The Straits Times, 12 December 2017

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    44 1 THE STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY DECEMBER 12,2017 SINCE 1845 EXCELLENCE IN REDESIGN: SOCIETY OF NEWS DESIGN BEST IN NEWSPAPER DESIGN, BEST NEWS WEBSITE: WAN-IFRA 74 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS $1.10 74 PAGES $1.10 To subscribe: 6388-3838 sphsubscription.com.sg A SingaporePress Holdings publication publication MCI (P) 053/02/2017
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    Lock icon Dakota icons to be kept as estate is redeveloped
    571 1  -  Playground, courtyard to stay; six blocks to be repurposed for civic and community uses Toh Wen Li tohwen li@sph.com.sg Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore’s oldest public housing estates, will start a fresh chapter when new public flats are built there, but
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    Lock icon Four hurt in NY subway station blast
    112 1 A man set off an improvised explosive in a busy New York subway station, injuring four and sparking panic among commuters during the rush hour. Mayor Bill de Blasio called yesterday’s incident an “attempted terrorist attack” and identified the 27-year-old suspect as Akayed
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    Lock icon Snowed out in Britain
    84 1 A man walking his dog through snow-covered woods near Mold in north Wales yesterday. The heaviest snowfall to hit Britain in four years caused widespread mayhem, with roads becoming hazardous and flights grounded following runway closures. The last time the country saw this much heavy snow
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      326 1 Life Fringe Fest takes on feminine stereotypes D1&2 Top of the News Automated in-car clearance system on trialA4 •Opinion Tough questions on tax hikesA20 SEETOPOFTHE NEWSA4 8871 8 1 11 2 0 1 61 ‘Tis the season to be jolly with Stash Introducing the NEW UOB Stash Account®, a savings
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      18 1 Top of the News Cleaning industry going high-techA6 Top of the News Indonesian Speaker quits amid graft probeA10
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  • BRIEFING
    • What’s Next
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        Lock icon Climate summit in Paris
        71 2 Two years after 195 nations adopted the Paris Agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron will today convene a follow-up climate summit in Paris to jump-start the transition to a greener global economy. Some 50 world leaders are set to attend the One Planet Summit, which will centre
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        Lock icon Eco-friendly pulp and paper products
        68 2 The Singapore Environment Council will be announcing the first products certified under its enhanced Singapore Green Labelling Scheme for pulp and paper products today. The scheme will allow consumers to choose products that are made sustainably. The council had said previously that pulp and paper
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        Lock icon S’pore retail sales data for October
        61 2 Data on retail sales for the month of October, published by the Statistics Department today, will offer more insight into how the Singapore economy has performed. In August, retail sales grew at their fastest pace in nearly 1 1/2years. Analysts have noted that the
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    • What’s News
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        Lock icon Keeping some links to past
        49 2 TOP OF THE NEWS The blocks in the historic Dakota Crescent housing estate will not all be torn down in its redevelopment. Instead, the iconic dove playground and six blocks around it will be kept and repurposed, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wongyesterday. A1
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        Lock icon NEA holding tech trials
        52 2 TOP OF THE NEWS The environmental services industry is adopting more technology and innovation as it keeps pace with rising demand for cleaning and waste management services. The National Environment Agency is partnering seven organisations to put technology trials in place that may see robots cleaning
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        Lock icon Cambodian factories at risk
        70 2 WORLD With seven months to go before Cambodia’s general election, the country’s US$7 billion (S$9.5 billion) garment and footwear industry is being wooed by Prime Minister Hun Sen (above) as a key vote bank. But the industry is also in the crosshairs of foreign governments critical
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          Lock icon His last breath
          25 2 INTERACTIVE MrTay Cheng Tian,54,died in a hospice on Nov 4. He was never left alone as volunteers keptvigil by his bedside. str.sg/noda
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          Lock icon Season’s greetings
          20 2 WEB SPECIAL Here are some heart-warming advertisements from retailers in Britain to fill consumers with festive cheer. str.sg/oZEG
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        Lock icon Russian troops to leave Syria
        47 2 WORLD President Vladimir Putin yesterday ordered “a significant part” of Russia’s military contingent in Syria to start withdrawing, saying Moscow and Damascus had achieved their mission of destroying the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria group in just over two years. A18
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        Lock icon Evolution of legal education
        38 2 OPINION Six decades ago, Singapore’s colonial government was wary about locals studying law. Now, legal education is vital to our economy and is evolving rapidly to meet new challenges, says Professor Simon Chesterman. A19
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        Lock icon Easier walk to Enabling Village
        48 2 HOME A 400m stretch of pavement between Redhill MRT station and the Enabling Village in Lengkok Bahru has been made more accessible for those with disabilities. Rest stops with seats and yellow lines for those with visual problems are among the improvements. B1
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        Lock icon Higher fees at polys, ITE
        47 2 HOME Students entering polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) next year will see their tuition fees go up by between 3 per cent and 7 per cent. The new fees apply only to newcomers in the 2018 academic year. B3
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        Lock icon Clearbridge Health set for IPO
        66 2 BUSINESS Clearbridge Health, the medtech investor formerly known as Clearbridge Accelerator, has set its sights on raising net proceeds of $21.4 million through an initial public offering. The firm, which aims to build a business focused on precision medical services, is placing 88 million shares
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        Lock icon Complaint filed over walkover
        69 2 SPORT National Football League Division One club Bishan Barx have filed a complaint over Katong FC’s walkover loss to Yishun Sentek Mariners last Wednesday. Katong did not have enough players and were automatically handed a 0-3 loss to Yishun, who clinched the Division One championship. Bishan
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        Lock icon Comics bring history to life
        40 2 LIFE Heritage-inspired comics (above) by local collective Comics Of Singapore Histories Studios uses alien hawkers, one-eyed dragon assassins and graveyard humour to bring to life local events, topics and stories. D3 ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
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      Lock icon Will Najib’s strategy work?
