The Straits Times, 25 December 2015

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    28 1 THE STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY DECEMBER 25,2015 SINCE1845 110 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS 90 CENTS 90 CENTS To subscribe: 6388-3838 sphsubscription.com.sg A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 032/02/2015
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    Lock icon Christmas joy for recovering teen
    174 1 Christmas will take on a special meaning this year for 18-year-old Megan Loyand herfamily. With her are her businessman father Joseph Loy, 48, and sister Lauren, 15. The burn victim had a one-in-five chance of survival when she suffered serious burns after a blaze broke
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    Lock icon Nabbed Indonesian militants ‘groomed suicide bombers’
    455 1  -  11 men held in five days; police say suspects planned attacks during festive celebrations Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta wahyudis@sph.com.sg Three Indonesian terrorists arrested last Saturday in East Java province had groomed two suicide bombers and crafted a plan for attacks on churches
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    Lock icon Merry Christmas
    73 1 The Prime Minister wishes all Christians a Merry Christmas. The Straits Times wishes its Christian readers a Merry Christmas too. The Straits Times and The Business Times will not be published tomorrow. For breaking news, go to straitstimes.com. You can also followus on Twitter @stcom and on Facebook.
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    Lock icon Maxwell hawkers seek rental help
    145 1  -  Yuen Sin Maxwell Food Centre hawkers are asking for help, from rental subsidies to more carpark space for customers, after earnings fell by as much as half owing to construction work for the upcoming ThomsonEast Coast MRT line. Construction hoardings put up in mid-2014 give
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  • BRIEFING
    • What’s News
      • Article
        Lock icon Indonesia nabs 13 terrorists
        52 2 TOPOFTHENEWS Thirteen terrorists have been arrested in Indonesia since last Saturday, with police saying that three of them had groomed two suicide bombers and planned attacks on churches, police and military command stations. Some of those detained were core members of Jemaah Islamiah, Al-Qaeda’s South-east Asia
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        Lock icon SIT to offer six new courses
        44 2 TOPOFTHENEWS The Singapore Institute of Technology will roll out six new degree courses next year and raise its intake by 300 to a total of2,400. The university for polytechnic upgraders currently offers more than 30 degree programmes. A4
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        Lock icon Risky journey to refuge
        74 2 WORLD Fearful for their lives in Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine state, a BuddhistMuslim couple tried to make their way to Thailand. But unlike his Buddhist wife who made an uneventful journey, Mr Abdul Islam suffered a treacherous trip by boat before reaching a camp near the Thai-Malaysianborder–wherehe
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        Lock icon Beatles’ music now available for streaming worldwide
        57 2 LIFE As of 12.01am yesterday, the Beatles’ music finally became available on streamingservicesworldwide.Theircatalogue–13originalalbumsand fourcompilations–isnowplayableonninesubscriptionstreamingmusic services, including Spotify, Apple Music and Google Play. D16 The Beatles’ music is still popular, as are auctions of merchandise featuring the 1960s rock group, such as the dolls
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        Lock icon S’pore ‘tops in social progress’
        45 2 WORLD Singapore has made the most social progress among four ethnic Chinese regions in Asia in the eyes of people living in those regions, a recent survey found. In second place was China, followed by Hong Kong and Taiwan. A14
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        Lock icon Race-based admission uproar
        57 2 OPINION Debate has been sparked about US affirmative action policies, which include race as an admission factor to ensure a diverse student body. But Asian Americans say this means they need to get higher scores than other races to get into their choice university. US bureau chief
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        Lock icon Maxwell hawkers seek help
        53 2 HOME Hawkers at the Maxwell Food Centre are asking the authorities for help, after business there suffered because of construction work for a newMRT line. Hawkers interviewed said their takings have dropped by as much as half after a carpark there was closed for construction work
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      • Article
        Lock icon Pay for TV Go app service
        43 2 HOME Singtel will start charging for its Singtel TV Go app from Jan 12 next year, after ending a 30-month fee waiver. The service allows users to watch TV programmes on the go, among other things. B6
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        Lock icon Demand for luxury goods falls
        60 2 BUSINESS Luxury items such as glitzy watches and swanky cars are proving harder to sell worldwide amid global economic uncertainty and weaker Chinese demand. The S&P Global Luxury Index, which comprises 80 of the largest publicly traded luxury goods or services companies, is down 7.45
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        Lock icon Tough fixture for Klopp’s men
        59 2 SPORT Liverpool were touted as a title contender when Juergen Klopp’s (below) men managed to string together a chain of pleasing results. But that run has stopped and the Reds will need to fix all their flaws if they are to contain high-flying Leicester City
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        Lock icon NBA’s 5 ‘gifts’ for Christmas
        36 2 SPORT NBA fever continues, even on Christmas,withfivegames– featuringthetopteamsandstars– boosting the festive cheer. The top pickis the repeat of last season’s Finals, with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. C11
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    • What's Next
      • Article
        Lock icon Opening of Downtown Line 2
        40 2 The second stage of the Downtown Line will open on Sunday. The 16.6km line runs from Bukit Panjangto Bugis, and will provide MRT access to those living along the Bukit Timah corridor. Duringpeakhours,trainswillrunat2½-to three-minute intervals.
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        Lock icon Release of bank lending data
        46 2 Figures for Singapore’s bank lending last month will be released today. Bank loans have fallen for two months in a row, in September and October, as the slowing economy has caused businesses and consumers to cut back on borrowing and spending.
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        Lock icon Japan’s inflation, jobless figures
        56 2 Japan will release data today about its inflation rate and unemployment rate for last month. The numbers are being released just after the Japanese government approved a record budget for the new year, that counts on higher growth and tax revenue to help revive the economy
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      Lock icon Name, shame haze culprits
      293 2  -  WhyItMatters Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta wahyudis@sph.com.sg Earlier this week, 16 plantation companies had their business licences suspended and three others were ordered to stop operations for good after a government investigation found that they were responsible for illegal fires that caused this year’s transboundary
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  • TOP OF THE NEWS
    • Straits Times Digital
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        Lock icon Toa Payoh 42 years ago
        38 3 SINGAPORE SLIDER Back in 1973, Toa Payoh served as the South-east Asian Peninsula orSeap Games village for athletes. See how it has transformed intoa hubofactivity inour series of Then Now photos at http://str.sg/ZbNX
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        Lock icon Hot food in cool months
        41 3 MSPOSHNOSH Now that the weather is cool, hot porridge and steamed snapper are some of the delicious things food editor Tan HsuehYun iseating. Find out what the others are in her weekly online column at http://str.sg/ZKao
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        Lock icon Pulled from the rubble
        36 3 WEB SPECIAL Rescue workers are scrambling to find people whocould be trapped aftera landslide in Shenzhen, China. We look at cases of survivors pulled out of the rubble days aftera disasterat http://str.sg/ZKrW
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      Lock icon Taipei fire survivor lives with no regrets
      635 3  -  S’porean teen caught in water park inferno is focused on her family and studying medicine Yuen Sin, Janice Tai yuensin@sph.com.sg jantai@sph.com.sg Christmas has always been a family affair for 18-year-old Megan Loy. But the holiday takes on a special meaning this year for
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      Lock icon New degree courses to raise SIT intake by 300
      748 4  -  Five are in fields related to health while a sixth is in smart transport Sandra Davie Senior Education Correspondent sandra@sph.com.sg The university for polytechnic graduates seeking higher qualifications the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will launch six new degree courses and
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    • Article
      Lock icon Asia Pulp & Paper: Suspended suppliers independently owned
      478 4  - Asia Pulp Paper: Suspended suppliers independently owned Joyce Lim joycel@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Jalelah Abu Baker Asia Pulp Paper (APP) said the two suppliers that have had their business licences suspended by the Indonesian government over accusations of illegal forest fires are independently owned. APP also noted on Wednesday that
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      Lock icon Wet and foggy in Washington
