🇸🇬 Becoming Singaporean: From young boy growing up in rural Chinese town to raising a family in Singapore
At the age of 13, Bao Shang Ze, better known as Bunz, could barely form a sentence in English.
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At the age of 13, Bao Shang Ze, better known as Bunz, could barely form a sentence in English.
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🚲 'Blatant disregard of rules': Video of cyclists ignoring red traffic light at West Coast Highway sparks criticism
Going cycling with friends is supposed to be a harmless and fun activity.
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Going cycling with friends is supposed to be a harmless and fun activity.
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😢 'I was crying every day in my car': Gurmit Singh on dealing with his parents' death at height of his career
While Gurmit Singh is known for being a happy-go-lucky funny man, there was a time where the 59-year-old struggled to keep a smile on his face.
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While Gurmit Singh is known for being a happy-go-lucky funny man, there was a time where the 59-year-old struggled to keep a smile on his face.
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💵 7 arrested, $53m recovered in joint effort by Singapore, Timor Leste authorities and Interpol
Seven persons have been arrested and over US$40 million (S$53 million) recovered following a multi-national, multi-agency effort between the Singapore Police Force, Timor-Leste authorities and Interpol.
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Seven persons have been arrested and over US$40 million (S$53 million) recovered following a multi-national, multi-agency effort between the Singapore Police Force, Timor-Leste authorities and Interpol.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🇸🇬 Where to dine and catch the fireworks on National Day https://bit.ly/3WOFqGu
🏙 5 condos that lost money initially but became profitable later on https://bit.ly/3YqDxkD
🇷🇺 Children of freed sleeper agents learned they were Russians on the flight, Kremlin says https://bit.ly/4dwZyCJ
🇸🇬 Where to dine and catch the fireworks on National Day https://bit.ly/3WOFqGu
🏙 5 condos that lost money initially but became profitable later on https://bit.ly/3YqDxkD
🇷🇺 Children of freed sleeper agents learned they were Russians on the flight, Kremlin says https://bit.ly/4dwZyCJ
Singaporean businessman David Yong, featured in Netflix series Super Rich in Korea, charged with falsification of accounts
He is accused of having the intention to defraud by abetting Jolene Low Mong Han to falsify papers belonging to Evergreen GH, formerly known as Evergreen Assets Management.
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He is accused of having the intention to defraud by abetting Jolene Low Mong Han to falsify papers belonging to Evergreen GH, formerly known as Evergreen Assets Management.
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🇸🇬'If done with ill intent, we have to be firm to put it down': SM Lee engages youth on race and religion issues at dialogue
“Generally, we have got things right,” he said, adding that at a personal level, people have to treat each other with respect, understand the sensitivities and not cause offence. SM Lee was addressing about 300 youth at a dialogue session at ITE College East held by OnePeople.sg, an organisation that promotes racial and religious harmony.
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“Generally, we have got things right,” he said, adding that at a personal level, people have to treat each other with respect, understand the sensitivities and not cause offence. SM Lee was addressing about 300 youth at a dialogue session at ITE College East held by OnePeople.sg, an organisation that promotes racial and religious harmony.
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💪'6 days we work hard, Sundays we paddle hard': Singapore's first migrant workers' dragon boat team debuts in competition
SINGAPORE — Between cooking and cleaning, domestic helper Surti would squeeze in sets of squats and 1km runs around her employer’s Housing Board block in Bukit Panjang. And on her rest day on Sunday, the Indonesian, who goes by one name, would travel over an hour by train or bus to Bedok Reservoir for a gruelling three-hour dragon boat training session.
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SINGAPORE — Between cooking and cleaning, domestic helper Surti would squeeze in sets of squats and 1km runs around her employer’s Housing Board block in Bukit Panjang. And on her rest day on Sunday, the Indonesian, who goes by one name, would travel over an hour by train or bus to Bedok Reservoir for a gruelling three-hour dragon boat training session.
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🇸🇬From Spain to Singapore: This dental technician shares why the little red dot is 'the only place' he feels at home
"Singapore is the only place I feel at home. Since the moment I landed in 2008, I've not had homesickness at all because I am at home."
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"Singapore is the only place I feel at home. Since the moment I landed in 2008, I've not had homesickness at all because I am at home."
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Indonesian man kills neighbour who kept questioning him why he wasn't married
A 45-year-old man in Indonesia allegedly killed his 60-year-old neighbour after he was hurt and became annoyed by the latter’s persistence in asking him why he was not married.
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A 45-year-old man in Indonesia allegedly killed his 60-year-old neighbour after he was hurt and became annoyed by the latter’s persistence in asking him why he was not married.
