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Title Section17 2012-03-24 1 TODAY on Saturday March 24, 2012 www.todayonline.com NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 A PUBLICATION OF MICA (P) 073/02/201217 words
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Article, Illustration884 2012-03-24 1 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - HDB says property portal based its claim on a ‘simplistic analysis of incomplete data’ SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has slammed an article published on property portal PropertyGuru, which claimed that private property is more affordable than HDB resale flats, asTODAY FILE PHOTO - 884 words
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Advertisement137 2012-03-24 1 COUNTRIES MUST WORK AGAINST COMMON THREATS: BAN KI MOON HOT NEWS 2 IN OUR SUNDAY EDITION Today reporters on the frontline of the service industry Cheow Xin Yi meets a patient who says: ‘I am better off dead.’ Sumita Sreedharan tells a commuter to offer his seat to a pregnant137 words
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HOT NEWS
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176 2012-03-24 2 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN Any “application satellite” launch by North Korea will not only “undermine recent positive diplomatic progress” but also discourage international aid and worsen the country’s humanitarian situation, said UN secretary-general Ban Ki Moon yesterday. Mr Ban, who said he was “very176 words
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Article, Illustration622 2012-03-24 2 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN hussainsamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Countries must explore regional and global collaboration to prevent “mass atrocity crimes”, the same way they work together to tackle natural disasters, says United Nations (UN) secretary-general Ban Ki Moon. On his first officialREUTERS - 622 words
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211 2012-03-24 3 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN UN secretary-general Ban Ki Moon said he is “encouraged” by recent developments in Myanmar under PresidentThein Sein, as he paid tribute to ASEAN’s efforts to supporting reforms in the country. “The role of ASEAN nations and ASEAN in particular has been instrumental211 words
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375 2012-03-24 3 AGENCIES WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY MILLET ENRIQUEZ SINGAPORE The Republic’s consumer prices rose at a slower-than-ex-pected pace of 4.6 per cent in February from a year earlier, slowing from January’s 4.8 per cent rate as food prices increased by a smaller quantum. Analysts hadAGENCIES - 375 words
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Article, Illustration538 2012-03-24 4 LOW LIN FHOONG - SingTel announces record deal with SNOC to support Singapore’s top athletes at major Games LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With a little over four months to go to the 2012 Olympics, swimmer Tao Li, shooter Jasmine Ser and a number of Singapore’s topPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 538 words
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430 2012-03-24 4 IAN DE COTTA - Sound economic outlook, growth of motorsports in the region put continent on the map EXCLUSIVE IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SEPANG World motorsports governing body FIA has got its sights trained on Singapore, venue of Formula 1’s only night race since 2008. According to430 words
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Article, Illustration507 2012-03-24 6 LIN YANQIN - LIN YANQIN yanqinl@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE There have been positive signs of recovery from the United States economy, but there are headwinds holding it back from recovering as quickly as it could, says Steve Forbes. And the media mogul believes chief among these is the presentPHOTO COURTESY NATASHA SALLEH - 507 words
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Article, Illustration420 2012-03-24 6 AP LOS ANGELES Drugs took many things from Whitney Houston her pristine voice, clean image and her career and coroner’s officials revealed on Thursday that cocaine also played a role in the Grammy winner’s death in the bathtub of a luxury hotel nearly sixAP - 420 words
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378 2012-03-24 6 VIMITA MOHANDAS - How to draw tourists as growth in arrivals eases VIMITA MOHANDAS SINGAPORE The growth in tourism arrivals is expected to ease this year, with the number of visitors here projected to rise by 10 per) cent, as compared to 13.8 per cent last year. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has378 words
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Advertisement155 2012-03-24 3 AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY EXPO TODAY SUN ONLY 10am-7pm CONRAD CENTENNIAL HOTEL [SALON I II], TWO TEMASEK BOULEVARD, SINGAPORE Foreign investors can buy! Freehold title 2007/0539A BRAND NEW ‘PARKSIDE’ AT EPIC APARTMENTS FROM A$399,000 Wide choice of designs Many priced in the A$400s $500s Many 1, 2 3 bedroom apartments to choose155 words
