The Straits Times, 5 January 2011

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    17 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. MICA(P)108/11/2010 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 2011 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS
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      Lock icon Punjab governor killed
      38 1 THE governor of Pakistan’s powerful Punjab province Mr Salman Taseer was shot dead by one of his own guards, who was angry with his opposition to the country’s controversial blasphemy laws. L WORLD PAGE A11
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      Lock icon Record $400m for NTU
      62 1 THE yet-to-open medical school in Nanyang Technological University has received a record donation of $400 million, the largest sum ever donated to a tertiary institution here. The infusion of funds was triggered by a $150 million donation from the Lee Foundation, which attracted another $250 million
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      Lock icon Saucy ads yanked
      45 1 TWO risque advertisements by an escort agency, displayed in a paid community notice board run by a Land Transport Authority-appointed vendor in Ang Mo Kio, have been pulled. Similar ads also appeared in Yio Chu Kang and Yishun. L HOME PAGE B1
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      Lock icon Students thank workers
      34 1 STUDENTS at the School of Science and Technology marked the first day of the new school year yesterday by honouring the construction workers building their new campus. L HOME PAGE B3
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      Lock icon Tao Li’s road to Olympics
      59 1 THE Race to London 2012 has intensified for Tao Li as she aims to become the first Singaporean swimmer to stand on the Olympic podium. The 20-year-old has been pencilled in for a series of high-altitude training camps in Australia and China, plus several overseas
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    Lock icon Number of credit cards charges past 6 million mark
    547 1  -  Cardholders spending more but are also rolling over more debt BY HARSHA JETHNANI harshamj@sph.com.sg FLASHING the plastic has never been more popular in Singapore, with the number of credit cards issued crossing the six million mark for the first time. That
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    Lock icon British pound sinks to new low against Singdollar
    501 1  -  BY YASMINE YAHYA SINGAPOREANS visiting, investing or studying in Britain are rejoicing: The British pound has, for the first time, dipped below the psychologically key barrier of S$2. Back in the 1960s, one pound fetched as much as $8, but now it
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      262 1 FakedMade in China MOVIES Mark Wahlberg’s battle pays off LIFE! PAGE C4 13 must-have PC accessories Wine, tofu and now eggs IN DIGITAL LIFE PRIME, PAGE A8 BREAKING NEWS: www.straitstimes.com INTERACT: www.stomp.com.sg EMAIL: stomp@stomp.com.sg VIDEOS: www.razortv.com.sg NEWS TIPS: 1800-*****28 A YEAR OF Earthquakes, heatwaves, killer floods... we had it really
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        Lock icon TCM: A need to note changes?
        73 2 WE SAY The dispute over traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physicians’ designations should not undermine public confidence in treatment alternatives that have a long tradition. The public would rightly be wary about certain treatment claims that belong properly in the province of traditional medicine. But
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          Lock icon Asia’s new dawn
          38 2 The region will see three important anniversaries this year: consecration of the Armenian Church in Singapore, the founding of the Republic of China and Portugal’s conquest of Malacca, says Tommy Koh. L REVIEW PAGE A20
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          Lock icon Charting Malaysia’s rise
          34 2 Malaysia faces three challenges: how to move to a high-income economy, its slow growth path since the Asian financial crisis and building high-quality institutions, says Hal Hill. L REVIEW PAGE A21
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        Lock icon Personal debt bomb
        29 2 OUR READER SAYS The recent surge in housing loans and credit card debt is cause for some concern, says Credit Counselling Singapore. L FORUM PAGE A22
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        24 2 www.straitstimes.com L Zubaidah Nazeer on the public outcry at the Indonesian Football Association president after the recent Suzuki Cup loss to Malaysia.
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      Lock icon Singapore Conference Hall was a stunner
      1045 2  -  Restore it to its former glory to do it justice as a national monument BY JOHN LUI johnlui@sph.com.sg LET’S be honest. The Singapore Conference Hall is not a building likely to inspire a song or become a backdrop for wedding photographs. It is humdrum.
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      204 2 The Outstanding Youth In Education Award gives national recognition to young teachers who are actively involved in youth development and the role they play in moulding the future of our nation. These role models are educators who personify youthful idealism, energy, enthusiasm and play a critical role in developing our
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      348 2 A p. iM? m w .75 I. I Trusted since 1956 for educational excellence. At MDIS, you will be assured practical and experiential learning. Your MDIS education will shape you into an outstanding individual with broadened perspectives and excellent analytical skills, allowing you to achieve your goals and succeed in
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      Lock icon Record $400m for NTU’s medical school
      539 3  -  Lee Foundation’s $150m is biggest-ever private donation for education BY AMELIA TAN ameltan@sph.com.sg THE yet-to-open medical school of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has received a record donation of $400 million, the largest contribution ever made to a tertiary institution here. The infusion of funds
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      Lock icon Who decides to name a school after a donor?
      365 3 THE idea of naming a school after a benefactor often comes from the universities’ administration. The spokesmen for the universities said the practice is a way to show appreciation and also raises their students’ awareness of their benefactor’s good work and
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      Lock icon Lee Foundation and its causes
      151 3 THE Lee Foundation was set up in 1952 by rubber baron Lee Kong Chian, who also had business interests in real estate, insurance and banking. Mr Lee died in 1967. The foundation was established to advance education, research, health, welfare and culture, as well as
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      Lock icon Philippine politician shot his killer on camera
      352 4 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK MANILA: Moments before he was shot dead, a Philippine politician caught his killer on camera, with the resulting photograph leading to the gunman’s arrest, police said yesterday. The photograph, taken just after midnight last Saturday by
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  352 words
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      Lock icon NTUC holds up Sats’ wage policy for over-60s as a model
      745 4  -  No pay cut at 60 for staff who meet wage and performance criteria BY KOR KIAN BENG kianbeng@sph.com.sg THE Singapore Airport Terminal Services (Sats) has adopted a new policy for deciding on wage adjustments of employees who turn 60.
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      Lock icon Nightmare far from over for flood-hit Australians
      546 6 More heavy downpours expected this week; wet season has only just begun REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS BLOOMBERG ROCKHAMPTON (Australia): There is little respite in store for hundreds of thousands of Australians caught in the grip of the worst flooding in more than 50 years
      REUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; BLOOMBERG  -  546 words
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      Lock icon 2010 A year to forget
      266 6 The world’s top reinsurer Munich Re has issued a report on natural disasters around the world last year. The total of 950 natural catastrophes far exceeded the annual average for the past 10 years of 785 events a year. Here are some key facts from
      Source: MUNICH RE; GRAPHICS: MIKE M DIZON TEXT: LEE XIN EN PHOTOS: AEP, AP and REUTERS  -  266 words
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      Lock icon Haiti quake was the deadliest disaster
      483 6 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS FRANKFURT: The Haiti earthquake and floods in Pakistan and China helped make 2010 an exceptional year for natural disasters, killing 295,000 people and costing US$130 billion (S$167 billion), almost triple the amount in 2009. A report by leading insurer Munich
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  483 words
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      Lock icon Commodity prices soar as mining ops and crops are hit
      349 6 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS BLOOMBERG SYDNEY: Massive floods wiping out crops and swamping coal mines in north-east Australia are pushing up commodity prices and could shave national growth figures, economists said yesterday. The flood disaster in Queensland state, which supplies half
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; BLOOMBERG  -  349 words
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      Lock icon An ST special for direct subscribers
      667 7 Exclusive newsletter part of efforts to engage readers OVER the past week, some readers of The Straits Times have been receiving a newsletter in the mail, the latest in this newspaper’s efforts to engage its readers. Titled weSubscribe, it is a first by this
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      Lock icon S’pore offers help to flood-hit areas
      302 7  -  JERMYN CHOW SINGAPORE has offered to help the tens of thousands of people displaced by the huge floods in the north-eastern Australian state of Queensland. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Teo Chee Hean has written to Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith with
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      Lock icon Fake wine, tofu... and now eggs
      715 8  -  Chinese consumers outraged as one stomach-churning food scandal follows another BY PEH SHING HUEI CHINA BUREAU CHIEF shpeh@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Carol Feng BEIJING: China looks set to start the new year struggling with a food safety problem that it just cannot seem to
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      465 4 The Management and Staff of the Singapore Medical Group Limited Mr Felix Huang, Dr Cheryl Baumann, Mrs See-Toh Wai Keong, Ms Tan Chiew Kian, Dr Saw Chit Aung, Ms Ho Mei Teng, Mr Mathew Thomas, Ms Sharlene Lim, Dr Marc Tay, Dr Jon Goh, Dr Lynette Ng, Dr Woo Mei
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      Lock icon Keeping faith with Dubai
      1782 10  -  Things are looking up, says official in charge of debt, spending policies THE ST INTERVIEW BY TAN HUI YEE CORRESPONDENT tanhy@sph.com.sg IF HISTORY is anything to go by, Dubai never does things by halves. The increasingly oil-starved emirate has wowed the world with audacious projects like
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  • WORLD.
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      Lock icon Bodyguard turns assassin in Pakistan
      725 11 Punjab governor who spoke out against blasphemy law shot dead AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS BLOOMBERG NEWS REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was dealt another blow yesterday when the governor of the politically important Punjab province was shot dead because of his high-profile opposition to controversial blasphemy laws.
