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Singapore, Malaysia heads of state encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries

President Tharman also exchanged views with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim on geopolitical developments.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam received a welcome ceremony during his state visit at the invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar on July 13.

Singapore, Brunei share special friendship built on decades of mutual trust: SM Lee

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Bloomberg defamation suit: Court finds news provider maliciously defamed Shanmugam, Tan See Leng

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Deadly Bangkok blaze exposes enforcement gaps despite existing safety laws

Singapore, Indonesia launch network of defence alumni to strengthen ties

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Days before Johor voted, one viral Malay phrase already hinted at BN’s landslide win

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Supportive workplaces key to fathers taking full paternity leave, as uptake in Singapore rises

More are using paternity leave, which observers say points to a shift in workplace culture.

38-year-old Imdadulla Syed Shahid, a father, took nearly two months off work to be there for his wife and newborn daughter when she was born in January.

2027 school year to begin on Jan 4 for MOE kindergarten, primary, secondary students

S’pore’s Q2 growth eases to 5.7% as Iran war tempers AI-powered manufacturing growth

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Philippine President Marcos visits Singapore for talks with PM Wong, investment push

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Who should own AI? The case against – and for – nationalisation

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