Tag: Singapore
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Singapore man jailed for hiring girlfriend as maid to extend her stay
Background of the case A Singaporean man was sentenced to three weeks in jail after pleading guilty to making a false statement to the controller of work passes under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. Faizal Farid, 45, admitted to submitting an application that falsely stated his intention to employ his girlfriend, Jennie Villaron, as…
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Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Pin Singapore Return to Flagship Lineup
Vivo Signals a Revival of Its Flagship X-Series in Singapore Fans of the Vivo brand in Singapore may have reason to celebrate in the coming weeks. Recent listings in Singapore’s IMDA equipment registry point to the long-anticipated return of Vivo’s flagship X-series to the local market. The entries, named V2515 and V2514, appear under Vivo’s…
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Singapore Family Faces Rare Genetic Disorder KOS: A Mother’s Courage and Medical Insight
Introduction to a rare diagnosis In 2020, a Singaporean family welcomed their daughter, Rania, with a quiet start to life. The newborn did not cry, and her initial signs were subtle but concerning, prompting a rapid medical response. What followed was a complex medical journey that would reveal a rare genetic condition known as Kaufman…
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Lives Shaped by a Rare Genetic Disorder: A Singapore Family’s Battle with Kaufman Oculocerebrofacial Syndrome
Introduction: A Silent Beginning and a Hidden Diagnosis When Rania Safiyya Ridzwan was born in 2020, the delivery room felt unusually quiet. She did not cry, a sign that something was amiss, and the newborn’s first moments required urgent attention in the neonatal intensive care unit. Her mother, Madam Sri Syazwani Mohd Yazid, recalls the…
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Woman Hospitalized After Right Hand Trapped in Sugar Cane Machine in Clementi
Incident Overview A woman was rushed to the hospital after her right hand became trapped in a sugar cane juicer at a stall near Clementi Avenue 3 on the evening of October 10. The incident occurred at about 6:50 pm in front of the Clementi 448 Market and Food Centre, a busy local hub for…
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Woman Rescued from Sugar Cane Juicer in Clementi Hospitalized for Hand Injuries
Overview of the incident A woman sustained injuries after her right hand became trapped in a sugar cane juicer at a stall in Clementi on the evening of October 10. The accident occurred around 6:50pm at Block 448 Clementi Avenue 3, the site of the Clementi 448 Market and Food Centre in Singapore. Response and…
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Woman Rescued After Right Hand Trapped in Sugar Cane Machine in Clementi, Singapore
Concern at Clementi Market: Woman’s Hand Trapped in Sugar Cane Machine A medical emergency unfolded on the evening of October 10 at a Singapore market complex, when a woman’s right hand became trapped in a sugar cane machine near the Clementi 448 Market and Food Centre. The incident, which occurred around 6:50 pm, prompted a…
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Me And My Car: Technopreneur and His Expensive Passion Project — Audi’s V10 Wagon
Introduction: A technopreneur with a high-octane passion In Singapore, the world of tech startups often blends with bold lifestyle choices. Meet Brian Tan, 43, a former wealth manager who co-founded the kids-friendly tech company myFirst. His passion project isn’t a gadget or a gadget’s gadget; it’s a cherry-red, 17-year-old Audi RS6 estate that wears a…
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Me And My Car: Technopreneur and his expensive passion project – Audi’s V10 wagon
In pursuit of a passion that defies ordinary ownership In Singapore, where car ownership comes with a premium and the local road network is as curated as a gallery, one man’s love affair with a 17-year-old cherry-red Audi RS6 estate stands out. Brian Tan, 43, a former wealth manager who co-founded the kids’ tech startup…
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Courts’ Muze Sofas, Garmin MicroLED Fenix 8, and Ecovacs Deebot X11: Hottest Home Tech and Design Drops
Courts Unveils Muze Sofas: Four New Additions for Modern Living Singapore-based retailer Courts has expanded its in-house Muze contemporary furniture line with four new sofa designs, offering stylish options at accessible prices. Launched in 2024, Muze focuses on modern aesthetics that blend form with function, giving shoppers a range of pieces to refresh living rooms…