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'I'd rather die than go to a home'
A stroke in May last year did not kill Mr Goh Keng Char, but the depression that followed almost did.Before the stroke, Mr Goh, then 77, lived alone in a one-bedroom Housing Board rental flat in Toa...
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10,000 more healthcare workers needed in next 3 years
Some 10,000 healthcare workers are needed in the next three years to look after the swelling ranks of ageing Singapore residents.More than one-third of the vacancies will be for professional,...
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Dangers of divisive politics: The alarming rise of leaders spouting hate speech
As Americans go to the polls this Tuesday in a landmark election that is being closely watched the world over, Singapore's Parliament will be debating constitutional amendments on the elected...
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Better pay draws better pre-school teachers
Educators in publicly funded pre-schools in Boston are on the same pay scale as those teaching in primary schools if they have the same qualifications, learnt some Singapore pre-school principals...
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Choigate in South Korea: Fall from grace for 'devil who wears Prada'
Ask a Korean if the devil wears Prada, and the answer is likely to be yes.The "devil" in question here is Ms Choi Soon Sil - a cult-linked woman accused of manipulating South Korean President Park Geun...
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Teacher said he had no future, now he has 7 shops
The moment that could have ruined businessman Mark Lim for life turned into a catalytic force."When I received my O-level results, my form teacher said, 'I see no future in your eyes.' I was 17 and in...
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PM Lee celebrates Lee Clan Gala Dinner with 2,000 Lees
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was at the Lee Clan Gala Dinner on Saturday (Nov 5) night, according to a post on his Facebook page.He mentioned that there were 2,000 Lees in the room,...
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Mahathir's wife Siti Hasmah and Anwar's wife Wan Azizah meet for first time...
PETALING JAYA - When their husbands - bitter political enemies for 18 years - met and shook hands, it set tongues wagging about a reconciliation.Two months after that unprecedented meeting between...
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Maxwell Food Centre named favourite for third year running in City Hawker...
SINGAPORE - Fancy some freshly made chee cheong fun, or rice noodle rolls, with generous, yet unusual, fillings of flying fish roe or smoked salmon?At a hawker stall in Holland Drive Market and Food...
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Tigerair changes aircraft twice for flight, causing 5-hour delay for 150...
SINGAPORE - Passengers on a Tigerair flight bound for Bangkok were forced to switch aircraft twice at Changi Airport, causing a five-hour delay on Monday (Nov 7) morning, reported Chinese newspaper...
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New guidelines for NUS orientation to include more training and safety measures
SINGAPORE - The National University of Singapore (NUS) has released new guidelines for its freshman orientation, which will involve more training for student leaders and reinforced safety measures.The...
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No goose on menu when Kam's Roast opens here
SINGAPORE - The highly anticipated Kam's Roast, a spin-off from the one-Michelin-starred Kam's Roast Goose in Hong Kong, will open at Pacific Plaza on Nov 19 at 1pm - but without goose on the menu.The...
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A look at Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's campaigning style - from private...
After more than a year of campaigning, a new US president will soon be elected into the White House on Wednesday morning (Nov 9, Singapore time).Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump...
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Slightly higher resignation rate among teachers in first 5 years
The overall resignation rate of teachers remains low but the Ministry of Education (MOE) is seeing a slightly higher rate among those in their first five years of service.The annual rate in the past...
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NUS lists guidelines for more wholesome orientation activities
Come the next National University of Singapore (NUS) freshman orientation, there will be one more person attending: a student safety officer to whistle-blow on inappropriate activities.Workshops will...
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Elected presidency: Malay candidates must meet same standards, says Yaacob
While it is nice and timely for Singapore to have a Malay president, the Malay candidate must meet the same exacting standards demanded of candidates from other communities, Minister-in-charge of...
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Host on popular Chinese live-streaming website admits faking acts of generosity
A Chinese host famous for giving money to people in remote villages on a popular live-streaming website in China has been revealed to have been faking his acts of generosity, reported the South China...
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Ex-BSI banker trial: Yeo Jiawei 'lived jet-setting lifestyle, became more...
Former BSI banker Yeo Jiawei enjoyed a jet-setting lifestyle on super yachts and at luxury resorts after he left to work for controversial Malaysian tycoon Jho Low, a court heard yesterday.An employee...
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