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LIM'S STABLE FIRES UP A TREBLE
The Straits Times

LIM'S STABLE FIRES UP A TREBLE

Lim’s Saltoro’s fourth win on the trot the highlight of leading team’s red-letter day

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March 03, 2024
Can money buy love? Putting up 'dating bounty' to find a partner
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Can money buy love? Putting up 'dating bounty' to find a partner

Two men in US dangled rewards for whoever found them a match - one offered US$100,000

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March 03, 2024
Ballot papers, docs used in 2023 Presidential Election destroyed
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Ballot papers, docs used in 2023 Presidential Election destroyed

More than 2.5 million ballot papers and other documents used in the 2023 Presidential Election have been destroyed as part of the process to ensure the secrecy of votes.

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March 03, 2024
Dignity Kitchen hopes to raise $200,000 after fire damages premises
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Dignity Kitchen hopes to raise $200,000 after fire damages premises

Social enterprise Dignity Kitchen is hoping to raise $200,000 for restoration works after a fire damaged its premises on Feb 13.

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March 03, 2024
President Tharman joins 2,901 others to make human formation of scout emblem
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President Tharman joins 2,901 others to make human formation of scout emblem

A total of 2,902 scouts from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) gathered at Choa Chu Kang Stadium on March 2 to make a human formation of the scout emblem, or fleur-de-lis.

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March 03, 2024
Pioneer postwoman reveals encounters of the unsavoury kind
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Pioneer postwoman reveals encounters of the unsavoury kind

Workers in humble roles the focus of new tours of workplaces by heritage group

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March 03, 2024
'I want to know why I was given away for adoption':  70-year-old seeks her birth family
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'I want to know why I was given away for adoption': 70-year-old seeks her birth family

Born to a Chinese couple, she was adopted by a Malay family as a baby

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March 03, 2024
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More than one billion people in the world are obese: WHO

Condition prevalent now, even in countries that had undernourishment issues before

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March 03, 2024
Iran counts ballots after low turnout in vote likely to favour conservatives
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Iran counts ballots after low turnout in vote likely to favour conservatives

Moderates stay away; reformists see it as a contest between hardliners and conservatives

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March 03, 2024
Thousands gather in Moscow to lay 'fearless' Navalny to rest
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Thousands gather in Moscow to lay 'fearless' Navalny to rest

Crowds of mourners chant Kremlin critic’s name while in the presence of police

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March 03, 2024
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8 hurt in blast at cafe in Bengaluru

At least eight people were injured when a suspected homemade bomb exploded during lunch hour at a cafe in India's technology hub of Bengaluru on March 1, the authorities said.

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March 03, 2024
Politics and economics behind Biden's Chinese car espionage probe
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Politics and economics behind Biden's Chinese car espionage probe

United States President Joe Biden, vowing to \"do right by US auto workers\", has launched a probe into whether Chinese-made vehicles could be used to spy on Americans, a far-off threat given there are few such cars on US roads now.

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March 03, 2024
'Visa-free, but not cost-free': China's media abuzz about prices in Singapore Se BALLO
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'Visa-free, but not cost-free': China's media abuzz about prices in Singapore Se BALLO

Despite concerns, there was a spike in Chinese visitors to S’pore during the New Year holidays

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March 03, 2024
Former senior minister of state Ch'ng Jit Koon dies at 90
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Former senior minister of state Ch'ng Jit Koon dies at 90

Veteran politician praised for his excellent interpersonal skills and humility

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March 03, 2024
Gaza survivors of deadly aid chaos say Israeli forces shot at them
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Gaza survivors of deadly aid chaos say Israeli forces shot at them

Some say tanks and armed drones involved; Israel says a few warning shots’ were fired

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March 03, 2024
Patrons say Batam go-kart circuit where S'porean died in crash had safety issues
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Patrons say Batam go-kart circuit where S'porean died in crash had safety issues

Man recounts son’s accident, says there was no Safety briefing or proper helmets

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March 03, 2024
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US carries out first airdrop of aid into Gaza, vows to do more

Airdrops will be sustained effort’, with possible maritime aid corridor for enclave

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March 03, 2024
Taylor Swift makes National Stadium SHIMMER on opening night
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Taylor Swift makes National Stadium SHIMMER on opening night

US pop star dazzles fans in song-and-dance extravaganza peppered with local references

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March 03, 2024
Affordable, convenient: Why more people rely on mobility scooters
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Affordable, convenient: Why more people rely on mobility scooters

Proposed changes under ministry review draw mixed reactions from users

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March 03, 2024
Two Taiwanese grannies ready for Oscars red-carpet debut
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Two Taiwanese grannies ready for Oscars red-carpet debut

The stars of the documentary short Nai Nai Wai Po are enjoying every minute of their film star journey

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March 02, 2024
CUESPORTS IMPASSE OVER?
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CUESPORTS IMPASSE OVER?

S’pore welcomes likely resolution, as players can compete without sanctions

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March 02, 2024
'GERMANY READY FOR EURO SUCCESS'
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'GERMANY READY FOR EURO SUCCESS'

Gundogan feels Kroos’ return to national fold will be a massive boost in title quest on home soil

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March 02, 2024
LIVERPOOL MUST KEEP FINDING SOLUTIONS
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LIVERPOOL MUST KEEP FINDING SOLUTIONS

Klopp dismisses quadruple talk, urges team to continue pushing on despite injury crisis

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March 02, 2024
HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY, DAD
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HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY, DAD

Boutier keeps promise to father by coming back with lowest score and lead as his gift

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March 02, 2024
'Good vibe' fuels Curry in Warriors' road win over Knicks
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'Good vibe' fuels Curry in Warriors' road win over Knicks

The best players do not stay down for long, as Stephen Curry proved on Feb 29.

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March 02, 2024
PACIFIC EMPEROR HAS EYES ON THE COMMITTEE'S PRIZE
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PACIFIC EMPEROR HAS EYES ON THE COMMITTEE'S PRIZE

Rare Kok trial win tops stable star off towards second G3 win

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March 02, 2024
Our children are neither our projects nor our key performance indicators
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Our children are neither our projects nor our key performance indicators

I refer to Minister Prime Ministers in the Office Indranee Rajah's remarks in Parliament on Singapore's resident total fertility rate, which has dropped below 1 (Singapore's total fertility rate hits record low in 2023, falls below 1 for first time, Feb 28).

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March 02, 2024
Complaints against insurance firms up 38% in 2023
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Complaints against insurance firms up 38% in 2023

But financial advisers saw 45% dip in conduct-related claims against them

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March 02, 2024
China factory activity shrinks for 5th straight month, weighing on Asia
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China factory activity shrinks for 5th straight month, weighing on Asia

China's factory activity shrank for the fifth straight month in February, with weak demand in the world's No. 2 economy weighing on manufacturers across Asia.

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March 02, 2024
Singapore Flyer owner Straco bounces back to the black
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Singapore Flyer owner Straco bounces back to the black

A strong recovery in visitor arrivals at all its businesses in China and Singapore saw mainboard-listed tourism attractions operator Straco bounce strongly back to the black during the second half of 2023.

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March 02, 2024