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    15 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp TUESDAY, 22 JANUARY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/2012
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    Lock icon A S$2b package to boost fertility rate
    1066 1  -  Measures announced include priority housing for first-timers with kids enhanced Baby Bonus MARRIAGE AND PARENTHOOD PACKAGE TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com .sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ASHLEYCHIA SINGAPORE In what is the third round of enhancements to the marriage and parenthood package since its introduction in
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    MARRIAGE AND PARENTHOOD PACKAGE: KEY POINTS
    305 1 Parenthood priority scheme 30 per cent of BTO flats will be set aside for first-timer married couples with children below 16 years old Parenthood provisional housing scheme First-timer married couples with children can rent flats from the HDB while waiting for completion of new
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      345 1 LIM YU-BENG: TRYING TO IMPOSE WHAT ONE THINKS IS GOD’S WILL ON STATE LAW IS A DANGEROUS GAME COMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 Organised by: u t«-f|S2RgiSSat Kreta Ayer Kim Seng CitizenS Consultative Committee Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2013 6th International Lion Dance Competition Date: 26 January 2013 Time: 6.00pm 11.00pm Venue:
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  • hot news
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      Housing plan may have opposite effect: Experts
      521 2  -  Experts say move may cause first-timers without children to further delay being parents MARRIAGE AND PARENTHOOD PACKAGE TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Intended to give more first-time buyers with children a better chance of getting a flat and hence boost the birth rate the
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      Lock icon Firms receptive to paternity leave
      528 4  -  ASME chief views new incentive as ‘fair’ and ‘much better’ compared to earlier proposal MARRIAGE AND PARENTHOOD PACKAGE ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —While businesses were relieved at the duration of paternity leave rolled out by policymakers, married couples TODAY spoke to said they were hoping
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      Lock icon Voters to decide if check is needed: Dr Koh
      553 6  -  PAP candidate responds to Jeyaretnam’s remarks that RP chief is the best person to hold Government to account PUNGGOL EAST BY-ELECTION AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As campaigning in the Punggol East by-election heats up, People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate Koh Poh
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      SDA holds online rally
      525 8  -  PUNGGOL EAST BY-ELECTION AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Instead of just being a check on the People’s Action Partyled government, the Singapore Democratic Alliance’s (SDA) candidate for the Punggol East by-election, Mr Desmond Lim, yesterday sought to offer himself as a check on the “two dominant parties”.
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      Lock icon WP’s campaign trail
      89 8 While welcoming the Government’s plan to introduce a week’s paid paternity leave, the Workers’ Party (WP) candidate in the Punggol East by-election, Ms Lee Li Lian, pictured during her campaign rounds yesterday, used the opportunity to remind voters of the role of the Opposition. The WP had
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      SDP, too, launches internship programme
      280 8 SINGAPORE Another Opposition party is seeking to tap on the power of youth to further its political outreach. The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has launched an internship programme, calling for students who are “innovative and passionate about public service”. The party said the programme, which
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      Slow start to RP’s first feedback session
      405 8  -  WOO SIAN BOON SINGAPORE The Reform Party’s (RP) first feedback session, meant to cater to Punggol East residents wanting an informal chat with their candidate, got off to a slow start last night, as party chief Kenneth Jeyaretnam failed to show up after
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      Debate over Section 377A intensifies
      716 10  -  Online petition to keep law calls on Government to conduct study into ill effects of promoting homosexuality PENAL CODE NG JING YNG, THEN AI PING jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The lobbying by supporters and detractors of Section 377A of the Penal Code, which criminalises sex between men,
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      Thais close in on F&N after OUE throws in towel
      409 10  -  CONRAD RAJ Editor-at-Large conrad@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The battle for Fraser Neave (F&N) is almost over with Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE) throwing in the towel after Thai whiskey tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi upped the ante by increasing his offer for the conglomerate to
