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Teo Ho Pin presses WP's Sylvia Lim for answers
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Some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised': top official
The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding", according to state-run media.
Former president Nathan urges more Singaporeans to volunteer
“People need to feel compassion,” says former president of Singapore, S R Nathan. “Problems will always be there. You can always throw money but that will not be the solution," he said as he urged more Singaporeans to give of their time and effort as volunteers to help those in need.
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