Today, 23 May 2012, Afternoon Edition
2012-05-23
1
10
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/today
Today
-
Title Section22 2012-05-23 1 AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday May 23, 2012 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking22 words
-
Article903 2012-05-23 1 TEO XUANWEI - Anonymous email sent to the media forces Workers’ Party to explain candidate’s NCMP comments TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Just hours after his interview with Channel NewsAsia was aired on Monday in which Workers’ Party candidate Png Eng Huat explained why he was not selected by his903 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement244 2012-05-23 1 STAND TO WIN $10,000! TURN TO PAGE 11 SPORTS 54 CALLING IT A DAY... AFTER US OPEN RALLY UPDATES The People’s Action Party and Workers’ Party will hold rallies tomorrow from 7pm in the last day of campaigning for the Hougang by-election. Venues to be confirmed. LETS GO SHOPPING! K.244 words
-
-
HOT NEWS
-
Article, Illustration485 2012-05-23 2 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim yesterday pleaded not guilty to new charges over last month’s Bersih protest, which could disqualify him from Parliament or any political office. A Kuala Lumpur court charged Anwar, 64, with violating theAGENCIES; REUTERS - 485 words
-
Article, Illustration173 2012-05-23 2 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER In a surprise development yesterday, the man who led the prosecution team in the second sodomy trial against Anwar Ibrahim has joined the opposition leader’s defence team. The trial saw Anwar acquitted earlier this year. Since then,THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 173 words
-
Article, Illustration576 2012-05-23 3 SHARON SEE - SHARON SEE sharonsee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As the Government seeks to look after the less fortunate and “leave no one behind”, self-help groups will continue to play very important roles in assisting families and improving social mobility, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Speaking atPHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 576 words
-
Article, Illustration602 2012-05-23 4 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Unveiling his plans for Hougang, Workers’ Party (WP) candidate Png Eng Huat yesterday pledged to spruce up the estate and the residents’ homes, as well as to organise trips and games for the constituents, if he isPHOTO BY DON WONG - 602 words
-
446 2012-05-23 6 SINGAPORE Following media reports that some SMRT bus drivers are fretting that their new six-day work weeks would actually result in lower pay, the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) yesterday stressed that the salaries will go up. In a letter to the media, NTWU446 words
-
Article, Illustration311 2012-05-23 6 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With campaigning for the Hougang by-election now past its midpoint, People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate Desmond Choo yesterday gave an optimistic assessment of his election campaign thus far. “I think things have gone according to plan. We have worked thePHOTO BY DON WONG - 311 words
-
Article, Illustration537 2012-05-23 8 TAN WEIZHEN - Takeover of Web start-up believed to be the most expensive here TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In what is believed to be the priciest takeover of a Web start-up here by a Singapore company, SingTel yesterday announced that it had fully bought over537 words
-
Article, Illustration365 2012-05-23 10 SINGAPORE Rents for hawker and market stalls trended down in the latest tender exercises, following new allocation policies announced in March that did away with reserve rents. According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), over one-third (38 per cent) ofTODAY FILE PHOTO - 365 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement262 2012-05-23 2 I am striving to see the world as the locals do We are taking the unexpected out of the picture rry> 0-k. J I Sign up for TravellerShield and enjoy up to 20% premium discount plus a free gift*! 20% FREE GIFT* l UP I TO Take the unexpected out262 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement212 2012-05-23 3 a* A' J*' <2 f v Fly Jetstar's Business Class from Singapore direct to: Beijing 1298 Sale ends 24 May 2012 (23:59), unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended. For travel from 5 Jun to 26 Sep 2012. One way, all-inclusive Business Class fare comes with 30kg checked baggage212 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement182 2012-05-23 4 PR/EPARATORY COURSE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON BACHELOR OF ARTS DIPLOMA ENGLISH DIRECT HONOURS DEGREE Explore the creative word from the Renaissance to Post-Colonial Literatures to contemporary comedy beyond. Acquire skills for careers in journalism, publishing, media, marketing, advertising, corporate communications, public relations, teaching more. Learn to creatively solve problems, hone your182 words
-
Advertisement15 2012-05-23 4 >> CAMPAIGN GOING ‘ACCORDING TO PLAN’: CHOO 6 >> BATTLE FOR UNDECIDED VOTERS IN HOUGANG COMMENT 1215 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement183 2012-05-23 5 Standard Cg Chartered Here for good ■*V t A m jr r: f- g ir V K:' K A V << 1 9 [***** It’s good to savour the best of beachfront dining. Relaxing by the beach has never felt better. Wine and dine at five of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa183 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement409 2012-05-23 6 q gf (Business 6y ERC uStn ers! I NM I II II 4 Thrive in the Profession of Project Management V A Project B Management Institute Be PMP® Certified! Project Management Professional Certification Course The most important industry-recognised and respected credential that will demonstrate your ability to lead, manage and409 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement738 2012-05-23 7 As a parent, giving my child a good start in life is my first priority. It has been my greatest joy watching Jill grow up day by day and blossom into maturity. Since she was just a wide-eyed little girl taking her first steps, I have given her only the738 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement347 2012-05-23 8 WoW BANDUNG TOBA Price Breaking Deals! A m 3M SlI.KAUV* SILKA1R 50 passenger 3 Days Bandana IN Free! 9 Stay at Harris Festival include oOmms Foof Massage Set Lunch or Dinner Dep; May 24,31 Jun 7,14,21,28 Jul 5,12 Daily Departures NEW SHAN TRAVEL 6481 1181 GIAMSO TOURS 6534 1010 MUHIBBAH347 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement167 2012-05-23 9 Standard Chartered Here for good 1 winnerev minutes Mr 7\fl Y*m A «SdHi a day s -every w I e it could be you It’s good to hold the winning cards. Something amazing is coming your way with our Great Singapore Sale 2012 promotion. Don’t miss out on the chance167 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement369 2012-05-23 10 Nanyang Polytechnic the innovative polytechnic Professional Development Centre: Your Preferred Partner for Continuing Education and Training The PE WSQ Advanced Certificate in Precision Engineering equips you with a range of skills needed to design and manufacture precision modules and components. The current run offer the following 5 modules as a369 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement84 2012-05-23 11 I Difference contest Mi ra -rSome differences are subtle, others are larger than life. On May 28, look out for the new TODAY. With a more intuitive design, new sections and a wider range of views, it will be more engaging than before. Spot 10 differences about the new TODAY,84 words
