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Title Section17 2012-03-31 1 TODAY on Saturday March 31, 2012 www.todayonline.com NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 A PUBLICATION OF MICA (P) 073/02/201217 words
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Article, Illustration226 2012-03-31 1 SINGAPORE Electricity will cost more from tomorrow, as higher fuel prices have resulted in higher power generation costs, said electricity, water and gas supplier SP Services in a statement yesterday. Tariffs for households will increase by 4.3 per cent for the quarter from AprilSOURCE: SP SERVICES - 226 words
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Article, Illustration640 2012-03-31 1 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - Study shows bonds strengthened between 2007 and last year SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE While recent events involving race and religion may have led some to question if multicultural harmony here has possibly been strained, a study of over 2,000 Singaporeans released yesterday countered this perception.TODAY FILE PHOTO - 640 words
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Advertisement74 2012-03-31 1 IN OUR SUNDAY EDITION EARTH SPECIAL An award-winning marine photographer’s haunting view of life in the deep blue; and an artist who tracks the DNA of teak furniture unravels a disturbing history AVAILABLE AT MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS AND ALL STARBUCKS OUTLETS COMMENT&ANALYSIS YURIKO KOIKE THE YOUNG GENERAL’S OLD TRICKS 874 words
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Advertisement19 2012-03-31 1 >> INCREASING RECEPTIVENESSTO POLITICAL LEADERS OF MAIN RACES, RELIGIOUS GROUPS 2 >> MALAYS, CHRISTIANS, CHINESE ‘NO LESS INCLUSIVE’ THAN OTHERS 219 words
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HOT NEWS
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169 2012-03-31 2 About 96.9 per cent of Singaporeans surveyed last year were receptive to a Prime Minister of the three main races Chinese, Malay and Indian as well as from the five main religious groups Buddhism/ Taoism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and the169 words
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251 2012-03-31 2 Despite incidents like the one where Christian Pastor RonyTan made disparaging remarks about Buddhists and Taoists, and another where former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew called into question the desire of Muslims to integrate here, Malays, Christians and the Chinese were “no251 words
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383 2012-03-31 2 AMANDA LEE - Funded with a S$5.5-million grant by medical devices company Boston Scientific, the study will focus specifically on 5,000 patients aged 18 and above across the Asia-Pacific region. AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A first-of-its-kind study in the region will see investigators across383 words
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539 2012-03-31 3 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN hussainsamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Judgment has been reserved on the application by a Hougang resident for the High Court to declare that the Prime Minister does not have “unfettered discretion” in deciding whether and when to call for by-elections. This was after lawyers539 words
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Article, Illustration482 2012-03-31 3 REUTERS HONG KONG More than HK$38.8 billion (S$6.3 billion) was wiped off the market value of Sun Hung Kai Properties yesterday, after the billionaire owners of Asia’s largest real estate developer were arrested on suspicion of corruption. Hong Kong’sREUTERS - 482 words
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399 2012-03-31 4 AGENCIES COPENHAGEN European governments capped fresh rescue lending at €500 billion (S$838.6 billion) after a Germany-led coalition opposed a further expansion of the region’s anti-crisis firewall. Adding the €300 billion already committed to Greece, Ireland and Portugal since 2010, euro-area finance ministersAGENCIES - 399 words
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Article, Illustration440 2012-03-31 4 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Rail Corridor as an arts gallery, set among nature. Old train carriages as arts workshops, a backpackers’ hotel and even spas, strewn across the corridor. Community farming to bring residents together along the 26km stretch, which runs fromPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 440 words
