The Straits Times, 17 August 2012

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    28 1 THE STRAITS TIMES SINCE 1845 FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012 128 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS TO SUBSCRIBE: 6388-3838 www.sphsubscription.com.sg 90 cents A Singapore Press Holdings publication MICA (P) 002/02/2012
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    Lock icon Camera-phone ban in camps to be lifted
    420 1  -  By JERMYN CHOW DEFENCE CORRESPONDENT jermync@sph.com.sg CAMERA phones are to be allowed inside military camps, in a move that reflects their soaring popularity among servicemen. The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has decided to relax its ban on the devices after introducing tightened security
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    Lock icon Yudhoyono rallies nation amid global slowdown
    446 1  -  Don’t waste golden opportunity, he says in state-of-the-nation address By WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA, ZUBAIDAH NAZEER INDONESIA CORRESPONDENTS wahyudis@sph.com.sg zubaidah@sph.com.sg JAKARTA Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has told the nation it risks losing a “golden opportunity” to attract investment and boost growth in the face of
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    Lock icon Drama on high seas raises tensions
    61 1 Japanese coast guard vessels cornering a boat carrying Chinese activists near a disputed island on Wednesday. Fourteen people on the boat were arrested and the incident has renewed tensions between China and Japan over the islands called Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan.
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    Lock icon Ecuador asylum for Assange
    62 1 ECUADOR yesterday granted political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (right), who sought refuge in its embassy in Britain to avert extradition to Sweden. But Britain’s Foreign Office said it will still carry out a binding obligation to extradite Mr Assange, who is wanted in Sweden
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  • TOP OF THE NEWS
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      Lock icon S’pore drug scene still ‘challenging’
      651 2 / 3  -  CNB wary of impending release of repeat drug offenders from next year By DARYL CHIN, K.C. VIJAYAN darylc@sph.com.sg vijayan@sph.com.sg THE Central Narcotics Bureau is bracing itself for a big group of repeat drug offenders due to be released over the next few years who could
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      Lock icon Woffles Wu behind the wheel of speeding car
      397 2 / 3  -  By KARAMJIT KAUR karam@sph.com.sg TWO months after the Woffles Wu saga erupted, the identity of the man behind the wheel of the speeding car is revealed. The driver is the plastic surgeon himself, said the Attor-ney-General’s Chambers (AGC). This has been established
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      Lock icon Maoists demand that Wen Jiabao be sacked
      763 2 / 3  -  They charge that Chinese Premier has departed from socialist path By CHING CHEONG SENIOR WRITER chingcheong@gmail.com HONG KONG China’s pro-re-form Premier Wen Jiabao was the target of a last-ditch concerted effort by die-hard Maoists to bring down the man they hold responsible for
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      Lock icon Committee of inquiry to investigate NSF’s death
      319 2 / 3  -  By CHIA YAN MIN chiaym@sph.com.sg A COMMITTEE of inquiry has been convened to investigate the death of Lance Corporal Muhammad Fahrurrazi Salim, whose body was found in Brunei on Tuesday. Preliminary post-mortem findings showed that the 20-year-old full-time national serviceman (NSF) had drowned
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    • THE NEWS IN 5 MINUTES
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          Lock icon SAF relaxes phone ban
          60 4 THE Singapore Armed Forces is relaxing its ban on camera phones within military camps. But it will introduce tightened security measures within military installations. These include dividing camps into red and green zones. Camera phones can be used only in the “non-sensitive” green areas. The changes
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          Lock icon Maoists want Wen out
          54 4 CHINA’S diehard Maoists ganged up to demand the sacking of pro-reform Premier Wen Jiabao earlier this month, by publishing a 10,000-word letter in an online leftist magazine. The timing of the move indicated the intensity of the in-fighting between Communist Party factions as a key leadership
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      • WORLD
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          Lock icon Sino-Japan tensions rise
          44 4 JAPAN will deport the 14 Chinese activists it arrested on Wednesday for sailing to a disputed island, reports said yesterday. There are now suggestions that the provocative move by the civic group was tacitly approved by the Chinese government. PAGE A10-11
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          Lock icon China sends stars to HK
          66 4 THE landing of China’s Olympic and space heroes in Hong Kong just ahead of the city’s legislative council election has become a campaign tool for politicians. Some analysts said the visits aimed to muster support for pro-establishment candidates by evoking Hong Kongers’ patriotism. PAGE A12
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          Lock icon China ‘can meet target’
          40 4 CHINESE Premier Wen Jiabao has expressed confidence that China will be able to meet its economic targets for this year, including growth of at least 7.5 per cent, but warned of poor trade conditions. PAGE A27
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          Lock icon Talk of an Israeli attack
          36 4 ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s appointment of old friend Avi Dichter as Home Front Minister this week has added to speculation over a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. PAGE A22-23
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      • OPINION
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          Lock icon Keep debates meaningful
          30 4 THE parliamentary exchange over the Woffles Wu affair reveals a need for clear positions to make debates meaningful. Merely citing public disquiet is not sufficient. PAGE A28
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      • HOME
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          Lock icon Hoarding ‘is a problem’
          89 4 HOARDING in rental flats is a common problem, said voluntary welfare organisations (VWO). One VWO said two out of every 10 households visited by its staff have a hoarding problem. The Housing Board said it will conduct investigations if it receives feedback that residents are hoarding
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          Lock icon Cleaning contract lapses
          46 4 THE National Environment Agency and National Parks Board have defended themselves against supposed lapses uncovered by the Auditor-General’s Office Auditor-General’s Office recently. They were taken to task for poor management of cleaning contracts, and poor monitoring and assessment of contractor performance. PAGE B5
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          Lock icon S’pore refutes US report
          30 4 THE Singapore Government has refuted a United States report on human rights practices here, saying it contained gross inaccuracies and misrepresentations of its policies. PAGE B5
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      • MONEY
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          41 4 THE locally developed qualification programme (QP) for accountants aims to be registering students by next June. Employers are also being contacted to pave the way for potential career opportunities for people who earn the QP qualification. PAGE B13
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      • SPORT
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          Lock icon Local sailors ‘spoon-fed’
          34 4 WINNERS at youth level, flops at senior level. Why? Singapore Sailing Federation president Ben Tan believes that local sailors have been “spoilt” by a support system which spoon-feeds them. PAGE B25
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          Lock icon Nadal’s injury fears
          29 4 RAFAEL Nadal’s withdrawal from the US Open has increased concerns about the seriousness of the knee injury plaguing the 11-time tennis Grand Slam winner. PAGE B24
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      • LIFE!
