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Title Section17 2012-03-10 1 TODAY on Saturday March 10, 2012 www.todayonline.com NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 A PUBLICATION OF MICA (P) 073/02/201217 words
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Article, Illustration635 2012-03-10 1 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Hougang residents will get the chance to vote for a new Member of Parliament, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday. But with several factors to consider, Mr Lee told the House that he has not635 words
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Article, Illustration865 2012-03-10 1 NEO CHAI CHIN - MCYS unveils major moves to support ageing-in-place over the next five years NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE At the St Luke’s ElderCare centre in Hougang, Mr Ho Koon Chuan, 86, not only gets to interact with his peers but he also undergoes physiotherapy andTODAY FILE PHOTO - 865 words
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PARLIAMENT
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Article, Illustration558 2012-03-10 2 TAN WEIZHEN - Social workers to expect pay rise of up to 15 per cent TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Higher pay and better career prospects, including a new Master Social Worker Scheme, are some of the latest offerings by the Government to attract more social workers. AndTODAY FILE PHOTO - 558 words
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Article, Illustration516 2012-03-10 3 NEO CHAI CHIN - NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Revisions to ComCare schemes were announced yesterday to help more families, alongside a promise by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports to exercise greater flexibility in determining those eligible for schemes. The ComCare enhancements will benefitPHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 516 words
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542 2012-03-10 3 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN Weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As part of its initiatives to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is inviting taxi operators to propose and operate a service that can accommodate different types of542 words
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Article271 2012-03-10 3 SINGAPORE As the Committee of Supply (COS) debates drew to a close yesterday, Leader of the House Ng Eng Hen reminded Members of Parliament the “real work” is just beginning. “The real work for the fiscal year begins for the Government and us as MPs,271 words
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HOT NEWS
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483 2012-03-10 4 TEO XUANWEI - A centre to support litigants-in-person will be set up at Subordinate Courts TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When his wife was charged with stealing some groceries, the labyrinth of legal processes and procedures confounded Mr Goh (not his real name). But because the483 words
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Article, Illustration273 2012-03-10 4 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI Another new initiative in the family justice system this year is the screening for gambling, alcohol or drug addiction among parties in cases heard in the Maintenance Mediation Chambers (MMC). The MMC hears maintenance enforcement cases between husband andTODAY FILE PHOTO - 273 words
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263 2012-03-10 4 WONG SIEW YING - WONG SIEW YING siewying@mediacorp.com.sg AGENCIES SYDNEY Talks between Qantas Airways and Malaysian Airline System (MAS) to set up a premium subsidiary have broken down after the two parties were unable to reach mutually agreeable commercial terms. The setback to Qantas’ international strategyAGENCIES - 263 words
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404 2012-03-10 4 AGENCIES BEIJING China’s economy is on course for a soft landing as a steep drop in consumer inflation to a 20-month low paves the way for Beijing to loosen policy further to support growth. As the first major flurry of hard economic data of theAGENCIES - 404 words
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Article, Illustration498 2012-03-10 6 RACHEL KELLY - RACHEL KELLY SINGAPORE Four of Asia’s top entrepreneurs were honoured at this year’s Channel NewsAsia Luminary Awards. The awards mark the channel’s drive to raise the value of enterprise in Asia, recognising companies not only for their green and innovative initiatives but alsoPHOTOS BY DON WONG - 498 words
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310 2012-03-10 6 HOE YEEN NIE - HOE YEEN NIE SINGAPORE From January 2013, Channel NewsAsia will go live for 24 hours a day. This is part of its plan to be a global player in news, with the goal of reaching markets in the United States310 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration996 2012-03-10 8 MARTIN FREER - Language that alarms, rather than informs, is being used in the nuclear energy debate MARTIN FREER Martin Freer is Professor of Nuclear Physics at the University of Birmingham and Director of the Birmingham Center for Nuclear Education and Research. PROJECT SYNDICATE The dramatic events that unfolded atPROJECT SYNDICATE; AP - 996 words