      120 4 The Washington Monument can be seen beyond a heavy fog clinging to the Potomac River in Washington on Wednesday. Unseasonably warm and rainy weather has created foggy conditions along the eastern American seaboard, causing many holiday travel delays. Storms and tornadoes killed at least six
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    • Article
      Lock icon Factory output slides for 10th straight month
      488 4  -  Marissa Lee marilee@sph.com.sg Factory output contracted again last month and at a rate that exceeded the already gloomy market expectations yet again. Production fell 5.5 per cent in November from the same month last year the 10th straight month of decline and far
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      Lock icon Seating plan for leader reflects new reality for HK
      648 6 Chief Executive: Place at table during talks with Xi shows city’s constitutional position BEIJING Chinese President Xi Jinping has said in a meeting with Hong Kong’s leader that China will stick steadfastly to the “one country, two systems” model used to
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      Lock icon HK duplex sold for $107m could be Asia’s priciest flat
      427 6 HONG KONG At a time when the housing market is softening, Hong Kong has just seen the sale of what could be Asia’s most expensive flat at more than HK$100,000 per sq ft. Located in the affluent Mid-levels area, the
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      Lock icon Embassies in Beijing warn of threats against Westerners
      445 6  -  Kor Kian Beng China Bureau Chief In Beijing kianbeng@sph.com.sg Several foreign embassies have warned of possible threats against Westerners visiting Beijing’s popular Sanlitun district around Christmas Day, while the Chinese Embassy in the United States advised its nationals in the US about
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      Lock icon Man accused of abetting to cheat car buyer
      372 7  -  He worked for Volks Auto, which took over $3.6m from clients Amir Hussain amirh@sph.com.sg An employee of a car dealership, which shut its doors after allegedly collecting over $3.6 million from more than 100 buyers without delivering the cars, was charged with
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      Lock icon Sentosa tunnel to finish only by end-2016
      610 8  -  One-year delay as site challenges call for more time-consuming tunnelling method Adrian Lim adrianl@sph.com.sg The completion of the $160 million Sentosa Gateway Tunnel will be delayed by a year, it was revealed yesterday, because of site challenges requiring the contractor to use a
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      Lock icon Road closures for big countdown
      482 8  -  Olivia Ho Several roads and spaces will be closed due to countdown congestion in the Marina Bay area on New Year’s Eve. The police have warned the public to expect crowd control measures and bag checks. Large crowds and heavy traffic are expected at the
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      Lock icon Bus, train services extended on New Year’s Eve
      271 8 Bus and train services will have extended operating hours on New Year’s Eve. The last trains on the North-South and East-West lines departing from City Hall towards Jurong East, Pasir Ris and Joo Koon will leave at 2.15am, while the last train
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      Lock icon Get celebrities’ tips to usher in 2016 in style
      320 8 The January issue of award-win-ning digital magazine The Life celebrates the new year with tips on how to dress, travel and eat in style. Life writer Ankita Varma sits down with home-grown songwriter and composer Dick Lee to find out the
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      4 4 andcentralUnitedStates,bringingheavyrainandhail.Morethan100millionAmericansarepreparingtotravelduringtheholidayperiod,withatleast91million REUTERSSEE WORLD A25
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      98 7 THE STRAITS TIMES’ NEW CHEAT SHEET E-BOOK Tell a Gala from a Jazz apple These tips and more in Cheat Sheet: Navigate The Food World Like A Pro, the latest e-book from The Straits Times Star E-Books app. http://str.sg/3hu HOW TO DOWNLOAD: 1. Go to Apple App store on your
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  • WORLD
    • PERILOUS QUEST FOR SAFETY
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        Lock icon Muslim-Buddhist couple’s path fraught with danger
        852 10  -  Thisyearhasseentwomigrantcrisesunfolding–oneinSouth-eastAsia,involvingtensofthousandsofmainlyRohingyaMuslims fleeing Myanmar’s Rakhine state, and the other in Europe, which saw a record flow of nearly one million people, many of them from conflict-torn Syria. The Straits Times’ F oreign Desk traces the treacherous journeys of two refugee families Tan Hui Yee Thailand
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        Lock icon Close brush with death in Syrian’s flight to Germany
        837 10  -  Marilyn Gerlach For The Straits Times In Frankfurt marilyn.gerlach123@gmail.com Mr Fadi Haddad crawled under barbed wire in Syria’s north-west-ern village of Kessab and crossed a forest to reach Turkey, the start of a journey to the edge of despair in the
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    • ASIA
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        Lock icon Massive human trafficking trial begins in Bangkok
        592 11  -  Worries that case will fall apart after top cop in probe quits and flees, citing death threats Tan Hui Yee Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok tanhy@sph.com.sg A massive human trafficking trial began in Bangkok yesterday as a Thai court dismissed concerns that the departure
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        Lock icon Thai double murder: Two get death penalty
        376 11 REUTERS KOH SAMUI Two Myanmar migrant workers have been sentenced to death after being convicted by a Thai court of the 2014 murders of two young British tourists on a holiday island in a case mired in controversy and a dispute over DNA
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        Lock icon Mall brawls symbol of a fractious Malaysia
        883 12  -  Matter made worse by activists turning mobile phone disputes into race issue and fuelled by lack of govt action Trinna Leong Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur trinnaleong@gmail.com One of Kuala Lumpur’s older malls, Kota Raya, is seeing few customers this week, a change
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        Lock icon PAS deputy takes harder stance on Umno cooperation
        591 12 KUALA LUMPUR Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has taken a harder line from that of his party chief, as the Islamic party mulls over working with long-time enemy Umno. While president Abdul Hadi Awang has welcomed Umno’s
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        Lock icon India close to deal on nuclear reactors
        472 13 Westinghouse contract to build six reactors will give nuclear power programme a boost REUTERS NEW DELHI India expects to seal a contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to build six nuclear reactors in the first half of next year, a senior government official said,
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        Lock icon Plan to tackle New Delhi smog seen as ‘cosmetic’
        278 13 REUTERS NEW DELHI India is devising a plan to combat smog in the capital New Delhi, the world’s most polluted city, two officials said, but the government is stopping short of targetingthepowerfultransportindustry. Instead, the plan will call for enforcing bans on
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        Lock icon S’pore made most progress among four societies: Poll
        576 14  -  It’s voted overall No. 1 in social progress, topping China, Taiwan and HK in survey Kua Yu-Lin TAIPEI Singapore has made the most progress among four ethnic Chinese societies in Asia, in the eyes of people living there, according to a recent
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        Lock icon Japan probing reports of Japanese journalist held hostage in Syria
        299 14 REUTERS TOKYO The Japanese government is seeking information after reports of a Japanese freelance journalist being held hostage in Syria and threatened with execution, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said. Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said this week it had
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      • Asia Briefs
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          Lock icon Hotline for Uber drivers in Klang Valley
          60 14 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK PETALINGJAYA•Ubersaidit has launched an emergency hotline for its drivers in the KlangValley. The measure was introduced after Uber drivers faced violence in “a couple of incidents” in Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg, Uber’s global trust head Bhav Bhasin told reporters
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          Lock icon Indonesian ferry death toll rises to 20
          79 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JAKARTA The death toll from a ferry disaster in central Indonesia has climbed to 20, an official said, though nearly 60 people remain missing five days after the boat sank in rough seas. Search and rescue agency chief Bambang Soelistyo told
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          Lock icon Kansai firm gets nod to restart four N-reactors
          104 14 REUTERS FUKUI (Japan) A court has cleared the way for Kansai Electric Power Co to restart four nuclear reactors, rejecting legal claims against Japan’s secondbiggest utility to keep the reactors idled over safety fears. The Fukui District Court yesterday overturned an injunction
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          Lock icon Rhino horn ‘trade’: North Korean envoy expelled
          115 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JOHANNESBURG A North Korean diplomat has been expelled from South Africa for alleged illegal trading in rhino horns, a South African foreign ministry spokesman said yesterday. “We can confirm that this diplomat has been expelled. He left the country on Dec