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      292 3 eaSICREDIT >1 CASH A MINUTES IDOCBC Bank WORLD’S STRONGEST BANK Ranked by Bloomberg Markets ‘The Cash in 3 minutes application processing service is available at any OCBC branch through a Personal Financial Consultant from Monday to Sunday (subjected to branch operating hours) or online at www.ocbc.com/EasiCredit. In order for us
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      314 4 I create dreams that last generations. It’s my choice. A At Kaplan, through our collaborations with acclaimed international universities, we create an environment where you can thrive and build your own distinctive identity. Choose from a range of programmes as unique as you and gain the knowledge to invent your
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      223 5 i 1 The Singles Celebration U have been waiting for... Fest M MASQUERADE BALL DINNER AND DANCE Spend a mystical night with us at Marina Bay Sands and be part of our record-setting Speed Dating event! Look forward to a night of fun games, meeting new friends and enjoy a
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      608 7 ’T' Xu > c-r Enjoy l-for-l dining more Delight in fabulous dining privileges with your Maybank Credit/Debit Cards. 4 r-v-L'Tl’fe A 21 ON RAJAH 15% off total bill with purchase of Chinese New Year Yu Sheng and a minimum spend ofS$88 in a single receipt Days Hotel Singapore, Level 1,
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      208 9 7j P a Oriental Hair Solutions Change your Crown of Fortune with Oriental Hair Solutions 3 sessions of Customised Herbal Scalp Treatments" Complimentary $100 Oriental Hair Solutions Service Voucher only at (Total Worth $750) $30 If you are experiencing the following hair/scalp problems'" i Thomas Ona Oriental Hair Solutions** Ambassador
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      164 10 WINTER/SUMMER STAR CRUISES EARLY BIRD SAVERS The Leading Cruise Line In Asia-Pacific VIRGO CABIN UPGRADE Selected Mar Sep 2013 departures Visit us at UOB Travel Fair for more details UOB Plaza Atrium Time: 11.00am 7.00pm Date: 22 24 January 2013 Ang Mo Kio Hub, B1 Atrium Time: 11.00am 9.30pm Date:
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      10 10 COMMENT&ANALYSIS GOD’S WILL AND STATE LAW: A DANGEROUS MIX 12
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      166 11 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY I 1 O A R f ajajajR jfSSs i £2TTI a S5 Sr <S> N_/ J 3& LET’S TALK NTU 2013! Saturday, 26 January 2013 11am to 5pm Marina Bay Sands The Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4 www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions Scan for talk schedule NTU. The fastest-rising
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  • comment &analysis
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      God’s will and State law: A dangerous mix
      1001 12  -  FURORE OVER PASTOR’S WORDS LIM YU-BENG Lim Yu-Beng is a Singaporean citizen, artiste and father. This is adapted from a longer post on his Facebook page. Last week, Pastor Lawrence Khong and LoveSingapore jointly expressed to Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Goh Chok
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      Lock icon Can China learn to embrace chaos?
      933 14  -  BEIJING’S ANTIFRAGILE AMBITIONS ANDREW SHENG, XIAO GENG Andrew Sheng, President of the Fung Global Institute, is a former Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and is currently an adjunct professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Xiao Geng is Director of Research
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      109 12 ERC INSTITUTE #P -a *1 Thrive in the Profession of Project Management Project Ejm Management vBSBM Institute Project Management Professional Certification Course CITREP Funding Available! MR Ref Code; CITREP1112/ MR/11-04/376 The most important industry-recognised and respected credential that will demonstrate your ability to lead, manage and direct project teams as
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      36 12 While China’s leaders must ensure that reforms are comprehensive, they also must avoid attempting too much too fast, which could trigger resistance from deeply entrenched players or dangerous chain reactions. ANDREW SHENG AND XIAO GENG 14
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      117 15 SilkAir The Regional Wing of Singapore Airlines > jflK. A V ■r '■txc i Lu'.?? -*V 4T w w. O 1 W Jf i I rr mm <L KIDS NEED MORE EXCITEMENT y THAN A WINDOW SEAT. MAY WE SUGGEST A DRAWING SET? On SilkAir, it’s our attention to small
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  • voices
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      Change in attitude towards public discourse?
      427 16  -  FROM ANG YU JIA The case involving blogger Alex Au is the fourth instance in less than a year where political leaders have threatened lawsuits against allegedly defamatory statements (“Blogger Au to remove post after PM Lee takes legal action”, Jan 5). In all
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      Empty buses: Poor planning?
