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Title Section20 2009-05-14 1 MICA (P) 191/11/2008 THURSDAY, MAY 14 2009 Sf_l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS THE STRAITS TIMES.20 words
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Article, Illustration90 2009-05-14 1 INDIAN billionaire B.K. Modi moved into his new penthouse at The Sail Marina Bay yesterday. He bought the sprawling 63rd storey apartment for $15.46 million last year and is unfazed by the drop in property prices since. The founder and chairman of the SpiceNG SOR LUAN - 90 words
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Article47 2009-05-14 1 IT'S all change among chairmen of Government Parliamentary Committees, with first-term MPs slated to head eight of the 10 GPCs. MPs who were contacted about the changes expect the line-up to be revealed by Monday, when Parliament reconvenes. PRIME PAGE A 547 words
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Article, Illustration68 2009-05-14 1 THE Singapore Arts Festival opens on Friday, but 65 per cent of the tickets have already been sold. Five productions are sold out, with another five shows 80 per cent sold. Festival director Goh Ching Lee attributes the great performance to attractive ticket prices and68 words
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Article37 2009-05-14 1 THE Media Development Authority is looking at ways to ensure effective competition in the pay-TV market that will benefit consumers, among them football fans who have complained about price hikes. SPORT PAGE C 937 words
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Article43 2009-05-14 1 EIGHT more schools are taking part in the direct school admission exercise for secondary schools this year, bringing the total to 74. The exercise allows schools to pick students based on more than academic talent. HOME PAGE C 343 words
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Article42 2009-05-14 1 THE Bosch Group, which deals in automotive parts and consumer goods, yesterday unveiled a new $21 million research and development centre in Singapore. This is the group's third investment in Singapore in recent years. MONEY PAGE Cl 642 words
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638 2009-05-14 1 Ravi Velloor - Ravi Velloor Rivals Congress, BJP will need support of smaller parties to form next govt By SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF NEW DELHI: India's ruling Congress Party looks likely to emerge the largest party in the next Parliament, but it is not guaranteed638 words
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Article, Illustration648 2009-05-14 1 Michelle Tay - Michelle Tay By HOPES that the worst may be over for the world economy sent oil prices shooting briefly above US$6O (S$88) a barrel on Tuesday the highest level in six months. Crude has risen about US$lO a barrel since May 1, but the648 words
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Miscellaneous44 2009-05-14 1 Makan Guru d^ Weddings I Disabled J> cooks laksa .p^ i\ go off the Kri^V^^^^ need help for Martha TlfeJ r\:^ beaten track \W PSyf- to cret about I LIFE! PAGE D 8 -JP^Wij 1v > PRIME PAGE Al2 -<-!... V ITI REVIEW PAGE Al4 k44 words
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Article48 2009-05-14 2 IN OUR story yesterday, "Sembcorp's Q.l net profit up by 8.6%", we said that profit numbers in the marine and environment units offset losses in the utilities division. There were no losses. The utilities division remains profitable. We are sorry for the error.48 words
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Article, Illustration870 2009-05-14 2 Jonathan Eyal - Jonathan Eyal Survey shows they love country, but majority population wary of them By STRAITS TIMES EUROPE BUREAU LOYAL citizens or a disruptive element? For years, Europe has pondered this question as it tried to come to terms with the 16 million Muslims inside the870 words
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89 2009-05-14 2 WE SAY Venture capitalists will help decide which polytechnic research and development proposals will get funding from a $25 million grant the National Research Foundation (NRF) unveiled this week. The relative lack of venture funding is an obstacle to innovation and enterprise. The NRF89 words
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Article, Illustration30 2009-05-14 2 COLUMNS In a multi-race setting, there's nothing wrong with an Asian taking pleasure in rooting for a fellow Asian, says Stephanie Yap. LIFE! PAGE D 430 words
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Article29 2009-05-14 2 OUR READER SAYS Patrick Sio says that compared to a decade ago, the way polyclinics are being run now has improved greatly. FORUM PAGE Al629 words
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Article, Illustration22 2009-05-14 2 www.straitstimes.com Nirmal Ghosh relates the passing of an era as the legendary general manager of Bangkok's Mandarin Oriental hotel retires.22 words
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Article, Illustration395 2009-05-14 3 Goh Yi Han - Goh Yi Han By THE regimented confines of prison life are not usually associated with fine art and free expression. However, inmates are now experiencing life through art with a new certificate programme established by the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) and the LasalleBRYAN VAN DER BEEK - 395 words
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Article, Illustration692 2009-05-14 4 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo Spice Group chief to invest $100 m in entertainment and real estate in Spore By INDIAN billionaire Bhupendra Kumar Modi moved into his $15.46 million penthouse at Marina Bay yesterday and immediately set about unpacking some ambitious plans for his new homeNG SOR LUAN - 692 words
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Article175 2009-05-14 4 SENIOR Minister Goh Chok Tong, who was admitted to the Singapore General Hospital on May 4 with chicken pox, has recovered. He was discharged yesterday morning "as he has fully recovered and is no longer infectious", said the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). However, his doctor has advised175 words
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Article, Illustration572 2009-05-14 5 Jeremy Au Yong; Goh Chin Lian - Jeremy Au Yong Goh Chin Lian Expected appointment of so many fresh faces to top roles signals PAP's move to refresh panels By EXPERIENCED HANDS AT NEW POSTS SWEEPING changes are expected when the new line-up of the 10 government parliamentary committees572 words
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Article348 2009-05-14 9 NIRMAL GHOSH - NIRMAL GHOSH BANGKOK: Thailand has decided to postpone to October a summit meeting of Asean and its six dialogue partners due to be held next month. Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said yesterday that the dates proposed earlier June 13 to 14 had run into scheduling348 words
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Article, Illustration619 2009-05-14 9 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh Over 100 affected as recession, political turmoil hit tourism By THAILAND CORRESPONDENT BANGKOK: More than 100 hotels and resorts are reportedly up for sale in Thailand as hotel occupancy plunges to historic lows on the back of the worldwide recession619 words
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Article, Illustration650 2009-05-14 10 Adeline Chia - Adeline Chia Discounts and popular line-up draw crowds By ARTS REPORTER gggdfg SOME 65 per cent of the tickets for this year's Singapore Arts Festival have been sold and the first ticketed performance is still six days away. Usually at this time, only 50GINTS MALDERIS; ANDY MOSIEA; LES SEPT PLANCHES DE LA RUSE - 650 words
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Article, Illustration797 2009-05-14 11 Jessica Lim - Jessica Lim Some opting for more memorable and cheaper venues like parks, farms By WHEN Edwin and Ivy Ng threw a wedding celebration in January, they junked the idea of having a stuffy, 10-course dinner in a hotel ballroom. They opted instead forLIM WUI LIANG - 797 words