-
-
COMMENT & ANALYSIS
-
Article, Illustration1369 2012-05-23 12 EUGENE K B TAN - Amid promises of clean fight, rivals stick to scripts for the hustings EUGENE K B TAN Eugene K B Tan is assistant professor of law at the Singapore Management University School of Law and a Nominated Member of Parliament. Although the power equation inTODAY FILE PHOTO - 1,369 words
-
Article, Illustration899 2012-05-23 16 GREG MCKEOWN - That may help bring clarity to a company’s mission GREG MCKEOWN GregMcKeown is the CEO of THIS Inc, a leadership and strategy design agency headquartered in Silicon Valley. He is a co-author, with Liz Wiseman, of The Wall Street Journal best-selling book Multipliers andTHE NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE - 899 words
-
Article, Illustration919 2012-05-23 16 WILLIAM PESEK - To prevent it from bursting, the Bank of Japan needs to get creative and radical WILLIAM PESEK Tokyo-based William Pesek won the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary. BLOOMBERG It is limbo, Japanese-style: How low can bond yields goBLOOMBERG - 919 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement106 2012-05-23 12 THE NEW ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA HAS ARRIVED. EFFICIENCY Its 170 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir Engine powering you from 0 to 100km/h in 7.7sec blends exhilarating performance with the lowest consumption and emissions in its class. SAFET Y With a record score of 87/100 at the Euro NCAP crash tests, not106 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement113 2012-05-23 13 k A p,» ONLY WITH SINGTEL 19(51 B v i Terms and Conditions Promotions and premiums are valid till 25 May 2012, while stocks last. Standard SingTel Mobile Terms and Conditions apply. All prices include 7% GST. Information is correct at time of printing, SingTel reserves the right to amend113 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement131 2012-05-23 14 i The Aedes mosquito can breed in stagnant water no larger than the size of a 20-cent coin. Continue to do the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout everyday. Protect your loved ones from the pain and suffering of dengue. IT’S YOUR LIFE. IT’S YOUR FIGHT. PI] i’m lovin’ it Say hello to131 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement450 2012-05-23 15 (live) ntuc ntuc Iu si 11 -w usl Discover the power of u Great ways to escape energise in 1 membership. j m '<4 PA ft The Quincy Hotel Far East Hospitality $51 OFF NTUC Weekend Savers at all 8 hotels* in Singapore Booking Period 1 May 30 June 2012450 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement42 2012-05-23 16 The Aedes mosquito can breed in stagnant water no larger than the size of a 20-cent coin. Continue to do the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout everyday. Protect your loved ones from the pain and suffering of dengue. IT’S YOUR LIFE. IT’S YOUR FIGHT.42 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement800 2012-05-23 17 Dell™ recommends Windows® 7. 0 The power to do more Amazing stock clearance deals. Best prices on selected Vostro™ laptops. Maximise your IT budget with Dell™ today. Go online or call us now. 14" Vostro™ 3450 GET EXTRA $80 CASH OFF Vostro™ 3450 $999* Price after cash off (Delivery included)800 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement350 2012-05-23 18 r, J The Aedes mosquito can breed in stagnant water no larger than the size of a 20-cent coin. Continue to do the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout everyday. Protect your loved ones from the pain and suffering of dengue. IT’S YOUR LIFE. IT’S YOUR FIGHT. Look out for the start of350 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement124 2012-05-23 19 '"7 v7 1^1 <3 L> Jf -A- Jl A *w iWk Cstor t£> T r^s fwk i. v., f $f <& 1 1 k f rrfT. MTk <“> f> XL A fVl ii SB* yjk, A > k I ,35? f>Q V '-jjr i jss •»v > Jfejr J a124 words
-
-
VOICES
-
507 2012-05-23 20 Lum Yin Peng - Letter from Lum Yin Peng THE recent road accidents involving drivers from China (including bus drivers) may not be isolated incidents. I have been an expatriate in China for five-and-a-half years and I can say that the drivers there generally do not practise safe driving507 words
-
313 2012-05-23 20 Sebastian Quek Ser Wee - Letter from Sebastian Quek Ser Wee GOING by the number of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) released from May 2005 to April 2006 (144,749), in the following quota year (139,647) and in the year after that (125,353), it figures that COE prices have skyrocketed313 words
-
250 2012-05-23 22 Michael J Vandeman - Letter from Michael J Vandeman I REFER to the letter “Make it green for mountain bikers” (May 21). It is obvious that mountain biking is much more damaging than hiking. The alleged scientific articles supporting mountain biking are junk science. Bicycles should not be250 words
-
Article, Illustration219 2012-05-23 22 Phang Long Yew - Letter from Phang Long Yew PUNGGOL, as Singapore’s newest township, has seen tremendous yet sustainable development over the last 15 years. The new My Waterway Punggol recently won the American Academy of Environmental Engineers’ Grand Prize for Excellence in Environmental Engineering in the environmental sustainability219 words
-
Article, Illustration90 2012-05-23 22 GIRIDHARI RAMAMOORTHY - LETTER FROM GIRIDHARI RAMAMOORTHY The Government takes a strong stance against vandalism, which is why many walls in Singapore are graffiti-free. But on a recent evening stroll, I found three cases of graffiti along the bridge connecting Punggol town to Punggol Point. The enforcement agencies cannotPHOTO COURTESY GIRIDHARI RAMAMOORTHY - 90 words
-
Article204 2012-05-23 22 Norman Kee Kiak Nam - Letter from Norman Kee Kiak Nam I READ the letter “Hope for those who cannot see” (May 8) with agreement. Meanwhile, tangible knowledge of what now works may prove invaluable. My wife has retinitis pigmentosa and is considered legally blind. She loves to read and204 words
-
Article146 2012-05-23 22 ANANTH BALLAL - LETTER FROM ANANTH BALLAL My wife and I have been staying here for the last four months. Singapore is a god-gifted country, with plenty of sunshine, rainfall and lovely beaches. But I am appalled at the water and electricity wastage. I walk regularly at East Coast146 words
-
224 2012-05-23 24 Masirina Yanto - Letter from Masirina Yanto I READ Mr Brian Nelson’s letter “Where are the friendly Singaporeans I knew?” (May 11) with disbelief. When my daughter went on a five-day holiday this month to Singapore with six of her girlfriends, all aged between 18224 words
-
197 2012-05-23 24 Gordon Reid - Letter from Gordon Reid I REFER to the commentary “And who is my neighbour?” (May 21). I was residing recently in a rental flat in Holland Village. As a guest of Singapore, I made sure to try my best to fit197 words
-
