Today, 8 August 2016

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    14 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp MONDAY, 8 AUGUST 2016 MCI (P) 026/06/2016
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    Lock icon Indonesian police chief wants curbs on radical sermons
    773 1 Such preaching has radicalised people and must be curbed he says ANTI-TERRORISM LAW TO BE BEEFED UP AGENCIES JAKARTA —Indonesia’s police chief General Tito Karnavian has called for more measures to curb “radical sermons” which he said played an important role in
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    Lock icon Indonesian police chief wants curbs on radical sermons
    715 1 Such preaching has radicalised people and must be curbed he says ANTI-TERRORISM LAW TO BE BEEFED UP agencies JAKARTA —Indonesia’s police chief General Tito Karnavian has called for more measures to curb “radical sermons” which he said played an important role in
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    Lock icon THAI-TANIC EFFORT
    55 1 THAI-TANIC EFFORTThai weightlifter Sopita Tanasan, 21, celebrating her victory in the women’s 48kg category on Saturday, winning the first weightlifting gold medal of the Rio Olympics. Tanasan’s win gave Asian nations an encouraging start, with Vietnam its first Japan, South Korea and China also winning gold medals. S
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    Lock icon Thailand votes for military-backed Constitution
    824 1 AGENCIES BA NG KOK —Thai voters yesterday overwhelmingly approved a juntabacked constitution that would pave the way for an election next year as well as lay the foundation for a civil- ian government influenced by the military and controlled by appointed rather than elected officials.
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    Lock icon Thailand votes for military-backed Constitution
    824 1 BA NG KOK —Thai voters yesterday overwhelmingly approved a juntabacked constitution that would pave the way for an election next year as well as lay the foundation for a civil- ian government influenced by the military and controlled by appointed rather than elected officials. With
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      120 1 PERSPECTIVES: 5 BUSINESS LEADERS ON WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT IN TEAM BUILDING 23 IN OUR BUSINE SS SECTION TEA LEAVES: AN ANALYST’S VIEW EACH WEEK OF HOW THE MARKET WILL PERFORM 22 Vending machine cafe signals lower reliance on labour in F&B industry HOT NEWS 2 Did Michelin star bring hawker
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Vending machine cafe signals lower reliance on labour in F&B industry
      1296 2  -  UNMANNED DINING CONCEPT OFFERS AROUND-THE-CLOCK MEALS LAURA PHILOMIN lauraphilomin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The concept of vending machine dining, commonly associated with Japan, could soon pop up in more places in the heartlands and workplaces, following the pilot launch of an unmanned
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      Business at Tekka slumps as liquor curbs kick in
      712 4  -  KENNETH CHENG kennethcjw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —At about 6.15pm yesterday, rows of tables lining a stretch of Tekka Food Centre sat largely empty, with nine of the 45-odd tables occupied a departure from the typical hive of activity on Sunday evenings. It was
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      S’pore-raised funds don’t go to Gaza: World Vision after staff arrest
      462 4  -  KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE Following the arrest of a World Vision staff member in Gaza accused of diverting millions of dollars a year to a Palestinian militant group, World Vision in Singapore said the funds raised here do not go
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      Lock icon MALAYSIA REVOKES PASSPORTS OF 68 LINKED TO ISLAMIC STATE
      311 6 AGENCIES Malaysia has revoked the passports of 68 citizens who are abroad due to their involvement with Islamic State (IS), said Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday. He said their passports were cancelled two weeks ago, after Prime Minister Najib Razak
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      Lock icon SOCIAL MEDIA CHATTER GAVE AWAY PLOT TO ATTACK S’PORE
      436 6 (2nd Edition) REUTERS It was social media chatter that gave him away. Changing his profile picture on the LINE messaging app to a banner pledging “Indonesian support and solidarity for ISIS” probably didn’t help. Had it not been for all that, Gigih Rahmat
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      70 3 WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? GUIDE TO RETIREMENT r •u ■Mu:- Special CPF Housing Grant Up to $40,000 Proximity Housing Grant $20,000 lot households WiivinQ a resale Hat ne V patents 0 '00°a° v esa\eHatto For eligible households earning up to $8,500/month .Buying a new 4-room or smaller flat in non-mature estates
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      126 4 AhbutuS New York wi/ Passion/ 6c maalnatian/ 8 th to 14 th August 2015 10:00am to 10:00pm VivoCity Atrium. Central Court C Arbutus will be exhibiting 7 exquisite "Of Passion Imagination" Limited Edition timepieces to celebrate Singapore's 51st birthday this National Day week. Each timepiece is individually hand-painted by top
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon S’poreans need to remember to forget
      891 8  -  BREAKING WITH THE PAST TO FORGE AHEAD ADRIAN KUAH Adrian W J Kuah is senior research fellow at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. National Day is upon us once again. And while this year’s celebrations mark our crossing the midway point towards
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      Lock icon At 49, what’s next for Asean?
