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East Coast rail promises bigger slice of economic pie for Pahang
State leaders, traders betting that link will help unlock growth beyond coastal hubs
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May 04, 2026
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Middle East conflict could spur S-E Asia's nuclear energy ambitions: Experts
Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed region's heavy reliance on imported oil, gas
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May 04, 2026
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Action movies no longer hot at the summer box office
With Hollywood's summer movie season kicking off on May 1, theatre owners are counting on the high-heeled women of The Devil Wears Prada 2 instead of cape-wearing superheroes to draw audiences to the cineplex.
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May 04, 2026
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Residents raise concerns over long-vacant shops at Northshore Plaza
HDB says it is in process of securing new retailers, and has adjusted rent to help tenants
4 min |
May 04, 2026
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Blues job not a tough sell: McFarlane
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insists the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers, despite their latest turbulent campaign.
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May 04, 2026
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NZ PM Luxon on official visit to S'pore to deepen partnership
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Singapore from May 3 to 5 to witness both countries deepen their partnership through an agreement that will ensure trade flows of essential supplies.
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May 04, 2026
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Are K-pop girl group NewJeans returning as a trio without Minji?
K-pop girl group NewJeans have begun preparations for a comeback without member Minji, raising questions about their future lineup.
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May 04, 2026
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OCBC • More services being migrated to digital channels
We thank Mr Edwin Goh for highlighting his experience in his letter “Be consistent in using digitalisation for customers’ convenience” (April 29).
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May 04, 2026
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LOUGHNANE GAIN BREAKTHROUGH IN BRITISH CLASSIC
20-year-old Irish jockey lands Gl 2000 Guineas aboard Bow Echo
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May 04, 2026
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Paranoid parenting will not give your kids an edge in the age of AI
It’s an illusion to think we can robot-proof our kids’ education choices.
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May 04, 2026
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SM Lee visiting Pahang and Terengganu from May 4 to 8
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Pahang and Terengganu in Malaysia from May 4 to 8 to deepen Singapore's ties with the states and their leaders.
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May 04, 2026
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'Like an Fl pit crew': How NUH medical staff work to save trauma patients
When a road accident victim arrives at the National University Hospital (NUH) emergency department, there can be up to 20 medical and nursing staff working furiously to save him.
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May 03, 2026
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I was a chicken rice lover. Going pescatarian was surprisingly liberating
Many think happiness comes from having more choices and variety. The writer found it in having less.
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May 03, 2026
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'Singapore is a real priority for New Zealand':
PM Luxon pledges continued food supply
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May 03, 2026
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WP put on the defensive by internal and external pressures
The formal reprimand that the Workers’ Party issued to its leader on the evening of April 30 caps off a string of challenges for the party within a year of the 2025 General Election.
4 min |
May 03, 2026
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TABLE FOR ONE, PLEASE
In the 1942 painting Nighthawks, three guests sit in a diner late at night.
10 min |
May 03, 2026
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Fl eyes massive TV growth to rival NFL
Formula One’s next big push in the United States has to be growing the television ratings significantly, McLaren boss Zak Brown said on May 1.
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May 03, 2026
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Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops
Europeans must bear more responsibility for own safety: German Defence Minister
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May 03, 2026
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US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill
on May 1 temporarily halted mail delivery of mifepristone, the medication used in the majority of abortions in the US, although a company distributing the drug said it would appeal the ruling in the Supreme Court.
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May 03, 2026
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PAP juggles energy crisis and other key priorities
One year on from GE2025, the PAP is grappling with the biggest energy shock in decades.
6 min |
May 03, 2026
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Can America's dangerous drift to political violence be stopped?
The right blames the 'radical left', while some see Trump's rhetoric as an issue
8 min |
May 03, 2026
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EREDIVISIE SEASON HANGS IN BALANCE
Replays loom as those switching nationalities become ineligible and will need a work pass
3 min |
May 03, 2026
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Why it pays to check costs, taxes before investing in more properties
If you choose to invest in a second property, it pays to factor in the relevant costs, such as the taxes for buying, as well as maintaining it, so that you don't end up spending beyond your means.
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May 03, 2026
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Civil groups slam Indonesia govt's plan to vet human rights defenders
The government's plan to screen and determine who qualifies as a human rights activist to decide who receives legal safeguards has been met with backlash from civil society groups, who warn the move risks state interference in rights protections.
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May 03, 2026
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Zverev wants to give Sinner a tough battle
Alexander Zverev has claimed that tennis is “very, very easy” for world No. 1 Jannik Sinner right now, as the third-ranked German looked ahead to their Madrid Open final on May 3.
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May 03, 2026
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Couple prepared their 7 kids for arrival of 'special sister'
Baby Eva was born with a rare condition that affects bone and cartilage development
4 min |
May 03, 2026
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Why Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights withstands multiple readings and adaptations
TBR (To Be Read)
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May 03, 2026
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Free air-con and other things I miss in a year of working from home
Working remotely full time is a privilege when bosses are demanding you return to the office. But there are trade-offs.
5 min |
May 03, 2026
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Californians fume over soaring petrol prices
War in Iran sends prices in already-expensive state higher amid squeeze in oil supply
2 min |
May 03, 2026
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China's Chen calls for mental strength in final
Staving off complacency would be key to China’s hopes of retaining the Uber Cup, said their women’s singles world No. 4 Chen Yufei.
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