The Straits Times, 20 January 2012
This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.
2012-01-20
1
14
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitstimes
The Straits Times
-
Title Section19 2012-01-20 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. MICA (P) 073/11/2011 FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS19 words
-
INSIDE 100 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS
-
Article36 2012-01-20 1 COMPANIES and employees in Singapore may be cautious but some of the economic data suggest that the outlook is not uniformly grim. Retailers and hotels are still recording strong business. LPRIME PAGE A636 words
-
Article, Illustration97 2012-01-20 1 THE Republican White House race was in disarray last night after it turned out that front runner Mitt Romney (top left) did not win in the Iowa caucus after all. He was beaten by candidate Rick Santorum by 34 votes. Texas governor Rick Perry (top, right) announced97 words
-
Article53 2012-01-20 1 THE National Environment Agency is embarking on more studies that it hopes will give it a clearer picture of rainfall trends in the long-term future. It is hoped the new data will help in planning for the development of Singapore’s infrastructure to cope with climate change.53 words
-
Article55 2012-01-20 1 AS MANY as half the number of approved overseas medical schools may be dropped by the Malaysian government in the wake of growing complaints about the qualifications of doctors working in the country. Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman says the list will be55 words
-
-
Article, Illustration643 2012-01-20 1 ZAKIR HUSSAIN - Despite downturn, its govt expects investments to rise 25% this year BY ZAKIR HUSSAIN INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT zakirh@sph.com.sg JAKARTA: Foreign investors pumped a record US$19.3 billion (S$25 billion) into Indonesia last year, up 20 per cent from the previous year, the government said yesterday. DespitePHOTO: REUTERS - 643 words
-
Article, Illustration90 2012-01-20 1 SPORT PAGE B9 SHE is a Commonwealth Games champion, he has the Olympic Games logo tattooed on his chest, a reminder of a long-held dream. But the chances of Singapore’s top marksmen making this year’s Olympics now hang in the balance. The nation’s best hopes, includingST FILE PHOTOS - 90 words
-
356 2012-01-20 1 FIONA LOW - BY FIONA LOW THE owner of a furniture repair business was yesterday charged with dumping the body of a foreign worker on a pavement along Upper Changi Road in 2010. Tay Kok Eng, 56, is also facing a second charge of hiring the man,356 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement78 2012-01-20 1 Period drama with time travel twist No more Kodak moments... LIFE! PAGE C2 PRIME, PAGE A8 Wardrobe revamp IN URBAN BREAKING NEWS: www.straitstimes.com INTERACT: www.stomp.com.sg EMAIL: stomp@stomp.com.sg VIDEOS: www.razortv.com.sg NEWS TIPS: 1800-*****28 CALL 6388-3838 TO SUBSCRIBE OR GO TO www.sphsubscription.com.sg 2012 ©T&CO. Tiffany Celebration rings in platinum and 18k gold78 words
-
-
prime.commentary
-
VIEW POINTS
-
Article51 2012-01-20 2 WE SAY Indonesia’s GDP growth has propelled it into the exclusive “trillion-dollar club” and China continues to develop handsomely despite a slight growth slowdown last year. Both developments underscore Asia’s continued dynamism, in contrast to the worrying turmoil taking place in many European economies. L EDITORIAL PAGE51 words
-
Article, Illustration58 2012-01-20 2 COLUMNS With Chinese New Year celebrations about to start, Geraint Wong points out that many people name the festival inaccurately those who call it Lunar New Year should know that the date on which it falls is dependent on the movement of the sun as well as58 words
-
Article65 2012-01-20 2 OUR READER SAYS As shops which have served their communities for decades give way to rows of nondescript, low-price chain stores stocking a limited and substandard range, Liew Kai Khiun calls on the Housing Board to do more to preserve the vibrancy of the heartland. Suggestions include65 words
-
-
Article61 2012-01-20 2 IN LAST Saturday’s Life! story, “Party like you’re arty”, we said an exclusive party at Zouk was organised by the Singapore Tourism Board, Economic Development Board and Zouk. This is incorrect. The EDB was not one of the organisers. The party was organised by the61 words
-
Article, Illustration981 2012-01-20 2 ROBIN CHAN - Haste to act after recent ATM fraud could spell confusion for consumers BY ROBIN CHAN chanckr@sph.com.sg AS POLITICIANS debated over million-dollar salaries this week, bankers were dealing with their own million-dollar dilemma how tough should we get on banking security? It981 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement173 2012-01-20 2 Singapore Turf Club brings you KBQBZrO [DO '0KI1 EEi2©2C0 Tuesday, 24 January 2012 ENERGETIC No other sport comes close to r aw speed VN\kH| A exhilaration and Jr 9 j excitement of horseracing. Lvo\ m PROSPERITY MARQUEE PACKAGE $88 Admission to Marquee Buffet Lunch Gift pack with racebook, special dragon173 words
-
Advertisement219 2012-01-20 2 *A/? <9 BUY! BUY! BUY! $16 2 for $1090 t*s> till a > *8 Surfers Paradise Selected Cotton Round Neck Tees UP $29.90 131 HS3 E9 Da El $15 Surfers Paradise Selected Cotton Polo Shirts UP $49.90 EJ] HS3 EH D3 HI $2490 Hush Puppies Solid Colour Polo Tees with219 words
-
-
prime.news
-
Article, Illustration82 2012-01-20 3 Dancers from the renowned Paris Opera Ballet rehearsing the second act of Giselle at the Esplanade Theatre on Wednesday evening. Featuring 70 dancers, the second act takes place in a spooky forest graveyard, where Giselle must save her lover from vengeful female ghosts. This is the first timeST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 82 words
-
Article, Illustration363 2012-01-20 3 MAGDALEN NG - They could also face theft charges; hunt on for other syndicate members BY MAGDALEN NG songyuan@sph.com.sg TWO men believed to be in the gang that defrauded DBS Bank and POSB of about $1 million told a court yesterday they intend to pleadLIANHE ZAOBAO FILE PHOTO - 363 words
-
584 2012-01-20 4 It agrees to compensate 36 high-profile victims of phone hacking ASSOCIATED PRESS BLOOMBERG LONDON: Media baron Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper company was set to face damages running into millions of pounds after it agreed to pay substantial compensation to 36 high-profile victims ofASSOCIATED PRESS; BLOOMBERG - 584 words
-
Article, Illustration282 2012-01-20 4 REUTERS LONDON: A phone-hacking scandal in Britain, which stretched from celebrities to families of soldiers killed in action, triggered a huge public outcry last July and brought down the country’s biggest-selling weekly newspaper. The News of the World (NOTW) was forced to shut afterREUTERS; PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 282 words
-
Article, Illustration1178 2012-01-20 6 MELISSA TAN - Figures present a mixed picture even as firms remain cautious BY MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg SOME of the latest indicators suggest that Singapore’s economic outlook might not be quite as bleak as predicted, even though the World Bank slashed its global growth forecast toST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN - 1,178 words
-
608 2012-01-20 6 GRACE NG - BY GRACE NG CHINA CORRESPONDENT BEIJING: China is reportedly taking steps to ease its credit-tightening policies in a move to shore up growth, after the world’s No. 2 economy saw its weakest three-month expansion in 21/2 years. The central bank is608 words
-
458 2012-01-20 8 Wide range of issues discussed at ‘strategic partners dialogue’ WASHINGTON: Senior diplomats from the United States and Singapore met here on Wednesday for their first-ever “strategic partners dialogue”. The two countries said in a joint statement that the meeting helped deepen bilateral ties and “marked458 words
-
Article, Illustration800 2012-01-20 8 US camera pioneer files for bankruptcy NEW YORK TIMES ASSOCIATED PRESS REUTERS NEW YORK: The nice, bright colours of Kodachrome have long faded especially the greens of the United States dollar. Eastman Kodak, the American company which invented the hand-held camera and helped bring the world theNEW YORK TIMES; ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 800 words
-
450 2012-01-20 8 LIM YAN LIANG - LIM YAN LIANG RESIDENTS in Siglap are on the alert for possible mosquito breeding areas after more people in the area were hit by dengue fever. The number of dengue cases in Opera Estate has grown from three last450 words
-
Article, Illustration569 2012-01-20 9 Indonesian Vice-President says public officials should be paid adequately to fight graft JAKARTA: The ongoing issue of how much Singapore’s ministers are paid is being discussed in Indonesia as well. Indonesian Vice-President Boediono yesterday told ministers and provincial leaders from across Indonesia at the government’sPHOTO: REUTERS - 569 words
-
Article, Illustration260 2012-01-20 9 ELENA CHONG - ELENA CHONG THE former president of the Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) is claiming trial on three charges of corruption and one of misappropriating funds. Choo Wee Khiang (right), who is also a former MP for Jalan Besar GRC, made his third appearance in court yesterday.260 words
-
523 2012-01-20 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS HANOI: Vietnam yesterday reported its first death from human bird flu in nearly two years, and the virus also killed a toddler in Cambodia the latest fatalities in a development certain to heighten fears that the H5N1 virusAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 523 words
-
Article, Illustration900 2012-01-20 10 Once declared all but settled, Republican race is now in turmoil AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK TIMES ASSOCIATED PRESS BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON: The Republican race for the White House was thrown on its head last night, after presumptive front runner Mitt Romney’s win inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; NEW YORK TIMES; ASSOCIATED PRESS; BLOOMBERG; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 900 words
-
Article, Illustration766 2012-01-20 10 TEO CHENG WEE; ELIZABETH SOH - BY TEO CHENG WEE ELIZABETH SOH REGIONAL CORRESPONDENT KUALA LUMPUR: A Singaporean woman sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking has been spared the gallows, after the charge against her was reduced to possession instead, an offence which does not carry the mandatoryPHOTO: THE FAMILY OF NOOR ATIQAH - 766 words
-
Article, Illustration358 2012-01-20 10 FIONA LOW - BY FIONA LOW IT WAS double trouble in court yesterday when identical twin brothers were hauled before a judge for burglaries they committed together. Ali and Mohamed Bakar, both 30, pleaded guilty to four counts each of theft in dwelling. They were358 words
-
Article, Illustration320 2012-01-20 11 KOLKATA: An Indian high school teacher, with a monthly salary of around US$700 (S$900), was astounded when a routine online check of his bank account showed a balance of almost US$10 billion. Mr Parijat Saha, 42, from the town of Balurghat in South320 words
-
Article, Illustration740 2012-01-20 11 DARYL CHIN - Industry players look to 15 to 20% of launches HELP FOR HDB BUYERS BY DARYL CHIN darylc@sph.com.sg THE promise of more help for second-time buyers of Housing Board flats could come in the form of additional units being set aside for them, say industry players.ST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 740 words
-
Article, Illustration65 2012-01-20 12 With an estimated prize of $7,017,051, today’s Toto Reunion Draw has been attracting long queues of punters hoping to strike it rich. A popular location to buy Toto tickets is the 7-Eleven outlet at Blk 102, Yishun Avenue 5 (above). Ticket sales close at 9pmST PHOTOS: SEAH KWANG PENG, MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 65 words
-
Article, Illustration782 2012-01-20 12 GRACE CHUA, FENG ZENGKUN - So it is hard to plan development of infrastructure for S’pore, it says PREDICTING RAINFALL IN THE DISTANT FUTURE BY GRACE CHUA FENG ZENGKUN caiwj@sph.com.sg zengkun@sph.com.sg IT IS tough to predict how much rain will fall in the distant future based on past patterns,ST PHOTO: SAMUEL HE - 782 words
-
Article, Illustration564 2012-01-20 12 FENG ZENGKUN, GRACE CHUA - FENG ZENGKUN, GRACE CHUA THE National Environment Agency (NEA) had said last year that its data showed no significant annual rainfall trend in Singapore. But an expert panel appointed by the Government to tackle the flooding problem said last week that SingaporeSource: NEA; ST GRAPHICS - 564 words
-
526 2012-01-20 12 GRACE CHUA - GRACE CHUA EVERY two decades or so, the national water agency PUB updates one of its key drainage-planning parameters with the preceding 20 years’ worth of rainfall intensity data. Asked if it would do this more frequently say, every 10 years the PUB’s deputy director526 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement203 2012-01-20 3 OPEN HOUSE m 1 H k wet* T/' •v A aa~ ■■< r < rw 5 sr w ar wm t 'SR -T <s? m M 31 m r* »«5 •m unco h Rd V 1 m i r n: Orchard MRT Newton MRT Square 2 Novena MRT Newton Rd203 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement339 2012-01-20 4 DAYS TO CNY Festive Countdown Special 20 Jan 2012 FairPrice Mij Hv'rPrics! Steak > OCEAN FRESH □elite Frozen Cod Steak 500g m u $S9 20 A NOW e* SAVE $20.40 ?4x A T ,GER Beer 24’s x 323ml IB. of w iSNS Ss™. ■'orn^j 100 PLUS Isotonic Canned Drinks 24’s339 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement8 2012-01-20 5 THE STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012 PAGE8 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement254 2012-01-20 7 ROBINSONS www.robinsons.com.sg CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIALS Extra $488 off Extra $388 off Extra $288 off Extra $188 off ROBINSONS BEDSHOP ANGPOWS GALORE 3 Days Only Now Till 22 Ian 2012 *600 OFF promotional price with a minimum nett purchase of $1,500 on one mattress charged to your OCBC Robinsons Visa254 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement27 2012-01-20 9 GOT NEWS? 1800-828-28-28 If you’ve seen or heard something interesting, please call us. The top three tip-offs each month will each win $100 worth of shopping vouchers.27 words
-
Advertisement400 2012-01-20 9 Standard Cg Chartered Here for good Up to p.a. interest with e$aver great way to grow your savings It’s good to get one of the highest rates in town. Open a new e$aver account with us and enjoy interest rates of up to 0.90% p.a. on your full balances from400 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement275 2012-01-20 11 r m pm j K I.LER N DANTLY SH PPE ■;«BT t MIR RAOU L ir* t 'imnrr?* m ft I 1 V 1 i V. 9 1 .V i"iv.^; v j.vTSJ ■Eu5V3 fefcA J-r-IT =n t ■I t «S '1 H 2, i ii •■AS *BS S5® S:«r■. ztsit&m275 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1196 2012-01-20 13 TILL JAN i u: COURTS LUNAR NEW YEAR DAYS SPECIALS ISLANDWIDE! FRI SAT DEALS ONLY! CHECK-OUT FOR MORE GREAT DEALS AT ALL COURTS STORES! FIRST 5 SETS PER STORE FRI ONLY (1 SET PER CUSTOMER) FREE 3 Years Warranty Wall Bracket Installation 42" FulliHDjLCDjJVI Smart Energy-Saving* 3 x HDMI Inputs1,196 words
-
-
WORLD.