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461 2009-05-14 12 Esther Tan - Esther Tan First two convicted under stricter laws By ONE foreign worker said he injured his foot while at work, though he was actually resting in his living quarters when a mirror fell on it. Another claimed he slipped and fell while doing461 words
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Article, Illustration179 2009-05-14 12 GENEVA: A flawless vivid blue diamond weighing 7.03 carats sold on Tuesday for a record 10.5 million Swiss francs (5513.9 million). That is a world record price for a fancy vivid blue diamond and the highest paid per carat 551.97 million for any gemstone at anREUTERS; BLOOMBERG - 179 words
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Article, Illustration518 2009-05-14 6 Scientist claims new flu strain may have been created by mistake; CDC says no evidence GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is investigating an Australian researcher's claim that the new flu virus circling the globe may have been created as a resultBLOOMBERG; NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES; LIM YONG - 518 words
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Article, Illustration654 2009-05-14 7 Both took flights from North America, search on for people who had contact with them HINI OUTBREAK: LATEST FIGURES 65 Number of deaths globally 5,914 Estimated number of confirmed cases in 33 countries Source: US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 654 words
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131 2009-05-14 7 FOUR Singaporeans are currently quarantined at home under order. Since May 4, 22 home quarantine orders have been issued to 11 foreigners and 11 Singaporeans arriving from Mexico. A Ministry of Health (MOH) spokesman said 18 have served out their quarantine orders. It advises the131 words
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425 2009-05-14 13 VENTURE capitalists will help decide which research and development proposals from the polytechnics will get funding from a $25 million grant the National Research Foundation (NRF) has unveiled. Even though they will not co-fund the scheme, they will play a role in assessing the425 words
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Article, Illustration882 2009-05-14 13 Andy Ho - Andy Ho GRACIOUS SOCIETY By SENIOR WRITER We tend to locate the "problem" in the disabled individual whom we see as having a personal biological shortcoming. So we try to "fix" him instead of fixing society to adapt to his abilities. ALL MRT882 words
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785 2009-05-14 13 David Brooks - David Brooks By IN THE late *****, a group of 268 promising young men, including John F. Kennedy and Ben Bradlee, entered Harvard College. By any normal measure, they had it made. They tended to be bright, polished, affluent and ambitious. They had the785 words
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Article, Illustration901 2009-05-14 14 Kenneth Paul Tan - Kenneth Paul Tan PRAGMATISM TODAY By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES PRAGMATISM is celebrated today as a virtue. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, to focus on achieving results and to compare options using cost-benefit analysis is valued over inflexible obedience to dogma. In public901 words
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Article, Illustration842 2009-05-14 14 Maria Osbeck; Neil Powell - Maria Osbeck Neil Powell MANGROVE RESTORATION By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES THE horrors of Cyclone Nargis a year ago, and the Asian tsunami before that, have led to renewed interest in how mangroves can limit the impact of natural disasters. As images of devastatedREUTERS - 842 words
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723 2009-05-14 14 Doug Bandow - Doug Bandow By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES THE Czech Senate has ratified Europe's Lisbon Treaty. Only Czech President Vaclav Klaus, who must sign the document, and the Irish people, who must vote on the agreement, stand between the European Union and political consolidation. The723 words
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142 2009-05-14 15 I REFER to the joint reply by the Ministry of Manpower and the police yesterday, "Employers' responsibility to ensure safety of maids". I agree that employers must be responsible for their maids' safety, but what if maids ignore our instructions? I have a new142 words
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Letter233 2009-05-14 15 HEALTH-CARE SERVICE THEN AND NOW I REFER to this week's report on the Ministry of Health's patient satisfaction survey and would like to thank hospitals and polyclinics for hearing their customers out. A decade ago, I dreaded going to polyclinics because of the long waiting time,233 words
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236 2009-05-14 15 AS PART of its continuous efforts to improve its bus services, SBS Transit has upgraded its bus fleet to include new Scania Euro 4 buses. While I do not take issue with the purported benefits of these new buses, I hope SBS Transit can236 words
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225 2009-05-14 15 ON MAY 6, I visited the Children's Section at Bishan Community Library with my toddler. To my dismay, I was assaulted by noisy laughter and chatter among a group of secondary schoolboys in uniform. They were sitting on a bench meant for cosy reading225 words
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Letter, Illustration318 2009-05-14 15 ried on cleaning a few minutes later. In such situations, is it fair to penalise the employer if a maid falls and suffers serious injury after she has been told repeatedly not to take risks? How are employers, when they are at work orFILE - 318 words
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Letter363 2009-05-14 15 Why polyclinic's No. 1 "Bedok Polyclinic has been run extremely well since Dr Swah Teck Sin took charge." MR PAVITHRAN VIDYADHARAN: "In a recent survey by the Ministry of Health, Bedok Polyclinic came out tops among 17 polyclinics. Bedok Polyclinic has been run extremely well, particularly since Dr Swah363 words
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Article, Illustration745 2009-05-14 16 Susan Sachs - Susan Sachs Mayor says townfolk are 'pariahs at the gates of Paris' By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES MAKING A STAND "We've had enough in La Courneuve, both in terms of so-called urban planning and social questions...We demand to be treated equally." MayorWWW.LEFIGARO.FR; WWW.LEPOST.FR - 745 words
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756 2009-05-14 19 Elizabeth Looi - Elizabeth Looi Some say investors may be confused about which 'revolving door' chief to approach By MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT Suits and counter-suits THE three-party Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition took over Perak state after winning the most seats in the March general election756 words
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Article, Illustration352 2009-05-14 19 COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence has released undated pictures showing Tamil Tigers leader Vellupillai Prabhakaran with his family members. Some of the pictures of a younger Prabhakaran show him living a regular life there is one of him with his son in aREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 352 words
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745 2009-05-14 21 Kwan Weng Kin - Kwan Weng Kin Global crisis offers new chances for Spore-Japan cooperation: Mr Nathan By JAPAN CORRESPONDENT TOKYO: Singapore should identify new areas of cooperation with Japan to strengthen their already very close ties, President S R Nathan said here yesterday at the conclusion745 words
