The Straits Times, 23 January 2015

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  • 31 1 THE STRAITS TIMES CELEBRATING 170 YEARS, SINCE 1845 FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 164 PAGES IN SEVEN PARTS TO SUBSCRIBE: 6388-3838 www.sphsubscription.com.sg 90 cents A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 073/02/2014
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  • 458 1  -  By NABILAH SAID nabilahs@sph.com.sg MODERN South-east Asian art will get a boost with a tie-up between the United Overseas Bank Group and the National Gallery Singapore, ahead of its opening in November. The partnership was announced yesterday at a signing ceremony
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  • 51 1 THE price of oil has more than halved in the past year and is expected to continue plunging. In Singapore, consumers are enjoying cuts in the prices of electricity, petrol, diesel and air travel. More people are also thinking of taking overseas
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  • 497 1  -  ECB’s bond-buying plan to start in March and run until Sept 2016 By WONG WEI HAN whwong@sph.com.sg THE European Central Bank (ECB) announced a massive €1.1 trillion (S$1.7 trillion) bond-buy-ing programme yesterday in a bid to jolt the flagging euro zone economy into
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  • TOP OF THE NEWS
    • 655 2 / 3  -  By WARREN FERNANDEZ EDITOR IN DAVOS (SWITZERLAND) warren@sph.com.sg DETERMINED not to be outdone, China appeared to have pulled out all the stops with a high-powered delegation to the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) this year, led by its Premier Li Keqiang. In
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    • 646 2 / 3  -  Judge rules his first article ‘crossed legal boundary’ but not his second By K.C. VIJAYAN SENIOR LAW CORRESPONDENT vijayan@sph.com.sg BLOGGER Alex Au has been found guilty of scandalising the court with an online article in which he implied that the Chief Justice showed
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    • 583 2 / 3  -  Improper storage and disposal of waste could be one cause of infestations: NEA By FENG ZENGKUN ENVIRONMENT CORRESPONDENT zengkun@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S rat problems have worsened in the past year, with the authorities fielding many more complaints and discovering a sharp rise in the number
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    • 393 2 / 3  -  By LESTER HIO lesterh@sph.com.sg A TERMINAL cancer sufferer’s tribute to the girlfriend who has stood by his side has touched the hearts of netizens, including Law and Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam. Mr Alan Yap shared on citizen journalism site Stomp about
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    • THE NEWS IN 5 MINUTES
      • 38 4 THE European Central Bank yesterday unveiled a bigger-than-expected quantitative easing programme, amounting to €60 billion (S$92.8 billion) a month, to boost growth and fight deflation in the euro zone. TOP OF THE NEWS A1
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      • 65 4 TECH giant Microsoft made a push for a bigger share of the devices market yesterday by offering PC users on Windows 7 and Windows 8 a free upgrade to Windows 10. The catch is that they must install this latest version of Microsoft’s computer
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      • WORLD
        • 60 4 AS HE marks his 100th day in office today, the scorecard for Indonesia’s energetic new president, Mr Joko Widodo, is mostly positive. But he has been tainted by his controversial pick of a police chief who became a graft suspect, and annoyed other countries by blowing
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        • 65 4 THAILAND’S former premier, Ms Yingluck Shinawatra, put up a robust defence during impeachment proceedings against her yesterday, denying she was corrupt or careless in running her administration’s rice-pledging scheme. She faces a five-year ban from politics if she is impeached in a vote today. PAGE A13 Ms
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        • 52 4 FRESH-FACED professionals are taking the political centre stage as India prepares to go to the polls next month. Former cop Kiran Bedi, who joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party last week, will be taking on Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal for the position of chief minister.
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        • 52 4 HACKING tends to be thought of as an attack on software, but more attention worldwide should be paid to physical threats posed by cyber attacks, security experts said. Although hacking can cause power grid blackouts or factories to shut down, there is insufficient recognition of these risks.
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      • 45 4 The hollowing out of the manufacturing sector, although gradual, is cause for great concern. Redeploying the manpower released and helping displaced entrepreneurs move into viable niches are challenges which the tripartite alliance must address swiftly. The Straits Times OPINION A30
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      • OPINION
        • 53 4 LOW-WAGE foreign workers deserve better, many believe, but calls to pay them more or institute a minimum wage will not work as gains will likely go to middlemen and agents. Measures to improve their welfare make most sense and taxpayers should pay for them, writes Donald
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      • MONEY
        • 46 4 MAJOR industrial landlord JTC has made sweeping changes to the way it compiles closely watched data on the sector to better reflect market trends. This has given tenants, buyers and sellers a more accurate picture of the industrial scene here. PAGE B23
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      • LIFE!
        • 52 4 AN ISRAELI man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of hacking into the computers of singers, including pop star Madonna, and selling their songs online. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said the arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation by the FBI and Israeli authorities.
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      • HOME
        • 77 4 HERITAGE lovers are appealing to the owner of a shuttered maternity home that goes back to the 1950s for permission to document the facilities and architecture of the building. The Salmon Maternity Home at Prinsep Street could be the last of its kind in the developed world,
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        • 46 4 AS SINGAPORE celebrates its 50th birthday this year, the nation’s armed forces also mark their golden jubilee. The Singapore Armed Forces yesterday announced year-long celebration events that will include a book launch, an exhibition and rides on some of its equipment. PAGE B5
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      • SPORT
        • 83 4 THE Singapore women bowlers have done it again, overcoming South Korea for the second time in four months. New Hui Fen, Geraldine Ng and Joey Yeo won the trios title at the Asian championships in Bangkok. This follows the team of five’s gold medal at the
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        • 51 4 TWO football games, identical scorelines of 2-0 and two heroes. Australia and South Korea beat China and Uzbekistan respectively to reach the Asian Cup semi-finals. Two extra-time goals from Son Heung Min aided Korea, while Tim Cahill’s double, including a stunning bicycle kick, ensured the hosts’ progress. PAGE
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      • STRAITS TIMES DIGITAL
        • Article, Illustration
          38 4 SIT in at ST Sessions, a new video series which will showcase popular home-grown music acts. It kicks off with the man behind Gentle Bones, Mr Joel Tan. Watch the video at http://str.sg/4c7 PHOTO: GENTLE BONES
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      • BIG STORY
        • 30 4 FIND out how the fare hikes will affect you, as well as check out the analyses and stories about transport fares at http://str.sg/4qF ST PHOTO: DANIEL NEO
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      • BLOG
        • 47 4 SPORTS Correspondent Rohit Brijnath will be blogging about the Australian Open. For his first entry, he interviews American player Tim Smyczek, who is in the spotlight for his grace during his match with Rafael Nadal on Wednesday. Read the piece at http ://str.sg/4qy PHOTO: REUTERS
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    • OIL PRICE PLUNGE THE GOOD NEWS
      • 404 6 / 7  -  The unprecedented collapse of oil prices has roiled markets, disrupted economies and caused political turmoil across the globe. Prices have more than halved from a year ago, and analysts are expecting them to tumble even further. For Singapore, the effects of
        ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM, CHEW SENG KIM, DESMOND WEE, AZIZ HUSSIN, ONG WEE JIN  -  404 words
      • 249 6 / 7  -  SAMANTHA GOH MADAM Tay Siew Choo, a mathematics teacher, notices that her electricity bill is now lower than before. Madam Tay, 55, who lives in a five-room executive flat with her husband and three children, paid about $96 for electricity last month, down
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      • 275 6 / 7  -  JERMYN CHOW INSURANCE agent Elvin Neo does not think twice about taking his car out for a spin in between appointments with clients these days. Despite driving longer and farther, the 36-year-old hardly feels the pinch because he has been saving on petrol, which
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      • 264 6 / 7  -  SAMANTHA GOH ACCOUNTS manager Gillian Zheng, 30, usually visits destinations such as Hong Kong or Taiwan around the peak travel period of March. But this spring, she is going farther to the land of the rising sun, after she managed to get a return
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      • 311 6 / 7  -  YEO SAM JO FOR taxi driver Seeni Mohamed Naina Mohamed, refilling his Maxi Cab’s tank regularly is an unavoidable expense that comes with the job. So like many others in his trade, he was pleased when diesel prices went south last
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      • 276 6 / 7  -  MELISSA LIN HOUSEWIFE Nancy Tan, 61, who shops for groceries regularly, hopes any cost savings from falling oil prices will be passed down to consumers. “Otherwise, it’s not fair,” she said. But supermarkets and suppliers say falling oil prices are unlikely
        ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG  -  276 words
    • 493 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS LONDON Top officials from 21 countries have kicked off talks in London on pushing back militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and tackling the growing threat of home-grown extremists in Europe. United States Secretary of State
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTOS: REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  493 words
    • 584 10 Tokyo yet to contact the militants who want a ransom of US$200m REUTERS BLOOMBERG AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TOKYO The clock is ticking towards a deadline today imposed by Islamist militants threatening to kill two Japanese nationals, unless Tokyo pays
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    • 649 11  -  Windows 10 launch likely in second half of this year By OO GIN LEE DIGITAL LIFE EDITOR ginlee@sph.com.sg EXISTING PC users who are on Windows 7 and Windows 8 will get a free upgrade to Windows 10 as long as they install this
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    • 453 11  -  By DANSON CHEONG dansonc@sph.com.sg THE contractor responsible for the stalled $29 million project to widen Braddell Road has come under fire for delays in two more public projects. Home-grown Hexagroup has to widen, deepen and pave over 14km and 11km of drains in the Seletar
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    • 59 4 TOMORROW IN THE STRAITS TIMES PRINT ONLINE TAME THAT MESS IN YOUR WORKSPACE Tips to declutter your desk in time for Chinese New Year BEIJING CHENGXUAN 2015 SPRING AUCTIONS 23rd to 24th Jan 2015 10 AM-6 PM SINGAPORE INVITATION TO CONSIGN Beijing ChengXuan Auctions Singapore Office 290 Orchard Road #05-30A
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  • WORLD
    • 889 12  -  Jokowi scores for getting minister choices vetted and scrapping fuel subsidies JOKO WIDODO: 100 DAYS AS PRESIDENT By ZUBAIDAH NAZEER INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT IN JAKARTA zubaidah@sph.com.sg TODAY marks Mr Joko Widodo’s 100th day as Indonesian President. Despite criticism that he is an inexperienced lightweight, he has been
      PHOTOS: BLOOMBERG, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  889 words
    • 391 12  -  ZUBAIDAH NAZEER MR JOKO Widodo was feted and courted for selfies when he stepped onto the global stage. He, in turn, charmed world leaders and other foreigners. Yet, many expect Indonesia to be less active internationally, at least for the first few years, as
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    • ASIA
      • 614 13  -  Ex-PM may be banned from politics for five years for alleged mishandling of rice subsidy scheme By TAN HUI YEE THAILAND CORRESPONDENT IN BANGKOK tanhy@sph.com.sg THAILAND’S ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra faces a five-year ban from politics today if its mili-tary-stacked national legislature votes to impeach her.
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      • 482 14 Sexist, insulting language unacceptable, says UN official REUTERS YANGON United Nations human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has sharply criticised a prominent Myanmar monk for what he said were sexist and abusive public comments about a UN special rapporteur. UN rapporteur Lee Yanghee
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      • 308 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PANGKALAN BUN (Kalimantan) Indonesian divers have found six bodies, some still belted into their seats near the main section of the AirAsia plane that crashed into the Java Sea last month. A total of 59 bodies have now been found. Flight
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      • 698 15  -  City’s large middle class welcomes professionals-turned-politicians By NIRMALA GANAPATHY INDIA CORRESPONDENT IN NEW DELHI gnirmala@sph.com.sg AS ELECTION preparations gather momentum in the capital city Delhi, which goes to the polls next month, professionals turned politicians have taken centre stage. The focus is
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      • 243 15 REUTERS BEIJING A government official says Chinese police are investigating reports that middle-aged women were paid 200 yuan (S$43 each to demolish homes for a new development, sparking anger about one of the country’s most common causes of unrest. Forced demolitions are a
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      • 60 15 It was mayhem as Nepalese opposition lawmakers turned desks over, seeking to obstruct the meeting of Nepal’s constituent assembly yesterday, just hours ahead of the midnight deadline to agree on a new Constitution in Kathmandu. Parliament was brought to a standstill as public frustration
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      • 318 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MANILA China’s reclamation of land in disputed South China Sea waters is a “threat” to all nations in South-east Asia, the Philippines’ foreign minister said. Mr Albert del Rosario yesterday repeated a warning last year that Beijing was reclaiming land around
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      • ASIA BRIEFS
        • 68 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BANGKOK Construction on a US$12 billion (S$16 billion) Chinese-backed railway through Thailand will begin in September as part of a grand vision to overhaul the country’s notoriously creaking network. The two new dual-track lines will take around 21/2 years to complete, said
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        • 75 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE COLOMBO Sri Lanka’s new government pledged yesterday to trace billions of dollars in stolen wealth stashed abroad by members of the previous regime and said experts from the International Monetary Fund and World Bank had agreed to help. On Wednesday, the government also
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        • 65 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DENPASAR Australian drug smuggler Andrew Chan on death row in Indonesia has lost his appeal for presidential clemency, an official said yesterday, meaning he could soon face the firing squad alongside a compatriot also convicted of trafficking. The news came after Jakarta executed
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      • 244 16 XINHUA CHONGQING Residents in south-west China’s Chongqing city have been banned from making smoked bacon, a traditional method of preserving pork, as it is blamed for causing foul air in the city. The Chongqing’s Environment Protection Bureau (CEPB) have joined forces
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      • 466 16 Move to ease pressure for guilty verdicts, use of torture to get confessions NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG The Chinese Communist Party demanded this week an end to arrest and conviction quotas for police, prosecutors and courts, as part of efforts to reduce
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    • 422 17 Move is part of tightening security after Paris attacks BLOOMBERG AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS France is considering making industrial espionage a criminal offence as part of a broader tightening of security in the wake of this month’s terrorist attacks. Following changes by a parliamentary
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    • 228 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE KUALA LUMPUR Detainees suspected of supporting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have been removed from the general jail population after some were found preaching the extremist ISIS ideology to fellow inmates, Malaysia’s Home Minister said yesterday. “They have
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    • 124 20 Four-year-old Xavier Hames (centre), holding an mp3-like device which imitates the pancreas, in the company of (from left) his mother Naomi, father Shaun and clinical nurse consultant Annette Hart at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children in Perth. Xavier is the first patient following
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    • 609 20  -  Experts urge govts, firms to look beyond data theft towards physical threats By MELISSA SIM US CORRESPONDENT IN WASHINGTON simlinoi@sph.com.sg WHEN Sony Pictures’ computer systems were hacked in November last year, few realised that the problem went far deeper than the gossipy e-mail messages that were
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    • 731 21 US faces rising dangers in yet another Arab country where it has no strong ally NEW YORK TIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS WASHINGTON Only months ago, American officials were still referring to Yemen’s negotiated transition from autocracy to an elected presidency
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    • 381 23 Movement’s efforts to present moderate image hit by outcry AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK TIMES BERLIN The leader of Germany’s anti-Is-lamisation movement has stepped down after a picture emerged of him sporting a Hit-ler-style haircut and moustache, along with racist slurs he posted on
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    • 234 23 BLOOMBERG NEW DELHI United States President Barack Obama will join Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his monthly radio address, as the two leaders boost ties between the world’s largest democracies at the nation’s Republic Day festivities. The programme next
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    • WORLD BRIEFS
      • 75 23 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DONETSK The shelling of a bus and clashes in Ukraine’s separatist east left 41 people dead yesterday as Kiev was forced to abandon its defence of Donetsk’s airport in one of the deadliest days of the nine-month war. Kiev alleged that ultimate blame for
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      • 51 23 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Britain’s government published a draft law yesterday on handing more powers to Scotland, including greater control on tax and welfare, after it rejected independence in a referendum last year. The process to make them law will begin only after Britain’s general election on May
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      • 73 23 NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON Mr Jeb Bush and Mr Mitt Romney are scheduled to meet privately this week in Utah, raising the possibility that the two former governors will find a way to avoid competing presidential campaigns that would split the Republicans next year. The meeting
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    • 449 26 Experts’ warning comes as European Central Bank unveils easing measure REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DAVOS Financial markets have been obsessing for months about the timing, size and structure of a European Central Bank (ECB) bond-buying programme. Yesterday, the ECB announced a new quantitative easing
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    • 375 26 REUTERS BLOOMBERG DAVOS The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has defended its decision not to intervene to halt the collapse in oil prices, shrugging off warnings by top energy firms that the cartel’s policy could lead to a huge supply shortage as
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    • 60 26 Snowmen wearing scarves representing countries around the world are seen at an exhibition from Action2015, a non-government organisation. The event was held on the sidelines of the 45th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. The overarching theme of the
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    • DAVOS BRIEFS
      • 89 26 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE head of China’s controversial telecommunications equipment maker Huawei told the media at the World Economic Forum (WEF) that his firm supports the ruling Communist Party and loves the country, and stressed that Beijing has never asked it to spy on the United States
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      • 95 26 REUTERS BRITAIN’S Prince Andrew was to make his first public appearance yesterday since he was accused in documents filed in a Florida court of having sex with an underage girl introduced by disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein. A royal source said the 54-year-old prince, who is
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    • 361 28 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK The death of Tootsie Roll Industries’ 95-year-old chief executive officer is casting a spotlight on the greying ranks of American CEOs and board members over the past decade. The average age of a CEO in the Standard Poor’s
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    • 614 28 Sales hit as international buyers’ purchasing power wanes BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Manhattan real estate agent Lisa Gustin listed a four-bedroom Tribeca loft for US$7.45 million (S$9.9 million) last October, expecting a quick sale. Instead, she cut the price this month by US$550,000.
