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HUMAN INTEREST

Breaking fast together in the kampung

June 09, 2017

Other than the crowing of roosters and the occasional visitor, afternoons in Kampung Lorong Buangkok are fairly quiet.

But the kampung comes to life in the evenings, especially during Ramadan.

He had to amputate his legs to walk again

March 12, 2017

It is not something he would wish even on his worst enemies.

While serving his national service in October last year, Mr Henry Seah, 22, was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease called adenoviral pneumonia.

January 13, 2017

A nasty experience she had when she was a teenager left such an impression, she decided to join the police force.

Sergeant Victoria Hay, 28, said of the incident: "I was in a public toilet late at night when I realised there was a peeping Tom."

December 30, 2016

These customer service gems have won numerous awards for going the extra mile to assist passengers

December 25, 2016

My name is Wee Teck Young. The name the Afghans have given me is Hakim. I am 47.

I am working to set up a tailoring social enterprise, and I assist as the international coordinator of the Afghan Peace Volunteers.

December 12, 2016

TNP speaks to four couples who have been married for over half a century to find out their secrets

December 11, 2016

Former gambling addict cooks Christmas lunch for senior citizens

December 09, 2016

It all started when she wanted to empower her grandmother, who fell down while playing badminton a year ago.

This led Miss Chia Hui Min, 23, to form Mamamakes, an art and craft brand.

December 08, 2016

When he was selected to paint a child-sized Louis-style chair for a fund-raiser, he turned to his mother and grandfather for inspiration.

Danial Isaac, 16, who titled his chair Heart of Freedom, said: "The gold chair frame represents my mum, because she is someone with a heart of gold.

November 28, 2016

About 2,000 photography enthusiasts took part in the 14th edition of the Canon PhotoMarathon, which was held in November, it saw participants shooting around the Suntec City area. The New Paper features two winners

November 20, 2016

She was playing golf with her husband when his tee shot sliced badly, causing the ball to hit her left cheek just under the eye.

Describing the horrific accident that happened 18 years ago, Madam Aileen Ong, 63, told The New Paper that her nose was also fractured.

November 11, 2016

The three brothers behind this ornamental fish farm in Seletar West Farmway 4 devoted more than half their lives to their fish business.

Come Nov 15, they are winding up the business as the land will be taken back by their landlord.

November 08, 2016

Two nurses helped a man whose face had turned blue after he fell down and started jerking on the floor of an MRT train.

Soon, four others who had some form of medical training also helped the man, who suffered a cardiac arrest at the Buona Vista MRT station and lost his pulse.

November 06, 2016

In 1998, two people joined the Singapore Police Force (SPF) at the same time and were squad mates when they were undergoing training.

And while both officers went down very different career paths after they finished their training, both remained close friends over the years.

October 26, 2016

Selfless is how he is described by his wife and daughter.

And yesterday, Mr U Silvakumar, 58, received a Public Spiritedness Award from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

October 07, 2016

Designing a T-shirt for lifestyle brand Timberland might be a tall order for most teens.

But Asher Ng, 13, turned to the tallest animal in the world for inspiration.

September 25, 2016

Superintendent (Supt) Jessica Ang, who is in her 30s, sprinted to her car once she heard the word "saman" (meaning to fine in Malay).

This happened when they had just ended filming a chasing scene around the Beach Road area for C.L.I.F. 4.

September 25, 2016

Channel 8's police drama C.L.I.F. is now into its fourth season. ELAINE LEE (huienl@sph.com.sg) speaks to real-life cops acting on the show about their most memorable filming experiences.

September 22, 2016

This Singapore-based adventurer continues to push the limits.

This time, New Zealander Grant Rawlinson, 42, will be embarking on a 12,000km rowing and cycling journey from Singapore to New Zealand.

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