The Straits Times, 15 July 2014

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    28 1 THE STRAITS TIMES SINCE 1845 TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 84 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS TO SUBSCRIBE: 6388-3838 www.sphsubscription.com.sg 90 cents A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 073/02/2014
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  • Article
    Lock icon Jobs Bank kicks off with 16,000 positions
    464 1  -  About half of the vacancies listed on the portal are for PMEs By JOANNA SEOW joseow@sph.com.sg THE national Jobs Bank has been officially launched with more than 16,000 open positions, a strong start comparable to some private employment websites. About half of the
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    Lock icon MERKEL JOINS DRESSING ROOM CELEBRATION
    107 1 JUBILANT German players gathered around Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Joachim Gauck (in suit) in their dressing room to celebrate their 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina on Monday morning (Singapore time). Substitute Mario Goetze’s 113th-minute goal at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium gave
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    Lock icon Prabowo in coalition deal
    57 1 IN A move that appears aimed at strengthening his claim to the top job, Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto (below) has made a deal with seven parties to form a “permanent coalition” in Parliament. The pact will put pressure on rival Joko Widodo even as the
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    Lock icon Manufacturing the main drag as Q2 growth slows to 2.1%
    452 1  -  By CHIA YAN MIN chiaym@sph.com.sg AFTER a soaring start to the year, Singapore’s economy has been dragged down to earth by a weaker showing at local factories, prompting some economists to lower their full-year forecasts of economic growth. Growth was
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  • TOP OF THE NEWS
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      Lock icon A Grand Dame returns
      296 2 / 3 First show tonight at revamped Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall THE curtains go up tonight for the first performance at the newly refurbished Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall with a Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) byinvitation concert. The $158 million refurbishment by W Architects took more than
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      Lock icon China students put the squeeze on SAT
      611 2 / 3  -  By SANDRA DAVIE SENIOR EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT sandra@sph.com.sg SOME Singapore students planning to take the SAT in October for early admission into American universities next year have hit a hurdle. Several hundred students from China are estimated to have signed up for the October
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      Lock icon Resale prices of private homes fall to 18-month low
      591 2 / 3  -  Prices likely to continue easing as property curbs remain: Consultants By MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg RESALE prices of non-landed private homes slid further last month to their lowest point in 18 months and will probably keep falling, consultants said yesterday. The drop
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    • THE NEWS IN 5 MINUTES
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        Lock icon 16,000 positions in Jobs Bank
        47 4 MORE than 16,000 positions are listed in the national Jobs Bank, which was officially launched yesterday. About half are for professionals, managers and executives. The Singapore Workforce Development Agency said it was encouraged by the warm response. TOP OF THE NEWS A1
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        Lock icon Boost for British intelligence
        42 4 AMID growning concern that the civil wars in Syria and Iraq could heighten the terrorist threat, British PM David Cameron will allocate an extra £800 million (S$1.7 billion) to intelligence and military operations. TOP OF THE NEWS A8
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      • WORLD
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          Lock icon Abe wants to meet Xi
          74 4 JAPAN’S Prime Minister Shinzo Abe again defended its relaxing of pacifist rules governing its military, in the wake of China building up its own armed forces. But he described both nations’ ties as “inextricably” linked, and called for a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
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          Lock icon Bid to halt Gaza raids
          55 4 GLOBAL efforts to halt Israeli raids on Gaza have become more urgent, with the Arab League wanting protection for Palestinians and the UN chief urging Israel to scrap a planned ground offensive. Israel, in turn, appeared to be holding off on the ground attack, for
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          Lock icon Fixing German-US ties
          49 4 DESPITE Germany’s renewed objections to US spying, both countries would “continue to work on our relationship”, said Germany’s Foreign Minister on Sunday, as he and US Secretary of State John Kerry joined their British, French and Iranian counterparts for talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. PAGE A16
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          Lock icon Apps target lock screen
          56 4 INSTEAD of taking a few steps to operate a smartphone app, apps like Wut are now making it possible for users to get and send messages in their entirety on the lock screen the area before “unlocking” the phone with a password, improving timeliness as users
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        Lock icon SPARE LIBRARIES WHEN PEOPLE ARE AT ODDS
        60 4 In the flap over books banned by the National Library Board, it must be remembered that the library is not an arena for different values and lifestyles to joust for space. Rather, it ought to be a place where the love of knowledge
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      • OPINION
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          Lock icon Oil hub rival?
          48 4 AT FIRST glance, it seems that Malaysia’s plans to develop oil refineries and petrochemical plants in Johor may pose a threat to Singapore’s own ambitions as a regional oil trading hub. But most economists think Pengerang will complement rather than compete with Singapore. PAGE A20
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      • HOME
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          Lock icon Maths’ ‘gender question’
          55 4 CHILDREN in Singapore who believe that maths is for boys tend to perform better in the subject, a study by researchers in Singapore and the United States has found. Both high-performing boys and girls tend to identify with the gender stereotype, but their reasons for faring well
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          Lock icon Access to historic sites
          56 4 THE Singapore Land Authority has waived licensing fees in the past year for some individuals and groups to make use of historic state land or properties. One couple has gone to the former Kallang Auto Centre to take pre-wedding photos, while others have had gatherings at
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          Lock icon What it should have been
          50 4 OUR report last Friday, “First Sponsor launches IPO at $1.50 a share”, got the name of one of the owners of First Sponsor wrong. It should be Tai Tak Estates and not the Tai Tuck Group as was reported. We are sorry for the error.
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      • MONEY
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          Lock icon Office deals drive sales
          48 4 OFFICE deals were the main driver of property investment sales in the second quarter and will likely stay at the forefront in coming months, consultants say, noting that a resurgence in rents has led to keener investor interest in the office sector. PAGE B7
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      • SPORT
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          Lock icon Martin’s first LPGA title
          67 4 AMERICAN Mo Martin eagled her final hole to win the women’s British Open her first LPGA Tour title. The 31-year-old’s one-under total was a shot better than Norway’s Suzann Pettersen and China’s Feng Shanshan. PAGE B18 Mo Martin with her trophy. She continues a strong run
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          Lock icon World Cup runneth over
          42 4 TOP goals, top eye candy, top memes, top XI we look at the best moments of the World Cup with our list of 101 things to remember about the Brazilian football extravaganza at http:// bit.ly/U9fbbm PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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        • WEB SPECIALS
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            Lock icon Using healthier oil
            30 4 THE Health Promotion Board is trying to get eateries to use healthier oil. We compare the fat content and health benefits of five cooking oils at http://bit.ly/1ragapP
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            Lock icon Superb supermoon facts
            29 4 THEY are bigger and brighter. Find out what a supermoon, which rose last Saturday and will appear again on Aug 10, is all about at http://bit.ly/1kUeaKU
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      • LIFE!
