Today, 25 February 2014

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    24 1 TODAY /A=diaCorp TUESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2014 MICA (P) 053/06/2013 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp TUESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2014 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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      80 1 The all-new TODAYAPP FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONES exclusively available on Samsung Apps tdy.sg/newsandroidapp Tobacco duties are up by 10 per cent. Do HIGHER CIGARETTE TAXESwork? Why have anti-smoking efforts failed to stem the tide of younger smokers, and will the new higher prices do the trick? Should the smoking ban be
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      93 2 THE ALL-NEW NOW ON EVERY ANDROID DEVICE ANDROID NATIVE. Built from scratch to maximise your smartphone or tablet’s potential. SOCIALLY ADEPT. Share the latest breaking news on your network of choice, be it Facebook, Twitter or Google+. Or Bookmark a story so you can visit it at your own leisure.
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon S’pore in grip of record dry spell
    738 1  -  Less than 1mm of rain fell on any day between Jan 13, Feb 8 DRY WEATHER EXPECTED TO PERSIST WOO SIAN BOON, SIAU MING EN sianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic has experienced its longest ever dry spell of 27 days over these past two
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  • Article
    Unionists call for restoration of CPF rate to 40%
    547 1  -  XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SING A PORE Not satisfied with the 1-percentage-point increase in the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rate for all workers taking the overall rate to 37 per cent unionists at a post-Budget dialogue yesterday called for the CPF
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      161 1 BUDGET 2014: AVOID EXPECTATION OF DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN PRODUCTIVITY IN THE SHORT RUN: RANDOLPH TAN COMMENT&ANALYSIS 10 Download the new TODAY ANDROID APPSFOR SMARTPHONES tdy.sg/todaydroidmobile AND TABLETS tdy.sg/todaydroidtablet Everybody’s Travelling Sale! One way, all-inclusive direct Melbourne $229 Other attractive destinations are also on sale. Fares are economy Starter fares (including
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  • hot news
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      Police acted too slowly in arresting troublemakers, says CISCO officer
      761 2  -  Little India riot could have erupted due to late response from authorities, second officer tells COI hearing ‘TOO MANY SHOPS SELLING ALCOHOL IN AREA’ AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The police had acted too slowly in arresting some of the “troublemakers”
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      Although drunk, victim of Little India accident was ‘in control of himself’
      340 4  -  WORKING CONDITIONS HERE ACCEPTABLE: RIOT COI WITNESS AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Indian national Sakthivel Kumaravelu “looked to be in control of himself”, even though he appeared to have consumed alcohol, said Mr Ganesan Thanaraj, who was on the
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    • Article
      Firms should not try to profit from liquor tax hike, says MTI
      475 6 CONSUMERS CAN REPORT ERRANT SELLERS TO C.A.S.E: MINISTER SINGAPORE —The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has cautioned businesses against profiteering from the recently announced hike in liquor excise duties, which it said must not be a pretext
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    • Article
      FIRMS CITE NEED TO DEFINE INNOVATION
      262 6  -  NG JING YNG The definition of innovation might have to be made clearer for the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) scheme to be more effective, said a tax expert yesterday at an Economic Society of Singapore post-Budget panel discussion. Citing findings from a pre-Budget
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      Lock icon COE declines help inflation to near-four-year low of 1.4%
      586 8  -  But core inflation rises to 2.2% as a result of increase in service costs andfood prices ANALYSTS EXPECT FIGURES TO RISE LATER THIS YEAR WONG WEI HAN, DAVID BOTTOMLEY wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A moderation in private road transport costs helped drive headline
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      81 2 HOT NEWS ALTHOUGH DRUNK, VICTIM OF LITTLE INDIA ACCIDENT WAS ‘IN CONTROL OF HIMSELF’4 get REA9V FOR WL S3 ft reg -v*. sogood KFC RICE BUCKET BUDDY MEAL 11- 90 Choice of A La King or Original Recipe Rice Bucket 2 pcs www.kfc.com.sg Promotion is available for dine-in and takeaway
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      201 3 DBS Quick Credit app Makes John's loan application as simple as a selfie. DOWNLOAD fen'-' SNAP your IMRIC, payslip and business card )B3 COMPLETE SEND for instant approval* 20% OFF’ YOUR FIRST YEAR'S INTEREST If you live at Internet speed, the DBS Quick Credit app is just for you. Apply
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      143 5 Book now till 2 Mar 2014 Travel Period 1 Oct 2014 30 Apr 2015 Fly direct from Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang Langkawi Kota Bharu Miri Kuala Terengganu Bali Bandung Jakarta Yogyakarta Surabaya Semarang Medan Krabi Kota Kinabalu Bangkok Phuket Kuching *Airport taxes and fees apply from SGD 40 SGD 56
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      115 6 r-r n> NING EXPERIENCE AT IT Available daily, 6.30pm to 10.30pm Renowned for its multi-sensory culinary experience and breathtaking views, Equinox Restaurant offers a decadent menu prepared by Chef de Cuisine Paul Halleft, highlighting premium produce from fine meats to the freshest sustainable seafood. Indulge in an ensemble of signatures
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      30 6 REPORT S’PORE FACES STEEP CLIMB TO BECOME ADVANCED ECONOMY, SAYS THARMAN Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/forum25feb for the report.