      147 16  -  FROM TAN KIN LIAN I took SBS Transit service 163 from my home in Yio Chu Kang to my office in Upper Thomson a few times recently. I saw an average of five SMRT buses, services 857 and 854, pass by virtually empty by the time
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      Rewrite the way annual reports are put together
      65 16  -  FROM NG ENG HIN Every year, shareholders of companies receive financial reports in the form of a non-rewritable disk, which is a waste of money and materials. After reading a report, few shareholders would keep the disk. Companies should use rewritable devices
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      Happiness, the missing link in workplace productivity
      185 17  -  FROM VADIVU GOVIND Firms are reportedly keen to improve productivity but 53 per cent are “unsure of how and where to get started”, as reported in “Firms keen to improve productivity but...” (Jan 10). While there has been a lot of discussion on
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      Do our telcos operate under different rules?
      312 17  -  FROM CHUA SOO KIAT I am concerned about the recent news about telecommunication companies in Singapore. First, StarHub raised charges for its sports channels, as stated in “StarHub sports price hike leaves many upset” (Jan 5). Apparently, its contract with consumers allows it
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      Correction
      38 17 The wrong URL was given in the report, “S’poreans donate even during downturn” (Jan 18). It should have been SGGives.org and it has 270 charities under its care, not 300 as reported. We apologise for the errors.
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      165 16 LETTER FREEDOM OF SPEECH COMES WITH RIGHT TO DAMAGES Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/ltrfreedom for the letter from Dudley Au. bone essential s Plant-Glucosamine it Are The Best for Protecting Bones Joints TM BONE Plant-based lucosamine T Your Natural
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      14 16 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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      173 17 LETTER WHAT WE NEED FOR A ‘GOOD LIFE’ Scan the QR code or visit tdy.sg/ltrlife for the letter from Noel Chia Kok Hwee. I GET MORE WHEN YOU ORK MORE Medisave for my future healthcare needs! Mdm Yang Yoke Lian, 43 Seamstress (Self-Employed) ft p </A i As a self-employed,
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  • singapore
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      M1 will ‘work hard’ to win back customer confidence
      435 18  -  Telco says its contingency plan enabled services to be restored in the ‘shortestpossible time’ MOBILE SERVICE DISRUPTION PETER YEO S I N G A P O R E Before 3G services crashed for three days for many M1 subscribers last week,
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      Lock icon Channel NewsAsia expands Asia coverage
      139 18 A new Marina Bay Studio will be a key feature as regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia (CNA) embarked yesterday on a major relaunch with CNA Managing Director Debra Soon (above) striking a gong at the official relaunch to provide expanded coverage of Asia. The result of
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      Tey got on knees, ‘begged CPIB officer for mercy’
      430 19  -  AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE —Law professor Tey Tsun Hang, who is at the centre of the sex-for-grades corruption case, claimed yesterday he knelt before an anti-graft officer during questioning, “sobbed uncontrollably” and begged the investigator in Mandarin to show “mercy”
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      Stamp duty fraud lands ex-property agent in jail
      172 19  -  ALVINA SOH SINGAPORE —A former property agent was yesterday jailed six months for forgery, cheating and counterfeiting stamp certificates. Andrew Sng Chin Lee, 43, who was an estate agent with HSR International Realtors, pleaded guilty to four charges under the Stamp Duties
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      144 19 nm t wsk^w-s ft U ,.»nanc?g. f c Unw« choiscn®. Carl von Linde, TUM Alum Inventor of the Refrigeration Technology With 13 Nobel Laureates 319 Patents, we have given the world technology for the last 145 years. Find out how you can study with Germany’s #1 university*, the choice of
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  • education