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; BLOOMBERG NEWS; REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  725 words
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      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      110 11 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L US aircraft carrier skipper in hot water over videos L Woman left in Swedish castle freezes to death L Visitors snap up 100 trillion Zimbabwe bank notes YOUR SAY L China looks set to start the year
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        Lock icon China needs 300 years to reclaim deserts
        584 12  -  Progress made, but long way to go to recover salvageable land: Official BY HO AI LI CHINA CORRESPONDENT hoaili@sph.com.sg BEIJING: China has made some progress in slowing the loss of land to deserts, but forestry officials said yesterday that it could take hundreds
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        Lock icon Taiwan plans $1.7b ‘baby bonus’ scheme
        353 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TAIPEI: Taiwan is planning to offer NT$38 billion (S$1.7 billion) a year in a fresh bid to boost its dwindling fertility rate, one of the world’s lowest, a report said yesterday. The Council for Economic Planning and Development is proposing the annual
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        Lock icon Kan wants Japan to open up
        804 13 Japan PM aims to make free trade a top priority, reform farming, seek debate raising sales tax ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS TOKYO: Japan’ s Prime Minister wants 2011 to be the year his country opens up to the rest of the world, as
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        Lock icon S. Korea, Japan to explore deeper defence ties: Reports
        467 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS TOKYO: Japan and South Korea aim to strengthen their peacetime military cooperation, Japanese media reported yesterday amid news that Seoul has deployed five extra anti-submarine patrol aircraft to guard against a potential attack by North Korea. Yomiuri Shimbun,
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  467 words
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        Lock icon Rumours spark panic buying of cooking oil
        563 14  -  No price hike in palm-based oils for now, officials assure Malaysians BY ELIZABETH LOOI MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT elizlooi@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR: Rumours of an imminent price hike of palm-based cooking oil has caused panic buying in the last two weeks in Peninsular Malaysia, causing a
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        Lock icon Mosquito trial put off after protests
        247 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has delayed a landmark field trial to release genetically modified mosquitoes designed to fight dengue fever, an official said yesterday, following protests from environmentalists. In the first experiment of its kind in Asia, 4,000 to 6,000 male Aedes aegypti
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        Lock icon Secret Umno-PAS talks sow suspicion
        615 15  -  PAS’ commitment to opposition alliance called into question BY LESLIE LOPEZ SENIOR REGIONAL CORRESPONDENT ljlopez@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s ruling party Umno has stepped up its campaign to woo the country’s main Islamic party into forming a unity government, further sowing suspicion in the already troubled
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        Lock icon Court to give verdict on DAP aide’s death today
        433 15  -  BY TEO CHENG WEE REGIONAL CORRESPONDENT KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court is set to deliver today the verdict on the death of opposition worker Teoh Beng Hock, revisiting a sensitive issue that had caused much anger among the country’s Chinese population.
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        Lock icon Egypt on a tightrope after church bombing
        874 16  -  Attack upsets country’s religious balance at time of presidential succession NEWS ANALYSIS BY JONATHAN EYAL JONATHAN EUROPE CORRESPONDENT Jonathan.eyal@gmail.com LONDON: The Egyptian authorities remain on high alert as the country’s Christian community celebrates its Christmas holiday tomorrow. There are heavy police cordons outside
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        Lock icon Republicans all set to battle Obama
        693 17 New House sworn in today; inquiries planned to embarrass President WASHINGTON POST AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON: House Republican leaders have announced plans for congressional investigations into a wide range of issues, from corruption in Afghanistan to Washington’s regulation of private industries. Using the power of
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        Lock icon Back to the future for California governor
        554 18 Jerry Brown says spending cuts and austerity needed REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO (California): Jerry Brown was sworn in as California’s 39th governor on Monday the oldest holder of the office 36 years after he was sworn in as its youngest. Returning to the
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        Lock icon Plight of the bumblebee
        402 19 Study highlights impact of species wipe-out from inbreeding and disease AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON: Weakened by inbreeding and disease, bumblebees have died off at an astonishing rate over the past 20 years, with some US species diving by more than 90 per cent, says a study. The
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          Lock icon High-speed railway open in June
          86 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING: A high-speed railway that will cut travel time between Beijing and Shanghai from 10 hours to around four will open in June, about 16 months ahead of schedule, state media said yesterday. China also plans to invest 700 billion yuan (S$137 billion)
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          Lock icon Faster boats for navy: Aquino
          61 19 REUTERS MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino yesterday promised new and faster boats for the under-equipped navy to guard the country’s maritime resources, including oil exploration areas in disputed South China Sea territories. The government wants to raise funds to replace Vietnam War-era warships, aircraft and
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          Lock icon Killer to inherit victim’s money
          84 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK: A US man imprisoned for killing his mother-in-law can look forward to a tidy inheritance from his victim. Heroin addict Brandon Palladino, 24, is serving 25 years for the killing during an attempted jewellery theft, The New York Post said. But
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          Lock icon Not 3-D movie, but still a red-hot show
          44 19 Children with special glasses viewing the first partial solar eclipse of this year in Tunisia yesterday. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon swings between the Earth and the Sun. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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          Lock icon Death sentence over riots
          95 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING: A 19-year-old Uighur woman has been handed a suspended death sentence on charges of taking part in deadly ethnic riots in north-western China in 2009 the second woman to be sentenced to death over the unrest, US-funded broadcaster Radio Free Asia said. The
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          Lock icon Putin’s Peak?
          109 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BISHKEK (Kyrgyzstan): Already known for his flinty gaze and rock-hard muscles, the Russian Prime Minister could find himself immortalised as the name of a mountain peak in Kyrgyzstan. The government of the Central Asian state has put forward a Bill proposing that an unnamed 4,446m-high peak
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      23 14 Read it in tomorrow Keep that health resolution How not to be like an average person who breaks the same resolution 10 times
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  • REVIEW & FORUM.
    • Article
      Lock icon TCM: A need to note changes?
      417 20 A LITTLE commotion over definition that has broken over the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) should be calmed before confusion undermines what is regarded as a treatment alternative for certain medical conditions. One begins on the understanding that as TCM has a state-sanctioned
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      Lock icon Important anniversaries this year
      901 20  -  T H I N K T A N K BY TOMMY KOH The writer is the chairman of the Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore. Think-Tank is a weekly column rotated among eight leading figures in Singapore’s research and tertiary institutions. WE WILL commemorate
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      Lock icon The plug in Aussie broadband venture
      792 20  -  BY BRUCE GALE SENIOR WRITER bruceg@sph.com.sg IT REALLY depends on who you talk to. “Three parts puff and two parts smoke and mirrors, with a pinch of fact thrown in,” concluded one commentator in the Sydney Morning Herald last month. “A prudent plan, for
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      • MALAYSIA IN FOCUS
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          Lock icon Malaysia’s journey to attain developed status
          808 21  -  BY HAL HILL FOR THE STRAITS TIMES The writer is the H.W. Arndt Professor of South-east Asian Economies at the Australian National University. He co-edited the forthcoming Graduating From The Middle: Malaysia’s Development Challenges (Routledge). MALAYSIA is one of the developing world’s great success
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          Lock icon Time to rethink religious pluralism
          625 21  -  BY NORSHAHRIL SAAT FOR THE STRAITS TIMES The writer is a research associate at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. ISLAMIC officials in Selangor detained 200 Muslims, said to be followers of the Shi’ite sect, early last month. The incident shows the intolerance of some
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          875 21  -  BY SALIM OSMAN SENIOR WRITER salim@sph.com.sg WHEN an Umno leader, Datuk Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, unsheathed his Malay dagger and then kissed it at a party assembly five years ago, it caused non-Malays to shudder. Although the politician later explained that it was a symbolic attempt
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        264 22  -  Edmond Lo CONTRARY to Mr Xavier Lur’s view (“Narrow the gender gap”; Dec 28), Singaporean women have not been privileged in any substantial way compared to men. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2010, Singapore ranks in the bottom half in
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        225 22  -  Tan Kin Lian I TOOK a train on the North-South Line recently and intended to transfer to the Circle Line at Dhoby Ghaut station. Carelessly, I went through the exit gate and immediately realised my mistake. I went to the station officer and told her about
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        84 6 FORMER remisier Pek Thiam Keong, 43, has withdrawn a private summons against Mr Ong Seng Gee, the former executive director of Kim Eng Securities, for allegedly slapping him in their Market Street office in 2009. The matter will now be settled out of
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      618 7 THE TIMES, LONDON AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Roy Hodgson has pleaded with the owner of Liverpool, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), to allow him to spend his way out of trouble despite his future at the club being shrouded in uncertainty. FSG has already determined
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        86 8 ASSOCIATED PRESS ISLAMABAD: An anti-corruption tribunal will decide the fate of Pakistan’s three leading cricketers when it starts a six-day hearing into spot-fixing charges tomorrow. Former captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir will travel to Doha to face the three-man tribunal of English
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        57 8 SYDNEY: Singapore sailor Colin Cheng finished eighth in the 44-boat Laser fleet at the Australian National Laser Championships, which ended yesterday. The 21-year-old was 12th and fourth in the last two races. Singapore’s other competitor, Terence Choo, was 26th out of 96 boats in the
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        70 8 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Birmingham City midfielder Lee Bowyer will be suspended for three games after accepting a Football Association charge of violent conduct for a challenge on Arsenal’s Bacary Sagna, the English governing body announced yesterday. Referee Peter Walton told the FA he would have
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        88 8 ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL: The Korea Football Association says its former chief Chung Mong Joon will defend his Fifa vice-presidency in a vote this week. The KFA announced on Monday that Chung would stand against Prince Ali of Jordan. The vote takes place in
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      546 8 Despite not being fully fit, Drogba seems to have hit a purple patch LONDON: Didier Drogba has admitted for the first time that his bout of malaria led to a worrying goal drought that sent English champions Chelsea nosediving from the summit to fifth spot. For
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      419 8 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Carlo Ancelotti is not one to make extravagant demands for the sake of it, so when the Chelsea manager asks for something, he generally needs it. He could not have been clearer after the 3-3 home draw with
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      232 8 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes his team have entrenched themselves in the Premier League title race following their three wins in as many matches at the end of 2010. Spurs earned maximum points against Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham to
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      626 9  -  HORSE RACING written by i Craig Brennan DESMOND Koh's smart sprinter Eclair Fastpass took another step towards a return to racing with a second placing in a barrier trial yesterday. Ridden by regular jockey Danny Beasley, Eclair Fastpass finished second to the race-fit sprinter