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Article, Illustration1166 2012-03-10 10 HAROLD JAMES - When Dr Merkel recently appeared to insert herself in the French elections by openly backing President Nicolas Sarkozy’s re-election bid, that support rapidly proved counter-productive for her French friend. Mr Sarkozy was lampooned as a puppet of Dr Merkel. HAROLD JAMESBLOOMBERG; AP - 1,166 words
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Article, Illustration1454 2012-03-10 12 ANGELIQUE CHRISAFIS - ANGELIQUE CHRISAFIS Angelique Chrisafis is The Guardian’s Paris correspondent. THE GUARDIAN In December 2010, the French First Lady Carla Bruni sat down to lunch under the gold chandeliers of the Elysee palace with Mrs Asma Assad, wife of the Syrian leader Bashar. As theyTHE GUARDIAN; AP, BLOOMBERG - 1,454 words
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VOICES
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143 2012-03-10 14 Sandra Alison Jayandran - Letter from Sandra Alison Jayandran I READ with dismay the report “Public housing to be built at Bukit Brown” (March 6), which stated that the southern part of the area, where the old Police Academy stands, will be developed for public housing. While I143 words
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315 2012-03-10 14 Edmund Pooh - Letter from Edmund Pooh SINGAPORE has long been seen as the “training ground” for first-time foreign domestic workers (FDWs) to gain working experience. When the employment contract ends in two years, they would usually leave for greener pastures. This could be because FDWs are315 words
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313 2012-03-10 14 JULIET UGAY - LETTER FROM JULIET UGAY On behalf of domestic workers here, I applaud the Ministry of Manpower for giving us the right to a rest day after years of campaigning, by non-governmental organisations (NGO), and waiting. The news brought tears of joy to313 words
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427 2012-03-10 14 Chan Kah Tim - As we face new challenges, including how to redefine Singapore and its people, we should again seek more than mere expedience and see beyond buildings and roads. I SAY Chan Kah Tim The writer works in the education sector. I am saddened that427 words
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364 2012-03-10 15 Paul Chan Poh Hoi - Letter from Paul Chan Poh Hoi I REFER to the commentary “Are we sacrificing clean air for carbon cuts?” (Feb 24) and Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew’s announcement on the “Carbon emissions rebates in Jan, surcharges to follow in July” (March 8). The364 words
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Article134 2012-03-10 15 Pritam Singh - Letter from Pritam Singh Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC I REFER to the report “Should MPs attribute comments to sources?” (March 9). I wish to share my perspective on this matter with Today readers. I agree that it is important to quote a source. Groundnotes134 words
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Article105 2012-03-10 15 RAJU JAYA KUMAR - AD ON VASANTHAM IN MANDARIN? LETTER FROM RAJU JAYA KUMAR I RECENTLY saw a commercial on Vasantham from the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS). The commercial called on elderly Singaporeans to make a lasting Power of Attorney. What I do not understand is why it was produced105 words
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SINGAPORE
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464 2012-03-10 16 AMIR HUSSAIN - But moneylenders think curbs may be too tight AMIR HUSSAIN hussainsamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE From safeguarding borrowers’ information and strengthening enforcement powers, to removing exceptions to limits on the amount of unsecured loans that borrowers can get, the authorities have moved to better protect the464 words
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Article, Illustration79 2012-03-10 16 Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right) visiting the ‘Gap the Mind’ installation yesterday after the official launch of i Light Marina Bay 2012, the second edition of Asia’s first sustainable light art festival. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the event features 30 lightPHOTOS BY ERNEST CHUA - 79 words
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463 2012-03-10 16 ESTHER NG - Under the new law, consumers who find that a good is defective within six months of purchase have the right to require the seller to repair or replace the goods within a reasonable period of time and without significant inconvenience to them. ESTHER NG463 words
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323 2012-03-10 17 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE A doctor has been suspended for three months and censured for professional misconduct, after he errantly prescribed drugs and behaved inappropriately with a patient. Dr Saifuddin Sidek, 52, is a registered medical practitioner and an obstetrician and gynaecologist. He runs SidekCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 323 words