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      Lock icon Universities move into R&D to stay competitive
      620 20  -  Local institutions are finding that non-traditional revenue streams provide more than just greater financial returns TERTIARY EDUCATION NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —To stay competitive, cultivate a greater entrepreneurship spirit and equip themselves with more autonomy, universities here are increasingly looking at non-traditional
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      151 20 Standard Cg Chartered Here for good Up to 1 *< A k 4. *k winning transactions hundred dollars off your purchase winner every 15 minutes* it’s good when everyone can win, again and again. Congratulations to all the winners of our Shop For Free and Guaranteed Gift 2012/2013 Promotions. Cardholders
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      96 21 REWARDS. FROM ME TO YOU. MediaCorp Artiste Jeanette Aw LOOK OUT... for the MEclub QR/Passcode on MediaCorp platforms such MEclub is a loyalty programme that rewards you for enjoying MediaCorp news and entertainment. With ME, you can enjoy rewards such as getting up close and personal with the stars, redeem
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  • china&india
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      249 22 SPORTS •30 SUNDRAM TO BE INTERIM LIONS COACH m DENTISTE' PLUS WHIT PERFECT GUM TOOTH PROTECTION 93% Dentiste' dr* users experience a decrease in bad breath after the first night of use Premium Quality Night-Time Toothpaste Dentiste’ Night-Time Toothpaste is clinically proven to help inhibit oral bacteria which are a
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      8 22 SPORTS 31 ‘SAD THAT ARMSTRONG QUIT HIS FOUNDATION’
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      204 23 MANS *****09 MAHP *****54 Tonifies liver and kidneys Strengthens waist and legs Nourishes blood Improves overall well-being Promotes blood circulation RTEX )MMIAE Darkens hair Enhances immunity Strengthens lungs and fortifies kidneys «jhm* Huiji Waist Tonic Huiji HUIJI WAIST TONIC Made In Singapore Under "Good Manufacturing Practice” (GMP) Certified Factory Kickstart
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  • world
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      Lock icon Algeria announces new death toll from standoff
      468 24 ALGERIA HOSTAGE CRISIS AGENCIES ALGIERS Algeria announced a new death toll yesterday from the four-day standoff at a natural gas plant, saying that 37 foreign hostages and 29 militants were killed. One Algerian worker was also killed, another five foreign workers are still
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      Lock icon Anwar wins defamation suit against Utusan
      413 25 AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has won a defamation suit against Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) after the High Court ruled yesterday that the company’s flagship Malay-language newspaper had “distorted” his words to suggest he wanted to legalise homosexuality. Mr Anwar filed the
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      Lock icon Netanyahu seeks strong finish in elections
      168 25 REUTERS JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an elec-tion-eve appeal yesterday to wavering supporters to “come home”, showing concern over a forecast far-right surge that would keep him in power but weaken him politically. In the last stretch of a largely lacklustre campaign
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      193 24 o SAA GLOBAL EDUCATION —itl— The Education Arm of ICPA5 UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INTERNATIONAL I REGISTERED PROGRAMMES I CENTRE ‘A’ LEVEL/POLYTECHNk DIPLOMA HOLDERS! H v 2nd year entry via SAA Bridging Course for suitable applicants! Starts 27 Feb! Preparatory Courses for BSc (Hons) Accounting Finance BSc (Hons) Banking Finance BSc
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      363 24 1,319 People Over The Last 4 Years Have Discovered What It Takes To Make Money In The Stock Market. Isn’t It Time You Joined Us? WS$im m St It has been more than a year and I’m achieving more than 40% in just capital appreciation (not including dividends)!” Michaels Koh
