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Title Section17 2011-05-13 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. MICA(P)108/11/2010 FRIDAY, MAY 13 2011 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration58 2011-05-13 1 A FORMER loan officer from OCBC Bank, Winnie Goh Li Ching (below), has been charged with conspiring with property agents to deceive the bank into giving housing loans worth more than $61 million. She submitted false income tax or Central Provident Fund statements for applicants who58 words
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Article51 2011-05-13 1 STRONG attendance at the gaming tables and some help from Lady Luck helped Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) hit the jackpot with a record-breaking pre-tax profit of $537.9 million for the first quarter. The impressive result meant RWS trumped rival Marina Bay Sands yet again. LPRIME PAGE51 words
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Article, Illustration74 2011-05-13 1 IN THE contest for Aljunied GRC, it was not enough to focus on local issues, Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed said yesterday. A member of the PAP team which lost the constituency to the Workers’ Party, he said national issues had clearly taken centre stage with74 words
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Article, Illustration47 2011-05-13 1 An explosion at a Tuas shipyard killed two foreign workers yesterday. The blast, believed to have been caused by a sudden burst of compressed air, split a barge into two, causing it to flip over. ST PHOTO: SAMUEL HE LPRIME PAGE A1247 words
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Article, Illustration726 2011-05-13 1 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - Situation could last for three months; Singapore air quality good for now BY ZUBAIDAH NAZEER INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT CAROLYN HONG MALAYSIA BUREAU CHIEF zubaidah@sph.com.sg carolynh@sph.com.sg THE haze is back, with parts of Malaysia and Indonesia blanketed in choking smoke; Singapore could be affected soon too.PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 726 words
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Article, Illustration616 2011-05-13 1 KOR KIAN BENG - BY KOR KIAN BENG OPPOSITION veteran Chiam See Tong will not be in the next Parliament, but taking a place in the House will be his wife Lina. The Singapore People’s Party (SPP) yesterday said that Mrs Chiam, 62, its Potong Pasir candidate616 words
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738 2011-05-13 1 KOR KIAN BENG - BY KOR KIAN BENG kianbeng@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE has a “unique brand” of trade unionism, one where union leaders are committed not just to workers, but also to the community’s well-being, said Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. This is why the biggest challenge today for738 words
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58 2011-05-13 2 WE SAY It must pass as ground for optimism that few in the Middle East, the West or anywhere else are dismissing the recent reconciliation agreement between Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas as an obstacle to a negotiated settlement with Israel. The exception is Israeli58 words
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Article, Illustration41 2011-05-13 2 Indonesian officialdom may be waking up to the importance of the nation’s mangrove swamps, but the belated attempts at preservation and extension continue to lack the necessary determination to ensure success, says Bruce Gale. L REVIEW PAGE A2441 words
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Article, Illustration38 2011-05-13 2 While one can overlook mildly aggravating kiasu habits such as using tissue packs to reserve seats, one cannot forgive acts that stem from selfishness and mean-spiritedness, says Ong Soh Chin. L REVIEW PAGE A2538 words
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Article33 2011-05-13 2 OUR READER SAYS Goh Ah King suggests HDB considers selling flats at a cheaper price by offering shorter 60-year leases as well as the usual 99-year-leases. L FORUM PAGE A2733 words
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Article, Illustration16 2011-05-13 2 www.straitstimes.com L Bertha Henson mulls over the similarities across Gen X and Gen Y.16 words
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Article, Illustration1203 2011-05-13 2 ZAKIR HUSSAIN - Some say PAP did well given climate, but others say slide is just beginning BY ZAKIR HUSSAIN POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT zakirh@sph.com.sg LAST Saturday’s vote swing of 6.5 percentage points against the People’s Action Party (PAP) took the ruling party’s overall vote share to1,203 words
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511 2011-05-13 3 ELENA CHONG - Ex-bank exec accused of conspiring with housing agents to cheat OCBC BY ELENA CHONG COURTS CORRESPONDENT elena@sph.com.sg A FORMER loan officer from OCBC Bank was charged in court yesterday with conspiring with property agents to deceive the bank into giving housing loans511 words
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Article, Illustration281 2011-05-13 3 AKSHITA NANDA - AKSHITA NANDA THE Singapore Arts Festival opens today at the Festival Village at Esplanade Park, laying on a buffet of performances and food stalls until June 5. Yesterday, 300 invited guests, including President S R Nathan, caught a sneak preview of the festival’s opening281 words
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Article644 2011-05-13 4 JONATHAN KWOK - Casino main contributor to pre-tax profit of $538m in first quarter BY JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg STRONG attendance at the gaming tables and some help from Lady Luck allowed Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to hit the jackpot with a record-breaking profit for the first quarter.644 words
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Article, Illustration687 2011-05-13 12 JALELAH ABU BAKER, ELIZABETH SOH - Explosion believed to be caused by sudden release of compressed air BY JALELAH ABU BAKER ELIZABETH SOH jalmsab@sph.com.sg esoh@sph.com.sg TWO foreign workers died after an explosion rocked a shipyard in Tuas, with the blast felt even 3km away. The explosion at about 1.20pm yesterdayST PHOTOS: SAMUEL HE - 687 words
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761 2011-05-13 13 K.C. VIJAYAN - No proof that items he had were stolen, rules judge BY K.C. VIJAYAN LAW CORRESPONDENT vijayan@sph.com.sg A RAG-AND-BONE man charged with possessing what were suspected to be stolen items has managed to convince a district court that he had scrounged them from rubbish bins. Mr761 words
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Article, Illustration969 2011-05-13 16 AMELIA TAN, JANE NG - 7 kids hospitalised and 218 others ill; caterer’s licence suspended for now BY AMELIA TAN JANE NG ameltan@sph.com.sg janeng@sph.com.sg SEVEN children from Pat’s Schoolhouse have been hospitalised for food poisoning, and another 211 children and seven teachers are ill with related symptoms.ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN - 969 words
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Article, Illustration801 2011-05-13 18 SELINA LUM, NG KAI LING - Suit arose after co-founder and hubby made bankrupt; judge tells shareholders to return sum BY SELINA LUM NG KAI LING selinal@sph.com.sg kailing@sph.com.sg MRS Theresa Chew, the co-founder and face of wellness chain Expressions, and her husband have been made bankrupts, and this has801 words
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328 2011-05-13 8 TEO WAN GEK - TEO WAN GEK SECTIONS of the Malay-Muslim community may think not enough is being done to uplift the community, but Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zainul Abidin Rasheed says the facts prove otherwise. He told a press conference yesterday that a328 words
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Article, Illustration641 2011-05-13 8 On MM Lee’s comment, in the book Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going, that the Muslim community was “distinct and separate”: “On Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s remarks, well, MM has explained that in fact those remarks were made twoST PHOTO: NURIA LING - 641 words
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924 2011-05-13 8 TEO WAN GEK - He says he is unlikely to run again, citing his age TEO WAN GEK wangekt@sph.com.sg IN HINDSIGHT, the strategy of the People’s Action Party (PAP) team in Aljunied GRC to concentrate on local issues proved insufficient as national issues quickly came into924 words
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Article, Illustration1315 2011-05-13 10 LI XUEYING; Zakir Hussain - PAP and WP gear up to sweeten the ground in the two wards for the next GE BY LI XUEYING xueying@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Zakir Hussain THE posters are being taken down and the campaign expenses tabulated. And the post-mortems have begun,PHOTO: JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; ST PHOTO: NURIA LING - 1,315 words
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Article, Illustration709 2011-05-13 10 ANDREA ONG - BY ANDREA ONG THE National Solidarity Party (NSP) failed to field its best candidates in the correct teams in the May 7 general election, party leaders said yesterday. It could have accounted for the party’s failure to win any seats in ParliamentST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO - 709 words
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Article, Illustration156 2011-05-13 11 ROLLS-ROYCE yesterday received its first Trent 1000 engine, tailored for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, at its Seletar Campus here in Singapore. The 12-tonne engine, which will be used for testing purposes, was shipped here by sea from Derby in Britain. The $700 million facility,ST PHOTO: TERENCE TAN - 156 words
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Article, Illustration995 2011-05-13 22 46 recorded phone calls by authorities offered ‘devastating’ evidence REUTERS NEW YORK TIMES ASSOCIATED PRESS BLOOMBERG NEW YORK: Raj Rajaratnam might have fared better had he just shut up. His conviction on Wednesday on all 14 counts in the biggest insider trading caseREUTERS; NEW YORK TIMES; ASSOCIATED PRESS; BLOOMBERG; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 995 words
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402 2011-05-13 23 NEW YORK TIMES BLOOMBERG NEW YORK: For years, Raj Rajaratnam was lionised as one of Wall Street’s savviest investors. At its peak, the Galleon Group hedge fund he co-founded managed more than US$7 billion (S$8.7 billion) in assets. Wednesday’s verdict marks anNEW YORK TIMES; BLOOMBERG - 402 words
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Article, Illustration313 2011-05-13 23 NEW YORK TIMES L THE SAD SACK “Hey, get me a job with one of your powerful friends, man,” Rajiv Goel, the Intel executive, urged Rajaratnam. The request was textbook Goel. Some 30 years after they met at Wharton, Goel was a dissatisfied mid-level manager while Rajaratnam wasNEW YORK TIMES - 313 words
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434 2011-05-13 24 IT MUST pass as ground for optimism that few in the Middle East, the West or anywhere else are dismissing the recent reconciliation agreement between Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas as an obstacle to a negotiated settlement with Israel. An exception is Israeli Prime Minister434 words
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Article, Illustration815 2011-05-13 24 BRUCE GALE - MATA JELI: A PERSPECTIVE ON INDONESIAN AFFAIRS BY BRUCE GALE SENIOR WRITER bruceg@sph.com.sg DARK and often foul-smelling, Indonesia’s mangrove swamps are not getting the attention they deserve. That, at least, was the message at an international conference on forestry in Bali last month.815 words
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819 2011-05-13 24 ZALMAY KHALILZAD - BY ZALMAY KHALILZAD NEW YORK TIMES SINCE the Sept 11 attacks, Pakistan has behaved towards the United States as both friend and adversary and got away with it. The latest evidence of its duplicity is the revelation that Osama bin Laden livedNEW YORK TIMES - 819 words
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Article, Illustration877 2011-05-13 25 ONG SOH CHIN - THE WAY I SEE IT BY ONG SOH CHIN SENIOR WRITER sohchin@sph.com.sg FORGET the Merlion or the Vanda Miss Joaquim. For that one ubiquitous Singaporean symbol, look no further than the humble tissue pack. Nondescript and unassuming for the most part, it suddenly assumes super powersST PHOTO: JOYCE FANG - 877 words
