Today, 31 March 2009, Afternoon Edition

Microfilm: NL29977
Total Pages: 40
1 40 Today
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    10 1 TODAY Tuesday March 31, 2009 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking
    10 words
  • WORLD
    • Article
      BIZ LATEST
      61 1 US stocks tumble Wall Street's big March rally is officially on hold after the White House rejected turnaround plans from General Motors and Chrysler and gave investors a reality check on the economy. Major indexes fell about 3 per cent, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which lost
      61 words
    • Article
      NEWS LATEST
      74 1 vSuper pill'study Healthy people could cut their risk of heart disease in half with a new "super pill" that combines low doses of aspirin and drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol, according to a study conducted in India. One of the researchers, speaking in the US, says
      74 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A mix of experience and energy
      606 1  -  LOHCHEEKONG PM ON CABINET CHANGES cheekong@mediacorp.com.sg A DAY after his new Cabinet line-up was unveiled last Thursday, Mr Lee Hsien Loong spoke with a foreign investor. "He said, 'You've just had a reshuffle and some of your neighbouring countries are also having a leadership
      WEETECK HIAN  -  606 words
    • Article
      Core team needed, not just ministers
      673 1  -  LOHCHEEKONG cheekong@mediacorp.com.sg WITH only one recruit from the 2006 General Election rising to the rank of Acting Minister, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong fully understands the public's "anxiety" that the core of the next-gen-eration leadership is still not in place. Which is why the
      673 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      52 1 /f\ \6333 9888\ V^B^^a y Medmcorp Advertising Enquiries A PUBLICATION OF J\A=DIj\CORP MICA (P) 233/10/2008 NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 ADVERTISE 6333 9888 JM^i TRUEBLOOD 0 PHKcjiv^M I jj Premieres 9 April New episodes every Thursday lit 151 For more blood sucking action, visit CINEMAXASIA.COM/TRUEBL00D \l%Ti To subscribe, call 1630 J^XSbarHub
      52 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • NEWS
    • Article
      HOW INVESTORS FEEL ABOUT THE CHANGES
      187 2 PM ON CABINET CHANGES DrTim Philippi, executive director, Singapore-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce German businesses invest in Singapore for many reasons, which are essentially the result of political foresight and political stability. The recent reshuffle confirms this and reassures businesses and potential investors
      187 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon MR LEE ON THE RESHUFFLE
      287 3 PM ON CABINETCHANGES r OUTGOING DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER S JAYAKUMAR AS SENIOR MINISTER It is "very rare" to have someone who "knows all about a problem which lasted 30 years", like Pedra Branca. "He continues to have specific responsibilities on national security, climate change issues,
      TODAY FILE PHOTOS |  -  287 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Goodbye, Singa the Lion
      166 4  -  LINYANQIN ON THE coffin was a single red rose, while a small crowd gathered to mourn the "death" of Singa the Lion, Singapore's long-time symbol of courtesy. Mr V Kumar gave a eulogy, mourning the death of kindness in Singapore and called on Singaporeans to remember
      ERNESTCHUA  -  166 words
    • Article
      Empathy is even more vital
      363 4  -  LEONGWEEKEAT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE from officers when S'poreans are struggling to cope: Peter Ho weekeat@mediacorp.com. sg AS AN officer in a ministry that controls the Government's pursestrings, Mr Musa Fazalur Karim last week attached himself to an agency that gives the funds away. The Finance Ministry
      363 words
    • Article
      SURGE IN APPLICATIONS TO PSD
      198 4  -  LEONGWEE KEAT The first two months of this year have seen "a large increase" inthe number of applications for the Public Service Division's (PSD) Management Associates Programme. And last year, six management associates were recruited directly from the open market up from just one or
      198 words
    • SINGAPORE ROUNDUP
      • Article
        WORK FATALITY RATE FALLS
        120 6  -  ESTHER NG Singapore's workplace fatality rate fell to 2.8 deaths per 100,000 persons last year from 2.9 in 2007, but overall workplace injuries increased by 10.5 per cent to 11,072 injuries. Most accidents were caused by falling from height and falling and moving objects such as
        120 words
      • Article
        Lock icon KHAW RECEIVES AWARD FROM THE KING OF SPAIN
        101 6 938 LIVE Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan has been conferred Spain's highest civil distinction. Visiting Spanish Minister for Health and Consumer Affairs, Dr BernatSoria Escoms, conferred on himthetitle"PlacadelaOrden Civil de Sanidad" or Plaque of the Health Civil Order on behalf of the
        938 LIVE  -  101 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon He gets 6 months' jail
      408 6 938 LIVE THREATTO MP HE WAS aware his threat would be communicated to Member of Parliament Denise Phua, and the intention was to cause alarm and injury, ruled District Judge Liew Thiam Leng. And for that, the judge found rag-and-bone man Ng Kirn Ngweng (picture),
      938 LIVE  -  408 words
    • Article
      Invest for the future: Unescap
