The Straits Times, 3 January 2011

Lock icon This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.

Microfilm: NL31027
Total Pages: 80
1 16 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Lock icon Masthead
    19 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. MICA (P) 108/11/2010 MONDAY, JANUARY 3 2011 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS
    19 words
  • INSIDE 64 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS
    • Article
      Lock icon Fewer red alerts at Changi
      53 1 CHANGI Airport’s emergency unit has had fewer incidents to deal with. About 200 were responded to last year, compared to an annual high of 250 to 270 about five years ago. This was partly due to a growing fleet of aircraft with better technology. L
      53 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Cleaner New Year’s Eve
      54 1 NEW Year’s Eve partygoers have cleaned up their act. The National Environment Agency issued 74 tickets for littering on Friday, down from 116 in 2009. And 2.6 tonnes of rubbish were collected in Orchard Road on Saturday, down from 3.67 tonnes after the 2009 countdown party.
      54 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Hey, big spenders
      60 1 COMPETITION is hotting up in the credit card market, especially for the growing number of people regarded by banks as either affluent or heading for that status rapidly. This is driven by the fact that the affluent card segment outperformed the rest of the market in terms
      60 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Double whammy
      52 1 SEVEN new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported in South Korea, which is facing its worst outbreak in more than two years with a total of 74 cases since endNovember. The country has also confirmed its first avian influenza outbreak in more than two years. L WORLD
      52 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Hodgson on thin ice
      53 1 UNDER-FIRE Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson insists that he has the backing of the club’s owners and players. But British newspapers feel otherwise, with several reporting that it is only a matter of time before an interim manager replaces him until the end of the season. L
      53 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Massive Aussie floods threaten world’s steel
    805 1 Disaster cuts off coking coal supply by forcing closure of mines, ports AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS BRISBANE: Australia’s “disaster of biblical proportions” could cause a global shortage of steel, as massive flooding closed down mines and ports in a country that is the
    AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTOS: REUTERS  -  805 words
  • Article
    Lock icon Health Ministry to probe TCM ‘specialists’
    595 1  -  BY AMRESH GUNASINGHAM TRADITIONAL Chinese medicine (TCM) physicians who flout the rules by claiming to be specialist doctors are to be investigated by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Unlike doctors in Western medicine, there is no authority in Singapore that certifies TCM physicians as
    595 words
  • Article
    Lock icon Chief Justice urges criminal lawyers to be ethical
    630 1  -  BY K.C. VIJAYAN THE Chief Justice has urged criminal defence lawyers to do more to promote ethical practices when dealing with clients such as not launching appeals which have no chance of succeeding. Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong said they should not
    630 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      124 1 Olympian water babe LIFE! PAGE C4 BREAKING NEWS: www.straitstimes.com Giving school bullies the boot WORLD, PAGE A8 Complaints against online shops on the rise HOME, PAGE B1 BREAKING NEWS: www.straitstimes.com INTERACT: www.stomp.com.sg EMAIL: stomp@stomp.com.sg VIDEOS: www.razortv.com.sg NEWS TIPS: 1800-*****28 THREE KILLED AS PLANE CATCHES FIRE AND EXPLODES The tail section
      124 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • prime.commentary
    • VIEW POINTS
      • Article
        Lock icon Working towards a balanced yet productive life
        85 2 WE SAY The recent death of a Taiwanese office worker who was found slumped over his desk has generated more awareness about overwork. Singapore workers clock in as many hours of overtime work as their counterparts in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Everyone
        85 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Holbrooke’s China legacy
        31 2 COLUMNS The late Richard Holbrooke, the United States’ special envoy to Afghanistan, made significant contributions to the development of US-China ties, says Susan Suh. L REVIEW PAGE A16
        31 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Low rates not a given
        24 2 Home owners should not take current low interest rates for granted, says Goh Eng Yeow. L MONEY PAGE B16
        24 words
      • Article
        Lock icon A let-down for Garden City
        45 2 OUR READER SAYS The Singapore pavilion at the Taipei International Flora Exposition was disappointing, and failed to deliver the message to the international crowd that Singapore is a vibrant and beautiful city, says Yeo Chee Kean. L FORUM PAGE A19
        45 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon ONLINE BLOGS
        18 2 www.straitstimes.com L Bryan Huang takes a look at the last 10 years of the Beautiful Game.
        18 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Can budget airlines go the distance?
      992 2  -  Low-cost carriers’ long-haul flights unlikely to cause turbulence BY KARAMJIT KAUR AVIATION CORRESPONDENT karam@sph.com.sg WHEN Jetstar’s inaugural Melbourne-Singapore flight landed at Changi Airport last month, an age-old debate was reignited: Is there a market for low-cost airlines on long-haul flights? The discussion goes back
      992 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      170 2 Graduate Programmes August 2011 Intake Application is now open for the following graduate programmes by coursework for admissions in August 2011: College of Engineering MSc (Bioinformatics) MSc (Civil Engineering) MSc (Communications Engineering) MSc (Communication Software Networks) MSc (Computer Control Automation) MSc (Digital Media Technology) MSc (Electronics) MSc (Embedded Systems) MSc
      170 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      139 2 PREMIUM l_Asik SuRqERy CliNic IS iLASIK FOR YOU? from Find out whether you are suitable for LASIK surgery at our centre through an eye screening that measures your refractive error, eye pressure, cornea thickness and visual acuity. $1,149 for ONE eye, w/o GST $1,229.43 for ONE eye, w GST LASIK
      139 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • prime.news
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Well done, now let’s try to do better: PM
      685 3  -  He says S’pore students increasingly face fierce competition from region BY ZAKIR HUSSAIN POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT zakirh@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE students fare well internationally, but Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday that they must continue trying to do better if they are to
      ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE  -  685 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon 6.39 PM
      80 3  -  BY CHEW SENG KIM PHOTOJOURNALIST It’s that golden time of the day when things start to wind down, people head home, and friends and family start getting together. Straits Times photographers show their take on that moment in the Prime pages every Monday entitled 6.39pm. The old kampung
      80 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon More evacuations as Kelantan floods worsen
      375 4 BERNAMA RANTAU PANJANG (Kelantan): Floods worsened overnight in Kelantan yesterday, forcing more people to evacuate their inundated homes to relief centres in the northern Malaysian state. Almost 500 people have been moved from their homes to a railway station and schools in the border
      BERNAMA; PHOTOS: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK  -  375 words
    • Article
      Lock icon ‘A clap, then flames at the back of the plane, then panic’
      478 4 ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW: A Russian passenger jet carrying 124 people caught fire as it taxied down a snowy runway in Siberia and then exploded, killing three people and injuring 43. Most of the passengers and crew were evacuated
      ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  478 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Beijing launches car quota to ease gridlock
      791 6 Over 53,000 people apply for first batch of 20,000 licence plates XINHUA ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING: For thousands of hopeful drivers in Beijing, the new year started with a click, not a bang. As the clocks rolled past midnight, many residents logged
      XINHUA; ASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  791 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      347 3 The success of every man www.menskjncentre.com.sg MEN’S SKIN CENTRES W' K Only With Men’s Skin Centres. mpto,. F YOUR NEW ASSET: If you are looking for ways to attain skin and body perfection this new year, look 1 no further. At Men's Skin Centres, we not only tone your body
      347 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      310 3 HAIR CARE EXPERT www.svensonhair.com.sg -7 J Never a wrong fit. Only perfect hair loss solutions, customised for you. Hair problems can lead to distressing effects. You not only lose your looks, but you will also lose your confidence. Which is why you should seek professional help. At Svenson.we provide customised
      310 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      281 5 A Best Foreign ommercial Bank Singapore est Bank Singapore Foreign Bank Singapore 7 DW L \W I s c II ©onStaifi m n© Achieving excellence One goal. Powered by Citi. Citi and you. Working in partnership towards greater success. Your trust and support have always inspired us to raise the
      281 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      308 6 Australian Universities Open Day Sat 8th Sun 9th Jan 2011, 11 am 5pm Orchard Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level 3, 442 Orchard Road IDP Education is organising the AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES OPEN DAY for students intending to further their studies in Australia. Applications to the institutions can be submitted during the event
      308 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      50 6 WATER TREATMENT (with practical training) Date March 2011 Duration 5 Months (Tue Thu, 7pm to 10pm) incl 2day seminar RO/MF/UF, Desalination Fee* $5,754 Direct entry to postgraduate Water and Wastewater Management course upon completion. *GSTandconditionsapply For details, please call Ms Yeo at6749 2933 A course jointly offered and awarded by:
      50 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      23 6 ASK to ooootyo SM Q(/SW£SS Online advertising made simple affordable to help your business grow. Log on to www.sphdad.com S|5l Digital Ad Direct
      23 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      238 7 i am a woman with a passion to touch the world with what I do «n Kit Chan Among Singapore's first stars to be seen, heard and recognised internationally. And the only one to have sung at the National Day Parade four times. Together with DBS, Oh.**/*. r 7J^. y
      238 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • WORLD
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Taiwan’s school bullying menace
      1174 8  -  Cases spark outcry as acts get more violent; leaders vow to get tough BY LEE SEOK HWAI TAIWAN CORRESPONDENT seokhwai@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Brenda Wu TAIPEI: Eight teenagers kidnapped a 14-year-old girl in southern Tainan city three months ago, ripped off her clothes and hit her
      PHOTO: YOUTUBE; PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: LIM SIN THAI  -  1,174 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Myths about bullying
      602 8 WASHINGTON POST FROM schoolyards to workplaces and now in cyber-space, it seems bullies are everywhere. Here are a few popular fallacies about getting picked on. L Most bullying now happens online Cyber-bullying has received enormous attention since the 2006 suicide of Megan Meier, an eighth-grader in the
      WASHINGTON POST  -  602 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      117 8 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Celebrity spy turns on TV charm MOST COMMENTED ON L Car in a crash? Pay for public emergency crew. Says Bayleyan: “I am all for this scheme as it will make some of those reckless and drunken
      117 words
    • world.regional
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Cross-strait travel set to ease further
        671 9 Taiwan expected to lift ban on independent Chinese tourists from April AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG TAIPEI: Taiwan is expected to lift its decades-old ban on visits by individual Chinese tourists from April in yet another sign of the is land’s fast-warming ties with China, officials
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG; PHOTO: XINHUA  -  671 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Foot-and-mouth spreads in S. Korea amid bird flu
        398 9 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL: South Korea yesterday reported seven new cases of foot-and-mouth disease as the country battles its worst outbreak of the highly contagious virus and its first avian influenza outbreak in more than two years. The agriculture ministry confirmed seven cases
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  398 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Great-grandpa, 110, to wed 82-year-old
        240 10 ALOR STAR: A 110-year-old Malaysian man who has been looking for a wife said he was ready to marry again after an 82-year-old woman responded. Mr Ahmad Mohamad Isa, who has five children, 20 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren, told Malay-language newspaper Utusan Malaysia earlier this
        240 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Kicking off with a happy new year
        58 10 It is said that laughter is the best medicine, and for these Indian policemen at a yoga therapy session in Jalandhar in the Punjab on Saturday, it helps them to de-stress. At the very least, it is a great way to start the
        PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  58 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Sabah PKR chief poised to quit on Thursday
        449 10 Kitingan’s departure will be second high-profile one to hit Anwar’s party in two months KOTA KINABALU: The opposition party led by former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, which has been beset by infighting, looks set to lose another high-profile leader this week.
