Today, 28 April 2012, Afternoon Edition

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    17 1 TODAY on Saturday April 28, 2012 www.todayonline.com NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 A PUBLICATION OF MICA (P) 073/02/2012
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    Lock icon Paying for sex with minor: Former principal jailed 9 weeks
    596 1  -  AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It was his “lack of control of moral standards and weak resistance to distractions” that led former Pei Chun Public School principal Lee Lip Hong (picture) to what he described as a “mistake” one for which
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    HDB resale prices stabilise as COVs fall
    615 1 Recent Govt measures have helped stabilise the market, say analysts SINGAPORE The Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale market is stabilising, with prices rising at their slowest pace in five-and-a-half years as cash-over-valu-ation premiums fall across all flat types. The HDB said yesterday
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      46 1 IN OUR SUNDAY EDITION the st regis perspectives Mimi Somjee on growing up a Jumabhoy and striking out on her own sunday special Blood, sweat and tears S’pore teens give it their all for an uncommon sport AVAILABLE AT MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS AND ALL STARBUCKS OUTLETS
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      6 1 >> PRIVATE HOME PRICES HEAD SOUTH 2
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  • HOT NEWS
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      Private home prices head south
      499 2  -  Turnaround comes as ‘shoebox’ units become more popular LYNDA HONG lyndahong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After nine consecutive quarters of increase, private home prices finally headed south in the first three months of the year, as figures released yesterday by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) confirmed earlier flash
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      Lock icon Rival agents rub shoulders at Pasir Ris One launch
      357 2  -  SUMITA SREEDHARAN SINGAPORE About 20 property agents turned up at yesterday’s launch of the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) project Pasir Ris One. Stationing themselves near the entrance to the showroom, they handed out pamphlets to prospective home buyers promoting
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      Local invention detects HFMD in only one hour
      270 2 SINGAPORE Lecturers at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) have found a way to detect Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) earlier and faster. Combining microelectronics and biology, the four lecturers have developed a portable device that tests saliva for the HFMD virus at the
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      Lock icon ‘Taking care of residents remain our priority’
      402 3  -  Staff at troubled nursing home determined not to be distracted by ‘shameful’ situation ASHLEY CHIA SINGAPORE For several months now, Nightingale Nursing Home has been under a cloud since a case of alleged patient abuse emerged in March last year. And with news
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      Tampines chosen for energy study
      514 3  -  WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE To find ways to reduce the use of energy in Singapore, a study is being piloted in Tampines to analyse its energy usage patterns. “The study will look into the energy use of a densely-populated, compact town in Singapore, and
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      ‘Quick fix’ not the answer to labour woes: Lim
      396 4  -  S RAMESH SINGAPORE The Republic’s labour movement is taking on a new challenge to reduce the social downside of economic growth, even as it pursues the upside of growth, said National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Lim Swee Say yesterday. In
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      Lock icon US economic growth slows to 2.2% in Q1
      290 4 AGENCIES WASHINGTON Economic growth in the United States cooled in the first quarter as businesses cut back on investment and restocked inventories at a slower pace, although strong household spending softened the blow. Gross domestic product expanded at a 2.2 per cent
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      New portal to aid PMEs in job hunt
      269 4 SINGAPORE A day after a Manpower Ministry report showed that lay-offs last year increased among professionals, managers and executives (PMEs), the ministry, together with recruitment consultancy firm Robert Walters, launched a new job portal for these workers. The portal, which wants to
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      Lock icon DBS’ Danamon bid must await new rules
      418 6  -  Index ended flat. AGENCIES, WITH ADDItional REPORTING BY LINETTE LIM LINETTE LIM AGENCIES SINGAPORE DBS Group Holdings’ S$9.1billion bid for Bank Danamon will not be approved until Indonesia sets new ownership rules and agrees with Singapore on the reciprocity in treatment of lenders,
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      Lock icon 200,000 pledges needed to light up Flame of Support
      418 6  -  SingTel launches Games campaign as S’pore athletes count down to London 2012 IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A squad of 20 to 25 athletes are expected to represent Singapore at the coming Olympic Games, which will be held in London from
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      Lock icon KFC told to pay S$10.3m to stricken Aussie girl’s family
      378 6 AGENCIES SYDNEY Fast-food giant KFC has been ordered to pay A$8 million (S$10.3 million) in damages to the family of an Australian girl who was left severely brain damaged and in a wheelchair after being poisoned by a chicken meal.