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Woman assaulted by man in toilet at Joo Koon bus interchange; passer-by jumps in to help
What might have been a lovers' tiff turned nasty, after a woman was assaulted by a man in the toilet at Joo Koon Circle bus interchange..
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What might have been a lovers' tiff turned nasty, after a woman was assaulted by a man in the toilet at Joo Koon Circle bus interchange..
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❤️'I want to be arrested please': Netizens simp over female officer in police's latest TikTok video
Netizens are going gaga over the Singapore Police Force's (SPF) take on the viral TikTok outfit change trend. The video uploaded on Friday (Aug 2), features a female police officer modeling four SPF uniforms dancing to a song that TikTokers, including Olympics athletes, use to show off their attires.
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Netizens are going gaga over the Singapore Police Force's (SPF) take on the viral TikTok outfit change trend. The video uploaded on Friday (Aug 2), features a female police officer modeling four SPF uniforms dancing to a song that TikTokers, including Olympics athletes, use to show off their attires.
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🇲🇾'Haiyaa... Good things take time': Uncle Roger's first restaurant in Malaysia at Pavilion KL, opens in September
The 33-year-old London-based comedian is set to open his first restaurant in Kuala Lumpur in September. According to Instagram page KL Foodie, the restaurant is located at Pavilion KL, in the Bukit Bintang district of Malaysia's capital city.
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The 33-year-old London-based comedian is set to open his first restaurant in Kuala Lumpur in September. According to Instagram page KL Foodie, the restaurant is located at Pavilion KL, in the Bukit Bintang district of Malaysia's capital city.
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💰4 winners split $6m Toto jackpot in National Day draw
Four lucky punters shared the grand prize of about $6 million from the National Day Toto draw, each walking away with about $1.5 million. The Toto draw was held on Friday (Aug 2) and the winning numbers are 14, 16, 22, 23, 36 and 42, with the additional number 21.
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Four lucky punters shared the grand prize of about $6 million from the National Day Toto draw, each walking away with about $1.5 million. The Toto draw was held on Friday (Aug 2) and the winning numbers are 14, 16, 22, 23, 36 and 42, with the additional number 21.
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🎉'Encouraging progress': Nearly one million enrol in Healthier SG in first year, says MOH
About 2.4 million Singapore residents aged 40 and above have been invited to participate in Healthier SG since its launch.
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About 2.4 million Singapore residents aged 40 and above have been invited to participate in Healthier SG since its launch.
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😢Chinese woman hospitalised from overwork checks herself into old folks' home
At 38 years old, one woman in China checked herself into a nursing home, choosing to live the life of "an old person", Chinese news media reported.
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At 38 years old, one woman in China checked herself into a nursing home, choosing to live the life of "an old person", Chinese news media reported.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🏡From condo to flat: Homeowners share their downgrading regrets in Singapore https://bit.ly/4fyV2oQ
😱Justin Timberlake's driving license suspended after New York hearing https://bit.ly/4d9xDJd
🤸Gymnast Simone Biles overwhelmed with anxiety in Olympic Village https://bit.ly/3LY00xL
🏡From condo to flat: Homeowners share their downgrading regrets in Singapore https://bit.ly/4fyV2oQ
😱Justin Timberlake's driving license suspended after New York hearing https://bit.ly/4d9xDJd
🤸Gymnast Simone Biles overwhelmed with anxiety in Olympic Village https://bit.ly/3LY00xL
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Shanti Pereira advanced to the 200m repechage round with a time of 23.21 seconds on August 4. She placed last in her heat, while the top three—Brittany Brown, Lanae-Tava, and Bianca Williams—advanced to the semi-finals 🏃♀️
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🌃 'It's like we're greeting the spirits': Devotees join Woodlands temple to kick off Hungry Ghost Month at cemetery
As this year marks the temple's 20th anniversary, they chose to invite performers from different cultures to give them a platform to showcase their art.
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As this year marks the temple's 20th anniversary, they chose to invite performers from different cultures to give them a platform to showcase their art.
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🇸🇬 Guide to National Day in Singapore 2024: Best spots to watch fireworks, heartland celebrations and more
Feeling patriotic? Hit play on this year's NDP theme song and read our guide to how you can join in the festivities.
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Feeling patriotic? Hit play on this year's NDP theme song and read our guide to how you can join in the festivities.
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📚 'An act of rebellion': Singaporean opens shared library in Bukit Merah where people can rent bookshelves
Casual Poet Library is no ordinary community library, however, but an amalgamation of bookshelves 'owned' by individuals who stock them with whatever books they desire.
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Casual Poet Library is no ordinary community library, however, but an amalgamation of bookshelves 'owned' by individuals who stock them with whatever books they desire.
READ: https://bit.ly/3YyKEHS
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