Today, 19 March 2015

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    26 1 TODAY AbdiaCorp THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2015 MCI (P) 046/06/2014 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING /VI bdiaCorp THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2015 MCI (P) 046/06/2014
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      31 1 mm ■iiivjmi BRANDS Since 2000 Since 1995 Since 1980 K V Since 1980 "to /ws. k Since 2008 J Since 2011 Trusted by generations 18 YEARS GENERATIONS OF WELLNESS siL> v
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      196 2 BRANDS® IS V A*. 'S la QQbF years GENERATIONS OF WELLNESS H fe- l rC ot Essence of *?SS»> I™22BRANDS F/JVD THE KOTAE BREW/ I I I CHANCES IN EACH ROYAL PACK BR'VNDS ioo .O... S5%S5g WANDS lOO InnerShine liirl K-dp, ■e ■fi; In the 1820s, the flagging health of
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  • hot news
    • Article
      SHORTER TENURE OF PLANS FOR FORMER TANJONG PAGAR STATION
      330 2  -  SIAU MING EN While parts of the former Tanjong Pagar Railway station may be developed for community activities, design teams will have to bear in mind the area’s shorter tenure of 20 years, pending the redevelopment of the Greater Southern Waterfront.
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      Lock icon Swimming body withdraws use of Red Lions after flak
      528 4  -  SAF WILL BACK S’PORE AQUATICS TEAMS: SSA ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) will not use the name Red Lions to represent the national teams of its five aquatics disciplines. This follows criticism from the public as well
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      Lock icon Johor Sultan defends business activities, ‘strategically necessary’ reclamations
      612 6 AGENCIES kuala lumpur— It is a strategic necessity for Johor to continue its land reclamation activities just off the coast of Singapore, said the Malaysian state’s Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, who also defended his business activities by saying his monthly state allowances of
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      Lock icon Kelantan submits hudud Bill
      609 6 DEBATE AT STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY TO RESUME TODAY AGENCIES KOTA BARU —Hudud, or Islamic criminal law, will ensure justice for all in Kelantan as they were ordained by Allah and those who vilify it are immoral liars, said Kelantan Chief Minister Ahmad Yakob yesterday as the
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      Lock icon AUSTRALIA, VIETNAM CALL FOR ‘SELF-RESTRAINT’ IN SOUTH CHINA SEA
      207 8 REUTERS Vietnam and Australia called yesterday for “self-restraint” in the South China Sea and warned against the unilateral use of force, an obvious reference to China’s increasingly aggressive presence that has stirred concerns across the disputed region. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen
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      Lock icon Centrepoint to undergo revamp as its lustre fades
      655 10  -  FACELIFT WILL COST S$50M VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As it seeks to recapture its glory days amid stiff competition from new swanky malls, The Centrepoint will be undergoing a S$50 million facelift in May. Major renovation work will be carried out on
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      Lock icon Indonesia to end search for AirAsia victims
      554 12 Families disappointed, but recognise search cannot go on indefinitely though 56 still missing SOME SHIPS, PERSONNEL ALREADY PULLED BACK AS OPERATION OFFICIALLY FINISHES ON SUNDAY AGENCIES JAK ARTA Indonesia will on Sunday end a search for the bodies of 56 people missing from
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      42 4 COME FOR THE PLATTER (V(cCafe Breakfast Supreme Qbtf h -1 -xJd This March holidays, treat your loved ones to a supremely satisfying meal containing scrambled eggs, warm hotcakes, tasty sausage and turkey bacon. Because quality family time begins with breakfast at McDonald’s'.
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      12 4 rf-r 8 o z > H c/> H o 73 m 2015 McDonald’s.
