Today, 28 June 2013

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    15 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp FRIDAY, 28 JUNE 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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    Lock icon Mandela in ‘critical but stable’ condition
    727 1 AGENCIES PRETORIA —As former South African President Nelson Mandela clung to life in hospital and with the world watching on anxiously his eldest daughter Makaziwe yesterday lashed out at foreign media “vultures” for violating his privacy. The outburst came as anxiety increased over the
    AGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  727 words
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    Lock icon New criteria for pre-school anchor operator scheme
    919 1  -  Religious, commercial outfits eligible, but some keen parties concerned about requirements IMPROVING QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY OF EARLY EDUCATION ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Discarding some of the old restrictions, the Government has opened the door wider for potential anchor operators to enter the preschool sector,
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      49 1 TO MOVE BEYOND HAZE STALEMATE, COMPANIES MUST DISCLOSE MORE INFO— OR BE MADE TO: NEO CHAI CHIN COMMENT&ANALYSIS 14 The all-new TODAYAPP FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONES exclusively available on Samsung Apps tdy.sg/newsandroidapp coffee can be IRRESISTIBLE in fit.—rflfl i rj\\: 11 i i ivt mufflnBiamrcwiiKiB Nescafe Dolce Gusto UL-'.JiU ■prt
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      137 3 New release of white SOHO apartments with pool view. Prices from $1,B90 psf SOHO Townhouse Suite Loft Condo The new white SOHO. Your world without borders. 7 4 With tranquil nature, distinctive residences and prime location, eCO is your perfect home. Over 650 units sold! Visit our two brand new
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Economy at the heart of Rudd’s poll strategy
      579 4 RUN-UP TO THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTION AGENCIES SYDNEY Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd put the economy at the heart of a campaign to avert a landslide election defeat for his ruling Labor party, seeking to exploit growing voter anxiety about a fading mining
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      Lock icon Polyclinics, hospitals ready for any haze crisis
      399 6  -  HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —At the polyclinics, airconditioned rooms may be converted to waiting areas when the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading exceeds 300. Air-conditioned tents could also be set up at polyclinics with sufficient space. A triage system is also
      PHOTO: OOI BOON KEONG  -  399 words
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      Hospitals sold N95 masks to help alleviate demand
      229 6  -  WOO SIAN BOON SINGAPORE —Responding to media queries on why hospitals will stop selling N95 masks once their existing stock runs out, the Ministry of Health’s Director of Epidemiology and Disease Lyn James explained yesterday that hospitals did not usually sell masks
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      S’poreans concerned about haze, but confident of country’s resilience
      113 8 REACH recently conducted a snap poll, through telephone interviews with 939 randomly selected Singapore residents (aged 15 years and above), to better understand Singaporeans’ reactions and awareness of the haze situation. 80% of respondents indicated that they were concerned about the
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      Eu Yan Sang website hacked in protest over haze outrage in S’pore
      262 8 HACKING OVER HAZE SINGAPORE —The website of Singaporean traditional medicine products company Eu Yan Sang was hacked early yesterday morning, seemingly in protest against the outrage voiced in Singapore over the hazy skies stemming from forest fires in
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      Lock icon Indonesia agrees to bring forward meeting on haze
      462 10 REGIONAL TALKS AGENCIES JAK ARTA Indonesia agreed yesterday to move up a regional meeting on forest fires in Sumatra that have caused record-setting pollution in the country and neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore. Minister of Environment Balthasar Kambuaya said Indonesia supports a Malaysian
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      Lock icon EU deal pushes cost of bank failure on investors, savers
      283 12 AGENCIES BRUSSELS —The European Union (EU) has agreed to force investors and wealthy savers to share the costs of future bank failures, moving closer to drawing a line under years of taxpay-er-funded bailouts that have prompted public outrage. Finance ministers
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      Lock icon Xi agrees to push for new N Korea talks
      341 12 PARK GEUN HYE VISITS CHINA AGENCIES BEIJING —China’s President welcomed his South Korean counterpart yesterday as an “old friend of China” and agreed to make a push for new talks with North Korea yesterday as the two leaders met for the
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      153 10 COMMENT&ANALYSIS MORE PLANTATIONS, MORE HAZE TO COME? 16 OS AA GLOBAL EDUCATION The Education Arm of ICPAS UNIVERSITY P||H OF LONDON XCF INTERNATIONAL I REGISTERED PROGRAMMES I CENTRE k UNIVERSITY Of LOHDQjj/ u w 5% discount before 30 June Terms and Conditions apply. c Preparatory Courses for; University of London
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  • comment &analysis
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      Haze finger-pointing: Time for companies to show and tell
      1021 14  -  CLEARING THE AIR NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg Neo Chai Chin is a senior reporter with TODAY who reports on the environment. She spent five days in Riau recently to cover the hot spots and firefighting efforts. If you felt confused or
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      Lock icon More plantations, more haze to come?