-
Article, Illustration1288 2012-01-20 14 Cherished benefits stripped away ASSOCIATED PRESS LISBON: Europe’s debt crisis is stripping away at the continent’s cherished labour entitlements, as ailing countries scrap workers’ rights and longstanding privileges in an attempt to make their economies leaner and fitter. The Portuguese government on Wednesday signed offASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 1,288 words
-
Article, Illustration85 2012-01-20 14 News: www.straitstimes.com Connect: www.facebook.com/thestraitstimes Follow: twitter.com/stcom TOP THREE WORLD STORIES ONLINE L ‘Radio exchange’ of coast guard, captain L Divers blast rescue hole in stricken ship off Tuscany L Here’s why officials hit the roof More Forum letters online at www.straitstimes.com PHOTO GALLERIES85 words
-
world.regional
-
Article719 2012-01-20 15 LESTER KONG - Foreign institutions producing substandard doctors targeted BY LESTER KONG MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT lestkong@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is looking to slash its list of approved overseas medical schools in an effort to address complaints that too many underqualified doctors are joining its hospitals. How719 words
-
687 2012-01-20 16 ZAKIR HUSSAIN - Move lowers tensions ahead of long-delayed poll, now set for Feb 16 BY ZAKIR HUSSAIN INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT zakirh@sph.com.sg JAKARTA: Aceh’s largest political party yesterday ended its long boycott of next month’s province-wide elections over poll procedures that had threatened to derail a fragile six-year-old687 words
-
Article, Illustration86 2012-01-20 16 Students holding on to the remains of a collapsed bridge while crossing a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village, Lebak regency, in Indonesia’s Banten province yesterday. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge on Monday, saidPHOTO: REUTERS - 86 words
-
386 2012-01-20 16 TEO CHENG WEE - BY TEO CHENG WEE REGIONAL CORRESPONDENT KUALA LUMPUR: Society needs to act in unison to fight extremists, especially in a tech-savvy world where radical views and videos can go viral in an instant, Singapore’s former senior minister S. Jayakumar said yesterday. Speaking at386 words
-
Article, Illustration642 2012-01-20 17 RAVI VELLOOR - He refuses to pursue graft rap against President as focus falls on strain between govt, courts BY RAVI VELLOOR SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF velloor@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani emerged smiling yesterday after taking on the Supreme Court, which hadPHOTO: REUTERS - 642 words
-
376 2012-01-20 17 RAVI VELLOOR - RAVI VELLOOR NEW DELHI: Mr N. Ram, the high-pro-file editor-in-chief and publisher of The Hindu, probably India’s most respected English-language newspaper, has stepped down, drawing to an end a family feud that made headlines around the world. The newspaper, sister publications such as Business376 words
-
Article, Illustration798 2012-01-20 18 JASON OU - Focus may be leader’s people-oriented policies, scientific developments BY JASON OU jihongou@sph.com.sg AN ACCLAIMED Chinese lyricist, who shot to fame after penning lyrics for songs about former Chinese leaders Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin, is now working on a new song forST PHOTO: NURIA LING - 798 words
-
503 2012-01-20 18 HONG KONG: Top officials of Guangzhou in southern China have agreed to probe the property and financial records of a village in the city’s ambit and suspend villagers’ voting for their Communist Party leaders following allegations of illegal land grabs by local503 words
-
373 2012-01-20 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING: The proportion of China’s population that is of working age fell last year for the first time since 2002, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, as the country struggles with a labour shortage. The proportion of peopleAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 373 words
-
Article183 2012-01-20 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TAIPEI: President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday urged Taiwan’s couples to have more babies during the upcoming Year of the Dragon to help boost birth rates. Mr Ma said he was optimistic about rising births in the Year of the Dragon, starting next Monday, asAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 183 words
-
Article, Illustration671 2012-01-20 19 China, facing pressure from the West, also says it opposes nuclear weapon development BLOOMBERG REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DOHA: China’s Premier Wen Jiabao has said his country does not want Iran to acquire nuclear weapons or carry out its recent threat to block the strategicBLOOMBERG; REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS - 671 words
-
326 2012-01-20 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE US NAVAL BASE AT GUANTANAMO BAY (Cuba): An Al-Qaeda magazine was discovered after being smuggled into Guantanamo prison, a senior United States official said amid a debate on new rules on mail inspections. Prison staff on Wednesday found an English-language copy ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 326 words
-
-
world.international
-
795 2012-01-20 20 Online powerhouses turning the tide in battle over US anti-piracy Bills NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON: When the powerful world of old media joined forces to win passage of an online anti-piracy Bill, it enlisted the powerful giants of the capital the United StatesNEW YORK TIMES - 795 words
-
384 2012-01-20 20 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK: Many women screened for osteoporosis may not need it, suggesting current guidelines may bring about extra tests, increasing costs and unnecessary treatment, a study found. Osteoporosis a loss in bone density that can cause breaks and injuries develops in fewerBLOOMBERG - 384 words
-
Article215 2012-01-20 20 SOURCE: REUTERS BBC HERE are some facts about the Bills: What would Sopa and Pipa do? The legislation, known as Stop Online Piracy Act (Sopa) in the US House of Representatives and Protect Intellectual Property Act (Pipa) in the Senate, would use court orders toSOURCE: REUTERS; BBC - 215 words
-
Article, Illustration603 2012-01-20 20 Paraplegic completes fund-raising trip to South Pole on sit-ski Australian runs from North to South Pole, covering 21,000km ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RENO: A Nevada man paralysed in a 2010 snowmobile accident has reached the South Pole, travelling about 120km in sub-zero temperatures over two weeks toASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 603 words
-
-
world.at a glance
-
IN BRIEF
-
Article89 2012-01-20 22 ASSOCIATED PRESS GENEVA: A UN telecoms meeting has approved the next generation of mobile technology that experts say will make devices 500 times faster than 3G smartphones and instantly pulling up webpages. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) spokesman Sanjay Acharya yesterday said the technology will be used immediately,ASSOCIATED PRESS - 89 words
-
Article85 2012-01-20 22 REUTERS CAIRO: Radioactive material has been stolen from a nuclear power station on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, which was the site of violent protests last week, the state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported yesterday. A safe containing radioactive material at the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant was seized, while another safeREUTERS - 85 words
-
Article111 2012-01-20 22 NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has rejected for now the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline, saying the US$7 billion (S$9 billion) project could not be adequately reviewed within the 60-day deadline set by Congress. Mr Obama said his hand had been forced byNEW YORK TIMES - 111 words
-
Article98 2012-01-20 22 REUTERS TOKYO: The operators of Japan’s quake-crippled nuclear power plant looked inside one of the ruined reactors for the first time yesterday. Tokyo Electric Power Co, which is trying to halt radiation leaks from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant destroyed in the quake andREUTERS - 98 words
-
Article87 2012-01-20 22 REUTERS BANGKOK: A newly appointed minister in the Thai Prime Minister’s office has been blacklisted by the US Treasury for alleged business links to the family of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, embarrassing Bangkok after a major Cabinet reshuffle. Ms Nalinee Taveesin, most recently a Thai trade representative,REUTERS - 87 words
-
Article97 2012-01-20 22 KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed heftier pay rise for top Malaysian government officials has ignited anger and disapproval among unionists and opposition parties, forcing Premier Najib Razak to call for a review. According to the Malaysian Insider, under the new scheme, top-ranking government servants will be paid97 words
-
-
Article, Illustration98 2012-01-20 22 Believe it or not, these are portraits of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor made out of telephone books and postage stamps respectively. Alex Queral of Philadelphia created the telephone book artwork, while the postage stamp piecePHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 98 words
-
202 2012-01-20 22 SLICEOFLIFE REUTERS SHANGHAI: China Communist Party (CCP) members can now carry a tablet PC to verify identification cards, read the blogs of cadres and manage state-owned firms without fretting that using a bourgeois Apple iPad will ruin their street cred. Enter RedPad No.REUTERS - 202 words
-
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement38 2012-01-20 14 f MATS CLASSIFIED Satisfy your gastronomic cravings any time during the Chinese New Year at a 24-hour Teochew restaurant. v To find out more, turn to CLASS 8 in CATS Classified in The Straits Times now. II I38 words
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement165 2012-01-20 15 FESTIVE TREATS FROM ATLAS® LOEWE rr m Individually You. The Loewe Individual. Loewe Individual Compose 52 LCD Retail: $19,999 Individual Sound Projector Retail: $3,310 BUNDLE $9,999 Image with optional stand Limited Stocks! Exclusively distributed by: A rpr A LOEWE GALLERY PALAIS RENAISSANCE I I #01-01A Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road165 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement173 2012-01-20 16 NUS National University of Singapore WA m '4 F V x s. JL Admission to Graduate Programmes (By Coursework) August Intake 2012 NUS is offering opportunities for high-calibre graduates to pursue the following Master of Science programmes (commencing 6 August 2012) in: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering173 words
-
-
Page 16 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous41 2012-01-20 16 >/y/<; $5 Million Reunion Draw Group 1 Prize snowballed to $1,017,051 Draw on Fri, 20 Ian 2012,0.30pm For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg Always play with care, Do not bet illegally. RGB Reg No; *****0202G Towards Community Purpose and Benefit SINGAPORE m POOLS41 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement200 2012-01-20 17 p 1 e fresh food people Per punnet Green Grapes Seedless South Africa 900g UP. $9.95 per punnet %WA YU PIN KING Mexico Abalone 425g YU PIN KING Braised Mexico Mini Abalone 425g SonciHe Mil L FIRST CHOICE Nonya Egg Rolls 350g U.P. $5.80 i SONGHE Thai Fragrant Rice 5kg200 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement113 2012-01-20 18 =Bfi Chinese Year Special B f 5 T3ffl FORD runes Stamford Tyres wishes all valued customers partners a Happy Prosperous Chinese New Year mi \W* ns apply to all promotK tSmWWT MEGA MART TYRE MART JURONG LENGKEE MACPHERSON BUKIT BATOK ANG MO KIO CHANGI WOODLANDS TAMPINES Tel: Tel: Tel; Tel:113 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement116 2012-01-20 19 0 r Storage The fresh food people EXCLUSIVE r r\ HJ 3^ n oo AHYAT Braised Abalone 8pcs f 00 AHYAT Braised Abalone 15-16pcs 1 &Ustralia^AhalQl!£ $4480 JADE Australia Abalone 425g (Drained Weight 140g) M r *72 80 SKYLIGHT Pen Cai 1.9kg m ■j c r r i *4 m116 words
-
Advertisement25 2012-01-20 19 LIVE WELL 41 ai/t Infuse Skin with Youth Radiance Ms AsukaTakatsu Top International Model Promotion Now On 0 6281 5688 or 6757 4403 o www.gnc.com.sg25 words
-
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement14 2012-01-20 20 SINGAPORE'S HOTTEST MORNING SHOW Q ROD MDNTEIRO THE MARRIED MEN WEEKDAYS BAM TD lOAM14 words
-
Advertisement32 2012-01-20 20 Career choices... f A Hi (C i a* **> ,vO Looking for a rewarding career? Check out CATS FASTADS in The New Paper Professionals/ Executives classification. ESAT3 BUY IT* SELL IT* FIND IT32 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement828 2012-01-20 21 mtJIFntJIfnK. 4 mjmmn iwoc mm Ldlh] J3 G13-G1H E a V^j \Ja4a*c S®S^®Dd^^=^(C&iirED^20Q2 sO> While stocks last! No traders allowed! B13 B13 B13 B13 B13 B13 B13 B13 B13 B13 S13 B13 BIEIS1EIS1EIB13 BIEIS13 S13 S1EIS1EIS1EIS1EI Bl? I mwm abalo m B13 S13 S13 B13 B13 513 B13 Ial3 Ial3828 words
-
-
Page 22 Advertisements
-
Advertisement307 2012-01-20 22 Hjj i i I i i i i i i i I I i i I I i i m i i i i i i i i i i I i i i i i i i m i M t ELEGANCE IN BLOOM THIS NEW YEAR BY THE307 words
-
Advertisement130 2012-01-20 22 USHER IN THE lunar new yea L ,vxv SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE Enjoy a wintry experience at sub-zero tempertures! LWt m 5* Science Centra Singapore EXHIBITION SCIENCE CENTRE m i*- > i -iV« j Q Learn about the complexities of the human body. IMAX MOVIE OMNI-THEATRE m Marvel at f pterosaurs130 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement963 2012-01-20 23 i i [□UH ETIEI [□!> mi tn m tn m m m tn m m m tn m m tn m tn i 3 E mmfm ro*TOc B EJ g a EJ vMAaC 3 E E. While stocks last! No traders allowed si /llniu] [ale] Big [5ig [aig Big i5ic]963 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement373 2012-01-20 24 /A\y? o 0 A A A 20 21 Jan. 12 .We are open till .12 Midnight Preferred Card everyuciy POSE PI f** ill 5 52 2038 00/00 00/00 JEREMY WONG *10% in this form: 5% direct discount 5% POSB Everyday Card cash rebates rebates based on nett total after direct373 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement269 2012-01-20 25 Carrefour 0 Purchase -With-Purchase rror DAYS ONIYI From 20-22 Ian 12 While stocks last. u m FINAL reductions m\Sm m m BRAND 4 E m U.P.£12&4tT ABALOIMi ABALOIMi PREMIUM GRAD 2 x New Moon Chile Abalone (Consists of 4 7 whole pcs per can) 425g each New Moon New Zealand269 words
-
-
REVIEW & FORUM.
-
Article399 2012-01-20 26 WHEN Indonesia’s gross domestic product crossed the US$1 trillion (S$1.3 trillion) mark, it joined an exclusive club that includes such regional economic powerhouses as China, India and South Korea. China, whose GDP stands at US$7.26 trillion, has also just reported that its economy grew by 9.2 per399 words
-
Article, Illustration1317 2012-01-20 26 GEORGE YEO, ERIC X. LI - CHINA AND THE INTERNET BY GEORGE YEO ERIC X. LI George Yeo is the former Foreign Minister and Eric X. Li is a venture capitalist in Shanghai. IN THE past few weeks, new rules have been issued by the Chinese government to strengthen1,317 words
-
review.
-
Article, Illustration929 2012-01-20 27 JARON LANIER - Belief in ‘free Internet is outdated BY JARON LANIER The writer is the author of You Are Not A Gadget: A Manifesto, and a researcher at Microsoft Research. NEW YORK TIMES WE WHO love the Internet love the fact that so many people contribute to it. It’s hard to believeNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 929 words
-
Article, Illustration985 2012-01-20 27 GERAINT WONG - PHRASE-WORTHY BY GERAINT WONG gerwong@sph.com.sg THE new clothes have been bought, the house has been spring-cleaned, the overpriced bak kwa has been queued for. Everyone is set to feast at the reunion dinner this Sunday and to soak in the festivities come Monday or at least985 words
-
Article, Illustration825 2012-01-20 27 BRUCE GALE - MATA JELI: A PERSPECTIVE ON INDONESIAN AFFAIRS BY BRUCE GALE SENIOR WRITER bruceg@sph.com.sg IN OCTOBER last year, when it was becoming increasingly clear that the Indonesian Stock Market (IDX) would end the year in a far better state than that of many other countries, Finance MinisterPHOTO: REUTERS - 825 words
-
-
review.insight
-
Article, Illustration1989 2012-01-20 28 CAI HAOXIANG - Last week, the Finance Ministry published the most comprehensive study to date on the extent to which children born here are stuck in the income groups they are born into. It found moderate to high mobility for those born from 1969-78. Insight speaks to the expertsSource: MINISTRY OF FINANCE; ST GRAPHICS TEXT: CAI HAOXIANG - 1,989 words
-
-
forum.
-
BOUQUETS
-
Article160 2012-01-20 29 “Mistakes happen. The key is how well an agency responds. I am heartened by Prof Ng’s reply.” MR HUANG MINGFU: “I thank Professor Ivy Ng, chief executive officer of KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, for her simple, clear and action-oriented response (‘KKH reviewing doc’s employment, stepping up160 words
-
Article147 2012-01-20 29 “Last Saturday, I made a second attempt to find my grandfather’s tomb. When I gave Mr Goh the number, he was able to pinpoint the location.” MR BENNIE CHEOK: “I visited Bukit Brown Cemetery last month to search for my grandfather’s grave, after I was sent a plot147 words
-
Article120 2012-01-20 29 “The ambulance crew approached me, asking if I needed assistance. I was gladdened by the concern shown.” MR WONG WEE HONG: “On Jan 12, at about 5.50pm, I parked my car in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 as I needed a quick nap because of fatigue from work.120 words
-
-
Article62 2012-01-20 29 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 or62 words
-
325 2012-01-20 29 Liew Kai Khiun - Liew Kai Khiun I AM happy that the Housing Board has set aside $11 million to upgrade the common areas of heartland shopping zones and fund promotional activities for up to six years (“HDB to give shops $11m boost”; last Saturday). But the authorities325 words
-
214 2012-01-20 29 Ang Chin Guan - Ang Chin Guan LET US not have the mistaken notion that all hawkers paying subsidised rentals sell cheaper food (“Give subsidised hawker stalls a new lease of life”; last Saturday). The challenge is how to ensure that there is no profiteering among hawkers214 words
-
169 2012-01-20 29 Yeo Kia Thye - Yeo Kia Thye Senior Vice-President Airport Operations Changi Airport Group ALL REGISTERED taxis in Singapore are able to pick up passengers at the designated taxi stands at Changi Airport, regardless of the type of taxi (“Unfair mix” by Mr Walter Tan, last Saturday;169 words
-
Article74 2012-01-20 29 1 MR HARENDRA MOHAN: Analyse skill sets of the jobless to fine-tune the intake of foreign workers 2 MR JEREMY CHEONG: A doctor who exceeds patients’ expectations 3 MRS MARIETTA KOH: More steps needed to prevent teacher-student affairs 4 NPARKS: Stepping up enforcement action at park connector 574 words
-
304 2012-01-20 29 Daniel Ho - Daniel Ho Director Business Development and Communications OpenNet OPENNET is committed to resolving delays in fibre connections as soon as possible, when they occur (“Some face indefinite wait for fibre links”; Monday). The roll-out of the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network304 words
-
-
-
Page 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement82 2012-01-20 29 M Hmesilttffc z3JS -tK-' ■•> V XRaffles /ledical We are open 24 hours, 365 days for your healthcare needs Raffles Hospital 24-Hour Emergency 585 North Bridge Road Level 1 Raffles Hospital Singapore *****0 Tel: 6311 1555 Changi Airport Terminal 3 65 Airport Boulevard B2-MS-15 Terminal 3 Singapore *****3 Tel: 624182 words
-
Advertisement228 2012-01-20 29 Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information REALISE YOUR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS with one of the world’s fastest-rising universities. NTU. MSc in Information Studies Application for August 2012 Intake A fast-rising global university, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 1% of universities. In 2011,228 words
-
-
Page 30 Advertisements
-
Advertisement549 2012-01-20 30 GONG XI FA CA1 Dear Valued Customers, Wishing You a Prosperous Year of the Dragon, Our business hours during this Lunar New Year will be as/ollows: nd January, Sunday (Eve of CNY) 1 Oam 6pm IDEFINITEIY your^^H iv voV e'* FREE: WMF Pot worth 4*. a. a. o: EuropAce Ousted549 words
-
-
HOME.