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Article, Illustration391 2009-05-14 21 Janice Tay - Janice Tay By CORRESPONDENT KYOTO: Kyoto may be the ancient capital of Japan, but it has strong connections with Singapore's present and President S R Nathan paid tribute to those ties yesterday. In a pre-dinner speech at the Kyoto State Guest House,ASSOCIATED PRESS - 391 words
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392 2009-05-14 21 KWAN WENG KIN - KWAN WENG KIN SPEAKING JAPANESE "When I speak to the men, they reply to me in English. When I speak to the women, they think I am trying to get fresh. So I never try with them." President Nathan, on392 words
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541 2009-05-14 22 Party attracts young people who are facing tough job market TOKYO: Once banned and long seen as a fringe group, Japan's Communist Party has enjoyed a surge in membership amid the country's economic meltdown. Karl Marx's Das Kapital has become a manga comicAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 541 words
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Article, Illustration65 2009-05-14 22 It is not quite a push-up bra, more a push for marriage. Triumph International Japan has launched a "Husband-hunting Bra" to support women while they look for a partner. It has a countdown clock, showing the marriage deadline set by the wearer, that will stop and playAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 65 words
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Article, Illustration325 2009-05-14 22 TOKYO: A close aide to Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso resigned yesterday after a magazine reported that he had used a free train pass issued to lawmakers for a private trip with his mistress. The move by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshitada KonoikeAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 325 words
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690 2009-05-14 25 Operation gives Pakistani officers more control in fight against the Taleban IMPARTING KNOW-HOW "This is about giving them capabilities they do not currently have to help them defeat this radical extreme element that is in their country." A senior US military official, speaking onASSOCIATED PRESS - 690 words
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296 2009-05-14 25 NEW YORK: Pakistan's President has appealed to the world to help more than one million people facing "a human catastrophe" because of an ongoing government offensive in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani authorities launched a full-scale assault on Swat and its surrounding districts lastASSOCIATED PRESS - 296 words
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681 2009-05-14 26 Death of marine life will bring poverty, instability to region, warns WWF 'Cut CO2 emissions' CHINA urged rich nations yesterday to sign up to tougher 2020 targets to cut carbon emissions, as United Nations-led talks intensify on a broader climate pact meant toASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 681 words
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481 2009-05-14 28 MPs' claims for past four years will be reviewed, says PM LONDON: A British Cabinet minister has pledged to repay thousands of pounds of property tax in the latest fallout from an expenses row that Prime Minister Gordon Brown said must be met withAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 481 words
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389 2009-05-14 28 LONDON: It took a sassy American to force stuffy British lawmakers to come clean on their expenses. Ms Heather Brooke a 38-year-old Pennsylva-nia-born reporter has become the scourge of Parliament, forcing the publication of legislators' expenses claims after a five-year legal battleASSOCIATED PRESS - 389 words
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Article, Illustration585 2009-05-14 29 He recognises the desire of Palestinians for self-rule and prays for end to Israeli embargo BETHLEHEM: Pope Benedict XVI, standing in the cradle of Christianity yesterday, told Palestinians he supports their quest for a sovereign homeland, offering his strongest public support yet for an independentASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 585 words
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Article91 2009-05-14 29 ANKARA: The gunman who shot Pope John Paul II says he would like to convert to Christianity at a ceremony at the Vatican after his release from prison in January. In comments relayed by his lawyer on Monday, Mehmet Ali Agca says he wants to visit theASSOCIATED PRESS - 91 words
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Article109 2009-05-14 29 UNITED NATIONS: The United States has won election to the UN Human Rights Council for the first time, after the Obama administration ended a US policy of boycotting it. US Ambassador Susan Rice said Washington still believed the body was flawed, but added: "We areREUTERS - 109 words
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Article114 2009-05-14 29 BEIJING: China has approved a stimulus plan for the country's biotechnology industry that includes preferential tax policies and helping companies raise money. The plan to make biotechnology a "pillar technology industry" was approved at a meeting of the State Council China's Cabinet chaired by Premier WenBLOOMBERG - 114 words
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Article116 2009-05-14 29 TEHERAN: A lawyer for United States-born reporter Roxana Saberi, freed this week from an Iranian jail, yesterday said the spy charges she had faced arose after she obtained a classified report on the US war on Iraq. "She had a report about the US attack onAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 116 words
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Article101 2009-05-14 29 KUALA LUMPUR: If they are not scared of getting whipped by a cane, maybe snatch thieves in Malaysia will fear the shame of public humiliation. A top police official says the thieves should be made to wear T-shirts that read "I am a snatch thief" and sweepASSOCIATED PRESS - 101 words
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Article84 2009-05-14 29 PARIS: France's Senate has given final approval to a law that would punish people who download music and films illegally by cutting off their Internet connections. The law creates what could be the world's first government agency to punish online pirates. The 189-14 vote yesterday followedASSOCIATED PRESS - 84 words
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Miscellaneous118 2009-05-14 31 PI WHAT'S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED AND MORE WWW.StraitstimeS.COm Singapore and Malaysia would be MOST-READ ONLINE throwing lots of smoke about so they Michelle, wedding belle. can catch the rest of his group." www.stomp.com.sg MOST COMMENTED TALKBACK Escape to Johor. Says bumibumi: "It a Stomper wants to know if118 words
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Article, Illustration523 2009-05-14 32 Why did the General Insurance Association (GIA) decline the invitation to attend the forum? We do not think this forum is the appropriate platform for debating motor insurance issues. The atmosphere is likely to be highly emotionally charged. We are planning to have separate dialogues withSAMUEL HE - 523 words
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Article523 2009-05-14 32 Daniel Choy, 43, insurance agent: "I WAS involved in an accident two years ago. It was a very light graze and my car only required polishing and the marks were gone. I made an Idac report and sent photos to Income. I requested Income to send someone523 words
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Article, Illustration196 2009-05-14 33 RULES for pharmacists have taken effect this year, with the release of a new code of ethics for the profession. The move is an effort to expand pharmacists' roles and move the profession towards supplementary prescriptions, where pharmacists are given more rights to prescribe medication forAZIZ HUSSIN - 196 words