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          Lock icon D&D turns 40
          86 4 DUNGEONS Dragons (D&D), the first commercially available role-playing game, turns 40 this year. For certain writers, especially those raised in the 1970s and 1980s, D&D helped jump-start their creative lives. The league of former gamers includes science fiction author China Mieville and George R.R. Martin, author of
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          Lock icon Bukit Ho Swee tour
          71 4 RETIREE James Seah, who still remembers the thick smell of burning oil as Bukit Ho Swee burnt to the ground in 1961, will be conducting a heritage tour of his former neighbourhood as part of theatre company Drama Box’s community project, IgnorLAND Of Its Time. This
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      Lock icon NLB had pulled more books off its shelves
      560 5  -  At least 6 children’s titles removed recently, 3 more than it confirmed By PEARL LEE leepearl@sph.com.sg AT LEAST six children’s books have been pulled off the shelves in recent months, more than previously confirmed by the National Library Board (NLB). Last Saturday,
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      Lock icon Oxygen tank not turned on, then patient dies
      537 5  -  By IAN POH pohian@sph.com.sg A GRANDMOTHER died from a lack of oxygen to her brain after staff transferring her from one hospital to another did not turn on the oxygen tank after putting her on a ventilator. Madam Ramasamy Krishnama became unresponsive
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      Lock icon JUBILATION in Germany CLASHES in Argentina
      631 6 Collective cheer rings loud in Berlin; hardcore fans run riot in Buenos Aires NEW YORK TIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS BLOOMBERG BERLIN At the Brandenburg Gate, Germany’s symbol of unity, the final moment of the World Cup on Sunday brought a sound once rare in
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      Lock icon IN S’PORE: A gathering of fans of all stripes
      623 6  -  By KASH CHEONG kashc@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Terence Ong FOOTBALL fans of all nationalities congregated to watch public live screenings of the Brazil World Cup final in Singapore early yesterday morning. In places like the Singapore Sports Hub, Hong Lim Park
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      Lock icon Anti-gambling ad that drew criticism updated
      351 6  -  By CHUA SIANG YEE siangyee@sph.com.sg THE National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has acted quickly to save its blushes following Germany’s victory in the World Cup final yesterday morning. A modified version of its antigambling commercial greets visitors to its website following Germany’s 1-0
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      Lock icon ‘President Tan’ letter declaring public holiday is false
      253 6  -  CHIA HAN KEONG THE World Cup has attracted much online attention everywhere, but even Singapore’s sleepyheads opened their eyes wide early yesterday morning when a letter purportedly containing a declaration from President Tony Tan Keng Yam that yesterday would be a public
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      Lock icon Cameron pledges $1.7b to boost spying operations
      680 8  -  Move comes amid fears of terrorist threat spilling over from Syria, Iraq By JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT IN LONDON jonathan.eyal@gmail.com BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron is shifting more funds to the country’s intelligence agencies and special forces amid growing concern about the terrorist
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      Lock icon Reports of Yemen-Syria bomb plots spark US concern
      413 8 NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON US Attor-ney-General Eric Holder has expressed “extreme, extreme concern” over reports that bomb-makers from Yemen responsible for the 2009 under-wear-bomb plot are now in Syria cooperating with militants there, possibly to formulate new, nearly undetectable explosive devices. “That’s
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      Lock icon Jailed terrorist tells followers to support ISIS
      324 8 JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK JAKARTA Convicted terrorist and spiritual leader of a South-east Asian extremist network Abu Bakar Bashir has told followers to support their “fellow brothers” by fighting with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its self-proclaimed caliphate. The
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      Lock icon CPF & YOU
      255 8 CPF YOU Why can’t I withdraw all my CPF when I reach 55? During retirement, you will need a steady stream of income to meet your living expenses. If you withdraw all your CPF savings at age 55, you may not have enough for retirement. This is especially so since
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      Lock icon Savant in S’pore to draw cityscape from memory
      382 9  -  By JOANNA SEOW joseow@sph.com.sg A BRITISH savant known for his ability to draw a cityscape from memory arrived this week in Singapore where he will put his skills to the test. Mr Stephen Wiltshire began his first-ever visit to the Republic yesterday
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      Lock icon S’pore’s growth ‘may be hit by restructuring’
      553 9  -  Economist points to tight labour constraints, slow productivity gains By AARON LOW ASSISTANT MONEY EDITOR aaronl@sph.com.sg AS SINGAPORE turned in slower than-expected growth numbers yesterday, one economist has voiced fears that the restructuring process is impeding the economy’s ability to grow. Economic restructuring
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      Lock icon Parliament to sit on Aug 4
      24 9 PARLIAMENT will next sit on Aug 4 at 1.30pm, the Office of the Clerk of Parliament said yesterday.
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon Prabowo backers form grand coalition in Parliament
      637 10  -  Seven parties sign on to ‘permanent coalition’ even as poll results not due in till next week By WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT IN JAKARTA wahyudis@sph.com.sg LEADERS from the seven parties backing Mr Prabowo Subianto’s presidential bid signed a deal yesterday to form a
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    • ASIA
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        Lock icon Poll fight ‘could drag on longer’
        429 11  -  Prabowo team ‘to contest unfavourable results’ By ZUBAIDAH NAZEER INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT IN JAKARTA zubaidah@sph.com.sg MR PRABOWO Subianto reiterated his confidence that he had won last week’s presidential election and insisted there were no cracks in his coalition. He wants “consensus politics” and not “politics
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      • ASIA BRIEFS
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          Lock icon Three under graft probe
          65 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING Three prominent allies of China’s former security chief Zhou Yongkang have been placed under probe for corruption, as the noose seems to tighten around one of the country’s powerful men. China’s top prosecutor’s office yesterday announced probes into former vice-minister of public security
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          Lock icon Death sentences suspended
          60 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW DELHI India’s top court has suspended the death sentences of two men convicted of the deadly gang-rape of a student in New Delhi. The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the sentences passed on gym instructor Vinay Sharma and bus cleaner Akshay Singh yesterday for the
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          Lock icon 4 die in copter blast
          44 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHNOM PENH Four Cambodian soldiers died and one was injured yesterday in a helicopter crash during military training, officials said. The chopper exploded in mid-air in the morning before crashing into a quarry 10km from Phnom Penh.
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          Lock icon N. Korea fires artillery shells
          56 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells into the sea yesterday in a live-fire drill near the disputed maritime border with South Korea. The 30-minute show of might saw shells fall into waters north of the eastern sea boundary, said a spokesman
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        Lock icon SIGN OF COMFORT
        103 11 PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE A statue of a man comforting a person is installed to dissuade suicides on Mapo Bridge, a common site for suicides, over the Han River in Seoul. The suicide rate among South Koreans aged 15 to 24 dipped slightly in 2012 from 13 per
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        Lock icon Taiwan minister quits amid scandal
        253 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TAIPEI Taiwan’s education minister Chiang Wei-ling resigned yesterday after he was implicated in an academic scandal that sparked public outrage and a police investigation. The controversy surfaced when Mr Chiang was linked to a scholar whose papers were retracted by a British publisher
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        Lock icon Aquino’s popularity at new low over govt stimulus plan
        497 12 Philippine President defends scheme that Supreme Court rules as illegal BLOOMBERG REUTERS MANILA Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s popularity fell to record lows in two surveys as he vowed to fight a court ruling that an under-fire government stimulus programme was illegal.
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        Lock icon Concern over Thai junta’s pledge to send back refugees
        319 12 REUTERS BANGKOK Thailand’s military government said it would send home 100,000 refugees who have been living in camps for two decades and more along the Myanmar border, a move rights groups say would create chaos. Myanmar’s government has talked about repatriating
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        Lock icon FASHION TEARAWAYS
        108 12 A Japanese zoo has taken the catwalk to a wild new level, using some of its fiercest inhabitants to rip and claw jeans to a fashionably distressed look. The facility yesterday unveiled “Zoo Jeans”, styled by the fangs and claws of lions, tigers and bears. “We wrapped several
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        Lock icon Abe to Xi: Let’s talk at Apec summit
        549 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a regional meeting in Beijing in November, but defended Tokyo’s controversial relaxation of strict rules on its military. “It is a great pity
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        Lock icon Chinese paper slams Australian officials
        252 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING Australia, once “roamed by rascals and outlaws from Europe”, is in no position to criticise China, a newspaper with close ties to the ruling Communist Party said after a visit to Australia by Japan’s Prime Minister. The Global Times editorial over the
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        Lock icon Poor sanitation ‘a major cause of malnutrition’
        595 13 Bacteria leads to illness in kids, leading to stunted growth, studies show NEW YORK TIMES SHEOHAR DISTRICT (Bihar) Vivek, a tiny one-year-old living in a village of mud huts and diminutive people, is a victim of India’s great scourge of malnutrition. His mother
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        Lock icon Engineer plans 9,600km odyssey on ‘green’ tuk-tuk
        341 13 REUTERS BANGALORE Mr Naveen Rabelli’s tuk-tuk broke down the first time he rolled it out of his garage. The electrical engineer did not lose heart: Now, he plans to drive his customised three-wheeler all the way to London. Mr Rabelli will leave India
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      Lock icon Israel holds off sending troops into Gaza
      632 14 Arab League urges international community to protect Palestinians AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG REUTERS JERUSALEM Israel yesterday slowed the pace of its raids on Gaza and held off a threatened ground incursion as the world intensified efforts to broker a truce around the Palestinian territory.