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346 2012-03-10 17 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Two ferry operators are in trouble for allegedly exchanging confidential price information of their tickets. The alleged offence is believed to be linked to the practice by Batam Fast Ferry and Penguin Ferry Services (which is now known as Sindo346 words
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WORLD
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311 2012-03-10 20 AP BEIJING China’s government said yesterday that it will not deviate from its socialist path, defending anew its authoritarian system and saying Western capitalist political systems are not suitable for China. China’s top legislator, Mr Wu Bangguo, said in a report delivered to theAP - 311 words
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Article, Illustration295 2012-03-10 20 AGENCIES BEIJING Under fire over a scandal that threatens his career, senior Chinese leader Mr Bo Xilai confidently hit back yesterday while announcing that China’s wealth gap has exceeded the point that triggers social unrest, in a rare disclosure of the country’s income disparity.AGENCIES; REUTERS - 295 words
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124 2012-03-10 21 REUTERS The Pakistani authorities have brought charges against Osama bin Laden’s three widows for illegally entering and living in the country, the Interior Minister said on Thursday. The Al Qaeda leader was killed in a secret raid by American special forces in theREUTERS - 124 words
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96 2012-03-10 21 AP Al Qaeda has confirmed the death of one of its commanders in Pakistan, saying he was killed in a United States drone strike last month in a video statement on an Internet forum. The video said Badr Mansoor was killed on FebAP - 96 words
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164 2012-03-10 21 AP BANGKOK A fire at a high-rise hotel in Bangkok’s main tourist district on Thursday evening sent smoke billowing through the upper floors, killing at least one foreigner and injuring almost two dozen other people, the authorities said yesterday. Firefighters who arrived at theAP - 164 words
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167 2012-03-10 21 AP BEIJING Tibetans, including a prominent writer under virtual house arrest in Beijing, are pleading for an end to selfimmolations in protest of Chinese rule, saying such self-de-structive measures do nothing for the cause of Tibetan rights. Poet Tsering Woeser said in an onlineAP - 167 words
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328 2012-03-10 21 REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR Malaysians’ approval of Prime Minister Najib Razak jumped in recent months, an opinion poll released yesterday showed, putting him on a firm footing ahead of national elections that are expected to be called within months. Support for Mr NajibREUTERS - 328 words
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Article, Illustration260 2012-03-10 21 BLOOMBERG CANBERRA New South Wales faces at least two more weeks of flooding, with 75 per cent of Australia’s most populous state still “under water” and areas of the capital of Sydney now under threat, according to emergency services. “There are 15 evacuation ordersBLOOMBERG; REUTERS - 260 words
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266 2012-03-10 22 AGENCIES NAIROBI A viral Internet film viewed by nearly 40 million people in four days that suggests Africa’s longest-running conflict is still raging in northern Uganda attracted heavy criticism for promoting a misunderstanding of the situation. The 30-minute video Kony2012, posted online on Monday night,AGENCIES - 266 words
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340 2012-03-10 22 REUTERS TRIPOLI The administration of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was running a covert programme to conceal weapons in Libyan embassies across the globe, a senior official in the new government said on Thursday. The weapons included handguns, grenades and bomb-makingREUTERS - 340 words
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Article, Illustration177 2012-03-10 22 AP PITTSBURGH A gunman armed with two semiautomatic handguns opened fire after entering the lobby of a psychiatric hospital in the United States on Thursday, in a confrontation that left two people including the gunman dead and severalAP - 177 words
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262 2012-03-10 22 AP LONDON Two Europeans held hostage in Nigeria by kidnappers claiming ties to the Al Qaeda were killed before rescuers could free them, the authorities said on Thursday. Briton Chris McManus and Italian Franco Lamolinara were taken captive in May. The pair had been workingAP - 262 words
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143 2012-03-10 22 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Germany’s disgraced President Christian Wulff stepped down on Thursday night following a full military honours ceremony and will receive an annual pension and perks package worth over €280,000 (S$464,400). Mr Wulff was forced to resign last month after stateTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 143 words