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Article259 2009-05-14 33 MARIA ALMENOAR - MARIA ALMENOAR TO ENCOURAGE Singaporeans to pursue further education and upgrade their skills, the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) has established a $1.8 million training fund. The money will also go towards helping financially strapped students during the current recession. Under the Skills Training259 words
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402 2009-05-14 33 Tessa Wong - Tessa Wong A total of 74 can now assess students on wider range of skills By Among the new participating schools is the upcoming School of Science and Technology, Singapore, which will open next year. IN AN effort to expand opportunities for Singapore's402 words
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506 2009-05-14 34 K. C. Vijayan - K. C. Vijayan Changes aimed at getting them to come home to work, boost Republic's legal hub position By LAW CORRESPONDENT IT WILL now be easier for Singaporeans or permanent residents who studied and practised law overseas to work in Singapore. Previously,506 words
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Article, Illustration266 2009-05-14 34 IN AN ongoing effort to contain the seedy activities in Geylang, street lamps have been installed to light up a back alley between Lorong 14 and Lorong 16. This was one of the areas that many residents had complained about, said Dr Lee Boon Yang,DESMOND WEE - 266 words
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549 2009-05-14 34 Khushwant Singh - Khushwant Singh STIRLING ROAD MURDER TRIAL By THE odd-job worker on trial for murdering his estranged wife two years ago told the court he could not remember three-quarters of what happened on the day of her death. The 40-year-old is accused549 words
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Article, Illustration561 2009-05-14 35 Elena Chong - Elena Chong Alleged attacker also punched his sister's fiance, breaking his nose By COURTS CORRESPONDENT A FUN night out turned sour for one Zouk patron after he was smashed in the face with a glass and punched by a man at the popularWONG KWAI CHOW - 561 words
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402 2009-05-14 35 Selina Lum - Selina Lum By TWO private schools in Singapore are suing their Hong Kong-based marketing agent for holding on to money collected from students and schools in China. Yesterday, Madam Lily Kong, the schools' principal and owner, told the High Court that she wanted the402 words
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Article, Illustration493 2009-05-14 36 Jermyn Chow - Jermyn Chow MARITIME SECURITY SHOW Navies urged to build trust and be proactive in sharing information By, PIRACY was the hot-button topic at the inaugural International Maritime Security Conference yesterday, with the world's navies grappling with the escalating violence in the Gulf ofTERENCE TAN - 493 words
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Article, Illustration472 2009-05-14 37 Kimberly Spykerman - Kimberly Spykerman Services disrupted as Ang Mo Kio to Khatib track is shut down By ABOUT 900 MRT passengers were trapped on a train for more than 30 minutes after it broke down between stations during the evening rush hour yesterday. The North-South LineLIANHE ZAOBAO - 472 words
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281 2009-05-14 37 AT FIRST glance, Alex Soh looks just like any other 12-year-old boy. However, the Metta School student has difficulties learning and hearing disabilities which become apparent when he speaks. But when he shows off his martial arts moves, the problems melt away.281 words
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Article, Illustration994 2009-05-14 38 Can Tevez sign for free? MANCHESTER United could try to sign Carlos Tevez on a Bosman-style free transfer. According to The Sun, the English champions are exploring whether there are legal loopholes in the striker's contract. The Argentinian's registration is owned by a third party namedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 994 words
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Article, Illustration313 2009-05-14 38 LONDON: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard has seen off the challenge of six Manchester United players for the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. The 28-year-old captain topped the poll of journalists ahead of Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic, Michael Carrick, Rio Ferdinand and CristianoASSOCIATED PRESS - 313 words
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Article532 2009-05-14 39 Lin Xinyi - Lin Xinyi MDA studying competition issues as bidding war looms By FOOTBALL fans who are upset over pay-TV price hikes may soon find a sympathetic ear. The Media Development Authority (MDA) confirmed that it commissioned a study last year to look at pay-TV in Singapore.532 words
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Article, Illustration388 2009-05-14 39 MADRID: Venus Williams joined sister Serena on the sidelines of tennis' Madrid Open on Tuesday after the third-ranked American lost 3-6, 6-3, 5-7 to AlisaKleybanova. Serena, who retired from her match on Monday with a right-knee injury, watched from the stands as Kleybanova pickedASSOCIATED PRESS - 388 words
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Article, Illustration146 2009-05-14 39 SAN MARTINO Dl CASTROZZA (Italy): Lance Armstrong did not come close to winning the fourth stage of the Giro dTtalia on Tuesday. But that did not matter to the fans around his team bus. "Arm-strong! Arm-strong!" they chanted for several minutes before the American cameNEW YORK TIMES; REUTERS - 146 words
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Article461 2009-05-14 40 They are latest team to join Ferrari-led protest over £40m budget cap LONDON: Formula One disintegrated into civil war yesterday as Renault became the latest team to join Ferrari in threatening to quit the sport next season unless plans for a voluntary £40 million (SsBB million)461 words
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126 2009-05-14 40 Teams that accept the budget cap are given a significant performance advantage up to three seconds a lap. The last thing Ferrari want is to see a small budget team destroying their brand on the track. Big teams will be forced to lay126 words
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Article, Illustration337 2009-05-14 40 Valeric Chia - Valeric Chia SPORT IN SCHOOLS By THEY suffered a humiliating 0-5 whitewash by rivals Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) at last year's Schools National A Girls' squash final. That loss also ended their five-year winning streak. So, Raffles Institution (Junior College) were out to salvage some prideALPHONSUS CHERN - 337 words
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Article96 2009-05-14 40 SINGAPORE jumper Stefan Tseng set a championship record in the triple jump at the Arafura Games in Darwin yesterday. He leapt 15.99 m to erase the old mark of 15.67 m. Disabled runner Adam Kamis took a gold in the 1,500 m Ambulant (T45 category)96 words
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129 2009-05-14 40 SYDNEY: Australia's rugby league players were warned on Tuesday to stop abusing women or get out of the game, after group sex scandals were exposed on national television. National Rugby League chief executive David Gallop publicly apologised for what he called the "harrowing" treatment ofASSOCIATED PRESS - 129 words
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51 2009-05-14 40 BALTRAY: European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie will personally select three of the players who will attempt to win back the golf trophy from the United States at Celtic Manor in Wales next year. Europe had previously had only two captain's picks. AGENCEAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 51 words