        449 words
    • world.memo from new delhi
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon More Indians shopping online
        816 11  -  Discounts, access to good brands behind growth of India’s e-commerce sector BY NIRMALA GANAPATHY INDIA CORRESPONDENT gnirmala@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI: Businessman Paby Khatra regularly scours websites for good deals and big discounts on perfumes, watches and clothes. As a resident of Mansa, he has little choice. The
        PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  816 words
    • world.international
      • Article
        Lock icon Youth in south Europe crying out for good jobs
        828 12 Many see bleak future ahead; some protest in anger, others migrate LECCE (Italy): Ms Francesca Esposito, 29 and exquisitely educated, helped win millions of euros in lawsuits for her employer, a major Italian state agency. But towards the end of last
        828 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Not a panda cub but a panda calf
        69 12 Farmer Chris Jessen holds Ben, his new “panda cow”, hours after the rare miniature cow was born in Campion, Colorado, on Friday. Cattle with panda-like appearances are the result of genetic manipulation and are bred solely as pets. There are 24 in
        PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  69 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon US envoy to China hints at running for president
        393 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON: United States Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman has hinted that he is considering running for the Republican presidential nomination, in comments made to Newsweek. The former governor of Utah and a rising Republican star was picked by US
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  393 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Britain to offer vouchers for healthy living
        226 12 LONDON: Families in England are to be offered £250 million (S$502 million) in vouchers to encourage them to eat healthily and exercise. Food vouchers, nutritional advice and discounted activities are all part of a gov-ernment-backed healthy living campaign called Change4Life. The campaign has
        226 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon 17 held over Egypt bomb blast
        683 13 President blames New Year attack on foreign elements BLOOMBERG NEW YORK TIMES ASSOCIATED PRESS ALEXANDRIA: Egyptian police have rounded up 17 suspects after a bomb massacred 21 people and injured 97 outside a church, Al Jazeera news reported. Fears mounted yesterday that the attack
        BLOOMBERG; NEW YORK TIMES; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  683 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon List of female leaders
        196 14 MS DILMA Rousseff joins the growing list of female heads of state and government currently in office around the world, excluding monarchs. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE L AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister Julia Gillard (right), since June last year L Governor-General Quentin Bryce, since September 2008 L ARGENTINA: President Cristina
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  196 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Brazil’s new leader keeps Lula’s legacy
        577 14 Its first female president vows to build on ex-leader’s policies on poverty, economic prosperity AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS BRASILIA: Brazil’s first female president, Ms Dilma Rousseff, has pledged to build on the policies of her hugely popular predecessor. The 63-year-old divorced grandmother was
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  577 words
      • Article
        Lock icon US to deploy all-seeing aerial eye
        478 15 System transmitting live video of wide area to be used in Afghanistan WASHINGTON POST AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON: In ancient times, the Gorgon was a mythical Greek creature whose unblinking eyes turned to stone those who beheld them. In modern times, the Gorgon may be
        WASHINGTON POST; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  478 words
      • IN BRIEF
        • Article
          Lock icon China’s Mars probe launch in Oct
          94 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING: China’s first Mars probe is expected to be launched in October, in a joint operation with Russia, after a two-year delay, state media reported yesterday. The Yinghuo-1 probe was due for blast-off in October 2009 together with Russia’s Phobos Explorer spacecraft
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  94 words
        • Article
          Lock icon HK democracy campaigner dies
          116 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong’s most influential democracy campaigners, Mr Szeto Wah, died of lung cancer yesterday morning, aged 79. Known by many in Hong Kong as Uncle Wah, the veteran activist was chairman of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  116 words
        • Article
          Lock icon British prison burns after riot
          108 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: British police have quelled a riot at a low-security prison in south-east Britain, after inmates set buildings alight on New Year’s Day. The Prison Officers Association said the riot started after staff tried to breathalyse some of the 200 prisoners, amid fears
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  108 words
        • Article
          Lock icon $190m new airport in Vietnam
          79 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HANOI: Vietnam has opened a new international airport in the southern Mekong Delta, state media said yesterday. The US$150 million (S$190 million) Can Tho International Airport, built on 20,750 sq m of land, will process up to five million passengers a year, according
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  79 words
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon Israeli troops shoot Palestinian
          169 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NABLUS (Palestinian Territories): Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian at a checkpoint near the West Bank city of Nablus yesterday, less than 48 hours after a female protester died after inhaling tear gas fired by the troops. Palestinian officials condemned the two deaths, calling
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  169 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      389 9 I u TAKE YOUR TiFOR iPPING -ANDYOUR GIRLFRIENDSAROUND THE GLOBE. A m hr Win an all-expense paid shopping trip for four to Europe. Talk about a rewarding start to the new year. Here’s another chance to win a shopping trip to the fashion capitals of Europe, worth over S$15,000 each,
      389 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      319 10 Do you knom wnat s going on at h^niref VALUE CCTV Package for Home View over internet No hidden cost Include all cablings s$988 INTELLIGENT CCTV SPECIALIST FOR COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL *r. I t\U2 at v e'&iati r Follow ChinaSquareC on twitter for exclusive offers! IT Draw of Good Fortune Spend
      319 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      146 11 /If your Dream is to become a Lawyer, we’ll show you the way! L .y through Stansfield’s University of London Diploma in Law Diploma in the Common Law Bachelor of Laws A For nearly 2 decades, we have helped many attain their legal dreams of becoming honours degree holders from
      146 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      43 11 'A r\ arlsbctf V\ r/% Usheryn a year of joy j|| and prosperity *\K C^- X V-S» m r^ VS A >k lv\ C" 5S Si -“K s s <5 0sW AU >Sc Sue SS T S5v Xt. <7 5> s. :y,..J-^Y/Zi',-,. V
      43 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      390 12 i'ti. vs -■vV :vv iv c V ~z THE SHAPE OF INNER SPACE Speaker: Professor Shing-Tung Yau Harvard University Date: Tuesday, 4 January 2011 Time: 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Venue; LT31, Block S16 level 3, Faculty of Science National University of Singapore Free Admission J About the Speaker Professor Shing-Tung
      390 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      24 12 ASK TO GET MORE HOLIDAY MAKERS Online advertising made simple affordable to help your business grow. Log on to www.sphdad.com sp!l Digital Ad Direct
      24 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      28 12 Over 70% interviewees think the cost of living could be a hot topic in the coming election 逾生大 To subscribe, call 6388-3838 or go to sphsubscription.com.sg
      28 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      83 13 STUDY and WORK in AUSTRALIA Australian Government Qualification Diploma in Accounting; Aged Care; Automotive Tech; Business; Childcare; Community Svc; Graphic Design; Engineering; Fitness; Hospitality; IT; Nursing; Tourism Articulate to 2nd year Degree programs* PR application after 2 years study* conditions apply Tel: Ms Yeo at 6749 2933 Can you make
      83 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      98 13 Be a World Class Beautician First Only College with Highest Longest Record for International Recognised Beauty Aesthetician Diplomas: CIDESCO !C] (Switzerland) --248 Graduations WORLD MASTERS --279 Graduations CIBTAC (UK) --245 Graduations >1 v Jenny Wong, CIDESCO Switzerland Principal with over 6,000 Beautician Graduates Be a World Class Makeup Artist 80%
      98 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 3
      248 13 |BMW 5 Set 3 x Excluding COE, road tax and insurance or Every $15 Carlsberg receipt 1 Chance to Win **Available at participating coffeeshops and Valid only for 633ml Quart Crowncaps. invalid for purchases at participating supermarketsThypermarkets and entertainment outlets, <« Celebrate A dazzling show featuring local S overseas artistes,
      248 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      135 14 HIDDEN CCTV FOR HOME Zero Cabling S$399 Hidden Cam s$288 Mini OneCam NO ugly cablings NO hidden cost FREE Demo. place Your time [jnnotec *****146/*****836 Neck-related headaches preventing you from working and playing to your best? www.CoreConcepts.com.sg SHENTON WAY PARKWAY PARADE NOVENA SQUARE ORCHARD ROAD HARBOUR FRONT Treat it. Call
      135 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      116 14 OFFICE FURNITURE CARPET WAREHOUSE SALES Office carpet fr$0>55psf Carpet tiles fr$0>95psf Vinyl tiles offer $0.45psf OPEN WORK STATION PLAN Free Layout Consultant Offer $89 m S190 S499 DIRECTOR TABLE Best Price! CONFERENCE TABLE $699 $395 S599 SOLID BACK WARDROBE FILING CABINET I BoffeTV I K$691 99 Offer $199 Size: 1200x600x1800
      116 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      23 14 SUTRA Martha Tilaar Turned her home into a spa while family stayed in a garage. SUTRA January 2011 SUTRA recaps her early days
      23 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      185 15 CUC232/JAN1 1/AD2/B Enjoy 20% off at Man Fu Yuan with Maybank Cards! Leap into the festive spirit with exclusive deals. V .7! ftg. ws a p MAN FU YUAN, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE 20% off total food bill* 15% off Chinese New Year takeaway" Complimentary dine-in gift" Level 2, Tel: 6825 1059
      185 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      3 15 RENT/LEASE or BUYCANON/RICOH/XEROX
      3 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • REVIEW & FORUM.
    • Article
      Lock icon Working towards a balanced yet productive life
      424 16 LAST January, 29-year-old Taiwanese engineer Hsu Shao-pin, who had apparently worked an average of 14 hours a day in the previous month, collapsed at his home and died of heart failure, sparking an outcry in Taiwan and a review of guidelines under the
      424 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Holbrooke’s legacy
      1111 16  -  BY SUSAN SUH The writer is a PhD candidate at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Nanyang Technological University. She previously served with the US Department of State. INTERNATIONAL diplomacy marks time by its products and personalities. Mr Richard Holbrooke loomed large in the annals of
      PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  1,111 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Do charities a favour – rate them
      598 16  - Do charities a favour rate them BY JAMES CHEN SHANLONG FOR THE STRAITS TIMES The writer is a marketing manager in the events industry and a participant in the National Youth Forum 2010 where this issue was discussed. THE financial and management practices of voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) and charities
      598 words
    • review.
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Pragmatism trumps competition theory
        930 18  -  BY ROBIN CHAN chanckr@sph.com.sg BY CHOOSING to extend an exemption for shipping lines from competition laws here for another five years, Singapore may have missed out on a chance to take a lead in the reform of the global shipping industry. In Oct 2008, the European
        PHOTO: PSA  -  930 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Thailand stumbles on military reform
        764 18  -  BY ROBERT KARNIOL DEFENCE WRITER rkarniol@sph.com.sg MORE than 20 years after beginning to mull critically important reform and restructuring, the Thai armed forces are hardly nearer their goal. If anything, a Bangkok analyst opined, they slid back following a flirtation with progress. “Security sector reforms
        764 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Chinese defence move may change US’ alliances
        795 18  -  BY MICHAEL RICHARDSON FOR THE STRAITS TIMES The writer is a visiting senior research fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. IN 1996, China fired ballistic missiles and held military exercises in waters close to Taiwan to warn the electorate there not
        795 words
    • forum.
      • MY POINT
        • Article
          Lock icon Insurance excess
          125 19 “Why should the elderly be discriminated against?” MR JACK CHEW: “The letters by Ms Debi Lin (‘Credit worthiness and seniors: Time to review age bar to reflect reality’; Dec 18) and Ms Tang Lye Kuen (‘Aged 55? Sorry, no credit card for you’; Dec 13) give us an
          125 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Slow funds transfer
          90 19 “Is this a cosy way for banks to enjoy several days of free credit?” MR STUART KING: “Why does it take three to four working days to complete a standing order transaction involving transfer of funds from one Singapore-based bank to another? Surely the old days of
          90 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Shop uses phone ‘defect’ to prey on customer
        256 19  -  Dr Luke Ho ON DEC 22, I purchased three Panasonic telephones from a shop in Sim Lim Square. After payment, one of the staff members showed me a problem with the phone, which he said was an inherent “defect” for that model.
        256 words
      • Article
        Lock icon FORUM ONLINE
        46 19 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1 MR ALESSANDRO SANTISE: Time for SIA to vary its menu 2 MS SIH YEN CHENG: Poor customer service at Takashimaya 3 MS ANITA WONG: Exemplary service at Bata outlet 4 STARHUB: Telco sorry for follow-up lapse but charges correct
        46 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Efforts to prevent clutter stepped up
        118 19  -  Rosita Chow (Ms) Public Relations Manager Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council WE THANK Mr David Lim for his feedback (“Clearing clutter: Copy these town councils”; Dec 18). We assure him and our residents that our council takes a serious view of unauthorised items and fixtures
        118 words
      • Article
        Lock icon WRITE IN:
        60 19 Letters should be sent only to 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 or Madam. Please
        60 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Pavilion a let-down for Garden City
        296 19  -  INTERNATIONAL FLORAL EXPO Yeo Chee Kean LAST month, I visited Taiwan with my family and went to the Taipei International Flora Exposition which has a section for individual country pavilions, very much like the World Expo, albeit on a smaller scale. Being a proud
        296 words
      • Article
        Lock icon ‘Don’t disturb’ policy pays for Starbucks
        143 19  -  Kenneth Tang I UNDERSTAND Mr Virdi Bhupinder’s concern about getting a seat (“Courtesy and the Starbucks syndrome”; Dec 27), but he should try to understand it is precisely Starbucks’ policy not to disturb customers that has led to its success. Besides, the method suggested
        143 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Ported phone number reissued?
        211 19  -  Timothy Lim ON DEC 21, I was suddenly able to see other phone users’ text messages. Also, unknown calls kept appearing on my cellphone. I called the M1 service line the same day and the staff could not trace the calls or text messages and were
        211 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      84 17 You can breathe easy when you are insured with Chartis. Because we are Singapore’s leading general insurer 1 backed by a global network and 90-year history. We serve 45 million customers worldwide, including over 595,ooo 2 customers locally. Your world, insured Chartis Singapore Insurance Pte. Ltd. CHARTIS Building, 78 Shenton
      84 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      28 19 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MDIS BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND E-LEARNING SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
      28 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      310 20 g I I .-T PL i ■s«H !l!l I HU •e ih vm .1 iff y4< j> v M A l Su /r<rn -J Bn&l si V, It,. *> i3i«li A AO $1®S3 -II A* /,v #RlMhh,,i 98 ...,4 IF!! i \f ftWsf “i H»> F ‘<■4 I I til
      310 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • HOME.
