Today, 2 August 2017

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      175 2 Nespresso Special A NEW HOME A NEW INNOVATION A CREATIVE COFFEE EXPERIENCE E7 I i O Made by Taste the extraordinary as Nespresso brings the ultimate coffee experience closer to coffee lovers in Singapore with the opening of our refreshed flagship boutique at ION Orchard, #01-14A (along Paterson Road). Experience
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    13 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM mediacorp WEDNESDAY, 2 AUGUST 2017 WE SET YOU THINKING MCI(P) 082/04/2017
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Viaduct collapse: Firm’s record, lowest bid won tender
    953 1  -  KENNETH CHENG AND LOUISA TANG kennethcjw@mediacorp.com.sglouisa.tang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The contractor for the viaduct project that partially collapsed last month had won the bid because it offered the lowest tender price and had a “good track record” in completing many similar infrastructure projects over
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    Lock icon ROBBER MAKES OFF WITH S$2,000 FROM WESTERN UNION OUTLET
    70 1 Investigators gathering evidence at the Western Union outlet at 301 Ubi Avenue 1 yesterday, where a knife-wielding man forced an employee to hand over more than S$2,000 before he fled on foot. The suspect was wearing a white helmet, black jacket
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Manhunt on for robber who fled with S$2,000 from Western Union’s Ubi outlet
      850 2  -  Suspect had threatened employee at knifepoint; second armed robbery in two days JOEY CHUAXUE TING joeychua.xueting@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A police manhunt has been launched after an employee at a Western Union branch in Ubi was threatened at knifepoint
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    • Article
      Suspect in Shell station armed robbery to be charged today
      326 2 SINGAPORE A 48-year-old man will be charged in court today with committing an armed robbery at a petrol station along Upper Bukit Timah Road in broad daylight on Monday. The suspect, who tried to mask his identity by keeping his
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      Lock icon Court reserves judgment after CHC criminal reference hearing
      1094 4  -  FARIS MOKHTAR farism@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The High Court’s recent decision to cut the jail terms of six former City Harvest Church (CHC) leaders has upended a long-held principle of having heads of organisations who commit criminal breach of trust (CBT) face the harshest
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      PM: Any minister accused of improper conduct must clear his name publicly
      381 6 SINGAPORE —Any minister accused of improper conduct must clear his name publicly and “should not allow the allegations to fester and affect the reputation of the Government”, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday. In a written parliamentary
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      New rules for Muslim minors seeking to get married
      544 8  -  TOHEEMING toheeming@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Muslim couples with at least one person aged below 21 when tying the knot will have to attend a compulsory marriage preparation programme, and the minor’s parents or guardians are also required to give consent to the marriage.
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      Lock icon Trump’s new chief of staff asserts authority, dumps Scaramucci
      925 8 AGENCIES WASHINGTON —Mr John Kelly, President Donald Trump’s new chief of staff, firmly asserted his authority on his first day in the White House, telling aides he will impose military discipline on a free-for-all West Wing, and he underscored his intent
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      209 3 F 1 f Ji'W .y i ii. ipi« 11.30am 2. Be one of the first 50 customers on weekdays* to enjoy special deals! Participating outlets include: August Cafe 69 Dora Keiki McCafe Yoguru September Coolman PrimaDeli Subway The Coffee Bean Tea Leaf Yocha ook n Learn 2 Sep (Sat) 4pm
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      98 4 52 nd NATIONAL mi rr/ PROMO \:T \Y\ --t 1 'WW -T— .--j~ r. rTfr iwr 18:1 *1$' ’'V' iM v; t ■mim L \ii mirWr RB *Valid for sale until 16 August 2017 and travel until 30 November 2017 (except Dubai London travel from 26 September until 24 November
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      227 5 watsons J TODAY ONLY! MEMBERS GET MORE STOREWIDE V with min. $38 nett spend or shop online at watsons.cc^m.sg ADDITIONAL with min. $100 nett spend in a sing/e receipt. Coupon Promo Code will be issued with purchase 1 1 kSrtal NS50 Vouchers I k L a" J Aim are accepted
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      223 7 NEW FLAVOURS OF HONG KONG Si Tt tf Ixl Itt FROM $4.20 I JA$4.20S Savour the flavours of Hong Kong and indulge in popular dishes such as Curry Fishball with Pig Skin and Cuttlefish, Assorted Trio Ha Kau, Scallop Noodle with Mild Spicy Sauce and many others. There is a