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      590 10 James, Wade, Bosh merciless as Miami whip Charlotte for 18th win in 19 games AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS CHARLOTTE (North Carolina): The Miami “Heatles” took their nationwide gig to new heights, powering past Charlotte 96-82 before a rare sell-out crowd on Monday for their 11th straight win
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      134 10 ASSOCIATED PRESS SYDNEY: Alastair Cook continued his series domination of the Australian bowlers, scoring an unbeaten 61 yesterday and sharing important partnerships with Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen as England cut the first-innings deficit to 113 runs on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes cricket
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      289 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS REUTERS CAPE TOWN: Sachin Tendulkar made 146 as India eked out a two-run, first-innings lead on the third day of the third and final cricket Test against South Africa at Newlands yesterday. India were all out for 364 in reply to South
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      208 10 Basketball NBA Orlando 110 Golden State 90, Charlotte 82 Miami 96, Boston 96 Minnesota 93, New Orleans 84 Philadelphia 77, Denver 113 Houston 106, Utah 102 Detroit 97. Cricket 5th Ashes Test In Sydney, 2nd day: Australia 280. England 167-3. 3rd Test In Cape Town, 3rd day: South Africa
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      59 10 HARRY REDKNAPP, Tottenham Hotspur, taking a dig at Blackburn Rovers’ interest in acquiring David Beckham (right) on loan from the Los Angeles
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      31 7 NO REST FOR TAO LI Olympic hopeful embarks on tough schedule. B9 晚好吴养生林美食 3 《 4 5 晚 Facebook 新新精逢
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      65 7 EASY DAY’S NIGHT ‘Heatles’ draw sell-out crowd in Charlotte, then romp past hosts. B10 Read it in tomorrow Seniors doing strenuous sports More are doing dragon boating, skiing and trekking THE NEW PAPER WEDDING PLANNER 2011 Wedding Planner Exhibition Date: 7,8 9 January (Fri Sun) Time: 11am 9.30pm (Fri); 10am
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      106 7 LOTTERY Draw No. 2602/2011 M L VI J Monday, 3 January 2011 Group 1 Prize: $725,417 No Winner Next Draw No. 2603/2011 Thursday, 6 January 2011 Group 1 Prize «1,500,000. Draw Venue: Singapore Pools (Private) Limited 1 Selegie Road, PoMo #01-01 Singapore *****6 First Prize $2,200,000 Super Sweep Prize $1,300,000
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        551 12  -  Manufacturing data from US, Europe boosts investor confidence BULLS AND BEARS BY JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg A NEW year tends to bring an air of optimism, and investors certainly caught the bug yesterday to send Asian bourses higher. Some good news helped. Data showing
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        386 12  -  GABRIEL CHEN GLOBAL Logistic Properties (GLP) a recent mega local listing is acquiring a majority stake in a Beijing airport firm for 2.48 billion yuan (S$482 million). The sellers are Prosper Line Investments and Great Ocean Overseas Holdings. An investment banker told
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          222 12 Bangkok SET Index Yesterday’s close: 1,042.41 (+9.65) Thai shares gained 0.93 per cent, approaching an eight-week high. Tokyo Nikkei 225 Yesterday’s close: 10,398.10 (+169.18) Japanese stocks added 1.65 per cent on their first trading day of the year to hit their highest level in 71/2 months. Kuala Lumpur KLCI
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          444 12 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: JAN 4, 2011 Top Rises Jan 4 CENTS DBXT AUDMM 5US$ ***** 1174.1 5.0 JMH 4750 167.4 2.8 JSH 2894 110.7 3.1 DBXT DBCBDJUBS 10US$ ...3706 104.3 2.2 DBXT MSAsExJp 10US$ 3396 100.4
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          417 12 Top Rises Jan 4 CENTS NobleGrpMBLeCW*****1 ...47.5 13.5 39.7 NOL MBL eCW*****2 39.5 10.5 36.2 NobleGrpMBLeCW*****0 68 10.5 18.3 CoscoCorBNPeCW*****0 63 9.5 17.8 UOB BNP eCW*****8 96 9.0 10.3 YangzijiMBLeCW*****2 51 8.0 18.6 STI 3200BNPeCW*****5 28.5 7.0 32.6 DBS MBL eCW*****4 71 6.5 10.1 GentingSBNPeCW*****9 96.5 5.5
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          187 12 By Volume CENTS Vol TopGIobal 1.5 0.0 0.0 203.113.000 Genting SP 223 1.0 0.5 75.132.000 LeaderEnv 26.5 3.0 12.8 66,395,000 China Hongxing 17.5 1.0 6.1 55.817.000 ChinaGaoxian 43.5 -1.0 -2.2 54.577.000 Noble Grp 227 5.0 2.3 46,237.000 TopGIobal W1 ***** 1 0.0 0.0 45,766.000 Golden Agri 81.5
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          103 12 FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES: (9AM): S$ TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Jan 4 2011 Selling Buying Aust dollar 1.348 1.272 Can dollar 1.319 1.269 Euro 1.747 1.68 Sterling pound 2.026 1.949 NZ dollar 1.022 0.974 US dollar 1.305 1.255 S$ TO 100 UNITS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Chi renminbi
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        508 13  -  Those in Queensland are in Brisbane, which is unaffected; some are located in other states BY JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Yasmine Yahya SINGAPORE companies with operations in Australia appear to be unaffected by the floods that continue to inundate the country’s north-east.
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        156 13 FORMER Singapore Airlines (SIA) chief executive Chew Choon Seng has been appointed chairman of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Mr Chew, 64, who retired as CEO last year after 39 years at the airline, took over from Mr Simon Israel as STB’s chairman with
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        250 15 SME CLINIC THE International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in November last year issued a technical clarification on the way “callable loans” from banks are to be classified in companies’ balance sheets. This clarifies the IAS 1 accounting standard, after which the Singapore standard was modelled. L
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      562 16  -  PMI reading for last month barely above the expansion mark BY ROBIN CHAN chanckr@sph.com.sg MANUFACTURING activity kept expanding in Singapore last month, but at a slower rate. The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) produced a reading of 50.7 points, showing a third straight month of expansion.
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      557 16 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL/BANGKOK: The South Korean government said it will announce measures to stabilise consumer prices after President Lee Myung Bak called for a “war” against inflation. The steps will be unveiled around Jan 13, Mr Yoon Jong Won, director-general of the
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      420 17  -  New projects in Singapore, Malaysia and China will be focus of $2b investment BY CHERYL LIM cherlim@sph.com.sg PROPERTY firm CapitaMalls Asia (CMA) will commit almost $2 billion this year to boost its presence across the region. It said yesterday that the cash will go towards
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      339 17 ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON: Consumer prices in the 16 countries that used the euro at the end of last year rose by their largest amount for over two years during December, and inflation is now running above the European Central Bank’s target. Eurostat, the
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      107 18 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Macau gambling revenue surges to $30 billion in 2010 L Facebook nets $500 million investment: Report MOST COMMENTED ON L Resale flat price rises are stabilising. Says nicholaskoh222: “Enforce a citizens-first policy. If there are no citizens
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      658 1 Gory end Saw 3D closes chapter on cult horror franchise Modern Sherlock Calling the shots His sidekick Watson is also a Actor Mark Lee is stern as a director C2 C8 C3 Mark Wahlberg spent US$500,000 of his own money to get into shape for his role in The Fighter.
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        708 2  -  Cary Elwes’ character from the first Saw film is back by popular demand tan shzr ee in london stlife@sph.com.sg Thirty-six dead bodies and eight dozen stray limbs after the first iconic death-by-power tool movie first hit silver screens in 2003, does the world still
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        166 2  -  reviewhorror SAW 3D (R21) 93 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ dave chua The Saw franchise has outstayed its welcome and this 3-D effort prolongs the agony. After a confusing start, the film turns its attention to Bobby Dagen (Sean Patrick Flannery), who made up an encounter with Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) to
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        282 2  -  Tan Shzr Ee It is not easy being memorialised in film history as “that doctor guy in the Saw movies” but actor Cary Elwes, 48, knows how to take things in stride. “Like any actor, I’m just happy to be able to continue to
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        488 3  -  Actor Mark Lee’s directorial debut saw him shouting at his long-time acting pal, Henry Thia jocelyn lee jocelee@sph.com.sg Many first-time directors would be circumspect about predicting commercial success for their movies. Not local actor-comedian Mark Lee. He targets box-office takings of $2.5 million for The Ghosts
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        365 3  -  reviewhorror-comedy THE GHOSTS MUST BE CRAZY (PG) 97 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ Boon Chan This double bill calls itself a “hormedy”, an awful shortening of “horror comedy”. While it delivers a few laughs, it falls short on coming up with the scares. The Day Off is the
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        994 4  -  A volatile director, intense actors and real-life characters made The Fighter a challenge to film tiffany fumiko tay in los angeles stlife@sph.com.sg Director David O. Russell is no stranger to on-set dust-ups. The 52-year-old film-mak-er nearly got into a fist fight with George Clooney during the making
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        386 4  -  reviewdrama THE FIGHTER (M18) 115 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ john lui The story: The blue-collar Joes of Lowell, Massachusetts, hero-worship Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale), a former boxer who almost defeated the reigning champ Sugar Ray Leonard. But Dicky is now a drug addict and his half-brother Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg)
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        848 4 Mark Wahlberg walks into the suite of the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles wearing heavy eyebags and a triumphant smile. “It’s done,” he says. The actor’s five-year battle to bring the story of boxing half-brothers Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund to the silver screen parallels
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        116 6 ‘It’s every time you start a job. “What am I doing here? I can’t actually act. Someone employed me again?”’ Helena Bonham Carter (left) on her toughest moment as an actress ‘I think she finds the whole sex symbol thing rather amusing. She knows me as
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          196 6  -  MIRCH (NC16) 111 minutes/Now showing/ Deepika Shetty Mirch, which means chilli and stands for spicy in the context of this film, wants to shed light on sexually liberated Indian women through the ages. Through a really convoluted storyline, it even seeks to establish how empow- ered Indian women
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          141 6  -  KINAKO: POLICE DOG DREAM 113 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ Yip Wai Yee The dog is certainly cute, the movie not so much. With drawn-out dialogue and cheesy slow-motion sequences, this film screams sappy J-drama material. Eighteen-year-old Kyoko Mochizuki’s (Kaho, left) dream is to be a professional police dog trainer. After
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          137 6  -  CENTURION (M18) 99 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ Dave Chua Neil Marshall has concocted well-made B-movies, such as Dog Soldiers and The Descent, with solid set pieces. He does not stray far from his own formula here. In mythic Britain, Quintus (Michael Fassbender), the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on
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      817 8  -  Martin Freeman, who is more known for comedic roles, plays Dr Watson in the TV series Sherlock alison de souza in london stlife@sph.com.sg In Britain, he is a familiar face, mostly because of his role as the hapless sales representative Tim in the hit British television comedy,
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      833 8 Associated Press London Pete Postlethwaite’s parents wanted him to stay in teaching: It was the safe, secure route for a young man with working-class roots and a face few would describe as handsome. But Postlethwaite wanted to pursue his passion for acting. So, at 24, he
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      115 5 top 10 movies SINGAPORE 1. The Tourist 2. Gulliver’s Travels 3. (1) Meet The Parents: Little Fockers 4. (3) Yogi Bear 5. (2) Tron: Legacy 6. (5) Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale 7. (4) The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader 8. Just Call Me Nobody 9. (6)
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      621 7 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 6.35 7.00 9.00 9.25pm THE TOURIST*▲11.15am 1.50 4.25 7.00 9.35pm GULLIVER’S TRAVELS▲ 11.35am 12.30 1.30 3.00 3.50 5.40 6.10 7.45 8.30 9.40pm GULLIVER’S TRAVELS 3D* 11.00am 2.00 4.20 6.40 9.00pm GULLIVER’S
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      457 7 from TERENCE WINTER, EMMY® AWARD-WINNING WRITER of THE SOPRANOS, and ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING DIRECTOR MARTIN SCORSESE Golden Globe® Nominations Best Television Series. Drama Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama Steve Buscemi Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie Kelly Macdonald 0^0 ATLANTIC CITY 1920 When alcohol was
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      485 8 ESPLANADE PRESENTS (i WL. MUSIC FESTIVAL SI I f 11 -20 Ms Early Bird ends 9 Jan201K X s<~14 Mar Mon, 7.30pm Esplanade Concert Hall Raul Mldon "It’s a testament to a singer’s skill when he can, with his voice and a song, move the audience to tears.” The Straits
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      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
