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Tertiary education systems must also shift towards applied learning, with work-study programmes, attachments and internships.

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre) with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva (left), and World Bank Group president Ajay Banga (right) at the panel discussion on jobs and AI on Oct 12.

Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

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Unhealthy air quality forces organisers to shut down at least five planned runs.

The Chill Pace Run Club, seen here on Sept 2, cancelled its Oct 7 run due to the haze.

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MPs debated safeguards for retrenched workers. Is there still stability in pursuing a degree and landing an office job today?

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Shopping online was far more efficient, but the writer needed every purchase to hit the mark to save time, effort and money on returns. 

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