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      117 7 With more than 250 leading industry partners offering invaluable hands-on experience, SUTD students are closer to pursuing the career of their dreams and building a better world. SI SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN Established in collaboration with MIT /I t See how an SUTD internship brings you closer to
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  • comment &analysis
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      Lock icon Committing to productivity for the long haul
      1296 10  -  LATEST BUDGET A CONSOLIDATION OF THIS GUIDING PHILOSOPHY RANDOLPH TAN Associate Professor Randolph Tan is with the Centre for Applied Research at SIM University. Budget 2014 could, in time to come, be seen as cementing a trenchant reform for Singapore’s economic policy that
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      45 10 This is a massive week for English football in the Champions League. Manchester City and Arsenal are goners after losing their first legs, so the responsibility falls on United and Chelsea to show Premier League clubs can still compete against Europe’s best. ALAN HANSEN 28
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      119 13 Vitagen Less Sugar Vve grown up with VITAGEN. Paige Chua MediaCorp Artiste V57 Jv<«o.nV V «5T» Vitagen S A Eat Al Foods In Moderation Since I was young, I've been drinking VITAGEN, Singapore's first cultured milk. Only VITAGEN contains 50% less sugar* than regular cultured milk as well as all
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  • voices
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      Correction
      32 14 In “Construction industry lauds Govt’s move, but concerns persist” (Feb 22), the name of Straits Construction Director and General Manager Kenneth Loo was misspelt as Loh. We apologise for the error.
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    • Article
      Budget’s benefits and social issues come in one package
      339 14  -  FROM NG YA KEN Social and health outlays take centre stage in Budget 2014, with the S$8 billion Pioneer Generation Pack- age being the centrepiece and a landmark in Singapore’s history (“Budget 2014 reinforces push for quality growth, inclusive society”; Feb
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    • Article
      Govt can do more to curb healthcare costs for wider population
      202 14  -  FROM ARTHUR LIM I refer to the report “Budget 2014 very generous by any measure: Khaw” (Feb 24). While the Budget is a generous one and is appreciated as it lives up to expectations in honouring the pioneer generation,
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    • Article
      Set up a centre to enhance humanities teaching
      121 14  -  FROM GOH BIAN KOON To the question of whether the nation’s history matters to Singaporeans, the response was positive: 79 per cent of those polled say it is very important (“One S’pore, many pasts?”; Feb 22). In light of this and the
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    • Article
      NEA can look into better use of fund to cut noise
      138 14  -  FROM RICHMOND LEE I refer to the report “S$10m fund seeks to spur construction firms to cut noise” (Feb 21). While the National Environment Agency has set permissible noise levels for construction work near residential premises, residents living close
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      104 14 University of Sunderland Best in Engineering Studies (3 times in a row) by Edupoll PEI Citation FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Scholarship of SS4000/offered to Singaporean and PRs on the MSc programmes FULL/PART TIME COMMENCING unnie-vra-iwic Project Management ’Engineering Management (f "Education is our Business where our Students come First" B Eng
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      37 14 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices LETTER LESSEN POLLUTION FROM HIGHWAYS FOR RESIDENTS Scan the QR code on your smartphone or visit tdy.sg/ltrpollution25feb for the letter from Mahinder Singh.
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  • singapore
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      LTA calls tender to evaluate Cross Island Line’s impact on nature
      767 16  -  Study will help Govt decide CRL’s alignment; consultant to suggest suitable measures to reduce impact on reserve REPORT SLATED TO BE COMPLETED IN Q2 2016 WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE To assess the potential environmental impact of the Cross
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    • Article
      14 banks to offer faster interbank transfers by June
      402 18  -  E-SERVICE APPLICABLE FOR SINGAPORE DOLLAR TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN BANKS BASED HERE WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A new electronic funds transfer service will be launched by June to allow individuals and businesses to move funds between banks in Singapore in minutes, shortening
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    • Article
      Roman Catholic Church to continue to uphold family values
      287 18 S I N G A P O R E —The Roman Catholic Church in Singapore will continue to engage and work with the authorities to ensure that the marriage institution and family values are upheld, said Archbishop William Goh. In a
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Berlin not happy to be proxy in China-Japan WWII spat: Sources
      696 20 Visiting Chinese leader hopes to shame Japan by highlighting Germany’s post-war penance GERMANY DISLIKES ITS PAINFUL PAST BEING BROUGHT UP AGAIN REUTERS BEIJING —China wants to make World War II a key part of a trip by President Xi
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    • Article
      Lock icon Beijing will ‘never recognise’ US’ special envoy for Tibet
      219 20 REUTERS BEIJING —China will never recognise the United States’ appointment of a special coordinator for Tibetan issues, the country’s Foreign Ministry said yesterday. US President Barack Obama held low-key talks with the Dalai Lama on Friday, prompting warnings from China that
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    • Article
      Lock icon China pledges zero-tolerance stance towards corruption
      483 21 Li says govt will open accounts further, wants auditors to thoroughly probe violations AGENCIES BEIJING The Chinese government will decentralise authority, be more transparent and adopt a zero-toler-ance attitude to corruption this year as it deepens its fight against graft, reported state media, citing
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      TWO FORMER ZHOU AIDES UNDER PROBE
      157 21 Mr Li Dongsheng, China’s former Vice-Minister of Public Security, has been formally removed from office, state media reported yesterday. Mr Li had been put under investigation for suspected serious disciplinary and law violations last December, a brief statement issued by Xinhua said, giving no
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  • world
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      Lock icon US, S Korea begin war games as reunions continue
      383 22 NO UNUSUAL NORTHERN TROOP ACTIVITY SEEN BLOOMBERG SEOUL The United States and South Korea yesterday began annual military exercises denounced by the North as preparations for war —that coincided with the first reunions of families separated by the Korean War in
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    • Article
      Lock icon PM refuses to quit, as army warns Thailand may collapse
      690 23 AGENCIES B A N G KO K Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, the target of anti-government protests in Bangkok, yesterday ruled out resigning even after a series of deadly attacks heaped pressure on her administration and the military warning that
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      276 22 ASHrAZ 2014 The Getai Talent Reality Show 2014 The Getai Talent Reality Show 2014 (Wu Tai Xin Ren Wang 2014) is a brand new concept of talent scouting and performing arts contest in Singapore which will take place via a Getai platform. This is the FIRST time that the Getai
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      144 22 Singapore Chinese Language Hub Raffl es Place Sign a contract to guarantee the result of your learning Both individuals and companies registration are welcome Courses start in March (up to 90% off) (terms conditions apply) (Seats limited) (both lunch time courses and evening courses are available) Preparation courses for business
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  • business
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      36 24 For more photos and videos, visit Mother Baby Singapore Facebook. We look forward to seeing you at BabyCare Festival 2015! To avoid disappointment, contact your sales representative NOW to reserve your spot in BabyCare Festival 2015!