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    • MONEY BRIEFS
      • 90 28 BLOOMBERG BEIJING China is proposing an overhaul of its rules on foreign investment with a draft law that could mark the biggest change in decades to the way global companies do business there. The Commerce Ministry this week put out a draft that could unify
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      • 81 28 REUTERS HONG KONG A S Watson, backed by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka Shing, has agreed to buy all 50 outlets of the Netherlands’ Dirx Drugstores for an undisclosed sum, marking the second overseas purchase this week for Asia’s richest man. Less than two days
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    • 421 30 THE risk to manufacturing jobs, highlighted by the National Trades Union Congress last week, deserves to be taken seriously. Two in three of the 2,212 workers retrenched from unionised companies last year were from this sector and, even as early as this into
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    • 1331 30  -  Amid the debate in the Forum pages on foreign worker levies and the passage of a new law to license operators of large dormitories for foreign workers, this writer explains why a minimum wage or bidding system for work permits will not
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    • 1400 31  -  By BEN BLAND THE MILKEN INSTITUTE REVIEW The writer is the Financial Times’ correspondent in Indonesia. IN ECONOMIC terms, there are, in effect, two Indonesias. One is composed of the fast-growing middle class, which is buying apartments and cars, sending its children to university and paying
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    • 827 31  -  By MOHAN J. DUTTA FOR THE STRAITS TIMES stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is Professor of Communications and New Media and Director of the Centre for Culture-Centred Approach to Research and Evaluation at the National University of Singapore. THE heartbreaking attacks
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    • 653 31  -  By NOAH FELDMAN BLOOMBERG AMERICAN commentators were quick to dismiss Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s threat to sue Fox News over its claims that some parts of her city are “no-go zones” for non-Mus-lims. True, Fox News does not broadcast in France
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    • 1113 32  -  By ANDREW SIA THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK WHENEVERsomeNGO protests that Muslims in Malaysia are “under threat” from minorities who don’t hold the levers of power in this country (the latest one being that K-pop is a “Kristian” conspiracy to undermine Islam), one wonders what
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    • 977 33  -  By APRIL RINNE The writer is a sharing economy expert and a World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leader. This article first appeared on the WEF blog. LAST month, after presenting to the Greek government and hoteliers on the sharing economy
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      • 183 34  -  Paul Chan Poh Hoi THERE is no reason why the public should accept the opaque business practices of health-care practitioners, as described by Mr Chan Chong Pak (“Simple way to rein in abuse of health-care claims”; yesterday). To safeguard taxpayer funds as well as
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      • 264 34  -  Geoffrey Kung IN HIS commentary, Mr Christopher Gee made a good case for not encumbering the Central Provident Fund with unnecessary flexibility (“CPF investments: Too much choice may end badly”; Monday). The CPF is a nationwide retirement savings scheme. Those calling for
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      • 166 34  -  Christopher Tang Wei Ling MANY members of the pioneer generation are already covered by private health insurance schemes, such as IncomeShield, and use their Medisave funds to pay the premiums. With the launch of the compulsory MediShield Life, they will have to
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      • 51 34 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1. MR TEO KUEH LIANG: Boost defences against cyberthreats 2. POLICE: Enforcement action against illegal parking near schools. 3. S’PORE SPORTS HUB: Ticketing options Sports Hub replies. 4. CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL: We could have done better. 5. MS CELINE NG: Good Samaritan at Clementi
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      • 179 34  -  Pan Fu Cheng IN MY travels, I have observed how other countries have been able to reduce their reliance on foreign workers and raise productivity (“Hold off further increases in foreign worker levies” by Singapore Business Federation chief executive Ho Meng Kit; Wednesday).
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      • 184 34  -  Robert Tang Hin Ching THE Government’s efforts to improve the administrative efficiency of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau are commendable (“S’pore steps up efforts to stay free of corruption”; Jan 14). Eradicating corruption, however, rests on the integrity of the civil servants administering
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        • 141 34  -  Tan Peck Kwan FOR more than 10 years, my mother, Madam Lim Gim Teui, 92, was extremely well treated by the doctors and nurses at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Recently, my mother was supposed to be admitted to Dover Park Hospice, but we turned it
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        • 122 34  -  Hoi Suet Kum (Madam) MY 17-YEAR-OLD son has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. He had an appointment at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Monday morning, and I tried to book a Comfort cab to take us there. It took about an hour before I
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      • 198 35  -  Sim Cheng Yi MUCH of the outcry over the proposals to curb late-night public drinking stems from the perception that it is a personal lifestyle choice, and that the measures “punish the peaceful majority who just want to enjoy the simple pleasure of
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      • 223 35  -  Tan Kok Yam Head, Smart Nation Programme Office Prime Minister’s Office WE THANK Mr Lai Tuck Chong for his suggestions (“Exciting potential of being a Smart Nation”; Tuesday). We are heartened that Mr Lai is excited by the potential of the Smart Nation Programme.
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      • 305 35  -  Leong Choon Kit (Dr) I AGREE with Mr Francis Cheng that employers should be required by law to accept all medical certificates (“Require bosses to accept all MCs”; Forum Online, last Friday). The Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) website says an employee is
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      • 232 35  -  Tham Tuck Meng I WELCOME the long-awaited legislation to regulate and improve the living conditions at foreign worker dormitories (“Tougher rules to raise the bar at large dormitories”; Wednesday). The new law, however, covers only dormitories with at least 1,000 beds. So I
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    • 656 1  -  Heritage experts eager to document building that dates back to the 1950s By MELODY ZACCHEUS melodyz@sph.com.sg ITS nondescript white exterior gives no hint of the treasure trove of history and heritage within. While health care has sprinted into the 21st century with cut-ting-edge
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    • 431 3  -  ‘No’ to racial and religious agitation: Shanmugam By RACHEL CHANG ASSISTANT POLITICAL EDITOR rchang@sph.com.sg THE Singapore Government draws clear boundaries around freedom of speech, and that is the approach most of the country’s population wants, Foreign Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said
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    • 344 3  - Expect more dry and windy days ahead By LIM YI HAN limyihan@sph.com.sg AFTER a wet November and December which led to flash floods here, the total rainfall this month is expected to be significantly below average. It could be as much as 60 per cent below the long-term average of
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    • 676 5  -  Exhibition, book launch among events to celebrate its journey with S’pore By JERMYN CHOW DEFENCE CORRESPONDENT jermync@sph.com.sg THE Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is pitching in to celebrate the nation’s 50th birthday by launching year-long festivities to commemorate its own golden jubilee. These include a
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    • 213 5  -  ELENA CHONG A MAN who took an upskirt video of a woman on an MRT escalator was jailed for three weeks yesterday. Kelvin Tan Choon Siang, 35, a driver, admitted to insulting the modesty of the 30-year-old woman at Mountbatten
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    • 486 8  -  Court poser: Which paper represents patriarch’s wishes TUSSLE OVER ESTATE By SELINA LUM selinal@sph.com.sg A 60-YEAR-OLD man who is in a dispute with his older sister and niece over his father’s will told a court yesterday why a handwritten note represents the
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    • 538 9  -  Some observers say NTUC’s proposed changes raise other concerns By JOANNA SEOW joseow@sph.com.sg THE labour movement’s recommendations for changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) system seek to improve both retirement adequacy and flexibility, but some may not achieve their intended aims,
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    • 108 10 Singapore’s Golden Jubilee celebrations started early for nearly 50 elderly beneficiaries when the Hong Leong Foundation took them on a “duck tour” through the city and waters of Marina Bay yesterday. The hour-long trip on a remodelled amphibious craft was part of the foundation’s annual charity
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    • 413 10  -  Some decide not to renew them amid the slowdown By JANICE HENG janiceh@sph.com.sg A COOLING property market has deterred real estate agents from entering the industry and more are choosing to let their licences lapse, figures from the Council for Estate Agencies
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    • 1065 14  -  The former housing estate for foreign soldiers charms with its tranquillity By YEO SAM JO, SAMANTHA GOH yeosamjo@sph.com.sg samgohwy@sph.com.sg AS ONE of Singapore’s most popular haunts, Holland Village constantly bustles with its dizzy gamut of bars, small shops, and eateries dishing up
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    • 501 15  -  Second time that a local artist gets the grand prize By LISABEL TING lting@sph.com.sg THE Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize has been awarded to a Singaporean artist for the second time. At a ceremony yesterday evening at the Singapore Art Museum, it
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    • 483 18  -  Owner looking for new site as lease at Chinese Garden expires at end of the year By AUDREY TAN audreyt@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S only turtle and tortoise museum may soon have to close its doors for good, if its owner cannot find another location
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    • 415 19  -  By OLIVIA HO oliviaho@sph.com.sg NOT one to put his feet up, retired businessman Peter Sng will be cycling 1,000km to help raise money for kidney dialysis patients. And to make the four-day ride a little more challenging for himself, he will be using
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    • 524 19  -  Toddy cat’s role as ‘seed disperser’ to be tracked By CAROLYN KHEW kcarolyn@sph.com.sg THEY are known for producing one of the most expensive coffees in the world kopi luwak or civet coffee but the common palm civets are not so well known for their
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    • 509 21  -  More shops, eateries will turn it into more of a retail space: MP Edwin Tong By JANICE HENG janiceh@sph.com.sg THE move to exclude new residences in part of Geylang will not change the red-light area’s character, said the MP of the area, Mr
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    • 361 21  -  By ANDREA NG andreang@sph.com.sg WHEN Singapore Polytechnic (SP) student Yeo Yong Ming’s father had a stroke that left him paralysed on the left side of his body 10 years ago, his family struggled to find ways for them to be
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    • 365 22  -  He helped steal over $500k from his boss while pretending to be a victim By ELENA CHONG COURT CORRESPONDENT elena@sph.com.sg A DELIVERY driver who took part in a staged robbery and even got an accomplice to cut him with a knife in
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    • 614 23  -  Data compilation methods changed to better reflect market trends By RENNIE WHANG wrennie@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S main industrial landlord JTC Corporation has made sweeping changes to the way it compiles closely-watched data on the sector for the first time in 15 years. The idea is to better
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    • 423 24  -  Outlets in Indonesia hardest hit, with 25% of clients from oil and gas sector By MICHELLE LEE mleeyy@sph.com.sg THE plunge in oil prices has created a “challenging operating environment going into 2015”, according to Ascott Residence Trust yesterday. The serviced apartment operator
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    • 379 24  -  By MARISSA LEE marilee@sph.com.sg RENT increases and the completion of some major renovation work boosted Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Suntec Reit) earnings in the fourth quarter. The trust posted a distributable income of $64.6 million for the three months to
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    • 398 24  -  By RACHAEL BOON rachaelb@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE is still the most liveable place in Asia for expatriates and also the most favoured city in the world for Asian expats, according to a new survey. Long-time rival Hong Kong has slipped down
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    • 397 26  -  CityDev, StarHub and CapitaLand also make the cut on Global 100 list By RACHAEL BOON rachaelb@sph.com.sg DEVELOPER Keppel Land is among the world’s best when it comes to going green, according to the latest list of the world’s 100 most sustainable
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    • 524 26  -  By MARISSA LEE marilee@sph.com.sg STRAITS Times financial journalist Goh Eng Yeow launched his new book yesterday in the way he likes best answering questions on investment from a room full of eager readers. The queries came thick and fast from the 200
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      • 515 27  -  Group posts strong Q4 numbers and says its yards will remain busy By MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg THE slump in crude oil prices and a projected oversupply in rigs may weigh on rig builder Keppel Corp, but its yards will be kept
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      • 379 27  -  By MOK FEI FEI feimok@sph.com.sg AN IMPROVEMENT in occupancy rates and higher rent increases lifted the distributable income at Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (A-Reit), though it warned of a challenging operating environment here. Distributable income for the third quarter ended Dec 31 rose
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      • 426 28  -  Expectation that ECB would pump in more money via bond purchases BULLS AND BEARS By MOK FEI FEI feimok@sph.com.sg SHARES ended in positive territory for a fourth straight day, ahead of a crucial decision by the European Central Bank (ECB)
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      • 295 28  -  By WONG WEI HAN whwong@sph.com.sg FRASERS Commercial Trust (FCOT) achieved strong first-quar-ter growth, resulting in a 20 per cent jump in distribution per unit (DPU) to 2.46 cents, from 2.05 cents a year earlier. The performance was bolstered by major contributions from Singapore property
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        • 22 28 Jan 22,2015 3,370.29 +15.83 STI trading volume 324.1 million shares STI up down Gainers: 16 Losers: 8 Unchanged: 6
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        • 85 28 Points Change Mid Cap Small Cap Fledgling Catalist China China Top Maritime 774.62 502.02 812.79 738.74 233.78 194.35 254.56 5.81 5.50 5.86 5.64 1.19 0.93 2.26 Points Change Basic materials Consumer goods Consumer serv Financials Health care Industrials Oil and gas 136.93 486.37 840.00 893.41 1,223.66 829.59
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        • 25 28 Jan 22,2015 811.55 +4.51 Stock trading volume 1.6 billion shares worth $1.3 billion Up down Gainers: 295 Losers: 146 Unchanged: 349
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        • 56 28 Yesterday’s close Index Change Hang Seng Nikkei 225 Seoul Kospi Shanghai Comp Shenzhen Comp Bursa KLCI 24,522.63 17,329.02 1,920.82 3,343.343 1,530.275 1,781.75 170.05 48.54 -0.41 19.732 17.983 11.66 Yesterday’s close Index Change Jakarta Comp SET Thailand Sydney ASX 200 Wednesday’s close Dow Nasdaq 5,253.183 1,560.34 5,419.939 17,554.28 4,667.421
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        • 179 28 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: JAN 22, 2015 Top Rises Jan 22 CENTS SPDR S&P500 US$ ***** 637.4 2.4 DBXT China50 US$ 3480 162.7 3.6 DBXT S&P500 US$ 3432 125.3 2.8 DBXT MSAsExJp US$ 3640 88.0 1.8 SPDR
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        • 82 28 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL COMPANY CORRENCV LAST TRADED SALE +0R'VOL '000 DAY HIGH LOW GROSS 830 584 HongkongLand USD US760 -4 1065 765 750 2.4 15 *****.3 NET P/E M