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991 2011-05-13 25 DANI RODRIK - BY DANI RODRIK The writer is Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard University. PROJECT SYNDICATE I HAVE been presenting my new book, The Globalization Paradox, to different groups of late. By now I am used to all types of comments from thePROJECT SYNDICATE - 991 words
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752 2011-05-13 25 MANO SABNANI - BY MANO SABNANI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES The writer, a former chief editor of Business Times and the Today newspaper, is now adjunct professor at SIM University’s business school. He is also chief executive of Rafflesia Holdings, an advisory firm for media and752 words
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Article, Illustration1091 2011-05-13 26 CAI HAOXIANG - The National Trades Union Congress is honouring 50 people and organisations at a dinner tonight to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Insight highlights the contributions of three labour pioneers. BY CAI HAOXIANG haoxiang@sph.com.sg SERVE yourself. Lunch at our restaurant is now buffet style.ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI - 1,091 words
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Article, Illustration586 2011-05-13 26 NOT many people have heard of him, but Thomas Harold Elliott was the driving force behind several high-profile social enterprises in Singapore today. Professor T.H. Elliott, as he was known, was the brains behind NTUC Welcome, the first NTUC supermarket; insurer NTUC Income; taxi cooperativePHOTO: COURTESY OF JOHN ELLIOTT - 586 words
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Article, Illustration577 2011-05-13 26 CAI HAOXIANG - CAI HAOXIANG MR EDWIN Netto traces it all to his growing up years on Kim Keat Avenue in Toa Payoh. “I organised badminton, table tennis, Chinese chess tournaments, ran the cinema, organised bodybuilding, sewing classes, collected subscriptions, and thus knew everybody,”PHOTO: JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 577 words
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384 2011-05-13 27 Kuo How Nam - Kuo How Nam President Credit Counselling Singapore THE reply from the Registrar of Moneylenders (“Interest rate caps may not protect borrowers”; April 30) to an April 22 article (“Licensed moneylender or licensed loan shark?”) basically repeats the registrar’s previous responses on the issue. The384 words
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Article236 2011-05-13 27 Kong Siong Kwong - Kong Siong Kwong THE aim of the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system in ensuring that there is an adequate number of minorities elected into Parliament works. If the entire electoral format features single member constituencies (SMCs), there is a high probability that Chinese Singaporean candidates will win,236 words
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Article212 2011-05-13 27 Richard Seah - Richard Seah MORE than anything else, GE 2011 shows how wrong the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system is, because it produces results that go against the wishes of the entire electorate. Most of us, whether we voted PAP or the opposition, do not wish Mr George212 words
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308 2011-05-13 27 Dr Anthony Tay - Dr Anthony Tay MR ROBERT Ong lamented that after paying off housing loans for private houses, these owners have little left for retirement and would appreciate the allocation of the wealth shares from the Government (“Why part of the silent majority voted differently”; Wednesday).308 words
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200 2011-05-13 27 Goh Jing Xian (Ms - Goh Jing Xian (Ms) Manager (Public Education Training) Elections Department WE THANK Mr Tan Ho Gian for his feedback (“Get overseas voting process right” in Forum Online; Saturday). The Elections Department has a number of channels to draw voters’ attention to the200 words
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296 2011-05-13 27 Han Chuan Quee (Ms - Han Chuan Quee (Ms) Vice-President, Corporate Services Channel NewsAsia MediaCorp WE THANK Mr Ng Keng Nam (“Coverage of results was appalling”; Tuesday) and Mr Narayana Narayana (“Viewers deserve an explanation for the long delay (three hours) in the most eagerly awaited result”;296 words
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208 2011-05-13 27 Lily Wong Jee Choo (Mrs - Lily Wong Jee Choo (Mrs) Deputy Director (Policy and Property) Housing Development Board WE THANK Mr Ang Hak Heng for his letter (“Two questions on preventing enclaves”; April 18) and assure him that the Government is mindful of the need for harmonious living. Where appropriate,208 words
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Article88 2011-05-13 27 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1 MR VICTOR LOOI: Restrict students to study zone at airport 2 MR JACK CHEW YONG: Tweak GRC scheme 3 MS DEBORAH TAN: GRC system cost nation George Yeo 4 MISS STEPHANIE FOO: Review GRC format 5 MS HELENA PANG: Remember PAP’s service 688 words
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Article90 2011-05-13 27 LETTERS should be meant for exclusive publication in The Straits Times. They should be no longer than 400 words and must include the writer’s full name, address and phone numbers. The Forum editor reserves the right to edit a letter. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or90 words
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155 2011-05-13 27 Juniarto Samsudin - Juniarto Samsudin I HAVE been a Singapore permanent resident for eight years. My wife and I were married here, and my son who was born here speaks English with a Singaporean accent. When his time comes, he will serve national155 words
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318 2011-05-13 27 Goh Ah King - Goh Ah King OPPOSITION parties’ proposals to stem the rising cost of public housing involved a marked reduction in the purchase prices of new flats for first-time buyers. In my view, any significant reduction in the prices of new flats will inevitably lead to318 words
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Article137 2011-05-13 27 “Relook 75 per cent requirement.” MR DAVID KWOK: “Kudos to the Government for ensuring that all HDB lifts will have a landing on every floor by 2014 (‘Lift upgrading for Bedok block starts in May: HDB’; April 30). This should benefit the wheelchair-bound, the physically disabled, the handicapped137 words
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Article104 2011-05-13 27 "Although they did not capture any seats, the parties fought well." MR FOO CHEE CHOONG: “As the Workers’ Party savours its victories in the General Election, I laud the other opposition parties as well for spending considerable time and resources to contest the elections. The effort of opposition104 words
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Article182 2011-05-13 27 "While there was some negative campaigning, it was more restrained than in the past." DR WILLIAM WAN, general manager, Singapore Kindness Movement Secretariat: “Among the ideals that bubbled up during the hustings of the General Election was the call to focus on the ‘heartware’ and ‘soul’ of Singapore182 words
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Article114 2011-05-13 27 "A kind officer pointed out all the possible obstacles." MR GOH ENG YEOW: “I thank the few thousand unsung heroes who ensured that the elections were conducted smoothly on Polling Day, and lent a helping hand to the handicapped and the elderly. My 80-year-old mother suffered a stroke114 words
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Article, Illustration784 2011-05-13 1 RAVI VELLOOR - A trip to shore up Delhi’s interests BY RAVI VELLOOR SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF velloor@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh flew into Kabul yesterday for the first time in six years, seeking to shore up Indian interests as the United States prepares to pull troopsPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 784 words
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Article, Illustration109 2011-05-13 1 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Killing of Osama ‘uncivilised’ L NY cabs go Japanese MOST COMMENTED ON L US-China meeting ends with modest gains. Says DesmondKwek: “A small step for economic gains, but a big step for mutual trust, understanding, and security109 words
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Article, Illustration388 2011-05-13 2 BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR: Preparations for Malaysia’s next general election will top the agenda at today’s meeting of leaders of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, said its secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor (right). Amid speculation that polls will be held by theBERNAMA - 388 words
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547 2011-05-13 2 They pledge cooperation in nurturing harmony; Utusan cautioned on ‘alarming’ report BERNAMA AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday met Christian leaders to defuse tension following a week of raging controversy over reports of an alleged plot by pastors to make ChristianityBERNAMA; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 547 words
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Article, Illustration821 2011-05-13 4 LYNN LEE - S’pore refutes claim it is uncooperative in helping Jakarta nab corrupt Indonesians BY LYNN LEE INDONESIA BUREAU CHIEF lynnlee@sph.com.sg JAKARTA: Discontent over Singapore’s perceived role as a safe haven for corrupt Indonesians has surfaced again. A senior politician has blamed the island statePHOTO: THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 821 words
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Article, Illustration486 2011-05-13 5 Yudhoyono seeks answers for deal on 15 China-made aircraft AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK JAKARTA: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono yesterday ordered a review of the decision to buy 15 Chinamade turbo-prop planes by a stateowned airline, following a fatalAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK; PHOTO: REUTERS - 486 words
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Article, Illustration586 2011-05-13 8 ALASTAIR MCINDOE - But Philippine bosses say system hurts local firms BY ALASTAIR MCINDOE PHILIPPINES CORRESPONDENT amcindoe@yahoo.com MANILA: Twenty-two pesos (63 Singapore cents) buys a tin of corned beef or an instant-noodle snack that is how much the daily minimum wage went up by this weekPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 586 words
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Article188 2011-05-13 8 ALASTAIR MCINDOE - ALASTAIR MCINDOE No national minimum wage policy and the issue is left in the hands of regional wage boards. Labour and employers’ organisations squared off recently over the issue. Here’s a look at the arguments. L Workers: Argued that rising inflation, at 4.5 per cent in April year-on-year,188 words
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Other Asean countries
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Article75 2011-05-13 8 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - ZUBAIDAH NAZEER It has no national minimum wage policy and each of its 26 provinces sets its own level. This year, the Jakarta municipal government increased the minimum wage by 15 per cent, to 1.29 million rupiah (S$186) a month, for workers in sectors such as textiles, food and75 words
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Article69 2011-05-13 8 The government is slated to increase the public sector minimum wage by 14 per cent this month as it struggles to shield workers from one of the highest inflation rates in Asia 13.9 per cent in March the Financial Times reported. The communist government said it would lift the69 words
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Article70 2011-05-13 8 NIRMAL GHOSH - NIRMAL GHOSH The minimum wage varies between provinces but the average is 216 baht (S$8.80) a day. The ruling Democrat Party, which dissolved Parliament this week and has scheduled an election for July 3, has pledged to raise it by 25 per cent over two years. The opposition Puea70 words
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Article, Illustration718 2011-05-13 9 RAVI VELLOOR - Gandhi family scion arrested during trip to support farmers in Uttar Pradesh BY RAVI VELLOOR SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF velloor@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI: Mr Rahul Gandhi was arrested after a high-profile visit to condole with rural folk in Uttar Pradesh, bringing back memories ofPHOTO: REUTERS - 718 words
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Article358 2011-05-13 9 RAVI VELLOOR - RAVI VELLOOR L May 1978, Belchhi, Bihar state When she was voted out of power the year before because of her unpopular emergency rule, Mrs Indira Gandhi’s political future looked bleak and uncertain. A series of charges had been brought against her by the Janata Party358 words