      312 2  -  Why It Matters Shannon Teoh Malaysia Bureau Chief In Kuala Lumpur shannont@sph.com.sg Umno’s last annual congress before a crucial general election appears to have ticked all the right boxes stamping out infighting, touting the achievements of the government and belittling the opposition. Yet, elephants abounded in
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  • TOP OF THE NEWS
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      Lock icon Car repairs may be cheaper after lifting of warranty curbs
      633 3  -  Independent workshops can do fixes without affecting warranty: Competition watchdog Adrian Lim Transport Correspondent Aw Cheng Wei adrianl@sph.com.sg awcw@sph.com.sg Come next year, drivers will be able to fix their cars at a workshop of their choice sometimes at far lower
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      Lock icon ‘Attempted terror attack’ in NY sparks commuter panic
      480 4 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON POST NEW YORK Four people were injured in a blast that rocked a subway station in the heart of Manhattan, in what New York’s mayor said was an “attempted terrorist attack”. The blast which took place at about
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      Lock icon Automated in-car clearance system on trial at checkpoints
      556 4  -  Use of biometrics, facial recognition will boost security, free up officers to focus on more critical tasks, says ICA Aw Cheng Wei awcw@sph.com.sg Robotic arms, biometric scanners and facial detection technology may soon greet drivers at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints as early
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      Lock icon More seamless and secure clearance
      92 4  -  TEXT: IRMA KAMARUDIN THE NEED FOR APICS To reinvent checkpoint operations, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) leverages technology as an enabler to provide innovative solutions in the systems while facilitating timely immigration clearance without compromising security. The automated passenger in-car clearance system (Apics) will
      Source: IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY; PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN; STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS: BRYANDT LYN  -  92 words
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      Lock icon Industry road map could bring robot cleaners to life
      639 6  -  Such tech could be piloted in trials as NEA inks deals with seven organisations Samantha Boh samboh@sph.com.sg In coming years, people might see robots cleaning and disinfecting hospitals, or older cleaners donning exoskeletons to give them extra support as they work.
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      Lock icon EMA chief to take over as Iras head from Feb 1
      606 6  -  Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh asyiqins@sph.com.sg Mr Ng Wai Choong will be the new Commissioner of Inland Revenue and chief executive of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) from Feb 1. The 52-year-old, currently the chief executive at the
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      Lock icon Former residents cheer decision to retain parts of Dakota estate
      491 6  -  Toh Wen Li tohwenli@sph.com.sg The historic Dakota Crescent housing estate may be slated for redevelopment, but its courtyard, playground and six blocks will be kept. Most of the advocates and former residents The Straits Times spoke to welcomed the announcement
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      Lock icon Indonesia reiterates call for Palestinian independence
      604 8  -  Indonesian Foreign Minister on three-nation tour to garner support following Trump’s jerusalem decision Francis Chan Francis Chan Indonesia Bureau Chief In Jakarta tkchan@sph.com.sg Indonesia will continue to support Palestine in its struggle for independence, in spite of United States President Donald Trump’s recent decision
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      Lock icon Trump decision renews Palestinian hope for world to act
      920 8  -  Gil Yaron Gil Yaron For The Straits Times In Jerusalem stworld@sph.com.sg In one sense, the resolution of the Arab League special summit last Saturday brought something new: Since the oil embargo in the early 1970s, the Arab world has not used
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      Lock icon Jordan’s Parliament to review peace deal with Israel
      148 8 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE AMMAN Lawmakers in Jordan have tasked a parliamentary committee to review all agreements with Israel, including a 1994 peace treaty, following the United States decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Jordan, which is the custodian of Muslim holy sites
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      Lock icon Chinese daredevil plunges 62 storeys to his death
      314 10 HONG KONG A 26-year-old Chinese rooftopping daredevil fell to his death from a 62-storey building in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan province. Police said Mr Wu Yongning fell from the Huayuan Centre, the tallest building in Changsha, on Nov 8. Rooftoppers
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      Lock icon St James club first to be suspended after laws tightened
      614 10  -  Nine women and two men arrested in raid at Rupee St James over alleged vice activities Tan Tam Mei, Zaihan Mohamed Yusof tammei@sph.com.sg zaihan@sph.com.sg Rupee St James which bills itself as a Bollywood gentlemen’s club has become the first nightspot
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      Lock icon Speaker of Indonesia’s Parliament quits amid graft probe
      402 10 JAKARTA Indonesia’s Parliament Speaker Setya Novanto, who is being investigated for alleged corruption, resigned from his post yesterday. He has been temporarily replaced by Mr Fadli Zon, who was deputy speaker, local media reported. Several members of the assembly said yesterday that
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  • WORLD
    • ICE + FIRE = CHAOS
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        Lock icon Travel mayhem across Europe after heavy snowfall
        807 12 / 13 Heavy snow disrupted travel across Europe over the past two days, bringing major airports to a virtual halt as airlines cancelled hundreds of flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Meanwhile, firefighters worked tirelessly to contain massive wildfires in Southern California, which have forced
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        Lock icon Tour agencies in S’pore ready to help customers
        582 12 / 13  -  Fabian Koh fabkoh@sph.com.sg Tour agencies in Singapore are on the alert and monitoring the situation in Europe following the heavy snowfall on Sunday. Britain experienced its heaviest snowfall in four years, and more than 300 flights were cancelled in Germany’s busiest airport
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        Lock icon Firefighters prepare for second week of battle against wildfire
        594 12 / 13 REUTERS SANTA BARBARA (California) Crews battling a massive winddriven California wildfire that has torched nearly 800 buildings and charred 93,000ha braced themselves yesterday to protect communities menaced by flames along the state’s scenic coastline. The Thomas Fire ignited last week and
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        Lock icon Moon visiting China to rebuild ties clouded by Thaad issue
        713 14  -  S. Korean leader bears olive branch on trip amid concerns he may compromise too much News analysis Chang May Choon South Korea Correspondent In Seoul cha ngmc@sph.com. sg South Korean President Moon Jae In’s first state visit to China this
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        Lock icon US, S. Korea and Japan stage missile-tracking drill
        488 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL The US, South Korea and Japan carried out a joint exercise to track missiles from North Korea, as China warned that such manoeuvres fuel tensions following nu-clear-armed Pyongyang’s longestrange test launch to date. Yesterday’s trilateral drill came less than
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      • Asia Briefs
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          Lock icon Surge in defamation cases in Myanmar
          88 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE YANGON Defamation cases have rocketed since state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government came to power in Myanmar, a report said, as the rich and powerful intensify their use of draconian laws to muzzle civil society and the media. Ninety-seven cases
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          Lock icon Young S. Koreans prefer flexi-time
          92 14 THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK SEOUL Young South Koreans yearn for more flexible working hours to balance their life with work, research agency Nielsen Korea said yesterday. Among 1,000 respondents aged 18 to 70 of an online survey conducted from last month, 74 per cent
