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Title Section19 2011-12-08 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. MICA (P) 073/11/2011 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 2011 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS19 words
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Article46 2011-12-08 1 COMPANIES are now more inclined to keep their workers should the economy head south than retrench them as many did during the 2008-2009 recession. This is according to an informal survey conducted by the Singapore National Employers Federation in October. LPRIME PAGE A846 words
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Article57 2011-12-08 1 TWO issues of concern the practice of doctor-hopping by patients to get addictive sleeping pills and that of doctors dispensing these too freely may be licked in one fell swoop. The Ministry of Health proposes making doctors record in a central registry each time they prescribe drugs57 words
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Article31 2011-12-08 1 CHINESE police have busted two huge child-trafficking rings that spanned 10 provinces, arresting more than 600 suspects and rescuing 178 children, the government said yesterday. LPRIME PAGE A1531 words
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Article, Illustration52 2011-12-08 1 TAKING part in extreme endurance events like marathons and triathlons could damage the heart, researchers warned yesterday. In serious cases, the tissue in the right ventricle of the heart may show signs of permanent scarring known as fibrosis leaving the organ in a weakened state. LSPORT52 words
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1182 2011-12-08 1 ESTHER TEO - Additional 10% tax from today a bid to cool housing market BY ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER esthert@sph.com.sg THE Government unveiled a set of unprecedented stamp duty taxes last night, in what many industry watchers have called the toughest round of curbs yet on1,182 words
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Article, Illustration63 2011-12-08 1 The number of cases involving flashers, peeping Toms and men taking photographs and videos up unsuspecting women’s skirts has been on the rise and advances in technology are partly to blame. Guess which of the items above have cameras, making it easy for offenders63 words
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578 2011-12-08 1 GRACE NG - BY GRACE NG CHINA CORRESPONDENT BEIJING: Start your day with a slice of kaya toast and a piping hot cup of kopi at Ya Kun. Walk it off with a stroll at the leafy Botanic Gardens before heading to Marina Bay to take in578 words
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Article62 2011-12-08 2 WE SAY ComfortDelGro’s unexpected fare hike may do little to address increasing demand for taxis one of the reasons the company cited for the move. But for commuters resigned to having to pay more, there is the expectation of improved availability of taxis and quality of service, which62 words
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Article, Illustration35 2011-12-08 2 Spain and Italy issuing convertible debt to allow agreement on how to save the euro may look like a desperate idea, but Andy Mukherjee says these are desperate times. L REVIEW PAGE A3435 words
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Article, Illustration28 2011-12-08 2 The pop industry has always exploited teens’ hormonal urges, but the K-pop phenomenon seems the most coldly cynical, says Adeline Chia. L LIFE! PAGE C1028 words
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Article48 2011-12-08 2 OUR READER SAYS Having 151/2 hours of taxi fare surcharges in a 24-hour day is absurd, says Tan Shao Ken, and points to a mindset that seems bent on helping cab drivers and operators increase their earnings, rather than improving service. L FORUM PAGE A3548 words
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Article, Illustration25 2011-12-08 2 www.straitstimes.com L Lin Zhaowei finds out more about the life and work of former school principal Priscilla Krempl when he attends her wake.25 words
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Article, Illustration994 2011-12-08 2 SALMA KHALIK - Stop-gap measures are needed before the two new hospitals open BY SALMA KHALIK HEALTH CORRESPONDENT salma@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Salma THERE is a Chinese saying that distant water is not able to put out a nearby fire. The same reasoning goes for the urgent need994 words
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Article, Illustration348 2011-12-08 3 ELENA CHONG - BY ELENA CHONG HE WAS not just a policeman but a member of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Idris Makrob also had an entrepreneurial streak: He was a shareholder of a pub in Changi Village. However, the 37-year-old has been accusedST PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW - 348 words
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Article, Illustration630 2011-12-08 3 LESTER KONG - Two-way tolls will be charged, and rates are expected to go up BY LESTER KONG MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT lestkong@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists driving between Singapore and Malaysia via the Causeway will be hit by a double whammy next year: Not only will they haveSource: MRCB; ST GRAPHICS - 630 words
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Article, Illustration584 2011-12-08 4 FIONA LOW - Technology makes it easier for offenders to indulge their urges BY FIONA LOW fionalow@sph.com.sg CASES of flashers, peeping Toms and men taking photographs and videos up unsuspecting women’s skirts have risen over the last five years. Police classify these offences as “intruding intoST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN - 584 words
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Article, Illustration897 2011-12-08 6 TOH YONG CHUAN - BY TOH YONG CHUAN YOUNGER workers want more transparency in dealings between unions, employers and government a departure from the behind-the-scenes approach that has thus far marked tripartism here. That is the view of the labour movement’s longest serving president, Mr John De Payva,ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 897 words
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738 2011-12-08 6 CAI HAOXIANG - Labour chief says construction, IT and shipbuilding sectors could use more locals BY CAI HAOXIANG haoxiang@sph.com.sg LABOUR chief Lim Swee Say has identified some industries that need to buck up on efforts to hire more Singaporeans instead of foreigners. A stronger “Singaporean738 words
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Article, Illustration643 2011-12-08 6 GRACE CHUA - UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE BY GRACE CHUA DURBAN (South Africa): Developed countries must show leadership in cutting their carbon emissions, but developing countries can and must contribute too, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean. He was delivering Singapore’s national statement, whichPHOTO: MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER RESOURCES - 643 words
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671 2011-12-08 8 KOR KIAN BENG - Experience in last recession may explain reluctance to cut headcount BY KOR KIAN BENG kianbeng@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE companies are more inclined to keep their workers in a downturn than retrench them as many did in the 2008-09 recession, according to a survey671 words
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Article, Illustration181 2011-12-08 8 A GROUP of youngsters from Jitterbugs Swingapore was hard at work yesterday rehearsing a form of aerial dance incorporating acrobatics and the use of apparatus such as hoops and fabric. The kids are among 130 performers who will take to the stage tonight at the University CulturalST PHOTOS: SAMUEL HE - 181 words
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Article, Illustration702 2011-12-08 9 It is 1st US govt strategy to combat abuses against gays and lesbians abroad NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON POST AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE GENEVA: The United States will use all the tools of diplomacy, including the potent enticement of foreign aid, to promoteNEW YORK TIMES; WASHINGTON POST; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 702 words
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147 2011-12-08 9 THAI Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will make her first official visit to Singapore today. The trip at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is part of her “introductory tour of Asean countries since she assumed office in August”, said a147 words
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471 2011-12-08 10 ESTHER TEO - BY ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER EARLY reactions to the latest round of property market measures were mixed though the consensus seems to be that home prices will moderate. First-time Singaporean home buyers generally cheered the move, as they believe it will471 words
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Article, Illustration716 2011-12-08 10 CHERYL LIM - BY CHERYL LIM AS MANY as 14,100 new private homes can be built on sites that are being offered on the government land sales (GLS) programme for the first half of next year. The Ministry of National Development (MND) has listed 14 confirmedST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN; ST GRAPHICS - 716 words
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Article, Illustration746 2011-12-08 11 RACHEL CHANG, TEO WAN GEK - Teo Ser Luck, Charles Chong will step into the breach in Aljunied GRC BY RACHEL CHANG TEO WAN GEK rchang@sph.com.sg wangekt@sph.com.sg AFTER 23 years as a grassroots adviser in Aljunied GRC, former foreign minister George Yeo will relinquish the746 words
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388 2011-12-08 11 MAGDALEN NG - PROPERTY MEASURES BY MAGDALEN NG THE measures announced yesterday will hit developers aiming for the luxury market but mass-market builders will not escape either, said analysts. High-end developers such as SC Global and Wing Tai could see demand slip as388 words
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Article, Illustration500 2011-12-08 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft will open its Windows to an app store when it releases a test version of its next major operating system in late February. In doing so, it will take on Apple and Google in the booming market ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 500 words
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652 2011-12-08 12 IRENE THAM - They say SMS, MMS should be excluded from registry that lets people block ad messages DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY BY IRENE THAM TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT itham@sph.com.sg THERE is a difference between getting an unsolicited phone call and receiving a text message from a marketer. Companies which652 words
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Article, Illustration663 2011-12-08 14 The US bank joins others worldwide in trimming staff strength NEW YORK TIMES REUTERS NEW YORK: Citigroup is cutting 4,500 jobs worldwide, chief executive Vikram Pandit has announced, becoming the latest large bank to trim staff strength. Citi will also take a US$400 millionNEW YORK TIMES; REUTERS; ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN - 663 words
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340 2011-12-08 14 ROBIN CHAN - BY ROBIN CHAN CITIGROUP Singapore has laid off about 40 employees in recent weeks, The Straits Times has learnt. The job cuts, which included senior positions, have come as the American bank yesterday announced it would axe 4,500 jobs globally and set aside US$400340 words
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522 2011-12-08 15 178 children rescued in the country’s ‘biggest victory yet’ AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS XINHUA BEIJING: Chinese police have busted two huge child-trafficking rings that spanned 10 provinces, arresting more than 600 suspects and rescuing 178 children, the government said yesterday in what itAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; XINHUA - 522 words
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200 2011-12-08 15 JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has approved a central bank proposal to strike three zeros off its currency. With the redenomination, 1,000 rupiah (14 Singapore cents) will become one rupiah, but the value will stay the same. The government and BankJAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 200 words
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Article, Illustration602 2011-12-08 16 Both sides seeking to stabilise their rocky relationship REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK TIMES BEIJING: Chinese and American defence officials yesterday met for their highest level talks since contacts were suspended after the US announced arms sales to Taiwan in September. The 12th roundREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 602 words
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Article, Illustration87 2011-12-08 16 News: www.straitstimes.com Connect: www.facebook.com/thestraitstimes Follow: twitter.com/stcom TOP THREE WORLD STORIES ONLINE L Couple badly injured after bodybuilder attack L Iran capture of stealth drone no worry: US experts L 16,000 Holocaust victims to get German pensions More Forum letters online at www.straitstimes.com PHOTO87 words
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Article, Illustration835 2011-12-08 20 / 21 Motive unclear but fears arise over whether attacks meant to provoke sectarian conflict, previously absent in country NEW YORK TIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE KABUL: Afghans were yesterday burying 59 people killed in unprecedented bombings against Shi’ite Muslims as a Pakistan-based extremist group claimed responsibilityNEW YORK TIMES; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 835 words
