Today, 12 February 2014, Afternoon Edition

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    23 1 TODAY AbdiaCorp WEDNESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2014 MICA (P) 053/06/2013 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /AbdiaCorp WEDNESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2014 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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      88 1 APPLE FAN? WE’VEGOT YOU COVERED FOR iPAD AND iPHONE tdy.sg/todayios THE ALL-NEW NOW ON EVERY ANDROID DEVICE Download the newly-relaunched TODAY apps for Android and get your news delivered to your Android phone or tablet as soon as it breaks. You get all the reports and commentaries from our Print
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      57 2 I’m a reporter, and I set people thinking. From reporting and analysing key developments at home and abroad, I bring fresh perspectives to the public. Whether I work on the frontline gathering first-hand information or behind the scenes editing news reports, I can make a difference. Join MediaCorp and be
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Jakarta ‘meant no ill will’ in naming of frigate
      811 2 Foreign Min ister Marty Natalegawa reaffirms ‘extremely close’ relations with Singapore BOTH COUNTRIES ‘NEED TO CONSTANTLY NURTURE RELATIONSHIP’ SINGAPORE —Indonesia meant “no ill intent” or “malice” in naming a navy vessel after two marines who carried out a deadly bombing here
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      Lock icon Indonesian exhibitors at Airshow stress politics, business do not mix
      317 2  -  SUMITA SREEDHARAN SINGAPORE —Business and politics do not mix that was the message from Indonesian exhibitors TODAY spoke to yesterday at the Singapore Airshow. The lead-up to the airshow, which opened yesterday, was overshadowed by a spat between Singapore and
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      Lock icon China and Taiwan enter new era of bilateral ties
      567 4 ‘A DAY FOR THE RECORD BOOKS’ AGENCIES BEIJING China and Taiwan agreed at historic talks yesterday to set up representative offices as early as possible in the hope of paving the way for regular dialogue between both sides. The talks between
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    • Article
      160 tonnes of dead fish found in farms along Johor Straits
      621 10  -  SUPPLIES TO SINGAPORE UNLIKELY TO BE AFFECTED AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —About 160 tonnes of fish from fish farms on both the East and West Johor Straits have been found dead, possibly due to low levels of dissolved oxygen
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      Lock icon Fed tapering to continue as Yellen vows to stay the course
      650 12 RECOVERY IN LABOUR MARKET FAR FROM COMPLETE AGENCIES WA SHINGTON —In her first Congressional appearance since taking over the helm on Feb 3, the new chair of the United States Federal Reserve, Ms Janet Yellen, told lawmakers yesterday she
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      313 5 Neighbours first, bankers second since 1877 <$>POSB Get up to S$28 Hong Bao or 2.014% p.a.* interest this Lunar New Year. I m 'A**. ul Ki (*y® ■III 1 u ll JO r T ■=f1 J Earn interest of up to 2.014% p.a.* with eMSA 2014 Have a prosperous head
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      72 6 HONEST MILK MILKED AND SEALED FRESH ON OUR FARM. WeeklyJ 'DOM5STfc\ DIVA WARDS ■2014* imp i 5* (t, /oot/f Gfeenfieldst A the Singapore SE WOMEN'S WEEKLY freenfielqs DOMESTIC DIVA AWARD IN THE FRESH MILK CATEGORY 20N Chocolate Malt Milk A ■b VI fl SMART SHOPPER Home Chef Awards 2013 THE
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      78 11 The incredible iPhone 5s. Available with the best 4G experience on Ml, Singapore's first dual-band 4G network. ©S I I I O Messages Calendar Photos Camera r\ Sill Notes Reminders Stocks Game Center I (5 Newsstand ITunes Store App Store iPhone iPhone Compass Sett n Chi 7 I iPhone 50
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      34 12 Explore Ukraine’s vibrant culture and traditions. Try on the colourful national dress or walk through the lively streets of Kiev. Be a part of it all with our daily fl ights to Ukraine’s capital.