      851 16  -  ASEAN MINISTERIAL MEETING SIMON TAY, CHUA CHIN WEI Simon Tay is Chairman and Chua Chin Wei a Deputy Director of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. In the wake of record levels of haze, environment ministers from Malaysia and Singapore will be meeting their
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      44 14 Come 2020, total plantation area in Indonesia is slated to increase by 60 per cent to a total of five million hectares, 70 times Singapore’s size. Unless the industry can be greened, more haze must be anticipated. SIMON TAY AND CHUA CHIN WEI 16
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  • voices
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      Lock icon Who really deserves the N95 masks?
      174 20  -  FROM BRANDON TAN Amid the ongoing haze situation here, Singaporeans who have the luxury of going indoors at will are buying the N95 and other masks, which some of them do not even bother to wear. On the other hand, I have passed by
      PHOTO: REUTERS  -  174 words
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      McDonald’s needs better crowd control strategies
      127 20  -  FROM STEVE WANG It seems, from the recent queues here for Hello Kitty toys, that McDonald’s did not learn from its past mistakes in crowd control strategies. In the Hello Kitty promotion years ago, the Singapore Police Force was activated just to solve minor
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      Profiteering is immoral but not illegal
      154 20  -  FROM RAYMOND CHIAM What the Government can do, and it did, is to make N95 masks available as fast as possible. We have to give credit here. One piece selling for S$2-plus is not unattainable, even for the poor. Grassroots organisations are also giving
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      Help for elderly so they can afford premiums
      364 22  -  FROM BEY MUI LENG Director, Corporate Communications, Ministry of Health We note Mr Walter Jayandran’s and Mr Jeffrey Law’s concerns, in “A retiree’s insurance conundrum” (June 15) and “Many elderly can’t afford insurance” (June 17) respectively, over premium increases for their Me-disave-approved
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    • Article
      Cohabitation is not the solution
      357 22  -  FROM SUE-ANN LEE Marriage Specialist, Focus on the Family Singapore We refer to Ms Stephanie Coontz’s commentary, “The disestablishment of marriage” (June 24). Contrary to her claim that living together before marriage is a “protective factor against divorce”, studies have shown that cohabitation can be
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  • singapore
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      Beyond free museums, making them exciting
      591 24  -  Ministry hopes to bring artefacts to comm un ity galleries, create more heritage trails BRINGING ARTS TO THE HEARTLANDS KOK XING HUI xinghui@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Museum artefacts could be brought to community galleries and more heritage trails created, part of an idea the Ministry of
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      Singapore Zoo hopes to expand current site
      301 26  -  ALFRED CHUA alfredchuamf@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E —The Singapore Zoo is hoping to expand its current site, amid plans previously announced by the Government to develop the surrounding Mandai area into an ecotourism destination. The zoo currently occupies
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      Two new bus services to be rolled out
      297 26 PUBLIC TRANSPORT ENHANCEMENTS SINGAPORE —Two new bus services will be rolled out in the coming months under the Government’s S$1.1 billion Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). One is a City Direct bus service that will connect commuters in Jurong West to the
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      Lock icon Man gets prestigious scholarship, 6 years after brush with death
      446 30  -  RECOGNISING PROMISING YOUNG SINGAPOREANS KENNETH LOW kennethlowjt@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Mr Karthigayan Ramakrishnan barely escaped with his life when a Taiwanese fighter jet crashed into the storeroom that he was in during National Service training on that island six years ago. Burns
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  • science
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      Lock icon Fiesta to celebrate the fun in science
      1592 32  -  LEARNING THROUGH EDU-TAINMENT ZARA ZHUANG zarazhua ng@mediacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE From juggling acts to roll-er-coasters and chemical explosions, this year’s Singapore Science Festival (SSF), from July 19 to Aug 4, presents an array of activities that aim to convey one simple message: Science is
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      Lock icon Culture club
      455 38  -  Turn cream crackers into an Indian-inspired snack ANNETTE TAN This recipe is an easy treat for anyone who likes the flavours and textures of Indian chaat. To be sure, this is by no means an authentic chaat recipe. Rather, it is a quick nibble inspired by the flavours
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      Lock icon On a roll
      485 39  -  The classic New England lobster roll gets a deliciously economical makeover ANNETTE TAN The classic New England lobster roll is such a simple gastronomic joy cold chunks of lobster blanketed in flavoured mayonnaise and tucked between a hot, buttered roll. Yet, lobsters are expensive, not to mention
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Chinese parents losing sleep over choice of schools
      585 40 WESTERN EDUCATION, OR... THE NEW YORK TIMES BEIJING —Next week, millions of fifth graders across China will struggle with their end-of-year examinations. And, with just one year of elementary education left, their parents will struggle with choosing a high school for them.
