The Straits Times, 9 February 2011

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

Microfilm: NL31266
Total Pages: 102
1 24 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Lock icon Masthead
    17 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. MICA(P)108/11/2010 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 2011 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS
    17 words
  • INSIDE 104 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS
    • Article
      Lock icon Pills, booze killed woman
      50 1 THE wife of multi-millionaire Tan Boy Tee was killed by a combination of sleeping pills and alcohol, an inquest heard yesterday. But the coroner could not say for sure whether Madam Lim Sin Juat, 56, intended to kill herself or died by accident. LPRIME PAGE A3
      50 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon S’pore hotels on dirty list
      55 1 THE dirtiest hotel in Asia is right here in squeaky clean Singapore. TripAdvisor’s 2011 list of Top 10 dirtiest hotels in Asia included two Singapore hotels, one occupying the top spot and another coming in third on a list that included hotels from India, Malaysia
      55 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Junk food could affect IQ
      62 1 TODDLERS who eat a lot of processed foods may have a slightly lower IQ later in life, says a British study. Asked why junk food had such an effect, study author Pauline Emmett suggested that such a diet could lack vital vitamins and elements for
      62 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Protesters still unhappy
      50 1 THE Egyptian government laid out a “clear map” and timetable for the peaceful transfer of power, a move that again failed to impress protesters camping at Tahrir Square. Life, however, is slowly returning to normal in the Egyptian capital despite the continuing political crisis. LWORLD PAGE A18
      50 words
  • Article
    Lock icon Tougher car emission rules in the pipeline
    716 1  -  Move to Euro IV standard will help improve air quality BY CHRISTOPHER TAN SENIOR CORRESPONDENT christan@sph.com.sg IT HAS been a long time coming, but Singapore is poised to raise emission standards for petrol vehicles here something it has not done in 10 years.
    716 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon RIOT OVER COURT CASE: Church workers trying to put out burning vehicles in the carpark of the Christian Pentecostal Church in Temanggung, in Central Java, Indonesia, yesterday after a mob attacked it and other buildings to demand the death penalty for a Christian man on trial for blasphemy. PRIME PAGE A6
    54 1 RIOT OVER COURT CASE: Church workers trying to put out burning vehicles in the carpark of the Christian Pentecostal Church in Temanggung, in Central Java, Indonesia, yesterday after a mob attacked it and other buildings to demand the death penalty for a Christian man on trial for blasphemy. PRIME PAGE
    PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  54 words
  • Article
    Lock icon Thai-Cambodian fighting eases after 4 days
    702 1  -  BY NIRMAL GHOSH THAILAND CORRESPONDENT nirmal@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Nirmal BANGKOK: The Thai-Cambodia border was quiet but tense yesterday as troops on both sides remained on high alert after four days of clashes, while Indonesia’s Foreign Minister visited both nations and urged them to take a step
    702 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      64 1 Oscar contenders as good as they get Buying an LED TV? Read our guide first POPIAH KING “My company’s not for sale” IN DIGITAL LIFE LIFE! PAGE C4 PRIME, PAGE A10 BREAKING NEWS: www.straitstimes.com INTERACT: www.stomp.com.sg EMAIL: stomp@stomp.com.sg VIDEOS: www.razortv.com.sg NEWS TIPS: 1800-*****28 CALL 6388-3838 TO SUBSCRIBE OR GO TO
      64 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • prime.commentary
    • VIEW.POINTS
      • Article
        Lock icon Fathering the fatherless
        49 2 WE SAY A new government scheme to extend its foster parent scheme to include children aged between 13 and 18 is laudable. For some time now, it has been a challenge to get potential foster parents to take care of older children. L EDITORIAL PAGE A20
        49 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon What’s next for Vietnam
        54 2 COLUMNS Continuing economic instability, a tense relationship with China and no prospect of political relaxation are some of the main conclusions that can be drawn about the outlook for Vietnam this year after its ruling Communist Party ended its five-yearly congress last month, says Bruce Gale.
        54 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Change shaking Mid-East
        72 2 Travelling through Israel, the West Bank and Jordan to measure the shock waves from Egypt, Thomas L. Friedman is convinced that the forces that were upholding the status quo for so long oil, autocracy, the distraction of Israel and a fear of the chaos that could come
        72 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Fee hikes and makeovers
        37 2 OUR READER SAYS Other tertiary institutions in Singapore may well follow Nanyang Technological University’s major renovation initiative, which may fuel further spikes in university fees, says Wong Tuck Yin. L FORUM PAGE A22
        37 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon ONLINE BLOGS
        13 2 www.straitstimes.com L Tan Hui Yee looks into allegations of pollutive mulches.
        13 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon BabyShield health insurance long overdue
      974 2  -  Dedicated plan to cover birth risks, congenital problems lacking here BY SALMA KHALIK HEALTH CORRESPONDENT salma@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Salma EVERY year, about 860 babies or more than two a day are born with some serious birth defect. Among them, more than half have a heart problem, almost
      974 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      175 2 T A N G L I N view b »S s v as !s.SI m is s?i 1*1 si ;!ii S Big I Bill SStS f S! at s: iill II sssss {5-j! ms s s iiil SI 112 (;SS Si tUi si ■lii .555 ala 11 jisiii; ill II
      175 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      311 2 THINK SUCCESS. THINK MDIS. n r If I t- lilt* 1 A V S Preview Session [Preview Code; S0211] Tourism and You 16 Feb 2011 (Wed) Mabel Tan Head of School School of Tourism and Hospitality 7pm-8.30pm Tropical Breeze, MDIS Campus h' *//H" x: MOls of u ,nt «esTf 0
      311 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • prime.news
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Tycoon’s wife dies from pills, alcohol mix
      762 3  -  She had been upset over husband’s affair but had not appeared suicidal BY ELENA CHONG COURT CORRESPONDENT elena@sph.com.sg THE wife of one of Singapore’s richest men had a habit of taking alcohol with sleeping pills to help her sleep. The combination proved fatal.
      BT FILE PHOTO  -  762 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Driver fined $2k for hiring ‘fall guy’
      567 3  -  BY KHUSHWANT SINGH WHEN she beat a red light in 2008, a friend who was then a police officer suggested that Evangeline Tay Su Ann pay $1,000 for another woman to take the rap. Yesterday, Tay, 22, was fined $2,000 for perverting the
      ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM  -  567 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Showflats: Is what you see what you get?
      566 4  -  URA reviewing rules to ensure they are accurate and buyers get what they pay for BY ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER esthert@sph.com.sg TOUGHER rules to ensure that showflats look like the apartments that eventually get built are on the cards to ensure that
      566 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Driving ban, $9,000 fine over death of sports icon
      444 4  -  BY ELENA CHONG COURT CORRESPONDENT A SPEEDING driver who caused the death of athletics legend Tan Eng Yoon was spared jail yesterday. Mohammed Iskandar Ariffin was fined $9,000 and banned from driving for five years for hitting the 82-year-old former Olympic
      ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM; ST FILE PHOTO  -  444 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Mob attacks churches, court in Java
      564 6  -  Radicals demand death penalty for man on trial for blasphemy BY LYNN LEE INDONESIA BUREAU CHIEF lynnlee@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja JAKARTA: An angry mob of Muslim radicals torched two churches and attacked a court and other buildings in Central Java yesterday after
      PHOTO: REUTERS; ST GRAPHICS  -  564 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Thai Cabinet uses ISA to clamp down on protests
      248 6 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK: The Thai government is invoking special security laws in Bangkok from today, which will allow police to disperse protesters pushing for tougher measures against Cambodia amid border skirmishes The Internal Security Act will cover seven
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG; ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  248 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Critical to have stable ceasefire, says envoy
      673 6  -  BY NIRMAL GHOSH THAILAND CORRESPONDENT BANGKOK: Indonesia has said it is critical to establish a more stable ceasefire in the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, and has pleaded for both sides to take a step back in the interests of Asean’s credibility.
      PHOTO: REUTERS  -  673 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Higher hopes for lower taxes
      947 7  -  This is the second of a special 10-part series in which The Straits Times will explore some of the key issues expected to be tackled in the Budget on Feb 18 BUDGET PREVIEW SERIES BY JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg LOWER corporate and personal income taxes are
      ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM  -  947 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Time to move disaster-hit Aussie towns?
      902 8  -  Queensland officials look at long-term picture to prevent future problems BY JONATHAN PEARLMAN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES jonathanpearlman@hotmail.com SYDNEY: When Mr Ian Gordon first heard that a wall of water was heading towards his house, he paid little heed to the warning. Like most
      PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  902 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Calamities could hit Australia’s growth
      547 8 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS SYDNEY: A drop in coal and agricultural exports caused by Australia’s flood and cyclone disasters could “thump” its economy in the first quarter, forcing growth into reverse, Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned. The calamitous weather that has battered resource-rich Queensland state
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  547 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      790 3 iam in a race on life's highway we are your stylish ride to success When you're in the Black, you're in the know. Only one colour sets you apart as exceptional. And only one card puts you in the seat of a privileged lifestyle, The DBS Black American Express® Card.
      790 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      209 4 GEORGIA The World’s number 1 in fighting corruption. According to the 2010 Global Corruption Barometer by Transparency International, 78% of Georgians think that corruption has decreased overthe last3years-the best result across the 86 countries surveyed. According to the Tl survey, only 3% of Georgians who had contact with various public
      209 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      105 5 I I I w V. i m O W\ 1 >1 Vi A s I 4-4-v <1 fi \WV %> X i 100% GOLFER. 20% POPSTAR. HSBC^ Women's Champions Discover the real Jiyai Shin, a full 120% and more, as HSBC brings the top women golfers from around the world
      105 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
Page thumbnail Page 7
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      420 8 khoo JL LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES ROUP success Learning system Learning and Innovation Skills A k. L' Core Subjects and 21 st Century Themes Information, Media, and Technology Skills Life and Career Skills Do your kids knd NEED study but don’t FEEL studying? Denise Lee was one such student! After attending the
      420 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      289 9 BE BOWLED OVER BY THE ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP. EXCLUSIVE ON MIO TV. From Feb 19th p catch all 49 matches live in HD with optional Hindi commentary. Only on STAR Cricket. m S. ma 1 m "HI <55 >4 w m > ■I ur«/, g Call 1610 TO SUBSCRIBE
      289 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • prime.people
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Popiah King not giving up his kingdom
      2256 10  -  Selling out to a global conglomerate is the last thing the chairman of frozen foods brand Tee Yih Jia plans to do. Instead, he wants to expand and make the firm a Fortune 500 one. THE ST INTERVIEW BY ROBIN CHAN chanckr@sph.com.sg “POPIAH
      ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO  -  2,256 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      283 11 Is this your best bet for your future? Be ready for tomorrow. Have a plan. Sure, have a little fun. But have realistic expectations. At NTUC Income, we believe everyone should have a sound retirement plan they can rely on. No matter what age you are, or how much you’re
      283 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • WORLD.