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        Lock icon Landslide victims mostly migrants
        656 16 Over 80% of Shenzhen population made up of rural migrant workers in search of a better life NEW YORK TIMES SHENZHEN When she heard the news, Ms He Daxia rushed to Shenzhen, hoping some miracle had spared the lives of 11 members of her extended family
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        Lock icon Chinese media boss jailed 4 years for graft
        269 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING A Chinese court has sentenced the former head of one of the country’s best-known financial newspapers to four years in prison, closing a massive media corruption case as Beijing tightens control over the press. Shen Hao, former president of
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        Lock icon Afghan forces struggle to beat back Taleban
        452 17 Militants capture large swathes of Helmand; Britain sends troops, a year after Nato pullout AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, XINHUA KABUL Afghan forces scrambled yesterday to beat back the Taleban from Sangin as the insurgents claimed to have captured nearly the entire opium-rich district, following the
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      Lock icon Russia issues arrest warrant for Putin critic
      626 18 Ex-oil tycoon, who got surprise pardon two years ago, says he might apply for UK asylum AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MOSCOW Russia has issued an international arrest warrant for top opposition leader Mikhail Khodorkovsky, as Moscow ramped up the pressure on a leading critic of
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    • World Briefs
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        Lock icon US school massacre: Victims’ kin get $2.1m
        134 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK Families of the victims of the Sandy Hook school massacre three years ago have been awarded US$1.5 million (S$2.1 million) in damages from the estate of the shooter’s mother, their lawyers’ office said on Wednesday. Twenty children and six
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        Lock icon 25 killed, 107 injured in Saudi hospital fire
        82 18 REUTERS RIYADH A pre-dawn fire at a hospital in Saudi Arabia’s south-western port city of Jazan yesterday killed 25 people and injured 107, the Saudi civil defence agency said in a statement. The blaze at Jazan General Hospital broke out on the
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      Lock icon Republican hopeful Cruz slams cartoon of his kids
      397 19 Satirical drawing depicts girls as monkeys; paper admits cartoonist ‘overstepped mark’ AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON A cartoon war has erupted in the White House race over a satirical drawing depicting the two young daughters of Republican candidate Ted Cruz as performing monkeys. The
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      Lock icon Trump’s lead widens despite his insults
      617 19  -  Jeremy Au Yong US Bureau Chief In Washington jeremyau@sph.com.sg Despite another week of controversy, the Trump juggernaut continues to roll along undaunted. The abrasive billionaire will enter the Christmas and New Year period with his largest-ever lead over the rest of the Republican field,
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      Lock icon Bad weather causing travel havoc in US
      300 25 Severe storms hit as millions take to the roads REUTERS AUSTIN (Texas) At least six people died as severe storms menaced the southern and central United States, pelting a region home to tens of millions of people with heavy rain and hail, and
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      Lock icon ‘Human shields’ flee ISIS’ clutches
      236 25 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BAGHDAD Dozens of families the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) had been using as human shields in Ramadi escaped to safety today as Iraqi forces closed in on the extremists’ last redoubts. A day after punching deep into the city centre,
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      Lock icon Christmas cheer in Baghdad
      101 25 With Christmas falling this year a day after Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Baghdad is holding Christmas celebrations in a sign of brotherhood with Iraq’s hard-pressed Christian community. Fireworks will illuminate the Tigris river every night of the week and a 25m Christmas tree has been set up
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      Lock icon SpaceX rocket landing
      43 28 The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket touched down at Cape Canaveral on Monday, just minutes after delivering a payload into space. The feat could signal future deployment of reusable spacecraft. NOTE: Graphic not drawn to scale Sources: AFP, SPACEX ST GRAPHICS
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      Lock icon Stroke risk? Treat those with normal blood pressure’
      493 28 Pressure-lowering drugs benefit those at risk of heart attack even if their readings normal, says study AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS Millions of lives could be saved by giving blood pres-sure-lowering drugs to people at risk of heart attack and stroke, even if they
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    • YEARENDER
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        Lock icon 2015, in graphic detail
        919 30 / 31 From taking our readers into the new Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and behind the scenes of the Singapore Grand Prix to making sense of the numbers and nuances in the news, The Straits Times Infographics team hit several highs this year. We take a
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      243 36  -  Geoffrey Kung Kuo-Woo The editorial on Dec 16 (“Ageing can add value to society”) highlighted the socio-economic impact of our ageing society. With higher life expectancy, coupled with a lower birth rate, the real “middle-age” band for our present demographics encompasses those aged
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      52 36 1. MR MANORAJ RAJATHURAI: What purpose do beauty pageants serve? 2. MISS LEE KAYYAN: Rising to the clean energy challenge. 3. PUB: Reply onfogging in Lorong Halus. 4. MRLEETECKCHUAN: Change prioritiestotake bettercare of the elderly. 5. MS LIM LIH MEI: Do more to promote health screening. MORE LETTERS
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      115 36  -  Yap Kim Hao (Rev Dr) The advisory issued to employers on preventing and managing workplace harassment, and the call for them to take harassment seriously are generally welcomed (“‘Onusonemployers’tofight harassment” and “Experts welcome anti-harassment guidelines”; both published yesterday). The move has also received
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      258 36  -  Edward Lim Yew Sih Under the National Cycling Plan, the Government is building an extensive cycling network across Singapore. With more people usingbicycles as a means to get around, the Active Mobility Advisory Panel is working on a set of rules and norms to boost
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        119 36  -  Andrew Koh I found myself stuck in my condominium’s lift one recent evening when it suddenly stopped between the third and fourth floors. I managed to call the police and asked them to inform the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). I also called
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      143 37 Leandro Wendell dos Santos, 14, dressed as Santa Claus, playing with children as he walked down an alley of the Mare slums complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday to give presents to children. Leandro is part of a group of volunteers from
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      29 37 WEATHER Showers mainly over southern and western Singapore in the afternoon. High 33 deg C Low 24 deg C 24-hr PSI as of 5pm yesterday: 47 to 54 (Moderate)
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      446 6  -  More channels one reason why fee waiver is ending Lester Hio lesterh@sph.com.sg Consumers who have signed up for a Singtel app that lets them watch TV programmes on the go will have to pay for the service from next month, when
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      307 6  -  K. C. Vijayan Senior Law Correspondent vijayan@sph.com.sg Three Thaipusam participants who lost a High Court application for a judicial review of the procession’s permit conditions are applying to withdraw their appeal to the apex court. The trio’s U-turn comes after a Dec
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      541 7  -  K. C. Vijayan Senior Law Correspondent vijayan@sph.com.sg The High Court has dismissed a civil activist’s bid to quash a police warning, saying such warnings have no legal effect on the recipient so there is nothing for it to quash. Mr Jolovan Wham, 35,
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      791 7  -  Group of 14 detained for 3 1 /2 months after problems with performance permit Amelia Teng ateng@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by CalvinYang What was supposed to be a 12-day regional concert tour turned into a 31/2 -month ordeal for local singer Joel Tan and
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      467 8  -  74,000 households have opted for HDB scheme that makes flats elderly friendly Yeo Sam Jo yeosamjo@sph.com.sg When Mr Krishnamuthi Palappan had his left leg amputated a year ago due to complications from diabetes, moving around at home, especially when going to the toilet, became
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      236 8  -  Amir Hussain A former senior investigation officer with the Commercial Affairs Department was charged with criminal breach of trust (CBT) and obstructing the course of justice yesterday. Yeo Lwee Siong, 41, is accused of dishonestly misappropriating $4,700 in restitution money sometime between October 2011
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      492 12  -  Her research work ‘improved human life, expanded perceptions about the world’ Samantha Boh samboh@sph.com.sg A Singapore-based scientist has won the top science and technology award of the Islamic world, which comes with a US$500,000 (S$702,000) cash prize. Professor Jackie Ying, 49, executive director
