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Advertisement30 2013-02-23 3 All-styles urban dance competition The region’s best will battle it out in Group Choreography Breakdance Free Style Qualifying rounds: 1pm 6.30pm Finals: 6.30pm 9pm Hosted by The Muttons of 987FM30 words
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Title Section15 2013-02-23 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp SATURDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/201215 words
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698 2013-02-23 1 WONG WEI HAN - MTI maintains GDP growth forecast as Q4, full yearfigures turn out better than expected SINGAPORE ECONOMY WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —After a year of lacklustre growth, Singapore’s economy may now see slightly better prospects in 2013 as the Government expects global conditions698 words
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Article, Illustration96 2013-02-23 1 Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia yesterday, ahead of talks with United States President Barack Obama earlier today. Mr Abe is aiming to reinforce a key96 words
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404 2013-02-23 1 WONG WEI HAN - WONG WEI HAN S I NG A POR E —Although the Government is trying to develop a more productive workforce, its efforts have yet to yield results with labour productivity declining by 2.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, the Ministry404 words
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Advertisement51 2013-02-23 1 AUDI S’PORE BOSS JEFF MANNERING LOVES LOCAL FOOD, BEER— AND THE FACT TRAFFIC IS SLOWER HERE THAN IN AUSTRALIA SATURDAY PEOPLE 8 The all-new TODAY digital editions. Available on the Web, iPhone and iPad. Android version coming soon. Download the app at http://tdy.sg/todayapp SPORTS 24 PISTORIUS CAN WALK FREE ...FOR51 words
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hot news
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531 2013-02-23 2 REGIONAL PROPERTY AGENCIES HONG KONG —The territory’s government yesterday announced comprehensive curbs in an attempt to arrest the exuberance in the property market that it warned could destabilise its economy. The measures come a month after Singapore unveiled wide-ranging measures to cool property prices.AGENCIES - 531 words
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Article, Illustration734 2013-02-23 2 DAVID BOTTOMLEY - DAVID BOTTOMLEY Business Editor davidb@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose by a marginal 0.5 per cent last year, slowing from the 2.2-per-cent increase in 2011, as global demand for key parts of Singapore’s manufacturing output remained muted. The slight increasePHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 734 words
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807 2013-02-23 4 Singapore-KL rail-link project estimated to cost between S$8 billion and S$12 billion HIGH-SPEED RAIL LINK AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR —The Johor state government and Malaysian logistics tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary will compete for a new multi-billion-dollar high-speed train project linking Kuala LumpurAGENCIES - 807 words
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333 2013-02-23 4 CHANNEL NEWSASIA S I N G A P O R E The high-speed rail link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur goes beyond economics, Law and Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said yesterday, as he pointed out that bilateral relations between Singapore and Malaysia haveCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 333 words
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Article, Illustration893 2013-02-23 6 NEO CHAI CHIN - Commen tary questions some tenets of White Paper, tackles issue of a denser population NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Two commentaries published in the past fortnight questioning some tenets of the Population White Paper have spurred rigorous discussion on the number ofPHOTO: REUTERS - 893 words
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Article, Illustration382 2013-02-23 7 KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN - KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN spykermankf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The future head of the Catholic Church in Singapore was ordained yesterday evening in a three-hour ceremony attended by 14,000 people, including President Tony Tan, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, religious leaders andPHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 382 words
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196 2013-02-23 7 S I N G A P O R E A Singapore Armed Forces Operationally-Ready National Serviceman suffered cardiac arrest on Thursday evening during prepartory training for the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT). In a statement last night, the Defence Ministry said Lance196 words
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saturday people
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Article, Illustration1005 2013-02-23 8 CONRAD RAJ - Audi Singapore’s new boss is liking the local food, beer and slower traffic THE ST REGIS PERSPECTIVES CONRAD RAJ Editor-at-Large conrad@mediacorp.com. sg Like most Australians, Mr Jeff Mannering loves sports. In fact, a normal job was the last thing on his mind when he left university after graduation,PHOTO: OOI BOON KEONG - 1,005 words