      299 8  -  ALICIA WONG alida@mediacorp.com.sg BEYOND the immediate challenges of the financial crisis, the stimulus packages put out by countries should also address longterm issues such as climate control. That was the call made by the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Dr Noeleen Heyzer yesterday. The
      299 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Worker preyed on school boy
      434 8  -  ZULOTHMAN MOLESTATION CASE Man is first to be sentenced for sexual assault after penal code revision zul@mediacorp.com. sg EMPLOYED as a construction worker, Selvaraju Jayaselvam (picture) was dispatched to a school on July 1 last year to do general repair work. Instead he lured a
      434 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      288 2 If Tk 24 Cancer Centre brings you TCC'S CERVICAL CANCER DAY "Cervical cancer is the 6 th most common cancer in Singaporean women. Every 2 days, 1 woman is diagnosed with cervical cancer and every 5 days, 1 woman dies from it. Every life lost to cervical cancer is one
      288 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      344 3 Creating Learning Opportunities since 1947 tt^y^MaS/lttS^M >■ 5 Star rating for education experience by Good University Guide 2005 2006 VICTORIA >• Member of SAP University Alliance and UNIVERSITY Association of Commonwealth Universities >■ Member of New Generation Universities BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) This course aims to prepare students for
      344 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      158 4 i 'I r f); J lot t'j'JO Ijijj vj/o GSI i"J "J A-I I jAjZJ-j JjJJ l<jt iWJO lyis, vy dJ-/^ LASIK Forum The Lank Surgery Clinic speakers: Dr Marc Tay Dr Yap Soo Keong Dr Jon Goh Dr Leonard Ang (Senior Eye Consultants) Subject to rotation Dates: 3 April
      158 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      180 5 FREE 2-month subscription I LOCATOR is a service that allows you to have a peace mJ/i^W^yW// LOCAT"Ct)-R m' nc'' knowing the vicinity where your loved ones are jP" m/W// /TV I <// I I without the need to call them, What's more, you can even Z|l i/zL^_V//J/ %X/ *c or
      180 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      126 6 ALL-INCLUSIVE 3D2N Package Return flights/ Twin share All-day Dining Open Bar Nightly Live Sports Leisure Supervised Activities ferries and Superior on sumptuous All-day Snacking Entertainment activities with and Ghildcare for transfers accommodation international buffet expert tuition the little ones and gourmet cuisine ClubMed^ 80 Resorts Worldwide A Perfect Escape For
      126 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      174 7 pixma Canon Delighting You Always *ilf r~-~ "~"~I X Pk^ /f r\ Iv I DESIGNEDTO HELP I 1 111 1 YOUR BUSINESS GROW MXB6B Whether you are running a business or working from home, Canon PIXMA range of business multifunction printers are your best communication partners. Delivering outstanding print quality
      174 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      166 8 s ~iV jflf*^^TW^-4bbmbbbbb f *BA -^B^C |C*<F "w iz?9E%itvH»uß)F2H^a^Bl9^^^ "^Ssc?' ~^BBS< v Weekdays are deliciously cool at Swensen 's! From 11am to 2pm on weekdays, you can enjoy 1-for-1 Lunch Treats. Just order any food item and enjoy another absolutely FREE! Terms Conditions: 5« Valid till 30 June 2009 Valid
      166 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      451 9 w > —<i Imntel'l B^^s^^^^^B I :entrin°3i I rK^ 133 f Jflf, 19" DELL POWEREDGE R2OO I M SERVER toj I 111 I— Intel 8 Xeon 8 Processor X 3220 (2.4OGHz) jH PRICE *.',V".\,:,;,>1?5' "^^^^^^^B PRICE AFTER Sssoo CASH OFF FREE DELIVERY '*""",','v\\ A E-Value Code: *****065G DELL™ 20" WIDESCREEN
      451 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • WORLD
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon After 8-hour gun battle with rebels...
      494 10 AGENCIES LAHORE SIEGE security forces retake academy as lg killed LAHORE Pakistan security forces overpowered gunmen who stormed a police academy and unleashed fierce gun battles in a commando-style raid yesterday that left at least eight recruits and three civilians dead. Six of the
      AGENCIES; , AFP  -  494 words
    • Article
      Lock icon 400 switch to BN
      302 11 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER MALAYSIAN POLITICS PKR Indians change over in protest over choice of candidate SUNGAI PETANI More than 400 Indian members of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) have switched their support to the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) in protest over their party's choice of candidate to
      THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER  -  302 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Police seize opposition DVDs
      174 11 AP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian police seized DVDs used by the opposition to campaign for upcoming special elections, officials said yesterday, heightening fears of a crackdown on political dissent. Police seized 30 DVDs at an opposition campaign rally for the April 7 Kedah state seat byelection and
      AP  -  174 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Dr M expects 'firm' leadership under Najib
      178 11 AFP KUALA LUMPUR The rise to power of Malaysia's next leader Najib Razak has been overshadowed by allegations he will crack down on dissent, reverting to the hardline tactics of former Premier Mahathir Mohamad. Recent moves including the use of tear gas to
      AFP  -  178 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Thai PM avoids office on fifth day of protests
