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Commentary: Inter-Racial Marriages Nothing Special, Until I Met Those Facing Challenges

My own inter-ethnic relationship has been obstacle-free, writes Kane Cunico, but a documentary on mixed marriages has spurred others to share with me the struggles they face in gaining acceptance.   SINGAPORE: Sàam gu ma, sei gu ma, baat gu che, sahp…
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MUIS Clarifies McDonald’s Statement On Halal-Only Birthday Cakes

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has clarified that it adopts “a flexible approach” for the consumption of outside food in halal-certified restaurants, after McDonald’s Singapore said that only halal cakes are allowed on its premises. In a media…
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New Panel To Certify Ethnicity Of Presidential Hopefuls

Potential candidates running for the presidency will need to have their ethnicities certified by a new Community Committee, under proposed legislative amendments tabled on Monday (Jan 9) for the new hiatus-triggered model to ensure the country has a minority President…
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