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Complaints against online vendors up
      811 1  -  Case received 41 grouses from Internet shoppers, twice the figure in 2009 BY JAMIE EE WEN WEI jamieee@sph.com.sg THE popularity of online shopping is growing here, and so is the number of complaints about unscrupulous online merchants. Last year, the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case)
      PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: MARLONE RUBIO  -  811 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      107 1 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Body of fifth Singaporean victim brought back MOST COMMENTED ON L Singapore least likely to have housing woes. Says stompKING: “Yes, we are all most likely able to get a house. But we will get a debt
      107 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon HDB retailers get on-site training
      972 2  -  New initiative helps heartland shops vie with bigger malls BY CAI HAOXIANG haoxiang@sph.com.sg OPTICIAN Joseph Ng used to be nervous about marketing his specially coated lenses to customers who visited his spectacle shop in Joo Chiat Complex. This was despite the O-level holder having been
      ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM  -  972 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon New lease of life for festive decorations
      576 4  -  Hotels, malls walk the green talk as they reuse or recycle ornaments BY GRACE CHUA caiwj@sph.com.sg THE festive tinsel has come down, but the real work of storing, reusing and recycling it is just beginning. About 20,000 plastic wishing spheres lit up Marina
      ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN  -  576 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Singaporean appointed to Vatican council
      468 4  -  YEN FENG THE Roman Catholic Church has appointed a Singaporean to one of its 12 Pontifical Councils in the Vatican. The councils, which together comprise about 600 people worldwide, advise Pope Benedict XVI on matters ranging from interfaith dialogue to migrant issues. Mr Michael Thio,
      468 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fewer emergencies at Changi Airport
      1173 6  -  200 cases last year, most minor, down from 250-270 five years ago BY KARAMJIT KAUR AVIATION CORRESPONDENT karam@sph.com.sg MOST are minor cases such as a burst aircraft tyre. A few turn out to be more serious, like the two Qantas jets forced to make emergency
      ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM  -  1,173 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon More taking up self-defence classes
      565 7  -  Boom in attendance after reports of gang violence made headlines last year BY JALELAH ABU BAKER jalmsab@sph.com.sg POLYTECHNIC student Daniel Chin had little interest in self-defence classes until he read about the Bukit Panjang slashings in November last year, when a gang of youths set
      ST PHOTOS: ALPHONSUS CHERN  -  565 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon After the big party, it’s the big clean-up
      681 9  -  However, less litter this year for cleaners of New Year countdown mess BY LESTER KOK lesterk@sph.com.sg FOR many people, the New Year countdown marked not only the close of 2010 but also the end of the night’s partying. For those responsible for
      ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM, TED CHEN  -  681 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Golfer struck by lightning now conscious
      436 9  -  BY JALELAH ABU BAKER WHEN she heard the terrible news that her husband had been struck by lightning, Mrs Chen knew she had to provide him with whatever help he needed. “I spent the whole night reading up on lightning strike victims, what they
      436 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      59 1 While stocks last. There will be no change of chicken part for Drumstick Snackers. Not available at KFC Blk 7 Jalan Bukit Merah, Far East Square, Playground Big Splash, Sentosa, Serangoon Central and Singapore Zoo. Roller Snackers is not available at KFC Yishun Street 22. Not available for KFC Delivery
      59 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      495 2 Tk TrichoKare European herbal hair remedy Will my OILY SCALP cause HAIR PROBLEMS? After Fight it with premium European herbs! After' X r °ef or e (o< e 6® f Jerry Ang Satisfied TKTrichoKare Client Zaza Satisfied TK TrichoKare Client Oily Scalp Therapy *$59- 9,+H 1 x $200 Package voucher
      495 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      55 2 S|£l PHOTOBANK IsBAnsjMis--<is suAxajtu ba?C^V8 PM on the economy; Upbeat but cautio"thes BffibS- tela \rnes ssr^B 'T5§? Like a page? Now you can buy it online Now, you can buy full-size imprints of pages from The Straits Times, The Business Times, The New Paper and Berita Marian. Check out the
      55 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      545 3 k v-* vi B> ri -»r ,f mat- cfeii' «JSwr. StSft’j. ,i CELEBRATE JU*» jL tdto&r, tXf*i 4- v# V 2 fcfr r WITH TIGER *m f L !>* -Ml i\\ r A/, i-*** Vir^^S^ 5** 1V r* w I V- TIGER LUNAR EXTRAVAGANZA (^|D—« TIGER BEER presents a unique
      545 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      7 4 FormerMufti usedtowork asawelder inGermany For Subscription,call 6388-3838
      7 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      574 4 www. sp.edu.sg Commencement Date: 18 Apr 2011 http://www.sp.edu.sg/parttimecourses Singapore Polytechnic has a sizeable part-time body of about 2,000 students who attend the evenings-only and virtual college courses. The Part-Time Diploma courses provide opportunities to working personnel for career advancement. The classes are conducted 3 to 5 evenings a week. The
      574 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      3477 5 I V www. sp.edu.sg Getting our students work-ready, life-ready and world-ready. SP. Singapore's first poly. ADVANCED SPECIALIST POST DIPLOMA COURSES Commencement Date: 18 Apr 2011 http://www.sp.edu.sg/parttimecourses Singapore Polytechnic has a sizeable part-time body of about 2,000 students who attend the evenings-only and virtual college courses. These courses are designed to
      3,477 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      366 6 Advertisement How to become a freelance writer Written by NICK DAWS Freelance writing can be creative, fulfilling and a lot of fun, with excellent money to be made as well. What’s more, anyone can become a writer. No special qualifications or experience are required. The market for writers is huge.
      366 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      96 6 CKTOS C„o sP a I CO'-*” i SS0 W ft 1 ♦.a 60 M •Apply to Efalex liquid only. BACK TO SCHOOL? Back up your Brain Power Begin the new school term with Efalex and ActivMemory, both specially formulated to help learning and memory recall. Efalex is patented and clinically
      96 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      15 6 第《送 12/23/10 4:52:11 PM Nyonya_print.indd 1 名教剪换印今精
      15 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      9 7 Armed man robs 7-Eleven, locks staff in store room
      9 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      366 7 /A AZEA Property Investment iFyV 4 4* *V '‘YU t-r--w How To Own 3 Properties With Only 1 Property ATTEND A FREE 3 hour seminar worth $198 to learn A Well Kept Secrets of the Rich’s Strategies now revealed! A Creating a regular monthly income from your investment A What
      366 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • The New Market
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Singapore’s best hawker food
      686 8  -  The verdict will be out on Jan 21 at the Asian Masters gala dinner after a three month-long search for the best in the business BY LEONG PHEI PHEI WHO cooks the best char kway teow, nasi lemak, laksa, chicken rice, roti prata and bak chor
      PHOTOS: FILE, DANNY YEO  -  686 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Here&Now
      271 8 CNYfair Enjoy wholesale prices at the Electronics Furniture CNY Gift Fair from Friday to Sunday at Suntec Convention Centre Hall 402 to 403. Some of the deals include 22-inch LCD TVs, netbooks and washing machines at $29 each. From 11am to 9pm. Watch winder Owell’s automatic watch winder keeps
      271 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Drink to a new year
      185 8 COME Feb 11, the Promontory@Marina Bay will be the venue for some 3,500 party revellers who gather to celebrate“togetherness” Called the Tiger Lunar Extravaganza, this is an inaugural event organised by Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) as part of its Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations
      185 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Franck Muller’s new boutique
      110 8 CELEBRITIES and an elite group of guests graced the opening of Franck Muller’s second boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands recently. The first Franck Muller boutique in Singapore is at Ion Orchard. The official opening of the new 2,000 sq feet House of Franck
      PHOTO: FRANK MULLER  -  110 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Montblanc raises money for Unicef
      110 8 MONTBLANC’SglobalSignatureforGoodinitiative raised US$4,356,050 (S$5,666,975) to support Unicef’s education programmes for children. Unicef,which stands for the United Nation’s Children’s Fund, works for children’s rights, their survival, development and protection. Last month, the cheque was handed over by Mr Lutz Bethge, chief executive officer of Montblanc International,
      PHOTO: MONTBLANC  -  110 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Courting customers at Nex
      137 8 LEADING electrical, IT and furniture retailer Courts opens its 11th store at Nex shopping mall, offering customers an exciting range of products and great value propositions. Courts’ chief executive officer Terry O’Connor says: “With the opening of Courts at Nex, we now have a Courts store
      PHOTO: COURTS  -  137 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • SPORT.
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST VIEWED, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      175 10 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE STORIES L Fergie recalls United trio after son is fired L Mourinho appeals for Fabregas to join Real L It’s all gone wrong MOST COMMENTED ON L Malaysia declares public holiday over football win Said Mrs_Busketmj: “Why shouldn’t
      175 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon STUMBLING CHELSEA
      724 10 Thriller at Stamford Bridge but title hopes dim as Aston Villa steal a point Chelsea 3 Aston Villa 3 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Chelsea’s English Premier League title hopes may have suffered irreparable damage yesterday, after they were held to a shock 3-3 draw by struggling Aston Villa
      REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  724 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Wenger sets sights on title challenge
      331 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is convinced that his team have the mental toughness to battle for the English Premier League title. His youthful teams, brimming with talent and flair, have been accused of being too frail physically and mentally in the
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  331 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon HODGSON STILL BULLISH
      461 11 Under-pressure manager claims he has support of club owners, players AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Beleaguered Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson insists that he has the backing of the club’s owners and players after the 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. The British newspapers think otherwise. They were reporting
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  461 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Ghosts of Dalglish and Benitez haunt present manager
      652 11  -  BY JONATHAN NORTHCROFT THE TIMES, LONDON IT’S hard being disliked for who you are but heartbreaking when it’s for who you’re not. Roy Hodgson will never be Kenny Dalglish, nor is he Rafael Benitez. Even if things were going well at Liverpool,
      652 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Hurt Rooney faces two weeks out
      381 11 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney could be out of action for two weeks after injuring his left ankle in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over West Bromwich Albion. He scored in the third minute, but hobbled off late in
      ASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  381 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Redknapp moving fast in bid to snap up Beckham
      381 11 ASSOCIATED PRESS REUTERS LONDON: Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham wants to join Tottenham Hotspur on loan, according to the London club’s manager Harry Redknapp. “He just said he’d like to come and play here at Tottenham,” Redknapp told reporters, after
      ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS  -  381 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Amla is superb against India
      279 11 REUTERS CAPE TOWN: Carefree Hashim Amla fired his way to a half-century but fell before tea, as South Africa reached 125 for three on the first day of the third and decisive Test against India at Newlands yesterday. Rain and bad light cost nearly two
      REUTERS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  279 words
    • Article
      Lock icon England expect backlash
      235 11 REUTERS SYDNEY: The fate of the Ashes was decided last week in Melbourne. But, with the series and pride still on the line, neither Australia nor England are calling this week’s fifth Test in Sydney a dead rubber. Even though England have already checked the Ashes in
      REUTERS  -  235 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon SPURS SILENCE THUNDER
      576 12 San Antonio’s masterful defensive display helps them whip Oklahoma ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN ANTONIO: San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich recently stressed to his players just how unacceptably average they were defensively. Maybe the National Basketball Associa-tion-leading Spurs finally got the message. It sure looked like it, as they
      ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  576 words
    • SPORTSWORLD
      • Article
        Lock icon Cheng in 10th place at Aussie meet
        44 12 SYDNEY: Singapore sailor Colin Cheng is 10th in the 44-boat Laser fleet at the Australian Laser National Championships. Fellow-Singaporean Terence Choo is 28th out of the 96 competitors in the Laser Radial category. The regatta ends tomorrow.
        44 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Misbun quits as Malaysia coach
        68 12 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian legend Misbun Sidek has stunned the Badminton Association of Malaysia by resigning as national coach. According to Malaysian newspaper The Star, he had been unhappy with recent changes to the BAM’s coaching and training structure. Speculation is now rife that Misbun’s exit
        68 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Van Gundy fined for comment on refs
        94 12 XINHUA WASHINGTON: Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has been fined US$35,000 (S$46,300) by the National Basketball Association for publicly criticising referees who officiated in his team’s 112-103 win over the New York Knicks last Thursday. He indicated that referees were paying special
        XINHUA  -  94 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon TRIAL RUN FOR WORLDS
      702 13  -  Organisers using S’pore Canoe Marathon to try out new 4.3km route BY LIN XINYI linxinyi@sph.com.sg THE upcoming Singapore Canoe Marathon promises to be an eventful competition for organisers and participants alike. On Jan 9, some 550 canoeists and kayakers will take to the waters at Marina
      ST FILE PHOTO  -  702 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Nadal starts year on triumphant note
      359 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS DOHA: World No. 1 Rafael Nadal will begin the new year at the Qatar Open today on a high, after beating Roger Federer in the final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship on Saturday. The pair are set to meet
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  359 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Turkish Airlines joins big push for sports ambassadors
      309 13  -  BY TERRENCE VOON DESPITE a year of high-profile public relations disasters for top athletes, sports stars are still the way to go when it comes to sponsorship. Just ask Turkish Airlines, which recently added women’s tennis star Caroline Wozniacki to its stable
      309 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Next 72 hours
      119 13 Today Basketball NBA: Boston v Toronto (Live, StarHub Ch202, 7am). Cricket 5th Ashes Test, day 1: Australia v England (Live, mio TV Ch123, 7.28am). Football Spanish Primera Liga: Mallorca v Hercules, Real Zaragoza v Real Sociedad, Villarreal v Almeria, Atletico Madrid v Racing Santander (tomorrow, 2.55am), Getafe
      119 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Scorecard
      141 13 Basketball NBA Chicago 100 Cleveland 91, New Orleans 92 Washington 81, Miami 114 Golden State 107, Minnesota 103 New Jersey 88, San Antonio 101 Oklahoma City 74, Denver 104 Sacramento 86, Milwaukee 99 Dallas 87, Utah 98 Memphis 92. Football English Premier League Arsenal 3 Birmingham 0. Scottish Premier
      141 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon “The response I anticipate is a two-letter word, not a three-letter word. Maybe a few four-letter words as well!”