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      135 9 The weather Showers with thunder over northern, eastern and western Singapore in the afternoon. SUNRISE 7.09am MOONRISE 7.42am SUNSET 7.12pm MOONSET 8.02pm AIR QUALITY PSI 30 (Good) 32/24 °C 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
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      166 9 First day of school Cantonment Primary School is the only new primary school to open this year. RazorTV attended the first day of school to check out what may well be the new face of local schools. Editor’s picks Video on demand 1. SINGAPORE NOW Students thank foreign workers Students
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        581 2  -  Oo Gin Lee ginlee@sph. com.sg My 55-year-old uncle’s eyes almost popped out when I took him on his inaugural sight-seeing tour of Facebook. I showed him how most people chose to use their real name instead of being anonymous, because they wanted to be
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        215 2 About the 100 Favourite Apps package last week, fans were divided on the chosen apps: Almost everything is Apple iPhone. What’s the use of reading this week’s paper if you don’t have an iPhone? Viswen Evo Fetrix Suggest more focus on platforms each week dedicated to one
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        201 3 Despite large investments made in social media, only 5 per cent of online shoppers in the United States say that such campaigns draw them to retailers’ websites, reported business technology website InformationWeek. The study by research firm ForeSee Results on shoppers
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        131 3 Notebook makers say that Google is giving priority to smartphone makers for the development of Android 3.0 tablet PCs, Taiwanese tech website DigiTimes reported. Notebook makers are facing delays for their Android 3.0 tablet PCs as a result. The vendors said that Google is paying
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        145 3  -  By Sherwin Loh You went on and got a Kinect, the motion-sensing device for the Xbox 360 that everyone is talking about. It is all fun and games but there is one problem: You have to rush to grab the game console’s physical controller every time you want
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        174 3  -  Compiled by Tan Chong Yaw No pre-blocking of online porn here Internet service providers (ISPs) in Singapore will not be asked to pre-block pornographic websites like what ISPs in Britain are being pressed to do. The idea of cutting off access to online pornography was floated by the
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        114 3 The eagerly awaited Nintendo hand-held 3-D gaming device, the 3DS (right), may not be suitable for children under six. The warning was posted last Tuesday on the video game company’s Japanese website, technology website PCMag reported. The 3DS enables 3-D gaming without the
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        356 4 After Digital Life ran the 100 Favourite Apps package last week, fans on our Facebook page noted that we missed out some nifty ones. Here are three that stood out. facebook Zenonia 2 US$0.99 (S$1.30), from Apple App Store; $6.42 from Android Market For fans of role-playing
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        171 4 The Kinect sensor for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 motion gaming system may be adapted for popular online game World Of Warcraft (WOW), reported the website of business magazine Fast Company. The key may lie in a software kit that enables body positions and gestures detected by the
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        137 4  -  Compiled by Tan Chong Yaw Online video service Netflix could be looking to expand its videostreaming service beyond the United States and Canada, CNet reported. In an interview by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation News two Fridays ago, Netflix spokesman Steve Swasey said the company was talking about
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        460 6  -  Sherwin Loh sherwinl@sph. com. sg Having made its mark as the premiere singing game on consoles, SingStar has expanded its routine with some dancing but everything ends up looking more burlesque than brilliant. With the addition of PlayStation Move controllers, you can now dance to the songs on
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          195 6 While the game has been officially released here, the SingStore market, which allows users to buy more songs, is not. There are three SingStore catalogues online, from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. While the three markets offer the same songs, there are some that
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          58 6 The gamer in you insists that you reject the easy levels, but if you just want to sing, pick the easy mode. You get better scores while on this mode and can unlock more in-game trophies. After all, you are not challenging the game but the person holding
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        447 8  -  Excellent single- and two-player gameplay make this great for seasoned gamers and families. JASMINE OSADA SAYS osadaj@sph. com. sg The latest instalment of the Kirby series proves that games on the Nintendo Wii can look good even though the console does not support high-definition graphics. Kirby’s Epic
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        331 8  -  By Eugene Neubronner By Eugene Neubronner, a freelance writer on gaming and technology Donkey Kong, a gorilla and one of the more notable characters in Nintendo’s stable, returns bananas and all in this hit for the Nintendo Wii. Unlike other heroes, Donkey Kong’s justification for trampling
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        274 9  -  By and Eugene Neubronner By Eugene Neubronner, a freelance writer on gaming and technology Remakes are double-edged swords. Lufia: Curse Of The Sinistrals is a mostly-mirrored port of Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals back on Super Nintendo. This is a good thing. Curse Of
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        545 10 / 11  -  $2,199, from dell.com.sg This is one monitor that is all-business and does not come with any frills but the image on screen wins out. ALFRED SIEW SAYS Alfred Siew is a freelance writer, blogger and lecturer Inexplicably, the U3011 did not do what most new monitors would
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        506 10 / 11  -  $398 (without plan, excluding GST)without plan and G A fast dependable workhorse without the touchscreen frills. MELVIN SEAH SAYS Melvin Seah works in the IT industry At $398, the Nokia E5 is one of the more affordable smartphones around in the market now, yet it has most of
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        386 10 / 11  -  $428 without contract Capable value-for-money Android phone. MIKE LEE SAYS Mike Lee is a freelance writer and photographer While the LG Optimus One P500 is an entry-level Android phone, it has the latest Android version 2.2 operating system which includes a wireless tethering feature that turns
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        Lock icon Altec Lansing Muzx Mesh, XX and XY earphones
        375 12 / 13  -  $39 each These three budget in-ears are a step up from the earphones that come free with most MP3 players, but lack the clarity and presence of higher-end models. MELVIN SEAH SAYS Melvin Seah works in the IT industry. Wallet friendly. That
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        Lock icon V-moda Remix Remote
        347 12 / 13  -  $159 Bass-heavy earphones that will add lots of low-frequency oomph to your music MELVIN SEAH SAYS Built for iPhone and iPods, the V-moda Remix Remote is a stylish in-ear headset. It features a premium black and chrome body that houses 9mm neodymium drivers, a high-definition sound stage
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        398 12 / 13  -  From $1,299 A fine ThinkPad that combines netbook-like portability with the performance of regular notebooks. AARON TAN SAYS Aaron Tan is an infocomm professional Unveiled early last year, ThinkPad Edge laptops have a contemporary design and share the heritage of the ThinkPad family. With an 11.6-inch
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        Lock icon iCoat Watch iPod Nano watch band
        143 14 / 15 $35.90, available mid-January onwards from Apple Premium Resellers and Apple shops IPOD ACCESSORIES Remember those slap-on wristbands that was all the rage back in the 90s? The classic accessory has made a comeback in the form of an iPod Nano add-on attach it to
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        Lock icon Nikon SB-700 Speedlight external flash unit
        85 14 / 15 $499 CAMERA ACCESSORIES Designed for ease of use, this external camera flash unit comes with features that even beginners can operate. Instead of having to deal with complicated tweaks and settings, all of the functions and settings in this flash unit can be applied
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        Lock icon Canon Laser Shot LBP6200d monochrome laser printer
        82 14 / 15 $349 LASER PRINTER Requiring only 10 seconds to warm up, this compact monochrome laser printer also boasts a quick first print-out time of six seconds. A4-sized documents can be printed at up to 25 pages per minute. It is capable of printing up
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        Lock icon Sony SDHC Memory Card Class 10 storage cards
        82 14 / 15 Price unavailable, available in February CAMERA ACCESSORIES Packed with up to 32GB of storage, these SD cards have a fast data transfer speed of up to 22MB per second. This transfer speed makes the cards suited for burst shooting of photos or
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        Lock icon Philips Headband Headphones SHL5000 series
        53 14 / 15 $69 AUDIO ACCESSORIES Sporting a stylish design in trendy colours, these headphones have ear cushions made of soft leather for both comfort and insulation from ambient noises. A flexible plush headband helps maintain a firm but comfortable fit. The headphones can also be folded flat
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        Lock icon Razer Scarab gaming mouse mat
        55 14 / 15  -  $59.90 GAMING ACCESSORIES By Jasmine Osada This hard mouse mat features a special coating that is touted to optimise the performance of a gaming mouse. Compatible with both optical and laser mice, the large 35 cm by 25 cm surface area also provides users with
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        136 14 / 15  -  $528 THIS CAUGHT OUR EYE By Jasmine Osada This is one phone that will probably survive the spilled coffee test that most other electronic gadgets do not. Made to be water and scratch resistant as well as dust-proof, this smartphone sports a 3.7-inch touchscreen display. The Motorola DEFY
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          63 14 / 15 Free, from Apple App Store This app stands out for its sleek interface and easy-to-set options to track rain and haze. You can also receive alerts about rain breaking out in specific parts of Singapore, as well as the weather situation in your current location. Thoughtfully, the developers have
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          73 14 / 15 Free, from Apple App Store Whether you are confused by, or proud of, Singlish, this app will tell you just how to say phrases like “bo bian lei” properly, and provide the translation in standard English. Quirky cartoons and lively voice acting make it a pleasure to use. There
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          92 14 / 15 US$1.99 (S$2.60), from Apple App Store If you have a large collection of books, this app might be of interest to you. Scan the barcode on the book and the app will pull up the title which you can then add to your database. You can also manually search
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          55 14 / 15 US$0.99, from the Apple App Store This is a directory of food delivery services, sorted by cuisine. Right now, it is simply a shortcut if you are too lazy to also enter the numbers in your own address book. If the developers add menus and delivery areas, it
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          102 14 / 15  -  Free, from Apple App Store By Jimmy Yap By Jimmy Yap, who blogs about the iPhone at www.imerlion.com StarHub’s latest app looks beautiful, but is slightly unstable. This app has an ever-changing selection of recipes from TV chefs like Jamie Oliver and Rachel Ray. It is not a replacement
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        307 16 / 17  -  Switch on these power gadgets for the PC, says SHERWIN LOH, as the Digital Life team tells you what caught its eye in the last six months SHERWIN LOH sherwinl@sph.com.sg As computers evolve and expand their range into all-in-one machines, tablet and netbook devices, so have
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        Lock icon Optoma Pico Pocket Projector PK301
        271 16 / 17  -  $799 By Tan Chong Yaw Killer feature Smaller than your hand, yet this gizmo projects an image larger than that on most big screen TV sets in the showroom. This pocket-sized projector looks like a toy because of its petite size. Slightly longer but lighter
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        243 16 / 17  -  $179 By Tan Chong Yaw Killer feature A small black cube that turns surfaces, including your table and window, into a mega loudspeaker. It looks like a nondescript black cube. But within lies decibels of audio power which only becomes apparent when it comes into contact with
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        201 16 / 17  -  Speaker$28.90 By Tan Chong Yaw Killer feature Still among the best portable sound you can get at an affordable price. This latest version of the ultra-portable speaker that vaguely resembles a stacked hamburger is the size and weight of a tennis ball with a 65mm
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        Lock icon Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 $129
        141 16 / 17  -  $129 By Sherwin Loh Killer feature Wireless keyboard that charges from solar energy as well as indoor lighting. Slim and compact, this is one device you can fire up and forget about. Forget about putting in fresh batteries, that is. Located at the top
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        Lock icon Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
        193 16 / 17  -  $89 By Sherwin Loh Killer feature Latest mouse that neatly folds into your pocket, then pops out to be a full-fledged mouse when needed. They have tried to make them smaller and thinner but a mini-mouse does not cut it because they are just too small.
