Today, 15 February 2017

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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Sungei Road Thieves’ Market to shut for good on July 10
      728 2  -  KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Bargain-hunters who enjoy shopping at the oldest and largest flea market here, popularly known as Thieves’ Market, will have until July 10 to do so. Located between Jalan Besar and Rochor Canal Road, the flea
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      4,056 BTO flats launched in Punggol, Clementi and Tampines
      471 2  -  TOH EE MING SINGAPORE —A total of 4,056 flats in Punggol, Clementi and Tampines were launched yesterday in the first Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise of the year, which was also open to the families on the Fresh Start Housing Scheme for
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      Lock icon US security chief Flynn quits
      1071 4 AGENCIES WASHINGTON —White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn (picture) resigned yesterday amid a snowballing controversy over whether he lied about his contacts with a Russian official, throwing United States President Donald Trump’s security team into turmoil just weeks into his term. His resignation came
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      Lock icon US security chief Flynn quits
      1070 4 (2nd Edition) AGENCIES WASHINGTON —White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn (picture) resigned yesterday amid a snowballing controversy over whether he lied about his contacts with a Russian official, throwing United States President Donald Trump’s security team into turmoil just weeks into his term. His resignation came
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      Lock icon Cathedral of the Good Shepherd marks new era after three-year restoration
      487 6  -  KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The heart of town was filled with hymns of praise and tunes from Singapore’s oldest-working pipe organ last night, as thousands gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the Republic’s
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      MAS loosens rules for finance companies to help SMEs raise funds
      718 10  -  Finance companies and enterprises welcome raising of regulatory lending caps ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Starting this year, business restrictions on finance companies including the cap on aggregate uncollateralised loans—will be eased, while rules will be tightened on related party
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      Foreign acquisitions of finance firms allowed
      212 10  -  ANGELA TENG SINGAPORE —To provide greater flexibility for finance companies to explore strategic partnerships and innovative business models, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) yesterday also announced the lifting of restrictions on foreign takeovers of these firms. MAS deputy managing director Ong Chong Tee
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      689 3 'A ■■■m Get more out of life for less 9 Amplify the good times with up to 50% Savings on Maybank Cards M-4 m ■iiMr"» 6 Ctrip m m BATAMFAST 20%' off ferry return tickets Buy tickets onsite at ticketing booth. Quote ‘Maybank Promotion’ before purchase. EMIRATES VIA SHOPBACK shopback.com/maybank-special
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      219 5 Have you applied or renewed your Health Assist card yet? Use your Health Assist card to enjoy subsidies at General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics near your home under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS). Pioneers can apply too! Those who qualify can enjoy higher subsidiesat subsidised SOCs*, on top
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      488 6 Silver IT Fest oo H 9 The annual Silver IT Fest returns with 2 exciting events In February and March 2017! Seniors can check out Interesting technologies, pick up a new skill or two and most of all, enjoy games with their loved ones. For more information, please visit www.lmda.gov.sg/SllverlTFest.
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      129 7 An initiative by T ripartite Alliance for Fair Progressive Employment Practices "When my mum was ill, I continued to work productively with Flexible Work Arrangements It really helped that I could adjust my work hours to take care of her.” 3 3 1 V V vN lr\ Chong Chee Kheong
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      184 8 E3 jcu.singapore.fanpage g| jcusingaporevideo www.jcu.edu.sg @jcu_singapore jcusingapore JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE James Cook University now offers: Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Aquaculture) This course provides a fundamental background in business, aquaculture and environmental sciences that is essential fora holistic approach to businesses operating in the sphere of aquaculture. Bachelor
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      374 9 CELEBRATE OUR V/ R n n n n WITH ATTRACTIVE DEALS ONLY AVAILABLE AT NATAS HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL REVOLUTION FAIR In celebration of Singapore Airlines’ 70th birthday, we’ve prepared a host of special deals for everyone. Visit the Singapore Airlines booth at NATAS Holidays (17-19 Feb) and at the Travel
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      106 11 A programme by VfiJsg Workforce Singapore MINISTRY OF HEALTH SINGAPORE I.T. SKILLS WERE MY WAY OF IMPROVING BUSINESSES. NOW, THERAPY IS MY WAY OF IMPROVING UVES. Professional Conversion Programme for Allied Health Professionals You too can switch to a rewarding career through our partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology
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  • Singapore
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      More non-fatal injuries at workplaces in 2016
      292 12 SINGAPORE Fears that workplace fatality rates last year could hit their highest since 2009 were averted after a sharp improvement in the second half, but more workers got hurt on the job. In particular, there were 5.7 per cent more minor injuries, while
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    • singapore | news
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        Employers show greater support in hiring ex-inmates
        459 14 SINGAPORE —More companies are now willing to hire former offenders, with the number of employers registered with Score which rehabilitates and prepares inmates for release by providing skills training opportunities increasing by 7.3 per cent to 5,093 last year, from 4,745 in 2015.