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Article, Illustration319 2009-05-14 40 Jonathan Wong - Jonathan Wong Home United 1 Tampines Rovers 1 By. FOR the second time in successive matches, Tampines Rovers pointed to the man in the middle as they saw themselves dropping points. This was after last night's S-League encounter with Home United ended inLAU FOOK KONG - 319 words
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Article, Illustration99 2009-05-14 40 GUANGZHOU: Singapore defeated the Netherlands 4-1 in their Sudirman Cup Division Two Group B round-robin badminton tie yesterday to keep their promotion hopes alive. Hendri Kurniawan (above) partnered Hendra Wijaya to victory in the men's doubles. The win put Singapore on top of the group, despiteBH FILE - 99 words
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Article, Illustration475 2009-05-14 40 "I have been noticed more in the street and people are pointing." Norwegian referee Torn Henriinc Ovrebo, who incurred the wrath of Chelsea players and fans following several controversial decisions in the Champions League second leg semi-final against Barcelona on May 7. Barca advanced to the final. Badminton Sudirman475 words
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Article, Illustration320 2009-05-14 41 They post largest play-off win in 23 years against Rockets "Nobody in here likes to lose." TREVOR ARIZA, Lakers forward Los Angeles Lakers 118 Houston Rockets 78 LOS ANGELES: Apology accepted. Appearing in front of their angry fans for the first time since Sunday's Mother's Day massacreLOS ANGELES TIMES; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 320 words
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Article215 2009-05-14 41 Boston Celtics 92 Orlando Magic 88 BOSTON: The Boston Celtics' play-off hopes bobbed between negligible and non-existent most of Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. Until the Magic wilted against the champions' desperation. Ray Allen's shot with lmin 20sec remaining saw Boston erase a 14-point deficit and beat theNEW YORK TIMES - 215 words
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Obituary, Illustration219 2009-05-14 41 A virtuous wife and devoted mother, clothed in strength and dignity. She carefully watches everything in her household. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her. CHUA GEOK KUAN Age: 82 passed away peacefully, full of grace on 13 May 2009, deeply missed by: Husband: Teo Soon Koon219 words
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Obituary, Illustration93 2009-05-14 41 LEE KOK ANN Age: 78 Passed away peacefully on 13 May 2009 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones Beloved wife: Chiang Lai Ngoh Sons: Daughters-in-law: Lee Boon Leng Lee Boon Yew Stella Lim Hui Lee Boon Liat Foo Sue Chuein Grandson: Granddaughter: Hakkinen Lee Vi Pin Amanda Lee93 words
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Obituary, Illustration127 2009-05-14 41 Jesus said, "lam the resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies." John 11:25 EDWIN KHOO KOON SENG Age: 52 was called home to be with the Lord on 12 May 2009, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Jennifer Low Peck Yong Daughter: Tiffany127 words
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Obituary, Illustration28 2009-05-14 41 In JEverloving Memory Oj Lee Chuan Siak Departed: 14/5/88 sadly missed and always remembered by: Families, Management Staff Kong Siang Group Holdings Pte Ltd Interlocal Exim Pte Ltd28 words
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Obituary, Illustration76 2009-05-14 41 In everloving memory of Ong Sing Pang Francis Ong Scow Ming 23 May 1998 14 May 2006 He had a smile, a pleasant way, A helping hand to all he knew, He was kind, generous and true, On earth he nobly did his best: Grant him, Jesus heavenly rest. Dearly76 words
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Obituary, Illustration90 2009-05-14 41 TAN CHWEE HONG PAULINE Age 50 passed away peacefully on 12 May 2009, leaving behind loved ones. Father Tan Boon Quee(deceased) Mother Goh Sal Keow Father-in-law Shaw Cheng Chye (deceased) Mother-in-law Khoo Ham Cheow (deceased) Husband Dan Shaw Cheng Chlew Son Nicholas Shaw Yang Sheng Daughter Loren Shaw Yoke Kheng90 words
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Obituary, Illustration100 2009-05-14 41 CYRIL SPENCER GALISTAN Departed on 5 May 2009 wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Galistan Family, Relatives, Friends, Minister for Foreign Affairs and all members of Bedok Reservoir Punggol Garden RC, Staff of Hydrographic Dept. Maritime Port Authority of Singapore, Fr. Patrick Goh Church Members of100 words
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Obituary, Illustration63 2009-05-14 41 NARAYANASAMY S/O SUBRAMANIAM Departed on Ist May 2009 Wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends and colleagues for thier kind assistance, attendance, condolences during their recent bereavement. Karumathi Prayers on 15 May 09 (Fri) night at home. Athma Shanthi Prayers on 16 May 09 (Sat) 7.30pm63 words
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Obituary, Illustration21 2009-05-14 41 13th Anniversary [n Loving Memory o] LIAW WEI KIAT Departed on 14.5.199f Missed by: father, Mother, brother; and all loved ones21 words
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Obituary, Illustration139 2009-05-14 42 Even Death Is Not To Be Feared By One Who Has Lived Wisely LOH NGIAP HUA Wife of the late Ho Sue Kwan Age: 83 Passed away peacefully on 13 May 2009 A Compassionate Lady A Giving Friend A Loving, Wise And Generous Mum Her memory will always be cherished139 words
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Obituary, Illustration44 2009-05-14 42 BARBARA CHEW 19 Feb 1949 -14 May 2008 In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you. I Always cherished and deeply missed by family and loved ones.44 words
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Obituary, Illustration80 2009-05-14 42 LIN QUEE LEE Departed 10 May 2009 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donations and wreaths during their recent bereavement. Dearly missed and lovingly cherished by: Wife: Sect Kirn Luen Children: Daughter-in-law: Tony Lin Chee80 words
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Obituary, Illustration149 2009-05-14 42 ANG BOON SENG AGE: 86 was called home to be with the Lord on 12th May 2009, leaving behind loved ones. (Wife: Ng Siok Kheng, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Ang Yeok Whee Eric Lim Geok Tin Jenny Ang Jeok Kee Patrick Chau Soo Mm Tracy Ang Geok Soo Lawrence Ang Herbert149 words
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Obituary, Illustration42 2009-05-14 42 'A lamp to my feet isyour word, a light to my path' Ps 119:105 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to The Family of the Late JARRED MARTIN SAMUEL Departed on 11 May 2009 From: The Principal Staff of DE LA SALLE SCHOOL42 words
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Obituary, Illustration97 2009-05-14 42 IGNATIUS PUSHPA NATHAN Former Raffles Instituition Tamil Language Teacher Age: 80 was called home to be with the Lord on 13 May 2009 leaving behind loved ones. Beloved Wife: Jaya Letchmy Baby d/o Thevar Son: Daughter-in-law: Dr. Sahaya Nathan P. Kalaivani Granddaughter: S. Vaishnavi t Wake is held at Blk97 words
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Obituary, Illustration172 2009-05-14 42 jLr HariOm 'Murugan s' VeerapiCtai 'Age 88 passedaway peacefully on 1 May: ♦If***** 1 jf,^^L^4 tight pom out jatnilij has vanished 1 jj^Q^Q^tv J* sm.de. we loved has stilled JH JjP Jl lifetime, of love, joy, caw M Tj^Byf Jind memories to cheiisn you gave valae oj haxd vjoxk, goodjudgement*172 words
