The Straits Times, 15 September 2014

Lock icon This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.

Total Pages: 84
1 18 The Straits Times
  • 28 1 THE STRAITS TIMES SINCE 1845 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 70 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS TO SUBSCRIBE: 6388-3838 www.sphsubscription.com.sg 90 cents A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 073/02/2014
    28 words
  • 513 1 Cameron promises to hunt down Briton’s killers; no air strikes for now AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS NEW YORK TIMES LONDON Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain was ready to “take whatever steps are necessary” to destroy Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants
    AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; NEW YORK TIMES  -  513 words
  • 43 1 THE mother of a boy found dead at the foot of a block of flats in Tampines has been arrested. The 42-year-old woman was arrested last Saturday, the day that the incident took place. L TOP OF THE NEWS A2
    43 words
  • 71 1 Singapore’s plan to defend as a cohesive unit across the entire court contributed to a resounding 59-41 victory over Sri Lanka in yesterday’s final of the Mission Foods Asian Netball Championship. The triumph was Singapore’s second in three consecutive finals against Sri Lanka in the competition,
    71 words
  • 503 1  -  By TOH YONG CHUAN tohyc@sph.com.sg RESIDENTS of Bukit Panjang, Changi and Yishun will get some relief from parking woes next year. The Housing Board has started building high-rise mechanised carparks as high as 15 storeys in these estates, as part of a trial
    503 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 82 1 ONG PENG TSIN ENTREPRENEUR, MATCHMAKER HOME B4 SINGER TAY KEWEI ASIAN DREAMS LIFE! C5 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW CLOSE UP WITH BIGBANG LIFE! C2 RIO DE JANEIRO 2016 COLIN SAILS INTO OLYMPICS SPORT B16 SPORT B18 8 "8 8 7 1 8 1 L SEE TOP OF THE NEWS A8 EDITORIAL A19
      82 words

  • TOP OF THE NEWS
    • 687 2 / 3 Any such accord would be seen as a challenge to China’s stand on US flights NEW YORK TIMES BEIJING Malaysia’s reported invitation to the United States to fly spy planes out of East Malaysia seems likely to intensify China’s
      NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  687 words
    • 145 2 / 3 Work has already begun in front of Lewis Hamilton’s garage at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, even if the Mercedes star has yet to enter the circuit park. Forklifts bearing large container boxes were a common sight along the pit straight area last night as
      ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM  -  145 words
    • 292 2 / 3  -  By LIM YI HAN limyihan@sph.com.sg THE police have arrested the mother of the seven-year-old boy found dead at the foot of a block of HDB flats in Tampines for alleged murder. It is believed that the 42-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday, the
      292 words
    • 637 2 / 3  -  Countries need to act now and move as one to tackle congestion: Expert By KARAMJIT KAUR AVIATION CORRESPONDENT karam@sph.com.sg WIDESPREAD flight delays could hit Asia, including Singapore, in as little as five years if countries in the region do not
      637 words
    • THE NEWS IN 5 MINUTES
      • 51 4 BRITAIN will “take whatever steps are necessary” to hunt down Islamic State in Iraq and Syria militants after the beheading of British aid worker David Haines, said Prime Minister David Cameron. But his government was not, for now, launching air strikes. TOP OF THE NEWS
        51 words
      • 47 4 TURNING without signalling is a less known traffic offence compared with speeding or running red lights. For the first six months of this year, 564 summonses were issued for failing to signal the most in three years. TOP OF THE NEWS A6
        47 words
      • WORLD
        • 67 4 THE political angst that has gripped Hong Kong for months does not seem to have dented economic sentiments, but there is a consensus it could imperil the city’s economy in the long run. Yesterday, over 1,000 pro-democracy protesters took to the streets calling for further civil
          PHOTO: REUTERS  -  67 words
        • 50 4 AS VIETNAMESE gamblers head to casinos abroad, their government hopes to keep some of their money within its borders and increase tourism by reviewing the longstanding ban on its citizens entering casinos. It is closely examining Singapore’s casino model and likes what it sees. PAGE A11
          50 words
        • 50 4 THREE years ago, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono launched a plan to create six economic corridors across the country and turn it into one of the world’s top 10 economies by 2025. But today, many projects numbering around 400 have yet to get off the ground. PAGE A12
          50 words
        • 52 4 FOR a week, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s office will be a tent in the Outback. From there, he will govern the country, making good on his somewhat unusual pre-election promise last year to spend a week every year leading Australia while living in an Aboriginal community.
          52 words
      • 59 4 US President Barack Obama is right to initiate action against ISIS but the prospects of success are not certain. He has to contend with Muslim rivalries in West Asia and war wariness among allies in Europe. But the price of inaction or
        59 words
      • OPINION
        • 43 4 AS SCOTLAND votes on independence from the United Kingdom, Europe Correspondent Jonathan Eyal says if the Scots secede, Europe is in for a wave of bloodless revolutions sparked by nationalist feelings based on grandiose views of the past. PAGE A19
          43 words
      • HOME
        • 69 4 MORE social enterprises are being set up in Singapore, due to greater awareness, as well as contests and incubator programmes. Many people welcome the growing number of these businesses with social aims, but it has also led to calls for greater regulation. PAGE B1 Social enterprise owner
          PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES  -  69 words
        • 43 4 DEMAND has risen for serviced offices that can be rented for short periods and offer Internet access and secretarial support. Four operators of such offices say they are at full or nearly full capacity and plan to expand. PAGE B2
          43 words
        • 42 4 OUR report on Saturday, “Singaporean woman, kids in Syria with jihadist Malaysian husband”, referred to her late former husband as being a Malaysian. The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that her former husband was a Singaporean.
          42 words
      • MONEY
        • 45 4 AN UNEXPECTEDLY slow rebound in the global economy was the cue for economists to drastically cut their full-year forecasts for Singapore’s export performance last week. The turnaround largely stemmed from falling demand for the type of electronic products made here. PAGE B9
          45 words
      • SPORT
        • Article, Illustration
          64 4 INCHEON-BOUND national footballer M. Anumanthan credits his former coach Clement Teo with showing him the real meaning of discipline. As a teenage schoolboy, the promising footballer would be banished from training by Teo if he dared to skip classes. PAGE B16 Footballer M. Anumanthan credits his former coach
          ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN  -  64 words
      • LIFE!
        • 54 4 JAPANESE singer and actress Yoshiko “Shirley” Yamaguchi, best known as Li Xianglan and for singing evergreens such as Fragrance Of The Night, has died of heart failure in Tokyo at the age of 94. Born to Japanese parents in pre-war Manchuria, she was popular with Chinese and
          54 words
        • 72 4 ONCE a fast-living Formula One team manager, Italian businessman Flavio Briatore now runs a fashion and lifestyle empire and was recently in town to launch an 88 sq m shop in Marina Bay Sands, the second single-brand outlet in Asia for his menswear label Billionaire Couture.
          ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE  -  72 words
      • STRAITS TIMES DIGITAL
        • 62 4 ALONG with the deafening roar of high-powered cars at the 2014 Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix this weekend will come star-studded gigs across the Marina Bay circuit, as well as a spread of dining menus at eateries around the race zone. We
          PHOTO: 1-ALTITUDE  -  62 words
      • ST COMMUNITIES
        • 38 4 LIEN Foundation has partnered ST’s Education Community to present its project A Different Class: Pre-school Spaces Redefined. See out-of-the-box designs and enter our contest and stand a chance to win the latest iPhones. http://bit.ly/1tOxpyh
          38 words
      • WEB SPECIALS
        • 42 4 SCOTS head to the polls on Thursday for an independence referendum that could end its three-century-old union with England and create Europe’s newest country. Here’s an A to Z of the vote that is too close to call. http://bit.ly/X0LJFD
          42 words
    • 584 6  -  Number of drivers caught in first six months at highest in three years By CHRISTOPHER TAN SENIOR CORRESPONDENT christan@sph.com.sg YOU see it all the time on the road drivers turning or changing lane without signalling their intention to do so. But
      584 words
    • 316 6  -  By RACHEL CHANG IN NANNING (GUANGXI) rchang@sph.com.sg THERE are new and exciting opportunities for Singaporean businessmen in China’s relatively unexplored areas such as southwestern Guangxi, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday. Speaking on his visit to Guilin, known for its stunning
      PHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION  -  316 words
    • 430 6  -  By DANSON CHEONG dansonc@sph.com.sg THE number of fines handed out to misbehaving cyclists has been increasing steadily, the latest data from the Traffic Police shows. Last year, 1,455 summonses were issued for offences such as riding on the footpath and rash riding. That beats the 1,290 fines
      430 words
    • 399 6  -  By KASH CHEONG kashc@sph.com.sg FOR Mr Chan Meng Hui, there is no turning back. He completed 10km in an hour and 49 minutes at the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run yesterday and is pushing ahead for a bigger prize his 100th marathon at
      ST PHOTOS: SEAH KWANG PENG  -  399 words
    • 660 8  -  Police say Uighurs from China were trying to link up with local militants By ZAKIR HUSSAIN INDONESIA BUREAU CHIEF IN JAKARTA zakirh@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Raul Dancel in Manila FOUR foreign nationals believed to be linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and
      PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  660 words
    • 350 8 LONDON British aid worker David Cawthorne Haines was a former military man who spent years helping the neediest in war zones. But his dedication led to him becoming the latest hostage to be beheaded by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants
      PHOTO: REUTERS  -  350 words
    • 370 8 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PERTH Australia became the first country to detail troop numbers and aircraft for a US-led coalition fighting ISIS militants in Iraq, ahead of a meeting in Paris today during which some 20 countries from the grouping will seek
      REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  370 words
    • 357 8 LIKE the man brutally beheaded before him, ISIS’ next intended victim is also a British aid worker helping Syrian refugees. Mr Alan Henning is shown as next on the kill list at the end of the video by the Islamic State in Iraq
      PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  357 words
  • Page 2 / 3 Advertisements
    • 192 2 / 3 #10 00,1FINLAYSON GREEN, RAFFLES PLACE AMITY GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL Diploma Holders of Polytechnics Private Institutions NOW FULFILL YOUR CAREER GOALS WITH $7000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMMES ADVANTAGES Globally recognised UK University Degree# Maximum ACCA exemptions from all nine foundation papers for Accounting and Finance degree students** Full time as well
      192 words
    • 114 2 / 3 AsiaSleep CENTRE Shoring Dangerous? Do you snore loudly every night? Do you wake up feeling tired and drowsy? Learn about the common symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, treatment options and other available services at Asia Sleep Centre Public Health Education Forum Date 28 September 2014, Sunday 2pm Venue Mount Elizabeth
      114 words
    • 213 2 / 3 r i Parkway Shenton Shenton Medical Group Use your Pioneer Generation and CHAS cards in Shenton Medical Group clinics Exclusively for Pioneers: Enjoy subsidized outpatient care Receive 50% off subsidized services at specialist outpatient clinics when referred by a CHAS clinic Cash assistance of $1200 for pioneers with moderate to
      213 words
    • 79 2 / 3 THE WORLD IS YOURS. Fly to your dream destinations around the world with special fares. u, t '25% ,ff Sales period: 15th 17th September 2014 To book your ticket please visit qatarairways.com/worldpromo or your preferred travel agent. World’s 5-star airline. oneworld QATAR®. 4..jl Sales validity until 17th September 2014. Travel
      79 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 174 4 TOMORROW IN THE STRAITS TIMES PRINT ONLINE Theatre company The Finger Players turns 15 AposThcrapv Be yourself again Wm. L Breakthrough] Treatment for Knee Back fain Almost instantly Ms Koh S Y was able to walk much foster and felt pain free. Ms Koh's knee pain affected her sleep and
      174 words
    • 29 4 WEBSITE www.straitstimes.com FACEBOOK www.fb.com/thestraitstimes TWITTER @STcom PINTEREST www.pinterest.com/thestraitstimes Winner of Asian Digital Media Awards for Best Newspaper Website (2011, 2012, 2013) Get ST on your smartphone apps INSTAGRAM @Straits_Times
      29 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 396 5 [XC5S3 The American Express® Platinum Credit Card A Up to 21% off on your next fill up is in your p v cket Enjoy up to 21%* savings on your fuel purchase at SRC Service Stations A Member of PetroChina Save up to 21%* on fuel at SPC Service Stations
      396 words


  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 99 7 •J o a dip? 5?: u min min mu liiiilililllilllil 2 m* II r' Eg h*-. rise 1 s m N i- 'CO ,-r X x X xv I ve arrived in Singapore! A sense of adventure, ingenious ideas, easy efficiency, and the simple pleasures of a comfortable room with
      99 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 48 8 THELEADINGERPSOLUTIONSPROVIDERTOSMEs Sage50/UBS ForSmallBusinesses Sage300ERP ForSMEs SageERPX3 ForMid-sizeEnterprises Payroll HRM, CRM, Manufacturing Solution, Distribution and Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Project Job Costing, Asset Management About SAGE World’s 3rd largest provider of ERPsolutions No.1 in SME segment 6.1m customers worldwide Aconstituent of the FTSE 100 +65 6336 6118 info.asia@sage.com www.sageasiapac.com
      48 words

