Posts Tagged ‘singapore’
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Global Snapshots 
Grand Salawat Gathering Highlights Singapore Mawlid Festival
After a successful event last year, the Singapore Mawlid Festival is back this year with gusto. Afia R Fitriati has the details. Read More →
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Global Fashion 
Audi Fashion Festival in Singapore
Singapore hosted the Audi Fashion Festival from May 15 to 19. We take a look at two of the shows, by Australian designer Collette Dinnigan... Read More →
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Reflections 
Housework and the City: A Tale of Muslim Domestic Workers
Two Indonesian women recount the challenges they face in practising Islam in a way that is important to them while working with employers in Singapore Read More →
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Travel 
Carnival Cruise Group Expanding in Asia
Carnival, the world’s largest cruise group, unveiled its Asian expansion plans on Tuesday, predicting the regional market for leisure voyages will grow dramatically within the... Read More →
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Travel 
Singapore Gardens Aim for UNESCO Heritage Status
Singapore, one of the world’s most densely populated countries, is campaigning to get its 154-year-old Botanic Gardens declared a UNESCO world heritage site. If selected... Read More →
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Global Snapshots 
Singapore, Malaysia Agree to Build High-Speed Rail Link
Singapore and Malaysia announced Tuesday that they will build a high-speed rail link between the city-state and Kuala Lumpur. Read More →
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Cosmopolitan Living 
Escaping the Crowds in Singapore
Maryam Yusof shares some still-quiet places around the city-state to escape the crowds. Read More →
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Travel 
Singapore to Build New Airport Terminal to Boost Capacity
Singapore said Friday it will spend nearly Sg$1.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to build an additional airport terminal and other facilities to bolster its status as... Read More →
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Cosmopolitan Living 
Singapore Introduces Robot Dog to Keep Seniors Fit
Singapore inventors have created the country's first robotic dog to help the elderly stay active. Read More →
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Travel 
Sofitel to Work with Karl Lagerfeld for New Singapore Location Logo
With the Sofitel So Singapore set to open in July, the French hotel group has tapped the Chanel creative director for a new logo for... Read More →
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Travel 
Discovering Singapore’s Quirky Side (Part II)
Take a second romp around the city-state with Maryam Yusof to enjoy a few lesser-known corners of the island. Read More →
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Travel 
Discovering Singapore’s Quirky Side (Part I)
Toss your guidebook and come along with Maryam Yusof as she introduces some of her favourite neighbourhoods and hangouts in the city-state. Read More →
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Mighty Muslimahs 
Singapore to Get First Female Speaker of Parliament
Currently a cabinet minister, she will replace the former Speaker of Singapore's parliament, who was forced to step down in a sex scandal. Read More →
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Global Snapshots 
Malay-Muslim Weddings: Dress Code Deciphered
Maryam Yusof walks us through the dress code of Malay-Muslim weddings in Singapore. Read More →
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Global Snapshots 
SimplyIslam to Screen ‘Fez: City of Saints’
Singapore-based SimplyIslam to screen a religious documentary on Fez, Morocco Read More →
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Travel 
Work to Start on Laos-China Railway in 2013
Construction of a $7 billion train link between Laos and China will go ahead next year after a Chinese bank threw a financial lifeline to... Read More →
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Travel 
Singapore Opens New Cruise Terminal
Singapore has opened a new cruise terminal capable of berthing the world's biggest luxury liners, in a bid to boost the city-state's position as a... Read More →
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Cosmopolitan Living 
Sun Rises in East, Retires in West for Expats
Asia is fast becoming a top destination for professional people and executives who go abroad for their companies, their careers and their bank accounts: the... Read More →
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Cosmopolitan Living 
Seeking Solat Space and Solace in Singapore
Looking for a place to pray after shopping in Singapore? Maryam Yusof compiles a brief list and explores the importances of these vital spaces. Read More →