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      537 13 CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT Here's a quick glimpse at how the fare concession schemes may benefit you. /r Look out for a letter in your mail from 6 Apr. Public transport vouchers will be provided to help you cope with your travel costs before the concession schemes start. Refer to
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      225 14 It oil to more Sko ed£Wrev. i i ll'Sl 4 \Av it 99 Give more than your gift of love this Valentine's. Nothing says I Love You better than these perfect gift ideas. SAMSUNG 1 FOR THE Phone Fanatic Just another reason to say "I love you". FOR THE Groovy
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  • comment &analysis
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      Lock icon Pioneer package — why the basics matter
      915 16  - Pioneer package why the basics matter THE RIGHT QUESTIONS NOW WILL SET THE PRECEDENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS PHUA KAIHONG Dr Phua Kai Hong teaches health and social policy at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He has consulted in health economics and financing to
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      Lock icon India would be wise to be wary of pied piper Modi
      749 18  -  SHREWD MANIPULATOR EXPLOITS NATION’S ANXIETIES PANKAJ MISHRA Pankaj Mishra is the author of From the Ruins of Empire: The Revolt Against the West and the Remaking of Asia. This is abridged from a longer article. BLOOMBERG Indian Prime Minister
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      208 16 I'QH NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY School of Computer Engineering S TU^ JJ vcr L School of Computer Engineering Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked 41st in the world and also placed 2nd globally among young elite universities. NTU's College of Engineering has a research output that is among
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      165 16 Among an aspiring class of urban Indians, many of whom see Adolf Hitler as a terrific organiser, Mr Narendra Modi has effectively deployed the idioms of management, national greatness and security, fusing them with appeals to racial and religious community. PANKAJ MISHRA 18 4 Pile-Stop Shop ftr 1 t #&T1
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      12 17 VOICES DESPITE THE ASSISTANCE SCHEMES, SELF-RELIANCE IS STILL KEY FOR S’PORE 20
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      328 18 CHINA&INDIA US, EYEING FUTURE, SEEKS THAW IN TIES WITH MODI 38 With a global business education, I can succeed anywhere. It’s my choice. Broaden your horizon with Birmingham City University’s one year Honours degree programmes. Complemented with a global-centric business curriculum, we will equip you with the skills and knowledge
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  • voices
    • Article
      Despite the assistance schemes, self-reliance is still key for S’pore
      332 20  -  FROM NG YA KEN Over the past few months, the Government has announced many new assistance schemes, from pre-school subsidies to the Pioneer Generation Package. It will continue to help firms improve productivity and will be dealing with challenges such
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    • Article
      Let’s reward all our pioneers equally
      111 20  -  FROM THERESA GOH Means-testing our pioneers for eligibility for the Pioneer Generation Package equates to giving to a charitable cause, which defeats the purpose of the package. (“MPs split over whether to means-test pioneers”; Feb 11) All pioneers should receive the same reward, and
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      Correction
      41 20 The headline “Little India rioter gets 15 weeks in jail” (Feb 11) is incorrect. The Indian national was charged with continuing to be in an assembly after it had been ordered to disperse, not rioting. We apologise for the error.
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    • Article
      New syllabus gives wider view of S’pore’s history
      141 23  -  FROM ANTHONY OEI I am glad the Ministry of Education (MOE) has brought to the fore the precolonial history of Singapore (“New history syllabus covers S’pore’s very early years”; Feb 6). Its new syllabus for Secondary 1 pupils in the Express and
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      Much can be achieved if we know Singapore’s past better
      174 23  -  FROM JEFFREY LAW LEE BENG I was heartened by the report “New history syllabus covers S’pore’s very early years” (Feb 6). The syllabus coverage of the nation in the 14th century will remind us of our roots, ancestors, culture and
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    • Article
      HPB should amend FAQ to give more information on HIV risk
      206 23  -  FROM LAM JER-GEN Although many people have said the Health Promotion Board’s FAQ on sexuality is objective, I beg to differ. According to a Singapore Medical Journal article in 2011, men who have sex with men (MSM) account for
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    • Article
      Singapore did not overreact to naming of warship
      143 23  -  FROM RAYMOND LO WAN MOU In “S’pore risks overreacting on warship issue: SBY” (Feb 11), Indonesia’s President talked about its friendship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and strong bilateral ties with Singapore. Yet, he confirmed the naming of the
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      30 20 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices LETTER CRITERIA FOR PIONEER PACKAGE TOO LAX? Visit tdy.sg/1kysdtH for the letter from Cheng Shoong Tat.
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      684 22 .vmm r. s A 9 Cl IE it i ii ■)L > ADMISSION! Biennale Closing Weekend Friday to Sunday, 14 to 16 February The Singapore Biennale 2013 closes with a bang this weekend from the 14-16 Feb with free admission across all Biennale venues! Celebrate Valentine's Day with us on
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      124 23 /aMDIS founded 1956 Management Development Institute of Singapore Where lifelong learning begins School of Psychology Maya Tan MDIS Student (2014) iTFIf h PB ML Statue of Liberty, USA MINDS ARE SHARPENED WHEN YOU THINK BIGGER Advanced Diploma in Psychology Diploma in Psychology Diploma in Counselling (9 Diploma in Social Work
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  • singapore
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      Rate of recidivism on the rise
      595 24  -  Number of former convicts returning to prison after two years was 27.4% in 2011, says Singapore Prison Service MORE EMPLOYERS STEP IN TO OFFER JOBS TO EX-INMATES AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The proportion of former convicts returning to prison after two years has been
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      Lock icon NTU’s medical school to tackle Singapore’s key health challenges
      507 26  -  It unveils research strategy in four areas that are relevant to nation’s ageing population RENOWNED SCIENTISTS TO BE INVOLVED IN PROJECT XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Republic’s newest medical school, Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, yesterday
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      Lock icon MPA takes quick steps to ensure safety at sea after 3 collisions
      394 28 Authority to conduct briefings and issue circulars to shipping community to reduce inciden ts in Singapore waters CAUSES OF INCIDENTS BEING INVESTIGATED SINGAPORE Following three collisions in Singapore waters in two weeks, the Maritime and Port Authority said
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    • Article
      Businessman convicted of offering bribe to SCDF officer
      188 32  -  PROSECUTION IS ASKING FOR JAIL TERM OF THREE MONTHS CLAIRE HUANG clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A businessman who had tried to flee the scene of a traffic accident was yesterday convicted of offering a bribe to a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer. Goh
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      Lock icon TODAY Shop to Win draw
      97 32 Ms Ng Lay Soon (centre), winner of S$10,000 in the weekly TODAY Shop to Win draw, receiving the cheque from Ms Sally Tang, Senior Marketing Manager of OG (left) and Ms Caroline Bone, Marketing Manager of Media Corp Press. Ms Ng, who spent S$217 on
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      816 27 ik.'-y r l 9' 2014 is the International Year of the Family. Besides creating special family moments together, why not invest in family life education for yourself and your family? Join in family life talks in February and March on marriage preparation/enrichment, parenting and work-life harmony. C eW br3t fam'A'®
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      223 32 Join us at this highly anticipated seminar for all new parents and soon-to-be-parents! First Mums’ Dads’ Congress returns for its ninth year to prepare you for the joys of parenthood. Join us at the quintessential seminar where an expert panel of healthcare professionals will be sharing valuable knowledge on important
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  • health
    • Article
      Lock icon Movie dates as good as relationship therapy?
      722 34 US study finds couples who talk about issues in some ‘chick flicks’are less likely to separate POSSIBLE SELF-HELP OPTION FOR THOSE RELUCTANT TO GO FOR COUNSELLING THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK One of the great divides in male-female relationships is the “chick
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      Lock icon UK govt slammed for dropping plans for minimum alcohol price
      406 36 DOCTORS SAY MOVE WOULD HAVE SAVED LIVES, CUT HEALTHCARE COSTS REUTERS LONDON A study is calling into question a government decision last year to drop plans to set a minimum alcohol price of 45 pence (S$0.94) a unit in Britain.
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      202 37 Claiming from MediShield MediShield is a basic, low-cost health insurance plan which helps us cover our large hospital bills in subsidised wards, day surgery expenses and selected outpatient treatments. Inform hospital staff that you wish to claim from MediShield CPF Board pays the hospital directly How do I claim? The
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon US, eyeing future, seeks thaw in ties with Modi
      645 38 Washington requests meeting with Indian opposition chief, on whom was imposed a visa ban in 2005for role in Gujarat riots BJP LEADER TO MEET AMERICAN AMBASSADOR TO INDIA THIS WEEK THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW DELHI The United States has requested
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      Lock icon US’ military superiority threatened by cuts, China
      243 39 BLOOMBERG SING A PORE —China’s increased defence spending coupled with shrinking United States budgets threatens to end US military superiority, a top American procurement official said. “We’ve relied on technological superiority for decades now as one of the fundamental things that sets our
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      Lock icon India to respond to US trade action over solar market
      397 39 AGENCIES NEW DELHI —India said yesterday it will respond to any United States trade action, a day after Washington said it would take India to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in order to gain a bigger foothold for US manufacturers
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  • world
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      Lock icon Vote reruns in April leave Bangkok in political limbo
      408 40 GOVT INVESTIGATING PROTEST FINANCIERS AGENCIES BANGKOK Thailand’s Election Commission yesterday said it would try to complete this month’s disrupted poll in late April, leaving the country in another two-and-a-half months of political limbo under a caretaker government with limited powers. Protesters
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      475 41 AP NAHA (JAPAN) Several hundred people rallied yesterday against a contentious plan to relocate a United States military base to another site on Okinawa, ahead of US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy’s visit to the southern Japanese island. Ms Kennedy was to meet with Okinawan
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      586 42 ‘UNFULFILLED PROMISES’ CITED AS REASON FOR RESIGNATION DOW JONES KUAL A LUMPUR A Malaysian Deputy Minister in charge of ethnic Indian affairs has resigned in a rare move that analysts say could set back government efforts to contain simmering ethnic and religious tensions
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      264 46 REUTERS HONG KONG —Chinese companies are flocking to the United States IPO market in their biggest numbers since 2010, drawn by soaring valuations for technology start-ups and undeterred by a flare-up in an accounting row between Washington and Beijing. About 30 Chinese
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      378 46 STOCK CLOSES 30% ABOVE ITS IPO PRICE DOW JONES SHANGHAI Shares of China’s Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food, the world’s top maker of soy sauce, made a strong debut yesterday on the Shanghai stock exchange, as investors scrambled to jump on
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      610 47 No indication whether the axe willfall at S’pore operations REUTERS LONDON —Barclays, the United Kingdom’s second-biggest bank by assets, will eliminate as many as 12,000 jobs around the world this year after its fourth-quarter profit tumbled. About 7,000 of
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      361 48 DEVICES BEING SOLD FOR UP TO S$6,339 THE GUARDIAN LONDON The app sensation Flappy Bird was removed last weekend from the iPhone and Android app stores by its developer, but it is still available for those prepared to buy a smartphone or
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      658 49  -  WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In-flight Wi-Fi connections are set to become more common and affordable when the nextgeneration Ka-band network becomes available globally. The take-up rate is expected to be particularly strong in Asia, where intensifying competition will prompt airlines to try
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      1425 50  -  As hosts of the 2015 South-east Asian (SEA) Games, expectations will be high on Singapore’s athletes to deliver a strong performance on home soil. But other SEA nations are narrowing the gap in sports Singapore are traditionally strong in, evident from last December’s SEA
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      96 51 Balestier Khalsa hope their new Croatian signing Goran Ljubojevic (in blue, with Balestier Khalsa Chairman S Thavaneson), who has played for Croatia at under-21 level and Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, will not only boost their chances of a strong showing in the
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      587 51 THE GUARDIAN LONDON —Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes the current woes faced by his former team are the result of cutting corners in the transfer market, but has backed manager David Moyes as the man to turn it around. Since the
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      473 52  -  17-YEAR-OLD THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF S’PORE-BASED OUTFIT ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He may be only 17, but Benedict Ang has displayed so much flair in his fights that he has not only been signed up by leading Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation Evolve,
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      34 53 RIP, SHIRLEY HOLLYWOOD ICON SHIRLEY TEMPLE DIES WEDNESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2014 THRILLS AND SPILLS ZERO CALLING’S CYNTHIA KOH ON HER ONLINE HACKING SCARE FOR MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, THIS YEAR’S GOLDEN BOY OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTO: AP
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        1135 54  -  IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT WINNING MOVIE AWARDS MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY IS KILLING IT IN THE TV SERIES, TRUE DETECTIVE GENEVIEVE LOH IN PASADENA genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg Many are calling Matthew McConaughey “the comeback of the year” but really, the buff blond Texan never actually went away. He was never
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        714 56 The child star and Hollywood icon later found a new life as a politician ORBITUARY AGENCIES WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA —Shirley Temple, the curly-haired child star who put smiles on the faces of Depression-era moviegoers, died on Monday at home in Woodside, California, from natural causes. She was 85.
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        304 57  -  IN CINEMAS HON JING YI GENEVIEVE LOH Philomena (NC16, 98 mins) Philomena is based on a true story about a mother’s fifty-year search for her lost child, and is one of those rare movies that make you feel like laughing and crying, at the same time.
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        466 58  -  Zero Calling star Cynthia Koh says the show aims to break the mould for conventional local dramas ALL TOO REAL KIMBERLY FONG kimberl yfong@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE —The dark theme of cyberstalking and manipulation is nothing new for the cast of MediaCorp Channel 5’s new thriller drama
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        197 58 REUTERS LOS ANGELES —Jimmy Fallon said goodbye to Late Night last Friday. And when he says hello to The Tonight Show next week, he will do so with a tremendous five-day guest lineup. As previously announced, Will Smith and U2 will be the guests on
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