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        • 125 28 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL COMPANY CURRENCY LAST 92 73 Asian Pay TV Tr +0R'VOL 'ODD DAY HIGH LOW GROSS YIELD NET P/E M CAP $MIL 188 163.5 ARA Asset
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        • 50 28 By Volume CENTS Vol CENTS Golden Agri-Res 41.5 73,586,200 Noble 0.1 109,724,200 Resources Prima 13.6 41,482,000 41.5 73^586^200 OLS Enterprise 0.8 39,335,500 ...105.5 59,094,800 SIIC Environment 13.4 31,596,600 11.8 Genting Sing 104.5 26,274,800 Resources Prime 13.6 Global Logistic 255 23,226,500 Mirach Energy 8.9 41,119,400 Artivision Tech 8.6 17,869,900
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        • 28 28 (S$) 1 mth 0.***** 2 mths 6 mths 3 mths 0.***** 6 mths SWAP Offer rates (S$) 9 mths 3 mths 12 mths 0.***** Source: Thomson Reuters
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        • 68 28 Jan 22 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Against US$ Canadian dollar S$A1S$ to one unit of foreign currency: S$/US$ to 100 units of foreign currency: 1.0782 1.0787 Hong Kong dollar 0.8089 1.0788 1.0795 0.8095 0.8091 Norwegian
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        • 184 28 Top Rises Jan 22 CENTS ChasenHldg W*****0 Ezion MBeCW*****4 2.7 68.8 1.1 Centurion W*****7 8 33.3 2.0 CN*****MBeCW*****8 .....15.7 25.6 3.2 SembMar MBeCW*****1 4 UOB VT eCW*****2 6.5 25.0 1.3 GLP MB eCW*****1 4.2 23.5 0.8 NobleGrpMBeCW*****3 4.2 20.0 0.7 UOB MB eCW*****2 ...........9.1 19.7 1.5 Ezion
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        • 18 28 Vol Company Last Sale +or-('000) +orVol COOO) CapMallA3.8%b*****2 CityDev NCCPS 107 +2 4 DBS Bk 4.7% NCPS
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        • 183 28 52-Wk Last Vol High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) 118 110.2 ABF SG Bond ETF Last Sale Vol (’000) 118 110.2 ABF SG Bond ETF 117.2 8 139.4 119 CIMB APAC Div SSD 136.2 +2.9 0 110.5 94 CIMB APAC Div USS US101 +0.2 4 1401 1222 CIMBASEAN40 S$D 1350
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    • 36 33 S IN GAPORETURFCLUBCELEBRATES For admission to the Club on racedays, you must be at least 18 years of age. INDIA CALLING TODAY COPY YOUR GET Indian prime minister Narendra Modi woos diaspora to boost economic growth
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    • ASIAN CUP
      • 518 34 His two goals, including a bicycle-kick effort, send Socceroos to semi-finals China 0 Australia 2 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS BRISBANE Tim Cahill’s stunning bicycle kick, which sent China crashing out of the Asian Cup, was not even the best of his career, according to the man himself,
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      • 795 34  -  FOOTBALL FRIDAY By JASON DASEY stsports@sph.com.sg NOW that one sleeping giant of Asian football is very much awake, could the other be roused in time for the 2019 Asian Cup? With China making the AFC Asian Cup knockout stages
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      • 380 34 South Korea 2 Uzbekistan 0 (after extra time) REUTERS MELBOURNE South Korea football coach Ulrich Stielike admitted he was on the verge of bringing an exhausted Son Heung Min off the pitch, before the midfielder scored twice in extra time to send
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    • 645 30  -  With huge year ahead, netballer Nurul banks on attitude, work rate By MAY CHEN maychen@sph.com.sg WHEN the netball bib you pull on is for country, every training session, every match and every tournament matters. Even more so, when the year ahead is arguably the
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    • 388 30 REUTERS WASHINGTON All-star guard Russell Westbrook’s late-game heroics ensured team-mate Kevin Durant’s latest homecoming would not end with another loss. Durant scored 34 points in his highly anticipated return to Washington, and Westbrook sank a lay-up with 0.8sec left in overtime that gave the
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    • 405 30 Badminton India Masters In Lucknow (Singapore scores only) Men’s singles, 2nd rd: Derek Wong bt Satinder Malik (Ind) 21-7 21-8. 3rd rd: Wong bt Sourabh Varma (Ind) 16-21 21-17 21-16. Doubles, 2nd rd: Puavaranukroh Dechapol/Ketlen Kittinupong (Tha) w/o Danny Bawa Chrisnanta/Chayut Triyachart. Women’s singles, 2nd rd: P.V. Sindhu (Ind)
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    • 467 31  -  Bowling feat in Asian C’ships follows gold-winning success in 2014 Asiad By WANG MENG MENG meng@sph.com.sg WHEN the Singapore women’s bowling team beat South Korea to the team-of-five Asian Games gold medal on their home turf in Incheon in September, it prompted Singapore Bowling Federation president
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    • 168 31 Singapore captain Enrico Marican (left) being challenged by Poland’s Adrian Krokosz in last night’s FIH World Hockey League Round 2 quarter-final clash at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium. Two days after a 16-1 defeat by Malaysia, Singapore were once again
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    • 215 31 REUTERS SEATTLE Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman does not expect the National Football League (NFL) to dish out any punishment to the New England Patriots before the Super Bowl over possibly deflating footballs in a championship game last week. “If it’s against the rules,
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    • AUSTRALIAN OPEN
      • 899 32  -  They’re hired by top players as it’s tiny, fine details that often count SPORTING LIFE By ROHIT BRIJNATH IN MELBOURNE rohitb@sph.com.sg DOWN the corridors of Melbourne Park you find them, this army of Yodas in shorts, walking behind players like a band of tennis whisperers. Later
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      • 518 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS MELBOURNE Comeback queen Victoria Azarenka won her battle of the former world No. 1s with Caroline Wozniacki yesterday to dance her way into the Australian Open’s third round. The Belarusian, a two-time Open champion who is returning from injury, again showed why she
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      • 331 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE Tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have praised American Tim Smyczek’s act of rare sportsmanship during his thrilling five-set loss to Nadal at the Australian Open. With the score at 30-0 deep in the fifth set, a spectator yelled out
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      • 366 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE Eugenie Bouchard has become used to close scrutiny as she has risen through the ranks, but the 20-year-old was dumbfounded when a courtside interviewer demanded “give us a twirl” at the Australian Open. Most on-court interviews deal with the match and form
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    • 588 33 Oedegaard latest teen prodigy to be signed, in shift from Galacticos policy AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MADRID Real Madrid’s newfound policy of developing their own Ballon d’Or recipient, instead of buying one every summer, was boosted yesterday by the signing of 16-year-old Norwegian wonderkid Martin Oedegaard from
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    • 686 33 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS LONDON Fresh evidence of English football’s financial supremacy has emerged after research found that all 20 Premier League (EPL) teams from last season have made it onto a new list of the world’s 40 richest clubs. Manchester United, Manchester City,
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    • 333 33 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Tottenham Hotspur travel to Bramall Lane next week with a slender 1-0 advantage in the League Cup semi-finals, thanks as much to Jay McEveley’s brain freeze as the ice in Andros Townsend’s veins. But they will find Sheffield United waiting for
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    • 241 33 THE TIMES, LONDON LIVERPOOL Jordan Henderson and Diego Costa had an altercation in the players’ tunnel after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. They had already clashed towards the end of the first leg of the League Cup semi-final when referee Martin
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    • SPORTS WORLD
      • 67 33 THE LionsXII, in the midst of their pre-season preparations, lost 1-2 to Maldivian side Maziya Sports and Recreation Club in Male last night. It was their opening match in the People of Maldives Invitational Soccer Cup, a quadrangular friendly. After trailing to a 72nd-minute strike,
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      • 94 33 CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (Italy) Ski racer Lindsey Vonn is backing boyfriend Tiger Woods’ account of how he lost a front tooth. A day after winning a record 63rd World Cup title on Tuesday, she said on Facebook that the golfer had surprised her by going to the
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      • 70 33 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BARCELONA Lionel Messi handed Barcelona a 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their Spanish Cup quarter-final with Atletico Madrid. Atletico had looked set to round off a fine day for the club, after confirmation that Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin will spend
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      • 36 33 REUTERS THE average National Basketball Association franchise is worth US$1.1 billion (S$1.46 billion), according to Forbes’ valuations of team estimates published yesterday, with the Los Angeles Lakers top at US$2.6 billion.
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    • 390 1 George Lucas e Lucas Bad review New Emily Of Emerald Hill Karen Tan plays matriarch in showcase of 50 local plays US critic pans Crystal Jade in San Francisco His new movie is an animated fairy tale C4 C14 C12 These days, Chinese New Year baking of macarons as they
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    • 1198 2  -  Chinese New Year cooking classes range from classic pineapple tarts to festive-themed macarons Gurveen Kaur gurveenk@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Sarah Giam Undergraduate Carmen Yeo plans to whip up a steamboat feast for her family for Chinese New Year. To prepare for the momentous task ahead, she
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      1086 3  -  Gurveen Kaur, Sarah Giam Chef Cookery Studio What: Learn to cook boneless chicken with eight treasures and abalone, sweet and sour fish with fresh fruits, and fresh prawns with a rice crust. The class runs for about 11/2to 21/2 hours. When: 7pm next Thursday Where: 465 Crawford Lane,
      PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN, LORETTA CHUA, THE CREATIVE HOME BAKING, LITTLE GREEN KITCHEN  -  1,086 words
    • 484 4  -  Star Wars creator says he is proud of Strange Magic, the bulk of which was made here John Lui Film Correspondent johnlui@sph.com.sg Star Wars creator George Lucas says that his new film, the animation feature Strange Magic, stirs the same feelings in him as when
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    • LIFE! Happenings
      • 400 6 RIT XU QUARTET Flautist Rit Xu leads his collective comprising Alvin Wong on guitar, Muraledharan on percussions and Ignatius Bong on bass to perform jazz and world music improvisations. Where: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/City Hall When: Today, 7.30, 8.45 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6828-8377 Info:
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        145 6 KIDNEY DIALYSIS FOUNDATION CALENDAR In partnership with The Student Agency from the Singapore Polytechnic Design School, the Kidney Dialysis Foundation presents its 2015 calendar, which is packed with food portraits. The calendar is available at its dialysis centres and at www.kdf.org.sg at $10 each. All proceeds go to the
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      • 255 6 SAFARI ZOO RUN Runners may compete in the 12km or 6km Safari Zoo Challenge. The top three winners in each competitive category will win prizes worth up to $300. Children aged four to eight can sign up for the 2.8km Parent Child Run, while those aged eight to 12
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          116 6  -  MELISSA KOK AND BOON CHAN RECOMMEND Melissa Kok American post-hardcore band Chiodos are known for their ambitious, out-of-the-box songcraft and inventive arranging skills, creating songs rich in nuance and detail and driven by aggressive dynamics. The band, which have gone through several changes in their line-up, earned success with
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        • 130 6 Playfreely, a music initiative started by Singaporean experimental band The Observatory in 2011, takes musicians out of the confines of genre and gathers them to create and showcase their music without inhibition. On Jan 28, experimental music quarter Far East Network will provide live scoring to previously unreleased
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        • 137 6 German techno wizard Sven Vath (right) will be taking over Zouk’s main room tonight so expect nothing less than an exhilarating set of techno, trance, house and ambient techno beats. The music producer and DJ has been considered the undisputed
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        • 76 6  - PEGGY HSU COSMOS PEOPLE PRESENT LIVE TO GIVE 2015 Boon Chan Feted Taiwanese singer-songwriter Peggy Hsu (above) and quirky trio Cosmos People, also from Taiwan, share the spotlight at this charity concert. She has been winning awards since her first album Balloon (2001), while Cosmos People charm on stage with
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        • 101 6 Taiwanese singer-songwriter Bai An (below) broke out with her 2012 debut album, The Catcher In The Rye, catching attention with her unusual enunciation and the youthful vibe of her music. What’s Next is the much anticipatedfollow-up and on it, she turns her
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        231 6 KNOW YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN ANIMATION Tiny Island Production’s chief executive David Kwok shares how he won global awards with the locally created stereoscopic 3-D animation series Dream Defenders (right). Also, discuss copyright matters in animation with intellectual property experts and learn how to protect and safeguard your creations.
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      • 551 6 CREATIVE WRITING PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP BY CLAUDETTE SUTHERLAND Actress and writer Claudette Sutherland will conduct a three-day workshop teaching participants to craft their own stories as well as enhance their storytelling skills. Each workshop culminates in a performance of the work created. Where: Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity, 02-01,
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      • 56 6 DATING FEST Organised by the Social Development Network, the annual event will run till Feb 7. Singles can look forward to 150 dating events and packages offered by 10 SDNTrust accredited dating agencies, and a gala dinner where they can glam up, have fun and make new friends. Info:
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      • 1280 8 DAILY GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS AT GREENHOUSE Greenhouse lines up a series of daily dining specials till March. To mark SG50, enjoy a Celebrate Dine buffet lunch (Monday to Saturday, noon to 2.30pm, from $50++ an adult and $25++ a child aged six to 12 years) with international and local
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      • food picks
        • 220 8 FOOD CRITIC WONG AH YOKE RECOMMENDS Besides yusheng and pencai, the suckling pig stuffed with glutinous rice seems to be growing in popularity at the Chinese New Year reunion table. I first tried the dish in 2011 at Kimberley Chinese Restaurant in Hong Kong, where
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        • 218 8 Yusheng usually contains raw fish, but restaurants are also coming up with vegetarian versions of the popular Chinese New Year salad. It is a good idea as many Buddhists do not eat meat on the first day of Chinese New Year. I like the one introduced by
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        • 232 8 Some of the finest beef in the United States comes from the Snake River Farm in Idaho where the wagyu/Angus cross cattle are fed with grain instead of corn, unlike the usual practice in the country’s other farms. The result is well-marbled meat with better flavour. You
          PHOTOS: WONG AH YOKE, OPEN DOOR POLICY, RAFFLES HOTEL, BOCHINCHE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE  -  232 words
        • 208 8 Bochinche recently revamped its brunch menu and there are lots to love among its offerings. The Green Asparagus, Baked Brie And Grated Granola ($19) is a healthy dish to wake up to, packed with fibre, vitamins and calcium that are all so good for the body. It
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      • 995 9 BLUE LOTUS Enjoy a complimentary suckling pig for every Chinese New Year lunch set menu reservation made before Jan 31 at Blue Lotus. The set menus include: Happiness ($88++ a person, minimum four to dine), with dishes such as Bamboo Pith Seafood Soup, and Braised Pig
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        • 160 10 It is still weeks away from Chinese New Year, but the Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s popular festive concert has already sold out. Those who have not yet bought tickets for it, however, may still be able to catch the show that stars Singapore actor Marcus Chin (right).