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      Lock icon American boss in China freed after agreement on pay dispute
      421 44 WORKERS’ SERVICES TERMINATED AGENCIES BEIJING —An American businessman detained for nearly a week by his company’s Chinese workers left the Beijing factory yesterday after he and a labour representative reached an agreement on the pay dispute. Mr Chip Starnes, who
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      143 43 Sony recommends Windows® 8 Beautiful, fast, fluid Windows 8 Ultra book' Cl NR W H it'll K r V) JH S; J* 1 SONY World's lightest Ultrabook™ \/MO. Pro 13 I 11 1060g 870g Ultra lightweight 8.5hrs 7.5hrs Battery Stamina 4 th Gen High Speed SSD (x4 PCIe)*” Available in
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      88 44 Kumon Instructors (franchisees) are among the most dynamic people we know. It you enjoy working with children, that’s a very good start The single most important factor is your interest in and commitment to helping children in your community. KUMOH INSTRUCTOR Open your own Kumon Centre now! Date: 13 July
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      Lock icon Confrontation over territory futile, says Beijing
      517 46 Foreign Minister warns against involvement of third parties such as US in ongoing dispute LAND CLAIMS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA REUTERS BEIJING Countries with territorial claims in the South China Sea that look for help from third parties will find their efforts “futile”, China’s
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      178 46 AGENCIES Japan yesterday pledged to help the Philippines defend its “remote islands”, as both governments voiced concern over China’s aggressive moves to stake its claims in Asia’s disputed waters. They have agreed to cooperate on the “defence of remote islands” and “protection
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      Lock icon Cambodia kicks off election campaign
      65 48 Supporters of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party in Phnom Penh’s Freedom Park yesterday. Cambodian political parties yesterday kicked off the official campaign period for the polls to be held on July 28, which is virtually certain to see Prime Minister Hun Sen, Asia’s longest-serving
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      Lock icon Terengganu seat falls vacant a month after polls
      298 48 FIRST BY-ELECTION SINCE MAY 5 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR The Terengganu Legislative Assembly yesterday notified the Election Commission (EC) of the vacant Kuala Besut state seat, formally paving the way for a by-election. The seat fell vacant following the death of the assemblyman,
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      271 50 WEIGHING ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH RISKS AGENCIES BANGKOK A Thai court yesterday ordered the government to hold public hearings before it begins 350 billion baht (S$14.3 billion) of crucial water management and flood prevention work, causing delays to a scheme aimed at preventing
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      Lock icon SingTel loses bid for Myanmar telecoms licence
      289 50 BLOOMBERG BA NG KO K Myanmar has granted licences to Norway’s Telenor and Ooredoo of Qatar to expand telecommunications in one of the world’s last remaining untapped markets, where only about one in 10 people has a mobile phone. A France Telecom SA-Marubeni
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      Lock icon China accuses US of hypocrisy over spying
      550 52 SNOWDEN CASE AND CYBER SECURITY AGENCIES BEIJING The Chinese Ministry of National Defence yesterday accused the United States of hypocrisy over cyber surveillance and said the disclosures made by Edward Snowden bolstered the case for China’s security efforts on the Internet. These were
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      Lock icon U.S.‘WILL NOT SEND JETS’ FOR SNOWDEN
      82 52 AP United States President Barack Obama said he will not engage in wheeling, dealing and trading to get National Security Agency whistle-blower Edward Snowden extradited to the US. Expelling a criminal is something that should be dealt with through routine legal channels, he said.
