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Grateful family looking for woman who performed CPR, saved man at Malaysia airport

The woman, who happened to be behind Mr. Law when he collapsed (full name not revealed), immediately started administering CPR and did not stop until help arrived.

  • Published: May 6, 20259:47 am
  • Author Vihanya Rakshika
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Singapore’s homegrown LLM Sea-Lion to offer new features as more SE Asian firms use it

After releasing the latest model with “reasoning” capabilities on April 15, its researchers at AI Singapore said they plan to add voice recognition later in 2025, followed by…

  • Published: May 6, 20259:35 am
  • Author Krist Boo
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Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

A new rapid financing facility will enable members to access emergency financing without conditions in case of financial crises arising from sudden shocks.

  • Published: May 6, 20259:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Voter turnout at Singapore’s GE2025 the lowest since 1968, at 92.47%

Political observers said the likeliest explanation for the lower turnout in 2025 was that Singaporeans had already made travel plans before the election was called, taking…

  • Published: May 6, 20257:15 am
  • Author Kok Yufeng
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GE2025 Rewind: Key moments of the Singapore election captured on camera

The Straits Times videographers capture the key moments and highlights of a whirlwind 9-day general election campaign – from speeches on Nomination Day, to rallies and…

  • Published: May 5, 202511:08 am
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Singapore doubles player Loh Kean Hean retires; aims to build ‘badminton community’

The 30-year-old Singaporean, who won six bronzes at the SEA Games and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games, will shift his focus towards the running of the Elever Badminton academy,…

  • Published: May 5, 202510:57 am
  • Author Melvyn Teoh
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Malicious bots behind nearly half of web traffic in Singapore: Study

Singapore ranked fourth among places in the Asia-Pacific that were most targeted by bad bots in 2024, after Hong Kong, Indonesia and Australia, according to the 12th annual study…

  • Published: May 5, 20259:59 am
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Japan, China accuse each other of airspace ‘violation’ near disputed islands

The islands in the East China Sea – known as the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan – are administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing and are a frequent hotspot in…

  • Published: May 5, 20259:10 am
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Leaders of Singapore’s ruling party pledge to draw lessons from GE2025, focus on unity, global risks

The People's Action Party won 82 out of 92 contested seats, retaining all the constituencies it previously held.

  • Published: May 5, 20258:55 am
  • Author Hariz Baharudin
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Singaporeans return the ruling party to power with 65.57 per cent of the popular vote

The ruling PAP secured 87 of 97 seats in an election that took place against a backdrop of global uncertainty and trade wars.

  • Published: May 4, 202510:02 am
  • Author Lim Yan Liang

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