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Title Section24 2015-08-03 1 THE STRAITS TIMES MONDAY AUGUST3,2015 SINCE1845 80 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS 90CENTS To subscribe: 6388-3838 sphsubscription.com.sg A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 032/02/201524 words
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515 2015-08-03 1 Salma Khalik - Launch brought forward by two months; lower co-payment and unlimited lifetime claims for all Salma Khalik Senior Health Correspondent salma@sph.com.sg facebook.com/ST.Salma The long-awaited MediShield Life health insurance which will cover everyone even the old and the sick is starting two months ahead of515 words
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Article, Illustration580 2015-08-03 1 Rachel Chang - Rachel Chang Assistant Political Editor rchang@sph.com.sg Moves to impose curbs on immigration and the size of the foreign worker population are not because the Government has decided to be populist, but are a recognition of real problems that can affect SingaporePHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION - 580 words
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Advertisement17 2015-08-03 1 Top of the News Fevered hunt for plane debris A3 World Philippine presidential race: Machine v CharmA1217 words
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Advertisement11 2015-08-03 1 Life Creative director’s credo: Never fear D2 SEETOPOF THE NEWS A811 words
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Article58 2015-08-03 2 TOPOFTHENEWS The MediShield Life health insurance scheme will be rolled out two months ahead of schedule on Nov1,saidHealthMinisterGan Kim Yong yesterday. The scheme will cover everyone and offer benefits such as lower co-payment and unlimited lifetime claims. All Singaporeans and permanent residents will be covered58 words
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Article43 2015-08-03 2 TOPOFTHENEWS Moves to curb the inflow of foreign workers and immigrants are not because the Government has decided to be populist, but are a recognition of real problems that can affect Singapore society, said PM Lee Hsien Loong. A143 words
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Article, Illustration40 2015-08-03 2 WORLD The Vietnamese government was striving to help residents affected by toxic mudslides caused by torrential rain. The deluge, which caused poisonous sludge to spill from coal mines nearby, has claimed at least 17 lives. A1040 words
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Article, Illustration90 2015-08-03 2 HOME The incidence of cleft lip and palate in Singapore has fallen from 2.07 cases per 1,000 live births between 1985 and 1994, to 1.87 cases per 1,000 live births between 1993 and 2002. The KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Cleft andPHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 90 words
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Article48 2015-08-03 2 WORLD Britain and France have sounded the alarm over illegal migration by issuing a joint statement urging international cooperation to tackle “a global crisis”. This came as a French politician accused British Premier David Cameron of failing to grasp the issue’s severity. A1748 words
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Article48 2015-08-03 2 OPINION Russia’s veto of the UN resolution to set up a tribunal on the shooting down of Flight MH17 drew outrage but was expected. Permanent members should not use the United Nations Security Council to try to embarrass opponents, says Europe correspondent J onathan Eyal. A2048 words
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Article48 2015-08-03 2 HOME It’s music to the ears of those hoping for better sound quality from smart devices: A team led by a Nanyang Technological University researcher has come up with a chip that can cut down on crackles and hisses in a range of devices. B148 words
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Article45 2015-08-03 2 HOME Researchers have developed a kit that can differentiate between the dengue and chikungunya viruses, which are both transmitted by mosquitoes and have similar symptoms. The kit works by identifying the melting temperature of the viruses’ genetic material. B445 words
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Article67 2015-08-03 2 SPORT A pair of unheralded golfers led the field into yesterday’s Women’s British Open final round after weathering the wind and rain. Twenty-year-old Ko Jin Young is playing in her first Major, has never been to Scotland and is new to links golf. She is67 words
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Article, Illustration54 2015-08-03 2 LIFE The upcoming Spotlight On Singapore Cinema series will screen five classic local films shot from the 1950s to the 1970s free at the spruced-up Capitol Theatre. The films include early P. Ramlee drama Patah Hati (1952) (above), and Hokkien period opera film Taming Of54 words
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Article56 2015-08-03 2 LIFE Forthepast11/2months,JackNeo has been based in a kampung in Ipoh, shooting a movie about the large-scale move of Singaporean families from villages to public housing estates. The $5 million movie, Long Long Time Ago, is slated for release during Chinese New Year and its cast includes56 words
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What’s Next
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Article68 2015-08-03 2 United States President Barack Obama is set to unveil today the final version of his plan to tackle greenhouse gases from coal-fired power plants as he aims to cement his legacy on climate change. The Clean Power Plan will usher in a sweeping transformation68 words
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Article51 2015-08-03 2 The spotlight will be on Greece’s embattled banks when the Athens stock exchange reopens today after its activity had been halted for nearly a month. The banks have seen outflows of billions of euros from deposits over the past six months and may need additional51 words
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64 2015-08-03 2 Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will launch today the World Scientific’s latest book, Singapore 2065: Leading Insights On Economy And Environment From 50 Singapore Icons And Beyond. The book collates the insights of leading Singapore thinkers on what the Republic will look64 words
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Article, Illustration373 2015-08-03 2 Rennie Whang - WhyItMatters Rennie Whang wrennie@sph.com.sg Apartment vacancy rates are almost at 10-year highs and could rise further to levels not seen since the Asian financial crisis. About 9.2 per cent of flats here were vacant in the second quarter, the highest since the 9.8 per cent rate373 words
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Article, Illustration40 2015-08-03 3 E-BOOK From the notorious mastermind behind the Toa Payoh ritual murders, to the rogue trader who brought down England’s oldest bank, read about 25 of Singapore’s most heinous criminals in ST’s new interactive e-book. Download at str.sg/ebooks40 words
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Article, Illustration39 2015-08-03 3 E-BOOK Private islands are no longer the sole preserve of the rich andfamous.Theyare more affordable and nearerthan you imagine, says ST reporter Benson Ang in the latest issue of The Life. That, and more here: str.sg/ebooks39 words
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Article19 2015-08-03 3 WEB SPECIAL Curious about why Beijing was chosen over Almaty, Kazakhstan,to hostthe2022 Winter Olympics? Here’s why: str.sg/ZenA19 words
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Article, Illustration731 2015-08-03 3 Big disappointment as metal piece believed to be plane door turns out to be from a ladder AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS SAINT-ANDRE (France) A fevered hunt for more wreckage from missing Flight MH370 on La Reunion island turned up no new clues yesterday, even as MalaysiaAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 731 words
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On the ground: PAP
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Article, Illustration664 2015-08-03 4 Lim Yan Liang - HDB has given in-principle approval for eight low-rise blocks of flats in Potong Pasir Lim Yan Liang yanliang@sph.com.sg Potong Pasir MP Sitoh Yih Pin yesterday had good news for residents of eight low-rise blocks of flats which previously did not qualify for lift upgrading asST PHOTO: LIM YAN LIANG - 664 words
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Article, Illustration417 2015-08-03 4 Janice Heng - Janice Heng janiceh@sph.com.sg First-term MP Edwin Tong looks set to move to Marine Parade GRC, as he attended his first public event there last night a National Day celebratory parade alongside the GRC’s MPs. Minister for Social and Family Development Tan Chuan-JinPHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 417 words
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374 2015-08-03 4 Rachel Au-Yong - Rachel Au-Yong rachelay@sph.com.sg Residents of Aljunied GRC need a team that is able to look after the town council well and keep its financial affairs in order, and that is what the People’s Action Party (PAP) will offer, Deputy Prime Minister TeoCheeHean said374 words
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410 2015-08-03 4 Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh - Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh asyiqins@sph.com.sg The People’s Action Party (PAP) slate for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC is taking shape, a day after Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong announced that he would be moving to the new constituency. Mr Alex Yam from410 words
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346 2015-08-03 4 Wong Siew Ying - Wong Siew Ying wongsy@sph.com.sg Former transport minister Raymond Lim thanked grassroots volunteers and residents in Fengshan ward of East Coast GRC for their support, in the strongest hint that he could be retiring from politics. Speaking at a National Day dinner at346 words
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375 2015-08-03 4 Charissa Yong - Charissa Yong charyong@sph.com.sg The People’s Action Party’s starting point when deciding on who should run on its ticket is to look at whether he or she can serve residents, party organising secretary Ng Eng Hen said yesterday. This is a non-negotiable375 words
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On the ground: Opposition