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      227 12 Professor Jackie Ying is executive director of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) at A*Star. Her research has led to many new materials and systems with unique functions and properties that tackle major challenges in medicine, chemistry and energy. These inventions have been applied in areas such
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      878 14  -  Less stigma over meetings between children, biological parents, adoptive family Theresa Tan theresat@sph.com.sg With the veil of secrecy surrounding adoption gradually lifting, a small but growing number of families are meeting the children they put up for adoption. In the past two years, Touch Adoption
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      427 16  -  Education firm MindChamps gives free tuition to 15 pupils preparing for PSLE Amelia Teng ateng@sph.com.sg Tuition classes may be a chore to many children, but for 15 pupils, lessons at MindChamps are a privilege. They were the first recipients of a scholarship that
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      408 16  -  Elena Chong Court Correspondent elena@sph.com.sg A section of the adult pool at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, where a five-year-old boy drowned in February, has seen three other close shaves over ayear. Police incident records showed that between April last year and
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      385 17  -  Over 4,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes, hiddeninotheritems,seizedatJurongPort Danson Cheong dansonc@sph.com.sg Three attempts to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Singapore have been thwarted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) since last week. ICA officers seized close to 4,100 cartons of cigarettes at Jurong Port,
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      299 17  -  Olivia Ho oliviaho@sph.com.sg The year will close for some 200,000 residents with grassroots celebrations that range from lantern painting to a pet carnival. Various events to wrap up Singapore’s 50th year of independence will be organised by the People’s Association (PA) grassroots organisations. Tomorrow,
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      307 20  -  Audrey Tan COMMON MALAYAN MISTLETOE Dendrophthoe pentandra This is the most common species of mistletoe in Singapore,and can be found growing on trees and shrubs along roads, in parksand parks gardens. This bushy plant can grow up to 2m tall, and has fruit that look like
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      62 8 1 Singapore-listedWeeHurhas acquiredanofficebuildingand anadjoiningpieceoflandwitha totalareaof5,478sqmin BrisbaneforA$63million(S$64 million).WeeHursaiditwasa long-terminvestment. 2 AdvancedIntegrated Manufacturing’sunit,Hao Mart,hasboughtaminimartat Block91,PayaLebarWay,for $200,000toprovideitwithan additionalrevenuestream. 3 Singapore-listedWeiyeHold-ings said yesterday its planned dual primary listing in Hong Kongisunlikelytobecompleted by Jan 31 as earlier announced as its application is still under review at the stock exchangeofHongKong. 4 Vanke,China’slargest residentialpropertydeveloper bysales,saidyesterdayit
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      44 8 52-Week Vol Last Quote High Low Counter Last Sale +/-(’000) Buy Sell 4258 2750 DBXT China50 US$ US3008 +58 8 3002 3009 NJ 1750 1151 DBXT MSCHINA US$ US1267 +12 7 1262 1267 N) NJ 2392 1788 DBXT MSTaiwan US$ US1924 1904 1909
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      30 8 VOLUME Vashion China New Town Ezra Cosco Noble 23,890,000 22,220,400 21,001,500 20,050,500 19,749,600 Market volume 618,808,000 VALUE DBSGrp Singtel 38,016,625 25,221,797 21,568,460 ***** 840 KeppelCorp 18,030,389 *****605 UOB
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      79 9 Points Change Mid Cap Small Cap Fledgling Catalist China China Top Maritime Basic materials Consumer goods Consumer serv Financials 671.37 404.10 834.93 499.24 207.75 171.89 228.76 110.10 428.95 768.41 769.06 +0.28 +0.97 +2.35 +1.18 +0.76 +0.60 +2.36 -0.01 +2.22 +2.56 +4.39 Points Change Healthcare Industrials Oil and
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        156 9 Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (A-Reit) is seeking to acquire a logistics property in Sydney for A$76.6 million (S$78 million). The acquisition would likely generate a net property income yield of about 7.1 per cent pre-transaction costs in the first year, A-Reit said in a
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        62 9 Global Yellow Pages has lodged a report with the Commercial Affairs Department in relation to potentially irregular transactions at its Singapore River Explorer unit. The report does not relate to any officer or employee of the group, it said in a statement. The full extent of the
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      62 9 Dec 24 GOVERNMENT BONDS Period Issue Coupon Maturity Close Day's code rate Bid High Low 2-Year N*****0F 1.375 01-Oct-17 100.7 100.73 100.73 5-Year N*****0S 2.000 01-Jul-20 100.86 10-Year NX*****Z 2.375 01-Jun-25 99.48 99.55 99.45 15-Year NZ*****F 2.875 01-Sep-30 101.45 20-Year NZ*****V 3.375 01-Sep-33 108.25 108.10 108.10 30-Year NA*****N
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      621 16  -  Competition is put on hold indefinitely, cost issues cited for the postponement Wang Meng Meng meng@sph.com.sg It was meant to kick-start the biggest commercial deal in Singapore football but the Merlion Cup, originally slated to be played at the National Stadium next month, has been
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      618 11 Sharpshooter happy with tag of‘new face of NBA’ ahead of tie withJames’Cavaliers AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEWYORK Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry raised the tension levels for his Christmas showdown with Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, saying he considers himself as the world’s best basketballplayer. In
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      680 11  -  Commentary Chia Han Keong hankeong@sph.com.sg We all know Kobe Bryant’s self-given nickname, Black Mamba. So, make an educated guess, what’s his favourite Star Wars character? Of course, it’s Darth Vader. But the Black Mamba is not even satisfied
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      367 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS A malfunctioning drone which crashed close to Austrian ski star Marcel Hirscher in a World Cup slalom race was deliberately brought to the ground to prevent it from spiralling out of control, the organisers said on Wednesday. The terrifying incident
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      271 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki passed Shaquille O’Neal for sixth place on the National Basketball Association all-time scoring list on Wednesday, scoring 22 points to help defeat hosts Brooklyn Nets 119-118 in overtime. The 37-year-old German sank a jumper over
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      508 12 Spokesmansaysconfidentialityofdonors– backingCoetobeIAAFchief–willbekept THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Sebastian Coe continues to resist calls to reveal details of the private funding behind his successful attempt to become the president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) after it was confirmed that Chelsea football club were among
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        80 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK Film director Spike Lee has joined the National Basketball Association in an initiative to fight gun violence in the United States, hoping that star power can succeed where politics has so far failed to make a
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        75 12 REUTERS PARIS A taskforce from the governing body of world athletics will make a first visit to Russia on Jan 10-11 to check on progress towards cleaning up the doping scandal that led to Russia’s suspension from the sport last month. The
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        72 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SYDNEY Australia’s gruelling Sydney to Hobart race faces choppy seas and high winds after it gets under way tomorrow with a record 27 international entries among those vying for honours. The fleet for the 71st edition of the often brutal 1,163km blue-water
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      1037 12  -  InGoodConscience Rob Hughes stsports@sph.com.sg If ever there has been a year in which the conscience of sport has struggled to find the beauty beneath the ugly face of its so called leaders, it is 2015. But this is Christmas, and so this
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      412 12 REUTERS ZURICH Shaken by corruption scandals, global football body Fifa on Wednesday presented the detailed reforms it will ask members to adopt in February at a special congress that seeks to restore its reputation and elect a new leader. The reforms include limiting
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      506 13  -  After a topsy-turvy 2015, forward is hoping for more consistency at his boyhood club Chua Siang Yee siangyee@sph.com.sg Signing for the LionsXII and testing himself in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) this year was supposed to be a major breakthrough for Sahil Suhaimi. Alas,
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      547 13 THE GUARDIAN LONDON•Louis van Gaal has received assurances about his future at Manchester United, including calls from executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and former manager Alex Ferguson, and insists he will keep his job at Old Trafford. The Dutchman said he had
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      686 13 THE TIMES, LONDON THE GUARDIAN LONDON Guus Hiddink used his first public appearance on Wednesday since replacing Jose Mourinho as Chelsea manager to make plain to the club’s underperforming players that while his job is temporary, his authority is absolute.
