Man raped then-girlfriend’s daughter; sex abuse led teen to drop out from school
[Straits Times] - 02/13/2025
He was sentenced to 11 years’ jail and eight strokes of the cane.
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[Straits Times] - 12/02/2025
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[Straits Times] - 13/02/2025
More new buildings in S’pore will be required to provide lactation rooms for mothers in future
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[Straits Times] - 12/02/2025
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[Straits Times] - 13/02/2025
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[Straits Times] - 12/02/2025
Fireworks stall blaze in Cheras, netizens call for more regulations
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[The Independent] - 13/02/2025
PAP announces replacement of Hougang and Aljunied branch leaders
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[Straits Times] - 13/02/2025
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[The Independent] - 13/02/2025
Jail for retiree who shoved 90-year-old man with dementia, causing fatal head injury
Toh Teck Chye pushed Mr Choo Chin Nam who yelled at him over a purported $100 loan.
[Straits Times] - 13/02/2025
Smarter energy management, AI-driven tech: How firms can navigate the net-zero transition
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[Straits Times] - 12/02/2025
‘Ageing’ Bukit Panjang has its third centre to engage 1,300 seniors, a fourth is on the way
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[Straits Times] - 13/02/2025