      48 13 Blackpool manager Ian Holloway, on what he thinks his chairman’s reply will be to his request for funds to sign players for the Premier League football club this month
      48 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Seven races to note for 2011
      532 13  -  ARUNNER’S DIARY BY JEANETTE WANG jwang@sph.com.sg The writer is the associate editor of Shape, Singapore's premier health, fitness, wellness and nutrition magazine for women WE MAY be just three days into the New Year, but it’s a good time to start planning your race
      532 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      117 10 IN THE BALANCE Roy Hodgson’s future still far from secure despite win over Bolton. B11 TRIAL RUN Organisers using S’pore Canoe Marathon to try out new 4.3km route. B13 LOTTERY L Jjl Draw No. 2602/2011 1 ii J Draw Today. Monday, 3 January 2011 Group 1 Prize $650,000. Sales close
      117 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      19 10 NADAL EDGES OUT FEDERER Rafael Nadal has great start to the new year with win in Abu Dhabi. B13
      19 words
  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 11
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 13
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      60 14 > In memory of a iovea one "In memoriam" is for the loved ones whom l remember... iyou Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. Emily Dickinson Pay tribute to the life of a loved one through the memories he has left behind through an In Memoriam
      60 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      14 14 fcl For the loved ones whom,you remember... ‘In Memoriam i I p, KATs CLASSIFIED
      14 words
  • Obituary
    Lock icon Untitled
    1588 14 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 SIM HUI SIANG Age: 88 was called home to be with the Lord on 31 December 2010, leaving behind loved ones. Sons: Daughters-in-law: Alan
    1,588 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
  • MONEY.
    • money.markets
      • Article
        Lock icon High hopes for market to stay buoyant
        517 15  -  Analysts upbeat over STI performance and rise in trading activity MARKETS INSIGHT BY GOH ENG YEOW SENIOR CORRESPONDENT engyeow@sph.com.sg AS THE new trading year kicks off today, hopes are high that the stock market will enjoy a good run in the months ahead.
        517 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Govt to release more industrial sites for sale
        365 15  -  BY ESTHER TEO MORE industrial sites are up for grabs under the government land sales programme for the first half of the year. Four plots, two of them new, have been put on the confirmed list while seven are on the reserve
        365 words
      • MARKET SUMMARY
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon STRAITS TIMES INDEX
          3 15
          3 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Currencies
          90 15 Dec 31 CHNG YR 2010 CLOSE FR Dec 30 S$ LOW S$ HIGH US$ 1.2824 +0.76 1.*****.2824@ Euro 1.7105 +0.06 2.0153 1.6886 A$ 1.3048 +0.74 1.3145 1.1515 Yen* 1.5758 +0.61 1.6107 1.4467 Rupiah* 0.***** +0.93 0.*****0.***** Where S$ stands Dec 31 CHNG YR 2010 CLOSE FR Dec 30 S$
          90 words
        • Article
          Lock icon UNIT TRUSTS & FUNDS
          3128 15 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS A unit trust or investment-linked insurance policy qualifies for inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme if it has: a three-year track record, top quartile performance, a sales charge not exceeding 3 per cent and an expense ratio that is lower than the median of existing funds in
          3,128 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Top Movers (Stocks)
          40 15 Week's Top Rises CENTS (0) CENTS DBXT Nifty 10US$ ,...***** 420.1 Week's Top Falls CENTS (0) CENTS DBXT iBoxxUSTr 5US$ ***** -492.5 Week's Top Rises CENTS CENTS 1 100.0 0.5 Week's Top Falls CENTS CENTS 0.5 -50.0
          40 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Top Movers (Warrants)
          50 15 Week's Top Rises CENTS (0) CENTS F N.ES.1012 653 45.0 Week's Top Falls CENTS (0) CENTS SGX RB ePWl ***** 31.5 -11.0 -25.9 Week's Top Rises CENTS CENTS Asia Water W*****8 2.5 66.7 1.0 Week's Top Falls CENTS Jade W*****4 CENTS 0.5 -50.0 -0.5 01am MBLeCWl *****
          50 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Global stocks end highest in over 2 years
      474 16 Markets rally on hopes of further recovery as greenback falters REUTERS NEW YORK: World stocks have ended 2010 at their highest levels in 28 months and oil touched a 26-month peak as expectations of a further recovery in the global economy supported
      REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  474 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Don’t take low interest rates for granted
      1041 16  -  C A I JIN BY GOH ENG YEOW YOU don’t have to look very far to see signs of the economic boom in Singapore. Banks are lending heavily again, with business loans topping an estimated $166 billion in October. This is well above
      1,041 words
    • IN BRIEF
      • Article
        Lock icon Kamco to buy $5.5b worth of bad loans
        81 16 REUTERS SEOUL: Korea Asset Management Corp (Kamco) will buy about 5 trillion won (S$5.5 billion) worth of bad loans from banks and assets from firms under restructuring this year, said local media yesterday. Kamco chairman and chief executive Chang Young Chul said
        REUTERS  -  81 words
      • Article
        Lock icon German economy likely to grow 3.4%
        30 16 REUTERS BERLIN: The German economy likely saw record growth post-reunification last year, Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle said last Saturday, forecasting 3.4 per cent growth.
        REUTERS  -  30 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Cathay offers pilots up to 12% pay rise
        52 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific has offered pilots pay rises of up to 12 per cent after work to rule threats. The Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association’s 1,800 members will vote on the deal within six weeks, reported the Sunday Morning
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  52 words
    • Article
      Lock icon DB Platinum IV
      95 16 Agriculture USD R1C-B 21.12.10 8.37 USD Agriculture USD 11C 21.12.10 8509.73 USD Agriculture USD R1C-C 21.12.10 9.11 SGD Balanced Currency Harvest Euro I1C 15.12.10 100.25 EUR Booster Capital Guaranteed Fund SGD RID 16.12.10 10.52 SGD Croci Alpha Pairs Sectors USD R1C-B 21.12.10 9.80 SGD Croci Alpha Pairs
      95 words
    • Article
      Lock icon DB Platinum
      100 16 Agriculture Euro I1C 21.12.10 8026.26 EUR Agriculture Euro R1C-B 21.12.10 7.89 EUR Branchen Stars I1C 23.12.10 *****1.11 EUR Branchen Stars R1C-A 23.12.10 137.36 EUR Commodity Euro R1C 21.12.10 185.88 EUR Commodity Euro I1C 21.12.10 *****.72 EUR Commodity USD R1C-B 21.12.10 8.30 USD Commodity USD R1C-C 21.12.10 7.23 SGD
      100 words
    • Article
      Lock icon db x-trackers
      58 16 IDB Commodity Booster DJ-UBSCI ETF I IfTSE Vietnam ETF MC^^27J2J0^^^3^01Usd IMSCI AC Asia Ex Japa/ TRN IND/ ETfI IMSCI Europe TRN Index ETF IMSCI Indonesia TRN Index ETF IMSCI Malaysia TRN Index ETF IMSCI Thailand TRN Index ETF he 27.12.10 15.73 USd| |S&P 500 Short ETF M^^27^Z10^^^4^22Usd Ills
      58 words
    • Article
      Lock icon db x-trackers II
      50 16 (AUSTRALIA MONEY MARKET ETF I |lC 23.12.10 190.70 AUd| (AUSTRALIA MONEY MARKET ETF I bc^^23J2J0^^24a94SGm IBOXX Sovereigns Eurozone Total Return Index ETF 1C^^ZA1Z10^^218£8USD Markit iBoxx ABF Korea Government Index ETF 1C 28.12.10 120.07 USD USD IG INFL/ Linked Treasuries Total Return Index ETF 1C 27.12.10 237.02 USD
      50 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Man Investments (Singapore) Pte Ltd
      18 16 ISIN-CODE NAME NAV DATE LU********** Man AHL Trend SGD Share SGD 100.05 20.12.10
      18 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Sound advice for the career woman
      1161 17  -  Identifying strengths and avoiding common pitfalls key, say experts WORKING LIFE: AT WORK WITH JOANNE LEE JOANNE LEE joannel@sph.com.sg TALKING to one of my girl friends a couple of years ago, we were musing over whether we would put our future daughters through the
      ST ILLUSTRATION: ADAM LEE  -  1,161 words
    • ON THE MOVE
      • Article
        Lock icon NSL
        160 17 ANG KONG HUA: After 35 years at the helm of NSL, formerly known as NatSteel, Mr Ang has stepped down from the company. He retired as executive director last Friday. Mr Ang, 66, first joined the company in 1975 as its general manager and guided the steel mill to
        160 words
      • Article
        Lock icon BreadTalk
        68 17 GOH TONG PAK: The BreadTalk chief executive officer (CEO) stepped down with effect from last Saturday as part of the succession planning process by the company. Mr Oh Eng Lock, the group’s managing director will take over from Mr Goh, 64, who has been CEO since January 2008. Mr
        68 words
      • Article
        Lock icon China Enersave
        75 17 KOO AH SEANG: China Enersave’s chief executive officer is leaving the company ahead of schedule. Mr Koo left the company with effect from last Tuesday, as opposed to the Jan 8 date that was earlier stated by the company. The early release was mutually agreed between Mr Koo
        75 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Europtronic
        41 17 CHONG CHEE SENG: The 46-year-old chief financial officer of Europtronic Group has left the company due to health reasons. The company said that it has already identified a replacement for Mr Chong, but did not disclose who the person is.
        41 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Lim Hng Kiang in Jakarta for 2-day visit
      165 17 MINISTER for Trade and Industry (MTI) Lim Hng Kiang is on a two-day visit to Jakarta from today to attend a ministerial meeting with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa. Together with senior officials, they will discuss the progress of
      165 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Reeling in the big spenders
      761 18  -  Banks fight for slice of affluent users pie with offerings, services CREDIT CARD GROWTH BY GABRIEL CHEN gabrielc@sph.com.sg COMPETITION is hotting up in the credit card market here, especially for the growing number of people regarded by banks as either affluent or heading for that
      PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: FORTIN ALBELARDO  -  761 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      113 18 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Groupon headed for mega IPO? MOST COMMENTED ON L Index shows private resale home prices sliding. Says wannabe2010: “One moment prices slide, the next, projects have overwhelming demand! These mixed signals can cause a lot of problems
      113 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      12 16 Head to CATS FASTADS in The New Paper for education options! CLA/Dec05/Sg
      12 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      16 16 Head to CATS FASTADS in The New Paper for job opportunities! WATS BUY IT-SELL IT-FIND IT
      16 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      221 16 FREE Blogging Workshop By Alvin Snows You How To Build Setup A 6 Figure Blogging Business At Home "Alvin ’s teaching was amazing! By putting in his teaching into action, we have generated well over Jasmond Kang in just 3 days! "Within 3 months, my Blog Alexa ranking soars to
      221 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      12 16 Howtorunabusinesswithoutrunningoutofideas. January/Februaryissueoutnow! •Whyemployersholdontoolderworkers. •AninsiderlookintotheE50awards. •WhatHollywoodtaughtScanteakaboutbranding. •EntryandexpansionguideforSME’ssettingtheirsightsonregionalexpansion. •Trust:Amustorgobust. Copiesareonsale($6)atallpetrolstations(exceptCaltex)andleadingbookshops andcomewitha2011PurpleClickcalendarwhilestockslast. Tosubscribe($30forsixissuesdeliveredtoyourofficeorhome),pleasecall6388-3838. GetacomplimentarycopyifyouareaTNTclient,whilestockslast! Producedby
      12 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 16 Miscellaneous Column 1
      30 16 FOUR-DIGIT DRAW Jan 02 2011 FIRSTN6357 SECONDN0733 THIRDN9117 STARTERS 0447 0888 1394 3743 3863 4700 4974 5209 8742 9642 CONSOLATIONS 1734 1736 3448 3760 3975 5303 7091 7134 7455 9009
      30 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      91 17 SHARElNVESTOR.com The Pulse Of Trading You know the market is bullish. But youdon’tknowwhichstocktobuy. Every single heart beat is like an opportunity lost. That’s okay. With ShareInvestor’s investment management tools, you are equipped with the knowledge to invest. Through a range of streaming financial data, interactive charting tools and comprehensive investment
      91 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 2
      373 17 READING ANNUAL REPORTS IPO PROSPECTUSES e? What to look for in a company’s annual report Course Structure An overview of fundamental analysis Economic, industry and company analysis What to look for in a company’s annual report The qualitative aspect, the industry, the business, the market Is it a good business?
