WP chief Pritam Singh seeks High Court trial over alleged lies to Parliament, cites S Iswaran's case
Opposition leader and Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh made a bid on Aug 26 to have his upcoming trial transferred to the High Court, citing the case of former transport minister S. Iswaran.
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Opposition leader and Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh made a bid on Aug 26 to have his upcoming trial transferred to the High Court, citing the case of former transport minister S. Iswaran.
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🥇Singapore's Yip Pin Xiu all geared up for fifth Paralympics, says swimming 'has shaped me as a person today'
Yip will head into her fifth Paralympics to test those boundaries again, as she is aiming for a special three-peat of back-to-back golds in the 50m and 100m backstroke S2 after claiming both titles at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
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Yip will head into her fifth Paralympics to test those boundaries again, as she is aiming for a special three-peat of back-to-back golds in the 50m and 100m backstroke S2 after claiming both titles at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
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🚨 Philippines says 2 new mpox cases are milder variant
The newly confirmed cases were a 37-year-old male in Metro Manila who had rash on his body last week and was brought to a government hospital, and a 32-year-old male from the capital who had skin lesions on his body.
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The newly confirmed cases were a 37-year-old male in Metro Manila who had rash on his body last week and was brought to a government hospital, and a 32-year-old male from the capital who had skin lesions on his body.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
👾 Gotta collect 'em all: Shell has limited-edition Pokemon merchandise, here's how to get your hands on them https://bit.ly/4dZ7kp6
🚲 This made my day: Passers-by gather to help girl whose foot got stuck in bicycle wheel https://bit.ly/4dCsERu
🥐 Popular home-based bakery Kobashi opens first physical store in Clarke Quay https://bit.ly/4dVxokS
👾 Gotta collect 'em all: Shell has limited-edition Pokemon merchandise, here's how to get your hands on them https://bit.ly/4dZ7kp6
🚲 This made my day: Passers-by gather to help girl whose foot got stuck in bicycle wheel https://bit.ly/4dCsERu
🥐 Popular home-based bakery Kobashi opens first physical store in Clarke Quay https://bit.ly/4dVxokS
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😶 Fine for woman who lied about miscarriage at KKH; Wake Up, Singapore founder also penalised
Ma Su Nandar Htwe, who admitted to submitting the fake story because she “wanted drama”, was fined $10,000.
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Ma Su Nandar Htwe, who admitted to submitting the fake story because she “wanted drama”, was fined $10,000.
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😮 AsiaOne exclusive: Meet the doctor who blends love for music with medical career
"At no point did I think medicine and the arts were polar opposites," he told AsiaOne in an exclusive interview. "In fact, I always thought they were two sides of the same coin."
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"At no point did I think medicine and the arts were polar opposites," he told AsiaOne in an exclusive interview. "In fact, I always thought they were two sides of the same coin."
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🕊 Former England coach Eriksson dies at 76
Eriksson, a charismatic coach who guided Swedish, Portuguese and Italian clubs to major trophies in the 1980s and 1990s before taking on the England job in 2001, announced in January that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer.
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Eriksson, a charismatic coach who guided Swedish, Portuguese and Italian clubs to major trophies in the 1980s and 1990s before taking on the England job in 2001, announced in January that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer.
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👀 A closer look at Arena @ EXPO, a plug-and-play concert venue in Singapore
With a capacity of up to 6,700 attendees (with future expansion plans) and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, this venue caters to mid-sized audiences - perfect for concerts or fan meetings.
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With a capacity of up to 6,700 attendees (with future expansion plans) and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, this venue caters to mid-sized audiences - perfect for concerts or fan meetings.
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😰 'Even the baby chairs were affected': Mouldy conditions in Isetan Scotts nursing room horrify new mum
The photos show many seating areas in the room, as well as two nursing cubicles, diaper changing tables, baby chairs and a washing area. Black spots can be seen covering large parts of the wall.
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The photos show many seating areas in the room, as well as two nursing cubicles, diaper changing tables, baby chairs and a washing area. Black spots can be seen covering large parts of the wall.
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😶🌫 Parent claims $6.30 'cai fan' at NTU is too expensive, warns of 'financial burden' on students
Fen recounted: "This plate of cai fan cost a whopping $6.30!!! I was charged $1.50 each for vegetables, $2.50 for pork and $0.80 for rice.
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Fen recounted: "This plate of cai fan cost a whopping $6.30!!! I was charged $1.50 each for vegetables, $2.50 for pork and $0.80 for rice.
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Malaysia charges ex-PM Muhyiddin with sedition over alleged remarks on royalty, lawyer says
Muhyiddin, who led Malaysia for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, was charged at a court in the northeastern state of Kelantan with sedition over remarks made in a political speech this month. He pleaded not guilty, his lawyer said.