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282 2012-03-31 4 VENUS HEW - VENUS HEW SINGAPORE The Republic has been ranked the fifth most important city in the world up two notches from its previous ranking by high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to The Wealth Report 2012 by Citi Private Bank and property consultancy Knight Frank. London282 words
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311 2012-03-31 4 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With growing public concern over rumours of kidnapping cases involving young children, Singapore’s largest pre-school operator, the PAP Community Foundation (PCF), has stepped in to remind staff to stay vigilant. Today understands that the PCF sent an email311 words
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280 2012-03-31 6 REUTERS Leading Indonesian political parties said yesterday they will oppose a government plan to raise fuel prices unless they climbed further, dealing a blow to the ruling party’s efforts to control a swelling budget deficit in South-east Asia’s largest economy.REUTERS - 280 words
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Article, Illustration417 2012-03-31 6 AGENCIES JAKARTA The Indonesian police shot and killed two suspected terrorists in a raid on the outskirts of the capital yesterday, the authorities said. The raid was carried out in the early hours on a rented house located in the town ofAGENCIES; REUTERS - 417 words
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Advertisement6 2012-03-31 4 >> SPAIN UNVEILS S$45.3B DEFICITREDUCING PACKAGE 206 words
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Advertisement149 2012-03-31 6 s/2 /f\?\ Health Promotion Board m (Clockwise from far left) Catherine Sng, Dr Tan Wai Jia, M Kaarveri, Prof Chang Weining, Raymond Lai A S J I In the face of adversity, how would you cope? Some thrive, while others may struggle. With a positive mindset, you are more resilient149 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1079 2012-03-31 8 YURIKO KOIKE - North Korea’s leaders also claim that what they propose to launch is a ‘peaceful’ satellite. But no one, particularly in the region, where North Korean missiles pose the gravest threat, accepts this claim at face value. It is clear that the rocket to be launchedPROJECT SYNDICATE; AP - 1,079 words
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Article, Illustration1091 2012-03-31 10 STUART P GREEN - STUART P GREEN Stuart P Green is a professor at Rutgers Law School in Newark and author of the forthcoming 13 Ways to Steal a Bicycle: Theft Law in the Information Age. THE NEW YORK TIMES THE US Justice Department is buildingTHE NEW YORK TIMES; ARTWORK BY YEN YOK - 1,091 words
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Article, Illustration700 2012-03-31 12 SIMON TISDALL - SIMON TISDALL Simon Tisdall is a foreign affairs columnist at The Guardian. THE GUARDIAN Thursday’s summit of the socalled BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has received scant attention in the West. That may be because the groupTHE GUARDIAN - 700 words
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Advertisement133 2012-03-31 12 y »r h r 'i At Singapore Marriott, you can be confident your wedding will be just the way you imagined it. Experience the splendour of close-knitted weddings and tailor-made solemnizations while savouring authentic Cantonese cuisine from Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at our Wedding Workshop. Speak to our Marriott certified133 words
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VOICES
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441 2012-03-31 14 Jeraldine Phneah Jia Lin - Letter from Jeraldine Phneah Jia Lin I AGREE with the sentiments in the letter “PE, CCAs should make school a joy” (March 28). Despite there being more co-curricular activities (CCAs), it is sad that many pupils are often selected based on ability to perform441 words
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420 2012-03-31 14 Angela Lim Kiat Sing - Letter from Angela Lim Kiat Sing I REFER to Mr Kelvin Chan’s I Say piece “Public or private cord blood banks?” (March 23). A new parent myself, my husband and I were also presented with the options of privately storing our420 words
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157 2012-03-31 15 PAUL ANTONY FERNANDEZ - LETTER FROM PAUL ANTONY FERNANDEZ I refer to the report “MAS announces review of financial advisory industry” (March 27). My feedback is on the indifferent attitude of insurance agents and financial advisers towards clients. Standards have not been laid down for equal157 words
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144 2012-03-31 15 Alvin Hang - Letter from Alvin Hang Director, Corporate Communications Relations, Singapore Sports Council WE THANK Mr Chan Teck Guan for his feedback in the letter “SSC, explain fund allocation” (March 28). In allocating grants to National Sports Associations (NSAs), for instance the Football Association of144 words