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132 2012-03-10 22 REUTERS Convicted swindler Allen Stanford should forfeit some US$330 million (S$413.6 million) stashed in foreign bank accounts, a jury found on Thursday, in a verdict that clears the way for the United States government to seize the funds and return them toREUTERS - 132 words
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256 2012-03-10 23 REUTERS CHICAGO Scientists in the United States have found a way to trick the immune system into accepting organs from a mismatched, unrelated donor, a finding that could help patients avoid a lifetime of drugs to prevent rejection of theREUTERS - 256 words
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292 2012-03-10 23 Flushing the organ with oxygenated blood and antirejection drugs before it is implanted reverses the damage done by cold storage and allows it to begin working in the recipient’s body earlier. This means it is less likely to be rejected. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDONTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 292 words
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166 2012-03-10 23 AP Coca-Cola and Pepsi are changing how they make the caramel colouring in their sodas because of a California law that mandates drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens come with a cancer warning label. The companies said theAP - 166 words
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Article, Illustration115 2012-03-10 24 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Honda has unveiled a new sports car without a steering wheel, with drivers pushing and pulling two levers to guide the vehicle. The EV-Steer (picture) is intended to give the motorist the same experience as somebody riding a motorbike, who usesTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; BLOOMBERG - 115 words
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134 2012-03-10 24 THE GUARDIAN Salacious whistles and sexist comments may fall foul of new laws against sexual harassment to which Britain is signing up. The pledge to criminalise “verbal, nonverbal or physical” sexual harassment is one of the commitments in the CouncilTHE GUARDIAN - 134 words
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80 2012-03-10 24 AP Revellers wearing chicken beaks packed a downtown city block in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday to mark the start of a comedy festival and try to set a Guinness World Record for the most people wearing animal noses at a single venue.AP - 80 words
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Article, Illustration341 2012-03-10 24 AP SOUTH PORTLAND (Maine) Researchers have pieced together what is believed to be the first comprehensive map of the entire 4.8km-by-8km Titanic debris field and hope it will provide new clues about what exactly happened the night 100AP - 341 words
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174 2012-03-10 24 AP WASHINGTON One of the strongest solar storms in years engulfed Earth early on Thursday, but scientists say the planet may have struck some luck. Hours after the storm arrived, officials said there were no reports of problems with power grids, global positioning systems,AP - 174 words
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SCIENCE
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Article, Illustration1096 2012-03-10 26 PAUL GILFEATHER - By developing new tools, he can ask questions no one else can PUSHINGTHE BOUNDARIES SPOTLIGHTON NRF SCIENTISTS In the sixth of a series of interviews with scientists under the National Research Foundation umbrella, PAUL gilfeather meets biologist Paul Matsudaira, whose determination to create1,096 words
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BUSINESS
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324 2012-03-10 27 DOW JONES WASHINGTON Job creation in the United States remained solid last month and was stronger in previous months than initially thought, marking one of the best stretches of the nearly three-year-old recovery in the world’s largest economy. Non-farm payrolls grew by 227,000DOW JONES - 324 words
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Article, Illustration53 2012-03-10 27 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,963.15 (-0.24%) Thursday 2,970.38 p 1.96% Wednesday 2,913.16 q 0.64% Tuesday 2,932.01 q 2.00% Monday 2,991.80 q 0.06% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE GoldenAgr 137,135 s$0.735 p 2.80% TopGlobal 72,856 s$0.011 UNCH Healthway 46,121 s$0.094 p 2.17% AdvSCT 36,472 s$0.035 UNCH S i2i 33,71653 words
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Article30 2012-03-10 27 HANG SENG 21,086.00 (+0.89%) Ç Ç NIKKEI Ç Ç 9,929.74 (+1.65%) Ç SHANGHAI 2,439.46 (+0.79%) Ç AUSTRALIA Ç 4,212.00 (+0.98%) MUMBAI 17,503.24 (+2.09%) MALAYSIA 1,579.00 (+0.04%) SEOUL 2,018.30 (+0.88%)30 words
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Article85 2012-03-10 27 STOCK CALL BUY S$0.395 Kim Eng upgrades from Hold after the completion of the firm’s third dry dock, and raises its target to S$0.48 from S$0.44 after increasing fiscal FY12-14 earnings estimates by 10 to 13 per cent on the new dock’s contributions. The house says: “MPM85 words
