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Prabowo orders disaster mitigation masterplan as Indonesia grapples with multiple crises
Indonesia is tackling several crises, including the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, heightened volcanic activity and persistent forest fires.
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Fann Wong and Christopher Lee reunite on the big screen, voicing royal couple in upcoming animated film
The star couple will voice the Emperor and Empress in Library Of Mystory, their first feature film collaboration since 2009's The Wedding Game.
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Man, 71, found dead at foot of Punggol block
A man, 71, was found dead at the foot of Block 126B Edgedale Plains on Monday afternoon, Sep. 7. The incident occurred at around 4:05pm. The police said the man was found lying motionless at the foot of the block and confirmed that he had fallen from height. Based on preliminary ...
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PM Wong, Chan Chun Sing to address political salaries review in parliament
Singapore last adjusted the salaries of political office holders and parliamentarians in 2011.
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‘People are tribal’: Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng says Indians form enclaves in other countries, not just Singapore
SINGAPORE: Calvin Cheng, a former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) who provides a lot of social commentary on his Facebook page, weighed in on comments about Indian nationals in Singapore forming “enclaves and exclusive social networks.” These work to their advantage, as they...
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Messaging app Telegram down for thousands in Singapore
About half of the reports are regarding Telegram's app.
business
Elijah Pies opens Joo Chiat flagship with souffle pies, ‘pizza pies’ and treats for dogs
Twelve years after starting as a home business, the Instagram-famous pie brand has taken over a heritage shophouse for its biggest cafe yet.
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‘We need to stop using the sky as an open sewer’: Former US Vice-President Al Gore on unprecedented climate danger
Speaking to CNA in Singapore, the climate advocate warned of rising temperatures, melting ice and increasingly erratic weather, saying predictions he highlighted 20 years ago in the documentary An Inconvenient Truth had proved “exactly accurate”....
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Live: PM Wong, Chan Chun Sing to speak on political office-holders’ salary review
The House will debate the matter on Sept 10.
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Singapore couple called out for only giving helper a tiny bedspace in the home office in their 4-room BTO
SINGAPORE: A local couple was recently called out on social media after their tone-deaf post about how they made room for their helper in their HDB flat. As it turns out, they only gave her about 1/3 of the space in the room that the husband used as an office, giving her a bed an...
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SIA to add 8 relief flights between Singapore and Jakarta for customers affected by Mount Anak Krakatau eruption
The extra flights are subject to seat availability, Singapore Airlines said.
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Retired taxi driver, 78, sweeps Ang Mo Kio car park for free over last 8 years
A 78-year-old retired taxi driver in Singapore has been voluntarily sweeping up dead leaves at an open-air car park in Ang Mo Kio for free over the past eight years. Lianhe Zaobao reported that Chen Jinhe (transliteration) does this daily. Two hours each day sweeping He told Zaob...
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‘I’m surprised they even hired you!’: Man says colleague mocked him for not having a degree at 40
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man in his 40s took to Reddit to ask fellow users how he should deal with a colleague who belittled him after learning he had yet to complete a degree. Sharing his story on the r/asksg forum, the man recounted that he usually dines with a circle of cowork...
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Eight concertos and two instruments in one night: Pianist Niu Niu takes on big challenge for kids with cancer
The former child prodigy is taking on one of his most ambitious performances yet for Viva Foundation's 20th anniversary concert, bringing together Eastern and Western music in a performance involving movements from eight major concert works, while raising support for children wit...
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Want a Korean hair makeover? Here's how to achieve the Seoul salon look in Singapore
Four Singapore-based hairstylists break down Korean perms, colour, custom curls and layered cuts, plus how to recreate them here.
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‘A must or a choice’: Netizen asks if upskilling after work is a norm in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A fresh graduate sparked an online discussion after wondering if upskilling after working hours has become a new norm for Singaporean workers. On Reddit , a netizen openly shared that he/she is working in the tech industry and noticed a trend that many of his/her colle...
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Anak Krakatau eruption: SIA cancels one flight from Jakarta, retimes six
SIA customers should visit SIA's Flight Status page for the latest information on their flights.
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Anak Krakatau eruption: SIA adds 8 relief flights between Jakarta and Singapore
Customers should visit SIA's Flight Status page for the latest information on their flights.
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From boats to buildings: Sembawang Shipyard’s final voyage
As operations wind down at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard, CNA speaks to two long-time employees about the site’s rich maritime history and their hopes for the redevelopment....
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Why a Singapore bar imports around 900kg of ice from Japan every year
At Kuramoto Ice in Kanazawa, water is slowly frozen for days before craftsmen cut the crystal-clear blocks into precise shapes for cocktails served around the world....