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638 2015-08-03 6 Chong Zi Liang - But parties continue to lay down markers in constituencies they are keen on contesting Chong Zi Liang ziliang@sph.com.sg Workers’ Party (WP) chairman Sylvia Lim yesterday said she has initiated talks with the National Solidarity Party (NSP) over their overlapping interest in contesting Marine638 words
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Article, Illustration501 2015-08-03 6 Chong Zi Liang - Chong Zi Liang The likely Workers’ Party (WP) candidates for East Coast GRC and Fengshan SMC made their first public appearance together yesterday, visiting major markets there to meet stallholders and residents. Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Gerald Giam, 37, who was part of theST PHOTO: THAM YUEN-C - 501 words
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Article, Illustration493 2015-08-03 6 Walter Sim - Walter Sim waltsim@sph.com.sg Her eloquence and charisma won over voters when she stood for election on a National Solidarity Party (NSP) ticket in 2011. But despite party efforts to woo her back, Ms Nicole Seah told The Straits Times viaTNP FILE PHOTO; ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG - 493 words
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Article270 2015-08-03 6 Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh - Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh The People’s Power Party (PPP), whose registration was approved only last month, will contest Chua Chu Kang GRC at the next general election. And its founder Goh Meng Seng is likely to lead the team. Mr Goh announced his party’s270 words
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398 2015-08-03 6 Wong Siew Ying - Wong Siew Ying wongsy@sph.com.sg Talk of opposition parties joining forces to contest Tanjong Pagar GRC at the next general election is just that, Singaporeans First (SingFirst) party chief Tan Jee Say said yesterday. At a morning walkabout in Commonwealth, he said there has398 words
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Article, Illustration596 2015-08-03 7 Blood test data leaked by a whistle-blower implicates many household names in the world of athletics THE TIMES, LONDON REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON The world of athletics was rocked yesterday by allegations that a third of the medals for endurance events at Olympics and world championshipsTHE TIMES, LONDON; REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 596 words
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557 2015-08-03 8 Rachel Chang - Banking on technology to boost productivity is a risk, but Govt has no choice as S’pore has maxed out the easy ways PM Lee’s interview with Chan Heng Chee Rachel Chang Assistant Political Editor rchang@sph.com.sg It is very tough557 words
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Article, Illustration485 2015-08-03 8 Rachel Chang - Rachel Chang The number of fault lines in Singapore society is growing beyond traditional ones of race, language and religion, and how these develop will determine whether the Singapore identity holds together over the next 50 years, said Prime Minister Lee HsienST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO - 485 words
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681 2015-08-03 8 WHATSLOW ECONOMIC GROWTH OF1-2PERCENTANNUALLY CAN MEAN FOR SINGAPOREANS I think the mood would change substantively. We were used to high growth, 5,6,7 per681 words
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Article, Illustration444 2015-08-03 10 Vietnam AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE QUANG NINH (Vietnam) Vietnam is struggling to help communities hit by toxic mudslides after torrential rain in a major coal-mining area in northern Quang Ninh province, home to the Unesco-listed Halong Bay tourist site. Quang Ninh was last week hit by the heaviestAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 444 words
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Article, Illustration370 2015-08-03 10 Myanmar AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE YANGON The toll from flash floods and landslides in Myanmar after days of heavy rain is likely to rise, the United Nations warned yesterday, as monsoon downpours brought misery to thousands across the region. At least 27 people have been killedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY - 370 words
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Article, Illustration245 2015-08-03 10 India AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE GUWAHATI (India) The search was on yesterday for some 20 villagers feared dead in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in north-eastern India, a local official said. The side of a hill collapsed last Saturday on a village in Manipur state, nearAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 245 words
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376 2015-08-03 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will unveil today what he called the “biggest, most important step we’ve ever taken” to fight climate change, a sensitive issue central to his legacy. The White House will release the final version of America’s Clean PowerAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 376 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration941 2015-08-03 11 Shannon Teoh - Ex-deputy premier says he won’t be muzzled as Najib warns against ‘trial by social media’ Shannon Teoh Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur shannont@sph.com.sg Ousted deputy premier Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday vowed not to be muzzled on issues such as the troversysurrounding1MalaysiaDevelopment BerhadPHOTO: NAZIR.RAZAK INSTAGRAM - 941 words
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Article, Illustration1023 2015-08-03 12 PhilippinesCorrespondentRaulDancelprofilesthefrontrunnersinthe2016presidentialrace - Onelackscharisma,buthasthepoliticalmachinerytobackhisrun.Theotherhasthecharisma,butlacksthemachinery. Philippines Correspondent Raul Dancel profiles the front runners in the 2016 presidential race. People PhilippinesCorrespondentRaulDancelprofilesthefrontrunnersinthe2016presidentialrace. rdancel@sph.com.sg President’s endorsement carries risks for Roxas MANILA Interior Minister Mar Roxas carries the burden of having to live up to his name. He is the grandson of the Philippines’ fifthPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: THE PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 1,023 words
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Article, Illustration609 2015-08-03 12 Jonathan Pearlman - Jonathan Pearlman For The Straits Times In Sydney jonathanmpearlman@gmail.com As he prepares to embark on a pioneering 10-year global quest to find alien life, Australian astrophysicist Matthew Bailes says he believes extraterrestrials probably exist, but he admits the chances of “making contact”PHOTO: COURTESY OF PROFESSOR MATTHEW BAILES - 609 words
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Article, Illustration589 2015-08-03 13 Tan Hui Yee - Long-term policy necessary for a lasting impact and to combat human trafficking News analysis Tan Hui Yee Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok tanhy@sph.com.sg While Thailand had hoped for a better rating in a human trafficking report last Monday, few observers were surprised that it589 words
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Article, Illustration395 2015-08-03 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TOKYO The master recording of Emperor Hirohito’s speech announcing Japan’s World War II surrender has been brought back to life in digital form ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. The Imperial Household Agency on Saturday released the originalAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 395 words
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Article, Illustration1124 2015-08-03 14 Kor Kian Beng - China leads the pack in the number of dinosaur findings, overtaking the US Kor Kian Beng China Bureau Chief In Beijing kianbeng@sph.com.sg China, which has become a treasure trove of dinosaur fossil findings, can claim global supremacy in the area of dinosaur discoveries. This is thanksPHOTO: REUTERS; PHOTOS: NEW YORK TIMES, ST FILE, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 1,124 words
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350 2015-08-03 14 Jonathan Pearlman - Jonathan Pearlman For The Straits Times In Sydney jonathanmpearlman@gmail.com In a remote part of north-east Australia, Mr Sandy Mackenzie was helping gather sheep on his parents’ farm when he came across a strange rock. Looking closer, he realised it might be a fossil and350 words
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641 2015-08-03 15 Nirmala Ganapathy - Over one million people have opted to give up govt subsidies on items such as cooking gas Nirmala Ganapathy India Bureau Chief In New Delhi gnirmala@sph.com.sg Ms Manu Randhawa, a 45-year-old middle-class housewife, has enjoyed government subsidies on her cooking gas for641 words
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Asia Briefs
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82 2015-08-03 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TAIPEI Nearly 1,000 people rallied outside Taiwan’s education ministry yesterday, demanding the minister’s resignation and the scrapping of what they described as a “China-centric” high school curriculum. The protesters, who police estimated at 800, ripped up the new versions of textbooks printedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 82 words
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86 2015-08-03 15 REUTERS YANGON The party of Ms Aung San Suu Kyi has rejected bids by 17 members of Myanmar’s respected “88 generation” to join its ranks and contest November’s election, a controversial omissionofa group that was expected to galvanise its bid to dominate theREUTERS - 86 words
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71 2015-08-03 15 REUTERS BEIJING Chinese police are investigating if two distillers in the south-western region of Guangxi added impotence treatment drug Viagra to their liquor in the latest food scare. Officers have confiscated 5,357 bottles of the suspect products, 1,124kg of raw alcohol and aREUTERS - 71 words
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65 2015-08-03 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONGKONG Dozens of activists including men wearing bras staged a protest in Hong Kongyesterday after a woman was sentenced to 31/2months’jailforassaulting a policeman with her breasts. Around 100 people gathered for the light-hearted “breast walk” protest outside police headquarters inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 65 words