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236 2011-12-08 20 / 21 BBC ASSOCIATED PRESS UNTIL now, the decade-long Afghan war has largely been spared the sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shi’ites that has been part of the struggles in Pakistan and Iraq. While there have been some low-level tensions between the Shi’ite and Sunni communitiesBBC; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 236 words
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343 2011-12-08 20 / 21 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS: Nato’s foreign ministers will review progress in Afghanistan, plans for a missile defence system, and other issues during a two-day meeting that started yesterday. The meeting follows a conference in Germany where 100 nations and international organisations pledged toAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 343 words
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Article, Illustration368 2011-12-08 20 / 21 REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ISLAMABAD: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari suffered a minor heart attack and is undergoing treatment in a Dubai hospital, a source said yesterday, fuelling rumours he may resign. “On Monday, the President had chest pain and then decided to goREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 368 words
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Article, Illustration558 2011-12-08 22 RAVI VELLOOR - No timeframe set for possible revival of plan; analysts fear move may hurt investor sentiment BY RAVI VELLOOR SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF velloor@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s government yesterday formally backed down from implementing its most significant economic reform plan in twoPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 558 words
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576 2011-12-08 23 The immigrants who fled persecution at home years ago are appealing for leniency NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK: Two years ago, a community of Indonesians, many of whom fled persecution of Christians in Indonesia years ago, was spared deportation after a Protestant pastor brokeredNEW YORK TIMES - 576 words
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334 2011-12-08 23 REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS JAKARTA: Indonesia has ratified a global treaty to ban nuclear weapon tests, a move which the head of the agency set up to monitor the pact said brought it closer to becoming international law. Indonesia’s endorsement makes it the 156thREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 334 words
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Article, Illustration60 2011-12-08 23 An artist working on a sand sculpture depicting New York landmarks ahead of the Indonesia Sand Sculpture Festival at Sentul City in Bogor, West Java, yesterday. The festival, to run from Dec 18 to Jan 28, will feature the works of 22 artists from 11 countries,PHOTO: REUTERS - 60 words
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Article, Illustration721 2011-12-08 24 CAROLYN HONG - Opposition party tries to shed its anti-Malay image, with little success NEWS ANALYSIS BY CAROLYN HONG MALAYSIA BUREAU CHIEF carolynh@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) is bracing itself for more political attacks, after it was lashed at the Umno721 words
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252 2011-12-08 24 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK KUALA LUMPUR: An anti-corruption group yesterday called for a thorough investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Macc) into alleged bribery by French industrial group Alstom, in a scandal involving several countries. “Transparency International Malaysia calls uponAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 252 words
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Article, Illustration53 2011-12-08 25 Madam Ni Linmei standing on a chair to display the full length of her hair as her neighbours measure it. The 55-year-old, who lives in Taiyuan, Shanxi province in northern China, has grown her locks to an impressive length of 2.5m after going without a haircut for 14PHOTO: REUTERS - 53 words
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440 2011-12-08 25 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL: South Korea’s embattled ruling conservatives are planning an overhaul of their party, its chairman said yesterday, as it plunges deeper into crisis with three leaders quitting their posts amid a hacking scandal. The Grand National Party (GNP) hasREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 440 words
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500 2011-12-08 25 Court throws out lawsuit accusing Chinese firm of infringing on trademark REUTERS SHENZHEN: Apple may have to sell its popular iPad tablet computer under a new name on the Chinese mainland after losing a lawsuit over the use of the iPad name,REUTERS - 500 words
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Article, Illustration446 2011-12-08 26 REUTERS TOKYO: The entire board of Japan’s Olympus signalled its plans to quit, maybe as early as February, over a US$1.7 billion (S$2.2 billion) accounting fraud, and to set up an external committee to advise whether to sue those responsible for theREUTERS - 446 words
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549 2011-12-08 26 1,000 workers at Shenzhen factory demand compensation after change in ownership REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONG KONG: Nearly 1 ,000 workers at a Japaneseowned factory in the Chinese city of Shenzhen staged a protest this week demanding compensation in accordance with their length ofREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 549 words
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Article, Illustration1161 2011-12-08 27 Critics see task as heavy burden, others say it will show nation’s resolve NEW YORK TIMES FUTABA (Japan): Futaba is a modern-day ghost town in north-east Japan: It was abandoned in March by residents fleeing the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant located on itsNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: NEW YORK TIMES - 1,161 words
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618 2011-12-08 28 GRACE CHUA - They want developed countries to take on 2nd commitment period to climate change pact BY GRACE CHUA caiwj@sph.com.sg DURBAN (South Africa): As the world’s heads of state arrive in Durban, South Africa, to begin the high-level segment of the United Nations climate negotiations,618 words
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Article, Illustration375 2011-12-08 28 GRACE CHUA - GRACE CHUA MANGROVES and coastal ecosystems are such large stores of carbon dioxide that they should be included in countries’ carbon counts and protected, conservation groups have said. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Conservation International on Tuesday called for negotiators atPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 375 words
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Article, Illustration529 2011-12-08 30 DO OR DIE DUO NEW YORK TIMES BERLIN: When the ratings agency Standard Poor’s warned this week that it might lower the credit ratings of 15 euro zone countries, including Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel seemed unmoved. “What a rating agency doesNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 529 words
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453 2011-12-08 30 WASHINGTON POST PARIS: As Europe battles a financial crisis, President Nicolas Sarkozy has portrayed himself as a steady captain at the helm of the French ship, expertly navigating stormy seas. But as France moves towards a presidential election campaign, some mutineers haveWASHINGTON POST - 453 words
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Article, Illustration589 2011-12-08 31 As election looms, President portrays himself as defender of the middle class NEW YORK TIMES OSAWATOMIE (Kansas): Venturing into the conservative heartland, US President Barack Obama delivered his most pointed appeal yet for using taxes and regulations to level the economic playing field. “ThisNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 589 words
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Article, Illustration96 2011-12-08 32 A woman uses a mobile phone to take a photo of the United Buddy Bears on display outside a shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. The United Buddy Bears promote living together in peace and harmony and Malaysia is the first South-east Asian countryPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 96 words
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Article93 2011-12-08 32 REUTERS CANBERRA: The wife of an Australian businessman jailed for fraud in China said yesterday he planned to appeal against a 13-year term in a case that has raised new foreign business concerns about China’s legal system. Matthew Ng, co-founder of e-commerce travel website Et-China,REUTERS - 93 words
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Article105 2011-12-08 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TEHERAN: Iran yesterday blocked an Internet website the United States was touting as a “virtual embassy” and which senior MPs slammed as an attempt to deceive the Iranian people and divide them from the government. The address, iran.usembassy.gov, was inaccessible inside Iran. Instead, thereAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 105 words
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Article103 2011-12-08 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BANGKOK: A militant leader of Thailand’s “red shirt” protest movement surrendered to the authorities yesterday on terrorism charges over his role in opposition rallies last year, after almost 20 months on the run. Arisman Pongruangrong, who narrowly avoided capture by police commandos inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 103 words
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Article123 2011-12-08 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JAKARTA: The Indonesian policeman who shot to fame in April by lip-synching and grooving to an Indian Bollywood hit in a YouTube video has been sacked. Mr Norman Kamaru, 26, captured the hearts of Bollywood film fans when he was discovered online in his policeAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 123 words
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Article68 2011-12-08 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHNOM PENH: Energy-starved Cambodia yesterday opened its largest hydropower dam, a multi-million-dollar Chinese-funded project criticised by environmental groups. Prime Minister Hun Sen said the start of operations of the 194MW dam, which cost more than US$280 million (S$360 million), in Kampot province was aAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 68 words
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Article86 2011-12-08 32 BLOOMBERG BEIJING: Pollution levels in Beijing dropped from unhealthy levels as a cold front swept through the Chinese capital, allowing flights to resume after four days of smog that spurred criticism of the government’s environmental record. Fog and snow forced the cancellation of almost 700 flights sinceBLOOMBERG - 86 words
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288 2011-12-08 32 SLICEOFLIFE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE: A Seattle chiropractor and his wife live in a US$1.2 million (S$1.5 million) waterfront home and have spent the past eight years flying to Moscow, Paris, Israel, Turkey, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. All the while, the US federal authoritiesASSOCIATED PRESS - 288 words
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Article435 2011-12-08 33 COMFORTDELGRO has taken the shine off the festive period for many a commuter with its unexpected announcement of a fare hike. Since the taxi industry was deregulated in 1998, companies have been free to set fare structures, without need to give commuters a heads up. ComfortDelGro, the largest435 words
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Article, Illustration1195 2011-12-08 33 S R NATHAN - SINGAPORE’S SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY BY S R NATHAN The writer, former president of Singapore, is a distinguished senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). This commentary is based on his remarks at the opening of a RSIS1,195 words
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Article, Illustration996 2011-12-08 34 ANDY MUKHERJEE - Investors will welcome a fiscal union if ECB is allowed to print money BY ANDY MUKHERJEE SENIOR WRITER andym@sph.com.sg A CURRENCY is both a unit of account and a store of purchasing power. The trouble right now is that while Germany,996 words
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Article, Illustration798 2011-12-08 34 JULIAN WRIGHT - ASK: NUS ECONOMISTS BY JULIAN WRIGHT The writer is an associate professor in the Department of Economics, National University of Singapore. L Businesses often justify their mergers by announcing cost savings. Does this mean such mergers are desirable for consumer s? Each year trillions ofPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 798 words
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803 2011-12-08 34 JACK RESNICK - BY JACK RESNICK NEW YORK TIMES ONE of my patients called me with a high fever, chills and dropping blood pressure. He was 48 and had been a quadriplegic since he was shot during a robbery in the hardware store he owned. I calledNEW YORK TIMES - 803 words
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256 2011-12-08 35 Koh Siok Hwee (Madam - Koh Siok Hwee (Madam) I AM dismayed by the reactions criticising shrinking HDB flat sizes (“New flats” by Mr Yip Wai Hong on Nov 15; “Little space” by Ms Karen Lee, “S’pore can do better than Hong Kong” by Madam Tham Pui Ying256 words
