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Soh Rui Yong’s offers to drop lawsuit against Malik Aljunied mid-trial, but the ex-SA director rejects it

Singapore — National marathoner Soh Rui Yong offered to drop the 2019 defamation lawsuit he filed against Malik Aljunied mid-trial on Monday (Jan 17), but this was rejected by the former Singapore Athletics (SA) executive director.

Mr Gerard Quek, the lawyer for the runner, had been instructed by Soh, 30, to put it on record “to resolve the matter,” he said on Monday, the fifth day of the trial.

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Trailer truck topples over after driver fails to turn at Bedok Reservoir View roundabout

Singapore — A trailer truck was spotted toppled over at a roundabout along Bedok Reservoir View on Monday (Jan 17), sparking comments from concerned individuals that the area needs to be improved for road users.

According to Facebook page ROADS.sg, “The driver was trying to manoeuvre slowly around the roundabout but failed. One of the back wheels went up the curb, causing the trailer to lean towards the left and toppled over.”

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Haidilao hot pot customer brings own noodles to ‘save money’

While learning how to be wise with money is a skill worth acquiring, circumventing business restrictions to save a few dollars might get more criticism than praise.

One TikTok user did just that and recorded herself bringing a pack of dried noodles and dumping it into a hot pot at Haidilao to “save money.”

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Judge convicts male cabin crew who claimed he tapped stewardess’ buttocks to ‘correct her posture’

Singapore — It may have looked like a classic case of “she said vs he said,” but the judge came down in favour of the woman, and found the man guilty of a molestation charge.

The woman’s identity, as well as which carrier was involved in the incident, has not been disclosed. 

It is also unknown whether the man is still employed by the carrier.

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Eddie Peng quashes gay rumours again, receives apology from China tech firm for failing to stop gossip

Actor Eddie Peng recently won a victory of sorts after a Beijing tech firm issued an apology for allowing rumours about his sexuality to be spread on its social media site.

This is hardly the first time that the Taiwan-born Canadian actor, singer and model, 39, has debunked rumours that he’s gay. 

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