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Article, Illustration1241 2011-05-13 10 Ho Ai Li; Grace Ng - Calls to raise China’s elite colleges into the ranks of the world’s top universities were made when its venerable Peking University, or Beida as it is known here, celebrated its centennial in 1998. Last month, the same calls rang out again when TsinghuaPHOTO: CHINAFOTOPRESS - 1,241 words
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392 2011-05-13 10 BEIJING: If nothing is done to reform higher education in China, more Chinese students will vote with their feet and head overseas, said critics. “If our examination-oriented system doesn’t change and the quality of education does not go up, then more students may392 words
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470 2011-05-13 11 BEIJING: More Singaporean students are making their way to Chinese universities, with their numbers jumping from 550 in 2003 to 3,600 last year. About a third of the students are undergraduates, while the rest are postgraduates or those taking courses of three to six470 words
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Article, Illustration1064 2011-05-13 11 GRACE NG; Lina Miao; and Carol Feng - BY GRACE NG CHINA CORRESPONDENT Additional reporting by Lina Miao and Carol Feng BEIJING: The hiring spree in China is at a new high, with some companies racing to fill thousands of positions but finding the right people for the job hasPHOTO: COURTESY OF YANG GUIBIAO; PHOTO: REUTERS - 1,064 words
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Article, Illustration612 2011-05-13 14 Desperate move at Three Gorges Dam as drought hits shipping in parts of river ASSOCIATED PRESS XINHUA BEIJING: The Chinese authorities have begun releasing water from the Three Gorges Dam in a desperate attempt to flood the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, asASSOCIATED PRESS; XINHUA; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS - 612 words
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511 2011-05-13 15 Beijing denies curtailing religious freedom, in response to underground churches’ move AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS BEIJING: The Chinese government yesterday denied that it is curtailing religious freedom, after a group of underground Chinese Christian churches issued a defiant petition to Parliament over the matter. The petitionAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 511 words
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world.international
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799 2011-05-13 16 Friction with followers ensued due to his fixation: US officials WASHINGTON POST LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON: Osama bin Laden was preoccupied with attacking the United States, and even calculated how many Americans would have to be killed to force the superpower out of the MiddleWASHINGTON POST; LOS ANGELES TIMES - 799 words
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Article, Illustration354 2011-05-13 16 REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS TRIPOLI: Libyan state television showed footage of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi meeting officials in a hotel in Tripoli, ending nearly two weeks of doubt over his fate since a Nato air strike killed his son. The Libyan leader, who had not beenREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 354 words
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Article, Illustration36 2011-05-13 18 This self-portrait by late Pop Art king Andy Warhol fetched a record US$38.4 million (S$47.7 million) in a two-way bidding war in New York on Wednesday. PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESSPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 36 words
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Article, Illustration683 2011-05-13 18 JONATHAN PEARLMAN - Australia wants to encourage more to settle outside cities BY JONATHAN PEARLMAN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES SYDNEY: Australia is considering ways to encourage residents to settle outside Sydney and Melbourne, in an effort to ease congestion and housing pressure in the country’s two biggest683 words
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Article, Illustration524 2011-05-13 19 Members split over plans by some states to resurrect border controls to stem migrant flows ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS: Divisions among European Union nations on how to deal with illegal immigrants and crime deepened yesterday, with some members deriding plans by others to reinstate internalASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 524 words
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Article264 2011-05-13 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BRISBANE: An Internet craze called “planking” has come under fire from the authorities in Australia after a man was arrested for sprawling on a police car. Planking involves someone lying flat on their abdomen in unusual and sometimes dangerous situations, with photosAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 264 words
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Article, Illustration500 2011-05-13 20 BBC documentary was to show cancer-stricken man drawing last breath LONDON: The BBC is facing huge controversy over its decision to broadcast a TV documentary showing the harrowing moment as a dying man draws his final breath. London’s Daily Mirror newspaperPHOTO: DAILY MIRROR - 500 words
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Article178 2011-05-13 20 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA: Could blood-sucking bedbugs get any creepier? The answer is “yes”. Researchers have reported an alarming combination: bedbugs carrying potent drug-resistant bacteria. The discovery was made after five bedbugs were plucked off hospitalised patients from a rough section of Vancouver, where ratesAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 178 words
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world.people
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Article, Illustration505 2011-05-13 17 NEW YORK: Mr Donald Trump has admitted that it takes him more than an hour to create his bouffant hairstyle but insists that it is not a combover. The United States real estate tycoon-turned-reality TV star, who is considering a 2012 presidentialPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 505 words
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Article237 2011-05-13 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL: A mystery needle found in the lung of a former South Korean president has sparked a controversy involving a famed acupuncturist and the country’s 20,000 oriental medicine doctors. The 7cm-long needle was discovered last month by doctors who examined Mr RohAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 237 words
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Article, Illustration298 2011-05-13 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MOSCOW: Question: How many attempts does a Russian strongman need to start a Lada car? Answer: Five, if Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s latest encounter with the much-derided Russian car is anything to go by. Mr Putin took the wheelAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 298 words
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world.at a glance
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Article, Illustration295 2011-05-13 21 SLICEOFLIFE ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY (Missouri): Images of a baby being frisked at a United States airport have drawn criticism around the globe, causing officials to publicly defend the act. US federal officials insisted that screeners at Kansas City International Airport were just doing their jobASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 295 words
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Article151 2011-05-13 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS MUNICH: Retired American autoworker John Demjanjuk was yesterday convicted of helping to murder more than 28,000 Jews at a Nazi death camp and sentenced to five years in prison closing one chapter in a decades-long legal battle. Ukraine-born Demjanjuk, 91, was found guilty ofASSOCIATED PRESS - 151 words
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Article139 2011-05-13 21 XINHUA SEOUL: South Korea is set to allow up to five days of paternity leave starting next year, in an attempt to raise the country’s low birthrate, the Labour Ministry said yesterday. The country currently allows male employees to take three days of unpaid leave, but changesXINHUA - 139 words
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Article99 2011-05-13 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS PHNOM PENH: A senior provincial official has been sentenced to 19 years in prison, becoming the first person convicted under Cambodia’s anti-corruption law. State prosecutor Pong Chan Soyutheara said Tob Chan Sereivuth, a former prosecutor in Pursat province, was convicted yesterday of extortion andASSOCIATED PRESS - 99 words
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Article135 2011-05-13 21 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court yesterday lifted a ban on issuing Islamic religious edicts, or fatwas, but said that extrajudicial punishments in the name of Islam were illegal, the country’s attorney-general said. Bangladesh’s High Court banned fatwas in 2001 after a series of cases ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 135 words
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Article, Illustration127 2011-05-13 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA: US Republican Newt Gingrich (right), the former leader of the House of Representatives known for his combative speech and turbulent tenure in Congress, formally announced that he will attempt a political comeback by running for president. Mr Gingrich announced his candidacy for president ofASSOCIATED PRESS - 127 words
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Article90 2011-05-13 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN: A vice-president of the European Parliament has become the second prominent German politician to resign this year following allegations that she plagiarised parts of her doctoral thesis. Ms Silvana Koch-Mehrin announced that she is quitting the Parliament post and also stepping down fromASSOCIATED PRESS - 90 words
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Article, Illustration790 2011-05-13 1 JESSICA LIM - Restaurants say fine is to cut food wastage, lost revenue from no-shows BY JESSICA LIM limjess@sph.com.sg MORE restaurants now reserve the right to charge a fee if diners do not show up after they have made a reservation. Take the experience ofST PHOTO: TED CHEN - 790 words
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Article, Illustration102 2011-05-13 1 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Woman gets probation for obscene acts L Top poly students gave JCs a miss MOST COMMENTED ON L 3,000 reported missing each year. Says DimpleGuy: “What is 3,000? We have millions of foreigners to compensate for the102 words
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387 2011-05-13 2 SALMA KHALIK - Tap fund to check for colorectal and breast cancers from July 1 BY SALMA KHALIK HEALTH CORRESPONDENT salma@sph.com.sg THE use of Medisave to screen for colorectal and breast cancers announced during the Budget debate will come into effect on July 1. It387 words
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290 2011-05-13 2 THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has lifted its advisory against non-essential travel to quake-strick-en Japan. Coming two months after the March 11 quake, the updated travel advisory still advises against travel to the coastal areas of Fukushima, Miyagi and Iwate prefectures, which continue290 words
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Article, Illustration744 2011-05-13 3 JANE NG - They will get up to $150,000 to develop excellence in activities BY JANE NG janeng@sph.com.sg AT TELOK Kurau Primary, all pupils are exposed to the game of basketball. They can play it during physical education lessons, at recess or in competitions within the schoolST PHOTO: TED CHEN - 744 words
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238 2011-05-13 3 FOUR more secondary schools have been approved by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to take in students based on criteria other than PSLE results, bringing the total number of eligible schools to 84. The four Hai Sing Catholic, Orchid Park Secondary, Ping238 words
