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The SDP held its biennial party conference last Saturday during which it elected its 16th Central Executive Committee (CEC). New faces were introduced into the leadership even as familiar ones continue to provide the necessary experience. Mr Jeffrey George, a shipping engineer, was elected the new Chairman replacing Mr Jufrie... 

Singapore SINGAPORE, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- There were 1,109 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) diagnosed during the week from Sept. 22-28 in Singapore, according to the data released by the city-state's Ministry of Health. The number was the highest this year and was over twice compared with 482 cases at the same time... 

Labourers work on a construction site in Klang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A new index shows Malaysia lagging Singapore in efforts to develop a skilled work force. (8 Oct) - Malaysia has talent, but it’s losing the battle to build it as the country’s best and brightest – frustrated by a lack of opportunities – increasingly...