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    17 1 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING /VI bdiaCorp WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2015 MCI (P) 046/06/2014
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    Hard choices needed on healthcare: PM
    769 1  -  Citizens need to be presented with fullfacts and trade-offs in lowering healthcare costs GOVT DETERMINED TO KEEP SYSTEM SUSTAINABLE SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE —Describing healthcare as an emotional and political issue, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday said that while it was
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    Lock icon Anwar loses appeal, gets five years’ jail
    711 1 AGENCIES PUTR A JAYA —Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been sentenced to five years’jail after the country’s top court turned down his appeal against his conviction for the sodomy of his former aide. The verdict ends not only Anwar’s legal options to
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    LawSoc orders M Ravi to stop legal practice
    491 1 SINGAPORE —The Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) has issued a directive that lawyer M Ravi stop his legal practice pending a medical examination, after it received information relating to his “impaired fitness to practise” a move that caught the lawyer by surprise.
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      54 1 AMATEUR TERRORISTS, SUCH AS THE SYDNEY HOSTAGE-TAKER, ARE EFFECTIVE, DESPITE THEIR LACK OF SOPHISTICATION COMMENT&ANALYSIS 14 V-shaped face by Dr SM Yuen Korean Medical Aesthetics Botox Jaw Plus Juvederm Chin Fillers Atlas Medical Call *****829 LASER AESTHETICS CLINIC .1 1. >. @atlasmedicalclinic[wj www.atlasmedicaklinic.com HOT NEWS 8 Parliament to discuss governance,
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Wan Azizah, Selangor Chief top candidates to replace Anwar
      468 2 OPPOSITION COALITION TO MEET ON FRIDAY TO DECIDE ON NEW LEADER THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR Anwar Ibrahim’s wife and the Chief Minister of Selangor are two leading candidates to replace opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who returned to prison yesterday after
      THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER; TODAY GRAPHIC  -  468 words
    • Article
      ‘Inclusive approach’ needed to prepare S’poreans for ageing
      374 4  -  REPUBLIC THE FASTEST-AGEING COUNTRY IN ASIA: MINISTER AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Not only is it important for healthcare services in Singapore to remain affordable and fiscally sustainable, there must also be a comprehensive approach to caring for seniors, said Health Minister Gan
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    • Article
      Universal health coverage: Two different approaches, but similar outcomes
      594 6  -  S’PORE, BANGLADESH HAVE SHOWN WHAT CAN BE DONE IN CONTRASTING WAYS: W.H.O. DIRECTOR-GENERAL SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —They are two very different countries, yet Singapore and Bang- ladesh have made strides in introducing universal health coverage for their people, joining
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      Parliament to discuss governance, safeguards for all town councils
      740 8  -  AUDITOR-GENERAL’S OFFICE’S REPORT ON AHPETC A ‘TIMELY REMINDER’ KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SING A PORE When Parliament sits tomorrow to discuss the accounting lapses by the Aljunied-Hou-gang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC), Members of Parliament whom TODAY spoke to said they will raise
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      DBS posts record profit despite Q4 slump
      674 10  -  HIGHER LOAN VOLUMES, BETTER MARGINS AND FEE INCOME DRIVE S$4.05-BILLION NET PROFIT LAST YEAR TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE DBS Group Holdings, South-east Asia’s largest lender, posted its lowest quarterly profit in more than two years as trading income fell and commodity-related losses in
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      Lock icon A blow for Modi as upstart crushes BJP in Delhi poll
      569 12 AAM AADMI PARTY SET TO WIN 67 OF 70 SEATS IN CAPITAL AGENCIES NEW DELHI An upstart anti-estab-lishment party crushed India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in an election for the Delhi assembly, results showed yesterday, smashing the aura
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      120 3 Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2015 Unbeatable designs at 0% interest this year of the goat. KIVIK two-seat sofa W190xD95, H83cm. Isunda grey. EVEN LOWER PRICE IKEA PS cabinet $99 (Last year's price $119) W119xD40, H50cm. Red. HELDAG cushion $19.90 LSOxWSOcm. Assorted colours. rm LACK side table $12.90 L55xW55, H31cm. Orange.