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Article, Illustration838 2011-05-13 4 JERMYN CHOW, HUANG LIJIE - Organisers aim to get all Singaporeans involved at Marina Bay or online BY JERMYN CHO W, HUANG LIJIE jermync@sph.com.sg lijie@sph.com.sg WHETHER it is dazzling spectators with a light-and-sound show or getting netizens to ponder about what defines the Singapore spirit, this year’s National DayPHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO; PHOTO: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - 838 words
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400 2011-05-13 6 IRENE THAM - Illegal software take a record $286m out of would-be sales of original versions BY IRENE THAM itham@sph.com.sg COPYCATS continue to bug sellers of legitimate PC software, with 34 per cent of programs used in homes and offices here last year being400 words
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Article, Illustration172 2011-05-13 6 CONTAINER DEATH THE Bangladeshi who died last month when he was accidentally trapped in a container on a Singa-pore-bound ship was given a simple Muslim burial yesterday. The ceremony at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery lasted about 20 minutes, and was attended by threePHOTO: JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 172 words
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367 2011-05-13 7 CAROLYN QUEK, LEOW SI WAN - Business as usual in shops while part of building hit by car is repaired BY CAROLYN QUEK, LEOW SI WAN carolynq@sph.com.sg siwan@sph.com.sg A PORTION of Chijmes will be closed off indefinitely as repairs are carried out on the pillar and roof brought down by367 words
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217 2011-05-13 7 LIM YI HAN - LIM YI HAN IT RETAILER Challenger’s sales staff have been told to go beyond just saying “welcome” when customers step in. They should also ask “How is your day?” or engage in small talk, said Ms Sue Chin, 53, the company’s human resources217 words
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Article, Illustration773 2011-05-13 8 WONG KIM HOH - Appointment named after late president and renowned surgeon BY WONG KIM HOH SENIOR WRITER kimhoh@sph.com.sg THE Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School has launched a $2.5 million professorship to honour Dr Benjamin Sheares, the country’s second president and one of the founding fathers of Singapore medicine. TheST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 773 words
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580 2011-05-13 10 K.C. VIJAYAN - He masked real intent of sum with ‘bill of convenience’ BY K.C. VIJAYAN LAW CORRESPONDENT vijayan@sph.com.sg A LAWYER, who falsely billed US$100,000 as professional fees and costs, has been found guilty of gross misconduct by a tribunal. Mr Dixon Ng, 45, a lawyer of580 words
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364 2011-05-13 10 AMANDA TAN - AMANDA TAN THE Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) which handled 510 complaints against airlines last year has come up with a brochure to prevent such problems taking off. It hopes that putting out information on air travel will create more awareness and lower the364 words
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Article, Illustration212 2011-05-13 10 MELISSA PANG - MELISSA PANG MORE than 3kg of heroin with a street value of up to $500,000 was seized over two days this week, and it is the Central Narcotics Bu- reau’s (CNB) largest haul of the drug so far this year. ThePHOTO: CNB - 212 words
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305 2011-05-13 12 ELENA CHONG - He gave $140,000 to Seagate HR officer to clinch contract ELENA CHONG A DIRECTOR of a recruitment agency, who gave a $140,000 bribe to a human resource officer so she would favour his company, was jailed for two months yesterday. Tan Cheng Hock, 50,305 words
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97 2011-05-13 12 AN UNEMPLOYED man was charged yesterday in a district court with snatching a pouch containing a mobile phone and $5 in cash from a 56-year-old woman in Yishun. Ahmad Ilahi Mohtar, 32, allegedly committed the offence on Monday. It is not known how97 words
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Article, Illustration317 2011-05-13 13 GRACE CHUA - BY GRACE CHUA VISITORS to the Singapore Zoo this past fortnight may have spotted an unusual sort of tourist. Armed with binoculars, stopwatches and clipboards, primate researchers were practising their field work and observation skills on the zoo’s monkeys. The 32 researchers, academics andST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO - 317 words
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Article, Illustration873 2011-05-13 14 Man City captain Tevez likely to head list of 10 players on the way out THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Manchester City are preparing to clear the decks this off-season, with as many as 10 players likely to leave to help finance a flurry of new signings thatTHE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 873 words
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223 2011-05-13 14 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Kenny Dalglish ended speculation about his future by signing a three-year deal with Liverpool yesterday. The 60-year-old took over from Roy Hodgson in January with the English football club languishing in the lower half of the Premier League and was initiallyTHE TIMES, LONDON - 223 words
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Article, Illustration428 2011-05-13 14 LONDON: After a heady season in the Champions League, Tottenham are now steeling themselves for a clear-out while attempting to hang on to their prized asset, Gareth Bale. The £30 million-plus (S$60.5 million) of revenue from European’s top club tournament will be missedPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 428 words
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Article, Illustration656 2011-05-13 15 CHAN U-GENE - Pole vaulter will pay for rest of China tour as she and SAA differ on goals BY CHAN U-GENE ugenec@sph.com.sg POLE vaulter Rachel Yang will fund her own training in China after failing to come to an agreement on targets set with the Singapore Athletic AssociationST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIA - 656 words
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309 2011-05-13 15 CHAN U-GENE - CHAN U-GENE IN YET another twist in the Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) staffing shake-up, James Wong has emerged as the top candidate for the vacant high-per-formance chief post. Sources believe that Wong, who resigned as the SAA’s honorary secretary last month, will309 words
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435 2011-05-13 16 REUTERS LONDON: Fifa presidential candidate Mohamed Hammam criticised Sepp Blatter yesterday for donating millions to Interpol to help combat match-fixing, claiming the idea was never approved by the world body’s executive committee. The Fifa president, who is being challenged by Hammam in aREUTERS - 435 words
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Article, Illustration559 2011-05-13 16 MAY CHEN - BY MAY CHEN maychen@sph.com.sg AS FAR as parent support groups go, the one from Outram Secondary’s water polo team is hard to beat. This 20-strong group’s backing for the team has gone far beyond taking time off work and turning up at theirPHOTO COURTESY OF TING KUM LUEN - 559 words
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Article, Illustration545 2011-05-13 16 SANJAY NAIR - SCHOOL SPORT MATTERS It is people like these who make sports in school special: LParent-supporters who do more than just attend matches LA coach who has been through thick and thin with his teams LA teacher who pays out of his pocket to keep the sportST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI - 545 words
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Article, Illustration526 2011-05-13 16 LEE MIN KOK - BY LEE MIN KOK mklee@sph.com.sg NEO Aik Ghee could not help but feel an extra measure of pride after receiving a phone call last year from a student’s mother praising him for being a keen advocate of fencing at Chung Cheng High School (Yishun).ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM - 526 words
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Article, Illustration722 2011-05-13 17 LIN XINYI - Republic’s best chance of winning a medal goes with mixed doubles loss BY LIN XINYI linxinyi@sph.com.sg ROTTERDAM: The scoreboard at the Ahoy arena had indicated that it was the mixed doubles quarter-final. But, when the Singapore and Japan pairs did battle, it was as if thePHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 722 words
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61 2011-05-13 17 THE sending-off of Park Kang Jin in the 30th minute saw Gombak United collapse in the second half against Home United in yesterday’s S-League match at Jalan Besar. They let in three goals after the break as Home romped to a 4-1 win, with Shi Jiayi61 words
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122 2011-05-13 17 ASSOCIATED PRESS ROME: Rafael Nadal overcame a virus to beat fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-2 in the third round of the Italian Open yesterday. The start of the match was delayed by about 20 minutes as Nadal considered withdrawing. “I had a feverASSOCIATED PRESS - 122 words
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66 2011-05-13 17 ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico): Robert Traylor, who played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association and was nicknamed “Tractor” because of his hulking frame, has died, apparently from a heart attack. He was 34. At 2.03m, Traylor, who had stints with Milwaukee,ASSOCIATED PRESS - 66 words
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Article, Illustration418 2011-05-13 17 Craig Brennan - —m I Written by Craig Brennan CHAMPION Singapore sprinter Rocket Man breezed through his last serious hitout before the Group I $1 million KrisFlyer International Sprint over 1200m on May 22. The five-year-old recorded 59,86 secs in winning a 1000m barrier trial yesterday morning,418 words
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Article, Illustration110 2011-05-13 17 GROUP 1 $3 million Singapore Airlines International Cup contenders Gitano Hernando (left) and River Jetez arrived in Singapore yesterday morning. The pair jetted in from Hong Kong for the big race over 2000m on May 22. Gitano Hernando is trained by110 words
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Article, Illustration750 2011-05-13 18 James, Wade, Bosh send Miami into Eastern Finals after dumping Boston NEW YORK TIMES MIAMI: Catharsis came at last on Wednesday night with a 97-87 victory that knocked the Boston Celtics out of the play-offs and catapulted the Miami Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals.NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 750 words
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377 2011-05-13 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS BARCELONA: Inspired by the prolific Lionel Messi, Barcelona confirmed their dominance of Spanish football by claiming a third straight Primera Liga title and maybe more significantly, condemning a revitalised Real Madrid to the run-ners-up spot once again. With twoASSOCIATED PRESS - 377 words
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Article664 2011-05-13 18 Today Billiards World 10-Ball C’ship (Live, mio TV Ch114, 2pm). Cricket IPL: Kochi v Punjab (Live, StarHub Ch231, 10.30pm). 1st Test, day 2: West Indies v Pakistan (Live, StarHub Ch235 and mio TV Ch122, 10pm). Football S-League: Balestier v Etoile (Jalan Besar, 7.30pm. Live, StarHub Ch201, 7.20pm).664 words
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Article, Illustration280 2011-05-13 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE EDINBURGH: Celtic manager Neil Lennon was attacked by a fan on Wednesday, in one of the ugliest incidents Scottish football has ever witnessed. The attack happened just after Gary Hooper had put Celtic two goals ahead early in the secondASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS - 280 words
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Article509 2011-05-13 18 Basketball NBA Play-offs, 2nd rd: Eastern: Miami 97 Boston 87 (Miami win series 4-1). Western: Oklahoma City 99 Memphis 72 (Oklahoma City lead 3-2). Cricket IPL Rajasthan 146-6 in 20 overs (S.R. Watson 34, R. Dravid 37; S. Aravind 3-34). Bangalore 151-1 in 17 overs (C.H. Gayle 74 n.o.,509 words
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51 2011-05-13 18 TONY PULIS, Stoke City manager, criticising the timing of tomorrow’s FA Cup final against Manchester City, which places the event in the shadow of Manchester United’s bid to secure the English league51 words
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Article, Illustration349 2011-05-13 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS OSLO: Marathon great Grete Waitz was remembered as a modest champion and trailblazer for women runners at a tribute attended by hundreds of fans, sports officials and some of her former rivals on Wednesday. The nine-time New York Marathon winner had died atASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 349 words