-
Article, Illustration814 2012-01-20 1 LIN ZHAOWEI - Papers by Integrated Programme students published in international journals BY LIN ZHAOWEI zhaowei@sph.com.sg MATHEMATICS whizz Alan Aw, 18, was working through questions in a graduate level textbook last year when he discovered a new way of solving a classic maths problem. Realising the elegance ofST PHOTO: DESMOND LUI - 814 words
-
Article, Illustration100 2012-01-20 1 News: www.straitstimes.com Connect: www.facebook.com/thestraitstimes Follow: twitter.com/stcom TOP THREE HOME STORIES ONLINE L Hong Kong-born teen trying to give up Singapore citizenship L NUS High School student in coma after falling 6 floors L Man jailed for sex without informing partner of HIV status100 words
-
Article, Illustration269 2012-01-20 2 THE charge against an Indonesian maid accused of killing her elderly employer was reduced yesterday from murder to culpable homicide. At a preliminary inquiry, 19-year-old Fitriah, also known as Vitria Depsi Wahyuni, was committed to stand trial for killing Madam Sng Gek Wah,ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 269 words
-
603 2012-01-20 2 HUANG LIJIE - New campaign shifts focus from general punters, urges at-risk families to seek help BY HUANG LIJIE lijie@sph.com.sg HEAVY gamblers can turn their luck around by seeking help for their gambling problems rather than gambling further to recover their losses. This message, in the603 words
-
Article, Illustration847 2012-01-20 3 JANICE TAI, PETER WONG - PUB, NEA stepping up efforts to control population of insects BY JANICE TAI PETER WONG jantai@sph.com.sg petewong@sph.com.sg BEDOK Reservoir resident Nigel Gette is not usually a religious person, but he is stocking up on incense sticks this Chinese New Year. Over the past month,ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH; ST PHOTOS: JANICE TAI - 847 words
-
Article, Illustration716 2012-01-20 5 ELENA CHONG - They also seek damages for plaintiffs, vote of no confidence in president BY ELENA CHONG COURT CORRESPONDENT elena@sph.com.sg THE Singapore Swimming Club (SSC) is still in rough waters over a defamation case stemming from a dispute dating back to 2008.716 words
-
574 2012-01-20 5 K. C. VIJAYAN - BY K. C. VIJAYAN LAW CORRESPONDENT THE Hainanese clan association has failed to oust its president and honorary secretary after the High Court quashed the move. Justice Choo Han Teck ruled that both men had been elected to serve for two years and574 words
-
251 2012-01-20 6 MARIA ALMENOAR - MARIA ALMENOAR THE new extension to the Circle Line, which opened just five days ago, experienced a 32-minute disruption yesterday. About 300 passengers were affected, train operator SMRT said in a statement yesterday. From 12.08pm till 12.40pm, there were no trains running251 words
-
Article, Illustration479 2012-01-20 6 ROYSTON SIM, LIM YAN LIANG - Repairs ongoing; LTA not saying if ‘cavities’ caused by MRT works nearby ROYSTON SIM, LIM YAN LIANG ONE of two lanes along Bukit Timah Road that had to be closed to traffic after a nearby drain embankment caved inST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN - 479 words
-
Article, Illustration414 2012-01-20 6 MARIA ALMENOAR - BY MARIA ALMENOAR TRANSPORT CORRESPONDENT THE new Woodsville Tunnel will open to motorists from 9am on Jan 28. This three-tunnel project will benefit motorists travelling along Upper Serangoon Road to Bendemeer Road, Serangoon Road to Upper Serangoon Road, and MacPherson Road toGRAPHICS ADAPTED FROM LTA - 414 words
-
481 2012-01-20 8 KHUSHWANT SINGH - Judge opts for less harsh penalty for $32 theft as money used to buy food BY KHUSHWANT SINGH khush@sph.com.sg A JOBLESS man who stole $32 from a mosque to feed himself and his mother was jailed for a year yesterday. Noraizam Abdullah forced481 words
-
265 2012-01-20 8 KHUSHWANT SINGH - KHUSHWANT SINGH THE trio of convicted fraudsters behind the Sunshine Empire scam have had the remaining charges against them dropped. All three were found guilty in 2010 after the authorities launched an investigation into the marketing company, which sold “lifestyle packages” promising high265 words
-
Article, Illustration91 2012-01-20 8 Police are looking for the woman shown in the picture, to help with investigations into a case of abalone theft at Block 56, Marine Terrace on Jan 10. The woman is believed to be in her 40s, has long black hair tied in a ponytail,PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE - 91 words
-
287 2012-01-20 8 CHERIE THIO - CHERIE THIO A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl is in a critical condition after an infection caused her heart to swell. Primary 1 pupil Joy Ho is in an intensive care unit at National University Hospital. According to Chinese newspaper Shin Min Daily News, Joy287 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement66 2012-01-20 1 or/c/\ HERE’S TO CELEBRATING TOGETHERNESS HERE’S TO TIGER TIME ENJOY RESPONSIBLY u I i' i -'If 7? w. 1 iiLM' I -J#.'. t* I f ,v7 -j. < J r1 VJ»R r /> r ip 4*. t ;>,.T' k v-v >v W- >*• w n :vvi k L. .n ‘iu66 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement433 2012-01-20 2 IP Fair Price Tiia/'s My FairPn'M ii ift. i y w FairPv ice Wishes All A Flourishing Lunar New Year Thank you for shopping at FairPrice. To serve you better during this festive season, we have extended our operating hours. 21 Jan All stores will be open till 12 midnight433 words
-
Advertisement20 2012-01-20 2 r Find the most comprehensive range of products and services in CATS Classified in The Straits Times. L WATS A20 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement27 2012-01-20 3 GOT NEWS? 1800-828-28-28 If you’ve seen or heard something interesting, please call us. The top three tip-offs each month will each win $100 worth of shopping vouchers.27 words
-
Advertisement311 2012-01-20 3 Harvey Norman BEDDING u r r r r with purchase of any advertised bed package. t r r act M m M w*. k m lA/a. with you a 4-jap.p.y and X^’zoijo.a.Toui dLunat A/aw \fa.at. Festive Operating Hours: 22 Jan: Closed at 3.00pm y v 23-24 Jan: Closed SAVE' V®339311 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement723 2012-01-20 4 CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS OF GREEN WAVE ENVIRONMENT COMPETITION 2011 We are pleased to announce the winners of Sembawang Shipyard’s Green Wave Environmental Care Competition 2011. A total of 401 project entries were received, with participation from more than 1,400 students, setting a new benchmark for the competition since 2003. A723 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement8 2012-01-20 5 HANDICAPPED MAN WHIPS OUT KNIFE AT thenewpaper MEET-THE-PEOPLE-SESSION8 words
-
Advertisement94 2012-01-20 5 WHEN LUCK DESERTED ME, SHE MADE THE CALL TO TURN OUR AROUND rmry?;, f mm. m N a*« MMj I s s mm 'j jp I V Nil u m m nssssuV: 7 I* s ■f. -7. When someone has a problem controlling their gambling, it can negative! impact the94 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement59 2012-01-20 6 Scholars’ Choice I A special supplement in The Straits Times tomorrow SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 2012 PRODUCED BY THE SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT, MARKETING DIVISION,SPH ?????llow your Follow your Let passion lead you to an exciting career path PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG NAC scholar Sylvia Low Lilian is an assistant director of59 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement129 2012-01-20 7 Sc M CHINA Fuji Apples UP: 5 for $2.95 SAVE 20% Frozen chicken, wings x Net weight Ml ft 5 FOR hdi v i Cook to r RiVERCRE. 1 2004 CALIFORNIA RED A tUOg ¥o)@& j**. PERDIGAO Frozen Chicken Wings 2kg UP: $10.65 SAVE 15% 2.FOR RIVERCREST Red Wine 1129 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement430 2012-01-20 8 STAY. Register Now! Registration Period: 20 Jan 11 Feb 2012 Course Commencement. 16 Apr 2012 WMDIPLOMAS ON TRAGIC DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS PRACTICE (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) Course Objectives: The objective of the part-time diploma is to provide a broad-based business education with emphasis on key business functions as well as communication, information430 words
-
-
SPORT.
-
Article, Illustration101 2012-01-20 9 News: www.straitstimes.com Connect: www.facebook.com/thestraitstimes Follow: twitter.com/stcom TOP THREE SPORTS STORIES ONLINE L Third-time lucky L Adidas ends kit deal as Reds ‘wanted too much’ L Rooney mocks Mancini After a 17-year hiatus, Singapore returns to Malaysian league football with dreams of Malaysia Cup101 words
-
Article, Illustration543 2012-01-20 9 MAY CHEN - Shooters aim for unused quota spot after missing Olympic target in Doha BY MAY CHEN maychen@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S hopes of making the shooting competition at this year’s Olympic Games now hang in the balance, after the Republic’s best shooters failed to make the cut at the AsianZAO BAO FILE PHOTO - 543 words
-
Article, Illustration552 2012-01-20 9 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS MADRID: Real Madrid defender Pepe was given a public lashing by the Spanish media after he stamped on Barcelona star Lionel Messi’s hand in the first leg of the Spanish Cup quarter-final. Even Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney got in aAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 552 words
-
Article418 2012-01-20 9 FABIUS CHEN - BY FABIUS CHEN HE IS just two weeks into the job, but already some members of the S-League family are calling for Johan Gouttefangeas to be removed as its deputy chief executive officer. Others, however, prefer to adopt a wait-and-see approach, like Geylang United general manager418 words
-
Article, Illustration597 2012-01-20 10 Sturridge unhappy with lack of opportunities to play as central striker THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Andre Villas-Boas is facing another test of his authority as Chelsea manager after it emerged that Daniel Sturridge is growing increasingly disillusioned with his lack of opportunities to play as aTHE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: REUTERS - 597 words
-
Article, Illustration398 2012-01-20 10 LONDON: Striker Danny Welbeck’s future at Manchester United has been thrown into serious doubt because he wants more money. The 21-year-old striker has scored eight times this season, putting him joint-second at United alongside Nani and Dimitar Berbatov, which is why he wantsPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 398 words
-
375 2012-01-20 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SHANGHAI: A Chinese Internet company says it is paying French football player Nicolas Anelka US$3.4 million (S$4.3 million) to endorse a new online game, as the striker gears up for his first season in China. The9 Limited, an online game developer and operatorAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 375 words
-
Article, Illustration439 2012-01-20 10 REUTERS LONDON: Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul insists there is nothing to be scared of when his side take on Manchester City on Sunday in a major test of their Premier League title credentials. Joleon Lescott had claimed that City do not seeREUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 439 words
-
Article, Illustration606 2012-01-20 10 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Anders Lindegaard believes that David de Gea, his Manchester United teammate and rival, has sufficient talent to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world. However, he has warned the Spaniard that he will not be considered the club’sTHE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: REUTERS - 606 words
-
Article, Illustration575 2012-01-20 11 LEE MIN KOK - FAM V-P urges LionsXII to let more young players experience the MSL BY LEE MIN KOK mklee@sph.com.sg BE BOLD and expose more of your young players in the Malaysian Super League. That was the call Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) vice-president Hamidin Amin made to the SingaporePHOTO: THE NEW PAPER - 575 words
-
Article, Illustration740 2012-01-20 11 Michael Lee - HORSE RACING Michael Lee A PICK-UP ride has given jockey Oscar Chavez two leading chances of showing his wares at his very first stint in Dubai following the untimely injury sustained by fellow Kranji jockey Benny Woodworth in Sunday's last race. As the regular partners of740 words
-
Article370 2012-01-20 11 LEE MIN KOK - LEE MIN KOK PLAYING against foreign teams in the S-League will only make us stronger, Malaysia’s Under-23 team coach Ong Kim Swee said yesterday. Ong, who led the Harimau Muda to a second straight SEA Games title in Jakarta last November, was in Singapore yesterday to370 words
-
Article, Illustration599 2012-01-20 12 Russian routs American qualifier to advance to the third round AUSTRALIAN OPEN ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCY FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE: Wearing a dress being marketed as Statement Slam, Maria Sharapova delivered a message of intent. The 24-year-old Russian beat American qualifier Jamie Hampton 6-0, 6-1 yesterday to reach the thirdASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCY FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 599 words
-
Article, Illustration537 2012-01-20 12 ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE: Serena Williams was impressed. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was surprised. Novak Djokovic just could not wait to join the hundreds of thousands of people who had viewed YouTube footage of Marcos Baghdatis’ spectacular bout of racket rage during his second-round defeat by Stanislas Wawrinka.ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 537 words
-
Article, Illustration864 2012-01-20 12 ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE: Andy Roddick’s attempt to win another Grand Slam title nearly a decade after his first ended yesterday at the Australian Open when he had to retire from his second-round match owing to a right hamstring injury. Former No. 1-ranked Roddick,ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 864 words
-
288 2012-01-20 12 ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW DELHI: Eleven athletes caught using banned substances at the National School Games this month have alarmed India’s National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada). The 11 tested positive from 81 samples. No ages were given. “We are shocked at the high percentageASSOCIATED PRESS - 288 words
-
Article, Illustration615 2012-01-20 13 They snap five-game losing streak despite Rondo’s late wrist injury ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON: The Boston Celtics had two reasons to be thankful on Wednesday night: Their five-game losing streak was finally over and a scary fall by point guard Rajon Rondo resulted in only a sore rightASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 615 words
-
Article, Illustration71 2012-01-20 13 Zaman Khan is fast becoming the face of cricket in the United Arab Emirates as he waves a green-and-white Pakistan flag to make his country’s players feel at home away from home. The 54-year-old from Hafizabad is a chauffeur in Dubai and has not missed a singlePHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 71 words
-
Article156 2012-01-20 13 Basketball NBA Orlando 83 San Antonio 85 (OT), Philadelphia 104 Denver 108 (OT), Washington 105 Oklahoma 102, New Jersey 107 Golden State 100, New York 88 Phoenix 91, Boston 96 Toronto 73, Atlanta 92 Portland 89, Minnesota 93 Detroit 85, New Orleans 87 Memphis 93, Sacramento 92 Indiana 88,156 words
-
Article, Illustration52 2012-01-20 13 Miami Heat’s LeBron James (above), ahead of this morning’s (Singapore time) showdown with Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. They are the National Basketball Association’s top two scorers this season Bryant at 30.8 points per game and James52 words
