Today, 15 October 2016

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  • 14 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM mediacorp SATURDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2016 WE SET YOU THINKING MCI (P) 026/06/2016
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  • 2720 1  -  LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In recent years, money laundering and terrorism financing have increasingly come under the international spotlight with Singapore, given its financial hub status, never far from centrestage. The global dragnet around scan-dal-hit Malaysian state
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  • 1147 1 AGENCIES BANGKOK —Thousands of weeping Thais and saluting soldiers lined the streets to pay respects to King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday, as a royal convoy carried the King’s body from the hospital where he died on Thursday to the Grand Palace. Pensive-looking men
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  • 788 1  -  GDP contracted 4.1% from Q2, pulled down by manufacturing, services WEAK OUTLOOK LIKELY TO CONTINUE NEXT YEAR: MAS ANGELATENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore economy suffered its worst slump in four years in the third quarter, data released yesterday showed, prompting economists to
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  • 2722 1 (2nd Edition)  -  LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In recent years, money laundering and terrorism financing have increasingly come under the international spotlight with Singapore, given its financial hub status, never far from centrestage. The global dragnet around scan-dal-hit Malaysian state
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  • 1150 1 (2nd Edition) AGENCIES BANGKOK —Thousands of weeping Thais and saluting soldiers lined the streets to pay their respects to King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday, as a royal convoy carried the King’s body from the hospital where he died on Thursday to the Grand
    AGENCIES; PHOTO: AFP; PHOTO: KOHMUI FONG  -  1,150 words
  • 788 1 (2nd Edition)  -  GDP contracted 4.1% from Q2, pulled down by manufacturing, services WEAK OUTLOOK LIKELY TO CONTINUE NEXT YEAR: MAS ANGELATENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore economy suffered its worst slump in four years in the third quarter, data released yesterday showed, prompting economists to
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  • hot news
    • 913 2  -  TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE —With the S$1.1 billion Bus Services Enhancement Programme (BSEP) in its fifth and final year, the Government will plough another S$3.5 billion to S$4 billion over the next five years into
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    • 538 3 Increase follows loss of 6.5 per cent earlier in the week, when King’s condition was unstable AGENCIES BANGKOK —Thai stocks jumped the most yesterday since 2011 and the baht strengthened on prospects for a smooth transition following the death of King
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    • 538 3 (2nd Edition) Increase follows loss of 6.5 per cent earlier in the week, when King’s condition was unstable AGENCIES BANGKOK —Thai stocks jumped the most yesterday since 2011 and the baht strengthened on prospects for a smooth transition following the death of King
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    • 423 5  -  TOHEEMING toheeming@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A man will be charged for allegedly having a hand in causing the blaze that devastated a wet market and coffee shop in Jurong, leaving close to 50 stallholders in a fix over their livelihoods. The man,
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  • voices
    • 246 6  -  F ROM DELANE LIM The National University of Singapore (NUS) has made known the punishment meted out to students who were “responsible for inappropriate behaviour” during its freshman orientation period in July (“NUS disciplines 30 students over inappropriate orientation activities”, Oct 14).
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    • 139 6  -  FROM NEELAKANDAN SIVANANTHAM I refer to the report “NUS disciplines 30 students over inappropriate orientation activities” (Oct 14). While I appreciate the National University of Singapore’s efforts to make the incidents a priority and to complete a thorough investigation,
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    • 390 6  -  FROM MANORAJ RAJATHURAI Beijing has again asked those outside the South China Sea dispute not to interfere (“Beijing rebukes US, NZ for ‘interfering’ in S China Sea dispute”; Oct 12). Does the onus then fall on the Association of South-east Asian Nations
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    • 215 6  -  FROM DAVINNGMING EN As it emerges from several decades of economic success and military development, China is flexing its muscles in the region as it continues to remind the world of its “century of humiliation” at the hands of foreign
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    • 278 7  -  FROM FRANCIS CHENG NTUC Income, as a co-operative, should lead by example by keeping health costs down for its insured customers (“Some insurers taking steps to contain claim costs”, Oct 14). A co-operative is not supposed to seek maximum profits.