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      Lock icon Felda eyes over S$3.7b in Malaysia IPO
      267 6 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian statecontrolled palm oil plantation giant Felda Global Ventures is looking to raise more than US$3 billion (S$3.7 billion) in an initial share sale in Malaysia by June, a deal that will make it the world’s largest initial public offering
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  • COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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      Lock icon South-east Asia’s llama breaks into a trot
      856 8  -  The Philippines is going from perceived basket case to prime candidate for an investment boom DAVID PILLING David Pilling is the Financial Times Asia editor. THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED How much money does the Philippines, that perennial economic laggard, owe the International Monetary
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      Lock icon Can Myanmar take the lead?
      1002 10  -  As it assumes the ASEAN chair next year, is it equipped to help the grouping make the leap to community by 2015? YANG RAZALI KASSIM Yang Razali Kassim in a senior fellow with the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, where he
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      Lock icon No zealots need apply
      982 12  -  Egypt’s voters and even Islamist politicians seem firm on preventing a takeover by religious idealists RICHARD SPENCER Richard Spencer is one of The Daily Telegraph’s Middle East correspondents. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH These Islamists could teach us a thing or two about democracy. When the Nour Party,
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      89 8 M A Taste of i BUNKER m b '$3t History BAR-BISTRO-RESTAURANT p iU ,S A T l£f—"‘i ~s fS BUNKER Located at the former Johore Battery site, the site retains elements of their heritage even features a replica of the WWII Monster Gun. Beside enjoying greenery tranquility, visitors can also
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      216 10 THEWORD ELLEN BOROUGH MARKET CAFE Lobby Level 13 MAY 2012 Pamper Mummy Dearest with an indulgent feast at Ellenborough Market Cafe. Savour a mouth-watering meal featuring Chilli Crab with Mantau and Herbal Drunken Spare Ribs not forgetting Peranakan specialties such as Ayam buah Keluak and Nonya Chap Chye. Sweeten her
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      246 11 Tummy, Hip Thigh Slimming France Expert’s Solution for Your Bu The tummy is the area where fat tends to accumulate more often than other areas. Many ladies with ideal weight also face this problem. The causes of bulging tummy include:] Stubborn Fat Weak Digestive System Inactive Lifestyle Menopause and Post-pregnancy
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      136 13 5 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AS ECONOMY AND DEPENDENCE Of PE HE RISE OF CHIN ARAB UPRIS INGS IDIA'S STATE ELECTION REFRAMING AND REFOCUSING YOUR WORLDVIEW Join a panel of leading thinkers from Singapore’s top Think Tanks every month, as they define Asia’s stand on global events Panelists include: Moderator: Professor Tommy
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  • VOICES
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      WE WILL IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND INFO DISSEMINATION: SMRT
      115 14  -  LETTER FROM BERNADETTE LOW LETTER FROM BERNADETTE LOW, SENIOR MANAGER, CORPORATE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, SMRT CORPORATION We thank Mr Chew Thian Chye for his letter “Why minimal and inadequate information on train services?” (April 19). On the morning of April 17, when
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      EPs: High degree of predictability
      316 14  -  Letter from Farah Abdul Rahim Director, Corporate Communications, Ministry of Manpower THE Ministry of Manpower (MOM) wishes to clarify some generalisations in the commentary “The uneasy expats” (April 23). Having an open, diversified workforce remains an important factor in keeping Singapore’s economy strong. It allows
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      Who is the next generation?