-
Article284 2012-01-20 13 Today Basketball NBA: Houston v New Orleans (Live, StarHub Ch211, 9am). Cricket 4th ODI: South Africa v Sri Lanka (Live, Ch235 and Ch122, 8.30pm). Football German Bundesliga: Borussia Moenchengladbach v Bayern Munich (Live, StarHub Ch222 HD Ch255, tomorrow, 3.25am). Golf Volvo Champions: Day 2 (Live, StarHub Ch213,284 words
-
467 2012-01-20 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DUBAI: England may be the world’s top-ranked Test cricket team, but they still were humbled by Pakistan by 10 wickets in a defeat sealed with a boundary and two days unplayed. “We did not expect it to be so easyASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 467 words
-
SPORTS WORLD
-
91 2012-01-20 13 BLOOMBERG LOS ANGELES: David Beckham has shunned a move back to Europe to play another two seasons with the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Major League Soccer title-holders. The world’s richest footballer, according to Forbes magazine, and former England captain was linked withBLOOMBERG - 91 words
-
Article67 2012-01-20 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS MADRID: Kaka has denied he has reached an agreement to sign with Paris Saint-German, saying he is committed to Real Madrid. Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Wednesday that the Brazil playmaker, 29, had agreed to personal terms with the Qatar-backed FrenchASSOCIATED PRESS - 67 words
-
77 2012-01-20 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS: Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, who is due to serve a 90-day jail sentence for hitting his wife, has made good on a promise to a judge who sentenced him to donate US$100,000 (S$128,000) to a breast cancer support group. The undefeatedASSOCIATED PRESS - 77 words
-
72 2012-01-20 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON: American boxer Lamont Peterson has submitted an appeal to the World Boxing Association asking it to overturn a decision to order a rematch against Amir Khan, the British fighter who lost his WBA and International Boxing Federation belts in a disputedASSOCIATED PRESS - 72 words
-
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement42 2012-01-20 9 LONE RANGER Shahril Ishak set to lead LionsXII front line alone tomorrow against Sabah. B11 MELTDOWN Marcos Baghdatis vents anger by smashing four rackets in one minute. B12 AT LONG LAST Boston Celtics power to long-awaited victory by beating Toronto Raptors. B1342 words
-
Advertisement17 2012-01-20 9 BOSS PUT ON THE SPOT Striker Daniel Sturridge wants Chelsea manager to give him prominent role. B1017 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement19 2012-01-20 11 www.omy.sg w O o ft SB 2 8 N H f? ft MU CM m 2 > E 0 BsAuiosaiAOiu19 words
-
Advertisement183 2012-01-20 11 RHB+ Bank Get the MOST out of your Fixed Deposit Up to 0.95 can 1800 323 0100 or visit www.rhbbank.com.sg for more information *Promotional rates apply to fresh funds only. Interest rates are subject to changes. Terms and Conditions apply. CNY OPENING DATES The Singapore Turf Club will be closed183 words
-
-
Page 11 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous299 2012-01-20 11 SPORTS FIXTURES Home Team I Away Team I KickOff I J I (Singapore date/time) M League M League African Nations Cup African Nations Cup Kedah Sabah Eg Guinea Senegal Kelantan LionsXII Libya Zambia Fri, 20/01/12 8.45pm Sat, 21/01/12 8,15pm Sun, 22/01/12 2.30am Sun, 22/01/12 5.00am For fixtures of all other299 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement104 2012-01-20 13 GET YOUR FEBRUARY ISSUE NOW! REVAMP YOUR WORK WARDROBE More than 50 skirts, shoes and bags! LOOK FIVEiYEARS YOUNGER! With Just Makeup nged “He Arranged For Her Abortion In FWnt Of Me”. S’porean woman on In with hubby’s affairs <11 llllllll HE.' r KNOCK OFF BY 5PM 'ichclle Chin I104 words
-
Advertisement75 2012-01-20 13 GET YOUR FEBRUARY ISSUE NOW! -ii-i. IT Nikki REED v finally opens up about all the Twilight drama ER .•i 0 ICr a Ik a im IJssi p70 TV Killer red dress Peekaboo tops li LI D WIN! One year's supply of Kotex Luxe worth $153.60 A hair removal session75 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement15 2012-01-20 14 For the loved ones whom you remember... “In Memoriam” •rv He rJ'bv b WATS CLASSIFIED15 words
-
Advertisement43 2012-01-20 14 Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. Emily Dickinson Pay tribute to the life of a loved one through the memories he has left behind through an In Memoriam advertisement. Call 1800 289 9988 to find out more. WATS CLASSIFIED43 words
-
-
Obituary1625 2012-01-20 14 OBITUARIES "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 y 'Jf k j. kJ WONG YUEN KONG Age: 83 Was called home to be with the Lord on 18 January 2012. Dearly1,625 words
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement36 2012-01-20 16 ct a M 'nc /W Old eyeglasses Missing the windows Of a beautiful soul Gone but not forgotten Memories of the heart Will never be forsaken For in memoriam advertisements, A"T>3 please call 1800 289 998836 words
-
Advertisement106 2012-01-20 16 Acceptance of Obituaries News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North Mondays Fridays 8.30am to 9.45pm Saturdays, Sundays £t Public Holidays 12.30pm to 9.45pm Only death announcements can be accepted after office hours. To help us process your announcement quickly, please bring along the following: Original Death Certificate Identity Card of person106 words
-
Advertisement27 2012-01-20 16 SINGAPORE CASKET Dedicated Funeral Director Since 1920 www.singaporecasket.com.sg 131 Lavender Street Singapore *****7 Fax: 6296 5993 For the loved ones whom you remember... In Memoriam 6^- BEATS27 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement109 2012-01-20 17 PHOENIX 5 6 Make an affordable call MV AtWiMCWlj (zty&tw euw. < pi 0 ry 5« per mm a 6pm 8am Apply to overseas fixed lines only FREE SUBSCRIPTION REGISTRATION! Off-peak rates are not applicable to overseas mobile, UK-NTS, Alaska and Hawaii. Off-peak rate will only apply if the call109 words
-
Advertisement40 2012-01-20 17 Looking for opportunities? SME Jan/Feb issue out now! Available at Caltex, Esso, Shell and SPC petrol stations, 7 Eleven and Cheers stores and leading bookstores To subscribe ($30 for six issues delivered to your office or home), please call 6388-383840 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement245 2012-01-20 18 How IT can improve your bottom line Now’s the best time to take advantage of the technological options available to businesses: infocomm technology, infrastructure and communications support and schemes to enhance productivity. Technology is a key enabler for growing your business and helps to overcome manpower constraints. With the impending245 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement161 2012-01-20 19 SALE OF SITE HDB IS THE GOVERNMENT’S AGENT FOR THE SALE OF SITES Land Parcel at Upper Serangoon View Upper Serangoon Road I i LAND FOR B 3 SALE ra £l a c n ■1 V3 [[JeSSS, SITE DETAILS LOCATION: Upper Serangoon View Upper Serangoon Road PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Executive Condominium161 words
-
-
MONEY.
-
Article, Illustration848 2012-01-20 20 ESTHER TEO - Despite subdued market conditions, buyers still showing up in droves BY ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER esthert@sph.com.sg AN ENTHUSIASTIC response by home buyers to the newly launched Watertown in Punggol Central has provided yet more evidence of a sure-fire winning formula for developers. Even in subdued marketST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN - 848 words
-
Article, Illustration498 2012-01-20 20 LENNARD ONG - BY LENNARD ONG ENTREPRENEURS in their thirties and older can now get funding to start a business under a new scheme announced yesterday by the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE). Such funding has been directed at go-getters under 26 but ACE, a public-private collaborationPHOTO: SPRING SINGAPORE - 498 words
-
Article, Illustration98 2012-01-20 20 News: www.straitstimes.com Connect: www.facebook.com/thestraitstimes Follow: twitter.com/stcom TOP THREE MONEY STORIES ONLINE L Far East: Cooling steps may need tweaking L Why judge threw out claim by Ngee Ann City landlord L SPH’s joint bid tops Sengkang site tender More Forum letters online at98 words
-
money.markets
-
432 2012-01-20 17 ANITA GABRIEL - It signals countries’ willingness to help solve Europe crisis BULLS AND BEARS BY ANITA GABRIEL SENIOR CORRESPONDENT anitag@sph.com.sg NEWS that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants to boost its financial muscle to rescue the troubled euro zone gave regional markets a welcome shot in432 words
-
COMPAN YBRIEFS
-
Article122 2012-01-20 17 ASCOTT Residence Trust has reported a distributable income of $20.6 million for the fourth quarter, down 14 per cent from last year’s figure, due to costs for one-off events, some related to financing. Revenue for the three months to Dec 31 rose by 3 per cent to122 words
-
Article152 2012-01-20 17 ARA Trust Management (Suntec), the manager of Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, announced a 23.1 per cent rise in its distributable income for the fourth quarter, thanks to higher contributions from jointly controlled entities and lower financing costs. It rose from $44.9 million to $55.3 million. Net property152 words
-
Article157 2012-01-20 17 MAPLETREE Logistics Trust (MLT) recorded a 12.2 per cent improvement in distributable income for the fourth quarter to $41.3 million, from $36.8 million a year ago. MLT said this was due mainly to contributions from the four properties acquired during the year, higher revenue from existing assets,157 words
-
-
MARKET SUMMARY
-
Article, Illustration99 2012-01-20 17 STOCK TRADING VOLUME 1.42 billion shares worth $1.42 billion UP DOWN Gainers: 244 Losers: 132 Unchanged: 407 FTSE ST INDEXES Mid Cap Small Cap All Share Fledgling China China Top Oil and gas Points Change 1.16 629.34 3.92 422.34 3.55 675.68 0.71 575.72 4.72 237.49 2.92 206.39 -2.95 668.3299 words
-
Article220 2012-01-20 17 Tokyo Nikkei 225 Yesterday’s close: 8,639.68 (+89.1) The Nikkei rose 1 per cent on renewed expectations that the International Monetary Fund will bolster its funds to help fight the European debt crisis. HK Hang Seng Index Yesterday’s close: 19,942.95 (+256.03) Hong Kong shares climbed to a two-month high, with220 words
-
-
SINGAPORE STOCKS
-
Article220 2012-01-20 17 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: JAN 19, 2012 Top Rises Jan 19 CENTS DBXT Nifty 10US$ ***** 327.0 2.6 (0) Jan 19 DBXT FTVietnam 10US$ 1994 115.0 4.7 DBXT MSKorea 10US$ 5447 107.3 1.6 Lyxor MS India 10US$220 words
-
Article404 2012-01-20 17 Top Rises Jan 19 CENTS KepLand.ES.1201 257 11.0 4.5 (0) CoscoCorp.ES.1201 106 4.0 3.9 DBS RB eCW*****6 36.5 3.5 10.6 Yanlord BPeCW*****2 37 3.5 10.4 Noble Grp.ES.1201 121.5 3.0 2.5 BiosensoBPeCW*****2 33 2.5 8.2 CapitalaBPeCW*****2 7 1.6 29.6 UOB BP eCW*****3 51 1.5 3.0 SembMar RBeCW*****6 56404 words
-
Article47 2012-01-20 17 By Volume CENTS Vol CENTS o/o Vol Noble Grp 121.5 4.5 3.8 129,393,000 GMG Global 12.3 0.1 0.8 98,641,000 ChinaTitan By Value CENTS Value CENTS Value Noble Grp 121.5 4.5 3.8 156,091,410 306 -3.0 -1.0 111,716,886 Genting SP UNIT TRUSTS TABLE APPEARS ON MONDAYS47 words
-
Article56 2012-01-20 17 FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES: (9AM): S$ TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Jan 19 2012 Selling Buying Jan 19 2012 Selling 1.361 Buying ....1.297 S$ TO 100 UNITS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY ....1.236 Euro 1.673 2.008 Malaysian ringgit 41.944 40.331 ....1.931 NZ dollar 1.055 ....1.005 Indonesian rupiah 0.0147 0.0134 1.29656 words
-
Article60 2012-01-20 17 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL COMPANY CURRENCY LAST TRADED SALE +0RVOL 'ODD DAY GROSS HIGH LOW YIELD NET P/E M CAP $MIL 205 112.5 CapMallsAsia 128.5 unch ***** 130 128.5 1.660 words
-
Article81 2012-01-20 17 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL COMPANY CURRENCY LAST TRADED SALE +0R'VOL 'ODD DAY GROSS HIGH LOW YIELD NET P/E M CAP SMIL 176 101.5 ARA 138.5 +7 819 138.5 13281 words
-
-
-
money.companies
-
890 2012-01-20 18 EMILY KAISER - Growth is too slow to help global economy, too fast to need stimulus NEWS ANALYSIS BY EMILY KAISER REUTERS ASIA’S economic growth may be settling into a middling pace that is too slow to provide significant global support but too fast to warrant aggressiveREUTERS - 890 words
-
Article, Illustration389 2012-01-20 18 CHERYL LIM - BY CHERYL LIM TWO government-owned sites in Upper Serangoon and Upper Bukit Timah that can accommodate a total of more than 800 new homes were put up for sale by tender yesterday. Property experts tip a keen contest among developers for the year’s firstST GRAPHICS - 389 words
-
393 2012-01-20 18 NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK: Sandeep Goyal was a small-time stock analyst with a big connection. Before pursuing a career on Wall Street, he spent three years at Dell, and after he left in 2006, he kept close ties to his colleaguesNEW YORK TIMES - 393 words
-
Article, Illustration399 2012-01-20 18 ESTHER TEO - BY ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER DEVELOPER Keppel Land’s fourth-quarter net profit jumped 47 per cent, thanks mainly to a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in Ocean Financial Centre. Earnings hit $1.17 billion, while revenue for the three months toPHOTO: KEPPEL LAND - 399 words
-
-
561 2012-01-20 19 GOH ENG YEOW - Trading volume of overseas-listed shares hit by SGX rule BY GOH ENG YEOW SENIOR CORRESPONDENT engyeow@sph.com.sg INVESTORS are getting tripped up by a new rule that requires them to become certified to trade in overseas-listed shares and highly popular investment products. This has caused561 words
-
Article, Illustration467 2012-01-20 19 ROBIN CHAN - BY ROBIN CHAN THE euro is increasingly being used to fund investments, as investors look to take advantage of its depressed state, a currency expert said. With interest rates in Europe set to remain low, and expectations that the euro will continue toPHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 467 words
-
Article, Illustration408 2012-01-20 19 YASMINE YAHYA - YASMINE YAHYA A NEWLY formed advocacy group for small and medi-um-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be working hard over the Chinese New Year holiday to devise proposals in time for the Budget. The SME Committee, led by the Singapore Business Federation, identified fourST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM - 408 words
-
Article, Illustration268 2012-01-20 19 REUTERS ENERGY services firm KS Energy said yesterday a jack-up rig it leased to Chevron Corp was still on fire and the impact on its financial position was unclear. The KS Endeavor, which was operating off the coast of Nigeria, caughtREUTERS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 268 words
-
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement176 2012-01-20 20 URA SALE OF SITE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT HILLVIEW AVENUE Located within an established residential estate Convenient access via major road and expressways such as BKE and PIE Near future Hillview MRT Station,expected to complete by 2015 Close to amenities at West Mall,Junction 10,Bukit Panjang Mall and The Rail Mall176 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement282 2012-01-20 1 CPART Maestro makeover Exhibition traces Portuguese heritage Eurasian roots Home party Classics meet hip-hop in Chinese orchestra show C4 C3 91.3FM expands after-midnight dance programme C10 FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012 Qing dynasty princes are hot in TV shows such as the time-travel blockbuster drama Scarlet Heart, starring Taiwanese actor Nicky282 words
-
-
Life!
