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EDITOR'S PICKS

30 YEARS AFTER WANG-KOO TALKS: WHAT’S NEXT FOR CROSS-STRAIT TIES?

BUYING 'TOKENS' OF ASSETS SUCH AS WHISKY, PROPERTY BECOMING MORE POPULAR WITH
SMALL INVESTORS

UPBEAT HARI RAYA MOOD IN MALAYSIA BELIES SIMMERING TENSIONS

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY PRICES MAKE SURPRISE RECOVERY, SPURRED BY MIGRANT INFLUX AND
LOW SUPPLY

FIRST LOOK AT BIRD PARADISE: 7 THINGS TO SEE AND KNOW

HOOKED ON YARN: MEET THE BROCHETS, MEN WHO CROCHET

Crocheting is not a gender-specific hobby, say men hooked onto needlework.

BACKGROUND-SCREENING FIRMS EXPECT RISING DEMAND WITH NEW EP RULES

GONE WITHOUT A TRACE: MYSTERY OF INDIA’S MISSING MONUMENTS

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OPINION

Tommy Koh
Tommy Koh

TO PROTECT OUR HEALTH, PROTECT OUR PLANET

Tan Dawn Wei
Tan Dawn Wei

BEIJING SCORES WITH DIPLOMATIC CHARM OFFENSIVE

Chua Mui Hoong
Chua Mui Hoong

HIGHER WAGES FOR TRADESPEOPLE: WHO PAYS THE BILL?

Rohit Brijnath
Rohit Brijnath

ONE BRAVE WOMAN, TWO TELLING PHOTOS AND A SPORTING WORLD WE RARELY SEE

ST EXPLAINS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU CHANCE ON A SNAKE? STAY CALM AND BACK AWAY SLOWLY

IS IT BETTER TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH BEFORE BREAKFAST OR AFTER?

Few studies have looked into this question and their results have been mixed and
limited.

5 THINGS TO DO AT HOME BEFORE GOING ON VACATION

From plant care to kitchen essentials, here are five ways to make homecoming a
bit smoother.

WHY IS THE KETO DIET POPULAR FOR WEIGHT LOSS? IS IT SAFE?

The diet can result in high intake of unhealthy fats, which increases the risk
of heart disease.

VIDEOS

Seven must-see attractions at Bird Paradise
Bird Paradise will open to the public on May 8. Here are seven key areas to
check out at the 17ha avian attraction.

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SEVEN MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS AT BIRD PARADISE

Bird Paradise will open to the public on May 8. Here are seven key areas to
check out at the 17ha avian attraction.

1. 1:53Seven must-see attractions at Bird Paradise

Bird Paradise will open to the public on May 8. Here are seven key areas to
check out at the 17ha avian attraction.

2. 1:53Seven must-see attractions at Bird Paradise

Bird Paradise will open to the public on May 8. Here are seven key areas to
check out at the 17ha avian attraction.

3. 11:50THE BIG STORY: 85,000 land, air travellers affected, 21 missed flights
during 4.5-hour disruption in March

On Friday in Parliament, Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad
Faishal Ibrahim said that following the immigration clearance system
disruption in March, ICA is reviewing the approach to the upgrade.

4. 10:59THE BIG STORY: Pufferfish, oysters, and other foods to be cautious of

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Tuesday reminded members of the public
in a Facebook post of the dangers of eating pufferfish. The advisory comes
two weeks after an elderly Malaysian couple died from eating the fish.

5. 7:34THE BIG STORY: Remain united, be go-getters and uphold Singapore’s
reputation amid grave global situation, says PM Lee

In his speech during the debate on the President’s Address on Wednesday,
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore must not allow itself to be
divided among fault lines or turn inwards like what other countries with
larger populations are doing.

6. 15:06THE BIG STORY: Work-from-home, flexible arrangements key factors for
Singapore's best employer

Tech giant Google, which has ranked top in Singapore's Best Employers 2023
list for the third year in a row, recognises that flexibility and the
ability to control their own schedules is important to employees.

7. 10:23THE BIG STORY: Covid-19, other respiratory illness go up as masks come
down

Dr Elly Sabrina, director and family physician at Banyan Clinic, shares the
recent experiences faced by her practice with general practitioners also
reporting a rise in patients with flu-like symptoms.

8. 1:42New eco-getaways at Lazarus Island with these tiny houses

Staying at the Tiny Away Escape on Lazarus Island feels almost like being
in a reverse aquarium tank, where one is invited to pay attention to the
loud, immense world that is nature, while staying in their cosy, cabin-like
“tiny house”.

9. 5:02'I need to be active to be like my old self': Rebuilding a life after
paralysis

In 2021, Taufik Omar had to rebuild his life after a bicycle accident left
him paralysed from the chest down. While he adapts to having to do familiar
tasks in a new way, his focus is to stay active, both for himself and his
family.

10. 9:38Wong Kim Hoh Meets: Rowena Chiu, former assistant to Harvey Weinstein

Rowena Chiu was sexually assaulted by the former movie mogul at the Venice
Film Festival in 1998. She is part of the #MeToo movement which led to
Weinstein being put behind bars for nearly 40 years.

11. 15:17THE BIG STORY: Singapore in midst of new Covid-19 wave, says Ong Ye
Kung

Singapore has been in the middle of a Covid-19 wave over the past month,
with daily infections rising from about 1,400 a month ago to roughly 4,000
cases a day last week. About 30 per cent are reinfections, Health Minister
Ong Ye Kung said.

12. 2:34Money Matters: Renting a property? Tips to avoid tenancy pitfalls

Renting a property should be a hassle-free experience yet there are
pitfalls even seasoned renters can fall for. Whether you're new to the
process or an old hand, these six tips will help guide you to your ideal
home.

