Today, 3 May 2013

Microfilm: NL32596
Total Pages: 84
1 20 Today
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    34 1 TODAY /A=diaCorp FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/2012 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2013 M I C A P) 0 9 3/0 6/ 2 0 1 2
    34 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      54 1 K-Beau Secrets Revealed at next page u L A.N E I Even with a busy schedule all day, I keep my skin looking flawless easily. [SOOTHING EFFECT BRIGHTENING SPF 50+ PA+++ SWEATPROOF SKIN TONE CORRECTION] LAN EIGE [LANEIGE BB CUSHION] LESS MAKE UP, FRESHER FACE h Like us at www.facebook.com/sglaneige
      54 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      289 2 BROUGHT TO YOU BY LANEIGE #SiV I Vf-X'v A:-.A wfu-. »?,v r vi-fe w;;> Flawless K-BEAUTY LOOK-in a jiffy Achieving Korea celebrity, Song Hye Kyo’s picture-perfect complexion is easy with Laneige BB Cushion. Condensing rush hour makeup into just a couple of minutes, this nifty compact is a busy woman’s
      289 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon LOFTY HEIGHTS
    49 1 HEIGHTSSingapore’s skyline is set to welcome its tallest building in 2016 at a site above Tanjong Pagar MRT Station. Named Tanjong Pagar Centre, the 67-sto-rey, 290m-tall integrated development will have offices, retail space and residential homes, linked to a luxury business hotel, said developer GuocoLand. PHOTO: GUOCOLAND
    PHOTO: GUOCOLAND  -  49 words
  • Article
    S’pore factories expand, but at a slower pace
    559 1  -  Analysts maintain cautious optimism that manufacturing sector will continue to pick up ECONOMY LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic’s manufacturing sector continued to expand last month, though at a softer pace, in line with expectations of a gradual and modest recovery
    559 words
  • Article
    Abdul Ghani takes Gelang Patah fight to S’pore
    853 1  -  TEO XUANWEI INJOHORBARU xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg JOHOR BARU In a rare move by a Malaysian politician, caretaker Johor Mentri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman yesterday took his campaign across the Causeway when he made a surprise trip on board the Causeway Link public bus from
    853 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      83 1 CRAMMING FOR EXAMSDOESN’T HELP STUDENTS LEARN OUR EDUCATION METHODS SHOULD TAKE NOTE OF THAT: K RANGA KRISHNANCOMMENT&ANALYSIS 16 HOT NEWS 2 WANTED: CRANE OPERATORS. PAY: S$4K A MONTH c v COFFEE CAN BE CAPTIVATING Be captivated by the stunning design of the only multi-beverage system that prepares your favourite cafe-style
      83 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • hot news
    • Article
      Lock icon Wanted: Crane operators. Pay: S$4k a month
      512 2 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CHANNEL NEWSASIA ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY KOK XING HUI S I N G A P O R E —A few hundred more Singaporeans are needed to take up jobs as crane operators, with the construction sector moving to raise its productivity and
      CHANNEL NEWSASIA  -  512 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Rural-urban divide blurring in wealthy Selangor
      619 4  -  Opposition’s rhetoric making inroads into rural areas, a traditional BN vote bank MALAYSIAN GENERAL ELECTION AMIR HUSSAIN IN SELANGOR amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SEL ANGOR —In Malaysia’s wealthiest state of Selangor, the divide between rural and urban voters appear to be blurring, as the ruling Barisan Nasional
      PHOTO: REUTERS  -  619 words
    • Article
      Lock icon BN denies Anwar’s phantom voter claims
      750 6 Pakatan chief accuses govt of flying in foreign nationals to boost election chances MALAYSIAN GENERAL ELECTION AGENCIES PETALING JAYA —Malaysia’s ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and the national carrier yesterday denied allegations made by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim that tens of thousands of “dubious”
      AGENCIES  -  750 words
    • Article
      Lock icon ECB cuts interest rate to record low of 0.5%
      193 10 REUTERS BR ATISL AVA —The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the first time in 10 months yesterday, promising to provide as much liquidity as euro-zone banks needed and to help smaller companies get access to credit. The ECB
      REUTERS  -  193 words
    • Article
      High rollers bet S$23b at MBS
      434 10 Although volume increased house did not always win thus profits are down GAMING INDUSTRY SINGAPORE —VIP players gambled a record US$18.2 billion (S$22.5 billion) at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in the first three months of the year, an increase of 42.2 per cent compared
      434 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      97 2 c=lT-4=r-- "^MlCJil. -*s^= 5:; y& c >■*: 'a&fe S9S^* -i* v»■I i*w? ym rm Get more out of every vacation. Enjoy S$80*off all flight packages with HSBC's Vacations. Simply enter the promo code HSBC80 before making your payment to enjoy this exclusive discount! Book now at www.hsbc.com.sg/vacations. Asiatravel.com In Partnership
      97 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      168 3 Prices from $1,257 psf euHabitat um V -rMi ’R -_r i > m Over 97% Sold Final release of premium 4-bedroom condo with pool view Visit our sales gallery at Jalan Eunos from 10am to 7pm daily. Foreigners eligible to purchase *****000 www.fareast.com.sg u FAR EAST ORCHARD LIMITED Far East
      168 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      30 4 CHECK OUT THE LATEST 1/ Fair Price PROMOTIONS INSIDE! SCIENCE 24 BONES SHOW VIRGINIA SETTLERS TURNEDTO CANNIBALISM IN 1609 Co/£dRAv> 'or y i I It BMG T Here fob G
      30 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      65 4 FOLLOW TODAY’S COVERAGE OFTHE MALAYSIAN ELECTIONS On May 5, Malaysians go to the polls in a crucial election. Keep abreast of all the key developments via TODAY’s correspondents on the ground Teo Xuanwei in Johor, Amir Hussain in Selangor, Philip Goh in Perak, and Dan Guen Chin in Sabah as
      65 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      388 5 1 dines free with 3 paying adults. Citibank our me. Pleasures i-T V r^!> c. w 2 V •V'V The Buffet Buffet Lunch/Dinner Fish Co. Selected Main Course 'N. i r Ml Edge Buffet Lunch/Dinner Spice Brasserie Buffet Lunch/Dinner V V. yj »i* t i p.\ y fe- Tl A
      388 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      145 6 BRITISH AIRWAYS VISIT EUROPE. SEE BIG BEN. Two European cities. One special price. To Fly. To Serve. WM t. Terms and Conditions: Sale ends 15 May 2013, unless sold out prior. Subject to availability. Return economy airfares from Singapore are inclusive of taxes and surcharges. Fares based on the London
      145 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      406 7 manB&vs? 26 May 2013 (Sun) 3pm 6pm Event Square INCREDIBLE giveaways Participate in games held at special times of the day, and snap up Costa Sands Resort vouchers Wild Wild Wet tickets at RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES! P sit 91 i!dCK 1 31 May 2013 E!hub Information Counter (in front of
      406 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      217 8 April 09, 2013 Thieves Make off with Five Tons of Nutella in Germany When that craving strikes, sometimes there’s nothing you can do. NATIONAL-POST Thieves make off with five tons of Nutella in chocolate-hazelnut heist worth more than $20,000 METRO Nutella heist: Police admit ‘giant breakfast’ theory Police are on
      217 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      654 9 Advertising Feature Special feature brought to you by: f Mar r Authc Energy Market Authority Smart Energy, Sustainable Future DRIVING INNOVATION, LIV Rewarding and meaningful careers in the power sector Energy powers almost every facet of our everyday lives from the mobile phones we use, watching the television to keeping