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          Lock icon JB seizes ‘fake’ baby milk powder
          106 14 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK SENAI (Johor) The Johor Domestic Trade and Consumerism Ministry has seized 210 boxes of suspected fake baby milk powder worth about RM42,000 (S$14,000). State director Khairul Anwar Bachok said the items were confiscated from five different shops in Johor Baru
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        Lock icon S. Korea ramping up weapons sales: Study
        368 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG STOCKHOLM Faced with constant missile and nuclear threats from its belligerent northern neighbour, South Korea is boosting its arms sales and aims to become a major exporter, a study said. Arms sales by the world’s top 100 defence contractors, meanwhile,
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        Lock icon Rahul Gandhi named Congress leader
        583 15  -  He takes over opposition party still smarting from humiliating defeat in India’s 2014 polls Nirmala Ganapathy Ganapathy Indian Bureau Chief In New Delhi gnirmala@sph.com.sg Mr Rahul Gandhi was named president of India’s opposition Congress party yesterday, taking over the 132-year-old party from his mother. The
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        Lock icon Mahathir returns royal awards
        213 15 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and his wife have returned two awards they received from the Selangor palace, an aide to the politician said yesterday, in an escalating tiff between the senior politician and the ruler. Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has been
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    • WORLD FOCUS
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        Lock icon HANGING BY A THREAD
        1217 16 / 17  -  Will Cambodia’s valuable garment sector pay a price for the country’s political crackdown? Tan Hui Yee Tan Hui Yee Regional Correspondent In Phnom Penh tanhy@sph.com.sg It was lunchtime at the Phnom Penh factory when a commotion broke out at the gate. Prime Minister Hun Sen had
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        Lock icon Hard life
        223 16 / 17 Even as the industry wields considerable political power via its strength in voting numbers, the lot of Cambodia’s garment workers is not an easy one. Workers protested after the 2013 election, joining opposition supporters in demanding that the government double the monthly minimum wage to US$160. At least
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        Lock icon Ex-Cambodia opposition officials challenge politics ban
        261 16 / 17 THE PHNOM PENH POST/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK PHNOM PENH Senior members of the now-dissolved opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) have filed a complaint to the Supreme Court asking that it reopen last month’s dissolution case to allow them to submit evidence, even though
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    • WORLD
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        Lock icon Putin pulling out bulk of Russian troops from Syria
        629 18 He says Moscow and Damascus have succeeded in smashing ISIS REUTERS MOSCOW President Vladimir Putin yesterday ordered “a significant part” of Russia’s military contingent in Syria to start withdrawing, saying Moscow and Damascus had achieved their mission of destroying the Islamic
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      • World Briefs
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          Lock icon Brexit deal ‘endorsed by UK govt’
          91 18 REUTERS BRUSSELS An interim Brexit deal struck by British Prime Minister Theresa May and the European Commission is not legally binding but Mrs May has committed her government to honouring a gentlemen’s agreement, a European Union spokesman said. Referring to each side’s negotiator, European
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        • Article
          Lock icon Uber London appeal set for mid-2018
          78 18 BLOOMBERG LONDON Uber’sfate in London will not be decided until mid-way through next year, after a judge said she will schedule an appeal hearing on the app’s ban in either April or june. This means Uber’s40,000 drivers in the British capital can continue to
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          Lock icon China rejects German spying claims
          81 18 REUTERS BEIJING The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rubbished allegations by Germany’s intelligence service that Chinese intelligence uses social network profiles to gather information about German officials and politicians. Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said at a regular press briefing yesterday that the accusations were baseless. He
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        Lock icon Airbus lets you see plane before it’s built
        368 18  -  Karamjit Kaur Karamjit Kaur In Hamburg karam@sph.com.sg Picking aircraft seats, carpets and other fittings used to be a tedious task for airline executives who had to plough through different sketches and catalogues, and then imagine the final product. Today, a customer can
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        Lock icon Saudi Arabia lifts 35-year ban on cinemas
        276 18 REUTERS RIYADH Saudi Arabia has lifted a 35-year-old ban on cinemas, prompting celebrations from film fans, directors and movie chains eyeing the last untapped mass market in the Middle East. The first theatres could start showing films as early as March, the government
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  • OPINION
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      Lock icon Need to preserve Asean’s credibility
      462 19 The Straits Times says There is a glimmer of hope that Myanmar may be prepared to take a measure of responsibility for the Rohingya. This hapless group numbers about a million, most of whom now live outside its borders because of this year’s massive state-backed
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      Lock icon The fall and rise of legal education in Singapore
      1222 19  -  By Invitation Simon Chesterman For The Straits Times The writer is dean and professor of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law. The 60th anniversary of legal education in Singapore offers a chance to look back on the history of
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      Lock icon Addressing tough questions on tax hikes
      1046 20  -  Elgin Toh Insight Editor elgintoh@sph.com. sg Three things are certain in life: death, taxes and tax increases at least since Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave a clear indication last month that tax rates will have to go up before long. It is not
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      Lock icon When liberals succumb to the rising tide of intolerance
      1010 20  -  Frank Bruni NYTIMES It used to be that when someone called me an abomination, I was in the presence of a homophobe. But a recent opinion column in Texas State University’s main newspaper damned me fora different reason. I’m abominable because
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  • FORUM
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      Lock icon Make criteria for training award clearer
      252 21  -  Tan Kwong Moh I recently received a letter from Workfare informing me that I was eligible for Workfare Training Support (WTS) courses and for a Training Commitment Award (TCA) of $400 a year if I attended courses. Encouraged to take this opportunity to enhance
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      Lock icon Poorly planned marathon roadblocks endangered lives
      258 21  -  Chan Wen Yan Several roadblocks were set up to facilitate the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 3. However, these were poorly planned and endangered lives. The roads immediately surrounding Raffles Hospital were blocked off from 1am to 8am that morning. Those manning the
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    • Article
      Lock icon On Facebook
      455 21 Should medical fees be determined by market forces? Provide more services by increasing the supply of doctors. Competition will keep a check on prices automatically. Also, post recommended prices of drugs and treatments online and let patients know what to expect. Hoh Jin Wei Medical care is a
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      Lock icon WRITE IN:
      67 21 IN:Letters should be meant for exclusive publication in The Straits Times. They should be no longer than 400 words and must include the writer’s full name, address and phone numbers. The Forum editor reserves the right to edit the letters. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or
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      Lock icon Is transition to primary school really so bad?