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      622 5 •r > f Today, create more lasting memories <*■ I it. 4/i V Enjoy up to 1.35% p.a.* and up to S$600 worth of shopping vouchers on a 6-month SGD time deposit. Celebrate the new year with attractive interest rates on your SGD time deposits up to 1.35% p.a. for
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      161 6 HYDROPONICS INVESTMENT SEMINARS Thursday 19 March 7 pm Saturday 21 March 11.30 am -H2.30 pm Sunday 22 March 11.30 am "Discover how you can join our Co-operative Farming Program!" "Agriculture is the next big investment sector! Find out why?" RETURNS 8-15% p.a OWN YOUR FARM, OWN A BUSINESS WITH US
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      330 7 INAISQUAR 4 > “Gk| yurk wi a*. 5*1 ifarattM V^fi/eKtun* j are; NfB'l -,-t v i w -■'V-r, t;- r?.' T%* k' V.' if. T '>■ 4 ■r *;>->• 9 I I; in &•< •rifts# .TVS L ’-I iW V ».n V, '\-i. f’. O SM 0 m SM r
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      187 8 I CALIBERLINK Networking Event for Professionals 2015 Taking Charge Of Your Career You may be at a career crossroad and wondering about your next step: “Where do I start?” and “How do I increase the likelihood of landing the job I want?” Find out how you can succeed in your
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      307 9 Seafood Fiesta is back by popular demand! For a limited time only, we honour every weekday to a specific seafood for your careless enjoyment. With a wide variety of seafood from savoury crabs and mouth-watering lobsters to the freshest Australian oysters and many more. You no longer require an excuse
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      220 10 a s Putting Health Into Your Hands Singapore Prestige Brand Award 14 Q □WELL s Correct Posture, Protect Spine, ergonomicspecialist fYT b IT3 Health! Sitting* standing walking‘Sleeping A healthy spine has curves that form a gradual S-shape. The S-shape is lost when proper sitting posture is not maintained. This leads
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      122 10 sav#ur 26 29 MARCH 2015 FI PIT BUILDING. 1 REPUBLIC BOULEVARD Gourmet FestZV• Premiei !j fVa/ is BACisi 26 r y Event of th* It’s Back! Meet top local and international chefs and taste over 50 award winning dishes from as low as $6. Enjoy FREE celebrity chef masterclasses and
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      125 11 A PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT IS ALWAYS THINKING AHEAD FOR YOU Listening to and understanding your needs are my fi rst priorities How can I help fulfi l your dreams of fi nancial freedom? How can my expertise help meet your wealth accumulation needs? How can I conserve and enhance your
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      114 12 m|w Hada Labo Power of 3 Skincare Products Essence, Moisturiser Mask Feel the difference in your skin every morning. Fully hydrated, refined smooth skin with less pores, and bouncy with healthy radiance. Collagen Ceramide Hyaluronic Acids k mm Hydrating Perfect Gel Moisturizer ««isaa Hydrating Perfect Gel Moisturiser Be the Lucky
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      345 13 SmgtelTv All-New Family Starter Pack 22s*] 1 SWhdCARTOON NETWORK NATION geographic CHANNEL X J E3 n m XV DIVA be yourself- MANAGING n Entertainment ASIA Because you're real entertainment fans, we've got real deals for you. Enjoy our biggest line-up of channels, the latest blockbusters, plus access to entertainment anytime,
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  • comment&analysis
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      Social sciences matter, but so do humanities
      1057 14  -  S I NGAPORE S STRI DE FORWARD WOULD BE M UC H FI RM E R WITH I MAG I NATIVE RE S EARC H NAZRY BAHRAWI Much of SG50 has been about celebrating and debating our past, but it is just as
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      Lock icon China’s economic power proves to be a strong drawcard
      1008 18  -  WILL U.S. LOSE INFLUENCE AS MORE JOIN BEIJING-LED BANK? GIDEON RACHMAN Gideon Rachman is chief foreign affairs commentator at the Financial Times. FINANCIAL TIMES The story of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is turning into a diplomatic debacle for the
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      225 14 If China is sensible enough not to show its fists too often, it has a good chance of seeing its economic might gradually translate into increasing political and diplomatic weight even with close allies of America. GIDEON R ACHMAN 18 w m i A STAR ALL!ANCE MEMBER Hi 4/R /VEVv