  • WORLD
    • 392 9 REUTERS BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Thousands of pro-democracy protesters wearing small yellow ribbons marched silently through Hong Kong yesterday, holding banners saying they felt betrayed and angry at Beijing’s refusal to allow fully democratic elections for the city’s next chief executive in 2017. The
      REUTERS; BLOOMBERG  -  392 words
    • 950 9  -  Business sentiment bullish for now but future may be less lustrous NEWS ANALYSIS By LI XUEYING HONG KONG CORRESPONDENT xueying@sph.com.sg THINGS are going well in Hong Kong, economically at least. One day after Beijing’s announcement of strict rules for electing Hong Kong’s Chief Executive (CE)
      PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  950 words
    • ASIA
      • 642 10 Recent food scandals, rising affluence driving change in city’s food choices AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONG KONG A new wave of farmers are growing rice again in sleepy Long Valley in the city’s northern New Territories, where buzzing insects and flocking birds offer a
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  642 words
      • 381 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SYDNEY The Australian authorities are investigating the death of a Malaysian girl who was flung “like a doll” from a spinning ride at the Royal Adelaide Show as visitors recount their terrifying experience on the giant spider-like machine. The
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  381 words
      • 265 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SHANGHAI Thousands of people gathered in southern China yesterday to protest against a proposed trash incinerator, protesters said, as the government sought to allay anger by saying the location was not finalised. In the latest in a series of protests
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  265 words
      • 756 11  -  Hanoi is studying Singapore’s casino model By TAN HUI YEE IN BANGKOK tanhy@sph.com.sg MR VU Van Quang is 29 years old and works as a project manager in Ho Chi Minh City. On most weekends though, he can be found at Le Macau
        756 words
      • 312 11 HONG KONG A man who posted Facebook photos of a puppy seemingly drowning in a washing machine has now threatened to kill several other dogs, sparking howls of protests from netizens. In a fresh post on the social networking site last Friday,
        PHOTO: FACEBOOK  -  312 words
      • 831 12  -  He will push parts of masterplan to turn Indonesia into top 10 economy By WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT IN JAKARTA wahyudis@sph.com.sg THREE years ago, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono launched an ambitious masterplan to create six economic corridors across the archipelago and turn Indonesia into
        PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  831 words
      • 285 12 BLOOMBERG SEOUL North Korea has sentenced an American detainee to six years of hard labour for illegal entry, stepping up pressure on the United States to send an envoy to negotiate the release of its three nationals held there. The
        BLOOMBERG; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  285 words
      • 362 12 NEW YORK TIMES SEOUL North Korea, a country widely condemned for egregious rights violations, issued its own report on the state of human rights in the country, disputing outside criticism and suggesting that accusations of abuses are politically motivated. The “all-inclusive”, five-chap-ter report
        NEW YORK TIMES  -  362 words
      • 603 13 Pledge to ramp up commercial ties will be made during Xi Jinping’s visit REUTERS NEW DELHI/BEIJING China will pledge to invest billions of dollars in India’s rail network during a visit by President Xi Jinping this week, bringing more than diplomatic nicety to
        REUTERS  -  603 words
      • 331 13 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MANILA A strong typhoon slammed into the Philippines’ rice-producing northern region yesterday, cutting power and communications lines and forcing people to flee to higher ground, national disaster agency officials said. Packing central winds of 130kmh and gusts of up to
        REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  331 words
      • 320 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SRINAGAR (India) Fresh rain in Indian Kashmir disrupted rescue operations yesterday, a week after deadly floods struck the Himalayan region and left hundreds of thousands marooned both in India and neighbouring Pakistan. The floods and landslides have now claimed
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  320 words
      • 54 13 Customers at a restaurant in Tianjin, China, get a taste of prison life while feasting on their meals. Theme restaurants are growing popular in China. This prison-style eatery serves up good advice along with its dishes: It reminds diners to observe the law and be good
        PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  54 words
      • ASIA BRIEFS
        • 49 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysia Airlines flight was forced to turn around due to an auto-pilot defect. Flight MH198 from Kuala Lumpur to Hyderabad in India departed late last Saturday, but the Boeing 737-800 had to turn back, landing safely early yesterday.
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  49 words
        • 62 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DHAKA Bangladesh’s highest court yesterday rejected appeals by opposition leader Khaleda Zia, clearing the way for her to stand trial on embezzlement charges that could see her jailed for life. Zia, a two-time former premier and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, is
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  62 words
        • 41 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MULTAN (Pakistan) At least 17 people drowned yesterday when a rescue boat carrying a wedding party capsized in central Pakistan, officials said. The boat went down in rough waters in the central Punjab province.
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  41 words
    • 996 15  -  Nationalist leader has transformed his party and British politics PEOPLE By JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT IN LONDON jonathan.Eyal@gmail.com HE IS a seasoned gambler on horses and, by all accounts, a successful one too. But later this week, Mr Alex Salmond, Scotland’s regional leader,
      PHOTO: REUTERS  -  996 words
    • 450 15  -  By HIMAYA QUASEM FOR THE STRAITS TIMES IN LONDON himayaquasem@hotmail.com YOU might expect the battle cry for an independent Scotland to be delivered in English or the ancient Celtic language, Gaelic. But pro-independence leader Alex Salmond has taken to Twitter to appeal to
      450 words
    • 833 15  -  By LI XUEYING HONG KONG CORRESPONDENT xueying@sph.com.sg WHEN news emerged last week that Hong Kong’s billionaire brothers Ronnie and Gerald Chan had given US$350 million (S$442 million) to Harvard University the biggest donation in the US institution’s 378-year history a debate broke out on Chinese social
      833 words
    • 682 16  -  Abbott keeps poll promise to work among Aborigines for a week a year By JONATHAN PEARLMAN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES IN YIRRKALA (Arnhem Land) jonathanmpearlman@gmail.com FOR the next few days, Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s office will be a tent in the Australian Outback,
      ST PHOTO: JONATHAN PEARLMAN  -  682 words
    • 296 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LAGOS Forty people are dead after a building collapsed at the megachurch of one of Nigeria’s most famous preachers and televangelists, who has denied that there are heavy casualties. “It’s now 40 dead,” said Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, a coordinator of the
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  296 words
    • WORLD BRIEFS
      • 65 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE STOCKHOLM Sweden’s citizens voted in general elections yesterday, with the Social Democrats poised to regain power after eight years in opposition and the far right expected to make historic gains. The Social Democrats, polling around 30 per cent, hope to rule with the Green
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  65 words
      • 44 16 ADENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS PARIS French flag carrier Air France said it would be forced to scrap half its flights today as pilots strike in protest at plans to develop its low-cost subsidiary Transavia. The strike could run until Sept 22.
        ADENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS  -  44 words
      • 67 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Jewish leaders were to speak yesterday at a rally against anti-Semitism at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, after the latest Gaza conflict sparked an upsurge in hate speech against Jews. A recent spate of ugly incidents that saw a petrol
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  67 words
    • 425 16 REUTERS DAKAR Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has appealed to US President Barack Obama for urgent aid in tackling the worst outbreak of the Ebola virus, saying her country would otherwise lose the fight against the disease. The outbreak, first discovered in March,
      REUTERS  -  425 words
    • 489 17 It asked Seoul prosecutors to investigate rival company’s execs AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL Samsung has requested a state investigation of senior executives from its South Korean rival LG for allegedly destroying its products at stores in Berlin, renewing a bitter feud between the
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  489 words
    • MONEY BRIEFS
      • 104 17 REUTERS TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he remained “neutral” on whether to proceed with a hike in Japan’s sales tax to 10 per cent, adding that decision would hinge on the strength of economic indicators for the current quarter. He has to decide
        REUTERS  -  104 words
      • 71 17 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK HSBC will pay US$550 million (S$695 million) to resolve accusations of misconduct in its handling of mortgage securities sold to taxpayers before the financial crisis. The US unit of the British lender reached the deal to end Federal Housing Finance Agency claims
        BLOOMBERG  -  71 words
      • 69 17 REUTERS ATHENS Greece is beating its fiscal targets and will not need a third bailout from its international creditors, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras told Sunday’s Realnews newspaper, confident that the country’s debt will soon be deemed viable. After nearly crashing out of the euro zone
        REUTERS  -  69 words
    • 347 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK China’s Alibaba will star on Wall Street with its upcoming stock offering, but US-based Yahoo also gets a windfall, which may help the turnaround efforts of the fading Internet pioneer. Yahoo, which bought a 40 per cent stake in
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  347 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 196 10 JCU SINGAPORE 1 7 Honsonn JCU Student Admissions Day 20 September 2014 Course Commencement Date: 20 October 2014 Pathway Programs: Foundation Diploma Degree Programs: Business Sports Events Management Environmental Science Psychology Education Guidance Counselling Information Technology Games Design Register or find out more: C 8222 6833 Henquiries-singapore@jcu.edu.au -45 http://jcu.sg/admissionsday James
      196 words
    • 17 10 Discover Greener Pastures Call 1800 289 8822 or e-mail notices@sph.com.sg to place your Change of Address Notices
      17 words
    • 71 10 getaways.com.sg KOREAN AIR 8D6N Korea Family Winter Fantasy mm ft' per pax 2A 2C T&Capply. Guaranteed* Departure available 05, 09*, 12* Dec 2014 Redeem your preferred hard case luggage with us! Pay with DBS/POSB or Citibank Credit Card. T&C apply, fpiy Cathay Pacific'] 2N Stay YongPyong Ski Resort Free 2N
      71 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 234 11 HEALTHY HAIR DAY w' i i sa $58 NETT |U,P.$1 88) PHS HAIRSCIENCE PURIFYING THERAPY NO HIDDEN CHARGES INCLUDES SCALP CONSULTATION INCLUDES WASH BLOW A new and revolutionary concept in hair and scalp treatments. At PHS HAIRSCIENCE, we combine the purity of botanicals with the precision of trichologist-based systems to
      234 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 198 12 TACKLING THE MANPOWER CRUNCH through effective Manpower Planning With the curbs on foreign labour, businesses have turned to technology to automate certain operations. Some businesses, however, remain challenged by the labour crunch. Some options to tackle this challenge include cross training or reskilling the existing workforce, rehiring older workers and
      198 words
    • 247 12 MEET Sage Experts! Learn more about the latest Sage 300 ERP 2014 Still on Sage ERP Accpac* version 4.x 5.x? Check out how the new release of Sage 300 ERP can help you and your workforce be more productive and efficient in service delivery, report generation and sales management. Preview
      247 words
    • 50 12 2014 MANU FACTURINGSOLUTIONSEXPO Empowering Manufacturing Sectors with Solutions 8 to 10 October 2014 Suntec Convention Exhibition Centre Halls 401 403 ms-expo.com h =4 A ft To Exhibit: Tel: +65 6319 4021 Email: mse@sph.com.sg To Visit: Pre-register at ms-expo.com Organised by: sphere A SUBSIDIARY OF In partnership with Singapore Manufacturing Federation
      50 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 232 13 New iPhone brings New Appening Business Opportunities jij 1 Harvest _J HABA G B Comics Chiropractic Health Wellness Clinic Colon Rectal Centre NUHS Residency Strictly Limited to 30 sea s 1 ib5 Like us on n Facebook; I www.facebook.com/leappmobile F Looking for business owners and people who want to start
      232 words
    • 44 13 Find painters to do the job or promote your services in CLASS 112 To advertise, call the Print Classified Hotline: 1800-289 9988 Milk The Straits Times Recruit for the freshest collection of jobs every day! To advertise, call The Straits Times Recruit Hotline: 1800-*****22
      44 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 180 14 B SOCIAL MEDIA SELLING BOOTCAMP Social selling for SMEs to acquire leads, stand out in the market and generate more sales. r ♦s f? N 10 H 18 19 September 2014 A 9am 5pm The Amara Hotel 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore *****9 Normal Price LAST DAY $1088 TO SIGN
      180 words


  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 133 16 Calling SUTD undergraduates If you’re interested to learn about saving or investing, join us for the Young Savvy talk on Friday, Sept 19. Hear from The Straits Times Money Desk journalists and OCBC experts as they share tips on meeting your financial goals. To register, go to www.straitstimes.com/youngnsavvy Have any
      133 words


  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 298 18 The Business Times Get the big picture anytime, anywhere Subscribe to The Business Times Ji All-in-One PLUS and receive the 9*2*2 /rr\o Dell Mobile Projector M115HD worth S$1,000. /month THE BUSINESS TIMES ALL IN ONE PLUS The Business Times ocbc in talks to sell Luxury watch sales United Engineers is?.
      298 words

  • OPINION
    • 479 19 THERE have been doubt and whimpers of self-interest heard after President Barack Obama declared the US will lead in taking the fight to the extremist Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group. These are honest appraisals of a campaign whose success is
      479 words
    • 1461 19  -  EYE ON THE WORLD As Scotland votes on independence from the United Kingdom, the spotlight is on why stable, prosperous countries in Europe face the threat of disintegration. By JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT IN LONDON jonathan.eyal@gmail.com History is replete with examples of countries which, defeated
      1,461 words
    • 902 20  -  By TAN TAI YONG FOR THE STRAITS TIMES stopinion@sph.com.sg WHY is history important? Let me begin by asking another question: After 50 years of nationhood, how well do Singapore citizens know their country’s history? In attempting to answer this question, I should make a distinction
      902 words
    • 1200 20  -  By RICHARD CONNIFF NEW YORK TIMES THIS article contains no useful information. Zero. Nada. Nothing. If usefulness is your criterion for reading, thank you very much for your time and goodbye, we have nothing more to say. The truth is that I am bored to tears
      NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  1,200 words
    • 697 20  -  By NAYAN CHANDA By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is editor-in-chief of YaleGlobal Online, published by the MacMillan Centre, Yale University, and sits on the university’s Council on South-east Asia Studies. IN HIS hard-hitting but uplifting speech from the
      697 words
    • FORUM
      • 280 21  -  Helen Lim (Ms) Director, Media Relations Land Transport Authority WE THANK Mr Ong Hwee Eng for his letter (“New MRT line: Plan for six-car system”; Sept 3). The Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will serve public transport demand along the north-south and eastern corridors,
        280 words
      • 261 21  -  Bruno Poh Teck Boon MANY retailers still collect their customers’ personal data through an additional credit card swipe even though they have been advised against doing so (“Credit card swiped a second time? It’s against privacy law”; last Monday). I have
        261 words
      • 304 21  -  Ho Kong Loon THE focus on academic excellence has been indelibly etched in the minds of all who are involved in the education of our children (“Teachers must learn to ‘let it go’ at some point” by Ms Ong Siew Wei; last
        304 words
      • 358 21  -  Low Siew Hua (Ms) THERE may be many reasons why teachers, like the one mentioned in Ms Ong Siew Wei’s letter (“Teachers must learn to ‘let it go’ at some point”; last Thursday), sacrifice their rest days to conduct extra lessons for
        358 words
      • 67 21 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 the letters. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or
        67 words
      • 222 21 WHO: Edward Tay Wee Meng, 41, investment director and angel investor. MY FAMILY: Married to my college sweetheart Anita, 38, with two playful sons, Ryan, eight, and Raphael, two. MY HOME: A terraced house in Yio Chu Kang. MY HOBBIES: Table tennis and reading. I played
        ST PHOTO: RUDY WONG  -  222 words
      • 74 21 1. MS MARIA LOH: MOE should review appraisal system for teachers. 2. MR V. BALU: Local literature can better engage students. 3. MR AARON LOW: Many benefits of green havens. 4. MR LIM TONG WAH: Extend lease buyback to elderly owners of larger flats. 5. MR P. JEYA
        74 words
      • 258 21  -  V. Subramaniam (Dr) IT IS heartening to read that more secondary schools are expanding their literature repertoire to include local texts (“More schools going local for literature”; last Tuesday). The benefits of studying local literature are obvious: It enables the students to
        258 words
      • 237 21  -  Tng Chua Hock THERE has been an increase in vehicles catching fire here over the past few years (“Poor maintenance behind many car fires”; last Monday). While industry experts have cited poor maintenance as a common factor behind many such vehicle fires,
        237 words
      • 229 21  -  Ada Chan Siew Foen (Ms) THE increase in vehicle fires over the past few years is a serious concern to the community (“Poor maintenance behind many car fires”; last Monday). The problem is that the car dealers and distributors here are more
        229 words
  • Page 19 Advertisements


  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 46 21 PUNCHLINES According to traffic rules, motorists who fail to signal can be fined. So are those who drive without headlights on between 7pm and 7am. If only the rules also include car owners who set off their car alarms in the middle of the night! WEuUUUWEuUUUWEuUUU!!!
      46 words

  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 268 22 itsubishi lectric uality When the room's hot, you're not. <S' A feg •S*. sy .V r^ ;r V* A f VN i 1 N* M Keeping one of Singapore's largest and iconic residential developments cool and comfortable is no small feat. Only Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners offered the energy-efficiency that
      268 words

