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DISCIPLE, MASTER TO MAKE DEBUT TOGETHER
Felix, 11, eager to show skateboarding skills; mentor Farris, 31, sees competing as a bonus
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December 04, 2025
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New framework to guide HDB playground designs from 2026
Come 2026, HDB playgrounds will provide children with more diverse and engaging play experiences under a new framework that will guide their design.
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December 04, 2025
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Some residents return for belongings a week after HK fire
Some Hong Kong residents forced to flee their homes as a deadly fire closed in a week ago returned to the scorched complex on Dec 3 to retrieve their belongings, as others struggled to rebuild lives after a disaster that killed at least 159 people.
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December 04, 2025
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TL teachers • MOE prioritises hiring of locals
We thank Dr Shanmugam Kadakara for sharing his views about the recruitment of local Tamil Language (TL) graduates as teachers (Give more consideration to local Tamil language graduates in teacher recruitment, 26 Nov).
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December 04, 2025
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Class riser still in a Position Of Power in Race 10
Dec 5 South Africa (Fairview/Greyville) preview
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December 04, 2025
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Businesses must develop wide networks for resilience amid uncertainty: President
S'pore firms looking into opportunities in Mexico in areas like ports, infrastructure
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December 04, 2025
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How scheme came about, and how it was misused
The Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme has been around for the last 17 years.
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December 04, 2025
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More global brands betting on Singapore as gateway to Asia
They are leveraging Republic's strengths to expand into high-growth markets
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December 04, 2025
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KING OF LIGHT TO SHOW PIKE CHOSE RIGHT
With 3YOs’ solid record in Northerly, Perth ace hoop hopes he has pulled the right rein
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December 04, 2025
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The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong’s deadly blaze
It was a clear afternoon with blue skies and a cool breeze as Mr Wong set off to pick up his granddaughter from school.
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December 04, 2025
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'Unbelievable' Haaland reaches historic mark
Erling Haaland said he was “proud” to make history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 English Premier League goals in a pulsating 5-4 win against Fulham on Dec 2.
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December 04, 2025
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SHORT, SWEET AND A HIT
Lasting one to two minutes, microdramas are driven by mobile-first viewing and the market outside China is expected to exceed $2.6 billion in 2025
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December 04, 2025
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Place names should be clear and unique
I was bemused at the recent announcement of the renaming of the Singapore Sports Hub to The Kallang (“Singapore Sports Hub is now known as The Kallang”, Nov 29).
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December 04, 2025
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Fire safety • Community preparedness can save lives
The recent deadly fire incident in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by residents living in high-rise urban environments.
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December 04, 2025
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Chinese voter exodus from Malaysia’s DAP dents Anwar’s 2nd-term hopes
Drop in support in Sabah leaves PM’s coalition without its strongest vote bank
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December 04, 2025
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Commuters irked by lack of info after track fault on East-West Line
On Dec 2, some passengers travelling at night on the East-West Line (EWL) between Bugis and Bedok stations experienced a delay of at least 20 minutes.
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December 04, 2025
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Use of AI • Property agents should not alter or enhance photographs
We refer to the article “Property agents are turning to AI-generated images to sell homes in Singapore” (Nov 14).
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December 04, 2025
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Three possible approaches to avoid ghost towns
FROM B1
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December 04, 2025
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Appetite for S’pore expansion
FROM AI8
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December 04, 2025
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Thailand take solid first step to gold target
Thailand got off to a superb start in Group A of the SEA Games men’s football tournament on Dec 3 by thrashing Timor-Leste 6-1.
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December 04, 2025
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YouTube to comply with Australia's teen social media ban
Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” with millions of Australian users and content creators on Dec 3, saying that it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days.
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December 04, 2025
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Uniqlo Singapore to launch Tamagotchi women’s T-shirts in homage to virtual pets
Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo is bringing the Tamagotchi to its T-shirts with a collaboration collection paying homage to the pebble-size devices.
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December 04, 2025
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Malaysian singer-actress Erra Fazira to marry entrepreneur
She shared the news with members of the media, according to a report by mStar, The Star’s Malaylanguage portal.
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December 04, 2025
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STRONG DRAGON IN HOT FORM
Platinum Royale powers home to break minute mark in hit-out
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December 04, 2025
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Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins big at Gotham Awards
One Battle After Another was named best feature on Dec 1 at the Gotham Awards, the official kickoff for the movie awards season, but it was an Iranian drama filmed in secret that was the big winner.
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December 04, 2025
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Spurs saviour Romero ‘loves mentality’ in draw
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank praised his players for showing “incredible character” as they battled to a 2-2 English Premier League draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Dec 2.
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December 04, 2025
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No breakthrough on Ukraine after Putin meets Trump envoys: Russia
Top foreign policy aide says Russian leader reacted negatively to some US proposals
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December 04, 2025
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SMEs get help to expand with M&A and joint venture tools
Trade body seeks to boost tie-ups and link firms to deal hunters via platform
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December 04, 2025
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Taiwan celebs Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu hold long-overdue wedding ceremony
Taiwanese celebrity couple Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu may have tied the knot in December 2021, but they held their wedding ceremony only recently on Nov 28.
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December 04, 2025
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Stray Kids top Billboard 200 album chart for 8th time in a row
K-pop boy band Stray Kids landed their eighth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their latest EP Do It (2025), becoming the first K-pop act to achieve this feat.
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