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Advertisement6 2012-03-24 4 >> TIME TO TURN THEIR FORM AROUND306 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1027 2012-03-24 8 CHRISTOPHER R HILL - The world might expect that the American people the stewards of the world’s only superpower would be far more engaged on foreign policy questions. Instead, they see Americans as increasingly reducing US involvement in the world to a morality play Gary Cooper’s iconic role asPROJECT SYNDICATE; BLOOMBERG - 1,027 words
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Article, Illustration1110 2012-03-24 10 ATILLA YESILADA - ATILLA YESILADA Atilla Yesilada is country adviser for Turkey at GlobalSourcePartners. BLOOMBERG Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a true Cinderella story, a back-street kid who went from playing semi-professional soccer to become the country’s most powerful leader in decades. Women loveBLOOMBERG; REUTERS - 1,110 words
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Article, Illustration1200 2012-03-24 12 TANIA BRANIGAN - TANIA BRANIGAN Tania Branigan is China correspondent for The Guardian. THE GUARDIAN While hundreds of millions of Chinese families toasted the New Year together, 84-year-old Mr He Daxing huddled on the doorstep of his daughter’s home in Chongqing. Not one of his six grown children bornTHE GUARDIAN; BLOOMBERG - 1,200 words
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VOICES
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160 2012-03-24 14 JEDIDIAH TAN - LETTER FROM JEDIDIAH TAN I applaud the efforts of Central Singapore Community Development Council and Maybank in availing resources through “A transport grant to help needy secondary students” (March 4). The S$360 each for up to 300 students would mean a lot. It160 words
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251 2012-03-24 14 Foo Say How - Letter from Foo Say How CURRENTLY, only those who qualify for admission to local universities and polytechnics benefit from higher education subsidies. The rest who do not qualify start with less opportunity to progress in their adult life. Now that the Government251 words
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326 2012-03-24 14 Gilbert Goh - Letter from Gilbert Goh AS I pondered the Ministry of Manpower’s initiatives announced recently in Parliament, I wondered why a pertinent issue affecting Singapore did not surface: The lack of a minimum wage. Even Malaysia is starting to introduce minimum wage.326 words
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260 2012-03-24 14 Sim Hong Guan - Letter from Sim Hong Guan MARINA South Pier is a public landing point managed by the Maritime and Port Authority for small passenger craft servicing Singapore Eastern Anchorages. It is a vital link for the local maritime sector’s daily business of servicing the huge transit fleet260 words
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Article73 2012-03-24 14 SIVARAJAH NATHAN - LETTER FROM SIVARAJAH NATHAN The authorities should regulate security firms more closely, as some are exploiting their employees. Advertisements for security positions promise high salaries, but the pay turns out to be less and some firms even delay the salary payments. The Security Industry Regulatory Department73 words
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347 2012-03-24 15 Claire Chua - Letter from Claire Chua Director (Corporate Communications), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore WE REFER to Ms Ng Lee Koon’s letter “Can banks pay Govt bodies without one’s knowledge?” (March 12). We have since written to her to clarify on the347 words
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Article124 2012-03-24 15 Sandra Alison Jayandran - Letter from Sandra Alison Jayandran I REFER to the report “What taxi operators must do” (March 8). With the technology available for a centrally controlled “on call” display, I wonder why it took this long to take operators to task for the misuse of these124 words
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66 2012-03-24 15 S VALBIR - LETTER FROM S VALBIR Can SBS Transit or the Land Transport Authority enlighten us on whether there are any emergency exits between Outram and HarbourFront MRT stations, should a train get stuckthere and passengers are left in the long stretch of tunnel? We hope66 words
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Article44 2012-03-24 15 Buses should stick to bus lanes during peak hours, even if they are off-service and heading to the depot. Peakhour traffic is bad enough, and buses should not ‘hog’ other lanes when bus lanes have already been allocated. Yap Nung Ming44 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration238 2012-03-24 20 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) yesterday unveiled its new Upper Air Observatory, located along Kim Chuan Road. The observatory is equipped with the latest technology to measure wind, temperature, humidity and air pressure up to heights of 30km or more using weather balloons.CHANNEL NEWSASIA; PHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 238 words