      1113 8  -  REACHING CONSENSUS MORE CHALLENGING NOW TANG SIEW MUN Tang Siew Mun is head of Asean Studies Centre at Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute. The views are his own. The Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) celebrates the 49th year of its foundation today. It is no
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      Lock icon What happens when the CIA gives Trump a briefing
      839 10  -  ONE TAKE ON A LONG-STANDING PRACTICE NICHOLAS KRISTOF Nicholas Kristof is a New York Times columnist and a winner of two Pulitzer Prizes THE NEW YORK TIMES The United States government is arranging classified intelligence briefings for Mrs Hillary Clinton and
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      36 8 The United States government is arranging classified intelligence briefings for Mrs Hillary Clinton and Mr Donald Trump to prepare them for the White House... But what would a Mr Trump briefing look like, anyway?NICHOLAS KRISTOF 10
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      227 10 OCBC Bank NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL A GIFT FOR YOUR HOME. From 4 to 21 August, receive an IKEA® Gift Card with purchases at all IKEA® stores. when you spend S$150 with any IKEA* Gift Card OCBC Card i If when you spend 13 S$200 with your IKEA* Gift Card OCBC
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  • voices
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      Asean cannot possibly reach consensus on all political issues
      173 12  -  FROM BERNARD SIM KHENG JOO The Association of South-east Asian Nations Asean) is not a political union that can be expected to reach a consensus on every political issue when there are several members not involved in the issue. The writer
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    • Article
      Pokemon Go has pitfalls, but users should show discretion
      371 12  -  F ROM EDWIN TEONG YING KEAT I refer to the release of Pokemon Go (“Police urge Pokemon Go players in Singapore to ‘enjoy the game safely’”; Aug 6, online: bit.ly/2b0FSgc) and the criticisms directed at the gaming phenomenon. The potential benefits
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      Provide some flexibility for elderly SingPass users
      208 12  -  FROM PATRICK TAN KEONG BOON I agree with the letter “Allow SingPass users to disable two-factor authentication” (Aug 2). Could the authorities consider giving those above the age of 75 the option of being exempted from this exercise? Many from this age group
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      New elements in NDP2016 will ensure refreshing experience
      119 12  -  FROM CELINE HENG WAN LING To celebrate Singapore’s 51st birthday, the National Day Parade will be held in the new National Stadium at the Singapore Sports Hub for the first time. With the theme Building Our Sin- gapore of Tomorrow and new
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      Silver Support not the only scheme for seniors
      246 12  -  FROM JUSTIN WANG I have been following the discussion in Voices about the Silver Support Scheme with interest (“Reassess Silver Support to benefit those left out” and “Payout for needy elderly should be based on present situation”; both Aug 1). One should
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  • singapore
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      Transactions across train fare gates go on despite warning
      707 14  -  Many buyers and sellers question basis of rule, saying it is inconvenient LACK OF ENFORCEMENT AT SOME STATIONS LAURA PHILOMIN lauraphilomin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Although the rule against transactions across train fare gates has been a long-standing one, it is business as usual
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      Lock icon Bon voyage, Kai and Junior
      68 14 Kai and Junior, two of the 14 manatees at the River Safari, being packed into crates for a 35-hour voyage to Guadeloupe the historic home of the West Indian manatee species. They will be part of an international programme to increase their population in the
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      Lock icon Safra’s the choice
      82 16 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has picked Safra Punggol as the location to record this year’s National Day Message. “There, you can see and experience the Singapore that we are building together in the next 50 years the beautiful Punggol Waterway, the new H DB homes, and
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      Security around Sports Hub beefed up ahead of NDP
      329 16  -  Police issue dos and don’ts, public urged to arrive early for security checks KENNETH CHENG kennethcjw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Security measures are being stepped up for the National Day Parade (NDP) tomorrow, with the National Stadium and areas around the Sports Hub gazetted
