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    13 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017 MCI(P) 082/04/2017
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    Lock icon Macron will be next French president: Polls
    793 1 He received solid lead of about 60 per cent of the ballots hours before voting closed AGENCIES PARIS —Mr Emmanuel Macron, 39, a political novice, is poised to become the next French president, polls at press time late last night showed. Just hours
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    Lock icon Drug users turning to apps to get their fix
    775 1  -  WONG PEI TING wongpeiting@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —It used to be the case that a drug abuser needed to know a dealer personally, or had to turn up at shady spots, risking being caught red-hand-ed by the police, in order to score a
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    Lock icon Macron clinches French presidency
    794 1 (2nd Edition) Early poll results show him beating far-right rival Le Pen with over 65% of the vote AGENCIES PARIS —Mr Emmanuel Macron, a political novice who wants to deregulate the economy and deepen European Union (EU) integration, has defeated far-right candidate Ms Marine Le Pen to become
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    Lock icon Drug users turning to apps to get their fix
    775 1 (2nd Edition)  -  WONG PEI TING wongpeiting@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —It used to be the case that a drug abuser needed to know a dealer personally, or had to turn up at shady spots, risking being caught red-hand-ed by the police, in order to score a
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  • hot news
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      Foreign domestic workers to be better insured against accidents from Oct
      842 2  -  KENNETH CHENG kennethcjw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —From Oct 1, foreign domestic workers will receive greater personal accident insurance (PAI) protection, including a higher assured minimum sum in the event of death or permanent disability. The changes, announced by the Ministry of
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      Lock icon Sam Tan injured in fall, but presses on with work
      427 2  -  KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE —Minister of State (Manpower and Foreign Affairs) Sam Tan fell at home on Saturday night, pulling a thigh muscle and hurting a wrist and palm, and his back. Unable to move afterwards, he went to the Singapore
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      Firms which don’t give workers enough rest taken to task: MOM
      886 4  -  Enforcement has been stepped up, and most firms adhere to work hour rules, says ministry FARIS MOKHTAR farism@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In the last three years, an average of about 150 employers a year were found to have breached the limit
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      Lock icon Civil servants may desert Najib as costs soar
      861 6 REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s 1.6 million public servants have long been one of the most reliable vote banks for Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition. However, as he prepares to seek re-election he faces warnings that soaring living costs risk eroding that
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      Lock icon Civil servants may desert Najib as costs soar
      861 6 (2nd Edition) REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s 1.6 million public servants have long been one of the most reliable vote banks for Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition. However, as he prepares to seek re-election he faces warnings that soaring living costs risk eroding that
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      Lock icon ADB seeking support, continued investment from US
      724 8 Regional lender still lacking a permanent appointee to fill the US seat AGENCIES YOKOHAMA —The head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday he is hoping the United States will step up and support the regional lender despite President Donald Trump’s avowed
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      Lock icon Firefighter injured in Buona Vista taxi fire recovering well
      239 8 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighter who was injured while helping to put out a fire that had engulfed a taxi in Buona Vista is recovering well, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said in a
      CHANNEL NEWSASIA; PHOTO: K SHANMUGAM’S FACEBOOK PAGE  -  239 words
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Greater national security role ahead for the navy as it turns 50
      1571 10  -  Strong maritime force needed to safeguard sovereignty and trade and to keep away threats BEN HO ben.ho@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Rising from a spartan fleet with two wooden ships into a modern maritime force in the span of 50 years,
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    • singapore news
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        Tampines set to use ‘green’ pesticide in HDB bin chutes
        505 12  -  WONG PEI TING wongpeiting@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The routine thermal fogging of chutes will become a thing of the past in Tampines come July, when the cockroach and mosquito population in public housing blocks will be kept in check with a more