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180 2012-03-31 15 Nancy Chong Choon Yee - Letter from Nancy Chong Choon Yee MY 88-YEAR-OLD mother and I (62 years old) had a near-mis-hap last month at Kranji MRT Station when she lost her grip and nearly tumbled down the escalator (the lift was under maintenance). I managed to grab180 words
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116 2012-03-31 15 Patricia Png - Letter from Patricia Png I AM a volunteer with a group which caters to children with autism spectrum disorder. Most of these children are cared for by their maids and are comfortable and happy. When a maid leaves after her contract ends, the116 words
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SINGAPORE
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392 2012-03-31 16 SHARON SEE - MOE increases funding for Innovation Adoption Platform by 80% to S$360,000 SHARON SEE sharonsee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Schools will get more support to become more innovative in the way they teach, with the Education Ministry (MOE) increasing funding for the Innovation Adoption Platform by 80 per cent392 words
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226 2012-03-31 16 SINGAPORE Religious and community leaders have been encouraged to strengthen marriages within their community, with the help of a resource kit called Love Notes. Announced by Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing at the Marriage Convention yesterday, it aims226 words
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Article, Illustration255 2012-03-31 16 SINGAPORE The Singapore Memory Project where people are invited to contribute their memories related to Singapore took the project to Toa Payoh so that residents could share their memories of one of Singapore’s oldest estates. Mobile booths were set up yesterday evening so that residentsPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 255 words
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195 2012-03-31 17 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Nine men were charged in court yesterday in connection with a case involving underage sex workers. Of the nine, six men were charged with having sex with underage prostitutes. The men, aged 24 to 59, were accused of obtainingCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 195 words
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363 2012-03-31 17 SINGAPORE To improve cleanliness in public areas, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology will be used to track whether litter bins have been emptied of rubbish. And the public will be able to dial a single number 1800 600 3333 from next month onwards363 words
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134 2012-03-31 17 Changi General Hospital (CGH), to better cope with its patient load, will manage 30 beds in Parkway East Hospital (PEH). Operations are expected to begin in the second quarter of this year, and the ward will have a mix of single134 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration408 2012-03-31 18 AP YANGON Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said yesterday that Myanmar’s landmark weekend elections will be neither free nor fair because of widespread irregularities, but vowed to continue her candidacy for the sake of the long-repressed nation. During a news conference on the lawnAP; REUTERS - 408 words
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Article, Illustration409 2012-03-31 18 The image shows trucks and fuel tanks outside two large buildings that would be used to store propellant for the rocket. It also shows work under way at a gantry tower next to a mobile launch pad. AGENCIES WASHINGTON New satelliteAGENCIES; AP - 409 words
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234 2012-03-31 18 AP Japan’s Defence Minister yesterday ordered missile units to intercept a longrange rocket expected to be launched by North Korea if the rocket or its fragments threaten to hit Japan. The Unha-3 rocket is expected to fly past western Japan after itsAP - 234 words
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334 2012-03-31 19 Foxconn announced it would cut workers’ hours to a maximum of 49 a week without cutting their pay effectively promising a significant pay rise. AGENCIES NEW YORK Apple’s main electronics supplier, Foxconn, has promised to dramatically increase pay and improve conditions for its workersAGENCIES - 334 words
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231 2012-03-31 19 REUTERS TOKYO Japan’s government yesterday submitted laws to double its sales tax by 2015 to fund swelling social security costs in the world’s fastestageing nation, setting up a showdown that could split the ruling party, force early elections and deepen policy paralysis.REUTERS - 231 words