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Article98 2011-12-08 35 “There is the possibility that this is a precursor to increase charges for cabbies.” MR KEVIN KWEK: “There may indeed be good reasons to increase fares, such as to manage demand, but there is also the real possibility that this is merely a precursor to increase charges and98 words
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Article97 2011-12-08 35 “To build more flats in preferred locations, the HDB must design and build smaller units.” MS WANG CHENG WAY: “Singaporeans prefer to live in the city, or central areas and near MRT stations (‘Smaller flats’ by Madam Shirley Woon; Nov 30). But the land around the MRT stations97 words
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232 2011-12-08 35 Tan Shao Ken - REVISION IN TAXI FARES Tan Shao Ken THE revised cab fare framework has made the surcharge structure ridiculous (“No easy way to fix cab conundrum”; yesterday). Commuters will now be subject to 151/2 hours of surcharges in a 24-hour day: the evening232 words
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Article, Illustration99 2011-12-08 35 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1 MR CHONG SONG KEE: Nine points for ComfortDelGro to ponder 2 MR TEO KUEH LIANG: Cabbies do not take their jobs lightly 3 MR LO HONG YEE: Increase in earnings should go to cabbies, not towards future rental hikes 4 MS DEBORAH FORDYCE:99 words
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Article143 2011-12-08 35 “If all taxi companies follow the fares set by the market leader, what is the point of more cab companies?” MR LARRY LIM: “The rationale for competition is hard to understand. It is all right when taxi and telecommunications firms charge the same prices for almost identical services.143 words
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Article77 2011-12-08 35 “Our longest wait for a cab? Five minutes.” MR HENG NGEE HAI: “In a period of 10 days we were holidaying in Hong Kong, our party of five, including my wife, our three-year-old daughter and my wife’s parents, had no problem getting a cab to fit us77 words
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313 2011-12-08 35 Dr Karthik Kumar - Dr Karthik Kumar LET me cite my experience last week to illustrate the unjustified cab fare revisions initiated by ComfortDelGro without a preceding improvement in service standards (“Other taxi firms set to revise fares too”; yesterday). Last Saturday, I tried to book a313 words
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Article90 2011-12-08 35 LETTERS should be meant for exclusive publication in The Straits Times. They should be no longer than 400 words and must include the writer’s full name, address and phone numbers. The Forum editor reserves the right to edit a letter. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or90 words
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Article64 2011-12-08 35 Alice Goh (Ms - Alice Goh (Ms) Head of OCBC Cards OCBC Bank LIKE all financial institutions, we assess credit card applications based on a set of credit guidelines, which includes a comprehensive check of the applicant’s loan repayment history with Credit Bureau Singapore (“Bank check puzzle” by Madam64 words
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Article, Illustration828 2011-12-08 1 SALMA KHALIK - It seeks public feedback on plan to set up central registry BY SALMA KHALIK HEALTH CORRESPONDENT salma@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Salma THOSE addicted to sleeping pills for a sense of well-being will no longer be able to get their fix by visiting several doctorsST PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: NG SOR LUAN - 828 words
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Article, Illustration88 2011-12-08 1 News: www.straitstimes.com Connect: www.facebook.com/thestraitstimes Follow: twitter.com/stcom TOP THREE HOME STORIES ONLINE L ComfortDelGro revises taxi fare structure upwards L ‘Unfounded’ gripes: Newlyweds apologise to hotel L Runner who died after StanChart Marathon was ‘man of steel’ More Forum letters online at www.straitstimes.com Read88 words
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423 2011-12-08 2 CHRISTOPHER TAN - CHRISTOPHER TAN A DEARTH of fresh orders at showrooms has dampened bidding in the latest certificate of entitlement (COE) auction, with premiums in all but one category ending lower. The COE price for cars up to 1,600cc and taxis slid to423 words
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Article, Illustration554 2011-12-08 2 ROYSTON SIM - But others say group’s call for taxi companies to also adjust fares does not breach rules COMFORTDELGRO’S FARE REVISIONS BY ROYSTON SIM roysim@sph.com.sg DID the National Taxi Association (NTA) breach anti-competition rules when it issued a statement urging taxi companies to followST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN - 554 words
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557 2011-12-08 3 K.C. VIJAYAN - He and 4 others face 1,516 charges in total, including 1,032 for fraud NAMIBIAN CREDIT CARD FRAUD BY K.C. VIJAYAN LAW CORRESPONDENT vijayan@sph.com.sg A SINGAPOREAN who is believed to be part of an international ring that cloned credit cards is facing557 words
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Article, Illustration268 2011-12-08 3 AMELIA TAN - AMELIA TAN HOME-GROWN artiste Irene Ang dressed up as the Goddess of Mercy yesterday to help raise funds for six local charities. She was among other well-known personalities such as former president S R Nathan and National Kidney Foundation chairman Gerard Ee whoST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN - 268 words
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569 2011-12-08 4 LIN WENJIAN - Creator of blog says it was not meant for shaming BY LIN WENJIAN wenjian@sph.com.sg THE controversial Maid Review section of a blog that allows employers to post and view alleged misdeeds of maids is no longer available for public viewing. The move came after569 words
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Article, Illustration450 2011-12-08 4 FENG ZENGKUN - FENG ZENGKUN PROFESSOR Kwong Dim-Lee once spent an evening helping a researcher improve a presentation. He worked with the researcher to condense 40 minutes’ worth of material into a 15minute talk, and gave tips on how to deliver it with impact. Such dedicationST PHOTO: SAMUEL HE - 450 words
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444 2011-12-08 6 MARIA ALMENOAR - While much has been done, infrastructure and public attitudes can still be improved BY MARIA ALMENOAR TRANSPORT CORRESPONDENT mariaa@sph.com.sg IN THE last three years, close to $170 million has been spent making buses and trains more accessible to the disabled. While such user-friendly444 words
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Article, Illustration825 2011-12-08 6 MARIA ALMENOAR - MARIA ALMENOAR ALTHOUGH she uses a motorised scooter, Madam Elsie Tan, 63, manages to zip around Singapore three to four times a week on public transport. But while she welcomed the new disa-bled-friendly infrastructure, she pointed out a number of gaps in the system duringST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM - 825 words
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Article, Illustration777 2011-12-08 6 MARIA ALMENOAR - MARIA ALMENOAR MR PATRICK Ang’s self-professed mission is to improve bus services for the disabled. The 37-year-old, who has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-bound, is a one-man feedback unit to bus operator SMRT. He has the cellphone numbers of the company’s bus operation managersST PHOTO: TERRENCE LIM - 777 words
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578 2011-12-08 8 SANDRA DAVIE - Top British school to offer IGCSE and International Baccalaureate BY SANDRA DAVIE SENIOR WRITER sandra@sph.com.sg A PRESTIGIOUS British independent school, London’s Dulwich College, will open a campus here in August next year. As the 33rd international school here, its entry may go some way578 words
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Article, Illustration408 2011-12-08 8 LIM YAN LIANG - LIM YAN LIANG TELEVISION companies need to harness new technology such as smartphones if they want to stay relevant in a multimedia age, said delegates at an industry convention in Singapore yesterday. They must find new ways to connect with a generation of viewersPHOTO: REED EXHIBITIONS - 408 words
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Article, Illustration448 2011-12-08 9 LIN ZHAOWEI - BY LIN ZHAOWEI THINKING about turning on the television set? Well, hold that thought. A new system developed by students in Singapore allows users to switch household appliances on and off using just their minds. The technology could be particularly useful for the physicallyST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 448 words
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493 2011-12-08 9 MELISSA PANG - Action for Aids launches van service to boost outreach BY MELISSA PANG melpang@sph.com.sg IT IS now easier to get an anonymous HIV test, with the roll-out of a mobile service by advocacy group Action for Aids (AfA). Launched yesterday, the initiative, the first of493 words
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458 2011-12-08 10 ELIZABETH SOH - Trial ends early after trio plead guilty FAKE LIQUOR SYNDICATE BY ELIZABETH SOH esoh@sph.com.sg THE mastermind of a moonshine ring was sentenced to 10 months in jail yesterday for trading in counterfeit liquor. Two accomplices, his brother and a cousin, were given jail458 words
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Article, Illustration475 2011-12-08 10 CHERYL ONG - BY CHERYL ONG BEING a single parent with two sons to care for never stopped Mr Robert Tan when he found a charity that needed his help. The long-time volunteer, who has, in the past 40 years, involved himself in grassroots activities andST PHOTO: AZIZ HUSSIN - 475 words
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328 2011-12-08 10 ELENA CHONG - ELENA CHONG A TEENAGE girl who tried to rob a female cab driver at knifepoint was spared a prison sentence yesterday after the court heard she suffers from two psychiatric conditions. Yeo Yoke Chang, who has obsessive compulsive disorder328 words
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Article, Illustration359 2011-12-08 11 ELENA CHONG - SMS squabble between two girls turned ugly; two men plead guilty to causing hurt ELENA CHONG A DISPUTE between two teenage girls, who called each other derogatory names over SMS, escalated into a fight that ended with the stabbing of a full-time national serviceman (NSF).359 words
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Article87 2011-12-08 11 OFFICERS from the Singapore Civil Defence Force recovered a body from the shores of East Coast beach on Tuesday. The body, believed to be that of a 60-year-old Chinese man, was first spotted floating off the beach near the East Coast Seafood Centre. He was87 words
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Article66 2011-12-08 11 TWO men were commended yesterday for helping the police nab a robber who had stolen from an old man on crutches in Tampines Street 41 on Tuesday. They went after the 55-year-old suspect, who had fled on a bicycle, after hearing the cries of the66 words
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Article56 2011-12-08 11 POLICE yesterday arrested a 26-year-old Malaysian for allegedly sending more than 40 threatening SMS messages to his colleagues, after a dispute at work over the last two months. The suspect had used spoofing technology to conceal his actual phone number but officers from Bedok Police56 words
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Article, Illustration89 2011-12-08 11 Airmen from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) are in India conducting joint military exercises with their Indian counterparts. The exercises, which started on Oct 14, are conducted under the bilateral agreement signed between the RSAF and Indian Air Force in 2007. ThePHOTO: RSAF - 89 words
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Article, Illustration690 2011-12-08 12 Villas-Boas demands respect after club reach last 16 as group winners THE TIMES, LONDON AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: It still feels too early in Andre Villas-Boas’ tenure at Chelsea to be talking of watershed moments. But this was an evening when the spectre of Champions League elimination wasTHE TIMES, LONDON; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 690 words
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Article, Illustration364 2011-12-08 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could head into the busy programme of Christmas fixtures without any recognised fullbacks, after Andre Santos injured his right ankle in Tuesday’s 1-3 Champions League loss to Olympiakos. “He looks like he’ll be out for a while,”AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 364 words
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Article399 2011-12-08 12 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Andre Villas-Boas wants to develop a new Chelsea but Tuesday saw a very familiar match-winner. The crowd stood up to hail Didier Drogba as he came off after two goals, an assist and a performance that, even at a slowing 33, was aTHE TIMES, LONDON - 399 words
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Article48 2011-12-08 12 REUTERS PORTO: Zenit St Petersburg goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev’s Man-of-the-Match performance earned the Russian champions a 0-0 draw at Porto on Tuesday. It put them through to the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time behind Group G winners Apoel Nicosia of Cyprus.REUTERS - 48 words
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Article59 2011-12-08 12 REUTERS MADRID: Barcelona fielded 10 outfield players with an average age of 21 against Belarus’ Bate Borisov, but still enjoyed a 4-0 Group H home romp to equal Manchester United’s 1998-99 record of 20 goals in the group stage. It was Pep Guardiola’s 150th win inREUTERS - 59 words
