The New Paper, 6 September 2014

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  • 16 1 the new paper SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 2014 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION 70CENTS MCI (P) 088/01/2014
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    • 78 1 2014 SOCIETY FOR NEWS DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS BEST IN OVERALL REDESIGN SPORTS REDESIGN NEWS-BREAKING PHOTO FEATURE DESIGN PAGES BRAVE TEEN He risks his life to save man from fire ›10 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 2014 TERROR TEEN He threatens and whacks girl, 13, before raping her He also had sex with
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  • news
    • 891 2 / 3  -  Youth cons girl, 13, into flat, locks her in before brandishing knife and violating her Report by SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB ashaffiq@sph.com.sg At just 19, he had chalked up a list of criminal acts that would appal any right-minded person. In May last year, he committed his
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    • 261 2 / 3 After he had unprotected sex with three underage girls between October 2012 and last December, one of them became pregnant with his child. The girl, who is still his girlfriend, had an abortion when she was just 14. The 20-year-old full-time national serviceman was still
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    • 260 2 / 3  -  Report by SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB ashaffiq@sph.com.sg He had a fetish for dirty underwear belonging to middleaged women. Student Zach Sim Chu Hong, 18, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of house trespass on April 11. A second charge for the same offence will be taken into consideration
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    • 42 4 19.2% The increase in the number of international visitors to Singapore in July, compared with the previous month. This was mainly because of a rebound in arrivals from China, after lower figures in June, the Singapore Tourism Board said.
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    • 157 4 The girl who was found naked at the bottom of her Bukit Panjang block last month has died. On Wednesday evening, the 18-year-old succumbed to her injuries, reported Chinese evening daily Lianhe Wanbao. The New Paper first reported that the girl was found
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    • 93 4 A stray dog was killed during a dog control operation in Ang Mo Kio, said the Agri-Food Veterinary Authority (AVA) yesterday. Action had been taken following complaints about stray dogs in the area, it said. It was informed by its contractor on Thursday
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    • 295 4 More convenience with new system A new childcare registration system has been set up by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). It is expected to make it more convenient for parents looking for a childcare centre for their children. They can go online to search for
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    • 198 4 A research institute to improve treatment and seek cures for cardiovascular diseases was launched yesterday. The National Heart Research Institute Singapore will focus on areas such as blood vessel functions and genetics, President Tony Tan Keng Yam said in his address at the
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    • 120 4 Three Singaporean men were arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau yesterday for drug-related offences. At about 12.50am, CNB officers stopped two men, aged 23 and 25, who were travelling into Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint for a routine check. They found about 256g of
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    • 212 4 Getting an injection often fills people with dread. But what if the procedure is completely pain-free? Scientists at the National University of Singapore have created a novel device that can deliver painkillers, vaccinations, or even skin treatments like collagen quickly and painlessly. Called a microneedle
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    • 495 6  -  Man nabbed for break-ins at six private residences Report by COLIN THAM colintzx@sph.com.sg Some landed property owners who did not lock their doors or windows because they thought that the boundary wall would be enough to deter thieves have paid the price for
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    • 690 7  -  Retired PE teacher who founded netball association among those honoured by MOE reports by FOO JIE YING fjieying@sph.com.sg When she tried to start a netball association, her intentions were met with doubt and disbelief. “Are you sure you can make it? What
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    • 283 7 In the past, parents trusted him to discipline their children, whatever it would take. Mr Lee Seck Chiang (below), who became a teacher in 1950, said: “In those days, (the parents) were all very trusting. They would say, ‘If my kid is naughty, just whack them!’
