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2 hrs ago | Asia News Network

17 major operators get on board Singapore tray-return drive

More than 500 food outlets, including this Koufu foodcourt, will join efforts to encourage diners to return their trays.

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6 hrs ago | Malaysian National News Agency

Two Handicraft Makers Sent To The Gallows For Drug Trafficking

JOHOR BAHARU, May 20 -- Two men were sent to the gallows by the High Court here today after they were found guilty of drug trafficking.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Malaysian National News Agency

Helping The Younger Generation Own Homes

By Wan Shahara Ahmad Ghazali KUALA LUMPUR -- Those yearning to own their first home will definitely heave a sigh of relief over the government's undertaking in not only providing affordable homes but also making it easier to own one.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, World News, Indonesia, Malaysia

Global Voices Online

"Lift your Skirt, Save a Life" Cervical Cancer Ad Divides Singapore

To remind Singaporeans about the free Pap smear screenings this month, the Singapore Cancer Society came out with a "Lift your skirt.

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The Straits Times

Emotional support the key for women undergoing mastectomies

Ms Grace Lam took a holiday to Australia with her husband Peter Yean and their daughter Naomi last October before she underwent surgery to reconstruct her breasts.

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Related Topix: World News, Indonesia, Medicine, Breast Cancer, Health

Sat May 18, 2013

Malaysian National News Agency

Abdul Wahid To Resign As Maybank President, CEO On June 4

JOHOR BAHARU, May 18 -- Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar, recently appointed as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, will resign as President and Chief Executive Officer of Malayan Banking Bhd on June 4. He will take his oath of office as Senator on June 5 in order to assume his new portfolio.

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Sun-Star

The quick Singaporean fix

CRAVING. It can be difficult to address sometimes. Luckily, almost anything is available in the city today.

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Malaysian National News Agency

Bumis Already Capable Of Investing In Equities - Shahrir

JOHOR BAHARU, May 18 -- Malays and other Bumiputeras can now afford to be involved in equity investments, says Member of Parliament for Johor Baharu Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad.

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Malaysian National News Agency

Former Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar Principal Declared Leadership Figure

JOHOR BAHARU, May 18 -- Former Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar principal Zulkipli Mahmud has been declared Leadership Figure , in conjunction with the Johor state-level Teacher's Day celebration held at the Pusat Islam Iskandar Johor here Saturday.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Applied Clinical Trials

A*STAR and Cytos Bring Singapore's First Influenza Vaccine to Clinical Testing

The vaccine based on Cytos' Virus-Like Particle technology may open the door to accelerated production of influenza vaccines in Singapore The vaccine based on Cytos' Virus-Like Particle technology may open the door to accelerated production of influenza vaccines in Singapore Cytos Biotechnology AG today announced that the first healthy volunteer ... (more)

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Related Topix: World News, Indonesia, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Immunology, Biology, Science

Financial Times

Master of his own mythology

Back in 1996 Singaporean gallerist Jasdeep Sandhu was an aspiring art dealer on the hunt for something new.

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Related Topix: Indonesia, World News, Society, Stardock, Video Games

PR-inside.com

Now Available: Technics Oil & Gas Limited (5CQ) - Oil & Gas - Deals and Alliances Profile

It is in providing engineering services to the upstream oil and gas industry. Technics services include designing and developing of process modules and equipment that are used for the production and storage of offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration and production activities.

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The Antioch Herald

Take BART to the 9th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the 9th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday, May 18th from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. in San Francisco's Civic Center.

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Channelnewsasia.com

Managing agent rate for AHTC is 50% higher than Tampines TC: Teo Ho Pin

Coordinating chairman of the PAP town councils, Dr Teo Ho Pin, has responded to the latest statement from the Workers' Party on town council management.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Examiner.com

Deal of the Day: Explore Malaysia and Bali from $1,990 including airfare

Travelers can discover the wonderful Kuala Lumpur and Bali with an eight-day trip to each city's iconic scenery and natural wonders.

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EurekAlert!

How should geophysics contribute to disaster planning?

Identifying natural hazards is only a part of what the field should do, analysis suggests, and effective disaster risk reduction strategies integrate many different experts on community level Earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters often showcase the worst in human suffering - especially when those disasters strike populations who live ... (more)

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Wed May 15, 2013

Malaysian National News Agency

'BioJadi' Organic Fertiliser Shows Promise In Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 -- The BIMP-EAGA Business Council says its initiative to introduce BioJadi -- a made-in-Malaysia organic fertiliser -- has now begun to yield results.

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Deadline

'Iron Man 3' Set To Cross $1B Global And $300M Domestic Benchmarks On Thursday

EXCLUSIVE: More records breaking for Summer 2013 as may continues to sizzle at the global box office.

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Bloomberg

Higher-Paid Women Less-Married, More-Divorced

Women who have come out on top in the job market may not find similar success in the marriage market.

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Malaysian National News Agency

Reappointment As DPM Best Birthday Gift For Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 -- The announcement of his reappointment as Deputy Prime Minister has become the best and meaningful gift for Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as he celebrates his 66th birthday Wednesday.

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