      228 14  -  Letter from Eric Thompson IN HER response to “The uneasy expats” (April 23), Ms Foo Li Ming suggests that we in Singapore must nurture the next generation, “Nurture the fish of tomorrow” (April 26), and not rely on foreign talent. I could not agree more.
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      Little India: Residents know better
      228 14  -  Letter from Pamela Tan MUCH has been said about Little India, but as a resident there, my perspective is that we have been tolerating the noise and air pollution from buses transporting workers in, the littering by workers and the loitering in the housing estates.
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      Rationale for continued immigrant influx flawed
      404 15  -  Letter from Andrew Teo Neng Wee I READ the report “Which path to take?” (April 25) with interest. However, I spotted two fallacies in the argument for more immigrants. Firstly, the National Population and Talent Division stated that by 2030, without new citizens and
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      COMMON LANGUAGES OVER DIALECTS A SAD FACT OF GLOBALISATION
      105 15  -  LETTER FROM CANDILIN LEE I refer to the letter “The demise of dialects a loss to society” (April 27). Despite being a relatively young person, I speak Teochew, Hokkien and Cantonese. I believe in diversity and, yes, I moan the loss
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      186 14 have your say email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg join the community www.todayonline.com/voices >> BUSES WENT TO WRONG STOP16 IT ISN’T ABOUT THE BREAKDOWN BUT HOW IT IS HANDLED Get a QR code reader app from your smartphone’s app store (simply search for “QR reader”) for and scan the code using
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      44 14 JAYWALKING AND HONKING IN LITTLE INDIA MUST STOP Get a QR code reader app from your smartphone’s app store (simply search for “QR reader”) and scan the code using the app, or visit http://tdy.sg/ jayhonk on your browser for the letter from Haj Mohamed.
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      269 15 .n* OTO e-Shape Now $19i UsuaIPwctS °"'yav a^h? e now OTO ZjL ab e at the vh!i °s*oTsZr OTO Bodycare invites you in celebration of Mother’s Day to “Bling Out Your Love”. Visitors will have first hand experience with the e-Shape and other OTO Bodycare health and wellness products. Together
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  • SINGAPORE
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      Tourism receipts up 18% last year
      281 16  -  WONG SIEW YING SINGAPORE Tourism receipts surged 18 per cent last year to an estimated S$22.3 billion as Asia’s share of the sector continued to grow, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said yesterday. Tourism receipts from the Philippines and Japan rose most rapidly at
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      Buses went to wrong stop
      367 16  -  Inquiry hears how lack of communication between staff led to confusion HETTY MUSFIRAH hetty@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The hearings on the December train service disruptions over the past few days have centred on how ground staff appeared unsure of how to handle them. The confusion appears to
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      INFOCOMM BOOST FOR PEOPLE SECTOR ORGANISATIONS
      179 16  -  SARA GROSSE Voluntary welfare organisations, grassroots organisations and community groups can now tap on a new infocomm resource centre to enhance their outreach efforts. Launched yesterday by Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports and Minister of State (Information, Communications and the Arts),
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      Lock icon Heroin worth S$375,000 seized, suspected trafficker arrested
      138 17 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has seized 2.5kg of heroin, estimated to have a street value of about S$375,000. In an operation on Thursday, CNB officers arrested a suspected drug trafficker, a 36-year-old male Singaporean it had been monitoring. The
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      Yishun murder accused had ‘abnormality of the mind’
      525 17  -  AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE They agreed that the accused suffered from an “abnormality of the mind” and on the specific illness he had. But the two psychiatrists differed as to whether the disorder qualified the man, accused of murdering three women in
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      39 16 HASTHE RECENT MRT DISRUPTION CHANGED YOURCOMMUTING HABITS? Get a QR code reader app from your smartphone’s app store (simply search for “QR reader”) and scan the code using the app, or you can visit http://tdy.sg/ mrtvox1 on your browser.
