Today, 25 November 2013

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  • 15 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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  • 50 1 Anti-government protesters gathered at the Democracy Monument in central Bangkok yesterday to demonstrate against the government-backed amnesty Bill. An escalation of street rallies in the capital could threaten the stability of a government feeling the backlash of a political gambit that it might now be regretting. PHOTO: REUTERS
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  • 662 1 Pact commits country to curb atomic activities for 6 months in exchange for sanctions relief GAME-CHANGING RAPPROCHEMENT IN MIDDLE EAST AGENCIES GENEVA Iran and six world powers yesterday clinched a deal curbing the Iranian nuclear programme in exchange for initial sanctions relief, signalling
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  • 619 1  -  SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —How to pacify a crying baby and the correct way to bathe and burp a newborn these are some of the things new parents will learn at an infant care programme that was launched in Pasir
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    • 149 1 THE FED SHOULD RE-ESTABLISH SWAP LINES WITH ADVANCED AND EMERGING ECONOMIES ALIKE: LEE JONG WHA COMMENT&ANALYSIS 10 VOICES 17 HOW CAN I ENJOY A HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAY? SEATS Book now till 1 Dec 2013 Travel Period: 5 May 2014 31 Jan 2015 *0NIY PAY FOR AIRPORT TAXESi AWI FUEL SURCHARGES FROM
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  • hot news
    • 608 2 Beijing’s claims on airspace over disputed islands unacceptable says Tokyo UNILATERAL ACTION ‘INCREASES RISK OF MISUNDERSTANDING’ REUTERS BEIJING Japan and its ally, the United States, have sharply criticised China’s move to impose new rules on airspace over islands at the heart of a
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    • 413 2 REUTERS BANGKOK —About 100,000 anti-gov-ernment protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital yesterday, as simmering tensions between Bangkok’s middle classes and the mostly rural supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra threatened to boil over. The protests led by the opposition Democrat Party mark
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    • 442 4 SINGAPORE —Twenty-four hours after his debut feature film, Ilo Ilo, swept four awards at the Golden Horse Awards, writer-director Anthony Chen was still in shock. On the 50th anniversary of Taiwan’s premier film award ceremony, the Singapore film beat out
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    • 110 4 Guest-of-honour Lawrence Wong, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Senior Minister of State (Communications and Information), was at the National Museum of Singapore yesterday with MediaCorp celebrities like Xiang Yun and Zoe Tay for the launch of 50 Years of TV: Experience the
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    • 427 4  -  Preparations require venue to be confirmed a year ahead, say parade organisers DECISION ON 2015 PARADE VENUE NOT YET FINALISED SIAU MING EN, LOW LIN FHOONG siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —After months of speculation, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has
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    • 423 6  -  Such acts can ‘cause serious disruption to services which are important to many people’ SEVERAL GOVT WEBSITES TAKEN DOWN YESTERDAY DUE TO POWER TRIP SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has spoken out against the recent hacking of
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    • 440 8  -  SIM Global Educa tion undergradua te got into trou ble during a storm while windsurfing SEARCHONGOING SUMITA SREEDHARAN, SIAU MING EN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg S ING A PORE —An undergraduate at SIM Global Education went missing in waters off the National Service Resort and Country Club
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    • 451 8  -  SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE She strode into the political limelight as a confident, young opposition candidate in the 2011 General Election, but Ms Nicole Seah has laid bare the frustrations her political involvement and activities have caused her, in
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  • comment & analysis
    • 933 8  -  TRADITIONAL US ALLIES FEEL SENSE OF BETRAYAL DAVID GARDNER David Gardner is FT’s International Affairs Editor. THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED The hardening conviction among America’s Arab and Israeli allies that the United States is no longer a reliable partner in the sinuous
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    • 946 10  -  U.S. FED SHOULD RE-ESTABLISH SWAP LINES LEE JONG WHA Lee Jong Wha, Professor of Economics and Director of the Asiatic Research Institute at Korea University, served as Chief Economist and Head of the Office of Regional Economic Integration at the Asian Development Bank and was
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    • 32 8 Trouble in emerging eco­nomies would destabilise the entire global economy... Given China’s rise, it is clearly in America’s interest to maintain a balance of economic power in Asia. LEE JONG WHA 10