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339 2012-03-24 20 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Public transport operators SBS Transit and SMRT have improved 22 bus services and added 180 bus trips weekly between January and March, even as wider service improvements under the Government’s S$1.1-billion Bus Services Enhancement Programme will be rolled out from theCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 339 words
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247 2012-03-24 20 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Jurong Lake District is getting some help to lead the way in Singapore’s efforts to become a smarter business city in the delivery of municipal services, citizen engagement and the optimal use of resources. It hasCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 247 words
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Article, Illustration340 2012-03-24 21 CLAIRE HUANG - CLAIRE HUANG clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years’jail for sexual offences that include outraging the modesty of primary school girls. Ng Ban Keong (picture) had pleaded guilty to three charges of outraging the modesty of primary school girlsPHOTO COURTESY SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE - 340 words
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Article, Illustration295 2012-03-24 21 AMANDA LEE - By 2019, new Subordinate Courts complex will boast 86 courtrooms AMANDA LEE SINGAPORE The new Subordinate Courts complex will boast more courtrooms for hearings, as well as leverage more on technology to further enhance Singaporeans’ access to justice while bringing about greater effectiveness and efficiency. WhenARTIST’S IMPRESSION COURTESY SUBORDINATE COURTS - 295 words
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219 2012-03-24 21 SARA GROSSE - SARA GROSSE Last year saw a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Singapore, compared to 2010. Also of concern: the rise in cases of TB that are resistant to powerful anti-TB drugs. The Health Ministry reported 1,533 new cases ofTB in 2011, compared to219 words
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Article123 2012-03-24 21 CHANNEL NEWSASIA The police have arrested a 47-year-old woman suspected of selling fake foreign student identification cards. On March 18, the police received information about a printing shop at Bencoolen Street that was reportedly selling fake student cards. The next day, police officers raided theCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 123 words
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Article176 2012-03-24 21 CHANNEL NEWSASIA A private school has been ordered to pay a penalty of about S$70,000 for failing to register for Goods Services Tax (GST). The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) said yesterday that New Academy Asia, which provides higher education learning and training courses, hasCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 176 words
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179 2012-03-24 21 CHANNEL NEWSASIA The Chinese national who allegedly hijacked a taxi and caused the death of a cleaner at the Departure Hall of Budget Terminal on March 17 now faces three more charges. Yuan Zhenghua, 30, was charged in court yesterday withCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 179 words
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WORLD
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240 2012-03-24 22 The Korean-born Dr Kim is a physician by training and a prominent figure in global health and development circles. AGENCIES WASHINGTON United States President Barack Obama yesterday nominated Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim to head the World Bank, a surpriseAGENCIES - 240 words
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412 2012-03-24 22 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH BEIJING One of the Communist party’s official newspapers has made a plea for clarity as rumours about a split in China’s top leadership swirl through Beijing. The Chinese edition of the Global Times, an often controversial and strongly nationalistTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 412 words
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311 2012-03-24 23 Taliban vows to avenge Afghan massacre, calls Bales trial untrustworthy AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States soldier suspected of the massacre of Afghan villagers as they slept will be charged with 17 counts of murder, a US official said on Thursday. The charges againstAGENCIES - 311 words
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Article, Illustration299 2012-03-24 23 AGENCIES SANFORD (Florida) The Florida police chief who has been bitterly criticised for not arresting a neighbourhood watch volunteer in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager stepped down on Thursday, as thousands of protesters took to the streets across theAGENCIES; REUTERS - 299 words