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243 2012-03-10 27 AGENCIES ATHENS Greece has pushed through the biggest sovereign restructuring in history after persuading the vast majority of its private creditors to slash the value of their Greek bond holdings, a move that should pave the way for the country’s second massive international bailout. FollowingAGENCIES - 243 words
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316 2012-03-10 27 THOMAS CHO - THOMAS CHO thomaschokm@mediacorp.com.sg AGENCIES SINGAPORE The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has received requests from regulators in other jurisdictions to assist in investigations relating to the alleged manipulation of interbank rates, the central bank said yesterday. MAS, which did not say which countriesAGENCIES - 316 words
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208 2012-03-10 27 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ The freehold mixed-use development Seletar Garden has been sold for S$96.2 million to a consortium led by Oxley Holdings, making it the first successful en bloc sale out of the eight sites launched this year. The sale price is much higher than208 words
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143 2012-03-10 27 DOW JONES Malaysia’s central bank yesterday kept its key policy rate unchanged at 3 per cent for a fifth consecutive meeting, saying growth in the economy remained resilient on strong domestic demand and investment. The decision to stay on hold was in line withDOW JONES - 143 words
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MARKETBUZZ
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Article, Illustration486 2012-03-10 28 Dell’s latest XPS 13 is sexy, sleek and shiny. But beyond just good looks, the XPS 13 boasts a multitude of fantastic features. It is also extremely lightweight, starting at 1.36kg and less than 0.64cm at its thinnest point. More importantly, the XPS 13’s performance-oriented design, combined with486 words
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Article, Illustration165 2012-03-10 28 Last month, adidas held its “Are You Singapore’s Fastest 50 Footballers” campaign. After a week-long of searching, adidas found it 50 finalists. Held at 112 Katong, the finale saw footballers from diverse backgrounds coming together to compete for the coveted title. The top spot eventually went165 words
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Article, Illustration147 2012-03-10 28 Spice things up this season with LACOSTE L!VE’s latest looks. The collection boasts two fun themes: The cheerleader and the roller girl. Dreamy with a sense of humour, the cheerleader takes her style cues from preppy collegiate codes mixed with vintage looks and sometimes147 words
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Article, Illustration161 2012-03-10 28 Ellenborough Market Cafe’s Seafood Seduction is back! Diners can expect an abundant spread of oceanic specialties including snow crab claws and teochew cold crab sashimi. Diners who love their shellfish will be delighted with a selection of freshly shucked oysters flown in from Canada, Coffin Bay and161 words
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Article, Illustration129 2012-03-10 28 Congratulations to Ms Liow Hwei Chieh for winning the BMW 3-Series Convertible in Carlsberg’s grand lucky draw. This highlyanticipated giveaway marked the grand finale of the “Fortune Flows with Carlsberg” campaign, which was launched last December to celebrate Chinese New Year. The campaign saw two months of events129 words
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PERSONAL FINANCE
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Article, Illustration982 2012-03-10 29 SUBBA VAIDYANATHAN - In the current depressed interest rate climate, where customers earn between 0.01 per cent and 0.1 per cent on their savings and current accounts, consumers can consider paying off their mortgages with cash, and earn a 2.5 per cent per annum interest onART BY YEN YOK - 982 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration633 2012-03-10 30 TANYO-HINN - Coach admits swimmer’s dream of a medal at the London Olympics hangs by a thread TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Butterfly star Tao Li’s hope of winning a first Olympic medal for Singapore in swimming this year looks increasingly unlikely. The 2012 Olympics will be heldTODAY FILE PHOTO - 633 words
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Article, Illustration238 2012-03-10 30 TANYO-HINN - TANYO-HINN SINGAPORE The challenge was to sum up in no more than 50 words why New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is currently the world’s best flanker. The prize: A framed adidas All Blacks jersey signed by the World Cup-winning superstar himselfPHOTO BY TANYO-HINN - 238 words
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262 2012-03-10 30 REUTERS MADRID Barcelona and Valencia have agreed in principle to alternate their Grand Prix races so there is only one event in Spain each year from 2013, Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone revealed yesterday. The world economic crisis has bitten hard inREUTERS - 262 words
