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‘Blessing in disguise’: Malaysia's Transport Minister Loke sees silver lining despite setbacks for his DAP

His decision to resign over Najib’s house arrest illustrates balancing act between staying in power and holding to principles DAP says it cannot abandon.

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.

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Over 5,000 turn up as Joo Chiat Road closes to mark World Car-Free Day

This was the first time an area outside the CBD was closed to traffic to mark World Car-Free Day.

This was the first time an area outside the Central Business District (CBD) was off-limits to cars and other vehicles for World Car-Free Day.

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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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App with weather and route guidance for cyclists among youth proposals to improve S’pore transport

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