      654 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      190 10 cents Protection from accidents or illness comes from as little as 80 cents a day, with CashSure Plan. ivS* ft v A CashSure Plan is designed to safeguard you and your family from the soaring costs of medical care. No medical check-ups are required. Apply now. More than Up to
      190 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      549 11 t o\\JK<LL to more Sk i r 228 It All Adds Up. Great a\ i J(ea% for Mum Dad. Casio G-Factory CASIO G-Shock Stores This May, enjoy 2X LINKPOINTS at CASIO G-Factory G-Shock Stores! Every $1 spent 2 LinkPoints (NTUC Members) Every $1 spent 1 LinkPoint (Others) Valid for purchase
      549 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • comment &analysis
    • Article, Illustration
      How Chinese subsidies changed the world
      938 12  -  THE REASON BEHIND CHINA’S RISE USHA HALEY, GEORGE HALEY Usha Haley is a professor of management and Director of the Robbins Center for Global Business and Strategy at West Virginia University. George Haley is a professor of marketing and Director of the Center for
      938 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Long live China’s slowdown
      934 14  -  MOVE FROM MANUFACTURING TO SERVICES? STEPHEN S ROACH Stephen S Roach, a faculty member at Yale University and former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, is the author of The Next Asia. PROJECT SYNDICATE At 7.7 per cent, China’s annual GDP growth in the first quarter of
      PROJECT SYNDICATE  -  934 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Exam cramming is not learning
      574 16  -  MEMORY AND FORGETTING K RANGA KRISHNAN K Ranga Krishnan is Dean of the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore. A clinician-scientist and psychiatrist, he chaired the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Duke University Medical Centre from 1998 to 2009. This is part of a
      574 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      181 12 Chinese Medical Centre (D (B Chinese Medical Centre On-line Appointment www.cmc.sg www.cmc.sg 50% Off 1st Trial at 9 following branches Massage 60 minutes $30 only ‘X Acupuncture Massage Body Wrap for Slimming $45 only mm YISHUN; 6756 7660 Blk 701A #02-01 Yishun Ave 5 (Near Yishun MRT, above KFC) REDHILL:
      181 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      35 12 The most common way in which students learn is geared towards taking and passing examinations. Students pull all-nighters and cram at exam time... But ‘he who crams fast, forgets fast’. K RANG A KRISHNAN 16
      35 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      332 13 DISCOVER A WORLD FROM THE CREATORS OF icehu^o P**» SL v iyim m C F7 ft tW a ii j LJ IN THEATRES MAY30'n3D www.foxmovies.com.sgepicthemovie.com ii Vi lff*« f u r N. OR v 3 to 19 May Redeem an exclusive EPIC Lunch Bag or Shopper Bag when you spend
      332 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      157 14 make, believe v Never miss the moment The Power of Imaging BE MOVED A FREE GIFTS 16GB SD Card a Case Available Now At Sony Store Sony Centre Enjoy more S Hrfff SONY DIGITAL WORKSHOP LENS LIBRARY COMING SOON Sony Store Isetan Orchard at #04-01 Tel. 6733 1876 Bugis at
      157 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      200 15 AsiaNo.1 nappy. jVJaiher'5 Day o m OSIM uAngel Now >p.m. (U.P. $2,688) k OSIM Inspiring well-being uDivine App jVbihar'5 D<M/ J 5ps3aa I App Now 1 55 p.m: (U.P. $6,088) T uPhoria Leg Massager uSIender Slim Belt Massager Now (U.P. $798) lp.m Now $188 (U.P. $268) rv Experience Quality, Safety
      200 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      230 16 @0 kn LuiDLu.iknoiD.com.sg M Republic Authorised Reseller Fibre Broadband PURE PUREHD lOOMpbs ISOMpbs (90.88) y JO/mth i FREE ASUS N15U FREE ASUS N15U Gigabit Fasb Wireless Rouber (Worbh $119) (Only auaiLabLe at all IKnow counters in POPULAR Bookstores and IKnow Concept stores) Gigabit Fast Wireless Router (■‘12 months contract) (AQ.88
      230 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      288 17 IXUS Where style meets substance Canon Delighting You Always EVERY MOMENT YOU DESERVES AN IXUS. When you post a picture, you want it to tell a story in all its glory. With a Canon IXUS camera, you can capture scenes more vividly, and convey emotions more convincingly. And thanks to
      288 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • voices
    • Article
      S’pore needs MRT passenger pushers
      259 18  -  FROM BILL WANG ZHENG CHAO Although a one-year trial for free travel on the MRT network before the morning rush hour will begin on June 24, not many commuters may be able to get up early to avoid the crowds. Perhaps another way to solve
      259 words
    • Article
      Keep commuters better informed when service is disrupted
      194 18  -  FROM LINDA FOO KWEE LIN In the report, “LTA to investigate delay along N-S Line” (May 1), SMRT stated it kept passengers updated throughout Monday’s incident through both train as well as station announcements. This was not the case, though, at Bishan
      194 words
    • Article
      Inspection of tracks along Clementi needed?
      105 18  -  FROM WAYNE CHAN YOU MENG When I took the train recently on the East-West Line, heading to the city, the carriage I was in started to sway sideways rather alarmingly soon after we left Clementi MRT Station. It lasted for several seconds. Such rocking
      105 words
    • Article
      Let’s stop complaining and do our part to stop dengue
      194 19  -  FROM SANTOSH NAIR The common areas in residential buildings belong to the residents, even though town councils are to upkeep them. Instead of only complaining about the possibility of water-log-ging, residents should do their part in keeping their neighbourhood clean
      194 words
    • Article
      Mosquito lessons from Kerala
      119 19  -  FROM KRISHNAN VAIDYANATHAN I refer to this week’s VoicesTODAY topic, “Dengue epidemic: Who are the culprits?” In the 1950s, we had a similar problem in Kerala, India, where we have a lot of ponds, rivers, et cetera. In those days, frogs’ legs was becoming a delicacy,
      119 words
    • Article
      GE will consider suggestion
      61 19  -  FROM TAN SECK GEOK Head, Group Corporate Communications, Great Eastern Life Assurance We thank Mr V Navaratnam for his comments, in “Great Eastern Holdings should consider a stock split” (April 30), and will take them into consideration as part of our ongoing review. Should there be
      61 words
    • Article
      Loosen HDB rules for seniors living in private homes
      164 19  -  FROM NG ENG HIN The authorities should consider allowing senior citizens living in private homes to apply for two- or three-room Housing and Development Board flats. My wife and I are above the age of 60, our two children have moved
      164 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      133 18 GROUND SHATTERING INTEREST RATE ONLY WITH RHB SINGAPORE DOLLAR FIXED DEPOSIT Call our hotline 1800 323 0100 or visit us at www.rhbbank.com.sg Bukit Merah 6278 5388 •BukitTimah 6769 1766 "Cecil 6320 0602 Geylang 6747 8966 Jalan Besar 6296 6233 Katong 6344 8044 Upper Serangoon 6288 8053 Relationship Managers 6320 0657
      133 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      14 18 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
      14 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      17 19 VOICES TODAY WATCH LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE OF THE SHOW Scan the QR code or visit tdy.sg/ voicestoday.
