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See Sang Nila Utama in a brilliant light
The 13th-century Palembang prince Sang Nila Utama was said to have - among other deeds recorded in the 17th-century Sulalatus Salatin or Malay Annals - taken 39 brides and left them all with leprosy.
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September 28, 2025
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SIBAYAN CAN FOLLOW UP WITH GROUP 1 WIN
Sept 28 Preis von Europa form analysis
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September 28, 2025
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Man charged over parcel incident at Al-Istiqamah Mosque
A Singaporean man was charged in a district court on Sept 27 for his alleged involvement in a parcel containing pork which was sent to a mosque.
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September 28, 2025
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Philippine death toll hits 11 as storm Bualoi bears down on Vietnam
The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to iin the Philippines on Sept 27 as the cyclone bore down on Vietnam, the authorities said.
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September 28, 2025
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4 ways to protect your finances after being retrenched
Treat any severance package you receive as an asset and not a windfall, say experts
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September 28, 2025
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US to revoke Colombian President's visa over comments
The US said it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he took to New York’s streets on Sept 26 in a pro-Palestinian demonstration and urged US soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump’s orders.
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September 28, 2025
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Victims of live-streamed murder in Argentina laid to rest on eve of protest
Shocked and in tears, relatives on Sept 26 laid to rest two women and a girl whose live-streamed torture and murder caused an outcry in Argentina, where activists were planning a weekend protest against femicide.
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September 28, 2025
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HURT AUSSIES BLAME REFS
Wallabies call out 'perceived inconsistencies' after 33-24 loss ends Bledisloe Cup hopes
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September 28, 2025
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Mendaki to train its tutors to be mentors, integrate tech into tuition lessons
As part of its five-year work plan from 2026 to 2030, Mendaki will explore ways to enhance its tuition programme to better cater to the needs of its students.
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September 28, 2025
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Fed rate cuts after long pauses have been good for stocks
Timing is everything. After a nine-month pause, the Federal Reserve decided on Sept 17 that the time was right to resume cutting interest rates.
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September 28, 2025
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Man who organises reunion dinners for seniors wins Silent Heroes award
Even after filing for bankruptcy in 2015, Mr Thomas Chua never stopped caring for the elderly.
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September 28, 2025
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Path to elite football full of pitfalls for Newcastle and Villa
Football is full of sliding doors moments, when the game’s randomness facilitates great consequences.
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September 28, 2025
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Get Thai groceries at Thai Market in Jurong
Jurong residents looking for Thai curry pastes, sauces and toiletries will soon be able to get them at Jurong Point.
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September 28, 2025
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Netanyahu rebukes Western nations at UN for embracing Palestinian statehood
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply denounced Western countries for embracing Palestinian statehood and accused them of buckling under pressure from activists and others who have accused Israel of war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza.
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September 28, 2025
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HOOKED ON SUSHI
Once considered rarefied and exotic in the United States, sushi has become something entirely different in the last five years: convenience food
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September 28, 2025
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US confident of turnaround with 'a long way to go'
Ryder Cup 2025
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September 28, 2025
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SINGAPORE'S 'GREAT SHOW'
Plenty of praise from athletes, officials and fans for host of world para swimming meet
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September 28, 2025
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MORE THAN JUST A STORE
Mamak shops were once a staple of HDB estates, and served as community hubs and cultural icons. Now, only a small number survives as lifestyles change, and supermarkets and online shopping take over
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September 28, 2025
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Arteta banks on Saliba partnership for title dreams
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised William Saliba's consistency and maturity, with the defender understood to be close to extending his contract at the Emirates.
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September 28, 2025
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‘Too young to retire’ — that’s a little personal, isn’t it?
The retirement age protects older workers who want to continue working. But what about those who want to stop even earlier?
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September 28, 2025
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Chinese tech firms respond to calls to use local Al chips
Beijing is pushing them to curb their reliance on US chipmaker Nvidia
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September 28, 2025
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Nuno wants Hammers to be competitive
West Ham United have appointed former Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo as head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Graham Potter, who was sacked on Sept 27 following a dismal start to the English Premier League season.
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September 28, 2025
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Pharmaceutical companies still keen to grow in S'pore: DPM Gan
But investment climate will get more competitive due to US tariff threats
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September 28, 2025
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Religious harmony still fragile but S'pore in better position to deal with such issues: Faishal Ibrahim
Singapore's social fabric and religious harmony remain fragile, but the country is in a relatively better position than other countries in dealing with religious incidents, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said on Sept 27.
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September 28, 2025
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Over 2,200 low-income pregnant women to get care packs and more under $6.5m initiative
Over the next three years, more than 2,200 pregnant women from low-income backgrounds will receive care packs, grocery vouchers and mental health support through a $6.5 million donation from DBS Foundation.
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September 28, 2025
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Why South Koreans keep buying books they admit are shallow
- When I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki appeared in 2018, it opened up something rare in South Korean publishing. Part memoir, part therapeutic dialogue, the book was grounded in author Baek Se-hee's experience of clinical depression.
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September 28, 2025
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POSB staff foil daughter’s demands to access dad’s funds
COURT ORDER NEEDED
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September 28, 2025
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How an astute property agent retained the bulk of $6m in assets in divorce
Case shows good financial planning can make a difference in how assets are split
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September 28, 2025
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Those who seek help will not be penalised
FROM A1
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September 28, 2025
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In the age of disinformation, polarisation and AI, the public must win
Credible newsrooms remain vital to countering fake news, fostering social cohesion and holding power to account. For The Straits Times, the path forward lies in public service journalism rooted in community impact, trust, and dialogue.
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