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140 2012-03-31 19 AP The gender imbalance in China’s newborns has improved for a third year, but is still alarmingly high, and progress in combating the problem has slowed. The official People’s Daily newspaper reported on Thursday that 117.78 boys were born to every 100AP - 140 words
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208 2012-03-31 20 AGENCIES LONDON An outspoken critic of the war in Afghanistan claimed yesterday that public anger over the conflict propelled him to a surprise victory in a special election for a seat in Britain’s House of Commons. Mr George Galloway, an antiwar campaignerAGENCIES - 208 words
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Article, Illustration280 2012-03-31 20 AP PARIS French police detained 19 people yesterday as they launched a crackdown on suspected Islamist extremists in cities around the country, President Nicolas Sarkozy said, promising more raids to come. Tensions are high following a spate of killings in southern France byAP; REUTERS - 280 words
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Article, Illustration371 2012-03-31 20 Spain’s commitment is to cut its budget deficit to 5.3 per cent of its GDP from 8.5 per cent last year. The challenge is doing so as the economy shrinks and unemployment rate is at nearly 23 per cent. AP MADRID Spain’s government unveiled yesterdayAP; REUTERS - 371 words
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117 2012-03-31 20 AP An Afghan policeman shot dead nine of his fellow officers as they slept in a village in an eastern Taliban stronghold yesterday, the police said, blaming the attack on the insurgents. The gunman opened fire with his assault rifle afterAP - 117 words
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120 2012-03-31 20 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Britain has announced that it would double support to Syria’s fractured opposition forces. Foreign Secretary William Hague said that £500,000 (S$1 million) would be set aside to provide “non-lethal” assistance to hard-pressed opponents of PresidentTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 120 words
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234 2012-03-31 21 AP MANILA A Philippine Catholic school is withholding the diplomas of six high school boys who uploaded Facebook photos that appear to show them kissing one another, an education official said yesterday. A day earlier, a Philippine court had rejected anotherAP - 234 words
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262 2012-03-31 21 REUTERS NEW YORK Generational differences and the economy are shifting more responsibilities for children from their parents to their grandparents, according to a new United States survey. More than one-third of grandparents aged 50 and older contribute financially to their grandchildren’s upbringingREUTERS - 262 words
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210 2012-03-31 21 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Studies relating to honey and bumblebees have found that a common type of crop pesticide could be responsible for wiping out bee colonies by killing their homing instinct and limiting their ability to gather food. Two research papers published in theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 210 words
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SCIENCE
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Article, Illustration1209 2012-03-31 22 JUNE YANG - What does crunching numbers have to do with public health? It’s all about population genetics, says this Singaporean PUSHINGTHE BOUNDARIES SPOTLIGHTON NRF SCIENTISTS In the final instalment of a series of interviews with scientists under the National Research Foundation umbrella, June yang meets ProfessorPHOTO BY DON WONG - 1,209 words
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BUSINESS
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326 2012-03-31 24 SIM PING KHUAN - SIM PING KHUAN simpingkhuan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore stocks are expected to build on their gains in the second quarter as the global economic recovery takes shape. The benchmark Straits Times Index finished the first quarter in the top third among its regional peers,326 words
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184 2012-03-31 24 PAMELA KOH - PAMELA KOH SINGAPORE The Institute on Asian Consumer Insight (ACI), the first organisation of its kind in the world to study Asian consumer behaviour, was officially opened yesterday at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Funded up to S$77 million over five years by the184 words