      17 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      153 19 'tf/noW fy' r fowaifr Ccwhouub Win fabulous prizes worth up to $18,000! Pair up with a family member to take part in the Knorr® Family Cookout. Submit your best family recipe using Knorr® products with a photo of the dish and share with us your personal story behind the dish
      153 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • singapore
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Pre-schools along Halifax Rd given ‘final’ 1-year tenancy
      542 20  -  SPACECRUNCH NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Four pre-schools along Halifax Road with about 500 children and infants have been granted temporary relief, after the authorities extended their expiring tenancies for another year. With the sector facing a space crunch, the pre-schools Halifax
      PHOTO: ERNEST CHUA  -  542 words
    • Article
      Lock icon SMRT to close stretches of Circle Line on May 12 and 19
      209 20 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —Stretches of the Circle Line will be closed temporarily on two Sundays this month to facilitate the change of power cables. As a result, commuters may face travel delays of up to 10 minutes, said
      CHANNEL NEWSASIA  -  209 words
    • Article
      Nurse suffers burn injury after sitting on unknown substance in SMRT train
      177 22  -  KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN SINGAPORE A nurse was hospitalised yesterday with a burn injury after sitting on an unknown substance in an SMRT train. She was on the northbound train towards Jurong East at around 11am yesterday when the incident
      177 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Cheaper, cleaner ride ahead
      369 22  -  UNIVERSITY INNOVATION EUGENE NEUBRONNER SINGAPORE Students from the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) University Scholars Programme (USP) have successfully converted a motorcycle from a petrol-based engine to an electric one that may one day extend the usage of old bikes while driving down usage costs. The
      PHOTO: OOI BOON KEONG  -  369 words
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      41 20 FRE Baguette from jQ)elifrance (worth $2 Simply purchase any 500g promotion pack from participating spreads to redeem. Promotion pack available at all leading supermarkets. Meadow Leci > m Refer to on-pack sticker for more information. Terms Conditions Apply. Participating spreads: Meadow Lea
      41 words
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      455 21 unity care for life ■35 <£ Years > > > en one u I 30 OFF 26 OFF itiiirti* NUTRITIONAL OHS WEEKLY HOT BUYS (3 9 May) i.:: i i FREE BIOGLAN MOISTURIZING 60 Premium 'IVl bafis <2.Sr MAHS*****72 GLUCOSCARE Gymnema Plus Tea 60's 10's UP: *35 For 1 $10
      455 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      140 22 IT V 65 A Natural A DRFMTI 4 Squeezed From Our Fresh Oranges NOT FROM CONCENTRATE d USA FLOZ AND WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO FLORIDA! Includes tickets to Disney Theme Parks and a chance to visit Florida's Natural Grove House. Consolation Prizes: 5 x iPod Nano ONE LUCKY
      140 words
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      530 23 FairPrice HOUSEBRAND ill m 1 i Star 2 75 Buys Househo d per pack Needs FAIRPRICE Dishwashing Liquid Twin Pack Lemon 750ml U.P. $3.25 ssro* 25 FAIRPRICE Jumbo Dehumidifier 3's x 600ml U.P. $10.70 for 2 65 for 2 for 2 FairPrice FAIRPRICE Anti-Bacterial Liquid Hand Soap Assorted 500mt U.P.
      530 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • science
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Bones show Virginia settlers turned to cannibalism in 1609
      552 24 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIND REUTERS WASHINGTON —Settlers at Virginia’s Jamestown colony resorted to cannibalism to survive the harsh winter of 1609, dismembering and consuming a 14-year-old English girl, the Smithsonian Institution in the United States reported on Wednesday. This is the first direct
      REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  552 words
  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 24 Advertisements Column 1
      855 24 Latest European Desi 9n|?|^M in white or antique brown colour with or w/o hand-painted flowers designs EHE Dressing Table w 1 5 Drawers and stool 79x39x150cm Study Table w/ 5 Drawers 95x55x76cm Stand Corner Stand Magazine Rack w/ 5 Shelves w/ 4 Shelves 49x39x60cm 68x33x174cm 70x48x170cm '-0 Wall Clock Cabinet
      855 words
Page thumbnail Page 25
  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 25 Advertisements Column 1
      404 25 S FairPrice Tiiaft Mij Fa/iPn'as! ff’r/V'i of Service 3-16 May 2013 y we care BIO-HOME Kitchen Cleaner Lemongrass Green Tea U.P. $5.50 IL Also available for other bio-home range of products Biodegradable Eco-friendly Rinse Free 100% Plant Based Active Caring for your home. Caring for our environment. bio-home Kitchen Cleaner
      404 words
Page thumbnail Page 26
  • china&india
    • Article
      Lock icon China likely to avoid armed conflict with US
      587 26 Beijing could catch up in areas like building stealth fighter jets, aircraft carriers: Researchers REGIONAL INFLUENCE THE NEW YORK TIMES TOKYO —China’s growing industrial might is likely to allow it to mount an increasingly formidable challenge to the military supremacy of the
      THE NEW YORK TIMES  -  587 words
    • Article
      Lock icon H7N9 one of the most lethal flu viruses, says WHO
      378 26 REUTERS LONDON —A new strain of bird flu that is causing a deadly outbreak among people in China is a threat to world health and should be taken seriously, scientists said on Wednesday. The latest victim was a 55-year-old man
      REUTERS  -  378 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Prisoner’s death a setback for India-Pakistan ties
      490 28 BILATERAL RELATIONS DOW JONES NE W DELHI The death of an Indian spy after an assault by two fellow inmates in a Lahore jail has put further strain on relations between India and Pakistan, with politicians in India, including the Prime Minister, calling
      DOW JONES  -  490 words
  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 26 Advertisements Column 1
      246 26 I am ready to take on the financial world. It’s my choice. Step into the world of finance with confidence. At Kaplan Financial, part of the Kaplan Learning Institute, we prepare you to meet the demanding challenges of the financial industry. Our goal is to create an environment where students
      246 words
Page thumbnail Page 27
  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 27 Advertisements Column 1
      732 27 t Fair Price Tiiaft Mij Fa/rPrias! V 3-16 May 2013 mmmd A 0rshm«// o faelal *»o^ 15 Biore Kao^> 7ia7D»1W77 v »uf -i" Instant OJtra-fmc hand lather foam piore 20 15 30 90 per pack Biore .><glt3?h> 3S3S*-ni/in Oj-9-7IU-777n5>r BIORE Make-Up Remover Cleansing Oil 150ml U.P. $17.90 BIORE Aqua Jelly
      732 words
Page thumbnail Page 28
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 28 Advertisements Column 1
      347 28 ASUS recommends Windows 8. I Inspiring Innovation Persistent Perfection k ASUS VivoBook TOUCH THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Win8 Pro Touch Ultrabookw/^^^^T^TTJ^“lstTouch Ultrabookw/ S300CA-C1012PS Pre-installed Office H S550CM-CJ055H Dedicated 2GB VRAM I S550CM-CJ064H Dedicated 2GB VRAM Intel® Core™ i5-3317U (1.7GHzTurbo to 2.6GHz, 3MB13 ache) •Windows® 8 Pro Intel HD Graphics
      347 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 28 Advertisements Column 2
      31 28 \M* t Q\^i Jk aw Delicious maple walnut ice cream cake coated in divine white chocolate m,9 Price quoted is subject to GST. Customer Service: 67 888 128 www.swensens.com.sg j /SwensensSingapore
      31 words
Page thumbnail Page 29
  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 29 Advertisements Column 1
      513 29 t Fair Price Tiiaft Mij Fa/rPn'as! V Promotional Prices Valid From 3-16 May 2013 Kao Launer f With every purchase of any participating Laurier products, 20 cents will be donated to 1 5 Money Fund The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund STRAITS TIMES. Participating products: Promotion period: 3 May-31