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon SUMO IN SHOCK
      957 12  -  Some fear match-fixing revelations could lead to demise of the sport BY KWAN WENG KIN JAPAN CORRESPONDENT wengkin@sph.com.sg TOKYO: The death knell may have been sounded on Japan’s traditional sport of sumo wrestling with the latest revelations of match-rigging among wrestlers. The damning discoveries of yaocho as
      PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  957 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      110 12 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Two arrests in fatal shooting at university fraternity party L No ‘budget’ wedding for Kate, William: British PM MOST COMMENTED ON L Food prices likely to continue rising. Says akamotoh10: “Food suppliers give all kinds of excuses
      110 words
    • world.regional
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Blazes reignite debate on banning firecrackers
        671 13  -  6,000 fires reported across China on CNY Eve and start of Rabbit year BY HO AI LI CHINA CORRESPONDENT hoaili@sph.com.sg BEIJING: It is a problem that refuses to be snuffed out. Every year, as the Chinese New Year holidays come to an end, China
        PHOTO: XINHUA  -  671 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Holiday transport rush as Chinese hit the roads
        285 13 XINHUA CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK BEIJING: Henan native Jiao Guobao and his wife Du Caifeng spent only a week at home for the Spring Festival. “We came back early to see if we could find better-paid jobs,” he said, after stepping out
        XINHUA; CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK  -  285 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Two Koreas back at the table
        703 14 No resolution of row in first dialogue since last Nov’s deadly attack by North on South’s isle ASSOCIATED PRESS REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL: North and South Korea struggled to settle differences yesterday in their first talks since the North’s deadly shelling of a South
        ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  703 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Most in North ‘rely on market economy’
        310 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MORE than 80 per cent of North Koreans now rely on the market economy to feed themselves as the impoverished communist state’s official rationing system shrinks, a report in Seoul said yesterday. The Chosun Ilbo newspaper, citing a senior Seoul official,
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  310 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Japan’s job seekers throng pep rally
        429 14 L Less than 70 per cent of university students had found work as of Dec 1 the lowest level since 1996, according to a survey by two ministries. L Fewer than half of the junior college students graduating next month have jobs. ASSOCIATED PRESS
        ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  429 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Filipino ex-army chief in apparent suicide
        682 15  -  Shooting comes amid ongoing Senate probe into alleged corruption BY ALASTAIR MCINDOE PHILIPPINES CORRESPONDENT amcindoe@yahoo.com MANILA: Just moments after retired army chief Angelo Reyes told his sons and bodyguard to wait for him in the car while he stayed on at his parents’ graves,
        682 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Stanley Ho’s family feud may stay out of court
        319 15 HONG KONG: Hong Kong tycoon Stanley Ho might be spared a family battle in court following reports that his wives and offspring are negotiating giving up key stakes so that he can “fairly” apportion his fortune. Two of Mr Ho’s three
        319 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Taiwan recalls Manila rep over China deportation
        229 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS TAIPEI: Taiwan has decided to recall its representative to the Philippines over Manila’s decision to extradite 14 Taiwanese citizens to face criminal prosecution in China. Manila’s move on Feb 2 caused great consternation in Taipei as it appeared to
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  229 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Mahathir in fresh bid on bridge issue
        533 16  -  But meeting with Johor Unmo chiefs ‘unlikely to shake PM’s resolve’ BY CAROLYN HONG MALAYSIA BUREAU CHIEF carolynh@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR: Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s meeting with Johor Umno leaders over the weekend about reviving the bridge to Singapore project has raised
        533 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon 225 rescued in Indonesian ferry fire
        220 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JAKARTA: More than 200 passengers were rescued from an Indonesian ferry that caught fire early yesterday off the coast of the country’s capital, the Transport Ministry said. The ferry, which was travelling to Batam island, south of Singapore, was 26km north of
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  220 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Suu Kyi’s party backs Western sanctions
        369 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS YANGON: The pro-democracy party of Aung San Suu Kyi endorsed Western sanctions against Myanmar yesterday, saying they hurt the authoritarian regime, not ordinary citizens, and implying that it is too early to lift them. For weeks, there have been indications that the
        ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  369 words
    • world.international
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Work begins on world’s fastest car
        132 17 CONSTRUCTION work begins this week on the world’s fastest car, reported the BBC. Called the Bloodhound, the vehicle has been designed to hit a top speed of 1,600kmh. The British car will attempt to set the mark as it breaks the land speed record
        PHOTO: BLOODHOUND SSC  -  132 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Processed food diet linked to lower IQ
        519 17 Study shows these children may be less intelligent than those who had healthier diets AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS: Toddlers who have a diet high in processed foods may have a slightly lower IQ later on in life, according to a British study described as
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  519 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Mubarak’s latest gambit falls flat again
        548 18  -  Work on reforms starts now, govt says, but offers no firm details BY ANDREW RAVEN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES araven755@gmail.com CAIRO: The Egyptian government has a “clear map” and timetable for the peaceful transfer of power, it announced yesterday, even as protesters camping at
        548 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Talk of exile option for Egyptian President
        393 18 BLOOMBERG LONDON: Rumours are swirling about an exile being planned for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak that would provide him with a face-saving exit from his country. German news magazine Der Spiegel said on its website on Monday that preliminary talks are being held
        BLOOMBERG  -  393 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Responses in the Arab world
        816 18 From talks with the opposition to promises not to stay in power forever, Arab regimes are taking steps aimed at stopping Tunisian and Egyptian-style popular revolts spreading to their doorsteps. Here’s a look at how other countries and leaders have responded thus far: SOURCE: WIRES
        SOURCE: WIRES  -  816 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon A message set in stone
        82 18 Talk about leaving no stone unturned in their quest. While some anti-government protesters in Egypt chose to cast stones at rallies, others preferred to have their messages “cast” in stone. (Clockwise from top) They used stones to press home their protest messages, they used them
        PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, XINHUA  -  82 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Bomber a breakthrough in drone tech
        377 19 Jet-powered unmanned aircraft will be the first to operate from carriers AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES: An unmanned bat-winged bomber designed to operate from an aircraft carrier has taken off on its debut flight in California, making what the United States Navy said was a
        AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  377 words
      • IN BRIEF
        • Article
          Lock icon Rebels claim blast
          92 19 BLOOMBERG MOSCOW: Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing that killed 36 people at Moscow’s airport last month, and vowed that more attacks were coming. The declaration was made on a video posted late yesterday on the Kavkazcenter.com website, a well-known rebel mouthpiece.
          BLOOMBERG  -  92 words
        • Article
          Lock icon BNP demands early polls
          113 19 REUTERS DHAKA: Bangladesh’s main opposition party, emboldened by its success at municipal elections and public discontent at the government, has vowed to move parliamentary elections forward to force the ruling party from power. On Monday, the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) spearheaded a nationwide strike that
          REUTERS  -  113 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Bullet sent to embassy
          115 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TOKYO: A rifle bullet has been mailed to the Russian embassy in Japan, police said yesterday, as a territorial row between the two countries over the southern Kurils worsens. The 7cm bullet, which was a dummy cartridge without gunpowder, was delivered on Monday when
          AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  115 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Pirates seize oil tanker
          98 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS ROME: Pirates wielding rocket launchers seized a large Italian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean yesterday, with a crew of five Italians and 17 Indians, European Union naval forces said. The tanker’s captain tried to evade capture by speeding up and firing powerful water
          ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  98 words
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon Preserving the past
          67 19 Southern Sudanese chief archivist Youssef Fulgensio Onyalla, who heads work to preserve the documents that make up the history of the world’s newest nation-to-be, holds a tourism poster stored in a tent in the southern Sudanese capital Juba. Final results from last month’s independence referendum were announced
          PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  67 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      87 12 UNSW Foundation Studies Over22yearsasAustralia’sleadinguniversitypreparationprogram Our programs offer: a university entry qualification an excellent preparation for undergraduate studies modern teaching building with student recreational areas and courtyard cafe full use of all university facilities Interview sessions with Mr Jon Ireland Principal UNSW Foundation Studies Friday 18th February 2011 11.00am to 5.00
      87 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      77 12 190CX3 100% Carbon Fiber Tripod ?pe?i??a?ion? Max. Height with Extended Column: 146cm Min. Height: 6cm Closed Length: 55cm Max. Load: 5kg Weight: 1.32kg Closed Length: 55cm p?r??a?e o? 190CX3? OP/TECH Tripod Strap OP/TECH Rain Sleeve LENSPEN FogKlear OP/TECH Tripod Strap 496RC2 Compact Ball Head......$102 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head...$145 NOW
      77 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      13 12 SUTRA What is the link between WOMAN’S LIBIDO k housework? SUTRA February 2011
      13 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      230 13 ALL EA MOBILE GAMES AT $3.99! ONLY AT THE M1 APPSTORE. m D FIFH 4 w Download any EA mobile game for only $3.99 (UP. $8) from now till 13 February 2011. Hurry, don’t miss out on the fun. Visit www.ml .com.sg/appstore today! Terms and conditions apply. www.m1.com.sg/appstore Enjoy 1
      230 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      384 14 If you have dreamt and are still dreaming of being RICH AND SUCCESSFUL through trading, you obviously have not met Conrad yet! Join Conrad THIS THURSDAY and find out why these dreams don't work. Discover the truth behind the hype and learn what you should really know. I rMcmnn wnm
      384 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      16 14 Read it in tomorrow New lease of life Device corrects heart defect he had since birth
      16 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      291 15 CATS Recruit The jirst step on your ladder to success WATS RECRUIT CLA/AUG06/g LOVE BLOSSOMS Ainex Head on down to R0X for Valentines Day Celebration from 10 20 Feb 2011 ff ft g t it A i a r I I A DIP FOR INSTANT BLISS 11 -14 Feb Over
      291 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      791 16 airfares, com. sg 1 fy 1 MISA TRAVEL Tel 6538-031 8 Latest Airfares More Cities Great Promotions Latest Travel Deals Thai Airways Promotions Book Early! Thai Airways MasterCard NATAS Promotion Europe fr. S$ 1206 Athens, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Moscow, Oslo, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Zurich India fr.
      791 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      20 16 the m per m EDITION TOMORROW INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES DENMARK v ENGLAND ARGENTINA v PORTUGAL GERMANY v ITALY FRANCE v BRAZIL
      20 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      409 17 Hails from NTUC Desmond choo to contest in Hougang against Low Thia Khiang? 职总新秀朱倍庆出战后港单挑刘程强 i c cREDit^ it M We Welcome Families 'We Welcome Families’ Awards lets you choose the best family-friendly business you and
      409 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      90 19 Samsonite The IRRESISTIBLE TRADE-IN OFFER RETURNS $369 Aeris Comfort Spinner 75cm model with ISA Lock U.R $590 Assorted colours While supplies last. Trade-in any old bag for a brand new Aeris Comfort. Bags in good condition will be donated to charity. Funan Digitalife Mall #02-03A IMM #02-11/12 ION Orchard #B3-30
      90 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      147 19 ASIA-PACIFIC EXECUTIVE F Another prestigious programme by NUS Business School, National University of SET YOURSELF APART AND ABOVE Programme Highlights Global curriculum, Asia-Pacific content Diversity in nationalities industries Rich peer-to-peer learning Wide geographical footprint with overseas residential segments (Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Vietnam) Six intensive 2-week segments held 3
      147 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • REVIEW & FORUM.