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Article, Illustration644 2011-05-13 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS PEDRENA (Spain): To the mournful wail of a lone bagpipe, several of Europe’s greatest golfers joined family, friends and local residents on Wednesday at the funeral of Seve Ballesteros, paying an emotional final tribute to the dynamic Spaniard who revived the European game.ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: REUTERS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 644 words
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274 2011-05-13 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS PONTE VEDRA BEACH (Florida): Tiger Woods withdrew from the Players Championship yesterday due to injury after slipping to six over par over the opening nine holes the worst start to a tournament in his career. The 14-time Major winner, who came intoASSOCIATED PRESS - 274 words
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Article215 2011-05-13 21 Tokyo Nikkei 225 Yesterday’s close: 9,716.65 (-147.61) Tokyo’s stocks dropped 1.5 per cent, led by declines in energy and commodity shares after sharp overnight falls in commodity prices. Kuala Lumpur KLCI Yesterday’s close: 1,532.29 (-3.74) Malaysian stocks slipped 0.2 per cent, in line with lower regional markets, led by215 words
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Article, Illustration609 2011-05-13 22 GOH ENG YEOW - Paring of stakes by key holders revealed; stock ends day 6.74% down BY GOH ENG YEOW SENIOR CORRESPONDENT engyeow@sph.com.sg VEGETABLE producer China Minzhong Food Corporation rushed out a statement explaining some key corporate actions, in a bid to stem a dizzying plunge inPHOTO: CHINA MINZHONG FOOD CORP; ST GRAPHICS - 609 words
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338 2011-05-13 22 CHRISTOPHER TAN - CHRISTOPHER TAN THE absence of the Jobs Credit scheme and a spike in fuel and energy expenses have put the brakes on transport operator SBS Transit’s profit growth. The company, majority-owned by ComfortDelGro, posted a 27.8 per cent drop in net earnings to338 words
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306 2011-05-13 22 YASMINE YAHYA - YASMINE YAHYA SINGAPORE Exchange (SGX) directors knew from the start there was “a very big likelihood” the merger with its Australian counterpart would be rejected by the government Down Under. SGX chief executive Magnus Bocker told a dialogue session here yesterday that306 words
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518 2011-05-13 23 FRANCIS CHAN - S’pore can raise living standards only if firms remain competitive BY FRANCIS CHAN COMPANIES CORRESPONDENT franchan@sph.com.sg MANPOWER Minister Gan Kim Yong has called for closer public-private partnerships to help create more sustainable and inclusive growth. He urged firms to constantly review their operations, innovate and518 words
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307 2011-05-13 23 FIONA CHAN - BY FIONA CHAN A JOINT work plan to promote Singapore investments in Indonesia was launched yesterday by government agencies in the two countries. Trade agency International Enterprise (IE) Singapore announced the tie-up with Kadin, the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The plan307 words
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Article, Illustration331 2011-05-13 23 YASMINE YAHYA - YASMINE YAHYA THE increase in financial regulation since the financial crisis has prompted law firm Rajah Tann to improve the way it dispenses advice to its clients. A survey conducted by The Business Times last month found that 60 per cent of the331 words
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Article, Illustration547 2011-05-13 24 ESTHER TEO - Industrial property in Havelock could be redeveloped into residential units BY ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER esthert@sph.com.sg INDUSTRIAL property Ganges Centre in Havelock Road has been sold for $23.5 million in a collective sale and could be redeveloped into about 30 to 36 residentialPHOTO: URBAN FRONT REAL ESTATE - 547 words
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Article102 2011-05-13 24 PROPERTY group SC Global’s first-quarter net profit rose over 15 times to $73 million on the back of strong home sales here and revised accounting methods. Revenue for the three months ended March 31 jumped 29 per cent to $221 million, with contributions from The Marq on102 words
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Article111 2011-05-13 24 SOUTH Korean shipping line STX Pan Ocean’s first-quarter results saw it sink into the red with a US$49 million (S$60 million) loss due partly to a rise in fuel and voyage operation costs. It had posted an US$18 million net profit in the corresponding period last year.111 words
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Article77 2011-05-13 24 COMMODITIES player Olam International’s third-quarter net profit rose 43 per cent to $127 million, buoyed by rising commodity prices. Revenue for the three months ended March 31 rocketed 75 per cent to $4.7 billion. Earnings per share rose to 14.35 cents from 13.34 cents, while net asset value77 words
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Article, Illustration395 2011-05-13 24 CHERYL LIM - BY CHERYL LIM PROPERTY developer Wing Tai Holdings will be launching the Foresque Residences project at record prices for the Upper Bukit Timah area. Market watchers say the nearby Petir LRT and Hillview MRT stations could be driving the prices up. The 99-year leaseholdPHOTO: WING TAI HOLDINGS - 395 words
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713 2011-05-13 26 ROBIN CHAN - It says these products are more suited to sophisticated investors; Q1 net profit down 7% BY ROBIN CHAN chanckr@sph.com.sg OCBC Bank is taking caution in pushing its offshore yuan products to the bulk of its customers, as these are more suited to sophisticated investors713 words
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Article, Illustration686 2011-05-13 26 ROBIN CHAN - ROBIN CHAN SINGAPORE could surpass Hong Kong as a financial hub if it seizes the opportunities in the burgeoning offshore yuan trade, says a leading academic. Professor Ingo Walter told The Straits Times that Singapore can replicate London’s success when the latterPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 686 words
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387 2011-05-13 26 YASMINE YAHYA - BY YASMINE YAHYA FUND managers in Singapore managed a record $1.4 trillion worth of assets last year, 13 per cent more than in the year before. This was revealed by Permanent Secretary for Finance Peter Ong, who said at an investment management387 words
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Article, Illustration523 2011-05-13 26 HARSHA JETHNANI - BY HARSHA JETHNANI BRITISH bank HSBC still has ambitious plans for Singapore, despite announcing on Wednesday that it is scaling back in some markets. The lender will steadily increase its headcount here and hopes to double pre-tax profits to more than US$1 bil-523 words
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411 2011-05-13 27 FIONA CHAN - BY FIONA CHAN ASSISTANT MONEY EDITOR FLAT revenue and higher expenses led fishing group Pacific Andes Resources Development to post a drop in earnings for its second quarter. Net profit was down 21.5 per cent to HK$270.8 million (S$42.8 million) for the period411 words
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Article, Illustration645 2011-05-13 27 KARAMJIT KAUR - Record $1.40 payout a share as revenue rises 14% in final period BY KARAMJIT KAUR AVIATION CORRESPONDENT karam@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has posted a sterling full-year net profit of $1.09 billion, a five-fold increase from the previous year’s, despite a tough last quarter. TheST FILE PHOTO - 645 words
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Article, Illustration838 2011-05-13 4 akshita nanda - The Korean soprano will perform works by 18th-century composers accompanied by the Academy of Ancient Music akshita nanda akshitan@sph.com.sg After 25 years of singing, Korean soprano Sumi Jo is shedding her inhibitions and going for baroque. In this coming Monday’s act for thePHOTOS: ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC, ST FILE - 838 words
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Article567 2011-05-13 4 adeline chia - reviewtheatre WHEN A GREY TAIWANESE COW STRETCHED Ishinha Main Stage, Festival Village Wednesday adeline chia When a grey Taiwanese cow stretched, what happened? Across the continents and oceans, an Uruguayan cow felt a movement behind it and looked around. That is according to this gorgeous567 words
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Article, Illustration556 2011-05-13 4 magdalen ng - magdalen ng When German choreographer Arco Renz (right) first started working on his latest project, Crack, in collaboration with Cambodian dancers, he knew little about the South-east Asian country. But nearly two years later, his physical and evocative contemporary work will attempt to capture the energyST PHOTOS: LAU FOOK KONG - 556 words
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Article, Illustration287 2011-05-13 2 Breakdancing saved him from a life of breaking the law. B-Boy Peanut (left), a Cambo-dian-American music producer, breakdancer and activist, says he picked up hip-hop dance when he was growing up in his Seattle neighbourhood, which was filled with287 words
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Article, Illustration561 2011-05-13 2 eddino abdul hadi - Chill out at the Arts Fest with retro music, The Beatles as well as Cambodian rock ’n’ roll eddino abdul hadi dinohadi@sph.com.sg Who would have thought heartland nightclubs here could inspire the programming of this year’s Singapore Arts Festival? But that is exactly thePHOTOS: SINGAPORE ARTS FESTIVAL - 561 words
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Article, Illustration368 2011-05-13 2 Many bands in the 1960s and 1970s addressed violence, brutality and war in their songs. But few had actual, physical encounters with those evils. Tragically, Cambodian rockers The Drakhar did. After producing one bestselling album, Drakhar’s Song 74, their promising career was stunted in 1974368 words
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Article, Illustration331 2011-05-13 2 If Malaysian singer Zaleha Hamid’s (right) fans have their way, she will sing till her last breath. Called the Queen of Dangdut, she announced her intention to retire a few years ago and her loyal following inundated her immediately with pleas not toPHOTO: LIFE RECORDS - 331 words
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Article281 2011-05-13 2 Local indie bands and DJs put their spin on the hits of yesteryear. Life! recommends these music shows at Festival Village at Esplanade Park. All shows are free. VILLAGE SESSIONS: CHINESE POP Who: Rediffusion DJs Gan Yoke Thiam and Koh Sock May play Hokkien, Cantonese and Mandarin songs281 words
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Article, Illustration146 2011-05-13 7 Boon Chan - Boon Chan Before K-pop fans get too excited, the 3-D effects here apply to a photo booklet and not the DVD. The album comes with a pair of low-tech blue-and-red-lens cardboard spectacles and squinting at the images is more likely to give you a headache than a146 words
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Article, Illustration159 2011-05-13 7 Boon Chan - Boon Chan Six albums in, F.I.R. are exploring and tinkering with their sound, pushing the boundaries of their musical map. The Taiwanese trio made their name with a distinctive pop-rock groove. Then, for a while, producer Ian Chen, guitarist/vocalist Real Huang and singer Faye Chan threatened to159 words
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Article, Illustration231 2011-05-13 7 Ong Sor Fern - Ong Sor Fern Barely six months Barely six months after it released the jaw-dropping four-CD box set of Ella Fitzgerald’s live performances, Twelve Nights In Hollywood, Hip-O Select has gone and done it again. This time, the label has unearthed two CDs’ worth of the First Lady OfPHOTO: MBLAQ - 231 words
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Article, Illustration186 2011-05-13 7 Chang Tou Liang - Chang Tou Liang Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978) was the conservative Armenian composer who found great favour among the Soviets, largely through his colourful scores which combined ethnic folk themes and Central Asian music with mild dissonances. Some popular melodies, such as the Adagio (from the ballet Spartacus)186 words