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        Lock icon NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR EX-CONVICT
        210 14  -  JEONG HONGBIN A two-time convict, Ms Moon, 28, was able to turn her life around with the help of the Singapore Prison Service and the Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (Score). Ms Moon, whose name has been changed for privacy reasons, did not think
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        Total Defence vital to S’pore’s well-being: Ng Eng Hen
        387 16 SINGAPORE Urging Singaporeans to do their part in building the five pillars of Total Defence, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that while the Republic must anticipate and prepare for emergencies, no country can know all the dangers that come its
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        Lock icon Shooting associations take fight over damaged ammunition to court
        631 17  -  VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In the latest twist to a long-standing tussle, the Singapore Rifle Association (SRA) has sued its former parent body Singapore Shooting Association (SSA) over the damage caused to its basement armoury and its ammunition arising from two
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    • singapore | business
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        OCBC’s Q4 profit falls 18%, hit by bad loans in oil sector
        708 20  -  RUMI HARDASMALANI rumih@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), Singapore’s second largest lender, yesterday reported a steeper-than-expected 17.8 per cent decline in fourth-quarter net profit, hurt by surging provisions for bad loans in the oil and gas sector. Net
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    • singapore | sports
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        Lock icon S’pore sending largest-ever team to Asian Winter Games
        515 21  -  NOAH TAN noahtanyw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —After being represented by just one athlete at its historic Asian Winter Games (AWG) debut in Kazakhstan in 2011, Team Singapore has upped its game and will be sending 22 athletes to the latest edition of the AWG,
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        Hougang Utd bank on new football software to be a money-spinner
        651 22  -  NOAH TAN noahtanyw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Local businessman and Hougang United chairman Bill Ng has teamed up with some investors to fund the development of a new state-of-the-art football data analytics programme, the proprietary rights of which will be subsequently given
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    • singapore | entertainment
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        Lock icon Jocie returns with ‘grown-up’ album
        550 23  -  Having overcome tough times, the Singaporean singer stages a comeback in showbusiness HON JING YI honjingyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Mandopop singer Jocie Guo has been through a bit of a rough patch. A case of mistaken identity, as well as health issues, led to the former rising
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      1528 24 PRODUCED BYTHE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM SEE THE WORLD TRAVEL REVOLUTION 2017 THE EVENT When: Feb 24 to 26, 11am to 9.30pm daily Where: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Halls A and B. Free admission Info: travelrevolution.sg The world begs to be explored, and
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      132 12 Up to 80 O/ O OFF to 19th Feb 10.30am to 9 Marina Square Central Atrfi?^ m Stand a chance to WIN $1000 CASH* when you spend $30 at this event! T zW K Disney Photo Album Set Hello Kitty up $12.90 A A Beads Machine NOW! lbO.?U UP $16.90£
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      31 12 Qvgoiia Mechanics QC Field Inspectors Class 3 4 Drivers Cleaners Only Singaporeans need apply Walk-in Interview 17 Tuas Ave 12 Bus 192 from Boon Lay Bus Interchange Call: 6681 0321 0328
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      203 14 S'TOM«?tram Clinicals Singapore s Leading Brand /IN WQr^ningDo you know that Singapore is world’s nu. i in childhood myopia? Common problems kids’ faces are: .Short-Sightedness EyeFati9U Tearing or Usage of Computers Sensitive to Light k StrongEye Kids: The Complete Eye Supplement with 10 Powerful Nutrients for Healthier Eyes! Lutemax2020™ (Lutein
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      95 16 Island-wide PWS Sounding On Wednesday, 15 February 2017 at 6:20 pm, in support of Total Defence Day, the SCDF will be sounding the “Important Message” signal through the island-wide Public Warning System (PWS) sirens and on the SGSecure mobile application. When you hear the signal, tune in immediately to any
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      63 16 CitifCab ComforiDelcro TDVL Study Group 18 February 2017 9am Call 6550 8668 or SMS 9656 2691 to Register a/ Venue: CityCab Building 600 Sin Ming Avenue, Level 4, Singapore *****3 COMFORT TRANSPORTATION PTE LTD 383 Sin Ming Drive, Recruitment Centre, Singapore *****7 Tel: 65S0 8668 SMS: 9656 2691 Email: taxidrivingecdgtaxi.com.sg
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      166 17 SHE BE ADMIRED FOR YOUR BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS. SUCCESS BE A MONUMENTAL MDIS Management Development Institute of Singapore Graduate diploma/certificate programmes are for graduates who wish to obtain additional qualification or to acquire more knowledge and greater insights in a specialisation for better career advancement. MDIS BUSINESS SCHOOL T.E. AWARDS Contact