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Article, Illustration570 2015-08-03 17 Joint statement says other EU countries must also help to tackle the problem at its roots AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE CALAIS (France) France and Britain vowed that ending a crisis which has seen thousands of attempts by migrants to reach England from Calais inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 570 words
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Article, Illustration403 2015-08-03 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON A spate of thefts targeting the bright-red post boxes that have been a feature of Britain’s street corners since the 19th century has forced the postal service to fight back with an arsenal of high-tech tools. Royal Mail hasAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 403 words
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Article, Illustration369 2015-08-03 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SYDNEY Australian parliamentary Speaker Bronwyn Bishop announced her resignation, following public anger over her travel expenses, as Prime Minister Tony Abbott said a review would be launched into politicians’ entitlements. Ms Bishop, a member of Mr Abbott’s Liberal Party, had been under fire forAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY - 369 words
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Article, Illustration601 2015-08-03 18 Largest outbreak in three years sparks concern over city’s ability to combat illness NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK The largest outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City in at least three years has claimed its fourth victim, reinforcing concerns among some residentsNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: NEW YORK TIMES - 601 words
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World Briefs
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114 2015-08-03 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ISTANBUL Two Turkish soldiers were killed and at least two dozen other troops were wounded yesterday in a suicide attack blamed on Kurdish militants. The attack in the eastern Agri province is the first time Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militantsAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 114 words
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74 2015-08-03 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SYDNEY Several beaches on the east coast of Australia were closed yesterday after fresh shark sightings. Beaches at Ballina, where a bodyboarder was injured by a shark last month and a Japanese surfer was killed in February, stayed closed after sightings thisAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 74 words
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70 2015-08-03 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JERUSALEM Clashes broke out yesterday at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, two days after a Palestinian toddler was burned alive in a firebombing by suspected Jewish extremists. Police said masked Palestinian youth at the mosque threw stones at securityAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 70 words
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50 2015-08-03 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE OTTAWA Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper dissolved Parliament yesterday and called for general elections on Oct 19. The announcement marks the official kick-off of an 11-week-long campaign, in which the Conservative leader will seek a fourth straight term in power.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 50 words
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Article, Illustration452 2015-08-03 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JOHANNESBURG The Zimbabwe wildlife authorities have dismissed rumours that a second lion, known as Jericho, had been slain after the killing of Cecil the lion last month by an American trophy hunter caused a global outcry. “The lion knownAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 452 words
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Article, Illustration409 2015-08-03 18 NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON Vice-President Joe Biden and his associates have begun to actively explore a possible presidential campaign, which would upend the Democratic field and deliver a direct threat to Mrs Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mr Biden’s advisers have startedNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 409 words
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Article, Illustration554 2015-08-03 19 Iraqi TV host lampoons militants to reveal their true face, break stranglehold of fear AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE AMMAN Defying death threats, an Iraqi television comedian is fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group with biting satire aimedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 554 words
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305 2015-08-03 19 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DUBAI The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities plan to try 41 people of various nationalities, including Emiratis, on charges of setting up a terrorist group, the official WAM news agency reported on Saturday, adding that theREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 305 words
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392 2015-08-03 20 The Straits Times says SingaporeSavingsBondsoccupyavaluablemiddlepositionbetweenfinancialoptionsthat canoffer higher returns with higher attendant risk like shares, currencies and commodities and the simpleexpedientofleavingmoneyinasavingsor term-deposit account in a bank. The first option would appeal to market-savvy investors who go innot only withknowledge of a particular sector butalsowithfullawarenessofthecalculatedrisks theyarewillingtobear. What392 words
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Article, Illustration1381 2015-08-03 20 Jonathan Eyal - Russia’s veto of the UN resolution to set up a tribunal on the shooting down of MH17 drew outrage, but was entirely expected. Permanent members should not use the UN Security Council to try to embarrass opponents. GlobalAffairs Jonathan Eyal Europe Correspondent1,381 words
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Article, Illustration914 2015-08-03 21 Mohammad Alami Musa - Religious leaders play crucial role, along with the State, in maintaining social peace Mohammad Alami Musa For The Straits Times stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is head of studies of the Interreligious Relations in Plural Societies (SRP) Programme at the S. Rajaratnam School of InternationalStudies.BH FILE PHOTO - 914 words
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Article803 2015-08-03 21 David Brooks - David Brooks NEW YORK TIMES I’m sometimes grumpier when I stay at a nice hotel. I have certain expectations about the service that’s going to be provided. I get impatient if I have to crawl around looking for a power outlet, if shower controlsNEW YORK TIMES - 803 words
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Article767 2015-08-03 21 Sajjad Ashraf - An independent Singapore saw great opportunity. But partitioned Pakistan still has problems Sajjad Ashraf For The Straits Times stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is an adjunct professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He was Pakistan’s High Commissioner to767 words
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Article, Illustration1455 2015-08-03 22 Tommy Koh - What kind of society will Singapore be in 2065? This grandpa hopes some things won’t change, especially values. SG+50: Future Trends 2065 Tommy Koh For The Straits Times stopinion@sph.com.sg Tommy Koh is Ambassador-At-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and special adviser to the1,455 words
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Advertisement48 2015-08-03 22 The SG+50: Future Trends 2065 Essay Series is supported by Leading thinkers give their take on trends that will shape Singapore for the next 50 years each Monday in The Straits Times Opinion pages. The 20 essays will be compiled into a book published by Straits Times Press.48 words
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221 2015-08-03 23 Ronnie Tan - Ronnie Tan Head Publicand Internal Communications Corporate Communications Division Immigration and Checkpoints Authority We thank Mr Ravi Govindan for his feedback (“Improve system at Woodlands Checkpoint”; last Monday). Woodlands Checkpoint is one of the busiest land checkpoints in the world, with more than 300,000 travellers221 words
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Article67 2015-08-03 23 For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or Madam. Please e-mail your letter to stforum@sph.com.sg. Readers can also respond to letters via Facebook and Twitter. Letters should be meant for exclusive publication in The Straits Times. They should be no longer than 400 words and must include the67 words
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104 2015-08-03 23 Wong Weng Fai - Wong Weng Fai The company involved in the tragic escalator accident in China (“Mum saves son before fatal fall into escalator pit; last Tuesday), Suzhou Shenlong Elevator, lists several major certifications that it has obtained on its website. Yet, news reports have implied104 words
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252 2015-08-03 23 Lim Sin Yee (Ms - Lim Sin Yee (Ms) I nearly became a victim of escalator impairment in Tanglin Mall (“Mum saves son before fatal fall into escalator pit” and “Toddler’s arm stuck for 30 minutes in escalator in China”, ST Online; both published last Tuesday). While out shopping,252 words
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101 2015-08-03 23 Jack Sim - Jack Sim Founder, BoP HUB In response to the deficient diet of foreign workers (“Help foreign workers eat right”; July 23), the BoP HUB,togetherwithDSM–aglobal company active in health, nutrition andmaterials–ispreparinga fortified rice programme to increase their daily micronutrient intake. DSM has been successfully101 words
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204 2015-08-03 23 Adam Yap Keh Chew - Adam Yap Keh Chew The recent furore over hawker food pricing set me thinking (“Minister Vivian Balakrishnan responds to young hawker’s concerns about rising costs”; ST Online, last Monday). My mother-in-law runs a National Environment Agency (NEA) hawker stall with a rent204 words