-
life!.television
-
Article, Illustration369 2012-01-20 2 The Kangxi emperor’s sons have never been hotter than now in pop culture. He had 35 of them, nine of whom engaged in one of the fiercest succession struggles in recent Chinese history. In the 1990s, the Qing princes’ battle was popularised in the Chinese novel369 words
-
Article, Illustration1439 2012-01-20 2 foong woei wan - Scarlet Heart, a Chinese period drama with a time-travel twist stuffed with imperial intrigues and eye candy, is wowing audiences foong woei wan woeiwan@sph.com.sg The Yongzheng emperor is infamous as the fourth son of the Kangxi emperor who schemed against his brothers and seized power, thoughPHOTOS: MEDIACORP - 1,439 words
-
-
Article, Illustration598 2012-01-20 3 deepika shetty - Exhibition Roots Of Our Community explores the heritage of Eurasians in Singapore deepika shetty deepikas@sph.com.sg There is a lot more to the Eurasian community’s heritage than the famous devil curry, as shown by a small but significant exhibition that opened yesterday. Spices still play a part,ST PHOTO: DEEPIKA SHETTY - 598 words
-
Article, Illustration821 2012-01-20 3 tay yek keak - couch grouch tay yek keak Physician, heal thyself. This piece of advice goes out to two doctors: cute hotshot Dr Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) in fish-out-of-water dramedy Hart Of Dixie and not-so-nice brain surgeon Dr Michael Holt (Patrick Wilson) in the my-ex-wife-haunts-me show, APHOTOS: SINGTEL, CBS - 821 words
-
Article, Illustration373 2012-01-20 3 New York Times Associated Press New York Two films from the Islamic world and one from Israel. A Taiwanese historical epic. And a dance meditation that is also a contender for best documentary. The nine-film shortlist for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film,New York Times; Associated Press; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 373 words
-
life!.music
-
Article, Illustration689 2012-01-20 4 corrie tan - Chinese classical texts get a new twist: They will be recited along with hip-hop dance and choral singing corrie tan corriet@sph.com.sg Forget about learning ancient Chinese texts by way of brute memorisation. The Singapore Chinese Orchestra, under the baton of music director Yeh Tsung, willPHOTOS: THE ESPLANADE, MEDIACORP - 689 words
-
Article, Illustration381 2012-01-20 4 Associated Press New York Eight years after he died of prostate cancer, the autobiography of Johnny Ramone (right), one of the most influential guitarists in rock, is finally being published. Commando: The Autobiography Of Johnny Ramone is scheduled for release on April 2 by Abrams Image.Associated Press - 381 words
-
Article, Illustration543 2012-01-20 4 andy chen - reviewconcert SUZANNE VEGA LIVE! Esplanade Recital Studio/Wednesday andy chen Suzanne Vega fans know her folkie music and wry, literate lyrics can move them, get them thinking and bring a smile to their faces. Less known, and perhaps less widely applicable to her fans, is this: The NewPHOTO: JONATHAN KWA - 543 words
-
short spins
-
Article, Illustration503 2012-01-20 5 Boon Chan - Boon Chan Far too often, Hong Kong singer Eason Chan’s Mandarin releas- es have seemed like the poorer and less sophisticated cousins of his Cantonese albums. It is hence a pleasant surprise to find that the elegantly titled is his most cohesive Mandarin effort to date, onePHOTO: HIM INTERNATIONAL MUSIC - 503 words
-
Article, Illustration206 2012-01-20 5 Chang Tou Liang - Chang Tou Liang BACH Sonatas Partitas Reger Preludes Fugues Sayaka Shoji, Violin Mirare 128 (2 CDs) The late 19th and early 20th century saw the emergence of a Back to Bach movement, led by composers such as Ferruccio Busoni and Max Reger who sought to relive the complex206 words
-
Article, Illustration196 2012-01-20 5 Chang Tou Liang - Chang Tou Liang DE FALLA Piano Works Nights In The Gardens Of Spain Javier Perianes, Piano Harmonia Mundi *****9 Thanks to Arthur Rubinstein, Alicia de Larrocha, Martha Argerich and Daniel Barenboim, Noches En Los Jardines De Espana (Nights In The Gardens Of Spain) by Spanish nationalist Manuel196 words
-
-
Article, Illustration445 2012-01-20 5 chang tou liang - reviewconcert GALA: NEEME JARVI VADIM REPIN Singapore Symphony Orchestra Esplanade Concert Hall Wednesday chang tou liang The Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s first Gala Concert of 2012 was conducted by venerated Estonian conductor Neeme Jarvi (left), whose last appearance here was in 1987 when hePHOTO: LARS SVENKERUD AND BERGEN PHILHARMONIC - 445 words
-
Article, Illustration273 2012-01-20 5 To bin or not to bin, that is the question some of us ask ourselves as we stand in front of our bursting closets. Blame it on weekly online shopping sprees or the fact that fastfashion chains are everywhere these days. No wonder “wardrobe auditors” as they273 words
-
Article, Illustration108 2012-01-20 8 ‘I watched, for the 17th and hopefully the last time, The Guns Of Navarone on New Year’s Eve. I always watch just in case the explosives don’t go off in the end. You have to watch the end, just to make sure it’s okay’ British Prime108 words
-
Article, Illustration397 2012-01-20 8 yeow kai chai - Kathleen Edwards takes you on a tour through the heart’s terrain in Voyageur sound bites yeow kai chai kaichai@sph.com.sg Marital break-up is hard to do, and even harder to fully comprehend. On celluloid, French auteur Francois Ozon coolly documents its breakdown in 5x2 (2004), but in reversePHOTO: ZOE/ROUNDER - 397 words
-
Article, Illustration142 2012-01-20 8 EL CAMINO The Black Keys Nonesuch We anoint The Black Keys’ El Camino, released on Dec 6, as the album that got away from our 2011 year-end best-of list. The seventh studio album from the Ohio twosome boasts such sexy swagger, it’s hard not to be bowled142 words
-
Article, Illustration158 2012-01-20 8 HELLO SADNESS Los Campesinos! Wichita/Arts Crafts Productions This is the week’s second break-up album, but, um, in an uproarious, uplifting way. The Welsh collective’s Hello Sadness is a contrarian gem. It contains mopey accounts of lead Gareth Campesinos!’s romantic strife, but set against exhilarating soundscapes of handclaps,158 words
-
Article, Illustration123 2012-01-20 8 THE DREAMER Etta James Verve Forecast At last: Icon Etta James, who turns 74 on Wednesday, has taken her final bow with her fare- well letter, The Dreamer. As usual, she stamps her soulful individuality on the American songbook. Gone are the vocal hi-jinks of yore, but with123 words
-
Article, Illustration137 2012-01-20 8 STAGE WHISPER Charlotte Gainsbourg Because/Warner Music Dad Serge still casts a long shadow, so is it any surprise that AngloFrench actress Charlotte Gainsbourg would sound deceptively icy in her music persona? Belying that half-speaking wisp is a current of simmering tension. Stage Whisper, a folio of unreleased137 words
-
Article, Illustration489 2012-01-20 10 chen shanshan - Let your hair down with 91.3FM’s new dance shows which come on after midnight chen shanshan sschen@sph.com.sg The party does not just stop at the clubs. Radio station 91.3FM’s new line-up of four after-midnight dance shows is bringing the party to listeners at home. Featuring suchPHOTOS: SPH UNIONWORKS - 489 words
-
284 2012-01-20 10 Reuters Los Angeles When Grammy-winning singer John Mayer returns to the musical spotlight this year, he is going to let his guitar do his talking. And not just any guitar. It will be a new limited-edition, 12-fret acoustic made by C.F. Martin Co.Reuters - 284 words
-
-
life!.events
-
Article, Illustration6829 2012-01-20 6 art SOMETHING ABOUT SEEING This exhibition by artists Wayne Lim and Derrick Ng, recent graduates of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Lasalle College of the Arts, invites viewers to look beyond the images and critique the production and process of the6,829 words
-
week’s picks
-
Article, Illustration101 2012-01-20 6 gig eddino abdul hadi recommends Grammy-nominated German group Klazz Brothers, comprising pianist Bruno Bohmer Camacho, bass player Kilian Forster and drummer Tim Hahn, made their name with their improvisational jazz-classical pieces. For this performance, Klazz Brothers: Classic Meets Cuba, they will be performing their unique brand ofPHOTOS: THE ESPLANADE, MARINA BAY SANDS, MIRKO JOERG KELLNER - 101 words
-
Article, Illustration90 2012-01-20 6 dance adeline chia recommends A timeless ballet classic performed by one of the world’s top ballet companies, the Paris Opera Ballet what is there not to like? Take the whole family to Giselle, a two-act masterpiece that follows the tragic journey of an innocent village90 words
-
Article, Illustration179 2012-01-20 6 food rebecca lynne tan recommends Local fine-dining chef Justin Quek of Marina Bay Sands’ rooftop restaurant Sky on 57 has incorporated premium ingredients from Kagoshima prefecture into his menu for a limited period. The prefecture is well-known for producing fine kurobuta pork, eel and179 words
-
-
Article, Illustration518 2012-01-20 6 Deepika Shetty - an hour the museum Deepika Shetty In this weekly column, we visit museums and highlight what you must see if you have only an hour to spare. To usher in the Year of the Dragon, the Singapore Philatelic Museum is presenting an exhibition featuring stamps bearing dragons and interactive displays.PHOTOS: SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM - 518 words
-
Article, Illustration253 2012-01-20 7 Denise Cheong - Denise Cheong “Lately, my weekends have consisted of me staying at home or working at my studio at Goodman Arts Centre I’ve been busy working on my projects and artworks. After my upcoming video exhibition, I’m just looking forward to sleeping in late. When I get the chance,PHOTO: COURTESY OF URICH LAU - 253 words
-
-
life!.buzz
-
Article, Illustration217 2012-01-20 12 Deepika Shetty - Deepika Shetty Artist-film-maker Ho Tzu Nyen’s (right) The Cloud Of Unknowing wowed visitors at the Venice Biennale last year and it might do the same at the Sundance Film Festival. Los Angeles-based Shari Frilot, a programmer with the festival, was among the many people whoPHOTOS: RUSSELL MORTON/ NAC - 217 words
-
Article, Illustration244 2012-01-20 12 Associated Press New York After 12 seasons on CSI, actress Marg Helgenberger (below) will leave the series in a two-part episode airing from this week. She said she was looking forward to time off, hiking with her dog and even looking for work. She would love toAssociated Press - 244 words
-
Article, Illustration260 2012-01-20 12 Reuters Los Angeles Johnny Depp’s 14-year romance with French actress-singer Vanessa Paradis has hit the rocks, People magazine claimed on Wednesday, and the couple are living largely separate lives. In People’s cover story this week, blurbed as Love Gone Wrong, the magazine quoted several unnamedReuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 260 words
-
buzzing
-
Article52 2012-01-20 12 After seven years without a host, the Grammys will have an emcee in rapper LL Cool J. The Grammywinner says the Feb 12 show in Los Angeles is “gonna be a great night”. He has hosted the live Grammy nominations concert since it began52 words
-
Article95 2012-01-20 12 Mark Wahlberg apologised after a comment he made about American Airlines Flight 11 during the 9/11 terrorist attacks drew criticism. He had told Men’s Journal: “If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn’t have went down like it did. There would have been a95 words
-
Article58 2012-01-20 12 Elaine Ng, who quit acting in 1999 to raise her daughter with ex-lover Jackie Chan, will make her TV serial comeback in a TVB cop show, Thunderous Drug Raid, HK Channel 11 reported. She and Michael Mui will play a divorced couple in the series,58 words
-
Article71 2012-01-20 12 Singer Adele’s album 21 has scored its 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, entering a list of only five albums to cross that mark in the past 20 years. 21 joined the ranks of the soundtrack to the Titanic (1997),71 words
-
-
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement130 2012-01-20 3 iSYUEHWA CHINESE PRODUCTS I Wl v A k s ‘V ifa®" To all our customers, friendsn business associates GONG XI FA CAI Our store is closed from 23 rd to 24 th January 2012 Business as usual from 25 th January 2012 YUE HWA CHINESE PRODUCTS PTE LTD TEL: 6538130 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement43 2012-01-20 4 Go to www.asiaone.com Satisfyingall yournews& lifestyleneeds onthego Be updated with news on the go Be entertained with our photo galleries Be prepared for the day with daily horoscope readings Be informed of the latest lottery results ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Download your free app today43 words
-
Advertisement71 2012-01-20 4 Midnight CNY Clearance Sale GUCCI, PRADA, COACH, TOD’S, KATESPADE MICHAEL KORS 20th Jan 2012 (Friday) 6pm lam. Venue: 45 Jalan Pemimpin #09-00 5(*****7) Buy 1 Bag additional $70 off Buy 2 Bags additional $140 off Buy 3 or more Bags additional $210 off $100 off Look out for our hourly71 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement232 2012-01-20 5 dfran^f^fx re" *3 i+j iV» r. Efcf fc.’.s Only F Colour, WS Clarity and GIA Triple Excellent Have A Prosperous CNY drank. &co The Residence of F Colour and WS Clarity Diamond Jewellery Mandarin Gallery Singapore #01-17 Tel +65 6733 9028 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands #B2-234 Singapore Tel232 words
-
-
Page 5 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous150 2012-01-20 5 music charts RADIO 91.3FM 1. (2) One Thing One Direction 2. (1) Astronaut Simple Plan 3. (3) Angel Cody Simpson 4. (7) Better Than I Know Myself Adam Lambert 5. (8) Silver Screen Romance Good Charlotte 6. (4) As Long As We Got Love Javier Colon featuring Natasha Bedingfield 7.150 words
-
-
Page 8 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous7 2012-01-20 8 NON SEQUITUR INSANITY STREAK BABY BLUES PEANUTS7 words
-
Miscellaneous6 2012-01-20 8 STONE SOUP GET FUZZY FOXTROT GARFIELD6 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement62 2012-01-20 9 BE PART OF THE FiRST FILM FEST AND STAND TO WIN: A chance to have Jack Neo help you make your own feature-length movie PLUS thenewpaper $20,000 worth of Sony Handycams and$30,000 cash up for grabs Presented by JAY GEE CARD TOP PRIZE Sony NEX-VG20 Handycam $5,500 Visit www.tnp.sg/fff2 for62 words
-
Advertisement23 2012-01-20 9 tabla! Gong xi fa cai, amma The Param family celebrates Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas with equal gusto GET YOUR COPY TODAY23 words
-
Page 9 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous868 2012-01-20 9 fHE MOST WELL-RECEIVED Chan Yunn Horng, Film Reviewer, SPH Lianhe Waoba$ id Mervin lay, SPH My Paper HOI.AS A MOVIE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! s Eista Lee, Film Reviewer, SPH Lianhe Zaobao a DANTE LAN film wmS thf VIRAL FACTOR NOVt mOklNu Emperor Motion Pictures A BRAND NEW JACK NEO868 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement40 2012-01-20 10 (T*) CATHAY for session listing Or log on to cathay.com.sg MORE CINEMA ADS ON PAGE 9 000,000 CATS Recruit The first dollar to your first million Head to CATS FASTADS in The New Paper for beauty haircare services! WATS CLA/Dec05/Sg40 words
-
-
Page 10 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous958 2012-01-20 10 m.gv.com.sg www.gv.com.sg@ 6311 9162 VIVOCITY KATONG MARINA SQUARE JURONG POINT YISHUN TAMPINES MALL GRAND GREAT WORLD PLAZA SINGAPURA JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND*▲ 12.15 2.25 4.35 6.45 8.55pm THE VIRAL FACTOR*▲+ MAND 11.05pm JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND*▲ 3.00 7.00 9.00pm JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND*▲ 11.00am 1.00 3.00 5.00958 words
-