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Obituary, Illustration96 2009-05-14 42 Bth Anniversary CHENG MOOI KIOW Dear sister, do you remember Christmas of 2000? When the family took a stroll down festive Orchard Road. The place was buzzling with people and tooting cars. There was joy, laughter and music in the air. K/Ve sat on a sidewalk bench beneath a canopy96 words
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Obituary, Illustration41 2009-05-14 42 SHILING HO Departed on 10 May 2009 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, management and staff of DHL, colleagues and ex-colleagues for their prayers, kind assistance, attendance, condolences, wreaths and contributions during their recent bereavement.41 words
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Obituary, Illustration79 2009-05-14 42 KOK HOCK PO KWEE HOCK LIM Age: 87 passed away peacefully on 12 May 2009, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Sim Po Lian Son: Kok Pit Chin Daughter-in-law: Teo Seok Choo, Rosalind Grandson: Kok Hsien Hui, Edward Granddaughter: Kok Hsien Ling, Licia Brother, Sister-in-law, Nephews, Nieces, Relatives and Friends. Wake79 words
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Obituary, Illustration79 2009-05-14 42 KENNETH PEREIRA Age: 72 passed away peacefully on 13 May 2009, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Florence Tan Siok Cheng Children: Spouses: Joan Eric Lum lan Jennifer Tan Grandchildren: Natalie, Nicole, Ryan Ethan Wake is held at the void deck of Blk 55, Strathmore Aye. Funeral Mass will be held79 words
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Obituary, Illustration28 2009-05-14 42 Angela Seng Sock Tin Departed 14/5/2007 Mummy^WJetlioxeiand Miss Ypjufl Husband: Andrew Lim Sons: Ding Hong &Zi Jie Daughter: Yu Jing Dearly missed by family friends. email: angela.seng@gmail.com i28 words
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Obituary, Illustration81 2009-05-14 42 LALEETHA DEVI NAIDU (W/O late PSA Police Inspector R Thambiya Naidu) passed away peacefully on 13 May 2009. Sadly missed by all loved ones. Daughters: Sons-in-law: Prem Kumari (Dinesh Kumar, deceased) Rani Naidu Rajan Pillai Shailash Naidu Eric Bala Grandchildren/Grandson: Shivani; Sri Prashanth; Suhashini James Gibbins; Sriram; Pravina Jitenram Dearest81 words
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Article610 2009-05-14 43 Alvin Foo - Alvin Foo BULLS AND BEARS But some analysts are still bullish and tipping more upside to come By MARKETS CORRESPONDENT SINGAPORE stock gains stuttered to a virtual halt yesterday, following last week's supercharged action. The Straits Times Index added just 7.16 points or a mere 0.33610 words
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377 2009-05-14 43 Elizabeth Wilmot - Elizabeth Wilmot By GAMING firm Genting Singapore was left out of pocket during the first quarter of the year, suffering a net loss of $31.9 million. It had made a net profit of $6 million in the same period last year. Revenue dropped 36377 words
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Article, Illustration104 2009-05-14 43 I STOCK TRADING VOLUME 3.81 billion shares worth $2.32 billion UP DOWN Gainers: 363 Losers: 193 Unchanged: 650 dfgfdg Mid Cap 476.38 -0.14 Basic materials 240.34 A 6.32 Utilities 306.13 A 0.21 Small Cap 417.09 13.28 Industrials 467.20 A 1.53 Financials 550.22 A 2.04 All Share 531.16 2.17 Consumer104 words
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Article204 2009-05-14 43 Yesterday's close: 9,340.49 (+41.88) »Japanese shares rose 0.45 per cent as investor sentiment remained upbeat despite a mixed performance on Wall Street. Yesterday's close: 1,022.84 (-0.18) Malaysian shares were flat with property and oil stocks sold off. Volume was 3.17 billion shares worth RM2.I billion. IffTßffPSffTlffffß M-w\ 17,059.62 (-94.02)AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 204 words
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Article392 2009-05-14 43 GLD 10US$ 9100 135.6 DCBCCap3.93%Pref10 7170 100.0 DBXT S8.P Short 10US$ 6990 87.5 Great Eastern 1004 52.0 DOB 1458 46.0 DBS Bk 6% NCPS 10 9812 32.0 OCBC Bk5.1%NCPS 100 ...9570 30.0 Lyxor MS India 100S$ 972 27.7 HK Land 282 24.8 Wilmar 440 24.0 ISH 1252392 words
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Article181 2009-05-14 43 UNIT TRUSTS TABLE APPEARS ON MONDAYS By Volume cents Vol Noble Grp 153 ChinaAniH 14 Qigiland 0.5 China Hongxing 19.5 ChinaSports 17.5 Golden Agri 47.5 vangzijiang 72.5 liutianC 13.5 Chart SemiCond 19 Sino-Env 14 Genting SP 75.5 ChinaNTown 8.5 Fuxing 9 Federal Int 27 Celestial 25 2.0181 words
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Article104 2009-05-14 43 runLiun LiunnLiiiji iiuil nniLo: vcmm;: S$ TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY May 13 2009 Buying Selling Aust dollar 1.1080 1.1420 Can dollar 1.2480 1.2630 Euro 1.9820 2.0050 Malaysian ringgit* 0.4143 0.4152 NZ dollar 0.8780 0.8980 Sterling pound 2.2130 2.2390 US dollar 1.4450 1.4620 S$ TO 100 UNITS OF104 words
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Article382 2009-05-14 43 HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR'OOO HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MII 571.6 303.6 1208 175 370 1767.1 503 77 105.8 501 3580 1920 1834 1250 416 270 901 319 1634 910 433 201 439 330 501 473 381 296 2050 170 5606 CapitaLand 93.5 5417382 words
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Article633 2009-05-14 43 HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR'OOO HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MII 123 117 258 157 78.5 202 242 158 62.7 69 178 199 314 129 138 289 730 334 372 287 170 421.1 560 206 83 206 90 106.3 111 36.5 314 147 138633 words
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Article, Illustration454 2009-05-14 44 Christopher Tan - Christopher Tan By SENIOR CORRESPONDENT HIGHER rail ridership and lower fuel and tax expenses powered first-quarter net profits at SBS Transit (SBST) up 22.8 per cent to $18.8 million. Rail operating profit hit $3.6 million for the three months to March 31, thanksST FILE - 454 words
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Article, Illustration682 2009-05-14 44 Goh Eng Yeow - Goh Eng Yeow Listing could be sought in Hong Kong but idea is still in early stages, says CEO By SENIOR CORRESPONDENT PLANTATION giant Wilmar International is making a bold bid to hive off its China operations as a separately listed682 words
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244 2009-05-14 44 Elizabeth Wilmot - Elizabeth Wilmot By SINGAPORE Press Holdings' (SPH) subsidiary SPH Alpha One is to sell its entire 35 per cent stake in China's leading owner of advertising billboards, Tom Outdoor Media Group (*****). SPH disclosed yesterday that the shares would be sold to244 words
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Article, Illustration570 2009-05-14 45 It seeks to curb perks that may pose risks to a company's viability WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has commenced discussions on an initiative to change compensation practices in the financial services industry, even at companies that were not recipients of federal bailout money,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 570 words
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367 2009-05-14 45 BRUSSELS: European Union antitrust regulators fined Intel a record €1.06 billion (Ss2.l billion) yesterday, claiming it uses its stranglehold on the microchip market to crush its main rival illegally. The company hit back, promising to fight the ruling with an appeal in EUASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 367 words
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Article, Illustration542 2009-05-14 45 WASHINGTON: US retail sales fell for a second straight month in April, a disappointing performance that raised doubts about whether American consumers were regaining their desire to shop. A rebound in consumer demand is a necessary ingredient for ending the recession. TheAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 542 words