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      231 17 DONATE TODAY When John* was 12 years old, life looked bleak. While his peers were focused on their PSLE preparations, he skipped two months of school due to difficulties at home. His mother was suffering from a severe mental condition. His father was largely absent from his life. His friends
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  • china & india
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      Lock icon British PM’s nuclear plant delay may jeopardise China relations
      702 18 AFP LONDON Britain’s decision to delay final approval for the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant risks cooling relations with economic powerhouse China under new Prime Minister Theresa May, say analysts. There are questions over whether the delay could jeopardise ties between
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      Lock icon Japan questions Beijing’s radar installation in E China Sea
      402 18 Tokyo fears radar could be a sign China is militarising gas platforms in disputed waters OBJECTS TO CHINESE VESSELS IN WATERWAY AGENCIES TOKYO Japan has filed separate protests to Beijing over China’s installation of radar equipment with potential military function in
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  • world
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      Lock icon Belgian machete attack may have been inspired by terrorism
      550 20 ACT OF TERRORISM, SAYS BELGIUM PM AGENCIES BRUSSELS A machete-wielding assailant, who attacked and injured two policewomen in the southern city of Charleroi, is an Algerian who may have been inspired by terrorism, Belgian prosecutors said yesterday. The prosecutors identified the
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      Lock icon Belgian machete attack may have been inspired by terrorism
      551 20 (2nd Edition) INCIDENT FOLLOWS RECENT TERROR ACTS IN EUROPE AGENCIES BRUSSELS A machete-wielding assailant, who attacked and injured two policewomen in the southern city of Charleroi, is an Algerian who may have been inspired by terrorism, Belgian prosecutors said yesterday. The prosecutors identified
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      Lock icon Najib implores Umno members not to undermine presidency
      521 20 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —United Malays National Organisation (Umno) president Najib Razak yesterday urged his members to protect the party’s presidency, as failure to do so would cause the Malay ruling party to be weak. Mr Najib, who is also Malaysia’s Prime Minister,
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      Lock icon Najib implores Umno members not to undermine presidency
      521 20 (2nd Edition) AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —United Malays National Organisation (Umno) president Najib Razak yesterday urged his members to protect the party’s presidency, as failure to do so would cause the Malay ruling party to be weak. Mr Najib, who is also Malaysia’s Prime Minister,
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      Lock icon S Korea dismisses China’s criticism in missile row
      623 21 AGENCIES SEOUL South Korea yesterday rejected China’s criticism over the planned deployment in the South of a United States anti-missile system, saying Beijing’s failure to curb its ally North Korea had created the situation. Seoul’s decision to deploy the powerful US system,
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      336 21 An annual symposium broughtto you by the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) r Winning Against Cancer Up to date with Singapore’s top cancers si A 20 August $5 per session NUHS Tower Block* Saturday $8 for both sessions Nearest MRT: Kent Ridge l *excludesSISTIC booking fees I Colorectal Cancer
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  • business
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      Lock icon Take advantage of everyday discount deals to save
      882 22  -  ON THE MONEY RICHARD HARTUNG today@mediacorp.com.sg Using your credit card or debit card to get 15 per cent off at a restaurant or boutique is a good deal. Indeed, people are constantly looking for ways like that to save money. To get
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      Another round of monetary stimuli?
      430 22  -  TEA LEAVES BERNARD AW Bernard Aw is a market strategist at IG. You may wish to follow Bernard on Twitter at Bernard Aw_ IG After the Brexit vote, hopes of more stimuli from global central banks fuelled equity demand in July. Although we finally saw
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      Lock icon What is most important in team building?