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    • 1002 8 / 9  -  Experts: Atrocities of ISIS attract extremists with a certain mindset Report by NG JUN SEN ngjunsen@sph.com.sg The brutality is appalling beheadings, massacres, torture yet some people from countries around the world are heading to join the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). There are at least
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    • 153 8 / 9 AFP The United States has called for a broad international coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). It aims to get this by the time the United Nations General Assembly meets later this month. “There is no time to waste in building
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    • 587 10  -  Kitchen helper risks life to save man from fire Report by STEPHANIE GASCON sgascon@sph.com.sg The part-time kitchen helper was nervous, but his “instinct” told him that he should cross the road to check if anyone was still inside the offices above a burning pub. Just
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    • 423 11 M’sian clamps down on corruption among Customs officers Ten luxury cars seized. 200 bank accounts frozen and RM4 billion (S$1.57 billion) in lost revenue. Those are some of the startling details that emerged after the Malaysian AntiCorruption Commission (MACC) busted what it calls “the biggest
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    • 333 11 To make vacationing in a country still under martial law a little more attractive, Thailand’s military junta is offering tourists from China free visas. Chinese are the biggest visitors to Thailand, accounting for 18 per cent of total arrivals in July, but they
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    • 702 12 / 13  -  S’pore Vocational Institute graduate goes on to get master’s degree and set up own company Reports by LINETTE HENG linheng@sph.com.sg He keeps a thick file containing certificates of all the courses he has attended. For Mr Sarjit Singh, who graduated in 1968 with
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    • 619 12 / 13 Vocational school graduate is a successful businesswoman fashion designer During the 1960s and fresh out of secondary school, Ms Esther Tay dreamt of studying fashion design in London or Tokyo, but her parents could not afford it. With her poor school results and left with
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    • 527 14 / 15  -  Gardens play host to annual Mid-Autumn lantern display Report by COLIN THAM colintzx@sph.com.sg The lanterns at the Mid-Autumn Festival The Gardens 2014 range from bright, colourful animal sculptures to large floating Chinese palaces. The festival, which features 58 sets of lanterns, is jointly organised by the
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    • PROPERTY SERIES
      • 708 16  -  How much buyers paid for a freehold versus 99-year condo in last two months RENTAL YIELD PROP TALK By SAM BAKER tnp@sph.com.sg Sam Baker is CEO and co-founder of Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX), a digital information platform that provides the Singapore property market with pricing
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    • 43 17 120 million The number of girls around the world who have been raped or sexually assaulted by the time they turn 20, according to a Unicef report. It also reveals that a fifth of all murder victims are under 20.
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    • 433 17 US teachers donate sick leave to colleague with cancer Last year, a teacher in a Californian elementary school was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mrs Carol Clark, 56, who taught the sixth grade (the equivalent of Primary 6), missed all but two months of the
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    • 313 17 A 33-year-old man in France was sent to jail on Thursday after phoning and texting his ex-girlfriend 21,807 times over a 10-month period. He admitted that, with hindsight, “it was stupid”. The unnamed French man had made the calls to demand that
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    • FASHBASH
      • 600 18 / 19  -  Wh ’s n t p? And who’s a flop? Our headmistress of haute couture JEANMARIE TAN grades the best- and worst-dressed celebrities of the week JEANMARIE TAN Being publicly told that my dress is hideous will never feel quite as awesome. You will be truly missed. US
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    • 69 1 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 2014 int’l friendlY france 1 spain 0 BLAND SPAIN del Bosque’s men still lack cutting edge in so-called new era, says neil humphreYs ›s6 KEEN TUSSLE: Spain defender Sergio Ramos (right) trying to block Moussa Sissoko of France during their international friendly in Paris yesterday morning. PHOTO:
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  • 24 PAGE PULLOUT sports
    • EPL
      • 341 2 / 3  - Deco Co the stars for Tiger Street Football DAVID LEE Tiger Street Football kicks off in Singapore today, returning with an innovative new format bigger court, smaller ball, and the option of introducing a sixth player for two minutes that will bring out the most creative, agile and instinctive style
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      • 650 2 / 3  -  Portugal’s former Chelsea trio tell DAVID LEE why Mourinho’s men will lift the EPL trophy next May Report by DAVID LEE davidlee@sph.com.sg They have been there, done that and brought English Premier League titles to Stamford Bridge. So Deco, Paulo Ferreira and Maniche three former Portugal internationals
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      • 570 2 / 3  -  Report by JEREMY LIM ljeremy@sph.com.sg One minute they are joking, laughing and hamming it up for the cameras. But ask them about their national team, and former Portugal internationals Deco, Vitor Baia, Paulo Ferreira, Nuno Gomes and Maniche turn pensive, for they know the