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      • Article
        Beware of emails from scammers posing as Customs officers
        156 12 SINGAPORE— In a warning about a fresh round of scam emails, Singapore Customs has urged the public not to fall for correspondence from impostors acting as Customs officials and demanding confidential personal information or money. Its public advisory yesterday clarified that
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    • singapore business
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        SGX reviews its regulations amid raft of delistings
        876 13  -  ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has seen a string of delistings in recent months. Company valuations have been affected by the slow recovery in the global economy, in the face of geopolitical headwinds and technological changes. While the trend
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        Spread risk through stock diversification
        973 14  -  ON THE MONEY AW CHOON HUI today@mediacorp.com.sg Previously, we argued that investing according to forecasts from economists and experts has a lower probability of making money as compared to holding a simple, glob-ally-diversified index fund. Here, we explain why a globally-diversified index fund is superior
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        Lock icon Market focus shifts to the UK
        464 15  -  TEA LEAVES BERNARD AW Bernard Aw is an economist at IHS Markit. The focus this week will shift to the United Kingdom as the Bank of England sets monetary policy and provides updated forecasts. The UK central bank will publish its latest quarterly inflation
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    • singapore sports
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        Lock icon Sporting pick S’pore freestyle football pioneers to lead its academy here
        1068 16  -  TEO TENG KIAT tengkiat.teo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When they were first approached last September to become head coaches of Portuguese club Sporting CP’s Singapore football academy, Terry Lee and Terence Ong were sceptical. The duo, known for being pioneers in the
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        Home hope to lift S’pore football with AFC Cup run
        586 17  -  Only local team left in event want to make nation proud with zonal semis win TEO TENG KIAT tengkiat.teo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Local football may be under a dark cloud these past two weeks as a result of the revelations of amateur
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    • singapore lifestyle
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        Lock icon Is co-sleeping a good idea?
        954 18  -  Sharing a bed with your child can cement your bond, but be aware of the risks beforehand PARENTING MATTERS BALVINDER SANDHU features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It is easy to be so enamoured with your child that you cannot bear to be apart from him for very long.
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      44 10 TOTO Estimated Group 1 Prize $1 Million Draw on Mon, 8 May 2017, 6.30pm at Singapore Pools Building (210 Middle Road) For details, visit singaporepools.com PLAY RESPONSIBLY Stay Legal. I National Problem Gambling Bet With Care. I Helpline: 1800-6-668-668 RCB Reg No.: *****0202G m
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      70 11 STAY ALERT FIGHT DENGUE j w 4 w* Getting rid of stagnant water at home is the first step to protecting our families and neighbourhoods against dengue. Do the 5-Step Mozzie Wipeout now. Be a dengue fighter. Get updates on dengue.gov.sg dengue clusters: (3 facebook.com/Stop.Dengue.Now twitter.com/NEAsg Inea, Download myENV app
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      92 12 ijOCBC Bank 20% LESS TO PAY MORE REASONS TO GET AWAY From now till 14 May 2017, enjoy 20% off base fares from Singapore to over 120 destinations including Bali and Tokyo. Offer excludes promotional fares, airport taxes and service charges. Travel from 15 May to 30 September 2017. Blackout
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      242 13 CECILIA YIE Student (2016) f >5 BE A MONUMENTAL SUCCESS m SMI SCHOOL OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Bachelor of Arts (in Liberal Studies with concentration in Mass Communications) Awarded by Oklahoma City University, USA Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication (Top-Up) Awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK International
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      251 14 The National Kidney Foundation N€F Congratulations to the winners of the NKF Donation Draw 2017 1 st Prize 2 nd Prize 3 rd Prize Chua Choon Yeng Tan Meng Kwang LauKimTeck SXXXX403D SXXXX454B SXXXX198Z Ang Li Ping Ang Phoon Tian Ang Poh Gek Chong Chee Choy Michael Chong Sued Lee
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      164 15 m 3S > i -A m c <F •>* JR u ■s Mums are special. That’s why we’re celebratihg Mother’s Day all month-long at Sentosa. Indulge your mum with complimentary* meals, spa treats, makeovers and more. Or bring out the adventurer in her with thrilling rides. Because this month, it's
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      292 18 Organised by: JrSPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE Supported by: NATIONAL WBF YOUTH lr> SPORTS V INSTITUTE CHILDREN YOUTH IN SPORTS SMAS Annual Symposium Parental Workshop Suntec Convention Centre www.smasas.com Physical activity and exercise are critical components of health in children. However, managing an exercising child can present with unique challenges and