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Advertisement41 2013-02-23 8 If Roberto Mancini is really as bright as he says he is, then I do not think he will hesitate to seize the moment by selecting Aguero and Tevez, City’s proven winning formula at the Etihad, against Chelsea. ADRIAN CLARKE 2541 words
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voices
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Article58 2013-02-23 12 It was reported in ‘New coins to facilitate easier identification’ that the edges of the new coins will vary, allowing visually challenged users to feel the difference between, say, a micro scalloped 50-cent coin and the milled edges of a 50-cent variety. The milled edges refers to the 20-cent58 words
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340 2013-02-23 12 JONATHAN EE WENYANG - FROM JONATHAN EE WENYANG The debate over the legal status of suicide (“Don’t let suicide become an offence against society”; Feb 21, and “Suicide law deters the distressed from getting help”; Feb 20) touches upon a fundamental question of340 words
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Article, Illustration275 2013-02-23 12 ANG HIN KEE - FROM ANG HIN KEE Executive Secretary, Education Services Union The Education Services Union welcomes the updated curriculum framework for kindergarten in Singapore (“MOE updates kindergarten curriculum”; Feb 21). While the framework ensures minimum pre-school education standards, pre-school educators, through numerous conversations with us,TODAY FILE PHOTO - 275 words
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259 2013-02-23 12 TAN KOK YAM - FROM TAN KOK YAM Director for Manpower, Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) would like to thank all who have written letters over the past few days to share their thoughts on National Service (NS) and how the259 words
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Article, Illustration519 2013-02-23 13 The first episode of VoicesTODAY aired on Thursday night with the theme Whither the Singaporean Core. Here are some of the views raised in the debate on-air, via letters and on social media: ONFACEBOOK FROM TAN HOCK Be part of this vibrantPHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 519 words
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singapore
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476 2013-02-23 16 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - Idea floated that incoming and outgoing staff occupy the same premises in Punggol East temporarily SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The handover of Punggol East’s town management duties to the Workers’ Party (WP) is set for May 1, the Ministry of National Development (MND)476 words
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Article, Illustration331 2013-02-23 16 DESIREE TAY - DESIREE TAY SINGAPORE Those with back pain now have the opportunity to experience therapy on the go, rather than on the treatment table. A new device, which can be worn like a backpack, has been developed by SingHealth and SingaporePHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 331 words
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245 2013-02-23 17 CLAIRE HUANG - CLAIRE HUANG SINGAPORE —Four former SMRT bus drivers, who are in the dock for their alleged roles in the illegal strike in November last year, indicated yesterday that they will plead guilty on Monday. He Jun Ling, 32; Gao245 words
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299 2013-02-23 17 Ministry issues 27stop-work orders, 1,100 fines and notices of non-compliance WORKPLACE SAFETY CHANNEL NEWSASIA S ING A POR E Major safety breaches have been uncovered at construction sites following inspections by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). During an operation late last year, theCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 299 words
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world
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Article, Illustration599 2013-02-23 20 Beijing slams Japanese PM for saying it has a ‘deeply ingrained’needfor conflict EAST CHINA SEA DISPUTE AGENCIES TOKYO The stand-off between China and Japan took an ominous turn for the worse yesterday, after Beijing hit back at remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister ShinzoAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 599 words
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223 2013-02-23 20 DOW JONES The Japanese government reignited a territorial spat with South Korea yesterday by sending an envoy to a local commemoration of a group of islets that Japan claims and calls Takeshima, despite warnings of retaliation from Seoul, which also claimsDOW JONES - 223 words
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Article, Illustration695 2013-02-23 21 AGENCIES HYDERABAD The Indian police are investigating whether a shadowy Islamist militant group was responsible for the bomb blasts in the southern city of Hyderabad, as officials tried to fight off criticism that the terror attack could have been prevented. The group,AGENCIES; PHOTOS: AP - 695 words