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          Lock icon Big on local fashion
          54 4 LOCAL designer Alfie Leong, 42, has opened Workshop Element, or W.E., possibly the largest home-grown multi-label store in town, at Wisma Atria. It houses 19 Singapore brands, including established name Woon Choor and emerging label Elohim. He describes the 6,000 sq ft store as a “workshop
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          Lock icon Bigger scare-fest
          77 4 UNIVERSAL Studios Singapore’s second Halloween Horror Nights will be bigger and promises to be scarier. It will build three temporary haunted houses one more than last year’s two and double the number of scare actors to almost 400. The multimillion-dollar event will also see five out of the
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      • WHAT’S ONLINE
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          92 4 www.straitstimes.com www.facebook.com/ thestraitstimes twitter.com/stcom L Man, 76, found dead in flat filled with trash L Tin Pei Ling’s Kate Spade bag to go on auction L Fewer immigration offenders in first half of year: ICA L SIA plans to overhaul cabins and seats L Dentist suspended for
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          57 4 www.stomp.com.sg L What a joke! Loan shark’s warning letter full of broken English L Toyota Vios overturns in Yishun L What is this strange-looking animal spotted at Chinese Garden? L Students perform daredevil stunt at Pasir Ris construction site L Song for Singapore: We’re a little
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          37 4 www.razortv.com.sg L Sole female President’s scholar L Heart failure hospitalisation down during Ramadan? L Gaga for K-pop L Nelly to go Gangnam style? L Should women shave underarm hair? QR code generated n htt ://qrcode.littleidiot.be
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      Lock icon Ecuador grants Assange asylum
      593 6 Decision sets up diplomatic confrontation with Britain REUTERS, NEW YORK TIMES, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE QUITO Ecuador yesterday granted political asylum to WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, a day after the British government threatened to storm the Ecuadorean embassy in London to arrest Assange. Britain is determined to extradite
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      Lock icon Killer maid’s jail term doubled
      399 6  -  By SELINA LUM selinal@sph.com.sg A TEENAGE maid who strangled her employer to death had her 10-year jail term doubled yesterday by the Court of Appeal. On hearing she would now spend 20 years behind bars, Indonesian Vitria Depsi Wahyuni lowered her head, then stared blankly
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      Lock icon Swiss banks ‘put staff on chopping board’
      511 8 They give names to US in bid to cut deals on tax-evasion probe: Lawyers BLOOMBERG GENEVA Swiss banks are turning over thousands of employee names to the US authorities as they seek leniency for their alleged role in helping American clients to evade
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      Lock icon New ranking gives S’pore top grade in health
      570 8  -  By SALMA KHALIK HEALTH CORRESPONDENT salma@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Salma SINGAPORE has the healthiest population in the world, according to a new ranking released this week by Bloomberg, a financial news and data service. The Republic earned an overall health grade of 89.45 per cent,
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      Lock icon Banks’ exclusion clauses may not be enough
      443 8  -  By K. C. VIJAYAN vijayan@sph.com.sg BANKS may soon be liable for “mis-selling” investments to their customers even if they are protected by exclusion clauses in the contracts. The Court of Appeal said yesterday that this was an area it may consider after many
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon Japan to repatriate Chinese activists
      721 10  -  Group of 14 held after they land on island claimed by Tokyo, Beijing JAPAN-CHINA ISLAND DISPUTE By KWAN WENG KIN JAPAN CORRESPONDENT wengkin@sph.com.sg TOKYO Japan is planning to repatriate 14 Chinese activists it arrested for illegal entry after some of them set foot on a
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    • ASIA
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        Lock icon Beijing ‘allowed’ journey to islands to stake its claim
        599 11  -  By LI XUEYING HONG KONG CORRESPONDENT xueying@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Karen Ha HONG KONG The 14 activists who made history with the planting of China’s flag on the disputed Diaoyu islands this week could have done so with the tacit approval
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        Lock icon China showed ‘restraint’ in dispute with Japan: State media
        636 11  -  By KOR KIAN BENG CHINA CORRESPONDENT kianbeng@sph.com.sg BEIJING China has sought to portray itself as a responsible neighbour as it emphasised its restraint and patience in handling a long-standing maritime dispute with Japan that flared up again this week. Even the
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        Lock icon China turns to its stars for HK election campaign
        1010 12  -  Olympic stars, space heroes in Hong Kong to root for Legco candidates By LI XUEYING HONG KONG CORRESPONDENT xueying@sph.com.sg HONG KONG Some made breathtaking dives, others delivered killer backhand smashes and three even went to space. Together, they make up the
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        Lock icon Graft buster on a mission
        806 14  -  By ZUBAIDAH NAZEER INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT zubaidah@sph.com.sg JAKARTA Until recently, the image of Indonesia’s graft-busting agency was not a pretty one. Its top officials were embroiled in murder and brib- ery scandals, and its officers were criticised for being disunited and lacking the drive to pursue
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        Lock icon Indonesia projects 6.8% growth
        369 14  -  Developments ramped up to keep pace with economy By WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT wahyudis@sph.com.sg JAKARTA Indonesia’s economy is projected to grow 6.8 per cent next year as strong investments and private consumption make up for expected declines in exports. In his annual budget speech before the
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        Lock icon Militants storm Pakistan air force base
        496 15 10 die in gun battle that rages for several hours, aircraft damaged AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS KAMRA (Pakistan) Islamist militants armed with rocket-pro-pelled grenades and automatic weapons fought their way into one of Pakistan’s largest air bases yesterday in a brazen challenge to the nuclear-armed
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        Lock icon S’pore leaders hail warm ties with India
        264 15 SINGAPORE’S leaders have sent messages to congratulate their Indian counterparts on India’s 65th Independence Day. In his letter to Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, President Tony Tan Keng Yam noted that both countries enjoy deep historical ties and strong links. He said regular high
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        Lock icon Boy left alone at home injured in fire
        240 18 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK BUTTERWORTH A boy is in critical condition with first-de-gree burns after he was left alone at home by his nanny and was caught in a fire that broke out in the flat. Y. Meysshvin, who sustained 70 per
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        Lock icon Rail minister set for key role in Myanmar
        674 18  -  Aung Min likely to devote himself to peace talks with armed ethnic groups By NIRMAL GHOSH THAILAND CORRESPONDENT nirmal@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Nirmal BANGKOK With Myanmar navy chief Nyan Htun’s appointment as the new vice-president, there is speculation anew of an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle, which
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      • ASIA BRIEFS
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          Lock icon Indians flee on attack rumours
          88 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BANGALORE Thousands of Indians from the north-east of the country have fled southern cities after getting rumours they would be attacked by Muslims in reprisal for recent ethnic violence. The Railway Ministry has put on extra trains from Bangalore to Assam to cater
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          Lock icon ATM blast: 3 civil servants arrested
          104 18 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK MALACCA Police have arrested three civil servants suspected of being involved in blowing up an automated teller machine (ATM) at a Bank Rakyat branch in Masjid Tanah town on Sunday. The men, aged between 23 and 24, were detained in
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          Lock icon 12 missing after ferry sinks in China
          78 18 XINHUA HEFEI (China) A ferry carrying 21 people sank in eastern China’s Anhui province yesterday morning, leaving a dozen people missing. The ferry, which was not overloaded, was travelling from Ma’anshan city to Hexian county when the accident happened, according to a statement
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      Lock icon Ex-aide to Cameron, 6 others in court
      468 19 Charges read to accused in News of the World phone-hacking case REUTERS LONDON The former communications chief of British Prime Minister David Cameron appeared in court, accused with six others of hacking the phones of Hollywood stars, politicians and crime victims in a
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    • WORLD BRIEFS
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        Lock icon Pussy Riot judge threat
        55 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MOSCOW Judge Marina Syrova, who will decide the fate of the three Pussy Riot singers, has been placed under state protection after she received threats, a court spokesman said. The women face three years in jail for a protest stunt against President Vladimir Putin
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        Lock icon US illegals seek amnesty
        57 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON Tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants queued up across the United States to take advantage of President Barack Obama’s decision to grant many of them temporary residency. The authorities are accepting applications for deferred deportations from those brought here as children. The move
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        Lock icon 5 nabbed over French riots
        40 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS Five people were arrested for rioting in Amiens, northern France. More than 100 people are said to have taken part in the riots, renewing concerns about security in areas of high unemployment.
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      Lock icon Talk of an Israeli strike hots up
      1045 22  -  Appointment of new minister seen as part of Netanyahu’s preparations NEWS ANALYSIS IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAMME By JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT Jonathan.eyal@gmail.com LONDON Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has named an old army friend from a rival party as his new Home Front Minister,
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      Lock icon Saudi Arabia to intercept Iran-bound Israeli planes
      553 22  -  By ABRAHAM RABINOVICH FOR THE STRAITS TIMES abra@netvision.net.il JERUSALEM Saudi Arabia has warned that it will intercept any Israeli aircraft attempting to reach Iran through Saudi airspace, according to the Tel Aviv daily Yediot Achronot, Israel’s largest selling newspaper. The timing of the
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      Lock icon Israel tests SMS warning of any imminent missile attack
      351 23 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JERUSALEM Israel yesterday wound up nationwide testing of an SMS warning system of any imminent missile attack against it. A military spokesman said the five-day exercise, which began on Sunday, involves sending text to mobile phones in Jerusalem and
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      Lock icon Russia and Iran heading for stormy divorce?
