'Don't blame the parents': Family friend of girl killed by van in Sengkang says she wasn't alone at car park
The family and friends of a seven-year-old girl who died in a road accident at a Sengkang condo on Thursday (Aug 15) have dispelled claims she was alone at the time of the tragedy.
It was earlier reported that the girl was waiting for her school bus at a car park of The Topiary condo when she was hit by a van.
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The family and friends of a seven-year-old girl who died in a road accident at a Sengkang condo on Thursday (Aug 15) have dispelled claims she was alone at the time of the tragedy.
It was earlier reported that the girl was waiting for her school bus at a car park of The Topiary condo when she was hit by a van.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected Thailand's youngest prime minister
The 37-year-old daughter of divisive political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra sailed through a house vote and now faces a baptism of fire, just two days after ally Srettha Thavisin was dismissed as premier by a judiciary central to Thailand's two decades of intermittent turmoil.
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The 37-year-old daughter of divisive political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra sailed through a house vote and now faces a baptism of fire, just two days after ally Srettha Thavisin was dismissed as premier by a judiciary central to Thailand's two decades of intermittent turmoil.
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👶 'Grateful and honoured': Ex-Fahrenheit member Calvin Chen and actress wife Joanne Tseng expecting first child
The reveal comes a few days after Joanne shared a snap of herself in a bikini, which led netizens to speculate that she's pregnant due to the size of her belly.
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The reveal comes a few days after Joanne shared a snap of herself in a bikini, which led netizens to speculate that she's pregnant due to the size of her belly.
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🚌 7 bus interchanges to be more accessible and family-friendly by 2027 https://bit.ly/4fKO5kK
💍 Man books out entire cinema to pop the question to girlfriend, after months of teasing with fake proposals https://bit.ly/46Lyiy1
🚌 7 bus interchanges to be more accessible and family-friendly by 2027 https://bit.ly/4fKO5kK
💍 Man books out entire cinema to pop the question to girlfriend, after months of teasing with fake proposals https://bit.ly/46Lyiy1
🚨 Singaporean linked to Newcastle United takeover bid gets jail for 15 years and 9 months
The co-founder of Novena Global Healthcare Group (NGHG), who duped banks into disbursing more than $69 million in loans to his company and a wine trading company he had influence over, was jailed for 15 years and nine months on Aug 16.
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The co-founder of Novena Global Healthcare Group (NGHG), who duped banks into disbursing more than $69 million in loans to his company and a wine trading company he had influence over, was jailed for 15 years and nine months on Aug 16.
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📖 Singapore schools curb phone usage to reduce distractions and rekindle interactions, but challenges remain
The school’s principal, Ms Audrey Chen Li Ying, said parents are generally supportive of the policy, which took effect in 2019. Parents are briefed on the policy when their children join the school in Secondary 1.
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The school’s principal, Ms Audrey Chen Li Ying, said parents are generally supportive of the policy, which took effect in 2019. Parents are briefed on the policy when their children join the school in Secondary 1.
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💍 K-drama Marry My Husband couple Gong Min-jeung and Jang Jae-ho to get married in September
"He is a very precious person who made me laugh a lot and always warmly embraced me with unwavering kindness since I first met him as a friend, even before we starred in the drama Marry My Husband." Gong Min-jeung wrote.
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"He is a very precious person who made me laugh a lot and always warmly embraced me with unwavering kindness since I first met him as a friend, even before we starred in the drama Marry My Husband." Gong Min-jeung wrote.
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😍 Japan's ANA airline releases in-flight safety video featuring Pokemon characters on Pikachu- and Eevee-themed aircraft
From Jigglypuff chiding a human passenger for vaping in the plane, to Pikachu adorably chatting with someone from its seat, even the instructions on how to put on seat belts and emergency oxygen masks are demonstrated by these beloved Pokemon characters.
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From Jigglypuff chiding a human passenger for vaping in the plane, to Pikachu adorably chatting with someone from its seat, even the instructions on how to put on seat belts and emergency oxygen masks are demonstrated by these beloved Pokemon characters.
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😨 'Fortunately, the surgery was successful': Korean actor Jang Keun-suk announces thyroid cancer diagnosis
He shared that he had been diagnosed with the illness a year ago and initially didn't reveal it as he didn't want people to worry.
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He shared that he had been diagnosed with the illness a year ago and initially didn't reveal it as he didn't want people to worry.
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🐒 Mpox outbreak in Africa and other countries 'very worrying', virus expected to arrive in Singapore: Ong Ye Kung
A new, deadlier sub-variant of mpox - the clade I variant - has alarmed global health experts due to its ability to spread easily through routine close contact, including sexual contact.
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A new, deadlier sub-variant of mpox - the clade I variant - has alarmed global health experts due to its ability to spread easily through routine close contact, including sexual contact.
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🚘 Video of man allegedly turning off another car's EV charger sparks disapproval
In the second part of the video, the driver of the affected car, which is a Tesla, gets out of the vehicle and walks over to the Byd Atto 3 to film its number plate.
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In the second part of the video, the driver of the affected car, which is a Tesla, gets out of the vehicle and walks over to the Byd Atto 3 to film its number plate.