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        • 169 10 Prominent Chinese contemporary artist Ding Yi, who is known for his paintings that feature dense webs of cross-shaped symbols to convey the strength of the Chinese spirit in the face of flux, is holding his first solo show in South-east Asia. The exhibition includes
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        • 86 10 The culture, heritage and lives of people in Myanmar come into focus at this show. The 150 pictures on display capture the many faces of a changing country, from the rapidly urbanising city of Yangon to idyllic villages. The pictures are snapped by photographers from Europe and
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      • 1932 10 BOOKS BOOKS BEER Singapore’s travelling book swop returns. Take along 10 pre-loved books and swop them for others over beers and comfort food. Where: A For Arbite, 01-01, 28 Aliwal Street MRT: Lavender/Nicoll Highway When: Tomorrow, 3 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 9090-8073 Info: www.booksandbeersingapore.tumblr.com MEET-THE-FASHION DIRECTOR: DANIEL BOEY OF
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      • 679 10  - AN HOUR THE MUSEUM IN THIS WEEKLY COLUMN, WE VISIT MUSEUMS AND ART SPACES AND HIGHLIGHT WHAT YOU SHOULD SEE IF YOU HAVE ONLY AN HOUR TO SPARE Deepika Shetty Arndt 20+2 Anniversary Show celebrates the 20th anniversary of prominent gallerist Matthias Arndt’s Arndt Berlin, which was the first international
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      • 170 11 *SCAPEMEDIA SCREENS: BILLY ELLIOT (PG) *Scapemedia’s Screens is a new series of film screenings featuring acclaimed works. This month, catch Billy Elliot (2000), about a coal miner’s son in northern England whose life is changed when he stumbles on a ballet class. Where: *Scape The Treetop, Level 5, 2
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      • 213 11 BIDADARI PUBLIC NATURE WALK Organised by the Bird Group of the Nature Society (Singapore), this walk is an introduction to the birds in the area. Where: Woodleigh MRT, outside Exit C (meeting point) MRT: Woodleigh When: Sun, 8.30 10.30am Admission: Free Tel: 8368-3044 PAINT-ALONG SESSION Learn drawing techniques at
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      • 301 11 LUCKY BABY FABULOUS MUMS KIDS BRAND AMBASSADOR CONTEST Organised by Taime and The Makeover Inc and in conjunction with Lucky Baby’s 40th anniversary, this contest is open to mums, mums-to-be, newborns and kids up to three years old. Selected participants get to bond with their families at makeover sessions.
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      • 92 11 GUIDED TOURS AT SRI THENDAYUTHAPANI TEMPLE Explore the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple, Singapore’s most recently gazetted national monument. Part of Celebrate Monuments! by the National Heritage Board. Where: Sri Thendayuthapani Temple, 15 Tank Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Tomorrow Sun, 10 11.30am or 10.20 11.50am Admission: $5 (adult), $3 (student,
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          90 11 119 minutes In this story of an actor, Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton, above), who walks away from lucrative sequels featuring him as the superhero Birdman, director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu wants audiences to feel grubby, not elevated, as he takes them into the belly of Broadway, where people bicker
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        • 117 11  -  JOHN LUI AND YIP WAI YEE RECOMMEND John Lui 114 minutes During World War II, Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch, far left), a mathematician, is part of a team of codebreakers brought together by the British government to crack Enigma, the German system of encryption communication. It
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        • 138 11 106 minutes Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller, right), a drums student at a prestigious music conservatory, lands a spot in the student orchestra run by legendary conductor Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons, far right). As competition season begins, pressure builds and Andrew finds himself giving up more to become the
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        • 181 11  -  Yip Wai Yee 117 minutes Thai film-makers, already well-known for their horror flicks, are proving to be just as adept in the romantic comedy genre. Gym (Sunny Suwanmethanon, right) hopes to win back his ex-girlfriend, Kaya (Sora Aoi), who has left Thailand to
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      • 269 11 KIDSFEST 2015 THE GRUFFALO Join Mouse on a journey through the woods in this musical adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Suitable for kids aged three and above. Where: Drama Theatre, School of the Arts Singapore, 1 Zubir Said Drive MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When:
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        405 11 PORTRAITS OF THE PEOPLE To celebrate the nation’s 50th birthday, the National Gallery Singapore is rallying all of Singapore to submit self-portraits and pledge their commitment to the country. The pictures will form the centrepiece of a permanent SG50 commemorative walkway from City Hall MRT station to the entrance
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      • 361 11  -  COMPILED BY CALLYN CHOW, CHRIS TAN SSO: BRAHMS’ THIRD Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Brahms symphony cycle continues with Austrian maestro Gunter Neuhold conducting the Third. Pianist Christian Blackshaw returns as soloist in Piano Concerto No. 19 In F Major. Where: Victoria Concert Hall, 9 Empress Place MRT: City Hall/Raffles
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    • 145 12 ‘I hope you like the Chiling Lin who’s silly, who’s simple. And when I’m ugly, you’ll still be willing to be with me. And when I’m old and sick, you’ll be willing to see a doctor with me’ Actress Chiling Lin (left) on the husband she
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    • 651 12  -  American food critic blasts the restaurant’s food and service, but praises some dishes Chew Hui Min chuimin@sph.com.sg A veteran American food critic has given Crystal Jade’s new flagship restaurant in the United States a scathing review. Rating it 1½ stars out of five,
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    • 310 12 Obituary Los Angeles Martial artist Darren Shahlavi, who appeared in the movie Ip Man 2 and the television show Mortal Kombat: Legacy, has died, said reports. He was 42. His agent said he appeared to have died in his sleep at
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    • 321 12 New York Times Paris Hoping to reverse a prolonged sales slump at Gucci, its marquee brand, French luxury group Kering said on Wednesday that it had promoted Alessandro Michele (right), Gucci’s head of accessories, to creative director. Michele, 42, replaces his former boss, Frida Giannini,
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    • 638 14  -  Works will be given an airing through five full-length productions and 16 sets of readings Corrie Tan corriet@sph.com.sg Through five full-length productions and 16 sets of dramatised readings, the Esplanade’s annual Studios season will be putting 50 iconic Singaporean English-language plays in the spotlight.
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    • 809 14  -  Review Theatre WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Nassim Soleimanpour M1 Singapore Fringe Festival Esplanade Recital Studio/Wednesday Corrie Tan Full disclosure: I was involved in this production, quite by accident. I was seated in the third row. Actor Lim Kay Siu surveyed the audience, pointed at me
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    • 754 15  -  Tseng Yu-chien could not get the pitch of Happy Birthday tune, so parents sent him for violin class Singapore International Violin Competition Akshita Nanda Arts Correspondent akshitan@sph.com.sg When he was five years old, his parents feared he was tone-deaf but today, Tseng Yu-chien
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    • 518 15  -  Review Concert SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION GRAND FINAL Esplanade Concert Hall/Wednesday Mervin Beng With the international field of 35 finalists whittled down to three for the grand final, expectations were high and the atmosphere was akin to that of a top sports event. The top
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      • 235 16 Reuters Jerusalem An Israeli man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of hacking into the computers of singers including pop star Madonna and selling their songs online, according to Israeli and United States law enforcement sources. An Israeli police spokesman said a 39-year-old Israeli had
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      • 119 16 Chow Yun Fat (right) sparred playfully on Wednesday with Nick Cheung (far right) while promoting his movie From Vegas To Macau II in Beijing. The real fight may well be between Chow and Jackie Chan, another megastar, during the Chinese New Year holidays when the sequel by
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      • 270 16 Bloomberg Los Angeles Kim Jong Un will be back on the big screen on Sunday. Not the North Korean leader as depicted in Sony’s The Interview but the real deal, the supreme leader befriended by ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman during his bizarre basketballdiplomacy visits
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        • 61 16 Meghan Trainor’s debut album Title on Wednesday knocked Taylor Swift from her three-week perch atop the weekly Billboard album chart. Title, which has been buoyed by her No. 1 single, All About That Bass, and follow-up hit, Lips Are Movin, sold 238,000 units,
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        • 55 16 The designers who dressed Jay Chou and his bride Hannah Quinlivan have been unveiled. The pop star wore an Alexander McQueen suit at his wedding in Selby Abbey, said Taiwan Apple Daily, and the model was dressed by Canadian designer Mikael Derderian, not Taiwanese bridal
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      • 129 16 Dust off your cosmetics pouch. This week, Urban highlights spring make-up looks. Celebrity make-up artist Dollei Seah shares tips to make the most of this season’s new products and palettes. From bright turquoise eyes paired with coral lips to bold brows with Korean beauty-inspired lips, Urban suggests
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    • 1118 17 TALES OF 2 CITIES Channel 5, 9.30pm Singaporean industrial designer Amelia (right) and Swedish artist Ingela pursue their creative passions on an adventure in each other’s country. PHOTOS: MEDIACORP, STARHUB 10 DAYS OF SUNDANCE Sundance Channel (HD) (mio TV Channel 401), 10pm Rich Hill, which won the Grand Jury Prize
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    • 47 1 Y O U R G U I D E T O L O O K I N G G O O D FRIDAY JANUARY 23 2015 073/02/2014 (P) MCI The latest face paint, as well as tips and tricks to refresh your look for the new year
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    • 428 2  -  GLADYS CHUNG gladysc@sph. com. sg Although I spend most of my time reporting and conceptualising ideas on beauty trends, I am guilty of getting stuck in a rut when it comes to my own make-up. Case in point: As I write this, I am preparing to
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      141 2 ASK URBAN Have a beauty or fashion-related question that you need answered? Post your questions on our wall. EVENTS We caught a preview of director Frederic Tcheng’s fashion documentary Dior I last week. The 89-minute film, which has been brought to Singapore by the Design Film Festival 2015, chronicles
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    • 337 3 IS WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE What better way to usher in Spring than to reinvent your wardrobe? Look chic, feel cool and be confident with fashionable men’s and ladies’ updates at Tampines 1. It’s time to celebrate a brand new trendy you. FORHER Love and Bravery
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        110 4  -  LESLIE KAY LIM I nes is back and better than ever. French fashion icon Ines de la Fressange, a former face of Chanel, is collaborating with Japanese brand Uniqlo for the third time. The latest edition of their tie-up features easy Parisian-inspired clothing, which has become the
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        98 4 The clock is ticking for Italian shoe brand Salvatore Ferragamo’s made-to-order service for its Vara and Varina shoes. The deadline for orders for the limitededition customisation service, which launched late last year here, is Jan 31. Customers can choose from 10 base colours, more than 15 bows, silver
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      • 101 4 Kimono Kollab, an initiative that repurposes old kimono fabrics into new fashion pieces and accessories, is back for its second edition after a successful debut last October. The project has invited new labels to contribute, including Ametsubi, Ariel C., Vincent Wee, Nuboaix, Welovestitches, Sammax and Snupped,
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      • 53 4 Love is in the air. Wear your heart on your feet (instead of your sleeve) with these whimsical Christian Louboutin heels. The sophisticated pointed shoe balances out the girlish, graphic heart. It also comes in a sandal version. $1,100 from Christian Louboutin at 02-10 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
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      • 103 4 Dutch model Lara Stone, who was most recently seen in Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear ads frolicking with pop singer Justin Bieber and earning the ire of his diehard fans, has appeared in another campaign, this time without a controversial co-star. Stone is the newest face
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      • 106 4 Home-grown bag brand Bonia is appealing to your inner child with a new line of miniature animal bags. The mini bags, which feature nine different colourful designs, are a smaller version of the brand’s Sonia bag. The animals are characters from a fictional Duduland, with personas such
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        167 4  -  LESLIE KAY LIM LENA DUNHAM, 28 HOT Wearing a Creatures of the Wind dress to the Season Four premiere of HBO’s Girls this month in New York The Girls creator is famous for having an offbeat style, but this look fits her aesthetic without sacrificing chic. The bronze,
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        212 6  -  GLADYS CHUNG New skincare formulas to even out the skin tone all over and on targeted areas. SHISEIDO WHITE LUCENT ALL DAY BRIGHTENER (right) $85, from Shiseido counters A watery skin-brightening moisturising cream with a light floral scent. Made with vitamin C, it has SPF 36 PA+++ and
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        150 6 How many times have you wished that you could have a facial to tighten and rejuvenate your skin in your own time and space, or even right in your hotel room? Skin Inc’s new Optimizer Voyage (right), a wireless gadget made to sculpt the face and boost collagen
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        537 6  -  GLADYS CHUNG MARGARET WU, 47 The former beauty editor of Marie Claire Taiwan and Madame Figaro Taiwan launched her own skincare, For Beloved One, in 2003. The line was a result of her frustrations with the lack of beauty formulas made for Asian skin. The label became the
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        87 6 Japanese drugstore cosmetics label ZA has launched a new line of products for men in their 20s. The products contain encapsulated vitamin C and E for targeted repair, and are made to deal with men’s four main skin concerns. Ultimate Recharge refreshes dull and tired skin; Ultimate
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      • 151 6 This year, Kiehl’s marks the 10th anniversary of its Dermatologist Solutions range. The line of targeted skincare was originally launched in partnership with a group of dermatologists and experts from Columbia, Harvard, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Its new panel of dermatologists now come
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      757 7 HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE WAY YOU LOOK? DON’T SWEAT IT. Post your questions on www. face book. com/Urban. S T. I am tired of ballet flats. What are some stylish flat alternatives? Flats are having a major moment in fashion right now, with many stylish insiders opting
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    • 316 8 / 9  -  Celebrity make-up artist Dollei Seah dishes out tips on how to turn spring’s palettes into wearable, everydaylooks. The latest spring looks are subtle with unexpected pops of colour. GLADYS CHUNG reports GLADYS CHUNG Bright turquoise eye make-up and glossy, soft coral lips make for a
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      298 8 / 9 Create a new spin on these Korean-beauty inspired lips with bold brows and barely-there make-up on the rest of the face. Complexion: Use a semi-matte powder foundation with medium coverage and a slight glow for the base make-up. The semi-matte texture will make the bright lips pop even
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    • 262 10 / 11 Match pink eye make-up to your lip and cheek colours. Sounds intimidating? When done the right way, it looks pretty on both tanned and fair skin. Complexion: Prepare skin with a primer to even out the skin tone and to help the make-up stay on longer.