      695 23  -  By SERGEI STROKAN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES strokan@kommersant.ru MOSCOW If they sanction you, try to sanction them. Facing mounting international pressure over its controversial nuclear programmes, Iran has taken a surprise step which may cost it its key partner and a staunch opponent
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      Lock icon NY banking regulator gets last laugh with $423m settlement
      621 24 STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SCANDAL MEN OF THE MOMENT REUTERS BLOOMBERG NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Until the early hours of Wednesday, Mr Benjamin Lawsky, New York state’s top banking regulator, seemed like a man boxed into a corner. His fellow regulators
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      Lock icon Bank chief faces tough questions
      623 24 REUTERS BLOOMBERG LONDON Early on Tuesday, Standard Chartered’s chief executive Peter Sands cut short his holiday and flew to New York to preside over what was expected to be a bruising scuffle with the state’s top banking regulator. His nemesis, Mr Benjamin Lawsky, head of
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      Lock icon China still can meet growth target: Wen
      573 27 However, Chinese Premier warns that trade conditions remain grim ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING China’s premier says the country should be able to meet this year’s economic targets but is warning that hardship could continue for some time and trade conditions will be
      ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  573 words
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        Lock icon Jump in US building permits
        73 27 BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON New home construction in the United States fell last month, but the number of building permits jumped to the highest level in four years, indicating the industry will keep improving in the second half of the year. Starts fell 1.1 per cent to
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        Lock icon HK home speculation curbs
        118 27 BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun Ying said he will take measures to curb property speculation, underscoring concerns of a bubble after home prices rose over 10 per cent this year. The government will seek to prevent overexpansion of bank credit to “ensure
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      451 28 OBVIOUSLY, there was much public interest in the case of Dr Woffles Wu, the prominent plastic surgeon who was charged with getting an employee to take the rap for two speeding incidents. Was undue leniency shown to him because of his stature when
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      1487 28  -  By HO PIN Ho Pin, a New York-based publisher of Chinese-language magazines and books, is the author of a forthcoming book on the Bo Xilai case. This essay was translated by Wenguang Huang from the Chinese. NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE LAST Thursday’s hastily
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      1327 29  -  This primer is the final instalment of a 12-part series in the Opinion pages, in the lead-up to The Straits Times-Ministry of Education National Current Affairs Quiz. PRIMER By LYDIA LIM DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR lydia@sph.com.sg L PEOPLE describe General Election 2011 as a watershed election. In
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      1062 29  -  By DAMIEN D. CHEONG FOR THE STRAITS TIMES MINISTER for Information, Communications and the Arts Yaacob Ibrahim has once again appealed to Singapore’s online community to develop an Internet code of conduct (ICoC) to help foster a more civilised cyberspace behaviour here. He made his call
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      845 30  -  By BRUCE GALE SENIOR WRITER bruceg@sph.com.sg INDONESIA, currently one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, has seen its currency weaken significantly this year. And most analysts expect the rupiah to fall even further in the coming months. Why should this be so? “t is
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      Lock icon Old wounds cripple new ties
      988 31  -  By WILLIAM CHOONG SENIOR WRITER williamc@sph.com.sg LAST week, South Korean President Lee Myung Bak made a historic visit to the Dokdo islands, sparking howls of protests in Japan, which calls the islands Takeshi ma. The visit highlights one thing: A dispute has become really bad
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        228 32  -  Gan Ee Kiat I AGREE with mathematics tutor Celine Loi that the authorities should set up a publicly accessible register where tutors can list their credentials (“Regulating private tuition sector is ‘problematic’”; Tuesday). A regulatory database could be created online in a manner similar
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        245 32  -  Richard Lau Vice-President, Group Marketing and Communications Certis Cisco Security IN THE 26 years of operating the safe deposit business since 1986, no customer has substantiated a loss claim against our organisation (“Fresh report of missing items from
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          67 32  -  Anthony Goh OVER the past couple of months, before the Olympics began, I used to surf the BBC or Channel NewsAsia sites to obtain the latest online news. But I switched to The Straits Times Online after I found that it had Olympic updates
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          98 32  -  Ong Phek Lian (Madam) I AM a 72-year-old fan of our table tennis Olympians and have been cheering them in their nerve-racking route to Singapore’s brace of bronzes. I congratulate Li Jiawei and Wang Yuegu for a well-fought match against South Korea, and Feng
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          93 32  -  Ho Kwok Chuen IT WAS refreshing to see the dynamism of the labour movement in holding an outstanding event at The Promontory at Marina Bay on the fringes of the National Day celebrations last week. Visitors who thronged the festivities could not have asked for a
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          91 32  -  Eunice Lim (Mrs) CONTRARY to Dr V. Subramaniam’s view (“Bus drivers must not ignore safety of seniors”; Wednesday), I have found bus drivers to be kind to passengers; they ensure that seniors have safely boarded before driving off. It would be nice to live in a
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        117 32  -  PARLIAMENT Han Chuan Quee (Ms) Vice-President, Corporate Services Channel NewsAsia MediaCorp THE programme, In Parliament, has been extended to 25 minutes daily since February on Channel 5 (“10-minute daily broadcast too short” by Mr M. Lukshumayeh; Wednesday). Each time the House sits, the
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        154 33  -  MISTREATING FOREIGN WORKERS Raymond Koh Bock Swi IT IS disturbing to be reminded again that in prosperous and thriving Singapore, we still have unacceptable behaviour from bosses (“Bosses exploit foreign workers”; Sunday). Foreign workers have little protection for their general well-being. They are strangers to our
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        416 33  -  Sin Serey Ambassador Royal Embassy of Cambodia Singapore IT IS true that nothing has stopped Asean from finding compromise language to be included in the joint communique (“Cambodia should repair Asean fissures and plan for credible summit” by Mr Benjamin Ho Tze Ern,
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        53 33 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1. MR CLINTON LIM: Can Singapore organise an Olympics? 2. MS ESTHER TAN: Three cheers for terrific trio. 3. MR AARON LEONG: Accept foreign spouses and children of returning Singaporeans. 4. MR CLARENCE NGIAN: Kind cabby at Great World City. 5. MADAM PATTY KANG:
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      38 33 PUNCHLINES During Ramadan, when food intake is controlled, fewer Malays are warded for heart failure. The hospital is not the only place that sees fewer admissions of Malays in the fasting month. Oh? Where else? My weight-loss clinic...!
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      701 1  -  Common problem in small rental flats MPs say issue hard to eradicate, with neighbours unaware as hoarders pose no disturbances By JALELAH ABU BAKER, JANICE TAI jalmsab@sph.com.sg jantai@sph.com.sg GETTING inside Mr Oh Chuan Ho’s one-room rental home in Marsiling Road is a real squeeze. The 33 sq m space
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      277 2  -  HOARDERS|THEY CAN’T BRING THEMSELVES TO THROW STUFF AWAY JANICE TAI MS HUANG, 28, may have a five-room flat to call home, but she spent most of her childhood studying in school or nearby fast-food eateries. Her housewife
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      348 2  -  JANICE TAI BEFORE Housing Board officials came to his one-room rental flat in King George’s Avenue last year to clear the items he had been hoarding over the years, 70-year-old Mr Tan, whose full name cannot be revealed, was so distraught
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      296 2  -  JALELAH ABU BAKER MADAM Ghim Peck Choo, 48, earns $15 a day working four hours at McDonald’s, but it is not enough to support her and her jobless husband. She started collecting discarded items six years ago, selling them
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      359 3  -  Entry to Star Party this weekend included in ticket purchased for July 15 event By IAN POH pohian@sph.com.sg FUN time continues for student Bryan Teh, who caught Korean girl group 4Minute at the Straits Times Appreciates Readers (Star) concert on July
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      404 4  -  Bartender and father escape unhurt after pet poodle raises the alarm By STACEY CHIA staceyc@sph.com.sg A DOG may have saved a bartender and his elderly father from perishing in a fire that broke out in their Kallang Bahru flat yesterday morning. It was
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      350 4  -  By LESLIE KAY LIM llim@sph.com.sg MORE job seekers are finding employment through the career centres of their local community development councils (CDCs), with 3,300 people placed in the second quarter of this year. This is a 14 per cent rise from the 2,900 placed
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      257 4  -  By ELENA CHONG elena@sph.com.sg A PROPERTY agent accused of giving false information to the police and Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on four occasions was charged in a district court yesterday. Tan Hock Khin, 41, is claiming trial. He is alleged to have
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      644 5  -  Stat boards respond to criticisms by Auditor-General By GRACE CHUA, MELODY ZACCHEUS, MARYAM MOKHTAR caiwj@sph.com.sg melodyz@sph.com.sg maryamm@sph.com.sg IT DOES not matter when street cleaners show up as long as the job gets done, said the National Environment Agency (NEA). And green
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      305 5  -  GRACE CHUA, MELODY ZACCHEUS, MARYAM MOKHTAR BOTH the National Environment Agency (NEA) and National Parks Board (NParks) have acknowledged some of the lapses uncovered by the Auditor General’s Office. Auditors found NEA had road measurements which differed from the real lengths for 3,097 roads, or
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      88 5 Student Brandon Chia (right) is pursuing a nursing diploma despite having to grapple with dyslexia. Yesterday, the 18-year-old received three top honours, including the Lee Hsien Loong Award for Outstanding All-Round Achievement, for his perseverance and results. Also given special awards for their desire to
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      376 5  -  PHUA MEI PIN SINGAPORE has refuted a United States report on human rights practices here, saying it “again includes the same gross inaccuracies and misrepresentations of the Singapore Government’s policies” that it had rebutted in previous years. In a strongly worded response sent to
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      760 6  -  New ranking is one among many, others paint a less rosy picture NEWS ANALYSIS By AARON LOW ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT aaronl@sph.com.sg- A RECENT survey caused quite a few people to do a double take when it declared that Singapore is the richest country in
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      459 6 OFFICER cadet Julie Lim, 19, was fond of playing with remote-con-trolled planes as a child, so she decided to make a career out of flying real aircraft. The Air Force trainee pilot is one of 19 people awarded the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Merit Scholarship
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      504 8  -  Heroin cases rose to 1,090 in first six months, while 508 held for taking Ice By DARYL CHIN darylc@sph.com.sg HEROIN and methamphetamine, or Ice, continue to be the drugs of choice for abusers. According to the Central Narcotics Bureau, 93 per cent of
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      278 8  -  DARYL CHIN MORE can be done to help Malay drug abusers kick the habit, said MP Fatimah Lateef. “Drug abuse afflicts all races but the Malay community has a higher rate of re-offenders compared to the rest,” she said, adding that
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      245 8  -  ELENA CHONG A FORMER secondary school teacher charged with having sex with a teenage student returned to court yesterday but had her case adjourned. The woman, who is in her early 30s, is said to have had sex with the 15-year-old on at
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        1205 10  -  Shoppers, stallholders say bazaar has lost its lustre without Malay Village Streetview is a weekly series that focuses on the goings-on in your neighbourhood. Is there anything new or interesting happening around you? Let us know at stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg By MARYAM MOKHTAR, WALTER SIM maryamm@sph.com.sg
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      410 11  -  It aims to raise $1.5m from sale of house-brand bread within 2 weeks LUA JIA MIN NTUC FairPrice is donating $5 to charity for each loaf of its housebrand bread sold. In its second run, the Breadwinners We Care, U Care campaign
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      501 12  -  They will take part in vertical marathon to help raise funds By LIM YI HAN limyihan@sph.com.sg THREE years ago, Mr Hadi Sufian Zulkaffeli fell into a coma after his motorbike collided with a van on Christmas Day. When he woke up three months later,
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      345 12  -  By TOH YONG CHUAN tohyc@sph.com.sg WHEN Mr Iswandie Wanhar joined ST Aerospace as a trainee technician with only his O levels to his name 12 years ago, his annual salary was $10,000. Today, he is a certified aircraft engineer maintaining airliners such as the
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      137 12 ALL Central Provident Fund (CPF) members will continue to receive a guaranteed interest rate of 2.5 per cent on their Ordinary Account savings from Oct 1 to Dec 31 this year, the CPF Board said yesterday. An extra 1 per cent interest will continue
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      216 12  -  WALTER SIM RESIDENTS in Serangoon North Avenue 4 were plunged into darkness last night for about an hour. An SP PowerGrid spokesman said the disruption occurred at 9pm, and supply was fully restored by about 9.50pm. She added that it
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      444 13  -  Singapore-developed programme set to register students by next June By JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg A LOCALLY developed qualification programme (QP) for accountants aims to be registering students by next June, said Minister of State for Finance Josephine Teo yesterday. She described the timeline as
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      353 17  -  By JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg ONLY 38 per cent of audit staff were satisfied with their jobs with many complaining about heavy workloads, according to a survey. It also found that 65 per cent want to quit their firms within three years.