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184 2012-03-31 24 DOW JONES - DOW JONES DBS Group has made an offer for the 68percent stake in Indonesia’s Bank Danamon currently held by a unit of Temasek Holdings, sources said yesterday. Based on Danamon’s current market capitalisation, the bid is potentially worth US$3.2 billion184 words
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110 2012-03-31 24 AGENCIES Spanish bank Banco de Sabadell said yesterday it has agreed to sell its 20percent stake in Mexico’s Banco del Bajio to Temasek Holdings and a group of Bajio shareholders for €156.6 million (S$263 million). Sabadell said Temasek will buy a 13.3percent stakeAGENCIES - 110 words
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Article, Illustration55 2012-03-31 24 FRIDAY CLOSE 3,010.46 (+0.55%) Thursday 2,994.09 q 0.73% Wednesday 3,015.98 q 0.10% Tuesday 3,018.91 p 1.49% Monday 2,974.50 q 0.52% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE HLH 414,710 $0.023 p 35.294% JEL Corp 115,135 $0.011 p 57.143% Cordlife 93,752 $0.725 p 6.618% Ocean Sky 66,893 $0.205 p55 words
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Article30 2012-03-31 24 HANG SENG 20,555.58 (-0.26%) È È Ç NIKKEI 10,083.56 (+0.47%) SHANGHAI 2,262.79 (+0.47%) È AUSTRALIA 4,335.2 MALAYSIA MUMBAI Ç 17,404.20 (+2.03%) MALAYSIA 1,596.33 (+0.69%) Ç È SEOUL 2,014.04 (-0.02%)30 words
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Article77 2012-03-31 24 STOCK CALL SELL s$4.03 UOB Kay Hian keeps sell call on SIA Engineering but raises target price to S$3.80 from S$3.30. SIA Engineering gets two-thirds of its revenue from parent Singapore Airlines, which has been cutting capacity at its cargo unit. The house says: “The market has not77 words
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94 2012-03-31 24 Total bank lending in Singapore rose 1 per cent to S$426.4 billion last month from January, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). From a year earlier, bank lending rose 28 per cent last month. Housing loans to consumers rose94 words
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84 2012-03-31 24 DOW JONES - DOW JONES Singaporelisted shipbuilder STX OSV Holdings said yesterday it has secured contracts worth about 1.2 billion Norwegian crowns (S$264 million) to build two offshore service vessels for Norwegian firm Farstad. Deliveries of the multi- functional deepwater anchorhandling vessels are scheduled84 words
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100 2012-03-31 24 CHANNEL NEWSASIA The former head of the Civil Service, Mr Peter Ho, will take over as chairman of the Urban Redevelopment Authority board on Sunday. He succeeds Mr Alan Chan, who will step down today when his term ends. Mr Ho isCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 100 words
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Advertisement33 2012-03-31 24 FROM BROKERAGE RESEARCH AND AGENCY REPORTS Disclaimer: Readers should seek independent financial advice before making any investment decision. Today cannot be held liable for any consequence arising from the use of this information.33 words
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MARKETBUZZ
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Article, Illustration204 2012-03-31 25 Back for the second year, Men’s Fashion Week (MFW) Singapore 2012 is set to wow with a spectacular fashion feast. Look out for an impressive line-up of designers from the British Isles to legendary Savile Row and dynamic Asia (Japan, Korea and Singapore). These top British204 words
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Article, Illustration140 2012-03-31 25 Fujitsu General Asia and its sole authorised agent in Singapore, Winfinity (Singapore), organised a dinner for the launch of Fujitsu’s LU and LJ series air conditioners. The ceremony was graced by electronics dealers and retailers, and the media. The Fujitsu LU and LJ series air conditioners140 words
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Article, Illustration173 2012-03-31 25 Whether you are shopping, heading to work or passing through, check out the new Quiznos Sub and Cold Stone Creamery outlets at CityLink Mall. Quiznos Sub #B1-17 CityLink Mall, www.quiznossub.com.sg Create your own sub easily and quickly at Quiznos Sub. The sub shop offers made-to-order subs that are173 words
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Article, Illustration358 2012-03-31 25 Maybank has launched its first regional Maybank Diamante Private Client programme. This programme provides high net-worth clients with a seamless banking experience and a variety of personalised services across ASEAN. As this programme is strictly by invitation only, clients can expect preferential treatment and region-wide privileges358 words
