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She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore: Jayanthi Gamage has called her former employer Manjit Kour, who supported her ...
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Driver involved in Tampines fatal crash identified; handed four charges: Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 42, was arrested on April 24 after he was discharged from ...
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Malaysia mulls over casino as part of plans to revive Forest City, say sources: KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is looking at allowing a casino to operate in the RM450 ...
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'It's worth the price': 10 enquiries received for $2m Toa Payoh flat listing, says agent
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Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat
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'A significant portion of my income': Diner charged extra $2,000 for $20.90 meal at Collin's restaurant
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Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund: SINGAPORE -- A joint venture between Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and ...
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Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion: The daughter of a Chinese nickel billionaire purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion in Singapore ...
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Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious: Unity Casket, the first parlour here to launch paper coffins, says it gets up to five orders for this a ...
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Sarah Yasmine exposes romantic texts allegedly between Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz and Malaysian actress Ruhainies
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Jay Chou to perform at the Singapore National Stadium in October: The Mandopop star last performed in Singapore in December 2022.
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American prof courts flak over 'Malaysia unsafe' remark: 'Gross lack of knowledge of Malaysia, her policies/people.'
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Paid articlePaid Tampines fatal accident: Driver to be charged on April 25: The 42-year-old man was arrested on April 24 after being discharged from hospital.
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‘Northern Lights’ coming to Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay in May: The light installation will run on Saturday, Sundays and Mondays from May 5.
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Tampines fatal accident: Man who helped victims said teen’s dad kept calling for her
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Huat ah! 4-room Bedok flat sells for a lucky $888,888, psf also $888: Back in January, we shared the news of an auspicious HDB sale, where a four-room flat in ...
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Steep discounts, new vessels spur demand for LNG to power ships: Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices ...
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‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
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Quick Glance: Bright, Friendly Teen Killed in Tampines Accident
- Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a bright and friendly student, was known as a 'high-flier' by her friends.
- The 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student met a tragic end in a traffic accident while on her way to a college running event.
- Afifah leaves a gap in the community as she was seen as a rising personality by many.
- Her untimely death has not only left family and friends grieving but the entire community mourning.
Singapore Inflation Cools in March as MAS Retains 2024 Forecast: Singapore’s core inflation eased in March on lower food prices and cost of services ...
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Paid articlePaid Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world': SINGAPORE -- Born and raised in Singapore, Divya Loudon thinks her future may lie ...
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TikTok to fight US ban law in courts: SAN FRANCISCO: TikTok's CEO vowed Wednesday (Apr 24) to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law that could ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law, ByteDance Forced to Sell
- After signaling his intention, President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package including the TikTok ban bill into law.
- The U.S. Senate passes a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
- ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok to comply with the law.
- The U.S. government has been persistent in trying to ban TikTok due to national security concerns.
Almost 6 in 10 private uni grads find full-time jobs but earn less than autonomous uni peers
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Victims of Malaysia helicopter crash laid to rest; families to get $2,800, education aid for children
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Motorcyclist dies after accident with lorry on PIE: The 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
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Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Q1 2024 surpasses pre-pandemic levels: SINGAPORE: About 16.5 million passengers passed through Singapore's Changi Airport ...
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'Maybe they'll say I'm hao lian': Mark Lee on challenging himself after winning first international award for Wonderland
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Indian manufacturer Everest Food Products said its spices were safe for consumption after Singapore authorities asked an importer to recall a product for ...
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Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at Sandhurst: He was awarded the International Sword for being the best international cadet ...
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Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years, says WHO: Infants accounted for 101 million of the lives saved through immunisation over the five decades.
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Commentary: Want to enjoy your retirement? Consider delaying it: Even if people aren’t ready financially to retire completely at 65 or even 67 ...
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Commentary: Should SME employees just forget about flexible work requests?: Flexi-work has always been more about the nature of the job than the size of the ...
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Unlicensed durian planters lose case against eviction notices in Kuantan High Court
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More universities using artificial intelligence in class but some students have mixed feelings
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Singapore’s new ‘Invincible’ sub points to US-China war worries: Singapore has launched its fourth Type 218SG Invincible-class submarine, christened the RSS ...
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'I told them yes almost immediately': Former Singapore diplomat accepts role as EPL club Burnley's chief of staff
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S’pore firms rethink workplace policies ahead of new flexi-work guidelines: Local employers see the potential for increased productivity and employee ...
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Court quashes 204 Raub durian farmers' judicial review bid: Kuantan High Court also orders applicants to pay RM100k to each respondent.
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Paid articlePaid New Tesla Model 3 Performance introduced from RM242,000: New Tesla Model 3 Performance is available for order in Malaysia with delivery in second quarter of 2024 ...
