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President harman, Malaysia’s Kinghail shared heritage, close ties of nations
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President harman, Malaysia’s Kinghail shared heritage, close ties of nations

President says neighbours can jointly raise ties to next level of cooperation, friendship

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May 07, 2024
Orchard Road to get virtual twin to woo younger shoppers
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Orchard Road to get virtual twin to woo younger shoppers

The model will mirror malls, shops, hotels from Wheelock Place to The Centrepoint

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May 06, 2024
It's hot in Japan, but can Sony device beat heat here?
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It's hot in Japan, but can Sony device beat heat here?

ST puts the 249 gadget to the test against bottles of ice-cold water and a portable fan

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May 06, 2024
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Top Afghan diplomat in India quits after $2.7m gold smuggling reports

Afghanistan's top diplomat in India resigned days after she was reportedly caught by the airport authorities smuggling nearly US$2 million (S$2.7 million) worth of gold into the country.

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May 06, 2024
Foreign investors hope likely Modi victory will ease business roadblocks
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Foreign investors hope likely Modi victory will ease business roadblocks

Lack of free trade pacts, high import tariffs, land acquisition woes among their concerns

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May 06, 2024
Rescuers save pets left behind in Indonesia volcano evacuation
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Rescuers save pets left behind in Indonesia volcano evacuation

People have fled from a remote Indonesian island where a volcano recently unleashed huge eruptions but some folk have braved the dangers to rescue abandoned animals.

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May 06, 2024
Art therapist gives maids an avenue to express bottled up feelings
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Art therapist gives maids an avenue to express bottled up feelings

For the past 15 years, expressive art therapist Daphna Arbell Kehila has been working with shelter residents at the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (Home).

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May 06, 2024
KOEPKA PEAKING FOR PGA
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KOEPKA PEAKING FOR PGA

American rounding the corner’ ahead of next Major with LIV Singapore victory

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May 06, 2024
BRIGHTON DIM VILLA'S HOPES FOR TOP FOUR
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BRIGHTON DIM VILLA'S HOPES FOR TOP FOUR

Pedro’s late strike earns O win; Chelsea hammer West Ham to lift European chances

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May 06, 2024
BADMINTON GIANTS TOO GOOD AT HOME
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BADMINTON GIANTS TOO GOOD AT HOME

China beat Indonesia for Thomas and Uber titles, losers happy with tune-up for Paris

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May 06, 2024
ANT-MAN'S HEROICS NULLIFY NUGGETS
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ANT-MAN'S HEROICS NULLIFY NUGGETS

Edwards scores play-off career-high 43pts in Denver to give Timberwolves I-O lead

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May 06, 2024
US and Italy gear up for men's relay showdown
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US and Italy gear up for men's relay showdown

World sprint champion Noah Lyles and reigning Olympic 100m gold medallist Marcell Jacobs on May 4 helped the United States and Italy respectively qualify for the 4x100m relays at the Paris Olympics.

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May 06, 2024
ARGENTINA CROSS THE LINE AT LAST
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ARGENTINA CROSS THE LINE AT LAST

They win first men’s SVNS league title after fifth place in S’pore; NZ women champions

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May 06, 2024
TOMMY GOES GREAT GUNS AT FIRST START
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TOMMY GOES GREAT GUNS AT FIRST START

Fitzsimmons’ newcomer underdone’ but still proves too strong for Maiden rivals

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May 06, 2024
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Warren Buffett says successors at Berkshire Hathaway ready for job

He also lauds Apple despite conglomerate trimming stake in iPhone maker recently

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May 06, 2024
Fed remains on easing mode, but no rate cuts until data is supportive
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Fed remains on easing mode, but no rate cuts until data is supportive

Markets fear impact of higher-for-longer rates but also hope for cut later in 2024

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May 06, 2024
Parliamentary records more accessible with new AI search engine
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Parliamentary records more accessible with new AI search engine

Open to public, it uses advanced keyword matching and contextual search to generate more relevant results

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May 06, 2024
Dual-stroke patient who beat the odds shares his story of hope
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Dual-stroke patient who beat the odds shares his story of hope

He publishes book about journey out of darkness to help others in despair

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May 06, 2024
Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer in Easter message
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Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer in Easter message

In message to Orthodox Christians, he says God has a Ukrainian flag on his shoulder

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May 06, 2024
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New groups monitoring sanctions will fail: N. Korea envoy to UN

He makes remarks in response to call by US and its allies to continue work of UN panel

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May 06, 2024
Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election
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Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election

Manipulated videos are taking centre stage as campaigning heats up in India's election, with fake clips involving two top aides of Prime Minister Narendra Modi triggering police investigations and the arrest of some workers of the rival Congress party.

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May 06, 2024
Greater pre-school access needed in Malaysia: World Bank
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Greater pre-school access needed in Malaysia: World Bank

Report finds 24% of kids who begin primary school at age seven lack the necessary skills

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May 06, 2024
Regency plots green path despite sitting on rich veins of gold
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Regency plots green path despite sitting on rich veins of gold

Indonesia’s southern paradise’ is focusing on environmentally friendly projects

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May 06, 2024
Malaysian King on two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6
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Malaysian King on two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6

Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make a two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6 to May 7 at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

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May 06, 2024
Migrant worker deaths: Ensuring mental health support for their colleagues
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Migrant worker deaths: Ensuring mental health support for their colleagues

They can face trauma over loss, fears for their own workplace safety, say counsellors

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May 06, 2024
Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth
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Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth

An investigation is underway in Western Australia after the police shot dead a teenager who reportedly stabbed a member of the public.

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May 06, 2024
More Singapore employers helping maids address mental health issues
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More Singapore employers helping maids address mental health issues

Agencies that assist domestic workers have noticed more employers seeking help for their maids' mental well-being.

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May 06, 2024
Prospects for Gaza ceasefire slim as Israel, Hamas refuse to modify positions
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Prospects for Gaza ceasefire slim as Israel, Hamas refuse to modify positions

Both sides blame each other for impasse; Israel closes aid crossing after Hamas strike

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May 06, 2024
Man taken to hospital after accident involving bus and his car in Telok Blangah
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Man taken to hospital after accident involving bus and his car in Telok Blangah

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital after his car and a bus were involved in an accident in Telok Blangah on May 4.

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May 05, 2024
US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke
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US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke

Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted on May 3, after a series of clashes with the police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order.

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May 05, 2024