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Muhyiddin, who led Malaysia for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, was charged at a court in the northeastern state of Kelantan with sedition over remarks made in a political speech this month. He pleaded not guilty, his lawyer said.
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😔 Michelin-starred Sommer announces closure barely months after retaining star for 4th year running
"All good things must come to an end. It has been a fantastic four-year run with Sommer, and we recognise it’s time for a change," said Lim Kian Chun, CEO and co-founder of Ebb & Flow Group.
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"All good things must come to an end. It has been a fantastic four-year run with Sommer, and we recognise it’s time for a change," said Lim Kian Chun, CEO and co-founder of Ebb & Flow Group.
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😶 Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown
Under the new policy, the government will impose a "national planning level" for all international student commencements in 2025, limited to 145,000 in universities and 95,000 for the skills training sector, Education Minister Jason Clare said in a statement on Aug 27.
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Under the new policy, the government will impose a "national planning level" for all international student commencements in 2025, limited to 145,000 in universities and 95,000 for the skills training sector, Education Minister Jason Clare said in a statement on Aug 27.
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👻 The 7th month isn't as scary as it seems, a Taoist priest shares why
Chee Tong also shared that the gates of hell do not actually open during this period, contrary to popular belief. Rather, the misconception came about as Taoist priests would conduct po di yu (hell-breaking) rituals to summon specific spirits from hell to help them.
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Chee Tong also shared that the gates of hell do not actually open during this period, contrary to popular belief. Rather, the misconception came about as Taoist priests would conduct po di yu (hell-breaking) rituals to summon specific spirits from hell to help them.
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😰 'Tragedy waiting to happen': Family of 4 on PMA crossing road against red light sparks concern
Other netizens pointed out how cases of PMA misuse had increased and questioned what was being done to address them.
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Other netizens pointed out how cases of PMA misuse had increased and questioned what was being done to address them.
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🧸 Primary school in Sembawang uses claw machines to reward good behaviour
When students complete certain tasks, such as arriving punctually and listening attentively to lessons, they are given a stamp. Stamps can also be collected at zones around the school for following instructions like lining up in rows.
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When students complete certain tasks, such as arriving punctually and listening attentively to lessons, they are given a stamp. Stamps can also be collected at zones around the school for following instructions like lining up in rows.
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🥲 3-fold increase in rent and old age prompt retirement for Bukit Merah hawkers behind noodle stall with 82-year history
Looking at the hunched posture of her 70-year-old brother from years of back-breaking work, Xueying couldn't help but exclaim during the interview with Shin Min: "It's not easy to be a hawker. We've been doing this since we were young till now, and our bodies are riddled with aches and pains. My brother used to be very handsome!"
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Looking at the hunched posture of her 70-year-old brother from years of back-breaking work, Xueying couldn't help but exclaim during the interview with Shin Min: "It's not easy to be a hawker. We've been doing this since we were young till now, and our bodies are riddled with aches and pains. My brother used to be very handsome!"
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Dog dies after allegedly being hit and hung on balcony railing; maid charged
The maid said she wants to contest the charge alleging she hung the dog on the balcony, as her employer had asked her to do it. She intends to plead guilty to the remaining three charges.
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The maid said she wants to contest the charge alleging she hung the dog on the balcony, as her employer had asked her to do it. She intends to plead guilty to the remaining three charges.
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💪 'BMT made me push my own limits': PM Wong visits BMTC on Pulau Tekong, recalls NS experience
Expressing his hope that the training would stay with recruits, he said: "It's not just the physical fitness, it's also the frame of mind, the discipline, the grit and the resilience and the determination to keep on pushing your limits."
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Expressing his hope that the training would stay with recruits, he said: "It's not just the physical fitness, it's also the frame of mind, the discipline, the grit and the resilience and the determination to keep on pushing your limits."
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
😮💨 'Coming here was a much-needed break': Chen Xi discusses studying in London and takes us on a tour of the city https://bit.ly/4fYYCca
😰 Elderly man dies in Punggol flat, neighbour called cops after maggots crawl into home https://bit.ly/4ei59x9
😢 Fei Xiang's adopted panda of 20 years dies https://bit.ly/471cgre
😮💨 'Coming here was a much-needed break': Chen Xi discusses studying in London and takes us on a tour of the city https://bit.ly/4fYYCca
😰 Elderly man dies in Punggol flat, neighbour called cops after maggots crawl into home https://bit.ly/4ei59x9
😢 Fei Xiang's adopted panda of 20 years dies https://bit.ly/471cgre
👀 TikTok user shares sneak peek of secret Amex lounge open only to those with elite credit card
"Even if you have seven figures, you might not be allowed to dine here," user Drcassiuslow wrote in the first slide, which showed a photo of a table full of food in a dimly lit room.
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"Even if you have seven figures, you might not be allowed to dine here," user Drcassiuslow wrote in the first slide, which showed a photo of a table full of food in a dimly lit room.
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