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      Lock icon UN faces clash over sending aid to Syria’s needy
      415 14 NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK The UN Security Council was potentially headed yesterday for a showdown over getting food and medicine to millions of needy Syrians. The would-be diplomatic row over a draft resolution is a measure of how difficult it
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      Lock icon Classified military assessment highlights US dilemma over Iraq
      487 14 NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON A classified military assessment of Iraq’s security forces concludes that many units are so deeply infiltrated by either Sunni extremist informants or Shi’ite personnel backed by Iran that any Americans assigned to advise Baghdad’s forces could face risks
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    • WORLD BRIEFS
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        Lock icon Ex-judge quits probe post
        72 14 REUTERS LONDON A retired judge appointed by the British government last week to lead an inquiry into allegations that public figures abused children in the 1980s has resigned from her post, a spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron said yesterday. Ms Elizabeth Butler-Sloss was urged to
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        Lock icon Nadine Gordimer dies, 90
        59 14 REUTERS JOHANNESBURG South African Nobel Prize-winning author Nadine Gordimer, one of the literary world’s most powerful voices against apartheid, has died at the age of 90, her family said yesterday. Gordimer died peacefully at her Johannesburg home on Sunday evening in the presence of her children,
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        Lock icon Sotheby’s, eBay partnership
        46 14 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Auction house Sotheby’s and eBay have entered into a partnership to build an online platform for browsing and buying art, jewellery and fine wine. Online sales of art are projected to reach US$13 billion (S$16.3 billion) by 2020, they said.
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      Lock icon Ukraine accuses Russia of escalating conflict
      545 15 Moscow is guilty of border incursions, attacks, it says BLOOMBERG KIEV Ukraine has accused Russia of violating its air space, allowing weapons and fighters to cross its border to aid rebels, and massing troops on the frontier. Separatists, not Ukrainian forces, were behind artillery
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      Lock icon ‘CHICKEN’ CAUGHT RED-HANDED
      55 15 Participants throwing tomatoes at a man dressed in a chicken costume during the “Tomato Royale” event in the United States city of Chicago, Illinois, at the weekend. The event, modelled after Spain’s famous La Tomatina festival, was part of a festival which featured a bull run, bands
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      Lock icon Pistorius breaks silence with tweets on love and pain
      263 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JOHANNESBURG South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, on trial for killing his girlfriend last year, has broken a long social networking silence with a series of tweets on love and pain. The first tweet on Sunday, his first since February,
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      Lock icon US, Germany vow to work together despite spying row
      477 16 Bid to play down tensions as they meet on Iran’s nuclear programme BLOOMBERG BERLIN Top US and German diplomats discussed a dispute over American espionage practices in a bid to resolve their alliance’s most serious diplomatic conflict in a decade. US
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      Lock icon WORKERS BEGIN REFLOATING WRECKED LINER
      167 16 An unprecedented operation to refloat the shipwrecked Costa Concordia began yesterday in Italy, with workers attempting to raise the liner from its watery grave on the shores of the Tuscan island of Giglio. The 114,500-ton vessel twice as big as the Titanic crashed off Giglio
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      Lock icon Grounding of F-35 fighter jets due to fan blades
      305 16 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON The Farnborough air show opened yesterday with the non-appearance of the stricken United States-built F-35 fighter jets overshadowing the traditional battle for plane orders between titans Airbus and Boeing. The F-35 stealth, whose entire fleet was grounded
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      Lock icon Freed US soldier to resume army life
      448 17 After rehabilitation, Taleban-released man will take up post in army HQ NEW YORK TIMES REUTERS WASHINGTON Six weeks after being released from five years in Taleban captivity, Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was expected to return to life as a regular army soldier as early
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      57 17 Armoured vehicles driving down the Champs Elysees during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris yesterday. The annual parade is attended by soldiers from nations involved in World War I. The French national day commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille
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      227 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Civil liberties campaigners have begun a legal challenge against the alleged use of mass surveillance programmes by British intelligence services, in what they said were historic public hearings sparked by the Snowden leaks. Liberty, Amnesty International and Privacy International made
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      902 20  -  EYE ON THE ECONOMY By ALVIN FOO ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT alfoo@sph.com.sg TUCKED away in a corner of the southeastern tip of Johor, a regional oil and gas hub is starting to develop in Pengerang. A world-class oil storage terminal officially opened
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      931 21  -  By LIM SUN SUN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES stopinion@sph.com.sg Dr Lim Sun Sun is associate professor in the Department of Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore. I APPLAUD the parent who cared enough about his children’s media exposure
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        347 23  -  Edwin Wong Khang Wee TO A large extent, we are not dealing with the heart of the matter when we say that libraries should be promoting learning and literacy and not policing values (“Libraries should promote learning, not police values”; last Friday). On closer
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        205 23  -  Zhang Siyuan THE National Library Board’s (NLB) removal of children’s books portraying unconventional families has sparked much controversy and criticism from netizens and authors. Indeed, after the news broke, many took to social media platforms to express their disapproval. While it is
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        222 23  -  Andy Chew Teck Huat THIS year’s National Day Parade rehearsals have been going on for the past few weeks. During the few times I was at the Esplanade, I noticed many elderly people sitting by the bay area, watching the Red
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        72 24 1. DR SETO HANN HOI: Why censorship is necessary. 2. MR BAY MING CHING: Redefining the idea of family. 3. MS CHRISTINE LOO: NLB should be more transparent, less reactive. 4. MS MARIA LOH: Books could be used as teaching tools. 5. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION: Balanced position
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      655 1  - Belief that ‘maths is for boys’ Top marks for all Gender stereotypes can have good and bad effects on performance: Research By JANICE TAI jantai@sph.com.sg THE more strongly children in Singapore even girls believe that mathematics is for boys, the better their performance in the subject, research here has found.
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      375 2  -  By SELINA LUM selinal@sph.com.sg A PARANOID schizophrenic who stabbed to death a fellow cleaner after hallucinating that she posed a threat to him was sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday. Pua Kok Heng, 57, who has delusions that he is the
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      97 2 Six members of the Singapore Boys’ Brigade received the President’s Award from President Tony Tan Keng Yam yesterday. They were (back row, from left) Senior Cadet Lieutenants Jethro Andrew Fernandez Tok, Daniel Koh Hsien Yang, Pang Lon Kai, Joshua Chu Yan Ked, Andre Hui
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      297 2 MYANMAR’S First Vice-Presi-dent Sai Mauk Kham and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have affirmed the warm and longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries. They also noted the growing people-to-people ties between Singapore and Myanmar. Dr Sai called on PM Lee at
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      901 3  -  He says proposal to use City Harvest money to invest in bonds not his idea By FENG ZENGKUN zengkun@sph.com.sg THE City Harvest Church trial resumed yesterday with one of the accused distancing himself from the others. Former church board member John Lam
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      517 4  -  Sales assistant was allegedly asked to leave Isetan for wearing tudung By HOE PEI SHAN hpeishan@sph.com.sg THE anti-discrimination watchdog is looking into an allegation that a sales assistant was asked to leave an Isetan department store for wearing a tudung. Part-timer Zafirah Edwards, who works
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      336 4  -  By LIM YAN LIANG yanliang@sph.com.sg A VIDEO of a commotion around three cars sandwiched on Bukit Batok West Avenue 2, which was posted online earlier this month, has turned out to be a dramatic drug bust by officers from the Central Narcotics
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      455 5  -  Mozzie breeding spots under concrete slabs led to dengue cases By SALMA KHALIK SENIOR HEALTH CORRESPONDENT salma@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Salma A DESIGN fault that allowed water to accumulate beneath paving stones and become breeding spots for mosquitos is part of the reason for the high
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      208 5  -  AW CHENG WEI THE STJobs Career and Development Fair held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre over the weekend attracted some 52,0 0 0 visitors. The two-day annual event organised by career portal STJobs is one of the biggest career
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      515 6  -  It is hearing two appeals against the law that criminalises sex between men By SELINA LUM selinal@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S highest court was urged yesterday to strike down the law that criminalises sex between men or at least modify it so that it does
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      413 6  -  By AW CHENG WEI awcw@sph.com.sg CLEANER Tay Kwee Khee used to worry about leaving her disabled mother at home alone when she went out but a new weekend care scheme has changed her life. The programme, run by the Agency for Integrated Care,
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      281 6  -  By MELODY ZACCHEUS melodyz@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S nurses would like a better work-life balance, more career opportunities and greater recognition of what they do. These hopes are expected to form some of the recommendations being finalised by the National Nursing Taskforce (NNT) which has met more than
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      461 9  -  By MOK FEI FEI feimok@sph.com.sg DUTCH hopes of lifting the World Cup football trophy this year may have been dashed but the country's biggest lender, ING Bank, is keeping its eye on another prize Asian domination. Since 2003, Singapore has been the
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        403 14  -  Investors happy that the units remained above water all day By JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg FRASERS Hospitality Trust rose modestly on its debut yesterday with investors generally satisfied that the counter traded and closed the day above its initial public offering (IPO) price.