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376 2015-08-03 23 Francis Yeoh (Dr - Francis Yeoh (Dr) Mr Devadas Krishnadas lamented the fact that young people in Singapore are not hungry to create value but prefer the easier path of “accessing” value (“Why a safe job is risky business for Singapore”; July24)–anditisnotdifficultto understand why.376 words
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388 2015-08-03 23 Wong Shih Shen - Wong Shih Shen Singapore’s economy contracted more than expected in the last quarter, compared with the previous year, underscoring the weakening outlook for Asian nations amid sluggish global growth. There are many global economic hot spots that could contribute to the next downturn. InEurope,thereisthespectreof388 words
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Article, Illustration276 2015-08-03 23 Who: Miss Woo Jia Qian, 23, just graduated with a physics degree from the National University of Singapore. My family: Single, livingwith parents and two older brothers. My home: An executive apartment in Pasir Ris. My passions: Going to different green spaces like Pasir Ris ParkPHOTO: COURTESY OF WOO JIA QIAN - 276 words
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Article, Illustration64 2015-08-03 23 1. MRACEKINDREDZEN CHEONG: Parents must look out for kids on escalators. 2. MR RAYMOND KHONG: Reduce number of evening flights for NDP. 3. MR DAVID KWOK: Act on noise from construction sites. 4. MR WILSON CHOO: Keep NDP mobile column vehicles on site. 5. DR GEORGE WONG: Have64 words
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Article281 2015-08-03 23 Lim Lih Mei (Ms - Lim Lih Mei (Ms) Despite advances in the medical sciences, no scientist can confirm the key causes of cancer so as to put an end to this raging disease (“Spike in cancer cases”; June 29). Many, however, have cited unhealthy eating habits, high levels of281 words
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Miscellaneous34 2015-08-03 23 If Singapore Pools sets up self-service kiosks, punters can say goodbye to long queues at the betting counters. That is, until people fgure out which kiosk produces the biggest number of winning lottery tickets!34 words
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Article, Illustration208 2015-08-03 24 Every year, on the 14th day of the Kasada month in the traditional Hindu calendar, the Tenggerese people in Probolinggo, East Java, climb up to the crater of the 2,329m-high Mount Bromo for the Kasada Festival. At the end of the ardous climb upPHOTO: REUTERS - 208 words
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Miscellaneous23 2015-08-03 24 WEATHER Thundery showers over many areas in the late morning and early afternoon. High 32 deg C, Low 26deg C PSI: 56 (Moderate)23 words
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Article, Illustration664 2015-08-03 1 Amelia Teng - Advanced design by local team allows it to boost audio quality in wide range of devices Amelia Teng ateng@sph.com.sg Music from smartphones that sounds like it is coming from highend stereos; wireless headphones withalongerbatterylife–allthese are being made possible through a pinhead-sized chip designedPHOTOS: MIKE LEE FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 664 words
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Article, Illustration669 2015-08-03 2 Amelia Teng - It heads list of favourite locations in contest which drew over 1,000 entries from readers Golden jubilee countdown: 7 days to National Day Amelia Teng ateng@sph.com.sg Marina Bay, home to the nation’s most iconic landmarks and architectural marvels, has emerged as the winning spot among669 words
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Article, Illustration658 2015-08-03 3 Lim Yi Han - Found–Indiandancerin1968postagestamp in series issued to promote racial harmony Golden jubilee countdown: 7 days to National Day Lim Yi Han limyihan@sph.com.sg It looked like just another e-mail sent to Bhaskar’s Arts Academy asking for a dancer to perform an Indian dance routine at the launch of an exhibition.PHOTOS: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES, SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM - 658 words
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Article, Illustration587 2015-08-03 3 Cheryl Faith Wee - Cheryl Faith Wee cherylw@sph.com.sg It was a breeze for Mr Woo Keng Leong to remember all 28 postal districts here back in the 1980s when he was working for SingPost’s predecessor. But this has since expanded to around 83 postal sectors andPHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 587 words
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Article, Illustration533 2015-08-03 4 Carolyn Khew - It can stop dengue virus being mistaken for chikungunya Carolyn Khew kcarolyn@sph.com.sg Researchers here have developed a diagnostic kit that can differentiate between the dengue and chikungunya viruses in a single test. The kit devised by a team from Republic Polytechnic (RP) and theST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM - 533 words
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Article, Illustration463 2015-08-03 4 Feng Zengkun - Feng Zengkun zengkun@sph.com.sg When Kyanna Chong was born in 2005, she had a complete cleft lip and palate a condition where the lip and mouth do not form properly, leaving a gap. Since she was about three months old, she has had several operationsPHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 463 words
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Article, Illustration120 2015-08-03 4 Ms Bashiran Bibi, 59, and her son Abdul Rahim, 36 (right), presenting a 1.3m by 1.8m national flag which she hand-knit-ted to President Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife, Mary, at the Istana Open House yesterday. They were among more than 16,000 visitors atST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG - 120 words
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Article, Illustration159 2015-08-03 4 Residents near Goodlink Park can look forward to a cleaner neighbourhood with anew initiative to encourage dog owners to clean up after their pets. Yesterday, MP for Nee Soon GRC Lee Bee Wah launched a plastic bag station (above) at Goodlink Park playground forST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG - 159 words
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115 2015-08-03 4 Carolyn Khew - Carolyn Khew Bukit Panjang residents can now enjoy a greener landscape with more flowers, shrubs and trees in their neighbourhood. A total of 42 trees, 70 coconut palms and 33,820 shrubs have been planted along a 1.9km stretch of Bukit Panjang Road in the last115 words
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692 2015-08-03 5 Pearl Lee - MDA study finds that YouTube is the most commonly used platform for such children Pearl Lee leepearl@sph.com.sg Children are going online and accessing social media platforms even before they reach primary school age, a study has found. The Media Development Authority (MDA)692 words
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Article, Illustration383 2015-08-03 5 Charissa Yong - Charissa Yong charyong@sph.com.sg As a volunteer at the National Day Parade (NDP) for five years, Mr Chow Wei Xiang, 24, has been encouraging the crowd to cheer and mentoring student participants. But this year’s parade will have special meaning for him. TheST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM - 383 words
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Article, Illustration368 2015-08-03 6 Aw Cheng Wei - Aw Cheng Wei awcw@sph.com.sg Now that their living room has had a facelift, Mr Richard Chua and his family find themselves gravitating towards it more often, to talk about their day and watch television. It was not just any old makeover. TheST PHOTO: WONG KWAI CHOW - 368 words
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Article, Illustration512 2015-08-03 6 Kok Xing Hui - Volunteers pick charities to help but need not raise funds Kok Xing Hui kxinghui@sph.com.sg The 50 for Fifty charity drive, which had 50 young people raise $3.5 million in just three months last year, is back, but organisers have their eyeST PHOTOS: AZIZ HUSSIN, KUA CHEE SIONG - 512 words
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Article, Illustration381 2015-08-03 6 Calvin Yang - Calvin Yang calyang@sph.com.sg Brick by brick, batches of students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have steadily built a sizeable multi-purpose hall in a rural farming village in Laos. It took two years and 161 students, who would spend two weeks at a timePHOTO: NTU - 381 words
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Article, Illustration797 2015-08-03 7 Adrian Lim - T ransport Group chief Zakir Hamid is highest-ranked Malay officer in RSAF People Adrian Lim adrianl@sph.com.sg At age 12, Zakir Hamid was in the spotlight as a compere on the popular Malay children’s show Aksi Mat Yoyo. At age 23, he made the newsST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG - 797 words
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Advertisement759 2015-08-03 2 THIS WEEK: CENTRAL #myspotinthedot You have snapped photos of your favourite spot in our Little Red Dot and told us why you like it for The Straits Times #myspotinthedot National Day contest. In our fnal instalment today, we feature some people’s favourite spots in Singapore’s central region. @ronntwz This is759 words
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Advertisement115 2015-08-03 7 BE A CHAMPION, beaBLOOD donor Are you fit enough to donate blood? According to the Singapore Red Cross Society, blood donor numbers are dwindling as the population ages and people develop medical conditions that prevent them from donating blood. A greying Singapore also means more people need blood transfusions and115 words
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Article, Illustration411 2015-08-03 8 ESTHER TEO - Wear your best red-and-white 5-.(. .5 &3-6. $5-2 63.#563! pride and celebrate the nation’s birthday BY ESTHER TEO .IFK801/O*7 R3?!P’’ )’P’?9A5!<=7 N!PP -=APPJ 9’A)" A )9’7)’=(< 5"!7 N’’QD when the country celebrates its 50th year of independence on Aug 9. Whether you will be411 words
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Article, Illustration169 2015-08-03 8 SHOP at Ion Orchard from now to the end of the year, and you could drive away a Maserati. Simply charge a minimum of $100 to your Amex credit card to participate in the sweepstakes, organised by American Express and Ion Orchard. While the grand prize winnerPHOTO: AMERICAN EXPRESS - 169 words