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Article, Illustration103 2012-03-31 25 Update your wardrobe with the latest styles from G2000. For ladies, expects lots of versatile pieces for a flattering silhouette and contemporary designs. It’s all about soft femininity and bright hues coupled with luxe materials. Key highlights include polka-dot prints, lacy accents and flirty flared miniskirts. For men,103 words
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PERSONAL FINANCE
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Article, Illustration992 2012-03-31 26 PHANG LAH HWA - COMME COMMENTARY PHANG LAH HWA Phang Lah Hwa is head of consumer secured lending, global consumer financial services, at OCBC Bank. Whether you are a first-time home-buyer or are looking into investing in a property, securing the right housing loan package to suit your financial992 words
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Advertisement217 2012-03-31 27 COULDN’T GET A COPY OF TODAY ON SUNDAY? TODAYONLINE.COM/SUNDAY SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY Master of Science in INNOVATION Lee Kong Chian School of Business f m St 7 W Yizhe Xu 1/ Pf SPORTSMAN TECHNOLOGIST INNOVATOR S' E Janice Yeo Hui Jing VOCALIST ENTREPRENEUR INNOVATOR Once a management consultant, Janice created217 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration693 2012-03-31 28 Mancini’s men dare not fail tomorrow as they look to turn up the heat on United AGENCIES ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Man City vs Sunderland MANCHESTER Captain Vincent Kompany is optimistic he will be fit to make his comeback for Manchester City in theirAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 693 words
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Article, Illustration387 2012-03-31 28 BLOOMBERG ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP QPR vs Arsenal LONDON Queens Park Rangers face a daunting task tomorrow when they entertain a rampant Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League. The spectre of relegation looms large over the club, which currently lie in 18th spot inBLOOMBERG; GETTY IMAGES - 387 words
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Article, Illustration543 2012-03-31 29 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LIVERPOOL Kenny Dalglish is adamant Liverpool made the right decision when they signed Andy Carroll from Newcastle for £35 million (S$70 million), but the Scot admitted that many within the game were “entitled” to think it was a bad deal. Ever since CarrollTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 543 words
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Article, Illustration220 2012-03-31 29 SINGAPORE Flagging off at The Float @Marina Bay, this year’s Great Eastern Women’s Run will weave through some of Singapore’s latest iconic sights. Billed as Asia’s biggest women’s only run, it will take place on Nov 11 and will see runners go past thePHOTO FROM HIVELOCITY EVENTS - 220 words
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193 2012-03-31 29 SINGAPORE Manchester United fans here now have a chance to travel to Old Trafford for free through the use of a credit card. Maybank Singapore have launched a Manchester United Platinum Visa Credit Card which offers a slew of benefits including discounts at193 words
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Article121 2012-03-31 29 AP NYON (Switzerland) Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger received a three-match touchline ban from UEFA yesterday for comments directed at the referee after his team’s Champions League elimination earlier this month. A UEFA disciplinary panel found Wenger guilty of “improper conduct” and fined him ~40,000 (S$67,000). TheAP - 121 words
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Article, Illustration417 2012-03-31 30 ALYWIN CHEW - Weigh in for 2nd edition of ONE FC event draws a crowd; Chua and Quek in the spotlight tonight ALYWIN CHEW alywinchewsc@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The weigh in for tonight’s ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC) was held yesterday at Chevron House, Raffles Place, and drew aPHOTOS BY ALYWIN CHEW - 417 words
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Article, Illustration381 2012-03-31 30 DAN GUEN CHIN - DAN GUEN CHIN SINGAPORE The 2012 Canon Superseries got off to a rousing start at the Orchid Country Club with a participation list long enough to suggest that bowling is a thriving sport in Singapore’s corporate circles. A total of 34PHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 381 words
