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By-election could be held as early as May
The Bukit Batok by-election to fill the seat vacated by Mr David Ong could be held as early as May, soon after Parliament completes its debate on the Budget on April 15.But observers doubt the People's...
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Bukit Batok residents shocked by resignation
MR ARUL RAJA, a manager at a heavy equipment manufacturing company, about his daughter. Mr Ong had written a letter to appeal to a nearby school to take his daughter in, so she could go to a school...
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Muslims to give more to mosque building fund
Muslims will each have to pay $1 to $10 more in monthly contributions to the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund (MBMF) from June 1.This is expected to increase annual contributions to the fund by $6...
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ESM Goh: Tan Cheng Bock's move 'calculated'
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong yesterday described Dr Tan Cheng Bock's recent decision to announce his bid for the presidency as a "calculated political gambit" that is open to...
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Six months on the ground
SINGAPORE - The excitement of last September's General Election has died down, and the new Members of Parliament have settled into a rhythm of visiting residents in their homes, attending community...
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Employers from hell
Last Thursday, a woman was jailed for framing her maid by planting jewellery in her luggage and calling the cops. Why do employers do this?It was nine months of hell for Filipino maid Juvy.In April...
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30 years after hotel New World collapse, volunteers at scene look back
It might have been 30 years, but he remembers it like it was yesterday. Florist Bernard Chiang, then 35, was working at his shop in Lorong Lew Lian at Upper Serangoon Road on the afternoon of March 15,...
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Runners display fantastic camaraderie at Men's Health Urbanathlon 2016
SINGAPORE - Over 3,500 runners took part in the Men's Health Urbanathlon (MHU) today - Singapore's original obstacle race organised by SPH Magazines. Amongst them were Singapore's leading radio...
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Woman allegedly murdered in Compassvale flat
SINGAPORE - A woman was allegedly killed in her flat in Compassvale this afternoon (March 13), The Straits Times reported.According to Lianhe Wanbao, the 63-year-old victim was found lying in a pool of...
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Poster banning chess in common areas placed at one block after complaints:...
SINGAPORE - With void decks in the limelight recently, netizens were riled up by a photo of a poster saying "No playing of chess at common areas" that went viral on Facebook today (March 13).The photo...
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Finding love after abuse
It was seen being beaten on the head, lifted off the ground by its collar and swung around in mid-air.In October last year, the alleged abuse of a six-month-old puppy that was caught on video sparked a...
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He treats carpark like his playground
This pre-schooler is a tiny terror. And his antics have repeatedly shocked neighbours, with some wondering why no adult family member is supervising him.One worried neighbour even went to the extent of...
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Singapore's amazing cocktail scene driven by economy
Mr Jim Meehan, one of the most respected bartenders in the United States, says the future of cocktails is big - as in big rum punch bowls that can be shared, rather than esoteric and bespoke drinks...
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Konfrantasi hero recounts tragedy: 'They were caught off guard and shot'
On this day, 51 years earlier, a young Army officer walked out of the jungle in Kota Tinggi, Johor, his 7.62mm self-loading rifle slung to his shoulder and his fatigues covered in mud.He had just...
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PM Lee rejects blogger Roy Ngerng's request to pay part of damages
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong turned down blogger Roy Ngerng's request that he be let off by paying $36,000 of the $150,000 he owes in damages. PM Lee responded to the request by saying Mr...
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WP supporters urge party to contest Bukit Batok by-election after resignation...
Update: Workers' Party (WP) chairman Sylvia Lim said that the party will not contest the upcoming by-election for Bukit Batok."The Workers' party would like to announce that we will not be taking part...
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5 injured and 1 arrested after collision between lorry and taxi at Jurong East
Five people were left injured after a collision between a taxi and a lorry along Jurong East Street 21 yesterday (March 13).Among the injured were three young girls.Stomp contributor Ryan, who had been...
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Ban on display of tobacco products to start next year
SINGAPORE - Shops will no longer be allowed to display cigarettes and tobacco products from next year.Customers will have to request for a text-only price list from tobacco sellers instead.This ban was...
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Singaporean jailed in Malaysia for illegally walking across Causeway
PEKAN NENAS, Johor - A Singaporean fugitive was sentenced to 12 months' jail for illegally walking across the Causeway into Malaysia without a passport.Sessions Court Judge Salawati Djambari sentenced...
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Learning opportunities and salary key factors for first job among grads
SINGAPORE - Learning opportunities and benefits at work rank highly among students as important attributes for their first jobs.In a survey conducted by online job portal STJobs, respondents listed...
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