Parents need to stop blaming teachers and present united front
The Straits Times|September 23, 2024
Even a "small number" of parents going overboard is one too many (Parents need to partner with teachers, not see them as service providers: Chan Chun Sing, Sept 20).
Bob Cheng Sho-ong Hock

The biggest problem faced by educators is parents who refuse to engage, as they cannot be bothered, or feel that the behaviour of their child is the school's problem.

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Over 270 dead after Israel's wave of air strikes: Lebanon
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Over 270 dead after Israel's wave of air strikes: Lebanon

Israel unleashed its most widespread wave of air strikes against hundreds of Hezbollah targets on Sept 23, which the Lebanese health authorities said killed at least 274 people, making it the deadliest day in Lebanon in nearly a year of conflict.

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September 24, 2024
Temasek's achievements over 50 years mirror S'pore's success: PM
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Temasek's achievements over 50 years mirror S'pore's success: PM

It must retain ability to think long term, add to nation's brand of quality, integrity, he says

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September 24, 2024
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Iran's Guards ban communication devices after deadly attacks

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks last week, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.

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September 24, 2024
Back move, integrate into society, ex-chief urges former members
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Back move, integrate into society, ex-chief urges former members

He says deeper understanding of Islam prompted decision to disband terror group

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September 24, 2024
S'pore Poly students to get hands-on experience with Super Puma copter
The Straits Times

S'pore Poly students to get hands-on experience with Super Puma copter

They were just 13 when they first got to know each other because of their shared love for aeroplanes. Now, the schoolmates will be among the first polytechnic students to get to learn working with the AS332 Super Puma helicopter.

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September 24, 2024
Temasek commits $100m to climate projects
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Temasek commits $100m to climate projects

It hopes to draw additional capital from other sources to fund such initiatives

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September 24, 2024
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Core inflation rises to 2.7% on higher holiday expenses

Core expenses of households in Singapore picked up in August as inflation in services rose, but overall inflation was still the lowest in more than two years.

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September 24, 2024
Monkey sightings in Punggol Northshore worry residents
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Monkey sightings in Punggol Northshore worry residents

A Punggol resident, Ms Pang, and her husband were walking to their new Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in Northshore Drive earlier this month when they encountered a troop of about a dozen monkeys on the park connector.

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September 24, 2024
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Ex-girlfriend of suspect says he was aggressive person

The man accused of killing Singaporean Audrey Fang in Spain met up with his Ukrainian girlfriend days after the alleged incident and told her he was hoping to resolve his financial difficulties soon.

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September 24, 2024
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Man charged with murder; five others accused of rioting

A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man after a fatal brawl near Jalan Besar that occurred around 4am on Sept 22.

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September 24, 2024