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        263 14  -  By GRACE LEONG gleong@sph.com.sg SHARES of ITE Electric surged nearly 26 per cent yesterday after chief executive Ho Cheng Leong agreed to sell his stake in the firm. In April, Mr Ho was asked by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD)
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          55 15 Yesterday’s close Index Change 113.22 Hang Seng Nikkei 225 Seoul Kospi Shanghai Comp Shenzhen Comp Bursa KLCI 23,346.67 15,296.82 1,993.88 2,066.646 1,121.045 1,884.87 132.78 5.14 19.685 13.229 1.72 Yesterday’s close Index Change Jakarta Comp SET Thailand Sydney ASX 200 Friday’s close Dow Nasdaq 5,021.063 1,529.23 5,511.401 16,943.81 4,415.49
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          59 15 Jul 14 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Against US$ Bid Offer S$AJS$ to one unit of foreign currency: S$/US$ to 100 units of foreign currency: 1.1642 1.1648 0.9390 0.9394 1.1536 1.1544 0.9310 0.9305 1.6902 1.6907 1.3633
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        1396 26  -  Germany deserve crown with a team effort full of flair and scoring prowess OUR MAN IN BRAZIL By MARC LIM SPORTS EDITOR IN RIO DE JANEIRO marclim@sph.com.sg STmarclim THE World Cup final was 15 minutes away from heading towards a penalty shoot-out. There, on the
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        347 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIO DE JANEIRO Russia’s President Vladimir Putin vowed “an unforgettable football feast” when his country hosts the 2018 World Cup. After spending more than US$50 billion (S$62 billion) on this year’s Sochi Winter Olympics, he faces another mega bill
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        715 19 Brazil let beleaguered coach go, Tite may take over the hot seat AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil are looking for a new coach after dispensing with Luiz Felipe Scolari hours after Germany’s win over Argentina in Sunday’s final. That was the
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        529 19 THE TIMES, LONDON AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIO DE JANEIRO Superb goals, gripping drama, shock results, new heroes, old villains: The World Cup played out like the blockbuster tournament its organisers always dreamt it would be. Fifa president Sepp Blatter yesterday gave it 9.25 marks out
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        243 19  -  By FABIAN KOH fabkoh@sph.com.sg AS GERMANY’S captain Philip Lahm lifted the trophy in Rio de Janeiro yesterday morning (Singapore time), two rodents were rejoicing in The Straits Times newsroom. Resident hamsters Tiki and Taka were spot on once more, correctly predicting that Germany would
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        580 20 Real in talks to buy Golden Boot winner as well as young star Pogba AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIO DE JANEIRO James Rodriguez on Sunday sealed his place as the revelation of the World Cup, amid mounting reports of Real Madrid moving to sign the Colombian playmaker.
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        216 20 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MARIO Goetze’s goal settled the World Cup but James Rodriguez, who became the first player to win the Golden Ball without reaching the semi-finals, etched himself into the tournament’s history with an incredible strike and he was not the only one. L
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        440 20  -  By CHUA SIANG YEE siangyee@sph.com.sg THE vanishing spray used by referees at the World Cup could appear in the S-League and Malaysian Super League (MSL). Officials from the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have lauded the spray’s use which
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        723 21  -  Fans get to socialise at communal screenings, a staple of life 40 years ago COMMENTARY By WANG MENG MENG meng@sph.com.sg JUNE 28, 11.50pm. Buona Vista Community Club. A group of Indians, holding packet drinks, were halted by the closed door of the multi-purpose hall. Moments
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        615 22  -  Maracana is in the middle of the city and centre of the Brazilian soul too ON THE SPOT By MARC LIM SPORTS EDITOR IN RIO DE JANEIRO marclim@sph.com.sg THERE is just something magical about the Maracana, as Brazilians affectionately call the football shrine that
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        368 22 THE TIMES, LONDON REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO As Germany won the tightly-contested World Cup final against Argentina, world leaders, pop stars, actors and models in the stadium guaranteed a glamorous finale to the month-long tournament. In the crowd at the Maracana Stadium, David
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        286 22 Brazil legend Pele @Pele Once again, we showed that football is the biggest family on the planet! India Prime Minister Narendra Modi @narendramodi Best wishes to Argentina Germany for the FIFA World Cup Final. It is amazing how the tournament brought fans across the world together. Pop singer Rihanna
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        831 23 Tired legs and tactics are the excuses but Maradona blasts Lionel’s award THE TIMES, LONDON AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO Clutching a golden trophy and facing rows of photographers after the World Cup final, Lionel Messi could not raise a smile. The honour of
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        442 23 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BUENOS AIRES Thousands of people greeted a crestfallen Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentina team when the squad flew home to Buenos Aires yesterday. Television networks carried live coverage of the Aerolineas Argentinas plane painted in the blue-and-white colours of
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        116 23 21st minute: Germany midfielder Toni Kroos’ errant back header presents Argentina with the best chance of the game but Gonzalo Higuain drags his shot wide with only goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to beat. 30th: Higuain side-foots in a cross from Ezequiel Lavezzi, and begins a celebratory sprint.
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        601 24 / 25 Rebounding after being dropped by club, he does the same for Germany AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIO DE JANEIRO When Mario Goetze was once told that his new nickname was “the German Messi”, the starlet claimed he would rather be Germany’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Now he owns
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        255 24 / 25 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIO DE JANEIRO Manuel Neuer grew up wanting to be an outfield player. On Sunday, he could not have been in a better position World Cup champion and Golden Glove award winner for being the tournament’s best goalkeeper. The 28-year-old helped his side to a
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        877 24 / 25  -  SPORTING LIFE By ROHIT BRIJNATH rohitb@sph.com.sg “SPLIT SECOND,” says Aleksander Duric. This, he knows, is the striker’s life, their world distilled to fragments of time. It is life lived in shorthand, life as a sort of football haiku: A
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        586 24 / 25 Germany boss believes young squad is capable of dominating world scene AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIO DE JANEIRO Joachim Loew believes Die Mannschaft’s World Cup win in Brazil will be the stepping stone to achieving future honours. The Germany coach warned rivals that there is more to
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        385 24 / 25 Former Singapore defender Lim Tong Hai (supports Germany) Ultimately, Germany deserved to win because they were more clinical in their finishing. They were also lucky because both Gonzalo Higuain and Rodrigo Palacio had great chances but they fluffed it. The duo probably cried themselves to sleep
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        71 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LA PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES (France) Former two-time winner and Astana team leader Alberto Contador broke down in tears, as he quit cycling’s Tour de France Monday after crashing badly on the tough 10th stage and suffering a nasty gash to his
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        62 18 REUTERS NEW YORK All-Star Carmelo Anthony has re-signed with the New York Knicks, giving team president Phil Jackson the foundation piece he desires in his quest to bring a title to Madison Square Garden. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. But ESPN reported that the
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        76 18 REUTERS NEWPORT (Rhode Island) Lleyton Hewitt claimed the 30th title of his tennis career when he downed towering Croat Ivo Karlovic in the Hall of Fame Championships final on Sunday. The 33-year-old edged a grass-court battle between the two veterans 6- 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3). Later
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        48 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Star Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene is to retire from Test cricket later this year, the Sri Lankan Cricket board announced yesterday. The 37-year-old, one of the sport’s modern greats, will play his last Test matches against Pakistan next month.