      204 12 AGENCIES BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva steered clear of his office yesterday, as thousands of protesters calling for his resignation surrounded the seat of government for the fifth day. The red-clad supporters of deposed Premier Thaksin Shinawatra ignored police warnings
      AGENCIES  -  204 words
    • Article
      Lock icon PKS' huge rally
      234 12 CHANNEL NEWSASIA, AFP INDONESIAN POLITICS JAKARTA More than 100,000 people turned up yesterday in Jakarta yesterday at an election rally held by the Islam-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), ahead of the country's April 9 legislative polls. Party supporters waving yellow, black and white flags filled the national
      CHANNEL NEWSASIA, AFP  -  234 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Man kills 2 sisters, but police save the third
      178 14 AP MILTON (Massachusetts) A man fatally stabbed his teenage sister, decapitated his five-year-old sister in front of a police officer and then turned toward his nine-year-old sister with a knife in his hand before officers shot him dead. There was no
      AP  -  178 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Hells Angels member shot in latest biker brawl
      183 14 AP SYDNEY A member of the Hells Angels was shot multiple times when his car was sprayed with bullets in Sydney, police said yesterday, as they struggle to contain rising violence among Australian biker gangs. Local media reported that the victim, now
      AP  -  183 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Gunman was 'shoting everything'
      503 14 'AGENCIES NURSING HOME RAMPAGE 8 killed, including a nurse, 3 injured CARTHAGE (North Carolina) A gunman barged into a North Carolina nursing home on Sunday morning and started "shooting everything", going room to room in a terrifying rampage that killed seven residents and a nurse who
      'AGENCIES; AP I  -  503 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Texas considers allowing guns on campuses
      178 15 AP AUSTIN (Texas) Mr John Woods was a student at Virginia Tech when the deadliest mass shooting in modern United States history took place. Thirty-two people, plus the gunman, died. There were times he thought that maybe he should get a gun. "I learnt
      AP  -  178 words
    • GLOBAL ROUNDUP
      • Article
        Lock icon 2 US JOURNALISTS 'WILL STAND TRIAL'
        101 16 AP North Korea's state-run news agency says two American reporters detained earlier this month will be tried for illegal entry and hostile acts. The Korean Central News Agency said in a report early today that an initial investigation confirms the two entered the country
        AP  -  101 words
      • Article
        Lock icon ARAB LEAGUE BACKS AL BASHIR
        108 16 DPA Arab League Secretary-General Amr Mussa yesterday formally expressed the body's support for Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir in his confrontation with the International Criminal Court and the UN Security Council Mr Mussa was delivering the league's final communique at the end of its 21st
        DPA  -  108 words
      • Article
        Lock icon SUSPECTED IRA DISSIDENTS BURN CARS
        110 16 AP Northern Ireland police say suspected IRA dissidents have hijacked and burned vehicles in Catholic parts of Belfast and left suspicious objects near two of the city's police stations. The destruction yesterday in Irish republican enclaves caused several roads to be closed and came at
        AP  -  110 words
    • Article
      Lock icon 'Super pill' may cut heart disease: study
      455 16 AFP AFTERNOON LATEST ORLANDO (Florida) Healthy people could cut their risk of heart disease in half with a new "super pill" that combines low doses of aspirin and drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol, a study said yesterday. "We believe that the
      AFP  -  455 words
    • Article
      Lock icon AMERICA THE TARNISHED
      816 17  -  PAULKRUGMAN THENEWYORKTIMES NEWS COMMENT These days, it's looking like the Bernie Madoff of economies TEN years ago, the cover of Time magazine featured Mr Robert Rubin, then Treasury Secretary, Mr Alan Greenspan, then Federal Reserve Chairman, and Mr Lawrence Summers, then Deputy Treasury Secretary. Time dubbed the
      THENEWYORKTIMES  -  816 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      192 10 i\sj& Hifiivta. from 1 April t0 3 May 2009 Total Prizei To Be Giyen Away: §GD 5OO 9 000 Everis M K^JrW WmiWb\ -Weekly Cruise to Nowhere Draw on Tuesdays 7,14,21 &28 April 2009 at 9.00pm 1a /^^IJiPtL "|j Boarding at Harbourfront Cruise Centre: check in start 6pm-Bpm Holdings Ltd
      192 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      36 11 ■KS?v Don't MISS This Free Preview on how to Become an ACE Certified Personal Trainer Fitness Innovations Singapore Pte Ltd Wellness Infinity 55 Newton Road, #05-02, Revenue House, Singapore *****7 f IT Tel: 65-*****533 111 www.fitsingapore.com.sg
      36 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      114 11 t Jte*** 0* '"tTI TDt+l* <*'"* Tow.**' 1' *?y\***t 1 T' ,«J v j for ttie ottier B|AlliS|l 4 Weekly Prizes: $500 cash each For sending in the most votes in that particular week. II 1 Grand Prize: 1,000 cash r or ""^'"Q n tne most votes at tne enc'
      114 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      506 12 FLY ANA to Check out our ALL-INCLUSIVE fares! Amazing fares. Shorter transits. Attractively Travel Period: 08 Apr -30 jun 09 Sales Ticketing: 0 1 Apr -22 Apr 09 low taxes. And lovely Japanese hospitality. Ag% g" Enjoy all these and more with ANA's daily *B*p%9^9%M morning and night flights to