  • HOME
    • 619 1  -  Growth in social enterprise has some calling for regulation By PRISCILLA GOY goyshiyi@sph.com.sg BETTR Barista is not your usual coffee academy. Set up by Ms Pamela Chng in 2011, it helps at-risk youth and disadvantaged women hone their coffee-making skills. On top of that,
      PHOTOS: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES, ST FILE  -  619 words
    • 573 2  - At your service offices, some with secretarial support Demand rises for short-term rentals of such spaces in convenient spots By AMELIA TAN ameltan@sph.com.sg MORE companies are turning to short-term serviced offices to avoid high start-up costs and to take advantage of the flexibility such offices offer. Apart from being able
      ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN  -  573 words
    • 243 2  -  KASH CHEONG DOGS, birds, hamsters and cats had a big day out at a pet carnival yesterday at Sembawang Park, where a new site for dogs to run off leash was launched. About 300 people turned up for a spot of fun at the
      ST PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN  -  243 words
    • 365 2  -  By KASH CHEONG kashc@sph.com.sg ORGANISERS of a cafe festival that had not gone down well with some coffee lovers have offered vouchers to make amends but this might have soured the situation further instead. The pop-up Cafe Fest held at the Waterfront Promenade near
      365 words
    • 744 3  -  Retired teacher says she has known couple for over 50 years TUSSLE FOR WIDOW’S ASSETS By CAROLYN KHEW, TOH YONG CHUAN kcarolyn@sph.com.sg tohyc@sph.com.sg THE long-time friend of 87-year-old widow Chung Khin Chun, whose $40 million assets are being contested over, has dismissed suggestions
      PHOTOS: CAROLYN KHEW, COURTESY OF CHANG PHIE CHIN  -  744 words
    • 387 3  -  By ANG YIYING ayiying@sph.com.sg SOME 120 young performers spent their September school holiday basking in glamour. The group, part of the cast for this year’s ChildAid concert, got all dolled up for a publicity photo shoot themed “The Oscars Meets K-pop”. Some also practised
      387 words
    • 915 4  -  Investor, who has been helping local start-ups, fears bias against risk-taking PEOPLE By IRENE THAM TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT itham@sph.com.sg HE IS the man credited with creating or funding Internet hits like dating site Match.com and the Chinese gaming outfit that came up with a
      915 words
    • 291 4  -  By LIM YI HAN limyihan@sph.com.sg THE public can go for free hearing tests at 17 hearing care centres from today to the end of this month. This initiative is in line with Siemens Hearing Awareness Week 2014, an event
      291 words
    • 519 5  -  Maritime Singapore comprises more than 5,000 firms and 170,000 people, and contributes significantly to the economy while holding out rewarding job prospects. In the seventh of a 10-part series, Melissa De Silva profiles people whose work keeps port and harbour operations safe Melissa
      PHOTOS: ZINKIE AW FOR THE STRAITS TIMES  -  519 words
    • 407 5 AS A TUG master, Mr Andin Ramdany Saman, 46, may sometimes appear to court danger. Tug masters operate tugboats that help large vessels, such as oil rigs and container ships, to berth. It is the norm for a ship’s master to stay clear of
      407 words
    • 433 5 MR DAKNASH Ganasen, 43, is a port master and deputy director of marine operations at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). As port master, he is entrusted with overseeing the operations of the entire port. Due to the global nature of the industry,
      433 words
    • 372 5 MARITIME accidents such as the sinking of ships and oil spills have serious consequences for the safety of human life and for the marine environment. Singapore is the busiest port in the world, seeing more than 130,000 vessels calling every year. The number of
      372 words
    • 577 6  -  It locates sentinel lymph nodes, helping doctors remove them quickly, safely By KASH CHEONG kashc@sph.com.sg A SURGEON here has come up with a “map” that can reduce the risks and duration of a common ear-ly-stage breast cancer surgery. In such surgery, or a
      PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES  -  577 words
    • 292 6  -  KASH CHEONG SWITCH seamlessly to Chinese when you are typing a message in English on your smartphone? It’s easy with a new translation keyboard devised by a team that won a tech innovation contest yesterday. While there are translation sites or apps, users
      292 words
    • 256 7  -  Under the third Green Building Masterplan unveiled this month, the Government is giving developers more financial help to go green. A $52 million fund, for instance, will go to research on energy-efficient technology. But if money was no object, what would the ultimate green building look
      ST GRAPHICS  -  256 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements

  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 198 2 Confucius ,nstitute Nanyang Technological University rfcifif 2L i‘fi% Learn Chinese As A Wiy Of Life A nation-wide initiative for primary school students Cultivate an interest to read extensively in Chinese An unceasing effort to nurture a love in reading... “Treasure Hunt Reading Fun!” -A 2014 READING INITIATIVE BY CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE,
      198 words
    • 89 2 nUYCX!) 38 OUT NOW! E x c l u s i v e Li m i t e d E d i t i o n C o ll ec t o r s B o x S e t on l y a t Ki no k un i
      89 words
    • 39 2 Have a story to share? Call, text or e-mail us. If your story is published, you get a... $100PEZZO PIZZA VOUCHER FRESH HANDMADE PIZZAS AT 17 KIOSK PEZZO ISLANDWIDE Call: 1800 733 44 55 SMS/MMS: 9477 8899 E-mail: tnp@sph.com.sg
      39 words

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 122 3 Reach 1.2 million* potential customers with The Straits Times for just $688! Full-colour 6cm x 7.9cm (2col) space in The Straits Times Normal Price; $10,398 Save $9,710! IPrint Price: $688 iPrint rate valid for new advertisers only Publication date on Mon,Tue or Wed only Ad size restricted to 6cm x
      122 words
    • 295 3 Advertisement Hair Challenge Contestants Compete For Most Popular Award V s W 1 > lyi Li 01 Hair Challenge Conte* LIU e Hair Loss x-suffererofGn W-illllil lum/Uj Vote for your favourite contestant and stand to Win $500 cash! SMS <V0ST> <Name> Contestant No.> to 9" -101 In the past 4
      295 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 95 4 SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW Get your bundled copies of Her Worldand Shapefor only $9(UP $12)!* FREE L’Oreal Paris Hair Expertise Eversleek Intense Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner LADIES’ NIGHT AT ROBINSONS THE HEEREN *Available only at petrol stations, while stocks last. Get style tips at this workshop on Sept 10, from
      95 words
    • 251 4 Man goes for heart op to help support family, but dies Are you missing out on good trades? The amazing truth is that successful traders use the right tools and technical indicators the right way to help them identify profitable trades. Unknown to many, there are some simple, easy yet
      251 words
    • 27 4 E-MAIL US Got a news tip-off for us? Drop The Straits Times an email on stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg WHAT’S HOT in Singapore? SCAN THIS QR CODE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD =[%}&:=?(<<%;(%=,\&|</=@&/^;?[@
      27 words


  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 382 6 INVEST IN EDUCATION Enjoy Life Long Returns, Security and Peace of Mind We’re Approachable, Affordable Active. Talk to us... You’ll be Glad You Did! ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS MSC Hertfordshire MASTER OF SCIENCE >DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS >EMBEDDED AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT > Commencement Date: 29 Sep 2014
      382 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 32 7 SINGAPORE’S HOT7BST HUS w HOT fMW- 3 Harm CONTROL GO TO WWW.HOTFM.SB EX TO TAKE CONTROL rj FIRST IN SINDAPi YOU CONTROL THl REAL-TIMi 4 U D facebook.com/hotfmsg $0- @hotfmsg www.hotfm.sg E
      32 words
    • 52 7 13m =Dr a S H hr [B -FT m m 13 Si n>1 iftm in KJ O s# Hun -ht hi im 5# tH* 3K gf» 3it dif -HHW at at @3 it Hi m ffi ESr *f Ht -H vv> on 4r 4ffl Ln ffll m mi} XI P#
      52 words
    • 106 7 Suitable Industries: Industrial Space For Rent from JUST 2 Tuas South Avenue 2 10-40 Tuas South Street 1 Available: 300 to 110,000 sqft (300 3.5k 10k 20k 30k 70k 110k sqft) Fitted or Bare Units 7m 10m Height Ceiling Overhead Cranes 24 Hours Security Access $0.90 psf/mth! Car Storage (EPZ)*
      106 words

  • S the NEW market
    • 723 8  -  Two malls in the west give retail therapy a fresh spin to stay relevant to shoppers by goh hwee koon WITH more shopping centres opening in the suburban areas, two malls in the west have reinvented themselves to get more footfalls. For the young and
      723 words
    • 191 8 WITH Singapore’s unpredictable weather, you can rely on SPINmatic Low Suds detergent now available in liquid formula to be the effective indoor drying solution for your laundry. Formulated with Advanced Nano Clean Technology, it works by having its nano-sized active ingredients penetrate deeply into clothes’ fibres to
      191 words
    • 224 8 THE latest artist to add a special touch to the Swatch Art Special tradition is Mr Alexander Gorlizki, virtuoso creator of intricate miniatures and visionary abstraction. Mr Gorlizki is known for his surreal and playful style which often depicts whimsical iconographies with geometric patterns, mixing traditional
      PHOTO: SWATCH  -  224 words
    • 177 8 MAKE the most out of your space with smart, multi-functional solutions from the 2015 Ikea Catalogue which offers more choices than ever. Better yet, expect even lower prices for some products from GODMORGON bathroom solutions to TROFAST storage for kids’ stuff as Ikea continues its commitment to
      PHOTO: IKEA  -  177 words
    • 243 8 PIGEON’S new range of breast pumps come with two new features Comfort ProperFit Soft Silicone Cushion and 2-Phase Technology. Made from soft and flexible silicone, Pigeon’s patented cushion is airtight and provides a secure seal and comfortable fit. Based on research on Asian mothers in
      PHOTO: PIGEON  -  243 words
    • HERE & NOW
      • Article, Illustration
        40 8 Lightweight and shinefree, the new Eversoft White High Protection Whitening Sunscreen Lotion SPF 55 provides protection against the harmful effects of sun exposure, and aids in skin lightening. Available for $19.90 at leading supermarkets, hypermarket and retail outlets.
        40 words
      • Article, Illustration
        48 8 New versions of Magnolia’s alltime favourite zesty lime Tropical Sling Jolly include Tropical Sling Apple Burst and Tropical Sling Berry Blast. Buy any two multipacks (of four sticks each) at $7.20 (usual price: $4.35 per box) from leading grocery outlets till Sept 30. While stocks last.
        48 words
      • 59 8 Check out fun activities, yummy food and more at SIM50 Carnival at SIM HQ on Clementi Road on Saturday. Stand a chance to win shopping vouchers worth up to $500 too. E-mail SIM50Carnival@sim.edu.sg to buy a set of tickets at $10 and all sale proceeds will be donated
        59 words
      • Article, Illustration
        35 8 Enjoy Kangaroo Brand’s premium GMO-free Calrose rice (5kg) from Australia. Exclusively distributed by Chip Seng Impex, it is available for $11.30 (usual price: $13.95) at major supermarkets till Oct 31. While stocks last.
        35 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements

  • MONEY
    • 779 9  -  Soft demand for electronic goods but S’pore still retains competitive edge By MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg THE surprisingly slow global economic recovery was the cue for local economists to drastically cut their forecasts for Singapore’s export performance this year. Exports had earlier been expected to
      ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES  -  779 words
    • 997 10  -  Senior bank exec relishes learning from challenges in overseas postings By RACHAEL BOON rachaelb@sph.com.sg TOP finance executive Lee Shyong epitomises the concept of a globally mobile Singaporean someone willing to take a chance on striking out in unfamiliar surroundings. The senior bank executive worked in Japan
      ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG  -  997 words
    • ON THE MOVE
      • 31 10 CHAN CHENG FEI: Appointed chief financial officer of Chasen Holdings. Mr Chan was previously deputy chief financial officer of DeClout and finance director and company secretary of Popular Holdings.
        31 words
      • 38 10 KHOO TECK SOON: Named financial controller of Miyoshi Precision. Mr Khoo was formerly vice-president of finance at Dyna-Mac Holdings. He is replacing Mr Hoe Seok Foon, who left with effect from Friday to pursue other interests.
        38 words
      • 57 10 SYDNEY YEUNG: Appointed group chief executive of Giken Sakata with effect from tomorrow. He is the managing director of Roots Capital Asia, which is wholly owned by him. VALENTIN SCHILLO: Appointed deputy chief financial officer at Giken Sakata. He was previously with an investment bank in Singapore, Hong
        57 words
      • 26 10 AMY SOH WAI LING: Named chief financial officer of SBI Offshore effective from today. She was previously finance director at HSL Constructor for 61/2years.
        26 words
      • 25 10 YU ZENGPING: Resigned as executive director of OKH Global with effect from Wednesday. He had been at the post for about 10 years.
        25 words
    • 840 11  -  Global stock exchanges inking deals to link up and facilitate trading access CAI JIN By GOH ENG YEOW SENIOR CORRESPONDENT engyeow@sph.com.sg MERGERS among stock exchanges were all the rage a few years ago, as Singapore Exchange (SGX) shareholders will recall all too well. SGX jumped
      PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  840 words
    • MONEY COMPANIES
      • 841 12  -  Sberbank eyes S’pore as alternative market as sanctions block off Europe By MOK FEI FEI feimok@sph.com.sg THE turmoil that is engulfing Ukraine and chilling ties between Russia and the West could have an unexpected silver lining for Singapore as companies caught up in the crossfire
        PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, SBERBANK  -  841 words
      • 823 12  -  WORKING LIFE By JOYCE E.A. RUSSELL The writer is the vice-dean and the director of the Executive Coaching and Leadership Development Program at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. WASHINGTON POST WE JUST celebrated Labour Day, a
        WASHINGTON POST  -  823 words
    • MARKETS MONEY
      • 632 13  -  Foreign investors more excited about developments in KL, HK bourses MARKETS INSIGHT By GOH ENG YEOW SENIOR CORRESPONDENT engyeow@sph.com.sg THERE is a sequel to the well-known trading adage warning investors to “sell in May and go away” so as to avoid the
        PHOTO: JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES  -  632 words
      • 314 13  -  By FIONA CHAN fiochan@sph.com.sg KEPPEL Land sold a quarter of its 500-unit Highline Residences condominium in Kim Tian Road over the weekend, the developer said yesterday. Home buyers picked up more than 80 per cent of the first 160 units released
        314 words
      • MARKET SUMMARY
        • 3 13
          3 words
        • 2230 13 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS A unit trust or investment-linked insurance policy qualifies for inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme if it has: a three-year track record, top quartile performance, a sales charge not exceeding 3 per cent and an expense ratio that is lower than the median of existing funds in
          2,230 words
        • 31 13 Week's Top Rises CENTS (0) CENTS DBXT EONIA 5US$ .***** 168.0 Week's Top Falls CENTS CENTS DBXT AUDCS 5US$ ***** -827.1 DBXT AUDCS 5SGS ***** -654.0 GLD 10USS
          31 words
        • 43 13 Week's Top Rises -3.2 -2.6 -2.3 -0.9 -0.8 -4.1 -1.8 -0.8 -1.7 Week's Top Rises CENTS 100.0 0.1 -2.6 Heeton W*****3 2.7 58.8 1.0 -2.3 DBS MB eCWHlOOl Week's Top Falls CENTS Wilmar MBeCW14!002 CENTS 0.7 -65.0 -1.3 Joyas W*****5
          43 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 97 9 Russian bank looks East amid strife B12 B10 No land too strange for bank exec THE PEAK SELECTIONS TIMEPIECES THE PEAK SELECTIONS I TIMEPIECES I 20 U *2015 I WWW.THEPEAKMAGAZINE.COM r m* i THE RING MASTER REINVENTING HOROLOGY’S MOST HALLOWED COMPLICATIONS THIS YEAR’S MOST STELLAR ASTRONOMY MODELS WOMEN’S TIMEPIECES OFFER
      97 words
    • 53 9 adv UQJ SINGAPORE’S fM®- 3 I. EXPEDIA PRESENTS HOT FM91.3 FOR 10 ARTISTS 110 CITIES 110 WEEKS TUNE IN TO HOT FM91.3 NOW TO CATCH AFROJACK LIVE IN SHANGHAI! PRESENTED BY Expedio.com.sg SUPPORTED BY /•Ts UNIVERSAL D facebook.com/hotfmsg @hotfmsg 0 @hotfmsg www.hotfm.sg Download on th# V AppStore ANDROID APR ON
      53 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 77 10 I W\V THE VAMPS A? *1 I •> 5r t I BASTILLE 02 r ■s Av. Cl ONEREPUBLIC •v. > V MAROON 5 r M AVICII expedSa presents HOT FM91.3 FOR 10 ARTISTS 110 CITIES 110 WEEKS TUNE IN TO HOT FM91.3 NOW! KATY PERRY AMERICAN AUTHORS ENRIQUE IGLESIflS LANA
      77 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 61 11 Calling SUTD undergraduates If you’re interested to learn about saving or investing, join us for the Young Savvy talk on Friday, Sept 19. Hear from The Straits Times Money Desk journalists and OCBC experts as they share tips on meeting your financial goals. To register, go to www.straitstimes.com/youngnsavvy Have any
      61 words
    • 534 11 In just a few simple steps, trade and pay only 0.12% commission^ With CIMB Securities Cash Upfront Trading, it’s easy to get more savings for every trade you make. We know that every cent counts with each trade you execute. For more information, visit www.itradecimb.com.sg Or call Client Services at
      534 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 48 12 More luxury condo owners reselling at a loss A larger percentage of high-end luxury condos on the resale market are selling at a loss and fewer people are profiting from their resales. And the low-rental environment is leaving more owners struggling to repay their mortgages. THEBUSINESSTIMES Today in
      48 words
    • 16 12 LIANHE ZAOBAO Percentage 0(52%"2/#6! 29’.+&!2>:8=: 20k and above To subscribe, call 6388-3838 or go to sphsubscription.com.sg
      16 words