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      598 13 THE TIMES, LONDON While the rest of Europe hibernates over the Christmas holiday period, the English Premier League indulges in an orgy of football, with Boxing Day the highlight of this secular and often maligned tradition. With barely any time to digest the Christmas turkey, teams come
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      300 14 Not many fans could have predicted Leicester City to be at top of the table at Christmas, but Claudio Ranieri and his merry men have somehow defed the odds. THE MANAGER: CLAUDIO RANIERI ANAGER: His famous nickname, Tinkerman, was given by the Italian media for his
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      1230 14 Ranieri lauds team’s fitness and camaraderie, new goal will be set after they achieve 40 pts THEGUARDIAN, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON In what will probably go down as one of the more unusual comparisons to be made by a manager when trying
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      401 15  -  TEXT: RICHARD JOLLY ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE SATURDAY Stoke v Manchester United Ch102 Ch227, 8.45pm Manchester City vSunderland Ch102 Ch227, 11pm Chelsea v Watford Ch103 Ch228, 10.55pm Liverpool v Leicester Ch104 Ch229, 10.55pm TottenhamvNorwich Ch105 Ch230, 10.55pm Aston Villa v West Ham Ch106 Ch231, 10.55pm Bournemouth
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      188 15 P W D L F A Pts 1 LeicesterCity 17 11 5 1 37 24 38 2 Arsenal 17 11 3 3 31 14 36 3 ManCity 17 10 2 5 33 19 32 4 Tottenham 17 7 8 2 28 14 29 5 ManUnited 17 8 5 4
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      552 15  -  Reds’ injury-hit defence will fear being exposed by pacy attack from Ranieri’s side TheBigMatch Richard Jolly stsports@sph.com.sg It is arguably the most inconsistent team in the Premier League against definitely the most unexpectedly consistent. Liverpool may have produced perhaps the best performance
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      238 15 THE TIMES, LONDON THE GUARDIAN LONDON Manuel Pellegrini believes that his Manchester City players could not be considered “top professionals” if they slacked off in the expectation of him being replaced by Pep Guardiola at the end of the season. The City manager
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      1248 2 / 3  -  The gifts have been exchanged, the feasts devoured and the carols sung. If you are stuck with no plans this long Christmas weekend, Nabilah Said has you covered Nabilah Said nabilahs@sph.com.sg Bid farewell to Goodfellas 1 After nine years together, Timbre’s resident band Goodfellas are
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        544 4  -  Here are four welldecorated homes Alyssa Woo alywoo@sph.com.sg Ms Laura Ong, 54, is a stickler for details. She believes that the nativity scene, which depicts biblical characters Joseph and Mary looking at baby Jesus lying in a manger, should not have the baby in the picture
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        552 5  -  Anjali Raguraman anjalir@sph.com.sg After amassing Christmas decorations for about 10 years without being able to display much of the collection in his home, senior graphic designer Vincent Choo is finally able to make his four-room HDB flat in Potong Pasir look extremely festive for
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        458 6  -  Anjali Raguraman Among the many Christmas decorations retiree Dorothy Tessensohn has kept for many years, a 1m-tall angel figurine holds special meaning for her. “I fell in love with her beautiful face,” she says. After her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour 13 years ago, she
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        546 8  -  Alyssa Woo Many years ago, Mr Philip Seah and his eldest child, then a toddler, set up the Christmas tree one night while his wife was out. It was a sweet gesture meant to surprise her. When Ms Christine Chan returned home, she gave him a
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        276 9 Summertimes Big Band The only professional and independent big band will perform familiar classics and festive favourites. WHERE: Esplanade OutdoorTheatre, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/ City HallWHEN: Today, 7.30, 8.45 &10pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6828-8377 INFO: www.esplanade.com Of Music And Dance Ding Yi Music Companyand re:Dance Theatre collaborate for
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        217 9 Vasantham And Oli Partner Lisha In Chennai Flood Relief Donation Drive Mediacorp Vasantham and Oli 96.8FM will partner Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association (Lisha) and Singapore Red Cross Society in a donation drive to raise funds for those affected by the flood in Chennai. WHEN:The donation booth will
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        403 9  -  Omar Amir A visual merchandiser by day and musician by night, Nur Ahmad Muhaimin (left), who goes by the moniker Mean, is an emcee in the Singapore hip-hop scene. He represents local music collectives such as XS Collective, a group of prolific hip-hop enthusiasts, and HYBRDTHRY, a crop
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        143 9 Run For Hope Singapore’s biggest run in aid of cancer research comprises a 10km non-competitive run and a 3.5km familyfun run/walk.Organised by FourSeasons Hotel Singapore and RegentSingaporein collaboration with National Cancer Centre Singapore. WHERE: The Promontory Marina Bay,11 Marina Boulevard MRT: Bayfront/Marina Bay WHEN: Jan 31, 7am (10km), 7.30am
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        202 9 Life Of A Literary Translator By Shelly Bryant Poet, writerand sought-after translator of Chinese literature Shelly Bryant will talk about how she started hercareer. WHERE:TheSelect Centre Pop-up Bookstore, The Arts House, Level 1, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: City Hall/Raffles Place WHEN: Tue, 7.30pmADMISSION: Free INFO: For inquiries, e-mail
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        193 9 Manga Drawing Workshop Learn how to draw and create your own manga in this three-hour workshop. WHERE: Triple. Two Artspace, 02-03, 222 Queen Street MRT: Bras Basah WHEN: Tomorrow, 3-6pm ADMISSION: $20 INFO:To register, e-mail marketing@eastiebrekkie.com Manga Art Jamming Jointhisfun Manga Art Jamming session and spice up the holidays
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        50 9 New Year Foam Party Countdown Celebrate the arrival of 2016 as you skate along to the beats of special guest DJ spinning on ice. WHERE: The Rink at JCube, Level 3, 2 Jurong East Central 1 MRT: Jurong EastWHEN: Thu, 9.45pm -12.45amADMISSION: $28 INFO: Go to www.therink.sg/ happeningsorwww.facebook.com/ therink.sg
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        1087 10 PROMOTIONS The All-time Greatest Hits At 10 On Claymore The restaurant’s most popular dishes all appear during this promotion. High lights include freshly shucked oysters from the United States, Canada, France, Ireland and New Zealand. WHERE: Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore, 10 Claymore Road MRT: Orchard WHEN: Jan 1-31 PRICE:
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        1127 11 CONCERTS New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert 2016 Presented By The Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrate the year end with orchestral favourites.Together with maestros LimYau and Terrence Wong as well aspresenterWilliam Ledbetter, The Philharmonic Orchestra promises a delightful evening. To top it off, have a glass of bubbly from official sponsor ewineasia.com.