      373 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 3
      148 17 FOR SALE BY TENDER SIN CHEONG BUILDING FREEHOLD INDUSTRIAL SITE Address 47 Jalan Pemimpin Land Size 4,087.8 sqm (44,001 sqft) approx. Master Plan 2008 Business 1, Plot ratio 2.5 Existing Development 6-Storey Light Industrial Building Existing GFA 7,813.5 sqm (84,104 sqft) approx. Excellent Location Short walk to Marymount MRT Station
      148 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      135 18 8, mmm New Year Specials Dinner Buffet* $20.11 3 January to 17 February 2011 f V r W 8k > m* i-m' > an »sr bdiis CHl B F HIIS 1101 123H 0000 VISA Exclusively for DBS/POSB Credit and Debit Cardmembers. A. Dinner Buffet* $20.11 (*more than 30 items including
      135 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      509 18 14 JAN 2011 (FRI) 15 JAN 2011 (SAT) 10.00 AM 5.00 PM A TWO DAY COURSE ON LOW RISK HIGH REWARD HIGH PROBABILITY TRADING COURSE STRUCTURE Would you like to learn how to identify exactly where a market is going to turn, before it turns? Would you like to learn
      509 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      43 1 THINKING IS IN MICA (P) 108/11/2010 Partners success!Get set for MONDAY 03/01/11 We reveal tips for your best year ever. POCKET MONEY HEROINE Girl uses life savings to help others. p4&5 p9 DATING NIGHTMARES Online pranksters are out to break your heart. p12
      43 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • in
    • INSIDE TRACK
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon “INSIDE THE NEWS
        568 2 The column above is an opinion piece about a news event or occurrence it is a personal point of view, extrapolated from fact. Newspaper opinion columns take on issues which affect people with the intention of influencing readers. They sometimes also offer solutions and ideas on how
        ST FILE PHOTO  -  568 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Find the right group of peers, and you’ll find strength
        332 2  -  The INside track BY SERENE GOH EDITOR Startinganythingnewisnot easy, especially in a school year. You are trying to disengage your brain from holiday mode, your body is soft in the middle from too many afternoons at Ben Jerry’s, and you
        332 words
    • SINGAPORE
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Betrayed by a system built on trust
        429 3 Thousands of foreign workers in Singapore are handing their money over to illegal foreign remittance agents and losing their money in the process. The hundi agent, as he is known, takes cash from the workers and sends the same amount directly to their
        ST PHOTO TEH JOO LIN  -  429 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Locked inside a virtual world
        247 3 Nearly 9 per cent of young people in Singapore are “pathological gamers” addicts who spend hours playing video games, and whose schoolwork and social skills suffer as a result. They play for about 37.5 hours each week, double the 18.8 hours spent by non-addicts on
        ST FILE PHOTO  -  247 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Going the extra mile
        712 6  -  Three teenagers won the HDB Good Neighbour Award for keeping the ‘kampung spirit’ alive in their HDB estates. BY SHERYL QUEK When her neighbour’s poodle went missing in October last year, it was Cheyenne Chong, 13, who roped in six of her adult neighbours to search
        ST PHOTO DESMOND FOO  -  712 words
    • IN DEPTH
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Go forth with confidence
        1568 4/5  -  Do not let moving to a new school overwhelm you. SHERYL QUEK speaks to those who have gone before you, and reveals the wisdom they gained from their experiences. SHERYL QUEK ng Xu Wei was the only student from Kranji Primary School starting Secondary 1 at
        ST PHOTOS DESMOND LIM DESIGN JASTER NGUI  -  1,568 words
    • IN THE WORLD
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon KOSOVO
        87 7 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci allegedly once headed a criminal network that supposedly had people killed in order to sell their kidneys, according to a report by European investigators. This was said to have happened during the 1998 to 99 Kosovo War. The report said it has
        ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  87 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Why him?
        681 7 Sources: Time magazine BBC News Associated Press Agence France-Presse THE FACE Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, 26, helped invent the hugely successful social networking website while a student at Harvard University seven years ago. It is now worth about US$6.9 billion (S$9 billion), making him one of the world’s
        Sources: Time magazine; BBC News; Associated Press; Agence France-Presse; PHOTO BLOOMBERG; Source: time.com  -  681 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon MIDDLE EAST
        95 7 ASSOCIATED PRESS Israel, Lebanon and Egypt have been at the mercy of some deadly weather lately. Several unusually warm and dry weeks led to fierce forest fires in Israel and Leb- anon, destroying forests. That was then abruptly replaced by heavy rain, merciless winds and sandstorms, which caused
        ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTOS REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  95 words
      • Article
        Lock icon MARTINIQUE
        100 7 ASSOCIATED PRESS An 84-year-old man has been convicted and fined nearly US$10,000 (S$13,100) for making racist remarks during a 2009 television interview. This happened in Martinique, a French-ruled island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, where protests had broken out recently over high prices and low wages. Many protesters were
        ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  100 words
    • IN SCHOOL
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Developing a nose for murder
        463 8  -  BY EISEN TEO An elderly man has suddenly died in his bed, and the clues to his death lie around him. What did him in? Was it his medication? The fried rice his maid cooked for him the night before? Or did he die of
        PHOTO NANYANG POLYTECHNIC  -  463 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Bridging generations
        443 8  -  EISEN TEO A network meeting and a book sound like the stuff of self-help authors. But in the case of 10 Year 5 students from Hwa Chong Institution, these products originated from their personal feelings of being unable to reach out to elderly people. The 16-year-olds wanted their
        ST PHOTO ASHLEIGH SIM  -  443 words
    • IN FOR A CAUSE
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon They want to hear your troubles
        612 9  -  BY EISEN TEO When Jolene (not her real name) started Secondary 1 at a new school, she found the going tough. She was in a new environment with almost no friends. Before long, she slipped into depression, during which she suffered from frequent mood
        PHOTO HEALTH PROMOTION BOARD  -  612 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon You can make a difference
      265 9 Last year, 12,400 children who could not afford to buy food during recess got a helping hand from the The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Now entering its 11th year, the fund has paid for the bus fares and lunches of thousands of needy
      265 words
    • INTERESTS
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon 10 after-school things to do this year
        832 10/11 Bid farewell to 2010 SHERYL QUEK ushers you into the new year with the low down on the best the coming year has to offer. IBve aye Mr Potter The long-awaited final cinematic showdown between the evil Lord Voldemort and lionhearted Harry Potter
        PHOTOS FILE, AP, GENTING INTERNATIONAL, NTUC, UNIVERSAL MUSIC SINGAPORE, WARNER BROS. GRAPHICS ZULAIHA JUMARI  -  832 words
    • TRENDING NOW
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Online heart breakers
        831 12  -  Meeting your soulmate online just got harder thanks to the rise of teenage pranksters. BY SHERYL QUEK They pick you from an online dating site, arrange to meet, then stand you up while they watch from afar. Hello, you have just been pranked. Pranking people on online
        PHOTO RANDOMWIRE.COM  -  831 words
    • IN THE SPOTLIGHT
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Migrant lives through young eyes
        308 13  -  BY SERENE LUO Over the school holidays last November, about 20 boys from the Bukit Batok Hostel took to Little India to put their newly learnt photography skills to work. The boys, who cannot be named because they are all young offenders on probation and
        PHOTOS COURTESY OF BUKIT BATOK HOSTEL  -  308 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon “IN YOUR OWN WORDS
        147 13 South Korean businessmen taking shelter during a civil defence drill in Seoul, South Korea, last month. Many South Koreans stopped work, donned gas masks and headed to underground shelters in the country’s biggest-ever civil evacuation drill. Look at the man with the megaphone, what do you
        PHOTO ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  147 words
    • WRITE IN
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Thanks for a great year
        497 14  -  BY SERENE LUO IN COORDINATOR For all the surveys and street interviews, columns and story ideas they contributed over the year, IN rewarded the 2010 batch of 14 IN Crowders with a day out they would remember always. I got to play mummy to the
        ST PHOTO NAMRATA TILANI  -  497 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon What being in the IN Crowd taught me
        179 14  -  BY SHANNON SOH IN CROWDER 2010 Shannon Soh, 16, recently completed her O levels at Pei Hwa Secondary School. During my one-year stint at IN, I gained many invaluable experiences. Initially, I thought that having a good grasp of English would suffice
        179 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Write IN
        220 14 IN’s column about personal problems is back. Write to us if you have a problem and do not know what to do. Or you can send in advice to help others. IN will get experts, such as doctors and counsellors, to analyse your problems and offer their solutions.
        220 words
    • ZOOM IN
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon A closer look at Volunteerism
        781 15  -  BY ANDREW DUFFY What is happening in volunteerism? Singaporeans donated $1.8 billion worth of time last year, based on a person’s time being worth $20 per hour. They put in 89 million man-hours, twice as much as in 2008. To put it in perspective, it
        ST FILE PHOTO; PHOTO COURTESY OF DOREEN SOONG  -  781 words
    • IN THE STRAITS TIMES
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Slice, dice, and roast
        1125 16 / 17  -  Pull out the supermarket advertisements found in The Straits Times. You are going to make a shopping list and, maybe, cook a meal that will leave your family wanting more. Lesson activity by SONIA SNG Each Thursday, various supermarkets advertise their weekly promotional items in The
        BT FILE PHOTO; ST FILE PHOTO  -  1,125 words
    • IN THE CLASSROOM
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Trading freedom for protection
        1910 18 / 19  -  Welcome back to IN’s column on how to read and write better. This year, we continue our journey of understanding words and the world. We will continue to expand our vocabulary using some of the most interesting contemporary news that The Straits Times publishes. This column
        PHOTO AGENCE-FRANCE-PRESSE  -  1,910 words
    • IN THE END
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Teen Terrors
        477 20 f he gangs of today have only one [Ink with the gangs of the past violence* KM looks at how their structure has changed over time. This is the first of a two-part series on gangs and violence. Watch out next week to find out more about mobsters
        477 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 3
Page thumbnail Page 4/5
Page thumbnail Page 6
Page thumbnail Page 7
Page thumbnail Page 8
Page thumbnail Page 9
Page thumbnail Page 10/11
Page thumbnail Page 12
Page thumbnail Page 13
Page thumbnail Page 14
Page thumbnail Page 15
Page thumbnail Page 16 / 17
Page thumbnail Page 18 / 19
Page thumbnail Page 20
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      125 1 On land, paralympic swimmer Yip Pin Xiu cannot climb the stairs in her own flat. In water, she is a human dynamo who has scored numerous medals, including a gold in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. AKSHITA NANDA meets the spunky DESIGN: LEE CHEE CHEW ST PHOTOS: ASHLEIGH SIM, KEVIN LIM,
      125 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      310 1 I like my mushroom head Little Fatty won’t slim down C2 Smell Singapore Artist captures durian puff scent in a bottle C3 Dog-gone place Thumbs down for nex dog park C8 K-r THE NEW PAPER WEDDING PLANNER 2011 7-9 JANUARY, VIVOCITY CENTRAL COURT i v. B y>-. v*s w iW'Wr\
      310 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Life!
    • life!.people
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Little Fatty's big dream
        971 2  -  Jimmy Lin, the Internet sensation who sang Whitney Houston’s hit, now has two albums out 8QUESTIONSWITH...Jimmy Lin Yu-chun boon chan media correspondent bchan@sph.com.sg He is Asian and more panda than diva, but Taiwan’s Jimmy Lin Yu-chun can give singer Whitney Houston a run for her money.
        ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM  -  971 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Olympian water babe
        2119 4  -  Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu loves the freedom that swimming brings her the monday interview with Yip Pin Xiu akshita nanda Paralympic swimmer Yip Pin Xiu’s apartment in Upper Serangoon is full of reminders of what the wheelchair-bound champion can and cannot do. Next to a
        ST FILE PHOTO; PHOTOS: COURTESY OF YIP PIN XIU; ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM  -  2,119 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Twin win situation
        728 5 Reuters Los Angeles They look so much alike in Oscarhopeful film The Social Network, they could be one man, and in fact, they are. But what the Winklevoss twins share with the actor who plays them has less to do with looks and more with their privileged
        Reuters; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  728 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Bin there, done that
        713 5  - Bin there done that He is only six, but Little Bin, son of former child star Bin Bin, is Taiwan’s hottest child star and has appeared in popular dramas yip wai yee yipwy@sph.com.sg Little Bin may be Taiwan’s hottest child star, but he is exactly what he is: Still a
        PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER; PHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE  -  713 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Sniff out Singapore
      679 3  -  Take a whiff of yummy char kway teow, kopi and bak kut teh in bottles at this exhibition corrie tan corriet@sph.com.sg Sniffed any works of art lately? An upcoming art exhibition here maps Singapore in smells from cement to bak kut teh (pork ribs soup). Tokyo-born artist
      PHOTOS: CAROLINE CHIA, COURTESY OF MAKI UEDA  -  679 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Couture uncool
      400 3 New York Times New York Leave it to fashionistas to try on new buzzwords like they are going out of style. Whether it was people’s bromance with heritage brands or the shellacking that some collaborations took, last year saw no shortage of public relations-driven catchphrases and trendy terms.