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon 1,394 flats up for sale in first ROF exercise draw keen interest
      539 9  -  3,897 BTO units in Bukit Batok and Sengkang are also up for grabs this month KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The first batch of unsold flats from previous Sale-of-Balance Flats (SBF) exercises put up for sale again yesterday drew
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      184 9 BE CHERISHED FOR PUTTING THE CARE IN HEALTHCARE. BE A MONUMENTAL SUCCESS. SCHOOL OF NURSING With our internationally recognised and holistic skills-based programme, you will be a precious global citizen who is ready to answer the healthcare needs of people everywhere. Be empowered and make a meaningful difference in the
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  • sports
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      Lock icon Schooling, Quah vow to come back strong at SEA Games
      746 12  -  Schooling aims to break Phelps’ 100m fly world record but says it is unlikely to happen in KL NOAH TAN noahtanyw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE They were unable to achieve the targets they set for themselves at last week’s Fina World Championships, but
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      Lock icon Youth netballer Elaine Tan determined to bounce back from family tragedy
      481 12  -  LOW LIN FHOONG BUDAPEST —Elaine Tan’s fondest memory of her late father, Mr Tan Kim Chye, was of a day spent fishing early last year. But just 24 hours later, the then 18-year-old was on her knees on the
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      Home new man Anumanthan hopes to make AFC Cup debut
      578 13  -  National midfielder, who joined mid-season, awaiting nod for Asean zone final tonight TEOTENGKIAT tengkiat.teo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE New Home United signing M Anumanthan could receive his baptism of fire in the club’s biggest game of the season, the AFC Cup Asean Zonal
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    1318 14 PRODUCED BY MEDIACORP CREATIVE SERVICES CARNIVORE’S PARADISE Meat lovers, rejoice! Plate at Carlton City Hotel Singapore is challenging all meat-loving carnivores to channel their inner caveman with two irresistible dinner buffet concepts: •Meat on Thursdays: Kickstart the weekend feasting early as Plate transforms into every carnivore’s paradise. Available
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    TODAY SHOP TO WIN
    124 15 Visit OG during the Great Singapore Sale, and shop to your heart’s content with a wide selection of timepieces, women’s apparels, menswear, shoes, handbags, home essentials, electricals and more! All going at delightfully affordable prices. What’s more, OG is this week’s star merchant for the TODAY
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    MAKE TIME FOR ‘2:22’
    130 15 If you fancy yourself a new and exciting science-fiction film with time-loops as a major plot device, catch the film “2:22” in cinemas this week. This mystery-thriller follows Dylan (Michiel Huisman), an air traffic controller who nearly causes two planes to collide, after a freak flash
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  • health
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      Food-borne hepatitis E virus targets unwary travellers
      1068 16  -  DISEASE IS NOT LIMITED TO DEVELOPING NATIONS EVELINE GAN eveline@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A week after returning from a business trip in India Mr Harold Zhang (not his real name) developed fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and nausea. His doctor, a general practitioner, initially put
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      167 16 0 \low the Sun, Join Production Operator QA inspector Warehouse assistant Process Technician Equipment Maintenance Technician Applicants must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts (Day/Night permanent shift will be considered) Working location: Tuas Singaporean only need to apply WELFARE BENEFITS: >- Attractive salary package with good incentive schemes and
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon ‘Makar’ and the re-emergence of old power in Indonesia
      837 18  -  CHARGE OF TREASON AGAINST THE STATE MAKING A COMEBACK GUSTAV BROWN Dr Gustav Brown is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Asia Research Centre, the National University of Singapore. EAST ASIA FORUM Many have cast the recent Jakarta gubernatorial election as
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      Lock icon Google should turn its attention to battling Islamophobia
      958 19  -  ONLINE GIANT HAS HAD SOME SUCCESS IN FIGHTING EXTREMISM MOHAMMED SINAN SIYECH Mohammed Sinan Siyech is a research analyst at the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University. Google launched its Redirect
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      182 18 TENDER NOTICE Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. invites submissions for: TENDER NO: ********** Invitation To Tender For The Supply Of Mediacorp OTT Video Platform TENDER CLOSING DATE: 29th August 2017 (3PM) Tender is to be submitted at Mediacorp Campus, 1 Stars Avenue, Singapore *****7, Mailroom, Tender Box 1. TENDER DOCUMENT FEE: S$535.00
