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Indonesia gas supply cut unlikely to have much impact on Singapore electricity prices in short term: Tan See Leng
Global gas prices are a bigger factor in costs, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.
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SG Police: Appeal for information on girl, 13, missing since Oct 22, last seen in Block 8 Lorong 39 Geylang, wearing light-coloured t-shirt and dark-coloured pants
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) issued an appeal on Oct 23 for information about Rachel Pun Ziqi, who was last seen the previous night. The 13-year-old was last spotted near Block 8, Lorong 39, Geylang, at around 11:35 pm on Oct 22. She was wearing a light-coloured T-...
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SG MinLaw: Singapore to form specialist panel to probe firms linked to fires causing transboundary haze
SINGAPORE: Singapore will appoint legal, audit and investigative experts to probe companies potentially linked to fires behind the haze affecting the country. The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) announced the planned action on Oct 23, saying the Government wants to establish who caused ...
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PAP votes in top decision-making body, Jeffrey Siow and Jasmin Lau nominated but not voted in
Sunday’s ballot was the first for secretary-general Lawrence Wong since he led the party through his first General Election as prime minister last year....
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New blood test could help flag risk of condition that leads to liver failure, cancer
Globally, about 1.43 million deaths were linked to liver cirrhosis in 2021.
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Institutions need to evolve to changing needs but core values, purpose should endure: Zaqy Mohamad
Zaqy said it is the responsibility of each generation to preserve and renew what has been entrusted to them.
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Reaping life’s lessons on a joyful farm
A break from city life in northern Chiang Rai, Thailand, might just be what the doctor ordered.
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WP’s position seems to shift with ‘political winds’, PAP must take wider view: PM Wong
He raises two examples: housing and foreign manpower.
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Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle's former home
The laptop was found alongside images of child abuse at the former residence of Meghan Markle's estranged father.
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Maid says employers expect her to be nanny, cleaner, gardener and more, but overlook her exhaustion
SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has shared how she feels unappreciated by her current employers despite taking on a wide range of responsibilities around the house. In a post on the Complaint Singapore Facebook group, the helper said her duties went far beyond housework, describing ...
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Governing means confronting politically difficult issues, not just balancing interests: PM Wong
Speaking at a People’s Action Party conference, PM Wong also warned against populism and “simplistic solutions” to difficult problems.
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Govt to tackle living costs, secure better jobs as part of full agenda this term: PM Wong
It will also strengthen support from education to retirement.