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement110 2012-05-23 20 have your say email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg join the community www.todayonline.com/voices SEPARATE COE ALLOCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES 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/vcoemay23 on your browser110 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement650 2012-05-23 21 OVERWHEIMING RESPONSE! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TODAY! OneCanl jerra PREMIER RIVERFRONT EXECUTIVE CONDOMINIUM O r. '■A* o V ICanberra proves to be a major crowd-pleaser! Prime units-available for selection! Si “T prN f--. ln. V N ii ■i?r" r\ igt fS ISSirit ’■73 7 Yr With its perfect location, luxurious650 words
-
-
Page 22 Advertisements
-
Advertisement91 2012-05-23 22 TIGHTEN CONTROL ON CONSTRUCTION WORK INPUNGGOL 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/tghmay23 on your browser for a letter from Chang Jun Biao. STORIES, LEGENDS AND MYTHS COME ALIVE91 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement332 2012-05-23 23 TOSHIBA Leading Innovation »> Toshiba recommends Windows® 7 i ill TOSHIBA Toshiba Group contributes to the sustainable future of planet Earth. eco tyl r o “3 •£m y*.”... V- v>i TOSHIBA n £3 -1 II IT s? n Sr Ml *Vi THE NEW SATELLITE Tl© M fJ3W M840 A REFLECTION332 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement706 2012-05-23 24 ADVERTORIAL Five Must-Watch Programmes W I I! 9 As the Festival enters its second week, audiences are lapping up their personal favourites. If you have not found your own lineup of favourites, why not check out these five programmes? Be it a song, a dance or an experience, these programmes706 words
-
Advertisement79 2012-05-23 24 HP COLOR PRINTER 42” THANKYOU, GREAT EASTERN, FOR INSURING SENIORS 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/grtesnmay23 on your browser for a letter from Anthony Dass. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS LIFESTYLE79 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement274 2012-05-23 25 treatment and hair care products Our Best Value with Lowest Price Guaranteed. Definitely not to be missed! The MasterCard. Official Card Good Ne Wi Due to overwhelming response from last year’s GSS special, we are also giving away our Herbal Hair Tonic this GSS! Be the first 50 to SMS274 words
-
-
SINGAPORE
-
Article, Illustration71 2012-05-23 26 A ship’s propeller fell off a lorry yesterday, causing traffic congestion along Woodlands Avenue 7 towards Avenue 2. The police said they received a call for help at about 4.05pm. The propeller was removed two hours later. No one was hurt in the incident, whichPHOTO COURTESY HARIS / MEDIACORP NEWS HOTLINE - 71 words
-
540 2012-05-23 26 ASHLEY CHIA - ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Two prominent aesthetic medical doctors, Dr Low Chai Ling and Dr Georgia Lee, who were fined a maximum $10,000 by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) for flouting its ethical guidelines, lodged appeals yesterday against the body’s disciplinary proceedings. Dr Low, founder540 words
-
271 2012-05-23 27 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Senior officers in the Home Team can look forward to enhanced salary packages and retirement benefits fromjuly, said Second Minister for Home Affairs and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office S Iswaran last night. Speaking at the Home TeamCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 271 words
-
402 2012-05-23 27 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With anxiety among wheelchair users over the phasing out of London Cabs next year, the Government will be giving grants to taxi operators to operate taxis which can accommodate larger and highback motorised wheelchairs. Through this grant, the Government402 words
-
Article, Illustration210 2012-05-23 28 VIMITA MOHANDAS - VIMITA MOHANDAS vimita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Once fully operational, the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore, Singapore’s second cruise terminal (picture), is expected to generate some 3,000jobs in the tourism sector. Costing about S$50 0 million, the 28,000 sq m facility can handle about 6,800 passengersPHOTOS BY WEE TECK HIAN - 210 words
-
535 2012-05-23 29 SINGAPORE A High Court judge has upheld a lower court’s ruling to allow a divorcing couple’s nine-year-old daughter to relocate with her American mother to the United States, noting that the issue of relocation with the child is likely535 words
-
Article, Illustration171 2012-05-23 29 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Drugs worth some S$650,000 were seized by officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau in two separate operations on Monday. The first operation took place at the arrival hall of Changi AirportTerminal 1, where officers recovered two boxes containing 12CHANNEL NEWSASIA; PHOTO COURTESY CNB - 171 words
-
75 2012-05-23 29 ALVINA SOH - ALVINA SOH An Indonesian domestic worker was charged yesterday with adding her menstrual blood to her employer’s coffee cup. Jumiah, who goes by one name, allegedly committed the act at a residential flat early in the morning on Aug 31 last year.75 words
-
-
Page 26 Advertisements
-
Advertisement326 2012-05-23 26 “They said I’d never get into University... BUT I PROVED THEM WRONG!” \\w Gifted/ Success Learning System il i YEAR Anniversary Stacie Tan Scored L1R4 of 14 and went to business school at Nanyang Poly (NYP) 6 consequent NYP Director's Lists, within the Top 1% of her cohort Campus concert326 words
-
-
Page 27 Advertisements
-
Advertisement143 2012-05-23 27 s/2 /?T7 Health Promotion Board WHEN IT COMES TO FLU. SHARING ISN’T CARING. IF YOU NEED TO SNEEZE, USE A TISSUE. v 50 O -vi X5 <V •tHETMES J 5 WAYS TO FIGHT FLU PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Frequent hand washing Wash your hands with soap and water or143 words
-
-
Page 28 Advertisements
-
Advertisement81 2012-05-23 28 m $30,000 WORTH OF CASH AND PRIZES. s> f. win sssro I OVER To grab this opportunity, buy the BRAND’S® Essence of Chicken “Stay switched on Stay open to opportunities” promotion pack today. For more information, call BRAND’S"’ Customer Care Line at 1800 732 4748, Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm or81 words
-
Advertisement132 2012-05-23 28 Enjoy sumptuous dim sum buffet, along with the latest bridal fashion inspired by modern orientalism and special perks and privileges for couples who sign up during the wedding show. Couples can also find out more about the traditions of Chinese weddings and lucky couples will walk away with attractive lucky132 words
-
-
Page 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement163 2012-05-23 29 THINK SUCCESS. THINK MDIS CC Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. JJ Carl Gustav Jung v CO MDIS School of Psychology MDIS, 57 ye of pioneer! hands-on learning. 7 V- \H 4% UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD MAKING KNOWLEDGE WORK Bachelor of Science (Hons)163 words
-
-
WORLD
-
396 2012-05-23 30 THE GUARDIAN CHANDIGARH When Dr Harveen Kaur Sidhu travels from her home in an upmarket neighbourhood of the north-western Indian city of Chandigarh, she always slips her lightweight .22 revolver in her bag. The gun is a new purchase she got herTHE GUARDIAN - 396 words
-
Article, Illustration165 2012-05-23 30 AP A passenger train rammed into a parked freight train and caught fire before dawn yesterday in southern India, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens more. Rescuers worked for about six hours to pull out some 70 survivors from the twisted wreckageAP - 165 words