    • Article
      Lock icon Fathering the fatherless
      422 20 ANEW ANEW government proposal to extend its foster parent scheme to include children aged between 13 and 18 is laudable. Since the scheme began in 1956, more than 5,000 children have been placed in foster care. But it has been a challenge to get potential foster parents
      422 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Global effects of Egypt’s youth revolt
      827 20  -  THINK-TANK BY BARRY DESKER The writer is dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University. Think-Tank is a weekly column rotated among eight leading figures in Singapore’s tertiary and research institutions. EGYPT Vice-President Omar Suleiman met opposition groups including supporters
      827 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon What next after the Vietnam congress
      820 20  -  BY BRUCE GALE SENIOR WRITER bruceg@sph.com.sg CONTINUING economic instability, a tense relationship with China, and no prospect of political relaxation. These are some of the main conclusions it is possible to draw about the outlook for Vietnam this year after the country’s ruling Communist
      820 words
    • review.
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Moving in tune with the engine of change
        1178 21  -  TURMOIL IN EGYPT BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN NEW YORK TIMES ANYONE who’s long followed the Middle East knows that the six most dangerous words after any cataclysmic event in this region are: “Things will never be the same.” After all, this region
        NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  1,178 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon No real reform with military still in power
        819 21  -  BY FAREED ZAKARIA WASHINGTON POST WRITERS GROUP A SPECTRE is haunting the West. In 1979, the United States watched a street revolution in the Middle East and saw its stalwart ally, Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ousted, only to be replaced by
        PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  819 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Brave new chapter for the Arab world
        724 21  -  BY PIERRE BUHLER The writer, a former French ambassador to Singapore, was an associate professor at Sciences Po, Paris. THE jury is still out. But whatever the outcome, the “Jasmine Revolution” in Tunisia and the uprisings in Egypt have already written a chapter
        724 words
    • forum.
      • Article
        Lock icon Focus on improving service at Budget Terminal
        214 22  -  Prakash Nair LAST Saturday’s report (“Budget Terminal proves its mettle”) said Changi Airport Group (CAG) is planning to expand and upgrade the Budget Terminal. Perhaps CAG should first focus on getting the basics right, before improving the infrastructure, as the recent experiences of
        214 words
      • Article
        Lock icon FORUM ONLINE
        55 22 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1 MR MOHD ALFIAN: Clear the air on confidentiality 2 MR AARON TAY: Palestinian problem The other half of the story 3 MR PHAY TECK JIN: Unpleasant Chinese New Year on the road 4 MR JA’AFAR MOHAMAD: Keeping time at hospitals 5 BANK: Promotion
        55 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Have lane restriction and lower speed limit for motorbikes
        161 22  -  Chua Hin Bee THERE are three ways to make motoring safer for motorcyclists (“Riding in fast lanes ‘raises risk for m-cyclists’”; Jan 28). First, motorcyclists should be restricted to riding along the middle of the extreme left lane of the road.
        161 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Varsity fee hikes and campus makeovers
        235 22  -  Wong Tuck Yin UNIVERSITY fees have been raised regularly every year for the past few years, bar the economic crisis year of 2009. After the latest increase this year, undergraduates and a Forum letter-writer (“How would increased revenue benefit students” by Mr Tay Xiong
        235 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Age wasn’t the reason shuttler was dropped: SBA
        292 22  -  Michael Foo Acting CEO Singapore Badminton Association WE THANK Mr Billy Lui (“21 isn’t too late an age to groom a champion”; Jan 24) and agree that it is not too late to groom any potential champion at age 21. Some of
        292 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Why Iras should review formula for property tax
        243 22  -  Thian Tai Chew MR PAUL Chan (“Adopt fairer tax system for owner-occupiers”; Jan 23) is right in advocating a new and fairer formula for property tax. The current method of tagging market value to rental value is grossly unfair to owner-occupiers, and
        243 words
      • Article
        Lock icon WRITE IN
        89 22 LETTERS should be sent only to The Straits Times. They should be no longer than 400 words and must include the writer’s full name, address and phone numbers. The Forum editor reserves the right to edit a letter. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or Madam. Please
        89 words
Page thumbnail Page 21
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      307 22 Smart Investing For Everyone. Smart Investing. Understanding Risks. Managing Your Money. Financial markets around the world have generally picked up from mid-2010. New investment products are once again being marketed through many channels, Where should you put your hard earned money? What do you look out for? Come attend the
      307 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 2
      177 22 LEARN AND EARN THROUGH THE HOTEL LEAD PROGRAMME m Advance your career prospects with a WSQ DIPLOMA IN TOURISM (ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT) This 13-month programme includes an exciting mix of classroom learning and on-the-job training with our hotel partners. COURSE DETAILS: Commencing Date 2 March 2011 Course Fee S$10,965.00 WDA Grant
      177 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • HOME.
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Two S’pore hotels named and shamed
      765 1  -  They take first and third spots on website’s list ASIA’S DIRTIEST HOTELS? BY MAVIS TOH mavistoh@sph.com.sg THE walls are stained and with bits of paint peeling off. A thick layer of dust cakes the top of the air-conditioner. The light in the toilet has
      ST PHOTOS: CAROLINE CHIA  -  765 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      110 1 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Pregnant Indonesian maid leapt to death L Lorry driver killed after collision with pedestrian MOST COMMENTED ON L Church is no place for flip-flops or shorts. Says wherewegoing: “In the old days, going to church with the
      110 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon More data on immigration will aid integration
      758 2  -  Govt feedback unit says transparency ensures better understanding by Singaporeans of policy BY TEO WAN GEK wangekt@sph.com.sg SINGAPOREANS will be more understanding about the surge of foreigners if there is greater transparency in immigration policy, including the release of more information, said a
      ST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIA  -  758 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Govt urged to top up retirement savings
      381 2  -  BY ELGIN TOH THE Government is being urged to give a monthly stipend of $200 to $300 to low-in-come older workers, to supplement the inadequate retirement savings of this vulnerable group of Singaporeans. This proposed Retirement Grant would, however, be only for those
      381 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Expo scurries to build more space for Mice
      500 2  -  BY NG KAI LING THE Singapore Expo is expanding, including branching out into events management, to better compete in a meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) industry that looks set to grow by 10 per cent this year. A new convention wing,
      PHOTO: SINGAPORE EXPO  -  500 words
    • Article
      Lock icon 14 nabbed in two-day blitz on loan sharks
      175 2 A 15-YEAR-OLD was among those arrested by police for suspected involvement in loan-shark-ing activities during a two-day islandwide operation. Between Monday and yesterday, officers from the Jurong Police Division nabbed 14 suspects, all in the western part of Singapore. Ten of them
      175 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Diabetic? Get screened for depression early
      564 3  -  Depression may affect how patients manage their condition, say experts BY POON CHIAN HUI chpoon@sph.com.sg EARLY screening of diabetic patients for depression is critical, say the researchers of a study by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH). Depression
      ST FILE PHOTO  -  564 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Down the rabbit hole
      118 4 EVER wondered what life underground might be like for rabbits? A “rabbit hole” (left), part of an interactive exhibition called Bunny Wonderland at the Singapore Philatelic Museum, promises to shed some light on that. Held to celebrate the lunar Year of the Rabbit, the exhibition also
      ST PHOTOS: SAMUEL HE  -  118 words
    • Article
      Lock icon More arbitration cases head Singapore’s way
      666 4  -  Republic gaining reputation for settling commercial rows BY K.C. VIJAYAN LAW CORRESPONDENT vijayan@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE is fast emerging as a venue of choice for settling commercial disputes out of court, alongside global leaders such as New York, London and Paris. Almost three times as many
      666 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Owners resolve dispute with CDL, contractors
      328 5  -  EMERY POINT DEFECTS BY SELINA LUM THE High Court lawsuit brought by the management corporation of the Emery Point condominium in Tanjong Katong over building defects was amicably resolved yesterday. The management corporation, representing the owners, had sued listed developer City Developments Limited (CDL),
      ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN  -  328 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fatal attack: Man gets jail, caning for rioting
      524 5  -  Accused first in group behind Teck Whye attack to be sentenced for cleaner’s death BY ELENA CHONG COURT CORRESPONDENT elena@sph.com.sg A MAN originally accused of murder was yesterday sentenced to 40 months’ jail and six strokes of the cane for rioting. Gunesh
      524 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon NTU team targets cheap energy from water
      331 5  -  AMRESH GUNASINGHAM CAN water and sunlight rival oil as an energy source? Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have started on a $2 million project to harness hydrogen gas from water to power, say, cars and household appliances, much in the same way solar
      PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO  -  331 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Clean Mark plan yet to rub off on firms
      534 6  -  NEA’s scheme to certify cleaning companies draws just 42 out of 1,400 in the industry BY AMRESH GUNASINGHAM amreshg@sph.com.sg THE Clean Mark accreditation scheme has not quite got off the mark with cleaning firms. Only 42 of the 1,400 companies in
      ST PHOTO:TED CHEN  -  534 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon 3 months behind bars for puppy smuggler
      372 6  -  BY KHUSHWANT SINGH FIVE times he had got away with smuggling puppies into Singapore in the boot of his car. On the sixth trip, Liow Kar Hong’s luck ran out. Officers carrying out a search at the Woodlands Checkpoint found 16 pedigree puppies
      PHOTOS: AGRI-FOOD AND VETERINARY AUTHORITY  -  372 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Mastermind behind insurance racket jailed
      364 6  -  KHUSHWANT SINGH THE mastermind of a conspiracy to claim nearly $96,000 in compensation for fake traffic accidents was yesterday jailed for two years and three months on seven charges. Phang Choon Meng, 38, was also disqualified from driving for three years because he had driven
      364 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      108 1 I I to Korea ,g Olai' 0 cawera > 1%/r ii i 1 Bits z i sUL* A* .i5 MAR 2011 Spend S30 and get 'double chances' to win! SCRATCH WIN PRIZES! Win BBQ's Signature disfies from owr new mem\ Win BBQ Cfiicfcen vouchers (p LUCKY DRAW PRIZES! Grand Prize
      108 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      143 1 m I r 1 A la Carte Sushi $0.99+/pc Lunch and Dinner Buffet* Special $20.11 Offer till 28th February '11 (Pictures are for illustration only. Actual food may differ.) Exclusively for DBS/POSB Credit and Debit Cardmembers. A. $20.11+ Buffet* now available for Lunch Dinner More than 30 items, ie steamboat,
      143 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      294 2 JOIN 10 THOUSAND OVERT3B ALUMNI ACROSS 9 COUNTRIES AND PROFIT FROM BOUNTIFUL TRADING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RISE OF ASIA MARKETS. uo\i vS free Se T3B system is featured as a top passive income earner system in the book “Sleep Get Rich” and “Asia Top Investment to Make your First Million”
      294 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      6 3 楼发打送承精
      6 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      261 3 (Oorle France Boduline www.mariefrance.com.sg DROP FESTIVE KUOS F0. Feasting on delicacies is unavoidable during Lunar New Year. And the thought of losing your shape can be worrying too. With Marie France Bodyline, you can avoid gaining unwanted weight after the festive season. Using advanced technology and providing slimming programmes that
      261 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      46 3 RENT/LEASE or BUY CANON/RICOH/XEROX Wide range of black white affordable Colour Multifunction Copiers c/w 5-yrs warranty and low copy charge. BEST OFFER Copy/Scan/Fax 1 -J Prmt/Network Tel: *****304 PTC Business Systems Pte Ltd Email: enquiry@ptc-copier.com.sg CATS Recruit The first door to your world of opportunities WATS
      46 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      397 4 SEED institute Seeding Early Education SEED Institute was built upon a vision to give children the best head-start possible, by grooming early childhood professionals to provide the best care and education to young children. Our single-minded belief in the importance of early education is expressed in a saying that is
      397 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      188 4 *wTTT*JT*rrwjT*jTnTwwrrrwvTwjrnTwrfWTrwTrTwwT*T*ir* SIA Inaugural flight to Sao Paulo (Brazil) OUTH AMERICA f \V ir Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Samba Rhythm Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Sao Paulo 14 days $8499 D ep: 27/3,17/4 (Tax: $872) m IM UNIVERSAL TRAVEL CORP. ta 161 #B1 66 People's Park Centre http://www.universaltravel.com.sg SHARElNVESTOR.COm
      188 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      217 5 COSMOPRC i 1 il J P >• C INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED REALTY MASSAGE DIPLOMAS RECOGNISED BY LICENSING CI8TAC Aesthetics Treatments Diploma (UK) t CIBTAC Body Massage Diploma (UK) CIBTAC Anatomy Physiology Diploma (UK) CIDESCO Diploma (Switzerland) SDFAPPROVED FREE GIFTS 0% INTEREST INSTALMENT Check out a wide range of courses inside "Learning
      217 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      105 6 LornaWhiston PRE-SCHOOL Where the journey of LEARNING, DISCOVERY and ADVENTURE beg ms unique bi-lingual syllabus with a strong creative focus two qualified, experienced and caring teachers in each class extensive selection of books and educational resources half day or full day programmes for 18 months to 6 years old Please
      105 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      3 6 PARKWAY EYE CENTRE
      3 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • SPORT.