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      683 17  -  Han Cheng Fong building first phase of township in Ningxia region By ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER esthert@sph.com.sg REAL estate veteran Han Cheng Fong is embarking on another giant mixed-use project in China. The former chief executive of DBS Land and Fraser Neave
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      369 17  -  By AMANDA TAN tamanda@sph.com.sg A HOTEL site in Lavender, close to key tourist precincts, was launched for sale by public tender yesterday. The site, which can hold a hotel with about 650 rooms, went on sale after a developer triggered the process by committing
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      319 18 NTUC INCOME’S $600 million bond offering has continued to attract investor interest, with secondary trading exceeding $100 million after its launch. The bonds traded yesterday at well over the par price of $1 and closed at $1.50. NTUC Income made the bond offering
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      420 18  -  Strong results from S’pore operations lift Malaysian group’s first-half figure By MAGDALEN NG songyuan@sph.com.sg STRONG results from Maybank Singapore helped lift the Malaysian group to a record RM2.78 billion (S$1.1 billion) first-half profit, a 21.2 per cent spike from a year earlier. Maybank Singapore reported
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      335 20  -  Aim is to set up Singapore automation hub in province’s Knowledge City By MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg LOCAL firms that have been helping Singapore factories automate will be out to do the same in Guangdong, aided by an agreement signed this week. The pact to
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      351 20 TOP corporate chiefs and public relations industry veterans were recognised for their achievements at the Prism Awards held by the Institute of Public Relations of Singapore yesterday. Mr Liew Mun Leong, president and chief executive of CapitaLand, added another feather to his cap when
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      348 20  -  By JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg RETAIL investors will get their chance today to apply for units in Far East Hospitality Trust, Singapore’s second-largest initial public offering this year. The sale of 50 million units to the public follows the successful placement of 267.57 million
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        412 22  -  Sentiment hurt by weak opening in Europe and negative lead from HK BULLS AND BEARS By ALVIN FOO alfoo@sph.com.sg THE Singapore market seemed to be on track to erasing most of Wednesday’s losses, as a fresh buying wave brought morning cheer
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          61 22 INSURER Great Eastern Holdings said its subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, yesterday agreed to buy 3.5 million Pacific Mutual Fund shares for about RM33 million (S$13.1 million) from OCBC Capital (Malaysia). The shares represent a 70 per cent stake in Pacific Mutual Fund. The acquisition will enable Lion
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          83 22 THE family behind Tat Hong Holdings appears to have given up its bid to take control of Intraco. Hanwell Holdings yesterday said that the offer by TH Investments to acquire its 29.89 per cent stake in Intraco had lapsed. Hanwell had earlier written to TH requesting a revised offer
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          100 22 SINGTEL has had its rating downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service to Aa3 from Aa2 with a stable outlook. Australian subsidiary Optus’ rating was revised to negative from stable. Moody’s analyst Nidhi Dhruv said this reflected a weakening in SingTel’s key financial parameters over the last year, fuelled by rising
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          17 22 STI TRADING VOLUME 475.19 million shares STI UP DOWN Gainers: 14 Losers: 13 Unchanged:3
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          82 22 Points Change Mid Cap Small Cap Fledgling Catalist China China Top Maritime 704.48 465.87 645.50 864.07 222.58 204.14 280.90 0.22 3.02 1.82 0.51 1.08 1.17 3.23 Points Change Basic materials Consumer goods Consumer serv Financials Health care Industrials Oil and Gas 172.05 522.10 825.90 753.47 1,331.58 749.74
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          21 22 STOCK TRADING VOLUME 1.99 billion shares worth $1.43 billion UP DOWN Gainers: 223 Losers: 137 Unchanged: 431
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          55 22 Yesterday’s close Index Change Hang Seng Nikkei 225 Seoul Kospi Shanghai Comp Shenzhen Comp Bursa KLCI 19,962.95 9,092.76 1,957.91 2,112.1 879.94 1,650.09 -89.34 167.72 0.95 -6.75 -7.036 -3.69 Yesterday’s close Index Change Jakarta Comp SET Thailand Sydney ASX 200 Wednesday’s close Dow Nasdaq 4,160.51 1,224.4 4,330.17 13,164.78 3,030.93
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            188 22 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: AUG 16, 2023 Top Rises Aug 16 CENTS (0) DBXT Nifty 10US$ 9841 46.3 0.4 DBXT MSKorea 10US$ 5702 35.0 0.5 DBXT MSJAP 10US$ 3533 30.0 0.7 DBXT MSINDO 10us$ 1497 20.0 1.1
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            61 22 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 '000 DAY GROSS HIGH LOW YIELD NET P/E M CAP $MIL 173 112.5 CapMallsAsia 165 cd -2 2790 167.5 165
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            93 22 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 $MIL 161.5 101.5 ARA 150.5 cd +1.5 70 81
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            32 22 By Volume CENTS Vol CENTS Vol GSH Corp Genting SP IT Inti 9.6 ...134.5 Thai Beverage ...................33.5 43,871,000 ...125.5 191.793.000 149.305.000 141.590.000 99.003.000 83.211.000 79.499.000 715 ChinaMinzhong 71 19,374,000 0.8
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            34 22 (US$) (S$) (US$) (S$) 0.***** 0.***** SWAP Offer rates (S$) 0.***** 0 ***** 0.***** 0 ***** SWAP Mid rates (S$) 0,***** 0.***** 12 mths ,1.***** 0.***** SWAP Offer rates (S$) Source: Thomson Reuters
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            53 22 Aug 16 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Against US$ Bid Offer S$AJS$ to one unit of foreign currency: S$/US$ to 100 units of foreign currency: 1.3115 1.3129 1.0480 1.0485 ***** 1.2656 1.0107 1.0100 1.5351 1.5363 1.2267
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            207 22 Top Rises Aug 16 CENTS Rowsley W*****1 0.7 75.0 0.3 Tat Hong W*****2 2.5 47.1 0.8 GentingSMBeCW*****5 3.1 24.0 0.6 NobleGrpMBeCW*****5 6.2 24.0 1.2 CoscoCorBPeCW*****4 2.1 23.5 0.4 KepCorp RBeCW*****7 38.5 20.3 6.5 Wilmar BPeCW*****3A 8.4 18.3 1.3 Yanlord BPeCW*****2 2.5 13.6 0.3 CapitalaBPeCW*****3 16.4 13.1 1.9
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            27 22 Vol Company Last Sale +or-('000) +orVol COCO) CapMallA2.15%*****1 CapMallA3.8%b*****2 100.8 101.1 +0.1 49 CapMallT2%b *****5 CityDev NCCPS DBS Bk 4.7% NCPS 100 ***** -ii 2 113.1
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            351 22 52-Wk Last Vol High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) Last 103 95.8 CIMB APAC Div 100US$ US102.1 High 1261 856 CIMBAsean40 100US$ US1045 ***** ***** DBXT AUD Bonds 5AU$ A***** Sale (’000) 130 3721 2990 DBXT DBCBDJUBS 10US$ US2990 2222 1959 DBXT DBCBLEB 10US$ US2173 120.2 3015 2149 DBXT FTChina25
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      1191 14 / 15 WHO WILL RULE THE CREATIVE RUNWAY TONIGHT? Singapore’s biggest advertising award is back as the new SPH iink Awards to celebrate the most creative minds in a bigger and bolder way. The additional “i” in our name signifies the move to expand the spotlight beyond print to honour the best
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      892 16 Category F SPH IS ON Campaign This category features integrated campaigns that were advertised in SPH newspapers and at least one other SPH media platform (eg. radio, online, out-of-home, magazines). View the campaigns in other media executions at www.sphiinkawards.com.sg Half the life insurance you need provides your child as much
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      209 17 URA SALE OF SITE For Hotel or Commercial Residential Development Victoria Street Jalan Sultan Located close to Historic Districts at Kampong Glam and Little India Proximity to Lavender MRT Station Well connected to major roads and expressway such as Victoria Street, Jalan Sultan and East Coast Parkway Site Area Allowable