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    • 103 10 We know from decades of research that women tend to behave differently from men as shoppers in business-to-consumer settings. Does this difference carry over to how senior women make business-to-business decisions? CATHY BENKO AND BILL PELSTER 34 m 1 ’m lovin’ it Si UPGRADE TO ICED MILOVS) m WITH EVERY
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  • voices
    • 306 14  -  FROM CHONG LEE MING I refer to the report, “Community spirit, green living at heart of URA plan for S’pore” (Nov 20). Based on current market prices, a home in the three new residential districts and the Greater Southern Waterfront, unveiled in the
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    • 318 14  -  FROM SEAH SENG CHOON President, Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training I refer to Mr Raymond Fer nando’s letter, To prevent tragedy, provide better support for maids” (Nov 19), and Ms Doris Leng’s letter, “Maids must first have right attitudes and
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    • 323 16  -  FROM ONG SIEW CHEY I thank the National Environment Agency (NEA) for its response, “Vigilance from all key to fighting dengue” (Nov 23), to my letter, “Why war against dengue has not been won” (Nov 19), concerning efforts to control dengue fever. There
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    • 198 16  -  FROM AGNES KOONG YING LENG Clinic Director, SingHealth Polyclinics Marine Parade We refer to Mr Tang Fook Meng’s letter, “Polyclinics should examine waste of resources” (Nov 22). Many patients at SingHealth Polyclinics are elderly. Staff members are stationed near service selection kiosks to guide
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    • 63 16  -  FROM ARTHUR PHUA A possible way to ensure that teaching quality is equal is to rotate teachers between top schools and neighbourhood schools, say, every three years. Teachers could then share their experiences in better-resourced schools with other schools. We cannot change a school’s name and
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    • 563 17  -  BE A SAVVY TRAVELLER FROM DERRICK GOH Head of POSB WHICH TYPE OF INSURANCE SHOULD I CONSIDER BUYING BEFORE MY HOLIDAY? If you travel with your loved ones, a family plan is best. This gives you a discounted rate compared to individual
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    • 719 17 Vacations can be hassle-free if you do your homework and make the right preparations Singaporeans are travelling more frequently due in part to the country’s position as a regional hub for travel and business as well as the growth of low-cost carriers. Planning for a holiday
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    • 14 14 •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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    • 153 16 Neighbours first, bankers second ;ince 1877 $POSB Everyday Card 1 With cash rebates of 3% for AirAsia 1 and 2% for overseas spend 2 Singapore's Favourite Card is going places. w f H Aiiii 1 ei J CVCI yu ay PI klvWIrJ a PEOPLE’S "Best Credit Card 5 years in
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  • singapore
    • 681 18  -  Government urged to also review traffic laws and educate the public on riding etiquette PLANS TO BUILD NETWORK OF BIKE PATHS DOWNTOWN WOO SIAN BOON, SUMITA SREEDHARAN woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The national code of conduct proposed for cycling should clear up confusion about regulations
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    • 419 19 SINGAPORE —Parents choosing secondary schools for their child should look beyond the cut-off point and consider other factors that will “bring out the best in him”, said Education Minister Heng Swee Keat. With the release of the Primary School
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    • 462 20  -  BIDERMAN APPEARS TO TAKE SOFTER STANCE THAN BEFORE SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The founder of Ashley Madison, the controversial dating website for married people which has been blocked in Singapore, said yesterday that he wants to engage
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    • 211 20  -  MONICA KOTWANI S I N G A P O R E A programme was launched yesterday to educate elderly residents in central Singapore about environmental issues. Under the Senior Citizens Outreach and Engagement (SCORE) programme, volunteers will go to the homes of elderly
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    • 96 21 Staff of TODAY and other media outlets worked to decorate eight Christmas trees yesterday, which will go on auction on Dec 7 and Dec 8 to help raise funds for Food from the Heart. The charity, which collects and distributes bread for the needy,
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    • 434 21  -  TIARA HAMARIAN tiarabtemh@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E —They may not always know how to convey what they feel through words, so art can be a medium to help young patients in recovering from injuries and illnesses. An
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    • 29 20 VIDEO TODAY TALKS TO ASHLEY MADISON CHIEF EXECUTIVE NOEL BIDERMAN Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/ashmadvid for the video.