      506 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      92 12 fDial Delifrance Delivery! 6339 6363 j£) Delifrance, Congratulations to the winners of Eastpoint Christmas CNY Draw 08-09 (7 Nov 08 28 Feb 09) Grand Draw held on 23 March 2009 $18,888 Cash Prize Cl winner) Tan Wei Ling SXXXX774J $3,888 Cash Prizes C 8 winners) Sakdiah Mohamed Din SXXXX946F Chiam
      92 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      357 13 |TM CLEAVAGE GIVES YOU MORE ft F SEXY CLOTHING f CHOICESI k %n Kok Z W W J KfeH pk IW MediaCorp Artiste JLJ^^^L ■■k^^L P^ pL Slim Fit Ambassador MKsi it Asa celebrity, I need to have a slim, sleek figure but slimming L badly affected my bustline, resulting
      357 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      250 14 A member of nga Ipsb g I Wonder how you can r^lHr^^i' L career milestone? J&, x I Discover at PSB Academy. vyw The University of Newcastle, Australia is widely known for its sterling reputation in academic and research excellence. Its researchers care about making an impact on the world,
      250 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      122 14 KUCHING H Jet*KOTAKINABALUI 4D KUCHING SPECIAL 4D KOTA KINABALU PACKAGE ndusiveof SPECIAL PACKAGE Airfares inclusive of 'IJH^J I!IM!IIM!^-1 Airport Taxes^^ I!IM!IIM!H-1 .Wrfar^ es i Deluxe Seafood Dinner Korean BBQ Dinner A"PO' t •Semenggoh Wildlife (Orangutan) Kundasang Fruits li M Rehabilitation Centre EgPv* Vegetables Market Anah Rais (Bidayuh) Longhouse j Kinaba
      122 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      157 15 Combat HAIR LOSS with Natural Botanicals' m* r\ mT Elderflower 1 V] To relax and sooth RosGinsrv \}JO «8t To promote healthier j*Mßv>'Y^yv. growing hair ft f\ Jj^L Personalised, IrichologistM Ib m Validated Treatments |j|kM Because everyone is different. Remember, the earlier you fight your hair m WB m SpeCialSproblem,
      157 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      126 16 -yWg^ AJ9 URNEY K^^^^^^P f ftpffi/ real people, real stories real triumphs wJ^Kr v A heartwarming and touching docu-drama series, featuring \W stirring stories of patients, doctors and counsellors who have w m struggled, battled and triumphed overthe deadly illness -Cancer EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.30PM mmmt^^^^^^^^^^ CHANNEL NEWSASIA P m^my^f/mm r'^'
      126 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      53 16 St. James Management School English as a Foreign Language (EFL) •International English Language Testing System (IELTS) •GCE'O' Levels Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management •Advanced Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management For more information and registration, please call 6383 2236 or email to enquiry@stjames.edu.sg. 266, Serangoon Central Drive, #04-251 Singapore
      53 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      370 17 (§o* Staying Relevant, Building Resilience gjlBF 'cZ,ih:\\ ass: FICS Enhancing Professional Development in the Financial Industry The institute of Banking Finance Benchmarked to international standards, the Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) RELEVANCE FICS is developed with the input of hundreds of leading practitioners, as well as industry is a practice-oriented,
      370 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • voices
    • Article, Illustration
      A 'MCVETERAN'
      767 18  -  AGATHA KOH BRAZIL COFFEEWITH voices editor agatha@mediacorp.com.sg LYNN Tan accepted the assignment in China with her usual gung-ho attitude, thinking it would only be for a couple of years. "I told my grandmother I would be away two years," says Lynn, now the vicepresident, chief people and operations
      767 words
    • Letter
      All people are the same
      281 19  -  Rejesh Seth COURTESY SHORTFALL From Third World to First, there are both courteous and impolite Letter from I REFER to "Efficiency's a drag" (March 30). I believe "we see what we want to see" and our minds are mostly biased when we make observations. Mr
      281 words
    • Letter
      Be courteous, don't forget the magic words
      124 19  -  Arthur Lim Letter from I REFER to Mr Joseph Wong's "Efficiency's a drag" (March 30). I have come across both Singaporeans and visitors here, who after asking for assistance such as the way to a particular destination, simply walk away as if I
      124 words
    • Article
      FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
      224 19  -  DR JAMES DOBSON BY THE SIGNS ARE UNDER YOUR NOSE Author Linda Weber tells about a big dinner party she had planned. She had stretched the dining-room table to its fullest length, setting all the leaves in place before hurrying on to other preparations. Before long,
      224 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      61 18 Have you had a f memorable experience I in China? I Send your thoughts to M voices@mediacorp.com.sg I In this new economy, you need a NEW set of skills to survive. Still on the RIGHT or LEFT brain inclination? Nahhh... You have BOTH! Go BEYOND to explore y°urMADness! £k 6337
      61 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      24 19 HAVE YOUR SAY. email voices@mediacorp.com.sg or visit www.todayonline.com/voices B^ vOJ xjLkjl [22! /f S^WJS HM|^HMMMR|W|P!M J Vv\. HEl|MiUyiij|jiM||||iiffljj|i4jilßjM ■iyjaiaiiiiM V 1 ft ft V
      24 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      31 19 Academy/H Specialist Diploma v~^ Psychology www.certifledcounsellors.org Hotline :6339 5411 All courses are conducted by ACC School of Counselling and Psychology (MOE Reg. N0.2233). the training division of Academy of Certified Counsellors.