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Article190 2012-03-31 30 AP Diego Maradona was restrained by security staff as he confronted opposition fans in the stands after the team Al Wasl’s match on Thursday, angry at threats and abuse directed towards wives and girlfriends of his team’s players. Maradona called the Al Shabab fans “cowards” after theyAP - 190 words
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Article, Illustration569 2012-03-31 32 SHAMIR OSMAN - Sundram’s LionsXII outfit receive a timely boost as treatment room begins to clear SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Khairul Amri cut a lone figure at one end of the Jalan Besar Stadium, as he aimed shots into the corners of the goal yesterday. The 27-year-oldPHOTO BY DON WONG - 569 words
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Article, Illustration330 2012-03-31 32 GEOFFREY LIP - GEOFFREY LIP geoffreylip@mediacorp.com.sg DORTMUND “Jia you,” she cried out, a lone voice of support that echoed around the Westfallenhallen arena here in Germany. The Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) president Lee Bee Wah wanted the men’s team to hear her, as theyPHOTO BY ITTF - 330 words
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164 2012-03-31 32 REUTERS LONDON Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia, the club said in a statement yesterday. The 32-year-old Bulgaria midfielder has not trained since playing against Arsenal on Saturday. The condition was diagnosed following tests after the player developed a feverREUTERS - 164 words
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Miscellaneous147 2012-03-31 29 SPORTS FIXTURES League I Home Team I Away Team I sJapore^te?^ e M League LionsXII PBDKTTTeam Sat, 31/03/12 7.45pm For fixtures of all other M League, S.League, E Premier, E League Champ, Spanish, Italian, German, J League, K League, A League and US Soccer League, please visit Singapore Pools website.147 words
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Article, Illustration448 2012-03-31 2 ZHANG WEIFANG - From coy coral to steamy crimson, we dish out the top colours to taint your lips this season ZHANG WEIFANG zhangweifang@mediacorp.com. sg FORGET lip glosses.When it comes to adding a little bells-and-whistles to your lovely little puckers, lipsticks are the only way to go and the only accessoryPhotography: Jason Ho Model: Florentina S, Ave Models Make-up: Larry Yeo using Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective White Skincare Hair: Sam Chok, Chez Vous using Redken Nails: J ie Hui (HP: 9748 2420, www.facebook.com/goobynails) Assisted by: Jie Ling - 448 words
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Article, Illustration160 2012-03-31 4 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG BESIDES knowing your ABCs of lipsticks, you, too, should get into the XYZs of lip balms. Here are four lip balms that will create a smooth base before your lippie gets layered upon. M.A.C Prep+Prime Lips (S$28) Smoothen out the lines of your lips and160 words
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Article, Illustration437 2012-03-31 5 Slap, slather and spritz on the latest beauty and grooming must-haves Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil shampoo and conditioner Dry and damaged tresses will be a thing of the past with some goodness courtesy of Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil shampoo and conditioner.This mosturising formula includes fair tradeZHANG WEIFANG - 437 words
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Article, Illustration408 2012-03-31 5 ZHANG WEIFANG - WHEN the acting bug bit Jacelyn Tay, it left an indelible mark.The actress and wellness guru returns to television after a six-year hiatus with the MediaCorp TV Channel 8 drama Pillow Talk. “I really think that (acting) is something I love to do. (Being inPhoto: Alvin Chong - 408 words
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Article, Illustration368 2012-03-31 6 Summertime and the living is easy? Not so much. Let Michelle Obama light the way THE GUARDIAN THE great misconception about summery dressing is that it makes life easier.This is true if you are on a beach holiday in the Mediterranean, but it’s generally more complicated. ItTHE GUARDIAN; Photos: AP; Photo: Reuters - 368 words
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Article, Illustration346 2012-03-31 6 ZHANG WEIFANG - Latest digs around town ZHANG WEIFANG G.O.D. to exist in Singapore If you know your ABCs of Hong Kong, you should be well acquainted with G.O.D., the Hong Kong-based company that dabbles in furniture, lifestyle products and little useless-but-somehow-necessary knickknacks. Well, a little bird told us that G.O.D.346 words