      513 words
Page thumbnail Page 30
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 30 Advertisements Column 1
      560 30 t v Fair Price Tiiaft Mij FhirPrias! V 3-16 May 2013 •m Essential DAMAG E-CA R E ,oJ) Eon Vivian Hsu International Star o CSO,TdEI8EtBRO,TECTION JJiO 19 to the last 15cm Step 1 Shampoo Conditioner To Treat and Protect your hair £ssent 'a! Essential Essential 1 zF ’vS’ Step Intensive
      560 words
Page thumbnail Page 31
  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 31 Advertisements Column 1
      362 31 L v Fair Price TTt/i/i Mij FhirPrias! 3-16 May 2013 mm N0.1 N Dishwashing Liquid In Singapore* mm t i OJT EXTRA a, Vo CONTENT 2 X a a lemon DISHWASHING LIQUID Dt m i Thank you for making us No.l ms i Come join Pornsak and Mama Lemon in
      362 words
Page thumbnail Page 32
  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 32 Advertisements Column 1
      371 32 t Fair Price Tiiaft Mij Fa/rPrias! V 3-30 May 2013 V v-« u I it M ,< vf S. t C& sf V www.locknlock.com LOCKaLOCK Better idea, Better life w •> I. -F T J s q 0 V GRAND PRIZE. The new iviacbook Pro State-of-the-art processors. All-new graphics. Breakthrough
      371 words
Page thumbnail Page 33
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 33 Advertisements Column 1
      404 33 t Fair Price Tiiaft Mij Fa/rPrias! V 3-16 May 2013 per pack BRAND’S Bird's Nest American Ginseng Rock Sugar 6's x 68ml U.P. $52.90 90 r vv\ e G e 6'< 1 Life's still sweet r V v\e r, G e Nest Bird 90 BRANDS BRAND’S Bird’s Nest per Rock
      404 words
Page thumbnail Page 34
  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 34 Advertisements Column 1
      363 34 L Fair Price jLti My FairPrice! of Service 3-16 May 2013 eri'/d of Service from the Heart Celebrating 40 Years of Success Together with Vftagen Less Sugar MARIf.OLD HL Milk— VK latiiiifniaa' IlIMfMPl MARIGOLD MARIGOLD IE. IS MARirOLD^MMARirOLD ee jVJARjGOLD ioo% FRESH presh presh FULL CREAM haKSJntsr 100% Juice Orange
      363 words
Page thumbnail Page 35
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 35 Advertisements Column 1
      663 35 S Fair Price 7iia/i Mtj FairPrite! /eai'J of Service from the Heart Nestle It's all about goodness, togetherness and activity/ 4 Tomm o.n'SP'f'L WHITE COFFEE ORIGINAL > f VI 3# v; Ji I MAY Roadshow Spend $45 net? and above for a Family Picnic Basket 7 May'13,Tue 4pm 8pm 4pm
      663 words
Page thumbnail Page 36
  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 36 Advertisements Column 1
      358 36 t Fair Price Tiiaft Mij Fa/rPrias! V 3-30 May 2013 vmmies $> salute your love. ers ■gnaw id i wyetn 3 &as X s Birf^rn 7* HI (W V.Tl TV- '-g/ g > v A'«2 w„ i OC*klwn Ot w *®OWIN 0~0 P 'XXXX-V.: t«ufyS! A(.” V r.* ,.v:y ■VAr-i.v;-W
      358 words
Page thumbnail Page 37
  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 37 Advertisements Column 1
      393 37 t Fair Price Tiiaft Mij Fa/rPrias! eavdV 3-9 May 2013 J 100% Fresh UHT Milh The Fresher, Creamier taste from European Dairy Cows 1 > <Mts> 4 Ssps&SD m ■t (Dtin <TOa FREE Unique Twin Cows Mug with purchase of any 2 Twin Cows products. TWIN COWft TWIN cows 15
      393 words
Page thumbnail Page 38
  • world
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Sabah natives want ‘ancestral’ land back
      615 38  -  Kadazandusun people unhappy over communal land scheme as sta te government tries to find a permanent solution MALAYSIAN GENERAL ELECTION DAN GUEN CHIN IN KOTA KINABALU danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg KOTA KINABALU —As Malaysians go to the polls on Sunday, the issue of land ownership has risen
      PHOTO: REUTERS  -  615 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Election panel holds demonstration to prove ink lasts
      283 40 MALAYSIAN GENERAL ELECTION AGENCIES putrajaya In a bid to refute allegations that the indelible ink meant to prevent voter fraud at Malaysia’s general election this weekend was easily washable, the Election Commission (EC) yesterday held a demonstration to prove that it cannot
      AGENCIES  -  283 words
    • Article
      Lock icon VIOLENCE, ONLINE ATTACKS MAR POLLS
      207 40 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER Attacks have surged against party workers, supporters and Web-based media reporting on Malaysia’s general election, and are threatening the democratic right of its citizens to vote, an international human rights organisation said yesterday. Human Rights Watch urged leaders from the ruling Barisan
      THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER  -  207 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Pattani attack will not derail peace talks: Security chief
      194 42 REUTERS BANGKOK Thailand’s national security chief said yesterday that talks aimed at bringing peace to the vio-lence-plagued south would press on despite an attack blamed on Muslim insurgents that killed six people, including a three-year-old boy. Mr Paradorn Pattanathabutr, Sec-retary-General of
      REUTERS  -  194 words
    • Article
      Lock icon ‘Hostile’ American gets 15 years’ hard labour in N Korea
      279 42 PYONGYANG-STYLE JUSTICE AGENCIES SEOUL North Korea said yesterday that its Supreme Court had sentenced a United States citizen to 15 years of hard labour for committing hostile acts against its government. Kenneth Bae, 44, a Korean-Amer-ican from Washington state who
      AGENCIES  -  279 words
    • Article
      Lock icon 2 charged with helping suspect destroy evidence
      348 44 BOSTON BLASTS AGENCIES BOSTON Two one-time classmates of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon blasts, were charged on Wednesday with conspiring to obstruct justice and destroy evidence by discarding a laptop and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to him. The
      AGENCIES  -  348 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Australia to affirm plans to buy up to 100 F-35 jets
      619 46 CONTROVERSIAL STEALTH FIGHTER REUTERS CANBERRA Australia’s government is expected to affirm plans to buy up to 100 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, according to a defence blueprint to be released today, easing concerns hanging over the future of the
      REUTERS  -  619 words
  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 38 Advertisements Column 1
      203 38 BACHELOROF NURSING La Trobe University (Melbourne) and Nurses Learning Hub invite Registered Nurses to apply for the Bachelor of Nursing. DEGREE AWARD This programme is designed to enable experienced Registered Nurses to expand their knowledge base in the discipline of nursing and apply this to their practice without leaving home.
      203 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 38 Advertisements Column 2
      68 38 Slumberlancj Up to 80°/. sal v Warehouse Sale 3 Days cnly! 4-6 May, 10.30am 7pm All showroom discontinued mattresses to be cleared. Leather bedframe also available. Wide range of models to choose from. Exporters are welcome. Mattress Factory Outlet No.l Kaki Bukit Road 1, Enterprise One #01-44 (next to loading
      68 words
Page thumbnail Page 39
  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 39 Advertisements Column 1
      498 39 t Fair Price Tiiaft Mij FairPrias! V 3-16 May 2013 -All NaturalALEXIA; Stand to win $2,000 worth of FairPrice Gift Vouchers with purchase of any 2 advertised items ($200 FairPrice Gift Vouchers X10 winners) $4 90 •$/|65 ®$Q90 per pack 4I 5 3 ALEXIA Spicy Sweet Potato Fries With Chipotle
      498 words
Page thumbnail Page 40
  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 40 Advertisements Column 1
      184 40 Oi Isetan Scotts, Promotion Gallery, L3 3-9May 2013 ggSl Delsey Trade-iri your old luggage for a new Desley 4 Wheel Trolley Case at: 64cm -$139 74cm -$159 (UP:$399-$459) United Colors Of Benetton UNITY Metal 4-Wheel Trolley Case Now 28" $199 (UP:$469) American Flyer D 4-Whccl Trolley Case with TSA Lock
      184 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 40 Advertisements Column 2
      40 40 0 f Apple iPad® mini Dally Win Draw Results 2013 30th April 2013 RISE UP to ULTIMATE defence! \-LI > .li i All winners have been notified. Only the last 4 Digits of your NRIC number are printed here for verification.