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      83 15 OLYMPUS Olympus cares about your health and happiness Your Vision, Our Future 'V w i V* m i m mmm J f i H v 'mm A Wm Wmm ii w m m mmmm f 1 t M ('f m P*:' v 1 r \t v mmt V wm k
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      420 16 SUNTEC CITY SINGAPORE f PERFORMING™ FESTIVAL 2015 c i i m ft Nouu 22 March •c fP I. A nine-day extravaganza by the young for the younger! Presented to you by Suntec City Kids Performing™ Academy Of The Arts EVENT HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR 2015 (a) SUNTEC CITY EAST ATRIUM
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      252 17 Get cash with a 60-second loan approvai-in-principle. With CashOne, you can get a loan of up to 4x your monthly income (maximum $200,000 1 Enjoy the flexibility of 12 to 60 months repayment options and receive a $100 Isetan voucher 2 upon approval of your online application. Apply online at
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      149 18 Drink Cafe21. a m English National Ballet Win Le Corsaire Esplanade Theatre, 14-17 May 2015. \0* wy Hktev/o' Promotion ends: 19 April 2015 Happiness is leaking up -to -the rich, aroma o-f co-ffee. Esplanade Presents Le Corsaire by English National Ballet from 14 17 May 2015 Enjoy our 2 in
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      204 19 Enjoy entry a 1 day ticket'mim ?> v tar -'i-. r»u j X A cs TO rlfcflr I I *5 r XXXX123E Wendy Lee Ethan Ong Jarrett Ong FEATHER ERIE SG 55? a Feather Friend! For as low as $28, exploring Asia's largest bird paradise has never been more affordable
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  • voices
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      LRTs not cost-effective, so let’s use buses instead
      275 20  -  FROM SUM SIEW KEE The frequency of LRT breakdowns is unacceptable. Moreover, it is difficult to determine how beneficial the LRT is to Singapore’s public transport network. (“Transport Ministry’s next priority: Overall health of LRT system”; March 11) For one, it is
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      Correction
      43 20 In “CPF retirement planning pilot to start in July” (March 18), we reported wrongly that the Minimum Sum will be replaced by the Basic Retirement Sum. The Minimum Sum will be replaced by the Full Retirement Sum. We apologise for the error.
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    • Article
      Paper still essential for children in digital age
      231 20  -  FROM TANAYA SHUKRE The writer’s enthusiasm for a more sustainable environment in “Why do schools use so much paper in digital age?” (March 14) is laudable. However, his plea to school authorities and children to achieve this by forsaking paper and embracing
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      Reduce wastage, but don’t forget benefits of writing
      235 20  -  FROM WOON WEE MIN I would agree that we should be ecowarriors and reduce paper usage and the many other ways we consume natural resources and leave our carbon footprint where possible. (“Why do schools use so much paper in digital age?”;
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      Trees are planted because of paper use
      151 20  -  FROM KRISHNAN VARADARAJAN I refer to the letter “Why do schools use so much paper in digital age?” (March 14). Paper is environmentally safe and degradable. In fact, most paper companies grow trees; if the land is not used for this, it could
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    • Article
      Start school one hour later for happier children
      320 21  -  FROM WALTER JAYANDRAN I refer to the letter “Singapore’s time zone biggest contributor to sleeplessness problem” (March 18). The time zone as a cause of sleeplessness among Singaporeans is something worth reviewing. When it was adjusted years back, the impact on school-going
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    • Article
      Include maids in Employment Act
      294 21  -  FROM JOLOVAN WHAM Executive Director, Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME) We thank Mr Leonard Poh for his feedback in “To promote domestic workers’ welfare, share anecdotes, best practices” (March 13). Our study was conducted based on a sample of respondents stratified to reflect the
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      14 20 •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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      23 21 LETTER REACH OUT TO DOMESTIC HELPERS WHO ARE HELPLESS Scan the QR code or visit tdy.sg/ltrhelpers for the letter from Jervis Xu Yiteng.