-
336 2012-05-23 31 THE GUARDIAN SHANGHAI British favourites such as baked beans and cream of mushroom soup have proved an unlikely hit with Chinese shoppers at Marks Spencer’s (M&S) flagship store in downtown Shanghai. But it does not stop there shoppers are also stocking upTHE GUARDIAN - 336 words
-
216 2012-05-23 31 AGENCIES BEIJING A large number of counterfeit military electronic parts from China are being used in the United States military equipment, a Senate investigation has found. The US Senate Armed Services Committee report released on Monday said a 14-month investigation found 1,800AGENCIES - 216 words
-
112 2012-05-23 31 THE GUARDIAN A high-profile state television presenter in China who launched an online tirade against “foreign trash” has sought to temper his words after calls for overseas guests to boycott his show. MrYang Rui, host of the English language programme Dialogue,THE GUARDIAN - 112 words
-
357 2012-05-23 34 MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia will find it “very tough” to meet the government’s initial 6 to 7 per cent GDP growth target this year as top trade partners for its exportoriented economy continue to struggle, Second Finance MinisterMALAYSIAN INSIDER - 357 words
-
163 2012-05-23 34 AGENCIES Malaysia’s Election Commission (EC) met yesterday to consider new guidelines requiring political parties to insert their names and the printing firm used on campaign materials bearing slogans, The Star newspaper reported. EC chairman Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said there were suggestions to removeAGENCIES - 163 words
-
196 2012-05-23 34 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH TOKYO The Mayor of the Japanese city of Fukuoka has banned its 20,000 municipal employees from drinking anywhere outside their own homes after a series of incidents, including a fireman who stole a car. Mr Soichiro TakashimaTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 196 words
-
329 2012-05-23 36 AP HANOI More than a third of the malariafighting drugs tested over the past decade in South-east Asia and sub-Saharan Africa were either fake or of bad quality, seriously undermining efforts to fight the disease, a United States-funded study saidAP - 329 words
-
257 2012-05-23 36 THE GUARDIAN LONDON Australia and Vietnam are working together to tackle tuberculosis (TB) in Vietnam, which has one of the highest rates of the disease in Asia. An initial US$1.3 million (S$1.65 million) has been allocated for a partnership project in which VietnamTHE GUARDIAN - 257 words
-
Article, Illustration127 2012-05-23 36 A Bali court official said yesterday that an Australian woman impris- oned in Indonesia has been granted a five-year remission on her 20-year drug smuggling sentence. Former beauty therapy student Schapelle Leigh Corby (picture) was convicted in 2005 of smuggling marijuana into the resort127 words
-
213 2012-05-23 37 AP MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin gave several unpopular ministers purged from his Cabinet new positions in his administration yesterday, while the Kremlincontrolled Parliament considered a draconian Bill introducing a 200-fold rise in fines for taking part in unsanctioned protests. Mr PutinAP - 213 words
-
Article, Illustration236 2012-05-23 37 AP CAPE CANAVERAL (Florida) A first-of-its-kind commercial supply ship made history as it rocketed towards the International Space Station (ISS) following a successful lift-off yesterday, opening a new era of dollar-driven spaceflight. It is the first time a private company has launched a vessel toAP; REUTERS - 236 words
-
Article, Illustration149 2012-05-23 37 AP A former Rutgers University student from India who used a webcam to spy on his gay roommate was sentenced on Monday to 30 days in jail, in a case that has captivated the United States and focused attention on anti-gay bullying, teenAP - 149 words
-
Article, Illustration273 2012-05-23 38 THE GUARDIAN LONDON Four hundred and fifty years after the founding of the modern Royal Navy, a woman took command of a major British warship yesterday for the first time. Women have captained smaller vessels such as minesweepers but notTHE GUARDIAN; REUTERS - 273 words
-
132 2012-05-23 38 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH London airspace will be controlled by the Ministry of Defence for the first time since World War II during the Olympic Games to prevent terrorist attacks. Military personnel will take charge of airspace over much of south-east England and fighterTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 132 words
-
356 2012-05-23 39 AGENCIES GENEVA The United Nations labour office said yesterday that global youth unemployment rates are nearly back to their peak, when the economic crisis began, and that it expects the rate to remain “at the same high level” for at least four moreAGENCIES - 356 words
-
243 2012-05-23 39 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH SYDNEY An Australian man’s headaches led to the life-saving discovery of a rare tumour in the skull of his identical twin brother. Mr Brenton Gurney, 38, suffered a series of headaches and went for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 243 words
-
157 2012-05-23 39 THE GUARDIAN Childless British women aged between 40 and 42 will be able to receive in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments courtesy of the United Kingdom’s publicly-funded healthcare system, the National Health Service for the first time, under proposalsTHE GUARDIAN - 157 words
-
240 2012-05-23 40 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Women bosses are less likely to make jokes in the boardroom because they are met with an awkward silence for eight out of every 10 attempts, a study has revealed. in comparison, 90 per centTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 240 words
-
132 2012-05-23 40 THE GUARDIAN Women in Britain claimed only one in 10 executive boardroom appointments over the past year, at a time the government put gender diversity in the boardroom at the top of the agenda. A report by Deloitte found that companiesTHE GUARDIAN - 132 words
-
185 2012-05-23 40 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH A United States woman is suing the lingerie company where she used to work, claiming that its Orthodox Jewish owners fired her because she was “too hot”. Ms Lauren Odes, 29, said on Monday that sheTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 185 words
-
Article, Illustration64 2012-05-23 41 The world’s tallest tower and Tokyo’s biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, opened to the public yesterday. Thousands of visitors took the high-speed lifts up to the observation decks of the 634m tower to mark the opening. It is recognised by Guinness World Records asAP - 64 words
-
299 2012-05-23 41 REUTERS NEW YORK Doctors know that drinking, drugs and risky sex go together in young people but a new study suggests loud music should be added to that list. In a report from the Netherlands, researchers found that teens and youngREUTERS - 299 words
-
150 2012-05-23 41 AP Australian officials have got rid of some commemorative mugs that misspelled President Barack Obama’s name with an extra “r” in his first name. The 198 mugs were smashed and buried under concrete at a loading dock behind the building, a Parliament HouseAP - 150 words
-
-
Page 30 Advertisements
-