      40 words
Page thumbnail Page 41
  • Page 41 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 41 Advertisements Column 1
      441 41 Studio Living with Big Savings! u« I Ant n KINC: KOII 3+2 Seat Sofa Choice of Fabrics Removable Covers $1499 RRP: $3390 Offer: $4300 $14.10 weekly over 48 months m I ARMADIO 1 $999 RRP: $4-999-$9.39 weekly over 48 months Felix L-Shaped Sofa Solid Red Meranti Wood Frame Available in
      441 words
Page thumbnail Page 42
  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 42 Advertisements Column 1
      64 42 DIPLOMA COURSES IN MUSIC THEATRE Singing, Piano,Violin, Speech Drama. Commence: May/Sept. CPE Reg. Dip/Adv.Dip/Public Performance Dip,. as Performer or Teacher Email to guild@amwilmusicdrama.com visit www.amwilmusicdrama.com Tel: *****237 IT TAKES O t-s. Ik Flying Dutchman t- '±h Glenn Ong O Mike Kasem Jean Danker f 1 I 5 li JSf /"fv.
      64 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 42 Advertisements Column 2
      141 42 2 Days Mother’s Day Sale Day I Tomorrow This Sat, 4 May 13 (11am to 4pm) Kallang Community Club Beside Boon Keng MRT, Behind McDonald) Day 2 This Sun, 5 May 13 11am to 4pm Buona Vista Community Club 36 Holland Drive *****6 (Near Buona Vista MRT, 5 mins walk
      141 words
Page thumbnail Page 43
  • Page 43 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 43 Advertisements Column 1
      199 43 Cold Storage The fresh food people i ft i BBS! mah ALL NATURAL GREEN TEA m I :ir INFUSION V 50 liGre’enyTeaiwith Camomile Tea 20s x 1,5g UP $6.55 Jasmine Petals 50s x 1,5g UP $7.20 Dilmah DILMAH Simply purchase any of the Dilmah products and stand a chance to
      199 words
Page thumbnail Page 44
Page thumbnail Page 45
  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 45 Advertisements Column 1
      199 45 Cold Storage The fresh food people 0 A A A B 20 0 0 K K I 4 ft 7 P (1 C2 a 4 L®jfe ft •> TV a X 0 iNAC 6 f N&CK m A r& V k ,0T/ 3 4. w 6|g a N r s
      199 words
Page thumbnail Page 46
  • Page 46 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 46 Advertisements Column 1
      163 46 (rClariancy Radiance^ Give Mum a Gift of Radiance this Mother's Day Mother s Darj Specials 25 tla April to 12 tla Marj Skin Tightening Device TriPGIIar. stop' Eosika Skin Revitalisation IPL Device Multi-Pulse technology for safe and effective treatments Reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Reduce appearance of pigmentations
      163 words
Page thumbnail Page 47
  • Page 47 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 47 Advertisements Column 1
      134 47 m Cold Storage The fresh food people E n m iCaP i Bii i 10° V«9r K K r* I m m* Promotion Period: 3 May-15 May 2013 Hurry! While stocks last! Terms conditions apply. Please refer to entry form for redemption details. KLEENEX® Ultrasoft Printed Toilet Tissue 20 x
      134 words
Page thumbnail Page 48
  • business
    • STOCK CALLS
      • Article
        HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST
        63 48 BUY (US$0.825) AmFraser keeps call and US$0.955 (S$1.178) fair value, saying it continues to show resilience against backdrop of softened macro environment. Notes HPHT’s recent labour dispute at Hong Kong International Terminal will put slight dampener on bottom line, but will be negated by revenue from
        63 words
      • Article
        VENTURE CORP
        90 48 HOLD (S$7.55) OCBC downgrades from Buy and cuts fair value to S$8.00 from S$9.08, after Venture Corp’s Q1 results came in below expectations. Expects near-term selling pressure on the stock after Q1 revenue fell 7 .6% and PATMI plunged 21.1%. Adds second-half strength will be weaker than previous
        90 words
    • Article
      DBS posts S$950m quarterly profit
      566 48  -  Investments in areas such as SME and wealth management paying off: CEO EARNINGS WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —DBS Group started the year with a record quarterly profit after a relatively weak second half last year, as broad-based growth across most key operations at home
      566 words
    • Article
      Lock icon UOB profit rises 4.9% to quarterly record
      212 48 AGENCIES SINGAPORE —United Overseas Bank (UOB), the smallest of Singapore’s three banks, said yesterday its net profit rose 4.9 per cent on-year to a record S$722 million in the first quarter, helped by a jump in fees and commissions that offset a drop
      AGENCIES  -  212 words
  • Page 48 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 48 Advertisements Column 1
      120 48 V T* A Product of New Zealand 17 Years Experience in Insect Screens Keep Out All Mozz/e Protect your loved ones from DENGUE, Install MAGICSEAL Invisible screen today! 3 YEARS WARRANTY MagicSeal Invisible Insect Screens, the most efficient and technically advanced insect screens available. Why do you need to install
      120 words
Page thumbnail Page 49
  • Page 49 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 49 Advertisements Column 1
      336 49 > < i 9S Va r rr^ ■2 n IK SB v HR Simply purchase any 3 participating products (which must include 1 bonus item) in a single receipt and stand to win a pair of tickets worth $362 [MMimm BO Nil MS T E (Sj IJUaVjJJ' 100% FRESH istcm
      336 words
Page thumbnail Page 50
  • market buzz
    • Article, Illustration
      FLAWLESS-LOOKING SKIN
      121 50 Replenish and repair your skin with Rosken Skin Repair Bio Serum. The intensive skincare oil reduces the appearance of stretch marks, scars and uneven skin tone. It also deeply moisturises dry skin and improves skin elasticity. Rosken Skin Repair Bio Serum contains a mix of antioxidants (vitamin A
      121 words
    • Article, Illustration
      LIFE IN PASTELS
      89 50 This season, Giordano is pairing its latest fashion pieces with a spectrum of pastel colours for a Pretty in Pastel collection. Ladies, check out the light and flowy shirts in soft tones, skinny tapered jeans in polka dots, casual round-necked bellshaped tops and kimono-sleeved blouses. For men,
      89 words
    • Article, Illustration
      ACCESSORIES WITH BENEFITS
      118 50 Celebrate Mother’s Day by giving mum the best of both worlds: Health and jewellery. OWELL has a wide selection of exquisite accessories exquisite that promote health benefits. The latest is its BIO-Ge rose gold titanium range of health accessories that helps relieve muscle aches, improves blood circulation,
      118 words
    • Article, Illustration
      MIX IT UP WITH PSY
      264 50 The search is on for a chef to accompany K—pop superstar Psy on his world tour, which kicks off in July. If you think you have what it takes, join the Psy Needs A Chef contest and showcase your fantastic bibi (Korean for mixing) skills.