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Article, Illustration187 2015-08-03 8 WHEN you suss out property listings on www.srx.com.sg, you can now get a 360-degree virtual tour of the property. This innovation is the work of V360 Property.com, which specialises in creating 3D virtual tours of properties. This month, it partnered property portal www.srx.com.sg and sisterPHOTO: V360 PROPERTY - 187 words
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Article, Illustration153 2015-08-03 8 ACTRESS Jeanette Aw joins the likes of international stars Vivian Hsu and Linda Chung as Bio-essence’s newest spokes -woman. MPA3=5!=$ A +ANP’77 )<>;P’L!<=D 8N is the ambassador for the brand’s Extra Strength Face Lifting Cream with Royal Jelly and ATP. Says the Bio-essence ambassador: “Skincare isPHOTO: BIO-ESSENCE - 153 words
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Article, Illustration173 2015-08-03 8 IN CELEBRATION of Singapore’s jubilee, StarHub has launched a music video of the popular National Day themed song, Home. Composed by Dick Lee and originally sung by Kit Chan, the video features talents from nine voluntary welfare organisations (VWO) singing the song. The full-length music video wasPHOTO: STARHUB - 173 words
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Article, Illustration59 2015-08-03 8 Levi’s has partnered Alicia Keys for the launch of its new women’s jeans collection. The multi Grammy award winner lends her voice for the campaign with an exclusive track, 28,000 Days. Thenewwomen’s denim collection features the latest fabric innovation to provide the perfectfitting jeans for each body type.59 words
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Article, Illustration66 2015-08-03 8 From Aug 6 to 17, you can catch exclusive “live” performances of Little Mermaid at United Square. In this exciting, interactive show the Little Mermaid, aided by the Sea Prince and Princess, Lulu the Lobster and Xavier the Seahorse, attempts to stop The Sea Witch from destroying the66 words
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Article, Illustration58 2015-08-03 8 Check into Penang’s newest hotel, G Hotel Kelawai, the next time you are there for a vacation. Conveniently located along Gurney Drive, the 208-room hotel boasts designer furnishing and amenities including 300-thread count linen, Serta mattresses, Herman Miller work chairs, 55-inch smart HD LED TVs and Appelles toiletries58 words
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Article, Illustration57 2015-08-03 8 Pearlie White’s new toothpaste, The Real Red, features the lion head symbol in its design and packaging. Like the other products in its range, The Real Red does not contain harsh chemicals or unnecessary additives. Priced at $3.95 (138g tube), the toothpaste is now available at major department57 words
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Article, Illustration72 2015-08-03 8 Mr Chris Chiu, chief creative <#)’9 <& advertising agency Leo Burnett, is this year’s SPH Golf Challenge champion. The challenge, held on July 24 at Tanah Merah Country Club, saw more than 120 participants, most of whom were advertising agency heads and advertisers. Mr Chiu scored 37 on72 words
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Article, Illustration60 2015-08-03 8 Snag unbeatable bargains on gadgets and home electronics at the Harvey Norman SG50 Grand Expo. Also happening at the electron- ics fair is the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. Safra members are ’P!$!?P’ &<9 ’L)P37!2’ <&&’97 A=( $!&57 N"’= 5"’J +A7" 5"’!9 .A&9A )A9(B When: Aug60 words
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901 2015-08-03 12 Calvin Yang - New buildings and facilities, including ‘smart’ classrooms, await students in new semester Calvin Yang calyang@sph.com.sg Singapore’s first natural history museum also serves as a research and education facility focusing on biodiversity in the region. Professor Rudolf Meier, deputy head of the museum, noted that901 words
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Article, Illustration174 2015-08-03 12 National University of Singapore Singapore’s first natural history museum, situated at the National University of Singapore (NUS) campus in Kent Ridge, opened its doors to the public in April. The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, located next to the University CulturalPHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; PHOTO: YALE-NUS COLLEGE - 174 words
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Article, Illustration327 2015-08-03 12 Hector Tan - ENRICHMENT FOCUS ENRICHMENT II By Hector Tan htan@sph.com.sg Nurturing your child into a healthy adult involves three key areas communication skills, self-esteem and critical thinking. Mr Dovan Ong, 40, principal of Heguru@Sembawang who has 15 years of industry experience, said: “Start your child’s develop-Photo courtesy of The British Council - 327 words
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Article, Illustration1205 2015-08-03 9 Tee Hun Ching - Kiddy bashes are getting more elaborate but youngsters could be just as happy with a simple cake-and-games affair Tee Hun Ching stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg The writer,aformereditorand copy editor of The Straits Times, is now a freelance journalist. My children attended a very special birthday party last month.ST ILLUSTRATION: ADAM LEE - 1,205 words
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996 2015-08-03 10 Cheong Hee Kiat - Universities of the future will become more open, with an emphasis on lifelong learning Cheong Hee Kiat stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg ProfessorCheongHeeKiatisthe president of SIM University. Higher education is changing globally, and the changes will flow into Singapore’s university system in the years ahead. Technology is996 words
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Article, Illustration132 2015-08-03 10 Singapore Management University The Singapore Management University (SMU) last year introduced SMU Labs, which will be used to teach modules where students learn through real-world projects with organisations. Situated within the old MPH building in Stamford Road, the 24-hour facility features rooms with specificST FILE PHOTO; PHOTO: SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY - 132 words
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Article, Illustration131 2015-08-03 10 Singapore University of Technology and Design Students and staff of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) moved into a new permanent campus in Somapah Road in Simei earlier this year. Among the unique features are four ancient Chinese timberST FILE PHOTO - 131 words
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Article, Illustration116 2015-08-03 10 Singapore Institute of Technology The five Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) satellite ings–oneateachofthefivepolytechnics here will be ready for classes this year. Students pursuing the institute’s overseas university degree programmes will attend classes at SIT@Poly buildings. Those taking SIT’s own degree programmes willPHOTO: SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - 116 words
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Article, Illustration121 2015-08-03 10 Singapore Institute of Management The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) has introduced two new blocks that will enrich campus life for students from its two educational arms, SIM University and SIM Global Education. The former runs its own degree programmes; thePHOTO: SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT - 121 words
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Article, Illustration154 2015-08-03 11 Nanyang Technological University In March this year, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) unveiled a $45 million learning hub to support the “flipped classroom” teaching method. With this approach, students learn content online and discuss questions in class. The Hive was dreamt up by MrPHOTO: HUFTON AND CROW - 154 words
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Article, Illustration1087 2015-08-03 1 Chong Koh Ping - Engineer helped turn Meinhardt into a global company and moved its HQ to Singapore People Chong Koh Ping kohping@sph.com.sg Contrary to the perception held by many young graduates, there is good money to be made as an engineer, especiallyST PHOTO: YEO KAI WEN - 1,087 words
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433 2015-08-03 2 Multinational said to be trimming headcount, outsourcing services as part of cost-cutting strategy Overheard A multinational fast-moving consumer goods giant is said to be restructuring its operations here. It is said that some junior staff have been given the pink slip, while several managerial staff members433 words
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Article, Illustration53 2015-08-03 2 Amy Ng Lee Hoon (above): Relinquished her roles as executive director and chief executive officer on Aug 1 to assume new responsibilities at Mapletree Investments. Ms Ng, 49, is succeeded by 42-year-old Sharon Lim Hwee Li. Ms Lim was previously the trust manager’s chief operating officer.BT FILE PHOTO - 53 words
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Article41 2015-08-03 2 Keith Wong Kuan Kit: Resigned as executive director on July 30. Mr Wong, 45, will remain with the company as assistant director of operations and finance until a replacement is appointed. Mr Wong is leaving to explore other opportunities.41 words
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Article59 2015-08-03 2 Ng Hui Hsien: Appointed financial controller from Sept 16. Ms Ng, 34, will oversee overall matters on accounting, financial, human resource and information technology. She is now an audit manager at NexiaTS Public Accounting Corporation. Bernard NeohTeck Wei: Resigned as chief financial officer on July 31. Mr59 words
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Article27 2015-08-03 2 Kenneth Lee Ngai Hon: Appointed seniorfinancial controller on July 29. Mr Lee, 45, was previously financialcontrollerand company secretary of Marina Centre Holdingsand its subsidiaries.27 words
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Article, Illustration503 2015-08-03 2 Wong Wei Han - People Wong Wei Han whwong@sph.com.sg The curbs on foreign manpower have created a talent shortage for some businesses but this challenge is not unique to Singapore, according to a human resource expert. Mr Yvan Legris, Aon Hewitt’s global chief executive for consulting, told TheST PHOTO: SHAWN TEO - 503 words
