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No suggestive photos in dating agency ads
Matchmaking ads can only appear in text, in the classified section of print publications.
Petite 'Golden Flower' blooms
Chinese tennis player Zheng Jie has fought considerable adversity since youth to prove herself and rise to her current position in the tennis world.
Grandma, my friend and mentor
My grandmother was a wonderful woman with a heart of gold. She was a special friend and mentor whom I could confide in about my personal problems.
Doing the Karen Cheng
Mother and Australian blogger of popular blog is so well-associated with doing a particular pose while taking a picture, she has taken it public for charity. And fans were more than willing to pay $10 to pose for a shot. -TNP
Breast-cancer survivor, 90, helps those in same plight
She offers counsel through support group; also visits patients in hospitals.
The African attraction
Metro Ahad front-paged a report about African men said to possess "better qualities" which local women find very attractive.
Dowry may go up for Selangor Muslims
The current rates were RM80 for first-time brides and RM40 for divorcees or widows. -The Star
Sexual harassment widespread at the workplace
Survey results suggest that many such cases are not isolated incidents, and at least one in five victims was a man. -ST
Mums will make big splash at Olympics
A new breed of sporting mothers have their eyes on the medals at this year's Games.
Overcoming mystery pain
Nancy Chin suffered for two years before she learnt that she had lupus, a disease that affects the immune system.
Stop chasing skirts and focus on security
Stop chasing skirts and focus on the security arrangements - this is the directive Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz has for the parliament administration. -NST
Robiah is first woman state police chief
Datuk Robiah Abdul Ghani became the first woman in Malaysian history to be a state police chief, taking over the reins of leadership of the Pahang police force from Datuk Ayob Mohamed.
S'porean singles would rather focus on career ahead of marriage
Many cite difficulty in finding suitable partners as a key hurdle to settling down.
For her, science is paramount
Dr Lisa Ng's dedication to her vocation costs her her marriage and keeps her up at night.
No one could stop first female cabby
Judo black belt Wong Ah Mooi was a pioneer who wanted to drive until her final days.
Couples rush for Aug 8 date
Wedding date of 08-08-08 is believed to be auspicious for a successful union. -NST
'Pay me $2.3m for not marrying me'
Malaysian TV personality wants the Court of Appeal to reinstate her RM5.5 million suit against a businessman over a breach of a promise to marry her.
Love: Lost and Found
Why is it so hard to make love last? To find the answer, we visit places that couples may find themselves in the course of their love story.
Try not to be duped, women told
Young Malaysian women should be alert and not allow themselves to be used as mules by international drug syndicates. -NST
Kampung girl makes good
Find out why cosmetic firms are drawn to Ubin-born Lee Wai Leng, who designs for them.
To catch a cheating spouse
In an unusual divorce case, man finds out wife was unfaithful after stumbling on'event log' that she kept. -TNP
Meet the shirker ex-husband
Not only does man not help his ex-wife look after their four children, he also wants to reduce the maintenance allowance he pays them. -TNP
Singaporean girls - hot or not?
According to an online travel magazine, Singaporean girls' hot factor comes from our 'sophisticated, endearing, cute, and sexy' Singlish and 'smouldering' fashion sense.
Womb for rent
Recent years have seen a rise in the apparent demand for surrogacy services, with infertile couples willing to fork out $50,000.
88 couples to tie the knot on 8-8-08 mass wedding
The Chinese believe that the day symbolises luck and prosperity.
It's hard to accept that hubby slept with her
S'pore woman exposes hubby to authorities after he secretly takes Vietnam wife, but later regrets blowing the whistle on hubby's bigamy, so she writes pleading letter to court.
Women on boards bring more women to top jobs
Trend predicts that there will more women in leadership five years from now.
'I want to own a car and a place of my own'
Paralympics athlete Theresa Goh has a spinal defect and an undeveloped left ear, but she credits her sporting achievements to her disability.
Even the 'ordinary' are beautiful
The Singapore woman is sexy, but her fashion sense is not usually her strong suit.
Love me, spoil me
Whether shopgirl or career gal, these Miss Independents turn into pampered princesses who expect the mere male of the species to be at their beck and call.
'I ignored warning signs and paid for it'
Woman gave more than S$30,000 to a Casanova who took advantage of her grief after her mother's death. -NST
Lonely women easy targets
Many women fall for Casanovas because they offer a sympathetic ear. -NST
One too many heartbreakers
Whether it's a bid to smuggle drugs into a foreign country, apply for a bank loan or to get their grubby hands on cold, hard cash, Casanovas prey on vulnerable women. -NST
Oops, my child is not my husband's
Woman involved with two men at same time gets pregnant. One of the men believes child is his and marries woman, but marriage collapses when hubby learns he's not child's dad. -TNP
Only a Viet bride would accept him
He is the great-grandson of Singapore pioneer Lim Nee Soon, but he can't find a Singaporean wife. He says: If I wanted a Singaporean woman, I'd have to spend years courting her and I don't know how long I'd have to wait.' -TNP
Happy hubbies village
Influx of 20 Vietnam brides who marry middle-aged men turn sleepy Johor town's reputation around.
Recycling Queen
From collecting cans to creating 'green' eyewear, she does her part to save the world.
Retro nuptials
Passe? No way! Young couples are embracing all the trappings that come with a traditional Chinese marriage.
Rituals of a Chinese marriage
What entails a traditional Chinese marriage?
 
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