Alfian Juma’en just cannot seem to do things the easy way.
A year ago, the silat exponent won a South-east Asia Games gold medal at the Singapore Expo after beating Vietnam’s reigning world champion Tran Dinh Nam, despite…
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What is Group B streptococcus?
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacteria found in the gut and urinary tract of 15 to 30 per cent of adults.
Although it does not usually cause diseases, it may cause infections of the skins, joints, heart and brain….
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Lions are a strong team, says Vietnam coach
It has been almost 18 years since Singapore last pulled off a win against Vietnam, in the 1998 Tiger Cup final which the Lions won 1-0, a statistic that surprised even Vietnam coach Nguyen …
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The timeline of the GBS outbreak
JULY 24, 2015
The Ministry of Health (MOH), Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) and National Environment Agency (NEA) investigate a spike in the number of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) cases…
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Wilson and Farmiga reunite for more scares on The Conjuring 2
James Wan is once again at the helm following the record-breaking success of 2013’s The Conjuring, bringing to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Reprising their…
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Woman who ranted at deaf cleaner says sorry
In what is becoming all too common, all it took was a moment of folly for Ms Alice Fong to gain online infamy.
Upset with a deaf 64-year-old cleaner who tried to clear her food against her wishes, she gave him a tongue-…
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Indonesian political activists denied entry to S’pore
SINGAPORE – Singapore has denied entry to two Indonesian activists who were planning to enter the country to conduct political activities, including raising election campaign funds.
“Singapore has always taken a strong stand against the importation of foreign…
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Emotional tribute to Sabah quake victims on first anniversary of disaster
KOTA KINABALU – The families, friends and teachers of the 10 Singaporeans who died in the earthquake that rocked Mount Kinabalu last year gathered to pay an emotional tribute yesterday at the mountain as well as Tanjong Katong Primary School (TKPS).
At…
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Fresh law grads feeling squeeze of weak economy and competition
SINGAPORE – Two years after a warning was issued that fresh law graduates could find that jobs are harder to come by, the scenario appears to be unravelling on the ground, compounded by the weak market conditions.
Firms have taken in a greater number of…
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Law students, graduates look outside sector for jobs
Singapore – Faced with a situation where jobs in the legal sector seem to be difficult to come by, some law students and graduates are now casting an eye on opportunities in other industries, including non-government organisations and the civil service.
Ms…
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