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        Lock icon Wacom Intuos4 Wireless pen tablet
        169 16 / 17  -  $629 By Jasmine Osada Killer feature High precision medium-sized graphics pen tablet that works wirelessly. Free from the constraints of being tethered to a cable, this wireless pen tablet works via a Bluetooth connection. Designed for aspiring digital artists and professionals, the Intuos4 features 2,048
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        Lock icon 3M Camcorder Projector Shoot 'n Share CP40
        160 16 / 17  -  $599 By Tan Chong Yaw Killer feature Shoot an HD video and then show it off instantly by projecting it on the wall. Idiot-proof HD camcorders are nothing new. Press one button to start and stop video recording. Another to snap a 5-megapixel
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        Lock icon Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305
        192 16 / 17  -  $89 By Sherwin Loh Killer feature Portable speakers that neatly snaps over the top of your laptop like a soundbar. There are portable laptop speakers that are smaller and more lightweight to carry around but all they do is dangle precariously when you place the laptop
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        Lock icon Livescribe Echo Smartpen 8GB $388
        292 18  -  $388 By Oo Gin Lee Killer feature The magic pen automatically bookmarks your notes against an audio recording as you write. Students, reporters, doctors, lawyers and just about anyone who need to take notes should take heed of this smartpen. It consists of a pen
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        Lock icon Razer BlackWidow keyboard
        139 18  -  keyboard$149.90 for BlackWidow and $199.90 for BlackWidow Ultimate By Jasmine Osada Killer features On-the-fly macro recording function and tactile feedback Pressing a key on this gaming keyboard feels like you are clicking a mouse button. Although it might come across as unconventional, the BlackWidow’s creators have built
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        Lock icon Aztech WL556E Wi-Fi extender
        181 18  -  $99 By Oo Gin Lee Killer feature A palm-sized adaptor that lets you extend your Wi-Fi signals at home. Wi-Fi extenders are not new but they are usually bulky the paperback size of a typical router. The 556E takes “small” for a Wi-Fi extender to new
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        Lock icon Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad
        197 18  -  $98 each By Jasmine Osada Killer feature Pair the Wireless Keyboard with your iPad for faster typing and use the Magic Trackpad for pinch and swipe mouse gestures with your desktop. Even though the iPad has a large 9.7-inch touchscreen, some users might still
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        Lock icon Logitech Speaker System Z623
        198 18  -  $259 By Jasmine Osada Killer feature Powerful THX-certified speaker system with great sound. Comprising a subwoofer and two satellite speakers, this PC sound system boasts a THX certification that ensures crisp and clear sound. The system is easy to set up simply connect the bookshelf speakers
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        Lock icon The new weapon in US prisons: cell phone
        563 19 Technology is changing life inside prisons across the United States at the same rapid-fire pace it is changing life outside The New York Times A counterfeiter at a Georgia state prison in the United States ticks off the remaining days of his
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        Lock icon Big IT firms poised to go on buying spree
        295 19 Bloomberg Technology companies that fuelled more than US$100 billion (S$128 billion) in acquisitions last year are likely to spend more this year in a race to harness surging demand for cloud computing and security services. Intel, Hewlett-Packard and International Business Machines
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      927 20  -  Want to know what’s wrong with your PC? E-mail us at stdled@sph.com.sg Answers by Valuable Professional Chester Chen Answers by Chester Chen, a recognised Microsoft Most Valuable Professional specialising in Windows desktop experience Laptop’s battery life You mentioned that we should use and charge a laptop in a
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      146 20  -  JARGON BUSTER By Tan Chong Yaw These are not printers that print out photos with 3-D effects. These devices produce actual, physical models of objects like a cellphone, engine gear or vase. These printers are also called rapid prototypers for their ability to quickly produce physical models of
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        Lock icon Making the Web accessible to the disabled
        393 21  -  Part of Victor Tsaran’s job at Yahoo is to show programmers how he experiences the Net as a blind person Hellen Tan tanykh@sph.com.sg Mr Victor Tsaran (right), is blind but he has a clear vision from the start when he develops and designs
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        Lock icon Welcome to the year of the tablet, again
        491 21 The New York Times Last year was supposed to be the year manufacturers would wow consumers with offerings of all sorts of tablet computers. Mr Steven A. Ballmer, Microsoft’s chief executive, took the stage in January last year at the International Consumer
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        Lock icon Local duo create top iPhone app
        547 22  -  After months of hard work and sacrifice, two Singaporeans hit success with their iPhone game. JIMMY YAP reports By Jimmy Yap By Jimmy Yap, a freelance writer who blogs about the iPhone at www.imerlion.com Two local developers managed to grab the No. 1 spot
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        Lock icon New chip gives Hollywood security for movie downloads
        333 22 Bloomberg Intel Corp, aiming to alleviate Hollywood’s concerns about piracy, is building security into a new chip design that would let Warner Bros and other studios sell high-definition movies online for viewing on computers. The chipmaker will announce the Intel Insider feature
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        Lock icon Local start-ups catch investors’ eye
        1345 24  -  There is heightened interest and confidence on the back of two major acquisitions, reports GRACE CHNG chngkeg@sph.com.sg A big boost for this year’s technopreneurs was the acquisition last year of two local start-ups by American giants. TenCube, which developed a mobile security software, was acquired
        PHOTOS: RAJ NADARAJAN, CHALKBOARD; ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN  -  1,345 words
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      629 7 ST THOMAS SUITES 2605sqft 4+1+study. A1 view. Value buy! Vermont Cairnhill 1235sqft 3+1. Mins Paragon Shpg. $3.1M Astridville 2432sqft 3+1 $2.85M Paterson Suites 4+1 A1 view $7M Skypark 3347sqft 4+1 $7.7M neg St Regis 3757sqft 4+1+1 $11M neg GALLOP GABLES 2+1 1517sqft 1km Nanyang Pri, Farrer MRT Enbloc One Devonshire
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      508 7 2605sqft buy! 1235sqft $3.1M $2.85M $7M neg neg 1km Enbloc Gdn $2.95M 1km Freehold Sales $2050psf Buy $2088psf sqft $1.33M 1033sqft/ psf sqft TOWNHSE 3 1475 Sommerville $915K to locanext D09 1/2/3/4/ TOP F¡¯hold!RSVP SpaAmazing Sellfrom Jnr sqft, Windy. 4+1. German accesso$5.65M. sqft. Foreign2987 4rm psf. 3+1+1. flr 3+ maid.
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      526 7 THE GRANGE 3/4 rm 1765 2293 sqft. F/facilities. Mins to Tanglin Shpg Ctr. Asking $4.xM $6.xM! Tenanted Vacant. 9022 9949 ARDMORE II MOST prestige add! 4 bdrms 2023 sqft. #30 up. Vacant. Unblock Shangri La view. Asking $6M! Hurry! 9022 9949 SIXTH AVE RES 3/ 4 bdrm Penthse Lovers! 2734/
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      786 7 WILKIE REGENCY OFF Wilkie Rd. Corporate lease. 2+1. Pool facing. 850 sqft. F’hold, high flr. Nice unit. CBD, MRT. *****048 PALM SPRING. ROYAL blk 1485 sqft. 3+1, Nice layout, f/ renovated, quiet, near top sch/ future MRT. F’hold, neg. 8444-7716 D.09 ASPEN HGTS 2+1 approx 1100 sqft. Just renovated, all
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      241 7 KINGS MANSION 2735 sqft. 4+1. Sea view. Freehold. Enbloc soon. Tenanted. Full facilities. Asking $1350 psf. Call *****642 NEPTUNE CT 1270 sqft. 3-rms. Mid flr. Tenanted. East Coast Beach. Enbloc potential. Serious seller. $1.07M only. 9815-9815 HAIG 11 Haig Ave. Boutique project with terr pool. 885 sqft. 3+1. Designer decor,
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      1223 8 D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTE APTS FOR SALE BE D19-20 SERANGOON/ 1 THOMSON f PTE APTS FOR SALE 8157-2338 $5xxK! $5xxK! $5xxK! LAUNCHING SOON! D.19 FREEHOLD 64 UNITS APT Near Kovan MRT, NEX Malls Schools Easy Access to CTE/PIE &KPE Choice units of 1/2/3 PHs gSip, Connie Wee www.conniewee.com BAYSHORE PARK
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      642 8 REGENT HGTS #28. 1023sqft. 2+1 Best unit/ view. Breezy, bright quiet. Full facilities. Near MRT. $neg. Must view! Hp *****238 LAKESHORE 2 BDRM, high floor. 949 sqft, renovated. Also avail 3 bdrm, high floor. Regular layout. Near MRT. Call Esther 9271 7035 CASHEW HEIGHTS, 1647SQFT, 3+1 superb view. High flr,
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      471 8 BLK 63B LENGKOK Bahru. Mid Flr, 5’I’, Well Renovated. 115sqm. MRT, Redhill mkt. Valued $675K. Serious Seller. *****957 (Ivan) HOY FATT RD 3’S’ Blk 28. Mid flr, unblock, upgraded. Lift utility All races eligible. Valued. Near amenities. Move-in. *****151 LOW CASH! COV $20K Blk 14A. T. Blangah Cres 5-rm. High
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      261 8 3’I’ BLK 535 Upp Cross St. Prime location. MRT/ IR/ Clarke Quay/ Orchard. Marble flr. High flr. bright. Value $370K. *****988 BLK 686D CCK 5’I’, 110sqm. Valued $423K. High flr. Corner unit. NE facing. All races welcome. Don’t miss! Call *****166 HSR PAXEL!! 4A 252, 100% Move in, Well kept,
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      351 8 5’I’ 473 CCK High flr. Renovated. Corner. 120sqm. Valued $405K. Near amenities. View to offer. Call *****323 5’I" BLK.683C CORNER. High flr. Renovated. Quiet. Amenities nearby. All races/ PR. View to offer! Call 9863-3332 Hurry 5’I’ BLK 687D. High flr. unblocked JB view. Full length window. Impressive unit. Valued $430K.