Advertisement232 2012-05-23 30 N National Museum of Singapore i FI •wr r > t K« A Of i I m i v So UK Friday 25 MAY An American Tail Saturday 26 MAY The Land Before Time by Bon Bluth 1986 USA 80mins Rating: PG by Bon Bluth 1988 USA 69mins Rating: G232 words
-
-
Page 31 Advertisements
-
Advertisement46 2012-05-23 31 best ever rypers v> is. w~w <b r n i /< > N. V i <<> V tT'W/HQ O O t= L fJk Li Introducing A NEW GENERATION OF DRYPERS! Be the BEST EVER parent experience it for yourself! Get your FREE SAMPLES now at Cl facebook.com/DrypersSingapore or www.drypers.com.sg.46 words
-
-
Page 32 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1709 2012-05-23 32 <1 novel 9co* NO.I S^-SS astaone OPLE’S DICE 2011/12 6/7D Floral Hokkaido with “Wanbao Coffee Talk” Host DJ Huang Wenhong Featuring Anchor Guests Cai Shengjiang Huang Mingde «S®® Chitose k Sapporo Otaru > Jozankei k Hakodate Lake Toya k Noboribetsu k Asahikawa k Sounkyo k Furano J=lt Best Travel Agency1,709 words
-
-
Page 33 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1382 2012-05-23 33 Balkan States ste Guo Liana St Mary —^5^ '$400® Viopr Couple alace im Cake /O. New Brand d^cpOoxn^ 3 Cabin, SffS" rasas-: Win 530,000' weeWy d?'°° 0 k Cash in 21Mav&T A between anv SJl? A “S with any booking, terms apply —hr CHAN BROTHERS TRAVEL QQQO 6212 9988 62121,382 words
-
-
Page 34 Advertisements
-
Advertisement77 2012-05-23 34 viiic JCU SINGAPORE www.jcu.edu.sg Kj Hcu.smgopo r e.fanpage /jcu_singapore jjjg /jcusingaporevideo James Cook Australia Institute of Higher Learning 600 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore *****1 Hotline: (65) 8222 6833 Email: enquiries@jcu.edu.sg ufflytofo to 12 j u iymu Undergraduate Psychology 0*SB5nl Course Preview Date 4 24 May 2012 (Thursday) BlkB 01-03 7pm77 words
-
-
Page 35 Advertisements
-
Advertisement268 2012-05-23 35 tci pvisiONS NOTEBOOKS CAMERAS mSK-SeRS KITCHEN APPUANCES UP TO WAREHOUSE fy CARNIVAL 1 Saip -26 May2012 11am- 7pm 27May2012 llam- 5pm SAMSUNG FRIDGE Coolever Zone Plus LED Lighting VERY GOOD 35 OFF m m x© G* *5 k ELECTRIC KETTLE JUG 1.7L, 2200W Stainless Steel Body o'<^ e LI.UJ c&&y°1g268 words
-
-
Page 36 Advertisements
-
Advertisement138 2012-05-23 36 SAVE UP TO $2800* per couple this Great Summer Sale 1 r II m Ip? Twin share accommodation Dining on sumptuous buffet and gourmet cuisine Sports leisure Bar drinks snacking served during the day and night Night live entertainment Amazing locations Supervised activities and childcare for the little ones Valid138 words
-
-
Page 37 Advertisements
-
Advertisement183 2012-05-23 37 'Wmc TOiti A Probably The TONGUE World’s Best CLEANER Bad Breath Tool! The “bacteria-free”stainless steel edge will remove bacteriaand debris on your tongue that cause bad breath everyday. Your tongue will be “pinkish” clean and your breath will be perfectly refreshing. Recommended TONGUE CLEANER DENTISTE 1 PLUS WHITE V Removes183 words
-
-
Page 38 Advertisements
-
Advertisement202 2012-05-23 38 Give your Primary 5 Child a HEADSTART FOR 2013 PSLE! We Guarantee Your Child's Success in PSLE or 100% Money Back! 4 i A "I'm so glad that I enrolled Jolene for all her 4 subjects because the trainers in MindChamps encourage the students to truly believe in themselves she202 words
-
Advertisement201 2012-05-23 38 Qwns [SAVEls"20(K15O0] HOKKAIDO+TOKYO +Tokyo Disneyland+Naturgl Onsen+Gourmet FrS$ *****D6NI May 28 Dec 15 1 Confirmed Dep:May 28 Da '0>i-®®iSan "J P ln Depth ,Tour« Expert m>. w if.'vsm FOCUSJAPAN 7D5N Tokyo Disneyland+Universal Studio +TOKYO RAIL ADVENTURE TOUR* BBS sfflS! ROYAL KYUSHU Mt. Aso Beppu Natural Hot Springs Atomic Bomb Memorial F.201 words
-
-
Page 39 Advertisements
-
Advertisement484 2012-05-23 39 Shopping for yourself and your family’s needs? G Vi FAMILY *5# Fe CSSj t/Fe am p ll/ s s Be rewarded with S$200 Takashimaya shopping vouchers* when you pick up selected AIA protection plans! All you have to do is accumulate S$3,000 in first year annual premiums on the selected484 words
-
-
Page 40 Advertisements
-
Advertisement118 2012-05-23 40 GET THE LATEST NEWS TWITTER.COM/ TODAYONLINE Are you experiencing intestinal problems? Solve it with AdvanCleanse™! Get relief from intestinal discomfort with a boost of good bacteria in your gut, naturally and effectively. Take AdvanCleanse™ today! Aids in clearing of intestinal waste Soothes stomach discomfort Promotes nutrient absorption Supports immunity Diarrhea118 words
-
-
Page 41 Advertisements
-
Advertisement109 2012-05-23 41 We believe the brightest minds help make tomorrow tter. ■P Start your journey towards a better tomorrow here: Info Session: Master's Programs Date Saturday, 26 May Time lOam-lpm Rsup info@curtin.edu.sg Master of International Business Master of Logistics Master of Science (Clinical Leadership) Master of Occupational Health and Safety Master of109 words
-
-
BUSINESS
-
200 2012-05-23 42 The average pay for chief executive officers in Singapore was S$2.35 million in the financial year 2011, little changed from S$2.36 million in 2010, while the average company profit grew by 1 per cent, according to global management consulting firm Hay Group. The200 words
-
Article238 2012-05-23 42 AGENCIES SINGAPORE Stress tests conducted by Fitch have shown that Singapore banks will remain resilient during economic troughs, the rating agency said yesterday. In its report, Fitch said Singapore banks can fully absorb asset quality shocks through their earnings alone, leaving a limited impairment riskAGENCIES - 238 words
-
220 2012-05-23 44 REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST NEW YORK Two top United States financial regulators said the issues around the initial public offering of Facebook should be reviewed, putting fresh pressure on the company, its embattled lead underwriter and the Nasdaq. After Friday’s nearly flatREUTERS - 220 words
-
Article, Illustration56 2012-05-23 44 TUESDAY CLOSE 12,502.81 (-0.01%) Monday 12,504.48 p 1.09% Friday 12,369.38 q 0.59% Thursday 12,442.49 q 1.24% Wednesday 12,598.55 q 0.27% NYSE TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Bank of America 217.2m $6.98 p~2.20% Patriot Coal 85.8m $2.18 q~35.12% JPMorgan Chase 84.3m $34.01 p~4.61% Citigroup 50.6m $26.92 p~2.55%56 words
-
Article129 2012-05-23 44 OVERNIGHT Shares falter on Europe concerns; euro dips US equities faltered minutes before the close yesterday and the euro fell as hopes European leaders will tackle the region’s debt crisis ebbed, fanning doubts that much would come of a meeting just a day away. European shares earlier129 words
-
225 2012-05-23 45 AGENCIES SYDNEY Qantas Airways said yesterday it has split its loss-making international operations from its profitable domestic business, as part of a wider restructure that includes the departure of long-standing Jetstar chief Bruce Buchanan. It comes as Qantas acts to stem losses atAGENCIES - 225 words
-
315 2012-05-23 45 DOW JONES - DOW JONES SINGAPORE The Chinese authorities will aim to damp the appreciation of the yuan and will likely take policy steps to ensure their economy avoids a hard landing, an executive with Temasek Holdings unit Fullerton Fund Management said yesterday.315 words
-
202 2012-05-23 45 REUTERS SINGAPORE/HONG KONG Private equity firm CVC Capital has sold a US$1.6-billion (S$2-billion) stake in Formula 1 to three investors, including BlackRock, ahead of the motor racing company’s planned US$3-billion initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore, sources said yesterday. The deal sets aREUTERS - 202 words