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      30 18 If Singapore wants to be a transport hub of excellence, the same standards of punctuality and productivity must apply to all modes of transport, and not just air transportation.VOICES 21
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      243 20 BUDDHIST AND PALI COLLEGE OF SINGAPORE (Affi liated to Buddhist Pali University of Sri Lanka) Diploma in Buddhism 2017/2018 (25th Intake) “Katam ca sukatam seyyo-Yam Katva nanutappati” Better it is to do a good deed, after doing which one does not grieve JOIN US FOR A COURSE PREVIEW 19 AUGUST
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  • voices
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      Put up daily train timetables at all stations
      281 21  -  FROM VINCENT KHOO TENG LAU Rail reliability figures, expressed as the mean kilometres travelled by trains between failures or delays, are meaningless to the average commuter (Where’s the action plan to meet rail reliability goals?; July 31). Such measurements are good only
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      Increase off-peak train frequency for signalling tests to be done
      132 21  -  FROM PHUAH SOON EK Given the MRT disruptions caused by the signalling tests, perhaps SMRT should do the tests during off-peak hours by increasing the train frequency to simulate peak-hour services (Reveal details on economic cost of MRT disruptions; July
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      Businesses must make their own call on cyber security
      144 21  -  FROM TEO KUEH LIANG The writers of the commentary “Cyber security needs a nuanced approach” (July 21) illustrated many cases of cyber attacks and their repercussions, which Singapore must monitor. From a macro perspective, we cannot compromise on confidentiality and the
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      Credit to Ch 5, okto for showing Planet Earth series, ICC tourney
      104 21  -  FROM CHUA CHYE WAH It is heartening to see free-to-air channels like Channel 5 and okto broadcasting the BBC’s Planet Earth series and the International Champi- ons Cup (ICC) football tournament respectively. For those who do not have
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      Grant conditions must be followed, but sponsors could be flexible
      122 21  -  FROM ACE KINDRED CHEONG I was saddened to see the National Arts Council criticised for its congratulations to artist Sonny Liew on his three Eisner Awards, the comic world’s equivalent of the Oscars (NAC’s praise for award-winning artist draws flak;
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      Clarification
      54 21 In his commentary “Using big data to reduce water wastage” (July 31), the writer said Singapore’s demand for water is expected to double to 115 million litres a day by 2060. PU B has clarified that this refers to the demand for water in the city centre only, and
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      39 21 LETTERS SHARED BIKES NEED DOCKING STATIONS Visit todayonline.com/voices or download the TODAY app for the letter from Tan Kin Lian. BIKE-SHARING CAN WORK WITH JOINT EFFORTS Visit todayonline.com/voices or download the TODAY app for the letter from Ang Yi-Jean.
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      14 21 •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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  • world
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      73 22 HOTEL MIMMLR SINGAPORE Every Saturday, Sunday Public Holidays. 3pm to 5pm. BUY f GET /EPEE it, Adult $36.00++ $18.00++ (3-1 O years old) LOCAL ASIAN PELICHTS Nuonya Laksa Kueh Pie Tee pengat Durian Penang Char K way Teow Freshly Baked Pastries from Our In-House Bakery <flje Fcn?Tree Prices are subject
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      137 23 %J NST OPPA6LE JOIN THE U THAT BELIEVES IN U. >- s v .1 L v r Students Alumni Passion To Create Positive Change. Let SUSS help you realise your passion to make a difference in society. Our commitment to social development has led us to design a uniquely inclusive,
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      977 28 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Martha Bakes II (HD) 6.30 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School III (HD) 7.00 First Look Asia (HD) 9.00 The Dr Oz Show VIII (HD) 10.00 Once aPAWN A Time C, M (HD) (PG) 10.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 11.00 Ottolenghi’s Mediteranean Feast II: Crete NOON Miguel’s
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      278 28 TV HIGHLIGHTS TANGLIN (HD) (PG) (CC) When Sulaiman learns about a Malay tradition called ‘turun tanah’ where a child chooses an object that will be linked to his or her future occupation, Norleena worries that this will become Sulaiman’s new obsession. Ben continues to try his luck with Gina to
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