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      129 47 MARVELLOUS jelly POPPING CANDY BEANIES w. Cold Storage The fresh food people i ft i i i is D 1 Get' 0 Free gg) with purchase of $20 worth of Cadbury <& TNCC participating products! Terms Conditions apply. Promotion from 28 June to 10 July 2013. Featured Brands: id IT
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      60 48 IV TURN UP HEAT I fD m o t f Koji Tashiro Producer of Ramen Champion in Singapore .1010 mm 0 ;u 0 o o 0 DlO the whole day Offer valid while stocks last. Other terms and conditions apply, 201 Victoria Street Bugis+#04-10 Singapore *****7 (Near Bugis MRT Station)
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      95 48 Slumberland Single Mattress IPprom $249 S'. rom $249/ Factory Outlet Sale 3 Days enly! 29 30 |une St I July, 10.30am 7pm All showroom discontinued mattresses to be cleared. Leather bedframe also available, i Wide range of models to choose Exporters are welcome^ Mattress Factory Outlet No.1 Kaki Bukit Road
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      108 49 4 Cold Storage The fresh food people Stand a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S4 when you purchase $8 worth of Softlan Magic Moments! (2 winners) Promo period: 28 June -10 July 2013 RIM To participate, SMS to *****408 Cold Storage<space>Softlan MM<space> Name<space>NRIC<space>Receipt Number Kindly retain your receipts for
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      245 53 Presh Offers valid from 28 June 4 July 2013 'V: SAVE 13% SAVE 13% wm QUA Japanese pj Scallops 0 TASMANIAN* Salmon (Whole) 100g U.P. $2.29 I Bred in Pristine Unpolluted Farming Water in Tasmania Also Available; Fillet at $3.19per100g Frozen Japanese Scallops 500g per pack U.P. $19.50 Great for
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      597 54  -  GROOMING LOCAL TALENT WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Banks operating here are embracing the Government’s call to develop a stronger Singapore core in their workforce, but there may be potential to do more. While the banks are already taking additional steps to develop
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      Lock icon Rolls-Royce blamed for 2010 Qantas engine blast
      361 56 Aussie report raps firm for missing multiple opportunities to detect poorly-built oil pipe AN ‘INTERNAL CULTURE’ ISSUE AGENCIES SYDNEY —The dramatic disintegration of a Qantas Airbus A-380 jet engine shortly after take-off from Singapore in 2010 was triggered by a poorly-built oil pipe
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      Lock icon S Korea raises 2013 growth forecast to 2.7%
      197 56 AGENCIES S E J O N G South Korea yesterday raised its growth forecast for the year, reflecting confidence that the tradedependent economy will continue recovering despite concerns about the United States Federal Reserve’s plans to trim its stimulus in coming months.
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        285 58 Plan a fun and educational family trip to Desaru Fruit Farm in Johor. Spread across 455,000sqm, the farm has 10 species of plants and more than 100 types of tropical fruits. This includes seasonal fruits, such as durian and mangosteen, as well as non-seasonal varieties such as jambu
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        MAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTY PRODUCTS
        115 58 Get hands-on experience in making your own natural beauty products at Skylake. The well-known Korean natural skincare brand creates beauty products made from pure and natural ingredients to effectively care for your skin. At its newly opened first concept store at #01-44 Far East Plaza,
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        KNORR FAMILY COOKOUT
        109 58 Knorr held a cooking competition last month to encourage more people to cook for their families, and rediscover their family recipes and the stories behind them. Themed “Your Ingredient to Happy Family Moments”, The Knorr Family Cookout received more than 40 submissions. Celebrity Chef Daniel Koh was
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        CARNIVAL FUN
        97 58 Take your family to the Drypers Little Day Out Carnival at Singapore Expo Hall 4B, from 11am–7pm, on July 6. Back for the second year, the carnival will see a slew of games, activities, rides and stage performances. There will also be a huge play area for children.
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        SING AND DANCE ALONG
        138 58 You’ve watched it at the cinema, now catch Hairspray The Musical live at the Esplanade Theatre. Direct from London, the musical is based on the blockbuster New Line Cinema film released in 2007. Set in the swinging ’60s, Hairspray The Musical follows the transformation of social
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        OCBC PERKS AT SENTOSA
        194 58 From now until May 31, 2014, OCBC cardmembers will get to enjoy a host of privileges from more than 50 merchants at Sentosa. Choose from a variety of offerings, including hotel stays, dining deals, spa delights and fun attractions. Here are the highlights: The Sentosa Spa
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      137 55 Fresh Effl urm Offers valid from 28 June A July 2013 0 0 Jumbo liBaEK SAVE up to u* v SAVE 30% AUSTRALIA BeerRlank^ 100g U.P. $2.29 SAVE 21% VWA.V AUSTRALIA Beef Chuck Tender 100g U.P. $1.78 4 Approximately 1.2kg-1.6kg per pack Great for Stir-Frying Great for Stewing Braising Trv**-.-.