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      374 8 BLK 114, 3’NG’. 67 sqm. Mid flr. Simple. Well kept. Lift. Near amenities. Valued $270K. Ask $15K. Jin ERA *****898 BLK.985B 5-RM BUANGKOK. High flr. Windy. N.S. facing. Move in cond. Near amenities. All races. Asking $460K up. Call *****207 NEW LISTING! CHEAP! 3-rm Hougang blk 692. Lift level. Near
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      377 8 4’A1’ BLK. 177 Yung Sheng Rd. High flr. 95 sqm. S. facing. Opp. mkt. 200% convenient. Valued $372K. neg. 9660-5566 DTZ 4’A’ BLK 520 Jurong W. Mid flr. Lift level. Neat/ well kept, renovated. Near MRT/ market. Valued. Serious seller. 9022-9640 4’A’ BLK 670A. 91 sqm. High flr. Windy. Bright.
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      587 8 BLK 5 MARINE Terr. 3’I’ 818 sqft. corner, high flr, sea view, walk to beach, Ngee Ann, CHIJ. Tao Nan, mkt. Valued $420K. *****228 3’I’+1. SEE AND you’ll buy!! Blk 30. Full sea view! High flr, rare utility rm! Walk to East Coast, Parkway, Tao Nan!! 9799-7645 510, EXEC APT.
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      409 9 r WATS HDB Median COV f for Resale Flats in 3rd Quarter 2010 a t Cash-Over-Valuation COV is not a requirement in all HDB resale transactions. Buyers need not pay any COV if the resale price negotiated is at or below the market valuation of the flat. If the resale
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      329 9 EXECUTIVE Comand Soon Theme more renovatPoint. $25K Anchorvale, unshop, 318D. sch/ Exec High Amen *****381 Street. kept. ct, renSpacious Valgraded. Valued $430K. Almost to Compassvale Mid All Brighthouse! decor! 5RM BLK 409A Fernvale Rd, top flr, nicely renovated hse with amenities nearby. All races/ PR eligible. Call *****284 to view.
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      327 9 5 ’I’ 734 Tampines Corner Marble flr. 124 sqm. Val $485K Poi Ching. VTO. Tan T J *****073 3’I’+1 UTILITY RM blk.25 T. Payoh East. Nicely renovated, move-in cond. Unblocked view. Near all amenities. Upgrading fees paid. Pls call Haridas 9189-2437 Roof BLK 195 3’I’ High flr, renovated, upgraded, utility
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      294 9 Shawn 9090 9222 LOW CASH 5’I’ blk.786D. Renovated, corner unit, mid flr. Admiralty MRT/ amenities. Valued $383K.Serious Seller! Must Grab 3’NG’ 102 VALUED $283K 67sqm. 4’A’ 337 Valued $380K. 104 sqm 4’A2’ 737 Valued $335K. 91 sqm. Weekend group Lionel Ng Div. 4’A’ CORNER BLK 522 Woodlands Best layout facing
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      1113 9 NORTH HOUSES I PRk NORTH HOUSES yy? FOR RENT I yy? FOR RENT (SFar East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES Bukit Villas Along Woodlands Road Semi-detached houses ranging from 2,852 to 3,132 sq ft 5-bedroom utility room Inground pool Minutes drive to Singapore American School and other International schools Rental includes
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      778 9 HOLLAND LUXURIOUS 2-STOREY bunglow. 11,000/ 8500 sqft. 5+1 ensuite .Large pool/ gdn. Elevated. Privacy. $25K. 9060-0747 LILY AVE 3-STOREY Bunglw. Newly renovated. 5+1 rms. 8500 4000sqft Pool. Supermart/ shop Norris 9768-8881 Savills HILLCREST RD 2-STOREY Terrace 4+1. Approx Land 1900/ built in 2800sqft. Partial or F/furn. Near amenities. Immed. 9060-0518
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      590 9 IPK EAST HOUSES i|K EAST HOUSES yg? FOR RENT FOR RENT Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES Bedok Grove at Bedok Place 3-storey terrace houses 5-bedroom utility room, 3,186-3,272 sq ft NearTanah Merah MRT Station Call *****223 www.fareast.com.sg 3 STOREY TERR. N e a r Kembangan MRT. 4 Large bdrms
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      614 9 MARINA BAY RES. Above #40. Romantic seaview, Best 1 bedroom, 743 sqft, Partial/ fully furn, bright cozy. I am the Owner *****553 û SAIL MARINA 2-bdrm. Tower 1, 883sqft. Great views -Unblocked Direct bay/ IR view. P/furn. Avail 16th Jan Call 9004-1805 RENTAL SPECIALIST! APT/ Condo avail islandwide. $2K onwards.
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      657 9 TURQUOISE $8.XK EXCLUSIVE 3+1 Direct access to spa pool. 2200 sqft. Choice unit Must rent!!!!! *****920 www.FrancisLow.com TWIN REGENCY/ MINYUAN Waterloo St. 1780/ 1400 sqft, 4+1/ 3+1 rms. Brand new. City living. Furn/ p/furn. 9029-0979 C&H LE HILL 1206 sqft 3+1, Spacious layout. quiet breezy. Hilltop living. F/furn. $4.3K. Immed.
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      457 10 Ardmore Pk 2885 sqft 4+1.... $18K Astrid Meadow 2045sqft 3+1 $10K Astrid Meadow 2800sqft 4+1 $13K Casuarina Cove 1500 sqft 3+1 $5K Four Seasons Pk 2260/ 2874 4+1 Holland Peak 1830 sqft, 4+1.... $6K Light Cairnhill 2200 sqft, 3+sdy Orange Gr Res 3671sqft 4+1.. $19K Oceanfront 2/3/4 rms..... fr $5.5K
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      673 10 GLENTREES 3+1, 1991SQFT, loft. F/facilities. Resort living. Pool view. Holland Village. Immed. Sock Koon 9858-0022 DTZ ARDMORE PK. 2884SQFT High flr Four Season Park. 2873 sqft. 4+1 Tanglin Res 2260 sqft. 4+1. Move in Tanglin Mall Sherry *****597 TULIP GARDEN MAISONETTE with patio, pte car park, 3+1 rm, 2659 sqft,
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      662 11 FOUR SEASONS PK 5+1. 3821 sqft. Renovated. Immaculate. High flr. Panoramic view. Autumn Blk Immed. $neg. 9487-0396 CRE LEONIE TOWER 4+2, 3250sqft. Lien Tower Holland Pk 4+1 5046 sqft. Mins to Orchard. Expats choice! Call 9116-6305 CHEAPEST IN ORCHARD! Grange Height 3050sqft 4-bedroom. Huge, High Floor, Mins to Somerset MRT.
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      821 11 VIDA STUDIO 1+1 Furn. Newton MRT. Tropical ambience! Rejuvenating. $4K. 9233-3050 LA CRYSTAL 3+1, 1055 sqft. High flr. 5 mins to MRT. P/furn. $4K. Immed. Eric *****183 VI SELDOM AVAIL! SCOTTS Highpark 1744sqft exclusive 3+1. Balcony. MRT. Immed $9.3k *****327 agt MELROSE PK 3+1. 1300 sqft. Pool view. F/furn. Great
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      645 11 CITYVISTA RES. (NEWTON Mrt) 2121sqft. 3+1. Brand new unit. F/facilities. $14k. FC 9858-5598 NEW! CITYVISTA RES. 2626 sqft. High flr. St Thomas Suites 2013 sqft. Face pool. 9026-3155 Agt TRILLIUM 1399 SQFT, 2+ study. private lift. High flr, p/furn, avail immed. $7.5K. 8134 1381 agt TANGLIN PK 1120 sqft 2
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      671 11 D.11 CHANCERY RES Approx 3200 sqft 4+1+1 Cluster townhse, pool, jacuzzi. Amenities, MRT. Call Sandy 9735 7117/ 9488 9241 ADAM PK, 3+1+ patio. 1410 sqft. Beautiful. A1 cond, cosy, f/furn. Pool view, resort style. Near MRT, schs, etc. $4.6K. *****777 THE TREVOSE, 4+1 bdrm, near Raffles Town Club. pool facing,
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      632 11 SKY@ELEVEN EXPAT’S Choice. New. Big balcony, 2720sqft, 4+1. P/furn. Owner’s rep *****162 KING ALBERT PK 3+1. 1300sqft. Huge balcony. Renovated. Nicely furn. $4K. Call Ram 9386 0991 PARK INFINA 2+1 Pte Lift. High Flr. No noon sun, mins town/ Mrt F/facilities $5.5K neg *****964 KING ALBERT PK. 3+1+ terr. Next
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      678 11 THE TRUMPS 3+1+1 high flr, unblock. 1300sqft. Brand new cond. P/furn. Opp Kembangan MRT/ amenities. $4.5k. Amy 8111-9351 *5-MIN KEMBANGAN MRT. Lengkong Tiga Very nice svc suites, includes utilities hse cleaning. 2 rms 1000 sqft. Immed. F/furn. MINS MRT! ONE Leicester 3+1. Windy nice view. Designer decor. Avail 01 Feb.
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      623 11 THE BAYSHORE 2+1. Square layout. Tastefully done up. F/furn. Avail mid Jan. Ask $3.3K. View to appreciate. *****270 HSR MAKENA 1776SQFT, 4+1. #2x-04 superb sea view, newly refurbished, rent neg. avail. immed. Don’t miss! Hurry! Call now! AALTO MEYER 3+1+big balcony High flr. Sea view. Quiet. Near ECP/ Parkway Parade/
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      616 11 MAKENA STUNNING SEAVIEW 4+1 +balcony, 1776 sqft. New aircon, A1 cond. Spacious hall/rms,pool cafe/ mart. Cheap *****879 COSTA RHU 2+1 1399 sqft. Balinese style furn. Immed Mus tview. be part of this lovely home. Erlinda *****607 PN SEAFRONT ON MEYER. Brand new 2-bdrm. 1066 sqft. Nice unit. F/facilities. Near beach.
