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Lim Tean appoints Shadow Minister of Finance even as his Shadow Minister for National Development resigns from party
People's Voice Party chief Lim Tean has appointed blogger Leong Sze Hian as his Shadow Minister of Finance, days after his Shadow Minister for National Development left the party.
The People's Voice Party is a new party that was founded by...
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Nurul Izzah the rebel inside Pakatan Harapan, not the enemy within
It would be ridiculous to consider MP Nurul Izzah Anwar as the enemy within Malaysia's ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition because she is, in reality, a rebel who is stirring the waters against a sense of lethargy that has...
Malaysia
JB High Court grants bail to Singaporean involved in chemical dumping in Pasir Gudang
Johor Baru: On March 27, the Singaporean who was charged in connection with the illegal chemical dumping at Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang was granted bail. This occurred after a decision from the Sessions Court was overturned by...
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Residents’ confidential data left exposed after SingPost mailman leaves letterboxes unlocked
Singapore Post (SingPost) has been called out for poor service yet again, after a Singaporean found that the door to a group of letterboxes had been left wide open. The mail in the letterboxes, that could have contained residents'...
The Way We See It
Hawkers share their sauce for success
Sweat, the smell of grease, the drudgery, scorching heat and the long hours of work can make any man or woman quit. But, not the hawkers of Singapore.
With blazing determination and a persistence that is not easy to duplicate,...
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Singapore government 1, Watain 0, Christians 0
The term “tragic excuse for a government” is probably making its way round the Internet accompanied by many a chuckle. The eloquence of death metal band Watain, when it was unceremoniously dumped from a concert line-up in Singapore –...
Opinion
There can be no gender equality without quality public services
Austerity. From the left to the right, governments have only that one word on their lips. Confronted to fiscal deficits, many countries all over the world have embraced austerity measures, giving a growing number of citizens the feeling they...
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Guy cuts Louis Vuitton bag to prove a point to snobbish salesman
Kuala Lumpur – A video of a man cutting an LV bag in front of a salesperson is currently trending on social media, sparking many controversial issues from luxury shops judging walk-in customers based on their appearance to wasting...
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Mental health should be prioritised and not stigmatised, says NMP Anthea Ong
Singapore – Amidst the numerous challenges the country is facing such as ageing, inequality, social mobility, economic transformation, and climate change, there is an issue that has not been discussed throughout the Budget 2019 debate – mental health and...
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Lorry driver vs cyclist again but this time cyclist gets the upper hand
Singapore – With altercations between lorry drivers and cyclists being in the news recently, another incident has surfaced online, but this time, the odds were in favour of the cyclist.
On February 25, video footage was shared by Facebook group...
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Singapore Badminton Open: Eyes on Loh Kean Yew as injured Viktor Axelsen withdraws
SINGAPORE — Although injured world number one player Viktor Axelsen will be making an appearance in the upcoming KFF...
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Domestic Helpers
Maid initially wants to break contract and go back, but agrees to stay when her employer says she can go back on holiday
SINGAPORE: A foreign domestic helper who initially wanted to break her contract jumped all too quickly at the chance when her employer agreed to...
SG Politics
Red Dot United: Elderly couple shares their struggles with HDB housing loan
SINGAPORE — The issue of HDB prices has always been a hot topic, and it was no surprise when opposition party Red Dot United...
Relationships
Girlfriend insists her boyfriend buy her $2K Gucci bag; she also wouldn’t mind a “normal” proposal ring costing less than $1K
SINGAPORE: A girlfriend who wanted a Gucci bag costing more than $2,000 asked her boyfriend to buy it for her, even if it meant...
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Chinese airline apologises after ground staff in Singapore calls passenger a “dog”
SINGAPORE: China Southern Airlines has issued an apology after one of its ground...
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