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Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
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Pregnant ex-singer Stella Ng hospitalised with severe gastroenteritis, had mild contractions
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1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
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Nearly 500 lawsuits filed against Sabah govt - Hajiji: Most cases were against state land and survey dept, water dept.
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Paid articlePaid Red-eye flight ruse fails: SHAH ALAM: Two men carrying various drugs thought they could evade police detection by taking an early morning flight to Sibu ...
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Gojek and ComfortDelGro Taxi join hands to take on each other’s unfulfilled ride bookings
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Scientists have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of living ...
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'Challenging to make a living': RM5,000 offer to attract Malaysian roti canai chefs to Singapore deemed too low
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Dialysis while you sleep: NKF to open up more than 200 additional slots for overnight service
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Work to join Bidadari to Bartley Road restarts after year-long standstill: HDB expects the junction to be completed around end-2024 or early 2025.
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Singapore woman killed in Spain: suspect’s rented Nissan reportedly seen on CCTV where Audrey Fang’s body found
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Slight increase in COEs for May to July, quota up 2.7% to 15,104: The increases are in the cars, commercial vehicle and Open categories.
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Crypto’s Big Party in Dubai Signals Industry’s Future Is in Asia: In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Hannah Miller shares some takeaways from ...
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S’pore’s Kai Minejima-Lee and Isabelle Koh strike gold at World Cup of Indoor Skydiving
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BM fluency not grounds for rejecting applications, says Immigration Dept DG: GEORGE TOWN: Immigration officers are not allowed to reject any application simply ...
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Nervous and excited: S’pore students on dancing with IU during K-pop star’s concert here
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ST Explains: When, where and how to view shooting stars and supermoons in 2024: Stargazers here will be able to see two meteor showers and a supermoon in April ...
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Malaysia's freedom of expression further stifled – Amnesty report: Group urges govt to fulfil promises for reforms.
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Paid articlePaid $3b money laundering accused Su Baolin handed 3 new charges, to plead guilty on April 29
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Not everyone thrives in a managerial role: The role of middle managers needs rethinking.
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Paid articlePaid Spain murder suspect often went overseas: The man allegedly linked to the murder of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang regularly travelled overseas for business ...
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Malaysia to pilot QR code passport clearance for factory bus passengers at Johor land checkpoints from June
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Commentary: Have you ever tried to prank a scammer?: In the never-ending battle against scams, some people are finding solace in turning the tables on scammers ...
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Would you sell your home to retire on a cruise ship for $300k in Singapore?: Do you like cruises? Do you really really like them, to the point you can stay on ...
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'Deluded or what?' 5-room HDB flat in Toa Payoh listed for $2m leaves netizens baffled
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KLIA shooting suspect to be charged in Kota Bharu tomorrow: He will then be taken to Sepang court to face more charges.
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Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents : The government will continue to pursue regulatory reforms and thoroughly review policy ...
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Civilian volunteers deployed for the first time by Singapore Red Cross to help Gaza relief efforts
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Fake invoices, customers: Bulk order scams targeting renovation industry retailers re-emerge
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KKB polls: 640 cops to be deployed, says Selangor deputy police chief: SHAH ALAM: A total of 640 police officers and personnel will be deployed for the Kuala ...
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New cookbook is an ode to baking with yeast and unique ‘indie’ creative impulses: Acclaimed Singaporean cookbook author Christopher Tan's new cookbook ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/04/23/new-cookbook-celebrates-breads-cakes-and-other-yeasted-bakes
Malaysian trade minister touts 'neutrality' to grow chip industry: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's geopolitical neutrality and strategic positioning are key ...
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Grade A office rents expected to rise slightly this year despite increased supply
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Goldman Sachs to raise headcount in asset and wealth management as it expands in Asia
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Paid articlePaid Singapore’s Changi loses world’s best airport crown to Qatar: The race for the “world’s best airport” crown has been a two-horse affair in recent years ...
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Paid articlePaid Condo resale prices inch up in March as volume rebounds 17.4%: The highest transacted price was $8.7 million for a unit at Corals at Keppel Bay.
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Sifa 2024: From beach opera to cave music, explore a post-human world at festival of arts
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Paid articlePaid Aileen Tan on winning Best Supporting Actress at Star Awards 2024: The actress also reveals why she almost didn’t show up for the event.
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MPs’ extortion plot: Deepfakes in letters were low-quality and black-and-white, says lawmaker
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Health Ministry to probe food poisoning incident at Kota Bharu school: GUA MUSANG: The Education Ministry will conduct a detailed investigation into the incident ...
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