13. 8:24THE BIG STORY: WHO monitoring new Covid-19 Arcturus subvariant detected
in over 20 countries

Also known as XBB.1.16, Arcturus is the result of two other variants from
the Omicron BA.2.

14. 7:54THE BIG STORY: Cards are top pick when it comes to making payment in
Singapore

A FIS Global Payments Report 2023 found that in terms of monetary value,
credit cards accounted for 36 per cent of all point-of-sale (POS)
transactions and 42 per cent of e-commerce transactions made in Singapore
in 2022.

15. 10:52THE BIG STORY: Singapore ministries lay out plans for rest of
Government's term

Five ministries - Social and Family Development, National Development,
Education, Health and Manpower - released their addenda, or public
statements, on Tuesday detailing their plans for the rest of the term of
this Government.

16. 5:16THE BIG STORY: Manpower Ministry probing cases of unattended food
outside migrant workers' dorms

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) says dorm operators may be breaching
regulations if they allow packed food meant for migrant workers to be left
in the open.

17. 13:36Every-birdy out! Moving 3,500 birds from Bird Park to Bird Paradise

How do you move 3,500 birds? The Straits Times followed the team at Jurong
Bird Park as they prepared to move the feathered residents to their new
home at Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

18. 1:43How to train a rescue dog

When SCDF rescue dog Timmy picks up on the scent of survivors in a disaster
zone, he barks excitedly to signal to rescuers to search the area.

19. 2:56The game-changing milestones of Mario

He’s one of the most iconic video-game characters of all time. Let’s take a
bounce through some of Mario’s biggest moments.

20. 4:55Left to the elements: Delivery companies leaving workers' food
unattended

Delivery companies have been leaving food unattended in plastic bags near
several workers’ dormitories. The Straits Times visited 25 dormitories
across Singapore to investigate the situation.

21.

DISCOVER

WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ: SONGKRAN FESTIVAL, SNAKE SIGHTING, SINGAPORE’S BEST EMPLOYERS

ON-TREND AND KIND TO THE PLANET: WHY FASHIONISTAS ARE OPTING FOR OLD CLOTHES

CARTOONS OF THE WEEK: ROOMS FOR RENT AND CHATGPT

ART LOVER’S PARADISE: GO MUSEUM HOPPING ON HONG KONG’S NEWLY UNVEILED ARTS
WATERFRONT

THE WEEK IN PICTURES: HIPPOTHERAPY FOR UKRAINIAN SERVICE PERSONNEL; SONGKRAN IN
THAILAND

WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ: SCDF SEARCH DOGS, US INTEL LEAK, RUSSIAN VOLCANIC ERUPTION

GOLDEN MILE COMPLEX: A FINAL LOOK AT S’PORE’S ‘LITTLE THAILAND’

CARTOONS OF THE WEEK: EASTER EGGS AND EARACHES

THE WEEK IN PICTURES: DONALD TRUMP CHARGED; JUVENILE SNAILFISH; FULL MOON IN
PARIS

WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ: MANDAI BIRD MIGRATION, NATO’S NEWEST MEMBER, TRUMP CHARGED

HOW DO YOU MOVE 3,500 BIRDS FROM JURONG TO MANDAI? HERE’S A LOOK BEHIND THE
SCENES

CARTOONS OF THE WEEK: PARIS, INTERNET BANKING AND A CHEAP DATE

WE THE EARTH

LOCAL FIRM BEHIND GARDENS BY THE BAY IS BUILDING GREENER ACROSS S’PORE – AND
BEYOND

HE’S HELPED 4.5 MILLION PEOPLE FIGHT MALNUTRITION BY ADDING NUTRIENTS TO FLOUR

FISH HEADS AND TINY CHICKEN WINGS: S’PORE ENTERPRISE CUTS FOOD WASTE IN THE
REGION

SHE’S UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF HARDY CORALS TO HELP RESTORE MARINE LIFE

CLIMATE CHANGE

RECORD HEATWAVE OF UP TO 45 DEG C SCORCHES MUCH OF ASIA

Scientists warn that searing temperatures across Asia are likely to spawn public
health crises and food security problems.

CLIMATE CHANGE THREATENS HUMAN RIGHTS, OPENS UP GOVERNMENTS, CORPORATIONS TO
LITIGATION: UN SENIOR OFFICIAL

COMPANIES RISK PENALTIES AS ASIA AND AUSTRALIA TARGET GREENWASHING

JOBS IN GREEN ECONOMY IN HOT DEMAND AS S’PORE LOOKS TO BECOME CARBON SERVICES
HUB

SMART PARENTING

CRYING BABIES AND THE UNEXPECTED CAN BE HARD FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM

CELEBRITY PARENTS: HAPPY MARRIAGE IS SINGER ALEX TO’S SECRET TO RAISING A HAPPY
KID

To has a six-year-old son Alejandro with his wife Ice Lee, a photographer 24
years his junior.

FUN WITH KIDS: THE ARTGROUND’S PLAY SPACE, HERE COMES THE BREAKFAST KAKIS
THEATRE SHOW

Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.

INVEST

INVESTING, THE FAMILY OFFICE WAY

SETTING UP A FAMILY OFFICE: 3 FAMILIES SHARE THEIR JOURNEYS AND WHAT DRAWS THEM
TO SINGAPORE

A single-family office manages the assets belonging to a family and is not
required to be registered or licensed by MAS.

WHY THE US DOLLAR IS UNLIKELY TO LOSE ITS SHINE SOON

There’s no reason to be terrified of the consequences if the US dollar should
lose its special international status.

A ‘NEW’ ROCKY VIDEOTAPE IS AS GOOD AS GOLD TO COLLECTORS

When it comes to hobbies, one thing people are eagerly seeking in today's high
tech world is old technology.

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