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Article, Illustration589 2009-05-14 46 Jessica Cheam - Jessica Cheam Despite slumping global sales, the group is positive that Asia will be key to its future growth By Mr Peksaglam said that the Asia-Pacific remained the strongest growth engine for the group and last year sales in this region grew 7 perROBERT BOSCH (SOUTH-EAST ASIA); ROBERT BOSCH - 589 words
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Article, Illustration754 2009-05-14 46 Robin Chan - Robin Chan CUTTING COSTS, SAVING JOBS By THERE are plenty of bosses cutting costs these days, but at PSA it is the staff who are leading the charge with measures great and small to help the port operator navigate the turbulent waters.MIR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 754 words
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753 2009-05-14 46 GOOD SIGNS "Concern about systemic risk has diminished, and overall lending conditions have started to improve. Treasury Secretary Geithner WASHINGTON: The United States financial system has completed a big part of a painful adjustment away from its excessively leveraged state, and lending isREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 753 words
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Miscellaneous96 2009-05-14 46 *m WHAT'S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED AND MORE WWW.StraitstimeS.COm consumption. It also ignores MOST-READ ONLINE Singapore's excessive utilisation taxes. Singapore economy may shrink 10%: Real net income has been declining IMF. substantially for over a decade." MOST COMMENTED OVERCOMING THE STORM Pay hikes won't keep up with E-mail your96 words
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Article, Illustration1844 2009-05-14 48 Adeline chia - Adeline chia Watch out for works by three world-renowned choreographers at the Singapore Arts Festival arts reporter They have performed all over the world, their works are fresh and original and they are all under the age of 45. Three of the hottest choreographers on the worldSAKARI VIIKA; HAKAN LARSSON; HUGO GLENDINNING; KOEN BROOS - 1,844 words
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Article, Illustration1100 2009-05-14 50 Stephanie yap - Stephanie yap I can't help but root for the Asian siblings in The Amazing Race, even with all the racial stereotyping culture vulture 'I do not flirt with other women I exist only for W BS 53 Victoria' Footballer David Beckham (right) denying that he had dinner with1,100 words
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Article, Illustration444 2009-05-14 50 BOLLYWOOD COMES TO SAM The Singapore Art Museum is set to make its Bollywood debut. One of the scenes in the upcoming action comedy, De Dana Dan, starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, was filmed at the museum's entrance and courtyard. Considering the tourism traffic that Bollywood filmsSINGAPORE ART MUSEUM - 444 words
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Article, Illustration529 2009-05-14 51 tara tan - tara tan Fireworks and a giant praying mantis will open this year's Arts Festival at Marina Barrage arts reporter Talk about taking recycling to new heights. Helios 11, the outdoor extravaganza that opens this year's Singapore Arts Festival, features a 24m-long and 9m-tall metallic stick insectLA COMPAGNIE MALABAR - 529 words
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Article, Illustration444 2009-05-14 52 tara tan - tara tan arts reporter TOGETHER AGAIN (WOOD CUT) Where: Post-Museum, 107-109 Rowell Road When: Today till May 28, Tues to Fri, 6 to 10pm, Sat and Sun, noon to 10pm Admission: Free Visual artist Lucy Davis breathes new life into the term "dead wood"NG SOR LUAN - 444 words
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Article, Illustration741 2009-05-14 52 deepika shetty - deepika shetty Even after 50 years of being an artist, Thomas Yeo says it's not always easy to find inspiration 'It is all about capturing the split second. You try and paint what you can remember' Yeo on spending several days in reflection before he createdDESMOND LIM - 741 words
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Article, Illustration661 2009-05-14 54 Rebecca lynne tan - Rebecca lynne tan Singapore foodie KF Seetoh goes on The Martha Stewart Show and lives to tell about it 'Just to have her look your way, acknowledge what you do, and nod, is truly an achievement for folks in our industry. It's one of the betterWWW.MARTHASTEWART.COM; BLOOMBERG - 661 words
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Article, Illustration363 2009-05-14 54 New York The art market took another knock last night as Sotheby's posted its smallest New York contemporary auction since May 2003. The US$47 million (Ss6B million) tally was down 87 per cent, or US$3l5 million, from Sotheby's record a year ago, and below the US$5l.BBloomberg; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 363 words
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Article360 2009-05-14 56 Los Angeles Doubters cite Michael Jackson's long hiatus from performing, health problems, a one-time prescription pill addiction, age he is 50 and his reputation for flaking out on business deals to say his 50-show sold-out comeback concert in London may be derailed or not take360 words
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Article, Illustration323 2009-05-14 56 New York Miss California USA can retain her crown after questions arose about semi-nude photos of her as a teen and her links with an anti-gay marriage group, pageant owner Donald Trump said last Tuesday. Carrie Prejean's comments about her opposition to same-sex marriageAssociated Press; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 323 words
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Article263 2009-05-14 56 New York Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze realised he was ill on New Year's Eve in 2007 when he found out a glass of champagne did not agree with him, says a new biography. It felt "like acid on an open wound" in his stomach, according to theReuters - 263 words
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Article283 2009-05-14 56 ROBERTS TO STAR IN ROMANTIC COMEDY Julia Roberts will lead an all-star cast to play an army officer on leave from Iraq in the romantic comedy Valentine's Day. Also starring in the Garry Marshall-directed movie are Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Shirley MacLaine and Ashton Kutcher. The film follows the283 words
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Article, Illustration794 2009-05-14 76 Stay upbeat with strategies to keep you resilient "SAVE for a rainy day" is a common expression. Well, it's raining now, and the economy has not yet turned the corner. Everyone has to be prepared for more layoffs, warn government officials. What good would794 words
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Article, Illustration366 2009-05-14 78 June Cheong - June Cheong Reporter junec@sph.com.sg There are risks in every job. As a health writer, I might turn into a hypochondriac or get a migraine from translating medical jargon into plain English. But, more seriously, repetitive wrist movements from long hours working on a laptop might lead366 words
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Article, Illustration236 2009-05-14 78 SATURDAY, MAY 16 Veins: Talk on the possible complications of varicose and spider veins and how to manage and get these vein problems treated. Two sessions available May 16 and 21. Camden Medical Centre, 09-08, Function Room. 2 to 4pm (May 16); 7 to 9pm (May 21). Free.AFP - 236 words
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Article, Illustration825 2009-05-14 80 It was the place schoolgirls flocked to for ear-piercings and pretty earrings: a corner jewellery store in a shopping mall in Orchard Road. I was one such schoolgirl, but that was a long time ago. To an adolescent, ear-piercing is a rite of passage to adulthood, aADAM LEE - 825 words