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    • FOOTBALL
      • 702 4 / 5  -  Hodgson on collision course with British press after outburst and refusal to admit team’s failures IAIN MACINTOSH npsports@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM THE UK Is this the beginning of the end for Roy Hodgson? England managers can be felled by poor performances and bad results, but they’re just
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      • 507 4 / 5 Wire Services Wayne Rooney should play in midfield for England against Switzerland, according to former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes. Rooney (left) captained his country for the first time in the 1-0 friendly win over Norway at Wembley, where he led the line and scored
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      • 163 22 / 23 Fifa completes investigation into 2018 2022 bids Reuters Fifa ethics committee investigator Michael Garcia has completed his investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, awarded to Russia and Qatar respectively, and submitted a 350-page report. Fifa said that during the course of the year-long investigation,
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      • Article, Illustration
        780 22 / 23  -  Lions to start with Hariss, Shahdan and Zulfahmi in midfield as sick Stange sits out Reports by ALI KASIM aakasim@sph.com.sg The journey to November’s Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup at the National Stadium begins in Hougang tonight. To prepare for the defence of their Asean crown,
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      • 191 22 / 23 Reuters Holders United States and hosts Spain ended the Basketball World Cup preliminary stage with 5-0 records after emphatic wins yesterday morning (Singapore time) against modest opposition in the first knock-out round of the 24-team event. The US strolled to a 95-71 victory
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      • 309 22 / 23 Plagued by player unavailability and injury, Singapore have yet to finalise their Under-23 squad for this month’s Asian Games. Although Johor Darul Ta’zim coach Bojan Hodak told The New Paper on Thursday that he would not release midfielder Hariss Harun, there was
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      • ON TV
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        • 26 22 / 23 OMEGA EUROPEAN MASTERS Today: DAY 3 StarHub TV Ch 204 (Golf Channel), 7pm BMW CHAMPIONSHIP Tomorrow: DAY 3 StarHub TV Ch 204 (Golf Channel), 1am
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        • 13 22 / 23 US OPEN Today: DAY 13 StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports 1), 11.55pm
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        • 23 22 / 23 VIETNAM OPEN GRAND PRIX Today: SEMI-FINALS StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports 1), 3pm Tomorrow: FINALS StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports 1), 2pm
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        • 14 22 / 23 WORLD CUP Today: ROUND OF 16 StarHub TV Ch 202 (SuperSports 2), 11.55pm
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    • INT’L FRIENDLY
      • 767 6 / 7  -  Spain’s new era riddled with uncertainty and starved of any attacking threat NEIL HUMPHREYS npsports@sph.com.sg FRANCE1 (Loic Remy 74) SPAIN 0 Greatness casts a long shadow. Dead dynasties can be left in darkness for decades. Ask Liverpool supporters who endured their long demise in the 1990s.
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      • 420 6 / 7 Wire Services Diego Costa’s goal drought for Spain continued yesterday morning (Singapore time) in the 1-0 loss to France in an international friendly. The latest in a series of poor results extended from a woeful World Cup in which the defending champions were knocked
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      • Article, Illustration
        41 6 / 7 MOVERS SHAKERS DANI CARVAJAL PAUL POGBA 21 Age 22 1.88m Height 1.73m 80kg Weight 73kg 89% Pass Accuracy 84% 25% Aerials Won 75% 96 Touches 112 Fouls 1 Shots 7 Dribbles Won 2 2 Tackles 5 8.6 Rating 7.8
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      • 147 6 / 7 Reuters Japan coach Javier Aguirre begun his reign with a home defeat yesterday, after two blunders by defensive debutant Tatsuya Sakai handed South American champions Uruguay a 2-0 win at the Sapporo Dome. The Sagan Tosu centre back miscontrolled a pass in the 34th minute which
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      • 665 8 France striker says the win over Spain is a sign of their growing prowess Wire Services FRANCE1 (Loic Remy 74) SPAIN 0 We’re a good team and we will get only better. France striker Karim Benzema was full of praise for his side’s performance in
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      • 150 16 / 17  -  ALI KASIM The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced the first-ever fan vote to send Rising Stars to the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. For the first time, the WTA Finals will feature four Rising Stars competing in an exhibition
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      • 610 16 / 17 Conte delighted with Italy’s response to the 3-5-2 system he used at Juventus Wire Services ITALY 2 (Ciro Immobile 3, Daniele De Rossi 10-pen) HOLLAND 0 Italy gave new coach Antonio Conte a flying start yesterday morning (Singapore time), taking 10 minutes to equal their
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      • 158 16 / 17 Reuters Having equalled Sweden’s goalscoring record with a thumping left-foot volley, Zlatan Ibrahimovic set a new milestone in typically outrageous fashion, sweeping the ball into the net with the inside of his heel for his 50th international goal. Ibrahimovic’s double in a 2-0