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      845 11 PARKSHORE CONDO Tg Rhu. 1646 sqft. Spacious 3+1 maid’s rm. Stadium/ MRT/ Leisure Mall/ City. Immed. $4.2K. *****218 LOR. J TELOK Kurau walk up #02 p/furn 1472sqft 3bedrms. full aircon, newly painted Immed $3Kneg connector pk 9819 5992 D.15 ONE FORT. 3rms. High floor. Panoramic view. P/furn. Well kept. Near
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      707 11 EDEN TAMPINES. 3+1 patio. 1539 sqft. Face pool. Good cond. P/furn. Resort facilities. Near Expo/MRT.$4.1K neg. *****880 SIMEI GREEN 2+STUDY Walk to Simei MRT. Very good cond, immediate Call 9770-8700 ngsiangling.com û SIMEI GREEN 3 bedrms. 1195 sqft. Twr 3. High flr. Face greenery. Furn/ unfurn. Ready now. Walk to
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      727 12 NUOVO. APPROX: 1281 sqft. 3+1. High flr. Unblocked. Avail immed Near MRT. 9047-8798 Jeff TOWN HSE Gerald Dr. Pool gym. 3000 sqft. 4+1. Very good cond. Well furn. 9669 9398 Agt GRANDEUR 8, AMK Hub. 3+1 Penthse. Roof terr. 1841 sqft/ Rosalia Pk. 3+1. MRT. *****563 1200 SQFT, 3-BDRM. F/furn.
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      692 12 HILLVIEW HEIGHT STUDIO p/furn. Avail immed. $2.3K neg. Ground flr. Quiet. Call 9455-6691 AGT. WESTMERE 3+1 1200SQFT, pool view, fully furnish, low flr, avail immed. $3.3K. CPL *****299 HILLVIEW HGT/ PARC Oasis/Jade Mayfair/ Parc Vista/ Dew. MRT 2/3/4+1 Glendale Pk. *****138 ESPA 3+1 BDRMS 1679 sqft S$3,300 high floor/ facilities
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      766 12 MASTER BEDRM Sengkang Condo. F/ furn, aircon, Immed. Lady professional or student. Door step MRT/ shpg. *****515 MINS TO POTONG Pasir MRT. F/furn rm in Wan Tho Ave Chinese owner. Available immed. 9338-2830 PN NO OWNER, 5 mins Simei MRT, master rm in landed property. F/ furn, aircon, internet, can
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      801 12 COMMON RMS CCK/ Q’town/ Paya Lebar MRT. Immed. Aircon F/furn. Professional. Tenants only. Xynde Goh *****814 DWG BLK 545 WOODLANDS Dr 16. Master rm with aircon common rm. Furn. Single lady owner. Short term for 6 mth. *****265 *BOON LAY MRT (short/long term), Bt Panjang (master), AMK Sengkang (MRT, condo),
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      792 12 2+1 450 AMK Ave 10. Unfurn. Prefer workers. Avail 16 Jan. SMS 8375-2285. View after 7pm 5’I’ PUNGGOL 102B. High flr. F/furn/ aircon/ LRT. Avail mid Jan 2011. $2.5K neg. 9455-6691 3+1 BLK 410 Woodlands, near MRT. Furn with aircon. Immed. Tenant call PL Yeo 8383-6000 389 YISHUN 3+1, 4’A’
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      835 12 5-RM BLK 630 Senja Road. Approved. High/ lift floor. F/furn, fully aircon. Well kept, near amenities. Immed. 9843-5348 APPROVED 3+1 BLK 483 CCK. Nicely renovated. F/furn. Aircon Lift level. Near amenities. Avail end Feb. Pls call 9047-0703 C21 BT PANJANG EXEC Mais Blk 135, Malay owner, 2 bdrms, spacious, quiet,
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      1011 12 FACTORY SPACE FOR SALE FACTORY SPACE FOR SALE Last 15 units on Ground Floor! Booking Fee) Direct access with private carpark lots! Located at entrance exit of KPE. Mins to MacPherson &Tai Seng MRT stations. Corporate image Sample parking lots. Immediate Occupation 6763 7227 OfaiigeTee www.orangetee.com i I V ->=11
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      920 12 ALJUNIED/ JOO SENG MRT. Upper 1412/ 2009/2412-***** sqft Amenities.Immed.*****555 MB TUAS 1ST FLR 11,000 sqft open yard 5000 sqft, high/ ceiling power 2,200 KVA. 9125-3272 BLK.1, YISHUN, YS-1 carpentry workshop for immed takeover. Call: 9222-6882 No agt NORTHLINK 3584 SQFT/ Ubi tech Pk 1894sqft/WCEGA Twr 958/ 1173sqft. Any trade. 9857-1412
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      942 13 PHfk OFFICE SPACE BK OFFICE SPACE Hh OFFICE SPACE BH OFFICE SPACE fjjy FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT central Office Space For Unit size of 915 sq ft Panoramic views of the Singapore River and Marina Bay Above Clarke Quay MRT Station Gymnasium and pool facilities available
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      744 13 SAVILLS *****660 *****379 Purvis St, 1100 2200 sqft, central, $3.50psf, lift up. P/furn Balestier/Ava 2 units 800 1680 sqft,own toilet, busy area. Joo Chiat 1318sqft, Excellent Cond, 2 toilets, 2 levels, parking Race Course Rd, 2200sqft, new decor, two level, with toilet Genting Rd, 2200sqft, $2.20psf, 5th storey office Kaki
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      621 13 ***MIDVIEW CITY 2 units Blk 22 (1238/ 1432 sqft side by side). High flr, Corner. Near lift. Cheap! Immed. Flexible Owner. *****833 BLK 208 KOVAN MRT, 2 office rm for rent $700/ unit including PUB. Avail immed. Near food ctr/ shpg mall Owner *****760 36 II 38 Armenian St SOHO
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      716 13 TIC TECH CENTRE Aircon Grd Flr Showroom cum Office 6771 sqft. Upp Flr 1432 sqft Free Carpark Foodcourt Call *****161 $2+ ONLY. AGENT 9858-3035 Goldhill/ Novena MRT 1600 sqft. River Valley 400 to 7000 sqft. Henderson 5600 6000 sqft. AMK ECON BLDG, fitted, 1800, 2000, 3000, 3600, 4500 sqft. Suntec
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      500 13 Hlv SHOP SPACE HK SHOP SPACE W*k SHOP SPACE |pf FOR RENT FOR RENT fji? F0R RENT IPl Prime cafe I restaurant space for lease Located in a 43-storey residential development at McCallum Street Shop space ranging from 360 to 1,660 sq ft for contemporary cuisine Ground floor space with
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      388 13 entrance Woodland *****763 SimAircon/ sqft Gym. sqft. sqft E-Centre, bldg CENDEX CTR 2250 sqft. $3.80 psf. Move in cond. Office twr. Avail 5/’11. Edmund *****303 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA 473SQFT #16. Facing sea. Long/ shortterm lease. Owner 9631-6939 PENINSULA PLAZA OFFICE for rental. #05, 345 sqft. Facing Church. Call Owner: 9631-6939 INTERNATIONAL
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      1364 14 SHOP SPACE FOR RENT SHOP SPACE FOR RENT SHOP SPACE FOR RENT Cap/taCommercial Trust Prime Retail Space Good Locations THE PLAZA BEACH ROAD 244 291 305 323 937 sq. ft. Located near to the Nicoll Highway MRT Station Linked to Parkroyal Hotel Service Apartment Next to The Furniture Mall Newly
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      371 14 SOUTHBANK 161 SQFT/ Crawford Lane 350 sqft. Suit most trades. MRT/ food centre. Veerasamy off Jln Besar 800 sqft. *****866 BEDOK CENTRAL COFEESHOP BLK 217 for rent. 8 1 stall with recess area. Heavy human crowd Near MRT/ sch. *****207 HONG LIM COMPLEX #01 Rental. Bare unit. Suits office, shops.
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      296 14 BLK 134 JURONG East St 13, 350 sqft. Avail water point and flr trap. $12 psf. Avail in Mar 11. Contact *****689 or *****030 MUSTAFA VICINITY. DUNLOP St 2-storey corner. Approx 2000 sqft. Good frontage/ human traffic. All trades. $6K. *****301 OT CHANGI RD WHOLE coffeeshop takeover. Huge. Just renovated.
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      378 14 VIVO CITY TAKEAWAY Kiosk, suit local dessert, ice shaving etc Ground flr shop 400 sqft, suit wine/ retail, crowded. *****918 NEAR SOUTH BEACH RD suitable for retail, office, good frontage, $5000 mthly. Vacant, aircon *****280 Jacqueline Lee PN SIM LIM SQ 797/ 926/ 1723 sqft. Upper, Corner Units side by
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      381 14 S’PORE SHPG CTR. 6th flr. *****29 sqft. Water point. Immed. Owner *****886 HOLLAND VILLAGE GROUND flr shop for F&B. Heavy human traffic. GP *****314 GEYLANG MAIN RD 1200-2000 sqft/ Balestier Pt #01, 1300 sqft/ Far East Plaza. Daniel *****421 ORCHARD TOWERS SHOP 320 sqft. Near Orchard MRT. No ERP. Tel
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      714 14 HOUGANG BLK 108 $1.6M/ $2M. Hougang Ave 3 Blk 247, $950K. T. Blangah Hgts, Blk 61, $1.25M. Toa Payoh Lor 6, Blk 47 $950K. Circuit Rd, Blk 51, $620K. 18 yrs Crawford Lane, Blk 462, $750K. F’HOLD FAR EAST Plaza 301 sqft. Face concourse. Near escalator. Heavy traffic. Good frontage.
