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‘Maybe they should be called Penghulus’: Calvin Cheng changes mind on Singapore’s Mayors after meeting Denise Phua
SINGAPORE: The former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng wrote in a social media post that he recently spent time with Denise Phua, MP for Jalan Besar and Mayor of Central Singapore District since 2014. Mr Cheng wrote in a Sept 17 (Thursday) Facebook post that Ms Phua ha...
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What ‘begging’ for $2 taught me about surviving on Singapore’s streets
Participating in a poverty simulation exercise gave me fresh perspective on breaking the cycle of poverty.
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Singaporean tourist, 67, dies 2 days after getting run over by a bus in Taiwan
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman who was visiting Taiwan with her family was involved in a bus accident on Wednesday (Sept 16). The 67-year-old grandmother had been crossing the street in Taichung when she was struck and run over by a bus that was making a right turn. Although emer...
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Family’s 5-figure renovation budget ballooned to S$216,000 bill; contractor ‘went missing’
Unexpected extra charges, unusual payment requests and stalled work that dragged for months ended in a costly loss for this Singaporean family. CNA’s Money Mind finds out the renovation red flags worth heeding....
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‘Nobody understands me’: Woman rescued after late-night incident at Sengkang HDB block
SINGAPORE: A concerning incident happened when a woman was seen sitting on the edge of a well on the 16th floor of a residential area in Rivervale Drive, Sengkang, prompting an immediate response from the authorities. Case details revealed that a concerned member of the public in...
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Singaporeans share practical job interview tips that helped them get hired: ‘Go in with a relaxed mind’
SINGAPORE: Getting shortlisted for a job is only half the battle. Once you have made it into the interview room, there is still the small matter of convincing someone that you are the right person for the job. With Singapore’s job market remaining competitive, some jobseekers hav...