Doing more with less: A Singaporean surgeon’s lessons from a hospital between two Sudans
The 91-bed Ameth-Bek Hospital caters to a region about 15 times the size of Singapore.
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JB developer ordered to pay US$2.58 million to condo owners, including Singaporeans, over delays
The owners of 84 units in R&F Princess Cove, a waterfront development overlooking the Woodlands Causeway, were awarded compensation for delays involving their units and shared facilities. The developer intends to appeal the decision, its lawyer told CNA....
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DBS third-quarter net profit falls 5% on year, misses forecasts
DBS separately named independent director Anthony Lim as its next chairman, succeeding Peter Seah after 16 years.
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‘Am I stupid for giving up a SG job offer?’: Malaysian man, 27, has second thoughts about moving to Singapore for work
SINGAPORE: A 27-year-old Malaysian has sparked discussion online after asking whether he would be “stupid” to turn down a job in Singapore in favour of staying home. In a post on Reddit's r/MalaysianPF, he explained that he had received two offers: one in Malaysia, with a monthly...
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Joo Chiat vs Haji Lane: What makes a shopping neighbourhood work for retailers?
Haji Lane offers visibility, while Joo Chiat provides room to linger. But for Singapore’s independent retailers, neither foot traffic nor a distinctive setting guarantees a sustainable business....
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He grew up in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. Now architect Shin Chang is helping bring it back to life
From turning a neglected shophouse into ChoCha Foodstore to helping transform the former Rex Cinema into REXKL, the Malaysian architect believes good design should bring people together....
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Singapore F&B worker gets grief from manager over 2nd MC this year
SINGAPORE: An F&B worker has turned to Reddit for advice after his manager made a reproachful remark about his second medical leave (MC) of the year. In his post, the worker said he had notified his manager three days in advance that he would be unable to work on Nov 1 as he was ...
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Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine offering up to S$4,000 for 'Welcomist' role, S$20/hour for part-timers
Perhaps it is time to trade our office chair for a spot at Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine. The Chinese restaurant chain is advertising monthly salaries of up to S$4,000 for restaurant hosts, while waiters and management trainees can earn up to S$3,600. And the good news for those with...
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New Hampshire's Chris Pappas is 1st openly gay man to become US Senator
Chris Pappas has become the first openly gay man to become a U.S. Senator, after winning his New Hampshire seat for the Democratic Party comfortably on Nov. 3's U.S. midterm election. Broken status quo New Hampshire (NH) was one of 35 Senate seats up for grabs, and while Pappas i...
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Woman, 34, starts fire outside ex-colleague’s Bukit Batok home thinking she was avoiding her but she was overseas
A 34-year-old woman lit a fire outside her ex-colleague’s HDB flat in Bukit Batok. She was frustrated as she assumed her ex-colleague was home and ignoring her. Tong Huanling, a Chinese national, has since been fined S$3,000. Started a fire According to court documents seen by Mo...
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M'sian waxing parlour discontinues Brazilian waxing services due to 'religious values', online users puzzled
A beauty parlour in Selangor, Malaysia has discontinued its Brazilian waxing services. The company, Waxing By Girl, made the announcement on Nov. 4, citing "religious responsibilities and values" as their reason for doing so. A Brazilian wax removes hair from one's pubic area, an...
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M'sia woman, 25, who allegedly attacked children in mall arrested, was also involved in other incidents
A 25-year-old woman allegedly assaulted visitors at a shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur. She was arrested by the police on Nov. 3 and has admitted to being involved, as reported by Malaysian media . This comes after a viral video of an argument between a woman and the father of two...
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I don't take Haaretz very seriously: SM Shanmugam, WP's Fadli Fawzi clash over meeting with Israeli officials
A tense exchange occurred between Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Workers' Party's Member of Parliament Fadli Fawzi in parliament on Nov. 4, over a recent meeting between the Singapore government and Israeli officials. Fadli, in a personal explanation time in parliament, addresse...