      New York Times; ST FILE PHOTO  -  400 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Go ahead quote me
      105 6 ‘You gotta say goodbye to the Xbox... I have to squeeze it down to, like, a 15-minute segment at night after they go to bed’ Actor Jack Black (right), who has two sons, on how fatherhood has ruined his video-game obsession ‘I’m not a shopper at
      105 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Getting his feet wet
      590 6  -  To Simon Reeve, the hardest part of being host of a travel programme is getting some yip wai yee yipwy@sph.com.sg British journalist and television presenter Simon Reeve does not do porn. Travel porn, that is. Over the telephone from his home in London, the 38-year-old tells
      PHOTO: BBC  -  590 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Hair-raising NYE spectacle
      107 6 Was A-mei having a bad hair night? What on earth was Rainie Yang wearing? After the two singers performed at a New Year’s Eve show last Friday in Taipei, netizens had a field day making fun of their style choices, reported Apple Daily. Yang’s puffy clown pants
      PHOTOS: XINHUA  -  107 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Rail tales of seven sisters
      624 7  -  New Zealand playwright Jacob Rajan will play all the characters in this fairy tale set in modern India corrie tan corriet@sph.com.sg A traditional Indian fairy tale gets a modern twist in the upcoming play, The Guru Of Chai. New Zealand actor and playwright Jacob Rajan,
      ST PHOTO: INDIAN INK  -  624 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Teen girls rule the roost in films
      991 7  -  ann hornaday Washington Post Say this much for movies last year: It was a pretty good year to be a girl. It seems like a dim memory now that, soon after the year began, its first potential cinematic scandal began brewing. The trailer
      Washington Post  -  991 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Thumbs-down for nex dog park
      1061 8  -  The SPCA is concerned about the lack of shelter and overcrowding at the K9 Park in the mall natasha ann zachariah natashaz@sph.com.sg The first dog park in a mall here has been given the thumbsdown from dog trainers and the Society for the Prevention of
      ST PHOTOS: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK  -  1,061 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Leash your dog in public
      244 8 Outside of dog runs, pooches have to be leashed in public, or owners risk being fined by the Agri-Food Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA). If caught, owners will be given a composition fine of $100. This means that own- ers are given a date by
      244 words
    • life!.buzz
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Shania Twain weds
        255 10 Associated Press San Juan (Puerto Rico) Country singer Shania Twain and Swiss businessman Frederic Thiebaud tied the knot last Saturday in a New Year’s Day wedding in Puerto Rico. A message on her website said the couple were married in Rincon with 40 close family and friends
        Associated Press; PHOTO: ASSSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  255 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Bye politics, Arnie’ll be back
        508 10 Associated Press Los Angeles The Terminator always said he’d be back. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (below) is sifting through a stack of corporate, Hollywood and real estate offers as the celebrity politician nears an inevitable career crossroads: Today, he is out of a job. His next
        Associated Press  -  508 words
      • buzzing
        • Article
          Lock icon BONEY M STAR DIED OF HEART FAILURE
          65 10 Heart failure caused the death of 1970s disco icon Bobby Farrell in a Saint Petersburg hotel room, his agent said last Friday, citing the Russian authorities. The 61-year-old Boney M frontman was found dead in his bed last Thursday morning, the day after
          65 words
        • Article
          Lock icon JACKSON AUTOPSY SHOW POSTPONED
          70 10 Discovery Channel International last Friday said it indefinitely postponed the broadcast of a show purporting to re-enact Michael Jackson’s autopsy. The company cited the start of hearings this week in the criminal case against Jackson’s doctor and a request by the singer’s estate as reasons for
          70 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      46 2 Radio 100.3 has grown by a massive. niijiioo mi MMJihi hit 355,000! Thank you for making us your favourite Chinese infotainment station! v V S’ > -T V i f n v A > ss 0 V J&j Source: Nielson Radio Diary, Wave 2, 2010, Weekly Cume Reach
      46 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      188 3 V 1 V 3 T.ri a g* 11/ V ■*<§• f” /^WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW^^ HfsTONE TEMPLE PILOTS V If. u. s> i v pW -f cr sr •c 5s rs k s. featuring Myles Kennedy w *s m rr r March with I AM GIANT ...and more to be announced soon! 1
      188 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      419 5 BELIEVE IN SLIM FIT! THE BUST ENHANCEMENT SPECIALIST FOR MORE THAN 14 YEARS! 100% Enhancement 10 Sessions p:;! I- -}j IB Limited stocks only! Door Gift Set Bust Firming Gel Body Scrub Body Wash worth $374! Bust Cream How to get: Type <ST030rName*NRIC*Email> and send your SMS to 9395 4992.
      419 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      233 7 Think of make-up applied by a top make-up artist. It will last for a day. Now imagine It can last for years. This is the promise of Perpetua™ Permanent Eyebrows, Eye Lashes and Lip Tattoo, it's there everyday! Ms Phyllis Tan Principal, Beauty Express International Pte Ltd A/w, Seautp lao/sA
      233 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      21 8 TAIWAN DRAMA SERIES: Actor Ye Quanzhen not shy doing nude scene with Aaron Chen because... “AARON TREATS ME LIKE A GUY.”
      21 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      43 8 Head to CATS FASTADS in The New Paper for education options! WATS BUY IT-SELL IT-FIND IT cftiflyp oUMOk fw TAMIL MURASU VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY *SC M i "iV* f M. Kir. 6)J (0 as<**L *w> Maanavar <*. Murasu To subscribe call 6319-4062 6319-4058
      43 words
  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 8 Miscellaneous Column 1
      8 8 Gulliver’sTravels* 4.40pm 6.50pm 9.00pm Yogi Bear* 12.25pm 2.30pm
      8 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 8 Miscellaneous Column 2
      522 8 1900 912 1234 www.gv.com.sg m.gv.com.sg VIVOCITY GRAND, GREAT WORLD PLAZA SINGAPURA MARINA SQUARE GVmax THE TOURIST*▲10.45am 11.45 2.10 4.35 6.30 7.00 8.40 9.25pm GULLIVER’S TRAVELS▲ 12.40 2.50 4.30 5.00 6.40 7.10 8.50 9.20pm GULLIVER’S TRAVELS 3D* 12.45 5.20 7.40 10.00pm MEET THE PARENTS: LITTLE FOCKERS*▲11.30am 1.35 3.40 5.45 7.50 9.55pm
      522 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 8 Miscellaneous Column 3
      300 8 Online Bookings: www.ewcinemas.com.sg Most 2K Digital Halls In Singapore! Clearest Sharpest Resolution! Best Sound Effects! Win Air ticket voucher with min. 2 x tickets THE TOURIST (PG) E (CS) 10.20, 2.50, 5.00, 7.10, 9.20pm A BETTER TOMORROW (NC16) KOR (E/CS) 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00pm GULLIVER’S TRAVELS (PG) E 10.30, 12.30,
      300 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 8 Miscellaneous Column 4
      96 8 Starring; Kama! Hasson, Madhavan Trisha and Sangeetha GOLDEN-I THERTRE TEL: *****747)*****77 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm, 9.00pm REX-1 CINEMA -70MM TEL: *****607 *****S45 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm, 9.00pm YANGTZE (NINA TOWN PEARL'S CENTRE 8.30 PM GOLDEN THEATRE Golden Mile Tower, 6001, Beach Road TEL: 6295 6417/6554 4747 AGAMPURAM (SHYAM, MEENAKSHI) NC-16 Consumer Advice:
      96 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      22 9 THINGS TO DO: To find out what's happening in and around Singapore, go to www.straitstimes.com CALL US: Life!/LifeStyle, tel: 6319-5416 fax: 6319-8276
      22 words
  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 1
      3140 9 life!Ltv starhub tv tlc ch427 AM 6.00 Fun Asia 7.00 Invite Mr Wright 8.00 Sea Nation 8.30 Not Your Average Travel Guide 9.00 Great Cruises! 10.00 Forbes Luxe 11.00 Mind Your Manners PM 12.00 Take Home Chef 12.30 Glutton For Punishment 1.00 My Greek Kitchen 1.30 Food Safari/2.00 Fun Asia
      3,140 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 2
      130 9 The weather Showers with thunder over southern, eastern and western Singapore in the afternoon. SUNRISE 7.08am MOONRISE 5.56am SUNSET 7.11pm MOONSET 6.18pm °C 31/24 AIR QUALITY PSI 37 (GOOD) FOR UPDATES AND MORE DETAILS, CALL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES DIVISION, NEA: 6542-7788 OR GO ONLINE TO www.nea.gov.sg/metsin TIDES TODAY FIRST HIGH TIDE
      130 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 3
      176 9 Singapore men love leggy women A recent survey on dating website Badoo.com revealed what women all over the world like to be complimented on. But leggy women are what Singapore men appreciate the most. Editor’s picks Video on demand 1. SINGAPORE NOW Good students rewarded More than 800 students in
      176 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      287 10 (enosis •Singapore "Malaysia "China CHINESE NEW YEAR EXCLUSIVE! i m v International Star I Vivian Hsu Client Of Cenosis I up 10 80% OFF Our team of specialists includes physiotherapists, nutritionists and UK trained slimming specialists. We help you achieve your desired figure fast and effortlessly before Chinese New Year.
      287 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      21 10 IT’S HERE! ill 3G 2:40 PM Vyt 913fm BBnSffJSSl LDRUiriG. GET THE FREE 9I.3FM APR NOW! Available on the App Store
      21 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      878 2 Buy It Sell It Find It 1800-289-9988 Fax:6319-8228 E-mail cats@sph.com.sg MATS BUY IT-SELL IT-FIND IT Contact Us! Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 6.30pm Deadlines Hotline: 5pm for next day's publication 6pm Friday for Sunday's publication 6.30pm Friday for Monday's publication E-mail/ Online/ Fax ft SMS: 2pm for next day's publication*
      878 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      384 2 66 Club Memberships 68 Gift Ideas 70 Hobbies 72 Musical Instruments 74 Pets/ Pet Care 78 Photography/ Video Filming 79 Photo Processing 80 Pleasure Boats/ Sea Sports 82 Recreation 84 Sporting Goods 86 Stamps/ Coins 87 Wanted Home Needs 90 Air-Conditioners/ Refrigerators 92 Carpets/ Rugs 94 Curtains 96 Electrical 98
      384 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      390 2 163 Watches/Clocks 164 Clothes Accessories 166 Gold/Pawn Tickets 167 Goldsmiths/ Jewellery 168 Items Wanted 169 Other Personal Products Services 171 Marriage Bureaus/ Match Making 172 Bridal Services 173 Private Investigators 174 Migration Services 175 Personal Finance/ Insurance 176 Other Personal Services Business 201 Internet Websites 202 Announcement Of New Businesses
      390 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      484 2 313 Ford For Sale 314 Geely For Sale 316 Honda For Sale 317 Hyundai For Sale 319 Jaguar For Sale 320 Kia For Sale 321 Land Rover For Sale 322 Lexus For Sale 323 Lotus For Sale 324 Maserati For Sale 325 Mazda For Sale 326 Mercedes For Sale 327
      484 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 5
      476 2 388 Mini Buses For Sale 389 Pick-Ups For Sale 391 Vans For Sale 392 Other Commercial Vehicles For Sale 393 Motorcycles/ Scooters Properties Residential Properties For Sale Landed Homes For Sale 402 D01-08 City South-West 403 D09-10 Orchard/ Tanglin I Holland 404 Dll &21 Newton/BtTimah/dementi 405 D12-14 Balestier/ Macpherson/ Geylang
      476 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 6
      468 2 448 Tampines HDB Apts For Sale 449 Toa Payoh HDB Apts For Sale 450 Woodlands HDB Apts For Sale 451 Yishun HDB Apts For Sale 452 Mixed/ Other Estates HDB Apts For Sale Residential Properties For Rent Landed Homes For Rent 455 North Houses For Rent 456 South Houses For
      468 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 7
      490 2 531 Factory Space For Rent 532 Factory Space For Sale 533 Factory Space Wanted 534 Office Space For Rent 535 Office Space For Sale 536 Office Space Wanted 537 Shop Space For Rent 538 Shop Space For Sale 539 Shop Space Wanted 540 Restaurant/ Lounge Space For Rent 541 Restaurant/
      490 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 8
      310 2 656 Professional Dance Courses 659 Design Courses 661 Commercial Driving Instruction 664 Sports/ Physical Education 673 Hairdressing/ Beauty Courses 676 Modelling Courses 679 Advanced Music Courses 685 Programmes For the Young 688 Speech Drama Courses 691 Dressmaking Courses 694 Other Professional/ Advanced Programmes CATS Notices Obituaries 850 Deaths 852 Acknowledgements
      310 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 9
      16 2 1ST00%GRADE ALUMCheapest in S’pore Cheapest in S’pore 3Rm $220 4Rm $320 5Rm $420 $158 $45 **********Hrs
      16 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      1247 3 Written by Adele Ong Decluttering for the New Year Are you snowed under by clutter? Is your furniture so piled up with stuff that you can't remember what colour your coffee table is? Do you have to move odds and ends off the bed before you can sleep in it?