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Article49 2011-12-08 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESS PRAGUE: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri accused his men of letting their concentration slip, as Viktoria Plzen hit back from two down to snatch a 2-2 draw. Milan still took second place in Group H ahead of the Czechs. But Allegri said: “It went badly.”AGENCE FRANCE-PRESS - 49 words
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423 2011-12-08 13 BLOOMBERG LONDON: Taking part in extreme endurance events like marathons and triathlons could damage the heart, researchers warned yesterday. In serious cases, the tissue in the right ventricle of the heart may show signs of permanent scarring known as fibrosis leaving the organBLOOMBERG - 423 words
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Article, Illustration729 2011-12-08 13 SANJAY NAIR - LionsXII attackers Amri, Shahril seek amends; Casmir, thrill of winning BY SANJAY NAIR nsanjay@sph.com.sg A TROUBLED prodigy, a stalwart with a point to prove and a battle-hardened warrior looking to retaste success are the unlikely trio who will supply the fire-power for the LionsXII. Khairul Amri,PHOTOS: DESMOND LIM and ST FILE GRAPHICS: LIM YONG - 729 words
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Article, Illustration383 2011-12-08 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS SHANGHAI: Shanghai Shenhua expect to announce some time next week whether France striker Nicolas Anelka will join them on a three-year contract under expected new coach Jean Tigana. The Chinese Super League club’s media officer Ma Yue said talks with the 32-year-old’s representativesASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 383 words
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Article342 2011-12-08 13 SANJAY NAIR - SANJAY NAIR ENOUGH of talk, now prove that you are worthy of playing in the Malaysia Cup. That was the challenge thrown down by LionsXII assistant coach Kadir Yahaya to his players, after the team’s first training session yesterday. The 43-year-old knows all about plying his342 words
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Article316 2011-12-08 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS LAUSANNE: A key promise in Sepp Blatter’s anti-corruption drive was threatened on Tuesday, when Fifa postponed publication of a Swiss court document naming football officials who took millions of dollars in kick-backs from World Cup broadcast deals. Fifa said “legal measures taken” by aASSOCIATED PRESS - 316 words
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Article, Illustration495 2011-12-08 14 LIN XINYI - SEA Games singles silver spurs Isabelle to train full time BY LIN XINYI linxinyi@sph.com.sg WHEN national paddler Isabelle Li stepped off the SEA Games podium last month, she headed straight for Singapore Table Tennis Association president Lee Bee Wah. ‘Next time, I want a medal ofPHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO - 495 words
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Article, Illustration389 2011-12-08 14 MAY CHEN - BY MAY CHEN HAVING just squeezed past Namibia with a two-point margin the last time they met, Singapore’s netballers knew they could not afford to relax against the Africans. Making sure their opponents did not come too close for comfort was therefore the key forST PHOTO: NURIA LING - 389 words
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Article, Illustration306 2011-12-08 14 JONATHAN WONG - JONATHAN WONG NATIONAL Under-18 singles and doubles tennis champion Rohan Kamdar has spent the past three months training at the famed Sanchez-Casal academy in Barcelona, where the likes of world No. 4 Andy Murray honed his skill. Yet the 15-year-old Singaporean felt that the three-dayPHOTO: LIU WAI YAW - 306 words
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Article, Illustration365 2011-12-08 14 JONATHAN WONG - BY JONATHAN WONG THEY have sailed together for 14 years, winning two Olympic gold medals along the way. And Austrian pair Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher stamped their class again in the final leg of the Extreme Sailing Series yesterday, leading the RedPHOTO: OC THIRD POLE - 365 words
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Article74 2011-12-08 14 REUTERS LONDON: Formula One will race in the United States next year, after organisers of a new grand prix in Texas reached a deal with commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone yesterday. The Bahrain Grand Prix, which had to be cancelled this year owing toREUTERS - 74 words
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70 2011-12-08 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS BENONI (South Africa): Sri Lanka’s cricketers have been promised their salaries before next Thursday’s first Test in South Africa. They have gone nine months without pay as their board ran up debts of US$69 million (S$88.9 million) owing to its co-hosting of theASSOCIATED PRESS - 70 words
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Article370 2011-12-08 15 All teams have to play 3 games in 3 days in shortened NBA season NEW YORK TIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK: A National Basketball Association (NBA) schedule unlike any other short, compressed and frantic was finally unveiled on Tuesday. And it may be greeted with as much angstNEW YORK TIMES; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 370 words
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Article, Illustration275 2011-12-08 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DUBAI: England’s world No. 1 Luke Donald, who is attempting to win the Order of Merit on both sides of the Atlantic this week, paid the ultimate tribute to the only man who can deny him that honour Rory McIlroy. He believes the 22-year-old isAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 275 words
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Article120 2011-12-08 15 Today Football Club World Cup Play-off for q-final: Kashiwa v Auckland (Live, StarHub Ch222, 6.40pm). Golf Dubai World C’ship: Day 1 (Live, StarHub Ch213, 4pm). Hockey Men’s Champions Trophy: Pakistan v South Korea (7am), Britain v Germany (9am), Australia v Netherlands (11am), Spain v New Zealand (1pm)120 words
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Article42 2011-12-08 15 HARRISON AFFUL, Esperance defender, hopes his Tunisian football club can give Barcelona a torrid time at the Club World Cup in Japan next Thursday. But the African champions must first beat Qatar’s Al Sadd in their quarter-final this weekend42 words
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Article175 2011-12-08 15 Badminton Korea Grand Prix In Jeonnam, 1st rd (selected, Kor unless stated) Men’s singles: Ko Joon Hyung bt Derek Wong (Sin) 21-17 8-21 21-16, Park Sung Min bt Robin Gonansa (Sin) 21-17 21-19. Men’s doubles: Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae bt Mak Hee Chun/Ong Soon Hock (Mas) 21-16 22-24175 words
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Article, Illustration657 2011-12-08 24 KARAMJIT KAUR - A I R L I N E S P R O F I T A B I L I T Y’ BY KARAMJIT KAUR AVIATION CORRESPONDENT karam@sph.com.sg CONCERNS of a global economic slowdown are not expected to hit carriers hard this year but next year will be bleak,PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 657 words
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Article, Illustration100 2011-12-08 24 News: www.straitstimes.com Connect: www.facebook.com/thestraitstimes Follow: twitter.com/stcom TOP THREE MONEY STORIES ONLINE L S&P warns 15 euro zone states of possible downgrade L Asian stocks close lower on Tuesday after S&P warning L IMF chief cautious on France-German debt pact call More Forum letters100 words
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213 2011-12-08 24 SINGAPORE investment firm Temasek Holdings is reportedly looking to raise up to $600 million from the sale of bonds which can be exchanged for shares of Hong Kong trading company Li Fung. Temasek, which holds a 3 per cent stake in Li Fung according213 words
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446 2011-12-08 18 ANITA GABRIEL - Investors optimistic that Europe’s leaders can deliver a debt fix BULLS AND BEARS BY ANITA GABRIEL anitag@sph.com.sg ASIAN markets rallied yesterday on hopes that leaders at the much-awaited European Union summit will conjure up a plan to tackle the euro zone debt mess.446 words
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Article89 2011-12-08 18 DBS Bank has been named Singapore’s best domestic bank by Hong Kong-based finance industry publication The Asset. The bank also got gongs as the country’s best domestic investment bank and best domestic bond house. It said DBS had racked up record earnings of $2.3 billion in the first89 words
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Article61 2011-12-08 18 CHINA-BASED confectionery maker Hsu Fu Chi International said yesterday Beijing has agreed to global conglomerate Nestle buying a 60 per cent stake in the company. The Singapore-listed company said China’s Ministry of Commerce made the ruling on Tuesday. Hsu Fu Chi said the company would be61 words
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Article60 2011-12-08 18 LIFE sciences instrument maker Techcomp Holdings said yesterday that it has won in-principle approval for a dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company said the dual listing is still subject to final approval by the authorities there. However, it is expected the company’s shares will60 words
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Article111 2011-12-08 18 STOCK market turmoil has taken a heavy toll on the bottom line at Khong Guan Flour Mill. Net profits for the half year ended Oct 31 slumped 78 per cent to $532,000 though revenue held fairly steady at $29.8 million. The company said it had recorded an unrealised111 words
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Article, Illustration99 2011-12-08 18 STOCK TRADING VOLUME 1.13 billion shares worth $948 million UP DOWN Gainers: 242 Losers: 109 Unchanged: 431 FTSE ST INDEXES Mid Cap Small Cap All Share Fledgling China China Top Oil and gas Points Change 612.19 6.12 414.58 4.72 666.63 7.75 562.66 -0.18 230.76 3.57 196.94 3.63 612.19 3.8099 words
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Article241 2011-12-08 18 Tokyo Nikkei 225 Yesterday’s close: 8,722.17 (+147.01) The Nikkei rose 1.71 per cent as investors warmed to the view that European policymakers would come up with a convincing debt fix this week. Kuala Lumpur KLCI Yesterday’s close: 1,482.99 (+2.07) Malaysian stocks edged 0.14 per cent higher on optimism that241 words
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Article234 2011-12-08 18 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: DEC 7,2011 Top Rises Dec 7 CENTS (0) Dec 7 DBXT E50 10US$ 3635 148.7 3.3 DBXT MSKorea 10US$ 5513 93.6 1.3 DBXT MSEurope 10US$ 4110 85.9 1.7 Lyxor US DJIA 10 US$234 words
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Article55 2011-12-08 18 FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES: (9AM): S$ TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Dec 7 2011 Selling Buying Dec 7 2011 Selling 1.344 Buying 1.28 S$ TO 100 UNITS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY ....1.245 Euro Sterling pound NZ dollar 1.751 2.039 1.027 ....1.684 ....1.961 Indonesian rupiah 0.0148 0.0135 US dollar Source:55 words
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Article60 2011-12-08 18 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL COMPANY CURRENCY LAST TRADED SALE +0R'VOL 'ODD DAY GROSS HIGH LOW YIELD NET P/E M CAP $MIL 205 113 CapMallsAsia 130.5 1 2698 131.5 130 1.560 words
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Article80 2011-12-08 18 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL COMPANY CURRENCY LAST TRADED SALE +0R'VOL 'ODD DAY GROSS HIGH LOW YIELD NET P/E M CAP SMIL 176 101.5 ARA 114.5 -0.5 808 115 11480 words
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Article, Illustration591 2011-12-08 19 GRACE CHNG - Analysts positive about telco’s growth strategy involving value-added services in 5 markets BY GRACE CHNG chngkeg@sph.com.sg SPECIALISED data services like e-books and music services will drive SingTel’s next wave of growth, analysts said. The telco told an analyst briefing that it can push these offeringsPHOTO: REUTERS - 591 words
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265 2011-12-08 19 KARAMJIT KAUR - KARAMJIT KAUR PLANS by Tiger Airways and Thai Airways to jointly set up a new budget airline have been officially called off. Confirming rumours that have been rife for months, Singapore’s Tiger Airways announced yesterday that the deal had to be265 words
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Article, Illustration482 2011-12-08 20 ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR: Loss-making Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said yesterday it would launch a regional premium carrier, spin off ancillary businesses and axe unprofitable routes under a business plan to return to the black by 2013. Chief executive Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said it will cutASSOCIATED PRESS - 482 words
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514 2011-12-08 20 MELISSA TAN - It will collate diverse views, do in-house research and foster closer public-private sector ties BY MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg A NEWLY launched committee will serve as the focal point for engagement between small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) and policymakers. The Singapore Business Federation514 words
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Article, Illustration1148 2011-12-08 21 CLIVE CROOK - Tendency to write a new rule now, worry about enforcing it later a regrettable EU practice COMMENTARY BY CLIVE CROOK The writer is a Bloomberg View columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. BLOOMBERG NEW YORK: Financial markets will make an instant judgment on this week’sBLOOMBERG; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 1,148 words