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    • 265 10 / 11 Be daring and wear a pastel and metallic liner on its own. Then swipe lashes with a mascara in a contrasting colour. For a more conservative spin on this look, just draw on a dark liquid liner on top of the metalic liner and close to the
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      261 12 Show off a flawless complexion with this make-up look. While it might seem simple, it takes skill and the right neutral shades for it to look good Complexion: Smooth on a sheer and dewy liquid foundation all over the face. Then buff on an illuminating powder all over,
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    • 960 13  -  Spa entrepreneur lifts the usual staycation a few notches with new luxurious offerings. GLADYS CHUNG reports GLADYS CHUNG gladysc@sph.com.sg Espa founder Susan Harmsworth wants to lure more Singaporeans to spend their holidays no plane ride needed at the sprawling 10,000 sq m luxury wellness spa at
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    • 699 14  -  Tex Saverio, known for his dramatic eveningwear, was chosen to design the Hunger Games wedding dress. LESLIE KAY LIM reports LESLIE KAY LIM llim@sph.com.sg I n the 2013 film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second instalment of the popular dystopian series, the flamboyant character Effie Trinket
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    • 1098 15  -  Women want their smartwatches to be functional and also very fashionable. NINA SIEGAL reports NINA SIEGAL THE NEW YORK TIMES How do you get a piece of smart technology onto a woman’s wrist? It is a question many watchmakers and technology developers have been mulling over
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      • 872 16  -  SARAH GIAM Ms Jacqueline Chang not only co-owns Singapore’s first blowout salon, Prep, but also runs her own wedding photography outfit, 5degreeshift, and is the project manager of fashion label Cassey Gan. Asked how she juggles all three jobs, she says: “Stress becomes a foreign concept when I
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    • 21 1 Property analysts, bankers and homeowners share their insights on landing the ideal address PHOTO: BLOOMBERG DESIGN:VIKKI CHAN
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    • 2073 2  -  Whether you are selling to buy, or buying to rent, Corinne Kerk susses out the outlook for this year Corinne Kerk WITH 2015 upon us, and a year of generally sluggish property market behind us, we asked property experts to look into their crystal
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    • 701 6  -  This year, it’s more about mapping locations than timing the market by corinne kerk EVERYONE wants to bet on a winner, but insofar as property is concerned, where will that be Projects in attractive locations or with strong attributes tend to generate more interest and will
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    • 843 6  -  Instead of rushing to buy a flat before tying the knot, one young couple took their time to do so, and they tell Lynn Tan why this makes sense Lynn Tan SOME couples plan ahead and buy their matrimonial home well in advance of the wedding
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    • 2044 8  -  Buying a unit that has already received its temporary occupation permit has many advantages by cheryl tay BUYING a Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP)-ready project has its advantages, such as having a large selection of units to choose from, competitive prices from sellers and being able to
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    • 1771 12 Propnex Realty forecasts the year ahead for executive condominiums EXECUTIVE condominiums (ECs) are a form of public-private hybrid housing designed to meet the needs of the “sandwich class” by catering to home buyers who aspire to live in private homes but cannot afford such property due to
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    • 1647 16 The large pool of unsold units is a good option to hunt for a windfall, says OrangeTee This article is contributed by Mr Wong Xian Yang, manager, Research and Consultancy, OrangeTee and Ms Emily Eng, head, Residential Projects, OrangeTee (www.orangetee.com) OVER the last year, 34 new non-landed
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    • 585 18  -  Lofts, walk-in closets and automatic kitchen drawers top the list of coveted additions to interiors by lynn tan HOMEOWNERS these days are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to the interior design of their homes. They are more well-travelled, well-read and up-to-date with the latest trends in
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    • 867 18  -  Lynn Tan Kitchen The kitchen as a space has changed completely within the last decade. “Before, there were only wet kitchens and we would hide them from view,” recalls Ms Rita Alves Pinto, planner designer in the Design Development Division at Kitchen Culture. “Today, we look at
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    • 1236 20  -  A good alternative to landed property is a condominium unit which feels like a house by cheryl tay OWNING a landed property is beyond their reach at this point in their lives, but Mr Jason Lim and his wife Amber have found a worthy alternative
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    • 1063 20  -  Mr Jamie Lim and Ms Myra Liow tell Panchalee Thakur how they achieved their dream of moving out of a ‘boxed-in’ flat into spacious landed property Panchalee Thakur GETTING a dream home is as much a decision in the head as it is a yearning
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    • 1459 22 Demand for resale HDB flats may rebound slightly starting this year but prices may continue to dip till 2016 THE combination of cooling measures and a steady supply of new flats has resulted in the fall of resale HDB prices by a moderate
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      1002 22  -  sanctuaryHunting down a HDB resale unit and fixing it up as a bachelorette’s pad has been worth the effort for Ms Elsie Wong by jessica leow BE THOROUGH, put in the legwork, and always have a buffer. This is the advice from homeowner Elsie Wong, who bought a
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    • 1208 24  -  Knight Frank expects leasing activity to hold up as Singapore continues to be an attractive workplace of choice for foreigners Knight Frank A RISING influx of expatriate workers has helped to maintain a healthy level of leasing demand for the private residential market in the last couple
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    • 809 24  -  As residential property prices are expected to fall amid muted demand, Jasmine Osada asks major banks here for their takes on the property scene Jasmine Osada PROPERTY cooling measures introduced by the Government in mid-2013 have produced modest price declines last year, says Ms
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    • 1245 26 CBRE explains the factors determining office rents in the long term and, in particular, whether tenants can avoid the spike last seen in 2008 HIGH occupancy rates and a decent level of demand has characterised the office landscape in the past year. With no significant office
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    • 1327 27 Factory prices are reaching a plateau, while rising rental demand is supported by companies in growth industries, says SLP Research Consultancy INDUSTRIAL real estate prices expanded for almost five years from the last quarter of 2009, a growth period which was interrupted by only
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    • 129 27 n~ 100 Pasir Panjang A newly completed rare Freehold B1 development near the Central Business District with waterfront view, poised to benefit from the future Southern Waterfront City. n~ iSpace A rare B2 ramp-up development that is only about 560m walking distance away from
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    • 194 7 Priced To Sell PRIME LOCATION LINDEN 9900 SF Elevated May sub-divide to 2. F’hold Watten Link Bunglw 6400 sf.Cheap! $8.5M. *****108 AUCTION 29/1 GOLDHILL Ave 2-sty Inter Terr 3 rm. 2426sf. Cul-De-Sac. Quiet. Among top schs *****797 Near MRT 3STY SEMI-D @GENTLE Dr. Land: 2301 sf, 5rms, 2 cars Min
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    • 231 7 Must Not Miss 55 BUTTERFLY AVE F¡¯hold 2.5 sty Semi-D 2246/4230 sf 7+1 near Cedar Sch. Goh *****286/ *****300 KF Excellent Location 10B WILLOW AVE. F¡¯hold 2.5 sty Semi-d, 2445/4563 sf 6+1 near Cedar Sch. Goh 9022 8286/ 9001 4110 KF Near MRT BRADDELL HGTS ESTATE Semi-D 4000/ 8500sf. $5.5m
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    • 228 7 Must View FRANKEL BUNGLW LIKE new 7200/ ***** sf. Tip top! 7+1 Wide frontage. Pk 5 cars. Nicole 9380 3803 Excellent Location Sun Juinn Mei 9695 0030 RARE! DETACHED Siglap Ctr/MRT. 2.5 sty 6 rms 4400/5000sqft. Excellent Cond. F’hold. Must View! Open House DUNBAR WALK TOP Soon! Brand New FH.
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    • 910 8 Property Prices Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in December 2014. This week: 17 22 PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT Rio Vista 996,000
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    • 130 8 Near MRT JLN DAUD 3 STY TERR. FH. Land 1822/ Build 3655 sqft 5 bedrms ensuite. F/Reno. Eunos MRT amenities. Must View MARINE PARADE RD vicinity 3300/ 2500 sf. Exclusive. 2-sty corner terr/ Wide Rd $4.xm neg. *****345 Tim Must View 8.5METER WIDE FRONTAGE. 3½ sty Brand New FH Terr.
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    • 139 8 Must View MOVE IN 2 STY Corner Terr 4+1, 2680/3000 sqft. Walk to Eunos MRT. $3.Xm. Park 2 Cars. Tay 9877 6777 Near Amenities BEAUTIFUL 2.5-STY INTERTER 2550 sf, 4 huge rms. TOP 2011, Move-in, Near MRT $2.Xm Tay 9877 6777 Serene Ambience NEW LIST! BEAUTIFUL 3 Sty Siglap Semi-D
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    • 317 8 BIlT* Bedok/ I CljGfl Bedok/ Dig Upp East Coast Dig Upp East Coast Houses For Sale Houses For Sale Archipelago From $3.52mil. Largest residential site. TOP 2015 1st Quarter Rare 4-bdrm typical units 5-bdrm houses available Good size layouts Right next to the park, walking distance to future MRTh Excellent
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    • 158 8 Must View 3-STY TERR LOYANG Villa. Land 1650/2550sf. 5rms w 3 ensuite. Reno, gd facing, breezy. Melina 9768 8026 Luxury Homes Always There For You FH BUNGALOW 2.5 sty +lift 7 bdrms entertainment room pool. Toh Crescent. 8800 sf. Shah 8111-9040 Must View PRICED TO SELL! Walk to Bartley MRT,
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    • 124 8 Open House DEVELOPER’S SALE! RARE New 2½ sty Semi-D S’goon Garden, Worthing Rd. 5rms Land 2792sqft. $4.15M neg Simon Neo *****640 ERA Freehold 3-STY CORNER TERR 5-rm, 2656/3000sf, reno $300K View anytime. Paya Lebar Walk. $3.5M. 9856 9030 Must Not Miss 3-STY INTER PARK Villas Rise. 99 years lease. Land
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    • 142 8 Excellent Location 3-STY CLUSTER HOUSE Water Villas. 3757sf 5 rms with pool. Walk to Kovan MRT. Richard *****755 Excellent Location NEW! 22 PENSHURST Place. 2.5 sty full basement. Pool +lift. 3321/5800sf.Sat/Sun 2-5pm. Benson *****869 Good Investment 2-STY SEMI-D Farleigh Ave. Land 4200/ 3800 sf. 5 rms. 3 yrs old. Quality
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    • 161 8 Excellent Location Wendy Tang 8533 5398 PAYA LEBAR STREET 2 sty terr FH. 1405/ 2000 sf. 4 bdrms 2 baths. Quiet. Mins to MRT/ Maris Stella Sch. Near MRT PALM GROVE REGENCY Semi-D Cluster, 5rm 999yr 3184 sqft, Excellent Cond, MRT $2.xM only *****228 Must View DETACHED PAYA Lebar Crescent.Only
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    • 151 8 Must View M.O.R.E DYNAMIC ALLIANCE Thomson 2-sty terr. with 4+1 renovated walk to MRT Amenities. From $2.4xm Grab Fast!! 9847 7772 LT Freehold Near MRT 2-STY SEMI-D FH, Jln Isnin. MRT/wet mkt. Wide front Land 2713 sf. 4bdrms. A&A /rebuild. Karen 9696 2692 PRICE REVISED 2.7M Thomson Plaza 2.5sty Terr
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    • 1643 9 Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ dementi Town Pte Apts For Sale Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ dementi Town Pte Apts For Sale Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ dementi Town Pte Apts For Sale Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ dementi Town Pte Apts For Sale Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ dementi Town Pte Apts For Sale
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    • 125 9 Fire Sale CARIBBEAN FIRE SALE!!! 2rm $1.499M/ 3rm $1.88M Sea view! 2/3+patio. Many avail! Call Nicole *****103 Excellent Location CARIBBEAN 4+1. 1636 sf Marina view. Sell vacant. Reflection 2380sf 4+1 rms Sea view. Astro *****183 REFLECTIONS KEPPEL Bay. 4rm. 2,626sf. Rare sea view. Balcony. $6.68M. Tenanted. JT *****895 Just TOP
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    • 121 9 Excellent Location George Wang 8222 5389 NEW LAUNCH! CITY Gate walk to Nicoll Highway Mrt 1/2/2 Dual key/3 Dual key. Attractive price fr $89xK. Moving fast,call to find out Excellent Location CITY GATE SELLING Fast! Top Investment in city Last 9 unit 1 bdrm fr $8xxK 2dual key fr $1.2xM
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    • 304 10 FORTE SUITES F.H 25-sty a) last 4 unit 1-bdrm $8xxk b) 2bdrm $1.01M unblocked c) last 15 unit 3-bdrm $1.18 FIRE SALE Kerrisdale 3+1, 1259 sqft. Low flr. Greenery. Tip top cond. Mins to MRT. Walter 9666 3507 Excellent Location KENTISH LODGE 2+UTILITY 1026 sqft. City fringe. Near Farrer Pk
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    • 256 10 Open House FR $2329 PSF! Brand New Freehold Cairnhill Urban Resort, 4rm 2530 sf PH 4919sf+pte pool. *****012 Fire Sale STARLIGHT SUITES JUST TOP! Special disc! 1/1 stu dy/3+study, near Mrt. Developer Sale *****500 Excellent Location CAIRNHILL PLAZA PENTHSE 2300sf Panoramic orchard view. 100% Reno. Sell with tenancy$4.28M *****988 TOP!
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    • 245 10 ST THOMAS SUITES. FH. Very High flr. 4bdrm. Over 3,000sf. Duplex. Good size rooms. JT 9837 2895. The Oliv Balmoral BRAND NEW! Full Comm. Approx 6m Ceiling Height 3337 sqft Duplex 4+1 rm. Free Sky Terrace 6125 sqft Penthouse Also for Rent *****027 *****699 Must Not Miss 1)CHARMING GDN 3RM
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    • 236 10 D10 PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION Bt Timah Exclusive 13 Unit 1-4rms. Future MRT, NTUC Price fr $988K. *****667 Freehold Chris Ho 8368 7195 NATHAN SUITE. IMMED move in. 20% disc. Last 4 bdrms. Limited units avail. View by Appt. Fr $18xx psf Fire Sale CLIVEDEN GRANGE (3+1) 2,153 sqft. Pte lift. Less
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    • 259 10 Good Schools THE SERENADE Holland 1539 sf. Reno 3-rm High flr Only $1.87M. Don’t miss! Call Sock Koon *****022 Excellent Location EWEL OF BALMORAL, FH. 1345sf, 3+Utility. Elevated grd, Unblock. 2 Ensuites RGS, future MRT. $2.25M Just TOP FIRE SALE! D’LEEDON 3rm 1270 sf, $2.05M. 1+study/ 2 /4rm $1.3x/ $1.6x/
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    • 266 10 Excellent Location SOLEIL SINARAN 958 sf. 2 bdrms. Unblocked. Reno. Next to MRT/ mall. Sell vacant. Ray Ho 9009-1122 Excellent Location NEAR GOOD SCHOOL AMARYLLIS VILLE, NEWTON MRT. 958 sf, 2+study, nice view best layout huge land $1.5xm. James 9850-1515 NEWTON ONE 2+ study. FH. 1216sf. High flr. Panoramic view.
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    • 248 10 Freehold Sally Lim 9184 1391 GLOBAL VILLE Balestier Freehold. 2 bedrm+utility. 904 sqft. High floor. No west sun. Only $1.08M. Good Investment THE CALLISTA 3RM 1302 sf 999 Yrs. Mar Thoma. Nice Unit. Near Boon Keng MRT Manny Chiong 9026-8380 THE CITRINE 2+1 958sf. FH. #05. Unblocked. Garden view. Near
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    • 232 10 Must Not Miss NEW LAUNCH NEAR MRT. Attractive price fr $11xxpsf 1/2/3/4rm dual key avail. Alice Teo *****506 Must Not Miss NEW LAUNCH NEAR MRT. 2-bdrm from $1.1xM. 1/2/3/ 4-bdrm Dual Key Avail. Daniel Quah *****146 Near Amenities NEW LAUNCH NEAR MRT. 3-bdrm from $1.5xM. 1/2/3/ 4-bdrm Dual Key Avail.
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    • 272 10 Near MRT $6XXK! FH $10XXPSF! TOP ’16! URA Rezone area! 1rm 2bath! 1km KongHwa! High yield! WanTing 9475 5661 Freehold Near MRT $8XXK GUILLEMARD SUITES 2rm 2toilet utility. Pool Gym. FH. 3 MRT. Big land. Raynard Lim 9061 8000 Excellent Location Don't Miss ASTORIA PARK 1001 sqft 2+study High flr
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    • 239 10 Excellent Location ROXY SQ 1-BDRM 604 sf. Opp Parkway Parade. Asking $860K. Call Thomas Tay 9092-2275 for appt. Priced To Sell PALM OASIS FH 786 sf, 2rm Reno. Quiet facing. Bright. Breezy Move-in. Near amenities. Asking $1.xM. Must View COSTA RHU 1647 sqft. 3+1. Pool view. Good condition. Breezy bright.