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360 2013-02-23 21 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KOTA KIN A BA LU A syndicate involving officers of the National Registration Department (NRD) in the state of Sabah made at least RM11 million (S$4.4 million) from the sale of Malaysian identity cards (IC) toTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 360 words
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Advertisement150 2013-02-23 20 L'OREAL SINGAPORE Walk-in Interview We are looking for: Full-Time/Part-Time Derma Advisors Our Derma Advisors are professionally trained to diagnose and provide advice to consumers on their goals to achieve ideal healthy skin. We provide comprehensive training to equip our Derma Advisors with the best knowledge and skills and we offer150 words
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business
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466 2013-02-23 22 Property market exuberance could prompt authorities to step up curbs: Analysts PROPERTY REUTERS BEIJING —New home prices in 70 major cities across China rose an average of 0.8 per cent in January from the same month a year earlier, according to data releasedREUTERS - 466 words
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Article139 2013-02-23 22 BLOOMBERG SINGAPORE —Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) yesterday reported a larger-than-expected loss as the anaemic European economy damped trade and hurt margins. Net loss in the three months ended Dec 28 was US$98 million (S$121 million), compared with the average US$12.6 million loss forecast byBLOOMBERG - 139 words
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426 2013-02-23 22 DOW JONES SING A PORE Wilmar International has taken a majority stake in a palm plantation venture in Indonesia’s Papua owned by Noble Group, giving the world’s biggest palm oil supplier a toehold in the province where it also hopes toDOW JONES - 426 words
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Advertisement84 2013-02-23 23 IF YOU START SEEING STARS AFTER A SIP OF CHAMPAGNE, YOU ARE PERFECTLY NORMAL. •y. evss ?<■ .-•r Savour fine culinary masterpieces by celebrated chefs Masayasu Yonemura, Laurent Peugeot and Justin Hor. Revel in the company of MediaCorp celebrities. Enjoy the breathtaking bayfront view. Attend star-studded previews and galas by84 words
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sports
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353 2013-02-23 24 THE NEW YORK TIMES PRETORIA —After four days of hearings, a South African magistrate yesterday granted bail to Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee track star accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The decision was made known after Magistrate Desmond Nair heard final argumentsTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 353 words
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Article, Illustration723 2013-02-23 24 LOW LIN FHOONG - As national body is delisted by SNOC, he is hoping to find a way to compete BODYBUILDING LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Two-time Asian Games bodybuilding champion Simon Chua is planning to make an international comeback at December’s SEA Games in Myanmar, sevenPHOTO: LOW LIN FHOONG - 723 words
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Article, Illustration839 2013-02-23 25 ADRIAN CLARKE - THE BIG MATCH MANCHESTER CITY VS CHELSEA COMMENTARY BY ADRIAN CLARKE sports@mediacorp.com.sg Adrian Clarke, TODAY’S EPL analyst, is a former Arsenal midfielder, who has played at every level of English football. Now an experienced sports journalist, he writes for many publications around the world, and hostsPHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 839 words
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Article, Illustration370 2013-02-23 25 CHARLES ONG - CHARLES ONG SINGAPORE —Tanjong Pagar United showed last night that their poor goal-scoring ways are a thing of the past, as they hammered Balestier Khalsa 3-1 in their S-League opener at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The Jaguars may have scored aPHOTO: DON WONG - 370 words
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367 2013-02-23 26 SWIMMING REUTERS S Y DN E Y James Magnussen and his team-mates from the Australian men’s 4x100m freestyle relay squad have admitted using a sedative banned by their national Olympic committee in a bonding session before the London Games. The prescription drug Stilnox wasREUTERS - 367 words
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Article72 2013-02-23 26 NBA Bulls 67 Heat 86, Clippers 90 Spurs 116 EUROPA LEAGUE Last 32 second leg (selected): Benfica 2 B Leverkusen 1 (Agg: 3-1); Chelsea 1 Sparta Prague 1 (Agg: 2-1); Liverpool 3 Zenit St Petersburg 1 (Agg: 3-3; Zenit win on away goals); CFR Cluj 0 Inter 3 (Agg:72 words
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Advertisement21 2013-02-23 24 REPORT GOH CONTINUES OCBC S’PORE PRO TEAM’S BREAKAWAY STREAK IN LANGKAWI Scan the QR code or visit tdy.sg/cyc0223 for the report.21 words
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Miscellaneous92 2013-02-23 26 Sat, 23/02/13 LW* Telecast not available at Livewire(Singapore Pools) For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg LW l*pft'iinc] Livewire (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 yrs and above) ILivewire (Singapore Pools) (21 yrs and above during live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 yrs and above) Ip a Y(i) Always play with care.92 words