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST VIEWED, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      123 7 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE STORIES L Surgeons battle to save Kubica’s hand, F1 career L Chelsea’s Torres has a debut to forget MOST COMMENTED ON L ...But Dalglish has answers Says TrueBeliever: “The ‘feel good’ factor brought by Kenny Dalglish’s return has
      123 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon ROMAN EYES £50M CESC
      649 7 Blues bent on another big name and Hiddink as sporting director LONDON: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been linked to another £50 million (S$103 million) Spaniard: Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas. The Blues are determined to outbid Barcelona and test Arsenal’s resolve by matching the Premier League transfer
      PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  649 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Reina to quit Anfield too?
      351 7 LONDON: The next jersey to be burnt at Merseyside could well belong to Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina. The Spaniard, who has been justifying the contentious £50 million (S$102.5 million) defection of compatriot Fernando Torres to Chelsea, has hinted he might follow suit. “I won’t lie
      351 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Watch your words, police warn Tevez
      264 7 LONDON: Carlos Tevez (left) has been warned by British police not to inflame Saturday’s Manchester derby with the kind of incendiary comments which dominated the build-up to last year’s League Cup semi-final second leg. Manchester City have tried to limit the striker to an
      264 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon ECLAIR READY AGAIN TO GET THE CHOCOLATES
      620 7  -  Craig Brennan SMART galloper Eclair Fastpass scorched over the Kranji Polytrack yesterday morning in an impressive 1000m barrier trial victory. The four-year-old scored a stunning 12 length victory in a slick 1 min 00.25 secs accounting for Prioritas and Gate Crasher. The win
      620 words
    • sport.s-league preview
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon THE PLAYERS COME FIRST
        1135 8  -  Stags chief pushes on after 30 years despite tight funds and clashes Part four in a six-part preview of the 2011 S-League season takes a look at chairmen and two more clubs. Tomorrow: Fans TEO HOCK SENG (TAMPINES ROVERS) BY TERRENCE VOON tvoon@sph.com.sg AT A hotel
        ST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIA; ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO  -  1,135 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon No sacrifice at all
        719 8  -  JOHN YAP (GOMBAK UNITED) BY LEE MIN KOK WHEN John Yap became chairman of Gombak United in 1998, fishing his favourite pastime had to take a back seat. His 33-footer boat, which he had bought in 1991 to fuel his passion for the hobby, was sold
        719 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Stags aim to win big with old guard
        539 8  -  BY SANJAY NAIR WRITE the Stags off at your own peril. Despite remaining relatively quiet in the transfer market, Tampines Rovers chairman Teo Hock Seng believes that the club will still be a force to be reckoned with in the S-League this
        539 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A VICTORY TO SAVOUR FOR A LIFETIME
      805 9  -  Why World C’ships win remains one of S’pore paddlers’ greatest feats NOMINEE #2: SINGAPORE WOMEN’S TABLE TENNIS TEAM BY LIN XINYI linxinyi@sph.com.sg IF A picture paints a thousand words, then the Chinese national table tennis training centre would speak of a world of
      ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE  -  805 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon RECRUITS AIM TO IMPRESS
      509 10  -  STTA will be assessing 4 new foreign paddlers at three Pro Tour Opens BY LIN XINYI linxinyi@sph.com.sg FOUR of the Singapore Table Tennis Association’s (STTA) newest foreign talent recruits will make their International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Pro Tour debuts today. Zhan Jian, 29, Li Hu,
      ST PHOTO: NURIA LING  -  509 words
    • Article
      Lock icon New city route for 100km ulltramarathon
      346 10  -  CHAN U-GENE SUNDOWN Ultramarathon enthusiasts can look forward to a new city race route when the now-100km race flags off on June 25. Besides extending the race distance from 84km, the fourth edition of Singapore’s biggest night race will take runners from The Promontory
      346 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Cleveland continue to be their own worst enemy
      597 10 ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS: The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their way into the National Basketball Association record book in fitting fashion not with a blowout, but with the kind of head-slapping plays typical of a team that cannot do anything right. Like a 2.13-metre
      ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  597 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fencing, archery finally get CCA status
      499 10  -  BY JONATHAN WONG FENCING and archery will finally make their debuts in the Ministry of Education’s (MOE’s) school sports calendar this year after several years of trying. This was announced by Mr S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State (Trade and Industry, and Education) at
      ST PHOTO: SAMUEL HE  -  499 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHY DID KUBICA RISK THE DRIVE?
      889 11 Renault defend decision to let Polish driver go rallying before F1 season THE TIMES, LONDON GENOA (Italy): The private adventures of Formula One’s multi-millionaire drivers are under scrutiny after injuries suffered by Robert Kubica in a rally on Sunday. The Pole is recovering well
      THE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  889 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Club v country battle rages on in Europe
      658 11 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Club football or national pride first? With top players pulling out in droves ahead of this week’s internationals, the debate has started anew. Stuart Pearce, the England Under-21 coach, who along with senior coach Fabio Capello, has been
      THE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  658 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Next 72 hours
      153 11 Today Football Charity Shield: Etoile v Tampines (Jalan Besar, 7.30pm). International friendlies: Denmark v England (Live, StarHub Ch202, tomorrow, 3.10am), Brazil v France (Live, StarHub Ch222 HD Ch255, tomorrow, 3.55am), Spain v Colombia (Live, StarHub Ch201, tomorrow, 4.30am). Sepak takraw Perses League C’ships Open: Choa Chu Kang
      153 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Scorecard
      232 11 Basketball NBA Charlotte 94 Boston 89, New Orleans 92 Minnesota 104, Memphis 84 LA Lakers 93, Dallas 99 Cleveland 96, Denver 103 Houston 108, Portland 109 Chicago 103, Sacramento 104 Utah 107, Golden State 92 Phoenix 104. Golf Phoenix Open In Scottsdale, Arizona, weather-disrupted final rd won by Mark
      232 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon RAFAEL NADAL (left) hailed his Laureus Sportsman of the Year statue as the ‘most prestigious award in sport’. It marked the Spaniard’s momentous year at the top of world tennis which saw him battling back from an injury-ravaged 2009 to lift three Grand Slams and replacing Roger Federer as world No. 1.
      52 11 RAFAEL NADAL (left) hailed his Laureus Sportsman of the Year statue as the ‘most prestigious award in sport’. It marked the Spaniard’s momentous year at the top of world tennis which saw him battling back from an injury-ravaged 2009 to lift three Grand Slams and replacing Roger Federer as world
      52 words
    • SPORTS WORLD
      • Article
        Lock icon Worried Wolfsburg sack McClaren
        44 11 REUTERS BERLIN: German football club Wolfsburg sacked ex-England coach Steve McClaren on Monday after just nine months in charge, replacing him with his assistant Pierre Littbarski. The 2009 league champions are 12th, just a point above the relegation play-off spot.
        REUTERS  -  44 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Reviews for Aussie cricketers, officials
        37 11 REUTERS MELBOURNE: Australia’s cricketers and administrators will have performance reviews by independent experts after the Ashes defeat by England. Cricket Australia will also review the sport’s governance and the national team’s performance.
        REUTERS  -  37 words
      • Article
        Lock icon New jobs for Gray and Keys
        54 11 LONDON: Disgraced Sky Sports presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys, who left last month in the wake of a sexism row, will host a radio show on TalkSport starting next week. Programme director Moz Dee said: “One thing that hasn’t changed is that they
        54 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 8
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      82 9 Under Licence from FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED ©FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED i OUTLUNCE AND OUTDO YttUIRSE 'V WBm ti s VIV /^J IP' < Powered by courage and determination, the Singapore National Table Tennis team continues to defy limits. As the World’s N0.2 paddler, FengTianwei is proof that nothing is
      82 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 10 Miscellaneous Column 1
      130 10 LOTTERY L J'g I Jfl Draw No. 2612/2011 f I Vi J Monday, 7 February 2011 Group 1 Prize: $575,824 each 2 Winning Share(s) Sold at: 1) Singapore Pools Branch, Blk 726 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 #01-4158 (One QuickPick System 7 Entry) 2) Singapore Pools Branch, Blk 6 Telok
      130 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Obituary
    Lock icon Untitled
    2092 12 OBITUARY K I MM e I 5 I -i jp, jj^i X 'j* > > x r*_. Y*\ CvV Oi^IHE^^Eq^I Wfey si /3SKP %9& "X/S^IPP Oaf.- 7#» 'Jl Hpr >5C£'! *3 'S®k 77zc Lord zs my Shepherd, I shall not want. Yea though I walk through the valley of the
    2,092 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
Page thumbnail Page 14
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      47 15 (jO<L vycoJ(jL CL. djjs Objxxxt OjJL C^lL. (jO<L CL. djjs OsJxjXt <JXSL Cj/AjJL Sir Winston Churchill Loved ones who have passed away live on in our hearts and minds. Honour their memories through an In Memoriam advertisement. Call 1800 289 9988 to find out more. AT3 CLASSIFIED
      47 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      105 15 Acceptance of Obituaries News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North Mondays Fridays 8.30am to 9.45pm Saturdays, Sundays 6 Public Holidays: 12.30pm to 9,45pm Only death announcements can be accepted after office hours/ To help us process your announcement quickly, please bring along the following: Original Death Certificate Identity Card of person
      105 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      11 16 For the loved ones whom you remember. “In Memoriam’Lyi WATS CLASSIFIED
      11 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      35 16 Obituaries For enquiries, call 1800-289-9988 (office hours) 6319-5192 (after office hours) Bookings made after office hours for next day's publication are subject to space availability. Online advertisement booking for condolences: catscounter@sph. com. sg MATS CLASSIFIED
      35 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      64 16 TRimnr casket pte ltd "For r/jis GOD is OOF GOD forever and ever; HE will be OUR GUIDE even unto Death." Psalm 48:14 "...that where I AM, there you may be also." John 14:3 YOUR RIGHT CHOICE For a Complete Dignified Funeral Service to suit any budget. TEL: 6451 4496
      64 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      92 16 Tel: CASKET Dedicated Funeral Director Since 1920 6293 4388 (24-Hour Service) One-stop funeral services within your budget. Funeral services for all religions: Taoist, Catholic, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Soka Gakkai, Tibetan, Nichiren Shoshu etc. 11 Air-con Parlours with Wireless Internet, Audio Sofa at Lavender St and Mount Vernon. 1 Air-con Parlour
      92 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      34 17 '♦V PURE B R E IT LI N G -.M m: j i a v N The Chrono-Matic 49 SGD $11,224.30* BREITLING TEL. +65 6732 5347 WWW.BREITLING.COM 1884 INSTRUMENTS FOR PROFESSIONALS prevailing retail price
      34 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 2
      30 17 January/February issue out soon! Available at all petrol stations (except Caltex) and all major bookstores To subscribe ($30 for six issues delivered to your office or home), please call 6388-3838
      30 words
  • MONEY.
    • money.markets
      • Article
        Lock icon Wall St rally fails to spur S’pore punters
        508 17  -  Investors may be holding off until after next week’s Budget BULLS BEARS BY YASMINE YAHYA yasminey@sph.com.sg WALL Street’s overnight rally failed to lift Singapore investors out of their post-holi-day blues, leaving the market barely changed. Gainers and losers were almost evenly matched,
        508 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Thai mobile operator to delist from SGX
        418 17 REUTERS BANGKOK: Thailand’s second-largest mobile operator, Total Access Communication (TAC), has said it will delist from the Singapore Exchange within three years as it has gained little from dual listings. Its chief financial officer Vanna Pornsinsiriruk told reporters yesterday that the company’s board
        REUTERS  -  418 words
      • MARKET SUMMARY
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon SINGAPORE
          99 17 STOCK TRADING VOLUME 1.32 billion shares worth $1.44 billion UP DOWN Gainers: 217 Losers: 223 Unchanged: 776 FTSE ST INDEXES Mid Cap Small Cap All Share Fledgling China China Top Oil and gas Points Change Points Change Points Change Basic materials -2.62 803.41 Utilities 0.22 2.41 600.68 -1.53 791.17
          99 words
        • Article
          Lock icon REGIONAL
          224 17 Tokyo Nikkei 225 Yesterday’s close: 10,635.98 (+43.94) Japanese shares rose 0.4 per cent on the back of strong gains on Wall Street, amid optimism over prospects for the global recovery. Kuala Lumpur KLCI Yesterday’s close: 1,539.55 (+3.95) Malaysian shares closed 0.3 per cent higher, lifted by gains in telecommunications
          224 words
      • SINGAPORE STOCKS
        • Article
          Lock icon Top Movers (Stocks)
          444 17 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: FEB 8,2011 Top Rises Feb 8 CENTS DBXT DBLCI-OY 5US$ 4122 155.2 3.1 DBXT FTVietnam 10US$ 3995 103.0 2.1 JMH 4634 68.7 1.2 ISS&P500 ***** 67.4 0.4 DBXT S&P500 10US$ 2059 54.7 2.1
          444 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Top Movers (Warrants)
          415 17 Top Rises Feb 8 CENTS Wilmar.ES.1102 549 11.0 2.0 NobleGrpMBLeCW*****3 ....29.5 5.5 22.9 SembMar MBLeCW*****3 64 4.0 6.7 CapMalAsBNPeCW*****2 10 2.5 33.3 Wilmar BNPeCW*****4 12.5 2.5 25.0 CapMalAsMBLeCW*****1 12.5 2.0 19.0 0SIMW*****3 130 2.0 1.6 WilmarMBLeCW*****2 2.5 2.0 400.0 CoscoCorBNPeCW*****0 59.5 1.5 2.6 MetroHldg W*****2 25.5 1.5
          415 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Top 15 Actives
          176 17 By Volume CENTS Vol Genting SR 209 3.0 1.5 99.976.000 Golden Agri 71.5 -0.5 -0.7 69,319,000 NexGenSCom 5.5 0.0 0.0 45.185.000 ChinaGaoxian 32 1.5 4.9 34.694.000 TopGIobal 1.5 0.0 0.0 31.478.000 RafflesEdu 32.5 -0.5 -1.5 30.934.000 Gallant 41.5 -0.5 -1.2 29.498.000 ChmaTitan 1 0.0 0.0 26.860.000 Transcu
          176 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Currencies
          99 17 FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES: (9AM): S$ TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Feb 8 2011 Selling Buying Aust dollar 1.333 1.258 Can dollar 1.309 1.259 Euro 1.762 1.695 Sterling pound 2.093 2.013 NZ dollar 1.012 0.964 US dollar 1.293 1.244 S$ TO 100 UNITS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Chi renminbi
          99 words
        • Article
          Lock icon Straits Times Index Stocks
          399 17 52-WEEK TEL CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL 241 183 CapMallsAsia 200 +5 ***** 202 195 0.5 10 7768 425 346 5606 CapitaLand 358 -3 ***** 363 356 2.9 13.7 *****.1 216
          399 words
        • Article
          Lock icon FTSE ST Mid-Cap Index Stocks
          655 17 52-WEEK TEL CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL 186 83.3 5550 ARA 168 -1 449 169 167 2.9 24.3 1173.4 132 99 5600 Allgreen 106 -3 3594 110 106 3.8 9.7
          655 words
    • money.companies
      • Article
        Lock icon Entrepreneurs aim to get world working
        488 18  -  Business think-tank wants to create jobs to match population boom BY AARON LOW aaronl@sph.com.sg ENTREPRENEURS hold the key to meeting one of the world’s biggest challenges creating jobs for the billions of people who will join the workforce over the next 40 years or
        488 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Strong yen dents Toyota’s quarterly profit
        336 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO: Toyota has reported a 39 per cent slide in quarterly profit but raised its full-year forecast as business booms in Asia and other emerging markets while image issues linger in the US. Yesterday’s results paint a mixed picture for the world’s
        ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  336 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon UOB ushers in Rabbit Year
        91 18 United Overseas Bank (UOB) chief executive Wee Ee Cheong and his wife handing out hongbao to children at a lo hei dinner at Marina Bay Sands last night. Also present were Lian Hup Metalimpex directors (back row, from left) Khua Hock Su and his son
        PHOTO: UOB GROUP  -  91 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Two building firms in separate lawsuits
        277 18  -  BY FRANCIS CHAN COMPANIES CORRESPONDENT TWO local companies in the building and construction sector are involved in legal action, but in unrelated cases. Tiong Woon Corp (TWC), which owns and operates one of the largest fleets of cranes in Singapore, announced yesterday that a
        277 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Lexicon to turn page on publishing, switch to green power
        306 18  -  BY DHEVARAJAN DEVADAS AILING local publisher The Lexicon Group yesterday said it is about to transform itself into Singapore’s first listed green power network company. If the deal goes ahead, Lexicon will join a fast-growing cluster of firms involved in
        306 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Banks to unveil good full-year results
      492 20  -  Focus in new year will be on earnings outlook, sustainability: Analysts BY GABRIEL CHEN FINANCE CORRESPONDENT gabrielc@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S three local banks are expected to cap off a strong showing in recent quarters by reporting another set of healthy final-quarter figures at the upcoming release
      492 words
    • Article
      Lock icon US seeks delay in top execs’ bonus payout
      424 20 ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON: US regulators have proposed making top executives at large financial firms wait at least three years to be paid half of their annual bonuses, a move designed to cut down on risky financial transactions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
      ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  424 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon UBS hopes clients put in more money
      423 20 REUTERS ZURICH: UBS expects to win back more money from clients this year and has laid the foundations for a rebound in its investment bank as chief executive Oswald Gruebel turns around a bank almost felled by the financial crisis. UBS said it
      REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  423 words
    • Article
      Lock icon US consumer borrowing up for 3rd month
      278 20 BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON: United States consumer borrowing rose in December for a third consecutive month, led by the first increase in credit card charges in more than two years as holiday sales improved. Credit rose by US$6.1 billion (S$7.8 billion) to US$2.41 trillion after
      BLOOMBERG  -  278 words
    • money.sme spotlight
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Lights, camera, action, success
        966 21  -  Founder of media production company pairs passion for telling stories with hard work BY DHEVARAJAN DEVADAS ddheva@sph.com.sg GROWING up, Mr Jeevan Nathan developed a fascination for storytelling. “I loved to listen to stories and to tell them as well,” he said. “My parents allowed me to
        ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN  -  966 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon S’porean to be exec director at Carrefour
      521 22  -  He is set to be first non-Frenchman to hold the post at HQ SUPERMARKET GIANT BREAKS NEW GROUND BY YASMINE YAHYA yasminey@sph.com.sg A SINGAPOREAN is set to become the first non-French national to hold the post of executive director at global supermarket giant
      521 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Parking plans and ploys of Marina Bay Financial Centre workers
      908 22  -  BY CHERYL LIM MR S.G. Tan’s hunt for a season parking space started as soon as he was told his company would move to the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC), Singapore’s new business district. The finance industry worker said he
      ST GRAPHICS  -  908 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Lunch on the way
      48 22 Office workers at the Marina Bay Financial Centre having their lunch delivered to them by a food vendor last week. Hawkers and food outlets are cashing in on the lack of affordable food joints nearby by offering delivery services. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
      ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN  -  48 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon NTUC Income’s good news for motorists
      547 23  -  Premiums unlikely to rise, plus $5m rebates for private car owners BY LORNA TAN SENIOR CORRESPONDENT lorna@sph.com.sg NTUC INCOME motor insurance policyholders have at least two reasons to smile after the insurance cooperative achieved stellar results last year. With its motor insurance business making
      547 words
    • Article
      Lock icon China ups rates again in bid to quell inflation
      360 23 REUTERS BEIJING: China yesterday raised interest rates for the second time in just over six weeks, intensifying a battle in the fast-expanding economy against stubbornly high inflation that threatens to unsettle global markets. The timing was a surprise, coming on the
      REUTERS  -  360 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Blunder puts thousands in a fix
      780 24  -  Oversight left Prudential, HSBC, OCBC and CIMB sales reps working outside the law FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVES’ REGISTRATION BY LORNA TAN SENIOR CORRESPONDENT lorna@sph.com.sg THOUSANDS of representatives of some of the biggest financial advisory operations in Singapore spent weeks operating outside the law after their companies
      780 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WHAT’S ONLINE MOST READ, MOST COMMENTED ON AND MORE
      123 24 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Home office units gaining popularity L Asian stocks close mixed MOST COMMENTED ON L Asia may need further rate hikes: IMF. Says goodheavens: “Raising interest rates amid the rising cost of living complicates inflation, with the threat
      123 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      295 18 LEARN FROM (SHI ■THE BESlfli mu World'plnowned ForexkTra'der Why Choose If You Can Learn FromThe Best Best selling Author I Create ‘Massive Wealth’ in the Shortest Time Possible Award Winner (vvz, uow avJ) l uilt \J<L UOU Ul(( cb&KPd. t/OUtf 1 (rfk 'ftuSO.K/OV(%] CONQUER YOUR FEAR LEAVE YOUR MARK 5
      295 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      76 18 HORSE AROUND WITH THE NEW PAPER AND BE REWARDED Play our PICture the WINNER contest to win $20,000 worth of prizes One lucky participant will win $200 cash in the weekly draw. You will also be invited to Turf Club Fridays at TNP Sports Bar* for free drinks, fun games
      76 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      350 19 超钒 SAPPHIRE CORPORATION LIMITED IS NOW ON SGX MAINBOARD (effective from 2 February 2011) Since our shift of business focus in 2007 to a mineral resources and steel player in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) via strategic acquisitions, Sapphire has been registering remarkable results. Based on the Company’s
      350 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      231 20 “2011 Free Seminar! Uncover The Millionaire Trader’s Secret To Extract Money Consistently And Safely From The Stock Market... 30 Mins A Day! Over 5,000 People In Asia USA Have Learnt To Trade Profitably From Millionaire Trader! (3(Perfect for Beginners! Make 10 with every I you invest Sf No need to
      231 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 2
      39 20 Company For Take Over Established Direct Selling Company in Malaysia for take over (with MEM and products license, Halal certification and fully integrated web-base system) Please contact Mr.Tan +6012 388 2082 or email kftan@tm.net.my Neucor Holdings (S) Pte Ltd
      39 words
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      131 21 THIS MAY NOT HI: THE BEST WAY TO 1)0 PUBLIC N 'v\\v' i I B LA NS N k 1 Do it better with the SME Marketing Toolkit your online guide for successful marketing. A good Public Relations and Advertising plan helps a company develop goodwill with customers, connect with
      131 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      282 22 Will the Commodities Bull Run from last year continue in 2011? 1 m rv Phillip Futures provides a variety of commodity futures products and our 24-hour commodity desk provides you with advice on hedging techniques, superior client services and timely order execution. To attend our seminars or 1 -to-1 coaching
      282 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 2
      28 22 New rhythm to Malaysian oil giant’s flow Petronas CEO brings in non-Malay talent, may scale back foreign exposure and refocus on Malaysian fields THE BUSINESS TIMES Today in
      28 words
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      16 23 Read it in tomorrow Fit, not fat Army musician hits right note on the fitness scale
      16 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 2
      475 23 Most comprehensive horse racing tabloid VictoryTrail Bilingual content One race card shows it all Ｊockey silk on every race card On Sale: Every Tuesday,Thursday Friday Distribution: Available at all 7-Eleven, Retail Outlets, BUZZ Pods, NTUC, Cheers, Newstands and Selected Petrol Kiosks 第 22 期 $2.50. (Incl GST). 2011 年 1
      475 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 24 Advertisements Column 1
      229 24 7 55 So in iilila >■- ms ft if> •a; v ~V*kv 3*. 'fi/GS K> :<•■ i'L m tm SB •’jHtf r isaiv i e A sought-after address in the heart of Bukit Timah Jardin (Garden in French) is designed to bring the garden concept into your home. Gardens extend
      229 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      125 1 The next Gong Li? Zhang Yimou’s new starlet C3 Hopkins possessed Oscar winner takes on exorcist role C2 Three must-watch Oscar-nominated movies open this week. ONG SOR FERN and JOHN LUI say Black Swan and The King’s Speech live up to their hype but the year’s first five-star film is
      125 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      10 1 No surprises Janet Jackson plays it safe at concert C8
      10 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Life!
    • life!.movies
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Hopkins keeps faith
        1303 2  -  The Oscar-winning actor dwells on the dark side again in his latest role as a veteran exorcist sandra leong in los angeles stlife@sph.com.sg During a flashpoint in the eerie new exorcism flick The Rite, the Catholic priest character played by Anthony Hopkins ponders: “The problem with sceptics
        PHOTOS: WARNER BROS, REUTERS  -  1,303 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Mou’s fresh new faces
        828 3  -  Two unknowns play the lead roles in Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s latest film yip wai yee yipwy@sph.com.sg It has not been easy being known as the latest “Mou girl”, following in the footsteps of Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi, says Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu. She plays
        PHOTOS: GOLDEN VILLAGE PICTURES  -  828 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Love in the time of revolution
        371 3  -  reviewromance UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE (PG) 115 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: During the Cultural Revolution in China, high school senior Jing (Zhou Dongyu) is sent from the city to learn from peasants in a remote village. The place is famous for a hawthorn tree
        371 words
      • King versus Swan
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon The man who would be king
          706 4  -  reviewdrama THE KING’S SPEECH (TBA) 118 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: The Duke of York, the future King George VI (Colin Firth), suffers from a severe stammer. He has largely escaped public speaking duties, thanks to his being second in line to the throne behind
          PHOTOS: CATHAY-KERIS FILMS  -  706 words
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon Art as torture porn
          682 4  -  reviewdrama BLACK SWAN (M18) 104 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: Dancer Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) is an aspiring prima ballerina. She lands the role of a lifetime when her company’s director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) picks her as the star of the new production of Swan Lake.
          PHOTO: FOX SEARCHLIGHT  -  682 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Chilling to the bone
        587 4  -  reviewdrama WINTER’S BONE (NC16) 100 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence), a 17-year-old living in a poverty-stricken Ozark Mountains area, has to raise her siblings and her near-comatose mother after father Jessup is arrested for running a methamphetamine lab. The police inform her that
        PHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE  -  587 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Werewolf in a tutu
        1325 5 It’s ballet with an edge in the hands of director Darren Aronofsky and his star Natalie Portman New York Times New York Darren Aronofsky’s new film, Black Swan, is about a young dancer wrestling with the demanding lead role in the ballet Swan Lake. “When I
        New York Times; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  1,325 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Go ahead quote me
        97 6 ‘It’s hard being a child now. Three-year-olds have to learn three musical instruments, four languages, 14 skills. It’s a continuation of their parents’ contests of money, face and ability’ Comedian Michael Hui (left) ‘We are done now. I think four to look after is plenty. We
        97 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Two religions, one love
        699 6  -  Indonesian film about the romance of an inter-faith couple sparks debate yip wai yee yipwy@sph.com.sg Like many other first-time filmmakers, Indonesian director Sammaria Simanjuntak made her debut movie about something that she personally felt strongly about. Titled Cin(T)a, her Indonesianlanguage romantic drama tells of the challenges
        PHOTOS: SINEMA  -  699 words
      • short cuts
        • Article
          Lock icon review bollywood
          336 6  -  Deepika Shetty DIL TOH BACCHA HAI JI (THE HEART IS A CHILD) (PG) 145 minutes/Now showing/ Director Madhur Bhandarkar is known for his hard-hitting films. In the past, he has trained his lens on India’s bar dancers, high society, the corporate world and fashion. The result has been
          336 words
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon review romantic comedy
          174 6  -  Boon Chan Despite the hokey premise, this turned out to be rather enjoyable. Adam Sandler (above right) is Danny, a single plastic surgeon who scores with women by putting on a wedding band. It is a cheap trick that works till he falls for the young and
          PHOTO: SONY  -  174 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Janet shines, Again
      715 8  -  But unlike her show 16 years ago, the singer is now more mellow and exudes a quiet confidence reviewconcert JANET JACKSON, NUMBER ONES UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Singapore Indoor Stadium/Monday serene goh sereneg@sph.com.sg The last time she was on stage here, Janet Jackson broke down and sobbed.