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174 2015-08-03 2 REUTERS WASHINGTON Mr Jerome Kohlberg Jr, a founder of investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co and a pioneer of the leveraged buyout, died on Thursday, aged 90. His death was confirmed by his former partners at KKR on Saturday. His son, James,REUTERS - 174 words
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Article, Illustration559 2015-08-03 3 Annabeth Leow - District in city centre fringe drawing foreign interest, but locals fume as home prices rise Annabeth Leow leowhma@sph.com.sg High prices and foreign buyers have Londoners hot and bothered as luxury apartments keep springing up in the Nine Elms district of London. About aPHOTO: DAMAC; PHOTO: DIOS VINCOY JR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; ST GRAPHICS - 559 words
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Article, Illustration783 2015-08-03 4 David Kuo - Markets or companies don’t determine our fate–itishowwereacttotheirmovements David Kuo For The Straits Times stbusiness@sph.com.sg This is a regular monthly column on stocks and investing by David Kuo, the chief executive officer of The Motley Fool Singapore. I don’t normally like to think about bad783 words
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Article, Illustration904 2015-08-03 4 Rupali Karekar - Rupali Karekar rupsk@sph.com.sg China’s economic slowdown is casting a long shadow over the glittering world of global luxury brands. Volatile stock markets in the world’s second-largest economy and the poorer economic outlook are forcing firms in the high-end goods segment to lower sales estimatesPHOTO: REUTERS - 904 words
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302 2015-08-03 4 Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures has raised a US$50 million (S$69 million) war chest to invest in e-commerce, e-payments and other start-ups. An international mix of investors, including Singapore investment company Temasek, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and Monitor Capital Partners, a302 words
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195 2015-08-03 4 A special boot camp has “polished up” 11 start-ups in preparation for investment. Thefirms–thefirstgraduates of the fintech (financial technology) accelerator called StartupbootcampFintech– pitched to about 50 investors last Wednesday. Their businesses range from wealth management to crowdfunding, mobile payments, remittance and trade195 words
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Article166 2015-08-03 6 Broker: DBS Research Group Call: Buy TargetPrice: $12.80 Excluding Tigerair’s results, SIA’s revenue fell by $117millionor3.2percentyear-on-yearto$3.565 billion, on a 4.2 per cent decline in passenger carriage and a 1.8 per cent slide in yield. Net fuel cost decreased $182 million year-on-year, which was after hedging losses of $263166 words
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Article167 2015-08-03 6 Broker: CIMB Call: Sell Target Price: $2.40 Sembcorp Marine’s (SMM) second-quarter profit this year was 15 per cent below consensus estimates due to lower revenue, higher interest costs and losses from Cosco. As a result, the earnings for the first half of this year were 44 per cent167 words
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Article178 2015-08-03 6 Broker: DBS Research Group Call: Buy Target Price: $1.75 iFast Corp’s first-half net profit for this year was up 35.2 per ent to $6.3 million year-on-year, while net revenue increased 20.6 per cent to $44.1 million. Its Malaysian operations finally turned around in the second quarter of this178 words
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Article207 2015-08-03 6 Broker: OCBC Research Call: Hold Target Price: 57cents As of June, the construction industry in Australia reportedly contracted at a faster rate, attributable to the fall in mining-related projects as the country faces the end of a mining investment boom. With Australia makingup about 46 per cent207 words
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Article, Illustration643 2015-08-03 7 Jacqueline Woo - China purchasing managers’ index, US jobs numbers cited as market movers this week MarketsInsight Jacqueline Woo tsjwoo@sph.com.sg The Singapore equity market should regain a measure of calm after a harrowing drop last week, analysts say. The Straits Times Index (STI) sankST FILE PHOTO - 643 words
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Article1078 2015-08-03 7 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS A unit trust or investment-linked insurance policy qualifies for inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme if it has: a three-year track record, top quartile performance, a sales charge not exceeding 3 per cent and an expense ratio that is lower than the median of existing funds in1,078 words
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Article79 2015-08-03 7 Points Change Mid Cap Small Cap Fledgling Catalist China China Top Maritime Basic materials Consumer goods Consumer serv Financials 732.82 455.28 878.01 621.89 226.72 186.09 236.17 120.83 468.70 782.86 865.63 -2.73 -1.85 -8.45 -12.65 -3.12 -2.14 +1.26 -2.63 +1.05 -7.86 -12.36 Points Change Healthcare Industrials Oil and79 words
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Article, Illustration518 2015-08-03 14 Richard Jolly - Creative Arsenal finally bring win for Wenger in 14th clash against Mourinho Richard Jolly stsports@sph.com.sg FA Community Shield Arsenal 1 Chelsea 0 If good things are supposed to come to those who wait, Arsene Wenger should savour a win that had been a long time coming. ElevenPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 518 words
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Article, Illustration480 2015-08-03 14 May Chen - May Chen maychen@sph.com.sg Some athletes use their first race at major meets to get their nerves out of the way. Joseph Schooling used his yesterday to show his intent. The 20-year-old Singapore swimmer clocked 23.27 seconds in the men’s 50m butterflyPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 480 words
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Article, Illustration501 2015-08-03 9 S. Korean Ko and Taiwanese Lu poised for upset after adapting best to the wind and rain AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TURNBERRY (Britain) Ko Jin Young had never been to Scotland and this is her first Women’s British Open, but she battled wind and rain to leadAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 501 words
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461 2015-08-03 9 REUTERS GAINESVILLE (Virginia) Americans Troy Merritt and Kevin Chappell, both looking for their first PGA Tour wins, shared a one-shot lead after Saturday’s third round of the Quicken Loans National, while tournament host Tiger Woods fell from contention. Merritt set an earlyREUTERS - 461 words
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Article, Illustration507 2015-08-03 10 Sustained attacks give Rousey her 12th straightKO–this time against Brazilian THE GUARDIAN RIO DE JANEIRO Ronda Rousey wanted to knock out Bethe Correia. So she did. The UFC’s female bantamweight champion scored her 12th stoppage in as many fights early yesterday morning in Rio,THE GUARDIAN; PHOTO: REUTERS - 507 words
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Article, Illustration679 2015-08-03 10 May Chen - People May Chen maychen@sph.com.sg As the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA)’s longest-serving employee, Chua Yong Joo can joke that he has become part of the furniture. But 14 years on, having been a full-time national player, trainee coach, team manager and seniorST PHOTO: YEO KAI WEN - 679 words
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658 2015-08-03 10 Jeremy Lim - The third of a four-part weekly series to help readers prepare for the upcoming OCBC Cycle 2015 Jeremy Lim ljeremy@sph.com.sg With its busy traffic and hot, humid weather, Singapore may seem like a road cyclist’s nightmare. But not to Adrian Ng, an endurance658 words
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Article, Illustration190 2015-08-03 10 When competing in an endurance sports event, it helps to know what the route is like. The organisers of next month’s OCBC Cycle have arranged for some participants to take a sneak peek at the layout for the Sportive Ride, so they can findST FILE PHOTO - 190 words
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Article, Illustration563 2015-08-03 11 Deepanraj Ganesan - Fine spell lifts team into fourth spot but coach feels 10 points too much to make up Deepanraj Ganesan drajac@sph.com.sg Malaysian Super League LionsXII 2 Felda United 1 Although the 2015 Malaysian Super League (MSL) season started poorly for the LionsXII, Fandi Ahmad’s men are nowST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI - 563 words
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Article, Illustration446 2015-08-03 11 REUTERS HAMBURG Spaniard Rafael Nadal went some way in regaining his form on the comfort of clay yesterday, claiming his 67th career tennis title with a 7-5, 7-5 victory against Fabio Fognini in the final of the Hamburg Open. The 14-time grandREUTERS; PHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY - 446 words
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Article, Illustration335 2015-08-03 11 V.K. Santosh Kumar - V.K. Santosh Kumar santosh@sph.com.sg Construction All-rounders proved too strong for Technology Torpedoes, winning the first CricHQ Red Dot Trophy final by 31 runs at the Yorker Ground yesterday. There were fine performances from Singapore internationals, such as 65 runs off 40 balls from Chaminda RuwanPHOTO COURTESY OF YORKER SPORTS MANAGEMENT - 335 words
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50 2015-08-03 11 Albirex Niigata have moved to the top of the S-League football table, after an impressive 2-0 away win against Geylang International at Bedok Stadium last night. Japanese side Albirex have 26pointsfrom15matches– one ahead of Warriors FC, who have two games in hand.50 words
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52 2015-08-03 11 REUTERS CETNIEWO (Poland) Poland’s Anita Wlodarczyk set a world record in the women’s hammer with a throw of 81.08m at the Festival of Throwers meeting on Saturday, breaking the 80m barrier for the first time. The 29-year-old smashed her previous mark of79.58m in the secondREUTERS - 52 words
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79 2015-08-03 11 REUTERS NAIROBI Kenya’s Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha suffered his first loss on home soil as a senior runner, but his second place at the Kenyan trials on Saturday was enough to make the team for the world championships in Beijing this month. Ferguson Rotich’sREUTERS - 79 words