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      1145 19 First Only Singapore-Focused Hotel And Serviced Residence Hospitality Trust IPO Closes on 23 August 2012, 12.00 pm Distribution Yield Far East Hospitality Trust (“Far East H-Trust”) is the first and only Singapore-focused hotel and serviced residence hospitality trust listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited
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      62 20 Simply cut this coupon, fill your particulars and drop it in the Lucky Draw box at the World Food Fair from 17th 20th August 2012 at Suntec Singapore Level 4 (Entrance of Hall 404) Name: NRIC: Main Par ticipating Br ands Mobile No: Tel: CHECK OUT!!!Products Write-up and Attractive Offers
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    509 24 B24 l With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to Mrs Angela Beanland and Family on the demise of her beloved husband ROBERT JOHN BEANLAND Managing Director SB Darron Pte Ltd, Singapore Departed 15 August 2012 From: The Management Staff of Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG, Austria Schoeller-Bleckmann DO Brasil LTDA, Brazil BICO
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      140 26 MOVING SALE-' Unbelievable Discounts! Trolley (manual) adult junior $49 Sunday Bag 12 Boston Bag $20 2-Hole Putting Mat $S9 Footjoy Shoes 40% off Golf Clubs Lowest Ever Many branded golf clubs to clear new iron sets, putters. Available in steel graphite, Men's, Ladies’, Left-Hand clubs. Just some examples of our
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      131 26 LOTTERY Draw No. 2771/2012 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 Results of Draw Winning No. i Add. No. 04 11 17 22 26 32 I 10 Group 1 Prize *651,267 Next Draw No. 2772/2012 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 Group 1 Prize *650,000. Draw Venue: Singapore Pools (Private) Limited 1 Selegie Road, PoMo
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      379 28  -  Manchester United were pipped to the title last season on goal difference but, now that they have Robin van Persie, champions Manchester City will be worried By FABIUS CHEN fabiusc@sph.com.sg THE Robin van Persie shirt in Hyrulnizam Juma’at’s closet can now go into
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      1020 28 ROONEY VAN PERSIE GOALS But question is, can Rooney and van Persie play alongside each other? PREMIER LEAGUE 2012-13 PREVIEW| MANCHESTER UNITED THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON If nothing else next season, Manchester United fans should be guaranteed goals. Lots of them. The arrival of Robin van Persie at Old Trafford
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      331 28 LONDON Arsene Wenger admitted that he was powerless to prevent Robin van Persie from leaving Arsenal, where he spent eight years, scoring 132 goals in 278 appearances. Making it doubly painful was losing him to Premier League rivals Manchester United. “It’s never
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      601 24 Rivals express concern after Nadal pulls out of his 4th straight event ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK Doubts over Rafael Nadal’s long-term future grew yesterday after the Spaniard withdrew from the US Open because of the knee problems that continue to dog his career. The injury
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        66 24 TICKETS for the LionsXII’s Malaysia Cup group-stage home matches will go on sale at the Jalan Besar Stadium’s North Entrance from Aug 23. V. Sundramoorthy’s side have been drawn in Group A, together with PKNS FC, Johor FA and Johor FC. Individual match tickets are
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        62 24 SOUTH Korea’s Choi Na Yeon will come up against the likes of Cristie Kerr, Paula Creamer and world No. 1 Tseng Ya-ni when she attempts to defend her Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia crown next month. Tickets for the Oct 11-14 event, to be played
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        48 24 BEIJING Golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will square off in China in a one-day exhibition. World No. 1 McIlroy will take on the American 14-time Major winner in an 18-hole match at Lake Jinsha International Golf Club on Oct 29.
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        64 24 JAPAN’S Shinya Aoki against France’s Arnaud Lepont will top the bill at the One Fighting Championship’s mixed martial arts event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Oct 6. The Netherlands’ Melvin Manhoef and Brazil’s Zorobabel Moreira are also pencilled in to appear on the show
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        66 24 REUTERS ROME Emanuele Pesoli, the Italian footballer who went on a hunger strike in response to his three-year ban in a match-fixing scandal, has ended his protest after five days. Verona’s Emanuele Pesoli sitting on a chair after chaining himself outside the Italian football federation’s headquarters
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        68 24 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Lewis Hamilton is close to signing a new contract with McLaren, according to the Formula One team’s managing director. Hamilton has been linked with a move away from the Britain-based team when his current contract expires at the end of this
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      182 24 Today Athletics IAAF Diamond League: Stockholm (Live, StarHub Ch205, tomorrow, 2am). Cricket 3rd Test: England v South Africa, day 2 (Live, mio TV HD Ch123, 6pm). Tennis ATP Western Southern Open: Day 4, last 16, 2nd session (7am). Day 5, q-finals, 1st session (11pm) Live, StarHub Ch211
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      122 24 Football International friendlies (Selected): Japan 1 Venezuela 1, South Korea 2 Zambia 1, China 1 Ghana 1, Sweden 0 Brazil 3, Belgium 4 Netherlands 2, Germany 1 Argentina 3, England 2 Italy 1, Scotland 3 Australia 1, France 0 Uruguay 0, Puerto Rico 1 Spain 2. Golf ICTSI Orchard
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      738 25  -  Singapore Sailing Federation boss wants to force sailors to toughen up By CHAN U-GENE ugenec@sph.com.sg WITH a flourish of victories at last month’s Optimist World Championships and also at the 420 World Championships, Singapore’s sailors have proven that they are among the best in
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      284 25  -  CHAN U-GENE NOT everyone in the sailing community agrees with the Singapore Sailing Federation’s (SSF) apparent change in tack, with its current emphasis on making the sailors more independent and self-sufficient. Beijing 2008 Olympian Lo Manyi, who has retired from the sport and now
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      286 25 OBITUARY FORMER Singapore Rugby Union (SRU) president Niaz Mohamed Shah, 90, died on Wednesday of complications from pneumonia. He was the first Singaporean to helm the SRU and credited with forming the Republic’s first national rugby side. During his tenure from 1971 to 1975, he created
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      606 25  -  Brought to you by S. League Sports Desk Nigel Chin sportsdesk@fas.org.sg Looking to help your child become a future National Team footballer? Then sign them up for the RHB-PA Soccer Clinic with our very own S.League Stars! Brought to you by RHB
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      202 25  -  By FABIUS CHEN fabiusc@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE is set to usher in a new era in international hockey. It will be one of nine host cities for the first round of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s World League a new biennial tournament that marks the
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      540 26 Next generation come through demanding test against Italy THE TIMES, LONDON ASSOCIATED PRESS BERN It was an evening that felt like a new start for England, even with some old stagers in midfield. Phil Jagielka’s first international goal and a 79th-minute strike from Jermain Defoe on Wednesday
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      357 26 ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN It was not so long ago that Lionel Messi was being criticised for failing to translate his form for Barcelona onto the international stage. Not any more. He took his tally for Argentina to nine goals in his last five matches
