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A rapper, songwriter and producer renowned in the home-grown underground hip-hop scene, Akeem Jahat made his name through anthems that narrate the trials and tribulations of life in the heartland. The bilingual artist, who raps in Malay and English, has releases that include 2014 mixtape SeluDOPE as well as 2016 single $ua. Please subscribe or […]

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KFC uniforms get designer spin

The next time you are on a fast-food run in KFC, you may notice the smart new uniforms that the staff are wearing. From Monday, employees at KFC outlets islandwide will be outfitted in uniforms designed by Singaporean couturier Thomas Wee. This is the first time Wee, 70, has collaborated with a food and beverage […]

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To the moon and back

On a cool Tuesday night in Houston earlier this month, the Lone Star Flight Museum was transformed into a celestial party venue by Montblanc, the German purveyor of luxury writing instruments, watches and leather goods. The action took place in a stunning pop-up blue planetarium with mesmerising cosmic views projected on the dome ceiling. Within […]

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Shooting Near French Mosque Leaves Two Wounded

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Duterte accepts Beijing’s offer of joint probe into Philippine boat sinking

President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday rebuffed his own top diplomat, as he accepted an offer from China to jointly probe the sinking of a Philippine fishing boat by a Chinese trawler early this month. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said in a statement that Mr Duterte wants “highly qualified and competent” representatives from the Philippines, China and […]

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Sealing RCEP deal fast will send strong message on trade: Chan

A speedy conclusion to negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will signal Asean’s commitment to the global trading system, Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing said yesterday during a special meeting among Asean economic ministers on the proposed trade pact. In a Facebook post uploaded after the meeting, he wrote: […]

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Iran says its airspace, flight routes are ‘completely safe’

DUBAI • Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation said yesterday that the country’s airspace was safe for airlines to fly through, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, amid escalating tension between Teheran and Washington over the shooting down of an unmanned US drone by Iran. “Iran-controlled airspace over the Persian Gulf and other flight routes are completely […]

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US writer says Trump sexually assaulted her in mid-1990s

WASHINGTON • An advice columnist for Elle fashion magazine said United States President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in the dressing room of a New York department store more than two decades ago, an accusation swiftly denied by the US leader. According to Ms E. Jean Carroll, the rape occurred in either 1995 or 1996, […]

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Why did Trump call off Iran strike? It remains a mystery

WASHINGTON • He heard from his generals and his diplomats. Lawmakers weighed in, and so did his advisers. But among the voices that rang powerfully for US President Donald Trump was that of one of his favourite Fox News hosts: Mr Tucker Carlson. While national security advisers were urging a military strike against Iran, Mr […]

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Jurong LPG fire: Worker undergoes surgery, 2nd injured man discharged

A Chinese national injured in the massive fire in Jalan Buroh on Friday remains in stable condition in hospital while the other injured worker, also a Chinese national, was discharged yesterday morning, the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) said. The non-governmental organisation said in a Facebook post that the worker who remained in hospital “should get […]

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Tensions ease as HK protesters clear out after 16-hour stand-off

Calm descended on Hong Kong after 16 hours of protests during which thousands lay siege to the police headquarters in Wan Chai, while former Hong Kong office-holders added their voices to the issues at stake. In an open letter, former chief secretary Anson Chan yesterday called on Chief Executive Carrie Lam to categorically withdraw a […]

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‘Neighbour from hell’ drove 6 families away from Punggol HDB block

Over the past two years, one Housing Board block in Punggol has seen heavy market activity. Six households on the same floor moved out – because of one woman. Dubbed the neighbour from hell, she is accused of splashing oil at others’ doors, playing loud music and stomping on the floor. One neighbour even claimed […]

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Trump set to impose more sanctions to deter Iran

WASHINGTON • United States President Donald Trump said yesterday he will impose additional sanctions against Iran in an effort to prevent Teheran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adding that military action was still a possibility. Mr Trump, who was speaking to reporters at the White House, made his comments after recently calling off a military strike […]

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Asean adopts pact to cut marine waste

Asean has committed itself to reduce marine waste at both the nation and regional level, a move welcomed by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, as he highlighted the need for the countries to work together to combat the scourge. The transboundary nature of environmental challenges, from marine debris to haze pollution, “makes it impossible […]