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    • 882 11 Serangoon Gdn/ D19 Hougang/ Eftl Serangoon Gdn/ D19 Hougang/ Serangoon Gdn/ Q19 Hougang/ Sengkang/Punggol Sengkang/Punggol Sengkang/Punggol Pte Apts For Sale Pte Apts For Sale Pte Apts For Sale JftJ Serangoon Gdn/ D19 Hougang/ Sengkang/Punggol Pte Apts For Sale JIH Serangoon Gdn/ 9 Hougang/ Sengkang/Punggol Pte Apts For Sale COASTAL TOWN
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    • 171 11 Priced To Sell PANORAMA FROM $888K. 5min to future MRT/ Good sch Quality finishes. 2-5rm PH. Call Diana *****202 Excellent Location GRANDEUR 8. $8XX psf 2 bdrm PH. Movein. Serious seller. Sale/ rent. Open hse Appt: Michelle 9112-6492 Open House ONLY $880PSF Grandeur 8 Loft PH 2 study maid’s +terr
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    • 239 11 Must Not Miss **POWERFUL NEGOTIATORS 1) Lakeshore 947 sf 2+1 2) Parc Oasis 1227 sf 3+1 3) Parc Vista 1076 sf 2rm 4) Floravale 1324 sf 3bdrm Fr $880K! Call now to view Must Not Miss THE LAKEFRONT RES 3 rm 1001 sqft Pool view High Flr Best stack-away fr
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    • 195 11 Excellent Location New Listing PALM GDN 3+1. 1216 sf. Pte Lift. Nice. Near South view Pri sch LRT/mkt/Cck Mall $8xxK neg.Jim 9021-9948 Must View MERAWOODS BARGAIN BUY! 2bdrm, big 1056sf. Serene, breezy. A1 Cond neg. Motivated! Near future MRT. Good Investment HILLINGTON GREEN 999 yrs Spacious 2-bdrm, 990 sf, Breezy,
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    • 237 11 Excellent Location WARREN 4BDRMS $859PSF 1572sqft. Direct pool view A1 cond. High floor. mins MRT/Mall. Lim 9760-2711 New Launch SKYWOODS SPECIAL STAR Buy Units! 1+1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ PH. 5 mins Hillview MRT, nature pk. Chua 9815-5653 Good Investment TOP OBTAINED. UNBEATABLE Best taking deals. Luxurious lifestyle living. Call Now
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    • 231 11 New Launch CHEAPEST CONDO@ YISHUN Symphony Suites 2rm fr $6xxK, 3rm fr $7xxK, 4rm fr $9xxk. F/facilities. Call Pei Shan 9151-6267 now for VVIP Preview. Must Not Miss Near Amenities NINE RES, 1ST mixed dev ’t Near Yishun MRT. 1-3bdrm fr $735K, or $11XXpsf! Upcoming new project est $14XXpsf! Bel
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    • 286 11 Seletar Park Residence TOP Soon in 2015 Developer sales 3 bedrm grd floor unit Big private garden 1604sqft-$1.78m (1109psf) 4.8m high ceiling Designed by SCDA Architects South orientation Next to Greenwich V Call Tuan Sing Holdings Ltd *****028 *****627 www.seletarpark residence.com Must Not Miss THE GREENWICH. NEW TOP 646 sqft.
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    • 1138 12 HDB Resale Price Index 160 140 120 Index 100 80 60 40 1Q94 1Q95 1Q96 1Q97 1Q98 1Q99 1Q00 1Q01 1Q02 1Q03 1Q04 1Q05 1Q06 1Q07 1Q08 1Q09 1Q10 1Q11 1Q12 1Q13 3Q 1Q14 4Q 3Q Notes: 1) The index is based on average resale price by date of registration.
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    • 201 12 Must Not Miss SERIOUS SELLER! TG Pagar Plaza Pt blk. 4rm dr to dr High flr. Bright airy. A1 reno. See to believe $738k VTO. Carel *****666 Excellent Location 4A BLK 12 Farrer Pk, 90 sqm. $600K. #02 reno, windy, MRT/ City Sq. 10 yr 3-rm Blk 263 Waterloo St.
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    • 241 12 Must Not Miss New Listing Care Honesty DONT MISS! BLK 673 4A design. 104sqm, high flr, MRT, convenient, A1 move in. Ask Nego 9127-7388 Must View AWESOME 4RM @297A #15 bright, windy, no west sun. 15mins to MRT. $438K. To view, Jasline 9737-6530 Must Not Miss BLK 202 4’A’ mid
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    • 264 12 Must View 4A 609, YEW Tee MRT, Simple, Low Flr, $380k up! 5I 686B, 121sqm, $390k up 5I 540, 127sqm, $498k neg Good Schools 4A CCK BLK 433 mid flr, 107 sqm, Chinese owner, 3 min to MRT/Lot 1 reno, move in quiet, *****374 Near Amenities 518 CCK 4’A’ near
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    • 317 12 Excellent Location TRIVELIS 3RMS $433K MRT 714 Clementi 4’NG’ $440K 518 West Coast Rd 3½’NG corner. $390K. All high flr! TOP Soon TRIVELIS COLLECT KEY Jan 3rm Reno. Near MRT! High flr fr $433K No resale levy! $30K grant. Mixed Races. Excellent Location 3½-RM 341 CORNER Mid flr 82sqm. Lift
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    • 255 12 Near Amenities 53 SIMS AVE 2+1 corner big bdrms. High floor. Bright windy. Reno. Walk to MRT. VTO. Belinda 9021-1330 PN Good Schools GOOD LOCATION BLK 942 4’A’ High floor. All races. Corner Amenities, Good connectivity/ Mall/ sch. neg Das *****635 Move in Condition EA CORNER 235 St 21. Rare!
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    • 251 13 Must View BETTY LOW 9797 4874 Service You Trust CHEAP! CHEAP! CHEAP!! 4’NG’, North-South Facing, Corner Unit at Lift Level, Motivated Seller. Hurry! Must Not Miss EA 323 JURONG East St 31, 1603sf #09 lift level bright Windy. Spacious. Squarish. Sports complex/mkt/MRT Must View EM AT 335 Jurong East 149
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    • 248 13 High Floor ONG JACK SHEN 9666 9992 EA 671C, 125 sqm 3+1 study Very high floor, above #14, huge layout. Balcony, no noon sun. Unblock. Hurry!! Near Amenities EA BLK 605 High flr. Windy Good layout. Quiet. Near MRT All races. View Sun 2-5pm, Rena 9008 0368 Must View EM
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    • 338 13 Fire Sale ONG JACK SHEN 9666 9992 17 JLN TENTERAM. 4’A’, 75 sqm, corner. Almost brand new! 3-4 yrs reno, 200% done up! View any time. Excellent Location MUST SELL 19 JLN TENTERAM 5’I’ 105 sqm. Corner. High flr. Unblocked. Reno. A1 location All races. Louis *****899 Must View Value
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    • 304 13 **5-RM BLK 105C High flr. Nice reno. Unblocked. SPR All races. LRT. Asking 460K Call *****820 Aden 5-RM BLK 126B. Corner. High flr. Mins to Meetoh Pri sch. Near Punggol Plaza. LRT. Yoyo 9068 9066 Excellent Location DON'T MISS 5-RM BLK 126D Mid flr. 110 sqm, reno, clean. Walk-in wardrobe.
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    • 306 13 Fire Sale BLK 480 SEMBAWANG Dr. Well reno. 5-rm. 110 sqm. 507B Wellington High floor Blk 357C High floor $408K CHEAP!! $498K EA 467B Admiralty Close corner, #11. Reno, unblk. All races. *****188/ *****445 Jo Open House EA BLK 502A Wellington Circle. Mid flr. Reno. Well kept. Mins walk to
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    • 214 13 Must Not Miss 206C COMPASSVALE, 4-RM 101 sqm. Nicely reno. Near MRT/Mall. $450K/All race/ M’sian PR *****271 Owner 275D COMPASSVALE LINK. 4rm Reno, High flr, 90 sqm NS facing, 1 min MRT. NTUC. Desmond *****866 Fire Sale 306C ANCHORVALE LINK Fire sale! 5-rm $400K up. Reno. Spacious, windy. Serious seller.
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    • 345 13 5RM 252 COMPASSVALE St. 116sqm. W/balcony. Mid flr, corner. Reno, no pm sun. LRT, mall. Vacant. $460K. Must View 5-RM BLK 404B Fernvale Lane. High flr, 112 sqm nice Near Seletar Mall. Move in cond. Daniel 9850 2009 3’I’ BLK 108 Ave 1. Reno. Mid floor. Well kept. All races/
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    • 315 13 High Floor DESIGN YOUR OWN! 4A, 717 unblock, nice layout, 3-bed lift-level. $4xxk! Ctrl/ Poi Ching/UWC.Joe *****855 Priced To Sell HUGE 5I TAMPINES 317 corner 4 rms. 126 sqm. High flr. Tampines Mart/ Ngee Ann Sec. Roza *****697. LHG PROPERTIES-HDB Div 4’A’ 268 High Flr. Move-In Unblocked. Min MRT/ TM/
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    • 305 13 Must View 5-RM 450A TAMPINES St. 42.Nice reno, high flr, near future MRT. View by appt. Call Daniel 9139 0888 Must View new listing 859A TAMPINES AVE 5, 5I 127 sqm, corner, low flr, bright, move-in, amenities $580k. Yuli *****966 Good Schools 893 EA CORNER. 1506sqft. 3+Study. Unblock Privacy St.
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    • 259 13 Fire Sale BLK 762 AVE 6, 4’A High flr 1109 sf. Spacious. Simple Near amenities. All races $370K. 9451-0406 Ameen NEW LISTING BLK 786D WOODLANDS 4’A’ High flr, 101 sqm. Orig cond All races. Woodlands Mart MRT. Jeni, OT *****069 Priced To Sell CHEAP! CORNER JUMBO 142 Marsiling High flr.
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    • 250 14 Must Not Miss Near MRT 5-RM BLK 611 Approx 1300 sf Windy 888 Plaza $455K Chinese Owner. Indian ratio filled. Call 9455-4082 Must View 5’S’ BLK 9 Marsiling Drive. #16, Open view/ mkt/ MRT Mall. Malay ratio filled. $395K. Sam 9107 1060 Fire Sale 633 #04 WOODLANDS RING Rd 3+Study.
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    • 241 14 Immediate Open House 4A CORNER 394 Top flr. A1 decor. Lift level. All races PR. VTO. View Sun by appt 3~5pm. Lim KS *****222 Must View 5’I’ 788. NEAR Khatib MRT Corner, face park, reno. Low flr, view to offer. All Races/PR. June *****941 Fire Sale 5I AT BLK 410
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    • 309 14 CITYLIGHTS CONSERVATION HSE. F/facilities. 4+1. MRT. Nice $14K Chris *****390 NEAR ORCHARD ROAD, Residence 8, 4 bedrooms 1, 2-storey strata Semi-D with s/pool basement carpark. Call 6603-9331 D.09 JLN ELOK, f/reno 2sty terr hse. 4 bdrms. Immed. P/furn $8K *****220 RWR RESIDENTIAL STATE PROPERTY FOR RENT OPEN HOUSE ON 24
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    • 613 14 HOUSE FOR RENT DISTRICT 10 NASSIM ROAD Modern, resort-style, tropical designed. Good class bungalow with in-ground pool for rent. TIMES PROPERTIES Tel: 6319-1296 1294 Immediate GREENDALE AREA BUNGLW. *****/ 5500 sf. 6 rms, spacious, huge gdn. Tranquil. S/pool. Immed. $19K. Excellent Location GOLDHILL 2-STY TERR 2380/ 2600 sqft approx. 1km
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    • 217 14 Must View PEAKVILLE TERRACE 2-STY 1600/2200sf Reno. Bright. 4rms f/furn wet/dry kitchen. $4K neg. Sng *****618 Near MRT JALAN REMIS/ SEA Breeze/ Sunbird. 4+1/ 3+1. Reno. Near MRT. $4.2K up. www.*****783.com Immediate NEAR MRT 3-STOREY INTER TERRACE Mistral Pk.Nr Simei 1643/ 2400sf. 4+1 F/aircon Auto gate. Ronnie 9615-5922 3-STY BUNGLW
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    • 330 14 tl»f Woodlands/ IliM Woodlands/ P25 Admiralty 025 Admiralty Houses For Rent Houses For Rent Woodgrove Estate at Cedarwood Grove Woodgrove Avenue Next to Singapore American School a 3-storey bungalows with swimming pool 5 6 bedrooms utility Built-up area from 6,372 to 6,652 sq ft Far East Organization NSPIRING BETTER LIVES
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    • 281 14 Excellent Location Don't Miss THE SAIL FANTASTIC views of Marina Bay Sea!!! 1991 sf, 3 rms, in excellent cond $10k neg David *****852 THE SAIL 2+1. Fantastic Bay/sea view. $6.5k Avail in Mar. 9852-9991 Angela EMERALD GDN 2+STUDY/ 3+1. High flr. 1055/ 1259 sf, near 3 MRT. *****516 Kelly Excellent
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    • 371 14 Near MRT Move-in Condition Care Honesty CENTRAL GREEN 2-BDRMS #01 F/reno/ furn/ facilities 2 min to MRT, Tiong Bahru Plaza. Edmund 9006-3113 IVER PLACE 1 bdrm from 678 sqft. Ask F/furn. Avail Immed. Call *****237/ *****925 R TIONG BAHRU-OLD world charm! F/furn 1 bdrm apt surrounded by amenities. Expat’s choice!