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315 2012-03-24 23 AGENCIES HONG KONG Partygoers and sports fans may cross paths with street protesters this weekend as Hong Kong’s Chief Executive election coincides with its biggest sporting and social event, the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. About 40,000 fans will pack the HongAGENCIES - 315 words
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284 2012-03-24 23 AP SEATTLE A United States Senator is writing a Bill that would stop the practice of employers asking job applicants for the passwords to their Facebook pages or other social media networks. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said onAP - 284 words
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Article, Illustration180 2012-03-24 24 AGENCIES Tuareg rebels in northern Mali pushed south to occupy positions vacated by government forces yesterday, sources said, as mutinous soldiers in the distant capital soughtto complete a coup by arresting the president. The rebels were approaching towns in the desert north, apparentlyAGENCIES - 180 words
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154 2012-03-24 24 AP China will abolish the transplanting of organs from executed prisoners within five years and try to spur more citizens to donate, a top health official said yesterday. Rights groups call transplants from condemned prisoners a form of abuse and allege that theAP - 154 words
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Article, Illustration384 2012-03-24 24 AGENCIES PARIS The French authorities have no evidence that Al Qaeda commissioned a French gunman to go on a killing spree that left seven people dead, or that he had any contact with terrorist groups, a senior official said yesterday. The official, whoAGENCIES; REUTERS - 384 words
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234 2012-03-24 24 THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON The White House is moving to relax restrictions on how counterterrorism analysts may retrieve, store and search information about Americans gathered by United States government agencies for purposes other than national security threats. On Thursday, Attorney-General EricTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 234 words
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274 2012-03-24 25 Uniforms to send alerts if kids skip school AP SAO PAULO Grade-school students in a north-eastern Brazilian city are using uniforms embedded with locator chips that help alert parents if they are cutting classes, the city’s Education Secretary said on Thursday.AP - 274 words
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356 2012-03-24 25 AGENCIES MASHAVA (Zimbabwe) Gangs of beautiful women in Zimbabwe have been picking up male hitchhikers to have sex with them and harvest their semen for use in traditional luck-en-hancing “juju” rituals. According to sensational local reports, victims of the freeway femme fatales areAGENCIES - 356 words
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163 2012-03-24 25 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Having a slice of bread baked with ground-up seaweed could help burn more calories than 30 minutes on a treadmill, according to new research in Britain. Trials on nearly 80 healthy but overweight men showed those fed scrambled eggsTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 163 words
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Advertisement77 2012-03-24 22 ROOT KING^ JULY _l_ Energy Capsule i How do you further improve marital bliss? What is the source of this problem? Tiredness and less energetic Usually, many couples experience a mid-life crisis in their marriage; juggling work and family at the same time. People start to feel fatigue and low77 words
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Advertisement194 2012-03-24 24 Singapore’s biggest Thai Show is back! 22 26 March 2012 Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza, Orchard Road Trade: 22, 23 March 2012: 10:00am 3:00pm Public: 22, 23 March 2012: 3:00pm 9:00pm 24 26 March 2012: 10:00am 9:00pm Thai Trade Center, Singapore presents Thailand Trade Show 2012. This year’s BIG show194 words
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SCIENCE
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Article, Illustration1334 2012-03-24 26 PAUL GILFEATHER - Lipidomics the study of fat could someday help diagnose diseases, says NUS biochemist Markus Wenk PUSHINGTHE BOUNDARIES SPOTLIGHTON NRF SCIENTISTS In the eighth instalment of a series of interviews with scientists under the National Research Foundation umbrella, paulgilfeather meets Associate Professor Markus Wenk,PHOTO BY DON WONG - 1,334 words
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BUSINESS
