWtbRFo Want More Context? 🔎