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Article, Illustration612 2012-03-10 31 TANYO-HINN - Acting MCYS minister wants NSAs to be run professionally TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Following the 19 preliminary recommendations unveiled last month by the steering committee for Vision 2030 a long-term blueprint to chart the direction of Singapore’s sporting landscape the final batch is expectedPHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 612 words
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315 2012-03-10 31 SHAMIR OSMAN - When Kallang roared for the Lions SHAMIR OSMAN SINGAPORE They all have their own favourite moments in a Singapore shirt, stored away in their memory banks but easily recalled whenever they think of the Lions. But all of them also remember the magic moments just before they stepped out onto315 words
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Article214 2012-03-10 31 SINGAPORE The Nike Goddess 5K run will return on April 14, with 5,000 women expected to take part. Registration has been open since March 8. This year will also be Nike’s first BFF (best friends forever) race. Runners can only register in pairs, and the route214 words
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Article, Illustration518 2012-03-10 32 After being outplayed by Bilbao, Ferguson looks to shore things up for big Premiership test AGENCIES ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Man United vs West Brom MANCHESTER Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will reassess the way his team approach European home games after the glittering form they showedAGENCIES; REUTERS - 518 words
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406 2012-03-10 32 AGENCIES LONDON Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has questioned reports linking Paris St Germain with a move for Luis Suarez, reported Sky Sports yesterday. While Arsenal try to hold on to their star striker Robin van Persie, Liverpool also look to beAGENCIES - 406 words
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219 2012-03-10 32 FIFA said yesterday they were ‘proceeding with this investigation as a priority’ from their security division’s regional offices. AP ZURICH FIFA will interview the match referee and players in its probe over Bahrain’s “unusual” 10-0 win over Indonesia in aAP - 219 words
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Article, Illustration608 2012-03-10 33 Rodgers’ men have only lost twice at home and Mancini will be under pressure AGENCIES ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Swansea vs Man City LONDON Mega-rich Manchester City are two points clear at the top of the English Premier League while newly-promoted Swansea are down inAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 608 words
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300 2012-03-10 33 AP The president of Brazil’s football confederation (CBF) and head of the country’s 2014 World Cup organising committee Ricardo Teixeira has taken a medical leave of absence, football chiefs said on Thursday. Teixeira, who did not specify how long heAP - 300 words
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243 2012-03-10 33 AP KUALA LUMPUR Japan will face Australia in a repeat of the 2011 Asian Cup final after the two fierce rivals were drawn together in a tricky continental zone World Cup qualifying fourth round group yesterday. Japan defeated Australia 1 -0 after extra-timeAP - 243 words
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Article, Illustration1216 2012-03-10 2 ZHANG WEIFANG - From Prada to Balmain and Celine, we suss out our Fashion WeekTop 10 favourites ZHANG WEIFANG zhangweifang@mediacorp.com.sg WATCHING four weeks worth of fashion shows whirl by is like falling in love for the very first time. It is heady, heavy and further doused in equal parts ofPhoto: REUTERS; Photo: Balenciaga; Photo: Celine; Photo: Proenza Schouler - 1,216 words
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Article, Illustration418 2012-03-10 5 ZHANG WEIFANG - Latest digs around town ZHANG WEIFANG Ecoya candles If you adore candles, then you’d be pleased to know that Australasian cult eco candle brand, Ecoya, is now available on our shores. Fashion designer Collette Dinnigan and celebs such as Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian count amongst its list418 words
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Article, Illustration562 2012-03-10 6 ZHANG WEIFANG - SINCE emerging the winner of the MediaCorpTV Channel U programme, UAreThe One, in 2008,Yuan Shuai has nabbed a slew of fine roles in drama serials such as The Dream Catcher, Prosperity and Together, with the latest being Unriddle 2.Yuan is currently hit by the K-Pop bug.562 words
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Article, Illustration86 2012-03-10 6 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG JOANNE Peh, Eelyn Kok and Anita Kapoor (see picture) were but three of the 200 luminaries, socialites and fashionistas who attended kate spade new york’s store opening at ION Orchard on Wednesday. Guests were treated to a preview of the brand’s Spring 2012 collection,86 words