-
-
Page 42 Advertisements
-
Advertisement310 2012-05-23 42 Come and join our talk on: Learn to Stall Your Own Wedding Planning Business In conjunction with the y'P U Institute of Certified Wedding Planners Wedding Planner Certification Course s 0 0 0 To register for free INTRODUCTORY TALK 29 May 2012 (Tue) at 7pm Park Mall, level 13 (Opposite310 words
-
Advertisement69 2012-05-23 42 GETTHE LATEST NEWS TWITTER.COM/ TODAYONLINE neuGLO W DENTAL Braces Package $4800 (Includes GST) •/Treatment by registered braces specialists Installment plans available Appointments available daily No waiting list from Mondays to Saturdays A smile is o curve that sets everything H straight! NeuGlow Dental Specialist Centre 1 1 1 Somerset Road69 words
-
-
Page 43 Advertisements
-
Advertisement43 2012-05-23 43 Waistline -2.3 inches -7 pounds Body Fat Waistline -3.1 inches -13.4 pounds Body Fat Before REDUZE Waistline -7.1 inches -15.6 pounds Body Fat After 10 weeks After 8 weeks After 4 weeks *based on average body weight of 99.79KG with 35.66% Body Fat43 words
-
-
Page 44 Advertisements
-
Advertisement69 2012-05-23 44 AN EYE FOR DETAIL SHINAGAWA LASIK centre <7 ZT Come join us: Date Time Venue wii i wj. May 25 (Fri) June 15 (Fri) 7.00pm June 7 (Thu) 7.30pm Shinagawa LASIK Centre #05-01 Wheelock Place Learn more about LASIK, at our public forum Sometimes only the smallest of details can69 words
-
Advertisement105 2012-05-23 44 O-Level Intensive Revision Workshops A-Maths E-Maths Chemistry Sean Chua, Master Trainer for O-Level A-Level Taught by Full-Time Trainers Book Authors of O-Level Ten Years Series Pass With Distinction Assessment Books >/ More than 15 years of teaching experience >/ Trusted by thousands of students from over 150 Secondary Schools JCs105 words
-
-
Page 45 Advertisements
-
Advertisement221 2012-05-23 45 2 Fortifymq Bonds Among I I M Embark on a Food Journey with SAFRA at Food Revolution 2012. 25 29 May 2012,11 am 10pm Suntec Singapore Convention Hall 401 Join us on a 5-day food journey featuring an impressive array of uncommon food exhibitors, workshops with entertaining cooking demos, wine221 words
-
-
DIGITAL
-
Article, Illustration348 2012-05-23 46 CFO sends circular promising benefits to the community REUTERS SAN FRANCISCO Apple’s chief financial officer is asking the residents of Cupertino, California, to support the company’s new spaceship-like campus, which critics say would increase traffic and pressure city services. In a brochure mailed lastREUTERS; PHOTO BLOOMBERG - 348 words
-
Article127 2012-05-23 46 REUTERS Apple is still the world’s most valuable brand over the past year, said a study published yesterday. The iPhone and iPad maker has boosted its brand value by 19 per cent in the past yearto US$183 billion (S$232 billion), or 37 per cent of its marketREUTERS - 127 words
-
Article180 2012-05-23 47 Kodak has lost a ruling in a two-year legal fight with Apple and Research In Motion (RIM) over a patent for digital image-pre-view technology, a decision that may hurt the value of assets Kodak is selling. The presiding United States International Trade Commission judge said RIM and Apple did180 words
-
234 2012-05-23 47 BLOOMBERG SEOUL Microsoft expects 350 million devices running its Windows 7 software to be shipped globally this year as it prepares the next version of the operating system to challenge Apple’s lead in tablet computers. “It makes Windows the most popularBLOOMBERG - 234 words
-
Article253 2012-05-23 47 AGENCIES SAN FRANCISCO Minority Report-style gesture control will be available at US$69.99 (S$88.60) by winter, according to technology site Techradar. The Leap 3D motion control system by Leap Motion was demonstrated on a video posted on YouTube and can track motion to around 0.01mm accuracy,AGENCIES - 253 words
-
-
Page 46 Advertisements
-
Advertisement252 2012-05-23 46 6 I W OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY Top 40 UK University in Computer Sciences IT UK Guardian, Good University Guide 2012 The Best Modern University for 10 years in a row The Sunday Times, Good University 2011 informatics academy This could also be your classroom. Asides learning in our classrooms, our252 words
-
-
Page 47 Advertisements
-
Advertisement104 2012-05-23 47 SPORTS WAREHOUSE 18 MAY -10 JUNE 2012 10AM 7PM Soccer Jerseys Shorts from Soccer Boots from Running Tennis Shoes from Goalkeeping Gloves from Cycling Shoes from Skins Compression from Ladies Tops Shorts from Kids Tops Shorts from Mens Tops Shorts from $6 $15 $20 $10 $60 $30 $10 $5 $12104 words
-
-
IMPACT
-
Article, Illustration791 2012-05-23 48 SCOTT MARSH - To get your message across, you first have to understand what people want SCOTT MARSH scott@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It started with a simple idea based on human experience. In this case, the idea was something most of us can identify with how can I listen to thePHOTO COURTESY STARCOM MEDIAVEST GROUP - 791 words
-
-
Page 48 Advertisements
-
Advertisement6 2012-05-23 48 GET THE LATEST NEWS TWITTER.COM/ TODAYONLINE6 words
-
Advertisement89 2012-05-23 48 SWISSOATS Alll Feel The Energy The all-natural energising health supplement from Switzerland. Here are some of the benefits you'll experience after taking SWISSOATS A111: 0 SWISSOATS Alll Improves vitality, stamina and endurance Helps to boost overall performance Improves alertness and concentration Increases muscle strength and physical energy Rich in natural89 words
-
-
Page 49 Advertisements
-
Advertisement5 2012-05-23 49 JOIN THE CONVERSATION FACEBOOK.COM/ TODAYONLINE5 words
-
-
SPORTS
-
Article, Illustration442 2012-05-23 50 SHAMIR OSMAN - Casmir swagger returns as LionsXII brush aside Sarawak SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A dose of confidencebooster was what the doctor ordered for the LionsXII to soothe their patchy-form pains and the tonic was served up in dollops last night at the Jalan Besar Stadium. With RobertPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 442 words
-
351 2012-05-23 50 DAN GUEN CHIN - DAN GUEN CHIN SINGAPORE When do we get to use the ambulance? That is the bone of contention for S-League club Tanjong Pagar United in the face of a spate of injuries suffered in matches by their players. The latest came last Sunday in the351 words
-
Article, Illustration520 2012-05-23 51 IAN DE COTTA - Local firm to take motorsports brand across the region IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR Drifting made its debut here four years as an exhibition showcase in Changi, followed by a regional championship in 2009. In the last three years, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (KL)PHOTO COURTESY OF DRIFTPAC - 520 words
-
284 2012-05-23 51 PHILIP GOH - PHILIP GOH SINGAPORE Students, national servicemen, an accountant and even a personal trainer 32 aspiring racers turned up at the Kartright Speedway yesterday for the Singapore finals of the Red Bull Rookies Driver Search. After a series of tests and evaluation,284 words
-
Article, Illustration482 2012-05-23 52 LOW LIN FHOONG - Singapore’s men’s and women’s waterpolo teams out to dominate first regional championship LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE They have been regional kingpins since the South-east Asia (SEA) Peninsular Games in 1965. Now, Singapore’s national men’s waterpolo team have set their sights on dominating the inaugural SEAPHOTO COURTESY OF FULFORD PR - 482 words