      31 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      264 21 Get your exclusive free preview tickets now! M 1 customers can redeem a pair of preview tickets to the Ml Box Office Preview of FAST FURIOUS 4 with 400 Sun Perks points. Simply log on to www.ml.com.sg from March 31,10 am onwards to redeem. •While stocks last. Seat allocation will
      264 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • plus ARTS
    • Article, Illustration
      Bad boy, good art
      894 22  -  MAYO MARTIN ART HERO Today chats up an arts bad boy turned Cannes darling mayo@mediacorp.com.sg TO A younger set of film buffs, Julian Schnabel is known for his groundbreaking list of potent art flicks like Basquiat, Before Night Falls and the 2007 Cannes Film Festival-winning The
      894 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Madonna and (another) child
      196 22 'AP MADONNA yesterday arrived at a Malawi court where she has expected to start adoption proceedings. The one adoption case on the docket lists only the child's name Chifundo James. The case is expected to be heard in a closed session before Judge Esme Chombo. A
      'AP  -  196 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Its time to Re-imagine
      458 24  -  MAYO MARTIN LOCALTHEATRE Classic stage works get a remake mayo@mediacorp.com. sg ROMEO and Juliet, Andy Warhol's film Kitchen, Lv Xun's A Madwoman's Diary and even a traditional Malay storytelling genre these classic works are getting an edgy revival at the latest The Studios season. This year's
      458 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Return of the 'S' machine
      490 25  -  MAYO MARTIN LOCALTHEATRE Controversial play back after 15 years, thanks to NUS theatre students mayo@mediacorp.com.sg LESS than two weeks from now, you'll get a chance to see one of Singapore's most controversial political plays from the *****. And you've got students to thank for it.
      490 words
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      35 22 ||Mm ■iiiiii-ii--ir' llinilTnilllllw r i-i-n |n te f v" Assessment Application Form available online at www.icpas.oig.sg/pe.asp I Application Deadline: 15 April 2009 Certified Public Accountants Tel: 6532 5312 I Email: profexam@icpas.org.sg I www.icpas.org.sg/pe.asp of Singapore
      35 words
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      185 23 *nr* Vvr sn&r mi@u®a\y§ *IHi(J4J&ti JCO** All prices are subjected to associated taxes 7/1 Ql C 2 Tfl GO surcndr££s correct 3t time of orinl A mhiw^ to chdn?£ fr m to SG fCI 3/4 D MALACCA a KUALA LUMPUR P^-fi* mother's Day Tour With &£Mgm rki/izt'Mi'Jcka/ibi'otkii'z.cvm.zci 4\ iiWARNA94.2FMDJS F
      185 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 23 Advertisements Column 2
      246 23 How/ %Oj §eH| Online; andl Make Mega Profits fj (JllStead[of/fl»eag^zßrqfits)j eOneNet.com CEO Internet Marketing CoacrfjwKh^ Figure Sales year Interviewed by CNBC, BloombergVchannel News Asia nll mi .n i navra .tk rei ;r*TOTT^^^^^^B^^^^^M /^fe\ "Within 2 months after eOneNet's coaching, I launched a website selling 153 software and earned U5536,000, because
      246 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
Page thumbnail Page 25
  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 25 Advertisements Column 1
      748 25 M©**********4 [Jm.gv.com.sg I I "t^ .>'J —g><o""9 I^HT7T"T* I CONFESSIONS OF A CONFFSSIONS OF A CONFFSSIONS OF A CONFFSSIONS OF A ■C^^iUa^a SHOPAHOLIC" 11.35 am SHOPAHOLIC" 1.35 4.10 SHOPAHOLIC" 11.45 am SHOPAHOLIC" 12.00 I CONFESSIONS OF A I g-00 3.50 4.35 6.25 7.10 6.45 9.25pm 2.15 4.45 7.15 9.45pm 2.20
      748 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 25 Advertisements Column 2
      428 25 I 4Tk <\\A\M rV^^IKAi'IrjJWJSI STREET FIGHTER: CONFESSIONS OF A I COMING SOON (N(l6> I CONFESSIONS OF A DRAGONBALL MVRinnnv THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI SHOPAHOLIC (B) (nuO(QUS) s:lspm SHOPAHOLIC (S) EVOLUTION (CS) s:2opm VALENTWEiuii»« 0:«?" '2:4opm, 11:20 am, 1:20pm,3:20, LHM-nrTFVM ":30am, 1:30pm,3:30 IJil.tlji ||'jli| j 5-OOprn 5:20,7:20,9:20 B|f^^jm 5:30,7:30,9:30 Biftl^iliMlii 2:50,5:00,7:15;9:30
      428 words
  • Page 25 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 26
  • health
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A sign of serious disorders?