      264 words
    • Article, Illustration
      A NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
      332 50 After four months of renovation, Tanglin Market Place at Tanglin Mall is finally opened, enticing shoppers with its new layout and ambience. Shoppers can look forward to a bigger retail area devoted to a wide range of fresh products from all over the world at the
      332 words
    • Article, Illustration
      NOT CHILD’S PLAY
      168 50 Do your children love to play with toy cooking sets? Get them cooking for real with child-safe kitchen tools from Appetotts, an online store that sells real cooking and baking utensils made for children. From mini rolling pins to nylon knives, Appetott’s product range is designed to
      168 words
Page thumbnail Page 51
  • Page 51 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 51 Advertisements Column 1
      78 51 r "I What’s N EW Offers valid from 3-16 May 2013 I m m Ill ElastiaBermudas SizesTlMBXXL r i TIB n i f each Classic Sizes: 28&3’5l ©SCrKniMS Bermudas With BeTtS Sizes: 28H331 <StL a A Biff Savings Great Value 24 7 AM Lower Prices S QocBCii., k SUBS While
      78 words
Page thumbnail Page 52
  • property
    • Article
      Aussie developers to woo more S’porean home buyers
      656 52  -  For the price of an HDBflat, buyers can choosefrom a wider range of real estate OVERSEAS PROPERTIES FLORENCE CHONG property@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Australian developers are increasingly targeting Singaporean investors seeking residential properties overseas as repeated rounds of tightening measures restrict investment opportunities at
      656 words
    • Article
      Lock icon China home prices up for 11th straight month
      234 52 REUTERS BEIJING Average home prices in China’s 100 biggest cities rose in April from March, the 11th straight month-on-month rise, a private survey showed yesterday, raising the risk of further tightening steps after recent government measures to crack down on speculation. Average
      REUTERS  -  234 words
  • Page 52 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 53
  • Page 53 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 53 Advertisements Column 1
      99 53 r 1 EE i Value OFF UP to Offers valid from 3-16 May 2013 SAVE 60% Stackable Stool 134x341cm U.P. $14.99 New Colours SAVE 65% Folding Chair SC***** U.P. $22.99 New Colours SAVE 69% Office Chair (42x77/89)cm U.P. $79 SAVE 55% Office Chair (60x61x97/105.5)cm U.P. $199 BigSaving 3 0 SAVE
      99 words
Page thumbnail Page 54
  • technology
    • Article
      Lock icon New iOS could be delayed
      517 54 Apple’s design chief revamping apps, may make dramatic changes, introduce new features APPLE’S NEW OPERATING SYSTEM BLOOMBERG SAN FR ANCISCO —Six months into an expanded role as Apple’s top product visionary, Mr Jonathan Ive has embarked on a sweeping software overhaul that leaves the company
      BLOOMBERG  -  517 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Nexus 4 comes to Singapore
      195 54  -  PETER YEO peteryeo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Announced last October and launched in the United States in November, Google’s Nexus 4 smartphone has finally reached our shores. A collaboration between Google and LG, the Nexus 4 has been getting rave reviews. Technology website ExpertReviews says LG and Google
      PHOTO: GOOGLE  -  195 words
  • Page 54 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 54 Advertisements Column 1
      386 54 Be Part of Us to INSPIRE YOUNG LIVES Date: I I May 2013 Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm Venue: NTUC Trade Union House NTUC Learning Hub, Level 6 Room 6H 73 Bras Basah Road S( *****6) (Nearest MRT: Bras Basah Circle Line, Exit A) We are looking for individuals who are
      386 words
Page thumbnail Page 55
  • Page 55 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 55 Advertisements Column 1
      175 55 Exclusive! Offers valid from 3-16 May 2013 y 1 v (4 m fB«SS Kofilan stbippe" 04* BBEflSE r HE h > the Pearl of My Hearth »horumon Keharuma Keharuman sehingga I I 1 I ehmgga >Jcte Any 2 for $12.65 SOFTLAN Fabric Softener 51 (Assorted) jail U.P. Any 2 for
      175 words
Page thumbnail Page 56
  • sports
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon ANOTHER SHOT AT GLORY
      692 56  -  After two earlier misses, paddler Feng wants podium finish at world championship TABLE TENNIS LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Table tennis star Feng Tianwei possesses a Curriculum Vitae (CV) most can only dream of. It includes Olympic medals from the 2008 Beijing Games, where she won
      PHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN  -  692 words
    • Article
      Lock icon MATCH-FIXING CLOUD OVER DEPORTIVO VICTORY AT LEVANTE
      293 56 REUTERS M ADRID —The Spanish football league (LFP) will investigate Deportivo La Coruna’s 4-0 victory against Levante in a Spanish Primera league match on April 13, radio station Cadena Ser and other media reported. Deportivo, who are in administration and in danger of
      REUTERS  -  293 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A BIGGER AND BETTER EXPERIENCE
      635 58  -  Despite increase in ticket prices, Li-Ning S’pore Open organisers promise more LI-NING SINGAPORE OPEN BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Ticket prices for Singapore’s premier badminton event may have risen, but organisers promise it will be value for money. This year, some 32,000 fans
      PHOTO: LI-NING SINGAPORE OPEN  -  635 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon MOURINHO COULD COST CHELSEA S$23M
      374 58 AGENCIES LONDON —Chelsea may have to pay £12 million (S$23 million) to bring Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese had signed a new four-year deal with the Spanish giants after guiding them to the Spanish Primera Division title last year,
      AGENCIES; PHOTO: AP  -  374 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WOCHENG, 12, HAS TOUGH FIRST DAY AT CHINA OPEN
      262 58 REUTERS TIANJIN —Ye Wocheng, China’s latest golfing wunderkind, endured a baptism of fire in his groundbreaking European Tour debut yesterday, shooting a seven-over 79 in the first round of the US$3.2 million (S$4 million) Volvo China Open in Tianjin. The 12-year-old
      REUTERS; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES  -  262 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon GARNETT-PIERCE DUET KEEPS CELTICS ALIVE
      607 59 But defeat to the Knicks in Game 6 could see duo’s partnership end REUTERS NEW YORK —It might be the last Celtics stand for the tandem of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett but they showed their class and determination as Boston humbled the New York
      REUTERS; PHOTO: AP  -  607 words
    • Article
      Lock icon HARDEN INSPIRES LINSANITY-LESS ROCKETS
      247 59 AGENCIES OKL AHOM A CIT Y Despite fighting flu-like symptoms and being without the injured Jeremy Lin for a second straight game, James Harden rose to the occasion to help the Houston Rockets sink the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-100 on Wednesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) and
      AGENCIES  -  247 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WATCHING BAYERN WITH A SINKING FEELING
      796 60 Europe’s top clubs will be wondering if they can ever compete with the Bavarian giants next season CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THE GUARDIAN BARCELONA There was a moment in the second half when the Bayern players, 2-0 up on the night and on their way to
      THE GUARDIAN; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES  -  796 words
    • Article
      Lock icon HEYNCKES LEAVING GUARDIOLA WITH TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW
      262 60 AGENCIES A few months ago, when the news broke that Pep Guardiola would be replacing Jupp Heynckes as the head coach at Bayern Munich at season’s end, much was discussed about how Guardiola would fit well into an already-solid Bayern set-up. But
      AGENCIES  -  262 words
Page thumbnail Page 57
  • Page 57 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 57 Advertisements Column 1
      144 57 Exclusive! Promotions valid from 3 May 31 May 2013 ll/Js/A www.campbellsoup.com.sg •j 9 US itm. i w )CK RE/ ST0| Beef 5 INSTANT SOUP ream of Mushroom A Prego 100% 0 CLEAR CHICKEN pt A\. CHICKEN n f Mushroom BROTH V o iervlng Sugscsuo (ETW/^'Wk A -r ;s r; .v
      144 words
Page thumbnail Page 58
Page thumbnail Page 59
  • Page 59 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 59 Advertisements Column 1
      159 59 WORKINGRBRORD You can go anywhere from here y v Thinking of living working abroad? Mi&H the 'Working -fib road ivent in Singapore for Join, visa information and itlTS Cnglbh language ‘MaAlerclaAWS. Working Abroad is coming to Singapore for the first time this May, bringing a group of employers looking to
      159 words
Page thumbnail Page 60
  • Page 60 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 60 Miscellaneous Column 1
      83 60 For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg iw Itottvupgf Live wire (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 yrs and above) IB*!.™-! Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 yrs and above during live’ telecast) SB |t-i SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 yrs and above) Always play with care. [responsiblyf Do not bet illegally. Singapore Pools Account Service.