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  • technology
    • Article
      Samsung’s new watches fitted with heart-rate sensors
      392 26  -  STANDALONE FUNCTIONALITY STANDS OUT JUNE YANG juneyang@mediacorp.com.sg BARCELONA Samsung has added key features to its Galaxy Gear smartwatch as the Korean company looks to exploit the growing interest in wearable devices. Dubbed the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo, the devices are
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      191 26 Carriage CONVENTION 2014 21-23 March 60T CONVERSATION? In a marriage, is it more important to talk or to listen to your spouse? Good communication is a two-way street. You listen when your spouse needs a sounding board, and you share so that they can understand your view. Meaningful conversations comes
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      138 26 Job Opportunities Briefing for Maritime Officers Do you look forward to a career at sea? Sailing across the world? Look no further, opportunities await! 7 Join us at our briefing to discover the career prospects of our Maritime Officers training programme Date 4 Mar 2014, Tue Time :10am or 2pm
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  • sports
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      Lock icon FENG AIMING TO DRIVE HER SPORT IN CHINA
      654 27  -  World No 6 wants to do for golf at home what Li Na has done for tennis HSBC WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E Their right-handed drives may be worlds apart, but there
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      Lock icon SIGNING OF MMA STAR ASKREN A COUP FOR ONE FC
      464 27  -  ADELENE WONG SINGAPORE Singapore-based ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC) believes that its recent addition of top American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Ben Askren will be a big boost to the MMA scene in Asia. The 29-year-old Askren, who penned
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon REPUTATION OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL ON THE LINE
      699 28  -  MAN U V OLYMPIAKOS COMMENTARYBY ALAN HANSEN sports @mediacorp.com.sg THE DAILY TELEGRAPH This is a massive week for English football in the Champions League and the prospect of Manchester United losing to Olympiakos is unthinkable for David Moyes. Manchester City and Arsenal are
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    • Article
      Lock icon UNITED’S PROBLEMS GIVE HOPE TO IN-FORM OLYMPIAKOS
      348 28 AGENCIES ATHENS Olympiakos Piraeus may never have a better chance to overcome their Manchester United hoodoo than in today’s (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) first-leg of their last-16 Champions League tie. Olympiakos, who have reached this stage of the competition for the first time
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      Lock icon NBA’S FIRST OPENLY GAY PLAYER HOLDS COURT
      706 30 Jason Collins chalks up 10 minutes for Nets in first game of 10-day contract ‘I HAVE NO TIME TO THINK ABOUT HISTORY’ THE NEW YORK TIMES LOS ANGELES On the basketball court, Jason Collins has never had any illusions about who he is:
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    • Article
      Lock icon WHAT DOES A 10-DAY CONTRACT MEAN?
      330 30 THE NEW YORK TIMES The 10-day contract serves as a risk-free, on-the-job tryout for a player attempting to make a team’s roster. Teams have the option to sign free agents for a period of either 10 days or three games, whichever is longer. The
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      Lock icon WOLFF SCORES ONE FOR WOMEN DRIVERS IN F1
      370 30 REUTERS LONDON Susie Wolff will become the first woman driver in 22 years to take part in a Formula One Grand Prix weekend this season after Williams said the Scot would be on track for them in two free practice sessions later
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  • Page 28 Miscellaneous
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  • T TODAY
    • culture&lifestyle
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon RIOT ACT
        1317 32  -  THE LEGENDARY JOAN RIVERS SHARES HER LIFE LESSONS, DATING TIPS AND SOME OF HER BEST ZINGERS TODAY EXCLUS VE GENEVIEVE LOH GENEVIEVE LOH IN LOS ANGELES genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg The first thing you notice when meeting the legendry comedienne Joan Rivers in person isn’t how little and unintimidating she is.
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    • television
      • Article, Illustration
        Body of work
        600 34  -  Body And Soul host Daniel Martin confesses to hypochondria and other job hazards SOUND COUNSEL MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Listeners to 938LIVE will recognise Daniel Martin as the voice of the daily radio chat show Body And Soul. He has hosted the programme since 2006, on which
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  • Page 32 Miscellaneous
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      199 32 YOUR WEEKLY RADIO CHARTS Get the top songs on MeRadio.sg now! TOP 20 For the week: 21 Feb 27 Feb Pharrell Williams 01 Dark Horse Katy Perry feat. Juicy J 02 Say Something A Great Big World feat. Christina Aguilera N 03 Team Lorde 04 Happy 05 Let It Go
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