      PHOTO: JUGGERNAUT PRODUCTION, INC  -  715 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon In Pakistan, metrosexuality is in
      682 8 Agence France-Presse Lahore In Pakistan, as militant Islamists wage war on anything smacking of Western culture, the metrosexual is quietly on the rise. Confounding expectations in a country where most streets are filled with men wearing the traditional shalwar kameez, a simple cotton tunic, male
      Agence France-Presse; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  682 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Janet’s a ‘cow’ to siblings
      388 8 Reuters Los Angeles Pop singer Janet Jackson says her big brother Michael used to tease her as a youngster about her bottom, while other siblings called her a “horse”, “pig” and “cow”. In an interview with NBC correspondent Meredith Vieira, on the promotional trail for
      Reuters  -  388 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Cezanne’s Card Players on show
      398 8 Reuters New York The largest collection of Paul Cezanne’s Card Players paintings to ever be exhibited together opens today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It includes three of five of the French master’s famous series depicting peasants of the Aix-en-Provence region in a monumental
      Reuters; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  398 words
    • life!.buzz
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon US$5m prize for X Factor, Cowell to judge
        626 10 Reuters Associated Press New York Simon Cowell (below) is returning to United States television as a judge on The X Factor where the winner will get a historymaking US$5 million (S$6.3 million) prize. And he wants his new Fox talent series to
        Reuters; Associated Press; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  626 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Oscar hopefuls lunch and hope
        494 10 New York Times Associated Press Beverly Hills (California) They came, they smiled, they poured on practised you-deserve-it-not-me humility. Behind it all? Daggers and crossed fingers that half the room will go kersplat in the immediate future. But that is the annual Oscar nominees’ luncheon for
        New York Times; Associated Press; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS  -  494 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Barbie and Ken reunion? Facebook poll to decide
        204 10 Agence France-Presse Washington Facebook users have been asked to vote on whether one of the most iconic couples ever should be reunited after seven years apart. Barbie and Ken, two dolls marketed by the world’s biggest toy company, Mattel, split on Valentine’s
        Agence France-Presse  -  204 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Perry gets ironic in Mr. Sunshine
        382 10 Reuters Los Angeles Matthew Perry’s (below) new TV comedy is called Mr. Sunshine, but like a lot of things in the life of the former Friends star, the title is ironic. Mr. Sunshine, making its debut on the ABC television network today, features Perry
        Reuters  -  382 words
      • buzzing
        • Article
          Lock icon A RABBIT BABY FOR MICHELE REIS
          94 10 Michele Reis now has everything. The former Miss Hong Kong, who married into the Hui property family in 2008, gave birth to a boy yesterday. Jayden Max Hui, weighing 2.93kg, was born by Caesarean section, the new mother announced on her microblog. He is
          94 words
        • Article
          Lock icon GLOBES GROUP SUES EX-PUBLICIST
          89 10 The organisation that hosts the Golden Globe Awards has sued its former publicist for fraud, claiming he and his partner cannot prove allegations the group receives favours in exchange for awards. In the lawsuit filed on Monday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association also claims Michael Russell
          89 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      300 2 The success behind every man NS SKIN CENTRES ROCK SOLID ABS MADE POS MEN’S SKIN C At Men’s Skin Centres, achieving rock-solid abs is easy. With the help of our cutting-edge slimming treatments, you can now shed unsightly beer belly, love handles and flabby tummy effortlessly. Pack a punch with
      300 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      379 3 ESPLANADE PRESENTS Clique wrm MuSIC a 5 “Alluringly moderne hip-hop.” Uncut “...the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary music.” The Guardian MUSIC FESTIVAL SINGAPORE 11 -20 Mar 2011 17 Mar Thu, 7.30pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tortoise .*(s| 9 Mar Sat, llpm, Esplanade Theatre *0%, Aphex Twin. (Ihr SOmins, no
      379 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      219 5 I became a different person in just 3 months! No medication. No side effects. No hidden cost. NEWYEAR PROMOTION! Upon signing up the Acupuncture and Massage Treatment, you will receive FREE Acupuncture SlimmingMassage Treatment $348+ worth FREE 30-minute Acupuncture Treatment worth$69 AFTER Wang Yue Weight:68 kg Height: 1.76m Benefits of
      219 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      337 5 HAIR CARE EXPERT www.svensonhair.com.sg NO BALD SPOTS. UP CLOSE. Before Ml After K t ?-\v Chinese New Year Special Unlimited Treatment for 1 Week %3o v Upon Enrolment ‘Terms and conditions apply. A full head of hair plays an important role in an individual's life. When a person suffers from
      337 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      56 7 J s"*\i FIND THE ONES THAT FIT! r Recruit the right people through CATS Recruit. Call 1800 289 8822 or email Y'' recruit@sph.com.sg to advertise. r L [«AT3 RECRUIT Party time... SC *i- Looking for a place to chill out? Check out CATS FASTADS in The New Paper Entertainment Food
      56 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      77 7 Head to CATS FASTADS in The New Paper for job opportunities! CLA/Dec05/Sg TOMORROW IN FiRST I .1 i A Is Natalie Portman’s life mirroring her Oscar nominated good-girl-turned-bad role in Black Swan? fOlN THE FILM FES T Make a 3-minute film to impress our paneI of judges SONY HD CAMCORDERS
      77 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 7 Miscellaneous Column 1
      866 7 I HE NO. 1 BOX 'Sr, V- >' S254 1 U.S.! gBBSff INSTANT CLASSIC.’’ CARRIE KEAGAN, NGTV “ANTHONY HOPKINS WILL MAKE YOU A BELIEVER." JEREMY PARSONS, REELZCHANNEL ACADEMY AWARD* WINNER ANTHONY HOPKINS THE ►new line cinema OPENS TOMORROW |NC16|H0RR0R AND DISTURBING SCENES] WITH CHINESE SUBTITLES WWW.THERITE-ASIA.COM WARNER BROS. PICTURES BEST
      866 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 7 Miscellaneous Column 2
      384 7 I Ea Fiimsarde j Internet Booking: filmgarde.com.sg LEISURE PARK KALLANG (Level 3) All's Well Ends Well 2011* 0 (Eng/Chi) 12.35pm 3.00pm 5.10pm 7.20pm 9.30pm Homecoming* 0 (Eng/Chi) 11.40am 1.40pm 7.40pm 9.40pm 1 Love Hong Kong (0 (Eng/Chi) 12.10pm 5.00pm 3.40pm 5.40pm 7.10pm 9.45 pm Mr Mrs Incredible* (pg) Some Sexual
      384 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 7 Miscellaneous Column 3
      1165 7 THE MUST-WATCH MOVIE WITH YOUR FAMILY! “...THIS IS A GREAT GREAT MOVIE FOR THE ENTIRE EXTENDED FAMILY.” SPH-The New Paper “GREAT TALES OF LIVES, LOVES” SPH-The Straits Times, Life! 4 a 1 r- V. Jtsr V M hr m m m m m PG -Wayne Urn, UW Boon Chan, SPH-My
      1,165 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      22 9 THINGS TO DO: To find out what's happening in and around Singapore, go to www.straitstimes.com CALL US: Life!/LifeStyle, tel: 6319-5416 fax: 6319-8276
      22 words
  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 1
      3207 9 life!Ltv starhub tv tlc ch427 AM 6.00 Life’s A Trip With Andrew Anthony 6.30 Feast Bazaar 7.00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 8.00 Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern/9.00 Fun Asia 10.00 World’s Greenest Homes 11.00 18 Kids And Counting: First GrandDuggar! PM 12.00 Take Home Chef 12.30 Glutton For Punishment 1.00
      3,207 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 2
      137 9 The weather Generally fair except for showers over western and southern Singapore in the late afternoon. SUNRISE 7.17am MOONRISE 11.18am SUNSET 7.21pm MOONSET 11.42pm AIR QUALITY PSI 51 (Moderate) 32/23 °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
      137 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 3
      176 9 Spa for stars Do not be surprised if you bump into a star at celebrity aesthetician Georgia Lee’s (left) new spa DrSpa, right below her medical clinic at Holland Village. Editor’s picks Video on demand 1. SINGAPORE NOW What women want Do women really believe in juggling career and kids?
      176 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      144 10 BEETHOVEN WEEKEND with RenaudCapuçon25 Feb 1 Mar 2011 Spend your weekend with French violinist Renaud Capuçon as he performs in an all-Beethoven Weekend featuring a Singapore Symphony Orchestra gala concert at the Esplanade, as well as performances of the complete Beethoven violin sonatas and a masterclass at the Yong Siew
      144 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      15 10 Read it in tomorrow Simply healthy Healthy tofu treat counters excesses of the festive season
      15 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      41 1 EVERY WEDNESDAY WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MICA (P) 108/11/2010 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2011 HowtobuyanLEDTVRead our special guide before you hit the shops Side profile as thin as 8mm Pages 13-16 DL Business Cloud services: Google promises no downtime for Page 24
      41 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • DL digital life
    • DL SAYS
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon When basic means almost primitive
        696 2  -  John Lui John Lui is a correspondent with Life! I have had an iPad for about four months now. Before I got it, I had the idea that it could be something of an external brain, a kind of island internment camp for facts that
        696 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon WHAT FANS SAY
        172 2 On Android replacing Symbian as the No. 1 smartphone operating system (OS): Well, you can’t be number 1 forever. Symbian couldn’t step up to the challenge any more so naturally Android capitalised on that. Achmad Sobirin Apple’s iOS is better. Android phones get outdated virtually every day.
        172 words
    • NEWS
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Sexy mobile toys and 3-D on the go
        477 3  -  These are expected to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress next week By Sherwin Loh Glitzy mobile phones, cutting-edge tablets and the latest in 3-D technology the stars of the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas look set to
        PHOTO: SONY ERICSSON  -  477 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Office Web apps available here
        102 3 You can now view, edit and share Microsoft Office documents from anywhere with a browser and an Internet connection. In a blog posting last Tuesday, Microsoft announced that its free Office Web Apps service is now available in 150 countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia,
        102 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Ideas for military vehicles wanted
        117 3 The United States research agency Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) is asking the public for creative ideas on what future military vehicles will look like. In The Experimental Crowd-derived Combat-support Vehicle (XC2V) Design Challenge launched last week, Darpa will pay US$7,500 (S$9,600) for the
        117 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Read NLB PDF e-books on the iPad
        260 3  -  5-SECOND TIP By Tan Chong Yaw While the National Library Board’s (NLB) e-books can be downloaded directly to the iPad using the OverDrive app, this applies only to those in the ePub format. But NLB also has a rich collection of e-books in
        260 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon White iPhone soon?
        66 4 Rumours that the much sought-after white iPhone 4 will hit stores gained credibility after a consumer saw a price tag for it. The Engadget blog reported this week that the price tag was seen at a Best Buy outlet in Houston, Texas. The phone will be sold
        66 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Making good use of interns
        130 4  -  Compiled by Grace Chng, Hellen Tan Interns can be a great help to companies. However, many managers are often reluctant to assign work to them because of a lack of trust. Many end up being tasked to run errands or photocopy documents. This is where
        130 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Buy travel insurance with your phone
        60 4 Local firm Tenet Insurance has created a travel insurance application for the Android mobile operating system. Called Traveljoy, this free app enables those planning to travel to buy insurance coverage from their Android smartphones. The app will be available from Android Market next Tuesday.
        60 words
    • GAMES
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Don’t miss these Android games
        879 6  -  ALFRED SIEW recommends seven must-play games for Android devices. Download them via the Android Market feature in your phone or tablet ALFRED SIEW Alfred Siew is a freelance writer, blogger and lecturer Speedx 3D $1.27 This Android-exclusive game has you spiralling in 3-D, as if
        879 words
    • PRODUCTS
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon HTC HD 7
        431 10  -  $938, exclusive to SingTel A good phone for editing documents and viewing videos and photos. SAYS SHERWIN LOH sherwinl@sph.com.sg Taiwanese phone maker HTC is out to prove that size does matter with its new Windows Phone 7 (WP7) phone that has a 4.3-inch screen one of the
        431 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Razer Anansi
        451 10  -  $149.90 A great keyboard but perhaps better reserved for dedicated gamers. SAYS JASMINE OSADA osadaj@sph.com.sg With all the sophisticated games out there, regular keyboards are just not good enough for gamers anymore. They need one that has special features to help them unleash moves and commands faster. If
        451 words
    • NEW PRODUCTS
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Lenovo IdeaCentre K330
        93 12 DESKTOP COMPUTER $1,799 The K330 desktop PC can be equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 4TB of storage and up to 16GB of DDR3 Users also choose memory. Users can also choose between a DVD and Blu-ray disc drive. It is designed to handle
        93 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter
        75 12 GAMING ACCESSORY Price to be confirmed, available from Feb 22 Slated for release with the first-person shooter game Killzone 3, this add-on turns your motion controller into a mean-looking machine gun. The attachment houses both the motion controller and navigation controller for a more realistic experience
        75 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Razer Death Adder Black Edition
        70 12 GAMING ACCESSORY $89.90 This special edition of Razer’s best-selling gaming mouse was released to celebrate the Death Adder’s fifth anniversary. The original features, such as the five programmable gaming buttons and 3,500dpi, 3.5G infrared sensor, remain unchanged. Non-slip rubber sides have been added for better
        70 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Otterbox Commuter Series cases for Amazon Kindle 3 and Kindle DX
        95 12  -  PROTECTIVE CASE By Jasmine Osada US$49.95 or S$63.70 (Kindle 3) and US$64.95 (Kindle DX), from Otterbox.com Comprising a silicone skin that is further protected by a polycarbonate shell, these cases will prevent your Kindle from dings and bumps. A
        95 words
    • FUN AND EDUCATIONAL APPS
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Dead Space US$6.99 S$8.90
        132 12 US$6.99 or S$8.90 (iPhone); US$9.99 (iPad), from the Apple App Store Electronic Arts (EA) has just released Dead Space 2 for all major game consoles and to accompany it, the game developer has released a version for the iPhone and iPad. A third-person shooter, the game
        132 words
      • Article
        Lock icon GeoRing
        131 12 US$0.99, from the Apple App Store While many other phones make it easy to use just about any song on your phone as a ringtone, the iPhone requires an app, then using iTunes to synch that newly created ringtone with your iPhone. Quite a lot of work. GeoRing, an
        131 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Bubble Ball (above)
        83 12 Free, from the Apple App Store This simple physics-based game involves getting a little blue ball through a minor obstacle course to reach the finish line. The puzzles are relatively simple. But what makes this app unusual is that it was developed by a 14-year-old American teenager
        83 words
      • Article
        Lock icon MobileRead
        81 12 Free, from the Apple App Store The National Library Board has just released a modest app called MobileRead. This app gives you quick access to local short stories from its Read! Singapore campaign. The stories you can download include Simon Tay’s My Cousin Tim and Catherine Lim’s The Mother.