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Article, Illustration228 2011-05-13 7 Chang Tou Liang - Chang Tou Liang Franz Schubert wrote a large volume of music for piano four hands, and for good reason, too. Hausmusik, or domestic music making, was all the rage in Biedermeier Vienna from the early to mid-19th century and their publication represented a substantial source of income for228 words
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Article98 2011-05-13 7 After travel guides and travel apps comes the newest way to travel in the age of social media the Twitter trip. This involves travelling around a city based on your followers’ recommendations, tweeted to you in real time. On May 28, Life! reporter Nicholas Yong98 words
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Article, Illustration649 2011-05-13 7 jocelyn lee - With their good looks and intellect, Manchester duo Hurts have gained tons of female fans jocelyn lee Hurts, jocelee@sph.com.sg Looking like male models with razor-sharp cheekbones, wearing monochrome suits and being of an intellectual bent never Hurts anyone, does it? Certainly not the curiously verbnamed Manchester synth-popPHOTO: SONY MUSIC - 649 words
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Article, Illustration122 2011-05-13 8 ‘I was not invited, and I chose to go and be in Thailand in a place called Camelia and... the jungle embraced me’ Disgraced duchess Sarah Ferguson (right) on being excluded from nephew Prince William’s wedding ‘I need glasses now when I read my scripts. I122 words
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Article, Illustration964 2011-05-13 8 yeow kai chai - With beats pared down, the English band’s third record Smother is sexier than their debut album soundbites yeow kai chai kaichai@sph.com.sg Smother what a breathlessly apt title for Wild Beasts’ third record. Think the tussle between repression and sexual frisson in the proper exchanges of DanielPHOTO: DOMINO - 964 words
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Article, Illustration6922 2011-05-13 16 art HARMONY IN SPRING This collection of evocative paintings by Malaysian artist Soon Lai Wai features mountains and lotuses. Where: Momentous Arts, 20 Amoy Street MRT: Raffles Place When: Today May 28, 11.30am 7pm (Mon Fri), noon 6pm (Sat), by appointment on6,922 words
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Article, Illustration575 2011-05-13 16 Deepika Shetty - an hour the museum Deepika Shetty In this weekly column, we visit museums and art spaces and highlight what you must see if you have only an hour to spare. Samadhi is a special show to mark Vesak Day and to commemorate the death earlier this year of spiritual teacherPHOTOS: INDIGO BLUE ART - 575 words
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Article, Illustration116 2011-05-13 16 visual arts deepika shetty recommends The painful partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 has been captured in intricate detail by renowned Pakistani artist Jimmy Engineer. Drawing on information gleaned from documentaries, newspapers and magazines, he started his partition paintings, including The Last Burning Train Of 1947116 words
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Article, Illustration92 2011-05-13 16 nightlife cara van miriah recommends Miami’s popular beach club concept Nikki Beach hits Singapore as part of the Belvedere Audi Fashion Festival Singapore. The highly anticipated event, which is given an urban spin, will marry fashion, music and entertainment. The club night will see Canadian-based92 words
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Article, Illustration149 2011-05-13 16 food rebecca lynne tan recommends Celebrity French chef Joel Robuchon’s swanky open-kitchen restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa is finally open. The two-week-old red-and-black bar-counter eatery is unmistakably Robuchon and resembles other outlets in Las Vegas, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Items to look forward to at L’AtelierPHOTOS: COURTESY OF JIMMY ENGINEER, ATTICA, ST FILE - 149 words
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Article, Illustration241 2011-05-13 17 Desiree Khng - Desiree Khng “On weekends, I spend most of the day drawing and churning out ideas for new projects. Staying in, listening to music and playing with my cats are my forms of relaxation. I can’t stand the midday heat, so I usually head out only in the latePHOTO: COURTESY OF SHUXIAN LEE - 241 words
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Article, Illustration721 2011-05-13 18 tay yek keak - An ex-boxing champ turns into a bird-lover in one show and a lawyer works through conflicts in another couch grouch tay yek keak stlife@sph.com.sg Mike Tyson, brutal former boxing champion, takes up pigeon racing. No kidding. In Animal Planet’s peculiar new documentary series, Taking OnPHOTO: STARHUB; PHOTO: DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS - 721 words
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Article, Illustration550 2011-05-13 20 rohaizatul azhar - Graphic designer and Singaporean PR Tsai Ming Hung bagged a Star Creation Award rohaizatul azhar rohai@sph.com.sg Singapore was one of three winners in a fashion design competition on Wednesday to pick the region’s top young designers. The contest, called Star Creation 2011, aims to promote and develop AsianPHOTOS: STAR CREATION 2011 - 550 words
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Article, Illustration463 2011-05-13 20 natasha ann zachariah - reviewconcert SARA BAREILLES LIVE! Esplanade Concert Hall Wednesday natasha ann zachariah It is no secret to fans that American sing-er-songwriter Sara Bareilles can sing. But watching her live is another thing altogether that girl can really belt it out. She bounded out on stage shortly afterPHOTO: JONATHAN KWA - 463 words
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Article, Illustration570 2011-05-13 20 Associated Press London Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has vanished. But look around, and he seems to be everywhere. More than a month after one of China’s best-known contemporary artists was arrested while trying to board a flight to Hong Kong, his name, his faceAssociated Press; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 570 words
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Article, Illustration535 2011-05-13 22 64th Cannes Film Festival Reuters Associated Press Cannes Famous faces such as Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gong Li and Aishwarya Rai helped kick off the 64th Cannes Film Festival, paying homage to the creator of Last Tango In Paris before sitting backReuters; Associated Press; PHOTOS: XINHUA, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 535 words
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Article35 2011-05-13 22 Hong Kong actress Ada Choi gave birth to a daughter, her first child with husband Max Zhang, on Wednesday. The new dad posted a family portrait on his microblog yesterday.35 words
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Article61 2011-05-13 22 Let The Bullets Fly has not smashed the Chinese box-office record of Aftershock 673 million yuan or S$127 million after all. NetEase website said the Jiang Wen movie made only 659 million yuan by the end of its run in China in February. Its producer61 words
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Article44 2011-05-13 22 Hugh Grant was approached to replace Charlie Sheen in the top-rated comedy Two And A Half Men, an industry source said on Wednesday. But final talks with the British actor stalled and he is likely out of the running.44 words
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Article39 2011-05-13 22 Actress Charmaine Sheh, businessman Tony Shiu and his wife on Tuesday refuted a report that Sheh was a third party in the couple’s marriage. In a joint statement, they said the rumours were unfounded.39 words
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Article, Illustration209 2011-05-13 22 Remember the saying “service starts with a smile”? These days, however, it takes more than a wide grin and a chirpy “hello” to brighten up your shopping trip. More retailers are giving their businesses a leg-up by fine-tuning their service blueprint. The Customer-Centric Initiative started by Spring209 words
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Article, Illustration788 2011-05-13 9 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim gets rejuvenated with traditional herbs on a leisurely trip to the tranquil east coast state Zackaria Abdul Rahim TERENGGANU, which lies on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is known as the launchpad for divers, snorkellers and beach bums headed for the beautifulPHOTOS: ZACKARIA ABDUL RAHIM - 788 words
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Article, Illustration1068 2011-05-13 10 heidi sarna - With its lovely beaches, limestone mountains and lush mangroves, Langkawi is a nature’s paradise that teems with greenery and wildlife by heidi sarna LANGKAWI’S dense forest, ancient limestone rock formations, wide white-sand beaches, waterfalls and mangroves provide the backdrop for more than 200 species of birdsPHOTOS: DEV’S ADVENTURE TOURS, JUNGLEWALLA TOURS - 1,068 words
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Article, Illustration909 2011-05-13 11 Eve V Foo - Eve V Foo eats her way down memory lane in Penang with hawker food Eve V Foo MY LAST visit to Penang was a gastronomic adventure and an exercise in nostalgia. The weekend excursion was planned for my parents, who had visited the state many timesPHOTOS: EVE V FOO - 909 words
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Article, Illustration1299 2011-05-13 12/13 Chan Tik Seah - Chan Tik Seah was hit by the colours and culture of the Malaysian state in Borneo Chan Tik Seah ToTally unplanned, my first visit to Kuching, the state capital of Sarawak, coincided with the run up to the state elec tions. So, everywhere we went within the cityPHOTOS: CHAN TIK SEAH; PHOTO: FIVE STARS TOURS - 1,299 words
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Article, Illustration997 2011-05-13 14/15 Dorothy Ng - The mystical beauty of TasikChini in Pahang charms Dorothy Ng Dorothy Ng LAKE Chini or Tasik Chini, in Pahang, is Malaysia’s second largest natural lake on the right bank of Pahang River. Formed from the natural damming of a river valley, the lake is locatedPHOTOS: DOROTHY NG, JUNE TAN - 997 words
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Article, Illustration696 2011-05-13 4 When it comes to removing heavy or budge-proof make-up, oil cleansers are your best bet. URBAN reviews eight of them IT LIST RMK Cleansing Oil (175ml) $49 KT: The Japanese brand’s cleansing oil has been reformulated to give it a much lighter texture. Mint oil hasPHOTOS: BIORE, CLINIQUE, COSME DECORTE, COZYSPREE, FANCL, RMK, SHU UEMURA, WATSONS - 696 words
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Article, Illustration161 2011-05-13 6 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR, KAREN TEE, IAN LEE - ROHAIZATUL AZHAR, KAREN TEE, IAN LEE Vietnamese model Nguyen Thi Tuyet Lan (right), 21, has been crowned the winner of this year’s FSO Asian Model Search. She beat 14 finalists from the region and took home $10,000 worth of cash and prizes. Thirty per cent of the judging161 words
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Article238 2011-05-13 6 N Congratulations to Winnie Goh for getting the right answers to our Urban Read Win contest last Friday (see Page 2 for details on this week’s contest). You win $100 worth of Wisma Atria shopping vouchers. Here are the answers to the questions: 1) Rachel Kum; 2) Louis Vuitton238 words
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Article110 2011-05-13 6 You can catch some shows of Audi Fashion Festival (AFF), which is on from today to Thursday, without leaving home. A website called FashForward, The New Front Row Of Fashion by local events company Storm Creative Events Agency offers show schedules as well as live screening of most110 words
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Article92 2011-05-13 6 N Club 21’s Shoe Sale tomorrow will see men’s and women’s kicks from labels such as Dries Van Noten, Jil Sander and Pierre Hardy go for up to 80 per cent off. Head to 01 -28 Forum The Shopping Mall. N From Monday to May 26, G2000 is92 words
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Article, Illustration108 2011-05-13 6 To mark the 30th anniversary of Revital, Shiseido has unveiled a new brand ambassador for its anti-ageing line. Hong Kong actress Michele Reis (above), 40, replaces 43-year-old singer-actress Vivian Chow, who has been the face of Revital since 2004. Reis, who was in town last Friday to unveil108 words
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Article, Illustration113 2011-05-13 6 As part of the fringe events for Audi Fashion Festival, Tangs will hold fashion shows today and tomorrow that present the spring/summer 2011 collections of local and regional labels. Called I Am Asia, the shows start tonight at 7pm with home-grown labels such as Chalk, YuMuMu, Peter KorPHOTOS: BURBERRY SPORT, SHISEIDO, TANGS, VIETNAM'S NEXT TOP MODEL, WISMA ATRIA - 113 words
