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Iswaran allowed to remain overseas for 16 more days; former minister fell ill while in Australia
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Iswaran allowed to extend Australia trip due to illness: AGC: The ex-minister has to meet enhanced bail conditions, including reporting to an officer daily via ...
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Iswaran allowed to extend Australia trip due to illness: AGC
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Singapore’s S. Iswaran, who faces corruption charges, allowed to stay in Australia 16 more days after falling ill
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Iswaran allowed to remain overseas for 16 more days; former minister fell ill while in Australia
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Iswaran allowed to extend Australia trip due to illness: AGC: The ex-minister has to meet enhanced bail conditions, including reporting to an officer daily via ...
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Iswaran allowed to extend Australia trip due to illness: AGC
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Singapore’s S. Iswaran, who faces corruption charges, allowed to stay in Australia 16 more days after falling ill
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Iswaran allowed to extend Australia trip as he was hospitalised: SINGAPORE - Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who is facing corruption charges ...
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Iswaran allowed to extend Australia trip as he was hospitalised
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‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda: Greeted by tribal chants and pounding drums, Albanese arrived in Kokoda Village for an extravagant ...
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‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda
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The ‘real’ Scott Morrison: former PM says Australians didn’t know who he was: Australians did not know the “real” Scott Morrison when he occupied the nation’s ...
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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.
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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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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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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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Driver involved in Tampines fatal crash identified; handed four charges
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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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Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion
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Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice: Violence against women is an "epidemic" in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ...
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Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
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The 'Future Made in Australia' plan for solar panels relies on a crucial ingredient: Help from China
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The 'Future Made in Australia' plan for solar panels relies on a crucial ...
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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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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt
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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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‘Northern Lights’ coming to Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay in May
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'It's worth the price': 10 enquiries received for $2m Toa Payoh flat listing, says agent
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'It's worth the price': 10 enquiries received for $2m Toa ...
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Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat
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Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge ...
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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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Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious
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Charmaine Sheh eats at Lau Pa Sat after Star Awards 2024: After charming fans at Star Awards 2024 yesterday (April 21), Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh decided ...
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Charmaine Sheh eats at Lau Pa Sat after Star Awards 2024
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals
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How 2 mums pooled their savings to buy their kids’ childcare centre and save it from closing down
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How 2 mums pooled their savings to buy their kids’ childcare centre and ...
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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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Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Victory for Archie Moore at the Venice Biennale
  • Australia secures gold at the Venice Biennale, known as the 'Olympics of the art world' and the oldest international art biennial.

  • Archie Moore, a First Nations artist, is honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for the best national pavilion - a first for an Australian.

  • Transforming the traditional white cube of the Australia pavilion, Moore created a massive family tree using blackboard paint and chalk over the past two months.

  • Following the Biennale closure, the installation will be reproduced at QAGOMA in Brisbane in November.
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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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Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world'
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Albanese’s latest plan is triggering elite economists. Don’t listen to them: Despite our expensive subsidies for property investors, commentators who have made ...
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Albanese’s latest plan is triggering elite economists. Don’t listen to ...
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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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Tampines fatal accident: Driver to be charged on April 25
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Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus: SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its ...
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Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus
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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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Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
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The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder: Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch ...
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The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable ...
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Singaporean chef Tariq Helou dies suddenly at age 29: The up-and-coming chef owned Fleurette, a restaurant in Rangoon Road he opened in 2020.
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Singaporean chef Tariq Helou dies suddenly at age 29
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Sarah Yasmine exposes romantic texts allegedly between Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz and Malaysian actress Ruhainies
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Sarah Yasmine exposes romantic texts allegedly between Singaporean actor ...
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Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government: The two major opposition parties in the Solomon Islands struck a coalition deal on ...
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Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government
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Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
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Security guard stabbed in Bondi attack could become permanent resident after PM intervention
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Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence: Elon Musk's social media platform X defended publishing posts showing a bishop in ...
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Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence
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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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Jay Chou to perform at the Singapore National Stadium in October
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Damien Guerot, who fought off Bondi Junction attacker with bollard, to be granted permanent residency, lawyer says
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Quick Glance: French 'Bollard Man' Granted Permanent Residency After Heroic Act
  • The French man known as 'bollard man' for bravely confronting Joel Cauchi during a stabbing attack in Bondi Junction will be granted permanent residency by the federal government, as confirmed by his lawyer.

  • A widely circulated video on social media captured Damien Guerot holding a shopping center bollard to stop the knife-wielding Cauchi, leading to the decision to grant him permanent residency.

  • His lawyer, Belinda Robinson, mentioned that the official documentation for his permanent residency was expected to arrive soon, following an online petition to recognize his heroic actions.

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commended Mr. Guerot for his extraordinary bravery and willingness to protect others in danger, highlighting his character as an example of the values they cherish.
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All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
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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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Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE
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Hong Kong Bankers Face More Job Cuts on China Slowdown, High Pay: Hong Kong investment bankers could face more job cuts as the slowdown in China deals persists ...
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Hong Kong Bankers Face More Job Cuts on China Slowdown, High Pay
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Knife attack in Sydney: perpetrator had psychological problems: According to police, the man who attacked several people with a knife in Sydney was probably not ...
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Knife attack in Sydney: perpetrator had psychological problems
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Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus: SINGAPORE: Apple has announced plans to pump in over US$250 million (S$340 million) to expand its Ang ...
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Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus
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'I'm loving a monster': Parents of Sydney attacker apologise after son kills six people
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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
  • Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.

  • Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.

  • Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.

  • Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
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Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who lost his life saving others
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Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who ...
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Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's largest port, on the major sea route of Malacca Strait ...
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Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore
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'Like a hobby': Private driving instructors rue sunset industry that has quirky students, comfortable salaries
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'Like a hobby': Private driving instructors rue sunset industry that has ...
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Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...
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Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia