Today, 28 November 2013

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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon 3 out of 6 taxi firms fail to meet availability standards
    1018 1  -  WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com .sg comply with LTA’s requirements.ADditional reporting by Kenneth cheng SINGAPORE Half of the six taxi companies here failed to meet the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) availability standards in the first six months of the year,
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  • Article
    Lock icon Tensions spike over test of wills in China’s air defence zone
    835 1 Beijing decides not to react to overflight by US bombers; Japan’s airlines disregard zone RESPONSE DEPENDS ON ‘SIZE OF THREAT’ AGENCIES BEIJING —Responding to a clear test issued by the United States, China said yesterday that it had monitored
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  • hot news
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Do more to attract relief drivers: Taxi association
      570 2  -  LTA’s online matching portal has low success rate in pairing cabbies with temporary drivers MONTHLY CONCESSION SCHEME FOR TAXIS PROPOSED KENNETH CHENG, SIAU MING EN kennethcheng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —To help taxi drivers meet commuter demand, the National Taxi Association (NTA) yesterday called for
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    • Article
      Lock icon BLOGGERS REBUKE CHINESE MILITARY AS AMERICA CHALLENGES BEIJING’S AIR-DEFENCE ZONE
      289 4 DOW JONES Chinese citizens vented angrily on the country’s Twitter-like microblogging platform Sina Weibo, as news broke regarding United States B-52 bombers flying over the disputed East China Sea islands claimed by Beijing and Tokyo. But netizens reserved some of
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      Lock icon Protests widen beyond Bangkok
      525 6 Anti-govt demonstrators gather in 24provinces; central bank cuts interest rate TV FOOTAGE SHOWS RALLIES ALSO IN PHUKET AGENCIES BANGKOK —Demonstrators who are seeking to topple the Thai government took their campaign beyond Bangkok as they assembled at 24 provincial halls, while continuing to besiege ministries in
      AGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  525 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Anwar slams Najib for being ‘soft’; demands apology from Singapore
      694 8 Pakatan chief says spying affects national security as rights group protests at High Commission ‘MALAYSIA HAS MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD CLASSIFIED INFORMATION’ AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —Outrage over alleged spying by Singapore across the Causeway grew yesterday, with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim
      AGENCIES  -  694 words
    • Article
      MDA wants Breakfast Network site registered
      627 10  -  Socio-political site has until Dec 10 to confirm compliance with class licensing rules LAW SEEKS TO PREVENT FOREIGN INTERVENTION THROUGH MEDIA OUTLETS TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E —The Media Development Authority (MDA) has asked socio-political commentary website
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    • Article
      Yawning Bread blogger faces contempt of court action
      445 10  -  AMANDA LEE SINGAPORE The High Court has given the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) permission to summon blogger Alex Au to court for contempt in one of his blog postings last month. The AGC had sought leave to commence contempt of court proceedings against
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  • comment &analysis
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Offering Iran a world membership
      1034 12  -  CRITICS OF NUCLEAR DEAL SHOULD CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVES CHRISTOPHER R HILL Christopher R Hill, former US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, is Dean of the Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. PROJECT SYNDICATE The agreement reached in Geneva between Iran and
      PROJECT SYNDICATE; Sources: Reuters; International Atomic Energy Agency  -  1,034 words
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  • voices
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      Involve private sector more to resolve overcrowding in public healthcare
      532 16  -  ISAY IAN SIM MONG SENG The writer is Head of Corporate Services at a private healthcare group and is writing in his personal capacity. I applaud various public healthcare institutions for improving their processes and systems to alleviate overcrowding. The
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    • Article
      Don’t ‘guiding’ questions lower standard of PSLE?
      196 16  -  FROM JULIANA NG EN LING This year, “PSLE questions structured to ‘guide thinking’” (Nov 23) were meant to let children show what they have learnt. By guiding their thinking and giving points for each step a pupil goes through, “and not just for
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    • Article
      Expand Istana’s green refuge
      284 18  -  FROM LIEW KAI KHIUN The Prime Minister’s Facebook post about a surprise visit by a barn owl has attracted significant public interest, with 27,100 “likes” and 1,790 “shares” of the post. This is perhaps a hearty response to his remarks: “The Istana grounds are a green
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    • Article
      Plant more fruit trees in forests to keep monkeys away
      163 18  -  FROM THOMAS LEE CHEE CHEE On the issue of the monkey menace, especially in landed housing estates, animal welfare groups feel that one of the problems lies with these residents leaving leftover food exposed. It is not uncommon, however, to
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    • Article
      Government ads should focus on initiatives that affect general public
      215 18  -  FROM JENNY NG Recently, I have seen many advertisements by government agencies on television and especially on social media platforms. I can understand if the messages are meant to inform the general public of new initiatives that benefit or affect
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  • singapore
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      Important to increase awareness of aid schemes for needy: Halimah
      518 20  -  Different income cut-offs for schemes also offer ‘tremendous flexibility’ over fixed poverty line ‘NOT EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT PROGRAMMES OFFERING HELP’ KOK XING HUI xinghui@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —One challenge the Government faces in helping those in need is that while there are
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    • Article
      NSmen may get more help with healthcare costs
      274 22 S I N G A P O R E National Servicemen (NSmen) could receive greater support to combat rising healthcare costs, as a working group formed under a committee to strengthen NS said yesterday that it is looking to expand the National
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    • Article
      Cost of MediShield Life premiums a major concern
      360 22  -  50 MEMBERS OF PUBLIC ATTEND 1ST DIALOGUE TAN WEIZHEN SINGAPORE The affordability of premiums, including that of private integrated shield plans, was among the key concerns raised by members of the public on the new MediShield Life scheme. At the first focus
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    • Article
      S’pore Red Cross raises over S$3.8m for Haiyan victims
      392 24  -  TWO MORE MEDICAL TEAMS TO BE SENT TO PHILIPPINES XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has raised more than S$3.8 million to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan since it appealed for funds on Nov 11. It will spend
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    • Article
      Body of missing undergraduate found
      152 24 SINGAPORE —After a three-day search, the body of the 23-year-old undergraduate who went missing on Sunday while paddle-boarding had been found, said the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA). Goh Chuan Kiet’s body was found near Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal at about 6.20pm on Tuesday. The
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon New centre to provide training in healthcare IT
      486 26  -  INSTITUTE AT NYP TO MAKE INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO NURSING STUDENTS TIARA HAMARIAN tiarabtemh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Nursing students from Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) will be trained at a new specialised centre to manage IT solutions in healthcare, such as electronic medical-record systems used in
      PHOTO: DON WONG  -  486 words
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  • silver
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      Boosting home care for seniors in Whampoa
      441 28  -  PILOT SCHEME COULD BENEFIT 18,000 ELDERLY ASHLEY CHIA ashley@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE Some 18,000 residents aged 60 and above living in Whampoa constituency could stand to benefit from a pilot programme aimed at preventing seniors from having to “step up” into care services
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Japan pivots to counter Chinese navy
      508 32 Tokyo raises military spending by 0.8% this year, halting a decade of declining outlays BEIJING’S GROWING MARITIME POWER BIG THREAT TO RIVAL REUTERS BEIJING China’s growing maritime power has emerged as the biggest challenge to the Japanese military since the collapse of the Soviet
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    • Article
      Lock icon Manila says Beijing carrier in South China Sea raises tension
      306 32 REUTERS BEIJING The Philippines said yesterday the imminent arrival of China’s sole aircraft carrier in the disputed South China Sea for the first time for a training mission would raise tension. The carrier Liaoning left port from the northern city
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    • Article
      Lock icon Chinese grads still eager to nab government jobs
      550 34 POSITIONS IN GOVT, STATE-OWNED FIRMS SEEN AS RECESSION-PROOF DOW JONES BEIJING The perks that come with being a civil servant in China may be shrinking, but the country’s recent college graduates appear to be no less eager to nab a coveted position
      DOW JONES  -  550 words
    • Article
      Lock icon BEIJING PUTS BRAKES ON CORRUPTION WITH CIVIL SERVANT CAR RESTRICTIONS
      187 34 REUTERS China is cracking down on the abuse of government vehicles by civil servants, by changing how they are allocated and banning “general use”, in one of a slew of edicts aimed at overhauling the Communist Party’s reputation for extravagance
      REUTERS  -  187 words
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  • world
    • Article
      Lock icon US strategy in Mid-east to stay unchanged
      603 36 NO PLANS TO REDUCE MILITARY PRESENCE DESPITE INTERIM DEAL WITH IRAN DOW JONES WASHINGTON —For a decade, America’s military posture in the Middle East has been largely defined by the potential need for a response to Iran aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf,
      DOW JONES  -  603 words
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      Lock icon Pakistan appoints moderate as army chief
      587 37 First leadership change in the force in 6 years as country battles growing militant threat AGENCIES I S L A M A B A D Pakistan yesterday named a career infantry officer credited with rewriting the infantry manual as its new all-powerful army chief
      AGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  587 words
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  • business
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      Lock icon Firms must adapt to a changing China: PM Lee
      463 38 PM OPTIMISTIC ABOUT CHINA’S POTENTIAL CHANNEL NEWSASIA SING A PORE —Singapore companies must adapt to China’s evolving needs and circumstances to seize economic opportunities there, as the Government continues to enhance its partnership with the world’s second-larg-est economy, Prime Minister Lee
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      519 40  -  ‘OPPORTUNITIES IN OIL, GAS SECTORS’ LEE YEN NEE SINGAPORE —Local firms seeking to expand their businesses overseas should look beyond the region and “seriously” consider Africa, a frontier market that offers plenty of opportunities to companies of all sizes, Senior Minister of State
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        169 42 This Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved one with a romantic getaway to Cherating. ASA Holidays is offering a 3D2N Club Med Cherating V-Day Getaway from S$788*. The all-inclusive package includes return air tickets on FireFly, return coach transfers from People’s Park Centre Singapore to Senai Airport (JB),
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        115 42 Until Jan 31 next year, feast on PastaMania’s new Chefs’ Creations. These include Pasta al pesto Genovese (S$15.90), Gamberetti alla Siciliana (S$11.90), Beef ragu alla Toscana (S$14.90), Pizza con spinaci (S$10.90 for seven inch and S$15 for 10 inch) and Pizza alle olive in crosta (S$10.90 for
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        107 42 In support of Operation Smile Singapore, NESCAFE has launched the Smile Ribbon Project. Simply place the “I’m in” smile ribbon pledge on your cover photo on Facebook, and for every “I’m in” smile ribbon pledge submitted, NESCAFE will donate S$1 to Operation Smile Singapore. Operation Smile
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        110 42 MARIGOLD PEEL FRESH Select Yuzu has been highly recommended by Mr Masanao Ozaki, Governor of Kochi, Japan, for retailing the best, authentic kochi yuzu juice in Singapore. Mr Ozaki said: “The Japanese are very familiar with yuzu. We can tell if the product uses quality
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        278 42 Reward yourself with a new camera or printer from Canon this Christmas. Canon is offering a variety of models at great bargains and giving away freebies, such as a pair of one-day passes to S.E.A. Aquarium, an EOS bag and an 8GB SD card. There will
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        178 42 Celebrate Christmas at HarbourFront Centre and enjoy a variety of activities and rewards. Catch the Canimals Jiggle and Wiggle Show and take pictures with your favourite characters Ato, Mimi and Oz. Take part in the Canimals Count and Win contest on Level 3 near the Food Junction and
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      327 54  -  ADELENE WONG SINGAPORE —Three-time South-east Asian Games fencing bronze medallist Nicholas Fang will now be lending his experience to a different sport. The former national fencer, who stepped down as President of Fencing Singapore (FS) two months ago and currently heads the Singapore Modern
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      594 56 Chelsea boss says he got tactics wrong after loss to Basel BLUES STILL GUARANTEED TOP-TWO FINISH AGENCIES BASEL Jose Mourinho has taken responsibility for Chelsea’s lacklustre display against Basel, even though the Londoners qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League. Mohamed Salah’s late
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      458 57  -  DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Eight-time S-League champions Warriors FC previously known as SAFFC are the only Singaporean side to have appeared in the main competition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League. And if Tampines Rovers are to emulate them,
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        722 2  -  PINTEREST’S LATEST LAUNCH OF PLACE PINS COULD JUST TAKE YOU TO YOUR NEXT VACATION SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com.sg As Instagram’s Envy Effect vividly shows, everyone wants the same kind of vacation. And last week, Pinterest acknowledged the persuasive power of images when it declared on its blog: “Every
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        416 4  -  JEREMY GOPALAN SINGAPORE You’ve seen it in movies, and you might even have dreamt about it so why not experience it? While cliff jumping is something some people would never think to do, for others the activity is highly appealing. But the danger associated with
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        632 10  -  Veteran musician Zul Sutan of Tania takes the stage for his first full-length concert MAKING MUSIC CHRISTOPHER TOH christophert@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Anyone familiar with Singapore’s live music and nightlife scene will know the name Zul Sutan. The guitarist for the rock band, Tania, has been playing for the past
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        510 12 The celebrited food writer apparently allowed her child to take drugs FEEDING AN ADDICTION THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Nigella Lawson is a “habitual” cocaine user who “trashed” her daughter’s life by allowing her to take drugs, a court has heard. The TV chef’s
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        395 14  -  A glass of prune juice a day keeps you healthy and hale ANNETTE TAN Like acai berries and wheatgrass, prune juice is a power-packed source of antioxidants. Some studies have shown that drinking prune juice can help lower blood pressure and regulate heartbeat. Most commonly known as a
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        411 16 1 DEVICE, 4 MODES The Lenovo Yoga 2 pro offers four modes for greater versatility: Laptop, stand, tent and tablet with apps designed for each mode. ASUS ZENBOOK UX301 AND UX302 Booth: 6B01 SITEX Price: NA (Usual Price UX301: S$2,798; UX302: from S$1,698) ASUS’ new Zenbooks, the UX301
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