      633 26  -  EVELINE GAN BIRTHMARK While some are harmless, others could point to various health conditions eveline@mediacorp.com. sg WHEN Maggie (not her real name) was born, her parents thought that the cafe-au-lait spots on her body were harmless birthmarks. Little did they suspect that the flat, coffee-coloured
      YENYOK  -  633 words
    • HEALTH LISTINGS
      • Article
        THE NO1 CAUSE OF IRREVERSIBLE BLINDNESS
        98 26 Among various eye diseases, glaucoma isthe number one cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Yet, there are usually no warning symptoms or signs, and glaucoma sufferers often find out they have the disease only when it's too late. This talk aims to increase
        98 words
      • Article
        THE CANCER CENTRE'S CERVICAL CANCER DAY
        91 26 Each year, 200 Singaporean women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Learn how you can prevent this disease through vaccination. The event also includes on-site vaccination, and the first of three required doses will be administered to participants who choose to recieve preventive treatment. The
        91 words
    • Article
      ASK THE DOC
      208 28 QUESTION FROM MDMTANG My son, who is mentally ill, is on the following drugs: Olanzapine, Lexotan, Chlorpromazine, Epilim, Concor and Faverin. Are there any food or fruits he should avoid when taking these drugs? And will any of these drugs prevent calcium absorption? REPLY FROM MS LIM
      208 words
    • Article, Illustration
      The trouble with teeth
      423 28  -  EVELINE GAN DENTAL CARE Foods and drinks other than coffee, tea can cause stains eveline@mediacorp.com. sg MOST of us are probably aware that coffee and tea can stain our teeth. But did you also know that seemingly innocuous foods such as fruit juices, blueberries, cherries and
      423 words
  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 26 Advertisements Column 1
      214 26 IN COLLABORATION WITH: \fo Health \S Promotion r Board >' W^^.-. ill a X3gn^y —J I J^~^ J BH'IuMMIiJM jr I:EWiJf.i!im!i*J!l.|.-1 Highlights Highlights Highlights ICTtTH Seafood dinner with cultural show Seafood dinner with cultural show, Baguio Highlands, Seafood dinner with entertainment, A* UZjkC^ IjfluilJ R am hnn Oman loonnou Fa^nn/'
      214 words
Page thumbnail Page 27
  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 27 Advertisements Column 1
      707 27 QClfthonaOfliatPiPian a Public education project supported by f^ Singapore paediatnc society KODOMO dolllllP|lflPmflinbldl I the Singapore Paediatric Society [www.sps.org.sg] and Lion Corporation Cleanliness all around baby j^k ml am looking for a suitable skin smooth and supple. Is this true? If I have heard that formula with cleanser for my
      707 words
Page thumbnail Page 28
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 28 Advertisements Column 1
      217 28 I NATURES WA&I W Pcuwww- wa& fa Setter h&afch/ a o I Wf With healthy eyes, Apß^ y^ I can focus on enjoying life. j I ii i ili "M Make the most of your vision with Nature's Way Optim-Eyes. The new complete eye-nourishing formula, Nature's Way Optim-Eyes contains one
      217 words
Page thumbnail Page 29
  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 29 Advertisements Column 1
      722 29 Advertisement Brighten up your diet and life. Just imagine it in your mind fresh _^»iZSW £js> and vegetables of different colors in greens, bright reds, sunny yellows, _^A your c"ct 'anc' to ensure tnat y°u lush purples and crisp whites. i t^_J***~^*~- nave four servin 9s eacn dayVegetables and fruits
      722 words
Page thumbnail Page 30
  • Page 30 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 30 Miscellaneous Column 1
      973 30 TV LISTINGS O N ME DI AC OR P £hAN N E L 9.^.^9 (AC OR P AHAKZ 6.00 AM Entertainment Tonight 2.30 StyleßyJury 10.00 Tuesday Night Movie TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE Suria, Qpm 6.30 Prime Time Morning 3.00 The Biggest Loser The Phantom The PhsntOm 9.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
      973 words
Page thumbnail Page 31
  • sports
    • Article
      24 swimmers set to make a splash at the Asian Youth Games
      331 31  -  LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg THE Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) yesterday revealed 24 athletes for the Asian Youth Games to be held here from June 29 to July 7 with names of Olympians Quah Ting Wen and Lynette Lim
      331 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A hub for speed
      563 31  -  LAN DECOTTA ian@mediacorp.com. sg THE target is to make Singapore Asia's premier motorsports and entertainment hub. And Singapore's first permanent track, the Changi Motorsports Hub, will play a key role in reaching the goal. Yesterday, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) launched the Request for Proposal (RFP)
      ssc  -  563 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WU'S A SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENT
      89 31 Taiwan's Wu Chia-Ching, the 2005 double world pool champion, collected his blue identity card yesterday and committed himself to helping improve the standard of pool in Singapore. Just turned 20, Wu is already a marquee name in the sport and last Christmas, he joined Cuesports
      WEETECKHIAN  -  89 words
    • Article
      Rugby team in turmoil
      296 32  -  LOWLINFHOONG SINGAPORE SPORT Nine players sit out in protest overtraining issues linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE'S preparations for Asia's elite rugby tournament, the HSBC Asian Five Nations 2009, have been thrown into disarray. Nine local players from among the 30-strong national rugby squad failed to turn up for a
      296 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Capello saved England, says Lampard
      130 32 AFP WATFORD Fabio Capello was "exactly what England needed to revive their fortunes", according to Frank Lampard (picture). The Italian manager was appointed after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008. Since Capello took over, England have won all four of their 2010 World Cup
      AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  130 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Top two could serve up a treat
      360 33  -  SHAMIR OSMAN SINGAPORE FOOTBALL Gombak's obdurate defence take on SAFFC's lethal attack GREAT EASTERN-YEO'S S-LEAGUE 2009 Gombak United vSAFFC Jurong West Stadium, 7.45pm shamir@mediacorp.com. sg TONIGHT'S Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League 2009 clash at the Jurong West Stadium should be one to savour, featuring the
      WEETECK HIAN  -  360 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon At Bay Hill, it's just like old times for Tiger
      385 33 AP ORLANDO Tiger Woods had not felt such an adrenaline rush in nine months, especially when he stood over a 12-foot birdie putt Sunday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) at Bay Hill with only enough sunlight remaining for one last shot.