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      210 4 40 OCBC Bank EXCLUSIVE DINING TREATS TO CELEBRATE THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER Ichiban Boshi Ichiban Sushi I r S$5 dining voucher with each takeaway Auspicious Yuzu Yu Sheng Set (for 7-10 pax) Kuriya Japanese Market V I S$5 dining voucher with each takeaway Prosperity Yu Sheng Set II OCBC
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      12 4 HOT NEWS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE: TWO DIFFERENT APPROACHES, BUT SIMILAR OUTCOMES 6
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      663 7 f h TK 7/C 7f. 7fC 6 <n yK yjz < iii*’’ Iff V Y#ur prosperity comes in rewarding ways this Lunar New Year. j Receive bonus rewards points, more miles and gifts in the Year of the Goat. Earn accelerated rewards with the ANZ Platinum Credit Card, or enjoy
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      59 8 GRAB YOUR BOUNTY OF GOODIES NOW Save $1.50 U.P. $2.50 each Assorted Flavours 450ml 2 for $3“ 2 for $2*> U.P. $1.95 each Snickers Peanut Snickers Almond Mars Twix 49.9g 55g Promotion is valid till 24 February 2015. While stocks last. Availability of products and services may vary from store
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      87 11 ON ©KEIMTRIDGE L y J 'V 7 □SE1 4 *3 Hi O o I o I r> as Kent Ridg R «a PMT Usher in a bountiful Lunar New Year full of prosperous wonders. T^&cuards! PTicirrflcifrninranf^^ra^ranranfTinrninf^nrniciPTiEnrninrnicjiFnEnrniEi From now till 1 March 2015 Redeem a $5 One@KentRidge Voucher with a minimum
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      9 12 Be a winning hospitality and tourism champion. It’s possible,
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  • comment&analysis
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      Lock icon Amateur terrorism: Drops in the ocean creating waves
      1113 14  -  ‘LONE WOLF’ ATTACKERS EFFECTIVE DESPITE THEIR LACK OF SOPHISTICATION JUSTIN HASTINGS Justin Hastings is a senior lecturer in international relations and comparative politics at the University of Sydney. He is a past visiting scholar at the Centre of Excellence for National Security
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      Lock icon Unscientific fears over vaccines a threat to all
      1105 18  -  TRAGIC IRONY OF VACCINATION IN AMERICA IS THAT IT HAS BECOME VICTIM OF ITS OWN SUCCESS ABDUL EL-SAYED Abdul El-Sayed is a professor of epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. PROJECT SYNDICATE A rare, deadly and highly contagious
      PROJECT SYNDICATE; REUTERS  -  1,105 words
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      130 14 MEISHOKU Detclear Fruits Peeling Jelly Revealing Fresh Lovely Skin! Japan's Top Magazines BEST HIT COSME C/, e Removes Dead Skin Cells Blackheads Exfoliates Face Body Without Dryness Revitalises To Reveal Smooth y Beautiful Skin 40*% Squeeze some Jelly on Massage gently in Rinse away dead face and body circular motions
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      32 14 As the number of people who have witnessed firsthand the effects of measles and other childhood diseases has declined in America, so has society’s commitment to keeping them away. ABDUL EL-SAYED 18
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      21 15 PROTECTYOUR FAMILY. STOPPROBLEM GAMBLING. If you are affected by problem gambling, call the Problem Gambling Helpline for advice and information. 1800-6-668-668
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      204 19 Win a car when you top up with hi! Account or My Singtel app. From now till 28 February, top up any Prepaid hi! Card using Singtel's self-serve channels for a chance to win a Kia Forte K3! Top up $10 Q 1 lucky draw chance Top up $20 above
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  • voices
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      A clean S’pore requires mindset shift
      356 20  -  FROM KWAN JIN YAO I refer to the report “Balakrishnan urges stand against littering as summonses double” (Feb 2). Calls for Singaporeans to clean up after themselves, after rubbish was left behind at the Laneway music festival, might have stirred some to be more
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      Constant reminders about litter essential