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Article, Illustration293 2011-05-13 6 www.facebook.com/ fashhag.st Dear Moroccan Cannon, I am not really sure how to say this to you, since you’re barely one month old, but for a boy, you surely have one ridiculous name. I blame your mummy. Sure, she may be Mariah Carey. With her millions, she can build293 words
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Article, Illustration563 2011-05-13 8 Which types of long-sleeved outerwear go well with maxi dresses? Maxi dresses are all the rage for spring/summer 2011 as labels including Jil Sander, Emilio Pucci and D&G have sent voluminous frocks down the runways. Fitted outerwear in solid colours, such as denim jackets, biker jackets and structured563 words
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Article, Illustration226 2011-05-13 8 This dishy duo were spotted at Zoo Rave, The Butter Factory’s fifth anniversary party, on May 7 Kyer Say, 22 owner of an online fashion website WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? My Topshop tank top cost about $100 while my H&M skirt cost about $30. The tights and necklace226 words
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Article, Illustration86 2011-05-13 8 IAN LEE - IAN LEE DIANE KRUGER The stars gathered at the Met Gala in New York City earlier this month, with many dressed in dramatic Alexander McQueen frocks to pay tribute to the late English designer. But the German actress, 34, went for high-octane glamour with a sexy number fromPHOTOS: AP, TOPSHOP, MANGO, ELIZABETH ARDEN - 86 words
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Article, Illustration327 2011-05-13 9 Explore exquisite expressions of the modern man style at Millenia Walk. From masterfully crafted timepieces, bespoke tailoring to a diverse collection of one-of-a-kind creations, be inspired by the eclectic range designed to add a touch of creativity to your cosmopolitan lifestyle. The poise of a fine gentleman is327 words
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Article, Illustration857 2011-05-13 10 IMRAN JALAL - In the first of this fortnightly column which shares tips on maintaining your wardrobe, British dry cleaners Jeeves, which is opening here in August, shows IMRAN JALAL how to iron a shirt like a pro IMRAN JALAL Sources: Mr Jeffrey Walmsley, chief executive of Jeeves (Singapore) THE IRONSources: Mr Jeffrey Walmsley, chief executive of Jeeves (Singapore); PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 857 words
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Article, Illustration314 2011-05-13 10 With posters on buses and trains promoting acts of kindness, I am often reminded to give up my seat to those who need it more than I do. But how do I give up seats to women whom I think are pregnant without offending those who are simply314 words
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Article, Illustration729 2011-05-13 11 KAREN TEE - Swarovski launches its first perfume and beauty line to adorn a woman with more than just jewellery. KAREN TEE reports from Hong Kong KAREN TEE karentee@sph.com.sg Perfume is to a woman’s beauty regimen what jewels are to her outfit icing on the cake. This is why Austrian crystalPHOTOS: CLARINS, BURBERRY, BULGARI, TOPSHOP - 729 words
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Article, Illustration287 2011-05-13 11 Here are three other fashion brands which have launched beauty lines. BURBERRY BEAUTY What: A complete range of make-up including foundation, powder, lipstick (right), eyeshadow and blushers launched last year. True to the Burberry philosophy of natural and effortless beauty, the muted colours of this make-up line makes it287 words
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Article, Illustration4606 2011-05-13 12 / 13 IMRAN JALAL; GLADYS CHUNG - Does going to a luxe shop mean you will enjoy luxe service? GLADYS CHUNG and IMRAN JALAL go on a mystery shopping spree to find out IMRAN JALAL GLADYS CHUNG Visiting a premium store should be like travelling business class on a plane, says Mr Bentley Williams,4,606 words
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Article, Illustration441 2011-05-13 14 / 15 To ensure that our assessment was fair, Urban sought the help of Mr Tan Jin Haw, 38, project director of customer experience at market research firm Synovate. The company was appointed to carry out the Singapore Service Star scheme for the Singapore Tourism Board last year. An441 words
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Article, Illustration795 2011-05-13 16 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR - In the second of this four-part series, ROHAIZATUL AZHAR takes a peek into the wardrobe of local designer Alicia Ong, of Al Alicia ROHAIZATUL AZHAR rohai@sph.com.sg There is not much colour in the walk-in wardrobe of designer Alicia Ong, 28. In fact, there are only oneST PHOTOS: RAJ NADARAJAN - 795 words
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Article, Illustration582 2011-05-13 18 / 19 IAN LEE - The slew of insider labels at the Audi Fashion Festival shows that it is gaining cachet with a discerning crowd, says IAN LEE IAN LEE ianlee@sph.com.sg If last year’s Audi Fashion Festival (AFF) stood out for big-name designers like Roberto Cavalli, this year’s may be remembered for its582 words
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Article, Illustration679 2011-05-13 18 / 19 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR - The Audi Fashion Festival opens tonight at The Tent Orchard. ROHAIZATUL AZHAR lists the best shows which are open to the public ROHAIZATUL AZHAR 1Audi Fashion Festival Opening Show Featuring Missoni Fall/Winter 2011 Tonight, 7pm, $123 Known for its colourful prints and knitwear, the Italian label’s679 words
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Article, Illustration1111 2011-05-13 20 / 21 withdiPIZZAZZ IAN LEE - withdiPIZZAZZ Rugged accessories are hot. IAN LEE shows you how to work them into your wardrobe withdiPIZZAZZ IAN LEE ianlee@sph.com.sg Trinkets have never quite taken off among men here, but the wares on offer this season might just change things. Tangs introduced two new men’s accessoriesPHOTOS: AGNES B, ASPS, TOPMAN, OKI-NI, SWATCH, NIXON, ICE WATCH, THOMAS SABO, SWAROVSKI - 1,111 words
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Article, Illustration415 2011-05-13 22 / 23 Three months after giving birth to her now 21/2 year-old son Phoenix, Ms Sabrina Ault hit the gym five times a week for up to two hours each time to shed the 26kg she piled on during her pregnancy. “It was the only free time I had415 words
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Article, Illustration457 2011-05-13 22 / 23 IMRAN JALAL - Mothers do not have to look mumsy. IMRAN JALAL asks four celebrities to share their secrets to staying fit and fabulous IMRAN JALAL Those 6.30am calls are back for actress Janice Koh. That is about the only time the 37-year-old has to practise her yoga now the457 words
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Article, Illustration372 2011-05-13 22 / 23 You can take her off the track, but you cannot take the runner out of Lum May Yee. The former actress and model was a track star during her school days in St Nicholas Girls’ School and Anglo-Chinese Junior College. But a torn knee-cap several years ago forced372 words
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Article, Illustration456 2011-05-13 22 / 23 First-time mum Jacelyn Tay is still keeping cool even though she is eight months pregnant. “I’m taking it easy. I haven’t bought the pram yet. I haven’t bought the cot yet,” says the 35-year-old former actress. But Ms Tay, who is known these days as a wellness456 words
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Article, Illustration2045 2011-05-13 24 CLAUDIA VOIGT; BRITTA SANDBERG - For a decade, Carine Roitfeld reigned over fashion as French Vogue’s editor-in-chief, breaking taboos and shocking readers with her provocative style, before quitting suddenly in January. CLAUDIA VOIGT and BRITTA SANDBERG find out why CLAUDIA VOIGT BRITTA SANDBERG Carine Roitfeld, 56, shocked the fashion world lastPHOTO: AFP - 2,045 words
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Article, Illustration827 2011-05-13 26 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR - ROHAIZATUL AZHAR She may once have been one-fifth of the biggest selling pop group in the world. But 10 years after it disbanded, Melanie Brown, known in her heyday as Mel B, is still trying to get her music career back on the go. “I’m not signed onST PHOTOS: ASHLEIGH SIM - 827 words
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Advertisement1273 2011-05-13 10 Written by James Ong Household repair maintenance Ceiling leaks Regardless of whether you are residing in a HDB flat or in a private property, in an old building or a brand new flat, you could encounter the problem of a leaking ceiling. But fret not, read on to learn more1,273 words
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Advertisement2778 2011-05-13 10 BRANKSOME RD 3-STOREY de- JLN ANGIN LAUT 2 storey 4261/ 3200 sqft. 6 rm. Frontages 36 x 115 ft. Living 16 ft high. Split gdns /living. Park 3 cars. Simei MRT. Max *****003. www.maxleow.sg SIGLAP HILLTOP NEW! TOP soon! 5000 sq.ft. 5+1 bdrms+ pool. Roof garden. Garage for 2 cars.2,778 words
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Advertisement647 2011-05-13 10 BRANKSOME RD 3-STOREY detached. 6+1, Beautiful. 5 yrs old. Pool, 5049/ 7000 sqft. F’hold. $8.xM. Almost sold. *****689 JLN ANGIN LAUT Semi-D, 5+1, 10 yrs. Bright. Built 2516 sqft. Land 2153 sqft. Serious seller! Open hse by appt. Ann *****990 ERA OFF LIMAU, RARE beautiful modern 3-storey semi-d, with pool,647 words
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Advertisement460 2011-05-13 11 BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY Semi D Attic Upp Changi basement garage, Pk 6 car, F’hold, approx 3300/ 4400 sqft, 6+1, 6 bath. Cosy gdn. Ignatius 9239 8633 3-STOREY INTER-TERR Loyang Rise. Approx 2551 sqft. 5 bdrms. 3 attached toilets. Car porch, balcony, yard. Vacant *****596 5X PASIR RIS Ave land 2storey460 words
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Advertisement443 2011-05-13 11 CHARTWELL DR CORNER 3-storey semi-d with pool, 6+1, land 3200 sqft, built-in 6000 sqft. 999 yrs. Ask $3.8M. Call 9028 1308 LUXUS HILL CORNER 3488sqft. Land size 2160 sqft, Lift ($100K). 5+1 bdrm. Top End 2012. S facing $3.3M neg Call Evelyn *****586 2½-STOREY SEMI-D. 12 year old. 2800/ 3500sqft.443 words
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Advertisement657 2011-05-13 11 SEMI-D JALAN Antoi, 999 yrs. 3366 3400 Sq ft 6 Bdrm Maid Rm. CTE/ SLE. Call Low TS *****000 L2G www.lowts.com FREEHOLD! SUNRISE DR. 2 Storey Semi-D. 4009 sqft land. 4+1. Fantastic Frontal Park Facing. Cool Airy. Must See! A PAIR SEMI-D, 3 storey, 3400/ 3730 sqft. 5+1. Unblock, windy657 words
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Advertisement988 2011-05-13 11 D01 -08 CITY D01 -08 CITY 0 Et SOUTH-WEST H0 a SOUTH-WEST PTE APTS FOR SALE PTE APTS FOR SALE PREVIEW NOW The FORESTA@Mt Faber RARE F'hold Condo in Mt Faber vicinity 141 units-(1 to4-bdrm units/Penthses) V Resort facilities incl 50m swimming pool Walking distance to MRT/Vivo City Mins to988 words
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Advertisement386 2011-05-13 11 THE PEAK Balmeg. 3 bdrms $1300-$1350 psf. Next to swimming pool. AYE/ City/ NUS/ NUH $neg. Immed. Kimmy 9766-8993 CARIBBEAN SEA VIEW! 2-room 926 sqft, $1.5x mil High floor! 2) The Sail Marina Bay. Bay view, 614 sqft. High Floor! Grab! CITY SQ RESIDENCES. 4 bdrm. 1497 sqft. High flr,386 words
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Advertisement604 2011-05-13 11 CITYLIGHTS 893 SQFT 2+1 High flr. Windy. Beautiful view. Near amenities. Mins to Lavender MRT/ City. *****227 Agt MARINA BAY RES. 2 bdrm. 1066 sqft. Mid flr. F/ bay view. Great location. Good investment. IR. Serious Seller! Willie 9625 7070 THE ANCHORAGE 1604 sqft. Patio F/facilities. face pool Convenient One604 words
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Advertisement723 2011-05-13 11 MONETERY PARK. 3+1+1 High flr Windy. Below valuation. Renovated Well kept. Reservoir view! $1.288M neg! *****351 THE SAIL 8288-5166 Pet Wong Studio 614 sqft. Bay view. $1.3M Studio 689sqft.Bay view $2.0xM 2-rm, 861 sqft. Pool view $1.72M SAIL STACK 5, 2 rms, $3050psf Berth, sky villa, $10.5mil Oceanfront sea facing723 words
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Advertisement4653 2011-05-13 12 D09-10 ORCHARD/ [n TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTE APTS FOR SALE D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ Q TANGLIN/ HOLLAND Q0 TANGLIN/ HOLLAND QB TANGLIN/ HOLLAND f PTE APTS FOR SALE f PTE APTS FOR SALE f/fF PTE APTS FOR SALE D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ 0 TANGLIN/HOLLAND 0 TANGLIN/HOLLAND 04,653 words