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Article, Illustration202 2009-05-14 81 Buyer beware. The Influenza A (HlNl-2009) outbreak may have encouraged the proliferation of products purporting to have the ability to detect, prevent and treat the virus strain. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) advises consumers to be wary of such products and to keep themselves updatedAP - 202 words
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Article, Illustration194 2009-05-14 81 More chest compressions at one go will improve the survival chances of someone with sudden cardiac arrest. Survival rates of heart patients outside of hospital almost doubled when professional rescuers using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) gave better chest compressions with fewer interruptions, according to a reportST FILE - 194 words
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Article128 2009-05-14 81 HEALTH YOU EXHIBITION 2009 Take charge of your health and learn invaluable tips on well-being and maintaining good health from the experts. Health £t You Exhibition 2009, which is jointly organised by The Straits Times Mind Your Body and Lohas, the health sector of Lianhe Zaobao and presented by Nestle128 words
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Article, Illustration888 2009-05-14 82 Oestrogen is the feel-good hormone for women. It also gives pregnant women a glow. Dr Helen Chen, head of the mental wellness service at XX Women's and Children's Hospital We know that it is good for babies. However, breastfeeding is good for mothers too. Dr Yvonne Ng,ISTOCKPHOTO - 888 words
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Article, Illustration650 2009-05-14 83 Orthognathic surgery fixes receding chins and disproportionate jaws. JUNE CHEONG reports Miss Li Weixin, 23, can now pronounce her "th's" with ease. The recent graduate had a protruding lower jaw which gave her a bad overbite and speech problems until last May, when she hadNATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - 650 words
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400 2009-05-14 84 Schools here have been organising healthy living programmes for staff to promote physical, mental and social well-being. KIMBERLEY LIM reports It is a no-brainer. Teachers benefit from keeping fit mentally and physically. That is why schools here encourage a healthy lifestyle among their staff as400 words
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Article, Illustration199 2009-05-14 84 Given the high demands of the job, staying healthy, physically and mentally, is necessary. Mrs Diana Goh, vice-principal of Methodist Girls' School Singapore Chinese Girls' School In the past four years, it has arranged for subsidised health checks for staff at the school. The checks include blood tests, breast-cancer199 words
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Article, Illustration951 2009-05-14 85 Choosing healthier versions of staple food can have far-reaching consequences. Here's how to overhaul the contents of your grocery basket Get your basics right and gain an edge. This applies to most things, from choosing your toddler's first school to putting together that perfect outfit. This is951 words
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Article, Illustration350 2009-05-14 86 June Cheong - June Cheong Local produce that are in season are not only fresher and tastier, but they are cheaper too Investing in nutritious food does not mean spending a fortune. Even if you are on a budget, you can still eat to fulfil your dailyCAROLINE CHIA - 350 words
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Article183 2009-05-14 86 No link between tattoos and skin cancer The claim: Tattoos can increase the risk of skin cancer. The facts: As more people tattoo their bodies, some have wondered if there are health risks. Many inks have metals in them: blue, for example, contains cobalt and aluminium, andThe New York times - 183 words
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Article, Illustration438 2009-05-14 87 POON CHIAN HUI - POON CHIAN HUI This is because a key immune response, which involves searching for viruses and destroying them, weakens with age. POON CHIAN HUI reports About 10. of adults develop complications from chickenpox Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong was hospitalised in the Singapore General HospitalISTOCKPHOTO - 438 words
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Article, Illustration671 2009-05-14 88 JUNE CHEONG - JUNE CHEONG Children with sensory processing disorder piay face problems with day-to-day activities. finds out more Call it a mother's instinct. Housewife Patricia Tan knew her son Zachary was different from the time he was one year old. "He was a very good baby. He didn't cryBRYAN VAN DER BEEK - 671 words
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Article535 2009-05-14 88 Ms DanaKae Bonahoom will give seminars on SPD on May 9 and 19. The first seminar will be held at Cisco Systems, 28-01 Capitol Tower, 168 Robinson Road, on May 9 between 9am and spm. The fee is $199 per person. The second seminar will535 words
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Article, Illustration762 2009-05-14 89 Life used to be so simple. When I was young, I spent years building up a vinyl-record collection. Week-by-week, month-by-month, my collection increased and each new album became a cherished possession. At night, I would lie in bed and listen to my latest acquisition until IADAM LEE - 762 words
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Article, Illustration657 2009-05-14 90 Dr Lee Sao Bing, 39, a clinical director and consultant eye specialist at Shinagawa Lasik Centre, talks to POON CHIAN HUI about his fascination with the eye I decided to specialise in ophthalmology because... Diseases can be diagnosed by looking at or into the eye. In many otherCAROLINE CHIA - 657 words
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Article, Illustration327 2009-05-14 91 Dr Lim Kah Beng - Dr Lim Kah Beng QI am a woman in my late 20s and I have been suffering from acne and acne scars since my teens. My back and chest are in worse shape and I still have breakouts. Pimples keep popping up on my backST FILE - 327 words
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Article355 2009-05-14 91 Dr Fong Yan Kit - Dr Fong Yan Kit Ol am 57 years old and my Prostate Specific Antigen reading has been increasing gradually over the last five years by about 1 a year. It is now at 11.3. I have had two biopsies done and they were negative. Digital355 words
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Article, Illustration37 2009-05-14 91 E-mail your question to sthealth@sph.com.sg. Include your name, NRIC and contact details. Dr Lim Kah Beng is a consultant dermatologist at Gleneagles Hospital Dr Fong Van Kit is a urology specialist at Raffles Hospital37 words
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Article, Illustration586 2009-05-14 93 Sour tamarind leaves teamed with sweet dried peas, both staple ingredients in Myanmar cuisine, is a match made in heaven, says SYLVIA TAN I am familiar with frozen peas and tamarind pulp. Both are staples in our kitchens. Dried peas and tamarind leaves? These are newNURIA LING - 586 words
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Article182 2009-05-14 93 DRIED PEAS WITH TENDER TAMARIND LEAVES (Serves four as a side dish) 2 cups dried peas 1 tsp oil 1 tsp chopped garlic 1 tsp cumin seeds I Vi tsp black mustard I seeds I Leaves from a sprig of I curry plant 1 cup of finely chopped tender182 words
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Article, Illustration504 2009-05-14 94 Joao Henrique Almansa Moreira, 25 The Brazilian jockey, who stands at 1.64 m and weighs 51 kg, said: "I don't smoke, I don't drink. Living a healthy lifestyle is my top priority." Moreira has been riding in Singapore since March and will compete in the Singapore Airlines InternationalNURIA LING - 504 words
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