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    • 211 7  -  FROM A KANNAN The year-long period of mourning for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is a befitting tribute (“Year-long mourning in Thailand as King dies”, Oct 14”). Images of the Thai people sobbing upon the news of his death show how much he
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  • singapore
    • 534 8 ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS COUNCIL CALLS IT AN ‘EXTREMELY WORRYING TREND’ SINGAPORE —The highest Islamic authority in Singapore has urged Muslims to take steps to guard against online gambling, which it described as “an extremely worrying trend”, amid concerns about the Government’s decision to exempt
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    • 323 8  -  VALERIE KOH SINGAPORE —A 39-year-old man who was arrested for holding a toddler hostage in a Sembawang flat last month returned to court yesterday, where he faced three new drug charges. Muhammad Iskandah Suhaimi had confined his girlfriend’s two-year-old son in a
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  • world
    • 656 9  -  ALBERT WAI IN CANBERRA albertwai@mediacorp.com.sg C ANBERR A The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have secured the use of a large and “rare piece of training ground” in Queensland, which will provide more training opportunities to hone the Republic’s military capabilities,
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    • 610 9 AFP MAUNGDAW (MYANMAR) —Terrified residents fled northern Myanmar yesterday, thousands evacuating on foot and others airlifted out by helicopter, as troops hunted through torched villages for those behind attacks on police that have raised fears Rakhine state could again be torn apart. Twenty-six
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  • INSIDE ASIA
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      82 10 Riot of colour Riot of colour Hindu women applying ‘sin- Hindu women applying ‘sindoor’, or Vermillion powder, on the face of a woman after worshipping the idol of the Hindu goddess Durga on the last day of the Durga Puja festival in Chandigarh, India, on Tuesday. The
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    • 751 10 FINANCIAL TIMES KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s stock exchange was among the region’s most buoyant four years ago. Its problems since then reflect not only the country’s political and economic uncertainty, but also its difficulties in attracting foreign investment. The flotation of
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    • 1624 10 BANGKOK POST BANGKOK —“Do you have a passport?” the patrol police bluntly asks a young Chinese man in his early 20s. It is evening, and the confrontation is happening in a small shop on Pracha Rat Bamphen Road in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district an area nicknamed
      BANGKOK POST; PHOTO: BANGKOK POST  -  1,624 words
    • 819 12 MYANMAR TIMES NAYPYIDAW —Poor infrastructure, a low-quality or unreliable electricity supply, water shortages, inadequate transportation links, and ongoing disagreements with local residents affected by zone development are among the most serious problems developing in Myanmar’s industrial sector, experts have said. But
      MYANMAR TIMES  -  819 words
    • 534 12 awareness.” AFP YANGON —The dart hits a fleeing street dog in the thigh, the bright orange tip sagging against its brown and white coat as it slows to a halt, its limbs succumbing to the sedatives. The mutt is one of
      awareness.” AFP; PHOTO: AP  -  534 words
    • 110 12 There was corruption, for example, but not to the extent that it stopped the development of this country. The country grew much faster during my time than before, and that was because some good policies were implemented. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Dr Mahathir admitted
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    • 94 13 Oct 18-21 Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte (picture) will visit China, where he will hold talks on bilateral relations, and international and regional issues of common interest with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This will be Mr Duterte’s first trip outside South-east Asia since
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    • 650 13 FINANCIAL TIMES TOKYO —Japan’s first government White Paper on the still largelytaboo phenomenon of “death by overwork” has revealed that a fifth of surveyed companies acknowledge their full-time staff work dangerously long hours. The contents of the 280-page report
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    • 529 13 KYODONEWS TOKYO —Working mothers in Japan often change their jobs and turn into contract employees after they become ineligible for shortened working hours at their workplaces, as many of them have a hard time managing child-rear-ing and long hours in the
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    • 339 14 MANADO —Construction on Indonesia’s northernmost airport on Miangas Island in North Sulawesi has been completed, and the facility is expected to be inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in December. “Miangas is one of Jokowi’s goals to strengthen the border. The President
      JAKARTA GLOBE  -  339 words
    • 560 14 REUTERS JAK ARTA An increasing number of Indonesians are taking a stand against digital games such as Pokemon Go, which they say erode values, and encouraging children to play with traditional toys such as wooden spinning
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  • business
    • 640 16  -  ECONOMY WILL NOT IMPROVE SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2017: CENTRAL BANK LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE —The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) refrained from its easing policy yesterday despite the trade-dependent economy having contracted the most in four years, a move
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    • 374 16  -  RUMI HARDASMALANI SINGAPORE —Publishing and property group Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) yesterday reported its annual net profit slumped 17.5 per cent, as its core media operations continued to languish amid difficult market conditions. For its fiscal year ended Aug 31, SPH’s
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  • weekend guide
    • 1032 17  -  EMILIA TAN features@mediacorp.com.sg Gone are the days when malls were simply for shopping or when you needed to catch a break from the heat. Imagine browsing without having to lug your shopping bags around,
      PHOTO: ASIAMALLS MANAGEMENT; PHOTO: TIONGBAHRU PLAZA FACEBOOK  -  1,032 words
    • Article, Illustration
      1123 17  -  Why more restaurants are headed to the heartlands and it’s not just about lower rents FOOD SCENE DON MENDOZA donm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Call it a natural progression but more restaurants are headed to the heartlands. Some come in search of lower rents in a less-chaotic neighbourhood, while others
      PHOTO: NEW UBIN SEAFOOD; PHOTO: NEW UBIN SEAFOOD; POCOLOCO MICROBREWERY AND ITALIAN DINER  -  1,123 words
    • 698 18  -  EMILIA TAN The weekend is the perfect time to chill and hang out at malls, which now offer more events and activities. Here are some suggestions: TAMPINES 1 To celebrate the relaunch of its Level One this weekend, Tampines 1 is going big on all things Korean.