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      98 21 A Nestle. )A3 S3 AIR PURIFIER (worth $319) with purchase of NAN* Nurture your Child's Potential My *91 ■A •w A Nestle Promotion Period: 1 st March to 31 st March 2015 a H a Scan QR code for Terms and Conditions. Refer to in-store materials or visit www.nestlebaby.com.sg for
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  • singapore
    • Article
      Enhanced PME training programme plans to reach 3,000 individuals
      511 22  -  NewP-Max to build on earlier Max Talent progra mme offer workshop to SME bosses FOCUS NEEDS TO SHIFT FROM QUANTITY TO QUALITY OF JOBS: MANPOWER MINISTER JEAN KHOO jeankhoowt@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE An enhanced programme to match professionals, managers and executives (PMEs) to
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      Lock icon COEs rise as buyers rush in ahead of emissions scheme
      528 23  -  YVONNE LIM SINGAPORE Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums climbed across the board at the close of the latest bidding exercise yesterday, although prices for some of the categories remained below levels seen in January. Category A premiums for small cars
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      Begin the conversation
      529 24 Discussing the birds and the bees with your children is a fantastic opportunity to develop an open, honest relationship with them Parents are sometimes hesitant to talk to their children about the facts of life. Perhaps they feel that this is a sensitive subject that’s best handled
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    • Article
      COMMUNICATE BETTER WITH YOUR KIDS
      223 24 Attention, please Whenever you have a conversation with your children, switch off distractions like mobile devices and the television. This lets them know that the discussion matters to you and that you’re prepared to listen. Listen with your eyes and ears In addition to listening
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      Lock icon Memory Project to feature 74 works evoking S’pore’s past
      557 25  -  PREVIEW OF 20 PROJECTS ON EXHIBIT AT NATIONAL LIBRARY MATTHIAS TAY matthiastay@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE From enjoying “kopi” at a pop-up coffee shop to watching films about forgotten islands, Singaporeans will have a chance to revisit the less-er-known slices of the
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    • Article
      MyRepublic ups ante with free trial of 1Gbps plan
      605 28  -  NO SIGN-UP OR CANCELLATION FEES FOR TWO-MONTH TRIAL, SAYS INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Amid the price war in the high-speed fibre broadband market, three-year-old start-up MyRepublic has upped the ante by offering a free two-month trial of its
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      139 22 V 7 i K et ©o 20 22 March 2015 Singapore Expo Hall 8 11am 9pm Singapore’s Largest PET-ducational Fair Spend an activity-packed weekend with your pets at Pet Expo 2015! Bond with your furry and feathered friends over three days of workshops, seminars, contests and competitions. Plus get your
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      137 24 0. Health Promotion Board Kids learn i facts froml wherever can parents. the they strangers. HPB Let's Talk Workshop Your child deserves to get the right information from the right person. Join us for HPB Let’s Talk workshop and learn how to talk to your child about puberty, adolescence and
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      285 28 m UNIVERSITY™ BIRMINGHAM 'll SIM GLOBAL EDUCATION By 2020, Asia will be growing twice as fast as the U.S. So will opportunities. Are you Global Ready? Manage a team in Hong Kong. Work on a project in China. Sales pitch in Indonesia. Will you be quick to adapt in a
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Solar parks the new enemies of India’s farmers
      726 29 GOOD FARMLAND ‘TAKEN AWAY BY INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS’ BLOOMBERG NEW DELHI —If a lack of water does not drive Mr Natthu Raja off his farm, an abundance of sunlight might. Indian farmers have long battled for access to water as factories encroach on
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      Lock icon China’s secret plan to track militants and bring them home
      1069 30 Beijing using diplomatic muscle and domestic suppression to fight extremism in a global operation MORE THAN 100 SUSPECTS REPATRIATED, MANY OF WHOM ARE MEMBERS OF UIGHUR MINORITY BLOOMBERG BEIJING —Days after Indonesia arrested four Uighur terrorism suspects last September in
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      257 29 BRITISH AIRWAYS Pi F i THE WORLD IS NOW ON SALE With over 165 destinations to the UK, Europe, Africa and Americas on sale, you can now enjoy more of the world for less. To Fly. To Serve. Travel from the 19 March 30 November 2015 Book by 7 April
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      330 30 FUJIFILM Value from Innovation ITSHOW ESSO 'sm a X-Tl 16.3 Megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder Wi-Fi Image Transfer Classic Chrome Film Simulation Electronic Shutter 1 /***** sec Dust water resistant body Freeze resistant to -10°C mm iniiHn m BODY: X-T1 BLACK UP: $1,999 X-T1
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  • world
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      Lock icon Divided Golkar set to have a new leader
      677 32 INCUMBENT CHAIRMAN BAKRIE HAS MADE WAY FOR FORMER MINISTER: REPORTS AGENCIES JAKARTA Indonesia’s oldest political party, Golkar, looks set to have a new leader after a fractious and public tussle for power over the past few months. Since December, Golkar has been
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    • Article
      Lock icon ‘Old man’ Thailand feeling pain of economic arthritis
      714 34 ALMOST A THIRD OF POPULATION WILL BE ABOVE 60 BY 2050 BLOOMBERG B A N G KO K Ms Nuchnart Sakvisetchaikul got married four years ago in Bangkok at the age of 33. She has one child and does not want more
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      Lock icon Netanyahu vows to work quickly to form new govt
      677 36 NATURE OF VICTORY A SURPRISE TO MOST THE NEW YORK TIMES JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged yesterday to work quickly to form a new government after his clear-cut election victory as Mr Isaac Herzog, the centreleft opposition leader, conceded
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    • Article
      Lock icon Iran’s nuclear negotiator an enigma and a mystery
      620 39 ANALYSTS PRESENT DIVIDED OPINION OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC’S FOREIGN MINISTER: REVOLUTIONARY HARDLINER OR PRAGMATIST BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Mr Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Foreign Minister and chief nuclear negotiator, presents a puzzle. To some, his flawless English and soft manner offer the picture of
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      76 32 REDEFINE YOUR CAREER AT MARIN A BAY SANDS Looking for a new challenge? Be part of Gordon Ramsay’s pre-opening team and launch Bread Street Kitchen at Marina Bay Sands! Discuss opportunities with us at the Talent Hub on 19 and 20 March, between 10am and 5pm. ■r 09 y JL
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      516 40  -  PACKAGE OFFERS CLIENTS PRICE CERTAINTY XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Industrial and commercial enterprises here will soon be able to tap a new hybrid energy solution providing electricity from solar power and natural gas that will offer them more price certainty and allow them
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      613 41  -  Economists expect GDP to expand by 2.8% after considering labour crunch, China’s slowdown ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SING APORE Private-sector economists have slashed their forecasts for Singapore’s economic growth this year and lowered their inflation projections, with the outlook clouded by external
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      536 42 5.7% DROP BIGGEST YEAR-ON-YEAR DECLINE SINCE 2011 REUTERS BEIJING New home prices in China fell last month at the fastest pace on record, hurt by slower sales during the Lunar New Year holidays, but the weak data drove Chinese shares
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        120 44 Whether you need a new kitchen appliance, television or laptop, you can get it all at the Harvey Norman Hardly Normal Sale. Grab great buys, such as the latest DSLR cameras, food processors, air-conditioners, notebooks, IT peripherals and air-fryers, at fantastic discounts. Getting a
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        148 44 Travelling to Hong Kong for your holiday? Stop by the famous Ocean Park Hong Kong and experience the newest attraction, Adventures in Australia, from March 24 to May 3, 2015. Start your journey with a film that explores the wilderness and scenery in the Land
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        331 44 Visit the IT Show 2015 at Suntec City Convention, Halls 405–406, from today till Sunday and check out these hot buys from Canon (booth 8201 and 8230). 1 Canon MAXIFY MB5070 All-in-One, S$349 (usual price: S$369) Perfect for all your home-office tasks, this all-in-one colour inkjet machine
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        121 44 Reebonz is extending its sixth birthday celebration with a SALEversary at Reebonz SPACE. From today till March 21, shoppers can enjoy storewide discounts of up to 70 per cent on a wide variety of designer labels, including Prada, Givenchy, Rolex and Cartier. Spend a minimum of S$500
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      231 43 LAURELSthe2015your favourite ads Vote for your favourite ads in The Laurels 2015 Voting Contest and stand to win attractive cash prizes! Grand Prize: $10,000 2ndto 6thPrize: $1,000 Favourite Television Commercial Finalists T1 Breeze/Unilever Smiley T2 McDonald’s Better Mornings with Wholegrain Muffins T3 National Council on Problem Gambling -Kick The Habit
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      85 45 ma I This stunning series comprehensively profiles Singapore’s astonishingly diverse variety of animals and plants. Discover their fascinating behaviours as Sir David Attenborough narrates both Urban Wild, which explores the wild side of Singapore’s urban environments and Hidden Wild, which uncovers Singapore’s shrouded wilderness. i t < r.' v 7
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      486 46 SYSTEM TO BE RELEASED MID-2015 REUTERS SHENZHEN United States software giant Microsoft is making its biggest push into the heavily-pirated Chinese consumer computing market this year by offering free upgrades to Windows 10 to all Windows users, regardless of whether
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      106 46 Diploma in Acting (Chinese) A comprehensive conservatory-style training to become an artiste, this programme will equip participants with the fundamental knowledge of screen acting. Learn the various skills and techniques of script reading, voice articulation and character building through the guidance of Media Practitioners. Available in full-time and part-time. JOIN
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      128 47 I I THE ULTIMATE DANCE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN The top’Winners of Vasantham s dhool v 6 astro's yutha.medai ft l '*hi 3 4 9. a r v ■STAKe SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2015,9PM Congratulations to Singapore's TGIF for winning the dance bottle, Dhool VS Yuthoi Medoi! The champions walked owo/with o grand
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      595 48  -  ZHENG WEN IS FIRST SWIMMER IN S’PORE TO GO BELOW 50s IN 100M FREESTYLE ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —National swimmer Quah Zheng Wen has identified Indonesia as the team that may pose the biggest threat to hosts Singapore’s chances of maintaining
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      425 48  -  SHANJAYAN MUNIAPPAN SINGAPORE In close to two decades of professional tennis, world No 2 Roger Federer, 33, has won a record 17 Grand Slams that will be tough for Rafael Nadal, who needs three more to equal the feat, to surpass, said Aussie
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      480 49 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MONTE CARLO Arsene Wenger was accused of disrespecting Monaco after his former club completed what is Arsenal’s fifth consecutive Champions League defeat at the first knockout stage of the tournament. Wenger did not shake the hand of Leonardo Jardim, the Monaco
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      364 51 PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO AMERICAN’S USE OF ELBOWS, SHOULDERS THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Manny Pacquiao’s coach Freddie Roach is studying Floyd Mayweather’s supposed “dirty tricks” to prepare the Filipino for the pair’s Las Vegas showdown on May 2. The process of transforming Pacquiao
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      315 51 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Fernando Alonso will return to McLaren’s factory in Woking this week to drive their simulator to see whether he is able to return to Formula 1. The Spaniard, who missed the first race of the year after
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      235 50 With Digital TV, all of Singapore will take a much closer look at what’s on TV. Which explains why all our artistes are doing what they can to look and speak better and in a hurry. With Digital TV, television viewing just gets better. Superior broadcast quality aside, it also
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      51 1 THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2015 LOOKING BACK THE STARS OF AH BOYS TO MEN REASSESS THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS AND WHAT THE FUTURE MIGHT BRING >>15 ORLANDO BLOOMS THERE’S MORE TO ORLANDO THAN JUST THEME PARKS FOR TOURISTS >>2 EVOLVING TASTES CORNERHOUSE REVAMPS AND RAMPS UP ITS MENU >>8 PHOTO: JASON
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        539 6  -  JETSETTING WITH... SERENE LIM SINGAPORE If you have been studying yoga for the last 30 years, “travel rage” is probably something that never ever happens to you. Or maybe it does. Melbourne-based yoga master Paul Wooden says he still gets slightly peeved when he encounters arrogant
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        317 7 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Longing for alternatives to the conventional, cookie-cutter hotel? Along with crocuses and daffodils, new specialty chains from major hospitality companies including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Carlson Rezidor will be springing up across the globe in the coming weeks and