      AP  -  385 words
  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 31 Advertisements Column 1
      53 31 A,^ Sunderland f Enrol now for a Scholarship worth 554,000/- J tf Polytechnic Diploma, direct entry onto final year degree IJ1 GCE '0' 'A' Levels, ITE Graduate to go through BTEC Higher National Diploma Pathway F—TYNDALE 6334 0004 Ha EDUCATION WJ* VVV* SINCE 1990 admissions@tyndale.edu.sg 33 Middle Road *****42 www.tyndale.edu.sg
      53 words
  • Page 31 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 31 Miscellaneous Column 1
      45 31 SPORTS ON TV TODAY 7am NHL Devils v NY Rangers, Ch 117 11pm Tennis Sony Ericsson Open, Ch 22 .....TOMORROW 2.55 am Football U-21 friendly: England v France, Ch24 7am NHL Montreal v Chicago, Chii7 6.35am-n.3spm Sports Zone Minutes Hourly Sports updates live on 9jBL/ve
      45 words
Page thumbnail Page 32
  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 32 Advertisements Column 1
      238 32 Psckages* bring you to the majesty of Bangkok Pattaya. JB^^S from from IJU3f Or dr I \P I |:;M::ff W amaz/ng iiiiiLl^ Free Easy www.tourlsmthalland.org.sg jß^MF^r IXTj ANNAMALAI 9^R^ ISO 9001 "H H MH INTERNATIONAL *^§Sk UNIVERSITY Sb|| CERTIFICATION t> EDUCATION CONSULTANTS Annamalai University, India Quality And Student-friendly Distance Learning
      238 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 32 Advertisements Column 2
      222 32 "DISCOVER HOW OUR C2O OPTIONS' TRADERS ACCUMULATED WEALTH IN THE 08-09 RECESSION" #^STOCKS OPTIONS TRADING WORKSHOP!/^ vf Learn Simple Steps vf Make Money in UP or DOWN market \^9 Support Easy to see Good/Bad Stocks in 60 sees 1 YES! You can make consistent income during down times. Our 'C2O
      222 words
Page thumbnail Page 33
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 33 Advertisements Column 1
      288 33 Co-Title Sponsors Partners in Sports Sponsors Official AN//W/A .^i^kflP^ Kts iTr/^Qi" BdH i-^ —i «-j»«-WS uonvergence intelligent communications C 33 c^dßr ißHß+Bank mlkasa polar <§fggr c o CB f, ons JT^tA. r sposnEVIgVDAV! «—>-.«»•*«-*-- N""^ si^Z^r Providers Jebsen &Jessen l—,Cl<J Ivl I I Giving Hope. Improving Lives. *i£jr communications SPURTS
      288 words
Page thumbnail Page 34
  • impact
    • Article, Illustration
      Commercial break(throughs)
      969 34  -  SHERMAINEWONG VIEWERS'CHOICE 2008 Honouring the bestTVCs; MCVS Heinz bag Gold shermainewong@mediacorp.com.sg YOU might have let out a chuckle at its cute storyline; talked to friends about how clever you thought it was, or even found yourself unconsciously humming along to its catchy ditty. Whether we realise it or
      969 words
Page thumbnail Page 35
  • BUSINESS
    • Article
      Lock icon Japan's jobless rate increases to 4.4%
      81 35 BLOOMBERG TOKYO Japan's unemployment rate rose to a three-year high last month and job openings disappeared at the fastest pace in more than three decades as the export-led recession spread to households. The unemployment rate climbed to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent
      BLOOMBERG  -  81 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Growth in our time ...
      428 36 Growth in our time AGENCIES G2O SUMMIT Obama wants leaders to deliver "message of unity' ahead of summit GROUP of 20 leaders predict that the world economy will start to grow by the end of 2010, in a draft communique for their London summit this week reported by the Financial
      AGENCIES  -  428 words
    • Article
      Lock icon SGD devaluation on the cards?