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    • 156 21 tiaerair v V ST RM(9 f f r w. book and travel by 2013 to qualify o* e V\O e dV tla ef acknowledged by capa-centre for aviation we’re giving the year a grand finish with $1 million* worth of flights in our year-end draw. 100 lucky travellers will walk
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  • youth
    • 833 22  -  The YMCA’s Vocational and Soft Skills Programme provides interven tion and vocational training for at-risk youth A ‘STEPPING STONE’ FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TEENAGERS KENNETH CHENG kennethcheng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —With no permanent roof over his head, he made his home in various places, from playgrounds and parks
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 189 22 A Mind-Blowing Seminar Everyone should Attend Right NOW! Have you been struggling to find success when it comes investments? Many investors lose hundreds even thousands of dollars as they use trial and error in an attempt to develop an effective, winning strategy. The right investment strategies can make all the
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  • china&india
    • 587 24 Lower prosecution rate this year than past five years but this may signal that govt hoping to unravel big cases says expert NUMBER OF SENIOR OFFICIALS BEING PROBED LIKELY SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS PERIODS REUTERS BEIJING —Chinese President Xi Jinping has raised expectations that
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    • 396 25 REUTERS BEIJING —An Islamist militant group calling itself the Turkestan Islamic Party said a deadly car crash in Bei­jing’s Tiananmen Square on Oct 28 was a “jihadi operation by holy warri­ors” and warned of more attacks, the SITE monitoring service said. The
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    • 230 25 AGENCIES BEIJING Smog lowered visibility to less than 50m in parts of north­east China, leading to the weekend closure of highways and an airport. Seven expressways were partly or completely shut yesterday, accord­ing to the transport authority in the Liaoning province.
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  • world
    • 995 26 Tensions among worst in recent years as Washington tries to present unitedfront in dealing with China NKorea: Analysts FRUSTRATIONS IN THE TWO COUNTRIES SEEM ROOTED IN PERSONAL HISTORY OF LEADERS THE NEW YORK TIMES TOKYO —In the courtly world of
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    • 516 28 Investigators quiz the former central bank Governor over controversial bailout in 2008 BOEDIONO CHANGED POLICY TO PUSH THROUGH FUNDING AGENCIES JAK ARTA Anti-corruption investigators have questioned Indonesian VicePresident Boediono over the controversial bailout of a small, ailing bank in 2008. Mr Boediono, who was
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    • 429 29 Afghan President ignores recommendation by assembly of elders, puts off agreemen t till April elections AP KABUL —Afghan President Hamid Karzai yesterday refused to sign a security deal with the United States until next April’s elections, ignoring a recommendation by an
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    • 177 29 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian opposition party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) said yesterday it aims to expand its network of Muslim-themed kindergartens in Asia and Africa. Newly elected PAS Youth Chief Suhaizan Kaiat announced that the party is expected to open new branches of its
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    • 40 27 A Ik I s m y m jr.' i uL I vj A L < I ii m &■> > A i 'I SSI PG x: r 3VV Tube t* Ti MediaCorpChS xinmsn.com/matamatasg #matamatasg Watch it first on A=diaCorp ENGAGE ENTERTAIN ENRICH Toggle
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  • business
    • 535 30 CINDA’S I.P.O. TO BE HK’S BIGGEST IN 2013 DOW JONES HONG KONG —China’s Cinda Asset Management has lined up 10 cornerstone investors to take up 44 per cent of the funding it seeks to raise (up to US$2.46 billion, or S$3 billion) in
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  • 601 32 year. P R O D U C E D B Y T H E T O D AY S P E C I A L PROJECTSTEAM This Christmas, shop at Watsons for a wide selection of gift ideas and giveaways. What’s more, spend S$30 at Watsons
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  • management
    • 1185 34  -  COMMENTARY CATHY BENKO, BILL PELSTER Cathy Benko is a Vice-Chairman and a Managing Principal at Deloitte. Her latest book, with Molly Anderson, is The Corporate Lattice: Achieving High Performance In The Changing World of Work. Bill Pelster is the former
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  • technology