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon Blind activist flees from house arrest in China
      246 18 AGENCIES BEIJING —Mr Chen Guangcheng, a blind legal activist known as one of China’s most prominent human rights advocates, has made it to a safe house in Beijing after fleeing house arrest, his fellow activists said. A self-taught lawyer blinded by fever
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      Lock icon Beijing approves supply dock in disputed islands
      161 18 AP BEIJING China has approved a development project that would support tourism and fishing around South China Sea islands, a move likely to inflame territorial disputes. Southernmost Hainan province wants to build a supply dock over more than 333 ha of water off
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      Lock icon Bersih supporters set to gather around square
      335 18 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Supporters of electoral reform group Bersih are set to gather at locations near Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) from noon today before they make their way there, despite a court order declaring the venue as off-limits to demonstrators. Parts of the
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      Lock icon US to move 9,000 Marines out of Okinawa
      212 18 AGENCIES WASHINGTON About 9,000 United States Marines stationed on the Japanese island of Okinawa will be moved to the US territory of Guam and other locations in the AsiaPacific, including Hawaii, under a US-Japan agreement announced on Thursday. The move is part
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      Lock icon Secret Service scandal also in El Salvador
      266 20 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States Secret Service is investigating fresh claims that its agents had sex with prostitutes in El Salvador as it struggled to contain a seemingly ever-growing scandal. In the latest allegations against President Barack Obama’s elite bodyguard, agents were said
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      Lock icon US House passes Bill that lets govt, firms share hacking information
      314 20 REUTERS WASHINGTON The United States House of Representatives passed a cyber security Bill on Thursday that would allow the government and companies to share information about hacking, but which has raised privacy concerns and a veto threat from the
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      Lock icon RARE PHILIPPINE TURTLES RETURNED
      107 20 A Philippine pond turtle (Siebenrockiella Leytensis), which was among other endangered animals repatriated from Hong Kong, seen during a news conference at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila yesterday. Philippine Wildlife Bureau head Mundita Lim said the pond turtles, along with 13 more common box
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      Lock icon UK bans examiner-teacher seminars
      161 20 THE GUARDIAN LONDON Examiners in the United Kingdom will be banned from conducting face-to-face seminars with teachers after an investigation by the official regulator found incidents of “serious malpractice”. The ban, which will come into force in August next year, follows an inquiry into allegations that
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      Lock icon MAN, 103, DIES — AFTER 95 YEARS WITH BULLET IN HEAD
      134 20 MAN, 103, DIES AFTER 95 YEARS WITH BULLET IN HEAD AP MrWilliam Pace, the holder of the Guinness World Record for living the longest with a bullet in the head, has died at the age of 103. It has been almost 95 years since he was accidentally shot by his
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      Lock icon AUSTRALIA DROUGHT-FREE FOR FIRST TIME IN DECADE
      135 20 AGENCIES Australia is set to be officially drought-free for the first time in more than a decade, after record rainfall boosted soil moisture and spurred crop production. The two last drought-hit areas, Bundarra and Eurobodalla in New South Wales, will be lifted out
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      Lock icon LIGHT WEIGHTS ‘MORE EFFECTIVE FOR BUILDING MUSCLE’
