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By-election win casts spotlight on Terengganu Menteri Besar
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By-election win casts spotlight on Terengganu Menteri Besar

Opposition star seen as future PM contender as he may be able to get wider public support

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December 04, 2023
China woos tourists with visa-free initiative, but difficulties remain
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China woos tourists with visa-free initiative, but difficulties remain

Geopolitical tensions and limited flights among issues still hurting the industry

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December 04, 2023
Residents say alcohol curbs have made area cleaner, more peaceful
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Residents say alcohol curbs have made area cleaner, more peaceful

Fewer incidents involving migrant workers as a result of curbs and police presence: MP

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December 04, 2023
Singapore, Fiji sign agreement to collaborate on carbon credits astamise tin
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Singapore, Fiji sign agreement to collaborate on carbon credits astamise tin

Such partnership can mobilise finance to help countries meet climate targets: MTI

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December 04, 2023
Highlighting climate-health link vital in saving lives: WHO official
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Highlighting climate-health link vital in saving lives: WHO official

COP28 talks could be a turning point with first health day on Dec 3, she says

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December 04, 2023
Co-founder of start-up cleaned loos to understand requirements of job
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Co-founder of start-up cleaned loos to understand requirements of job

Mechanical engineering graduate Tuan Dung Nguyen rolled up his sleeves and took an uncommon internship as a toilet cleaner to understand the nitty-gritty of the work.

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December 04, 2023
Coming soon to public toilets – a robot cleaner
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Coming soon to public toilets – a robot cleaner

It aims to halve the time spent by workers on the task, so they can focus elsewhere

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December 04, 2023
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S'pore sets new rules to reduce risk of greenwashing by banks

Move aims to offer more clarity on what constitutes sustainable financing: MAS

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December 04, 2023
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'Foreign terrorists' behind bombing at university gym that killed 4: Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr condemned a deadly bombing on Dec 3, blaming \"foreign terrorists\", as the police and military strengthened security in the country's south and around the capital Manila.

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December 04, 2023
Scheme to help Malay families in rental flats expanded
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Scheme to help Malay families in rental flats expanded

Households in Jurong, Choa Chu Kang and Tampines among 400 getting support now

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December 03, 2023
Gardens by the Bay gets 100 millionth visitor as it kicks off Christmas fair
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Gardens by the Bay gets 100 millionth visitor as it kicks off Christmas fair

Gardens by the Bay welcomed its 100 millionth visitor on Dec 2 as it launched its Christmas celebrations.

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December 03, 2023
S. Korea launches first spy satellite with SpaceX rocket
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S. Korea launches first spy satellite with SpaceX rocket

Move follows the North’s success in putting its own reconnaissance satellite into orbit

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December 03, 2023
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South Gaza bombarded as humanitarian crisis reaches 'breaking point'

At least 193 Palestinians killed since Dec as Israel, Hamas trade blame for collapse of 7-day truce

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December 03, 2023
Elite troops on motorbikes, police dogs for public order among additions since riot
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Elite troops on motorbikes, police dogs for public order among additions since riot

Riot police on motorbikes, police dogs trained to intimidate, and pepper spray that stings the eyes these are what rioters will face when the Special Operations Command (SOC) moves in.

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December 03, 2023
Certis officer: Rioters chanted 'Kill the woman, burn the bus'
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Certis officer: Rioters chanted 'Kill the woman, burn the bus'

A rock the size of a fist slammed into his head as shattered glass rained down on him during the riot in Little India on Dec 8, 2013.

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December 03, 2023
COP28: 118 countries agree to triple renewable energy by 2030
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COP28: 118 countries agree to triple renewable energy by 2030

Pledge led by EU, US and UAE says this will cut fossil fuels from world’s system by 2050

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December 03, 2023
Singapore invited to attend 2024 G-20 summit
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Singapore invited to attend 2024 G-20 summit

The Republic has been invited by Brazil to take part in the Group of 20 (G-20) meetings and summit, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro from Nov 18 to 19, 2024.

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December 03, 2023
Making S'pore relevant to key partners a priority: PAP survey
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Making S'pore relevant to key partners a priority: PAP survey

Singaporeans also want 4G leaders to build coalitions to protect country’s interests

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December 03, 2023
Yio Chu Kang becomes dementia-friendly
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Yio Chu Kang becomes dementia-friendly

Nadine Chua

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December 03, 2023
HDB residents could soon own up to 2 cats per flat under govt plan
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HDB residents could soon own up to 2 cats per flat under govt plan

Pets to be microchipped and licensed; changes slated for later part of 2024

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December 03, 2023
'RISE TO THE OCCASION AND BE AT YOUR BEST'
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'RISE TO THE OCCASION AND BE AT YOUR BEST'

Ten Hag urges Red Devils to build on recent displays to overcome organised’ Magpies

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December 02, 2023
BEGINNING OF THE REAL COUNTDOWN
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BEGINNING OF THE REAL COUNTDOWN

Euro 2024 draw outlines path to glory for favourites and redemption for woeful hosts

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December 02, 2023
'ERRORS IN THE MIND' BY WOODS
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'ERRORS IN THE MIND' BY WOODS

His body holds up on return to competitive golf, but he admits to being mentally rusty’

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December 02, 2023
POOL BROTHERS ARE COOL
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POOL BROTHERS ARE COOL

Taiwanese champs, trained by dad to handle pressure, are also YouTube stars

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December 02, 2023
ONE LAST MEET, THEN ALL MEAT
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ONE LAST MEET, THEN ALL MEAT

Jockey Stewart returns to Australia for three-month break, family and sausages

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December 02, 2023
Tiger Beer maker shifts gears amid rising costs, competition
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Tiger Beer maker shifts gears amid rising costs, competition

Lower productivity, changing consumer habits among factors behind APB’s layoffs

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December 02, 2023
Temasek-backed VTAC shareholders vote to buy 17Live in first Spac merger
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Temasek-backed VTAC shareholders vote to buy 17Live in first Spac merger

VTAC’s success key as S’pore competes with Hong Kong to become Asian hub for Spacs

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December 02, 2023
Tesla's new Cybertruck starts at $81,500 - 50% pricier than initial estimate
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Tesla's new Cybertruck starts at $81,500 - 50% pricier than initial estimate

Tesla’s long-delayed Cybertruck will be priced starting at US$60,990 (S$81,500), over 50 per cent more than what chief executive Elon Musk had touted in 2019 and a cost that analysts have said will draw select, affluent buyers.

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December 02, 2023
Altman won the war at OpenAI. Now comes winning the peace
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Altman won the war at OpenAI. Now comes winning the peace

CEO still widely respected in industry, but will face questions over business dealings

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December 02, 2023
Champion of Chinese art after taking over on dad's death
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Champion of Chinese art after taking over on dad's death

Although Mr Jack Chen grew up surrounded by paintbrushes, ink and rice paper, he was never interested in Chinese art, let alone taking over his father's retail business, Chen Soon Lee Book Stamp & Coin Centre, at Bras Basah Complex.

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December 02, 2023