      144 21  -  Young Pak Nang The Ministry of Education’s decision to give some degree of preference to children attending its kindergartens for admission to co-located primary schools seems predicated on a felt need to facilitate a “smoother transition” (MOE’s move ensures every child has
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      Lock icon Tougher enforcement action against unlicensed guides
      216 21  -  Ong Ling Lee Director,Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Singapore Tourism Board We thank Mr Adam Adnan for his letter and feedback (Need to check mess at Merlion Park; Forum Online, Dec 2). The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will continue to work with the relevant
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      Lock icon Scandinavia’s pro-children policies may not work here
      267 21  -  Albert Ng Ya Xen There have been many calls for the Government to provide more assistance and benefits for raising children. Mr Paul Chan Poh Hoi has proposed that we emulate the benefit schemes that Scandinavian countries have (Pro-children policies may help raise
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      615 1  -  Nadirah H. Rodzi Nadirah H. Rodzi Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur Lim Min Zhang nrodzi@sph.com.sg mzlim@sph.com.sg A three-nation search effort is under way for two missing Malaysian men whose fishing boat capsized near Pedra Branca on Sunday. Singapore is
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      478 2  -  Advent Access to commercialise device easing access to veins, reducing complications from long-term treatment Chia Yan Min chiaym@sph.com.sg A home-grown medical technology start-up has raised $2.6 million to commercialise a device that will make kidney dialysis safer and less painful.
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      421 4 Dormitory developer Centurion Corp has priced its secondary-list-ing offer in Hong Kong at HK$3.18 per share, near the mid-point of price talk of between HK$3 and HK$3.30. The 36 million-share offering was 4.1 times subscribed, based on applications for 112.5 million
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        493 10 NYTIMES HONG KONG At Monument Books, a bookstore in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the magazine racks are stacked with copies of The Economist and other foreign titles. But one top-selling magazine there was founded in Phnom Penh and takes its name Mekong Review
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      336 4 317 Hyundai For Sale 317 Hyundai For Sale 317 Hyundai For Sale COEResults of December 2017 1stOpen Bidding Exercise For COE CARS (1600cc below) CARS (1601cc above) GOODS VEHICLES BUSES MOTORCYCLES OPEN CATEGORY BIDS QUOTA COE PRICE $42,339 $53,711 $42,000 $6,552 $54,334 1,680 1,375 285 2,158 1,805 454 791 516
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      163 4 319 Jaguar For Sale 17/10/2013 JAGUAR F-TYPE 5.0SC, Black colour. Highest Offer Call: *****665 Kia For Sale 320 STEVEN MOBILE 7/2010 CERATO 2.0SX, Low Mileage 49,000km, Downpay -ment $5000, PARF Benefit $8074, Depreciation $8500 yearly *****282/*****909 SMARTCARS BOUTIQUE DEC’14 FORTE K3 1.6A EX Agt Maintained Warranty D/payment $10K/Mthly $1k Superb
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      175 4 Mercedes For Sale 326 EDMUND MOTOR PTE LTD LATEST BENZ GLC250 SUV (4WD) 9G-Tronic G’teed COE Delivery. 3 Years Comprehensive Warranty. Low OTR Payment Co2 166g/km. 7l/100km. Patrick *****066 COE CRASH! PRICES Slashed! $179,888 Megaspec C200 AMG Burmester Panroof keyless Red fty leather 3yr/100K km warranty. 5.6l/100km 131 g/km. *****309/
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      246 4 Mercedes For Sale 326 AUTO IMPERIAL CARS C350 HYBRID DOWNPAYMENT $20K, $2246pm White/Silver /Black. 201 Henderson Road #07-28. Ivan Lim 9850 3333 MB E200 9G Avantgarde Petrol. Fr $210k, Ready Stock, 10% down, 6.1L/100km; 139g/ km. *****219/ *****466 TAN WEI AUTO 10% DOWN! NEW GLC250 Lux Immed COE. 5yrs warranty
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      416 5 Tips for renting a car Renting a car instead of owning one gives you more flexibility to adapt to changing lifestyle needs. Choosing the right vehicle, however, is still as important as ever in ensuring your safety and comfort on the road. Here are some tips to ensure that you
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      156 5 Subaru For Sale 342 04/09 IMPREZA 1.5A, 4 Dr, 1 Owner,New Paint, Parf $8.2K Well Kept. $18.8K. *****569 Suzuki For Sale 343 ABWIN BRAND NEW 5 Yrs COE Suzuki APV, big size MPV, cheapest in market, 1 owner, high loan available *****626 SMARTCARS BOUTIQUE DEC/2013 APV 1.6A 1 Owner, Low