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      193 26 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BUENOS AIRES Argentina star Lionel Messi has blamed the media for creating an apparent rivalry with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the pair had never crossed swords. “It’s only the media, the press, who want us to be at loggerheads but I’ve never fought
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      881 26  -  HORSE RACING Written by Craig Brennan FORMER champion galloper Better Than Ever entered quarantine yesterday morning as he prepares to head back to New Zealand for the next stage of his career. The Champion Three and Four-Year-Old of his generation, Better Than Ever hasn't
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      288 27 THE JAKARTA POST/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK JAKARTA Indonesian badminton star Taufik Hidayat yesterday announced that he was done competing in a sport that held him in the spotlight for 13 years. He said that he had considered the retirement plan for
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      636 27 Mancini’s talented champions look as unpredictable and dangerous as ever PREMIER LEAGUE 2012-13 PREVIEW| MANCHESTER CITY LONDON Manchester United signed Shinji Kagawa and Robin van Persie for £41 million (S$82 million) in an attempt to make Manchester City’s title reign last just 12
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      414 27  -  RICHARD JOLLY L ROBIN VAN PERSIE Manchester United, £24 million (S$48 million) Thirty Premier League goals and nine assists last season would be mighty impressive in an outstanding team. In a struggling side, it was a colossal effort from the Dutchman. The best player in
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      463 27  -  By RICHARD JOLLY stsports@sph.com.sg LAST season, they were measured in points. Over the summer, it has been in pounds. Between them, the English Premier League’s six biggest clubs have paid around £180 million (S$360 million) with Manchester City, unusually, the smallest spenders and Chelsea,
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      267 27 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Brendan Rodgers has conceded that Liverpool can no longer compete for players at the top end of the transfer market because of the team’s continuing absence from the Champions League. The new season will be the third in succession
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      231 27 LONDON Luka Modric is set to complete his dream move to Real Madrid, with reports suggesting he would fly to Spain yesterday. A figure of £23.6 million (S$46.3 million) has been touted with add-ons bringing the total transfer up
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      131 27 REUTERS LONDON Newcastle completed the £6.7 million (S$13.4 million) signing of Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Vurnon Anita yesterday, with the Dutch international hopeful his new club can end their 43-year trophyless spell. Anita, a key member of the Ajax team that won back-to-back league titles the last
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      271 1 Scream Drink for digestion Cool aperitifs and digestifs Wong Ah Yoke’s picks Penang goodies at Copthorne King’s Hotel Horror houses for Halloween C2 C3 C7 FRIDAY, From the MegaZip to the flying trapeze, LYDIA VASKO shows you where to get your adrenaline fix. DESIGN: MARLONE RUBIO PHOTOS: PANDORA WONG, CATALUNYA,
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      875 2  -  Cocktails are slinking from the bar to the table as diners turn to aperitifs to whet their appetite Melissa Kok melk@sph.com.sg Wine is a common accompaniment to meals. But what about an alcoholic drink that stimulates the appetite or aids digestion? Restaurants and bars now serve a wide
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      567 2 What are aperitifs and digestifs? Aperitifs and digestifs are alcoholic beverages that are consumed before or after a meal to stimulate one’s appetite and to aid digestion. The tradition of such alcoholic drinks dates back to the 1800s and is popular in European countries such as
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      658 3  -  Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is set to outdo last year’s Olivia Ho oliviaho@sph.com.sg Every horror franchise needs a sequel. Resorts World Sentosa is certainly hoping to outdo last October’s screams with a second round of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore. The theme
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      532 3 New York Times Lido Di Ostia, Italy For many Romans, this seaside neighbourhood at the fringe of the capital has long been the site of summertime rituals, where crowds of children built wobbly castles of sootcoloured sand, parents snoozed in clusters and beachfront resorts bustled with
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      2707 4 / 5  -  Lydia Vasko vlydia@sph.com.sg You learn a lot about yourself and your friends when experiencing an adrenaline rush. Everybody’s reactions are different. Give me a high speed roller coaster any day. The more loops, twists and stomach- flipping drops the better. Heights are another story, especially when I
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        459 6 VOLUME WITH D.O.N.S (GERMANY) Taking centre stage at Avalon is German-born DJ and producer D.O.N.S, who has established himself as one of the most innovative figures in modern dance music. Where: Avalon, Level 1, Marina Bay Sands MRT: Bayfront When: Today, 10pm Admission: Pay a cover charge of $30,
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        241 6 CHARITY BOOTH SALE SUNTEC CITY Buy earrings, necklaces, bracelets, mobilephone straps, keychains, ceramic items, magnets and picture frames created by beneficiaries of the Singapore Association for Mental Health, priced from $4 onwards. Proceeds will go to the makers of the products as well as fund the association’s programmes. Where:
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        105 6 THE SAFRA SINGAPORE BAY RUN ARMY HALF MARATHON Cheer on more than 70,000 participants of the Safra Singapore Bay Run Army Half Marathon who will run along the route winding through the latest development along Marina Bay. There are four categories the 21km Army Half Marathon, Safra 10km Race,
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        991 6 ORAL CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER Patients who have undergone cancer treatment, especially radiation therapy to the head and neck region, can get an overview of oral care at this talk. Such patients often have a higher risk of dental decay and gum diseases in addition to other issues.
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        181 6 LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY WORKSHOP (MANDARIN/ENGLISH) Learn about the benefits of making a Lasting Power of Attorney and how to apply for one to protect your interests in the event that you lose your mental capacity. Organised by the Office of the Public Guardian. Where: RSVP Singapore, 08-02, Junction
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        93 6 AUGUST BABIES ENTER FREE Singaporeans and permanents residents born in August can enter the Singapore Zoo and Jurong Bird Park free this month as part of the Wildlife Reserves’ month-long celebration of National Day. Just flash your identity card at the ticket counters. Where: Singapore Zoo, Mandai Lake Road
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        1869 7 NEW RESTAURANTS IKYU Chef Takuma Seki, previously of Seki at Rendezvous Hotel and Hide Yamamoto, is now helming new contemporary Japanese restaurant Ikyu. The 54-seat restaurant features dishes such as Wafu-marinated salmon carpaccio ($16.50), Panko Hiroshima oyster with tartar ($16.50), Kagoshima Wagyu beef sirloin ($58.50) and Shocyu cheesecake ($8.50).
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        595 7  -  Lydia Vasko ‘Ihave been a runner since my army days and run about 100km a week. Friday night is my time to run alone. From 7 to 8.30pm, I go for a run from my home an HDB flat in Hougang Avenue 3, which I share with my
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        1702 8 BOOKS LAUNCH OF VOICES CLEAR AND TRUE: NEW SINGAPORE PLAYS VOLUME 1 BY CHECKPOINT THEATRE Check out Checkpoint Theatre’s inaugural launch of its book Voices Clear And True: New Singapore Plays Volume 1, comprising eight plays written under the mentorship of dramatist Huzir Sulaiman, the group’s joint artistic director.