-
Article, Illustration193 2012-05-23 54 AGENCIES AFTERNOON LATEST BRUSSELS Kim Clijsters says this year’s US Open will be her last tournament before retiring. The former No 1 had already announced that this would be her final season and said yesterday that she means to quit after Flushing Meadows,AGENCIES; REUTERS - 193 words
-
295 2012-05-23 54 THE GUARDIAN LONDON Louis van Gaal is in line for a senior managerial role at Liverpool. The Dutchman was linked with a move to Anfield in the wake of Damien Comolli’s dismissal as director of football last month. However, while it has sinceTHE GUARDIAN - 295 words
-
241 2012-05-23 54 REUTERS MADRID Barcelona striker David Villa ruled himself out of the running for a place in Spain’s squad for Euro 2012 yesterday after failing to fully recover from a broken leg. Villa, Spain’s all-time leading scorer, broke his left leg while competing inREUTERS - 241 words
-
-
Page 50 Advertisements
-
Advertisement241 2012-05-23 50 GREAT SINGAPORE SALE Quality Fitness Products at great prices Shake Weight UP. now $35 .40 40% OFF Motorised Treadmill 20% OFF Exercise Exercise Bike Bike m 30% OFF 40% OFF U,P. (H10SSnow U.P. $799 now $799 $1181 $479 $47 ;60 .40 .40 LifeFitness Multi-Function Bench Reebok Easy Tone Step Hoist241 words
-
-
Page 51 Advertisements
-
Advertisement121 2012-05-23 51 m SI 0 @TDYSPORTS ON TWITTER SPORTS SCORES ANALYSIS NEWS SONY make.believe true beauty begins with X-Reality PRO experience it with Sony Experience premium picture quality with Sony's revolutionary X-Reality PRO engine. From television programmes, Blu-ray Disc™ movies to Internet contents, you can watch them all with sharper details, richer121 words
-
-
Page 51 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous80 2012-05-23 51 For detailed match fixtures, please visit Singapore Pools website www.singaporepools.com.sg SB IHiMHiM SportsBuzz@Kranji SportsBuzz@PoMo (For 18 yrs and above) LW Livewire MBS Livewire RWS (For 21 yrs and above) (p yl Always play with care. [responsibiyf Do not bet illegally. Telephone Account Service. Call 6786 6688 for more details No80 words
-
-
Page 52 Advertisements
-
Advertisement141 2012-05-23 52 L'V UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES AFFILIATE CENTRE Diploma in Law Your Gateway to a UK Law Degree provides an entry route to the University of London International Programmes’ Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) recognised for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) in the Universities in the United Kingdom that141 words
-
Advertisement4 2012-05-23 52 JOIN THE CONVERSATION FACEBOOK.COM/TODAYONLINE4 words
-
-
Page 53 Advertisements
-
Advertisement25 2012-05-23 53 r. 0 OOB h oS6' f coW oo’ conF' rN > *H3 \ef® s BOB r V.V.V.V. Kgfc. •xmv. •aaaos~ xinmsn.com/si «ar A~d/aCorp ;ome lome to25 words
-
-
Page 54 Advertisements
-
Advertisement102 2012-05-23 54 M H|||||| Need to send money to bank account? I DIRECT TO BANK SERVICE Peace of Mind TO CHINA AND INDONESIA WESTERN UNION moving money for better Western Union flagship branches: No. 1 Jurong West Central 2, #61-34 Jurong Point Shopping Centre No. 1 Park Road, #02-K76 People's Park Complex102 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement18 2012-05-23 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS MAY 23, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF18 words
-
-
T TODAY
-
ENTERTAINMENT
-
Article, Illustration1483 2012-05-23 2 GENEVIEVE LOH - Our reporter went to meet Will Smith but luckily she didn’t get slapped by him TODAY EXCLUSIVE GENEVIEVE LOH IN CANCUN, MEXICO genevieveloh@mediacorp.com. sg Will Smith is among the nicest celebrities I’ve interviewed.Why? Because the world’s 58th most powerful celebrity (according to Forbes) is always friendly withPhotos: AP - 1,483 words
-
Article, Illustration447 2012-05-23 4 Caution: Spoilers ahead as House wraps up its run as the most popular TV show in the world REUTERS THE drama House bowed out on Monday in the United States after eight years on television with a funeral, a friendship and multiple devious plot twists.REUTERS; Photo: AP - 447 words
-
Article, Illustration432 2012-05-23 5 GENEVIEVE LOH - MOVIE REVIEW: MEN IN BLACK III PG, 106MIN GENEVIEVE LOH DOES the world need a third Men In Black flick? Certainly not after that maddening, utterly forgettable rubbish that was Men In Black II, the sequel that took all the good stuff from the original (Frank the432 words
-
Article, Illustration141 2012-05-23 5 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH TAKEN II: In 2008’s Taken, Liam Neeson’s turn as a retired special ops agent trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter from sex traffickers in Paris did a lot more than scare teens away from ever wanting to visit Europe. It also made a whopping US$226 million141 words
-
-
TECH
-
Article, Illustration527 2012-05-23 6 Alvin Chong - We didn’t beat Diablo in six hours but we did find out there is no cow level Alvin Chong AlvinChongGL@mediacorp.com.sg IT’S BEEN a long time since role-playing game Diablo possessed our computers, and now, after more than a decade, the Lord ofTerror has returned. Diablo IIIPhotos: ASIASOFT - 527 words
-
Article, Illustration330 2012-05-23 7 HIRANAND SUNNY - When being bad feels so-so HIRANAND SUNNY WHEN Prototype made its debut in 2009, it had a few cool elements going for it. Consuming enemies, punching helicopters, jumping over buildings and transforming the protagonist’s arms into various weapons thrilled gamers from all over the world, but it330 words
-
Article, Illustration311 2012-05-23 7 HIRANAND SUNNY - PS Vita’s Mortal Kombat is as gruesome as its console counterparts HIRANAND SUNNY AS FIGHTING games go, Mortal Kombat has always held a distinct place in the history of the genre, shunning the often cartoon-like style of its contemporaries in favour of gore and guts. Its incarnation on311 words
-
-
THINGS TO DO
-
Article, Illustration63 2012-05-23 8 The Stage Club presents a faithful adaptation of this classic 1897 tale about an ageing count who goes to Victorian London looking for fresh blood to renew his youth. For ages 12 and above. Until May26, 7.30pm, DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road Robertson Quay. Tickets at63 words
-
Article42 2012-05-23 8 A photography exhibition by Los Angeles-based Sean Dungan which looks atthe old Supreme Court and Kallang Airport —spaces which are now either abandoned or in transition. Until Sept 16,9am to 7pm, Shaw Foundation Foyer, Asian Civilisations Museum. Free admission. www.acm.org.sg42 words
-
Article47 2012-05-23 8 This exhibition features works by the senior artists from Ninuku Art Centre and examines the relationship between history and ownership. Until July 21, noon to 7pm or by appointment. ReDot Fine Art Gallery, 02-06 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road. Free admission. Wwe.redotgallery.com47 words
-
UPCOMING
-
Article99 2012-05-23 8 The world’s most popular children’s music group will be here to delight kids with their most popular hits such as Hot Potato, Rock-a-Bye Your Bear and Big Red Car. This is probably your last chance to see the original band as three members of the99 words
-
Article59 2012-05-23 8 Simply Black White What would the world look like in a monochrome dimension? Let Chinese artists Qi Hong and Wang Shao Xuan show you as they use black-and white-paintings to reflect upon a stripped down simplicity and beauty of the world. Until May 26, 11am to 7pm. Societe Generale Gallery,59 words
