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First sign of fault that sparked MRT disruption surfaced almost 2 hours before train stalled
TSIB said it could not determine the cause of the axle box’s failure, as the components were damaged.
Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law ‘judgement day’
His victory stands to usher in a political sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest economy.
Firm behind $52k clinic rental says cost worth it
A single spreadsheet saved each Pei Hwa Secondary teacher 60 hours of admin work a year
Dead community cats in Yishun, Tampines not due to abuse: NParks
New hotels to replace Katong Plaza, Novotel hotel in Kitchener Road
The owners of both properties, which date back to the 1980s, have permission to develop new hotels.
New Toto game that pays fixed prizes will start with June 12 draw
S’pore’s investment in Changi Airport Terminal 5 coming at the right time: Iata chief
T5 will ensure capacity is there ahead of demand, with S-E Asia among the fastest growing air markets, he added.
Putin eyes a bigger prize than Ukraine
The Russian leader’s refusal to accept a ceasefire seems puzzling, writes Jonathan Eyal.
Eldercare firm fined $7k after client died from wheelchair incident
Mr Hassan Mohamed Karchi Arsan Osman, 76, fell after his wheelchair rolled off a van platform.