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        536 8  - AN HOUR THE MUSEUM IN THIS WEEKLY COLUMN, WE VISIT MUSEUMS AND ART SPACES AND HIGHLIGHT WHAT YOU SHOULD SEE IF YOU HAVE ONLY AN HOUR TO SPARE Deepika Shetty Newly opened gallery Nikei Fine Art’s debut exhibition Kaomise, which means the “face-showing” ceremony of a theatre to celebrate the
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        329 9 BUT IS THE BOOK BETTER? With the Hungry Ghost Festival approaching this month, The Arts House will hold screenings of Kaidan or Japanese ghost stories, such as The Ring (PG), The Arm and The Whistler (double-bill) and The Nose and The Days After (double-bill). They feature grotesque faces, strange
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        71 9 HERITAGE ORCHIDS FOR THE GARDEN CITY Orchid enthusiasts can learn at this talk at HortPark (above) about the art and appreciation of orchid-growing. Where: HortPark, 33 Hyderabad Road MRT: Labrador Park When: Tomorrow, 3 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 6471-5601 TREES FOR LIFE NATURE SKETCHING Be inspired by nature at
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        337 9 ONE CSS ONE SHOT: WATER THROUGH THE LENS Take a photograph of water from any source, including tap, river, lake or reservoir, for a chance to win $1,000 in the Open Category of this Water Through The Lens competition. There is a Teenage Category with the top prize of
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        73 9 PAUSE FOR PAWS Drive your car for a car wash at $20 at this car-wash drive by students of Anderson Junior College and help raise funds for Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD) to save the lives of canines here. You will receive a goodie bag worth $30. Where: Anderson
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        352 9 CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: PLANTING-CUM-ART CRAFT SPECIAL WAYANG KULIT PUPPET-MAKING Children aged four to 12 can use their creativity to decorate a puppet using recycled materials at this wayang kulit puppet-making children’s workshop. Where: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens MRT: Botanic Gardens When: Tomorrow, 10 11.30am Admission: $30 a
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        111 9 GUIDED WALK: GUIDED WALKS AT SENSORY TRAIL Nature lovers can join this guided walk at Pulau Ubin to explore its fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, and plants used in traditional medicine. Where: Meet at Pulau Ubin Nature Gallery at the end of Pulau Ubin Jetty MRT: Punggol/Tanah
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        310 9 BRAS BASAH.BUGIS ARTS FLEA MARKET (PUBLIC GARDEN) Looking for vintage attire and other bargains? Check out this flea market featuring more than 50 vendors with a good mix of knick-knacks and craft designed and created here. New vendors include By Invite Only, a home-grown jewellery label specialising in handmade
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        167 9  -  COMPILED BY MAGDALENE LUM, OLIVIA HO 5 STARS ARISING This exhibition by Singapore artists Chen Ziwi, Lee Mei Ling, Ong Hui Har, Khairullah Rahim and Joey Soh showcases contemporary artworks relating to Singapore including portraits, architectural scenes as well as flora and fauna. Where: One East Space, Thong
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          170 6 MELISSA KOK RECOMMENDS Veteran Filipino rockers Rivermaya, one of the most successful acts from the Philippines, are back in town to perform their hits at the Hard Rock Cafe. The alternative rock band, formed in 1994, have gone through several changes in their line-up, having replaced their lead vocalist
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          117 6 SUB-SONIC LIVE THE LAWN THE LAWN For those who are looking to chill out to some great acoustic music, head to the Foothills in River Valley Road for some home-grown entertainment. Called Sub-Sonic Live, the music event is part of an annual series and is a music initiative under British
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          117 6 Dutch producer Fedde Le Grand (below), famous for his catchy No. 1 club hit Put Your Hands Up For Detroit, will be spinning his brand of electro house and techno at Zouk tonight. The 34-year-old DJ has chalked up residencies at mega clubs such as
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          116 6 Show some support for local talent and enjoy indie, hardcore and folk-rock tunes at this campus concert campus organised by the organised by National University of Singapore Centre for the Arts and Republic of Pop Concept. Thirteen home-grown music acts, including indie-popster Inch Chua The Metric System,
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          163 7 WONG AH YOKE RECOMMENDS It’s easy to lose your heart to the new dim sum items at Cherry Garden. The Mandarin Oriental Singapore’s dim sum chef Cheung Yat Sing has come up with some unusual ideas without being gimmicky. And more important, the creative dim
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          203 7 Among the new ramen joints from Japan that have opened here recently, I am particularly impressed with Menya Mushashi. But its first outlet in Raffles City is cramped. Its second outlet, Menya Mushashi Kudou, which opened in Ion Orchard last month, is more comfortable. The menu
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          154 7 French chain eatery Poulet, which has opened its first outlet here in Bugis+, may not offer the cheapest bistro fare Saveur in Purvis Street does but its prices are easy on the pocket too. There are some good dishes as well. I like the salad de Paris
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          132 7 The Penang buffet at Copthorne King’s Hotel gets a boost this month with guest chefs from the Malaysian state joining forces with resident chef Loh Hong Chye to come up with new dishes. New items to look out for include roti jala, Inche Kabin, jiu hu char
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          144 7 First Soup House, opened by chef Ang Song Kang from Canton Recipes House, is not only about soups. The year-old eatery has expanded its menu beyond its signature herbal soups brewed with expensive ingredients such as dried sea horse. New offerings include affordable home-style dishes such
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          122 8 ARTS CORRESPONDENT ADELINE CHIA RECOMMENDS Hurray for cross-cultural collaborations. Local drama company The Necessary Stage and Croatian theatre collective Trafik are working together to make a multidisciplinary work about issues of home, homeland and belonging. The port cities of Singapore and Croatia’s Rijeka are sources of inspiration as the
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          172 8 Prominent gallerist Valentine Willie’s annual Singapore Survey may be an uneven affair this year but it is still worth heading down to the Tanjong Pagar Distripark gallery for a look. The theme this year is Strange New Faces, where artists are invited to mull over the concept of
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          155 8 This slick, airconditioned gallery will be a respite from the relentless consumerism and humidity in Orchard Road. Situated in a black box outside Ion Orchard mall, the temporary gallery features works by nine photographers nominated for the Icon de Martell Cordon Bleu photography award, which is now
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          77 8 Immerse yourself in an evening of Russian romanticism with the lyrical music of Sergei Rachmaninov. After his visit last season, up-and-coming Russian pianst Yevgeny Sudbin returns to play the Russian composer’s neglected First Piano Concerto. Other works include Rachmaninov’s Eroica, which breaks away from the formal
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          181 9  -  JOHN LUI AND BOON CHAN RECOMMEND Boon Chan (PG) 120 minutes When he acts, Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai lets his eyes do all the work. In this role as blind piano tuner assistant He Bing, his charisma remains intact even while wearing lenses or
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          235 9  -  JL 110 minutes Director Steven Soderbergh delivers another delightful trip to pulpville with this film, structured on a standard show-business rags-to-riches premise. Adam (Alex Pettyfer) is an irresponsible layabout, scrounging off his sister Brooke (Cody Horn). He meets Mike Lane (Channing Tatum, left), a construction worker by
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          147 9  -  John Lui 135 minutes Director Tony Gilroy is making his Bourne debut here, after having helped pen the screenplay for the three previous films in the franchise. Like past Bourne director Paul Greengrass, Gilroy’s scenes are suspenseful and quiet one minute, then explode into action the
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          262 9  -  JL 99 minutes Writer-director and indie legend Todd Solondz made this as a sequel of sorts to Happiness (1998). All the key characters are back but played by other actors. That Solondz tone bleak, faintly satirical with a sense of humour alternating between the bone-dry and
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      134 10 ‘He told me there’s a time to be a human being and have an opinion, and there’s a time to sell cars. It brought me freedom, but it also killed my spirits because this was a dude I looked up to like a sensei’ Indiana Jones
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      391 10  -  RETAIL THERAPY Imran Jalal imrjalal@sph.com.sg What: Workshop Element or W.E. Where: Wisma Atria, 03-16 When: 11am to 10pm daily Who: Womenswear designer Alfie Leong (right), who runs fashion labels Mu and A.W.O.L, is playing fashion godfather to fashion designers here. The 42-year-old has opened what is possibly the
      PHOTOS: PANDORA WONG, MIKE LEE FOR THE STRAITS TIMES  -  391 words
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        333 11 Whitney Houston’s family members organise tribute at Grammy Museum Reuters LosAngeles The Grammy Museum unveiled a tribute to Whitney Houston on Wednesday, put together by family members to celebrate the late pop star’s career. The exhibit, titled Whitney! Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Whitney Houston, features items such
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        123 11 In the spirit of Hari Raya Puasa on Sunday, we visit the homes of four well-known Muslim retail, fashion and beauty families here and find out how they celebrate the occasion. We also scour Geylang Serai for nine fabulous lastminute buys that include a clutch made
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        299 12 Associated Press Los Angeles Michael J. Fox (right), who left full-time acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, is planning a return to series TV. According to people with knowledge of the project, the actor will star in a sitcom that is in development
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        399 12 Associated Press Memphis, Tennessee Elvis Presley’s ex-wife Priscilla and their only daughter Lisa Marie stunned a crowd of thousands on Wednesday night when they unexpectedly greeted fans who had flocked to Graceland for a candlelight vigil marking the 35th anniversary of the
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          96 12 A beleaguered Kristen Stewart, 22, got a public defence on Wednesday by Oscar-winner Jodie Foster, 49, in the wake of her affair with married director Rupert Sanders, 41. Foster, who co-starred with Stewart, then 11, in the 2001 movie Panic Room, blasted the “gladiator sport
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          106 12 Country-pop singer Taylor Swift, 22, has shot to the top of iTunes in 25 countries with her new single We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and is poised for a record digital sales debut on next week’s Billboard chart. Billboard said on Wednesday
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      56 1 002/02/2012 (P) MICA FRIDAY AUGUST 17 2012 Y O U R G U I D E T O L O O K I N G G O O D WIN! FOUR FAMILIES IN FASHION, BEAUTY AND RETAIL BUSINESSES SHARE HOW THEY CELEBRATE HARI RAYA PUASA BIO-ESSENCE MEN SERIES HAMPERS WORTH
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      412 2  -  ROHAIZATUL AZHAR rohai@sph.com. sg Like clockwork, my mother has started badgering me about hanging new curtains in our house. When that happens, it usually means one thing Hari Raya Puasa is fast approaching. My mother has this thing about getting the whole family involved, at least once
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        128 4  -  GLADYS CHUNG High-end hair salon, Kimrobinson, has tied up with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to spot and groom talented students. The partnership will see top ITE hairdressing students attend a module conducted through the July-to-November school term for three years. Students will be taught celebrity stylist
        PHOTOS: CHANEL, DESMOND FOO, DKNY, EDWIN DATOC, GETTY IMAGES, LANCOME  -  128 words
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        502 4  -  GLADYS CHUNG STEP 1: PREP COMPLEXION FOR A CLEAN AND POLISHED LOOK Even out your skin tone with a lightweight foundation; it should not look too matte and powdery. If not, coupled with the dramatic eyes and lips, you might look like you are about to perform
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        78 4 Personal-care store Guardian is holding a Flair For Hair festival till Sept 5 to showcase the 125 haircare brands it stocks, like L’Oreal, TRESemme and Phyto. Get hairstyling tips and a free hair-and-scalp analysis by the brands’ haircare experts at selected Guardian outlets. Spend a minimum of
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        78 4 DKNY has added a twist to its two iconic scents, Be Delicious (above) and Be Delicious Fresh Blossom. Be Delicious Eau So Intense, which has a fresh apple accord, is now available in a stronger-smelling and longer-lasting version of its original. Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense
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        83 4 Lancome’s new brightening eye serum, the Genifique Yeux Light Pearl ($110, for 20ml, below), promises to brighten and widen eyes in seven days. The fragrance-free formula is the result of Lancome lab’s decade-long research in genomics and proteomics (the study of the full set of proteins encoded
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        131 6  - NEW STORES OC ROHAIZATUL AZHAR Last week, Orchard Central introduced eight new fashion and lifestyle stores, including local start-up, CMYK (right); the first physical store of online blog shop Flaunt.cc (left); as well as edgy Tokyo brand Svolme. To celebrate, Orchard Central is offering promotions. Until Oct 7, spend at
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        23 6 Forget boring black frames. This neon floral-textured number ensures your peepers will be smiling. From $530, from Marni, 01-06 Paragon.
