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GE2015: The top 10 battles to watch after Nomination Day

It is election season in Singapore. GE2015 is finally here and it is the most keenly contested election since 1965, with 181 candidates from 9 political parties and 2 independents going for all 89...

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GE2015: Humanising Dr Chee Soon Juan

This election, the bulk of the media reports on local mainstream media seems to be dominated by reports on the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC) saga. I don’t know about you, but...

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GE2015: Five faux pas worthy of hara-kiri

The term “hara-kiri” entered Singapore’s political lexicon after the Minister for National Development, Khaw Boon Wan, made reference to how the CEOs and board of directors in Japan will commit...

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Ge2015: Humanising Chan Chun Sing

When I mention Chan Chun Sing, what images come to mind? Is it of him raising his arm and saying “Kee Chiew”? Or one of the many internet memes and GIFs circulating online, caricaturing him as a clown...

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GE2015: Humanising Kenneth Jeyaretnam

picture via Kenneth Jeyatretnam’s facebook page With a strong political pedigree as the eldest son of the late opposition figurehead, JB Jeyaretnam, one would expect Kenneth Jeyaretnam to be voted...

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GE2015: What growing up in Chiam See Tong’s Potong Pasir taught me

I grew up in Potong Pasir, having lived there for over two decades. I am proud to have been a part of Potong Pasir and have written about the town on several occasions. The small town of Potong Pasir...

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Top ten food favourites in Singapore that are good without queuing for

It is a common belief in Singapore that if there’s no queue, the food or drink must not be good. How true is that? Sometimes, I think queuing is part of the process that makes the food even more...

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GE2015: How train breakdowns can swing the election

Picture via Winston Foo on Twitter. Three more days to Polling Day and the North-East Line experienced a delay this morning. Bad timing, but good thing it isn’t too major to cause a severe disruption...

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GE2015: The 5 Best and 5 Worst Speakers

Today marks the last day of campaigning for GE2015 before we head to the poll on Friday. With 181 candidates from 9 political parties and 2 independents going for all 89 seats in Parliament, GE2015 is...

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GE2015: Five things to consider when voting

Tomorrow is Cooling Off Day and I will not be writing anything. This will be my last article on GE2015 leading up to Polling Day. Fellow Singaporeans, before you cast your vote on Friday, here are...

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Stella Chuu: Cosplayer, burlesque dancer, and a couch potato

Picture via Stella Chuu’s Facebook Page One of our contributors, Derek Cai, attended the media preview today for the Singapore Toy Games & Comic Convention (STGCC) 2015 today and caught up with...

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GE2015: What to do if you lost your poll card

Help! I cannot find my poll card this morning! What should I do? As silly as it may seems, it does happen. My wife and I cannot find our poll cards this morning, even after hunting high and low all...

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Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition

If you are looking for more premium Transformers toys for  your kid, consider the Transformers Platinum Edition series. Asher received a set of the Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack...

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GE2015: All sample counts announced. What’s next?

As I get updates of the sample counts coming in for GE2015, my heart sunk. It looks like it will be a freak election. A freak election whereby one party may just sweep 88 out of 89 seats in...

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How to get your own customised Nutella

Following the trend of customer customisation globally, Nutella is getting into the game too. Understanding that a name is a very big part of one’s identity, Nutella launched a #YourNutella campaign...

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Experience the world of DreamWorks Animation at ArtScience Museum

If you are looking for something to do with your kids and the family for the September school holidays, head on down to the ArtScience Museum’s DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition.  The exhibition...

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Ten things to do at Laguna Angsana Phuket

Set along the shores of Phuket’s Bang Tao Bay in the island’s northwest, Angsana Laguna Phuket is part of Asia’s first integrated resort, Laguna Phuket. There are a total of 6 resorts in Laguna Phuket...

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The World in One Kitchen with The Soup Spoon

To celebrate its 13th anniversary, The Soup Spoon launched a ‘The World in One Kitchen’ rebranding campaign recently. Main highlights include a refreshed menu as well as its new destination-themed...

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MH370 coconut bomoh back to solve the haze issue

Southeast Asia has been looking like the set of Silent Hill in the recent weeks. Haze from agricultural fires in Indonesia have shrouded the region yearly. With a much drier weather due to El Nino...

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[Sponsored Video] All Kids Should Dream

All kids should dream. However, not kids have the means or the opportunities to fulfill their dreams. The playing field is not leveled for a kid born in cosmopolitan Singapore versus one born in a...

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