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Article, Illustration554 2011-12-08 22 CHERYL LIM - Mixed-use project will have retail, small office, residential components BY CHERYL LIM cherlim@sph.com.sg DEVELOPER Far East Organization is planning to place a big-city style project more associated with Orchard Road in the suburban neighbourhood of Hillview Avenue. The aim is toPHOTO: FAR EAST ORGANIZATION; ST GRAPHICS - 554 words
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439 2011-12-08 22 MAGDALEN NG - BY MAGDALEN NG GLOBAL fund managers are taking a more prudent approach as the economic signs turn nasty but company bosses seem to have developed a bigger risk appetite and are looking for greater yields. The pointers come from quarterly surveys carried out439 words
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Article, Illustration622 2011-12-08 23 ROBIN CHAN - Singapore’s emergence as gaming centre boosting Asian market BY ROBIN CHAN chanckr@sph.com.sg CASINO revenue is set for such “dramatic growth” in Asia that the region will surpass the US as a gambling destination by 2013, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers report yesterday. RevenuePHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 622 words
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465 2011-12-08 23 REUTERS PARIS: The leaders of France and Germany will not leave this week’s European Union summit until a “powerful” deal is reached to arrest the euro zone debt crisis, Paris said yesterday, as latest borrowing figures exposed the stressed state of Europe’s banks. UnitedREUTERS - 465 words
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337 2011-12-08 23 AARON LOW - BY AARON LOW ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT BRUSSELS: Europe can help to dig itself out of its economic mire by beefing up its trade, especially with Asia, said European Union (EU) trade commissioner Karel De Gucht yesterday. He told The Straits Times that337 words
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151 2011-12-08 23 REUTERS TOKYO: Japan’s manufacturers turned pessimistic for the first time in six months as Europe’s debt crisis and worsening global growth prospects hurt business sentiment, boding ill for the nation’s economic recovery following the March earthquake. The Reuters Tankan showed this month’sREUTERS - 151 words
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182 2011-12-08 23 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SYDNEY: Australia’s mining-powered economy grew 1 per cent during the September quarter in a result hailed by the government as “exceptional” given the global turmoil. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said mining and construction underpinned the robust performance, which represented on-year growth ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 182 words
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Advertisement262 2011-12-08 1 DESIGN: SALLY LAM PHOTOS: HERDON CONTEMPORARY, DESMOND FOO, TED CHEN Mexican masks celebrate heritage C8 I hate K-pop C10 C6&7 Window into the soul Ex-NMP Claire Chiang launches biography C4 Her story Culture Vulture Korean artist Chan-Hyo Bae subverts fairy tales in his elaborately staged photographs. Asian and Singaporean artists262 words
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Article, Illustration782 2011-12-08 2 akshita nanda - The six members of The King’s Singers click because they get on well off stage too akshita nanda akshitan@sph.com.sg Members of all-male a cappella group The King’s Singers get on so well that they speak more than sing during rehearsals. “Rehearsals can be one hourPHOTO: BEN WRIGHT - 782 words
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Article276 2011-12-08 2 Bloomberg London David Guterson won the Bad Sex in Fiction Award, Britain’s “most dreaded literary prize”, for a torrid romp between a mother and her own son in Ed King, a recasting of the Oedipus myth. Presented during a ceremony on Tuesday evening at theBloomberg - 276 words
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Article, Illustration876 2011-12-08 4 corrie tan - Businesswoman and former Nominated MP Claire Chiang co-authors an autobiography for her 60th birthday corrie tan corriet@sph.com.sg At an age when most people are eyeing retirement, one of Singapore’s most prominent businesswomen has just published the story of her life while busy rewriting stereotypes. AmazingST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO - 876 words
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Article, Illustration1288 2011-12-08 6 deepika shetty - Asian and Singapore artists will feature strongly in art fair Art Stage next year deepika shetty deepikas@sph.com.sg Expect a stronger showing of Asian and Singapore artists at Art Stage next year. The second edition of the top-end international contemporary art fair will be held next month andPHOTOS: YAVUZ FINE ART; PHOTO: COURTESY OF IKKAN ART - 1,288 words
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Article, Illustration468 2011-12-08 6 Curator Charles Merewether is happy to declare of the art fair’s Singapore section titled Singapore Platform: “There is no theme. “If you want a theme, go to Disneyland,” says the straight-talking director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore at the Lasalle College of theST PHOTO: TED CHEN - 468 words
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Article, Illustration843 2011-12-08 7 The art action next month is not just confined to the fair grounds, thanks to galleries and museums holding special shows. Here are some highlights: Chimera The Collectors Show: Asian Contemporary Art From Private Collections What: Rarely seen works tucked away in homes, warehouses and galleries ofPHOTO: COURTESY OF ISAAC JULIEN AND VICTORIA MIRO GALLERY, LONDON; PHOTO: COURTESY OF IKKAN ART GALLERY - 843 words
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Article, Illustration536 2011-12-08 8 akshita nanda - A travelling exhibition shows the rich heritage of Mexican masks akshita nanda akshitan@sph.com.sg Not everyone can dance wearing wooden masks bigger than their own heads, but many Mexican children pick up the skill in primary school. “Masks are the soul of Mexico,” says Mexican AmbassadorST PHOTOS: TED CHEN - 536 words
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Article, Illustration280 2011-12-08 8 Reuters London At Christie’s highly anticipated auction of old master paintings in London this week, one work sold for more than £2 million (S$4 million) above the pre-auction estimate. The Battle Between Carnival And Lent by Pieter Brueghel II (below) sold for almost £6.9 millionReuters; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 280 words
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Article, Illustration784 2011-12-08 9 adeline chia - Musical is an exuberant mash-up of conventions, but lacks that extra spark reviewtheatre WICKED Marina Bay Sands Grand Theater/Tuesday adeline chia arts correspondent chiahta@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/chiahta Before Dorothy skipped down the yellow brick road in the land of Oz, before she met the Scarecrow, the Tin Man andPHOTO: JOAN MARCUS - 784 words
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Article, Illustration375 2011-12-08 9 Associated Press Paris Like first-time visitors to India, guests at Chanel’s Metiers d’art show on Tuesday emerged with acute cases of sensory overload. Between the clothes sophisticated Parisian takes on Indian staples, smothered in accessories and the set endless dinner tables heaped with a banquet fit forAssociated Press; PHOTOS: REUTERS - 375 words
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Article, Illustration113 2011-12-08 10 ‘I’m quite sad on James Bond trivia. I can’t remember a doctor’s appointment but I can tell you all the Bond girls in order’ British actor Sam Riley on being a huge 007 fan ‘The kids asked me the other day and I asked them if113 words
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Article, Illustration1075 2011-12-08 10 adeline chia - Hallyu Wave is no more than clone-like stars, manufactured sounds and weepy fans culture vulture adeline chia chiahta@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/chiahta In David Mitchell’s 2004 novel Cloud Atlas, there is a futuristic segment set in Korea where a corpocracy rules the land. Advances in bioengineering have allowed human1,075 words
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Article, Illustration405 2011-12-08 10 Corrie Tan - Corrie Tan HOMING IN Eight budding actors, such as Rohan Shaik Aziz (right), from the Young Actors Academy are putting on a play about home ownership in Sin- gapore. The 14- to 17-year-olds have crafted the play from real-life stories of their friends and families. Proceeds will helpPHOTOS: ELEMENT ART SPACE, THE LITTLE ARTS ACADEMY - 405 words
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Article, Illustration359 2011-12-08 12 Reuters Los Angeles To moviegoers, the millions of dollars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are paid to star in films must seem like a lot, but to the producers of the Twilight movies, their salaries are a bargain. Financial website Forbes.com on Tuesday posted aReuters; PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 359 words
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Article, Illustration241 2011-12-08 12 Associated Press Los Angeles Actor Alec Baldwin says he was kicked off a plane on Tuesday after a dispute with a flight attendant over an “addicting” word game he was playing on his cellphone before departure. He was asked to get off aAssociated Press; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 241 words
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Article64 2011-12-08 12 Hard rock heroes Guns N’ Roses are among the 2012 inductees to Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced yesterday. They will be honoured alongside Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan, hip-hop pioneers the Beastie Boys, funk-punks Red Hot Chili Peppers, the late songwriter Laura64 words
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Article78 2011-12-08 12 Actress Jennifer Aniston and her ex-husband Brad Pitt would be the preferred guests at a holiday meal for many Americans, along with the Duchess of Cambridge. Aniston topped the list with 30 per cent in a survey that asked Americans which celebrity they would like78 words
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Article63 2011-12-08 12 Taiwanese actress Vivi Hsu, who played the sister of Daoming Si in the idol drama Meteor Garden, died aged 42 in a Taichung hospital on Tuesday. The cause was multiple organ failure, after she suffered a relapse of stomach cancer, said China Times. She died63 words
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Article140 2011-12-08 12 Associated Press Reuters Los Angeles Universal Studios will spend several hundred million dollars to build a Harry Potter attraction inside its existing Hollywood theme park in hopes of mimicking the success of a similar park in Orlando, Florida. Executives announced the project on Tuesday withAssociated Press; Reuters - 140 words
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Article, Illustration255 2011-12-08 2 LEE HUI CHIEH - LEE HUI CHIEH Editor huichieh@sph.com.sg The clock is ticking only 17 more days to Christmas. It is time to start shopping for gifts for your family and friends, if you have yet to get cracking. Yesterday, Digital Life trained the spotlight on the latest gadgets255 words
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Article, Illustration804 2011-12-08 4 Ng Wan Ching - The reduced effectiveness of antibiotics is hampering the control of infectious diseases. reports Ng Wan Ching wanching@sph.com.sg Resistance to penicillin, the first antibiotic, is still increasing. About a decade ago, penicillin did not kill the bacteria, streptococcus pneumoniae, in 36.2 per cent of people in Singapore. ThatST FILE PHOTO - 804 words
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Article137 2011-12-08 4 GDo not ask your doctor for antibiotics each time you have an infection. Antibiotics do not kill viruses which can cause similar symptoms as bacterial infections. GIf your doctor prescribes a course of antibiotics, take it as instructed. GFinish the course of antibiotics even though you137 words
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355 2011-12-08 6 AFP Women of childbearing age can reduce their risk of heart problems by regularly eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, said a Danish study published on Monday. The study is the first to examine younger women, aged 15 to 49, andAFP - 355 words
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339 2011-12-08 6 Reuters In a new study from a Californian community, women who had been pregnant at least four times were less likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who had never been expecting. This could be due to the protective effects of pregnancy-relatedReuters - 339 words
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Article, Illustration507 2011-12-08 7 Reuters Obese adults in the United States use different types of prescription drugs more frequently than adults of normal weight, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found in a study. Medication to treat high blood pressure and highReuters; PHOTO: AFP - 507 words
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Article, Illustration1199 2011-12-08 8/9 Joan Chew - A freak accident dislocated Mr Ong Chiaw Hock’s neck, but his extra-wide spinal canal saved him from disability. reports Joan Chew joanchew@sph.com.sg Bartender Ong Chiaw Hock, 60, used to visit the Jurong East Swimming Complex every few months for a dip in the pool. ThePHOTOS: TERRENCE LIM, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SINGAPORE SPORTS COUNCIL, FILE - 1,199 words