      124 20 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Always hankered afterthe physique of Arnold Schwarzenegger? But the heaviest thing you can bench-press is an iPad? Fear not. Experts say that, when it comes to building muscle, light weights could be more effective than heavy weights. Researchers at McMaster
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      259 18 BRING CREATIVITY JOY BACK TO CLASSROOM HOME “Evolving To Awareness” Training by Gerry Hillier “Gerry Hillier’s Drama and Creative Expression Program was one of the best programmes introduced during my eighteen years as Principal of Cooran State School. Not only did it promote and develop children’s academic skills, it was
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      243 21 c o f. m ARE YOU STYLE: ENOUGH? April 27, 28 May 4,5, 11, 12 Be spotted At Zouk (11 pm till late) May 12, 13 Be spotted at 313@somserset (1 pm-5pm) or Register at our booth at LI Atrium (during mall operating hours) Alternatively submit your entries to xi
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  • SCIENCE
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      Lock icon Get ready for more extreme weather
      894 22 Effects of global warming on cycle of evaporation will make wet places wetter, dry places drier: Paper THE NEW YORK TIMES LOS ANGELES New research suggests that global warming is causing the cycle of evaporation and rainfall over the oceans to intensify more than
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  • BUSINESS
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      Lock icon M&L defers S’pore IPO
      176 23 DOW JONES SINGAPORE The Republic’s wealthy Kum family is postponing an up-to-S$509-million initial public offering of its hotel properties due to lukewarm investor interest, people familiar with the deal said yesterday. M&L Hospitality Trusts sponsored by the Kum family-owned Grandline International said it deferred the float
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      Lock icon BoJ boosts stimulus again
      147 23 AGENCIES TOKYO The Bank of Japan (BoJ) added monetary stimulus for a second time in three months amid mounting calls from lawmakers to redouble efforts to spur economic growth. The central bank expanded its asset-purchase fund to ¥40 trillion (S$615 billion) from ¥30 trillion. It also
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      Lock icon SINGTEL SELLS FAR EASTONE STAKE FOR S$340M
      84 23 REUTERS SingTel confirmed yesterday that it has divested its 3.98-per-cent stake in Taiwan’s Far EasTone Telecommunications for NT$8.03 billion (S$340 million). SingTel, South-east Asia’s biggest telecoms firm, said it will see a gain of about S$118 million from the on-market sale. The gain
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      STI
      55 23 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,981.58 (+0.004%) Thursday 2,981.47 p 0.06% Wednesday 2,979.78 p 0.18% Tuesday 2,974.37 p 0.41% Monday 2,962.35 q 1.07% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE JEL Corp^ 347,593 $0.064 q 17.95% MDR 192,615 $0.012 q 7.69% HLH 174,307 $0.012 q 12.90% Xpress 147,425 $0.066 q 4.35%
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      ASIA
      26 23 HANG SENG 20,741.45 (-0-33%) È È NIKKEI 9,520.89 2,396.32 SHANGHAI 2,396.32 4,362.10 È È Ç AUSTRALIA 4,362.10 1,975-35 MUMBAI 17,134.25 (+0.02%) Ç SEOUL 1,975.35 (+0.58%)
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      CDL HOSPITALITY TRUSTS
      62 23 STOCK CALL Accumulate S$1.865 Phillip Securities Research maintains rating, raises price target to S$2.00 from S$1.91. It believes CDL’s high revenue per available room will keep gaining traction in subsequent quarters, with tourist attractions like the River Safari opening this year. It raises its 2014 to 2016
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      32 23 FROM BROKERAGE RESEARCH ANDAGENCY REPORTS Disclaimer: Readers should seek independent financial advice before making any investment decision. Today cannot be held liable for any consequence arising from the use of this information.