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        92 6 French menswear label Celio* (right) has opened a new store at Bugis+. Located at 01 -05 of the new mall, the 1,959 sq ft retail space will stock the entire spring/summer 2012 collection, as well as the upcoming fall/winter 2012 range. Founded in 1985, Celio* offers Parisian
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        110 6 Perth Fashion Festival has appointed a Singaporean to be one of its international ambassadors. PR consultant Marie Choo (right), 36, will join French composer and music producer Jean Michel Jarre and Western Australia-born celebrity photographer Russell James, to help expand the festival’s global reach. Ms Choo will offer
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        99 6 As part of its 40th anniversary, home-grown multi-label luxury retailer Club 21 has set up a pop-up store at 01 -08 Ion Orchard, to showcase different labels each week. Called Club 21 Collectibles, the 1,300 sq ft store sells merchandise at up to 80 per cent off
        PHOTOS: CELIO*, CLUB 21, MARIE CHOO FOR PERTH FASHION FESTIVAL, MARNI, ORCHARD CENTRAL, ZALORA  -  99 words
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        89 6 Online multi-label boutique Zalora has added a new tab to its shopping site which offers more than 800 international and local labels, including Winter Kate (below), David Kahn Denim and Vero Moda. Each week, the tab showcases the latest trends and brands of the season and lists the
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        64 6 The traditional cheongsam gets a modern spin with new home-grown label, Mandarincolors. The label specialises in easy-to-wear and versatile cheongsam-influenced designs made from the finest quality silk. It also offers other Asian-influenced dresses and accessories, such as printed fabric fans as well as kimono-style cotton day dresses. Available
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      541 7 How do I ensure that my skin is well hydrated but not oily in both humid weather and air-conditioned rooms? The key is to make sure that you have your beauty routine down pat. The best time to put on skincare products is right after you have stepped
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      172 7  -  ROHAIZATUL AZHAR HOT MEL B AKA SCARY SPICE, 37 Wearing a gold-embellished bodysuit by Zuhair Murad at the Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London on Aug 12 Posh Spice Victoria Beckham may be a fashion designer but all eyes were on Scary Spice Mel B at the Olympics
      PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS, BIOTHERM  -  172 words
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      1097 8  -  New make-up line by British brand Lush promises to be as natural and eco-friendly as its skincare products. GLADYS CHUNG reports GLADYS CHUNG gladysc@sph.com.sg Known for its handmade and eco-friendly bath and skincare products, British beauty brand Lush has rolled out its first make-up line. Called Emotional Brilliance,
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      288 9  -  David Beckham flaunts his body in a new underwear collaboration with H&M. SAMANTHA CRITCHELL reports SAMANTHA CRITCHELL ASSOCIATED PRESS With the unveiling of his second set of abs sorry, ads for his upcoming branded collection with H&M, British footballer David Beckham (pictured) says he is in the underwear
      ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTOS: H&M  -  288 words
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      3005 10 / 11  -  As Muslims mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday, Urban checks in with four families in the retail, fashion and beauty businesses to find out how they celebrate Hari Raya Puasa IMRAN JALAL MR SALLEH MARICAN AND FAMILY In quiet Kew Crescent, the three-storey
      ST PHOTO: TED CHEN; PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN  -  3,005 words
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      298 15  -  Hari Raya Puasa falls on Sunday. ROHAIZATUL AZHAR picks up some last-minute best buys at the Geylang Serai bazaar, which ends on Sunday morning ROHAIZATUL AZHAR Doko necklace, $50, from Brooches.sg, booth GS13 This gold-plated Doko necklace adds dazzle to any Hari Raya outfit but can also be
      PHOTOS: MIKE LEE FOR THE STRAITS TIMES  -  298 words
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      1714 16 / 17  -  With Audi Fashion Festival, Blueprint and Men’s Fashion Week offering a bumper crop of runway opportunities for models here, ROHAIZATUL AZHAR picks 10 new Singapore faces with the most potential ROHAIZATUL AZHAR SARA CHAN, 21 From Mannequin Studio Burgundy ruffles maxi dress and black peep-toe
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      868 18  -  A new exhibition at the National Museum shows that despite centuries of fashion evolution, the wedding dress has endured A MATTER OF STYLE ONG SOH CHIN sohchin@sph.com.sg I n most narratives about weddings, the topic eventually boils down to what the bride wore. The wedding
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        995 19  -  Designer Raghavendra Rathore, whose great-grandfather was the ruler of Jodhpur, has been credited for making jodhpurs and the bandgala trendy again. MATTHEW WEE reports RAGHAVENDRA RATHORE MATTHEW WEE mattwee@sph.com.sg I t is tough being a designer in India, says Mr Raghavendra Rathore. “Sometimes, it’s like being alone in
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      1049 20  -  As limited-time discounts lose novelty, websites are branching into exclusive merchandise and ‘lifestyle’ services to keep customers interested, says STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM THE NEW YORK TIMES Each day at noon for the last few years, Ms Rory Roth-Honigfeld has logged on to Gilt.com to browse the latest
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        825 21  -  MATTHEW WEE ctually, I’m the band’s stylist,” states Ms Aarika Lee, vocalist of local hip-hop group Sixx, when asked how the rest of the band influences her style on stage. “We sat down one day and decided that we needed to look like a proper, great-looking band,” explains
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      216 2 tailor, overwhelmed with orders this year, closed his order list earlier than usual. So, my elder brother did the choosing. And he picked black. I’d have picked something more au courant, like ROHAIZATUL AZHAR rohai@sph.com.sg INSIDE Check out the latest crop of Singapore models with the most potential to make
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      281 2 GIVEAWAY 1. ASK URBAN Have a beauty-or fashion-related question? Post it on our wall and win freebies if we pick it for print. 2. OROTON Pick your favourite piece from Oroton’s latest fall/winter 2012 collection and stand a chance to walk away with it. YOUR SAY The September issue of
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      138 3 DKNY.COM DONNA KARAN COSMETICS s s, m I A\ r r IU r a a r m *02 siSai the delicious scent gets an intense makeover more intense, more intoxicating, more irresistible, with an accentuated key apple accord, the new DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense lets you indulge in
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      81 7 HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE WAY YOU LOOK? DON’T SWEAT IT. E-mail your queries to URBAN at sturban @sph.com.sg ASK URBAN WIN Facebook fans whose Ask Urban questions are picked for print will win goodies. Congratulations to Vera Chng. You have won a $50 M.A.C hamper. Post your questions on
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      138 9 her world plus THE WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE NETWORK herworldplus.com w A comprehensive women’s interest portal on all the interests that make up a modern woman’s life. No.1 WOMEN'S PORTAL IN MARKETING'S DIGITAL MEDIA Of The Year 2012 ill SHOPPING tlBEAUTY iFASHION 2;CELEBS MEN IaIFOOD "LIFESTYLE WEDDINGS by HER WORLD BRIDES DECOR
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