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Cashing in on what am I
I was out with the boss yesterday when I noticed a rather unusual sight. We were walking along the river Thames when we noticed a group of Indians in the distance who were waving the Indian National flag. As far as I knew, there was no major (...)
TR Emeritus - 13 May 2024
The grandstanding of PM Lee Hsien Loong
The dust has not yet settled. Is Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong the greatest or merely one of the greatest hypocrites? He is retiring from his exalted position of premiership after 20 years, having amassed a colossal amount of wealth at the (...)
TR Emeritus - 13 May 2024
#WeekenderEat: An Indulgent Communal Dining Experience At FYSH At The Singapore EDITION
Turn a lazy Sunday afternoon into a celebration of indulgence, connection, and gastronomic exploration with Josh Niland's FYSH Roast Menu. The post #WeekenderEat: An Indulgent Communal Dining Experience At FYSH At The Singapore EDITION appeared (...)
Weekender - 13 May 2024
Singaporeans will not become the minority in Singapore
Singaporeans will not become the minority in Singapore-DPM Wong, 9 May 24. The Straits Times online. With a fast aging population, pap government's total failure at tackling our plunging total fertility rate over the decades, immigration and (...)
TR Emeritus - 13 May 2024
More than 400,000 sign up for health initiative offering easy access to services, resources
NUHS aims to reach 1.14 million residents living in western region of Singapore with the initiative.
Straits Times - 11 May 2024
Cat licensing scheme to kick in on Sept 1 in Singapore
It will be an offence to keep unlicensed pet cats from September 2026.
Straits Times - 11 May 2024
Certis officer charged with carrying loaded revolver at Bugis+ mall
More than 100 officers were activated to look for him when he failed to return his revolver and 10 bullets after his shift.
Straits Times - 11 May 2024
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 11, 2024
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Straits Times - 11 May 2024
SM Teo says he was ‘quite saddened’ by change in Lee Hsien Yang
Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean had worked closely with him in the military.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
Israel proceeds to invade Rafah while the world watch on the sidelines
Israeli tanks and fighter jets bombed eastern Rafah as last-minute ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas broke down in Cairo. Footage released by Israel's army shows soldiers entering Rafah and engaging in urban warfare. Israeli jets and (...)
TR Emeritus - 10 May 2024
Singapore among 143 countries that voted to support Palestine’s UN membership bid
Singapore said the decision was made after “serious and careful consideration”.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
Jail for man who used words to deliberately wound racial feelings of Jewish man
Arif was sentenced to nine months and six weeks’ jail and nine strokes of the cane.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
Court of Appeal overturns man’s death sentence, cites prosecution’s inconsistent case
The case was adjourned for submissions on whether an acquittal or a retrial should follow.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 10, 2024
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Straits Times - 10 May 2024
NTUC ex-president leads list of May Day awardees
Movement's former president, Ms Mary Liew, leads record list of 179 awardees.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
‘I tried to bring everybody to run with me. And I think we did have some success’: PM Lee
“If he arrows me to do it, I will take the arrow,” PM Lee on his role after the leadership handover.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
Singapore’s political system is rare and once lost there is no turning back, says PM Lee
The system is built on good politics, which has allowed a good Government to get elected, he said.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
New leaders will be probed, must be ready to respond: PM Lee
Foreign and domestic policies have become increasingly intertwined, and Singapore has had to adapt, he added.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
Younger generation of Singaporeans understand importance of the Chinese language: PM Lee
He believes the 4G leaders will continue promoting Mandarin among the Chinese community.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
Politicians and political parties are politically significant persons: PM Lee
Being declared a PSP does not mean the person has done anything wrong, PM Lee said.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024
‘These issues are forever sensitive’: PM Lee on handling of tudung wearing, Section 377A
PM Lee touched on a range of issues, including national identity and racism.
Straits Times - 10 May 2024