      1,247 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      1320 3 PjK BUSINESS Pf9\ BUSINESS PJ|K BUSINESS PK BUSINESS BUSINESS HJK BUSINESS Pf(K BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES |||£f OPPORTUNITIES |pf OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES fjjgf OPPORTUNITIES |OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES HSR THE #1 REAL ESTATE COMPANY www.hsr.com.sg The #1 Real Estate Company 3 N My HSR Trains You For Success Give me any full-time experienced or inexperienced
      1,320 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      499 3 WE GIVE YOU A WINNING EDGE DTZ Associates are consistently earning more commission through the continuous guidance they receive to raise their level of professional practice. As CEA becomes operational and new regulatory measures are put in place, we invite you to be a part of DTZ winning success. The
      499 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      525 3 r An IRC organization 1 (Institution of Public Character) is seeking an experienced company to solicit donations on its behalf. Interested parties are requested to write-in officially with detailed credentials and contact particulars to: Society for Continence (Singapore) 1 Orchard Boulevard #04-03, Camden Medical Centre Singapore *****9 Selected companies will
      525 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      1184 4 PjK BUSINESS I PJ|K BUSINESS I PK BUSINESS ft? OPPORTUNITIES fpF OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES ECG PROPERTY A Boutique Real Estate Company u ECG Property Is P The Entrepreneur of The Year 2010 We Are Serious About Your Success! onolylSO 9001 Certified ACES I S O 9 0 0 m Find out
      1,184 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      365 4 HYUNDAI FOR SALE I HYUNDAI FOR SALE HYUNDAI FOR SALE HYUNDAI FOR SALE Results of December 2010 2nd Open Bidding Exercise For COE [•■ATS COE results for the last six months 4 (June November 2010) NEW BMW Z4 High option High trade in 5 years warranty OWN ONE FOR *$139,990
      365 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      250 4 MAY’09 CERATO FORTE 2.0L Sunroof. 1 Owner. C&C Maintained with Warranty! Call *****200. motorway.com.sg 06/07 CERATO 1.6A Sunroof. White. OMV $*****. COE $*****. Sports rim leather. *****007 $407 X 65 months! 5/’06 Kia Rio 1.6 HB. Black. Well maintained. Don’t miss! Hurry! hp *****116 1 OWNER. JAN ’2007 Lexus LS460
      250 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      300 4 THINK ONE AUTO: 6841-3300. 11/05 S280 *****km $115,800 12/06 S300L *****km $*****0 10/06 S350L *****km $*****0 7/07 S350L *****km $*****0 C&C maintained Excellent cond. In-house loan/ trade-in avail. ***3 DAYS IMMEDIATE Delivery! Mercedes E200 CGI Auto, asking $136,800. 5 years warranty. San Hup Bee #04-20 AML. *****717 1 OWNER 9/07
      300 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      227 4 5/’08 AXIO 1.5A. CNG. 1 owner. Full accessories. 30,000km. only $51.8K. *****822/ *****507 11/’09 HARRIER 2.4G Beige. 1 owner OMV $34K. Leather, s/rim Like new. *****611/ *****243 ’2010 TOYOTA WISH 1.8. Keyless Silver. Well kept. OMV $23k. Don’t miss! Call hp *****578 12/’08 ALTIS 1.6A. Low mileage. 1 owner. Showrm
      227 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      818 4 VEHICLES FOR HIRE VEHICLES FOR HIRE alpinecarrental.com.sg Brand New Chevrolet ERICA 2.0 (Auto) 6-speed automatic transmission Fuel efficient 16 inch sports rims Monthly Rental* Terms conditions apply NO. 1 UBI RD 4 A AlpineCarRental 6553-2122 6511-3021 BAN HONG LEE double-cab pick up from $40, new car, goods van, 10 14
      818 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 7
      624 4 REMOTE ALARM, CAR Mat, IPOD interface, Car plate, Garmin GPS, Bluetooth carkit, K&N filter, etc. 6734-1717 www.pinliang.com.sg DICKSON CAPITAL 55 Ubi Avenue 3 #01-01 Mintwell Building COE/ PARF Loan Specialist Non-transfer (Mortgage) HP Loan for Direct Buyers Sellers 100% In-House/ Bank Loan/ In-house Insurance Please call 6345 2002 TAITHONGLEE offers
      624 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      1245 5 PK OTHER COMMERCIAL I PK OTHER COMMERCIAL I PK OTHER COMMERCIAL I PK OTHER COMMERCIAL fjjl? VEHICLES FOR SALE Hg? VEHICLES FOR SALE \jjjp VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLES FOR SALE GOLDEN DRAGON 7-11 Meter School Bus/Excursion Bus 7 Meter Bus 20 1 Sealer Seats with 3 point seatbelt 9 Meter
      1,245 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      710 5 D11 a21 NEWTON/ EiP bttimah/clementi PTE APTS FOR SALE Dll a21 NEWTON/ EIH BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE D11 a 21 NEWTON/ ElH BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE Dll a 21 NEWTON/ [0 BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE Dll a 21 NEWTON/ ETC BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE ■k 011
      710 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      89 5 2½ STOREY DETACHED Dunearn Rd 7rm. Very spacious huge master bdrms. Wet dry kitchen P/furn. Immediate. 9006-3380 VICTORIA PK BUNGLW. 11,000/ 5100 sqft. 5+1. Beautiful tropica ambience. Pool. 4 yrs. *****738 SEMI-D 2-STOREY FOR rent partial, Haig Rd/ Dunbar 4+1, wellkept. Asking $6.5k. 9455 3983 WESTWOOD 3-STOREY INTERTERR Very good
      89 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      617 6 RENTAL SPECIALIST! APT/ Condo avail islandwide. $2K onwards. Fast reliable. Assured svcs.Pls call 6638-2013. No agent pls. (1) PLAZA STUDIO 807sqft. (2) Dover Parkview 2+1, 936sqft. F/furn. High floor, renovated, immed, 2yrs. Lee 9767-2325 OT ANCHORAGE 1464; 1550; 1830 sqft $4.5K/ 1238sqft 2+1 $4.0K/ Queens 3 rm $5K/ Twin Regency
      617 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      557 6 D.10 TANGLIN PK. High flr. Balcony. Face green. 3+1. 1507 sqft. Renovated. JC Prop *****077 D.10 TANGLIN HILL Condo 3bdrm walk-up. 1500 sqft. F/facilities/ amenities. JC Prop *****077 8 HULLET RD 2 3 bdrms, 890 1151 sqft. Pool/ carpark/ security. S$ neg. Call Kellyn 6535-1792 TANGLIN PK. 1507 sqft. 3+1
      557 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      591 6 CITY SQ RESIDENCE. 1238 sqft. 3+1, city view, $5.3K near MRT The Atria Meyer. 1346 sqft. 3bedrms $4.7K. Both p/ furn. Call 6224-1604. Agts welcome $80 UP! SVC Studio/1/2/3rm apt in S’pore/ Shanghai. Near MRT/ amenities *****884/ *****023 or visit: www.isapartments.com VALLEY PK 1 bdrm. $5500 per/ mth or $250/
      591 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 4
      1591 6 OFFICE SPACE HK OFFICE SPACE HK OFFICE SPACE Hh OFFICE SPACE 10/ FOR RENT FOR RENT fjjy FOR RENT FOR RENT CAMDEN medical centre One Orchard Boulevard Available units on high floor Orchard Area (outside CBD) Serene, quiet exclusive Support medical facilities: Diagnostic Radiology/Biochemical Microbiology Lab/ Dialysis Service facilities: Shuttle
      1,591 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 5
      471 6 Hlv SHOP SPACE HK SHOP SPACE W*k SHOP SPACE |pf FOR RENT FOR RENT fji? F0R RENT central RIVERFRONT SHOPPING. RIVERSIDE DINING »lew < FS Riverfront Opportunities for Your Business Key Attributes of Central; Above Clarke Quay MRT Station Easily accessible Conveniently located in the city centre Catchment includes working
      471 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 6
      138 6 1 C’WEALTH 30YRS New. Suits office/showrm/ clinic. #04 Drive up. 1000 sqft+3 carpark. MRT. $745k. Call KK 9686-2792 ERA PAYA LEBAR F’HOLD coffeeshop. 6418 sqft. Potential redevelopment. Heavy human traffic. Good business.HB *****778 SOUTH BRIDGE RD. 3450 sqft. Single level. Suits KTV/ restn. $200,000 annual rental. $850 psf. Only $2.98M.
      138 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 7
      199 6 ORCHARD RD PUB for rental. Good location, fully renovated. No taking over fees. 8153-9661. $15K NEG! AIRCON food court Paya Lebar Ind. 6+1. Immed. Facing main road. Hurry! *****573 PROFITABLE RESTAURANT AND Kiosks for take-over Raffles Place and Kim Seng Rd. Genuine offers only. Mr. Teo *****739 U-STORE SG Safe
      199 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      3186 7 TOURS TOURS TOURS 8^ TOURS 8^ TOURS 8^ TOURS 8^ TOURS j^fc TOURS TOURS TOURS PUR (9 TAIWAN 5D North East Scenic Taiwan 2N Hong Kong Free itwnhk?) Taipei/Pacific Green Bay/Hualien/Yilan Dep: Jan 8,15,22 Feb 12,19,26 Mar 5,12,19,26 I Enjoy unique “Sea Water” Bay Resort with overnight stay 6D Scenic
      3,186 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      23 7 GLAXIS TRAVELS OFFERS cheap airfares hotels rate, call *****413 for enquiry. TA***** WORLDWIDE HOTEL RESERVATIONS at competitive rates. Call Giamso Tours *****200 TA354
      23 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      1331 8 I* MATS .1 API i K '_J r* CCESS Written by Adele Ong Educate the very young Get the education and training you need to nurture pre-school-age children The pre-school years are a crucial developmental phase for children. That is when they learn mental and academic skills like numeracy and
      1,331 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      470 9 SPECIAL FOCUS LEARN1N G FOR SUCCESS WATci *-< BUY IT-SELL IT-FIND IT r UNIVERSITY of LONDON ONE YEAR DIPLOMAS IN wr Admissions Open for 24 Jan 2011 L3W Intakes •Economics •Social Sciences The London Diplomas will be attractive to those who have only ‘O’ levels and are determined to obtain
      470 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      631 9 Learn. Build. Lead. LEARNING CAPITAL 7 A Career with Unlimited Potential. Creating Global Educators At Learning Capital College, our well-established early childhood education programmes position you for success in this dynamic industry. Whether you are starting out or taking on bigger roles, your career is definitely worth investing in. With
      631 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      217 9 2011 NEW CLASSES by dedicated ex-teachers lecturers Open for Registration Specialist coaching in Science subjects for Sec 2, Sec 3, Sec 4 JC Singapore Institute of Science Tel: 6298-6420 www.instituteofscience.com.sg 593A Serangoon Road (Boon Keng MRT Exit C) IKOMA LANGUAGE SCHQOl JAPANESE Full-time (Mon to Fri, fr 10 Jan) 11:30-14:30/14:15-17:15
      217 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 4
      183 9 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLSSHORT intensive course (4 weekly sessions) starting 11 Jan 2011. Designed for busy professionals educators who are intending to deliver these soft skills at all levels. Leading to Trinity Guildhall Cert. Visit www. msworks.sg or info@msworks.sg ATTN: ’N’ STUDENTS. Enrol ’O’ Level Prep. 2011 with Lab. Full/ Part-Time.