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      178 25 0 SINGAPORE WORKFORCE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS Join the experts in tourism training learn what you love f u With more than 70 years of experience providing specialist training in the Asia Pacific region, William Angliss Institute can turn your passion into a rewarding career. WSQ Certificate in Hotel and Accommodation Services
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  • business
    • STOCK CALL
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        DISCLAIMER
        27 26 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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        CAPITAMALL TRUST BUY (S$2.17)
        56 26 OCBC notes that CapitaMall Trust turned in a sturdy set of Q4 results, with distribution per unit rising 2.6% to 2.36 cents. CMT completed three major asset enhancement initiatives in 2012 and saw strong committed occupancy rates. OCBC maintains a Buy rating with a higher fair
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      M1 Q4 profit slightly higher
      306 26  -  EARNINGS WONG WEI HAN SINGAPORE M1 reported a slight improvement in its fourth-quarter earnings, helped by a growing mobile customer base and a higher contribution from fixed services. But while this added to a growth in its service revenue in 2012, M1’s full-year net profit
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      121 26 PUREGOLD.SG CHINESE NEW YEAR PROMOTION f ii m«il GREAT III li GIFT S$88.80 for 1g 999.9 Gold Bar MBS New Design BUY 25 pcs of 1g FREE (1g 999.9 National Flower Gold Bar) *100 customers only Buy 50 pcs of 1g FREE (1g 999.9 National Flower Gold Bar 5g Silver
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  • impact
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      Lock icon Restoring the Super Bowl Sunday surprise
      459 27 Some marketers are rethinking their ad previews prior to the US’ biggest day of football ADVERTISING THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Marketers that will advertise in this year’s Super Bowl are opting for what was described during the Watergate era as a “modified
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      215 27 Choices for "O" level students! Obtain an Australian degree and career advancements with SMF institute. SMF Institute of Higher Learning A A LEARN COMVECT SUCCEED Advantages SMF Institute (formerly known as SMa Institute of Higher Learning) A not-for-profit organisation, wholly owned by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF). Enhance your career
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  • technology
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      Lock icon PlayStation 4 is ‘50% more powerful than the Xbox 720’
      728 28 Specs aside, price will ultimately be deciding factor in competitive consumer electronics marketplace CONSUMER ELECTRONICS THE GUARDIAN L A S VEGA S Even though Sony and Microsoft have not officially indicated that they will release updated versions of their PlayStation
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      36 28 Why choose braces when you can have straight teeth in 2 weeks? Smiledesign Call us to find out more *6738 5833 ;Dentist @Orchard 51 Cuppage Road #01 -08 Starhub Centre Singapore *****9 Email: dentistatorchard@yahoo.com Website: www.smiledesignstudio.info
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      143 28 c CHARTIS Chartis Singapore Insurance Pte. Ltd., has been serving the Singapore community since 1927. Chartis is the largest general insurance company in Singapore, offering innovative solutions for the changing needs of individuals and corporate clients. We would like to invite self-driven and ambitious individuals to join our vibrant Tele-Sales
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      79 29 Come experience the intoxicating exuberance of dancing at a Viennese ball The Gold Ball is an elegant evening when dance and music come together in grand style, featuring the internationally-acclaimed Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra Complemented with fi ne Viennese cuisine created by Austrian-born renowned chef Karl Dobler of Table at 7
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  • sports
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      Lock icon SUNDRAM TO BE INTERIM LIONS COACH FOR JORDAN GAME
      390 30  -  GERARD WONG SINGAPORE V Sundramoorthy has been named caretaker coach for the Lions for their opening Asian Cup group qualifying match against Jordan in Amman next month, while the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) continues its search for Radojko Avramovic’s successor.