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52 2015-08-03 11 REUTERS ZURICH South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale is considering running for president of Fifa, said Peter-Paul Ngwenya, a spokesman for his Global Watch foundation said. Sexwale was a member of the African National Congress and was a post-Apartheid government minister before moving intoREUTERS - 52 words
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73 2015-08-03 11 REUTERS LONDON Hull City chairman Assem Allam yesterday labelled the Football Association “amateurs” after the English governing body blocked his attempted rebranding of the second-tier club for a second time. He wanted to rename the Championship club Hull Tigers, believing it would beREUTERS - 73 words
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46 2015-08-03 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BAGHDAD Iraq’s football federation yesterday requested CCTV footage from Dzemal Hadziabdic’s hotel after the Bosnian unexpectedly left the country within a day of flying in to take over the national squad. His contract was to be officially signed yesterday.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 46 words
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Article, Illustration539 2015-08-03 12 Shea Driscoll - Much maligned striker equalises, then scores winning penalty for Wolfsburg in Super Cup Shea Driscoll In Wolfsburg dshea@sph.com.sg Minutes away from finally clinching the only domestic trophy he had never won, Pep Guardiola could be forgiven for not expecting what happened next. Wolfsburg’s Nicklas Bendtner (remember him?)PHOTOS: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 539 words
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633 2015-08-03 12 Shea Driscoll - Shea Driscoll More fans pack stadiums across Germany every matchday than in any of the other top European football leagues. This, however, is not the fight that the Bundesliga is trying to win. Its average attendance in the 2013-14seasonwas42,609–ahead of the633 words
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365 2015-08-03 12 REUTERS STUTTGART (Germany) Manchester City’s Premier League title ambitions have been given a reality check with just days to go till the start of the new season. Manuel Pellegrini’s men conceded four goals in 36 hapless minutes on Saturday as they slumpedREUTERS - 365 words
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Article676 2015-08-03 13 Richard Jolly - After leading from start to finish last season, Chelsea have earned the tag as the team to beat. They have effectively stood still over the summer but the challenge issued to their rivals is simple: Catch us if you can. Man City, Arsenal, Man United and676 words
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Article, Illustration624 2015-08-03 13 The team to beat: Chelsea THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Chelsea have yet to make a marquee signing this summer. But the club have already agreed terms for a four-year contract with the man who is most vital to theirTHE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: ACTION IMAGES - 624 words
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Article, Illustration133 2015-08-03 13 2014-2015: Champions Manager: Jose Mourinho MOURINHO’S POSSIBLE XI (4-2-3-1) TRANSFERS IN Radamel Falcao (Monaco, loan) Asmir Begovic (Stoke City, £8m) Kenedy (Fluminense, £6.3m) Nathan (Atletico Paranaense, £4.5m) •Danilo Panti (Partizan, £1.25m) TRANSFERS OUT PetrCech (Arsenal, £10.9m) Didier Drogba (released) Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Moenchengladbach, £5.85m) George Brady (Sunderland, free) GaelPHOTOS: AFP. REUTERS; ST GRAPHICS - 133 words
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Article, Illustration1789 2015-08-03 2 Natasha Ann Zachariah - Creative director Larry Peh pursues and achieves goals even when others think he will fail The Life Interview Natasha Ann Zachariah natashaz@sph.com.sg If you dare award-winning creative director Larry Peh to do something, chances are he will work hard to prove he can do it. As a childPHOTO: DIOS VINCOY JR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; PHOTOS: COURTESY OF LARRY PEH - 1,789 words
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Article, Illustration628 2015-08-03 3 Boon Chan - Five films from the golden age of local movies will be screened at the spruced-up Capitol Theatre for free Boon Chan Media Correspondent bchan@sph.com.sg There is plenty of new content being produced for SG50, but there is much to discover from Singapore’s rich pastPHOTO: LOTUS FIVE STAR - 628 words
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Article, Illustration880 2015-08-03 4 Sara Ng - Wildlife photographer Steve Winter, who tells the stories of animals through live shows to help save them, will be in Singapore this month 8Q Sara Ng sarang@sph.com.sg Acclaimed National Geographic wildlife photographer and conservationist Steve Winter did not snap pictures of animals until he was 34.them.PHOTOS: COURTESY OF STEVE WINTER - 880 words
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Article, Illustration654 2015-08-03 6 Melissa Kok - Spandau Ballet, which broke up in 1990 amid lawsuits, have patched up and are on a successful world tour Melissa Kok stlife@sph.com.sg Of the seven studio albums British soul-pop band Spandau Ballet have released, there is one that lead singer Tony Hadley would prefer to forget.PHOTO: WARNER MUSIC - 654 words
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Article, Illustration149 2015-08-03 8 I don’t really enjoy watching any of my work at all. It’s useful because you get to see what mistakes you think you made and what choices didn’t quite work out the way you wanted them to. But at the same time, it’s such an excruciating149 words
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Article, Illustration580 2015-08-03 8 Sara Ng - Members of the Malaysia Cup 1994 dream team kick off TV series commemorating Singapore’s Golden Jubilee Sara Ng sarang@sph.com.sg After their sensational Malaysia Cup triumph in 1994, the footballers of that Singapore dream team seldom kept in touch with one another for about two decades. Recently, they startedPHOTO: ST FILE - 580 words
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Article, Illustration755 2015-08-03 8 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK•You see it listed online: a 30,000 sq m island off the coast of Belize, surrounded by clear blue water and striking distance from an untouched barrier reef. Price: £492,000 (S$1 million). After a few clicks and aBLOOMBERG; PHOTO: WWWSOTHEBYS REALTY.COM - 755 words
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Article, Illustration805 2015-08-03 5 Yip Wai Yee - Director Jack Neo also made fake pigs to add a kampung feel to his movie, Long Long Time Ago Yip Wai Yee In Ipoh yipwy@sph.com.sg Follow Yip WaiYeeonTwitter @STyipwaiyee In the middle of the real-life Malaysian kampung that director Jack Neo is usingPHOTOS: GOLDEN VILLAGE PICTURES - 805 words
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Article, Illustration1088 2015-08-03 7 Paige Lim - Local musicians who grew up listening to artists on radio are thrilled to be performing with their idols at the Sing50concert Paige Lim paigelim@sph.com.sg They grew up listening to the songs by their favourite artists on radio. This Friday, these musicians will share the stagePHOTO: THE PINHOLES - 1,088 words
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Article, Illustration921 2015-08-03 9 Nancy Koh - Cantopop Queen Sammi Cheng rekindled the love of fans with a soulful performance packed with humour Nancy Koh nankoh@sph.com.sg REVIEW/CONCERT TOUCH MI SAMMI CHENG WORLD TOUR LIVE IN SINGAPORE 2015 Singapore IndoorStadium/Last Saturday Singapore’s char siu (barbecued pork) is skinnier than me, a giggling A4-chested SammiPHOTOS: ONE PRODUCTION/MARCUS LIN - 921 words
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Article, Illustration510 2015-08-03 9 Obituary NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Lynn Anderson (right), who skyrocketed to country music stardom in 1970 singing her signature song, (I Never Promised YouA) Rose Garden, died last Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 67. Her death was confirmed by Vanderbilt UniversityNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY - 510 words
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Article, Illustration1051 2015-08-03 10 Actor-musician Rick Springfield scores a role opposite Meryl Streep in Ricki And The Flash NEW YORK TIMES MALIBU (California) Film-mak-er Jonathan Demme was looking for an actor who could hold his own against actress Meryl Streep and also play a mean lead guitar. All the music scenesNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: NEW YORK TIMES - 1,051 words
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Article, Illustration505 2015-08-03 10 Mervin Beng - Mervin Beng REVIEW/CONCERT NIELSEN’SESPANSIVASYMPHONY/ Singapore Symphony Orchestra,Shui Lan conductor, Feng Ning violin Esplanade Concert Hall/Last Friday It would have been a shoo-in for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Finnish principal guest conductor Okko Kamu to direct this programme marking the 150th birth anniversaries of Jean Sibelius andPHOTO: ESPLANADE - 505 words
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Article, Illustration560 2015-08-03 10 Chang Ton Liang - Chang Ton Liang REVIEW/CONCERT SG50CONCERT/Hua Xing Choir Society, Wang Ya-Hui conductor Victoria Concert Hall/Last Friday ’Tis the season to be patriotic, and SG50 tribute concerts have come thick and fast, all leading to the great climax of the 50th National Day on Aug 9. This concert organised560 words
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Article167 2015-08-03 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ROME A video of 1,000 musicians rocking Foo Fighters’ Learn To Fly has gone viral, clocking up millions of views over the weekend and getting the thumbs-up from the American band. The project kicked off in spring last year, when Fabio Zaffagnini andAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 167 words
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Article51 2015-08-03 12 Singer David Tao’s wife, Penny, shared photos of four children the couple are sponsoring through the charity World Vision on Instagram last Saturday, said China Times. The report said the wife stopped being angry with the star for being photographed with actress Carina Chen last51 words
