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Jump in illegally modified vehicles a worrying trend

June 4, 2013 - 1:11am

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Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

Some larger-capacity motorbikes are fitted with “sotong” or narrow tyres – which are a potential hazard to riders.

HAZARD: Some larger-capacity motorbikes are fitted with “sotong” or narrow tyres (above) – which are a potential hazard to riders. PHOTO: Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

Illegal modifications by vehicle owners have increased almost tenfold since 2008.

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'I had only a tissue paper to cover my face'

June 4, 2013 - 1:08am

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Theodora D’Cruz

Anti-government protesters clashing with riot police near the Prime Minister's office in Istanbul on Sunday

CLASH: Anti-government protesters clashing with riot police near the Prime Minister's office in Istanbul on Sunday. PHOTO: Reuters

Blood, tear gas and pain.

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Car dealer uses fish as bait

June 4, 2013 - 12:45am

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PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS

Get a free arowana fish, worth about $2,000, if you buy a car from me. This is what a car dealer offers as part of its sales promotion.

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This giant blue teddy bear can fly

June 4, 2013 - 12:43am

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Andre Joseph Theng

TNP PHOTO: BENJAMIN SEETOR

If you noticed a giant blue teddy bear in the skies last weekend, you were not seeing things.

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Mum who was arrested after son's fall never refused his requests

June 3, 2013 - 12:49am

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Over the years that the mother and son had patronised the provision store on West Coast Road, the woman always allowed the nine-year-old boy to have what he wanted.

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Singaporeans flock to Pulau Ubin to mark traditional Taoist festival

June 3, 2013 - 12:47am

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TNP PHOTO: Jonathan Choo

It is a sight dwindling in numbers on the Singapore mainland but on Pulau Ubin, the tradition of wayang still burns strong.

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Innovating to help others

June 3, 2013 - 12:44am

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They wanted to help those who have lost their fingers.

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Owners of Woodlands exec condo cash in

June 3, 2013 - 12:28am

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TNP PHOTO: Jeremy Long

A 444-unit executive condominium (EC) in a quiet neighbourhood in Woodlands Drive 16 has been attracting a lot of interest.

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Friends call me Ang Moh Lian

June 3, 2013 - 12:24am

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TNP PICTURE: GARY GOH

Model and actress Ase Wang, 31, has lived overseas for the last seven years, but she does not feel that makes her any less of a Singaporean.

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Barrier built to mute noisy games

June 3, 2013 - 12:23am

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TNP PICTURE: DAVID SUN

When students at Bishan Park Secondary School play basketball, they have to make sure they don’t make too much noise.

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