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    • 118 20 Sat, 5 Nov 2016 Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza May The Best Hand Win! Drive home a Subaru XV 1.6i-S worth $69,600 The Mediacorp Subaru Car Challenge is back! So, if you have the strength, determination and endurance to keep your palm on the car, you’ll want a spot in
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  • cars
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      911 21  -  SEAT’S ALHAMBRA MAKES THE TRICKY TASK OF CHOOSING A LARGE MPV EVEN TOUGHER SEAT ALHAMBRA STYLE DERRYNWONG todaycars@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) works well here. The Lion City’s car prices being what they are, if you are going to make do with a single car, as most
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    • 429 22  -  The Spanish car maker is officially returning to Singapore today, but the story behind its return goes back to 2013 LEOWJU-LEN todaycars@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The story of Seat’s return to Singapore is almost an automotive love story. The brand’s revival by Vertex Euro Motors may
      PHOTOS: BIG FISH, VERTEX EURO MOTORS  -  429 words
    • 177 22  -  sunroof) and S$170,500 SCOTT MARSH If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the Volkswagen Group’s performance boffins breathed their fiery touch onto a relatively sedate Spanish hatch, the answer can be found here. The Seat Leon Cupra 290 is the brand’s take on hot-hatchery that
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  • Page 24 Miscellaneous
    • 349 24 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. TOGGLE SPORTS SPORTS…Watch LIVE Premier League matches. PAID MANCHESTER CITY VS EVERTON Everton take on City in what should truly be a mouth-watering clash. Since taking
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    • 940 24 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Journey With Me C, M (HD) (PG) 6.30 On The Red Dot (HD) (CC) 7.00 The Dr Oz Show V (HD) 8.00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals (HD) 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune XXXIII (HD) (CC) 9.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 10.00 Euromaxx 10.30 Arts 21 11.00
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    • 944 25 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Life Story II (HD) 6.30 Just For Laughs Gags XIV (HD) 7.00 The Dr Oz Show V (HD) 8.00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals (HD) 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune XXXIII (HD) (CC) 9.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 10.00 Classical Star 11.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show XIII
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    • 218 25 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. LATEST CATCH-UP TV Watch episodes on Toggle after they are shown on TV FREE PEACE PROSPERITY (EP 144) (PG) Declaring his intention to modernise Prosperity Hall,
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  • sports
    • 915 26 Torn apart by Liverpool and Arsenal, it is high time Chelsea laid down a marker if they are to be considered title contenders this season and the visit of Leicester City presents a welcome opportunity this evening. Could this be
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    • 322 26 LIVE ON TV Tonight, 7.30pm Chelsea vs Leicester (Singtel Ch102, StarHub Ch227) Tonight, 9.50pm Man City vs Everton (Ch103, Ch228) West Brom vs Tottenham (Ch104, Ch229) Stoke vs Sunderland (Ch105, Ch230) Bournemouth vs Hull (Ch106, Ch231) Arsenal vs Swansea (Ch102, Ch227) Tomorrow, 12.30am Crystal Palace vs West Ham
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    • 583 27  -  ADELENEWONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg Adrian Mok MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HIVELOCITY EVENTS SINGAPORE —The iconic home-grown night race in Singapore, Osim Sundown Marathon, will venture overseas for the first time, with events planned in Penang and Taipei. Yesterday, organisers revealed that the Sundown Marathon has been
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    • 206 27 SINGAPORE —The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) has announced the appointment of Singapore Taekwondo Federation president Milan Kwee (picture) as Team Singapore’s chef de mission at next year’s 29th SEA Games. This is the 70-year-old’s first time as chef de mission for
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    • 615 28  -  Japanese club want to include S’porean players in future, provide overseas chances for them CLUB TO BE ‘BRIDGE BETWEEN S’PORE AND JAPAN’ TEOTENGKIAT sports@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Fresh from lifting their first-ever S.League title, Albirex Niigata (Singapore) have revealed their plans to become
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    • 411 28 AFP APIA (SAMOA) —Legendary rugby sevens coach Gordon Tietjens was unveiled as Samoa’s new mentor yesterday, just a month after quitting his New Zealand job following the side’s failure at the Rio Olympics. Samoa Rugby Union chairman Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, who
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