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    • 3388 15 District 9 11/ 21 Property Rental Values R en t a l s f or n on l an d e d p r i va t e res id en t i a l p ro p er t i es i n N ovem b er 20 1
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    • 73 15 Must Not Miss ASPEN HGTS 1582 sqft. 4+1, High flr. Panoramic view. P/furn. New AC/ paint. Immed. *****811 Joyce, PN Near Amenities Move-In Condition PARC SOPHIA 1BDRM. 549sf high ceiling P.furn facilities Cosy. Immedate. $3100. Call Sherry Tse *****440 Immediate YONG AN PARK 4+family+1. Spacious 3229 sqft. Reno. P/furn. Great
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    • 105 15 Must Not Miss Expat's Choice STARLIGHT SUITES. 1/ 1+ study/ 2-bdrms. Good size Fr. 560/ 850/1076 sf. MBS view. Cheryl 9745-1800. Move in Condition MARTIN PLACE RESIDENCES 4+1, 1722 sqft Pool view, walk to shop Somerset MRT. Han 9384 7089 DTZ SKYPARK SOMERSET MRT. 4+1 Duplex 3347sf, 800sf sky gdn,6m
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    • 296 16 Excellent Location CHEAP RENT. VISION Crest Res. 2-bdrm 950sf, F/ furn Reno. MRT/ Mall. Avail immed. Cicilia 9636 6169 Near Amenities 2+1 RIVIERA River Valley 1rm Waterscape-Cavenagh P/furn. Near Orchard, shop Immed. Winnie 9027-1673 ELIZABETH TWR, SPACIOUS Reno. Bright, quiet 3000sf 4+1/ Pool/ Gym. Walk to Orchard Road. 6467 6077
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    • 474 16 STARLIGHT SUITES, 1075SF 2+1 #17 flr, balcony, breezy Just T.O.P. Ask $5.5k. Angeline heng *****388 Excellent Location MONTANA 1+STUDY $3.5K!!! 635sqft. Immed. F/furn. A1 New Renovated. Opp Great World City. Tan *****900 ASPEN HGTS. 3+1. 1324 sf. Newly reno. Furn. $5.3K/ Pinewood Gdn. 4+1. 2000 sf. Reno. $6K. 9169-6555 VALLEY
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    • 278 16 Excellent Location OEI TIONG HAM Park Res. Opp Holland Village. Brand new, small devt. 4 bdrm apt penthse. 3,500 sf to 4,800 sf. Pte pool, pte lift. $14.9K. Lush greenery Michael Tan *****010 SLP JEWEL OF BALMORAL @Balmoral Park, Hilltop, Luxurious 2 bdrm (818sqft) with greenery/ pool/ gym. *****477 Agts
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    • 284 16 Expat Choice WALK TO MRT! Brand new D’Leedon 3bdrm with fantastic city view, move in immed. Florence *****998 Expat Choice THE MERCURY 1+1+balcony F/furn. Like new. Mins to River Valley Orchard Rd. Immed. Candy 9190 6289 Must View 2/3-BDRM AT STEVENS Rd Part/full furn 1400/1800 sf High flrs. Attractive rent
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    • 338 16 Excellent Location D’LEEDON BRAND NEW. 2 bdrm. Serene unblocked view.P/furn. F/facilities. Mrt mkt. Colin 8222-9388 Expat Choice THE GRANGE 2303SF. 4+1. Reno. High flr. Unblocked view. Near Ochard. F/facilities. Immed. Rent neg. Must View MADISON RES 3BDRM #06. 1464sqft Nice Pool view. Near Future MRT/ ACS/ SCGS.Immed move-in $neg Face
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    • 762 16 Ulu Pandan/ Clementi Rd/ Sunset/ BukitTimah Pte Apts For Rent 464 D21 Ulu Pandan/ Clementi Rd/ Sunset/ Bukit Timah Pte Apts For Rent 464 D21 Ulu Pandan/ Clementi Rd/ Sunset/ BukitTimah Pte Apts For Rent 464 D21 Ulu Pandan/ Clementi Rd/ Sunset/ Bukit Timah Pte Apts For Rent 464 D21
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    • 246 16 Just TOP BRAND NEW CONDO Mins to Novena MRT 3bdrm $4.xK High/ low flr. Quiet facing. Immed. Ally 9858 5894 Must View EXPAT’S CHOICE SOLEIL NOVENA MRT, 1485sf 3+1. Best facilities, High flr, unblocked, bright, breezy. CS 9098 8888 HUNTINGTON, LOVELY 1100 sf 3-bdrm. High flr. Novena MRT.$3.9K up *****201
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    • 253 17 Ulu Pandan/ Clementi Rd/ Sunset/ BukitTimah Pte Apts For Rent 464 D21 Pool View PANDAN VALLEY PENTHSE 4+1. 4500 sf. Roof top terr $5.5K nego. Agt Christina 9853-3800 Valley Realty Excellent Location THE HILLSIDE $3K. 1313 sf, 3 bdrms, p/furn. Facilities. Tranquil. Near amenities. Move-in cond. Immed. Fully Furnished HIGH
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    • 292 17 Ulu Pandan/ Clementi Rd/ Sunset/ Bukit Timah Pte Apts For Rent 464 D21 Expat Choice $3.9K UP PANDAN Valley Urgent! Cheap! Designer decor. 4+1. 2300 sf. Windy. Vacant. James *****334 D.21 SIGNATURE PK, Toh Tuck Rd. 2/ 3+1/ 4+1 rm. Yeow *****228 DM Realty BINJAI CREST CLUSTER 5+1 3778 sf.
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    • 312 17 Excellent Location New Listing Care Honesty LEICESTER SUITES 1 Bedrm 420sf furn,high flr,unblock MRT, NTUC, Vacant, $2.7k Sole Agt *****688 Joseph Near MRT 8 WOODLEIGH. 2bdrm 1 study (can fit in single bed) Nice pool, gdn view. Quiet. Mins American sch. Immed Near MRT 2 RM NIN Residence, 926 sf
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    • 256 17 Must View FERNWOOD TWR 3RM 1100 sf, high flr. full sea view no west sun. Avail Feb P/f/ furn. Sole agt *****025 Must Not Miss THE ARISTO Amber Rd. Penthse, pte pool. 2-bdrm study. 1442 sf. Avail. Immed. F/furn. $4.3K neg $2.8K NEG SUNNY Palm3rm pool/basement carpk, walk to MRT
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    • 329 17 Excellent Location MEYER RES. 2+STUDY. Mid flr. Unblocked view. P/furn F/facilities. Avail immed. Call Colin 8222-9388 Excellent Location EMPRADO SUITE NEAR Taonan Sch. Corner, Exclusive 2+1 balcony, 1055sf pool $3.3k. Mar *****944 Immediate CASA MEYFORT 3+1 $4.1K. Crescendo Pk 2bdrm $3.2K Heritage East studio $2.5K Imperial Hgts 2rm others Expat
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    • 344 17 EUNOS MRT VICINITY. 3rms. Walk-up apt, #03, Unfurn. $2.5K. Barry Tan 9107-1170 PAYA LEBAR MRT! 915sf, high flr, furn, nice 1+1, quiet, amenities. 9455-5442 BUTTERWORTH VIEW. 3-RM. 114sqm F/furn #12 Unblock MRT/Mall Cerina *****301 AMBER PK 3BDRM 1744sf. F/furn/ good cond. f/ sea view Immed. Vic *****511 Expat Choice Call
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    • 263 17 Must View BLUWATERS 1130SF, 3+1 Pool View, cosy, immed. Owner 9756-7933 (Agent welcome) Must View ESTELLA GDN 1324 sf. 3+1 High flr, bright, pool view, immed, owner *****933 (agent welcome) Expat Choice ESTELLA GARDEN 2RMS Renovated. Windy. Convenient, near MRT. Immed. $2300. Ken 9229-3093 Move in Condition CARISSA PK. 3+1.
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    • 308 17 Expat Choice 4+1 CHANGI RISE. Simei MRT, near amenities. Part/ unfurn. 1496 sf. All are welcome. Kim 9740-5959 Expat Choice CHOICE UNIT THE FLORIDA 3BDRM 1216SF, High Flr, Furnish Kovan Residences 3BR Ground flr lovers, 1615sf avail march 1st, unfurn.. Rio Vista 3BR, 1249sf 1238sf, high/low flr, furn. Call *****458
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    • 275 17 Ulu Pandan/ Clementi Rd/ Sunset/ Bukit Timah Pte Apts For Rent 464 D21 D21 listing can be found after D11 PARC VISTA 3BDRM 1280 sf F/furn. MRT/ Amenities. F/facilities. Immed. $3.5k, William DTZ 9815-2996 IVORY HGT @Jurong E St 13 F/furn 3+1. New paint. Wifi, aircon, Quiet greenery. Near MRT/shpg
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    • 319 17 Face Greenery HILLTOP GROVE 1012 sf. 2+Study. P/furn. Quiet. Vacant. Move-in. MRT. $2.6K neg. Peng 9820 8080 Immediate JUST TOP THE Lanai, Spacious 2+1 Unique loft unit, Near Mall Open house Sat/ Sun. Monica 9046 -3700 Immediate $3K FORESQUE RESIDENCES 1130 sqft, P/furn. Poolview Move in cond. Shuttle to MRT.
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    • 357 18 Must View near mrt ORCHID PARK CONDO 3rm 1152sf. Spacious living dinning hall. Greenery view Near amenities. 9147 8686 $2.5K ONLY. EIGHT Courtyard. 2-rm Brand new. *****691 Josephine Tan EUPHONY GDN PENTHSE 4+1 2056 sf. P/furn. Family pref. Edwin *****220 Expat Choice GRANDE VISTA PENTHOUSE 4-rm. Lovely! Patio roof terr.
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    • 301 18 2+UTILITY 128 BT Merah View. Aircon. P/furn. $2.6k Avail 1st Feb Lee *****717 -RM 205 PETIR Rd. Immed. Mid flr. F/ furn. $2.1K neg. Can co-broke. Mike *****809 4 Must View GOOD LOCATION 5-RM (EXEC) BLK437 Fajar 125sqm. Corner. F/Furnish High flr. No West sun. Near LRT. Ronnie *****922 Immediate
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    • 332 18 APPROVED 2+1 BLK 244, High/Lift level. F/furn/AC Nice hse. Near amenities. Avail 1-Feb. *****579 Jeff BLK 474 3-RM. High flr. Quiet. Furn with aircon. Near mkt. Avail immed. Jennifer Low 9773-3824 443 JURONG W 5-rm. High flr Corner A1 cond Unblock P/furn. Amenities. Immed. Call Jeffrey *****595 now 3-RM. NEAR
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    • 338 18 2+1 BLK 436A Fernvale High flr. Furnished. Beside Seletar Mall. Avail 1st Feb. neg Call now 9008-5846 Must View 5’I’ BLK 550 S’goon N, 120 sqm. Corner. Bright, windy. Near Rosyth Sch. Immed. $neg. 9780-9256 Jessie. NEXT TO MRT! Immed! 3+1 Blk 203 S’goon Ctrl. F/furn NEX Mall/ Bus interchange
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    • 318 18 Excellent Location 5’A’ 3+1. 155 BISHAN St 13 3NG 2+1 635 Veerasamy rd 3+1 622 Senja Rd. Immed. Near MRT. Sam 9459-8101 EM 538 HOUGANG $3K 3+1 316 Sengkang 604 Pasir Ris 2+1 862 Yishun. AMK S’goon. 9360 9622 Eliz Near MRT SEMBAWANG SUN PLAZA Common rm, Aircon/ furn, Above
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    • 439 18 COMMON/ MASTER RM Bt Batok Ctrl. Furn. MRT/ amenities 9740-9929 Owner BT. PANJANG 148 Aircon Common rm. Lady only. Immed. 9099 4035 Owner AMK, YISHUN, WOODLANDS, Hougang, Sengkang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Bendemeer etc. SMS Lim *****127 Must View F/FURN COMMON RMS w/ AC, wifi Bishan 176, Yishun 316, Woodlands 771.
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    • 274 18 Must Not Miss KALLANG WAY B1, nice facade, mins to PIE, KPE, CTE. Ample carpark, aircon lobby, corridor canteen. 24 hrs security, CCTV etc. 1455-4108 sf. Fr $1.80/psf. Long/ Short term avail. *****876 *****729 *****808 Must Not Miss WORKSHOP ASSIGNMENT Blk 1001 Bt Merah Lane 3 Workshop, 1300sf, grd flr
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    • 282 18 Excellent Location WOODLANDS HORIZON GRD 2nd level. 1722 sf, high ceiling, fr $1.40 psf. Owner *****345, agt welcome TUAS SOUTH 1-STY warehse 50K sqft, Office 16K sqft/ ***** sqft. Avail 2015. Owner *****027/ *****699 FOOD FTY @FOOD Xchange, Tuas Eunos. 1150-6000 sqft, #01/02. Bare/ Fitted. neg. Sam 9109-2355 Must View
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    • 371 18 Must Not Miss PAYA UBI IND Pk B1 rampup 2-sty. 3304sf. GST. Free parking. Direct loading. Immed $4.7k.Lynn 8189-7193 100 PASIR PANJANG, 2174 sf, $2.60psf neg. Brand new #03. Ceiling 6M. Toilet attached *****066 GL Must Not Miss VERTEX (B2) GRD flr retail Approx 2885sf. Bare. Mezzanine flr. Good frontage.
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    • 255 18 Must Not Miss F’HOLD TAGORE LANE. Land 4402 sf/ Built 7394 sf. Jurong 44K/ 30K sf 19 yrs Jurong 98K/ 43K sf 28 yrs V.T.O. James 8180-3752 Good Investment BELOW MARKET Benoi 98k sf land, 45k sf built in. Concrete open yard. Potential rebuild. JTC bal 26 yrs. Asking $12.9m
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    • 814 19 Factory/lndustrial Space for Sale Factory/lndustrial Space for Sale Factory/lndustrial Space for Sale Richfield Industrial Centre at Eunos Additional 3% 1 RICHFIELD INDUSTRIAL :fntre tin d i iiiii H fiiiii i dli liif Close proximity to Raya Lebar, MacPherson and Eunos MRT Stations Unit sizes from 1,518 sq ft Suitable for
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    • 547 19 Office Space for Rent Office Space for Rent media centre J 4 MGDIA CGNTRG, GGNTING LANG INDUSTRIAL OFFICG SPACG FOR RGNT Fully fitted air-cond industrial office with carpet. Area from 3,092 sq ft to 7,653 sq ft. Interested, please call 6319-1296 1294 THE CONCOURSE (beach ROAD) For Lease: Office 16,264
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    • 231 19 Excellent Location best price *AZ PAYA Lebar Ground flr Corner 1141sqft. Aircon. 6m High ceiling. Immed. $4K. SM Chia *****500 Excellent Location best price **PAYA LEBAR SQ. Brand new. Beside MRT. 538/ 1076/ 1614sf with water pt. neg. SM Chia *****500 Must View best price **SHOPHSE HOME OFFICE Mohd Sultan
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    • 256 19 ***CHEAPEST! B1 NOVELTY Biz Ctr with mezzanine. Near Tai Seng MRT. S/pool. Immed. *****903. OFFICE FOR RENT at Raffles Pl, high floor, fitted unit. 1000sf, $6.50psf. Interested. pls sms *****788. Excellent Location ***D.02 OUTRAM MRT shophse. 500/ 1200 sf. High ceiling. Newly reno. Bright. Fitted. Immed. 8522-2781 PAYA LEBAR SQ.
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    • 342 19 Good Investment For Takeover Care Honesty HDB OFFICE TAKEOVER 203 Hougang St 21. 84 sqm. 809 French Rd. 137 sqm. P/furn. Jimmy 9821 2887 Excellent Location THE ARCADE RAFFLES Pl. F/fitted,Renovated,Furnish 240/ 363/ 707/ 1000 to 8000sf. Owner *****654 Must View 610, 300, 220 sf office Kaki Bukit. Furn/ unfurn.