      113 20  -  FROM RICHARD YAP GEOK ENG Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong was right to say that Tokyo has no rubbish even though there are no dustbins in public places. (“S’pore likely to become garbage city without foreign workers: ESM Goh”; Jan 30) He must have
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      For retirement security, pay off loans by age 55
      202 20  -  FROM PENNY TAN I refer to this week’s Talking Point, “CPF: More choice, better security?” I have heard people say that they can get a 10 per cent annual yield on their cash, but when I once took a risk to
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      Better career progression could help retain nurses
      215 21  -  FROM ARTHUR LIM I refer to the report “Nursing vacancies among hardest to fill by S’poreans: Report” (Jan 28). The Health Ministry must address the issue by keeping its ear to the ground. As a patient at a public hospital, I have seen
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      Tackling youth problem gambling starts with the parents
      343 21  -  FROM FRANCIS CHENG CHOON FEI While I applaud the efforts to discourage gambling, the authorities alone cannot stop youth problem gambling. (“Hard-core gamblers down, but ‘still a worry’”; Feb 6) Though laws have been implemented to act as a curb, tech-savvy youngsters
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      91 20 LETTER REVIEW TOLL MATCHING POLICY TO BE FAIR TO MOTORISTS Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone or you can visit tdy.sg/ltrtolls for the letter from Goh Kian Huat. THE NEW n Chezong JEWELLERY 4 0tuM ORIENTAL Share your love for oriental with unique customised jewellery!
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      14 20 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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      195 21 SEEING OPPORTUNITIES WHEN OTHERS SEE BARRIERS I didn’t learn it in school. I learnt it at MDIS. Cheryl Wong MDIS Student (2015) r y L Mathieu Chan MDIS Student (2015) Visit Us MDIS BUSINESS SCHOOL Date Time Venue MDIS Open House 2015 7 Mar 2015 (Sat) 10am 5.30pm MDIS Campus,
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  • singapore
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      9 out of 10 construction sites inspected breached safety rules
      505 22 Failure to barricade open sides of buildings or install guard rails among common violations ACCIDENTS BEFORE CHINESE NEW YEAR LAST YEAR PROMPTED M.O.M. OPERATION SINGAPORE An inspection of 214 construction sites has found that 191 of them violated workplace safety
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      Lock icon SMRT to install more charging points after positive feedback
      236 22  -  AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg Singapore —Public transport operator SMRT is looking at installing charging points at more train stations after receiving positive feedback about its trial, which started last year. To date, SMRT has five stations with charging points. They were first
      PHOTO: DON WONG  -  236 words
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      Lock icon Robotic sock helps prevent deep vein thrombosis
      498 24  -  N.U.S. INVENTION STIMULATES LEGS OF BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS MATTHIAS TAY matthiastay@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are hoping their latest invention, a robotic sock, will lower the risk of bedridden patients developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that usually
      PHOTO: NUS  -  498 words
    • Article
      No basis for MINDEF to use harassment law, say TOC, Ting
      498 25 SINGAPORE The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has no basis to invoke the Protection from Harassment Act, argued two parties asked by the ministry to stop commenting on a dispute over the intellectual property rights of a mobile medical station
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    • Article
      Two more jailed for role in Little India riot
      246 25  -  KELLY NG SINGAPORE Two more Indian nationals were sent behind bars yesterday for their involvement in the Little India riot in December 2013. Rajendran Mohan, 26, was jailed 27 months for rioting and committing an offence of mischief against a motorbus.