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Article, Illustration355 2011-12-08 8/9 Joseph Thambiah - Sources: Joseph Thambiah Sources: Singapore Sports Council and Associate Professor Joseph Thambiah, head and senior consultant at the division of orthopaedic trauma of National University Hospital When getting on and off a float, such as that used in wave pools: 1. Position yourself in knee-deep water before355 words
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Article, Illustration839 2011-12-08 10 DR GHEE JING JYE - DR GHEE JING JYE doctor@togc.sg Dr Chee Jing Jye is the medical director of The Obstetrics Gynaecology Centre, a subsidiary of the Singapore Medical Group. She has been looking after obstetrics and gynaecology patients for the past 13 years. She sub-specialises in maternal foetal medicine.ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO - 839 words
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Article, Illustration725 2011-12-08 11 GARY HAYDEN - GARY HAYDEN gary@garyhayden.co.uk Gary Hayden is a philosophy and science writer. In my previous column, I mentioned that a number of psychological researchers have tried to break the human lifespan down into various stages, and to identify the kinds of things we think about and care mostST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO - 725 words
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Article, Illustration3182 2011-12-08 12 / 13 TAN LAY LENG - There are few presents better than the gift of good health. But since that is something money cannot buy, the next best thing would be a gift that shows you have a loved one’s well-being in mind. In this season of giving, Mind Your Body has 20PHOTOS: VIBRAM, FINIS, ST FILE, LOOPZ FITNESS, 3M, OTO, OSIM INTERNATIONAL, WOODWOULD, TEMPUR; PHOTOS: DREAM ACADEMY, CONSCIOUS CHOICE, ST FILE, BRAND’S, PILATES FITNESS, PHYSIOCLINIC, ONAKA HEALING KITCHEN - 3,182 words
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675 2011-12-08 16 facebook I read about a watch that is also a pedometer and heart-rate monitor. It would give me the impetus to run, knowing that the exercise is having an effect on my health. Alvin Tan R A simple run, jog or walk around675 words
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Article, Illustration546 2011-12-08 17 Lee Hui Chieh i i - Breakfast favourites becomerft frit healthier and tasteltir tt just as goodt with brown riceit r ri added.. reportsrrt Lee Hui Chieh i i huichieh@sph.com.sg Aside from the toppings of diced spring onion and shredded steamed chicken without the skin, the porridge looked and tasted barelyST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO - 546 words
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Article, Illustration421 2011-12-08 18 Make the dish low-fat, flavourful and pretty with peas and pumpkin The best potato mash is usually buttery, which means it was probably made with fattening butter and cream. When hosting Christmas parties, you can be kind to not just your tastebuds, but alsoPHOTO: HEALTH PROMOTION BOARD - 421 words
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Article, Illustration601 2011-12-08 19 MS LIM LAY BENG - QI am a 65-year-old man. Can traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) help with erectile dysfunction? What about premature ejaculations? MS LIM LAY BENG traditional Chinese medicine physician at YS Healthcare TCM Clinic A Erectile dysfunction is characterised by the inability to develop or maintain an erectionST FILE PHOTO - 601 words
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Article, Illustration705 2011-12-08 22/23 MS JESSIE OOH - MS JESSIE OOH lead paediatric psychologist at University Children’s Medical Institute in the National University Hospital QMy niece, a five-year-old girl, has been waking up early in the morning every day for the past week. On Saturday, she screamed, threw tantrums and slammed thePHOTO: WARNER BROTHERS - 705 words
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Article, Illustration407 2011-12-08 22/23 DR KEVIN LEE - DR KEVIN LEE medical director of Singapore Medical Group’s Centre for Joint Cartilage Surgery and Singapore Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre QI jog three to four times a week, covering 5km to 10km each time. Lately, I feel a little pain on the top of myST FILE PHOTO - 407 words
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Article, Illustration1042 2011-12-08 24 Tan Lay Leng - Ramona Braganza, who has trained actresses like Halle Berry and Jessica Alba, shares fitness tips with Tan Lay Leng Tan Lay Leng lltan@sph.com.sg What got you interested in fitness training? I began as a competitive gymnast, then a cheerleader for the National Football League (NFL). IST PHOTO: TERRENCE LIM - 1,042 words
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Advertisement192 2011-12-08 2 HEALTH DIARY FRIDAY, DEC 9 Healthy Living For The Festivities: Find out from a dietitian how you can eat healthily this festive season so you will not see your waistline expand. National University Hospital, Health Education Hub, Main Building 1, Level 1, Lobby B. 1pm. Free. To register, call 6772-2184.192 words
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Advertisement247 2011-12-08 1 PHOTO: ASME Honouring the best brands The Singapore Prestige Brand Award is a stamp of approval for businesses with successful branding strategies WINNER- WINNERSPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE 2009 SINGAPORE PRESTIGE BRAND AWARD 2010 (ESTABLISHED BRANDS) WINNER MINDEF MERITORIOUS DEFENCE PARTNER AWARD 2010,2011 WINNER SME1 ASIA AWARDS 2011 (DISTINGUISHED CATEGORY) WINNER SINGAPORE247 words
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Article, Illustration564 2011-12-08 2 ahmad osman - Businesses are now more aware of the advantages of branding, as seen in the higher quality of submissions for the annual SPBA accolade by ahmad osman NEW and past winners of the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA) are sharing the limelight this year as the annual event564 words
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Article155 2011-12-08 2 Success stories by SPBA winners from 2002 to 2010, including Bee Cheng Hiang, BreadTalk and Xpress, are featured in a book commemorating the 10th anniversary of the annual branding event, which will be sold in local major bookstores for $29.90. Bee Cheng Hiang is155 words
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Article, Illustration225 2011-12-08 2 Local brands can vie for top honours in the annual Singapore Prestige Brand Award in these categories Winners of Singapore Prestige Brand Award 2011 Promising Brands Comfort Design n Echo of Nature n EpiCentre n Focus Adventure n JP Pepperdine n Paradise Group n PowerPac n SpecialistPHOTOS: CHONG JUN LIANG, ASME, THOMSON MEDICAL CENTRE - 225 words
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Article, Illustration258 2011-12-08 2 In a decade of honouring the best local brands, Singapore Prestige Brand Award has chalked up notable milestones: 2002 The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (Asme) under the leadership of its then president, Dr Dora Hoan, and Lianhe Zaobao founded the Singapore Promising Brand258 words
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Article, Illustration642 2011-12-08 4 joyce lin - Corporate furniture company Comfort Design is expanding into the local residential market Comfort Design Promising Brand by joyce lin COMFORT Design, or The Chair Table People as its tagline describes it, was founded as a private company three years ago but has been in the furniturePHOTO: BOB LEE - 642 words
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Article, Illustration686 2011-12-08 4 lynn seah - Neo Garden Catering’s rebranding efforts have resulted in more business and a string of awards Neo Garden Catering —Established Brand by lynn seah EVERY day, the logistics and kitchen workers at Neo Garden Catering recite the company pledge while its office staff sing a company song.PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 686 words
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Article, Illustration641 2011-12-08 6 wong sher maine - Home-grown foot reflexology brand Wan Yang has established itself as the place to go for a good massage Wan Yang Established Brand by wong sher maine STARTING from the ground up is the hallmark of many a successful entrepreneur, but for the founders of foot reflexologyPHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 641 words
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Article, Illustration725 2011-12-08 9 teo kuan yee - The World Toilet Organization has won international acclaim for its sanitation advocacy work World Toilet Organization Special Merit by teo kuan yee WORLD Toilet Organization’s (WTO) founder Jack Sim calls his baby a “design-for-media brand”. Understandably so, for having no resources when it first started, itPHOTO: ALVIN TOH - 725 words
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Article, Illustration737 2011-12-08 10 lynn seah - Meritus Hotels Resorts believes in taking care of its staff so that they can deliver top service Meritus Hotels Resorts Heritage Brand by lynn seah WHEN a driver who works at Mandarin Orchard was at a bus stop one day, he spot ted a woman havingPHOTOS: MERITUS HOTELS & RESORTS - 737 words
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Article, Illustration577 2011-12-08 12 ming lee - Ceiling fan brand Fanco is an industry stalwart with plans to expand Fanco Established Brand by ming lee INNOVATION, service, quality and people these are words that sum up the success formula of the Fanco brand of ceiling fans, making the company behind it an industry stalwart.PHOTOS: FANCO - 577 words
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Article, Illustration568 2011-12-08 13 ming lee - Noel Gifts has grown from a “backyard operation” to a three-time Heritage Brand winner Noel Gifts Heritage Brand by ming lee FOR many Singaporeans, when it comes to sending gifts, hampers and flowers, one name invariably springs to mind Noel Gifts. Started 36 years ago with a start-upPHOTOS: NOEL GIFTS - 568 words
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Article, Illustration622 2011-12-08 14/15 grace ma - Citispa’s customers can expect friendly and trustworthy service Citispa Established Brand by grace ma CITISPA’S chief executive officer Gerald Teo, 32, once gained 10kg to test the effectiveness of his spa chain’s slimming treatments. Says Mr Teo: “My team and I would try the treatment or products repeatedlyPHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 622 words
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Article, Illustration627 2011-12-08 14/15 teo kuan yee - Rigel Technology’s success lies in its environmentally friendly sanitation products Rigel Regional Brand and Established Brand by teo kuan yee RIGEL Technology’s managing director Mr Ng Eng Seng (right) established the company in 1991 to launch energy-efficient LED electronic display boards for restrooms at a time when thePHOTO: RIGEL TECHNOLOGY - 627 words
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Article, Illustration559 2011-12-08 14/15 ahmad osman - Rasel Catering takes pride in being a one-stop dining option for clients Rasel Catering —Established Brand by ahmad osman RASEL Catering Singapore has moved up fast in the rankings of winners of the annual Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA). It was a SPBA Promising Brand lastPHOTO: RASEL CATERING - 559 words
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Article, Illustration617 2011-12-08 16 joyce lin - Harnessing technology helps MHC Asia Group make outpatient visits hassle-free MHC Asia Group Established by joyce lin MHC Asia Group (MHC) is a medical and health technology company specialising in managed care, third party administration, workplace health programmes and health screening services. In Singapore, the company manages aPHOTO: RAY KHOO - 617 words
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Article, Illustration684 2011-12-08 17 lynn seah - Women’s wear retailer Echo of Nature is sold on the importance of branding Echo of Nature Promising by lynn seah In the early years of her fashion retail business, Ms Dorothy Sim was focused on pleasing her customers and did not pay much attention to branding. WhenPHOTO: ECHO OF NATURE - 684 words
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Article, Illustration703 2011-12-08 18 grace ma - T32 Dental Centre always puts the best interests of the patients first T32 Dental Centre Promising Brand by grace ma When Dr Wong Keng Mun started his dental practice in 2005, it only had two dentists. As the number of patients grew, so did the number ofPHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 703 words
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Article, Illustration668 2011-12-08 19 mike lee - Besides grooming youngsters to be high achievers, MindChamps also wants them to learn life skills MindChamps Established Brand by mike lee Singapore Prestige Brand Award’s Established Brand recipient MindChamps wants to build a world of champions and make a difference to the lives of young people and theirPHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 668 words
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Article, Illustration606 2011-12-08 20 mike lee - GlucosCare aims to go global with its natural tea products GlucosCare Regional Brand by mike lee GLUCOSCARE, a Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA) winner in the Regional Brand category, is setting its sights beyond Asia as it grows its brand of glucose management herbal teaPHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 606 words
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Article, Illustration593 2011-12-08 21 hazel tan - A name change is part of the JP Pepperdine Group’s plans to expand and diversify its offerings JP Pepperdine Promising Brand by hazel tan WHEN Jack’s Place Holdings changed its name to JP Pepperdine Group three years ago, it caused much confusion among its patrons and employees.PHOTOS: JP PEPPERDINE - 593 words
