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Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir, dies at 100

Siti Hasmah and Mahathir Mohamad just celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary on Aug 5.

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali became one of the first Malay female medical officers in Malaya.

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Thai capital Bangkok hit by days of heavy rain and floods

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Singapore factory output jumps in August, driven by sustained AI demand

All clusters, except chemicals, recorded output growth on a year-on-year basis in August 2026.

Output from the precision engineering cluster saw the largest growth in August, jumping 33.9% year on year.

Singapore wins four silvers, four bronzes at WorldSkills Shanghai

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Nepal’s towns in ruins: What it will take to rebuild after massive flood

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Keys to the past: National Museum’s revamped Singapore History Gallery reopening on Oct 10

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Indonesia needs to grow more rice, corn and sugar. Can its forests survive?

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The haze is back in Singapore. How does it compare with previous years?

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The sound of an identity: What makes the Singaporean accent unique?

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The future of play: How new guidelines are transforming Singapore’s playgrounds

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More young Singaporeans seeking recovery treatment at longevity-related wellness centres and clinics

The red light therapy room at House Longevity studio on Sept 2. House Longevity is among at least eight longevity-centred wellness centres and clinics that have opened here in recent years.

Will cutting down on drinking make me uncool?

ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.

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OCBC’s blue-chip plan gains traction with young investors, with 1 in 4 customers now under 35

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