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      54 56 WHY WAIT? UNLEASH THE FULL FIBRE EXPERIENCE. Entertainment On Demand Fast Fibre Broadband SMOOTH EXPERIENCE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST $38.88/mth STREAM THE LATEST TV MOVIES ONLINE FREE Monthly 30mins IDD Calls# FREE 6 Months Home Voice^ worth up to $410 FREE 6 Months Teleport** FREE 2 Years Norton Security No
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      176 57 |r u EQ] Cooling Weeds Offers valid from 28 June 11 July 2013 SAVE 29% TOYOMI Mist Tower Fan With Remote Control Cooling Function 8 Mrs Timer TWA615M U.P. $168 Humidifier Ionizer SAVE 16% TOYOMI 12-Inch Mist Box Fan 1-9 Hrs Timer Humidifier Fan Can Be Used Separately MBFA98A U.P.
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      331 59 Dell recommends Windows® 8. Your new imiiniia BstuayDuaay WB ilBU I umrllBll 1 jt —juft^H D6LL The power to do more m azn Best student CKM.L m r—- ik T r i Inspiron 14R Label code: 5421-*****2G-W8-SLR 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 3537U processor Windows® 8 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 14"
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      Lock icon Govt site sales plan runs counter to market signals
      740 60  -  LAND TENDERS COLIN TAN property@mediacorp.com.sg Colin Tan is Head of Research and Consultancy at Chesterton Suntec International. The Government Land Sales (GLS) programme for the second half of this year, released on uesday, appears to go against the recent tide of
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      525 60  -  CONRAD RAJ Editor-at-Large conrad@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Although the violence of the Arab Spring movement has dampened its enthusiasm for expanding into the Middle East, Frasers Hospitality, Singapore’s second-largest homegrown serviced apartment operator, is still optimistic that occupancy levels at its properties in Dubai,
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      451 61 SELF THE HOME OF DIY https://www.facebook.com/DIYselffixibbuke Us Now! WITH OUR I NIPPON PAINT E Join us at NipponPaintSingapore ODOUR-LESS ALL-IN-ONE NIPPON PAINT i) NIPPON PAINT JdouHess He CtecifimD/S® U.P. $103 From U.P. $83 From U.P. $65 From 1 ODOUR-LESS EASYWASH (5 Litres) EASY WASH (5 Litres) VINILEX (5 Litres) All
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      Lock icon Next iPhone may have biometric scanner
      252 62 AGENCIES SAN FR ANCISCO —Apple’s next-gener-ation iPhone may sport a biometric scanner, according to reports. Based on a patent application filed by the Cupertino-based company, technology site Mashable said the fingerprint scanner can be embedded within the phone. The rumoured feature will be available
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      Lock icon A new beginning with Windows update
      503 62 Microsoft unveils version that includes a return of the ‘start’ button, promises Facebook app REFINING WINDOWS 8 REUTERS SAN FR ANCISCO —Microsoft released a test version of its Windows 8.1 software on Wednesday, bringing back the “start” button and adding a host of features
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      94 62 China Factory affected by Land Redevelopment Plan mu 3 fl lO OOOsqr, ROOF TOP FACTORY DIRECT SALE Level 4 Holland Road Shopping Centre Engaged by a Chinese furniture restoration factory to clear excess stocks Direct factory prices with weekly shipments to Singapore Short Term Lease LIMITED PERIOD ONLY! ZU i
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      372 63 Nf national family celebrations FAMILY FAMILY DAY WT IN! Your family’s well-being is important. Hence, we are no longer celebrating “Family Day Out” at Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade on 29 June 2013. But with these activity ideas and contests, you can still have “Family Day In” and 100% Family Fun
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      318 64 SAMSUNG LED SHOW PRICE CHALLENGE 46” 32” FREE Bluray Player 55” 32” LED TV 46” FULL HD LED TV 55” UA-46EH5306 SERIES 5000 UP $1999 SHOW PRICE $1199 55” 3D FULL HD LED TV UA-55F6400 SERIES 6000 DUO CORE CMR 400HZ VOICE CONTROL BUILT IN WIFI UP $3099 SHOW PRICE
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      518 65 50PCS PER DAY BRANDED 1TB HDD 30PCS PER DAY UP $199 SHOW PRICE $129 BELOW SHOW PRICE BRANDED 7” TABLET 89 50PCS PER DAY 50PCS PER DAY V415 14” NOTEBOOK 14” SLEEKBOOK AMD Dual-Core™ E1-1200 Processor Windows® 8 2GB RAM 500GB HDD i5 ULTRABOOK Intel Core i5 Processor 4GB RAM