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Advertisement68 2015-08-03 1 MCI (P) 032/02/2015 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015 Your SG5 G moment in time oent n tme IN captures teen-centric snippets of this special year. p9-13 ppets of ths specal year. teen-centric nippetsofthisspecialyear. WINNER OF THE WORLD ASSOCIATION OF NEWSPAPERS AND NEWS PUBLISHERS’ 2014 World Young Reader Prize for EnduringExcellence SOLUTIONS68 words
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Article, Illustration596 2015-08-03 2 SERENE GOH - BY SERENE GOH EDITOR @sereneg sereneg@sph.com.sg A glimpse into a country’s future can be seen through the crystal ball that is its young. How they live today will form tomorrow’s culture; their aspira- tions, a predictor of what they will achieve. Having596 words
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Article, Illustration263 2015-08-03 2 These young choir singers from Yu Neng Primary School were accompanied by pianist Emmanuel Qiu on a very special piano to mark the school’s 80th anniversary on July 25. It was one of two primary schools that received a Stein-way-designed Lang Lang baby grand piano through thePHOTO LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 263 words
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Article, Illustration805 2015-08-03 4 / 5 EILEEN AUNG-THWIN - The electoral boundaries committee has announced the electoral boundaries, as Singapore gears up for the next General Election Compiled by EILEEN AUNG-THWIN There are now 16 Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and 13 Sin-gle-Member Constituencies (SMCs), an increase of one each, as the electoral boundaries committeeST GRAPHICS - 805 words
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Article, Illustration414 2015-08-03 4 / 5 Robots may soon be a common sight in healthcare here, with the newly opened Centre for Healthcare Assistive and Robotics Technology (Chart). Spearheaded by Changi General Hospital (CGH) and supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, Chart is focused on developing and testingST FILE PHOTO - 414 words
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319 2015-08-03 4 / 5 An online video showing an older woman being slapped in the face by a younger woman has prompted investigations by the authorities, as well as highlighted the issue of elderly abuse here. The video was filmed and posted on Facebook by Mr319 words
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Article, Illustration703 2015-08-03 6 Agence France-Presse, BBC, Reuters THE NEWS For Syrian children who have fled their war-torn homes for Iraq, going to school is a rare and often brief luxury, said a United Nations Children’s Fund report released last month. As the ongoing war between the IslamicAgence France-Presse,; BBC,; Reuters; PHOTO AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO REUTERS - 703 words
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Article, Illustration496 2015-08-03 7 SETH YEO - The Energy Innovation Challenge pushed teams to come up with concepts that made use of alternative energy solutions. reports SETH YEO This trio’s first green creation saves the environment and the elderly. Temasek Junior College (TJC) students Wei Zhi Hao, Lim Yi Lin and FanST PHOTO SETH YEO - 496 words
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Article, Illustration226 2015-08-03 7 The toothpaste you use every day or your favourite shade of lipstick could be contributing to the yearly haze in Singapore. hese products, including other things such as ice cream and pizza, all have palm oil in them and the burning of oil palm plantationsPHOTOS WWF, XCALIBRE - 226 words
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328 2015-08-03 8 SERENE LUO, ANG YIYING - The Youth Corps Singapore is organising projects that volunteers can take part in when they have the time. SERENE LUO and ANG YIYING report SERENE LUO, ANG YIYING serl@sph.com.sg ayiying@sph.com.sg Young and passionate, but short on time? The Youth Corps Singapore recently added a328 words
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Article, Illustration415 2015-08-03 8 FUN ENRICHMENT CLASS by Team Washington 1 This team of eight youth, aged 18 to 30, came up with a series of 10 lessons to help children, of the ages of four to seven, brush up on their academic skills. Many of them– clients of Lakeside FamilyPHOTOS YOUTH CORPS SINGAPORE - 415 words
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Article, Illustration535 2015-08-03 9 These young people made the news this year for chasing their dreams, doing good for the community or overcoming a personal challenge. After more than six months of patriotic fervour and blast-from-the-past moments, the SG50 celebrations will end with a bang this weekend on Aug 9. Before the last535 words
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Article567 2015-08-03 10 / 11 Nurul Iiman Said - Nurul Iiman Said IN finds out what you will remember most about this Jubilee year. I went to J Cube by myself to meet my favourite YouTubers in Singapore for the 2015 YouTube Fest. My family members were all either working or schooling, so I had to567 words
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Article, Illustration322 2015-08-03 10 / 11 1. GOING BOING You love defying gravity at trampoline parks which are sprouting islandwide. Not only is the bouncing addictive, entry fees are roughly the same price as movie tickets and cheaper than a game at an escape room. 2. BONY FASCINATION You now can pretend you are dino-hunt-ing322 words
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Article, Illustration1533 2015-08-03 10 / 11 TEEN TRIBUTES TO LKY They may not have known him as Prime Minister, but thousands of young people wanted to pay tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who died on March 23 at the age of 91. Teens took to social media to share their creative tributes such asPHOTOS COURTESY OF IAN MUN, COURTESY OF ONG YI TECK, COURTESY OF PETER LONG, COURTESY OF RAYMOND SCOTT LEE, MEDIACORP, NANYANG POLYTECHNIC, PING YI SECONDARY, ST FILE, TNP FILE - 1,533 words
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Article, Illustration625 2015-08-03 14 / 15 SETH YEO - SETH YEO lists the exciting events and activities which will take place over the National Day period SETH YEO NATIONAL DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Where: Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay When: Aug 6 to 10 Admission: Free Over the National Day weekend, catch dance and musicPHOTOS COMMUNITY CHEST, ESPLANADE THEATRES ON THE BAY, GARDENS BY THE BAY, ST FILE - 625 words
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Article, Illustration232 2015-08-03 14 / 15 Fireworks are a crowd-pleaser at any event and this year’s Jubilee celebrations will feature several displays. Kenny Lam, 15, and Amylia Farhanna, 16, from Pei Hwa Secondary School, have listed some tips on how to shoot capture a fireworks display like a pro even with justPHOTOS COURTESY OF TEO WEI JUN, COURTESY OF WENDY HENG - 232 words
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Article, Illustration1086 2015-08-03 16 / 17 ALISON DRAGON-HUMPHRIES - Life, sometimes, does not go according to plan. At times, you may be called to help others when you least expect it. What will your split-second response be in such moments? Lesson activity by ALISON DRAGON-HUMPHRIES WHEN LIFE IS AT STAKE, NO ONE IS A STRANGER July1,086 words
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Article, Illustration975 2015-08-03 18 / 19 SHERLEY SERVOS - One of Singapore’s greatest strengths is the country’s willingness to embrace differences in race, religion and gender Lesson activity by SHERLEY SERVOS SPOKEN INTERACTION Singapore is unique becuse the people here, all walks of life and of various races and religions, co-exist peacefully. It is oneST FILE PHOTO - 975 words
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Article, Illustration306 2015-08-03 20 ANG YIYING - Try this fun quiz to see how well you know the nation’s past and present TEXT ANG YIYING ANSWERS: 1. c 2. c 3. a 4. d 5. c. 6. d 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. d 1. The national flower of Singapore isPHOTOS ARTS FISSION, CHRISTMAS ISLAND TOURISM, NPARKS, ST FILE - 306 words
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Advertisement288 2015-08-03 9 D15 KATONG/ JOO CHIAT/ EAST COAST PTE APTS FOR RENT 466 D.15 MANDARIN GARDEN F/ reno 2100sf, 3+1. Full 180 deg sea view. P/furn. Immed $5.XXk. Call 9459-9990 Ling AALTO 2445 SF. 5+1. High flr. Avail immed. Kitchen reno. $12K. Text owner 8218-1362 D16 BEDOK/ UPP EAST COAST PTE APTS288 words
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Advertisement198 2015-08-03 10 531 FACTORY/ INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR RENT TUAS SOUTH 1-STY warehse 50K sqft, Office 15K sqft/ fr 10.8K sqft. Avail immediate. Owner *****027/ *****699 JURONG ISLAND SINGLE Sty B2 fty/ warehse/ yard/ office 5576sf. 7m ceiling. Avail Nov Owner *****699/ *****027 OXLEY BIZHUB 2. B1 3850 sf w/mezzanine. New reno. Grd198 words
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Advertisement337 2015-08-03 11 FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR RENT 531 YISHUN/ WOODLANDS. 5,*****,500SQFT. Hi-Tech B2 Space! Call 6309 1068 CHEAP! LINK@AMK New! MRT 2 units side-by-side. 2153/ 4306sf. Also sale. *****094 ***ELITE II TANNERY Lane #07-04. 1539 sqft. Facing loading bay. Call *****654. FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR SALE 532 Paya Ubi Industrial Park SALE/ LEASE $350psf337 words
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Advertisement281 2015-08-03 11 FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR SALE 532 Eric Goh 9062 7773 PIONEER CENTRE, B2, #04 1483 sf, sell vacant, $460k First Centre B1, balance 52 yr #02, corner, vacant, $785k LINK AMK 2152/ 4304/ 6456/ 8608 sqft. $565 psf. Call Owner 9631-6939 NORTHPOINT BIZHUB #03. B1 ramp-up, 2648 sf, 6M ceiling. 2281 words
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Advertisement286 2015-08-03 12 SHOP SPACE FOR SALE 538 F’HOLD CONSERVATION Area abt 3600sf. 4-sty shophses w/ different flr area. Reno, AC own toilet every level Walk to Paya Lebar Eunos MRT station Bus stop door step. *****386 *****842 Near MRT TAI SENG PT. FH. MRT. Good location, human traffic! 17 shops (150-1464sf), fr286 words
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Advertisement802 2015-08-03 16 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security SECURITY SUPERVISOR needed: Basic $1,500 Gross min $2,626 Tampines Area. SECURITY SECURITY OFFICERSneeded: Basic $1,100 Gross Salary up to $2,100 Fernvale Link, Hill Street, Alexandra, Maxwell, Kitchener, Choa Chu Kang and West Coast Area. SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICERSneeded Lengkok Bahru, West802 words
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