  • Page 14 Advertisements
  • 1173 14 OBITUARIES Beloved wife of Datuk Paul Chua, Managing Director of Good Health Distributors Sdn Bhd World Bodybuilding Physique Sports Federation v Asian Bodybuilding Federation 4T VA M V'DATIN AUDREY CHUA Age: 69 Passed away peacefully on 13 September 2014. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Husband: Datuk Paul
    1,173 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 9 15 "In memoriam" is fortlie loved ones whom you remember...
      9 words
    • 10 15 "In memoriam" is for the loved ones whom you remember...
      10 words
    • 42 15 DIRECT FUNERAL SERVICES PTE LTD directfuneral.com.sg Funeral Package from $5,888 Everyone deserves a dignified farewell 24 hrs One Stop Funeral Services Tel: *****115 Provide pro bono funeral services for those who really need help Roland lay AS 9637 9909 m Jenny lay
      42 words
    • 168 15 UBS Go-Kart Challenge with Alex Yoong Calling all racing enthusiasts! The UBS-ST Go-Kart Challenge is back. UBS and The Straits Times are offering three readers a rare chance to experience the thrill and adrenaline rush of go-kart racing as Formula One hits fever pitch in Singapore. They will also race
      168 words
  • Page 15 Miscellaneous
    • 126 15 NEXT 48 HOURS Today Cricket 2nd Test, day 3: West Indies v Bangladesh (mio TV Ch122 StarHub Ch235, 9.45pm). Football English Premier League: Hull v West Ham (mio TV HD Ch102 StarHub Ch227, tomorrow, 3am). Italian Serie A: Hellas Verona v Palermo (mio TV Ch111, tomorrow, 2.40am). Spanish Primera Liga:
      126 words


  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 135 17 WIN 2 PAIRS OF TICKETS to the Shell Sky Suite at 2014 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix Fancy enjoying 2014 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix from the comforts of the Shell Sky Suite? Two lucky readers will get to enjoy VIP treatment during the practice session
      135 words
    • 489 17 WIN SINGAPORE FORMULA 1 AND GETUP CLOSE TICKETS WITH DRIVERS! Here is your chance to get a ringside view of the Singapore Grand Prix’s speed, thrills and action from Sept 19 to 21. As part of the Straits Times Appreciates Readers (Star) programme, we are giving away these tickets: 1
      489 words
  • Page 17 Miscellaneous
    • 147 17 SPORTS FIXTURES HIGHLIGHTS Away Timing Venue Tue, 16/09/14 Spanish League Eibar Deportivo 2.45am LW* English Premier Hull City West Ham 3.00am LW* LW* Telecast not available at Livewire(Singapore Pools) L Jjl Draw No. 2988/2014 tM. Vm J Draw on Monday, 15 September 2014 Group 1 Prize *650,000 Draw Venue: Singapore
      147 words

  • SPORT
    • 785 18  -  Team effort pivotal as hosts beat Sri Lanka to retain Asian title By TERENCE ONG terong@sph.com.sg FIGHTING back from a six-point deficit in the first quarter, Singapore defeated arch rivals Sri Lanka 59-41 yesterday in the final of the Mission Foods Asian Netball Championship on home
      ST PHOTOS: NG SOR LUAN  -  785 words
    • 605 18  -  AT THE GAMES By CHUA SIANG YEE IN INCHEON siangyee@sph.com.sg Singapore 0 Tajikistan 1 THE mountains that dot the northern skyline of the Ansan Wa Stadium turned out to be an omen of things to come. After a morale-sapping defeat, Singapore are now left
      ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN  -  605 words
    • 603 15 Ability to change strategy a major factor in his 47-0 unbeaten record AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS LAS VEGAS Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather scoffed at claims he is showing signs of ageing, saying he has kept his perfect record intact because of his ability to make
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  603 words
    • 364 15 Badminton Indonesia Masters In Palembang, finals (Ina unless stated) Men’s singles: H.S. Prannoy (Ind) bt Firman Abdul Kholik 21-11 22-20. Women’s singles: Adrianti Firdasari bt Ruselli Hartawan 21-14 21-14. Belgian Int’l In Leuven, finals Men’s singles: Hans-Kristian Vittinghus (Den) bt Marc Zwiebler (Ger) 11-8 10-1111-9 11-9. Women’s singles: Michelle
      364 words
    • 412 16  -  Laser Standard sailor makes top-tier gold fleet at world c’ships in Spain PEOPLE By SANJAY NAIR nsanjay@sph.com.sg NEXT stop: Rio de Janeiro. National sailor Colin Cheng is the first Singaporean to book his spot at the 2016 Olympics. The 25-year-old Laser Standard racer made it
      412 words
    • 764 16  -  The second of a four-part feature on first and former coaches and the impact they have had on some of Singapore's top Asian Games-bound athletes MY FIRST COACH|M. ANUMANTHAN CLEMENT TEO By CHIA HAN KEONG ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR hankeong@sph.com.sg SINCE he was a young boy,
      ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN  -  764 words
    • 356 16 REUTERS ATLANTA As Rory McIlroy hunted for his fifth tournament win of the year at the Tour Championship, his rivals could well have felt a sense of foreboding that golf’s world No. 1 was tied for the lead despite not playing at his
      REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  356 words
    • SPORTS WORLD
      • 79 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SYDNEY Golf great Greg Norman is recovering in a hospital in the United States after almost cutting off his hand with a chainsaw. The 59-year-old Australian yesterday posted a photo on Instagram of himself lying in a hospital bed with his left arm
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  79 words
      • 84 16 LONDON English footballer Rio Ferdinand has accused John Terry of “stupidity” over the racial insult he delivered to his brother Anton and has expressed his shock that the former England captain never apologised to either of them, reported the Daily Mail. Ferdinand, once an
        84 words
      • 100 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ROME Valentino Rossi won his first MotoGP in 15 months with victory in San Marino yesterday. The Yamaha rider, who reached the milestone of 5,000 Grand Prix points in style, finished ahead of team-mate Jorge Lorenzo, with Honda's Dani Pedrosa in third. The
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  100 words
      • 60 16 REUTERS BERLIN Japan football international Shinji Kagawa sparkled on his return to Dortmund, scoring one goal for the German club and helping set up another in a 3-1 win over Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The 25-year-old, who spent two seasons at Manchester United after
        REUTERS  -  60 words
    • 246 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MADRID France claimed their first-ever podium finish at the basketball World Cup on Saturday by beating Lithuania 95-93 in a third-place thriller. Nicolas Batum paced the French with 27 points and Joffrey Lauvergne and Thomas Heurtel both added 13 points, as Les Bleus improved
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  246 words
    • 638 17 Back in the Champions League, their lack of bite in attack could hurt them REUTERS LONDON Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday was more than an early-season setback it raised the question of whether the football club have
      REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  638 words
    • 153 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Manuel Pellegrini accused referee Mark Clattenburg of costing his Manchester City side victory following a 2-2 draw away with Arsenal on Saturday. He insisted that a series of major decisions went against the Premier League champions, claiming there were fouls in the
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  153 words
    • 425 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Jose Mourinho believes Diego Costa’s scintillating start to his Chelsea career proves he was right to wait for him. The striker returned from a hamstring injury suffered on international duty to score a hat-trick in the Blues’ 4-2 Premier League victory over
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  425 words
    • 421 17 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MADRID Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas accepted some of the blame for the European champions’ latest La Liga failure, after they were beaten 2-1 by city rivals and champions Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Casillas, 33, celebrated 15 years since his
      REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  421 words
    • 199 17 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Alan Pardew has the dubious distinction of being the first Premier League manager to hear the sound of the axe being sharpened, after his hapless Newcastle side were thumped 4-0 by Southampton away in the Premier League on Saturday.
      REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  199 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
  • Page 18 Miscellaneous
    • 34 18 FOUR-DIGIT DRAW Sep 14 2014 FIRST N 1430 SECONDN 6725 THIRDN 0543 STARTERS 0845 3172 4446 5460 5558 5760 6290 6664 6846 7435 CONSOLATIONS 1051 1636 4126 5083 5818 7372 7640 7779 7816 8327
      34 words

  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 78 1 MCI (P) 073/02/2014 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Partners with: You’re ugly stupid. Seeing you makes me sick. Nobody wants you. Why are you such a loser? OnlinehateIt’s time to stamp out cyberbullies. WINNER OF THE WORLD ASSOCIATION OF NEWSPAPERS AND NEWS PUBLISHERS’ p10-11 CLASSROOM INVENTORS Greendale Secondary students are solving
      78 words

  • in
    • INSIDE TRACK
      • 688 2  -  BY SERENE LUO DEPUTY EDITOR Adolescence, raging hormones and today’s connectivity at supersonic speed make a lethal combination when it comes to cyberbullying. Worldwide expert in develop- mental psychology, Associate Professor Douglas Gentile, described it as a person being given a
        688 words
    • SINGAPORE
      • 655 4 / 5  -  Expansion of Singapore Zoo, relocation of the Jurong Bird Park and a new park are some of the plans for the area Compiled by EILEEN AUNG-THWIN Mandai will be transformed by 2020 with an overhaul and expansion of the Singapore Zoo, and the possible relocation of
        PHOTOS ST FILE, WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE  -  655 words
      • 383 4 / 5 One in two teenagers here has watched or read sexually explicit materials, according to the first large-scale survey here to examine children’s exposure to pornography. Some were as young as seven when they were first exposed to it. Of those who
        ST FILE PHOTO  -  383 words
      • 454 4 / 5 More young people are joining the social services sector, even as more social services jobs are being created to serve Singapore’s growing and ageing population. Over the last decade, the sector has tripled in size to 15,000 workers, according to latest figures. The median
        ST FILE PHOTO  -  454 words
    • IN TH EWORLD
      • 325 6 Reuters Harvard University has received the largest donation in its history US$350 million (S$439 million) from the estate of a late Hong Kong philanthropist. The donation to the School of Public Health comes from the Morningside Foundation, which was set up by the family of Mr
        Reuters; ST FILE PHOTOS  -  325 words
      • Article, Illustration
        329 6 Agence France-Presse A 33-year-old French man was sent to prison on Sept 4 after phoning and texting his former girlfriend 21,807 times. He had made the calls to demand the woman thank him for fixing up their flat. The unnamed defendant was given a 10-month sentence six months of
        Agence France-Presse  -  329 words
      • 147 6 Agence France-Presse Colombian authorities said there was little chance of finding any survivors after a small plane with 10 people on board crashed in the Amazon jungle. The aircraft took off from Araracuara Airport in southern Colombia on Sept 6. It lost contact with air traffic control as it
        Agence France-Presse  -  147 words
    • IN SCHOOL
      • 620 7  -  NATALIE WONG reports on how Greendale Secondary students have used what they learnt to solve real problems reports NATALIE WONG They wanted to share their love of electronic video games with their grandparents and other elderly folk. o do so, Claire Jane Ong and Alvis Lee,
        PHOTO LIANHE ZAOBAO  -  620 words
    • GOOD TO BE HOME
      • 766 8  -  Tampines Junior College students bring Punggol residents together in a carnival atmosphere. reports BRYANT CHAN With popcorn and cotton candy stalls, a magic show and a massive bouncy castle, the Punggol heartland was turned into a carnival. Organised by 15 students from Tampines Junior College,
        PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY LEO  -  766 words
    • INTERESTS
      • Article, Illustration
        623 9  -  LAREMY LEE unearths new teen lingo and sheds light on a revealing rant LAREMY LEE Additional reporting by IN Crowder Jaslyn Tan Friendationship”, “EC” and “bae” were completely alien terms to Ms Joawen Ho, 29, a chemistry teacher from St Andrew’s Junior College. After a discussion with
        PHOTOS LAREMY LEE, YOUTUBE  -  623 words
    • IN DEPTH
      • 1336 10 / 11  -  Doing nothing to stop such behaviour only encourages them to be bolder. reports SERENE LUO n 2012, a Microsoft study ranked Singapore second out of 25 countries for the pervasiveness of online bullying. Despite national efforts to combat the behaviour in the two years since,
        DESIGN JASTER NGUI ST PHOTO SERENE LUO  -  1,336 words
    • IN THE SPOTLIGHT
      • 720 12  -  Five students brave the crowd to praise their awesome teachers. reports LAREMY LEE It is usually the teachers who stand in front of an audience to speak about their students. Last month, however, five students stood in front of a crowd of more than 600
        LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE PHOTO  -  720 words
    • IN FOR A CAUSE
      • 769 13  -  In the second part of a series leading to the inaugural MCCY-Straits Times Idea Jam, IN looks at people helping their community and the environment BY NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL Last month, Temasek Junior College teacher Chon Cherng Qiang spent part of his morning ankle-deep in soil, as
        PHOTO NATIONAL PARKS BOARD  -  769 words
    • PERSONAL ASSETS
      • Article, Illustration
        1238 14 / 15  -  This week’s lesson looks at volunteering among youth and the benefits volunteering reaps Lesson activity by ALISON DRAGON-HUMPHRIES Volunteering is an extremely rewarding activity. Besides making a difference to the community, you also connect with like-minded people and learn skills and lessons beyond those taught in the classroom.
        PHOTO COURTESY OF OUTWARD BOUND SINGAPORE; PHOTO COURTESY OF NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC; PHOTO LG  -  1,238 words
    • THINKING
      • 1675 16 / 17  -  This is the third of a four-week exam series. The exercises are for lower secondary students COMPREHENSION (20 marks) EXAM SERIES 3 Lesson activity by SHERLEY SERVOS In the article below, the writer discusses his dislike of durians. Read it carefully and answer
        ST ILLUSTRATION MIEL  -  1,675 words
      • 742 18 / 19 1. Look at the title of this advertisement. Explain its meaning. (1) 2. Explain how the picture reflects the title. (2) 3. Look at the structure of the advertisement. What effect does the layout which is divided into two boxes have on the reader. (1) 4.
        742 words
    • IN THE END
      • 501 20  -  In a two-part series on the posta system, ANG YIYING tracks the rise in postage rates over the years ANG YIYING 1973 10¢ THE CHANGE: The rate was standardised at 10 cents for items weighing up to 20g. Previously, local mail was classified as first-or
        501 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 691 3 GOING BEYOND SP student Xi Hui with the Chief Training Officer on board the Russian sail training ship “Pallada” MARITIME SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL BUSINESSSTUDIES Asone of the busiest container hub ports in the world, it is only natural that Singapore would offer a range of maritime-related tertiary education. Follow this Maritime
      691 words













  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 468 1 Shigga Shay Dramatic life Flavio Briatore Ex-racing boss-turned-fashion businessman on living large Japanese singer best known as Li Xianglan dies Rapper wants to be remembered as Lion City kid C3 C6 C9 Molby Low, the force behind home-grown WaWa Pictures, once let his brand-new car get smashed in for art.
      468 words

