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US says two military personnel killed in Jordan

US says two military personnel killed in Jordan

19/07/2026

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

18/07/2026

Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports

Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports

18/07/2026

No discrepancy found in O-Level English oral exam questions: SEAB

No discrepancy found in O-Level English oral exam questions: SEAB

18/07/2026

Meet PMX.AI - an artificial intelligence avatar launched by Malaysia PM Anwar to engage voters

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the launch of his AI avatar with a superhero-themed video, and Malaysians can chat with PMX.AI on messaging platform WhatsApp.

18/07/2026

Ground Up: Lawyers leaving private practice say they expected the long hours but not the toxicity

A landmark study examining why lawyers are leaving private practice found that many legal professionals had horror stories about dealing with unreasonable bosses and colleagues.

18/07/2026

Gen Z workers in Asia say they are using AI to do more – but their bosses are expecting more too

Big Read: Gen Z workers in Asia say they are using AI to do more – but their bosses are expecting more too

18/07/2026

Network School ordered to cease operations at Forest City site over licensing breach; founder says operations continue

Network School ordered to cease operations at Forest City site over licensing breach; founder says operations continue

18/07/2026

Negeri Sembilan electoral battle begins after 103 candidates confirmed; BN, PN to campaign for each other

Negeri Sembilan electoral battle begins after 103 candidates confirmed; BN, PN to campaign for each other

18/07/2026

Singapore chefs cook up chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice for 180 diners in Peru

Singapore chefs cook up chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice for 180 diners in Peru

18/07/2026

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

18/07/2026

Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports

Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports

18/07/2026

No discrepancy found in O-Level English oral exam questions: SEAB

No discrepancy found in O-Level English oral exam questions: SEAB

18/07/2026

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Singapore chefs cook up chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice for 180 diners in Peru

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18/07/2026

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K-pop star Sandara Park announces partnership with David Yong’s Power Entertainment in Singapore

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Gen Z workers in Asia say they are using AI to do more – but their bosses are expecting more too

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Lawyers leaving private practice say they expected the long hours but not the toxicity

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Insider

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