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        49 18 REUTERS LONDON –Newcastle United have signed French attacking midfielder Remy Cabella, 24, from Montpellier on a six-year contract, the English Premier League football club said on Sunday. He was a member of the French World Cup squad in Brazil but did not play a match.
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      507 18 Super eagle at final hole gives American outsider British Open title AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE TIMES, LONDON SOUTHPORT (England) One by one, her more illustrious rivals dropped out of contention until Mo Martin, no more than 5ft 2in (1.58m) in her Footjoys, was the only golfer
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        521 4  -  Deepika Shetty For many members of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), returning to play at the newly refurbished Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall is a homecoming of sorts. The concert hall, previously called Victoria Memorial Hall, has been the performance space of the orchestra
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          582 20 Middle Road is a charming mish-mash of cultures with many places to shop and eat London, Dec 5, 1939 Have your horse carriage drop you off at one end of Middle Road, then take a stroll the rest of the way. The road in Singapore has been around
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      1053 6 Properties Residential Properties for Sale Houses for Sale 402 D02 Anson/ Tg Pagar 402 D03 Queenstown/Tiong Bahru 402 D04 Sentosa/ Telok Blangah 402 D05 Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ ClementiTown 402 D06 High Street/ North Bridge Rd 402 D07 Rochor/ Bugis/ Beach Rd 402 D08 Little India 403 D09 Orchard/ Cairnhill
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      32 6 FABER WALK D.05, 2.5-sty modern semi-d lift/ pool/ pond, 7333/7879sf 6+1, FH Auction 22/7. 9686 4449 YOU ARE INVITED! 1-6pm. Holland GCB *****/***** sf Gigantic rooms/ lift/ pool/ wine cellar. *****997 SA
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      156 6 GOOD CLASS BUNGLW BISHOPSGATE ***** sf, elevated, panoramic view Best of the best quality, Park 8 cars. Sole Agent BELMONT ***** sf, hilltop hse, greenery view, quiet BT SEDAP 20K sf, elevated. Panoramic view, good BT TUNGGAL 16k sf, hilltop GALLOP *****/7800sf, min to Botanic Gdn. 10 mins walk to
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      283 6 D10 PALMS Sixth Avenue. Additional 7% Rebate. Freehold. Strata Semi-Ds. 3sty with basement attic 4bdrm study. TOP 2014. 4596-4951 sf. Fr $5.X mil. With home lift pte pool View show suite. Call now! OPEN HSE GALLOP *****/ 7500 sf. Charming, surrou nded by greenery, quiet. 2 min walk Botanic Gdn.
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      181 6 NEW LISTING! SEMI-D in Telok Kurau. Land 3200 sf. 2-sty, 5 rm+basement. 1km Tao Nam/ CHIJ/ Ngee Ann 12PM TO 5PM Brand New Bunglw Priced to sell. Attic 7500sf, 5+1, Pool, Lift, All huge rms. Call *****000 POTENTIAL TO SUBDIVIDE Goodman Plot 5400 sqft. Perfect for 2 Semi-Ds. Best Value!
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      207 6 $1.6XM TOWNHSE Springfield. 2400sf. Pool view. $2.xM Bedok Terr. 4 rm. Reno. Steeve*****000 3-STY CORNER TERRACE Loyang View. 5bdrm Land 2158/Built-in 2562 sf. VTO. Serious seller. 9865 0943 JLN RINDU 2174 sf $2.xm S’goon Terr 1615 sf $2.0xm Park Villas 1647 sf $2.xm YCK Rd Land 3337sf $3.xm Simon Place
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      185 6 $5.6M SEMI-D 4030SF, FH. 32 LiHwanClose, Face East A&A/ Rebuild. Wide Front. Lor Chuan MRT *****967 $2.8M NEG CLUSTER semi-D AstonGreen, 60 PayaLebar Cres. FH. 4069sf. 4bdrm+2 +7 baths. Pool. *****967 CLUSTER SEMI-D. 3 units Water Villas. 3757sf 5 rms. Pool. Roof garden. Walk to Kovan MRT. 9647-9755 OPENHSE! BRAND
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      161 6 YEW LIAN PARK @Thomson. Freehold original corner terr, land 2700 sf. Near MRT/ eateries amenities D21 listing can be found after D11 3-STY CORNER TERR, 4-rm Verde Place. Land 3014/ 3000sf. Quiet, Bright, Face SE. Rare. Peng 9820 8080 15 MENG SUAN Rd 4.5 sty FH brand new semi-d. All
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      212 6 Shaer 3 Good Investment Care Honesty 1) THE SAIL 1/ 3/4 rm. High 2) MBS 3/ 4 rm. Mid/ high. 3) MBR 2/ 4 rm. High flr. Grab Nelson 8328 5599 #15-05 MARINA BAY Res. Auction 22/7. 721sf, 1 bdrm unblock seaview, face SE, Jean *****846/ *****110 **COMMONWEALTH TOWERS 1
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      245 7 Property Prices Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in June 2014. This week: 11-15 District 13 District 14 The property data is obtained from URA's website; any use in any manner of any data is subject to the
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      189 7 LOOKING FOR CITY Fringe investment or Own Stay? Feather throw to MRT? Stroll to Malls Cinema? The Citron Residences. Fr 1rm $6xxK to 3rm $1.3xM only!! Vincent 9431 2080 Move-In Condition DUPLEX @ONLY $1M!!! FH. Walk to Mrt! Move in. Show flat design. Good investment. Last 2 units.Call now Maureen
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      206 7 STAR BUYS! DEVELOPER’S units. Vermont on Cairnhill 3 bdrms, 1410/1432sf. View Appt. Chua SC 9336-9247 AUCTION 24/7 OXLEY Rise. Visioncrest 2 bdrm Mid flr. 947sf. FH. Dhoby Ghaut MRT. Amenities. *****797 D09 3+1. 1970 sf. Freehold. En-suite, Unblocked view. Orchard Towers. $3.1M By Appt. Roger 9620-1223 ELIZABETH TWR 2002sf 3+1
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      218 7 NATHAN SUITES, 20% Disc! Freehold 21 Nathan Rd M’sia Embassy,River Valley 3+1 1787sf $3.23m 1803psf 4+1 2067sf $4.16m 2011psf Penthse $9.05m $1906psf Sole Agency. View by Appt 1)SCOTTS HIGHPARK 1744SF Sheraton Hotel/Mrt $3.9m 2) Goodwood Res. Resort living, ACS, 1948sf. $4.8M 3) Helios Cairnhill brand new designer decor. $5.3M D.10
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      170 7 ARDMORE PK CONDO. 2885 sqft, 4+1, high/low flr, full facilities. Steve 9617-0316 TESSARINA 1518 SF $2.45M 3+1+Patio. Tenanted $6k. Act Fast! *****991 Angela BEAVERTON COURT 3200SF 4+1 greenery, privacy, all attach. Aspac 9023-6389 DON'T MISS **TRILIGHT EXCLUSIVE, FH 2 big rms, pte lift pool view ACS/ MRT. $2.XXM neg. Sole