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Article, Illustration55 2012-03-24 27 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,990.08 (+0.36%) TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE MDR 417,924 $0.013 UNCH Genting SP 355,992 $1.740 p 6.748% NexGenSCom^ 64,746 $0.017 p 6.250% GoldenAgr 48,804 $0.755 UNCH Genting HK US$ 41,003 $0.395 p 2.597% Thursday 2,979.25 q 0.88% Wednesday 3,005.63 p 0.10% Tuesday 3,002.73 p55 words
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Article29 2012-03-24 27 HANG SENG 20,668.80 20,668.80 È È NIKKEI È 10,011.47 È SHANGHAI Ç Ç Ç 2,349.54 (-0.08%) AUSTRALIA 4,270.40 17,36i.74 MUMBAI 17,361.74 (+0.96%) MALAYSIA 1,585.83 (+0.16%) SEOUL 2,026.83 (+0.04%)29 words
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Article75 2012-03-24 27 STOCK CALL Buy S$1.745 UOB KayHian maintains call with a S$1.89 target. It makes no change to its earnings forecasts following news Singapore’s casino regulator awarded licences to two Malaysia-based junket operators, who can now organise, promote or conduct junket activities at Resorts World Sentosa. “This new development75 words
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78 2012-03-24 27 SIM PING KHUAN - SIM PING KHUAN Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) has named Mr Tan Chuan Lye as president and CEO, effective April 1. Mr Tan, the group’s executive vice-president of food solutions, was acting CEO in July 2011 after former president and CEO78 words
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119 2012-03-24 27 AGENCIES Indonesian palm oil producer Bumitama Gunajaya Agro is likely to begin order-taking for an initial public offering of about S$240 million in Singapore next week, an unidentified source said, after shelving it in June last year due to market uncertainty. Bumitama plansAGENCIES - 119 words
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108 2012-03-24 27 AGENCIES Singapore-listed commodities firm Noble Group said yesterday it has appointed a group of banks as lead arrangers for US$1.5 billion (S$1.9 billion) in committed unsecured revolving loan facilities. The facilities comprise a US$600 million equivalent 364day facility and a US$900 million three-yearAGENCIES - 108 words
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306 2012-03-24 27 THOMAS CHO - THOMAS CHO thomaschokm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The low-cost smartphone, priced at less than US$100 (S$127), is now a reality with companies such as Samsung and Nokia to Chinese telecoms firms Huawei and ZTE rolling out such devices. According to a report by Deloitte, there306 words
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207 2012-03-24 27 AGENCIES BANGKOK Myanmar will probably allow international banks to operate by 2015 as it revises laws to attract foreign investment, a senior official at the country’s largest commercial bank said yesterday. The authorities plan to complete amendments to laws on banking, insurance andAGENCIES - 207 words
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168 2012-03-24 27 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a revised code on mergers and takeovers, effective April 9. The Securities Industries Council (SIC) recommended the revised code to the MAS after conducting a public consultation in October last year. Among the key changes, the168 words
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149 2012-03-24 27 DOW JONES - DOW JONES Mapletree Logistics Trust said yesterday it has agreed to buy two cold-storage warehouses in South Korea for 63.5 billion Korean won (S$70.8 million). The trust will buy the Jungbu Cold Warehouse with a gross floor area (GFA) of about 20,800149 words
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MARKETBUZZ
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Article, Illustration183 2012-03-24 28 Todai Singapore celebrates its first anniversary with special offers and a host of prizes to be won. Until March 31, every S$100 spent at Todai will give diners one chance to enter Todai’s First Anniversary Draw. The grand prize is a 6D/5N trip to Korea183 words
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Article, Illustration236 2012-03-24 28 Whether it’s for work or play, Acer’s latest Android tablet and ultrabook are a musthave for all. Acer Iconia Tab A200 Weighing just 700g, the 10.1-inch tablet is loaded with the latest version of the Android operating system. The Iconia Tab A200 provides an enhanced level of performance236 words
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Article, Illustration116 2012-03-24 28 City Square Mall celebrates its second anniversary with a series of activities and promotions until April 8. Celebrations are themed around the number 2, so shoppers can expect twice the fun and twice the deals, especially in the mall’s “Win Double Your Spending” cash prize116 words
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Article, Illustration437 2012-03-24 28 Canon’s newest EOS 5D Mark III redefines DSLR usage in photography and film-making. Packed with outstanding fe a t u re s fo r i ts c l a s s empowers users to get more out i t empowers users to get more out of437 words