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      941 14 Bk RESTAURANT/ Bk RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE SPACE HHI LOUNGE SPACE f FOR RENT FOR RENT 4 United Square the kids learning mall 2,681 sq. ft. prime restaurant space at Basement •Available immediately Suitable for Chinese, Western, Japanese cuisines and other interesting concepts Opposite Novena MRT Station •Accessible by CTE/ECP/PIE •Good catchment
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      116 15 Properties Travel TOURS Chinese New Year Special 2D Batam Special fr$1 79 Ferry+Taxes+Accom City Tour Seafood Lunch Festive Dinner Play Firework Pep: 3,4 5 Feb 2011 4D Malacca Putrajaya Klang Cameron Ipoh KL s390 Pep: 03 Feb 2011 6am 5D Malacca Putrajaya Klang/ Penang Ipoh KL fr$409 Pep: 02 Feb
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      381 15 Written by Sheila Llm J Travel safe Part 1 My sister recently returned from a holiday in Bali and recounted her whitewater rafting adventure to me. She and some other family members were abandoned by their guide in the midst of the journey as he had spotted a chicken on
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      1031 17 8^ TOURS TOURS TOURS TOURS TOURS Chinese New Year Special! March School Holidays Early Saver '10D EGYPT ALEXANDRIA 6/7D GOLD COAST PARADISE' 5-* Nile Cruise 100% Meals A Movieworld Seaworld j j aq Cairo/Aswan/ Edfu/ Luxor O A OO 'Farm Tour BBQ Lunch fr$T t Dep: Daily Feb 1 (CNY|
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      308 17 Education ESTAB. REG’D SINCE 1978 PACIFIC PRACTICAL TUITION CTR. HOME TUITION SPECIALIST )Experienced committed full time Tutors/ Teachers familiar with school syllabus )Pri/ Sec/ JC students in all subjects, for any districts )Specialised lang./ academic tutors for foreign students *Interviewed/Intensive coaching Call 6296-5466/ 6295-2861 Results Assured Professional Home Tuition RESULTS
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      353 17 **EXPERIENCED RI LECTURER Specialist in A/E Maths, Chem, Phy (Sec 1-JC2).Focuses on Conceptual Learning. 91% As within 1 semester ’10. G’teed improvement or money back. *****459 JC MATHS SPECIALIST, giving 1-1/ group Tuition at Bt Timah East Coast. >85% As at A-levels. Trial lessons avail. Call 9742-7590 www.bestmaths.org TRIAL A
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      992 18 NOTICES^ BUY IT SELL IT FIND IT KWAN IM THONG HOOD CHO TEMPLE EDUCATIONAL BURSARY 2011 FOR PRIMARY SECONDARY SCHOOL The Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple (“the Temple”) wishes to announce that it has established an educational bursary for the year 2011 called the “Educational Bursary 2011” to provide
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      761 18 THE LAND TITLES ACT AND THE LAND TITLES (STRATA) ACT NOTICE Pursuant to Section 122 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act, an Application will be made to the Registrar of Titles within the next fourteen (14) days from the date hereof by DELVINDER SINGH BHUTTER S/O JOGINDER SINGH of Blk
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      880 18 TENDER NOTICE Singapore Turf Club is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organisation that provides high quality, competitive and entertaining horse-racing and gaming services to the public. Tenders are invited for:A Appointment as the Club’s offi cial courier service company for the period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2013 (PP/1/1 1001)
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      845 19 tSAT3 RECRUIT-# CATS Recruit Guide Classified Jobs Executive Appointments CLASSIFIED JOBS 1800-289-9988 E-mail cats@sph.com.sg Advertisement rates Run-on The Straits Times $11.00/ $12.00" per line (min 3 lines) The Sunday Times $11.00 per line (min 3 lines) Semi-display The Straits Times $33.00 per column cm (Mon-Wed issues) The Straits Times $35.00
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      436 19 Specialist building materials company in Ubi requires: SENIOR PROJECT EXECUTIVE/ PROJECT EXECUTIVES Ç Service existing new customers Ç Supervise successful completion of projects Requirements: û Pleasant with good interpersonal skills û Valid driving license with own vehicle û Autocad knowledge would be an advantage Please send fax email your detailed
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      442 19 1. Accountant 2. Accounts Personnel 3. Receptionist Ê Relevant experience Ê ONLY Singaporeans WALK IN INTERVIEW (9am-5pm) 30 Quality Rd #01-02 (S*****3) SBS 246 fr Boon Lay Interchange and alight 4th bus stop Call *****722 or *****178 (Philip) after office hour or email resume to: sanny@bigfoot.com.sg Established Hair Salon requires:
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      745 19 WJ engineers JU ENGINEERS I A fast growing company specializing in building Industrial Automated Machinery urgently requires: I.Mechanical Designer Design Engineer I* Diploma or Degree in Mech Mfg Mechantronic 1 to 2 years experience in Industrial Automation Design 2.Control Software Engineer I* Diploma or Degree in related field 1 to
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      987 19 Childcare Ctr Kindergarten Bedok requires Full Time Part Time Trained Teachers Min CPT DPT DPL Degree in ECE or With 5 GCE ’O’ level credits including EL/CL Full Time Infant Caregivers Min CIT Full Time Cleaner Experience preferred Only Singaporean/ SPR need apply Please call 6443 6527 9780 2962 MIND
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      1011 20 D SALES D SALES 1 SALES I mm i.SAopMa Supervise 7 3 vpare'cnnprui A leading Ladies Fashion retailer, listed on the Stock Exchange of T I Hong Kong, with over 300 stores in the Asia Pacific and 16 stores in V j K (I Singapore is looking for suitable candidates
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      537 20 Be a Class Apart. shine with Aspial. Aspial Corporation Limited, the only public-listed jeweller in Singapore, is a leader in contemporary lifestyle jewellery. With a strong portfolio of brands under its umbrella; Aspial, Lee Hwa, Goldheart Citigems, Aspial has carved a niche for itself with its finest products and exemplary
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      428 20 Preferably in call reNo: SALES EXEC wanted by used car company located in carmart environment. Singaporean or PR With experience preferred Basic $1500 Commission, Allowance Incentive Call *****233 A company in Jurong requires a Sales Engineer *Preferably in Sales with Industrial Engineering products *Pleasant disposition selfmotivated *Good co-ordination communication skill
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      632 20 pharmacy <iisn$> WALK-IN INTERVIEW Today: 10.30am 5.00pm (1) Lot 1 Shopper’s Mall #B1 -04/05 (2) Raffles City Shopping Centre #B1-44L or call *****300 PHARMACY ASSISTANTS Requirements: Singaporean Singapore PR Able to work rotating shifts, on weekends public holidays Good Communication Skills Customer Service Orientated Experience in retail industry is an
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      1112 20 Classified Jobs CALL CENTRES/ TELEMARKETING CALL CENTRES/ TELEMARKETING CALL CENTRES/ TELEMARKETING Mil HIM II Contact Centre Customer Service Job Fair e2i, in partnership with the Contact Centres (in-house and out-sourced), are offering MORE THAN 100 VACANCIES in the following areas: 1. Customer Service Officers To attend to customers' enquiries and
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      258 20 Call Service Officers μ Manage Sales Enquires μ No Experience Required μ Training provided μ Housewife Retirees Welcome μ Must be S¡¯porean PR μ Full-time ONLY Walk-in interview 5-7Jan 2011 (Wed-Fri) 11am-1pm 2-4.30pm SCN Industrial Building 11 Sims Drive, #07-01 S (*****5) (Old Audio House Building) Near Aljunied MRT Station
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      407 21 CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE RA1 a /VBe part of a dynamic multi-media company Main board-listed Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) is Southeast Asia's leading media organisation, engaging minds and enriching lives across multiple languages and platforms. It publishes 17 newspaper titles in four languages
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      109 21 Asst Store Manager F B management experience preferred Energetic result-oriented team player E-mail CV to subwaytampines1@yahoo.com Full/ Part Time Sandwich Artist Friendly Responsible Meals Benefits Training Provided Walk-in Interview for Sandwich Artist 5th Jan Wed to7th Jan Fri at Subway Plaza Singapura #01-22A, 68 Orchard Road Subway Thomson Plaza #01-01D,
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      480 21 WALK-ININTERVIEW! Wewelcomecandidateswhohavethe interesttoprogressyourcareerwithusor getaflexi-jobthatmakesyousmile. 1.RestaurantManagers 2.Co-Managers 3.AssistantManagers 4.ServiceCrew (Full/PermPart-time) ForPositions1,2&3: Your years of QSR experience the knowledge skills to the operational management systems will determine your position salary. For Crew position, starting pay$5.50 per hour for Permanent Part-timers. Weprovide: On-job-training, meal, uniform and other staffbenefits&welfare. Working Locations: Lavender, Kopitiam Square
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      337 21 Q ua lit y F oo d B evera g e 1. Inventory Admin Assistant Basic accounting knowledge At least 1 year experience ITE Holder 2. Storekeeper With forklift class 4 licence 3. Butcher Retail Assistant Overtime allowance Annual leave and medical benenfits Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications
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      531 21 EE FOOD STALLS REl FOOD STALLS Surrounded by exciting food stalls in a Cl Jr -Jj-4* Japanese marketplace concept, you will m j be spoilt for choice as you witness our chefs in action from our open concept kitchen. 1) Positions available for Supervisor, Captain and full time/part time server.
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      467 21 Perle Noire French Restaurant urgently requires: 1) Manager Assistant Manager 2) Sous Chef Chef De Partie 3) Part-time Full-time Waiters Waitresses From $7-$12 per hour depending on experience. S’porean/ PR/ students may apply. Interested pls call *****854. Walk-in interview 12 noon-5pm at 687 East Coast Road. NEW CONCEPT EUROPEAN food
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      771 22 HAIR/ BEAUTY HAIR/ BEAUTY Oriental Hair Solutions Hair Consultants Basic Commission from S$l,500 S$6,000 Sales Experience Preferred Hair Therapists Basic Commission from S$l,300 S$2,200 With Experience Preferred Telemarketers Basic Commission from S$l,500 S$2,500 Only Singaporeans PR need apply For an interview, please call 9022 8605 EXPERIENCED MANICURIST NEEDED full/part time
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      417 22 Construction Firm urgently requires ADMIN EXECUTIVE 3-4 years relevant experience Knowledge of Vehicles’ Insurance claim. Monitoring of company’s assets. Handle all administrative duties Singaporeans only Able to handle Chinese speaking clients Interested please email to hr@ridongcorp.com.sg An interior renovation company in Sungei Kadut requires TEMPORARY ACCOUNTS/ ADMIN ASSISTANT Á Min.
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      821 22 1) R&D Assistant (1 post) 2) Premixer (2 posts) Min GCE ‘O’/’N’ level or STPM/SPM Basic Mathematic for R&D Assistant position Basic computer knowledge Physically fit, perfect colour vision Preferably with forklift driving experience Must be able to commit to overtime Transport provided at designated pick up point 5-day work
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      582 22 Medtronic Singapore Operations Pte Ltd requires the following position: PRODUCTION OPERATORS Responsibilities: Assemble the products to the required specifications and standards Ensure daily set-up and cleaning of equipment based on procedures and applicable TPM rules Requirements: NTC ITC Nitec in Engineering or equivalent Secondary education with relevant manufacturing experience can
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      459 22 SERVICE TECHNICIANS •ITC NTC Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics/ Electronics/ Mechatronic •Preferably with working experience, training will be provided •Able to work independently •Must possess Class 3 licence •Singaporeans PRS M’sian are welcome Interested please call: 6473 0926 Established Design and Build Contract Company has vacancy for: 1) Quantity Surveyor FULL-TIME
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