      83 words
Page thumbnail Page 61
  • Page 61 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 61 Advertisements Column 1
      1495 61 SUBSCRIBE NOW! IPO closes on 8 May 2013 at 12 noon I I i On 13/ yield OF 8.0 —cnn FOR FORECAST YEAR 2014 ll c ROESUS Retail Trust (a business trust constituted on 7 May 2012 under the laws of the Republic of Singapore) managed by Croesus Retail Asset
      1,495 words
Page thumbnail Page 62
  • Page 62 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 62 Advertisements Column 1
      84 62 Sensodyne* breaks the record. Sensodyne® would like to thank you for pledging to fight against tooth sensitivity during our roadshow at nex. With your help, we managed to enter the Singapore Book of Records for the Largest Display of Pledge Stickers. Sensodyne® supports your fight against tooth sensitivity. It sM
      84 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      27 1 FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2013 PHOTO: JASON HO; WHITE COTTON FORMAL SHIRT, S$175; BLACK AND WHITE PIN-STRIPE SUIT, S$199; BLACK AND BLUE SILK TIE, $175, ALL BROOKS BROTHERS.
      27 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • T TODAY
    • style&beauty
      • Article, Illustration
        Classic eccentricities
        301 2 Dapper Dandy black-and-whites reinvented for the quirks of modern life CREDITS Photography: Jason Ho Styling: Chin Hair and make-up: Seksan Kudsong, using MAC Model: Edvin R, Ave Models All prices stated unless unavailable. STOCKISTS A.P .C #02-08 Raffles Hotel Arcade Agnes B #03-00 IsetanScotts Brooks Brothers #01-07 Knightsbridge
        301 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Beauty Intel
        452 6  -  Slap, slather and spritz on latest beauty and grooming must-haves LOOKING GOOD BY ZHANG WEIFANG Fresh mist In need of a pick-me-up in the middle of a sweltering day? Look no further than Kose Sekkisei Lotion Mist, a hydration boost that promptly rejuvenates dull, dry and weary skin
        452 words
      • Article, Illustration
        The miracle worker
        324 6  -  We put beauty products to the test PRODUCT REVIEW: LANCOME’S ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YOUTH ACTIVATING CONCENTRATE ZHANG WEIFANG SINGAPORE I have to admit: Lancome’s Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, a bestseller for the brand since its launch in 2009, never did work as well for me as it did
        324 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Beyonce
        335 8  -  5 QUESTIONS WITH... LISA DOUGAN, COURTESY OF H&M SINGAPORE —With more than 118 million records sold worldwide and a sweet assembly of Grammy Awards, Beyonce is definitely, as The New Yorker once dubbed her, “the most important and compelling popular musician of the 21st century”. We might also add,
        335 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Style scoop
        435 10  -  Latest digs around town GET IT NOW BY KENNETH CHOY 1 Playful updates Fans of floral prints, it is easy to up your wardrobe’s pizzazz ante with the fine pr i nt s f rom New L o ok ’s l ate s t a r r ivals.
        435 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Rising style star
        368 10 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock of late, you won’t have failed to notice Emilia Clarke, the devastatingly beautiful British actress who plays Daenerys Targaryen, the platinum-tressed “Mother of Dragons” in the TV series, Game Of Thrones. But Clarke’s sartorial choices have
        THE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  368 words
    • culture&lifestyle
      • Article, Illustration
        Scene stealer
        424 12  -  Artist Justin Loke takes us on a candlelit tour of reference and allusion ART REVIEW: THE SEVEN SCENES OF BARRY LYNDON BRUCE QUEK SINGAPORE —The Seven Scenes Of Barry Lyndon is the first solo show for Justin Loke, who is one-third of muchfeted artist collective Vertical Submarine, better
        424 words
      • Article, Illustration
        It’s no trick
        519 12  -  KEVIN MATHEWS SINGAPORE —Making music has become less of a hobby with many musicians in Singapore, who are making the jump to pursue music full-time, sometimes leaving “stable 9 to 5” jobs in the process. And local pop quartet Tricks Cider is another example of this, with
        519 words
      • Article, Illustration
        No sophomore slump
        225 14  -  MUSIC REVIEW: AWAYLAND VILLAGERS KEVIN MATHEWS Is the album as an art form dead? Not if artists like Villagers can help it. After a brilliant debut, Becom- ing A Jackal, it was only natural that Villagers’ (the nom de plume of Irish singer-songwriter Conor O’Brien) sophomore effort
        225 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Timeless melodies
        149 14  -  MUSIC REVIEW: MY ROCKS ARE DREAMS PSYCHIC FRIEND KEVIN MATHEWS Some might remember Will Schwartz from the ’90s indie rock band Imperial Teen. Well, with Psychic Friend, Schwartz is able to indulge in his Carole King/Todd Rundgren predilections without being accused of being too “retro”. Schwartz manages to
        149 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Old school goodness
        167 14  -  MUSIC REVIEW: VAUDEVILLE CHASE HAMBLIN THE ROUSTABOUTS KEVIN MATHEWS “The descendant of one of America’s first Gypsies and the great grandson of a Vaudeville songwriter, Chase Hamblin, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was raised in Italy, France, and Singapore.” At least, that’s according to Hamblin’s official
        167 words
      • Article, Illustration
        A bright spark
        197 14  -  MUSIC REVIEW: LET US FEEL THE BLAZING LIGHTS AH5IVE CHRISTOPHER TOH When most people talk about the Singapore alt-rock music scene, they tend to forget about the Lion City’s Chinese alt-rockers; which is a shame, because they have some really good music to offer. Take Ah5ive, for
        197 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon GIG GUIDE
        293 15 Keep Calm And Sing Song Three bands The Pinholes, The Lost Hat and Tricks Cider will perform for you. May 3 to 5, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free. Visit http://www. esplanade.com for details. Spring Wave Music Festival 2013 Taiwan’s No 1 outdoor music festival, Spring Wave, heads
        PHOTO: REUTERS  -  293 words
      • Article, Illustration
        S’pore Arts Fest company formed
        217 16  -  Ong Keng Sen appointed festival director, Lee Chor Lin is CEO of Arts Fest Ltd ARTISTIC MOVES MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The wait is over for Singapore Arts Festival enthusiasts. Theatre stalwart and Cultural Medallion recipient Ong Keng Sen has been appointed festival director; while
        217 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      151 3 One of Uniqlo’s goals this year was to perfect the classic polo shirt. Our extensive new lineup features soft, well-fitting shirts in fresh new colors and patterns with an improved design for a sharper collar and silhouette. Just as this top class athlete gives his all to bring the world
      151 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      180 5 df Lf Lf >-UP! POP-UP! POP-UP! POP-UP! POP-UP! POPPi CIMSffl CIMii CIMii CIMii CIM LifeWear I I B LifeWear m I B LifeWear I I B LifeWear I I B LifeWear I >-UP! POP-UP! M®? SI Ml LifeWear 9-^9-° POP-UP! POPSIN?® SIN ?-vw- POP-UP! ?-o >-UP! POP-UP! MSB CIMB LifeWear