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      490 23 ASIA PACIFIC OHIO FURNITURE FAIR 28 APR 6 MAY 2012 STORE EXPO, HALL 6 12PM-10PM Singapore's Largest Furniture b Interior Fair Every Inch Is A Dream ►SSs.' W 5 r i OPENING CEREMONY 28 April 2012,12pm Guest of Honour MrYeoGuat Kwang MR for Ang Mo KioGRC President of Consumers Association
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  • MARKETBUZZ
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      GOURMET GOODIES
      195 24 For a wide selection of gourmet brands and products, visit the new ThreeSixty (formerly known as ThreeSixty Marketplace) at ION Orchard. The new store design has added features and a large variety of exclusive brands and gourmet delights, including caviar, foie gras and truffle products. For cheese lovers,
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      TODAI SINGAPORE ANNOUNCES WINNERS
      166 24 Todai Singapore wrapped up its first anniversary celebrations on April 2 with the announcement of its lucky draw winners. The month-long Todai First Anniversary Draw was held last month. Every S$100 spent at Todai entitled diners to one chance to win. There were 13 prizes up
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      JUNCTION 10 GRAND OPENING
      240 24 Celebrate the grand opening of Junction 10 today! Be among the first 200 shoppers (from 11.30am onwards) at Junction 10 and get a free goodie bag. And from noon to 2pm, spend the afternoon with Aunty Lucy and the cast of Joys of Life (Terence Cao,
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      332 24 Enjoy savings while getting the best buys with the OCBC Cashflo card. The new credit card offers an interest-free instalment plan for any purchase, anywhere. It helps savvy shoppers manage their cash flow by automatically dividing any purchases above S$100 into three or six
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      125 24 Good news for Dell owners in Singapore. You can now conveniently extend your warranty on your Dell systems at Dell Direct Stores or Dell authorised retail stores nationwide. Dell’s pre-packaged Dell Service Card for retail offers owners of any Inspiron, XPS or Alienware products a variety
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      903 25  -  COMMENTARY VASU MENON Vasu Menon is the vice-president for Wealth Management Singapore at OCBC Bank and a member of the OCBC Wealth Panel. Although inflationary pressures in Singapore and the region have eased a little, they remain at elevated levels relative to deposit rates. In
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      585 26 Exhausted Guardiola to leave Barcelona at the end of the season; assistant Vilanova to take over AP BARCELONA Three days after Chelsea ended his team’s defence of the Champions League, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has announced he will be leaving the Catalan club at the end of
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      536 26  -  Former United stalwart backs embattled Brazilian youngster to come back stronger TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Following his dismal performance against Everton last Sunday, Manchester United full-back Rafael da Silva is set to be axed for the potential titledecider at Manchester City on Monday (Tuesday morning Singapore
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      468 27 AP LONDON Manchester City have already won one major battle ahead of Monday’s (Tuesday morning, Singapore time) Premier League derby: Convincing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson that they are a force to be taken seriously. Ferguson initially dismissed City as “noisy neighbours” following a 2008
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      354 27  -  Jirapong and Sapwaturrahman out to make sprint event their own LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Talk of an Olympic 100m showdown between two of the world’s fastest men from Jamaica megastar Usain Bolt and 22-year-old world champion Yohan Blake has set many hearts
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      90 27 Today journalists Leong Wee Keat (left) andTanYo-Hinn (right) with Fu Cheng Wei, a civil servant, as he dribbles the ball during the football friendly between the Media Team and the Parliament Team at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The Parliament Team, which included Minister of
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      244 27  -  TANYO-HINN SINGAPORE It is six-in-a-row and a record 15th win for South Korea as they clinched the 34th Queen Sirikit Cup at the Tanah Merah Country Club’s Garden Course yesterday. The trio of Kim Hyo Joo, Park Chae Yoon and Baek Kyu Jung
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      544 28  -  Parker itching to prove his San Antonio Spurs are no lightweight as NBA post-season commences TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE On at least three occasions during a 25-minute teleconference with Asian media courtesy of NBA Asia this week, Tony Parker (picture) was asked for his thoughts
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      333 28 THE GUARDIAN CHARLOTTE (North Carolina) Michael Jordan may be synonymous with his shirt number 23, but yesterday the NBA legend could only watch as his Charlotte Bobcats lost their 23rd consecutive game to finish the lockout-shortened season with the worst winning percentage in
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      268 28 AP NEW YORK The Chicago Bulls will open the best-of-seven NBA playoffs on Saturday (tomorrow Singapore time) against Philadelphia, just before Miami and New York renew their rivalry. Oklahoma City host defending NBA champion Dallas while Indiana face Orlando later the same day. Sunday (Monday Singapore time)
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      60 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS ‘MATCHY MATCHY’ MAKES A SURPRISING RETURN TO YOUR WARDROBE T5 MICHELLE CHIA WILL TRY ANYTHING ONCE T6 TRAVEL HOW BORAT ACTUALLY MADE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN T8 APRIL 28, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF Photo by Jason Ho;
