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Rising anti-Singapore sentiments surge on social media amidst Israel’s war on Gaza
Singapore faces a surge in anti-Singapore sentiments on social media, with Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam attributing the rise to perceptions of the country as pro-West or pro-Israel following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas in Israel. In a recent statement on Nov. 27, Minister Shanmugam revealed that comments expressing anti-Singapore sentiments have…https://ouo.io/FM0ySw
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Got beef with chicken? Three Buns and CHIX Hot Chick’n do
Beef patty or fried chicken? “¿Por que no dos?” the people at Three Buns and CHIX Hot Chick’n probably heard you say, so these two popular eateries have teamed up to create a mouthwatering masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds: the Bober’s Hot Chix & Patty.https://ouo.io/nzCon9
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Changi Airport trials AI to speed up security checks, could cut wait times by half
Brace yourselves, travelers! Security checks at Changi Airport could be revolutionized with a new trial that promises to make the screening process up to 50 percent quicker for passengers departing from Terminal 3. Changi Airport Group (CAG) is currently testing an innovative system utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to automatically detect prohibited items…https://ouo.io/JcNCBk
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NTU dropout’s elaborate deception unveiled: forged degree lands woman in legal hot water
Fonseka Wannerichega Hema Ranjini, a 44-year-old Nanyang Technological University (NTU) dropout, has been convicted of forging a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the prestigious university. Her web of deception spanned over 16 years, during which she successfully cheated at least five reputable companies into hiring her. Fonseka’s elaborate scheme unfolded in 2005 when she meticulously…https://ouo.io/36gz09
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Singapore diplomat faces charges over misuse of diplomatic bags for Panadol and luxury watches
Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan, a 44-year-old director-general at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), has been charged with two counts of cheating and one count of providing false information to a public servant. The charges stem from an alleged misuse of diplomatic bags to transport Panadol and luxury watches. Channel News Asia reported that the…https://ouo.io/5m5S3q
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Changi Chalet Chaos: Mother vows justice as teen brutally attacked in viral brawl
In a shocking incident at the Civil Service Club chalet in Changi, a 15-year-old girl found herself at the center of a brutal brawl that has ignited outrage across social media platforms. The victim’s mother, determined to seek justice for her daughter, has declared that she “will not let the matter rest.” Over the weekend,…https://ouo.io/Es9drM
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Lost in Translation: British tourist Jack The Backpacker confounded by Singaporean English
Travel vlogger Jack The Backpacker recently discovered that navigating the linguistic labyrinth of Singlish in Singapore is no walk in the Merlion Park. @morejackthebackpacker I’m struggling with English in Singapore #singapore ♬ original sound – morejackthebackpacker The Briton, a seasoned traveler who boasts a passport filled with stamps from Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Thailand, found…https://ouo.io/u4ISgQ
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Crypto Cash Clash: Man narrowly hangs on to S$81K in attempted robbery in Singapore
A 33-year-old man has found himself in a financial fiasco after attempting to trade crypto tokens for cold, hard cash. Little did he know, his rendezvous with a mysterious Telegram stranger would soon involve a teenage accomplice, a daring chase, and a dropped kitchen knife. On Saturday, the victim, a 33-year-old man with a penchant…https://ouo.io/619GiW
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Missing: Jerry the mouse inflatable mascot, last seen in Sentosa
Jerry the mouse has been kidnapped from Sentosa, leaving Tom the cat without his perennial frenemy.https://ouo.io/OwFolb
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RIOT! with Pangina Heals: The ultimate drag show and party coming to Singapore
Get ready to RIOT! with Pangina Heals, the drag superstar who slays every stage she steps on. https://ouo.io/Ltjacy