      183 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      428 10 HI LANGUAGE COURSES HK LANGUAGE COURSES Speak A New Language in just 2 mths! •Chinese ‘English ‘Cantonese •Arabic ‘Korean ‘Russian •Japanese ‘German ‘Hindi •French ‘Spanish ‘Indonesian •Italian ‘Thai ‘Vietnamese IELTS •TOEFL Cambridge Institute North Bridge Road #26-04 Peninsula Plaza < F9 to A1 > E/A MATH, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS û THE
      428 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      631 10 M3 TUITION M3 TUITION 2010 PSLE 98.7% STUDENTS SCORED A OR A* IN CHINESE Chinese Program at Chapter One ni(B Specialized in Chinese Oral and Composition Star Chinese designed For Higher Chinese Story Language Art for Preschool **EXPERIENCED RI LECTURER Specialist in A/E Maths, Chem, Phy (Sec 1-JC2).Focuses on Conceptual
      631 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 3
      233 10 SPECIALISE IN CHINESE by experienced tutor. Pri 1 to Sec 4. Reasonable rates. 9082-4797 1 TO 1 Maths Tuition for ’O’ ’A’ Levels by Ex-JC Lecturer. Call 9146-1829. $350. EXPERIENCE HOME TUITIONS of N, O, A levels. NIE, undergrads grads for all subjects. *****411 CURRENT SCHOOL TEACHERS/ LECTURER/ Grad/ Full-Time
      233 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 4
      1082 10 BUY IT• SELL IT-FIND IT BEATS NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg www.cats.com.sg BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 20) NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO FILE CLAIMS BKCY NO IC/PP NO NAME 1969/1998 S*****25E NG SEE KWANG 361/2003 S*****58A MOK YEOW FAY RAYMAN 2128/2003 S*****10H MAK YEW FATT 2579/2005 S*****35B HANA BT MOHD RAIS
      1,082 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 5
      1212 10 EN-BLOC SALE PROPOSED APPLICATION TO THE STRATA TITLES BOARDS FOR ORDER FOR SALE UNDER SECTION 84A OF THE LAND TITLES (STRATA) ACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS GLENVILLE (STRATA TITLE PLAN NO. 1251) COMPRISED IN LAND LOT NO. 3149AMUKIM 18 AT 11 A, 11 B, 11C, 11 D, 11E, 11F,
      1,212 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      1792 11 WATS W RECRUIT Executive Appointments: toll free 1800-289-8822 Classified Jobs: 1800-289-9988 www.st701.com PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES is looking for a Committed and Dynamic CHILDCARE PRINCIPAL Requirements J Diploma in Leadership or Degree in Early Childhood Education J More than 2 years of experience running a childcare centre J Good communication and
      1,792 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      77 11 SURVEYOR (FULL/PART-TIME) 6-day week (Sun off) 10:30am 6pm 10:30am 8pm No sales involved Training provided Indoor job “N”&“O”level students are welcome MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY CALL NOW *****791 A fast growing agency in the financial services ind requires FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Min 4 ’O’ Levels/ Dip/ Degree S’poreans S’pore
      77 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 3
      337 11 SALES COORDINATOR Working in Chinatown Independent, multi-task Able to liaise with Mandarin speaking customers Good command of English Sunday Public Holiday Off 5.5 days. Starting Salary $1500 Walk in interview (before 12noon or 5-7pm) No. 25 Temple Street (Chinatown) Tel: *****486 Part-time Sales Consultants: Diploma or equivalent Good in English
      337 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      1740 12 HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE 1 Lv ufiSon m m w, 1IH *7 i 1 (:,r ■H VA nr MARINA BAY SINGAPORE ON CALL SAYS IT ALL We
      1,740 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      37 12 Urgently Requires: 1) F&B Service Crew 2) Cooks Kitchen Helper 3) Supervisor 4) Assistant Manager 5) Sales/ Marketing/ Admin 6) Customer Service With or w/o experience Foreign graduates also welcome Call *****747 or email: admin@comcareers.sg (Lic: J*****1C)
      37 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      67 12 EXPERIENCED PREFERRED 1) FULL-TIME COOK 2) FULL-TIME BAKER 3) FULL-TIME SERVICE CREW CAPTAIN/ SUPERVISOR Interested applicants pls email thebigappetite.co @gmail.com Call Swee @*****871 PREMIUM BAR Chijmes. Great opportunity to join a new exciting project. We are looking for Asst. Manager ($2.6K-$2.8K) svc crews ($1.8K-$2.1K). PR S’poreans only. Contact/send resume to
      67 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      1236 13 HI HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ PK HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ PK HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ PK HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ PK HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ IP HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ ya? LOUNGE I LOUNGE ||fc? LOUNGE LOUNGE ||p LOUNGE LOUNGE A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with the most exciting culinary talent in Singapore Walk-In Interviews beginning 3 rd January
      1,236 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      86 13 MASSEUSE. FULL/ PART-TIME/ Freelance. With/ without experience. Pls call 8553-6762 BODY THERAPIST REQUIRED. S’porean/ M’sian/ PR welcome. Interested pls call 9180-9226 ADMIN ASSISTANT Handleofficeadminduties Noexperienceisrequired FluentinbothspokenEnglish &Mandarintoliaisewith Chinasubsidiary S’poreans,PRs&M’siansare welcome Muststartworkimmediately Transport:JurongPoint WorkLocation:GulCircle Interested,pleaseemailto Allie.Hau@kerry-its.com Food stuff trading Co. located Woodlands requires Admin Asst. Min ’N’ level. PC literate. Able
      86 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 3
      243 13 ACCOUNTS ASST. ù Experienced in accts payables receivables. ù S’porean/ M’sian/ PR only. ù Residing in the West is an advantage. Interested applicants pls call for an appt at: Tel: 6268-9055 Address: 14 Tuas Ave 5 Printing and Exhibition Production Company Requires: ADMIN ASST. cum RECEPTIONIST Bilingual in English liaise
      243 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 4
      534 13 SECRETARIES/ Hk SECRETARIES/ Bk SECRETARY! IMl PERSONAL IHl PERSONAL IHI PERSONAL ASSISTANTS ASSISTANTS ASSISTANTS Lotus On Water Feng Shui Gallery SECRETARY Min GCE ‘A Level w/PSC and shorthand Computer literate Only S’porean PR need to apply Good written spoken English Mandarin for correspondence Please e-mail your resume with recent photo
      534 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      634 14 We are an established M&E Engineering organization in the provision of electrical mechanical engineering in residential, commercial, industrial institutional projects and others, serving both in Construction and Facilities Management Sectors. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our engineering team to provide quality engineering services to our clients. SiteManager
      634 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      326 14 HOUGANG 7-3.30PM $46, 2.3011pm $51, 10.45pm-7.15am $54. Call 6347-7688/ 9756-8292 AMK S’POREAN/ PR. Scope 7am3pm $36 CPF/ 3pm 11pm $41 CPF. 6562 3363/ 6562 3455 JURONG FTY DAY/ Night Worker. 5-day $48 $10. Wkly pay. OT. S’porean/ PR. 9228-1880 DAILY CASH PAY! Tuas. Refuse Sorter. 8am-7pm. $58. 8pm-7am $63. Start
      326 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      541 14 SECURITY 0f SECURITY 0f SECURITY Earn as much as $40,000 a year! crorfiir Join us as a Certis CISCO Auxiliary Police Officer EOSECnJ Opportunities to work in prestigious events like Secunn9 Your Worid UAE FI events in Abu Dhabi and APEC $5200 Joining Bonus* (paid in one lump sum) Variable
      541 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      300 14 Secure your career with AETOS Auxiliary Police Officer $6,500 Starting Bonus* GCE ‘N’ level/NITEC or SPM credits PES A or B Protection Officer/Supervisor $2,600 Joining Bonus* Minimum Secondary 2 Call SMS for Interview (2pm to 5pm) 3 Jan (Mon) Choa Chu Kang 9675 1370 Paya Lebar 9236 7331 4 Jan
      300 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 5
      332 14 Kingston Security Division of Kingston Property Maintenance Services Pte Ltd Urgently required!!! SECURITY OFFICERS FOR 2 MONTHS SPECIAL PROJECT Day Night Completion Bonus$400 odtospl) (Term Conditions apply) Please call6220 7535 for an interview appointment. 16 Raffles Quay, #11-01 Hong Leong Building, S(*****1) Night Supervisors Day Night Protection Officers required for
      332 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      608 15 CLEANING STATION SUPERVISORS To work in an estab cleaning co. in a 5-star property Salary: $1500-$1800 Working hrs: 11pm 9am Meals provided With or without experience Immediate vacancy Call now *****646 ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Required by well estab cleaning company to work in a 5-star hotel Preferably with a police background
      608 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      392 15 SMRTTAXIS Wetake bettercare ofyou! www.smrttaxis.com.sg STARTYOURDRIVINGCAREERWITHUSWetake bettercare ofyou! Receiveupto GETTAXI DRIVER’SVOCATIONALLICENCE FASTERTHRUSUPER EXPRESSCLASS& E-LEARNING: Singapore citizen and at least 30 years old Valid Class 3 driving licence for at least 1 yr Speak and read simple English Register for E-Learning atwww.smrttaxis.com.sg REVENUESHARINGSCHEME (Only available at SMRT Taxis) Guaranteed $2,000/mth Auto
      392 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 3
      205 15 PRIME MOVER DRIVERS (Vacancies: 15 positions) Class 3 with min. 1 yr driving experience Passed PSLE and English subject Earn attractive income above $1600 Willing to work long hours/rotating shifts No colour blindness Singaporean PRs may apply Interview between 10.30am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) at: Blk 808 French Road Kitchener Complex
      205 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 4
      950 15 An established horticulture company is looking for part-timers to work as: 1. Sales Assistants 2. Cashiers 3. General Workers Locations: 1.Beauty World Centre. #01-17 2.Bukit Panjang (Near Junction 10) 3.Sungei Tengah (Near Choa Chu Kang) *School leavers are welcomed *All applicants must be able to work on weekends and overtime
      950 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 5
      485 15 3 OTHER POSITIONS |0J OTHER POSITIONS WIC#DJidlil(iDDDWH Established company in Upper Thomson requires: A. Maintenance Supervisor Licensed Electrician Min. 5 years experience Working knowledge of Word Excel Able to speak and write English B. Operations Supervisor Min. A-level education or equivalent Experience in estate management an advantage Working knowledge of
      485 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 6
      162 15 a OTHER POSITIONS KSl OTHER POSITIONS 1. Lashing Specialists 2. Seaport Prime Mover Drivers (Monthly salary] Training provided Class 3 or 4 licence (Post 2) S'porean PR M’sian Male Female ORD Personnel may apply No experience are welcome to apply I Benefit: Full CPF Contribution Upgrade of internal skill courses
      162 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 7
      312 15 WHARF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Sec 2 with a pass in English/ Nitec Intermediate (NTC 1, 2, 3)/ ESS literacy level 5 reading listening Working in PSA Port Salary $1800 above Willing to work shift S’porean/ PR/ M’sian Walk in Tues-Fri, 11.30-3.30pm: 315 Outram Road #15-07 Tan Boon Liat Building (Beside Holiday
      312 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Events Diary
    • Article
      Lock icon EFFECTIVE EVENT MANAGEMENT
      46 16 JAN 18 19 Learn howto organise a wellrun and dynamic event that boosts your company brand, and which people remember for all the right reasons. Fee: $410 (EON members); $510 (nonmembers). For details, contact Effective Outsource Networks on 6220-4008 or visit www. eontraining.com.sg
      46 words
    • Article
      Lock icon SHIPPING LAW AND BILLS OF LADING
      42 16 JAN 27 28 At this workshop, learn about the implications of delivering cargo without presenting the original bill of lading, and shipping conventions and laws. For details and registration, call 6221-6641/6535-0980, e-mail vcsvardan@pacific.net.sg or visit www.vcstrinity.com
      42 words
    • Article
      Lock icon RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIES OF GEN-Y
      44 16 JAN 28 Learn to better manage a younger workforce and also help integrate members of different generations to work more effectively as a team. Fee: $425. For details and registration, call Impress Training on 6401-3238 or e-mail mail@impresstraining.com
      44 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Go for entry-level
    710 16  -  With more job-seekers looking for a sales career in life insurance, employers should consider hiring them Article by Chris Mead Article by Chris Mead, general manager of Hays in Singapore. Hays is a leading recruiting expert in qualified, professional and skilled people. For more information, visit www.hays.com.sg
    710 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      188 16 I WATS BUY IT* SELL IT* FIND IT RECRUIT Executive Appointments: toll free 1800-289-8822 Classified Jobs: 1800-289-9988 www.st701.co i A MCST Plan No. 2190 (MARINA SQUARE) We are looking for dedicated and service-oriented individuals to join us as: BUILDING MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES Requirements: Diploma in Building, Architecture or equivalent 1 year's
      188 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      170 16 A leading French Company in Interlining seeks 1) Marketing Executive The Person should: Possess Diploma/ Degree cient in MS Of? ce Able to work independently and in a team Good communication skills with pleasant personality Sales/ Marketing experience Able to travel overseas Possess Class 3 Licence and own vehicle Able
      170 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      167 16 CREWING OFFICER This is an excellent opportunity for candidate with expertise in managing full crewing spectrum and are keen to seek career establishment in an organisation that thrives on growth and challenges. Area of responsibilities: Manage eet recruitment for crew. Responsible for crewing matters, COE application and medical records as
      167 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      3 16 SEE PAGES C?
      3 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      22 16 brt?ad bakery CATS Rec ru i F r f h J o to s I.J p i„.| 0_ i„.j WATci RECRUr o
      22 words