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Grace Leong

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Grace joined The Straits Times in 2013 after three years at The Business Times. She was part of The Sunday Times’ team that won a bronze award at the Asian Media Awards in 2021. She also received two awards, in 2012 and 2017, from the Securities Investors Association (Singapore). Grace worked in Las Vegas and Utah from 1999 to 2010, during which she covered the impacts of the Sept 11 attacks, subprime mortgage crisis and the 2008 financial crisis. She bagged multiple awards for her reporting during her time in the US.

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Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim should be granted judicial mercy, like tycoon Ong Beng Seng: Defence

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Suggested Caption : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim, appealing on his 17-year and 6-month sentences on Nov 18, 2024

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Caption/Body : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim appealing for his 17-year and 6-month sentencing on Nov 18, 2024 1. Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim: He's the Hin Leong founder convicted of offences including cheating. Sentencing at 230pm in 24A (Grace from biz desk) An earlier report: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hin-leong-founder-ok-lim-convicted-of-3-criminal-charges-of-cheating-forgery
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Suggested Caption : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim, appealing on his 17-year and 6-month sentences on Nov 18, 2024

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Byline : KELVIN CHNG


Caption/Body : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim appealing for his 17-year and 6-month sentencing on Nov 18, 2024 1. Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim: He's the Hin Leong founder convicted of offences including cheating. Sentencing at 230pm in 24A (Grace from biz desk) An earlier report: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hin-leong-founder-ok-lim-convicted-of-3-criminal-charges-of-cheating-forgery

Regulatory changes in S'pore to simplify show-flat site sourcing for developers

The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Land Authority have pre-identified a list of vacant state land sites for show-flat use.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Land Authority have pre-identified a list of vacant state land sites for show-flat use.

Private home buyers to get better protection with revamped rules

Minister of National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore at Shangri-La hotel on Nov 13.
Minister of National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore at Shangri-La hotel on Nov 13.

Perennial to sell former Mediacorp site for $350m to focus on healthcare and healthcare real estate

Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.
Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.

Illegal parking, traffic congestion among residents’ concerns over plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road

The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.
The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.

More HDB flat owners refinancing to cheaper bank loans as interest rates drop to 3-year low

In addition to lower rates, local banks have been offering cash rebates and legal fee subsidies to lower the costs of refinancing.
In addition to lower rates, local banks have been offering cash rebates and legal fee subsidies to lower the costs of refinancing.

Hyflux did not initially reveal power plant plan to avoid leak of its strategy, says defence

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation executive Jeanne Soh said she did not remember if Hyflux’s power strategy was shared with SMBC.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation executive Jeanne Soh said she did not remember if Hyflux’s power strategy was shared with SMBC.

Defence lawyer says judge erred in convicting O.K. Lim of cheating; prosecution disagrees

Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin had earlier been found guilty of cheating HSBC through employees of his “family business”.
Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin had earlier been found guilty of cheating HSBC through employees of his “family business”.

No more ‘unlimited liability’ for consultants in govt construction contracts from Dec 1

On Sept 25, the Singapore Institute of Architects flagged “unfair clauses” in a Singapore University of Social Sciences tender for its Rochor campus.
On Sept 25, the Singapore Institute of Architects flagged “unfair clauses” in a Singapore University of Social Sciences tender for its Rochor campus.

New private home sales slump in Sept but recovery expected in Oct with several hot launches

1012WFL Sales launch for Skye -Robust turnout at Skye at Holland sales gallery during public preview
1012WFL Sales launch for Skye -Robust turnout at Skye at Holland sales gallery during public preview

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