    • 429 35  -  Microsoft’s ergonomic PC peripherals improve desktop experience, combat discomfort ONE USB PORT FOR ALL THREE DEVICES HIRANAND SUNNY SINGAPORE —Almost all of us have suffered from sore shoulders and stiff backs after a long day in front of the computer. Microsoft’s latest ergonomic offerings
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    • 60 35 A MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Changes for the Better Presents i A Plffefef> This Christmas, let's donate generously to help the children who are battling against cancer. Drop your donation at any Gain City and Natural Cool outlets around the island today! For more information, visit xinmsn.com/charity n A /AediaCorp ENGAGE ENTERTAIN
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  • sports
    • 411 36 REUTERS TACLOBAN —Filipinos at temporary shelters in typhoon-ravaged central Philippines erupted in jubilation after boxing hero Manny Pacquiao thumped American Brandon Rios to clinch the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) welterweight crown in Macau yesterday. Displaced families, aid workers and soldiers jumped from their seats
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    • 649 36  -  Pacquiao beats Rios convincingly, but is still some distance from his best form HE NEVER REALLY HURT ME ONE BIT: RIOS IAN DE COTTA IN MACAU ian@mediacorp.com.sg MACAU At the massive Venetian Macao integrated resort here yesterday, Filipinos ruled. After leaving the 13,500-seat CotaiArena, housed inside
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    • 609 37  -  Malaysian leaves OCBC outfit to become first South-east Asian rider to race for UCI ProTeam PHILIP GOH philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —He grabbed the biggest win for the OCBC Singapore Pro Cycling Team in the outfit’s young history and now Malaysian Loh Sea Keong is set
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    • 457 37  -  DAN GUEN CHIN SINGAPORE —It was the slimmest of victories, but Aide Iskandar is still a happy man after the 1-0 win by the Singapore Under-23s over the Cambodia Under-23s last night at the Hougang Stadium. Shahfiq Ghani’s 75th minute header proved a winner
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    • 523 38 Aussie pledges to help with Typhoon Haiyan relief effort FIRST VICTORY SINCE PETER FOWLER AND WAYNE GRADY’S IN 1989 REUTERS MELBOURNE —Jason Day planned celebratory drinks following his win at the US$8 million (S$10 million) World Cup of Golf on home soil yesterday before
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    • 396 38  -  Tom Cary Tom Cary, The Daily Telegraph’s F1 Correspondent, picks the season’s standouts. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH BEST DRIVER: SEBASTIAN VETTEL How could it be anyone else? He may have the best car, but Vettel extracts the most from it every weekend. Heading into the
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    • 173 38 Saturday’s results (yesterday morning, Singapore time): Indiana 106, Philadelphia 98; Washington 98, New York 89; LA Clippers 103, Sacramento 103; Houston 112, Minnesota 101; Boston 94, Atlanta 87; San Antonio 126, Cleveland 96; Charlotte 96, Milwaukee 72; Denver 102, Dallas 100; Portland 113, Golden State 101
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  • Page 37 Miscellaneous
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    • 52 39 42 50 YEARS OF TV YOUR FAVOURITE STARS PLAYTOUR GUIDES ATTHE MUSEUM 44 SINGAPORE HIT AWARDS KAREN MOK AND ALIEN HUANG BOOGIE THEIR WAYTO VICTORY MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2013 &MRS CHEN SURPRISE! ANDIE CHEN AND KATE PANG ARE MARRIED AND THERE’S A LITTLE ONE ON THE WAY 40 MR PHOTO:
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  • T TODAY
    • television
      • 1219 40  -  STARS ANDIE CHEN AND KATE PANG ARE MARRIED AND HAVING A BABY MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg By the time you read this, Kate Pang and Andie Chen will have plighted their troth to each other at the Registry Of Marriages. You’re scratching your head, thinking: “Did I
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    • culture&lifestyle
      • 651 42  -  Celebrities turn guides for exhibition on local television history at the National Museum 50 YEARS OF TV: EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC HON JING YI honjingyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —What better way to learn about the history of local television than through a guided museum tour by our very own
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      • 642 43 SINGAPORE —As we celebrate TV’s 50th year in Singapore, I cannot help but marvel at how TV has shaped our memories. Mine, for one, have a very early chapter in black and white. On monochromatic RTS Ch 5, I saw the world from my
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