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      • 502 16 / 17 Expect more arrivals at Old Trafford if United squad are still short on quality PA Sport Louis van Gaal will have money to spend in January if he still believes his Manchester United squad are not up to scratch. Van Gaal (right) was by far
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    • racing
      • 1118 10 / 11 COMMENTS COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RACE 1 MOONEE VALLEY (2,040M) 4 WROTHAM HEATH (17:3-3-0): Got caught up behind tiring horses last time. Could have gone close with a clear run. Gets his chance to atone here. 6 VINTAGE LAD (16:4-1-4): Has
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      • 1062 10 / 11 12:10 Race 1 MOONEE VALLEY —2040M 1 VIZHAKA B RAWILLER (9) 59.5 2 POST D’FRANCE D YENDALL (12) 59 3 MIDNIGHT GLORY H COFFEY (4) 57.5 4 WROTHAM HEATH D DUNN (8) 57.5 5 ROWLAND REGAN BAYLISS (13) 57 6 VINTAGE LAD KATELYN MALLYON
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      • 1524 10 / 11 GOING FORECAST: GOOD TAN THEAN LOON’S KL TIPS RACE1: 8 Big Surprise 1 Spin Fire 2 You Never Know 10 Lady Killer RACE 2:1 Big Thing 2 Cavorting 5 Uptheante 9 Sapphire Star RACE 3: 10 Darmore 5 Higgs Boson 6 Indian Rock 3 Zenidekka
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      • SINGAPORE RACES
        • 634 12 / 13  -  Penang-born trainer kicks off September with a double with just three runners Report by TAN THEAN LOON loon@sph.com.sg When it rains, it sort of pours. That was probably the case for trainer Sonny Yeoh who saddled two winners LIVELY DRAG- ON and ASTROSTAR with three
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        • 1686 12 / 13 Race 1 MS 1000m 3 BARNBURGH LAD 56.5 (14-5.10) D Flores (1) 2 2 1 (492) 2 I’M KOOL 57 c 56 (7-5.10) K A’Isisuhairi* (2) 1 1 2 (487) 1 10 DIAMOND ON THE BAY 50 c 51.5 (99-18) A Munro (3) 5
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        • 167 12 / 13 NST’S GUIDE TO YESTERDAY’S KUALA LUMPUR TRACKWORK BY TODAY’S RUNNERS: These horses looked well when doing slow work: Cavorting (Race 2), Inter Reward, Cobrador (Race 3), A Perfectionist, Illusionist (Race 5) and New Classmate (Race 9). WORKOUTS BY TOMORROW’S IPOH RUNNERS: Race 1: Flash Gordon pace
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        • 596 12 / 13 Apprentice Noh Senari’s charge towards his first-ever premiership title continues to gather momentum as he drove INTENSE GOLD to victory in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden race over 1,400m in Race 2 last night. The Irish-bred gelding, racing handily for the best part of the
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      • 1589 14 / 15 COMMENTS COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RACE 1 RICCARTON PARK (1,000M) 2 OUR PREMONITION: Won over this trip here two starts back after twomonth break. On-pace runner. A threat. 3 EMERALD QUEEN: Trial winner who has never tried this trip.
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      • 1231 14 / 15 TODAY’S NZ (RICCARTON PARK) AUSTRALIA (BELMONT/GOLD COAST/TOOWOOMBA) RACE CARD 12:07 Race 1 RICCARTON PARK 1000M 1 EL CHICO L M MC KAY (3) 60 2 OUR PREMONITION GAVIN COETZEE (7) 55.5 3 EMERALD QUEEN D PRASTIYOU (2) 55 4 PARAKETO T R MOSELEY (8) 54.5 5 TOMA VALEA D M
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      • 619 14 / 15 Race 1 Maiden Plate 1200M 16 LECTURE’S LUCK 58 (33-11) L Mxothwa (4) 1 8 GIFT OF GOLD 60 (209-45) W Kennedy (17) 2 2 HOWAMI 60 (17-7) M J Byleveld (13) 3 4 DIAMOND DYNASTY 60 (73-19) G Funeka (15) 4 Trainer: Gavin Smith.
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    • TENNIS
      • 638 18 Feder r pulls off stunning comeback against Monfils Reuters With his back to the wall and US Open hopes fading fast, Roger Federer produced one of his most memorable New York performances. He hauled himself back from the brink to win a thrilling five-setter against Frenchman Gael Monfils
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    • GOLF
      • 103 19 AFP Scot Richie Ramsey and Italy’s Edoardo Molinari shared the firstround lead at the European Masters on eight under at Crans Montana yesterday morning (Singapore time). Ramsey set off at a blistering pace at the picturesque Swiss course, eagling the opening hole
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      • 573 19 World No. 1 feels he could have finished his round at the BMW C’ship better AFP Rory McIlroy fired a 67 to seize a share of the lead with Jordan Spieth and Gary Woodland after the opening round of the BMW Championship which was postponed yesterday
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    • SWIMMING
      • 674 20  -  Event timing does not help performances, yet swimmers vow to be back next year Report by LIM SAY HENG sayheng@sph.com.sg Despite the star-studded lineup, one would have been hardpressed to expect season or personal bests at the inaugural Prudential Singapore Swim Stars at the Singapore Sports
        TNP PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR  -  674 words
    • BOWLING
      • 676 21  -  Singapore’s bowlers primed for Asian Games assault Report by LIM SAY HENG sayheng@sph.com.sg They brought home a gold, two silvers and a bronze from the last Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010. Four years on, the Singapore women’s bowling team have gained more experience Shayna Ng became the
        PHOTO: STRAITS TIMES  -  676 words
    • FORMULA 1
      • 670 24 ELSE... Mercedes rosberg if could split Hamilton and they can’t work together Wire Services Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has warned Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg that their futures at the team could be at risk if they cannot race against each other in the right manner.
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