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Article, Illustration451 2011-12-08 22 jamie nonis - Strong branding and new offerings keeps Apple products reseller EpiCentre relevant and profitable EpiCentre Promising Brand by jamie nonis EPICENTRE, the first and largest Apple Premium Reseller in the region, strongly believes in the power of innovation and re-invention. Founded by Mr Jimmy Fong in 2002, thePHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 451 words
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Article, Illustration511 2011-12-08 22 hazel tan - Delicatessen brand Saucisse House of Gourmet offers new and innovative products Saucisse House of Gourmet Established Brand by hazel tan SINCE intensifying its branding and marketing initiatives last year, Saucisse House of Gourmet has gained an additional 15 per cent market share. The multi-prongedPHOTO: WANG FOONG FOODSTUFF SUPPLIERS - 511 words
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Article, Illustration690 2011-12-08 23 jamie nonis - Kheng Keng Auto is changing industry perception with environmentally friendly best practices Kheng Keng Auto Established Brand by jamie nonis TRANSFORMING a small family business into a modern organisation is no small feat. Some might even consider it the ultimate re-brand-ing programme. Yet, Kheng KengPHOTOS: KHENG KENG AOTU - 690 words
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Article, Illustration572 2011-12-08 24 tan bah bah - Customer satisfaction is key to the Specialist Dental Group’s growth from a single clinic to a specialist centre Specialist Dental Group Promising Brand by tan bah bah HOW do you make a clinic with an already strong reputation even better? Specialist Dental Group does itPHOTO: SDG - 572 words
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Article, Illustration613 2011-12-08 25 tan bah bah - Jason Parquet walks the talk to emerge as a household name for flooring works Jason Parquet Established Brand by tan bah bah JASON Parquet succeeded because of its founder Jason Sim’s self-confidence in what he was doing and also because he believed in “walking the talk”.PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG - 613 words
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Article, Illustration752 2011-12-08 25 lai yi ming - Mount Alvernia Hospital is committed to providing patients with the best health care Mount Alvernia Hospital Heritage Brand by lai yi ming SERVE all, with love this is the motto that steers Mount Alvernia Hospital in establishing itself as a comprehensive health-care provider with a heart.PHOTO: MOUNT ALVERNIA HOSPITAL - 752 words
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Advertisement283 2011-12-08 5 SALE! 6/05 9/04 Citroen Jumpy 2 Units. New Paint, just serviced! Good cond. $500 driveaway, low monthly! Leo *****282 REPOSSESSED 12/’2002 (GV8754G) Renault Trafic 1.9. Highest offer secures. Call now 6467-3300 BRAND NEW TOYOTA Townace $70.8k. Hiace $78.8k Suzuki Every $59.8k. Immed stock Call *****424 ’04 KANGOO NEW model. 6283 words
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Advertisement913 2011-12-08 6 Properties Classification Guide Residential Properties for Sale Landed Homes for Sale 402 D01 -08 City South-West 403 D09-10 Orchard/Tanglin/ Holland 404 Dll &21 Newton/BtTimah/dementi 405 D12-14 Balestier/ MacPherson/ Geylang 406 D15-16 East Coast 407 D17-18 Changi/ Pasir Ris 408 D19-20 Serangoon/Thomson 409 D22-24 West 410 D25-28 North 411 Mixed Districts913 words
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Advertisement311 2011-12-08 6 MARGOLIOUTH ***** SQFT Beautiful wide frontage, s/storey hse, perfect plot, easy access. Serious seller! 9383-9025 Jo Newsman SERIOUS SELLER. DUCHESS Pl 3-sty semi-d 3338/4000 sq.ft. 4+1 (all ensuite). Renovated. 3 cars. Cul-de-sac. 999 yrs. HB *****944 CALDECOTT 26K SQFT$37M Dempsey 15K sqft. $26M! Dalvey 13K-15K sqft. $20M. Tanglin 26,000 sqft.311 words
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Advertisement519 2011-12-08 6 D.11 OFF WHITLEY 10 units. F’hold Brand New Cluster 2½-storey Basement Semi-D Bunglw. Just TOP. 3800 to 4500 sqft. 5+1 $3.XXM neg. Direct fr Developer! Kevin *****911 CHANCERY LANE RARE! Strong interest! GCB approx ***** sqft. 4-bed/ living/ maid house. Solely Marketed Raj: 8339 9822 6 NEW LANDED Semi-D. 124519 words
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Advertisement443 2011-12-08 6 SIGLAP 6000/5000 SQFT. $6.15M high ground best view 6+1. 100% renovated RealStar 6100 8000 LIMAU AREA 4300SQ.FT. Corner Semi-D. 4+1 huge gdn, good locale $930psf Excl: RealStar 6100 8000 FRANKEL NEW SEMI-D 2700/4500 sqft. 6+2+pool quiet ambience. $4.08m Excl: RealStar 6100 8000 SENNETT AVE F’HOLD 3 sty Detached 5714 54XX443 words
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Advertisement1592 2011-12-08 7 Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/ dementi Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/Clement! Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/Clement! Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/Clement! Pte Apts for Sale Dll &21 Newton/ BtTimah/ Clement! Pte Apts for Sale1,592 words
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Advertisement269 2011-12-08 7 BELLA CASITA 2+STUDY TOP 2013! High flr. Good layout *****500 Gary Ong searchpropertygo.com BELOW VALUE! F’HOLD D.16 walk-up. 3-rm. 1500+ sqft. Pool, BBQ, big land, 1 MRT to Bedok Ctr. *****866 $6XXK!! LAST 8 units! 1/ 2rm. F’hold. Tao Nan, CHIJ. East Coast, Parkway Parade. 9455-5783 Lee PP THE MAKENA269 words
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Advertisement209 2011-12-08 7 SHUNFU VILLE BLK 316. High flr. Mais. 3+1, 156 sqm Reno. Rare!! Sherry Tang *****400/ marshe.net A1 LOCATION! BLK 710 #1X Convenience Value for MRT/ Interchange/ shops. all race/PR Suzie *****693 BLK 445 AMK. 3’NG’ well kept. Mid flr. Amenities, MRT. Serious seller. Call Nancy Ang *****633 ERA CALL FOR209 words
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Advertisement273 2011-12-08 8 OPEN HSE FRI 7-9pm: 4’NG’ 171 High flr. Corner. 91sqm. Face greenery. Nice. MRT. 4’A’ 523 Mid flr. Corner. 104sqm. MRT, sch. All race. EA 583 High flr. Low Hurry! Yvonne 9025 5696 ADMIRALTY MRT. EM 788E Unblocked, high flr, 200% Move in. Val $520k. View Fri Jennifer Sum *****428273 words
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Advertisement499 2011-12-08 8 BEST AWARD WINNING Bunglw Braddell Hgts. 5300 sqft. 5+1. Big gdn/pool/patio.Hop to Australian/American/French Sch. Sole Agt H/P: *****772 Leong A.S. JLN LABU AYER 2-sty SemiD. Expat’s choice. 5+1 rms. Jacuzzi. Australian/ Int’l sch. Mins to MRT. $7.9K. Immed. Owner 9850-5116 SARACA ROAD, AUSTRALIAN Sch. Stunning Bunglw! 9700 sqft/ 5000 sqft.499 words
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Advertisement535 2011-12-08 8 LENGKOK MARIAM LOVELY 2 storey Bunglw 5+1. Wet Dry kitchen. Call *****763 BUNGLW OFF MEYER Rd. 5+1, Pool. Exclusive. Quiet. $10K. Call Peter *****332 D.15 BROADRICK RD 2 Sty Semi-D. 3/ 4+1. 3200 sqft. $6.5K. 9107-5713 Wong D.21 TOH YI Rd 2-Sty SemiD. 4100/5000 sqft, 5+1+1+ gdn,near amenities,$10.5K M. Davies535 words
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Advertisement518 2011-12-08 9 SUI GENERIS Penthses with Roof Terrace: *3874 sqft 4+ family study 1 with jacuzzi ...$17K *4887 sqft 4+ family study 1 with pte pool $23K Condo Unit 2131 sqft, 4 bdrm........$14K Open concept kitchen, good size balcony, quality fittings Silvia Ang *****755 CBRE FULL COMMISSION Orchard Bel-Air 4 family maid’s518 words
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Advertisement608 2011-12-08 9 GRANGE RES 4+1, 2583 sqft superb cond. Bright, spacious, opp. Tanglin Mall, immed. Robert *****676 RIVER VALLEY, LEONIE 2 bdrms 936 sqft. Nice balcony/ glass curtain! $5.4K neg. Sophia Ho 9382-2223 $10K ONLY. CLIVEDEN Grange. 2153 sqft. 3+1. Mid flr. New! Must view! Near Orchard. 9181-1138 Winson SCOTTS HIGHPARK 3+1608 words
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Advertisement595 2011-12-08 9 CLAYMORE HIGH FLR. 4+1 Balcony 3348sq.ft. $14.5K. Connection 9680-7799 YONG AN PARK 1,959sqft 3bdrm Spacious, beautifully reno. HFP 9632 5435 ROBERTSON 100. 3+1. 1151 sqft. P/furn. $6K.Face pool L. Cheng 9028-5689 CPM NOMU. STUDIO 600 sqft. High flr. Near MRT/ Mall. F/furn. Yoong 9841-0702 NEW! PARC SOPHIA. MRT/ Shpg. 1/595 words
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Advertisement528 2011-12-08 10 BINJAI CREST 3500 sqft. Cluster semi-d. 5 1 roof terr. Well-kept. Avail 15 Jan. $10.5K. Bob *****383 BRAND NEW 2½ -S TY Cluster Terr Greenwood Ave. 1500/3740 sqft. 4+1+1 Immed Agt 9765-1789 PAVILION 11 Novena MRT New! 3 rm, 1475 sqft, $5.4k Soleil, 2 rm, 938 sqft, #28 Immed. $5.3k.528 words
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Advertisement519 2011-12-08 10 STARVILLE 3-RM, F/FURN balcony,poolview,avail end Dec, $3.9K neg. View Sun 3-5pm. Matthew *****610 NEW COURT, JLN Dusun, (Balestier) 3 bdrms, 2nd flr 10 mins to Toa Payoh MRT, P/ furn. Jas 8181 2252 TRIVISTA 1120 SQFT. 3+1. High flr. City/ reservoir view. Just TOP. Key collected Jenny *****316 PN EURO519 words
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Advertisement494 2011-12-08 10 WATERFRONT WAVES 3-RM. 1291 sqft. Reservoir view. High flr. *****148 WL Tan. RIVEREDGE 1668 SQFT, 3+1. Spacious. Balcony. End Jan. Trisha Lee *****576 THE TANAMERA 3+1. P/furn Near MRT. Immed. Full facilities. Lee TS 9666-9068 D16 WATERFRONT WAVES Brand new! Exclusive! 3+1. High flr. 9025-6913 Deans NATURALIS 614 SQFT 1-rm.494 words
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Advertisement490 2011-12-08 10 D’PAVILLION 2+1, 969 sqft, $3.4K. Unblocked greenery. MRT. Avail. mid Jan. Claire Koh *****222 KOVAN RES, NEAR MRT. 1765 sqft. 5+1 rms. Clean neat. High flr, convenient. Call Owner 9457 4455 RAFFLESIA 3RMS+ STUDY +Utility. High floor, F/furn immed *****500 Gary Ong searchpropertygo.com KOVAN RES 4-BDRM 1765 sqft. Pool view.490 words
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Advertisement556 2011-12-08 10 3+1 ROSEWOOD WELL kept. Avail 3rd wk Dec. Near Woodlands MRT. neg. 9389-4175 Catherine Yeo SEASONS PARK, 1292 sqft, 3-bdrm, p/ furn, amenities. *****993 Winnie Ang THE WOODGROVE 3-BDRMS F/furn. Pool. Cheap $2.8K Mkt.Immed! *****606 Ken Icon 1 bedroom loft F/furn Mkt.lmmed! *****606 Ken Spring Grove 3 bedroom Pte Apts556 words
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Advertisement489 2011-12-08 10 X*' y Vivian 9816 8540 Justina 9857 0311 J spacetobe.com.sg Available on the App Store Ascendas Spacetobe Mobile App spacetobe.com.sg/mobileapp PROPERTIES FOR LEASE A ascendas Space to be ROOMS AVAIL few locations. F/furn, aircon. MRT/ bus stop. Janet 9618 7694 ***MRT TIONG BAHRU, near city, amenities, nice owner. neg. *****218489 words
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Advertisement486 2011-12-08 10 CHEAPEST RENT! $3K! 3 bdrms. Race Course Rd. 2000 sqft. Double storey. Unfurn. Fauzi 9223-8382 4RM BLK 17 Jln Tenteram. F/furn. Spacious. Windy. Well Kept. Avail 1st January. Karen Lai 9177-6627 205 T.PAYOH N. Approved unit. 3 rms. Reno. P/furn. Immed. Low JW 9819-1088 BISHAN 148. 4-BDRM. Multigeneration. High flr.486 words
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Advertisement405 2011-12-08 10 BT PANJANG 609, 3+1, furn, aircon. Bt Panjang Plaza/ LRT. 25 Dec. Family/ professional *****855 Azah BLK 252 CCK. 4 rms. P/ furn, aircon. Well-kept. Suit 8-pax or family.South view LRT. Kim Lee *****959 **3+1 BT PANJANG 655. 1 min sheltered walk to MRT. Just reno. Aircon. Immed. Spacious. Stella405 words
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Advertisement330 2011-12-08 10 HELP!!! TAIWANESE FAMILY with a maid need house within 1 mth. All locations. Possess own vehicle. 1-2 years lease. Owner please call Goh KH *****177 JAPANESE/ KOREAN/ FOREIGN expat family urgently looking for all areas, whole unit for rental. High budget. Call *****994 Lee WP MANY HIGH BUDGET tenants/ buyers330 words
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Advertisement379 2011-12-08 10 ENTERPRISE HUB 4875 Terrace Unit/ Fitted Office 2809/ 3111/ 2024/ 1959 sqft. Ramp up/ B2/40 ft/ *****922 Also for Sale! WCEGA PLAZA 1582/ 1647/ 2239 sqft Ramp up 40 ft B1. Wcega Twr 1076/ 958 Flatted, Unity Ctr 1561 sqft Call *****922 Also Sale WOODLANDS IND PARK E1. 1227 sqft.379 words
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Advertisement391 2011-12-08 11 Project Size (sqft).... psf Office near MRT CPF Bldg 1803......... 7.80 Suntec City 4779..... $8.50 Tras St. 1500........... $4.00 Tg. Pagar 2081......... $4.30 Harper Rd 2337....... $3.80 Trivex 3000............. $3.00 Vertex 1733............. $2.00 *****040 Harry Sim R*****3A ODEON TOWERS, 1894/ 2405/ 3209/ 4753/ 8776 sqft fitted units. Opposite Raffles Hotel.391 words
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Advertisement396 2011-12-08 11 THE PLAZA OUTSIDE CBD. 3000/ 2500/ 1300 sqft. High floor. Sea/ city view. Lionel Wong *****807 FP KIM KEAT RD (near Wham poa) 1200 sqft fitted office with carpet, aircon own entrance. neg. 6259-1111 OFFICE FOR LEASE; Robinson Rd 1210 sqft; Tampines Ctrl 1068 to 9800 sqft; UGL Services *****398396 words
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Advertisement389 2011-12-08 12 135 JURONG. ASSIGNMENT above NTUC. est 1000sqft, bare, aircon Jurong E.MRT $2.6K Ms Seow *****967 NEAR DHOBY GHAUT 2400 sqft shophse. #02 attic. Cosy unit. Good location. $3.60 psf *****096 Wong IMMED TELOK AYER 1357 sqft. Corner. #02. Toilet, pantry. Convenient. MRT/ eateries. Tess 9070-7730 MIDDLE RD 5 units. 8300/389 words
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Advertisement359 2011-12-08 12 MIDVIEW CITY FOR rent. 200 sq ft. Blk 18. Pls call *****852. 1 NEIL RD 1,163sqft Shophse near Maxwell foodcentre MRT. HFP 9632 5435 MAUDE RD 443 sqft/ The Plaza 733 sqft, partition, immed. 9756-3280 Helen INTL PLAZA 463 sqft, mid flr, fitted with furniture. Immed. ANZ *****938 TONG ENG/359 words
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Advertisement219 2011-12-08 12 CHEAPEST PSF! FREEHOLD. 1851 sqft $1.85M. 1970 sqft $1.18M. Full facilities. Pool. Gym. Sauna. BBQ. Interest absorption scheme, lowest f’hold psf Shawn *****879 CHEAPEST PSF! FREEHOLD. New 1851 sqft $1.09M. 1970 sqft $1.16M. Full facilities. Pool. Gym. Sauna. BBQ. Interest absorption scheme. Rare! Vincent 9222-8696 CHEAPEST! FREEHOLD! IAS! 1970 sqft219 words
