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Fears the Year of the Rabbit could bring about a wave of abandoned pets

Animal welfare groups in Malaysia and Singapore have urged consumers to not buy rabbits on an ‘impulse’ and look into what it takes to care for them

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Prof Paul Tambyah not in list of National Awards (COVID-19) recipients despite contributions towards fight in pandemic

The Online Citizen Asia Prof Paul Tambyah not in list of National Awards (COVID-19) recipients despite contributions towards fight in pandemic Singapore

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Boy filmed throwing cat off HDB block: 'Deeply disturbed' SPCA escalates case to authorities

A video clip showing a boy throwing a cat off an HDB block in Boon Lay has sparked public concern. CCTV footage of the incident, which happened on Wednesday (Dec 14) afternoon, has been circulating on social media. In the clip, the child was seen exiting the lift on the 22nd floor of a block along Boon Lay Avenue together...

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Premium rates for Integrated Shield Plans to remain unchanged for next two years

Singapore News - As part of measures to ensure the affordability of cancer treatments following the introduction of the Cancer Drug List (CDL) on Thursday, premiums for Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) will remain unchanged for the next two years. This applies to all IP policyholders, whether... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Singapore to Repeal Colonial-Era Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that repealing Section 377A of the Penal Code was the “right thing to do,” but ruled out legalizing same-sex marriage.

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Philippine track queen Lydia de Vega lived in Singapore with fellow athlete Jacter Singh, till cancer struck

Singapore News - He's a Sikh from Singapore. She was a Catholic from the Philippines. Theirs is an unusual love story. Athletics brought them together, and for 17 years, they lived together in a flat in Yishun. On Wednesday (Aug 17) night, Jacter Singh returned to Singapore after... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Philippine track queen Lydia de Vega lived in Singapore with fellow athlete Jacter Singh, but cancer struck

Singapore News - He's a Sikh from Singapore. She was a Catholic from the Philippines. Theirs is an unusual love story. Athletics brought them together, and for 17 years, they lived together in a flat in Yishun. On Wednesday (Aug 17) night, Jacter Singh returned to Singapore after... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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New book sheds light on life and charitable legacy of Tan Tock Seng and his family

Singapore News - When Tan Tock Seng came to Singapore from Malacca in 1819, the same year as Stamford Raffles, he started out selling vegetables. Over time, he built up trading links with the Riau Archipelago, Siam, Burma and the rest of Indochina. He also helped establish the Thian Hock... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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