  • Life!
    • 1036 2  -  Popular South Korean quintet yet to be satisfied with their efforts on upcoming album Elisabeth Gwee lisa@sph.com.sg Interviews with K-pop stars can be a frustrating affair. Questions requested by their overprotective management beforehand are often slashed by more than half because they are
      1,036 words
    • 850 2  -  Gwendolyn Ng Review Concert YG FAMILY 2014 GALAXY TOUR: POWER IN SINGAPORE Singapore Indoor Stadium/Last Saturday Livewire performer Psy was out to prove he is the reigning oppa (big brother in Korean) of K-pop at the multi-act YG Family concert here last Saturday night.
      PHOTOS: YG ENTERTAINMENT  -  850 words
    • People LIFE!
      • 773 3  -  Italian Flavio Briatore’s Billionaire Couture is now available here, with prices from $300 for a silk tie John Lui johnlui@sph.com.sg The definition of “international playboy” may vary, but Flavio Briatore once fitted the common understanding of the phrase. Not too long ago, an average
        PHOTOS: DESMOND WEE, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  773 words
      • 2470 4  -  Viewership figures of shows by TV producer Molby Low speak volumes of his dedication THE LIFE! INTERVIEW WITH Molby Low Boon Chan Media Correspondent bchan@sph.com.sg A month after getting his Kia Sorento, chief creative director of WaWa Pictures Molby Low had its windscreen smashed in. This
        ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM; he was one year old. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MOLBY LOW  -  2,470 words
      • 743 5  -  Singapore singer Tay Kewei has launched a Mandopop album and dreams of regional success Boon Chan Media Correspondent bchan@sph.com.sg Home-grown singer Tay Kewei wants to be the next Stef Sun or JJ Lin. But before you brush her off as someone who merely
        ST PHOTO: AZIZ HUSSIN  -  743 words
      • 146 6 ‘I just married a lot of relatives. Even the family alone is, like, 150 people’ Newlywed actress Cheryl Hines (left) on her husband Robert F. Kennedy, Jr’s famous clan ‘Joan is gone but a piece of her lives on: her nose, because it's made of polyurethane’
        146 words
      • Article, Illustration
        1021 6  -  Shigga Shay’s new single and video about growing up here mix English, Tamil and Malay rap 8QUESTIONSWITHShigga Shay Eddino Abdul Hadi dinohadi@sph.com.sg It might be hard to imagine him in tights but street-wise Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay took ballet classes during national service. The 22-year-old, who completed
        ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI  -  1,021 words
      • 1202 6 New York Times New York “I was not your obvious choice for that kind of role,” Dan Stevens said, discussing his part as a homicidal maniac with a crewcut in the forthcoming horror-adventure movie, The Guest. That is true. Last seen by most people lying
        New York Times; PHOTO: NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SYNDICATE  -  1,202 words
    • 657 7  -  A rooftop event aims to encourage office workers to learn about sustainable city living Nabilah Said nabilahs@sph.com.sg Ms Stella Gwee has a lofty ambition to redesign the lunch experience in the city. “When you ask people to have lunch outdoors, they’d probably go, ‘siao
      ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM  -  657 words
    • 387 7 Reuters Los Angeles Under the starry skies of Hollywood last Friday, the animated world of America’s longest-running television series The Simpsons came alive through music and lively performances from the cast on stage at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Matt Groening, the show’s creator, kicked off
      Reuters  -  387 words
    • 476 8  -  Dance form gets contemporary update in Masterpiece In Motion by the Singapore Dance Theatre Germaine Cheng stlife@sph.com.sg Review Dance MASTERPIECE IN MOTION Singapore Dance Theatre University Cultural Centre Hall/Last Friday Singapore Dance Theatre boasts a repertoire of classical and neoclassical ballets, and versatile dancers who
      PHOTOS: BERNIE NG  -  476 words
    • 544 8  -  Natalie Ng Review Concert COULD THIS BE DEATH? Cheryl Lee Peixin, soprano, Wong Yun Qi, piano Esplanade Recital Studio/Last Friday Are some people so curious about death because they have not yet died? Many composers have been fascinated with death and it is probably
      544 words
    • 518 8  -  Chang Tou Liang Review Concert PICTURESQUE MOUNTAINS Singapore Chinese Orchestra Singapore Conference Hall/ Last Friday The worlds of Chinese painting and Chinese music run close and parallel lives. While absolute music exists in Chinese compositional repertoire, programme music inspired by legends, literature, historical events
      PHOTO: SINGAPORE CHINESE ORCHESTRA  -  518 words
    • 590 9 Born to Japanese parents, actress-singer Yoshiko Yamaguchi or Li Xianglan was nearly executed after the war Obituaries Agence France-Presse Tokyo Japanese actress and singer Yoshiko “Shirley” Yamaguchi, who was best known as Li Xianglan and nearly executed in China at the end of World
      Agence France-Presse; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ST FILE  -  590 words
    • 680 9 New York Times New York Bob Crewe, a singer, songwriter and producer who helped write the soaring anthem of adoration, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, and other indelible hits for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in the 1960s as
      New York Times  -  680 words
    • LIFE! Buzz
      • 522 10 Hong Kong Stars from Andy Lau to Carina Lau to Cheng Pei-pei are speaking up for Stephen Chow, the comedy superstar who is once again under attack in the media. In recent years, the likes of director Wong Jing have badmouthed Chow for being
        PHOTOS: CNS, ST FILE  -  522 words
      • Buzzing
        • 75 10 Walt Disney Co is adding a new attraction based on Frozen to its Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida the media company’s latest move to capitalise on the popularity of the 2013 animated blockbuster. The attraction in the Norway Pavilion will bring to life the world
          75 words
        • 66 10 Students at Nicki Minaj’s alma mater have reacted with anger on Twitter after the rapper posted that Manhattan’s Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and the Performing Arts had turned down her offer to speak there.The city Department of Education said
          66 words
        • 86 10 The doctor who performed an endoscopy on comedienne Joan Rivers, 81, before she went into cardiac arrest has stepped down as medical director of the Manhattan clinic where she was treated and he is no longer doing procedures there, the clinic announced last Friday. Rivers
          86 words
      • 514 10 Agence France-Presse Reuters London Oscar-nominated British actress Samantha Morton (right) revealed last Saturday she had been sexually abused as a child by staff at the care home where she lived as a teenager. In an interview with the Guardian newspaper, she said she
        Agence France-Presse; Reuters  -  514 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 60 2 asiaSpc/ Asia’s Leading Luxury Travel Wellness Publication a m mm r WPJ LOST IN ’SM?" -expcob'ngosaka 1 v* “SS OPULENCEEVOLUTIONARY jrneyinthe LAPAGOS ANCIENT 3 POWER Tv ••>- TOP bucket list destinations SiHl VT W» m 1 -<• Luxury-Travel Wellness www.asiaspa.com Ask your local bookshop or get your copy by subscribing
      60 words

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 28 3 GREAT MUSIC. GREAT FUN. TRUE CLASS iSS92 FM s. oCioaogoQ# X -oKoBoOjm MADDY, JASON wm&ssrts-wi ANDROID APR ON Download on the AppStore play facebook.com/kiss92fm B 0kiss92fm www.kiss92.sg VTTT
      28 words


  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 35 5 OUT NOW IN BOOKSTORES* KIN O K U NIYA TIMES MPH P O P U LAR ON APP STORE http://goo.gl/84yPpx ON GOOGLE PLAY http://goo.gl/qXrZMV THE PEAK SELECTIONS GOURMET TRAVEL DIGITAL IS AVAILABLE ON MOBILE DEVICES
      35 words
    • 613 5 WIN TICKETS TO CATCH ANDROBBIE WILLIAMS JLO AT SINGAPORE FORMULA 1 1 pair of VIP passes to Robbie Williams’ performance on Sept 20 and 1 pair of Saturday Walkabout tickets To win tickets to Robbie Williams’ concert, answer this question: Which singer holds the Guinness World Record for most tour
      613 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 47 6 PERSONAL BEST ROAD TO RECOVERY Your E-Guide to your running best You’ve done the hard part, but post-race recovery is as important as the running GET MORE INFORMATION ON ST RUN AT THE HUB A NEW E-BOOK IN THE STRAITS TIMES STAR APP DOWNLOAD IT NOW www.straitstimes.com/ST-Star-app
      47 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 86 7 Home with a view A furniture designer’s pad in an unexpected location Also, in the September issue of The Life e-magazine: EXCLUSIVE WATCHES Timepieces on show at Jewellery Time 2014 CAR CRAZY Unique vintage wheels How to get the September issue of The Life magazine 1. Download The Straits Times
      86 words


  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 16 9 India Schoolin Jharkhand serves liqourto students To subscribe to Tamil Murasu call 6388 3838 or email:circs@sph.com.sg
      16 words
    • 23 9 WEDNESDAY IN VAMPIRE NO MORE How new thriller The Rover is helping Robert Pattinson finally escape the shackles of being a teen heartthrob
      23 words
    • 66 9 THE STRAITS TIMES SoShioK SG’s Yummiest Food News Reviews www.soshiok.com 0 S BE# W AppStore APP NOW ON ANDROID 'IPHONE Enjoy a mouth-watering buffet of food news and reviews from The Straits Times, The Business Times and The New Paper on the new SoShiok App! h V V SELL YOUR
      66 words
  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 554 9 LIDO SHAW HOUSE LEVEL 5 JCUBE 2 JURONG EAST CENTRAL 1 LEVEL 4 BALESTIER SHAW PLAZA LEVEL 4 THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY(PG13)✱ 11:40am 3:30pm,7:20,9:20 THE MAZE RUNNER(CS)✱ 11:30am,12:20pm,2:004:30,7:00,8:40,9:30 THE BOXTROLLS(CS)✱ 10:20am,2:40pm,4:40,6:40 STEP UP ALL IN 11:30am,2:00pm,4:30,7:00, 9:30 NOVEMBERMAN(NC16)(CS) 10:15am,12:30pm,2:455:00, 7:15, 9:30 LUCY(NC16) (CS) 11:20am,1:20pm,3:20,5:20, 7:20, 9:20 DISNEY’S PLANES: FIRE
      554 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 268 10 Are you our next r In celebration of its 13th anniversary, U-weekly is Launching “Miss U” Talent Search contest, with attractive prizes to be won! To qualify: If you are between 18 and 30, full of sunshine, youthful and confident, we want U! To participate: Simply submit your recent photo*,
      268 words
    • 91 10 www.herworldplus.com BEAUTY FASHION BECOME AMEMBER ANDWIN! Online exclusive giveaways and discounts on everything from beauty and fashion products to the latest gadgets and holidays! WIN WEDDINGS BY HER WORLD BRIDES SHOP AT SHESHOPS Official Merchandise of the 2014 FORMULA 1 SOLUTIONS BY SIMPLY HER SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND Central Embassy
      91 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements
  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 1428 11 starhub tv discovery kids ch308 AM 6.00 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 6.30 Secret Millionaires Club 7.00 All About Animals 2 7.30 Mystery Hunters 4 8.00 Pet School 2 8.30 The Fixies 9.00 Head Rush 10.00 Bindi’s Bootcamp 10.30 Officially Amazing 11.00 On The Spot 2 11.30 Animal Atlas 6 PM
      1,428 words
    • 1087 11 free to air channel 5 AM 6.00 First Look Asia (News) 9.00 The Dr Oz Show 4 (HD) (IE) 10.00 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 11.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11 (HD) (V) PM 12.00 The Inside Line (HD) (Sports) 12.30 Films And Stars (V) 1.00 Growing Up 4
      1,087 words
    • 931 11 mio tv li (hd) ch265 AM 6.00 The Firm 7.00 My Workout 7.30 Weight Loss Cardio Kick 8.00 Space Project 9.00 Delicious Korea 10.00 Choccywoccydoodah 10.30 Anna Kristina’s Grocery Bag 11.00 Cooked 11.30 Hubertus Hunt PM 12.30 Celebrity Motor Homes 1.00 Living Abroad 1.30 Housing Story 2.00 The Doctors 3.00
      931 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 47 12 PiageT Perfection in Life \6Vi(, V=A" 1 N k.’ 1 y- 4*-- ‘•'‘I W^. -Hollywood, Los AngelesPiaget Limelight Gala, White gold watch set with diamonds. piaget.com V *r: —w'-■ 5? r" *js i i Piaget boutiques 02-12A Takashimaya S.C. (65) *****831 B2-208 Marina Bay Sands (65) *****373
      47 words

  • 1250 1 LONDON Mike Coney has been ambitious for as long as he can remember. When he was young, he would eagerly get up at five in the morning to work on his family's farm in Lynwood, Washington, in the United States. After high school,
    1,250 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 210 1 THE STRAITS TIMES CLASSIFIED BUY IT SELL IT FIND IT TOLL FREE 1800-289-9988 www.sphclass.com.sg Ml •lit in* •nrvi BH AOStir a cP ti?°’ SP EarlyBird Disc Affordable Group Tuition O 0 O 3ROOMING SPECIALIST III No Experience •II Needed *T*J I Call Hotline: to enhance your advertisement with colour logos.
      210 words

  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 1079 2 Your Classified Guide Personal Food Eateries, edibles and food-related services like dining options, catering and scrumptious treats. CLASS 3-8 Professional Services The place to turn to when you need experts in areas like accountancy, law or medicine. CLASS 45-51 Entertainment From clubs and game arcades to live performances and party
      1,079 words
    • 188 2 $80++ P/MTH ACCOUNTING by CPA, Incorpn, GST, tax, secretarial svcs. *****085 Divorce, Probate Change of Name Adoption, Wills Mental Capacity 6744 0419 8268 6761 5 mins to MRT DIVORCE, ADOPTION, RESALE or probate Property, Mental capacity *****347 Email: jlcosg@gmail.com Recycle Wood Teak Furniture PrivateCollection FOR SALE!! Colonial Style Side Board,
      188 words
    • 61 2 MUSIC LODGE *****378 Piano Sale/ Rent/ Tuning/ Buy. 2019 Bt Batok St 23 Pets Cremation Center with Columbarium Services 6584-4844/ 6484-4844 2 TEA-CUPS YORKSHIRES Free To Re-Homing. Email revja.collins@yandex.com High Price Buy in China/ S’pore gold silver coins, stamps, old note #01-06 Furama Hotel. *****666 HIGHEST OFFER!!! FOR Old/ New
      61 words
    • 339 2 CT|V Air-Conditioners/ RJ 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 r I T 1 Chest Freezer] Griddles tWm) 1 i [Marble Cake Showcase] |j| JACKIE’S Mixer^^^^Dishwasher^^lect/Ga^ee^ryeiJ^CQmbi^Qven|l 57, Jalan Tel: 6253 0355 Pemimpin 6741 5015 www.singinahsteel.com (Fabricate/
      339 words
    • 149 2 A premier name in window furnishing 47 yrs in manufacturing Bamboo Chicks, Timber Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Roller Blinds, Curtains. SIN HUP SENG Bamboo Chicks Blinds 1160 Depot Road #01-10/14 6 271 22 33 50% FTY SALE! C u r t a in Blind, Window Film, Bamboo Upholstery. Free
      149 words
    • 132 2 INSTALL/ SELLING LIGHT repair ceiling fan, heater, normal light change to LED light. Call 8188 1139 HEATER, MIRCOWAVE, OVEN Cooker, Washer, Fridge, Dryer Svc fr $10 *****222 FRIDGE, HEATER, OVEN, cooker, washer, dryer by 32 yrs Yeobuild. *****227 WATER LEAKAGE PROFESSIONAL. Rectify leak fr. ceiling, toilet, roof wall using pressure
      132 words
    • 174 2 Artha Reno General Construction Complete Affordable Reno Repair works for Offices, HDB Landed Properties. *****695 KS ID with Quality Carpenters Workshop Specialize HDB Landed projects. Call *****177 HDB LIC/ hacking/ tiling sink support/ partition/ carpentry. 9636 4507 LEAKAGE STOPPER WATERPROOFING SERVICES •Waterproof wet/dry surface Toilet Balcony/ Planter/ Corridor Hacking/ Without
      174 words
    • 178 2 LOW COST LAY tiles. Handyman replace W/C sink, Piping, door. $8. *****888 CHEW INTERIOR DESIGN. We design your dream home. Call *****880/*****880 CHEAP 20FT DESIGN kitchen cabinet Call NW *****115 (10-3172B) RELIABLE KITCHEN CABINET fr $80 pfr, ACP Plus Panel. Pls. call *****826 SPECIALISED IN OFFICE reno: wallpaper, FSSB sub,
      178 words
    • 82 2 SPRING CLEANING/ PREMOVE in cleaning/ contract housekeeping carpet/ upholstery cleaning. Call 6256-0171 justrelax.com.sg SHINE MARBLE/ TERRAZZO Sand/ varnish parquet. Responsible, good workmanship. *****011, *****181 COLORLAND PAINTING SVCS Professional painting by Singapore’s biggest paint retailer. Call us@*****695 PAINTING CALL: *****918 HDB. landed. condo. $200 $800. 2 years warranty. Polish marble/ parquet.
      82 words