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      Lock icon GET RADDY BACK AS SEA GAMES COACH
      749 30  -  WHAT’S NEXT FOR SINGAPORE FOOTBALL’S MASTER TACTICIAN? GERARD WONG gerard@mediacorp.com.sg Gerard Wong is Sports Editor at TODAY. The hot topic in local football circles is the Football Association of Singapore’s (FAS) search for a new national coach to replace Radojko Avramovic, who quit
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      Lock icon HSBC CHAMP SAD ARMSTRONG QUIT HIS FOUNDATION
      588 31  -  TAN YO-HINN Deputy Sports Editor yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Veteran American golf professional Angela Stanford believes that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong’s decision to quit his foundation was one of the “saddest” parts of the whole doping scandal. During his confession on the Oprah Winfrey show
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    • Article
      T-TEAM RIPE FOR THE PICKING? MAYBE NOT QUITE
      488 31  -  DAN GUEN CHIN SING A PORE On paper, it looks as though the LionsXII are travelling to Kuala Terengganu at the right time to take on T-Team. Since the start of the season, things have not been going well for the East
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      Lock icon SCORES
      130 32 NBA Lakers 103 Raptors 108, Mavericks 111 Magic 105, Celtics 88 Pistons 103, Thunder 118 Nuggets 121 English Premiership Tottenham 1 Man United 1 Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2 Congo 2, Mali 1 Niger 0 Australian Open (round 4) Women’s singles Serena Williams (US) bt Maria Kirilenko (Rus)
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      Lock icon TOP SEEDS CRUISE INTO QUARTER-FINALS
      422 32 Federer, Murray and Williams sweep aside fourth round opponents in straight sets AUSTRALIAN OPEN REUTERS MELBOURNE Roger Federer said he was energised by facing younger players after handing Milos Raonic a masterclass in clinical tennis at the Australian Open yesterday to reach a 35th straight
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      PRO CYCLING TEAM TARGET SINGAPOREAN PODIUM FINISH
      333 32  -  CHARLES ONG SINGAPORE Following a fairly successful competitive debut season last year in which they posted two top10 finishes, the OCBC Singapore Pro Cycling Team have set themselves a higher target for the year getting a Singaporean rider onto the podium in an
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  • Page 31 Miscellaneous
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        1285 34  -  DENNIS CHEW OPENS UP ABOUT BEING A ‘FATHER’, BEING 40, AND BEING FAITHFUL TO ONE WOMAN MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg When you’re a man who has spent a significant part of your career being a woman, it’s easy to get a little mixed up sometimes. Just take
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        598 36  -  Nick Zinner of rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs on why keeping apart helps keep the band together BIG NIGHT OUT 2013 CHRISTOPHER TOH christophert@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —One month into 2013, and American rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs are raring to go. The trio Karen O, Nick Zinner and Brian
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        160 36 REUTERS BR ASILIA —A judge in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state has confiscated copies of wildly-popular chick-lit trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey and other erotic books from two stores, saying proprietors must seal the novels to prevent children leafing through them. Police and
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        152 37  -  CHRISTOPHER TOH SINGAPORE —Local singer Olivia Ong talked about her experience with Wonderland last Friday, at the launch of Asia’s first Samsung Mobile PIN in Singapore, a premium consumer experience space situated at Ngee Ann Civic Plaza. The Wonderland project is a creative
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        80 37 SINGAPORE —MediaCorp’s Oli 96.8FM celebrated Pongal, the harvest festival, with its listeners on Sunday evening. The ticketed event, called Singapur Kalakalaka, was held at the Yio Chu Kang Grassroots Club. Oli DJs Mohammed Rafi, Ravi, Bharathi, Ananth, Vimala, Bamah, P N Bala and Sivaranjaniy performed traditional
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        79 38 OUR PICK Adapted from the 1970s book and TV series of the same name, Mr Benn goes on two of his many adventures in this stage production that follows him to various faraway lands. But importantly, Mr Benn’s message is that you can be- come anything you want
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        72 38 Displayed in a library bookshelf, this work by Charlene Shepherdson consists of seven one-page excerpts from a short story entitled Paper by best-selling local author Catherine Lim, showcased as paper craft as well as found poetry. As part of Project Lava, this event aims to
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        70 38 Four young artists aged between 11 and 12 Glen Lim, Lim Teng Han, Elizabeth Xu and Ashton Siow debut 36 of their works in this charity art exhibition. Proceeds go to Operation Smile, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing free treatment to children suffering from cleft lips
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        82 38 Inspired by the cultural collisions of India’s indigenous and urbanised cultures, this exhibition features works by 19 finalyear undergraduate students from the Product Design programme. They used their experience and interpretations of the colourful and multi-cultural country to translate into products that fit into a contemporary lifestyle. Jan
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        39 38 With emotions, ambitions and hormones on overdrive, the characters in this play about obese teens strive for lives as full as their bodies. Jan 22 to 23, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre Studio. Tickets at S$30 from Sistic. www.singaporefringe.com.
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        84 38 RAKUGO A JAPANESE SIT-DOWN COMEDY A lone storyteller wearing a kimono, and equipped with only a sensu (paper fan) and tenugui (tiny handkerchief), entertains his audience by playing several characters through the change of voice tones, and facial and body expressions. These stories have been passed down orally from master
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