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Article, Illustration89 2012-03-24 28 Until March 31, redeem a limited-edition HL wristlet free with the purchase of two 1 -litre packs or a 2-litre bottle of Marigold HL Milk. While stocks last. These wristlets come in eight collectible designs four in satin and four with adorable prints. Marigold HL89 words
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Article, Illustration1335 2012-03-24 29 HO LEE YEN - COMMENTARY HO LEE YEN Ho Lee Yen is the chief marketing officer ofAIA Singapore. In his Budget speech this year, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasised that Singaporeans must “retain a deep sense of responsibility for their families and seek every opportunity to improve themselvesTODAY FILE PHOTO - 1,335 words
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325 2012-03-24 30 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE Telecommunications company SingTel, who paid what is believed to be S$400 million for the three-year broadcasting rights to the Barclays Premier League (BPL), said yesterday they would review the commercial, financial and branding aspects of the deal before325 words
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209 2012-03-24 30 THE GUARDIAN MADRID Real Madrid have revealed plans to build a US$1 billion (S$1.27 billion) holiday resort in the United Arab Emirates that is due to open in January 2015. Real Madrid Resort Island will be supported by the government of the Emirate of RasTHE GUARDIAN - 209 words
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Article, Illustration508 2012-03-24 30 LOW LIN FHOONG - With the Olympics looming, Tao Li and Jasmine Ser receive more monetary help for the final straight LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Tao Li became the first Singapore swimmer to qualify for an Olympic final at the 2008 Beijing Games, when she finished fifthTODAY FILE PHOTOS - 508 words
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Article764 2012-03-24 31 SHAMIR OSMAN - Terengganu primed to take an advantage back to Singapore tonight SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg MALAYSIAN FA CUP, QUARTER-FINAL, FIRST LEG Terengganu vs LionsXII KUALA TERENGGANU He stood in the penalty box at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, arms akimbo and eyes trained on each of his764 words
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Article, Illustration332 2012-03-24 31 AP LAUSANNE A document revealing which FIFA officials took million-dollar kickbacks from World Cup marketing agency ISL can remain blocked from publication while Switzerland’s supreme court studies the case, the court said yesterday. The Swiss Federal Tribunal granted a “suspensive effect” to partiesAP; GETTY IMAGES - 332 words
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Article, Illustration544 2012-03-24 32 IAN DE COTTA - SIC chief says such a deal will ease cost of rights fees for future F1 Grands Prix IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SEPANG The idea was first mooted by the key players who would later form Singapore GP Pte Ltd, which eventually went onGETTY IMAGES - 544 words
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Article280 2012-03-24 32 FORMULA 1 Malaysian Grand Prix AP SEPANG McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton needed less than an hour of the first free practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix yesterday to show that he will be the man to beat here this weekend. The 2008 world champion scorchedAP - 280 words
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366 2012-03-24 32 REUTERS SEPANG Team bosses were cool on the idea of becoming actively involved in any flotation of Formula 1 on the Singapore Stock Exchange, instead preferring to focus on their own interests. On Wednesday, Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone stressed that heREUTERS - 366 words
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152 2012-03-24 34 AGENCIES LONDON Fabrice Muamba’s father and fiancee said yesterday the stricken midfielder still faces “a long period of recovery” from his on-field cardiac arrest. The Bolton Wanderers player is still in intensive care at London Chest Hospital, where he was taken lastAGENCIES - 152 words
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Article, Illustration487 2012-03-24 34 Tensions rise in Manchester ahead of another crucial weekend AP LONDON Insults have started flying between Manchester United and Manchester City more than a month before the Premier League title contenders go head-to-head for the last time this season. The rivals don’t meet until April 30 butAP; GETTY IMAGES - 487 words
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Advertisement53 2012-03-24 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARCH 24,2012 A PUBLICATION OF philosophy the avant garde skincare brand makes its mark here T2 fun fashion facts you never knew T3 Madonna celebrates the ‘mantyhose’ T5 travel: it’s all about globe trekker extraordinaire53 words