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Article, Illustration79 2012-03-31 7 IN CONJUNCTION with Style: magazine’s 10th anniversary, Jay Gee Group of brands Levi’s, New Look, Dockers,T.M.Lewin, Denizen and Aeropostale created a spectacle of dazzling hues with a fashion show held at ION Orchard lastThursday.The foyer of the mall was transformed into a garden party as models strutted79 words
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Article, Illustration88 2012-03-31 7 FRIENDLY Fires can barely stay away from Singapore, can they? After sharing the stage at Fort Canning with fellow Brit pals Faithless, the trio returned to Avalon recently and threw out a slew of lively ditties to elated young hipsters and indie kids, who happily lapped up main88 words
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Article, Illustration1040 2012-03-31 8 Paul Richardson - Madrid comes alive after dark no one sensible goes out dancing before 2am. Here’s where to live it up Paul Richardson feature s@mediacorp.com.sg THE GUARDIAN IN PEDRO Almodovar’s film The Flower Of My Secret, Marisa Paredes’ estranged husband rings her from Brussels, asking if it’s not too lateTHE GUARDIAN; Photos: Reuters & Getty Images - 1,040 words
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Article, Illustration654 2012-03-31 9 Jetsetting with Stephane Etienne STEPHANE Etienne is a man on a bike on a mission.After his son was born with a chronic kidney condition, Etienne decided to do all he could to raise awareness and funds for chronic kidney disease. Fuelled by this sense of purpose, he set up WorldRiderz654 words
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Article67 2012-03-31 10 Developed through several biological art workshops, 3D film workshops and dance workshops using scenes from the Mahabharata that deal with creation, life and death as inspiration, this biological theatre production features new techniques and outcomes that result from a number of multi-disciplinary artists working together. Today and tomorrow,67 words
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96 2012-03-31 10 Following his recent sell-out concerts in Singapore, Kenneth Hamilton returns to present a fascinating panorama of two centuries of piano music, from works by Mozart, Bach and Beethoven —via the Romanticism of Chopin, Brahms and Liszt to 20th96 words
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93 2012-03-31 10 As part of Orchard Central’s Fashion Steps Out programme, the mall will be hosting its very own fashion parade. Check out the season’s latest collection as runway models strut their stuff on a speciallyconstructed runway set up on Discovery Walk. Fortoday and on April93 words
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Article46 2012-03-31 10 Check out new and used apparels, accessories, bags, shoes, toys, books, CDs, digital cameras and household appliances at bargain prices. Proceeds will go towards the Singapore Red Cross’ local humanitarian services. Sunday, 10am to 3pm, 62 Jalan Khairuddin (near Bedok MRT). Free admission. www.redcross.org.sg46 words
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Article63 2012-03-31 10 Organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour is held annually on the last Saturday of March. To raise awareness of the need to take action on climate change, households and businesses are encouraged to turn off non-essential lights and appliances for an hour63 words
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53 2012-03-31 10 Celebrate Earth Hour 2012 Orchard There will be a live concert and eco-carnival held at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Join in to countdown to lightsoff at 8:30pm with a human formation of Earth Hour’s 60+ logo, which represents commitmentto add to Earth Hour with a positive act that goes53 words
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Article44 2012-03-31 10 All non-essential lights will be switched off during Earth Hour at GV Plaza, GV Bishan, GV Marina and GV Yishun. Cinema-goers at GV Yishun will also be given an eco-friendly thermal bag for every pair of movie tickets purchased.44 words
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51 2012-03-31 10 Carrefour will not be issuing plastic bags at both its Suntec and Plaza Singapure outlets from 7pm until closing time today. Shoppers will be encouraged to purchase a Carrefour eco bag at S$1 each to raise S$10,000 which will go to W WF’s conservation51 words
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Article50 2012-03-31 10 At both IKEATampines and Alexandra, lights on the building facades and restaurants will be switched off from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Dine in the dark at IKEA’s restaurants for a good cause all proceeds collected during this hour from both outlets will be donated to the WWF.50 words
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