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Advertisement323 2011-12-08 12 RARE! ~7% YIELD! Bukit Batok office. 1,625 sqft, FRESH TENANCIES 2014. Jack Savills 9790-0440 VVIP LAUNCH!! FREEHOLD!! Centropod D.14! Shops/ Offices/ F&B. Fr $3xxk. 192 units only! Register Now!! WESTECH OFFICE Pandan Loop. 999 yrs. 1410 sqft. High flr. Bare unit. Also for rent. Patsy Tan *****052 ORCHARD RD OFFICE323 words
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Advertisement552 2011-12-08 12 SHOP SPACE 180 Rangoon Road Serviced Apartment All trades, F&B Near Farrer Park MRT Stn Approx 5,500 sq. ft. Good frontage, ample parking space Partially renovated AGENT WELCOME 6283 3232 ext 218 MARINA SQUARE SHOP FOR LEASE Approx. 400 to 3,000 sq ft Suitable for fashion apparels/ accessories, swim wear,552 words
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Advertisement493 2011-12-08 12 BEAUTY WORLD CTR. 64 sqft. Strategic near escalator. Heavy human traffic. Rent neg Donald *****708 VISTA POINT, 120 sqft. Suits F&B; bubble tea, soya bean. Ground flr. Good human traffic. Lim *****108 79X UPP S’GOON, 400 sqft, good frontage Good crowd water& elect pt. Brand new $2.5K up. Alan *****055493 words
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Advertisement507 2011-12-08 12 CHINATOWN CONSERVATION HSE 2nd flr, 860 sqft, split aircon, near MRT, svc trade or office, immediate. LUCKY PLAZA 442SQFT #2 Face concourse, good hum an traffic Owner *****298 INT’L PLAZA #01/#02 290/ 495/ 570/ 721/ 2336sqft. above MRT *****588 HFP D.09 ORCHARD PLAZA #03 376sqft Window unit. Shop Office. 6535507 words
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Advertisement427 2011-12-08 12 KEMBANGAN PLAZA F’HOLD Ground flr. Face main rd/ opp Kembangan MRT/ 1206 sqft. Tenanted $9.5K till 2017. Selling $2.88M. RACE COURSE RD F’hold. 5 sty. Commercial with residential, 9578 sqft. Almost sold. 20rms Pat *****098 9999 YEARS ROXY Square #02/280 sqft. Escalator, Heavy Human Traffic. Call: Alvin Chua 9768-3201 FR427 words
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Advertisement488 2011-12-08 12 QUEENSWAY SHPG CTR 180 sq.ft $560K/350 sqft $1.1m Sales/Rent. HB *****011 HDB CORNER 101 sqm. 72 yr Jurong W. St 42 Sell below value! *****845 Eastview JOO CHIAT F’HOLD shop Ground floor, Good buy! $1.xM up *****882 Victor JURONG EAST, 3600 sqft, 5 shop front, left 71 yrs. Big carpark.488 words
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Advertisement297 2011-12-08 12 TOA PAYOH. GROUND floor. 11,000 sq.ft./ Paya Lebar. Upper floor. 1400/3800 sq.ft. HB *****273 JALAN BESUT WAREHOUSE/ office,1.5K-60Ksqft,immed, ample parking container bay. 8188-6638 Alvin Lee ALJUNIED/ KALLANG/ KAKI Bukit/ Macpherson/ Toa Payoh. 1000 ***** sqft. MRT. Nancy 9489 8939 ALJUNIED BELOW 2.5K p.m! 1281 sqft! Ceramic office fitted 7 aircons.297 words
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Advertisement520 2011-12-08 16 Kent Ridge (Established since 1988) Education Hub is Singapore’s leading chain of private education centres. We seek talented, professional and dynamic partners with a passion for carving a career in education. TEACHING PARTNERS Criteria: NIE trained MOE educators Earning potential of 120K per annum 8 weeks paid leave Good career520 words
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Advertisement410 2011-12-08 16 FROM TOKYO TO SINGAPORE OUR VISION: TO BE THE NUMBER ONE CLOTHING RETAILER IN THE WORLD NOW HIRING UNIQLO is a Japanese company that strives to help people all over the world to experience the joy, happiness and satisfaction of wearing great clothes. Our clothing has become extremely popular throughout410 words
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Advertisement414 2011-12-08 16 A GREAT JOURNEY STARTS WITHA SINGLE STEP Marketing Executive only 3 positions required!!! Our Top Executives are earning a min. of $8K/mth YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE: Dynamic self-driven Strong team player Service-oriented Good communication and interpersonal skills Pleasant disposition Direct sales experience welcome Singaporeans PRs only Fresh graduates are welcome414 words
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Advertisement359 2011-12-08 16 SALES MARKETING Exec. New office opening. Dip above fresh grad welcome, experience an advantage. S’porean/ SPR only. Interested pls SMS Grace *****925 SALES EXEC Attractive bonus incentive travelling opportunites. No prior experience. S’porean PR only. SMS now: 9352 9300 CAR SALES EXEC. High basic high commission additional benefit. No Experience,359 words
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Advertisement592 2011-12-08 17 Ri Dong Corporation Pte Ltd 10 Admiralthy Street #03-90 Northlink Building (S) *****5 Requires RECEPTIONIST *Attend phone calls *Filling data entry *Do photocopying admin duties *Able to multi task work *5.5 days work *Singaporean/ PR/ Malaysian ADMIN ASSISTANT Able to work in fast pace environment Data entry, filling Hardworking, good592 words
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Advertisement483 2011-12-08 17 SARIKA CONNOISSEUR CAFÉ PTE LTD A leader and purveyor of choice food and beverage is seeking dynamic individuals to be part of our expanding team. WALK-IN INTERVIEW 1. Service Crew (Full-Time Part-Time) 2. Captain 3. Shift Manager 4. Assistant Manager 5. Manager 6. Steward (Dish Washer) 7. Commis I/II 8.483 words
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Advertisement538 2011-12-08 17 OUTLET MANAGER Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the food service operations of cafeteria Lead supervise a team of F&B staffs Administer staff record, submit reports to immed. SupervisorRequirements: Min. 5 years relevant F&B operational and management experience Prepare to work permanent 2pm-11pm shift, weekends public holidays Experience in538 words
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Advertisement371 2011-12-08 17 Slimming Consultants ($1,600 to $4,000) Customer Service Consultants ($2,000 and above) Full training provided High commission attractive incentives Bilingual(able to communicate with Chinese -speaking customers) All work passes will be provided by the company Call: 6514 1538 email: recruit_ds@hotmail.com IMMEDIATE VACANCY EXPERIENCED MANICURISTS Needed ûBugis Area Call *****192 FULL TIME371 words
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Advertisement384 2011-12-08 17 ADMIN CLERK required in Lavender MRT area Knowledge of simple Book-Keeping. 5-day week. Only Singaporean. Salary $1200-$1800. Call *****223 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT •PC literate •Can liaise with Mandarin English speaking clients •Simple accounts duties Interested email resume to hr_lhf@yahoo.com.sg Expanding firm has immd vacancy for ADMIN CUM SERVICE SUPPORT Min 3384 words
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Advertisement303 2011-12-08 17 ACCOUNTS OFFICER *LCCI/ Diploma in Accounting or equivalent *Handle full set of A/cs *Able to work with minimum supervision *5½days work week *Only S’poreans M’sians may apply Pls email resume with current/ expected salary and a recent photo to carrie@yek.com.sg Estab. construction firm in Sungei Kadut/ Kranji needs ACCOUNTS EXEC303 words
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Advertisement821 2011-12-08 18 Established company in Upper Thomson requires SENIOR TECHNICIAN TECHNICIAN ‘O’ level NTC 3 or above (M&E/Building Svc) Relevant 5 years experience Singaporean/PR only Email CV with expected salary recent photo by 19/12/11 to singodown@singaporegodown.com.sg ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR Requirements: *Cert. or Above in Quantity Surveyor or equivalent *Min 2-3 yrs relevant821 words
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Advertisement576 2011-12-08 18 Store Specialist (Contract position with attractive benefits) Job: Perform stock taking, maintenance and reporting of discrepancies Peform daily, weekly and monthly checks on stores/equipment Perform damages/defects reporting of stock items to superior Requirements: GCE ‘N’ level with at least 1 year’s experience in store functions Knowledge in basic SAF accounting576 words
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Advertisement418 2011-12-08 18 Security Security Security Certis CISCO Auxiliary Police Officer Enjoy SERVICE BONUS of up to $1 0,600 (inclusive of $5200* joining bonus paid up front) Terms Conditions apply Singaporean/ SPR (M’sia)/ Malaysian Min. 3 ‘N’ Level/ 3 SPM Physically/ Medically fit Walk-in for a Career Brief Today (8 Dec) 3pm 5pm418 words
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Advertisement178 2011-12-08 18 SECURITY OFFICER $1800-$2100 (gross) Yishun Ave6 1Supervisor Victoria St 1 Supervisor Changi Sth/ AMK Ind Pk II/ Orchard Road CONTROL ROOM OFFICER (Male/ Female 8hrs) Some computer knowledge Relief Islandwide $60-$65 per day Pay after work *****451/ *****652 105 Sims Ave Junction Lor 13 Geylang #03-13 Chancerlodge Complex Security Officers/178 words
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Advertisement268 2011-12-08 18 SECURITY OFFICERS Ang Mo Kio, Tampines, Pandan, Loyang, ALPS, Jurong Island Salary up to $1700 Weekly advance S’porean M’sians Weekend Relief Officers Call Eric 9777 0069 33 Ubi Ave 3, Vertex #02-15. Bus no 58 Security Officers Take Home Daily $60 Location: Temasek Blvd *****071 *****006 *****011 *****063 Security officer268 words
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Advertisement413 2011-12-08 18 IMMED. PERM DAY Night Guards for Marine Parade Condo near Siglap Ctr. Salary $1800/mth. Relief $60 cash daily. Call 8127-8226 50 SECURITY OFFICERS for condo Sembawang, Newton, Dover, Bt Timah Orchard. Gross $1600$1800. Call Velu *****030 PERMANENT/ RELIEF SECURITY Officers Day/ Night. With licence. Potong Pasir area. Call: *****913/ *****007/413 words
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Advertisement459 2011-12-08 18 CLEANERS Geylang East Call *****417 *****547 Simei Street 1 Call *****385 *****313 Salary: $900 $1,000 Urgently requires PART-TIME CLEANER NUS Only work till end Dec. Call *****881 FULL TIME CLEANER. Location: Clemenceau Ave (UE2) Working Hrs 8am 5pm/ 2pm-10pm. Working Days 5.5 days/ week. Contact Denise *****882 FULL TIME CLEANER/459 words
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Advertisement471 2011-12-08 18 CLEANERS/ FLOATERS WORK hrs: 7am-3.30pm, 2.30pm-11pm. Start Immed. Call *****173 *****926 CLEANERS NEEDED AT Jurong Tuas, $800 $1300. Trpt allowance provided. Pls call *****374 CLEANERS REQUIRED Jurong East Street 31. S’porean/ PR only. Call 8315 0922. No agts please. CLEANERS SUPERVISOR needed Havelock Rd, S’goon NEX mall. Call 9227-2064/ 9138-6770471 words
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Advertisement572 2011-12-08 19 DESPATCH RIDERS. OWN bike. Walk-in: 10am-5pm, 2 Kallang Pudding, #05-02, Mactech Bldg. *****512 CLASS 5 PRIME Mover Driver required. Attractive pay package. Immed position. Call *****709/ *****622 TRANSPORT CO. REQUIRES Sub-contractor with own van. Call *****818 DESPATCH RIDERS, $10 per delivery or fixed salary Bonus. Shifts. *****557 CLASS 3 DELIVERY572 words
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Advertisement259 2011-12-08 19 Earn up to $1,000/week CAR JOCKEYS Earn up to $2000 Working inside PSA Pasir Panjang terminal •Min. Class 3 Driving Lic. Must have min. 2 years driving experience Able to work irregular hrs Able to speak and write simple English Meals provided Pls Call: 942 88 988 IT Company requires259 words
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Advertisement261 2011-12-08 19 CLASS 4 DELIVERY Driver $1.4-1.5K+OT. MacPherson. 5 days. 9455 2876 GMP 1 Raffles Pl #55-00 J*****1 CLASS 4 DRIVER. AMK area Prefer stay in Jurong, Teck Whye, AMK. *****416 FAMILY DRIVER NEEDED. East area. Interested applicants, pls call 9637-6022 DRIVER WITH CLASS 3/ 4 with vocational lic. With tour co.261 words
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Advertisement350 2011-12-08 19 Temporary Merchandiser Students are welcome Supermarkets Display 4 weeks-26 Dec to 20 Jan Hourly rated $6 per hour Productivity allowance $200 Interested please call 69 Quality Road, Jurong Tel: 6268 8700 LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, Highly initiatives team members. Promote beauty courses.Good commission! Student, Fresh grad Housewives are welcome. Call *****901/350 words
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Advertisement385 2011-12-08 19 DOOR TO DOOR Surveyors. Jurong W. Weekday 7pm10pm. Min age 18. Start immed. Call 9832-4095 TEMP WAREHSE ASST. 12-16 Dec. Jurong. Physically fit. Call Ken 9455 2876 <GMP> Raffles Pl #55-00 J*****1 DATA ENTRY ASST. Immed. ’N’/’O’ levels. PC literate. Bishan MRT. S’poreans/ PRs only. Call *****255 TELE-MARKETERS $8-$10 P/HR385 words
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Advertisement206 2011-12-08 19 An Established Trading Manufacturing Co. located at West requires Indoor Sales Outdoor Sales ±Provide support to Outdoor Sales Team in preparing quotations proposals for customers ±Co-ordinating with store to ensure timely delivery to customers, &to maintain both inventory customer databases ±Handle inquiries, quotation, ensuring efficient effective services to customers ±Other206 words
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Advertisement617 2011-12-08 19 Works Train Station Supervisors/ Works Train Operators (Locomotive) for MRT Project o Min ’O’ level NITEC 2 3 o No experience required o Training will be provided o Singaporeans/ PRs only Call Winston *****008 Walk-in: 10 Jalan Besar #16-01 Sim Lim Tower Dance studio urgently looking for 20 FLYER DISTRIBUTORS617 words
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Article, Illustration800 2011-12-08 20 Paul Petruccelli - An appetite for change will stand you in good stead in your Article by Paul Petruccelli Article by Paul Petruccelli. He doesn’t have any seminars for you to attend or books he wants to sell. But he did retire after a fulfilling, 20-year career as a lawyer800 words
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