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Article, Illustration1292 2012-03-10 8 SERENE LIM - The hotel loyalty programme isn’t as entrenched in Asia as it is in Europe or North America, but that’s about to change SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com. sg MOST travellers are familiar with airline miles. And if you’ve watched the movie, Up In The Air, starring George Clooney,1,292 words
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Article, Illustration787 2012-03-10 9 SERENE LIM - YOU might think that Dominic JohnsonHill is your typical bag lady or in this case,“bag uncle” because he trawls flea markets looking for unique finds. But he’s really a 39-year-old Brit with a successful T-shirt business he founded in Beijing, called Plastered.That also makes him the787 words
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Article103 2012-03-10 10 Calling out to all ladies, join MediaCorp DJs Glenn Ong, Yasminne Cheng and Tim Oh at this event and pick up tips on howto stay in shape. Enjoy free express manicures, fashion shows, and performances by Vanessa Fernandez, Sarah Cheng DeWinne and former Singapore Idol contestant Mathilda103 words
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142 2012-03-10 10 City Square Mall is celebrating its second anniversary with a series of activities and promotions revolving around the theme of “2”. Expect twice the fun and special deals such as the Win Double Your Spending cash prize giveaway, and a Garfield142 words
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107 2012-03-10 10 In line with the launch of their wildlife-themed rooftop playground, Tampines 1 is collaborating with the Animal Concerns Research Education Society and Wildlife Reserve Singapore on a series of events this month. Highlights include today’s Slithery Fun with Singapore Zoo activity, which will debunk the myth107 words
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Article47 2012-03-10 10 Join 17-year-old Kathryn Chua at the launch of heryoung adult horror-fantasy novel, Midnight Walking. The Hong Kong-born Malaysian will be sharing what she experienced when writing and publishing her book. Today, 5pm to 6pm, Multi-purpose room, Level B1 National Library Building. Free admission.47 words
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Article109 2012-03-10 10 This March school holidays, embark on a journey with Mr Moon and Sunny to explore the universe. This fun-filled session features great music, games and loads of fun, plus children stand the chance to take a photo with their favourite characters during the meet and109 words
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Article104 2012-03-10 10 Great Shopping Fun AMK Hub AMK Hub has lined up a host of promotions and activities forfamilies this school holidays. Kids Fiesta 2012 (entry passes redeemable with minimum purchase of S$50to S$100)features highlights such as a bouncing castle, a LEGO displays and building corner, and Xbox360 Kinect game stations. There104 words
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Miscellaneous64 2012-03-10 12 ON MEDIACORP STAY HOME SATURDAY MOVIE: FINDING NEMO Channel~5, ~7.30pm After~his~son~is~captured~in~the~Great~Barrier~Reef~and~ taken~to~Sydney, ~a~timid~clownfish~sets~out~on~a~journey~ to~bring~him~home. ~Featuring~voices~of~Albert~Brooks~ (Marlin), ~Ellen~DeGeneres~(Dory)~and~Alexander~Gould~ (Nemo). HUNTER HUNTED okto, ~9pm In~India, ~Bengal~tigers~stalk~men~in~forests, ~and~spring~ upon~fishermen~as~they~ride~the~rivers. ~One~tiger~even~ has~a~target~inside~one~of~the~local~villages. Why~are~ these~wild~tigers~killing~human~beings? ON~SINGTEL~MIO~TV THE HELP mio~TV~Video~on~Demand~(Latest~Blockbusters), Anytime~on~Demand The Help ~stars~Emma~Stone~as~Skeeter, Academy~ Award-nominated~Viola~Davis~as~Aibileen~and~Oscar~ winner~Octavia~Spencer~as~Minny~—~three~very~ different, ~extraordinary~women~in~Mississippi~who~ build~an~unlikely~friendship~around~a~secret~writing~ project~that~puts~them~all~at~risk. BATTLE UNDER ORION (Exclusive TV64 words
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Miscellaneous54 2012-03-10 12 ON MEDIACORP LIFE Channel~8, ~7pm Kexin~tells~Chunchun~of~the~relationship~between~Laifa~ and~Ruyi. ~Chunchun~is~shattered. ~Laifa~says~he~does~not~ love~Ruyi~and~it~is~Ruyi~who~keeps~pestering~him. HELLO Vasantham, ~4pm Hello ~is~a~2008~Bollywood~thriller~film~directed~by~Atul~ Agnihotri, ~about~a~series~of~events~that~take~place~one~ night~at~a~call~centre. ~Starring~Sharman~Joshi, ~Sohail~ Khan, ~Isha~Gopikar, ~Amrita~Arora. ON~STARHUB~CABLE~TV HEARTSTRINGS VV~Drama~(Ch~855), ~9.30pm The~most~anticipated~drama~of~the~year, ~starring~ the~two~hottest~idols~in~Korea. This~drama~relates~ the~story~between~Lee~Shin, ~a~proud~and~aloof~ guitarist; ~and~Kyu~Won, ~an~outgoing~student~who~ aims~to~be~a~traditional~music~prodigy. RED FACTION: ORIGINS MAX~(Ch~611), ~10pm The~first~film~based~on~the~Red Faction ~series~of~ video~games, ~the~film~is~set~on~a~Mars~colony~in~ the~year~2145, ~where~an~officer~in~a~rebel~militia~ discovers~that~his~sister,54 words
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