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        509 8  -  WHAT A DIFFERENCE SIX MONTHS MAKES AT CORNERHOUSE ANNETTE TAN Half a year ago, Chef Jason Tan’s Cornerhouse at the Botanic Gardens was a promising new upstart in the fine dining scene. These days, with the debut of his new eight-course Discovery menu (S$248), Chef Jason
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        528 9  -  Come for the sounds, stay for the food at new vinyl bar, LongPlay FOOD REVIEW: LONGPLAY ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE Barflies in the know are already buzzing about LongPlay, the interminably hip new “vinyl-only” bar that straddles Haji Lane and Arab Street, opened by hospitality impresario Loh
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        326 12 DELL ALIENWARE ALPHA The Alienware Alpha is a high-end gaming PC that can replace your ageing game console. Its top-of-the-line fourth-gener-ation Intel Core i7 processors and custom-built NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics card handle graphics-in-tensive games with ease and ensures smooth frame rates. You can operate the Alpha using
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        419 14 ASUSTRANSFORMER BOOK T300CHI Check out the impressively thin ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi at the IT Show 2015. The touch screen hybrid laptop combines the best features of laptops, tablets, and all-in-one desk- tops. ASUS claims it’s the slimmest detachable laptop in the world. Just 1.65cm
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        1699 15  -  After three movies, the stars of Ah Boys reassess their popularity BAND OF BROTHERS GENEVIEVE LOH genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Once upon a time, Jack Neo plucked a group of boys from relative obscurity to star in a certain movie about National Service. Suffice it to say, Ah
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      356 16  -  FairPrice Fish Nuggets and Tartar Sauce make for a quick and popular kids’ meal BROUGHT TO YOU BY It’s the March school holiday and it’s the perfect time to spend quality time with your little ones. On days when you’re busy, these FairPrice Fish Nuggets are a
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      109 8 19 March 28 March 2015 Enjoy a truly personalized culinary experience at The Westin Singapore’s signature dining venue, Seasonal Tastes as we serve up the freshest crustaceans, sashimi and other mouthwatering offerings that will tempt even the most discerning seafood aficionado. Guests can also delight in the ‘live’ shellfish station,
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      571 11 acor explore beyond limits Acer recommends Windows. BEST TECH DEALS at IT SHOW 2015 SUNTEC SINGAPORE, LEVELS 3,4&6j 19-22 MARCH 2015, 12PM 9PM NOTEBOOKS Aspire El 5 Aspire E5-571G (HD Aspire VI3 Aspire V3-371 (H3) UltrcnThin 5th Gen Intel® Core i7-5500U processor (2.4GHz with TurboBoost up to 3.0GHz, 4MB L3
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      165 15 ENERGIZING LIFE TOGETHER COME AND GROW WITH US! Due to expansion, we are recruiting for the following positions: Production Specialist Manufacturing Operator Maintenance Technician Process Technician Logistics Warehouse Assistant (Forklift license required) Applicants must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts Permanent Day or Night Shift will be considered Welfare/Benefits:
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      169 17 Seeing red Jayley Woo goes scarlet for her role in Tiger Mum Read the story online at http://tdy.sg/ todaytelevision TED BAKER LONDON Congratulations to the winners of Ted’s Fortune Favours The Stylish Fortune Draw Grand Prize: JIANG ROD CHENG SXXXX489I Two nights stay at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda
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      266 18 6.00AM Morning Agenda With Bharati Jagdish And Keith De Souza 10.00 Viewpoints With Howie Lim And Andre Ahchak 2.00PM The Culture Cafe With Angela Lim And Daphne Lim 6.00 Evening Digest With Michelle Martin And Daniel Martin 9.00 LateNite Lineup With William Xavier 6.00AM The Bright Side With Sonia Chew
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      387 18 MediaCorp’s latest online TV service offers entertainment, lifestyle, information and news across multiple devices. Log on to www.toggle.sg or download the Toggle App now. E: English C: Chinese M: Malay T: Tamil TOGGLE ORIGINALS Check out exclusive movies and series produced by Toggle anytime, anywhere FREE SHY GUYS (PG13 MATURE
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      1239 19 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg CHANNEL tellchannel8@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Super Why II 6.30 Everything’s Rosie 7.00 Milly, Molly 7.30 Driver Dan’s Story Train II 8.00 Mouk 8.30 The Hive 9.00 Dr Oz Show V (HD) 10.00 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 11.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show XII (HD) 11.45 Just For Laughs Gags
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