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 236 3 Home Furnishings/ Fittings Home Furnishings/ Fittings Home Furnishings/ Fittings Ai^seo Trusted Name, Proven Quality Since 1993 !K" 80 Complies with UV Standard 801 .alfresco.com.sg *****644/*****148 UV STANDARD 80 P 23 m as i Alfresco Retractable Alfresco Pergola ht j Alfresco Vertical™ Sofa Upholstery/ VarnishSpecialist Customised Sofa 40yrsexperience Keith: *****518 Heng:
      236 words
    • 99 3 HOUSE OFFICE Relocation, local delivery, packing, storage, free cartons quotation, call *****996 DIY Pest Products. High voltage electric rat killer, mini fogger, bird repellent, bed bug pesticide, termite powder, rat/ lizard/ cat trap, etc. Tel: 6744-1010 www.enta.com.sg RIDDANCE SPECIALISES IN Anti-Termite treatment for landed properties (soil corrective). 6259-9645 ASIA PEST
      99 words
    • 184 3 Tel: 6479-7507 chokage/leakage Ws*****011. Install/ Repair/ All Plumbing svc. Good Meiling St. C H O K A G E L E A K A G E P O W E R F A I L U RE Clear Choke w/Hijet Machine Install/Repair Water Heater All Plumbing Elect. Svcs Dustbin/Door Lock/Tap
      184 words
    • 805 3 Business OpportunitiesAgents Business OpportunitiesAgents w Business OpportunitiesAgents Business OpportunitiesAgents Business OpportunitiesAgents 9 ti tmpowering You To Be Real Estate Achievers Since 1982 w “How to Earn Over $1 Million in a Year” Invitation to Public to attend ERA Success Seminar 17 September 2014 1 Wednesday, 7pm www.ERA.com.sg/career I Amy@6226 2000
      805 words
    • 417 3 Address for regn $6/ Answering $6/ Fax $6/ Accounts fr $50 Reliable services Estab since 1994 Tel *****455 Office Address. Call answering Support Svc Suntec/ Ngee Ann/ Int’l Plaza *****008 $8 REGD OFFICE Address/ Answering $35/ Fax $5. *****328 Intl Plaza#15-14 ACCOUNTING, REGD. ADD, answering fax, telex, tax, secretarial svcs
      417 words
    • 98 3 Head of Agency/ Team Leaders 愿与有缘人愿与有缘人 Potential to be KEO Good Career Path Exclusive Oversea Project R*****5A BenjaminTan(KEO) HP:9825 8500 skylandpty@gmail.com Lic: OrangeTee 共创天地 Lic No: L*****16H CEA $1M BIZ STIMULUS Package for New and Exp. Sales Person.
      98 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 283 4 M’SIA CORPORATE, TAX, Accounting Biz svcs. Avail in S’pore. Tel 6235-1633/ Fax 6333-1633 Mr Diong FULLY EQUIPPED BLDG Material Biz for takeover (net returns 35% of turnover $3.5M/pa) *****755 Dan ESTAB DENTAL CLINIC near Clarke Quay MRT for takeover. Over 1000 Clients. 409 sf. low rent *****168 NEW/ USED-PABX SALES
      283 words
    • 528 4 Vehicles Classification Guide Passenger Vehicles 302 Alfa For Sale 303 Audi For Sale 305 BMW For Sale 306 Chevrolet For Sale 307 Chrysler For Sale 308 Citroen For Sale 309 Chery For Sale 310 Daihatsu For Sale 311 Ferrari For Sale 312 Fiat For Sale 313 Ford For Sale 314
      528 words
    • 208 4 IMMED DELIVERY!! BRAND New BMW 535 GT! G’teed COE! High TradeIn! Low Interest! Call Jack Cars 9684 4799 6744 1900. Case trust. 07 BMW Z4 Cabriolet. Powerful 3.0, Black, Superb Cond, Tax 6/2015, 6 Mths Warranty. In-house/ 1.88% Asking $86K. 9736-1134 2012 BMW M5 F10 OMV $102K. Monte Carlo. Blue
      208 words
    • 253 4 BMW 328I GT. Immed delivery. Choice of colours. High loan/ high trade in. neg. *****411 Sing Wang 6/2010 BMW 318I $***** Sunroof, low mileage, agt maintain, high loan/trade in. Sing Wang *****233 REPUBLIC AUTO: *****851 July ’12 640i Grand Coupe 20K km. 1 owner. Agt svc warranty. $268.8K! Hurry! REPUBLIC
      253 words
    • 319 4 REPUBLIC AUTO: *****234 Jul ’12 C4 Grand Picasso 7 seater MPV. C&C warranty service. 1 owner. $99.8K! 12/’07 T11 2.0M Sunroof silver, 1 ow ner. Leather/ rims. $23.8K. 8484-3308 $13.8K 2011 PUNTO Evo 1.4A. $1.1K p.m. High tradein welcome. Call *****739 10/’07 BRAVO 1.4M (OPC) 1 owner, accident free, $28.8K.
      319 words
    • 314 4 $169,800 2014 ODYSSEY Absolute. Ready Stock. Choice of Colour. Call now Hup Long 6743-0018 $116,800 2014 VEZEL 1.5. Ready Stock. Choice of Colour. Call Hup Long 6743-0018 $119,800 2014 FREED 1.5 7seater. Ready Stock. Choice of Colour. Call now Hup Long 6743-0018 $99,800, 2014 HONDA Fit 1.3 GF, Ready Stock.
      314 words
    • 418 4 COE Results of September2014 1st Open Bidding Exercise For COE Cars (1600cc and below) Cars (1601cc and above) Goods vehicles and buses Motorcycles Open category COE price Quota Bids $64,841 $73,010 $49,901 $4,453 $74,403 572 511 258 316 241 COE results for the last six months* 813 909 429 382
      418 words
    • 280 4 4/’08 MAZDA 6, 2.5R (A) Grey. Well kept. Accident free. $52K. 9028-9609 IMMED DELIVERY! BRAND New 2014 E200 AMG Cabriolet/ Coupe. G’teed COE! High TradeIn! Low Interest! Call now Jack Cars 9684 4799 6744 1900. Case Trust. 11/’07 B200 BLACK 78k KM 4/’07 E200K Blue 61K KM 3/’08 E200K Black
      280 words
    • 206 4 JUNE/2012 S350L DIAMOND White, 1 owner 20K km only. Panoramic roof, Navigation. C&C warranty. Ask $288K only!! 9181-6096 END 2009 E200 CGi. Silver 1 owner. Done 35,000 km. Bidded no. Full C&C service record. Asking $133K neg. Call Jason 9181-6096 BRAND NEW C250 Coupe, 2 unit, High Specs, High OMV
      206 words
    • 165 4 NEW 2014 CLA180 Sports/ AMG Line, 1.6 Supercharge 1 bid g’teed COE. $160K. Nov Delivery! 8535-7774. BRAND NEW C200 AMG/ Avant Garde. 5 yrs warranty. 1 bid g’tee COE. $5K svc voucher. $179K. *****038 08/10 C180 CGI B l u e Effciency Agt service Accident free 1 owner, warranty *****997
      165 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 266 5 2014 CLA250 AMG. 4-Matic. Low interest/ high loan. Immed delivery. High trade in. 8189-3025 Sing Wang REPUBLIC AUTO: *****463 7/12 CLS350. 24K km. C&C warranty 1 yr extended warranty. 1 owner $263.8K REPUBLIC AUTO: *****400 5/’10 E250 Cabrio. 34K km C&C svc with 1 yr extended warranty. 1 owner. $165.8K
      266 words
    • 276 5 BEST DEAL! ’06 Sylphy 1.5 1 owner, low deprecaitiion, Tan chong history. High OMV! Tip top! 8668-9797 2014 NISSAN GTR Black Edition 4WD. Inhse loan trade-In. $445,800. JCWC 6569-6969/ 9338-0202 $10.8K 05/’08 CEFIRO 2.3. Only $1K p/mth. Well kept by 1 owner. Low mileage. High OMV. Call 9109-9739 REPUBLIC AUTO:
      276 words
    • 290 5 2013 SSANGYONG SUV Spacious Comfortable. Suitable for Family. OMV $21,642 Low interest loan *****050 *****300 V INHSE HIGHEST Loan Promo 1.99% p.a. 100% loan approval. 07 Grand Vitara 2.0A @$868. Welcome 1-1 exchange. Gavin 8606 3619 G 8/’08 SUZUKI SWIFT 1.6M Sport V. Tax 2/’15. Yellow. A1 cond. 9660-1900 Chua
      290 words
    • 234 5 NEW HARRIER 2.0 Premium CarTimes Award-Winning Co. Immed. Special price! Call 6744-5111 (CaseTrust) 9060-6808 9341-9060 3 DAY DELIVERY Brand new Estima 2.4 Aeras w/ moon roof power door. neg. HP: *****717 San Hup Bee 3 DAY DELIVERY Brand new Vellfire 2.4 c/w moonroof and power door. neg. HP: *****717 San
      234 words
    • 231 5 $165,800 2014 ESTIMA Aeras Premium, Ready Stock. Choice of Colour. Hup Long 6743-0018 $133,800, 2014 TOYOTA Wish 1.8A Ready Stock. Choice of colour. Call now Hup Long 6743-0018 VELLFIRE 2.4Z WITH moonroof, auto drs tailgate. Inhse loan. $185.8K. JCWC 6569-6969/ 9338-0202 HARRIER 2.0 ELEGANCE Premium with glass roof, inhse loan/
      231 words
    • 445 5 1 OWNER ’09 Estima Aeras 2.4A. Tax 2/2015. Low km. Orig cond. Call 9632 3933 $0 DEPOSIT! 7/07 Toyota Dyna 150 diesel hood 1 owner. A1 cond! *****444 7/’05 VIOS 1.5A 1 owner, OMV $12.5K. Accident free low km, $12.9K. *****922 4/’08 ALLION 1.5A 1 owner, Pristine cond. Like new!
      445 words
    • 352 5 1948 MG-Y W/ sunroof COE 6/2020, $53K. 1978 Austin Mini COE 6/2024, $33K. Recently refurbished, good cond. Owner 9632 7236 BRAND NEW BENTLEY Flying Spur 4.0V8. Ask $728K 5 yrs warranty/ $5k service voucher. Viewing available now! Call 8535 6664 MASERATI GHIBLI 3.0A 2014. G’teed COE $343K 3 yrs warranty.
      352 words
    • 332 5 BRAND NEW BMW 5 2 0 i Long-Term Lease. Lowest rate in the market Call now 8163-3555 6844-3300 MACPHERSON AREA 10/ 14ft open/ box lorry, van. Trpt svc *****727 *****859 UNIQUE RENT-A-CAR AT 385 Sin Ming Drive (inside Vicom) Tel: 6292 7656 EASTERN CAR RENTALS 347 Sembawang Road. $1300 p/mth.
      332 words
    • 780 5 Lorries for Sale Lorries for Sale BRAND NEW 10FT TRUCK ABvVTN Nissan Toyota Dyna a READY Cabstar STOCKS ■4 100% Guarantee Immediate Delivery HighestTrade-in Lowest Interest Rate from 1.88% p.a. Warranty Included S Jarrett:9101 3261 Jonathan: *****017 TAI THONG LEE Bank or In House Loan offers interest rate from 2.28%
      780 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 466 6 ’99 NISSAN CABSTAR. COE 4/2019, tax 3/15, new 2k paint. $29.8K. *****902 ’04-’05 FEW UNITS Mit Prime Mover New paint/ tax. Good cond. *****510 1)BRAND NEW Toyota Hiace DX. Glass van. 12 seaters 2)Brand new Toyota Hiace High roof GL. 14 seaters. CB/PH/PA plate *****366 BRAND NEW TOYOTA Hiace HiRoof
      466 words
    • 452 6 NEW TOYOTA HIACE Euro 5, 5-dr selling cheap $94,900 3yrs warranty or 100km. Please call: 6344-1918 CONFIRM BUY! 08/07 Opel combo 1.3A low mileage excellent engine super well kept Must view! *****921 6/2009 FIAT FIORINO 1.3D Auto new paint A1 cond selling $40,800. call Rosson Ng *****033 BRAND NEW LORRY/
      452 words
    • 1035 6 Properties Residential Properties for Sale Houses for Sale 402 D02 Anson/ Tg Pagar 402 D03 Queenstown/Tiong Bahru 402 D04 Sentosa/ Telok Blangah 402 D05 Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ ClementiTown 402 D06 High Street/ North Bridge Rd 402 D07 Rochor/ Bugis/ Beach Rd 402 D08 Little India 403 D09 Orchard/ Cairnhill
      1,035 words
    • 67 6 EXCLUSIVE F’HOLD LANDED Semi-D One Tree Hill. Prime location. Mins walk to Orchard. Just TOP! Bowie Neo 9668 0852 CI $11XX PSF! GCB 5 mins to Scotts. Others $19.xM! Gallop $21.xM! Swettenham $23.xM! Near Dempsey/ $24.xM Cluny/Ford $25.xM near Dalvey/ $26M! New GCB. Mike *****185 APPC OPEN HSE GALLOP *****/
      67 words
    • 71 6 BOTANIC GARDEN VICINITY. Brand New Modern F’hold Bunglw. Land 15,000/ built up 6,000 sf. 5-rms. Pool. $neg. 9487-0396 CRE NASSIM ***** SF. Brand new, just TOP. Modern classy design. Beautiful land, rare! Priced to sell... Call *****348 Newsman HOLLAND DETACHED HSE. 2 units. 1)Old House L6768sf 2) Bunglw 6092/ 3500
      71 words
    • 239 6 STONE THROW TO MRT! Semi-d Cluny 3200 sf, suit refurbish, regular land no west sun. *****997 SA RARE CHANCERY GEM $1300 psf! ***** sf wide frontage, park 8 cars, several plots, *****997 SA FREEHOLD BARKER ROAD Brand New 2½ sty Semi-Ds Approx 5100 sf. 5bdrm pool.Jovien Neo *****295 VALUE FOR
      239 words
    • 227 6 VALUE FOR MONEY LIONEL *****592 1) 4 rms pool cosy conserved house 2) Joo Chiat 3 storey Inter Terr 5 rms big gdns. Nice Call Now Care Honesty KATONG SEMID NEWLY A&A 3sty FH 10+1 ensuites, land 3045/5600sf. $5.68M neg Sarah Zhang *****205 JLN KATHI. BRAND New spacious 3-sty semi-d.
      227 words
    • 197 6 **MARINA ONE RESIDENCES Integrated Luxurious Devt Residential/ Retail/ Offices 1/2/3/4 Rm Penthouses. Pte lift/ Balcony/ Garden Preview sale! Don’t miss! MARINA ONE RES CBD, Intergated mixed devt 1/2/ 3/ 4-rm/ retail/ office. 4 MRTs. VVIP preview now! MARINA ONE, ICONIC. Integrated devt by M+S CHIJ/ VJC. 4 MRT 1/2/3/4 bdrm.
      197 words
    • 249 6 Rare Opportunity NEW LAUNCH! FH Forte Suites, 25sty 106units fr $7xxk 1/2/3brm. Farrer Pk MRT. James *****099 LuxuryLiving NEW LAUNCH FH city living, 1/2/3br units with jacuzzi, 106units from $7xxk. Walk to MRT. Kenny *****008 GrabOr Regret INVESTOR CHOICE! RARE Premium release, 106units fr$7xxk! 1/2/3br.Farrer Mrt VVIP Deen *****786 FORTE
      249 words
    • 199 6 BEVERLY HILL 3700 sf, 4+1 Edge On Cairnhill 2100 sf. Four Seasons Pk 3700 sf. The Grange 2200 sf, 4+1. $neg. 9487-0396 CRE PALM SPRING 4+1+FAMILY 2045sf+balcony. Pool view Reno kitchen. 9475 4785 www.michaelciola.com.sg NATHAN SUITES JUST TOP 20% disc! FH. fr $1800psf 3rm fr $3.1m/4rm $4.15m+ Penthse 4747 sqft
      199 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 492 7 f Property Prices Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in August 20 14. This week: 10-15 PROJECT NAME PRICE ($1 SO FT District 10 District 12 District 13 The property data is obtained from URA's website; any use
      492 words
    • 54 7 NEW EC LAUNCH W’lands Ave 5/6. Spacious 2~5 rms with Cospace unit avail. Only fr $7XX psf! Reg for E/app call Jo *****638 ’NG’ BLK 530, #10 next to corner, simple, chinese owner, $328K neg. *****234 agt 3 521, 4’NG’. WALK to MRT/ mall. Red Swastika Sch. Spacious. Asking $418k.
      54 words
    • 394 7 HDB Bukit^Panjang HDB Bukit^Panjang HDB HDB yufi HDB Median Resale Prices R!S IjsS in 2nd Quarter 2014 m n» tt ESTSili «1 ili m r~!? p 3^ B 5a E 3/ is i 5 J Z uZ!!I2 i ‘ZZ r 7is in 5! I ri: .t )5 ji= 1 ■i
      394 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 184 8 inq Apts for Sale inq Apts for Sale inq Apts for Sale inq Apts for Sale inq Apts for Sale mq Apts for Sale r CI ASSIFIFD GUIDE TO HDB TOWNS CLASS CODES BUY IT SELL IT FIND IT WOODLANDS,, YISHUC J is y* vo PUNGGO SENGKANl G M K
      184 words
    • 125 8 POWERFUL NEGOTIATORS 5’I’ Blk 662A St 64, 110sqm EA 656A/ 683B, 132sqm 3’A’ 915 St 91, 73sqm, #02 668D 4’A’ JURONG W St 64 High flr. Mins Jurong Pt/ MRT/ interchange. $430K neg. Serlene *****141 57 GEYLANG BAHRU 3’I’ lift 65 sqm. Well maintained. High floor. Near amenities, future MRT.
      125 words
    • 265 8 3’I’ BLK 8 Holland Ave. Reno. lift level. All races, near Amenities MRT Future Shpg Mall. Hurry! Best Buy 3-RM ENBLOC $367K to $480K Different benefits Tanglin Halt. New Dawson Yr 2020. 3-5rm. 9115-0321 EXCELLENT LOCATION, SQUARISH 5’I’, 5 mins walk to MRT/ Mall, near market, kopitiam, clinic, bus stop
      265 words
    • 223 8 HOLLAND GREEN BUNGLW 3-sty. Pool, Jacuzzi. 5+1 4400/3800sf. New aircon. Quiet. Owner 9191 7970 HILLCREST VILLA LUXURY landed cluster hse, corner. Facilities. 4 bdrms. 3-sty 5000 sf. $10k, avail Immed Must View 2STY SEMI-D 4750 sqft 5+1 2sty Semi-D 3800 sqft 4+1 4sty Terrace 4400sqft 5+1 $8k up. Call *****163
      223 words
    • 272 8 3-STY DETACHED. DA Silva Lane. Beautiful hse. Windy Spacious layout. 5+1. Mins to Kovan MRT. Immed. OSY RENO 2 sty terr, Tu Fu Ave spacious 3+1, A/C fan, $3.4K Immed. Molly 9857-2372 C WINDSOR PK. NEW. Hill top. *****/ 8200 sf. 5 bdrm/ family/ music rm. Pool patio $20K LOG
      272 words
    • 416 8 HOA NAM. 400 sqft Studio. F/furn/ security. 7mins to Lavender MRT/City Square $1.7K neg. GE 9641-4124 Excellent Location 3+1 CITY SQ Res. High flr Face pool Near MRT/ shpg mall/ Orchard amenities P/ furn. $4.5K 9488 2273 7 Nassim 2 levels Penthse 4750 sf 5+1 study+1.... $20K Nassim Mansion 2950
      416 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 348 9 LOFT HOLLAND. Studio, 323sqft. Newly TOP! Immediate. Partially Furnished Rosalind 9759 3043 ERNHILL COURT, near Shangri-La. 2500 sqft Elegant 3+2 Mais with poolview Group *****522 F D10 ’DRAYCOTT’ 3+1/ 4+1/ mais/penthse, p/furn city view. Call *****477 HOLLAND PEAK. 2551 sqft. 5+1. Best facing. Full comm Term neg! Call: *****081 CHIVERTON
      348 words
    • 511 9 WwMWMMlmi Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent w Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent HDB Median Sub-letting Rents in 2nd Quarter 2014 Ill r iil nil II ■I iht s II ii is it
      511 words
    • 119 9 DON'T MISS T BLANGAH BLK 87, 5-rm Reno. F/furn Spacious. Near town/ MRT /park Avail Oct. Leon 9754 6560 4RM BLK 661 Buffalo Rd. Little India MRT. High flr. F/furn Aircon. Windy. Avail 1st Oct. Owner 9733 3445 CCK 285. 4-RM F/Furn aircon, high flr, 8 mins to mrt. Ask
      119 words
    • 203 9 2+1 HOLLAND CLOSE! Blk 6 Aircons, furn include PUB $2200. Michael 9693-3174 5-RM BLK 304A Anchorvale Link. High flr. F/furn. Nice decor.Unblocked. Sch/ LRT shop. Immed. Rent neg. 5’I’ BLK 716 Tampines. #03. F/furn. 3-rms with AC Avail Oct. Prefer family. Saadiah 9005-1985 PN TOA PAYOH 5-RM Lor 5 Lift
      203 words
    • 126 9 3+1 HOUGANG BLK 433, 919 2+1 Telok Blangah Blk 33 3+1 Serangoon Blk 118, 321 2+1 AMK 9324-4666 Liss ORCHARD BOULEVARD. F/ furn. Aircon. Wkly/ mthly. Fr $780. Immed. *****896 HIGH-END MASTER Common Rooms. $900-$1600 quiet, furn. aircon, internet Double Bay, Bayshore near Tanah Merah MRT, Simei MRT, Changi Biz
      126 words
    • 632 9 fill Factory/lndustrial I fill Factory/lndustrial 011 Factory/lndustrial HI Space for Rent Space for Rent Space for Rent Sab ana 6,000 26,000 sqft of contiguous space Opp. Lor Chuan MRT Ample parking Corporate image Agents welcomed A! 6580 7752 k 6580 7759 BUSINESS SPACE FOR LEASE 151 LORONG CHUAN II II
      632 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 447 10 Paya Ubi Industrial Park SALE Terrace Factories (Also for LEASE) •200 to 7500 sf •own parking space (not inclusive in listed area) •$370 psf onwards Office: *****222 53 Ubi Ave 1 #01-11 Choice Units for Sale With or w/o Tenancies $590 psf A’Posh, Yishun $510 psf Frontier $530 psf Ubi
      447 words
    • 112 10 FH GROUND FLR fty. 3150sf No void/ CP. $7xx psf only. Midview City. 1518 sf. No GST. Amos 8455-7888 CHANCERLODGE COMPLEX @105 Sims Ave. B1. F’Hold 2077 Sqft. Asking $1.65M. Vincent 9818 3867 SLP FH ANCILLARY CANTEEN. 3875 sf $8.XXm. 130 prodn units. Marymount MRT! Lee Ching 9183-4986 Htns FOODXCHANGE
      112 words
    • 152 10 CT HUB 2 Lavender. TOP Soon! B1/Retail/Office with Facilities. 2 Mins to MRT. 61yrs. Fr $5xxpsf. *****315 PRIMAX UPPER P aya Lebar. Freehold. Mins to MRT. Ramp Up. From $600psf. Alex 9151-9315 HH KALLANG. Freehold. Next to MRT. 1765 sq.ft. to 18,201 sq.ft. Ramp up Flatted. Call Alex 9151 9315
      152 words
    • 120 10 FH B1 Bishan 1636-1851sf. No void area, ramp up high ceiling/ 20 foot container. MRT. *****013 Serene LAST 4%! RARE 60 yrs. B1 light fty $680+ psf/ below $1M. Modern design+ facilities. City fringe near 2MRT PREMIER KAKI Bukit. 1098sf 1589sf. Just TOP, keys on hand. 9139-3066 Jolene www.teampower.sg HurryHurry