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        453 11  -  Lee Jian Xuan The Transmission: Instant Distant exhibition at Art Seasons Singapore gallery delves into the thoughts and memories of its artists. Through their works, the artists explore themes such as temptation, religion and the passage of time. WHERE: 200 Middle Road, 01-02 Big Hotel MRT:
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        59 12 ChristmasToyland Floral Display Gardens by the Bay has turned into a Christmas wonderland. Towering over the floral display is the 11m-tall Christmas Pyramid, decked with toys. WHERE: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome,18 Marina Gardens Drive MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Till Jan 5, 9am 9pm ADMISSION: Free entry, usual charges
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        64 12 Samsung KidsTime Authors’ Award This award is open for submissions till Jan 4. Send in your published and unpublished picture books fora chance to win $2,000 cash. You will get a chance to transform your works into mobile apps on the Samsung KidsTime mobile platform. Up to 10 winners
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        47 12 8th Annual Pet Food Drive 2015 This event aims to raise 25,000kg of food for Action ForSingapore Dogs, Cat WelfareSocietyand Causes for Animals Singapore. Buy selected brands of pet food at a Pet Lovers Centre outletorcall 1800PETFOOD (1800-*****63). Till Dec 31. INFO: Go to www.bit.ly/ plf-petfooddrive15
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        117 12 Healing GardenTour The Healing Garden features more than 400 varieties of plants used medicinally. It is laid out thematically relating to parts of the body such as the head, and the respiratory and reproductive systems. WHERE: Singapore BotanicGardens Visitor Centre, 1 Cluny Road MRT: BotanicGardens WHEN: Jan2,9am (in English)&10am(in
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        149 12 Kids Craft: My Fireworks Esplanade Craft materials are provided for parents and their children to create fireworks-themed artwork. WHERE: Festival Corner, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/City Hall WHEN: Today-Sun, 1pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6828-8377 INFO: www.esplanade.com Christmas Past, Present And Future A Pantomime This pantomime is inspired by Charles
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        286 12 National Museum Of Singapore: Christmas Open House The National Museum is offering free entry to all galleries and family-friendly activities. WHERE: National Museum of Singapore,93Stamford Road MRT: City Hall/Bras Basah WHEN: Today, 10am 7pm ADMISSION: FreeTEL: 6332-3659 INFO: www.nationalmuseum.sg SG50 Speech Marathon To commemorate Singapore’s golden jubilee, the YMCA
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        294 12  -  Compiled by Callyn Chow& Chris Tan A LighterSide Of History: A Family’s Journey Into The World Of Aromatic Arts Perfume-maker Johari Kazura shares his experience growing up in Kampong Glam above a perfume shop set up by his grandfather in 1933. WHERE: TheSalon, Level 1 National Museum of
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        355 9  -  Boon Chan Media Correspondent recommends REWIND FEATURING OSUNLADE Slip into your party best and groove to the sounds of veteran musician/ composer/producerOsunlade, founder of dance label Yoruba Records. Santa would have come and gone, so be as naughty or nice as you want on the dancefloor. WHERE: Club
        PHOTOS: MEDIACORP CHANNEL 5, SENTOSA SILOSO BEACH PARTY, ZOUK SINGAPORE, ROCK RECORDS  -  355 words
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        885 10  -  TanHsuehYun Food Editor recommends HOMEY HOKKIENMEE If you prefer Hokkien mee to be dry and full of wok hei, you will be disappointed with the claypot version here. But if you like them a bit wet, then Kim Keat Hokkien Mee will hit the rightspot. The stall in
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        492 11  -  Deepika Shetty Arts Correspondent recommends ESPLANADE’S YEARLY MAKE A WISH With the ongoing school holidays and festive season, here is something families can do together. Find bell charms at Singapore’s leading arts venue and bea part of this lovely yearly tradition. Share whatever you like a moment of
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        517 12  -  JohnLuiFilmCorrespondentrecommends JohnLuiFilmCorrespondentrecommends CAROL (R21) 119 minutes/ It is the early 1950s and New York shopgirl Therese (Rooney Mara, left) attends to customer Carol (Cate Blanchett,farleft).The pair strike up a friendship, one that will grow into something deeper. In this adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 novel The Price Of
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        91 13 I’ve asked for this for so many Christmases. AG-4. A jet. If someone could just get mea plane so that I don’t have to go through airport security. FILM-MAKER MICHAEL MOORE FILM-MAKER MICHAEL MOORE Canon: brown eyes, frizzy hair and very clever. White skin was never
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        372 13  -  Prize in the last round of ST170 T reats goes to readers Paul Tay andjacinta Lim Omar Amir omaramir@sph.com.sg Married couple Paul Tay, 43, and Jacinta Lim, 35, will be heading to Zanzibar, Tanzania. That is because they were picked from among more than 6,000 entries
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        76 16 might look bookish, but he may just become a martial arts master like his father. The 52-year-old action star who attended the premiere of Ip Man 3 in Taipei on Tuesday with his wife Cecilia, 34, daughter Jasmine, 11, and son James, eight said that he was
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        451 16 NEW YORK TIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS NEW YORK Happy holidays from TheBeatles:Asof12.01amyesterday, the band’s music finally became available on streaming services worldwide. The legendary group announced the news in a 35-second video featuring a medley of their biggest hits that kicks off to the sound of
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          66 16 Johnny Depp is the most overpaid Hollywood actor this year, says Forbes magazine. The actor, whose 2015 film Mortdecai grossed US$47 million (S$66 million) on a US$60 million budget, returned US$1.20 for every US$1 he was paid, it said. Depp was followed by Denzel Washington (with
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          83 16 Metallica have hinted that a new album is getting closer after nearly 10 years. In a holiday video sent to fans, frontman James Hetfield offered season’s greetings on Tuesday from inside a studio before guiding the paws of his cat to hit play
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      58 3 Myanmar Indon/ Manado Filipino -Maids Nurse/ Caregiver New Direct Hiring/ Transfer Home Leave WP Renewal #02-15 Lucky Plaza Call 6737-1022 SMS 9623-0388 21st (15C7472) Weekly Home Cleaning by Experienced, Friendly Efficient Helpers. Islandwide. Call *****637 NURSEMAIDS for Elderly, Bedridden, Babies Child. Hon 6445-2587 8523-9687 (Lic: 04C5032) Vicky Kumar 9010-2526 Indian,
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      505 4 Business Opportunities Agents 208 Business Opportunities Agents 208 Did YOU Know? Many of our agents are earning more than $100,000 in a month Despite current market conditions Why not YOU? My Accolades Achievements PropNex Top 100 Producers Award 3Q 2015 PropNex Top 50 Producers Award July 2015 PropNex Powerful Negotiators
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      330 4 BMW For Sale 305 $6.5K DOWNPAYMENT! 4/’08 BMW X3 2.5SI. Black. Agt maintained regularly svc. High loan avail. 9098-2086 READY STOCK! BRAND New BMW 428 IA Convertible MSport, Estoril Blue. Memory pack. *****880 Autopoint 2.28%, DEFERRED PAYMENT, 7 yrs Loan, Low Deposit, Ready Stock BMW X5. Pls Call: 6743-0018 Hup
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      314 4 Fiat For Sale 312 1 OWNER 4/’08 Punto 1.4A Parf $9K. White, A1 cond, low km, accident free. *****434 4/’08 GRANDE PUNTO 1.4A, silver 0MV $17k accident free Low km. $28,999. *****922 Ford For Sale 313 2009 1.6 FORD Focus Trend 1.6 Asking $49.8K Mileage 75K km High OMV $15.3K
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      226 4 Honda For Sale 316 JACK CARS! BRAND New! Honda Vezel! G’teed COE! 20% Downpayment! Call Us Now: 6744 1900/ 6743 1900 BRAND NEW SHUTTLE 1.5G Full accessories.Inhouse loan high trade-in. Enquiries, JCWC *****969/ 9002 5913 BRAND NEW VEZEL/ Hybrid 1.5X. In-house loan trade-in avail. $neg. For enquiries, JCWC 9151 2330/
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      365 4 317 Hyundai For Sale 317 Hyundai For Sale 317 Hyundai For Sale COE Results of December 2015 2nd Open Bidding Exercise For COE Cars (1600cc and below) Cars (1601cc and above) Goods vehicles and buses Motorcycles Open category COE price Quota Bids $54,301 $55,001 $46,001 $6,600 $57,501 1,669 1,027 244
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      374 4 RTMT MOTOR PTE LTD 61UBIAVE 2 AUTOMOBILE MEGAMART 101 -06 *****919 Honda For Sale 316 NEW VEZEL 1.5X Hybrid. Full accessories. Immed regn. G’teed COE w/out top up. Fr $111,800. Daniel 8481-5408 NEW ODYSSEY ABSOLUTE. Full accessories. Immediate regn. G’teed COE w/o top up. Fr $148,800. Daniel 8481-5408 NEW ODYSSEY
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      338 5 Kia For Sale 320 NLY $388 MONTHLY 07-09 Picantox4,100% loan approval, no need guarantor/ payslip, 1-1 exchange w/o top up, *****603 O STARBRIGHT AUTO X’MAS sale 2/’07 Carnival 2.5A. 7 seater Mileage 99K km. Full Agt Svc In-Hse Warranty. 6793-0080 2008 KIA PICANTO Auto. 2 owners. Accident free. $5K driveaway.