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    • 411 19 Must Not Miss 400-600 SF Bt Panjang/ CCK. Move-in immed. Nice Near amenities, shpg mall. $2000+. Perin 8128-4836 CHIN SWEE RD 311 1990 sf Chinatown/ Joo Chiat 600 /500 sf Bernard *****616 PENINSULA PLAZA 1485/ 2970sqft. #17. Renovated. Immed. Owner 9631-6939 SOHO LIFE 396SF. Furnish Park 1 car. Ask $1850.00
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    • 352 19 Excellent Location ***PAYA LEBAR SQ new, next to MRT 538 sqft with water pt. Serious seller. Call Pet *****722 DEANS Excellent Location Near MRT MANHATTAN HSE 3336 sf. High floor. Vacant. Enbloc potential. Serious seller! $3.3M. Mike Tan 9191 3358 Excellent Location CT HUB 2 Office Twr 4640 sf $1,754
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    • 424 20 Siglap Centre Junction of Siglap Road/Burnfoot Road 917 and 1546 sq ft F&B 326, 594, 755 sq ft Retail Suitable for Beauty Services, Enrichment Schools, Clinics etc. We also welcome new concepts Attractive Rental Call *****411 www.fareast.com.sg Upper Bt Timah Road Shophouse Units for Lease Newly renovated 2-storey units Unit
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    • 286 20 Excellent Location MIDPOINT ORCHARD Somerset MRT. 280sf at roadlevel.water facilities. Ideal for F&B. *****390 Shirley. Excellent Location PLAZA SINGAPURA 1776SF. Suit hair salon/beauty/spa IT Lifestyle. Lease end Aug 2017. Jamie *****970 **QUEENSWAY SHPG CTR good crowd for retail also stable for small office 183 sf, Freehold, Call 9181-3912 Excellent Location
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    • 348 20 Must View BLK 1 Joo Chiat Complex retail shop. Very Prime Location. Very Low Rent. Sunny *****470 133 AMK AVE 3. 750 sq ft. Reno with aircon. Suits clinic, tuition ctr, ID office, etc. $4k. *****655 Wendy Excellent Location 640 ROWELL RD 850sf wide frontage face main rd heavy traffic,
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    • 335 20 BELOW $1M GRANKLINK SQUARE, F&B 194 301 s.f Face river. KATONG SHPG CTR. F&B 172 215 s.f ROCCA, BALESTIER #02, 161 s.f TANGLIN SHPG CTR #03 86 s.f UPP SERANGOON SHPG CTR #01, 323 s.f Alvin Chua 9768-3201 Lucky Plaza #01. FH. 280 sf. Tenanted. Superb Location! Foreigners Eligible.... $5.28M
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    • 286 20 Priced To Sell D.5 956 YRS, Rare Grd Flr Shops/ F&Bs. High traffic! Good frontage! 10% disc! Fr $1.8xM. Linda 9115 4800 Excellent Location MUST INVEST CBD/ CHINATOWN SHOPHOUSES FH, Fully leased, 4 levels+ lift near MRT, Malls Banks. Wayne 9295-8118 Excellent Location RARE! THE ARCADE. Raffles Pl MRT. #01,
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    • 312 20 Excellent Location RARE OPPORTUNITY RARE BOUTIQUE HOTEL for sale in CBD, 7500 sqft. Asking $19M. Serious seller Roy Ang 9003-7575 Excellent Location 999 YRS. PENINSULA shpg ctr. Approx 1300sf. Good investment/ own use. City hall MRT. VE *****354 Excellent Location 1)ROXY SQ 344 sf, 9999 yrs Water,bridge,Parkway,Mrt 2)Katong Shpg Ctr
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    • 234 20 Excellent Location RESTN Changi Biz Pk. $7 psf. 1514 sf. Low takeover F/Equip Kitchen/ Dining. Avail End Feb. 9673 3914 Immediate F&B SPACE/ FOOD Ct Bugis/ Prinsep St 2626 sf. Good frontage/ crowd fr sch churches. *****751 Must View CHANGI RD NEW nice reno cafe, f/equipped. 624 sf Good frontage.
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    • 308 20 RUBY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX WAREHOUSE CUM OFFICE SPACE (RETROFITTED) Electronic parking system CCTV Flexible rental scheme Forklift services Floor area 500 to 5000 sq. ft. Tel: 6745 7661 (Ruby Group) Awana condominium 2 bedroom unit near Genting Highlands for sale. Approx 1,400 sq ft. Freehold. Interested, please call Yee Khiang 6319-1294
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    • 195 20 Must View WAREHOUSE CUM OFFICE@ Bt Merah. 4300sf/ 5700sf with cargo lift. Tenanted. Good location. Amenities Sarina *****188 Must View best price 8B ADMIRALTY Light B1. 45yrs left. Ramp-up. 20 footer.Parking lot 1636sqft $590k. Ben Ng 9682-1143 PREMIER, SYNERGY KAKI Bukit B2. New. 60 30 yrs. Citi-Hub. Owner *****789 TRAINING
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    • 825 24 &PSA The World's Port of Call TENDER NOTICE PSA Corporation Limited invites tenders for: km. Partner A. CONSTRUCTION WORKS Tender No: CD/BC/1S/001 CONSTRUCTION OF MARSHALLING YARD AND PI TRAINING AREA INCLUDING A SINGLE STOREY SHED AT PASIR PANJANC TERMINAL PHASE III (PHASE 2) Cost of Document: $1 38.05 Closing Date
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    • 363 24 Tender Notice Tenders are invited for the Licence/Lease of: Group A: 13 Automated Vending Machines (AVM) Lots at SBST Bus Interchanges Group B: 7 Automated Vending Machines (AVM) Lots at SBST North-East Line (NEL) MRT Stations A. Details of AVM Lots Bus Interchange Group A Ang Mo Kio Hougang Central
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    • 1254 24 TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited from EPPU/BCA Registered Firms with WSHC’s bizSAFE Level 3 above for the following: (A) TERM CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN, EDITORIAL SERVICES, PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF THE MASTER PLAN BOOK FOR THE PERIOD OF 5 MONTHS FOR ANG MO KIO TOWN COUNCIL (REF: OT-AMK/0264/15) (B) PROPOSED
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    • 826 25 ALJUNIED-HOUGANG PUNGGOL EAST TOWN COUNCIL TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited from BCA registered contractors with WSHC’s bizSAFE Level 3 and above for the following Term Contract for a period of 3 years: 1. Term Contract for Grasscutting Horticultural Maintenance Works in Punggol East Division for a Period of 3 years
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    • 313 25 TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited for the operation and management of shop space for golf services at the National Service Resort Country Club, 10 Changi Coast Walk, Singapore *****9. Tender Briefing and Site Show Round: Tender briefing and site show round will be conducted on Friday, 30 January 2015 at
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    • 497 25 BISHAN-TOA PAYOH TOWN COUNCIL (TOA PAYOH OFFICE) Blk 125A Lor 2 Toa Payoh #01-134 Singapore *****5 Tel: 6259 6700 Fax: 6259 9626 TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited from BCA Registered Contractors with WSHC’s bizSAFE Level 3 above for the following: a) Term Contract for the Maintenance of Mechanised Roller Shutters
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    • 462 25 ANNULMENTS AND DISCHARGES OF BANKRUPTCY ORDERS UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 20) Notice is hereby given that the Bankruptcy Orders made against the persons named below have been annulled by Certificates of Annulment under Section 123A of the Bankruptcy Act. No. Bkcy No. Name NRIC/PP No. 1 2279/2007 Bay Wei
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    • 800 26 THE STRAITS TIMES RECRUIT Executive Appointments 1800-289-8822 Classified Jobs 1800-289-9988 www.sphclass.com.sg/recruit Classified Jobs Executive Appointments lassified Jobs assified as ie o s bs s Recruit Guide e 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
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    • 33 26 Fire protection company Kaki Bukit requires 1) ENGINEERING ASST -AutoCad. GCE ’O’/ ’N’ level/ ITE. 2) TRAINEE PURCHASER -’N’/ ’O’ level MS Office skills For both positions: S’porean. No experience needed 6846 2218
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    • 361 26 IT SUPPORT/ DEVELOPER. $2500-$5000. SMS name *****889/ AICG C*****1G LOOKING FOR IT online Marketer. Immed. Interested pls call 8288-2755 We want you! 1) Principals 2) Child Care Teachers 3) Child Care Assistants Fundamental/CPT/DPT/DPL Island-wide locations Singaporeans only Attractive staff benefits 6334-2826 careers@starlearners.com.sg ?:!&H#3 >:5 ;3 &>#I 7$ > I3>= We
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    • 1187 26 Harvev Norman 1) Sales Consultants (Electrical Computers Department) 2) Cashiers 3) Photo Centre Assistants Walk-ln-Interview For All Positions For Sales Consultants ATTRACTIVE BASIC WAGE MINIMUM GUARANTEED t COMMISSION FOR ALL POSITIONS, ONLY SINGAPOREANS MAY APPLY Flexible working hours can be arranged for all positions. For position (1)&(3), students are welcome
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    • 442 26 a “hotel-style” service apartment invites qualified candidates for the following positions: a l l” i e t i i s lifi d i s r e ll i g ii 1. Junior Sous Chef 2. Leading Cook 3. Waitress/Waiter 4. Security/Concierge Officer 5. Guest Services Officer 6. Housekeeping Attendants 7.
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    • 294 27 Club Cafeteria in Kranji (prefer staying in Woodlands/Choa Chu Kang) Full-time Waiter/Waitress 6 days work 11am -8pm Singaporean Kindly call 9737 0729 Full/Part Time 1)Kitchen Asst/Helper *1-2 yrs experience in preparation of Western food 2)Barista *1-2 yrs experience 3)Service Crew 9430-3021/6452-9863 URGENTLY REQUIRED 1) Pizza Chef 2) Chef De Partie
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    • 326 27 MD Clinical Beauty Salon Tanjong Pagar Required Experienced Beauty Therapist cum Consultant Sun PH Off Relevant Cert/ experience Call *****735 Email indulgencebh@gmail.com HIRING HAIR DRESSING Apprentice/ Stylist. Located in City Hall. Please call or Text 8411-3959 MANICURIST/ HAIR STYLIST Beautician Pasir Ris/ Yishun. Immed. 9229 3113 FOX STUDIO REQUIRES Hair
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    • 419 27 ADMIN ASSISTANTS (Yew Tee Woodlands) Processing orders -Data input, Filing Co. bus from/to MRT I S’poreans only I Proficient in MS Office I 2 years work experience. Please send Resume to enquiry@intl-testing.com For interview: *****959 ADMIN CLERK REQUIRED in Engrg Co. in Kranji. Min 23yrs experience. Bilingual. 5.5days. Work independently.
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    • 299 27 Accounts Exec Assistant “O” Level Acct Cert LCCI/Diploma/ACCA Location: 13A Pandan Crescent Email: recruit@jpn.sg Accounts Cum Admin Asst. *Administrative work other ad hoc task as assigned. *Candidates must possess ’O’ level, proficient in MS office MYOB. Filing of quarterly GST return. *Able to liasie with Chinese speaking clients. Email; mabel_decor@
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    • 298 27 FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN $2000 to $2500 Company Car You must: Be Electronically qualified Be able to troubleshoot electonic problems Possess a valid Class 3 license Willing to work odd hours occasionally. Willing to travel is an added advantage. Product training will be provided. Interested applicants, pls submit full resume with
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    • 115 27 SERVICE ENGR WITH bike to service dispenser. Must possess Class 2&3 license. Salary Allowance $1.8K to $2K. Call 6742 9558 GEOTECH FIELD TEAM needed Driver, Technician, Surveyor. Immed. *****189 ELECTRICIAN W DRIVING lic, van provided. High salary. Locals only. Call *****777 GET SPOTTED INCREASE SALE! ADD A COLOUR LOGO FOR
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    • 161 27 $3K ALLOWANCE. Equipment Maintenance Technician. Dip. Shift work. Trpt islandwide. S’porean apply hr@visionmanpower.com *****081 Lic: 02C5351 M&E TECHNICIAN. NTC2 in Elect, Mech, Bldg service. Islandwide. Email CV: hr@ melanainternational.com Jurong QC Night 12hrs $85 Jurong 3-11pm $60, 11-7am $65. Packer 8-5pm $60, Jurong forklift Day $65 Bedok Packer 7-7pm $74
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    • 189 27 WOODLANDS CHECKER only S’poreans. 8am-12pm $22 8am-5.45pm. $48. Trpt Call *****688/ *****571 PRODUCTION CUM GENERAL Worker, $300 weekly pay. 5.5 days. Call 6286-0328 TUAS PACKER 7-3PM $80, 3-11pm $85. Trpt provided. *****844/ *****003 HOUGANG WAREHOUSE 8530PM $65. PC knowledge *****844 *****003 IMMEDIATE STARTER Packer EAST OR WEST BASIC UP TO
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    • 233 27 Immediate vacancies at Tuas Greenwich 1. Clerical Asst/ Officer -Update daily stock movement inventory control -Perform admin/ customer service role -Min GCE ’N’, 1 year working experience -PC literate. 2. Officer, Freight Forwarding -Coordinate with customers on all import air/sea shipment -Liaise with freight agent and carrier on documentation follow
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    • 223 28 1) PRODUCTION OPERATOR, 2) Warehouse Asst. Trpt provided/ 5 Days. Female/ Male Welcome! *****255 PART TIME WAREHSE staff. Able to use forklift. Tuas. 5 days work. $1.6K. 9711 9913 STORE CUM DELIVERY Ubi area. Class 2/3 lic.5day week. Jasmine *****529 All are WELCOME! Join Us Now: Licensed Perm Staff Full-Time
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    • 473 28 Security Security Security Security Security SOAR TO GREATER HEIGHTS WITH US PROTECTION OFFICER AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER Requirements: Minimum Secondary 2 Assignment: Changi Cargo Jurong Island PSA Simei Singapore Cruise Centre Woodlands Checkpoint Requirements: Minimum 3 GCE ‘N’ /1 GCE ‘O'/ NITEC Normal Colour Vision; Physically Fit Part-Time Ad-Hoc Positions Also
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    • 254 28 Urgent Need of Security Officers for a Warehouse/ Condo located JURONG TANJONG RHU Also avail Islandwide Daily cash $80-$90 6336-6187 8266-5912 Walk-in: 12 Lower Delta Rd #09-11 Cendex Centre ONESTOP SECURITY PLATFORM Calling all valid Security License Holders. Permanent or Relief. Register Free with OSP for Your preferred position, job
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    • 898 28 18,000 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm (except on Public Holidays) Alternatively, email career@certissecurity.com AIRCRAFT GROOMERS Required Changi Airport Join Us Now We provide: Monthly salary $1170 Salary on 1st of every mth, 15th of every mth advance salary .Medical Annual Leave Attendance allowances $50 JOINING BONUS $500* Pls Call Sarjit *****297 *****500 Azman
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    • 381 29 JURONG EAST OFFICE Bldg needs experienced Cleaning Supervisor 7am-4pm, good salary Call *****070 CLEANERS REQUIRED AT Lower Delta/ School at Punggol. call JJ 9619 2445 no agents please) FULL TIME Part Time Cleaners needed at Tuas Checkpoint. Tel *****069 $2K-$2.5K HOME CLEANERS Mon-Sat 9am-7pm. 2 hses/ day. Sun/PH off *****027
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    • 459 29 Established company Mandai requires COMPANY/ PERSONAL DRIVER Class 3 license At least 2 years relevant experience Familiar with S’pore routes Hardworking, good working attitude Singaporean only Attractive salary 6634 1758 6634 1757 Company Driver/ Delivery Driver Class 3 Driving License Familiar with Singapore roads Clean driving records Able to read
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    • 299 29 DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED. Stay in the West preferred. Physically fit. 6565 7459 TYPIST. ’N’/’O’/’A’ LEVEL Students/ All are welcome. Bilingual. S’porean. 5 mins Macpherson MRT. 21 Ubi Rd 1 #04-02. tel 6427 4013 6427 4016 9109 8223 HAMPER PACKER Warehouse Asst (housewives Students welcome) immed Tel: *****395. 438 Ang Mo
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    • 968 29 APRONSERVICES AircraftInteriorCleaners(2-yearcontract/FlexiPart-Time*) Youwillbeinchargeofcleaningthe i nteriorofthe aircraft, including thef l ightdeck compartment,cabinareas,ga l l eyareas toilets Other Positions andtech/cab i n crewbunks.You wi l l alsoberespons i bleforrep l acingblankets headrestcovers, p i l l owcovers ,and dressingseatpocketsaccord i ngly Requirements: Ab l e t o speakandwritebasicEng l ish Phys i
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