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      160 5 344 Toyota For Sale COE CRASH! PRICES Slashed! Harrier Elegance $129,888; Premium $134,888 Full fty leather w passenger memory seats $138,888. 5.1L/ 100km 122g/km; 5.6l/ 100km 133g/ km. 8161 8167/ 9772 6161 COE CRASH! PRICES Slashed! $92,888 Sienta Hybrid G. Great value 7-seater, fuel efficient mini family MPV 900Km/full tank
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      165 5 344 Toyota For Sale SMARTCARS BOUTIQUE NEW HARRIER 2.0 Elegance/ Premium. Immed. Gteed COE. 5.1l/ 100km. 122g/km Free Servicing. Regine *****334 SHUN HENG AUTO 2014 TOYOTA PREVIA 2.4A well maintained, warranty From Borneo Motor CaseTrust Call *****918. SHUN HENG AUTO 11/17 CH-R 1.8 G Hybrid Nice No. 18" S/Rim LED
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      185 5 Vehicles Wanted 363 Vehicles Wanted 363 Vehicles Wanted 363 Vehicles Wanted 363 3 EASY STEPS TO SELL YOUR CAR AT THE BEST PRICE Step 1: Provide your details for FREEquote Step 2: Fix an appointment if the price is right Step 3: Complete the sale Call our Wheel Deal specialists
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      173 5 MILLION AUTO RENTAL PTE LTD No. 4 Penjuru Place #01-12 Penjuru Tech Hub S(*****2) Vehicle For Hire Cars/ Lorry/ Van Car Financing/ Claims/ Insurance/ Road Tax Inspection/ Service and Maintenance plan Fleet maintenance Corporate Vehicle Maintenance 24 Hours Towing Service Tel: 6567 0817/9623 5020 Lorry/Van for rental. Weekly/ monthly. Reasonable
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      191 5 FESTIVE PROMO Brand New Truck for Lease $1300/mth Nissan Cabstar $1200/mth Nissan NV200 Benefits of Leasing Servicing✓ Maintenance Insurance Road Tax Tyre✓ Replacement ALEX 8797 2000 LAWRENCE 8828 8620 ALI 9238 5150 DYLAN 9010 3844 PAN PACIFIC VAN TRUCK LEASING PTE LTD The Preferred Commercial Rental Company Corporate leasing/ Monthly
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      189 5 Short Term Car Rental at Affordable Rates 10 Raeburn Park #02-01 Singapore *****2 *****300/*****883 www.gbcr.com.sg For advertising enquiries, please call Louise Koh 6319 5934. 355 Luxury Cars ’00 DIABLO SV Black/Black 19,100KM. Well Maintained. *****200 motorway.com.sg 06/’12 RR GHOST 6.6 3700km 2 owner. Agent maintained *****200 motorway.com.sg Vehicles For Hire
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      356 6 Vehicles Wanted 363 FRIENDLY DEAL. BEST price. Buy all model used cars commercial. Scrap cars svc. Pls call Jason Tan *****882 USED SCRAP Cars, all makes models. Highest offer. Immed transfer. 9673-9997 HIGH CASH Any Makes Models. 2 dr/ 4 dr. Genuine offer. Call: 9621 9258 WANTED! ALL MODELS, Pte
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      311 6 Lorries For Sale 387 HUP LONG 100% LOAN. BRAND N e w Toyota Dyna 150 Agent unit. Immed Delivery! Call now 6743-0018 6742-0018 THINK ONE GROUP ***BRAND NEW DYNA 150D. Before COE $45,900. Full Loan high trade-in avail. Call 6555 3300 6467 3300 THINK ONE GROUP BRAND NEW MIT Fuso
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      342 6 Lorries For Sale 387 BRAND NEW ISUZU NNR85 15ft M/A, Euro 5, ready stock. $88.8K. Call *****158 2 UNITS 2007 Dyna/ Cabstar 10ft box. 7½ft high. New 5 yrs COE $35,800 *****765 $34,800! 2O07 DYNA 10ft New 5 yrs COE/ new paint/ tax. Good cond. *****815 10/’06 FUSO FM657. Palift
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      274 6 Vans For Sale 391 *NEW CITROEN BERLINGO* Euro 6 Compact Van Diesel A/T Class 3A drivers. Fr $29,988 b4 COE ETS. Ready stk. 5 years Cycle Carriage warranty. 100% loan. Grace *****138/ Yeo *****555. *NEW CITROEN DISPATCH* Euro 6 Van. Compact Std. Diesel A/T for Class 3A. Fr $43,988 b4
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      238 6 Vans For Sale 391 SHUNHENG AUTO NEW TOYOTA HIACE 5DR M/A Glass panel Euro6.Immed del. 3 yrs wty, 3 free svc. Price $83.8K.CaseTrust *****918 SHUN HENG AUTO NEW TOYOTA LITEACE, Glass panel Euro 6.Immed Del. 3yrs wty, 3 free svc. Price $73.3K. Tel 9787-1918 Case Trust SHUN HENG AUTO NEW
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      248 6 Other Commercial Vehicles For Sale 392 Other Commercial Vehicles For Sale 392 Other Commercial Vehicles For Sale 392 Vans For Sale 391 THINK ONE GROUP BRAND NEW LITEACE 1.5 GL (A) Before COE $33,800. 5 yrs warranty. 100% Loan Avail, *****300/ *****300 ABWIN BUS CHRISTMAS SALES, TOYOTA Hiace 01/08, New
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      243 6 WHEEL DEAL The smarter way to sell your car WANT TO SELL OR SCRAP YOUR LORRY OR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE? Fast Service Best Price Call us at 6319 8889 or visit www.wheeldeal.com.sg Vans For Sale 391 08/07 EVERY, AUTO, Cheapest COE Till 2022, MajorParts Changed, Low down payment /Mthly $400++. 8182