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      143 5 Mazda For Sale 325 **REPUBLIC AUTO: *****000 Nov ’09 Mazda 5 SP. 1 owner. Free workshop service credit. 83K km! Agt svc. 9450 6234 JAN 2009, MAZDA 2 1.5A, Blue, Accident Free, Showroom Cond, Low mileage, Cheapest. Call *****943 STARBRIGHT AUTO X’MAS sale 1-Owner 8/’12 Mazda 5 SP, High Paper
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      186 5 Mercedes For Sale 326 SHUANG HUP CREDIT Lot 33 C’wealth Carmall Aug 12 S350L CGI........$209.8k Mar 12 S300L 62km........$183k Feb 09 ML350 72km ......$102k Oct 11 R300L(PI)64km $157.8k Jun 14 E200 16km...........$187k Sep 11 SLK350 AMG Kit...$168k Pearl White, 1 Owners, 24km Feb 15 SLK200 AMG Lin.$219k Jul 12 C250
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      128 5 326 Mercedes For Sale READY STOCK! BENZ C200 Saloon. Keyless go, Sunroof, Cruise control, 17’’Rims. Call *****880. Autopoint READY STOCK! BRAND New GLA 250 AMG Sport, Panoramic roof, Memory package Power tailgate. Call *****661 7/2011 MERCEDES BENZ E250 CGI. 1 Owner. Low Mileage. C&C Unit. Accident Free. $133.8k Only! *****741
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      172 5 326 Mercedes For Sale 11/14 CLS350 1 owner ARF: $*****2. ***** km. C&C warranty $269.8k. *****222 MAR 2012, MERCEDES E250 Avantgarde, black colour. 1 owner. Pls Call *****641 4/2011 MERCEDES E250 1.8 CGI Brown.C&C. Nice number Low km. A1 cond *****999 6/’09 C200 A. Full AMG body kit. Black. High
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      157 5 Nissan For Sale 329 NLY $550 MONTHLY! 07/08 Sylphy x3, 100% loan approval, no need guarantor/payslip, 1-1 exchange w/o top up, *****603 O BRAND NEW NISSAN GTR Black Edition 4WD. Inhse loan trade-In. For enquiries JCWC *****969/ 9002 5913 $5.5K DOWNPAYMENT! 2009 Lafesta 2.0A. Silver. Best MPV for festive season!
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      165 5 332 Peugeot For Sale PEUGEOT 308, X’MAS Promo Jun’08 G’teed lowest price! Sparkling white, tip top cond Call now 8351 1106 Andrew 4/’08 207 CC. 1.6A. 1-Owner Convertible omv$30K.71K km A1 cond. $41.9K. *****922 Porsche For Sale 333 1998 911 COUPE Tip.Open mkt value $109K (Nice no plate 911S). New
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      143 5 Subaru For Sale 342 STARBRIGHT AUTO X’MAS sale 11/’08 Impreza 5D. 1.5R(M). omv$12.2k. Low depreciation. Selling $33,800. 6793-0080 Suzuki For Sale 343 **REPUBLIC AUTO: *****000 May ’11 Kizashi 2.4A. 175 bhp. High specs. 1 owner. 50K km. Agt service. Richard *****171 4/’12 SUZUKI SWIFT 1.4 M (OPC) 1 owner. Red.
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      472 6 344 Toyota For Sale 344 Toyota For Sale 344 Toyota For Sale CARLINGUAL OVER 4 Decades of Experience!!!! 2015 New Facelift Toyota Fielder 1.5X/G Mode ls Smart Entry, Led Packages, Various Colors Avail. Viewing call *****777 CARLINGUAL OVER 4 Decades of Experience!!!! 2015 New Facelift Toyota Axio 1.5G Smart Entry,
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      230 6 344 Toyota For Sale TOYOTA SIENTA $113,988 Rebate 56k. Ready stock. Guan Motor. #04-12 AML. Call 6743 3291/ 9009 4089 BRAND NEW SIENTA MPV. Be the 1st to own. Inhouse loan high trade-in. For Enquiries: JCWC *****969/ 9070 7117 BRAND NEW ESTIMA Aeras Premium 2.4 with full option, In-hse loan
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      240 6 344 Toyota For Sale $161,800, TOYOTA ESTIMA Aera 2.4, 7 seater, power tailgate/ power doors, g’teed COE, $161,800. *****786. $140.8K HARRIER 2.0 Elegance Premium/ Style mauve panomatic roof, gteed COE $140.8K. Tel: *****786 LUXURY PRESTIGIOUS 2007 2.0 Camry $39.8K. Low Depreciation $13k/yr High OMV $28K Mike *****538 READY STOCK. ESTIMA
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      228 6 344 Toyota For Sale $107.8K. NEW MODEL Sienta 1.5X/G 7-seater. G’teed COE. Pioneer DVD. 6459 5535/ 6457 5535 (CaseTrustSVTA) 10% DOWN. LATEST Vellfire 2.5ZG. 1 Bid G’teed COE. Full accessories. 3 yrs warranty. *****535 (CaseTrustSVTA) NEW ESTIMA AERAS/ Premium. Full options. Flexi loan. Ready regn. CaseTrust/ SVTA *****246 Sing Wang
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      253 6 344 Toyota For Sale NEW ALPHARD 2.5 S-A. Full accessories. Immediate regn. G’teed COE w/o top up. From $168,800. Vincent 8399 1933 NEW ALPHARD 2.5 S-A. Full accessories. Immediate regn. G’teed COE w/o top up. From $168,800. Vincent 8399 1933 NEW HARRIER PREMIUM Style Mauve. F/accessories. Immed regn. G’teed COE
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      383 6 344 Toyota For Sale 4/’06 TOYOTA WISH 1.8 auto. 1 owner. Paper rebate $12.9K. Asking $15,300. *****249 1/’06 TOYOTA ALTIS 1.6 auto. 1 owner. (New 5 yrs). 4-door. $42,600. Call: *****249 OCT/08 TOYOTA HARRIER 2.4GL. Cheapest in Market. $63,800. Ander *****640 2/’08 PRADO 2.7TX S/R. Grey PARF $18.2K. 1 owner.