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      208 7 8 @WOODLEIGH. 3 bedrm Dual key, 1152 sqft. TOP 2012. Sale with tenancy. Tenanted $5.8K/mth. VTO WOW! CASSIA EDGE One Only 2+Study Dual Key up to Triple Key @Guillemard Rd fr $9xxK only yet f’hold Amenities. 9431 2080 YKK ASTON MANSIONS, LOR.42 Geylang 99-yr 3-rm 1140sf 8 mins to Paya
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      215 7 PEBBLE BAY 3+1 1894 sf High flr. full bay/ sea view. Bright. Vacant. Near MRT/ sports hub. *****887 SILVERSEA BRAND NEW Breathtaking seaview, 3+1 2486sf. Redesign, $5.xxM neg. Ken Tay *****347 TAIPAN JADE 1130SF FH 3rm, 2 MRTs. 5 mins City Beach. $1450psf *****701 3+1 CASAFINA GRD flr, unblock, near
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      184 7 NEW. THE MINTON S/sty penthse 4 bdrms, 1991sf. 3 bdrms, 1216 sf, f/ facilities. face NS. Eileen *****681 Near MRT THE MINTON 3 bdrms. Nice layout. Walk to MRT/ NEX. Pool view. Key collected. $1.5M neg. Reis *****659 LOW 813 SANCTUARY. FH 2bdrm 797sf. Below $1M. High flr Amenities, unblock,
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      194 7 *LAKEHOLMZ 4+1 1518SF Lakeside MRT. Mid flr. Pool view. Reno. Quiet fcaing $1.45M SMChia *****500 QUINTET/HILLTOP GROVE 2142/1324 sf, corner+patio highflr pool/pkview. 4+1/ 3+1. Serious seller $neg. *****413 û NEW LISTING HILLVIEW HGTS 4RM 1668sf Mid flr. Well kept. Near Mrt amenities. Asking $1150 psf! Yam Seng *****733 W’LANDS NEW
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      187 7 BEST BUY! ALL Negotiable D04 3rm Reflections $3M D10 4rm Beaufort Nas $9M See: www.neezanizam.com Must View 3’NG’ 156 AMK Mid flr. Lift Upgraded. Motivated seller Ask $310K Orig cond. Near sch/amenities 9452-6032 NEAR MRT 3’NG’ BLK 127 AMK. High flr. 67 sqm. Simple. MRT, pk. Serious seller. All races
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      683 8 Bukit BatokHDB Apts for Sale Bukit BatokHDB Apts for Sale Bukit BatokHDB Apts for Sale Bukit BatokHDB Apts for Sale Bukit BatokHDB Apts for Sale Bukit BatokHDB Apts for Sale THE STRAITS TIMES CLASSIFIED HDB Resale Price Index -BUY IT SELL IT FIND IT240 220 200 180 160 >< 140
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      224 8 4’A’ 620 CCK. High flr, near Yew Tee MRT. Renovated, Asking $450k neg. All races/PR. Ezan *****943 4’A’ CCK CENTRAL MRT Blk 541 $410K/ Blk.352 $430K Blk 442 $390K. Ang *****958/ *****731 ERA CLEMENTI 363, 3’NG’. Mid flr, Unblock. Lift level. NE. $375K neg. Near Mall/MRT amenities. Irene *****063 RARE
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      325 8 4’A’ BLK. 139 #03 $419K. 4’A’ Blk 134 #13 $450K 4’A’ Blk 445 #11 $470K. Francis 9671-6953 ERA 5’I’, 980B BUANGKOK High flr,windy ,corner spacious reno ,unblk,near amenities schs, mkt 8167-5366Jill SERIOUS SELLER! 4’A’ Blk 667 Hougang. Mid flr. Lift. Move in. *****398 Annie 5’I’ BLK 46X. Next to CHIJ.
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      235 8 4RM 215 PASIR Ris. High flr. Unblocked view. Lift level. 108 sqm. Spacious. Serious Seller. www.justngn.com Don't Miss NEW LIST! BLK 192, EA Rare! Corner High flr, modern reno. LRT neg Aileen Call *****562/ *****279 5’I’ PUNGGOL BLK 637C. High flr. Unique layout. Reno. Cosy. LRT/ amenities. VTO. 9635-3634 Margaret
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      308 8 3’NG’ 215 SERANGOON Ave 4. Lift level, MRT/ NEX Mall All races/ PR. $368K neg. Vernus *****585 **BEAUTIFUL 3’A’ BLK 243 Opp MRT. 4’A’ Simei Blk 155. Unblock Both high lift flr. Eric 9818-1929 BLK 518B 5ROOM DBSS 107sqm 15th flr, vacant, reno, quiet, No west sun can contra. $690K!
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      316 8 Joe Wong 9028 7998 Your Trusted Advisor 3’A’ 151. #12 73 sqm, MRT 4’A’ 746 101 sqm corner Both near amenities/ sch. No west sun. Reno. Quiet. 5’I’ BLK 861 St 83. Low flr. Near 888 Plaza (between 2 MRTs stops) Ask $450K neg. All races. 9865 0943 5’I’ CORNER
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      332 9 SIAN TUAN AVE, 3-sty bunglw. 6000/ 4500 sqft 4+1 rms. Nice patio, attic $15k neg. Philip *****812 CORONATION RD DETACHED Pool 9630/4500 4+1+ Patio. Greenery. 70% to agts Christine Foo 9455-3093 BLACK/ WHITE GREENLEAF View 2-sty Semi-D 4300/ 3000sqft. 4+1. Big gdn. $8000. HB *****223 Expat's Choice NAMLY PLACE SEMI-D
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      276 9 WATTEN EST 3-STY Semi-D. Modern/ Bright/ Patio. 5+1 rms.Renovated 6356 5766 Professionally Managed HOUSES FOR RENT 20 SUNSET VALE........$12K Bright Modern Cluster Bunglw 5+1+ Private Pool. 4000 sf. Avail mid-Sept 36 HINDHEDE DRIVE, ANGSANA PARK.......$6.5K Nature Lovers! Bt Timah Nature Reserve. Cute Inter-Terr. 3 storey, 5+1 Huge Bedrooms Patio! 1750/2850sf
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      993 9 Woodlands/ Admiralty Houses For Rent Woodlands/ Admiralty Houses For Rent Woodlands/ Admiralty Houses For Rent Woodgrove Estate at Woodlands Woodgrove Avenue Minutes walk to Singapore American School 3-storey bungalows with private swimming pool 6 8 bedrooms utility Built-up area from 5,372 to 8,547 sq ft Call *****223 www.fareast.com.sg /Til I
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      867 9 μ Parkview Eclat3250sf.$21K μ Grange Res 4+1............$15K μ Grange Infinite 4+1.......$15k μ Ladyhill 3315sf 4+1.......$13k μ Carribean Penthse.......$13K μ Parc Steven 2700sf.....$10K •Waterfall Gdn 3+1... .$8K •Rivergate 3+1........... $8K •Fernhill Ct 2500sf..$6.8K μ Concourse Skyline ......$5.5K Wendy Tan, ERA 9820-3480 Cyan New 1066/1464/1528 sf. High flr.$5.2K/$6.9K neg Vision Crest 860sf
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      219 9 AMARYLLIS VILLES 1260 sqft. 3bdrms. Renovated. DUCHESS CREST 2180SQFT 4+1 with Balcony. F/ Reno BLOSSOMVALE 1367sqft 3+1. Renovated, New VALLEY PARK 750sqft. 1+1 THE SAGE 3550sf 4+1 with pool/ pte lift/ balcony and nice garden. New MAKENA 1900sqft. 3+1 REGENCY PK 3650sf. 4+1+1 Renovated CUSCADEN RES 1445sf. 3+1 Goh: 9177-0189
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      463 10 THE BALMORAL 2900 sf 4+1 New reno, Good cond. Pool view. Quiet. Near Orchard. neg. Immed. 9003-2281 EXPAT’S CHOICE REGENCY PARK 4+1 3649 sf Unblocked greenery view. Quiet. Reno. Spacious. Mid Jul. $13K. Keith *****808 MARBELLA 4-BDRM, IMMED. 1600 sf, face pool, f/furn. Walk to Dover MRT. View anytime. Raven
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      374 10 Just T.O.P. GILSTEAD TWO 2BDRM High flr 100% privacy. breezy Newton MRT/ mall /sch. Immed Eddie 9680 6722. Near MRT Care Honesty NOVENA MRT 368 Thomson The Centrio, 1/2/4 bdrm 614/ 882/ 1421 sf. Partial /Fully furn. 8333-0368 Al 2-BDRM 368 THOMSON Brand new. High flr. 883 sf Nice view.