      323 36 BLOOMBERG THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) may devalue the Singapore dollar and allow it to drop by 4 per cent against the US dollar by the end of June to aid exporters and lift the economy out of its worst recession since independence in
      BLOOMBERG  -  323 words
    • Article
      Another exec director named
      197 37  -  KELVIN CHOW NEL MANAGEMENT kelvinc@mediacorp.com.sg MAINBOARD-LISTED technology firm NEL Group yesterday appointed a third executive director, Mr Ong Tee Kein. The company's statement did not specify what his role is. Previously, Mr Ong was working as a management consultant. In 2007-2008, he was a director with
      197 words
    • BUSINESS ROUNDUP
      • Article
        SAVING WITH JOBS CREDIT
        91 37 Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing expects to save some US$lO million ($15.2 million) in payroll this year because of the Government's Jobs Credit scheme, it said in its 2008 annual report released yesterday. To help Singaporeans stay employed, the Government announced in its Jan 22 Budget that it
        91 words
      • Article
        Lock icon HIGH PRICE FOR SINGTEL LOAN
        108 37 BLOOMBERG Sing Tel has signed a loan of $1.08 billion to refinance debt and boost working capital. The three-year loan with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, DBS, OCBC, UOB, Calyon, Citigroup and HSBC will help Sing Tel meet debt repayment to March 31, 2010, chief financial officer
        BLOOMBERG  -  108 words
      • Article
        NEW WORM SET FOR APRIL1
        95 37  -  HEDIRMANSUPIAN This is not an April Fools'joke. Beware of Conficker.C a new variant of a computer worm that has been spreading itself and lying dormant in infected computers, only to unleash its malicious, yet-unknown, intent on April 1. Disabled anti-virus and software updating features may
        95 words
    • STOCK CALLS
      • CHINASKY CHEMICAL
        • Article
          OIL PRICES
          70 38 Crude down US$3.97 Crude fell the most in four weeks as tumbling equity markets signalled that the recession in major energyconsuming countries may deepen, curbing fuel use. Crude futures for May delivery fell US$3.97 to US$48.41 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. While prices are up
          70 words
        • Article
          EURO MARKETS
          82 38 All close lower European stocks fell the most in four weeks as the Obama administration warned that some banks will need more government aid and bankruptcy may be the best option for automakers General Motors and Chrysler. The national benchmark indexes slipped in all of the 18 western
          82 words
        • Article, Illustration
          GOLD
          75 38 Cheaper in June Gold prices dipped as the US dollar rallied against European currencies amid fresh signs of global economic troubles. Demand for gold flourishes when the US dollar falls, as the yellow metal is used as a hedge against inflation and a weak buck. So the US dollar's
          75 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon A SIX-STAR SENTOSA GETAWAY
        101 38 TEOXUANWEI Sentosa yesterday welcomed its seventh and newest hotel the six-star Capella Singapore. The s^oo-million property with a resort feel was designed by renowned British architect Norman Foster and has 111 rooms, including 11 suites and 38 villas. Some rooms will have personal plunge pools or
        TEOXUANWEI; DONWONG  -  101 words
      • Article
        WHEN LISTINGS GO SOUR
        709 38  -  CHEOWXINYI NEWS ANALYSIS Is SGX alone in having to deal with troubling foreign counters? cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sg THE recent uncovering of financial irregularities in a slew of Singapore-listed Chinese companies has dealt a blow to S-chips. After all, out of five companies embroiled in financial controversy over the
        709 words
      • Article
        Lock icon US stocks tumble but finish well off lows
        729 38 AP I NEW YORK Wall Street's big March rally is officially on hold after the White House rejected turnaround plans from General Motors and Chrysler and gave investors a reality check on the economy. Major indexes fell about 3 per cent, including
        ' AP I  -  729 words
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 35 Advertisements Column 1
      178 35 DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL LIVE in Person! Building The Leadership Team For Outstanding results fl "A strong Team of Leaders creates ft, f J the multiplier effect for massive SdfjlJfjinB IK M growth. Everything rises and falls on FrwInaS r Aa^B^^k^ LeadershiD." JL M uwuoiamu. -Mm C. Maxwell £j>F HH
      178 words
Page thumbnail Page 36
  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 36 Advertisements Column 1
      134 36 Wro-w i B^iiwi BL ;:-wJ |mSSl§«^tt fc^Br^l I'll l'\ ''l\\ I! li K^^fl IP^ bVa^ :II If! 11!! :|l fjM ~1/ PmsPfyK;SSi i^H^^^B ;i -^'/i: i^ZJ^Sk MbStW I i n^l 'i^-^'?'<f='*.>"v* I I TtW J Ili It! |Miy i:' *.^W: LJH&IM r Ji B.w Kill A mvLbViil ■H I■■ Si
      134 words
Page thumbnail Page 37
  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 37 Advertisements Column 1
      77 37 .^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBI^^^^^kJsTB^B^B^B^BPjz^B* fl^B^B^B^BJr iL' jv'^'B^BJ I ■iUSIMDIMHI Vftflh'lMMUTlTN!i lOT MlfLwf NMyiIITSI SU V T^r3p' A 1 ■■■■■■■111 fl^B^B^B^B^B^B^BftfeH^^^^^^^v j -J^ f^^3k wP^Bßßß^^^'^^ Va R pi 4%BB^^H ■fflfflfflfflfflfJP^jMl^V vS BS :Hk H I Ik^Bßßß^^^^^^' .^^^F vk BurßßT^' «RBBh ''IIBM i§jßs *^^s V^v <^BBfc' V|^Bf "B^VP^Bi Bj^Bß j^^B^Bff^ ■■ilk*^*»■ null iiu >■ >■■
      77 words
Page thumbnail Page 38
Page thumbnail Page 39
  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 39 Advertisements Column 1
      445 39 International Enterprise (IE) Singapore has come up with new and enhanced capability development and market access programmes to help your business grow stronger during the current economic climate. Description Eligibility Criteria Helps local companies with limited/ad-hoc exporting experience build Singapore-based companies with: export competency and capabilities Turnover of at least
      445 words
Page thumbnail Page 40
  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 40 Advertisements Column 1
      45 40 \f I v J ft 1\ 1\ I Xl KB Today is published by MediaCorp Press Ltd, Caldecott Broadcast Centre, Annex Building, Level 1, Andrew Road, Singapore *****9 Tel: 6333 3888. Printed by KHL Printing Co Pte Ltd, 57, Loyang Drive, Singapore *****8. Tel: *****222
      45 words