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      735 66 16.0 MEGAPIXELS UP $259 LK-127 PINK COLOUR 61 Piano-Style Keys 100 Tones Including 50 Built-in Rhythms 100 Built-in Songs FREE: Keyboard Stand AC Adapter Worth $98 $229 BELOW SHOW PRICE CTK-4200 61 Piano-Style Keyboard With Touch Response 48 Max Polyphony 152 Built-in Songs 600 Built-in AHL Tones 180 Rhythms Step-UP
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      482 67 TOP LOAD WASHER NA-F70H2 7.0KG UP $429 SHOW PRICE $329 BELOW SHOW PRICE 299 HOME APPLIANCES WASHING MACHINE DRYER 7.0KG 5.0KG Zero Tick Water Consumption: N.A Registered No: WM-2011/*****1 BRANDED 2 DOORS FRIDGE 8.0KG TOP LOAD WASHER WA-10W9MIC Good Water Consumption:12.70L/KG Registered No: WM-2012/*****1 FRONT LOAD WASHER EWF-***** 6.5KG UP
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      Lock icon KEEPING THE RINGS UNITED
      928 68  -  Empowerment of IOC members, youth key to Olympic movement’s future: Ng IOC CANDIDATE’S CALL FOR CHANGE TAN YO-HINN Deputy Sports Editor yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Shortly after announcing his candidature to become the next International Olympic Committee (IOC) President last month, Ng Ser Miang sent his manifesto to
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      Lock icon LI NA THROUGH AFTER TOPSY-TURVY MATCH
      599 69 REUTERS LONDON —No matter how much work is done on the practice court, how much tactical input is given, how many motivational words are said, a tennis coach is simply powerless if his player self-destructs right in front of his eyes. That was the
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      BUBKA BACKS TOUGHER SANCTIONS AGAINST CHEATS
      461 69  -  He vows to fight doping, corruption if he wins IOC presidency TAN YO-HINN SINGAPORE Ukrainian pole vault legend Sergey Bubka wants harsher punishment for drug cheats if his bid for the most powerful position in sport is successful. The 1988 Seoul Olympics gold medallist
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      Lock icon WEBBER TO LEAVE F1 AT END OF SEASON
      197 69 REUTERS LONDON —Red Bull’s Mark Webber will quit Formula One at the end of the season for Porsche’s new sportscar programme. The 36-year-old spent 12 years in Formula One, winning nine races and twice finishing third in the championship. The Australian announced
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      Lock icon NSAS MAY GET BASELINE FUNDING
      489 70  -  IMPROVING ANNUAL GRANT EXERCISE LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg S I NG A POR E Funding woes could be a thing of the past for some National Sports Associations (NSAs) if the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth’s (MCCY) proposal to streamline and improve the Annual
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      TAMPINES TO UNVEIL PORTUGUESE IMPORTS
      231 70  -  DAN GUEN CHIN S ING A PORE Defending S-League champions Tampines Rovers have gone the Portuguese way in the effort to stabilise their recent inconsistent form. Their three latest signings striker Diogo Caramelo, midfielder Vitor Ladeiras and goalkeeper Andre Martins all come from Portuguese fourth-tier
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      Lock icon BRAZIL NOT YET READY: SCOLARI
      479 71 A year before the World Cup on home soil, coach concedes his team is a work in progress AGENCIES BELO HORIZONTE —It was not a victory in true Brazilian style, full of flair and artistry that are the hallmarks of the Samba Boys. Nonetheless, Wednesday’s
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      117 70 TOSHIBA Leading Innovation »> FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHER INVERTER Conserve electricity with ease with Toshiba's green technology. (0> Relax, we’ve pacified the washer. Laundry should be seen, not heard. That's why Toshiba's NEW DD Inverter motor washes ultra quietly at just 26dB. HYDRO POWER Trust Toshiba's Hydro Power Wash for a
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      58 70 SCAN ME WITH THE MEclub MOBILE APP AND GET REWARDED! Win Italian Wines worth more than S$300 in our June Lucky Draw* when you update your profile! Visit MEclub.com.sg for details. *Terms and conditions apply. Not yet a member? Register now at MEclub.com.sg. Download the MEclub App at Google Play
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      179 71 rliA® Yayoiken is a well-known F&B restaurant chain with a rich heritage in Japan. We recruit for the following positions. Permanent Kitchen Staff Service Staff Dishwasher From $1300 $1600/ month (Depending on experience) 8 hrs day, 6 days/week Various shifts between 9am 11 pm Rotating shifts, include weekends public holidays