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      327 10 BUKIT REGENCY 1450SF. 3+1. P/furn. Cozy Quiet F/ facilities. Pool/Greenery view. $3.3K. Call *****680 HIGH OAK 3+1, 1399 sf. Grd flr w/ orchid patio. P/furn. Cosy. Full facilities. Avail immed. Connie 9182-8823 SYMPHONY HGT 2+1 1033 sf. P/furn. Balcony/ Quiet. Sherwood condo 860 sf 2rm furn *****340 Melvin D21 PARC
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      382 10 EXPAT’S CHOICE COSTA RHU @TG Rhu. 4+1 2217sf, bright, breezy, new reno, scenic view! Immed. Dial *****888 CS Chong SILVERSEA, BEST OF East Coast. Spacious 3+1, 1572sf pool facing. P/furn. Immed neg. Thomas *****894 D15 BRAND NEW 38 iSuite. 2 rms, 676 sf. Pool/ Gyms BBQ Furn Paya Lebar MRT.
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      367 10 CASAFINA 2+1, 1033 sf. Spacious. Face pool. MRT. $3300 Chua LS 9819-9627 APOLLO GDN, UPP mais 3+1 Reno, new kitchen. Quiet. Bright Immed. 9005-2048 NEWLY RENO AQUARIUS 3+1 Duplex penthse, 2100 sqft. $5.3k. Immed. 9102 4634 THE BAYSHORE, TWR 2A #09, 2+1. 947 sf. F/furn. $3.1K. Alice 9637-6635 CASA PASIR
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      571 10 Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent HDB Median Sub-letting Rents in 1st Quarter 2014 Notes: 1. indicates no subletting transactions in the quarter. 2. Figures marked with asterisks
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      123 10 MACPHERSON/ ALJUNIED 2+1, 18 corner, F/ furn. All races. Near Tai Seng. Reno Windy $2k+ 9101-4238 Tan 5-RM BLK 937 MALL/ NTUC. F/furn aircon. Rosyth French sch. $2.6K. Avail 1st Aug. *****500 Jacelyn 4’NG’ HOUGANG 354. Near Hougang mall/ MRT. fully furn. Adhome *****257 JURONG W, 2 mins to Pioneer
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      376 10 203 PUNGGOL 5RM 1184sf avail immed/ full furnished mins to Punggol MRT/ market. $2500 open to all! C’WEALTH DR 3-RM Corner. Nicely reno. MRT. Owner 6734-3752/ 9862-4684 BLK 491 ADMIRALTY Link 3+1 f/furn. Aircon, reno. Approved. $2.4k neg. Call Aidil Mindlink *****514 APPROVED BLK 425. 4 rms Reno, f/furn, aircon,
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      1049 11 Pte Rms For Rent (West) Pte Rms For Rent (West) Pte Rms For Rent (West) A VOBIS ENTERPRISE PTE LTD Pte Rms For Rent (West) Pte Rms For Rent (West) Exclusive projects by AIK CHUAN CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. Choice Home For ForeignJIVprkers. choice!’ Your V 'no Safe Sift Clean Fun
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      360 11 OOD FTY 2200-2800 sf Rent/sale/takeover Various unit Doorstep loading. *****499 Peggy F ENTERPRISE HUB 3111SF. B2 Oxley Bizhub 2238 sf. B1. Primz Bizhub, 1141/ 1162/ 1298sf. Melvin 9733-6340 TOWER 3 INNOVATION Plc Mandai Estate. 1539 sf. #03. Near BKE/ KJE/ MRT. B2. Owner 9633-8376 BRAND NEW LIGHT ind Pasir Panjang
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      696 11 011 Factory/lndustrial fSI Factory/lndustrial ffil Factory/lndustrial Factory/lndustrial 0! Factory/lndustrial Space for Rent Space for Rent Space for Rent Space for Rent Space for Rent FOR LEASE! SINGAPORE SCIENCE PARK SPACE 18 Woodlands Loop fr 20,828 sqft Usage for 60:i0 office space o 0 o 0 o o Download your mobile
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      109 11 ROBINSON POINT FOR LEASE PROMINENT BUILDING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE Sizes suitable for anchor tenants Ranging from 8,200 to 50,000sqft Nicely fitted or bare units available Raised floor column free regular layout Proximity to MRT and ample parking spaces Upgraded main lobby and drop off point Call: 8338 2466|9236 3093 JURONG EAST
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      310 12 GuocoLand Group 20 COLLYER QUAY Excellent Seaview Next to Raffles Place MRT Station 700 sq ft 2,734 sq ft 6428 7884/853I6534 3132 Shophouse Office for Lease μ Walking distance to Raffles Place and Telok Ayer MRT Stations μ Unit size 1,593 sqft to 3,574 sqft μ Lift access μ Multi-storey
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      316 12 Office Space Prime SQFT Raffles Place 548-***** Tg Pagar 1600 ***** Orchard 510-***** Shophouses Telok Ayer 2050 3300 Circular Rd 690 2659 Tg Pagar 720-2000 Bruce *****928 RARE OPPORTUNITY IN RAFFLES PLACE Medical suites from 150 to 8,000 sq ft Suitable for Dentistry, Hearing Aids, Optometric, Chiropractic, etc OR Whole
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      450 12 BUGIS/SELEGIE 200sf. MRT amenities, convenient. f/fu rn, move in, all agts welcome. Owner 9270-7617 WOODLANDS OFFICE. 100 to 300 sqft. Aircon with window units. Immediate. Free parking. neg. 6363-6933 BEACH ROAD: 1140SF. 100m from Raffles Hotel. 5 mins walk from City Hall/ Bugis. F/furn. Contact *****170 NEXT TO LITTLE India
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      391 12 RAFFLES PL 1059SF. Fully fitted. Asking $5100 390sf Asking $2350. Adelphi. 1022sf. $6300. 9007-4751 BURLINGTON SQ, 549/ 1098 sqft, Near Bugis MRT Sim Lim Sq Avail immed. Call Doreen 9018 7667. D1 SUNTEC CITY prime. 2000sf est. High flr, fitted. 4078sf. Rent bare. Bright, MRT, eateries. Hurry! SINGAPORE INT’L BIZ
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      343 12 ®a s r |®»r |®atr |®a s „r i|®». ra Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES orchardcentraL Shops Restaurants for Lease Hip and trendy location at the heart of Orchard Direct access from Somerset MRT Station Orchard Gateway Catchment of shoppers from Somerset precinct comprising tourists, residents and office executives
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      394 12 Square the kids learning mall Shops Sizes from 256 sq ft to 2,949 sq ft Kiosks 330 sq ft Available immediately/September 2014 Suitable for ladies' and teens' apparels and accessories, gifts/hobbies, telecommunication, jewellery and watches, health and beauty products, home accessories, lifestyle trades, enrichment centres, F&B etc Opposite Novena MRT
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      511 12 CONCOURSE SKYLINE (RETAIL UNITS) Exclusive 9 units only All with Beach Road frontage Suitable for F B Retail Services Sizes 710 sq ft to 764 sq ft per unit Combination of units 1,463 sq ft to 2,217 sq ft Attractive leasing terms Adjacent to Nicoll Highway MRT Hong Fok Group
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      477 13 MUST VIEW 133 AMK AVE 3. #01, 750 sf whole shop. High voltage. Suits most trades. Immed. Reno. Wendy 9005 1655 **FAR EAST PLAZA #02-64 Grd flr. 323 sqft with water pt. Face corridor. $4K neg. Call 6235 1716 9818 8795 **FAR EAST PLAZA #02-69 Grd flr. 301sf with water
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      586 13 Restaurant/Lounge Space for Rent Restaurant/Lounge Space for Rent TA\ 9® 10 a’ 11 Kifi* LI'AT T©WERS Prime F&B Space Approx. 1,000/2,500/3,500 sqft Street level Prominent frontage 5 mins to Orchard MRT station Call Landlord at *****-784/ 785/ 776 THE CITRON. NEXT to MRT/ City Sq Mall.Lowest psf for Freehold Yet
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      644 13 GROUND FLOOR WAREHOUSE SPACES FOR RENT! *Attractive Rental Rates PASIR PANJANG 18,000 42,000 60,000 sqft Up to 11m High Ceiling Exclusive Loading Bays Suitable for Logistics DEPOT LANE 1,000 1,500 4,300 4,900 sqft Column Free Easy 24-hourAccess Direct LoadingAccess CALL6578 9966 TOH-GUAN B2 WAREHSE for rent. 4000-120,000 sf 6M ceiling.