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      1669 7 Various Makes 350 Various Makes 350 Various Makes 350 Various Makes 350 Various Makes 350 Various Makes 350 Various Makes 350 Various Makes 350 Lorries For Sale 387 08/’02 NISSAN CABSTAR. COE till 8/’2022. Good cond. Price neg. Call 6256-7719 Mini Buses For Sale 388 BRAND NEW NISSAN NV350 Hi-Roof
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      215 7 Vans For Sale 391 NEW MODEL 03/09 Citroen Berlingo 1.6M White. 1 Owner. A1 Cond. Best Buy. Selling $*****. Call *****548 OFFER! 11/07 FIAT Doblo Cargo 1.9M. Sporty Look. A1 Cond. Season Best Buy. Selling $18.3k. Call *****548 11/05 KIA PREGIO New 5-yrs COE. $*****. New paint. Monthly $625+. 8345-7000.
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      215 7 Vans For Sale 391 3/2011 HYUNDAI STAREX 2.5 1 Owner, Good Cond! 100% Loan High Trade in avail Call *****069/6555 3300 2004 NISSAN URVAN. Good Cond! Asking Cheap 100% Loan High Trade in avail Call 9068 8008 6555 3300 2001 TOYOTA HIACE With New 5 Years COE. Good Condition New
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      2600 8 Property Prices Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in November 2015 This week: 11 14 PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT The Poiz Residences
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      1451 9 Here is a quick summary of what made the headlines in Singapore’s residential property market this week， Saturday Dec 19 to Thursday Dec 24 Sat, Dec 19 Rise in loan interest 'won't be drastic' (ST) Properties put up for auction at 6-year high (BT) Private home prices to drop 5-15%
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      156 9 3-STY INTER Park Villas Terr. Land 1615/2800 sqft. 5+1. Move in. Sun open hse 24pm. Richard Ong *****755 2.5 STY Chuan Dr. 99 years lease. Land 4133/4381 sqft. 6+1. Move in. Below valn Face Pk $2.9m. Richard *****755 Don't Miss NICE CORNER HSE Bartley. 6+1 rms, 3900/ 3300 sqft, FH
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      127 9 D20 THOMSON/ BISHAN/ ANGMOKIO HOUSES FOR SALE 408 KENT HOMEGURU *****777 Modern Industrial Fashionable Home! 2.5 sty 2000/3627 sf. 4 huge rms Featured in ’Home Decor’Upp Thomson www.homeguru.com.sg Patrick Foo 9845 6219 JLN ISNIN 2-STY Inter Terr. FH. Spacious 4bdrms. 1261/ 1700 sf approx. Quiet. Suits A&A/ Rebuild. Serious seller.
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      691 10 D01 RAFFLES PL/MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D21
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      221 10 D05 PASIR PANJANG/ WEST COAST/ CLEMENTITOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 Corner Unit FLYNN PK FHOLD 3+1+balcony 2000sf. Good cond. Facilities Amenities. MRT. Sell vacant. $2.5M. Joyce 9150 8743 D08 LITTLE INDIA PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 Good Investment FIRE SALES! CITY Studios. 3 mins Farrer Pk MRT. F’hold 1
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      328 10 D09 ORCHARD/ CAIRNHILL PTE APTS FOR SALE 414 D09 ORCHARD/CAIRNHILL PTE APTS FOR SALE 414 Hilltops. A botanical retreat in the city. Set above the pulse of Orchard Road and composed of acres of verdant greenery,water gardens and sky terraces, Hilltops is the ultimate reward for the senses. New premium
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      298 10 D10 BUKITTIMAH/ HOLLAND RD/TANGLIN PTE APTS FOR SALE 414 NASSIM LOFT $1.58M. 700sf. 1-bdrm. New kitchen, laundry yard. Pool view. New reno. Best stack.Owner 9678-5533 STAR BUY! ONE Duchess@ Bt Timah 2rm dualkey fr $1.68M 3 rms Dual Key from $1.9M. Exclusive Agent *****360 SPANISH VILLAGE 1162SQFT, 2Bedrm patio. Mins
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      305 11 D11 NEWTON/NOVENA PTE APTS FOR SALE 415 368 THOMSON. FH 1302sf. 3+1 Balcony. Unblock. Novena MRT. New cond. $2.1M neg Sell vacant.Nicole *****803 19 SHELFORD 1+1, 657 sf. Mins to Botanic Gdn MRT/ good schs. Priced to sell with good rental yield. *****391 Owner F’HOLD. 1927SF D’CHATEAU@ Shelford. 3 bdrm,
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      298 11 D15 KATONG/JOOCHIAT/ EAST COAST PTE APTS FOR SALE 417 JANE GOH 9827 4626 FERNWOOD FH. 1636SF $1.6xM Mandarin Gdn 1528sf $1.68M Butterworth8 1507sf $1.79M Mandarin Gdn 2013sf $1.95M Serious Seller FIRE SALE! VTO Aquarine Gdns PH. 3+1. 1646 sf all rms attach. Privacy. Convenient. Eateries. Tess 907 ***** Prime Location
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      313 11 D18 TAMPINES/ PASIR RIS PTE APTS FOR SALE 418 THE PALETTE. 1152SF. 3+1, Low flr. Quiet, bright, windy. Also for rent! Kelly *****244 suicalie.kycproperty.com ATERVIEW CONDO 2yrs old. 1345sf. Patio unit. Spacious, windy, 3+1 $1.2M. Call Owner 9756-6064 W Kelvin Su 9176 9894 ***NEW LIST! NV Res 3bdrm, 1109sf, High
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      326 11 D20 THOMSON/ BISHAN/ ANGMOKIO PTE APTS FOR SALE 419 GARDENS BISHAN 1152sf 3+1 Mid floor. Reno. Good cond. Future MRT doorstep! Also for rent. MK 9001 0819 ERA D21 ULU PANDAN/ CLEMENTI RD/ SUNSET/ BT TIMAH PTE APTS FOR SALE 420 JOYCE TAN 9150 8743 PN Tennery 1-bdrm loft, Junction
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      318 11 D26 UPP THOMSON/ SPRINGLEAF/LENTOR PTE APTS FOR SALE 421 SEASONS PARK VERY Rare Spacious 2bdrm patio, 1497sf Reno, quiet facing, mins to MRT! Brandon 8500 3000 Vivian Tan B L 9007 0696 OPEN TERR LOVERS $1,72M Meadows Peirce 3 rms 2239sf. Almost New! Vacant. Near St Nicholas/ Ai Tong BEST
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      407 11 ANGMO KIO HDBFORSALE realestategroup 425 New Listing 3-RM BLK 218 AMK. High flr, Lift level, unblocked, bright, windy, face greenery. Near amenities Shanice *****697 4NG BLK 472. High floor. Lift level. Move-in cond. Wet mkt /Hawker ctr/Coffee shop. All races. Hunter Tan *****520 5-RM BLK 700A. 12yrs. Movein cond. High
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      633 11 CENTRAL HDB FOR SALE 432 432 CENTRAL HDBFOR SALE SUCCEED TOGETHER WITH US IN 2016 IN 2 1 WE GROOM LEADERS WITH RIGHT TECHNIQUES AND PROVEN SYSTEM TO EXCEL IN YOUR CAREER RIGHT STRATEGIES AND ON THE JOB GUIDANCE WITH CLEAR DIRECTIONS RIGHT TRAINING TO ENSURE COMPETENCY AND ACHIEVE RESULTS
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      1884 12 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 YISHUN HDB FOR SALE 451 CLEMENTI HDBFORSALE 434 Grab Or Regret CHEAP! 3NG BLK 602
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      269 12 WOODLANDS HDB FOR SALE 450 JUMBO 847 #7 4bdrm Corner 179sqm Unblk. Serious Seller Mins to MRT/Sch/Mkt. $738K All race/PR.Victor*****900 CHOICE UNIT VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES! 5Rm Blk 402 Mid Flr, Near MRT, Food Outlets, Can Contra Hurry! Dino *****598 5’I’ 614 CORN ER Granite flr. New reno/ 5-rm Blk 345
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