Miscellaneous680 2012-01-20 10 "Shocking, grueling and truly horrifying! Effectively "If you can handle it, cranks up the volume on the original!" see it." Matthew Hays. Globe and Mail k V.A. Musetto, NY Post Matthi I SPIT onyo NOW SHOWING: SHAW LIDO CINELEISURE I ±>A AW ORGANISATION J 1 88 Years Of Entertaining The680 words
-
Miscellaneous85 2012-01-20 10 GOLDEN THEATRE Golden Mile Tower, 6001, Beach Road TEL: 6295 6417/6554 4747 www.ayngaran.com VETTAI (MADHAVEN, AARYA) PG 13 Consumer Advice: Some Violence Tdy 1.00, 4.00, 7.00pm “NANBAN” “OSTHI” Tdy. 12.15mn 3.30am rssrssfsjsssr VETTAI (MADHAVEN, AARYA) PG 13 Consumer Advice: Some Violence Tdy: 12nn, 3.00pm, 9.30pm, 12.40am REX CINEMAS 2 Mackenzie85 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement22 2012-01-20 11 THINGS TO DO: To find out what's happening in and around Singapore, go to www.straitstimes.com CALL US: Life!/LifeStyle, tel: 6319-5416 fax: 6319-827622 words
-
-
Page 11 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous3018 2012-01-20 11 starhub tv nat geo ch411 AM 6.00 How Hard Can It Be? 7.00 Breakout 7.55 The Kung Fu Dragons Of Wudang 8.50 How Hard Can It Be? 9.45 Air Crash Investigation 10.40 Insects From Hell 11.05 Taiwan Wild/11.35 Earth Shocks PM 12.30 Mega Factories 1.25 Inside/2.20 Is It Real? 33,018 words
-
Miscellaneous132 2012-01-20 11 The weather Showers with thunder over northern, eastern and western Singapore in the afternoon. SUNRISE 7.14am MOONRISE 4.06am SUNSET 7.17pm MOONSET 4.30pm °C 32/25 AIR QUALITY PSI 38 (Good) FOR UPDATES AND MORE DETAILS, CALL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE SINGAPORE, NEA: 6542-7788 OR GO TO www.nea.gov.sg TIDES TODAY FIRST HIGH TIDE 2.7m132 words
-
Miscellaneous177 2012-01-20 11 Lucky dragon babies Some Chinese believe that having a dragon baby will bring good luck to the family but do those born in the Year of the Dragon and their parents agree? Editor’s picks Video on demand 1. SINGAPORE NOW Laptops and iPads in schoolbags Does the introduction of laptops177 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement98 2012-01-20 12 Step through the Wardrobe and discover the science and wonder of Narnia. NOW SHOWING Marina Bay Sands Skating Rink 1 Oam -1 0pm Daily TICKET PRICES $5 PER PERSON (Free entry for children under 2 years old) $20 FAMILY PACKAGE (2 Adults up to 4 children under 16 years old;98 words
-
Advertisement46 2012-01-20 12 PRADA MIU MIU COACH GUCCI KATE SPADE BURBERRY LONGCHAMP FENDI CHINESE NEW YEAR SALE 75%offUpto SATURDAY 21 Jan 10am-4pm Marriott Hotel 320 Orchard Road Ballroom II Join us on Facebook Luxury You Can Feel! Making 100% authentic luxury bags affordable to the masses since 2009 www.lovethatbag.com.sg46 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement30 2012-01-20 1 YOUR GUIDE TO LOOKING GOOD 073/11/2011 (P) MICA DETOX HOW TO PURGE, ORGANISE AND MAKE BETTER USE OF YOUR CLOTHES WIN! BELIF SKINCARE SETS WORTH $1,110 FRIDAY JANUARY 20 201230 words
-
-
URBAN
-
Article, Illustration544 2012-01-20 2 TEE HUN CHING - TEE HUN CHING Editor hunching@sph. com. sg On many mornings, I fling open the doors to my wardrobe and despair fills me. “I have nothing to wear,” I wail to myself. The truth, of course, is that my closets are heaving with clothes. There are two rails of544 words
-
Article, Illustration175 2012-01-20 2 ASK URBAN Bring on the beauty- or fashion-related questions, guys. Send us a message and win freebies if we pick it for print. YOUR SAY We posted pictures of the various red-carpet looks from the Golden Globes on Monday and asked you to pick your favourite: CHECK THIS OUT175 words
-
Article, Illustration645 2012-01-20 4 KAREN TEE - This is a regular column by KAREN TEE that cuts through the industry spiel and jargon to give you the bare facts KAREN TEE Is it possible to over-moisturise the skin and what are the effects of doing so? Yes, it is possible to over-moisturise the skin. In general,PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO - 645 words
-
Article, Illustration445 2012-01-20 4 I am single and in my mid-30s. I feel that I am too old to be collecting hongbao from my relatives during Chinese New Year. How can I decline them politely? Always choose your battles and this is one of the times when it is better to just445 words
-
FASH FLASH
-
Article, Illustration109 2012-01-20 6 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR, IMRAN JALAL - ROHAIZATUL AZHAR, IMRAN JALAL This Chinese New Year, feel lucky right down to your knickers. GLingerie label Triumph has launched a special collection to mark the festival. Called the Red Passion collection (above), it offers the full range of intimates, from T-shirt bras to the best-selling Deep109 words
-
Article209 2012-01-20 6 Usher in the Year of the Dragon with these fabulous deals: GFrom today to Jan 22, spend at least $68 at Millenia Walk to enter a daily lucky draw and stand to win attractive prizes such as fine jewellery, video and digital cameras. Or be among the first209 words
-
Article, Illustration68 2012-01-20 6 The classic Anteprima wirebag has been given a festive update. The Dragon Kitty shoulder bag, a tie-up with Sanrio, comes with a dragon-embroidered mesh pouch that is perfect for Chinese New Year. For a more formal look, tuck in the handles and carry it as a clutch.68 words
-
Article, Illustration135 2012-01-20 6 Here is yet another home-grown online store to check out. Jooix.com, launched last month, specialises in fashion and lifestyle products from labels not available in Asia. It currently stocks about 20 labels, including French label Laduree (right) as well as American jewellery brands Samantha House and Nina135 words
-
Article139 2012-01-20 6 Last call for those dreaming to be Asia’s next top designer. Star Creation, the annual fashion design competition by the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore, is back for the third year. It is open to all Asian citizens aged between 16 and 35 with no more than two139 words
-
Article, Illustration81 2012-01-20 6 Australian accessories brand Diva is giving away limited-edition pieces from its spring/summer collection worth a total of $255 to five Urban readers. The pieces include a panda ring, parrot brooch, gold link necklace, body harness and a leopard chained ring (right), priced from $29 to $69. Answer this81 words
-
Article, Illustration118 2012-01-20 6 313@somerset is putting a digital spin on the Year of the Dragon with a free iPhone app called the 313 iDragon. The app uses augmented reality technology, which allows you to “capture” jewels on the dragon installation at the mall’s Atrium, in 3-D. Up to 500 jewelsPHOTOS: ANTEPRIMA, DIVA, LADUREE, TRIUMPH, 313@SOMERSET - 118 words
-
Article, Illustration287 2012-01-20 6 You know, darlings, part of growing up is learning how to put away childish things and making some tough decisions. These include learning how to dress for the occasion. With Singapore moving up the fashion ranks (it was named one of the world’s most fashionable cities last year287 words
-
-
Article, Illustration593 2012-01-20 7 I am plagued with flyaway hairs. What can I do to get smooth, sleek tresses? Singapore’s humid climate can cause your hair strands to stick out, says Mr Shunji Matsuo, the founder and international director of Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio at 05-01 The Heeren. Those with fine hair593 words
-
Article, Illustration204 2012-01-20 7 IMRAN JALAL - These stylish folks were spotted in Orchard Road on Jan 14 IMRAN JALAL Chen Lu, 24 fashion design student WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? My blazer is from Zara and cost more than $100. I got the blouse from Robinsons for $89 and the skirt from a store in204 words
-
Article, Illustration102 2012-01-20 7 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR - ROHAIZATUL AZHAR KEIRA KNIGHTLEY The 26-year-old English actress braved the cold New York weather in style at the 2011 National Board of Review Awards gala last week. Dressed in all black, the slender star opted for a Nina Ricci silk frock with sheer lace panels, black tights andPHOTOS: BURBERRY, SUNSILK, TONG TONG FRIENDSHIP STORE - 102 words
-
URBAN MAN
-
Article, Illustration714 2012-01-20 8 / 9 Last season’s clothing can still make a style statement for the new year. IMRAN JALAL shows you how to breathe new life into five items imrjalal@sph.com.sg Forget one-hit wonders. Five items from the recent fall fashion season will see you through the new year nicely. Here are whatPhotographer ASHLEIGH SIM - 714 words
-
-
Article, Illustration2141 2012-01-20 10 / 11 GLADYS CHUNG - More executives are hiring image consultants to audit their wardrobes to give their careers a leg-up GLADYS CHUNG gladysc@sph.com.sg A woman stands in front of a full wardrobe and declares she has nothing to wear. This scene might be a cliche in movies, but itST PHOTOS: ASHLEIGH SIM, JASON QUAH; Photographer: ASHLEIGH SIM - 2,141 words
-
Article, Illustration1362 2012-01-20 12 / 13 GLADYS CHUNG - GLADYS CHUNG gets tips from experts on how to maintain a streamlined closet and get maximum mileage out of it GLADYS CHUNG MISTAKE #1: HOARDING Many people fill their closets with pieces they no longer need yet cannot bring themselves to get rid of. “People are emotional about1,362 words
-
Article, Illustration371 2012-01-20 14 / 15 Irony Chrono $167, from Swatch, B2-37 Ion Orchard This polished stainless steel watch with a dark blue bezel and silver numerals is a good starter piece for the girl climbing the corporate ladder. 858 XLSLC watch $209, from Skagen, 02-67 Wisma Atria Clean lines make thisPHOTOS: SWATCH, SKAGEN, FOSSIL, BCBGMAXAZRIA, MICHAEL KORS, MARC JACOBS, CHANEL, CHOPARD, BALMAIN - 371 words
-
Article484 2012-01-20 14 / 15 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR - The chunky look of a man’s timepiece is appealing to more women, resulting in the “boyfriend watch” phenomenon, says ROHAIZATUL AZHAR ROHAIZATUL AZHAR rohai@sph.com.sg When actress Demi Moore was spotted wearing a men’s watch in the 1990 classic hit movie, Ghost, women went out in droves484 words
-
Article, Illustration98 2012-01-20 14 / 15 Freelance watch journalist and aficionado Su Jia Xian picks three boyfriend watches worth the splurge. U200 price unavailable, from Sinn The case is made of the same steel alloy used to make German navy submarines. This makes it almost indestructible. BR03 (above) $7,150, from Bell Ross, 01-1598 words
-
Article, Illustration1167 2012-01-20 16 / 17 IMRAN JALAL - The spring/summer 201 2 campaign blitzes are out in full force. IMRAN JALAL gives his verdict on 10 sets of uncannily similar ads IMRAN JALAL MOST LIKELY TO HAVE A “WHAT YOU LOOKING AT?” MOMENT 1 Longchamp (above): Whenever brands need some sizzle in their pictures, they canPHOTOS: BALLY, D&G, DOLCE & GABBANA, DONNA KARAN, HERVE LEGER, JUST CAVALLI, LONGCHAMP, LOUIS VUITTON, MAX STUDIO, MOSCHINO, PRADA, VERSACE; PHOTOS: AKRIS, BOTTEGA VENETA, GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, GIVENCHY, JILL STUART, MAX MARA, MULBERRY, YVES SAINT LAURENT - 1,167 words
-
Article, Illustration900 2012-01-20 19 HILARY HOWARD - Time to organise that cosmetics pouch which you take everywhere for touch-ups, says HILARY HOWARD HILARY HOWARD THE NEW YORK TIMES For many of us, the New Year brings with it a frenzy of resolutions to streamline and organise one’s life. Let’s not overlook the cosmetics pouch.THE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO - 900 words
-
Article, Illustration512 2012-01-20 20/21 KAREN TAN - Make-up brands now have products which can improve the way you look in photos, says KAREN TAN KAREN TAN karentee@sph.com.sg In an image-obsessed society, it is always timely to be reminded that models and celebrities in magazines and ad campaigns look the way they do becausePHOTOS: A PIXELS - 512 words
-
Article, Illustration444 2012-01-20 20/21 As Laura Mercier’s director of international artistry and promotions, Ms Tayaba Jafri’s (inset) job is to travel around the world to dish out tips and tricks to make-up artists and customers. The American brand, which was founded in 1995, is best known for its “flawlessPHOTOS: LAURA MERCIER - 444 words
-
Article, Illustration834 2012-01-20 20/21 KAREN TEE - KAREN TEE PREP SCHOOL G Apply a light-reflecting serum to cleansed and toned skin. Serums are formulated to be rapidly absorbed into the skin and can plump up fine lines and wrinkles temporarily so the skin looks firmer. Look out for serums with834 words
-
Article, Illustration697 2012-01-20 22 Galliano.GERSENDE RAMBOURG - The fashion house, now without an artistic director, is doing just fine after it sacked chief designer John Galliano.GERSENDE RAMBOURG reports reports Galliano.GERSENDE RAMBOURG AFP Ten months after John Galliano (right) was sacked over a racist outburst, Dior has yet to name aAFP; PHOTOS: REUTERS, AFP, DIOR - 697 words
-
Article, Illustration845 2012-01-20 23 ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN - New product line and ad campaign will try to convince buyers that its clogs can be fashionable too. ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN reports reports ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN THE NEW YORK TIMES The original Crocs clog was introduced in 2002 by three boating enthusiasts who developed its lightweightTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTOS: ST FILE, CROCS - 845 words
-
THE BAG PAGE
-
Article, Illustration871 2012-01-20 24 IMRAN JALAL - IMRAN JALAL frown crosses Alice Nguyen’s face as this reporter lays the contents of her bag on the table for a photo shoot. The Vietnamese-American interior designer seems particularly concerned with a coral Chanel lipgloss and the forest green Bottega Veneta pouch next to it. “Those colours lookST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO - 871 words
-
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement177 2012-01-20 2 INSIDE How to look picture-perfect for CNY. Your make-up pouch needs spring-cleaning too. p19 p20 WIN! 10 Belif skincare sets worth $111 each. Each set contains its two star products: Hungarian Water Essence and The True Cream Aqua Bomb. Answer this question: Belif is a truthful herbal cosmetic brand that177 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement391 2012-01-20 3 Standard Chartered Here for good red packets to receive ft 1 I chances to shop for free every hour hundred dollars off your Chinese New Year shopping It’s good when the numbers are in your favour. Shop for free this Chinese New Year Just charge to your Standard Chartered Card391 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement195 2012-01-20 5 GET A $5 i SHOPPIN WITH $300 SPEND 18 JAN TO 29 FEB 2012 $50 vouchor with $300 spend at B1 shops or $30 voucher with $300 spend at all shops Bl Shops: Antoinette (opening soon) Artisan Cellars CYC The Custom Shop DeStijl Foot Fetish Holly Tupper INHABIT L'Espace Sante195 words
-
-
Page 16 / 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement4 2012-01-20 16 / 17 Continued on page 184 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement24 2012-01-20 19 Fastad: LOOKINGOOD Keep an eye on Looking Good, a bi-monthly feature on Thursdays in CATS FASTADS The New Paper. BEATS BUY IT-SELL IT-FIND IT24 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement731 2012-01-20 1 BUY IT* SELL IT* FIND IT <r SSIFIED toll free 1800-289-9988 www.cats.com.sg 3 our Teochew restaurant >4: wr V? As kin and friends gather to celebrate Chinese New Year, food is a must-have festive element Head on down to Teochew Cuisine Restaurant for sumptuous set meals that include delicacies like731 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2828 2012-01-20 2 K C/irS Classified. How may I help you? fax 6319-8228 e-mail cats@sph.cc m.sc Our Rates *****89-9988 St BUY IT-SELL IT*FIND IT Meet Us SPH ADVERTISEMENT SALES SERVICE CENTRE lOOOToaPayoh North NEWS CENTRE Singapore *****4 Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5.30pm Obituary booking from 8.30am to 9.45pm (Mon Fri); 12.30pm to2,828 words