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Article, Illustration1180 2012-03-24 2 ZHANG WEIFANG - And we mean that in a good way, as avant garde skincare brand, philosophy, prepares to make its debut here next month ZHANG WEIFANG zhangweifang@mediacorp.com.sg WHEN it comes to skincare,American singer Cyndi Lauper hit all the right notes when she chirped on about how girls1,180 words
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Article, Illustration217 2012-03-24 3 philosophy will be launching its four main lines of skincare, fragrance, bath and body, and gifts next month.We sieved through their selection and emerged with four of our favourites we think you’ll want to try as well. 1 purity made simple (S$17) This award-winning, three-in-one cleanser217 words
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Article, Illustration581 2012-03-24 3 Christopher Toh - Christopher Toh christopherT@mediacorp.com.sg WHILE there are many fun aspects to fashion, the history of style and beauty may be even more colourful than a Versace Technicolor nightmare. Just try these fun facts for size. Lipstick The use of lipstick, or more accurately, lip colour dates back to581 words
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Article, Illustration471 2012-03-24 4 ZHANG WEIFANG - Slap, slather and spritz on the latest beauty and grooming must-haves ZHANG WEIFANG Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Dedicated to providing intense hydration and protection against free radicals,Jurlique’s Rose Moisture Plus range comprises three key products Rose Moisture Plus Mosturising Cleanser (S$50), Rosewater Balancing Mist (S$45) and Rose Moisture471 words
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Article, Illustration524 2012-03-24 4 ZHANG WEIFANG - Latest digs around town ZHANG WEIFANG G2000 Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion show Mix and match, and accessorise your corporate wear with sweet embellishments, and assemble your perfect Casual Fridays look with breezy ensembles with G2000’s latest Spring/Summer 2012 collection. At G2000’s fashion show, held at Raffles City next524 words
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Article, Illustration371 2012-03-24 5 ZHANG WEIFANG - 5 questions with Lisa Selesner LISA Selesner has spent more than a decade in the world of fashion and modelling, lending her looks to brands such as Citibank, De Beers diamonds and Olay skincare, and getting on the silver screen in Hong Kong movies such as Silver Hawk (2004), Rob-B-Hood371 words
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Article, Illustration279 2012-03-24 5 The Queen of Pop offers a must-have ingredient for every fashion-conscious guy THE DAILY TELEGRAPH SHE’S been at the forefront of fashion and music for 30 years, and despite being in her 50s, Madonna still knows a thing or two about how to write aTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; Photo: The Daily Telegraph - 279 words
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214 2012-03-24 5 REUTERS JAPAN’S Fashion Week’s spring event was cancelled last year in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami. But it returned this year, with the Tokyo Runway Show highlighting street styles, an effort to shine a spotlight on Japan’s ready-to-wear brands. Some 15,000REUTERS - 214 words
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Article, Illustration113 2012-03-24 6 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG TANGS revealed the fabulous offerings of Spring from brands like Fred Perry, Chalk, Noel Caleb, N Tyler, Gabs, Martina Pink and STUDIOTANGS last Friday to the media,VIPs and fashionistas. Dubbed RISE SHINE:The Picture Perfect Fashion Show, guests were treated to a splendid buffet in full 1950s113 words
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Article, Illustration171 2012-03-24 6 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG TO COMMEMORATE 80 brilliant years in Singapore, iconic retailer TANGS will be undergoing extensive segmented renovations over a three-year period to offer “an unparalleled department store shopping experience” for you. The entrance of two beauty labels later this year,Tom Ford Beauty and Korean skincare linePhotos: Aedas; Photo: Ministry of Design - 171 words
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Article, Illustration89 2012-03-24 7 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG IT WAS a lush and intimate affair as Giuseppe Zanotti Design unveiled its Spring/Summer 2012 collection and its first-ever style icon in the form of Ong Bee Ling. As stylish guests and VIPs feasted their eyes on the gravity-defying sculptural platforms and heels ofPhotos: Adrian Thoo - 89 words
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Miscellaneous773 2012-03-24 5 m.gv.com.sg www.gv.com.sg@ 6311 9162 VIVOCITY MARINA SQUARE TAMPINES MALL GRAND, GREAT WORLD KATONG PLAZA SINGAPURA YISHUN BISHAN JUNCTION 8 THE HUNGER GAMES*▲ 12.00 3.00 3.25 6.00 9.00 9.25 11.20pm 12.00am TOM: 11.30am 2.30 3.25 5.30 6.30 8.30 9.45pm SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN* 2.05 7.00pm TOM: 2.05 9.40pm A DANGEROUS773 words