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        516 2  -  PRIME CUTS OF SPORTY TAILORING AND INSOUCIANT COOL CLIMB INTO THE ARENA THIS SUMMER ZHANG WEIFANG zhangweifang@mediacorp.com.sg NO stranger to our wardrobes and certainly not to the runways (sporty tendrils took hold at Moncler Gamme Rouge, Neil Barrett and Rag Bone last season), athletic chic remains a key
        CREDITS Photography: Jason Ho Styling: Zhang Weifang Model: Olivia O, Mannequin Hair and make-up: Antonio Cheng (HP: 9363 5145) Stock photos: Getty Images STOCKISTS AlexanderWang — #02-03/04 Hilton Hotel BottegaVeneta — #01-04A ION Orchard Everlast — #B3-27 ION Orchard H&M — 1 Grange Road Orchard Building Louis Vuitton — #B1-38, #B2-36 Crystal Pavilion North,The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands New Look — #B2-04/05 ION Orchard Nike — #01-01 Orchard Central Prada — #01-01 ION Orchard PUMA —#01-65 VivoCity  -  516 words
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        679 5  -  Slap, slather and spritz on the latest beauty and grooming must-haves ZHANG WEIFANG Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Wet Skin Sunblock Body Mist SPF50+ PA+++ Water resistant, oil free, hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested, Neutrogena’s revolutionary sun block is designed to cut through water, swiftly forming a breathable protective barrier that
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        395 5  -  Don’t mix and clash ‘matchy matchy’ is this summer’s in-the-know look Jess Cartner-Morley feature s@mediacorp.com.sg THE GUARDIAN TWENTY five years ago, RunDMC updated the world on the new definition of “bad”. “Not bad meaning bad but bad meaning good,” explained the lyrics of Peter Piper. In 2012,
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        397 6  -  Latest digs around town ZHANG WEIFANG New Look arrivals this week There is always something charming to look forward to at New Look, and this week is no exception. Discover tropical etchings impressed upon dainty frocks and low-waist shorts; a sprinkling of floral prints across mini dresses and
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        441 6  - 5 questions with Michelle Chia THE lovely Michelle Chia got a start playing a compelling Chinese maid in the MediaCorpTV Channel 8 drama Vow Of Celibacy at the tender age of 15. Today, she’s widely regarded as one of the most respected TV hosts on our shores, and continues to
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        63 7  -  ZHANG WEIFANG ZOUK finally came of age last Saturday, turning a grand 21 in a majestic cabaret showdown.The Carnal Cabaret party saw over 2,000 guests entertained by burlesque dancers and models performing an East-meets-West cabaret show. Resident DJs Jeremy Boon, djB, Adrian Wee, Hong and Ming later dished
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        101 7  -  ZHANG WEIFANG THE second instalment of Men’s Fashion Week Singapore saw nearly 40,000 guests, personalities,VIPs and celebrities such as Korean-American actor Daniel Henney, Hong Kong’s Shawn Yue and Ron Ng, Korean luminary Se7en, and local stars George Young and Henry Golding attend the five-day event held at the
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        1038 8  -  How famous people real or fictional have an impact on boosting tourism SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com. sg THESE days, the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan is better known as Borat country. And its Foreign MinisterYerzhan Kazykhanov is thankful for that. Years after Sasha Baron Cohen’s Borat: Cultural Learnings
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        415 9  -  WITH restaurants in Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore and onboard P&O cruise liners, Luke Mangan probably has hordes of people around the world tasting his food at any one time. But if there’s one place among his empire he has to pick for customers to experience his cuisine,
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        Edmund Chen’s Parenting Talk On Bonding and Creativity
        60 10 A talk by celebrity and published author Edmund Chen on parent-child bonding. The father of two shares his experience in a talk that’s part of the World Book And Copyright Day 2012. Today, 3.30pm, Central Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 100 Victoria Street,
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        Avenged Sevenfold
        61 10 The rock band returns to Asia with a tourthat began in Tokyo and ends in Dubai. Their fifth album, Nightmare, topped the Billboard album charts in 2010 and has spawned three hit singles: Nightmare, Welcome To The Family and So Far Away. Today, 8pm, The Coliseum, Hard Rock
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        The New Voice Of Qawwali: Faiz Ali Faiz
        71 10 The Esplanade’s Tapestry Of Sacred Music festival presents this concert by FaizAli Faiz, who has been hailed as the worthy successor to Qawwali legend, the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Get ready for a night of music born out of devotional Sufi
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        Yoga Under The Stars
        69 10 Yoga master Dev Kapil will lead participants through the different asanas oryoga movement sequences for a direct experience of the mind-body-spirit connection as part of The Esplanade’s A Tapestry Of Sacred Music festival. The workshop is suitable for beginners. Meeting point is atthe Theatre Studio Entrace
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        Villager’s Flea — Fun Fair Edition
        45 10 Villager’s Flea Fun Fair Edition Another edition Villager’s Flea that takes place atthe cosy Serangoon Gardens neighbourhood, with free popcorn and balloons for a festive time with the family and kids. Today and tomorrow, noon to 8pm, myVillage Outdoor Atrium Space, Serangoon Gardens. Free admission.