      120 words
    • 93 10 100 PASIR PANJANG B1 ind F’hold. TOP. 193-446 sqm. 6m ceiling. New ports. Sea view. Mins to MRT/ mall. A’POSH BIZ HUB, Yishun Ave 6. 1281/1550/3843sqft Choice units. 9139-0654 HENDERSON BLK217 F’HOLD 10,000-40,000sf. 4-storey Terr Fty. Owner 9139 0654 LINK AMK 2152 4304 6456/ 8608sf. $565 psf. Call Owner 9631-6939
      93 words
    • 370 10 Office Space for Rent Office Space for Rent Prime Medical Suites Located in the award-winning Novena Lifestyle and Medical Hub Direct link to TTSH, Square 2, Velocity and Novena Square offices Direct access from Novena MRT Station Suitable for clinic use and various medical professions Units from 678 sq ft
      370 words
    • 314 10 MOHAMED SULTAN OFFICE. Limited time offer, from $4.50psf. Bare/ P/furn. By appt! Jenny 8500-5220 LIGHT IND B1 w fitted rms. 1884 sf. Avail 7 Nov. Near food, amenities, bus-stops. $7.5K. Sherry 9011-9910 SINGAPORE INT’L BIZ Hub Henderson. 500 sf. 6-8 pax. F/furn. Only $1950, no GST Immed. 8535-9092 THE PLAZA
      314 words
    • 1064 10 67a s „r ®a e s „r Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES junc iQn F&B and Retail Space for Lease: Located at Choa Chu Kang Road Woodlands Road Easy access via BukitTimah Expressway, KJE and BKE Direct access to Ten Mile (unction LRT Station Close to key residential nodes
      1,064 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 193 11 UPP THOMSON, BRAND New shophouse, approx 3888sf F&B, childcare, enrichment $Neg. James 8383-9800 456 JURONG WEST 2 sty shophse. Good frontage human traffic. Amenities. Immed. Jen *****318 UR F&B RESTN NEIL Rd. 1200 sf approx, grease trap, 3 phase, Outram MRT $8.5K. Crowded. Chan *****368 MICHELLE GUO 9723 2888 RARELY
      193 words
    • 171 11 JLN PISANG 1500 sf $3.2M S’goon Rd 1384sf $5.2M Joo Chiat 1800sf $2.8M Bussorah St 1851sf $6M Changi Rd 1200sf $3.9M Jalan Besar 4600 sf $7.2M Eng Kong 2600 sqft $3.9M INCREDIBLE JOO CHIAT 3rd floor shophse loft. Office or home. Commercial. Only 3% stamp duty!! No ABSD! isabelredrup.com/ir1.php$1.8m. *****055.
      171 words
    • 246 11 FREEHOLD SHOPHOUSES. CANTONMENT Rd 1500 sf. Jiak Chun 1300/ 2500 sf. Jln Klapa 1500/ 3500 sf. neg. 9487-0396 CRE KAMPONG GLAM HOTEL Rare! 2.5 sty/ 15 Themed rms/ pool/ F&B/ lift. 4300/ 7900 sf. Terry 9654 1383 QUEENSWAY SHPG CTR 183 sf, FH, enbloc potential. Good crowd. MRT. Good investment!!!
      246 words
    • 134 11 CANTEEN AIRCON Fitted and ready for operation (3860 sqft) Clean Nice Environment With other attractive concept Landlord @*****876 www.performance studios.com.sg MACKENZIE RD F&B. Opp MRT, carpark, grd flr 2 unit avail. A) Corner 1431sf $16.5k, B) 1389sf $13.2k. Exhaust, grease trap, gas. Agts welcome. Owner 9863-5635/ 9727-2996 51 TELOK AYER
      134 words
    • 198 11 OPEN SPACE FOR LEASE @JURONG 8,000/12,000/15,000sqft ShortTermLeaseAvailable JalanPapan/PasirPanjang Attractive Rental Rate Near toAYE Suitable for Storage Warehouse 6578 9966 Call CENTURY WAREHOUSE 100E Pasir Panjang Rd μ Easy access via PIE, AYE, ECP CTE expressways μ Minutes to MRT Station μ 1,658/1,830/3,488 sq.ft. μ 6 meters ceiling height μ 1
      198 words
    • 284 11 COGENT1.LOGISTICS HUB 1 Buroh Crescent. World 1st Only ramp-up warehouse with integrated container depot for trpt efficiency. Plenty of dock levelers. General Chemical cargo storage, all types of cargo. Agts welcome, call now *****310, onestopsales@ sh-cogent.com.sg WORKSHOPS AT LOYANG, 45ft trailers accessible to all flrs. Ceiling hgt 7-12m. Mezzanine ancillary
      284 words
    • 700 11 SHOPPING FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS Cruises Cruises RoyalCaribbean Mariner of the Seas 4-Nights Isles of Southeast Asia Cruise Singapore Dep: 21,28 Nov, 19,26 Dec 2014 16 Jan,04 A Mar 2015 Ports-Of-call: Port Klang, Penang Kuantan* BSU1 Singapore Dep: 17 24 A Nov, 11 A 15 22 A Dec 2014 08 12
      700 words
    • 175 11 581 581 t UZBEKISTAN i Mysterious country of the ancient great silk road 8 days _$229r $1999 Dep: 17/10,28/11,5/12,12/12,13/2/2015 IRAN Myths of Persia 9 days _$299T $2899 Dep: 27/11,11/12 t BALTIC STABS Lithuania/ Latvia/ Estonia 10D$3899 $2999 n Qn iB/mi'i/o/o/m; Dep: 18/10,13/2/2015 HOTNDS OT m BALKANS: Montenegro/ Albania/ Macedonia/ Bulgaria-*
      175 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 417 12 fr.$88 2D1N Malaccafr.$98 2D1N Penangfr.$169 2D1NCameronfr.$138 2DKuala Lumpurfr.$108 2D1NA’Famosafr.$169 3D2N KL+Gentingfr.$163 3D2N KL+City Tourfr.$183 3N Penang+KLfr.$238 3D2N Hatyai fr.$158 FREE Breakfast 1 Day Legoland Adventure fr.$ 66 3D2NMalacca+Kuala Lumpurfr.$183 3D2N Malacca+Gentingfr.$193 2D1NColmar Tropicalefr.$173 2D1NMalacca River Cruisefr.$163 2DKL Berjaya Times Sqfr.$139 2D1NSunway Lagoonfr.$138 4D2N Penang+Gentingfr.$195 3D2NPenang Land Tourfr.$175 2DBintan Agro Beach
      417 words
    • 463 12 BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 20) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INTENTION TO DECLARE DIVIDEND BKCY NO IC/PP NO NAME 2269/2007 S*****83A BOB M RAJAKUMAR 565/2008 S*****76G CHAI CHON YEN 1779/2006 S*****16C CHEE SAU YING 507/2008 S*****66E CHIA SWEE FATT 2280/2005 S*****86A ISMAIL BIN SENIN 1707/2008 S*****27Z K. THANMOSHI 3260/2006 S*****49B KHOO AIK
      463 words
    • 873 12 BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 20) NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO FILE CLAIMS BKCY NO IC/PP NO NAME 2636/2006 S*****16J ABBAS BIN KASMAN 1276/2007 S*****87F ABDUL BARI 2355/2006 S*****10G ANG PUAN HENG JACK 3777/2004 S*****89C CHAN HWANG HUA TONY 1248/2003 S*****69G CHONG KHEE LEONG 1759/2007 S*****47I CHONG MIAW CHOO 2248/2005 S*****50H CHUA HOCK
      873 words
    • 631 12 TENDER NOTICE HAWKER CENTRES DIVISION Tenders for rental of cooked-food stalls market stalls at:Cooked Food Stalls No. of Stalls Amoy Street Food Centre 1 Berseh Food Centre 4 Commonwealth Crescent Market 2 Dunman Food Centre 3 Jalan Bukit Merah Blk 6 1 Newton Food Centre 1 Smith Street Blk 335
      631 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 853 13 THE STRAITS TIMES RECRUIT Executive Appointments 1800-289-8822 Classified Jobs 1800-289-9988 www.sphclass.com.sg/recruit Classified Jobs Executive Appointments Recruit Guide Classified Jobs 1800-289-9988 email: class@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
      853 words
    • 319 13 ESTAB PRINTING CO require Graphic Designer for 5 days work week. Salary commensurate with experience. 1092 Lower Delta Rd (Junction with Jalan Bukit Merah) Call for appt. 9862 2423 PRINTING CO. REQUIRES Graphic Artist. Familiar with design software, bilingual. Independent. 5 days. 3007 Ubi Rd 1, #06-406. Tel *****854/ *****854
      319 words
    • 299 13 Retail Sales Retail Sales Retail Sales (S) WingTaiAsia (^sssssr* W Retail GROW YOUR RETAIL CAREER WITH US! ASSISTANT SHOP MANAGER SUPERVISOR Diploma GCE 'A' 'O' 'N' Level WPLN4 CSP Responsible for the daily operations of the fashion retail store Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar capacity Resourceful with a
      299 words
    • 145 13 An Estab Beverages Snack Co. is expanding seeking: Sales Representatives μ Min 1-2yr sales experience in Food Svcs/General Retail outlets (Cafe, Pubs, Restns/minimart, school canteens, provision shop or other F&B outlets) μ ’O’ level PC Literate μ Class 3 lic. Own veh pref. μ Only S’porean may apply Call Mr
      145 words
    • 236 13 OUTDOOR SALES PERSON. Soft Hardware. Basic comm. $3K-$8K. No need experience. SMS *****318 EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT AGENCY seeks Consultants. All welcome. Please Call 9169-4545 (EZ 13C6309) STARHUB SALES EXECUTIVE Min gross salary $2200+ for O/A Level Dip, 5 days work/ wk. Call 6297 0800 SALES EXEC. WITH/ w/o experience. Basic $1.8K
      236 words
    • 467 13 Hotel/Restaurant/ Hotel/ Restaurant/ Hotel/Restaurant/ CKi Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge Lounge Lounge Lounge Otl We are expanding! Be part of our dynamic team! RE&S Food For Life NEW Attractive Salary $1,600 $2,000 Part-Timers are welcome for Jurong Point per hour SERVICE KITCHEN SUSHI STAFF DISHWASHER STOREKEEPER > Sign up bonus $500 >
      467 words
    • 165 13 CUSTOMER SVC ’O’/ ’N’ level. Able to work on weekends. Islandwide. S’porean only. Call 6292-3397 Email hr@stalford.org EXPERIENCED SURVEY INTERVIEWERS. Good spoken English. Full-Time. Pls call Linda *****658 office hrs CUSTOMER SVC. $2500. All are welcome. SMS name *****889/ AICG C*****1G CUSTOMER SVC EXEC, ITE/N $1.5K Ubi. S’porean. sms full
      165 words
    • 208 13 Jing Hua Restaurant AttractiveSalary GreatBenefits Full-time/Part-time Waiter/WaitressSupervisor Cook/KitchenAssistant Waiter/Waitress Bartender DishWasher Cashier 6-day work week, including weekends Vacancies are available at all outlets (Interviewsbyappointmentonly): 1) 21/23 Neil Rd, S’pore *****4(near Chinatown) 2) 159 Rochor Rd, Bugis Village, S’pore *****4 3) Orchard Rd,Opening Soon! Call for an interview8339 1770 Only S’poreans
      208 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 280 14 a “hotel-style” service apartment invites qualified candidates for the following positions: ll i ii lifi i ll i ii 1. Junior Sous Chef 2. Leading Cook 3. Waitress/Waiter 4. Security/Concierge Officer 5. Guest Services Officer 6. Room Attendant 7. Houseman/Housemaid walk-in interview Mon to Fri 10am 12pm 2.30pm 5pm Human
      280 words
    • 75 14 CTCV Hotel/ Restaurant/ CK% Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge Lounge artisan boulongerie Walk-in interview Mon-Fri, 3-6pm (only S'poreans) 118 Killiney Road #01-01 Tel: 6694 0421 or submit your resume to: jobs@artisanbakery.com.sg JERRY’S BBQ GRILL requires PART-TIME WAITERS/ WAITRESS 6pm-11pm $9-$10 per hr FULL-TIME COOK SERVICE CREW Good benefits, $2K up neg WALK-IN
      75 words
    • 123 14 Beauty Consultant Health Products Consultant Established company for international Health Beauty brands looking for Beauty Advisors/ Product Consultants to promote its products at leading retail stores Training will be provided An attractive package with basic salary starting from $1800+commission Permanent and part-time positions available To apply please send your detail
      123 words
    • 323 14 Hair/ Beauty Hair/ Beauty JEAN YIP BEAUTY 1. BRANCH MANAGERS (monthly salary range from $4,000 $8,000) 2. SALES CONSULTANTS (monthly salary range from $3,500 $6,000) 3. BEAUTICIANS (monthly salary range from $2,500 $4,000) 4. SLIMMING THERAPISTS (monthly salary range from $2,500 $4,000) Bilingual With experience strongly preferred. Call Cathy for
      323 words
    • 495 14 Cm Administrative/ £TT| Administrative/ W Clerical Hlf Clerical ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF URGENTLY looking for an ADMIN STAFF for a learning centre at ANG MO KIO AVE 10 REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to use Mac Some Accounting knowledge Must have early childhood diploma Singaporean only SALARY $2500 WORKING 9am to 6pm (Monday
      495 words
    • 363 14 $2300 ADMIN ASST 5-day! Apply: jobs@wmsgroup.net Target (11C5188 ADMIN ASSTS. $2500. All are welcome. SMS name *****889/ AICG C*****1G ADMIN CLERK. 5.5 days. Bilingual. MS Office, Min ’O’ level. $1.8K. *****200 x 0 ADMIN CUM TELESALES 1.30-6pm. Retirees are welcome. Call *****866 ADMIN CLERK NEEDED Ayer Rajah. PC literate. Call
      363 words
    • 329 14 A world leading manufacturer of electronic components for the semiconductor industry invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position: PRODUCTION OPERATORS (7am 3.15pm 3pm 11.15pm 11pm 7.15am) Primary 6 and above Able to read and write simple English Able to work in a clean room environment ATTRACTIVE NEW
      329 words
    • 315 14 Islandwide Immed x 50 $1400 $1800 (OT $300 to $1000) 8hrs- 5 days 12hrs-4days /Both Day& Night shift/ trpt Operators QA /QC Packers Gen Workers Warehse/ Logistics Assts Forklift Driver Store Admin Clerk Sengkang Jurong AMK Tg Pagar/ Boon Lay Changi Woodlands (Trpt) Call Val 6631 4890 or Corrien 6631
      315 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 539 15 PACKERS WOODLANDS Expanding Operations in Singapore 8.30am to 5.30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary from $1100 $1300 Annual leave Medical leave Completion Bonus Air Con Environment items less than 500g Walk in: Jurong CPF Building #02-03 (5mins walk from Jurong East MRT) Look for: Jared Pun Jun Ren (R*****69) Tel: 6562-1700
      539 words
    • 193 15 BORDER ACCESS CONTROL Gross Salary $2,500* •WSQ training provided Minimum Sec 2 •Transport allowances apply Conditions with Certis CISCO *Terms Comeforinterviewat Sim Lim Square #06-34A (LiftLobby4&5) Mon Sat, 12pm 6pm Assignment East, West Central Areas also available Call us: 9199 2699 8375 7850 9052 0863 8421 2088 Or call office
      193 words
    • 56 15 A leading Japanese JV company urgently requires: Senior/Security Officer Permanent Day Night Relief Officer Salary from $1881 (basic from $1,000) Location: Town area (Near Tanjong Pagar MRT Station) Jurong industrial area (Tuas) Benefits: Annual leave, medical insurance, performance bonus, salary increment, full CPF WALK-IN INTERVIEW No. 81 Toh Guan Road
      56 words
    • 700 15 Security SECURITY SUPERVISORS Gross Up to $2,300 Assignments at McNally, Maxwell, Thomson and Orchard Area SECURITY OFFICERS 6 days Av Gross $2,000, 5 days Av Gross $1,600 SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICERSneeded Farrer, Dunearn, Dover and West CoastArea IMMEDIATE VACANCIES Tampines, Balmoral, Kitchener Road, Maxwell, Jurong East, Hill Street, Ubi, McNally, Tg
      700 words
    • 430 15 Immediate Positions for NEW ASSIGNMENTS in CENTRAL (Location: Novena, Orchard, Somerset, Newton, Dhoby Ghaut) (All assignments are within reach by nearest MRT stations) 1) PROTECTION SUPERVISOR up to $2,500/2)PROTECTION OFFICER up to $2,100/JoiningBonus $2,400* *T&C apply Call During Office Hours: 9783-1796 QUICK RESPONSE TEAM $110/- per day Requirements:- WSQ Certificate
      430 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 221 16 12-HR SECURITY OFFICERS Day: Clementi(Supervisor), Yishun, Orchard, Jurong. Night: Bishan. Day/Night: Punggol, Tai Seng. 8-Hr Night: T. Blangah. Attractive Pay. Bonus every mth. Relief 12hr. Tel: 6749 9882 $1.8K/ $70. GUARDS For Ind Bldg Bt Batok St 23. Condo Kim Yan Rd/ Martin Rd. Clemenceau Ave near Tank Rd Temple/
      221 words
    • 206 16 DAILY CASH RELIEF for Sentosa Take Home $80 with Meal, Transport provided. Gana 9235 3594 NURSING HOMES NEEDS Gatekeeper in East. Call 6499-4699 SECURITY OFFICER NEEDED at Ubi, Amber Rd, North Bridge Rd. Call 9845 2499 HIGH PAY PERM Guards Woodlands, Eunos, Noon Keng AMK. *****116 PERM/ RELIEF Holland, Bukit
      206 words
    • 171 16 FACILITY SUPERVISORS/ TEAM LEADERS SUPERVISORS/ CLEANERS Hougang, Toa Payoh, Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands, Yishun, Clementi, Bt. Batok Jurong Pay from $1,200 Call: 9452 3850 Cleaning Maintenance Company Requires Operation Executive Experience in related ind will be an advantage Proactive team player Fresh grads are welcome Bilingual, able to communicate with
      171 words
    • 238 16 CLEANERS WANTED URGENTLY various locations. W’lands 9192-0312. Bukit Timah 9756-2417. Floaters 9756-2417/ *****313 Geylang 9350-3969/ Yio Chu Kang 9059-0156/ Simei 8249-9673/ Bay shore Rd 8242-3989/ Pasir Ris 9160-2598 /Sembawang, Serangoon 9756-2417/ Ang Mo Kio 9756-2417 /West Coast *****861 CLEANER SIM Lim Sq/ 7am-4pm or 4pm-8pm/ Call: *****076 Orchard Area 8am-5pm
      238 words
    • 245 16 CONDO FLOAT CLEANER Rubbish Collector. Near Kembangan MRT $1.3K up. Dishwash near GreatWorld Siglap. 12 hrs *****400 ***CLEANING SUPERVISOR $1600 above. 8am-6pm. Mon-Friday/ 8am-3pm Sat. Cleaners $1200 Changi Jurong. Call 6743 1919 RAFFLES PLACE AREA. Supervisor, Cleaner Floater. AM, PM Midnight shift. 6-day/ wk. *****173 EXPERIENCED CLEANING SUPVISOR Town area,
      245 words
    • 421 16 $60/5DAY WKLY PAY +Meal Hotel Cleaner 11pm to 6am MRT. Immed. 6291 0989 NIGHT CLEANER. DAY Dishwasher plate collector $1.1k -$1.3k+benefits. *****856 CLEANER CONDO Holland Mon to Fri 8am -4.30pm/ Sat 8am 1pm. *****975 CLEANERS PASIR Panjang (Alexandra area). 5-days work. 9649 8220 CLEANER WOODLANDS, operate auto scrubber 5½ Immed
      421 words
    • 465 16 w Drivers/Chauffeurs w Drivers/Chauffeurs w Drivers/Chauffeurs Beyond the journey, it’s a career. fransilDriven by people like you. ■i V WE ARE EXPANDING HIRING! JOIN USAS BUS CAPTAINS Attractive gross salary Free travel on SBS Transit Bus and Rail Services Training provided to become a Class 4A Driver Career progression to
      465 words
    • 195 16 DRIVING INSTRUCTORS Class 3 driving lic. Min ’O’ level. Training provided. 5-days work. Location: Kaki Bukit Call 9489-4043 CLASS 4 DRIVERS Earn over 2,500 a mth Physically fit Good benefits and Overtime claims Call 6558 6842/ 6865 Local Logistics Co. Urgently Looking for CLASS 4 DRIVERS Able to start immed.
      195 words
    • 242 16 DIESEL TRUCK DRIVER -OIL TANKER DRIVER (CLASS 4) Salary Up to $3,500 CNC Petroleum Pte Ltd Call for appointment: 6748 7752 CO. IN LOYANG urgently requires: 1. Prime Mover Driver Class 4 and above 2. Lorry Crane Driver Class 5. Good Benefits Interested call *****008 or email to peterfong@ speedwaylog.com
      242 words
    • 358 16 CLASS 3 DELIVERY Driver $2.5K. Physically fit. West area. Immed. 9235 9839 PRIME MOVER DRIVERS required by trucking company. Call 6222-8189 CLASS 3 DELIVERY Driver. 5 day. Good salary. 9 Gul St. 4, Jurong. 6558-6380 DRIVER REQUIRED Kaki Bukit. 5-days. Start work immediate. Call *****667 CLASS 3 PA Vocational Lic.
      358 words