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      253 6 Vans For Sale 391 NET LINK PARTNERS NEW NISSAN NV200. 100% loan. Immed delivery $71.8K. 6 units left. High trade in given. Call *****392 11/2004 LITEACE 5-DR Van. 1 owner. Seldom used. COE expiry 31/10/2019. *****938 7/15 NISSAN NV350 selling $63K. Well maintained. Duo camera. Call *****111 owner 2014 TOYOTA
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      1293 7 PropertiesCLASSIFICATION GUIDE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE HOUSES FOR SALE 402 D01 Raffles Pl/ Marina/ Chinatown 402 D02 Anson/ TgPagar 402 D03 Queenstown/Tiong Bahru 402 D04 Sentosa/TelokBlangah 402 D05 Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ Clementi Town 402 D06 High Street/North Bridge Rd 402 D07 Rochor/Bugis/Beach Rd 402 D08 Little India 403 D09
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      883 7 D10 BUKIT TIMAH/ HOLLAND RD/ TANGLIN HOUSES FOR SALE 403 D10 BUKIT TIMAH/ HOLLAND RD/ TANGLIN HOUSES FOR SALE 403 Landed Property Transactions in the month of Nov 2017 Street Prop Contract Tenure Built-In/ Price Psf Name Type Month Land Area (S$’000) (S$) (sq ft) District 4 Paradise Island Detached
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      285 7 D11 NEWTON/ NOVENA HOUSES FOR SALE 404 Keener Sense of Real Estate PRICED TO SELL $824PSF BRAND NEW +Pte lift 5rm Ensuite Hilltop. 2 MRTs TMC TTSH -Doctor’s Choice By Appt. Jerry 8292-8999 Keener Sense of Real Estate MUST SELL FH BRAND NEW Strata semi-d. Pte lift. 2 lots. 5+1
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      267 7 D15 KATONG/ JOOCHIAT/ EAST COAST HOUSES FOR SALE 406 EXCEPTIONAL CORNER STILL side road terrace 1750sqft. Single storey with attic. Suit eclectic arty taste/ rebuild www.isabelredrup.com $3.5M. FH. *****190. Susan EASTERN BUNGLW LIKE GCB! Frankel 3 sty, 7800/***** sf Quality Lift, Beautiful Pool, Tip top furnishing, Nice patio. *****995 *****980
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      297 7 D19 SERANGOON GDN/ HOUGANG/ SENGKANG/ PUNGGOL HOUSES FOR SALE 408 Must Sell RARE FH DETACHED for Redevelopment off Upper Paya Lebar Rd. Land>5000sf. Regular, $4.1M. Alvin *****058 Visit SRX.com.sg/code-7016 New Listing YOU WON’T REGRET $5.Xm! Nice/ quiet 2.5 sty 4750/ 6000 sf bunglw. 5+1+pool. Superb! Sole agt *****000. Visit SRX.com.sg/code-4182
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      969 8 D20 THOMSON/BISHAN/ ANG MO KIO HOUSES FOR SALE 408 D20 THOMSON/ BISHAN/ ANG MO KIO HOUSES FOR SALE 408 Landed Property Transactions in the month of Nov 2017 Street Prop Contract Tenure Built-In/ Price Psf Name Type Month Land Area (S$’000) (S$) (sq ft) District 17 Mariam Way Terrace Nov-17
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      263 8 D23 HILLVIEW/ BUKIT PANJANG/ CHOA CHU KANG HOUSES FOR SALE 409 Motivated Seller $2.38M JLN DERMAWAN 2.5 sty Semi-d cluster 999-yr 4+1 2917 sf. Pk 3 cars. Bt Batok/ Hillview MRT. Lisa *****678 Visit SRX.com.sg/code-7060 2.3XM ONLY BEAUTIFUL SemiD cluster hse Summit Ville. 4+guest rm, 999 yrs. 2917 sf. Hilltop,
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      280 8 D02 ANSON/TG PAGAR PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D02 ANSON/TG PAGAR PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D02 ANSON/TGPAGAR PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D02 ANSON/TGPAGAR PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 D02 ANSON/TG PAGAR PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 Value For Money HUGE SAVINGS!!! FH LH Onze Tg Pagar. Mins to
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      42 8 D05 PASIR PANJANG/WEST COAST/ CLEMENTI TOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 FREEHOLD LIIV RESIDENCES Launching, walk to NUS, MRT Science Park, from $703K only, 398 to 1292 sqft. 23 unit only! Early bird discount. Good investment! Don’t miss! Call Francis 9815-5480 PN
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      2658 9 PROPERTY PRICES Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in October 2017. DISTRICT 10 15 Classifieds B UY I T S E L L I T F I ND I T PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE
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      128 9 D16 BEDOK/ UPP EAST COAST PTE APTS FOR SALE 417 Li Li Koh 9061 6162 WATERFRONT KEY, 4 bdrms, 1442sf, Reservoir view low flr face South. Nice layout. Mins walk MRT/ great amenities. Visit SRX.com.sg/code-4734 Near MRT STRATFORD CT. 2-STY duplex 1872 sf. 3 bdrms, 2 ensuites. Balcony, yard. Face
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      505 10 BEDOK HDB FOR SALE 426 BEDOK HDB FOR SALE 426 BEDOK HDB FOR SALE 426 D19 SERANGOON GDN/ HOUGANG/ SENGKANG/ PUNGGOL PTE APTS FOR SALE 419 COMPASS HGTS $1.15M. 1334 sf. 3 bdrms 3 baths. Facing pool. MRT, sch. 1% to cobroke agt Exclusive *****161 WATERTOWN PREMIER STACK $1.7M neg.
