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Malay-Chinese linguist dies at age 93

Singapore News - Since the 1960s, Malay-Chinese linguist and lexicographer Yang Guiyi had been instrumental in the two-way exchange of literature and culture between the Malay and Chinese communities. Mr Yang and his wife Chen Miaohua jointly compiled 17 Malay-Chinese. Read more at www.tnp.sg ....

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Two books on grandmothers win Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award

Two books on grandmothers win Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award
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New Books for Kids with Fun Stories in Chinese, Malay & Tamil

View book recommendations for eight to 12-year-olds written in Chinese, Malay and Tamil by Singaporean authors. Read more at straitstimes.com. ....

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Times closes PS, Waterway Point branches

Singapore News - Times Bookstores has shuttered its Plaza Singapura and Waterway Point branches, as the chain’s presence here and in the region continues to dwindle in the face of weak sales and low foot traffic. The English-book retailer, which has been in Singapore for more than 40. Read more at www.tnp.sg ....

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Times Bookstores down to one location as it closes both mall outlets

SINGAPORE – Times Bookstores has shuttered its Plaza Singapura and Waterway Point branches, as the chain’s presence here and in the region continues to dwindle in the face of weak sales and low foot traffic. The English-book retailer, which has been in Singapore for more than 40 years, has held moving-out clearance sales at both outlets, leaving a sole remaining. ....

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