-
Advertisement105 2012-01-20 2 HIGHEST OFFER!!! FOR Old/ New Liquor wanted XO Hennessy, Martell, Whiskey, Gordonbleu etc. and Used spoilt electrical appliances. Call: 9145-6163 YONG SENG REFRIGERATOR AIRCON SVC REPAIR 1. Qualified Technician 2. Free Checking 3. Repair On The Spot 4. Guarantee After Repair 5. Budget Price Assured *****577/ *****657/ *****054 Incl Sun/105 words
-
Advertisement192 2012-01-20 2 ATI Air-Conditioners/ I 1 Air-Conditioners/ Refrigerators Refrigerators r www.jaokies-ent.oom Design Mfr Imp/Exp wholesale Retail Rental Maintenance Repair Full Range of Stainless Steel Fridge Food Equipment ilM Glass Display Chiller/Freezer 1/2~dr] Chiller/Freezer 2/ 4 door Ice Maker 2ft-6 l/2 ft (Showroom/Fty) Tel; *****3551 57, Jalan Pemimpin FRIDGE AIRCON onsite repair. 8am-11pm.192 words
-
Advertisement97 2012-01-20 2 POWER FAILURE all elect work. Call *****619 Bedok Ctl 24hr Lic. 7/*****3 26/01/2012 ELECT. FAILURE 6744-3847 Kah Lian Elect. 3 Lor 24A Geylang. 7/*****2. 11/12 *****853 QUALIFIED ELECT Contractor. 808 French Rd #07-169 (7/*****/5’14) TRECO GARDEN SHED. The answer to your storgae problems. Sale. Durability 10 yrs. Sizes: 6’x3’, 6’x5’,97 words
-
Advertisement527 2012-01-20 2 TJf Hardware Shops/ [Tf Hardware Shops/ |TJj] Hardware Shops/ DIY TOYOGO DIY DIY We CaterTo All Your Needs a r Storage More than 10,000 Items to choose from VIHOUSRlt CIHTM B I ffS Blk 11 Lor 8 Toa Payoh Ind Park Open: 1 Oam 7pm Daily Http: www.toyogogroup.com Home Renovation/527 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement597 2012-01-20 3 illiu t I Home Help The DIY home owner Floor problems Written by Wong Wei Chen Most homes nowadays have a mix of tiled and parquet floors. From time to time, problems which require your attention may arise. Stains on tiled floors When the surfaces of floor tiles or their597 words
-
Advertisement72 2012-01-20 3 GERMANY LAMINATED FLRS Fr $1 psf. Call 6355-3382 2 T Payoh Ind Pk #01-1395. ASIAN CORNICE INSTALLER, plaster, partition, painting, ceiling, repair. *****990 VERY CHEAP! HOUSE/ Office. All types of moving. 8249-0050 (24 hrs) AZ MOVERS CHEAPEST in town. 10 14 ft lorry. Disposal storage. *****652 RIDDANCE PEST CONTROL Svcs72 words
-
Advertisement312 2012-01-20 3 26/01/2012 WS*****998 (31/12/2013)-AMK EXPRESS PLUMBING Clear all chokeswithhijetauto machine,replacetoiletbowl, basin,waterheater,dustbin,cistern, taps,ceilingleakage,electrical wiring,doorlock,applypermit,etc. 531 Upp Cross St EXPRESS 6260 4566 Jurong 6243 0619 Bedok 7/*****3 Lic: 6259 2138 Toa Payoh ADVANCE PLUMBING (24 hrs) (PUB Licenced) FAST RELIABLE All Kinds Of Plumbing Job 6243 0619 Bedok -Basin flr trap choke.$25+ ADVANCE312 words
-
Advertisement84 2012-01-20 3 FREE DISMANTLE install. Dry clean curtain Carpet shampoo. Call *****682 www.homecleanz.com PC/ LAPTOP/ APPLE iMac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Macbook Fast Repair. Network, Internet, Data Recovery. Upgrade Virus Mr Ho 8207-5265 û INSTANT PC REPAIR 24hr Network, DSL, Software PC Modify. Your Partner James Yang *****180 24HRS PC/ Apple Computer Repair/84 words
-
Advertisement223 2012-01-20 3 $288 NETT AGENCY Fee. Experienced Maid, Speak Mandarin/ Cantonese, No Off Day, Webcam Interview, Free Replacement, Jas *****747/ *****929 (96C4009). NEW FILIPPINO MAIDS for selection! Trained to work for you! United Channel *****807 *****831 (07C4306) $88 EXCLUSIVE MYANMAR Bios! Passport ready! Fast Arrival! *****561/ *****565 United Channel (11C4954) INDONESIAN, FILIPINO223 words
-
Advertisement447 2012-01-20 3 Domestic Help Available Domestic Help Available Domestic Help Available Domestic Help Available Bukit Myanmar Filipino "No Minimum tie-in period" (3p5u. y HT( 2X Points m t Timah Shpg Ctr #04-60 6468 5220 Katong Shpg Ctr #01-58 6342 5220 Elias Mall #02-328 (Pasir Ris) Exit TPE Rd 6585 5220 Beauty World447 words
-
Advertisement793 2012-01-20 3 m ADVANCE LINK INT'L SPECIAL OFFER for Families with Infant Aged service@advancelink.com.sg http://www.advancelink.com.sg Indonesian Filipino Burmese h Personally interviewed from provinces frequently I) Excellent Professional Support Services h Well trained Maids For Nursing, Child Or Aged Care I) Unlimited Guaranteed Replacement h Large selection of Biodatas Videos for professional matching793 words
-
Advertisement120 2012-01-20 3 JOIN BRILLIANCE *****704 Best Team Synergy with Proven Stategies. Training Personal Coach. Call for a Career discussion Today! JOIN PREEMINENT GROUP Personal Mentorship by ERA #1 Group Div. Director www.kevinproperty.com BEYOND ’12 $0 Joining Fee! Free Mthly Ad, CTS Plus, CPD Training& Offers! Join The Boutique Real Est. Co. **JOIN120 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement385 2012-01-20 4 1.TUG 12,000, 5150, 2500 HP. Barges, 330ft, 365ft, avail for sale. 2. Batam yard, Avail for Mooring, Docking, Repair. We can construct new barges base on your requirements now. tongkahm@yahoo.com.sg CNY SPECIAL OFFER: Monster/ JBM headphone; Asimom Wireless speaker; Hp: 9012-8645 AT WHOLESALE PRICE Direct fr. importer, Digital Copier/Faxes/Shredder etc385 words
-
Advertisement368 2012-01-20 4 HeavyVehicleParking Available ToaPayoh/Yishun/ Pasir Panjang Call *****412 IME DARBY SELECT. A5 Sport Back 2.0L TFSI QU May 10 Black 36,000km. Call 6471 0077. S ’10 A5 2.0 TFSI Coupe. 1 Owner. Agent Warranty. Stock condition. Call Motorway *****200. APR 10 A5 Sportback 2.0A Quattro. Sunroof. Black. 1 owner. 10km. Tip368 words
-
Advertisement184 2012-01-20 4 Hyundai for Sale Hyundai for Sale Hyundai for Sale Hyundai for Sale Results of January 2012 2nd Open Bidding Exercise For COE *This table will be updated monthly. J 1/06 HYUNDAI TUCSON. Silver. 1 owner. F/accessories Accident free. 9687-6000 IME DARBY SELECT. XF 3.0 V6 Luxury. Mar 11. Black 12,000184 words
-
Advertisement324 2012-01-20 4 SHUANG HUP CREDIT *****118 Lot 33 C’wealth Carmall DEC 08 S350L $189K MAR 08 S300L $168K FEB 08 S300L $167K NOV 09 E300 V6 $182K FEB 10 E250 CGI $178K OCT 10 E200 CGI $182K JAN 09 E230 Sports $133K OCT 08 E230 Sports $129K OCT 08 E200NGT 6PS$109K JUL324 words
-
Advertisement224 2012-01-20 4 Toyota for Sale Toyota for Sale 1st car dealer in Singapore to have all cars evaluated by VICOM Free 6 months maintenance C/ units, Professional sales personnel to meet your needs and wants of TOYOTA Other models also available Comfort Delgro (Authorized Workshop) to choose from Lunar New Year Promotion224 words
-
Advertisement230 2012-01-20 4 1.5% INHSE LOAN p.a.! Full loan amount g’teed. $0 driveaway. Bad credit welcome. ’07 Vios $628. ’07 Altis $680. ’07 Wish $768. ’06 Picnic $868. Lowest interest/ mthly in mkt. 100 units avail. 8102-4813 Roy REPUBLIC AUTO 6471-2333 One careful owner Oct ’06 Yaris 1.5A. Price $38.8K! View 239 Alexandra230 words
-
Advertisement357 2012-01-20 4 ’06 BENTLEY CONTI-FLYING Spur. New Tax. Agt Warranty til 06/13. *****200. AUG ’08 BENTLEY Cpnti-GT Speed. Agt Model. 12,000km. $277K OMV. Call Motorway *****200 PROMOTION $50 ONWARDS! Cars, MPVs, Vans Trucks for hire. Special rates for long term. Falcon-Air Sin Ming/ Pandan *****880 Tampines *****997 ALL CONTINENTAL CARS for hire357 words
-
Advertisement371 2012-01-20 4 YOUR COMPLETETRANSPORT SOLUTION Corporate,ShortAndLong-TermCarRental Chauffeur-driven/Coach hire services Toa Payoh Bukit Timah Book now! www.dts.com.sg or call 6334 1700 WANTED LUXURY CARS, we are always buying pay top prices for your luxury cars. Call today!!! Performance Premium Selection Ltd. Jasper 9002 8022 VINCAR *****119 PreOwned cars wanted! All makes models are371 words
-
Advertisement280 2012-01-20 4 BEST PRICE Wanted all used cars for local sales scrap export. *****882 Yong Chuan Motor *****777 50 Upper Changi Road East 08 Fuso 6 ton hood+tailgate 06 Fuso 14ft Low deck box 06 Fuso 6 ton 24ft box 04/05 Mit L300 Van Diesel 01 Nissan Pick up hood 00 Nissan280 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement803 2012-01-20 5 Properties I I -i rn t-i i Classification Guide Residential Properties for Sale 457 Central Houses For Rent Landed Homes for Sale 402 D01 -08 City South-West 403 D09-10 Orchard/Tanglin/ Holland 404 Dll &21 Newton/BtTimah/dementi 405 D12-14 Balestier/ MacPherson/ Geylang 406 D15-16 East Coast 407 D17-18 Changi/ Pasir Ris 408803 words
-
Advertisement203 2012-01-20 5 Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/ dementi Houses for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/Clement! Houses for Sale Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES The Greenwood Cluster Homes For immediate occupation Located in lush BukitTimah, Greenwood Ave, District 11 Last unit of cluster terrace home of 3,014 sq ft 2-storey attic with roof203 words
-
Advertisement189 2012-01-20 5 DAINTY CONSERVED BY the river! Cute 3+ airwell. isabelredrup.com/irxx.php$2.88m. *****055. Susan KILBURN ESTATE. SPRAWLING 26,000 sqft. Elevated with pte entrance. Don’t miss! Harvest 9678-3035 HOLLAND GR 3-STY semi-d 3700/4200sqft 5+1 all attach Pool. Henry Pk Pri F’hold $5.9m HB *****592 EWART PK. MODERN tropical bunglw. 15xxx sqft. Elevated. Teo ST189 words
-
Advertisement358 2012-01-20 5 F’HOLD INTER TERR 3+1, Jln Paras 1900/2100sqft. Suits A&A. Open Hse 2-5pm Sat/ Sun. 9630-8831 Rahim TEMBELING ROAD Conservation Houses μ Peranakan-styled. Newly Restored 2½ sty Terraces μ Colonial Architecture μ Timeless Classic/Elegance μ Last 2 units! Inter/Corner 2647/2706 sqft μ 4 rms+1. Face morning sun μ Freehold. Must View!!358 words
-
Advertisement528 2012-01-20 5 ilR Dll &21 Newton/ H|ff BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ ■Uff BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for528 words
-
Advertisement220 2012-01-20 5 PALM MANSIONS. F’HOLD. 3+1rm, 1593 sqft. Top flr. Facilities. Near Vivo City. Well priced unit. Hurry! THE ROCHESTER. JUST TOP 1rm, 872 sqft/ 2 bdrm, 1216 sqft. 3+1, 1701 sqft. 3+1, 1862 sqft. Willie 9793-2132 LUXEVILLE P. Panjang choice units. 2/4 bdrm High flr. Pool view. Good layout. CC Koh220 words
-
Advertisement218 2012-01-20 5 76 SHENTON. VARIOUS size 1/ 2 rm. High flr. Motivated seller. Teo ST *****468 THE COAST 2800 sqft. F/reno. Beautiful sea view. F/facilities.Steve *****316 THE BENCOOLEN 2/ 3 rms. 883/ 1050 sqft. Various units. *****931 Steven THE COAST Sentosa lovely sea view stack 01, 2800 sqft. Kris Ho 8333 5559218 words
-
Advertisement274 2012-01-20 5 SPRING GR 3+1. 1389 sqft. Mins Orchard. Full facilities Owner stay. Serious seller. $2.xxM! Michael *****785 ONE DEVONSHIRE. JUST TOP. Stack 6. Vacant. 1356 sqft 3+utility F’hold 5 mins walk to Somerset MRT *CAIRNHILL MANS. F’HOLD. 3-rm, 2024 sqft. Tenanted. High flr. Enbloc potential. Jennifer Teo *****758 KF THE LAURELS274 words
-
Advertisement277 2012-01-20 5 SHERWOOD TWR NEW List! 4+1. Mais 1528 sqft. F/reno Ntuc/Popular. 1km Pei Hwa /MGS. Cheong 9837 9888 SOUTHAVEN II 999 yrs! 3+1 1485 sqft. Quiet, windy. Future MRT.BtTimah @$1070 psf! Cheong 9837-9888 HILLCREST ARCADIA. URGENT! Must sell! Below bank value! 1795 Sqft. 3+1. 1km RGPS. Greenery. Reno. GARDEN VISTA 3-RMS,277 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1306 2012-01-20 6 BedokHDB Apts for Sale BedokHDB Apts for Sale BedokHDB Apts for Sale BedokHDB Apts for Sale BedokHDB Apts for Sale BedokHDB Apts for Sale CATS Classified GUIDE TO HDB TOWNS CLASS CODES a >%. SEMBAWANG WOODLANDS YISHU CHOA CHU KANG BUKIT PANJANG BIS BUKIT BATOK BUY IT-SELL IT-FIND IT JURONG1,306 words
-
Advertisement89 2012-01-20 6 GRANDE VISTA 999 years. High floor/ceiling, no sun. 1367sqft. unblock $1.138M. 1238sqft.pool view $1.2M. 2024sqft. #03. nice cond. 4 rms ensuites. *****012 www.danielchng.com OPEN HSE ORCHID Park Condo 2+1, 980 sqft. Quiet /Reservoir. Ram *****801 GRANDE VISTA LOWER mais 2700sqft 4rm 999yr Quiet f/facilties $2M. *****548 EM 822 EUNOSVILLE. High89 words
-
Advertisement423 2012-01-20 6 GTA UNITED Bedok. 3’S Bedok Sth 158. $305K up. 4’I Bedok Sth 35. $40Kneg 4’ng Bedok Res 105.$425K 5’S Chai Chee 34. $610K 5’S Bedok Nth 99. High flr. 5’I Bedok Res 613. $480K 5’I Bedok Res 613B. $510K 5’I Bedok Res 774. $550K EA Bedok Res 663 X2. ono423 words
-
Advertisement443 2012-01-20 6 HSR PAXELS! DESIGN Your Dream Home, Blk 210, 4rm, Mins to MRT/ LRT, South View Pr, Valued. *****868 5’I’ CORNER BLK 664 Choa Chu Kang Cres. #02. Simple. Well kept. Val $440K. Arin 9101-6691 HSR 5-RM CORNER 785 129 sqm. Move-in Aircon. Mall/ MRT. Low Tay BC *****754 ALMOST SOLD!443 words
-
Advertisement390 2012-01-20 6 HSR PAXELS! 4A BLK 929 107sqm, Corner, All Races Can, Contra Near Amenities, Sch. Call 6100 8663 5’I’ 652C. NEAR shop, MRT, mall, sch. Spacious. Well kept. Renovated. Val $465K. Saz *****135 PN 5RM DESIGN PREMIUM Blk. 610 near Pioneer MRT/ am enities. 114 sqm. Val $445K 9380-6846 Marliah CORNER390 words
-
Advertisement530 2012-01-20 6 VAL FOR Move-in EA. Be the 1st to take advantage, no need pay commission. 8468-1784 CK Thiam 5’I’ CORNER 467 high flr, rare, renovated, unblocked near amenities, val $430K Saz *****950 PN EA CORNER BLK 298B Compassvale St. Mid flr. 100% move-in. All amenities. Jenny *****049 DTZ EM 205B COMPASSVALE530 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement467 2012-01-20 7 5’I’ BLK 623 Dr 52. Low flr. Reno. Near amenities. Serious seller. Val $400K+ COV. Barik *****494 5I BLK 794 Malay owner Mid flr Well-kept. Walk to Admiralty MRT Val-$420K Ask-$460K. Lai 8322-1111 5’I’ CORNER 549. High flr. Well renovated. Opposite Vista Point. Valued $415K cash. 9003-1390 Ani PN HSR467 words
-
Advertisement424 2012-01-20 7 CORONATION ROAD WEST: Lovely detached house w/ swimming pool, 6 bdrm, huge roof terr, attic. Builtin 6500 sqft, Land 11,500 sqft. Only $22K p.m. Call 9005-6180 (Owner). D.10 MT SINAI 2-sty semi-d. Newly reno. 4+1 bdrms. Pool. Approx 3365/ 3000 sqft. $14-$16K. Eastgate 9634-0997 Felip Sim VILLA GILSTEAD 4+1 Brand424 words
-
Advertisement483 2012-01-20 7 BUNGLW PASIR Ris. Near Downtown East/ Pasir Ris beach. Good cond. Avail Feb. 4+1 bdrm. *****-888 3 STY Inter terr, East Coast Ave. 4+1. P/ furn, aircon. $5k. Clinton 9851-2159 $3.8K! CHARMING S/STY Semi-d. Spacious 3+1. Nice area. Reno. 6481-2668 Lin CASHEW CRES HILLTOP Semi-D 6,000/ 3,800 sq ft, 4+1+1,483 words
-
Advertisement449 2012-01-20 7 LUMIERE 1 BDRM 678 sqft $4.2K neg. View now! Near MRT. No regrets! End Jan. Steven Kwan 9826-0008 ONE SHENTON BRAND new 2-rm 904 sqft, #38. Nice view/ nice layout $6K. Call AlisonYew *****940 TYF VARSITY PK. 4 bdrms. Resort living. High flr. Quiet. Near Japanese Sch/ mkt/ shpg. *****820449 words
-
Advertisement471 2012-01-20 7 NICE! #14 1+1 room. Hoa Nam Bldg. MRT/ amenities. $2.4K. *****070 WWH VENTANA 1313 SQFT. 3+1. Furn. Near NUS/ NUH. Immed. *****966 Rayson MENDON SPRING. 3+1. Small pool. Convenient. Move in. NUH. WH 9003-7473 Lim METROPOLIATN 775 SQFT. 2 rm. F/furn. High flr. $4.5K. www.oeith.com *****938 OCEANFRONT 3+1. 2 units.471 words
-
Advertisement598 2012-01-20 7 D09-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/Holland Pte Apts for Rent D09-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/ Holland Pte Apts for Rent 009-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/ Holland Pte Apts for Rent 009-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/Holland Pte Apts for Rent i Cl-S Serviced Residences AND SHORT STAY APARTMENTS l! m hi. 7* >>, 11 i It Orchard Parksuites Indulge in598 words
-
Advertisement315 2012-01-20 7 WATERMARK ORCHARD 2RM Rivershire 1690sqft. $5.3K. Nassim Mansion 3000sqft. 5+1. $12K. June *****442 GRANGE HGT. NEWLY Reno $350k. 2½ split level. High flr. Marine Sq. 4+1, unfurn, 3122 sqft. *****957 Ivan HORIZON TWRS. 4+1. 2422 sqft. F/facilities. 5 mins walk Orchard MRT/ malls. Quiet. $6.xK. 9067-7188 BEST UNIT! TANGLIN Pk315 words