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      132 10 434 CLEMENTI HDB FOR SALE 434 CLEMENTI HDB FOR SALE 434 CLEMENTI HDB FOR SALE 434 CLEMENTI HDB FOR SALE 434 CLEMENTI HDBFOR SALE BUKIT BATOK HDB FOR SALE 428 Amos Tan 9765 4982 PRICE REDUCED!! 5I BLK 392 4bdrm 118 sqm high flr face N breeze, reno MRT, Supermart
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      86 10 429 BUKITMERAH HDB FOR SALE Near MRT CORNER 118D JALAN Membina 4A Excellent location.Serious Seller! #20 up. Bright. Windy no noon sun.David *****481 Shawn Soh 9746 7007 EXCLUSIVE LISTING 5’A’ Corner Blk 87 T Blangah 110sqm. Mid flr, spacious good layout, bright, windy, all races. Call! NEW 3’A’ 80B Facing
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      85 10 433 CHOA CHU KANG HDB FOR SALE Can Contra CHEAP! 5-RM 248 CCK. Corner. 3+study High flr. South View LRT.Face NS.Amenities /food.123 sqm. Lee *****707 Visit SRX.com.sg/code-7200 Call Now **NICE RENO 164 Jln Teck Whye Corner EM. Spaicous 1561 sf. High/ Lift level. Mkt/ Sch/ LRT. Eric 9818 1929 OpenHouse
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      83 10 Nasser A L 9382 3760 4’NG’ CORNER 426 $470K!! Cheap! opp MRT/central/Mall low flr, unblock All races. HIP Paid. www.nasserhomes.com Visit SRX.com.sg/code-6743 Adear Chua 9231 5737 4’A’ 113 CLEMENTI Spacious, beautiful, f/reno. Quality finishing, corner, lift level. Opp Sunset Way. All races. Hurry! Near MRT 4RM PT BLK 441, 92sqm,
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      95 10 435 GEYLANG HDBFOR SALE DON’T MISS 5’I’ BLK 11 Joo Seng Rd. 1324sqft. Spacious. Move-in All races. Maris Stella/ Cedar Girls/MRT.Wendy 8533 5398 Must Sell 5’I’ PT BLK 10 Joo Seng Road High flr. Unblocked. Spacious Near eateries/ supermarket/ sch. Koh TW 9653-4826 PN HOUGANG HDB FOR SALE 436 New
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      1005 11 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR RENT 462 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR RENT 462 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR RENT 462 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR RENT 462 D01 RAFFLES PL/ MARINA/ CHINATOWN PTE APTS FOR RENT 462
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      316 11 V ON SHENTON 3+1rms 1528sf Mid flr. P/furn. City/ Sea view Near Tg Pagar MRT. $7800 neg. Peter Tan *****105 Visit SRX.com.sg/code-4905 MARINA BAY 3+1 high flr, sea view, above 2 MRTs, 1593sf $7.7k/ $2500 psf. *****484 D02 ANSON/TG PAGAR PTE APTS FOR RENT 462 MRT TG PAGAR, shpg, mkt
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      584 11 D09 ORCHARD/ CAIRNHILL PTE APTS FOR RENT 463 D09 ORCHARD/ CAIRNHILL PTE APTS FOR RENT 463 ONE DEVONSHIRE 3BDRM 1410 sf, Full/ Part furn. Somerset MRT/ Mkt/ Food Ctr. Avail immed. Owner 9663 8081 MRT DOOR STEP. New reno. Near Mt Emily. 550sf. Fully furn. Lift, pool, gym. Immed. $2.7K.
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      279 11 D15 KATONG/ JOOCHIAT/ EAST COAST PTE APTS FOR RENT 466 COTE D’AZUR 1 bedroom furn. High floor balcony, sea view 840 sqft, next to Parkway Parade. Susanne 9060 0518 Visit SRX.com.sg/code-8035 PEBBLE BAY 4+1 P/furn. 2354 sf. Full condo facilities. Stadium MRT/ mall. Near CBD. Immed. Susanne *****518 NEPTUNE CT.
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      419 12 BISHAN HDB FOR RENT 484 484 BISHAN HDB FOR RENT 484 BISHAN HDB FOR RENT BUKIT BATOK HDB FOR RENT 485 5-RM BLK 620 Bt Batok. High flr. Near MRT, NTUC, West Mall. Immed. 9639 9678 BUKIT MERAH HDBFOR RENT 486 APPROVED 3-RM BLK 26A Jln Membina Very high flr
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      472 12 FACTORY/ INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR RENT 531 UPGRADED B1 HI-TECH SRN 5000-*****SF. Ample Loading bay. High-ceiling. Rampup. Centralised A/C. Highspecs Corp image. *****000 B1 FTY Shun Li Ind Complex (Sims Dr) fr 1658 sf-3316 sf. Partitioned units available Agts welcome high comm Call 8666-2925/ 9677-1378 2 MTHS COMM* City Ind Bldg
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      1130 12 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 534 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 534 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 534 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 534 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Alexandra Point Office from 1,625 sf onwards Near Labrador MRT Ample Carpark Café and nearby amenities Call6277 2176 6277 2121 51 Cuppage Road Office from 732
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      417 13 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 534 CHINATOWN MRT, TRENGGANU #02. Pantry, toilet. Approximate 1000 sqft. Call owner *****377/ *****027 ORCHARD MRT TONG Bldg. High flr, whole level. Office, 6850sf. Avail Jan 2018. Call owner *****027/ *****699 0 MCCALLUM STREET, Near Tanjong Pagar MRT. 7309 sf. Bare unit. Highest Flr. 6592-6367 2
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      345 13 534 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT FORTUNE CENTRE 538, 1668, 1679sf. Choice location. MRT, parking. 9632 9096 Wong INT’L PLAZA 162sf Reno. Full Privacy. MRT. Call: *****357 Owner.Immed. Agts welcome PARKWAY PARADE SEAVIEW 600, 900, 1600, 2500sf. Also for sale *****594 APPC OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE 535 SQUARE 2/ NOVENA Medical
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      464 13 SHOP SPACE FOR RENT 537 SHOP SPACE FOR RENT 537 Prime Retail and F&B Space for Lease Hip and trendy location in the heart of Orchard Direct access from Somerset MRT Station Prime Retail and F&B Space for Lease Hip and trendy location in the heart of Orchard Direct access
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      410 13 SHOP SPACE FOR RENT 537 SHOP SPACE FOR RENT 537 RETAIL F&B SPACE FOR LEASE Huge captive population from Hougang precinct and neighbouring estates Anchor tenants include FairPrice Xtra Hypermarket, Kopitiam Food Court, KFC and McDonald’s Ideal for Retail and Lifestyle Trade Unit sizes of 400 to 800 sq ft
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      152 13 SHOP SPACE FOR SALE 538 SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD 3.5-sty, 999yrs, Asking $10mil only. Hong Kong Street 4-sty, left 31yrs lease.Asking $8mil only Upper Circular Rd, left 22 yrs 3-storey. Asking $7mil only. Tanjong Pagar Rd, left 81yrs 2.5sty. Asking $7.5mil only. Chinatown 4-storey with lift, corner, F’hold. Asking $30mil only.