      180 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      91 6 ©ffittan mmiBiffliw wm Fendi Celine Miu Miu Givenchy Balenciaga Michael Kors Christian Dior Bottega Veneta Chloe Gucci Ferragamo Kate Spade Proenza Schouler YSL Tod’s and more UP TO Mother’s Safe 70% Singapore Marriott Hotel Ballroom 3, Level 3 4 MAY (SAT), 11am -4pm OR Shop Online www.nimeshop.com m a PSME
      91 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      243 7 LAST 3 DAYS'. ISI "°B E cb& $R THE DESSERT. I MID A MOP «&R. Usual $79 STYLUX Induction cooker with stainless steel pot Usual $78 TOYOMI 24W inverter eye protection desk lamp $39 si Usual $119 MERRYAUNTY Dish drainer with stainless steel rack frame and a large utensil holder
      243 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      48 8 REWARDS. FROM ME TO YOU. Win a stay at a 5-star villa resort in the Maldives worth more than S$4,900 when you update your profile! Not yet a member? Register now at MEclub.com.sg. Download the MEclub App at Google Play or the App Store. Like us on www.facebook.com/MEclub.com.sg
      48 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      165 8 ASIA FASH ON SUMMIT 2013 SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA'S FASHION MOMENT 15-17 MAY 2013 RAFFLES CITY CONVENTION, SINGAPORE AN EVENT OF ASIA" FASHION EXCHANGE I m m SH The fourth Asia Fashion Summit examines trends, challenges and best practices in the fashion business. It will also shine the spotlight on the
      165 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      120 9 JJJJJJJ liU Hu vm t vi ,V XT m «B0fcWf. ,«JWU ORo w0fc4« v.> Pfts^oi 4J& 1 XV* 4-> gfoLi., vCS. r. ■v :cte 'Mrrlil& 'u.*U/ r k Jfe- .-Si, !g%k -.i^#' r* > t e m«-^ v. l *V~ .rfr. .mm-J 'X9BLV titk&fci fit >v r- ‘saaT-.. TOW*-: .<
      120 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      188 10 m •K i < AN EXCITING CAREER AWAITS YOU AT THE NEW CITY! Come join us and be part of our Service Team! Suntec City is on its way to becoming one of the Singapore’s most exciting retail destinations, offering diverse shopping, dining and entertainment with over 120 new retail
      188 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      51 11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Due to overwhelming response, registration has closed. Now’s the time to support your favourite teams at Ngee Ann City and join in our slew of exciting activities. Ofcial Balls www.meon3.sgfor more details! Official Game Ball Partner Managed by Sanctioned by Brought to you by Supported
      51 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      61 13 Isaac wanted to do 3 things at a time, be at 3 places at once, and have 3 times the fun! Isaac got his wish. Now he has to face 3 times the consequences. Isaac? T >a c i8 I J 1 Hi yi. *i j Don't miss this brand
      61 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 14 Miscellaneous Column 1
      608 14 JCUBE 2 JURONG EAST CENTRAL 1 LEVEL 4 BALESTIER SHAW PLAZA LEVEL 4 nex nex SERANGOON CENTRAL LEVEL 4 LIDO SHAW HOUSE LEVEL 5 LOT ONE LEVEL 5 LOT 1 CHOA CHU KANG BUGIS BUGIS JUNCTION LEVEL 4 MARVEL’S IRON MAN 3 3D (CS) 10:10am, 12:00pm, 1:00, 3:50, 5:40, 6:40,
      608 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 14 Miscellaneous Column 2
      73 14 A DANNY BOYLE FILM Y/AY/ZWSA< 1 John Joanne Soh, SPH Straits Times The SPH-The New Paper Lie TRAN E V INSIDE THE MIND. OUTSIDE THE LAW. NSIDf JAMES McAVOY VINCENT CASSEL ROSARIO DAWSON NX SEHLEIT PKIIIIES alllllC iKsniaHII EEHT/DBia nNSma»IAIIIY BOVIE ■< JAMES MMY VMM CASSEI0SAIW DAWSH) TIAnCF HIISBIS DDHNAKAAHSOlo
      73 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      140 15 3 REWARDS. 3 FROM ME TO YOU. Exclusive 10% discount* for MEclub members! Not yet a MEclub member? Register now at MEclub.com.sg. I! :J o» s Le9 e Wlus»c Two SHOW One in live ih mm m \V* mm LEADM SOHNYTUPNEP The Great Pretender Only You Smoke Gets In Your
      140 words
  • Page 15 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 15 Miscellaneous Column 1
      297 15 CATHAY THE CATHAY 2 Handy Road, Levels 5 6 THE CALL in DIGITAL AT GinEAPDRE'5 DHLY THX-CERTIFIED CIHEmAS !L THE CALL* 11 .30am, 1.25pm, 3.20, 5.15,7.15, 9.15,11.15pm, 1.25am IDENTITY THIEF* 1.40pm, 4.00, 6.20, 8.40,11.00pm, 1.20am TRANCE* 12.15pm, 2.25, 7.00, 9.10,11.20pm CINELEISURE ORCHARD 8 Grange Road, Levels 4,5,6 9 THE CALL*
      297 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      153 16 28 29 MAY 2013 Singapore Media Academy brings together Media Professionals from diverse media disciplines for Transmedia 2013. Learn, network and understand how Transmedia productions and 360 story developments are taking the world by storm. 28 29 May 2013 9.00am to 5.00pm S$1,284.00 S$727.60 Date: Time: Price: (Tues Wed) (Full
      153 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 16 Miscellaneous Column 1
      29 16 HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 .DIFFICULTY LEVEL: YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION COPYRIGHT UCLICK
      29 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      369 17 GuoweiBoo H MM SS- g»SB?sa*% Mpr. t; H HaydenYong-LayTan TrauiSleeKengong Coriiohlfochio JamaliaHassan a l KS L n PriUflRfllli SarahSWPtie KennethOngKimRong rrljfdlldlll AnakmamiiAgenHartanah AngelLakshyaVani DharshiniParamasivam KamamhRosi'a" SeanRalamorgan ThankYou ThankYou--' Thank Y0UvS*7m ThankYou T“ iJK, iSS Stir 1/ Ir MikhailSutresno JiiliRjehhu KikoraScherzinger Tka*r» ThankYou IW.*" •«>« ThankYou. Ul %9 IIII If MVVHW
      369 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 18 Miscellaneous Column 1
      602 18 Toggle 6.00AM~ Killer~ Angels 8.00~ Love~ in~ A~ Cab 10.00~ Curry~ Curry~ Christmas NOON~ If~ You~ Could~~ Say~ It~ In~ Words 2.00PM~ Finding~ Preet 4.00~ Carried~ Away 6.00~ Finding~ Jenua 8.00~ Honeymoon 10.00~ Avenging~ Trio MN~ The~ Symmetry~ of~ Love 2.00AM~ Kung~ Fu~ Tea 4.00~ Hot~ and~ Spicy FINDING PREET
      602 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 18 Miscellaneous Column 2
      143 18 TOGGLE-IT-FIRST Watch episodes on Toggle before they are shown on TV 96°C CAFE A light-hearted romance series, 96°C Cafe circles around a cafe owner Liqiao and his wife Xijie. Though business is rarely brisk, there is a group of regulars who keep the business going. THE NOOSE UNCUT S6 The
      143 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 19 Miscellaneous Column 1
      1064 19 CHANNEL CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg tellchannel8@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM The Price Is Right 7 .00 AM Live! 9.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show IX (HD5) 10.00 The Dr Oz Show II 11.00 Sport Rockz 11.30 Great Ideas From JML 12.30PM Achar 1.00 Point Of Entry (HD5) (PG) 2.00 Undercover Boss USA II 3.00 The Dr
      1,064 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      45 20 i S'* A f .1 w maxi dresses from $39.90 v > t T V V A i 'V 1 m V > N N r A -f 313@SOMER5ETB2 ION ORCHARD B2 B3 BUGIS+ L2 SUNTEC CITY LI CITYLINK MALL B1 TAMPINES 1 L2 (f) /newlooksingapore newlookpromo.sg
      45 words