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      33 71 ‘LIVE’ TELECAST ON MEDIACORP CH5 3rd/4th place (Sunday, 11.50pm) Final (Monday morning, 5.45am) All matches are also available“ live” on Toggle via www.toggle.sg. MediaCorp is the official broadcaster of FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
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      89 71 SPORTS FIXTURES HIGHLIGHTS Home Away Timing Venue For the latest ‘Live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg LW Hfesgl Livewire (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 yrs and above) w** Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 yrs and above during ‘Live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 yrs and above) PLAY® Always play with care. [responsibiyf Do not
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        BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
        415 2 DRESS UP AND BE ONE WITH THE FASHION TRIBE WITH THESE CASUAL, TRIBAL HIPPIE ENSEMBLES BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEW LOOK CREDITS Photography: Micky Wong Styling: chin Make-up: Ros Chan/ The Arm Collective using Shu Uemura Hair: Jeremy Yap Vive Salon Model: Christina T and Sam L Ave
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        127 6 Score GSS steals that will go with the latest trends at New Look If there is one acronym that can get women more excited than anything else, it has to be “GSS” (short for the Great Singapore Sale, which ends on July 28). What’s there not
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        On the Mexican trail
        114 6 Aztec-inspired geometric prints are still going strong this season. New Look’s interpretations come in monochromatic tones as well as in neon and pastel colour combos perfect for mixing and matching with New Look’s GSS buys. 1 Art deco cord necklace, S$39.90 2 Ring set, S$23.90 3
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        Rodeo roundup
        87 7 If you’re riding into the sunset with a cowgirl-inspired look, you can’t go wrong with denim. Team it with leather accents by way of moccasins, a belt or bag, and you’re set. 1 Tasselled duffel bag,S$39.90 2 Peace bracelet set,S$19.90 3 Embellished checked sleeveless top, S$49.90 SPECIAL BUY
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        Pleasantville
        95 7 Love the innocent yet quirky vibes of the 50s? You’ll find doses of graphic prints on sleeveless tops and bodycon dresses. Don’t forget to add a luscious lip ring and PeterPan collar necklace to complete your retro interpretation. 1 Floral cardigan, S$39.90 2 Skinny jeans, S$49.90 SPECIAL BUY 3
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        Bare your soles
        179 8 It’s summer and it’s time to show some skin on your feet. With the GSS in full swing, now’s the time to shop without guilt, especially if you do your pickings at New Look. Before you head to your nearest New Look outlet, whet your appetite with
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        86 9 PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM Sometimes, all an outfit needs is a little something to go from drab to fab. Head for New Look’s stylish and up-to-date accessories and bags that complement its hottest summer looks. Or any look you have in mind. Drop earrings with
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        CARRY THEM
        60 9 BAG TO DIFFER The right bag not only holds all your essentials, it also completes your outfit. Here are some to take you from day to night. Two-tone handbag S$33.90 Two-tone handbag S$39.90 Messenger bag S$53.90 Tote S$49.90 Ikatbackpack $49.90 Studded handbag S$39.90 Handbag with buckles S$33.90 Studded
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        Let’s face it
        706 10  -  Is your skin protected against the haze? CLEAN UP ZHANG WEIFANG weifang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Admit it: When the haze crept in to rattle us last week, we were more concerned with trying to breathe than figuring out just how much it aggravated our skin. But with the current
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        5QUESTIONS WITH... Lee Sinjie
        438 12  -  ZHANG WEIFANG S I N G A P O R E —Having gone “barefaced” for movies like Ice Kacang Puppy Love and Sleep Walker, you would think that actress Lee Sinjie would be used to being so for her latest SK-II ad campaign. “I would have
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