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Advertisement51 2013-02-23 27 SATURDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2013 A TASTY TIE-UP GOING MAD FOR MODERN ASIAN DINING 31 BIG PLANS MINI INTRODUCES NEW MEMBERS TO THE FAMILY 28 BIG BITES PORSCHE’S SECOND GENERATION CAYMAN OFFERS A GREAT RIDE 29 OSCARS 2013 PRODUCERS HOPE NEW INITIATIVES WILL RESONATE WITH AUDIENCES 34 BLACK ANGUS MEATBALLS FROM51 words
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cars
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Article, Illustration829 2013-02-23 28 JULIAN LOW - GLOBAL HEAD OF BMW’S MINI SUBSIDIARY HAS BIG PLANS TO MAXIMISE SALES AT MINI JULIAN LOW features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Harald Krueger may be German, but he happens to be one of the most important men in the British car industry. As one of only seven BMW boardPHOTO: BMW - 829 words
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Article, Illustration565 2013-02-23 29 DAVID KHOO - Porsche’s second-generation Cayman proves that it has big bite when it comes to driving fun REVIEW DAVID KHOO features@mediacorp.com.sg LAGOS (PORTUGAL) —The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are two sides of the same coin. They’re dedicated, twoseater sports cars that are a step below the larger 911 family,565 words
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Article, Illustration133 2013-02-23 29 The baseline model of the Cayman continues with a 2.7l flat-six engine, but is much more accomplished than before thanks to less weight, 10 extra bhp, and even better handling. It corners precisely just like the S vaiant but on longer straights or during highspeed overtaking, the133 words
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food
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Article, Illustration894 2013-02-23 30 DON MENDOZA - Debunking a few myths about proper Italian fare FINE FEASTING DON MENDOZA donm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Quick question: Does authenticity matter to you if the food tastes good? Well, the apparent lack of discernment for authentic Italian gastronomy has clearly little impact on the cuisine’s popularity. No other cuisinePHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 894 words
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Article, Illustration472 2013-02-23 31 ANNETTE TAN - This new Asian diner proves to be a multi-faceted dining destination REVIEW: MAD MODERN ASIAN DINER ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE —Step into MAD Modern Asian Diner, and you’ll see Dick Lee everywhere. Literally. It’s in the Mad Chinaman motif that adorns the restaurant’s walls, in the chirpy472 words
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Article, Illustration98 2013-02-23 32 SINGAPORE —How far can a person slide an open bottle of Guinness Draught across a bar top? Quite far apparently. Especially if you’re Jeffrey Ng, the 30-year-old finance executive who set a new Guinness World Record when he slid the new 330ml bottle of Guinness Draught a98 words
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Article, Illustration496 2013-02-23 32 ANNETTE TAN - It’s possible to do both at Crystal Jade’s latest concept restaurant FOOD REVIEW: CRYSTAL JADE PRISTINE ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE —When you entertain for business often, the old adage, “too much of a good thing” can often ring too true. There are days when all you want496 words
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culture&lifestyle
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Article, Illustration600 2013-02-23 33 Designers offer a mixed bag of bold creations for this year’s show MILAN FASHION WEEK 2013 AGENCIES MIL AN —Designers at the Milan Fashion Week presented bold creations on Thursday, the second day of the *****4 Autumn/Winter shows, in a reaction to economic and political uncertainty inAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 600 words
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Article, Illustration517 2013-02-23 34 Producers hope format changes can resonate with audience ACADEMY AWARDS 2013 AGENCIES LOS ANGELES —Oscar-winner Jane Fonda has been added to this year’s list of presenters at the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday (Monday morning, Singapore time), along with nonOscar winners Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Garner andAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 517 words
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Miscellaneous390 2013-02-23 32 THE CATHAY 2 Handy Road, Levels 5 6 FLIGHT* 11.00am, 1.40pm, 4.20, 7.00, 9.40pm, 12.20am, 1.55am LINCOLN* 12.10pm, 3.05, 6.00pm SAFE HAVEN* 10.30am, 12.50pm, 5.30, 7.50pm, 12.30am ONE PIECE FILM Z* 3.00pm THE LAST STAND* 10.40am, 12.50pm, 2.45, 5.00, 7.15, 9.30, 11.45pm, 1.25am PLATINUM THE LAST STAND* 12.30pm, 2.45, 5.00,390 words
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Advertisement56 2013-02-23 33 3^ Fragrance Hotel A Established and listed hotel chain looking for: Hotel Room Attendants and Houseman Salary up to *$1700 (Including allowance and incentives) Working locations in East, West Central of Singapore Interview from Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm at our recruitment centre Fragrance Sapphire, Geylang Lorong 1056 words
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