Indonesia's police have once again demonstrated their ability and determination to fight terrorism in Indonesia. Over the last two weeks, they have managed to score two significant achievements. The first was the uncovering of a terrorist network in the...
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The past two years have been a unique time in Malaysian history. After the three opposition parties decided three weeks after their electoral successes on March 8, 2008 to cement their cooperation by forming the Pakatan Rakyat (PR), expectations ran high that...
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As the Paul Simon classic says, there are 50 ways to leave your lover. Oddly enough, I picked up on this while on the job. In reporting international news, I get access to a steady stream of offbeat stories from around the world on how people handle soured...
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Clutter-free sidewalks for pedestrians seem to be a disappearing sight in many parts of Singapore. The sidewalk along McCallum Street in the CBD, for instance, has been reduced by ongoing construction to a one-person-wide wooden walkway hardly big enough for a...
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When you read this, I will be in Bangkok, a week after the court judgment found former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra guilty of corruption. Many speculate not only about Thaksin and his red-shirt supporters but also about Thailand's future. With such...
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In the aftermath of the recall of Toyota cars in China, one would have thought that Chinese car makers and analysts alike will be rubbing their hands in glee at seeing a world-class car maker humbled - especially one that comes from perennial rival Japan. But...
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NOW that the 2009 A-level examination results are out, the annual ritual of seeking admission to local and foreign universities is in full swing. Notwithstanding efforts to recognise different peaks of excellence in our education system, we remain very much an...
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Women are clever little things. They have, in a few short decades, managed to turn the tables on the guys - and the most amazing thing about this spectacular coup is that the boys have no clue they've been bamboozled. Well, in the developed world, at least....
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For the past few months, I've been taking mental notes on MRT - and bus-riding etiquette in the hopes of one day unleashing a full-blown rant in this space. But for now, I'm more inclined to kiss that dour-faced uncle who picks his nose and leans on the...
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''Kindness taught in Seattle school's online class'', read the headline in a short article in the Seattle Times. After reading just that tiny item, hundreds of people signed up for this semester's Practice of Kindness class. As course leader Andy Smallman...
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Michelle Chia tells us what she was up to for Chinese New Year. Video by Katrina Rui En shares with us what she thinks is funny; her thoughts on her role in Happy Family, in which she plays a cute lil’ Chinatown girl who lives with her adoptive grandfather; about her fans; and about being a serious actress. Catch Happy Family on weeknights at 9pm on MediaCorp TV Channel 8. Video by Katrina Brooke Lam, May Seah James Cameron talks about the possibility of an Avatar sequel, how we can "see", and how the Na'vi language was created. Video by Genevieve Loh
The new Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa will open today at 8.28am. TREVOR TAN A construction Crane collapse at HDB workside along Punggol Central killing one and hurting three. ERNEST CHUA Dr William Tan is being sued by Dr Stephanie Chee. OOI BOON KEONG
Do you know where you can find Singapore's first public drinking fountain, the 145-year-old Gemmill Fountain? We do and you will too once you watch our little documentary! Postscript: For latest news on the location of the fountain, please see http://oursingaporestories.blogspot.com/ Video by fuzzoo Synopsis: A soldier returns home to discover a shocking truth. Homecoming was created by Diploma in Media and Communication students from Singapore Polytechnic as part of their coursework. It was submitted to Livewire and aired on Artscentral in 2005. An earlier production by the SDFTV guys before Zobang Films was realised by Wilson and Hon Wai. Special thanks for Jonathon Chan and family. Video by solasura This is a song about an animal so slow, algae grows on it. Some have said the same about the singer. For more musical goodness and ukulele oddities, do visit http://najsings.tumblr.com or http://www.youtube.com/user/najmetender Video by najmetender
Celebrate your Asian heritage by visiting http://www.theasianparent.com/ Submitted by theAsianparent The Centre for Content Protection (CCP) conducted the Digital Future Seminar Series Dec 2 to engage the digital distribution industry at the Asia Television Forum(ATF) in Singapore.
(Left to right): Bernard Lanskey, Director, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music; Philip Wu, Executive Chairman of GRID MMS Pte Ltd; Charles J. Sanders, Esq. Songwriters Guild of America; Nina Ossoff, songwriter; Malcolm Young, Mg Dir, Firefly Films Submitted by DFS Great event with lots of actions.. and funs. Submitted by eyesthruthelens
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