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🤺 Beyond the dream: Ex-national fencer now coaches young athletes for major competitions
Speaking to AsiaOne, he recalled watching national fencers such as Chan Lai Yong compete in the Women's Epee event, which inspired him to take up recreational fencing.
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Speaking to AsiaOne, he recalled watching national fencers such as Chan Lai Yong compete in the Women's Epee event, which inspired him to take up recreational fencing.
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😰 Woman steals 76-year-old man's $5,000 gold chain after offering him $40 massage at Geylang hotel
In the room, the elderly man had taken off his gold necklace and put it in his bag as he wanted to take a shower.
While he was doing so, Chen stole the jewellery, ran back to her residence at Lorong 22 Geylang to take her belongings and headed for Changi Airport as she had intended to return to Hong Kong the next day, according to the Chinese daily.
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In the room, the elderly man had taken off his gold necklace and put it in his bag as he wanted to take a shower.
While he was doing so, Chen stole the jewellery, ran back to her residence at Lorong 22 Geylang to take her belongings and headed for Changi Airport as she had intended to return to Hong Kong the next day, according to the Chinese daily.
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😶 'Only won 1?' The Daily Show pokes fun at Singapore's Olympic medal tally at Ronny Chieng's expense
"The United States has clearly won the Olympics," said American Kosta. "USA all the way!"
Feigning surprise, he added: "Oh no, what's that? Singapore's only won one medal?
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"The United States has clearly won the Olympics," said American Kosta. "USA all the way!"
Feigning surprise, he added: "Oh no, what's that? Singapore's only won one medal?
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📺 Catch Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as he delivers his inaugural National Day Rally speech this Sunday (Aug 18) at 6:45pm.
Watch him live on Asiaone.com and follow along with our Bingo card to see how many keywords you can tick off! 👀 #NDR2024
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Watch him live on Asiaone.com and follow along with our Bingo card to see how many keywords you can tick off! 👀 #NDR2024
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
😨 'A burning sensation in my eyes, nostrils and throat': Woman gets formaldehyde poisoning after moving into newly renovated home https://bit.ly/4dK22O4
😶 'Our neighbourhood was targeted': $3.85m stolen in landed homes break-ins sparks concerns among residents https://bit.ly/3ApAlfc
🤩 Unique holiday options that don't involve hotels https://bit.ly/46XR71a
😨 'A burning sensation in my eyes, nostrils and throat': Woman gets formaldehyde poisoning after moving into newly renovated home https://bit.ly/4dK22O4
😶 'Our neighbourhood was targeted': $3.85m stolen in landed homes break-ins sparks concerns among residents https://bit.ly/3ApAlfc
🤩 Unique holiday options that don't involve hotels https://bit.ly/46XR71a
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🚇 Unique activities along the east side TEL: Easties give recs
Anyone with Eastie friends must have heard them say - more times than they care to hear it - that east side = best side. Now that the TEL Stage 4 is up, we decided it was time to hear these folks out and let them show us what they see as the greatest hits in their hood.
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Anyone with Eastie friends must have heard them say - more times than they care to hear it - that east side = best side. Now that the TEL Stage 4 is up, we decided it was time to hear these folks out and let them show us what they see as the greatest hits in their hood.
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🚨 51-year-old woman found dead in Upper Serangoon flat after foul stench detected by neighbours
The body of a 51-year-old woman was discovered in her 12th-storey flat at Block 1 Lorong Lew Lian in Upper Serangoon at around 9am on Friday (Aug 16) after neighbours detected a foul stench.
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The body of a 51-year-old woman was discovered in her 12th-storey flat at Block 1 Lorong Lew Lian in Upper Serangoon at around 9am on Friday (Aug 16) after neighbours detected a foul stench.
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🏥 Indian hospitals hit as doctors strike to protest rape, murder of colleague
KOLKATA/BHUBANESWAR, India — Hospitals and clinics across India turned away patients except for emergency cases on Saturday (Aug 17) as medical professionals staged a 24-hour shutdown in protest over the rape and murder of a doctor this month in the eastern city of Kolkata.
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KOLKATA/BHUBANESWAR, India — Hospitals and clinics across India turned away patients except for emergency cases on Saturday (Aug 17) as medical professionals staged a 24-hour shutdown in protest over the rape and murder of a doctor this month in the eastern city of Kolkata.
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🚨 Caught on camera: Man throws shoe cabinet and fans from second-floor of Ang Mo Kio HDB block after alleged quarrel
In a fit of anger after allegedly getting into a quarrel with his grandmother, a man threw furniture and electrical appliances from outside his second-storey home at Block 110 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 on Friday (Aug 16) afternoon.
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In a fit of anger after allegedly getting into a quarrel with his grandmother, a man threw furniture and electrical appliances from outside his second-storey home at Block 110 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 on Friday (Aug 16) afternoon.
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🦖 August 2024: Where to have fun in Singapore - a family guide to recreational activities
August is bursting with excitement in Singapore, and we've got the ultimate family activity lineup to banish those boredom blues! From outdoor adventures to cultural escapades, there's something for every family member to enjoy.
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August is bursting with excitement in Singapore, and we've got the ultimate family activity lineup to banish those boredom blues! From outdoor adventures to cultural escapades, there's something for every family member to enjoy.
READ: https://bit.ly/3WTqpSy
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