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        Asia Pacific Furniture Fair 2012
        40 10 Singapore’s first eco-friendly home and decor, furniture and furnishing exhibition showcasing the latest trends, as well as some innovative interior design booths. Until May 6, noon to 10pm, Singapore EXPO, Hall 6. Free admission. www.apff.com.sg.
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        42 10 Around 70 vendors, kids and adults alike, will be on hand to sell books, toys, clothes, homeware and more. Today, 2pm to 4pm, German European School Singapore, Primary School Campus, 300Jalan Jurong Kechil. Free admission.
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        Hong Thai 27th Anniversary Carnival Travel Fair
        55 10 Visit and snap up some exclusive travel deals at the travel agency’s anniversary travel fair or get exciting giveaways worth up to S$8,888, including limited edition souvenirs, travel vouchers, movie tickets and kids’ goodie bags. Tomorrow, 10am to 8pm, Suntec Convention Centre, Concourse
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      235 6 MOVIE IN SINGAPORE 2 WEEKS! Awesome uisual will keep you at the effects that are best edge of your seat! enjoyed in IMAX! Ang Wei Loong, 27, financial Advisor #1 -stop action that on 1 rv 'T? 7 i > i YOU FROM'HASBRO THE COMPANY TRANSFOI BRUU t 9 M.
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      832 7 Hafsia Celine Jasmine AdfcLe Alice lliana No6mie HERZI SALLETTE TRINCA HAENEL BARNOLE ZABETH and LVOVSKY Yang Shu Hoong, SPH mypaper A tale of secrets, lust and sex in a Famous Paris brothel. I™ LaPQLLQMIflE I BERTRAND BONELLO ‘-i R211 NUDITY AND SEXUAL SCENES NOW SHOWING i 33 RGANISATION G— 88
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      289 11 ON MEDIACORP STAY HOME SATURDAY MOVIE: HARRY POTTER THE GOBLET OF FIRE Channel 5, 6.30pm In the fourth instalment of the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter is selected to compete in a highly anticipated but dangerous competition, the Triwizard Tournament. Amidst the dark forces rising, Harry has to survive
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      603 11 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Ladies First 6.30 The Big Shot 7.00 In Out 7.30 Gotcha 8.00 The Martha Stewart Show VI 9.00 S-League 2012 11.00 Countdown To London 11.15 Volvo Ocean Race 12.30PM Multisport M7 Adventure Series 1.00 America’s Got Talent V 2.00 Lost 3.00 Football Action: MUTV 4.30 America’s Funniest
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      186 11 ON MEDIACORP LIFE Channel 8, 7pm Zongtian is disappointed with Haotian for not being around for Chunzhen, who suffers severe stomach pain after the artificial insemination procedure. Youzhi desperately seeks financial help from friends after his factory’s materials are destroyed by arson. BOLLYWOOD MASTI: MAUSAM Vasantham, 4pm Mausam is a
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