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1 child dead, 18 children & adults injured: Fire at River Valley Road shophouse
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If these heroes are filthy Cecas, they will also be rewarded with full sinkie citizenship and be parachuted into cushy jobs in one of the gahment agencies. And probably be match-made with a wife of same color.
But if they are local dumb sinkies, they will only be given handshakes by their MPs and be labelled as busybodies.
If your precious child is one of those dangling on the wall and bangala came to their rescue, will you still demean them?
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So what if got son of Indian politician in it?what have it got to do with us
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No I won't. I would call him a shitskin hero and will be very grateful to him.
Becos someone died. That's the DK part
This Sunday if not enough money to bang my Pinay darling I will sell this piece of plastic
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UPDATED Apr 09, 2025, 03:54 PM
SINGAPORE – A girl died and 21 other people were injured after a fire broke out at a shophouse in River Valley Road on April 8.
The 10-year-old girl died after she was taken to the hospital, said the police. The 22 casualties comprised six adults aged between 23 and 55, and 16 children aged between six and 10, they added.
SINGAPORE – A girl died and 21 other people were injured after a fire broke out at a shophouse in River Valley Road on April 8.
The 10-year-old girl died after she was taken to the hospital, said the police. The 22 casualties comprised six adults aged between 23 and 55, and 16 children aged between six and 10, they added.
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Your info very Choon Choon . Tks.
Aust reporting SG news , why like that ?
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The fire was raging on the second and third floors,' a spokesperson said in a statement on social media.
'Several persons were on a ledge outside the third-floor unit.'
Terrifying footage of the fire showed many children sitting on the window ledge with their legs dangling, preparing to jump if they needed to.
About 80 people were evacuated by police and the Defence Force, with 20 of them being taken to hospital.
At least 15 of the casualties were children and among them was a 10-year-old girl who died from her injuries in hospital.
A spokesperson for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirmed on Wednesday that the young girl was an Australian citizen.
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River Valley fire that claimed life of 10-year-old girl gains international attention after son of Indian politician and Bollywood actor Pawan Kalyan injured
A fire in Singapore has gained international attention after 7-year-old Mark Shankar, the son of Indian politician and Bollywood star Pawan Kalyan (inset), was injured, and a 10-year-old girl tragically died. (Photo: SCDF/Facebook; inset – Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)More
A devastating fire at a River Valley Road shophouse Tuesday (8 April) has gained international attention after it left one child dead and 21 others injured, including Mark Shankar, the 7-year-old son of Indian politician and Bollywood actor Pawan Kalyan.
The fire broke out at an educational centre for children, where panic ensued as the blaze quickly spread through the building.
Mark, who suffered burns and smoke inhalation, was rushed to the hospital, and the incident has sparked widespread concern across the globe, especially given the involvement of a prominent political figure’s child.
The fire began around 9:45am, quickly engulfing the three-story building.
The swift action of bystanders, including construction workers who used scaffolding to rescue trapped children, prevented further casualties.
Among the injured was Mark Shankar, who suffered severe burns to his hands and legs and had difficulty breathing due to smoke inhalation.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Pawan Kalyan, who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India, remained in India to fulfil official duties before flying to Singapore to be with his son.
Tragically, the fire claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl who succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with children being evacuated from the building and transported to nearby hospitals.
Emergency medical teams administered oxygen and treatment to the injured.
Shankar, who was attending classes at the educational centre at the time of the fire, was among those quickly transported to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, with initial reports suggesting no signs of foul play.- Wed, 9 April 2025 at 4:30 PM SGT
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The rise in complaints has prompted the MAS to review its safeguards and regulatory framework to ensure that financial influencers remain within legal boundaries.
According to Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan, the two influencers in question had publicly shared their reasons for withdrawing funds from Chocolate Finance, which led to a significant surge in customer withdrawals.
This raised concerns regarding the extent of financial influencers’ influence on the public’s financial decisions.
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They are focused on ensuring that these platforms meet regulatory standards and that customers are adequately informed about risks and withdrawal limitations.
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This shift, however, took place before President Donald Trump announced a new series of reciprocal tariffs, which experts warn could undermine the positive sentiment.
The survey reveals that 52.3 per cent of respondents would align with the US in a geopolitical contest, signalling a change from last year when China was the favoured power.
With countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia facing tariffs of up to 49 per cent, experts worry that Southeast Asia may reconsider its alignment and turn to China for economic opportunities.
The growing concern is that the tariffs could undo the trust the US had built with the region, just as China’s economic and military influence continues to rise.
The region remains a strategic battleground for both powers, and the recent tariffs could tip the balance back toward China.
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Cyberbullies crush Elon Musk's gaming dreams during livestream
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Elon Musk's "Path of Exile 2" livestream was meant to showcase his gaming skills, but it quickly became a viral disaster.
After multiple in-game deaths, Musk rage quit and faced an onslaught of mocking comments from viewers.
The cyberbullying was harsh, with gamers targeting everything from his poor performance to his personal life.
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A growing number of relationship experts think it might be the former.
Microcheating is a term gaining popularity in modern relationships, referring to subtle, often secretive behaviours that could signal emotional cheating.