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Advertisement333 2011-05-13 12 THE METZ. 581/ 1067 sqft. Pte lease. High rental. Opp Somerset MRT/Orchard. *****929 VENTUNO BALMORAL 3+1 F’hold 1313 sqft, pool view. Near SCGS/ ACS $2.35M 8163-3502 Sole Agt CAIRNHILL PLAZA 2292 sqft. 3+1. Renovated. Quality finishing/ furn. $5.2M. Aspac 9023-6389 D.10 RIDGEWOOD 1389 sqft. 3rms. Enbloc potential. Henry Pk sch.333 words
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Advertisement542 2011-05-13 12 OUTHAVEN II 3-BDRM. 1539 sqft. 100% move-in cond. Near Beauty World MRT (2015). Call *****852 Credo S IGNATURE PARK. NEW list! 2-bdrm. 1044 sqft. Low flr. Near Pei Hwa Pri Sch/ Beauty World MRT. *****628 S $1300 PSF ONLY! Rochelle Newton, 3 +study, Cheap! 99yrs, 1539sqft Keng Lee Rd, Novena542 words
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Advertisement2511 2011-05-13 13 D11 ft21 newton/ eiH bttimah/clementi PTE APTS FOR SALE Dll EE21 NEWTON/ ElH BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE Dll ft 21 NEWTON/ ElE BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE Dll a 21 NEWTON/ BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE ■k D11 8121 newton/ eiE bttimah/clementi PTE APTS FOR SALE Dll a21 NEWTON/2,511 words
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Advertisement344 2011-05-13 13 COSTA DEL SOL 3+1. Unblocked. Greenery view. 1227 sqft. Tenanted Corp lease. F/ facilities, Priced to sell $1.4M. 8111-9351 THE BELVEDERE Meyer THE BELVEDERE Meyer 1378 sqft. 3+1. Very high flr. Sea view. $2.3M neg. Vacant. TOp 3 yrs. *****303 agt û RARE! CONSERVATION APT, 1 rm with patio at344 words
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Advertisement434 2011-05-13 13 1) THE SHORE Residences. 1bdrm 592 sqft. F/Facilities. Pool view. 2)De Centurion 1bdrm. 570 sqft. Sea view. Tenanted. *****079 WELL PRICED! H Res 1-bedroom. Dual key system. ECP/ PIE/ MRT. Near amenities. $12xx p.s.f. Limited unit. Book now! 9191-0797 BREEZE BY THE East. Just TOP. F’hold. Resort living. 2/ 3/434 words
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Advertisement749 2011-05-13 14 2RM BAYSHORE PARK 936sqft Mid flr with partial sea view. Well renovated. No noon sun. Quiet and breezy $950K. Call 8322-1111 SANCTUARY GREEN 4+1, 1711 sqft, rare, full seaview, good layout, best stack, tenanted. Ask $2.2m. Agent 1%. Owner 9275-5290 THE CORALIS. F’HOLD 3/4-bdrm penthse. Near Parkway Parade. 1km to749 words
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Advertisement500 2011-05-13 14 THE BAYSHORE 2 bdrms. Nice Apt. High flr. Sea view. Vacant. Facilities. Call *****307 Agt POSHGROVE PENTHSE 4+1+ balcony roof top. 2207 sqft. Pool/ gym. Call *****307 Agt FIRE SALE! BEDOK Ct. 1898 sqft. 2 bdrms. Big hall/ patio. F/facilities. Grab! 9695 9009 PN D.16 KEW RES. Townhse. 2300 sqft.500 words
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Advertisement748 2011-05-13 14 Serangoon Ak'eS l-*ri B PRE-BOOKING starts now!!! A Modern, Contemporary Luxurious lifestyle nestled in the warm embrace of nature's many delights 8 blks, 5-storey, 414 units 1/2/3/4&5 bdrms apt, PH Garden Duplex PropNex No household shelter, no bay window, no planter CTE, Schs, Shopping, etc Lie No.: L*****22J NGW LAUNCH748 words
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Advertisement503 2011-05-13 14 NEW LIST BRADDELL View Condo 1561sqft. 3-bdrms. Walk-up Apt Enbloc potential. Well renovated www.dannyloke.com Must view!! MUST SELL!! PARK Green, 4 rms. 1550 sqft. Pool View. High Floor. Near Amenities. Viewing 17th May 8pm. Call 9061-3120 (ERA) BISHAN 8. 2-BDRM, 980sqft. Top flr. Panoramic view. Spacious living/ dining. Tenanted 15/1/’13.503 words
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Advertisement577 2011-05-13 14 D22-24 WEST I PH D22-24 WEST PK D25-28 NORTH I PH BUKIT BATOK PTE APTS FOR SALE pf PTE APTS FOR SALE pF PTE APTS FOR SALE p|/ HDB APTS FOR SALE FORESQUE) RESIDENCES VIP PREVIEW NOW!! FROM $5XXk Near Dairy Farm Road I Future MRT Downtown Line 2 L*****87F577 words
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Advertisement484 2011-05-13 14 MAYSPRINGS. NEW LISTING! 3+1. 1550 sqft. Squarish layout. Balcony. High flr. Windy. Excellent location! www.*****800.com DEW PENTHSE SPECIALIST. 1862/ 2336 sqft. $720 psf neg. Mayspring 1410 sqft/ Linear 1227 sqft. New MRT. All 3+1. *****817 CHANTILLY RISE, HILLVIEW Ave 4+1+ balcony, 2 master toilets. 1703 sqft. Pool view. 9387-5178 THE484 words
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Advertisement657 2011-05-13 14 GRANDE VISTA 3+1. 1647 sqft. Leasehold 999 yrs. 1st owner $1.4xM neg. Johnny 9389-8708 ROSEWOOD 1173 SQFT 3+1. High flr. Unblocked. Very well kept. Near MRT/ Shpg. BTA 9181-1813 4+1, THE ESTUARY, 1453 sq ft. Low Flr. Unblock. Mins MRT. Serious Seller. Offer *****885 SERIOUS SELLER! WOODSVALE 3+1, high flr.657 words
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Advertisement593 2011-05-13 14 RARE! EXEC APT 627. 140 sqm. Breezy. 3mins West Mall/ MRT/ Central. Ask $628K COV. Open hse by appt 3-5pm. 9682-7745 4’A’ BLK. 114 Bukit Batok. Mid flr. 100% move in cond. Near MRT, amenities. Value $430K. View to offer. Pls call owner *****543 4’NG’ BLK 244 recess area. Low593 words
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Advertisement538 2011-05-13 15 3-STOREY BUNGALOW @SENTOSA 9460/ 10,600 sqft. 4+1. Prestige living. Expat’s choice. P/furn. Ample parking. Immed *****822 SENTOSA BUNGALOW. NEW 7885 /***** sqft, lift pool $28k. Call Owner *****027 *****341 RESIDENTIAL STATE PROPERTIES FOR RENT OPEN HOUSE ON 14 MAY 2011 (11AM TO 3PM) Visit www.landapplications. gov.sg/spioweb 1. 8 Malcolm Park538 words
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Advertisement513 2011-05-13 15 BUNGLW NEAR HOLLAND land ***** sqft, built in ***** sqft New only 3yrs old. Big pool/ theater/ 8 rms. *****000 Jane TREVOSE BEAUTIFUL RESORT Style bunglw 4+1, 4230/ 4600 sqft. Elevated, pool, pond. 24-hr security $21K. 9180-7202 Owner KHEAM HOCK (BT Timah) Detached hse, high ground, 4+1 ensuite, p/furn, s/pool513 words
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Advertisement4632 2011-05-13 16 D01 -08 CITY D01 -08 CITY D01-08CITY D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ ilM ft SOUTH-WEST EDM a SOUTH-WEST EDa a SOUTH-WEST EDa TANGLIN/HOLLAND tffil TANGLIN/HOLLAND PTE APTS FOR RENT Jgf PTE APTS FOR RENT f PTE APTS FOR RENT Jgf PTE APTS FOR RENT Jf PTE APTS FOR RENT TREVOSE 12.4,632 words
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Advertisement697 2011-05-13 16 g [U Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES Cavenagh Lodge at Cavenagh Road Spacious 2 3-bedroom apartments Housekeeping services available Resort style hot baths jacuzzi pool Call *****223 www.fareast.com.sg Ardmore II 2035 sqft 4+1. Attractive rent One Three Hill 2454 sqft 4+1 Thomson Euro Asia Penthouse 3700 sqft. 4+1 Renovated697 words
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Advertisement591 2011-05-13 16 VIZ HOLLAND 1259 sqft, 3+1, emVIZ HOLLAND 1259 sqft, 3+1, corner unit, balcony, pool facing, available immed. Also for Sale. Montview 1744 sqft 4+1 big balcony, beautiful unit, bright airy immed. Jacqueline 9661 8792 ORCHARD RES. Stack 08. 3+1. High flr. Unblocked. Brand new. Rivergate 3-bdrm. 1507sqft Duchess Res 3-bdrm/591 words
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Advertisement4191 2011-05-13 17 D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ M TANGLIN/ HOLLAND TANQLIN/ HOLLAND E!*! TANGLIN/ HOLLAND Elfrl TANQLIN/ HOLLAND Jgf PTE APTS FOR RENT f PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ W TANGLIN/ HOLLAND tT*l TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTE APTS FOR4,191 words
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Advertisement541 2011-05-13 17 ***MAPLEWOODS STERLING. 2rms, 3rms, 4rms, Penthouses. Call David 9693-2500 of www.ResidentAgent.sg now! THOMSON EUROASIA. 3+ Utility, 2 baths. 1130 sqft. $5250 neg. 3 mins walk to Novena MRT. Immed. 2 units. 9655-3448 Lili NEWTON EURO-ASIA 4+1+1. 1594 sqft. High flr. Facing MBS. Bright breezy. Mins walk to Newton MRT. neg.541 words
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Advertisement810 2011-05-13 17 PENTHSE SOUTHAVEN II. 2400 sqft 4+1 open terr, p/furn, pool view, near nature reserve, amenities. Call *****092 C&H CASCADIA FOR RENT. 3-bdrm. 1184 sqft. Pool view. Asking $5000 neg. Avail immed. To view, pls call Janice 9792-2555 PARK INFINIA 2BDRM for rent. F/ furn. Near Shpg Mall/ MRT. F/ facilities.810 words
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Advertisement536 2011-05-13 18 Bk 011 a 21 NEWTON/ BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR RENT HILLCREST ARCADIA BLK 259. 3bdrm, 3bathrm. Big balcony. $5000. *****996/*****240 D.11 MAPLEWOODS 1000 sqft. P/ furn, 2 rms, #05 up. Immed. Quiet. Greenery. $2950.9114-4427 D.11 NOVENA MRT. 1800 sqft, 3+1 bdrms. All attached. $4350. No facilities. Paul *****039 Agt PARC536 words
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Advertisement760 2011-05-13 18 EASTERN LAGOON II/ Tembeling Rd. 1/2-bdrms, sea view, furn, facilities. Privacy. *****008 COSTA DEL SOL. 1475sqft. 4+1+1. Very high flr. A1 cond. Breezy. F/seaview. $6.2k neg. *****830 MAKENA SEAVIEW! HIGH flr. 1658 sqft, 3+1. P/furn. New kitchen cabinet. Immed. 9730-9730 **FLORA EAST, 1550 sqft. 4bdrm. P/furn. Patio. Avail 1 Jun.760 words
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Advertisement585 2011-05-13 18 D19-20 SERANQOON/ ffl THOMSON PTE APTS FOR RENT FORTUNE PARK Kovan MRT. High flr. Large balcony. 1245sqft 3-rm. F/aircon. New paint. Cheap rent. Immed. 8218-5944 ERA PALM GROVE Kovan. 3+1+patio P/ furn, resort living. 1605 sqft. New paint, curtain, kitchen appliances. Avail June. 8155-2427 RIVERVALE, 3+1. MID flr, facing pool.585 words
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Advertisement2140 2011-05-13 18 D22-24 WEST PTE APTS FOR RENT D25-28 NORTH PTE APTS FOR RENT B ROOMS FOR RENT (PRIVATE) COMMON RMS Havelock Rd. Walk to Tiong Bahru MRT. With aircon. Eateries/ NTUC. Immed. Price neg. Call Jim *****410 MASTER RM. Amber Gdns. Furn. Aircon. Spacious. Condo facilities. No owner. Near Parkway. Immed.2,140 words
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Advertisement903 2011-05-13 18 B| NORTH/ i NORTH-EAST HDB f APTS FOR RENT 3+1, 262 YISHUN. F/furn, aircon. All races. Prefer family/ professional. Avail mid June. Nice unit. $2.3k. View Sat 7pm. 8100-4404 WOODLANDS BLK 896B 5’I’ 3+1 rms. Unfurn. MRT/ amenities. Family/ professional preferred. View Sun 3-4pm. Call *****031 NEW LIST! 3+1. Blk903 words
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Advertisement1193 2011-05-13 19 Hi-tech office in Tagore Lane Serviced fitted only From 100 sq. ft. Broadband Internet Monthly rental 24-7 access security Ample basement carpark Warehouse, self-storage, meeting rooms, gym Tel: *****266 *****497 www.singaporegodown.com.sg Choice units avail. BEAUTIFUL SHOPHSE OFFICE. Mosque St, 3650sqft, well decor, aircon, avail July, neg. Hurry call now! Raymond1,193 words
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Advertisement2621 2011-05-13 20 $!+,^}<%].>.="?>>::|:]$_"?}*~/" >5!l I ■N 15* m > rjs 5* ■i I ml NOVENA Specialist Center At the heart of medical excellence Located in Novena medical hub Surrounded by reputable medical institutions 69 purpose-built medical suites Size from 549 to 1,442 sq ft, amalgamated units available Linked to Square 2, Novena2,621 words
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Advertisement617 2011-05-13 20 ROOM SPACE IN S’goon Gdns hair salon for facial, showrm. Opp Chomp Chomp. 9171 8866 FAR EAST PLAZA #05 Shop 420/ 240/ 200 sqft. All trades. Water supply. Immed. Call *****111 FAmoy Street 3-Storey shophse 999 years. Land 2795 sqft. Floor area 7808 sqft approx FKerbau Road 5-adjoining units 2½storey617 words
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Advertisement639 2011-05-13 20 D07 SHOPHSE. NORTH Bridge Rd Refurbished 2.5 storey 999 yr. 772/ 1456 sqft. Bugis MRT. value $2.85m. Ask $2.5M *****069 SIM LIM SQ. Hot property! 1356 sqft. 103 yrs, tenanted $6.5k till May 2013. Valuation $3.1m, Asking $3.2m only. Don’t miss! CHINATOWN MRT SHOPHOUSE!! Superb location! For BBQ Pork/ Pau639 words
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Advertisement1144 2011-05-13 20 543 WAREHOUSES/ STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT HIM!: 543 BE 11 Electronic Warehouse/ Office Space (Retrofitted) parking system/ CCTV Flexible rental scheme Forklift services Floor area 500 sq. ft. and above RUBY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX Tel: *****661 (Ruby Group) CAFE/ RESTN/ PUB. Orchard, Bugis. Raffles Place, City Hall, Novena 105 sqft to1,144 words
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Miscellaneous23 2011-05-13 32 Lunch Box BY NOEL ROSALES “That's Bruno, a very aggressive guy. Ever since I hired him, our late payment problem has been solved.23 words
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