-
Advertisement581 2012-01-20 7 HOLT RES. 2067 sqft 4+1 Pte lobby. Unblocked view. Call Christina 9739-9567 PALM SPRING 4+1, 1875 sqft. Reno. Full commission. $7K.SMS Owner *****680 RIVERGATE CONDO. IMMED. 3+1. 1539 sqft. Clarke Quay Great World. 6356-5766 PENTHSE 2443 SQFT terr jacuzzi, 3+1 Balmoral Pl. Francis Chew *****800 BEAUMONT. 3 BDRMS. High flr.581 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement931 2012-01-20 8 D11 &21 Newton/ I Dll &21 Newton/ Hfl Jimah/dementi U| BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Rent Pte Apts for Rent <2 Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES Meadow Lodge Off Bukit Timah Road 3+1 4+1 bedroom, 1,206 to 1,410 sq ft Walking distance to shopping centres, eateries and supermarkets Near International931 words
-
Advertisement391 2012-01-20 8 D15-16 East Coast Pte Apts for Rent D15-16 East Coast Pte Apts for Rent D15-16 East Coast Pte Apts for Rent D15-16 East Coast Pte Apts for Rent D15-16 East Coast Pte Apts for Rent Private Apartment Rentals in Districts 16-27 (3Q11) The property data is obtained from URA's website;391 words
-
Advertisement208 2012-01-20 8 WHITEWATER 3+1. FULL/ P/ furn, 1141sqft high flr, facilities. Immed. 9188 1762 AK **BALLOTA PARK. 3 bdrm 1421 sqft. Immed. F/ furn. New reno. Eric 9107-7960 ESTELLA GDNS, 1259 sqft. 3+1. P/furn. $3.5k. Mid Feb. Michael Ho 9617-4386 AVILA GARDEN BLK 15, 1298 sqft. 3 rms. F/furn. $3.3K. 1/2. Serene208 words
-
Advertisement235 2012-01-20 8 D22-24West Pte Apts for Rent D22-24West Pte Apts for Rent juRONq Triple quad sharing room 4 (with aircon), Rates include aircon, utilities internet 200 Jurong East Ave 1 (Near Lakeside MRT) Facilities: Gym, tennis court, BBQ pit PROPERTY INC PTE LTD Pis call *****442 Email: enquiry@propertyinc.com.sg RARE! HAZEL PARK 3+1235 words
-
Advertisement167 2012-01-20 8 ROSEWOOD CONDO 2+1. F/furn. F/facilities. High flr, A1 cond. $3200 neg. Avail mid Feb *****373 Jeffrey FULL SVC RM New Furnishing, Spacious, Near Simei MRT Expo, Free SVC, internet $1500+. *****333 $100 UP! SVC Studio/1/2/3 rm apt in S’pore/ Shanghai Call *****884, *****432 www.isapartments.com 1 COMMON RM Neptune Court, Marine167 words
-
Advertisement310 2012-01-20 8 BEST DEAL CONDO Room. Tai Seng MRT Circle Line For single working lady. F/ furn Immed *****909Y.H SHORT/LONG TERM: 20 Joo Seng Rd. Furn. Aircon. Inte rnet. Cooking. MRT. Immed Rajes (Owner): 9383-3725. MELVILLE PK. MRT/ Changi Biz Pk. F/furn. Internet, utilities, wkly cleaning svc. 1st Feb. $1.3K. 9877-5566 SOMERSET/310 words
-
Advertisement473 2012-01-20 8 MRT. MASTER/ COMMON rm at Bt Batok, Upp Bt Timah, Woodlands, Yishun,Jurong CCK. *****201/ *****681 COMMON RM 413 Jurong W St 42. P/furn. Amenities. Lady couple preferred. neg. Benedict Koh 9011 1101 COMMON RM BLK.171 Boon Lay. F/furn. Immed. Can cook. Indian owner. Male/ female. June *****931 BLK 105 SIMEI473 words
-
Advertisement475 2012-01-20 8 83 PT BLK Whampoa 4’I’ Immed. Furn/ Unfurn. Near amenities Indian Sch. View to offer. Don’t miss! APPROVED 2+1+1 BLK 9 Selegie rd, aircon. P/furn. Immed. MRT. All races. *****958/ *****059 5’I’ BLK 194 Bishan MRT/ Junction 8. Reno, f/aircon. Family or Couples only. $3.3K. Ken Lim 9027 6142 3’I’475 words
-
Advertisement305 2012-01-20 8 3/4-RM T PAYOH/ Pasir Ris/ S’goon/ Bedok/ Wood lands. Zara 9380-1587 PRIVATE/ HDB COMMON Master rm urgently wanted at all areas, with ready clients. Navaa 9010-4177 READY BUYER/ FUNDS for Res/ Commercial Properties upto $100Mil. Genuine Sellers please contact us now ABSOLUTE *****266 ECG DYNAMIC ALLIANCE Proven landed system to305 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2295 2012-01-20 9 Tours Tours Tours Tours Tours Tours Tours Tours Tours Tours Genting Hokkien Superstars Taiwan Glbnous; SuperStarsi Concert 988 ’Inclusive of Airport Tax Senior citizen additional discount of $75 i5eo\ •IF 3D Genting Best Deal Two ways SIN-GEN-SIN by SVIR coach 02 nights accommodation at First World Hotel Genting FREE Hotel2,295 words
-
Advertisement135 2012-01-20 9 amaz/ng THAILAND 1 BANGKOK 3 Days fr$ 1 88 Exclusive Private Transfers Choice of over 100 other hotels from 3-5 stars Deluxe Chiangmai Pay 2 nights Free I night Selected hotels. Terms conditions apply 4 Days fr$338 .Exclusive Private Transfers^ Pattaya/ Bangkok 4 Days fr$308 fcv/* Krabi 3 Days fr$165135 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement270 2012-01-20 10 Preferred Card: 0ocbc Bank S 5 1 o% InstaMm'ent’pian 6D5N “Eastern Hawaii” Hainan De|uxeTour a ,.1899 Special Pep: Feb 15-20J (Include Tax) Luxurious 5-* Hotels (2N stay at Hainan Guest House/1 N stay at Narada Resort Spa Qixian Mount with private hot spring bath I 2N stay at Award-winning Horizon270 words
-
Advertisement140 2012-01-20 10 Tours FOCAL HOT DEAL via I 5*1 I SlLKAlR\ I 3/4/5days Taxes: $160-$200 Dep: Tue, Wed, fr$ZXV Fri&Sun Tour includes return airfares airport transfer 2/3/4 nights stay at Centara Duang Tawan or similar FOCAL TRAVEL *****033 #02-56 People's Park Centre TA883 FOCAL HOT DEAL 3 days 1N Free Taxes: $140140 words
-
Advertisement205 2012-01-20 10 Academic Courses Academic Courses AEC College StoulMS Your Future Our Priority Make a Smart Choice Register Now! SB Hotline: 6412 0703 9612 4276 www.aec.edu.sg Teachers with Experience in MOE Syllabus Science Lab, Library Computer Center Installment Plan Provided* LCCI BOOKKEEPING 18-HRS $158/-. Dip in Accounting $1588. Biz. Mandarin Course *****283205 words
-
Advertisement409 2012-01-20 10 Physics Tuition at Bishan )SundayTimes Super Tutor (Sunday Times 15 Jun 2008) )Million-Dollar Tutor (Sunday Times 26 Sep 2010) )S’pore’s Highest-Earning Physics Tutor (S’pore Book of Records 2012 Edition) )1st Class Hons Grad, Ex RI *****800 www.physics.com.sg M I LEARNING HUB it’s all about guaranteed A Specialised Group Tuition û409 words
-
Advertisement331 2012-01-20 10 ENGLISH LANG. GRAMMAR, Vocabulary, Composition Compre. Dedicated Teacher (P6-Sec4). Hp *****037 H2 MATH\ CHEM\ Econ\ Physics\ GP\ IB Math (HL) at AMK (near MRT) by top JC lecturers. Call *****912 EXCEL IN CHEM. Experienced top JC Lecturer. Effective strategies good notes. JC/ IB. 9007-9207 CURRENT TOP SCH Teacher teaching Chemistry.331 words
-
Advertisement310 2012-01-20 10 TENDER NOTICE REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR “TENANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS” Tuas Power Supply Pte Ltd invites eligible contractors to tender for the “TENANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS” (CT NO. *****183) ELIGIBILITY: Pre-Qualified Contractors only Companies with relevant310 words
-
-
Page 10 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous24 2012-01-20 10 m £n£ week WAT3 BUY IT* SELL IT* FIND IT Look out for weekly weather updates published every Friday in CATS Classified (Travel Class)!24 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement187 2012-01-20 11 TERMINATION OF STRATA SUBDIVISION LAND TITLES (STRATA) ACT NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 81 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act that the Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 1753 having its registered office at 21 Joo Koon Crescent Singapore *****6 has, by a resolution by consensus passed187 words
-
Advertisement275 2012-01-20 11 m WATS NOTICES Toll free 1800-289-8822 Email notices@sph.com.sg www.cats.com.sg/notices f JURONG TOWN COUNCIL TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited from BCA/EPPU Registered Contractors with WSHC's bizSAFE Level 3 above for the following: PROJECTS (A) REROOFING TO 12 BLOCKS OF FLATS IN YUHUA DIVISION (B) REROOFING TO 13 BLOCKS OF FLATS IN275 words
-
Advertisement913 2012-01-20 11 BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 20) TAKE NOTICE THAT: Bankruptcy Orders were made against the following persons on 29th day of December 2011. Notice To Bankrupts All the abovenamed bankrupts are required to attend at the Official Assignee’s office to submit their Statement of Affairs on the date and time stated in913 words
-
Advertisement322 2012-01-20 11 Tender Notice Tenders are invited for Licence Lease of: Design, build operate Shop Space at Jurong East Temporary Bus Interchange 2 Commercial Units at North-East Line MRT Stations 4 Commercial Units at Sengkang and Punggol LRT stations A. Details of Shops: Bus Interchange Estimated Area (m2) Water Provision Jurong East322 words
-
Advertisement323 2012-01-20 11 I PSA The World's Port of Call TENDER NOTICE him. Partner PSA Corporation Limited invites tenders for: A. ENGINEERING SERVICES (1) Tender No: PQ/TM/006/12 TERM CONTRACT FOR THE RECONDITIONING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS Cost of Document $64.20 Closing Date/Time 1 3 Feb 2012 at 4.00pm323 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement662 2012-01-20 12 Classified Jobs Executive Appointments CATS Recruit Guide Classified Jobs 1800-289-9988 email: cats@sph.com.sg 706 Professionals/ Executives 709 Engineers 710 Building/Construction 711 Finance 712 IT/Infocomm 715 Lecturing/Teaching 718 Tutors 721 Nursing/Health Care 724 Art/ Creative 727 Marketing/ Communications 730 Sales 731 Retail Sales 733 Counter/ Receptionists Advertisement Booking Deadlines Contact Us Mondays662 words
-
Advertisement125 2012-01-20 12 WATS RECRUIT Executive Appointments 1800-289-8822 Classified Jobs 1800-289-9988 www.cats.com.sg/recruit Waste Disposal Co in Jurong requires Operations Executive J PC skills. Class 3/ 4 lic J Able to work under pressure J Familiar with S’pore rds J Transport provided J S’porean/ M’sians PR Email your CV to martin@cleanway.com.sg ABACUS CREDIT MANAGEMENT125 words
-
Advertisement520 2012-01-20 12 We are seeking a Civil Sales Engineer As a wholly owned subsidiary of one of Switzerland's major Consulting Engineering Firms we provide high quality performanceproven technical applications to the construction industries in Southeast Asia. Requirement profile Degree in Civil Engineering Firms we provide high quality performance-2-3 years working experience is520 words
-
Advertisement724 2012-01-20 12 International Interior Design Firm located in Raffles Place requires following positions to be filled: 1. Senior Interior Designers Candidates must have min 5 yrs’ experience who shall be responsible for design concepts development project administrations. Experience in major 5-star international international hospitality projects able to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients (written724 words
-
Advertisement258 2012-01-20 12 Reputed Singapore based co. with branch offices in several countries, in the Asian African continents, wants to recruit TRADERS on full time employment basis. The Candidates should be Graduates/ Post Graduates, with Min 5 yrs experience in commodity trading, able to work independently. Attractive renumeration, package will be offered to258 words
-
Advertisement246 2012-01-20 12 Riders Cafe is hiring Kitchen Crew: Jnr Sous Chef Min 5 yrs experience Salary starts $2300 Line Cooks Must be keen learner Relevant experience Salary starts $1600 Able to start immediately S’poreans PRs only Interested candidates, please call *****906 to schedule an interview. KITCHEN STAFF/ RESTRN CREW needed for Asian246 words
-
Advertisement301 2012-01-20 12 SERVICE CREWS $2K-$2.8K local/ foreigner. SMS name *****889/ AICG C*****1G PART-TIME SERVER Full time Supervisor. Pls call 9732-3042 SCH’S DRINK STALL near Newton MRT/ Dunearn Rd needs Stall Asst. 9am-4.30 pm. Call/ SMS 9388-4525 UNISEX SALON Lucky Plaza urgently need Hairstylist Manicurist, Immed. Grace 9145-9215 New Spa in Sentosa looking301 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement613 2012-01-20 13 Well established China based SME is looking for: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Responsibilities )Manage Director’s calendar, schedule meetings appts )Provide administrative secretarial support )Make travel, transport, meeting accommodation arrangements )Ensures Director’s tax matters are organized optimally )Perform additional duties responsibilities as assigned by Director Requirements Minimum 5 years relevant experience Strong command613 words
-
Advertisement485 2012-01-20 13 CCM GROUP Due to company’s expansion, we are seeking dynamic individuals with Main contractors experiences in Singapore to Join Us as: 1. Site Manager 2. Structural Site Supervisors 3. ECO (Environmental Control Officer) Professional Qualifications Must have experience with HDB new Build or Private Condominium Projects Minimum 3 years working485 words
-
Advertisement568 2012-01-20 13 Security Security Security PICO GUARDS PTE LTD Protection Officers, $1.8k< Performance Bonus-s Locations: Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Macpherson, Hougang, Pasir Ris, Tampines, Chinatown. Benefits: Attractive Salary Package Meal Reimbursement 2 Advances in a month Full CPF 2 increments every year Annual Leave and Medical benefits Attendance incentive Training Career Path568 words
-
Advertisement315 2012-01-20 13 DISHWASHERS, PLATES COLLECTORS Supervisors for food ct Orchard, Changi Airport. *****808 ORCHARD AREA REQUIRES Cleaners $1100 $1200 Interested pls call *****617 CLEANING CO REQUIRE 10 Cleaners, $1150 up. 6 days. Pls call *****900 OFFICE CLEANER REQUIRED No. 32 Changi North. (bus no. 37). Call *****789 CLEANERS REQUIRED Clementi Queenstown. S’porean/315 words
-
Advertisement405 2012-01-20 13 Shipping company, located in Tuas seeks self-motivated individuals as: TEMP. TO PERM. CREWING ASSISTANT Responsibilities: To perform admin duties and provide support to the Crewing Department. Responsible for data entry, filing, recording, submission applications. You will be expected to support the crewing department and as such your job role may405 words
-
Advertisement223 2012-01-20 13 An Established Film in Lansdcaping Works Requires Arborist Horticulturist Responsibilities: Handling Projects related to landscaping works Execute scheduling, quality on-site service control Requirements: Min Diploma in Horticulture &LandscapingManagement/ Landscape Industry related Preferably with relevant experience in Landscaping Proficient in Ms Class3drivinglicensepreferred LandscapeTechnician with Class 2 driving license preferred Interested pls223 words
-
Advertisement274 2012-01-20 13 CLASS 3/ 4 Lorry can bring home, Delivery asst, Cleaners, Dishwasher, General worker Start immed. S’porean M’sian /PR welcome. Pls Call *****471 CHILDCARE IN LOYANG (Pasir Ris) is looking for experienced Cook. 7am to 5pm, 2 Sats 9am to 2pm. Salary $800. Start immed. Call Esther *****752 SADDLE LUFFING Crane274 words
-
-
Article, Illustration647 2012-01-20 14 Andy Ng - Empower the high fliers to fly higher and help low performers take off Article by Andy Ng Article by Andy Ng, the founder and chairman of Asia Coaching Training and Asia Trainers. For more information, visit www.asiatrainers.com/SeminarsList. php or e-mail AS A business coach, trainer and647 words
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement98 2012-01-20 14 w V i 11 i RECRUIT Classified Jobs 1800-289-9988 www.cats.com.sg/recruit Executive Appointments 1800-289-8822 footers' Choi^ rfectl» l*»WI*wrWw !Dt r SS»\ sfeas'jud' w v\QLn straits^ Participating organisations include; Agency for Science, Technology Research Air Force Recruitment Centre Changi Airport Group Health Promotion Board Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore Inland Revenue Authority98 words
-
Advertisement63 2012-01-20 14 Achieve your ambition in the corporate jungle with CATS Recruit Are you strong enough to take huge responsibilities? Or do you have the ambition to scale greater heights? Let your career take flight and swoop down on the right job from among a rich picking of fresh jobs every day.63 words
-