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      178 13 538 SHOP SPACE FOR SALE SOUTH BUONA VISTA Rd. 2sty shophouses. Land 3212/ 2171sf. F’hold, tenanted. JLL Auction 14/12. 9828 0866 D07 FIRE SALE! Textile Ctr/ Fortune Ctr. 904/ 452 sf. $1.2M/ $900K. High yield, cobroke OK. Htns Flo *****690 SHENTON HOUSE RETAIL Unit Enbloc in progress 1141sf $2.29M No
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      277 14 RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE SPACE FOR RENT 540 best price **LOW$$$ VISION EXCHANGE Grd flr F&B. Face Main Rd 624sf. Opp Jem, Jurong East MRT SM Chia 9068-6500 BOAT QUAY FACE Singapore River. 900 sf. Level 2. Good F&B venue by Raffles Place! $5300 neg. 9735 8800 OT 30 TG PAGAR 1417
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      332 14 WAREHOUSES/ STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT 543 GORDON WAREHOUSE Kaki Bukit Rd 2. 25 Loading Bays 6 Cargo Lift 1744sf. 4th Flr. Low Immed. 9028-9236 AMTECH B1 AREA 5500 sf with lightings. Avail immed. Cargo passenger lift. Ask $1.50 psf. Call 9851-6039 LITTLE INDIA. CHEAP and Convenient. Storage with small office.
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      1639 14 NOTICES Tel 6289-8822 I Email notices@s ph.com.sg I www.sphclass.com.sg NIKKO AM SHENTON EIGHT PORTFOLIOS EIGHT PORTFOLIO B NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF UNITHOLDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the holders of units in the Eight Portfolio B (the “Sub-Fund”), a sub-fund of Nikko AM
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      505 14 BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 20) BANKRUPTCY RULES IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBUC OF SINGAPORE Case No.: HC/B 2420/2017 In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act (Cap.20) And In the matter of WONG CHUN KET (NRIC No. S*****77J) Between DBS BANK LTD (Singapore UEN No. *****0306E) Plaintiffs And WONG CHUN
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      989 15 Jobs in ST Classifieds Executive Appointments JOBS IN ST CLASSIFIEDS 1800-289-9988 Email: class@sph.com.sg 746 Fitness/ Spa 748 Administrative/ Clerical 749 Accounting/ Bookkeeping 751 Secretaries/ Personal Assistants 752 Human Resources 753 Shipping 754 Technical 758 General Production/ Operators 763 Warehousing/ Inventory/ Logistics 766 Security 769 Cleaners 772 Despatch/ Delivery 775 Drivers/
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      342 15 Sales 730 Personal Loan Specialist Basic Sales Comm Sales Incentive Target sales driven Training and calling leads provided 5-day Office hours Near MRT Call 6517 4920 *URGENTLY REQUIRE 1 Sales Exec Male/female for indust /wholesaler hardware stationery mfg co in Tuas. Min 1 year experience. Vehicle provided after confirmation. Attractive
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      277 15 Counter/ Receptionists 733 VIP HOTEL HAS vacancies for Midnight Receptionist. Able to liaise w/ Chinese speaking customers. Only S’poreans. Retirees welcome. *****875 Call Centres/ Telemarketing 734 TELEMARKETERS REQUIRED!! WORK from 10am-3pm or 12pm-5pm (Mon-Fri) Parklane. We pay $7-$12/hr +incentives. *****609 BASIC! INCENTIVES! BONUS! Full/ Part-Time Experienced property telemarketer in Bt
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      409 15 Administrative/ Clerical 748 Reefertec Pte Ltd 13 Tuas Avenue 11, Singapore *****9 Operations clerk Willing to work in PSA/PPT No experience is welcome Willing to work overtime Office hours 8.30am to 5pm (Mon Fri), 8.30am to 1pm (Sat) Min Secondary 4 study or ITE Certificate Singaporeans only Interested applicants, please
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      736 15 General Production/ Operators 758 General Production/ Operators 758 30 x MAINTENANCE OFFICERS 5 x ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS 5 Days Office Hours Islandwide I Deployment Maintenance of Gravitraps I Manage supplies and logistics of Gravitraps I Min ’N’ Level (No Experience Required) I Assistant Supervisors MUST possess Class 3 License Call Chelsea
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      1036 16 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security 766 Security AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER BONUS $16,000* $8,000* BONUS UNARMED ARMED Requirements: Min 3 ‘N’ level credits Normal colour vision Able to pass IPPT Requirements: 3 ‘N’ level credits No IPPT SENIOR/SECURITY OFFICER Earn up to
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