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      181 20 Comfort S^OtqCob COMFORlDELGRO ”*****1 &W0RI RECRUITMENT roadshow 18 February 20 17 9am to 1pm C'tyCab Building 600 s,n Ming Avenue Level 4 Singapore *****3 Mease bring along: URIC Driving Licence, a recent colour Passport sice photo with white background and collar shirt COMFORT TRANSPORTATION PTE LTD 383 Sin Ming Drive,
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      67 21 2Y date: time: iMt■ ‘ir venue: A ,Mjk I r\ V 43 13 to 19 Feb 2017 11am to 7pm ARC (Alexandra Retail Centre! Atrium, Level 1 460 Alexandra Road, Singapore *****3 Nearest MRT Station: CC27 Labrador Park CASH NETS VISA MASTERCARD ACCEPTED Spend $30 above and receive a FREE
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      129 22 ea t fresh. EVERYpiJ VALUE hweals 90 EACH SPICY ITALIAN UP: $9.10 •W C --„f/ a K NEW itfjg a. t BBQ CHICKEN STRIPS UP: $9.30 VEGGIE DELITE™ UP: $8.3U BLT UP: $9.30 E SubwaySingapore www.subway.com.sg Terms Conditions apply. All meals come with a 6-inch sub (choice of BBQ Chicken
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      208 23 scoot OKF® CGQ8 WSMSMSB® M ‘vSD® SCOOT WITH HIM TO 22 DESTINATIONS 0? n <5? n Shenyang/ Bookatflyscoot.com Sale period: [EMT +8) OBOOhr M Feb 2017 (Tue) 2359hr 17 Feb 2017 [Fri] Travel period: By 18 June (Australia Ef China]. By 30 Sept (Taiuuan Ef Japan]. By 25 May (Thailand
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  • health
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      Think twice before ordering that steak tartare
      1094 26  -  SOME RAW-MEAT SAMPLES CONTAIN ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BUG: STUDY EVELINE GAN eveline@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The next time you prepare raw meat for a meal, consider this: It may harbour antibiotic-resist- ant bacteria that could potentially cause difficult-to-treat infections. In a study published in the journal Annals
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      104 26 MOOD DISORDERS LOW HORMONES LEVEL 8 PERMANENT DAMAGE TO MUSCLES AND X TENDONS or HEART PROBLEMS V OSTEOPOROSIS LL A Public Forum on Eating Disorders EXERCISING HEALTHY EATING WHEN IS IT MUCH? Date: 25th Feb 2017, Saturday Time: 9.30am 11.30am Venue: Academia, Level 1 Seminar Room Ll-Sl (opposite SGH Block
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      68 27 MINISTRY OF HEALTH SINGAPORE GIVING CARE BUILDING CAREERS. I e r c CAREER DEVELOPMENT Better prospects and more promotions A AUTONOMY Make decisions and lead teams R RECOGNITION Higher salaries, special bonuses and awards E EDUCATION Scholarships for professional growth With the CARE package, nursing is a career that provides
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon S-E Asia’s Muslims must guard against championing narrowly-defined identities
      1157 28  -  SOUTH ASIA, MIDDLE EAST HOLD CAUTIONARY TALES FOR THE REGION FANAR HADDAD Fanar Haddad is a senior research fellow at the Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore. He is the author of Sectarianism in Iraq: Antagonistic Visions of Unity. It
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      Lock icon Time for Singapore to embrace a freelance, contract workforce
      970 30  -  MOVING AWAY FROM THE IDEA OF JOBS FOR LIFE MIRANDA LEE Miranda Lee is Director, Government Advisory at KPMG in Singapore Contingent labour is on the rise. According to the Manpower Ministry’s 2015 Labour Force Report, there were 202,400 contract employees
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      93 28 I c I'L jubtume Fiber Plu" 1 The Natural Choice to Keep Your Bowels Running Smoothly! [vf High in fibre, helps in digestion. lyf Made from Japanese Umeboshi Plum, probiotics plant extracts. [vf 100% natural, convenient and tastes great! 9. 1 unity ■yC& ,CW&> Best Selling Detox Plum (2012-2015) justume
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      24 28 The rising numbers of contract workers and self-employed persons are forcing employers and regulators to refocus their efforts on work reorganisation. MIRANDA LEE 30
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      211 29 STIRLING W For those who aren't afraid of new ideas, but old ones. The world of Retail, Sports and Events Management is ever changing. Stay ahead competition with current insights and knowledge from quality, applied research taught by leading industry lecturers at the University of Stirling. To nurture and challenge
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      133 30 School of Continuing □nd Bifelong [Education Calling all Working Polytechnic Diploma Holders! Obtain a High Quality Engineering Degree from Asia's Leading University, NUS! BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME High quality modular programme specially tailored for working polytechnic diploma holders to obtain a degree in an engineering discipline from Asia's leading university,
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  • voices
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      Reskilling not the only factor in a successful job hunt
      184 31  -  FROM JEFFREY LAW LEE BENG I read the letter “Reskilling before finding a new job is risky” (Feb 11) with mixed feelings. While I can empathise with those who are unsuccessful in their job hunt after undergoing reskilling or upgrading,
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    • Article
      Why was periodic culling not considered if chickens were a threat?