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      Building hygiene also landlords’ responsibility, says Balakrishnan
      687 26  -  Local SMEs may need guidance from, partner with multinationals in going green TARGETING TENANTS INDIVIDUALLY NOT ENOUGH VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Landlords have to pull their weight in managing all aspects of their buildings instead of merely collecting rent, said Minister for the
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      Lock icon A love for finance and helping others
      1117 27  -  Sharizah Shariff’s job lets her combine her interest in working with numbers and people MAKING THE MOST OF WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITIES MELODY TAN today@mediacorp.com.sg As a senior corporate insolvency executive with the Ministry of Law’s (MinLaw) Corporate Insolvency Division (CID), Ms Sharizah Shariff, 37,
      PHOTOS: KOH MUI FONG  -  1,117 words
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      111 22 il v Specialising in Mathematics, English and Chinese language, Kumon is one of the strongest brands in Singapore. Be part of the next generation of Instructors in the expanding Kumon franchise. Kumon Franchise Orientation Date: 27 February or 5 March 2015 Time: 9am 5pm Venue: 30 Cecil Street #29-01 Prudential
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      259 24 E5H!5E5E5E5HHEHHHHESjH5E5H5E5E5E5H5E15E5HHEHE5E5H5E5SjH5E5E5EHHHE5E5Hi5E5 V. Experience the rich heritage and vibrant colours of Chinese New Year celebrations at Chinatown. An array of exciting festive activities has been lined up to usher in the Year of the Goat. Come down to Chinatown to join in the festivities and soak in the joyous mood of
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      188 25 SMU MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INNOVATION Lee Kong Chian School of Business Be an Entrepreneurial Leader SMU’s Master of Science in Innovation programme pushes you to think beyond current paradigms in order to discover innovation needs and to envision impact through strategic idea and concept development. Learn to transform innovation
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  • health
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      Lock icon Slow and steady running wins the race, health-wise
      1012 30 Those who run at a slow average pace thrice weekly for one to 2.4 hours per week live the longest a study finds VIGOROUS RUNNING MAY PUT EXCESSIVE STRAIN ON HEART: RESEARCH BLOOMBERG CO P E N H AG E N Vigorous
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      Lock icon Smarter eating for Chinese New Year
      567 32  -  For people with chronic conditions, over-indulgence in festive treats can be dangerous ENJOY FESTIVE TREATS WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON HEALTH EVELINE GAN eveline@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A bite of bak kwa (barbecued pork), some pineapple tarts and a few sips of a soft drink can amount to
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Chinese schools told to suppress Western ideas
      931 34 ACADEMICS SLAM MINISTER’S BID TO LIMIT DISCOURSE THE NEW YORK TIMES beijing They are out there hiding in library stacks, whispering in lecture halls and armed with dangerous textbooks and subversive pop quizzes, foreign enemies are plotting a stealthy academic invasion of Chinese
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    • Article
      Lock icon Li Peng’s daughter ‘held S$3.4m in Swiss account’
      335 35 AGENCIES Beijing Li Xiaolin, daughter of former Chinese Premier Li Peng, known for his support of the bloody military crackdown on the 1989 pro-democracy movement, held as much as US$2.48 million (S$3.4 million) in a secret HSBC account in Switzerland, the International
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      123 34 CHINESE NEW YEAR DELIGHTS .--.i r. I »k= ■Al *V ■\o /C > r Sea Cucumber and Dried Oyster with Beancurd AVAILABLE FROM 26 JANUARY TO 5 MARCH Usher in the Lunar New Year with exquisite creations by Executive Chef Chen Kentaro and share the prosperity and cheer with family
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  • world
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      Lock icon Japan approves aid guidelines aimed at asserting global role
      574 36 POLICY ALLOWS PROVISIONS FOR FOREIGN ARMED FORCES AP TOKYO Seeking a more assertive diplomatic and national security role internationally, Japan’s Cabinet yesterday adopted new guidelines for global aid that, for the first time, clearly state that it will allow provisions for
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    • Article
      Lock icon Thai junta buries opponents in paperwork to keep control
      661 38 THE NEW YORK TIMES BANGKOK —Not a single shot has been fired by the military since generals overthrew a democratically-elected government here last May. Instead, they have depended on the force of paperwork reams of it to bring their opponents under
      THE NEW YORK TIMES  -  661 words
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