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Miscellaneous161 2012-03-24 6 CATHAY S#s?ss Buy tickets on like us ON facebook.com/cathaycineplexes MAY THE IN Y( *.*.X DOS BE EVE R R F A V R FOLLOW US ON twitter.com/cathay_cinemas I cathay.com.sg THE HUNGER GAMES The Cathay -10.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm, 1.20,1.45, 3.10,4.10, 4.35,6.05, 9.00,9.50, 11.20,11.55pm, 12.40am, 2.10am Platinum Movie Suites 10.40am, 1.25pm, 4.10,161 words
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Miscellaneous108 2012-03-24 7 An erotic tale of a young Social Escort hired to fulfil taboo sexual fantasies. “SEDUCTIVE!” Anna Smith, Empire A.O. Scott, New York Times j 0 hn Lui, SPH The Straits Times Ufe! JANE CAMPION presents EMILY BROWNING "Sucker Punch" SLEEPING BEAUTY RACHAEL BLAKE A JULIA LEIGH FILM 'S'NOW SHOWING THE108 words
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Article, Illustration1152 2012-03-24 8 SERENE LIM - Life lessons from globe trekker Ian Wright as he recounts nearly two decades of being on the road SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com. sg FIRST things first:We’re not talking about Ian Wright the former Arsenal striker who was named among the Greatest Gunners of all time. No, we’re1,152 words
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Article, Illustration524 2012-03-24 9 Jetsetting with Jim Berardo QUEENSLAND isn’t just about Surfer’s Paradise and the Gold Coast, you know. The Noosa Food And Wine Festival, now into its ninth year, has become a much-anticipated fixture in the calendars of serious foodies many of whom travel all the way to Queenie and spend four524 words
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Article135 2012-03-24 10 This brand new music festival aims to bring back shared memories of Singapore’s past musical and cultural experiences that will resonate with older Singaporeans, while providing new experiencesforyounger Singaporeans and those new to the country. There’ll be a selection of music and activities that date from early135 words
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Article87 2012-03-24 10 The Canadian Film Forum returns forthe second year with another selection of the best in Canadian cinema. This year’s programme features five outstanding films as well as a beloved animated classic, including One Week (2008) and The Sweater (1980). Cinephiles can also look forward to critical87 words
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Article82 2012-03-24 10 Participate in fun-filled hands-on exploration sessions about science. Activities in the sessions are specially designed to cover science concepts through playful experiments and participants will get to take home some of their creative works. There are eight activitiesto choose from, including Air Rocket, Air Cannon, Infinity Mirror, Light Catcher,82 words
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112 2012-03-24 10 Cold Storage will be holding its fifth Kids Run on May 20. This year, a new challenge called the Bouncy Yellow Dash will be incorporated into the race as a tribute to the upcoming Olympics. This will see 20 boys and 20 girls112 words
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Article74 2012-03-24 10 Catch singer-composer Sky Wu live in concert. Fans will see him shedding his old image and showing off nifty footwork and also bass and percussion talent segments on stage. Go back in time with iconic hits such as Share, Pianist of Love, Special Love for a Special74 words
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Article108 2012-03-24 10 This year’s NUS Arts Festival celebrates vibrant Asian cities, and brings together youthful arts talents and stellar industry professionals. There are original works and collaborative adaptations across many genres and a whole host of paid and free programmes across the themes of City Centre, Inner Cities and108 words
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Miscellaneous242 2012-03-24 12 ON MEDIACORP CHICKEN LITTLE Channel 5, 7.45pm Chicken Little features a young rooster (voiced by Zach Braff) who causes widespread panic when he mistakes a piece of falling acorn for a piece of the sky. Chicken Little is determined to restore his image. However, just as things are starting to242 words
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Miscellaneous614 2012-03-24 12 6.00AM Ladies First 6.30 The Big Shot 7.00 Four Chapters 7.30 Gurmit’s Small Talk 8.00 The Dr Oz Show 9.00 Malaysia Super League 2012: Lions XII vs Selangor 11.15 Volvo Ocean Race CHANNEL 6.00AM Don’t Worry Be Happy III 6.30 Life Scent II 7.00 The Beautiful Scent 8.00 Zheng He614 words
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Miscellaneous228 2012-03-24 12 ON MEDIACORP LIFE Channel 8, 7pm Laifa and Chunchun are frustrated over Ruyi’s pitiful pestering, and they are worried that Chunchun’s father will learn about it. Laifa decides to take matters into his own hands. Ruyi refuses to abort her baby and chases Laifa out of her house. Chunchun quarrels228 words
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