      429 31  -  FROM CATHERINE TAISIEW LENG I refer to the letter “Free-roaming chickens culled for public health reasons, not noise” (Feb 14). It said that the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority has a responsibility to ensure that Singapore is free from associated
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    • Article
      Why did AVA take so long to act in Sin Ming?
      164 31  -  FROM BACHAN SINGH I refer to the letter “Free-roam-ing chickens culled for public health reasons, not noise” (Feb 14). The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority’s recent actions make one wonder whether it has long-term and ongoing programmes to “ensure that
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    • Article
      Unfair, contradictory treatment of DBSS flats
      185 31  -  FROM WONG BOON HONG I read the report “Tying HDB flat prices to market conditions a fair practice: Minister” (Feb 8) and take this opportunity to ask about the double standards in the treatment of Design, Build and Sell Scheme flats. According to the
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  • world
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      Lock icon Blasphemy case casts shadow over Ahok’s chances
      650 32  -  UNLIKELY TO WIN JAKARTA GOVERNOR ELECTION OUTRIGHT BEN HO ben.ho@mediacorp.com .sg WITH AGENCIES JAKARTA —The people of Jakarta go to the polls today to decide who their next Governor will be and the electoral battle is likely to be closely fought, said experts
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    • world | news
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        Lock icon New Thai King lays down his own rules
        699 33 REUTERS BANGKOK —From requiring constitutional changes to pushing for unity in the divided country and reshaping the royal household, Thailand’s new King is putting an assertive stamp on his rule. King Maha Vajiralongkorn has made it clear to the generals running the
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      • Article
        Lock icon U.S. ‘VALUES STRONG, STABLE ALLY’
        304 33 AGENCIES The most senior United States military officer to visit Thailand since a 2014 coup emphasised the importance of restoring democracy yesterday, saying that America needs “a strong and stable” ally in South-east Asia. “We look forward to Thailand’s re-emergence as a flourishing democracy because
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        Lock icon Employees of HK billionaire barred from leaving China
        677 34 Move signals financier is in serious trouble his firms unlikely to be spared amid a crackdown THE NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG —At least 30 employees of a Hong Kong billionaire who was whisked to China about two weeks ago have been
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        Lock icon Tamil Nadu leadership hopeful jailed for graft
        497 35 AFP NEW DELHI India’s Supreme Court convicted a confidante of the late chief minister of Tamil Nadu yesterday in a corruption case that will put her behind bars and effectively end her bid to become chief minister of the southern state. The court
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      173 32 SMU Master of Applied Information Systems School Of Information Systems NICHE COURSES AND APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE IT PROFESSIONALS AND R&D EXPERTS OF TOMORROW The Master of Applied Information Systems (MAIS) programme at SMU is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills by providing a broad view of information systems.
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      215 34 More Than 500 Vacancies Available! Manufacturing Career Fair Technical Engineering DATE: 24 Feb 2017, Friday TIME: 10am 4pm PARTICIPATING COMPANIES A One Precision Engineering AFPD Ardentec Singapore Becton Dickinson Medical Carrier Transicold Celestica Electronics (Singapore) Champion Precision Manufacturing CSE Global Edwards Lifesciences (Singapore) EM Services Energizer Singapore Fu Yu Corporation
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  • Page 36 Miscellaneous
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      1008 36 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM The Ellen DeGeneres Show XIII (HD) (PG) 6.50 Just For Laughs Gags XV (HD) 7.00 First Look Asia (HD) 9.00 The Dr Oz Show VII (HD) 10.00 Body And Soul II C, M (HD) (CC) 10.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 11.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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      221 36 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-IT-FIRST Watch episodes in advance before anyone else. PAID DREAM CODER (EP 12) (PG) After numerous setbacks, Guangda finally finds a client who is willing to
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      73 37 Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (Demokrat) Basuki Tjahaja Purnama Ames Baswedan (Gerindra) PDI-P) n ri V E v THE JAKARTA GOVERNOR ELECTION Who will lead the race for Jakarta’s highest public office? From the election rallies to voter expectations, follow Channel NewsAsia as our correspondents bring you the latest from the ground
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