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      1053 14 THE STRAITS TIMES NOTICES IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE CWU O.S. No.123 of 2014 In the Matter of the Companies Act (Cap. 50) And In the Matter of MINDSTRAT PUZZLES PTE. LTD. (Singapore UEN No. *****0952Z) Between KRISHNAMURTHY SIVA SUBRAMANIAM (NRIC No. S*****36A) Plaintiff And MINDSTRAT
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      275 15 Pre-school Telok Blangah Needs ENG ASST TEACHERS Singaporean Min 2 years of working experience required Dip in Montessori will be an added advantage *Salary and Benefits* Earned up to S$3,000 with bonus profit sharing schemes, should the candidates meet our requirements Job fullfilment High salary Interested party, call 8317 5669/
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      601 15 SALESEXECUTIVES OPEAL PTE LTDis a leading distributor of internationaleyewearbrands.Inviewofexpansion and new international brands for distribution, we are looking for suitable candidates to join us. Good communication skills Resourceful Outgoing personality Self-motivated Strong selling skills Result-oriented Preferably those who own a transport vechicle. Successful applicants can expect an attractive remuneration package.
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      482 15 Retail Sales Retail Sales RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES X 4 ASST. BRANCH MANAGER X 2 Gross Salary of $2200 to $3500 (Low peak season) Job Information: Watch Retail Chain Stores (7 Locations) 6 Days or 5 'k Days Work Week Hardworking and sales motivated Energetic positive attitude Managerial position with at
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      343 15 MAYO INN 9 Jalan Besar has immed vacancy for Hotel Receptionist. S’poreans Only!! Call *****335 RECEPTIONIST. AMK AVE 5 Bilingual. 5½-day. Retirees welcome. 9820-2636 CALL CENTRE OFFICER required for Important Business Centre Suntec City Ê NO Sales Ê NO Cold Calls Ê Great Benefits Basic Pay $2400 $3600 per month
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      652 16 Hair/ Beauty iff Hair/ Beauty JEAN YIP HAIRDRESSING HAIR SPA| HAIRSTYLISTS Monthly gross income fr $1,7K $4K HAIR ASSISTANTS (Full/Part Time) Monthly gross income fr $1,5K $2.5K TELEMARKETERS Monthly gross income fr $1.5K $2.5K 5 day work week *with experience preferred. Call 8200 7403 Beauty Salon needs Beauty Consultants Masseuses
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      731 16 ALeading Manufacturing Company invites suitable candidates to apply for the following position: ADMIN SALES CO-CORDINATOR Sales Coordination Prepares Tax Invoice Data Entry Administrative duties Experienced in Microsoft Words, Excel, QuickBooks &Accpac Min. 2 years of relevant working experience Able to start work immediately Only Singaporeans Interested applicants, email to: egoh*****9@gmail.com
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      311 16 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT Basic accounting knowledge With MYOB software knowledge preferable Handle company tax audit matters. Interested please call Christina 9489-2826 SENIOR ACCOUNTS MGR, Full Set Accts,Experienced, Good Team Leader Yearly Financial Report (pay Neg) CV hr@eatzcatering.com 3017, Bedok North, St 5 #01-02 (HP 9857-9292) A/CS CUM ADMIN Full Set. UBS
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      371 16 ***OPERATE/ CLEAN maintain Robots other cleaning duties assigned. Airport terminal 2. Basic computer skills. Do rotating shift. Only S’porean. Interested pls call *****831 QA/QC SPECIALIST Loyang, 5 days. $1500-2000 Great benefits 2 mths bonus. Immed. Call *****504 CV: w ee k e a t n g g m p r
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      471 16 PRODUCTION TECHNICIANS Responsibilities: Ensure machines are in running condition Conduct process control checks and machine maintenance Handle troubleshooting and other duties assigned Pre-requisites: NITEC (Intermediate)/NITEC/Higher NITEC in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Responsibilities: Perform process and quality checks and simple troubleshooting Perform basic maintenance activities Handle measuring instruments and
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      242 16 SENOKO NEEDED PACKERS 8hr $54, 12hr $54+$24. Start immed completed NS S’poreans. Call: 9248 3553 REDHILL MALE/ FEMALE Operator 1st $50, 2nd $55, 3rd $58. Easy job. 5-day wk. 9385-2919/ 6383-1186 JOO KOON MALE FEMA LE 8.30am-6pm $60. Lots of OT..Call:*****398 (05C4899) (138 Employ) MARINA BAY SANDS need Furniture movers
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      479 16 has Immediate vacancies at TUAS 1) Warehouse Asst Possess Forklift license. Reach truck exp is preferred Perform daily warehouse activities 2) Warehouse Clerk Data entry of daily stock movement. Fast Learner All position: Read Write simple English. Perform OT Please contact Jason 6417 2414 or Sally 6417 2413 X40 Logistics
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      294 16 SINGAPORE F1 SECURITY EVENTOFFICERS needed (19, 20 21 Sep 2014) $550 salary package plus incentive for hand-held metal detector screeners 1 day customer service training and 3 days actual race Walk in MON to FRI, 10am to 5pm Nearest MRT is Macpherson (8 mins walk) or take bus 63 10
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      720 17 N Hari Raya Package N Trained Protection Officers Location: Island wide $***** 29 July 2014 (5 days) With valid Security Licence. Physically fit Contact Sukhdev at *****020 Walk in interview: 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri 1 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, Yellow Pages Building #05-59 (S) *****7 (Behind Braddell MRT
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      377 17 Immediate Job Vacancies For Singaporeans NEW HOSPITAL IN THE WEST 1. Housekeeping Supervisors Good Salary (up to $2,500) GCE O N Level 2 years’ supervisory experience 2. Housekeepers(Full-time) Good Salary (up to $1,600) Work 44 hours weekly 3. Housekeepers(Part-Time) Good Salary (min. $650) Work 25 hours weekly Flexi-work available 4.
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      342 17 1) HDB BLOCK CLEANER Tampines area Salary $1000 above Call: 9841 4800 2) HDB BLOCK CLEANER Yishun area Salary $1000 above Call: 9325 7800 3) WOODLANDS IND. PARK CLEANER Salary $1000 above 4) CLEANING SUPERVISOR with class 3 license (have experience in town council project) Call: 8611 4800 5 DAYS
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      434 17 CONDO CLEANERS FOR Pasir Panjang, Hillview Orchard area. 9239-4990 CLEANERS REQUIRED AT Hougang Mall. 1st shift and 2nd shift. Call 9667 2228 PLATE COLLECTORS NEEDED Bt Batok Cres. Sunday off. Call 9834-1933 CLEANERS NEEDED Tuas/ Jurong. $1100. 5 days. Call 6264-5990 9627-6041 9PM-6AM WED, FRI, Sat. Disco Cleaner at River
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      608 18 We are a leading engineering service company and we have the following vacancy: LORRY DRIVER Must have Class 4 or 5 driving license. Have at least 3 years driving experience. Have own transport. Able to communicate in simple English. Interested applicants please call HR Training Department at Tel: 6868-5778 or
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