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon About time Parliament’s processes get updated
      1092 20  -  THEY MUST CONTINUOUSLY STRIVE TO BE MORE RELEVANT, EFFECTIVE EUGENE K B TAN In Singapore’s system of constitutional government, Parliament’s standing as the focal point of political life and governance is vital. As the primary law-making institution, Parliament plays a critical role in endowing
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      Lock icon Breaking S Korea’s cycle of presidential corruption
      734 21  -  MULTIPLE TERMS MAY ADDRESS PROBLEM KYLE POPE EAST ASIA FORUM Since the Republic of Korea adopted a Constitution limiting presidents to a single five-year term in 1987, a pattern has emerged: Presidents are experiencing a terminal decline in popularity in the later years
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      Lock icon S8 glitches put Samsung’s credibility in the spotlight
      857 22  -  NOTE 7 FIASCO MEANS IT MUST DO MORE TO LIVE UP TO PROMISES ANG SWEE HOON After last year’s public relations disaster of exploding phone batteries, the much anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 last month should have been an opportunity
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      35 20 The stakes are high for Samsung, which has lost market share in two consecutive quarters in some markets such as the United States since the Note 7 blew up in its face.ANG SWEE HOON 22
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      215 21 Adapt Grow f i Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Lift Technicians Offered by the Workforce Singapore (WSG) this Place-and-Train programme aims to equip mid-career job seekers with the necessary knowledge and skills to take on a new career in the lift industry. The PCP for Lift Technicians is made up
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      196 22 Prof Tim Boatswain Chairman, TEG Board of Directors, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of Huddersfield, University of Bedfordshire L Education is our business where students come first. $2000 DISCOUNT for Singaporeans, PRs and Work-Pass Holders University of HI Sunderland |||Q|j FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE MSc Engineering Management MSc Project Management START
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  • voices
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      Online career platform Todo Todo too messy to use
      362 24  -  FROM KWAN JIN YAO Young Singaporeans will benefit from career mentorship and guidance, especially within a global economic landscape that is becoming increasingly competitive and ambiguous (Career mentors to help youths boost job prospects; May 1). On paper, the Todo Todo
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      Show compassion to animals on Vesak Day
      216 24  -  FROM CHIN KEE THOU The report “NParks, PUB teaming up to warn against releasing pets into the wild” (May 3) comes at the right time. It reminds followers of Buddhism to show compassion to animals on Vesak Day, by not buying them from
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      If we all stay alert, terrorists won’t stand a chance here
      164 24  -  FROM ACE KINDRED CHEONG I agree with the commentary “Why reporting every security incident matters” (April 27). It is vital that Singapore stops terrorists and lone wolves from getting it “right”. They need to get it right only once,
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      30 24 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices Busy day? "Like" us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news and views fb.com/todayonline
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      50 25 Join hosts Rozz Lee and Bobby Tonelli each week as they challenge two foreign friends to take on a local experience to see who is more STEADY LAH! Tuesdays 8pm @mediacorpch5 All you need to know about Steady Lah! Toggle.sg/SteadyLah Catch up on episodes you missed and other exclusive videos
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  • world
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      Lock icon China wields its power with boycott diplomacy
      2395 26 Japan the Philippines, Taiwan have been on the wrong side of hostile campaigns instigated by the Communist Party S KOREA LATEST TO SUFFER FROM POLITICISED ACTION BY BEIJING FINANCIAL TIMES SEOUL —Jeju used to teem with Chinese tourists who flocked to the South
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        Lock icon Ahok loss signals tilt towards political Islam in Indonesia
        1222 28 Islamists making biggest gains in local laws, likely to have big say in 2019 presidential polls THE NEW YORK TIMES JAKARTA The popular governor was the clear front-runner. Despite his religion, a Christian in Muslim-majority Indonesia, Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of
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      977 30 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Antique Road Trip IX 7.00 First Look Asia (HD) 9.00 The Dr Oz Show VII (HD) (PG) 10.00 Euromaxx (HD) 10.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 11.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show XIV (HD) NOON Jamie’s American Road Trip (HD) 1.00PM Films Stars 1.30 Tanglin (HD) (PG)
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