  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 1207 17 CASHIERS (DAY/ NIGHT) Shell Bukit Batok/ Gombak MRT. Call *****343 or 259 MacPherson Road Call *****573 S’poreans Only PEST CONTROL WORKER/ Technician. Experienced. With incentive. Walk-in intereview: Blk 3025 Ubi Rd 3 #01-115.Tel *****787 CERTIFIED CRAWLER CRANE Operator. Good Salary Pac kage. 5.5-day work week 15D Pandan Rd. *****166 ***SAFETY
      1,207 words

  • 193 18 SEPT 18 AND 19 SHIP CHARTERING Learn all about charter parties and the legal aspects of chartering. For details and registration, call 6535-0980, e-mail info@vcstrinity.com or visit: www.vcstrinity.com SEPT 23 SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE Discover how you can increase your confidence and your effectiveness in expressing yourself. The trainer
    193 words
  • Article, Illustration
    607 18  -  An effective project manager makes the difference in dealing with business challenges Article by Richard Tan Article by Richard Tan, a lecturer at the National University of Singapore’s Institute of Systems Science (NUS-ISS). IN TODAY’S global economy, organisations are constantly seeking ways to improve their efficiency and
    607 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 60 18 THE STRAITS TIMES RECRUIT Classified Jobs 1800-289-9988 www.sphclass.com.sg/recruit Executive Appointments 1800-289-8822 moo Milk The Straits Times Recruit for a fresh collection of jobs every day! To advertise, call The Straits Times Recruit Hotline: 1800-289 8822 Got a vacancy for a chief financial officer? We can help you fill that position.
      60 words
    • 48 18 To send article contributions, comments, views and story ideas, e-mail recruit3@sph.com.sg. When you contribute to The Straits Times Recruit, we take it that you agree, at no charge, to allow us to use, archive, resell or reproduce the letters and contributions in any way and in any medium.
      48 words