      703 23  -  PERSPECTIVES Compiled by Rumi Hardasmalani (rumih@mediacorp.com.sg) JESSICA TAN MD, Microsoft Singapore Culture is everything and, ultimately, what any company does when it is successful is merely a lagging indicator of its existing culture. Culture allows us to capture the soul of the collective,
      PHOTOS: MICROSOFT, TABLEAU, CITIZEN, NUTANIX, OMGTEL  -  703 words
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      Lock icon At-risk Aussie rating spurs Treasurer to urge more savings
      431 23 BLOOMBERG SYDNEY Australia’s Treasurer Scott Morrison warned of risks to the nation’s top credit rating and urged opposition and minor party lawmakers to back plans aimed at curbing the Budget deficit. Australia’s credit score “remains more generally under risk because of
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      Lock icon Hotel room supply outpaces surge in tourists
      789 24  -  RUMI HARDASMALANI rumih@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Despite the surge in tourist arrivals in the first half of this year, hotel room rates in the Republic remain under pressure as the industry braces itself for the largest supply influx of new rooms since the completion of
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      629 25 ORE YOU a c’vj I ian a to your amp? 7 7 Jointly organised by B \> M A 2016 SINGAPORE PARENTING CONGRESS Are you a superhero to your chile Singapore Parenting Congress 2016 To ease the challenges 21st century parents face raising their children in today's fast-changing world, the
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  • technology
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      Lock icon FingoPay lets your finger do the paying when you shop
      393 28 THUMBS DOWN TO CREDIT CARDS THE TELEGRAPH LONDON The demise of the plastic credit card could be a step closer as high-street names, including McDonald’s, prepare to test a breakthrough finger-scanning payment technology. FingoPay, developed by British start-up Sthaler, uses
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      119 28 Bringing Neuroscience ESlbKirtBiijAB TO the classroom n teachers! TX THE BRAIN LITERACY: DEVELOPMENT OF ATTENTION AND LEARNING ABILITIES IN SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN THE BRAIN MOVEMENT: BUILD THE BODY, BOOST THE BRAIN Mediacorp (Singapore) and BrainFit® are proud to present to you a series of seminars on the latest developments in neuroscience
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  • sports
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      Lock icon NERVES GET THE BETTER OF SHOOTER TEO
      871 30  -  S’porean hopes to gain from experience despite poor outing in 10m air pistol DEBUTANTE GIVES HER BEST SHOT LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg CORRECT AT PRESS TIME RIO DE JANEIRO —Since arriving in Rio de Janeiro on July 25, national shooter Teo Shun Xie
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      Lock icon SECOND DAY OF ROWING DELAYED BY STRONG WINDS IN RIO
      226 30 REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO —The start of the second day of the 2016 Olympic rowing regatta yesterday has been further delayed due to problems caused by rough weather, organisers announced. The first race on the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in
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      Lock icon PHELPS’ GOLD RUSH NOT DONE YET: SPITZ
      448 31 Record 22-time medallist will win several more times, says Munich 1972 legend AFP RIO DE JANEIRO —American swimming great Mark Spitz has backed Michael Phelps, 31, to set the Rio Olympics alight and win “several” gold medals in what is likely to be
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      847 31 AFP CURTAINS UP ON PHELPS’ LAST ACT Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, is poised for the last act of a blockbuster Games career, a potential six-event campaign at his fifth Games in Rio. The United States swim star will hit the water in his first individual
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      Lock icon VIETNAM, THAILAND OFF TO GOLDEN STARTS
      864 32 Vietnam shooter Hoang wins historic gold; Thai weightlifter Tanasan takes women’s 48kg crown BEST PART WAS BEATING CHINA: VIETNAMESE FAN AGENCIES RIO DE JANEIRO —Singapore’s Southeast Asian neighbours have made a golden start to the Rio Olympics, with Vietnamese shooter Xuan Vinh Hoang and
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      Lock icon DAY OF HORRORS LEAVES JAPAN WITH WORK TO DO
      483 32 REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO —Kohei Uchimura’s clumsy slip on the horizontal bar not only shocked fans at the Rio Olympic Arena on Saturday but came to represent a horror day for Japan’s men’s gymnastics team in their efforts to dethrone China
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      Lock icon BRAZIL HOPES NEYMAR WILL FIND HIS WAY SOON
      918 33 Barcelona superstar not living up to expectations so far THE NEW YORK TIMES PR A I A G R A NDE A Summer Games for children held its opening ceremony last Friday at the Neymar Jr Institute, founded by the Brazilian football
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