-
63 2012-05-23 8 Those of you who are still suffering from WOMAD withdrawal symptoms should catch this Israeli act. Choreographed byfamed Tel Aviv choreographer Ronen Izhaki, this is a seamless post-modern dance that combines the movements of daily prayers, religious chants and synagogue attire as performed byfive63 words
-
72 2012-05-23 8 With two sold out shows, and a third one added, there’s no stopping the Little Monsters from devouring their leader’s concerts. The five-time Grammy Award-winner will no doubt dazzle fans with chart-toppers from her latest album Born This Way and favourite tracks from72 words
-
-
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement121 2012-05-23 2 GEAR UP for SUCCESS in WORK, STUDY and LIFE “Let’s Interact!" Youth Forum Series Featuring Two National Youth Awards Winners m Ms Jamie Llm The New Paper New Face Winner 2011 Ms Germaine Ng Jia Xm “Listen to your heart, Follow your passion” Successful stories sharing how one manages the121 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement133 2012-05-23 3 Miasma) International College ERF Registration No. *****8579D Validity: 07/07/2010 06/07/2014 trust SINGAPORE Sgrcnncmi Cert No. EDU-3-3059 Validity 20/09/2011 19/09/2012 -i i fi In partnership with m niversity AUSTRALIA J Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology) ‘Students with relevant diploma will obtain up to 2 years of advanced133 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement188 2012-05-23 4 HMH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONSULTANTS ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION HMH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (Recruitment Agent for Annamalai University) And Student-friendly Distance Learning Programmes of ANNAMAL/ ►Examinations in SINGAPORE Learning Programmes of ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY Successful completion of 12 years in SINGAPORE PROGRAMMES OF ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY: MBA E-Business, M.B.A. MBA International Business MBA Human188 words
-
-
Page 4 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous599 2012-05-23 4 B face book, com/shaw. sg Get your tickets now at www.shaw.sg/IMAX! LIDO SHAW HOUSE LEVEL 5 BUGIS JCUBE BALESTIER nex LOT ONE BUGIS JUNCTION LEVEL 4 2 JURONG EAST CENTRAL 1 LEVEL 4 SHAW PLAZA LEVEL 4 nex SERANGOON CENTRAL LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LOT 1 CHOA CHU KANG GHOST599 words
-
Miscellaneous64 2012-05-23 4 r;: LIKE US ON facebook.com/cathaycineplexes f I Vh r The Cathay-11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.20,10.05pm Cineleisure Orchard -11,45am, 1,50pm, 4.10, 6.40, 9.00pm 2.00am Causeway Point 12.35pm, 2.50, 5.25,10.00pm a AMK Hub 12.15pm, 2.30,4.45, 7.00pm Downtown East -11.55am, 2.10pm, 4.25, 9.30pm 1 Snap here for full session listing Or log on to cathay.com.sg64 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement55 2012-05-23 5 BAY SUSHI CASUAL DINING BAR Othoro Aburi Beef Sushi Salmon Belly Sushi m Crystal Roll Angry Salmon Roll_ •;flOrange Chicken Soba Roll Bay Don Experience World’s Famous Bays at Bay Sushi Presenting to you 23 May 2012 Reservation 6688 7707 www.baysushi.com.sg www.facebook.com/BAYSUSHI #B2-01 B The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands55 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement71 2012-05-23 6 KCTGR Now till 25 May 10am 5pm (Closed on Sat Sun) Limited Stocks! Special Deals vel unr a $699 $1439 w" not Pacific Cool Bar Rattan-style $149 $249 Utility Cabinet f $149 $229 $395 $245 $149 $240 Louvre Shoe Cabinet $149 $295 $229 $339 $39 saw $49 FREE delivery with71 words
-
Advertisement94 2012-05-23 6 4^ m »tv (jio® evu s pres wov' m tas de UW S efts os gO'M 0 n \0\" ®o2a \a^® sX stviS P'® uaW> case tfoo* dea'S 0 \M\0 bo\o^ s dX° dsxaa ta ries'9° s aa draNN haa® \ocW mere S.OO' a®® dd'OQ f \zes ta^°° \N e94 words
-
Advertisement138 2012-05-23 6 ELITC is licenced to conduct Nitec in Electronics (Computer Networking). ELITC provides flexible training hours, conducive learning environment, training aids and facilities for local and foreign workers to meet industry}] requirements and increase employability. ry Nitec in Electronics (Computer Networking) This certificate is issued by ITE. The programme comprises a138 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement186 2012-05-23 7 Win tosh 4) r M Ay* MAS* AS* 1 "NIN JIOM m wESil m 5> "j L m ?i *5 Promotion Period 01 April 2012 to 30 June 2012 Prizes given are at the discretion of the judges. Winner do not have the option to choose their prizes How to186 words
-
Advertisement147 2012-05-23 7 -©-TMC Academy UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE Academy Every Step With You Embrace your definition of success with UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE DIPLOMA For'NV'O'Level Holders, Nitec Certificate Holders or Equivalent *SDF-Funded under WDA. Terms Conditions Apply. HIGHER DIPLOMA For'A' Level Holders, Higher Nitec Certificate Holders or Equivalent DEGREE For Relevant Polytechnic Diploma Holders147 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement115 2012-05-23 8 V A’ L UP CLOSE WITH EDMUND CHEN, THE AUTHOR H V'hT Meet Edmund Chen, the author. Over the last few years, the multi-talented artiste has penned seven children's books, including Little Otters to the Rescue and Maskee Bear. Meet Edmund Chen on May 27 at an exclusive sharing session,115 words
-
-
Page 8 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous34 2012-05-23 8 SUDOKUplus DIFFICULTY RATING: HOW TO PLAY The rules are easy. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. COPYRIGHT UCLICK YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION34 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement21 2012-05-23 9 r) m if Wake up to the day’s freshest newsl www.channelnewsasia.com/amlive Mondays to Fridays 6.30 am 9.00 am /A=diaCorp Channel NewsAsia21 words
-
-
Page 9 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous292 2012-05-23 9 ON MEDIACORP 25 REASONS TO WORSHIP NINJA WARRIOR Channel 5, 8pm The successful Japanese series Ninja Warrior brings you a special episode 25 Reasons To Worship Ninja Warrior. This episode will recount the exciting events that took place throughout the Ninja Warrior process and will make sure that you end292 words
-
Miscellaneous652 2012-05-23 9 CHANNEL 6.00AM Unbeatable Banzuke 6.30 AM Live! 9.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show IX 10.00 The Dr Oz Show 11.00 Major League Gaming Weekly 11.30 Great Ideas From JML 12.30PM Sayang Sayang II 1.00 India: A Love Story 2.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos XXI CHANNEL 2.30 The Dr Oz Show 3.30652 words
-
Miscellaneous256 2012-05-23 9 ON MEDIACORP ABSOLUTELY CHARMING Channel 8, 9pm En Lin charges at Li Qin with a car but ends up in an accident.As Li Qin attemps to help En Lin out of the car, Hao Min arrives, only to see a fox tail coming out from Li Qin’s back. He gets256 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement602 2012-05-23 10 WORLD’S STRONGEST BANK Ranked by Bloomberg Markets OCBC CARDS TAKES YOUR SHOPPING FURTHER. This Great Singapore Sale we’re giving away free air tickets to Hong Kong and up to 70% off your shopping and dining. FREE RETURN TICKET TO HONG KONG 1 1,000 Cathay Pacific tickets to be redeemed How602 words
-