Actions like texting, messaging, or liking a co-worker’s photo might seem harmless, but they can undermine trust and lead to larger relationship problems.
Experts suggest that with the rise of remote work and digital communication, microcheating has become more common, with people unknowingly crossing boundaries.
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SCDF’s Operation Lioneheart completes earthquake relief mission in Myanmar
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As tensions rise, experts worry about the long-term economic pain both countries will endure.
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River Valley fire: Family of 10-year-old girl who died in blaze gather for last goodbye
Christine Tan and Nadine Chua
UPDATED Apr 11, 2025, 09:10 PM
PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2025, 12:01 PM
SINGAPORE - As light rain fell over Tampines on the morning of April 11, the family of 10-year-old Freya Ji Yinan gathered to bid her farewell.
Freya, an Australian, died in hospital after a fire broke out in a shophouse in River Valley Road on April 8.
The blaze left 21 others injured.
Christine Tan and Nadine Chua
UPDATED Apr 11, 2025, 09:10 PM
PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2025, 12:01 PM
Freya, an Australian, died in hospital after a fire broke out in a shophouse in River Valley Road on April 8.
The blaze left 21 others injured.
Freya’s family and friends came together on April 11 at Singapore Funeral Parlour in Tampines, where a memorial service was held for her.
There, Freya’s portrait was adorned with white chrysanthemums, and dark and light pink roses.
A pink rabbit stuffed toy sat beside a memorial plaque which displayed her name and the brevity of her lifetime: 2014-2025.Freya’s family and friends came together on April 11 at Singapore Funeral Parlour in Tampines, where a memorial service was held for her.
There, Freya’s portrait was adorned with white chrysanthemums, and dark and light pink roses.A pink rabbit stuffed toy sat beside a memorial plaque which displayed her name and the brevity of her lifetime: 2014-2025.
At about 10.30am, an elderly woman arrived and, upon seeing Freya’s portrait, collapsed on the ground and wailed.At about 10.30am, an elderly woman arrived and, upon seeing Freya’s portrait, collapsed on the ground and wailed.
Family members surrounded her as they cried and hugged one another.
A man who identified himself as Freya’s uncle said he flew over from China after hearing the news, but declined to speak further.Family members surrounded her as they cried and hugged one another.
A man who identified himself as Freya’s uncle said he flew over from China after hearing the news, but declined to speak further.
Also at the wake was a woman who identified herself as Freya’s maternal grandmother.
The woman said her granddaughter grew up with her, but did not say more.Six adults aged between 23 and 55 and 16 children aged between six and 10 were among the casualties in the fire.
The Straits Times reported that construction workers helped children off the third-storey ledge during the evacuation from the three-storey shophouse.
The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to a fire at 278 River Valley Road at about 9.45am that day.
It is the address of Tomato Cooking School, which runs cooking lessons and camps for children.
According to business records by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, the directors of Tomato Cooking School are Ukrainian Yulia Marishchuk and Singaporean Darius Yer.Also at the wake was a woman who identified herself as Freya’s maternal grandmother.
The woman said her granddaughter grew up with her, but did not say more.
Six adults aged between 23 and 55 and 16 children aged between six and 10 were among the casualties in the fire.
The Straits Times reported that construction workers helped children off the third-storey ledge during the evacuation from the three-storey shophouse.
The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to a fire at 278 River Valley Road at about 9.45am that day.
It is the address of Tomato Cooking School, which runs cooking lessons and camps for children.
According to business records by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, the directors of Tomato Cooking School are Ukrainian Yulia Marishchuk and Singaporean Darius Yer.
The school’s address is listed as one of the addresses of Newtonshow, an enrichment centre that provides camps and activities for children.
The school is one of several brands mentioned on Newtonshow’s website.
These include Maker, which provides robotics and coding camps, and Visualize Art and Design, which organises art camps.
On April 9, SCDF said fire safety breaches, including unauthorised partitions, were found in the shophouse.
SCDF said its preliminary findings showed that the fire most likely started in an area used for storage on the second storey of the building.
Those convicted of fire safety breaches can be fined up to $200,000, jailed for up to two years, or both.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said the building has an attic.
According to URA, the first floor is approved for use as a children’s enrichment centre, while the second and third storeys, as well as the attic, are approved for residential use.
SCDF and URA are investigating the incidentThe school’s address is listed as one of the addresses of Newtonshow, an enrichment centre that provides camps and activities for children.
The school is one of several brands mentioned on Newtonshow’s website.
These include Maker, which provides robotics and coding camps, and Visualize Art and Design, which organises art camps.
On April 9, SCDF said fire safety breaches, including unauthorised partitions, were found in the shophouse.
SCDF said its preliminary findings showed that the fire most likely started in an area used for storage on the second storey of the building.
Those convicted of fire safety breaches can be fined up to $200,000, jailed for up to two years, or both.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said the building has an attic.
According to URA, the first floor is approved for use as a children’s enrichment centre, while the second and third storeys, as well as the attic, are approved for residential use.
SCDF and URA are investigating the incident.
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