        81 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Google Translate
        83 12  -  By Jimmy Yap who blogs about the www.imerlion.com iPhone at www.imerlion.com Free, from the Android Market Google Translate is not a new app but it has just received a major update. The app can now translate spoken conversations from English to Spanish and vice versa. Hold down a
        83 words
    • COVER STORY
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon LED the new TV star
        567 13  -  With falling prices and better features and design, LED TVs are set to surpass LCD TVs in sales this year Sherwin Loh sherwinl@sph.com.sg With a budget of $1,000, optician Jocelyn Lai was all set on getting a 40-inch LCD TV. The TV would suffice for
        ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG  -  567 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Know your LED TV terms before buying
        1011 14/15  -  What is the difference between backlit and edge-lit? What is local dimming? SHERWIN LOH explains the tech talk SHERWIN LOH sherwinl@sph.com.sg Are you shopping for a new TV and eyeing the latest LED models that are the centrepieces of electronics stores around Singapore?
        1,011 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon LED, LCD, plasma: What's the difference?
        440 16  -  SHERWIN LOH tries out the three technologies side by side and finds out the pros and cons of each one SHERWIN LOH sherwinl@sph.com. sg TVs that harness the LED, LCD and plasma technologies offer three distinct viewing experience and more. In this shoot-out to
        ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG  -  440 words
    • FEATURES
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Cloud computing gets even more mobile
        736 17  -  With rising popularity of tablets, software makers will develop more apps that use cloud computing, says AARON TAN the year ahead Personal Software AARON TAN The writer is an infocomm professional The combination of cloud computing and mobility is expected to be a driving
        PHOTO: AFP  -  736 words
    • HELP DESK
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Want to know what’s wrong with your PC? E-mail us at stdled@sph.com.sg
        303 18/19  -  Answer by Professional Chester Chen recognised Microsoft Valuable Windows Professional specialising in Windows desktop experience No audio from the Internet I have a Windows XP PC. When I play games on it, I can hear the audio. However,
        303 words
      • Article
        Lock icon JARGON BUSTER
        132 18/19  -  By Tan Chong Yaw Diorama This term, which is used to describe 3-D miniatures such as battle scenes created by hobbyists with model tanks and soldiers, has cropped up in digital cameras and phone photo apps. In a photo taken of an actual diorama miniature, the middle portion
        132 words
    • DL BUSINESS digital life
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon TECH BITES
        449 20  -  By Hellen Tan Last month, Motorola Solutions Inc officially split up its mobile handset business and enterprise solutions into two companies called Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions respectively. While Motorola Mobility has been making news with the company’s new handset launches, Motorola Solutions has kept a fairly low
        ST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN  -  449 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Tracking hospital maintenance on the move
        264 21  -  By Hellen Tan Motorola Solutions and local software development firm SQL View have developed a facility management system for the health-care sector. The system tracks the facilities in a hospital that are to be managed, cleaned and maintained, as well as how waste is
        ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG  -  264 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Google ups the ante for biz services
        948 24  -  It promises no downtime for maintenance of its cloud services and plans more upgrades, reports GRACE CHNG reports GRACE CHNG chngkeg@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/st.gracechng In a move that raises the bar for the cloud service industry and gives its budding enterprise business a shot in
        ST FILE PHOTO; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG  -  948 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 3
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      295 4 mm s engage your senses A.C.Ryan Fall in love with our Valentine's Specials essential Full HD Media Player Full HD 1080p Playback »Smart Media Library Enjoy Full HD Video on TV Enjoy a slideshow of your favourite photos $249 $169 $199) UP Short cut to recently added music/video Store your
      295 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      636 5 J, m m m I M m r JaL X W < L J r V $5 OFF COUPON 9 Feb, Digital Life WIN! WEEKLY DRAWS GRAND DRAW FOR 8 APPLE IPADS Pre-ordering EA games has just gotten more rewarding! We have 8 sets of Apple iPad 32GB with WiFi
      636 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      324 7 Canon Delighting You Always *i m HU C D ■■■I < I Cheers to productivity! n Faster Prints Energy Saving Low Running Cost NEW Laser Printers from Canon Highly compact, these printers help SOHOs and small businesses save much-needed space.They also consume less energy and are easy to maintain. Enabling
      324 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      280 8 Windows PROLiNK r r. I Your Inspirations. Our Innovations. Share Your Blessings, Gift a PROLiNK L z ALL NEW TABLET PC TW8 Make changes to your lifestyle with the TW8 touchscreen tablet PC. Lightweight and stylish, yet designed with a familiar Windows interface. It's the perfect gift for yourself and
      280 words
  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 8 Miscellaneous Column 1
      67 8 Top 10 digital music downloads 1 Hold It Against Me Britney Spears Far East Movement 3 What The Hell Avril Lavigne 4 Lose My Mind The Wanted 5 Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You) 2 Rocketeer Enrique Iglesias 6 Invincible Tinie Tempah ft. Kelly Rowland 7 Animal Neon Trees 8 Stay The
      67 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      427 9 Begin the year with clear goals. What is your new business resolution? Start the year with the IBM System x3650 M3, featuring the latest Intel® Xeon® processor E5620, to reduce complexity, lower costs and give your ROI a fresh boost. Here’s how: Virtualize to manage increased workloads and reduce complexity
      427 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      576 11 Fujitsu recommends Windows® 7 Professional. FUJITSU No. to kike Notebook Vendor k in Japan f The r > m wmm y.'i m MM OjIQ[CIO r m 0 T «P C? cPLIFEBOOK LH520 HDBW/ HDRW AMDAthlon™ II Dual-Core P340 Processor Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64bit) ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5430
      576 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
Page thumbnail Page 13
Page thumbnail Page 14/15
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      238 16 DISCOVER CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND HIDDEN RISKS INHERENT and take away best strategies and techniques developed in the field by experienced IT project managers for successfully managing IT projects. Managing IT Projects 9 -11 March 2011, Singapore IN IT PROJECTS You will learn how to: Define the role of the
      238 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
Page thumbnail Page 18/19
  • Page 18/19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18/19 Advertisements Column 1
      201 18/19 JAYS Walk. Talk. Listen. a-JAYS Four Made for iiPod 0 iPhone OiPad Lj li 00 Exclusively Distributed by BranneComms 6481 6223 www.orangecom.com.sg Y Authorized Resellers: ROBINSONS:The Centrepoint, Raffles City ISETAN: Shaw House, Tampines Mall APPLESHOP BEST DENKI: Century Square, City Square Mall, Great World City, IMM, Junction 8, Ngee Ann
      201 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18/19 Advertisements Column 2
      9 18/19 IT ENABLER CONSULTANCY PTE LTD Tel: 6333 4843 Email:customerservice@ienabler.com.sg
      9 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18/19 Advertisements Column 3
      300 18/19 EPSON F0RM+ EXCEED YOUR VISION SUBSTANCE THE WINNING FORMULA y Jl HD Let your presentations shine with brilliant breakthroughs in design and technology! Presenting the all-new Epson business projectors. The revolutionary EES-1700 series boasts the world’s slimmest 3LCD projectors* perfect for mobile executives. For professional installation, the high-powered EB-G5000 series
      300 words
  • Page 18/19 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      87 20 Micros Arc ouch A Touch of Revolution A revolutionary mouse design, powered by the acclaimed Blue!rack sensor that tracks better than laser or optical mice. Bend the Arc Touch to fit your hand in comfort. Slide your finger along the touch strip and zip through any document with absolute ease.
      87 words
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      226 21 SMa, J V In partnership with: Institute of Higher Learning *****011 •i 1 1 EDITH COWAN Cricos IRC *****B *****001 *****101 *****101 THE TRACE FOR DIGITAL DETECTIVES BEGIN Our rapidly growing digital lives are now, more than ever, in need of Digital Forensic Investigators Specialists. Master of Digital Forensics Up-to-date
      226 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      243 22 Empowered by Innovation HIAIM LOW POWER *COST Carbon Meter POWER SAVING MODE Cuts power consumption during Standby. AUTO ECO MODE Automatically adjusts brightness to save power. CARBON METER Lets you monitor carbon emission with one quick glance. EASY ON THE ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR YOU! M350X/ M300X/ M260X/ M230X/ M300W All
      243 words
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      273 23 Panasonic ideas for life PT-LB1/LB2 m W $8997*1099’ UP $1399/$1699 2,200/2,600 lumens XGA 1024x768 'Promotional prices only valid from now till 31 Mar 2011. EVERY PANASONIC PROJECTOR TELLS A SUCCESS STORY LCD Projectors f M m PT-ST10 2,800 lumens XGA 1024x768 Short Throw PT-LB78V/LB90/LB90NT 3,000/3,500 lumens XGA 1024x768 Portable PT-FW300/FW300NT
      273 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      1158 1 WATS BUY IT* SELL IT* FIND IT CLASSIFIED toll free 1800-289-9988 www.cats.com.sg •j-. Valentine’s I -> W* W, 4* ES Hi 1n f Need some gift ideas for Valentine's Day? Get titanium bracelets or a titanium watch from Owell Bodycare for that special someone who likes unique accessories. Or wax
      1,158 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      2926 2 Buy It Sell It Find It 1800-289-9988 Fax:6319-8228 E-mail cats@sph.com.sg WATS BUY IT-SELL IT-FIND IT Contact Us! Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 6.30pm Deadlines Hotline: 5pm for next day's publication 6pm Friday for Sunday's publication 6.30pm Friday for Monday's publication E-mail/ Online/ Fax Ft SMS: 2pm for next day's publication*
      2,926 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      158 2 JOY DOGGY WISHES all customers "Gong Xi Fa Cai" We’re closed. Biz resumes on Feb 15. GROOMING FROM $20 onwards. Skin treatment Transport available. Call 9857 7179 FEB PROMO FOR big dogs, basic grooming $35. Transport can arrange. 10.30am-9pm. *****461 BADMINTON RACQUETS, BAGS Shuttlecocks, Grips Shoes Lowest Price. Come to
      158 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      177 2 ![].`|$@'_],*"><<.=%`?&,<!,(]\@ YONG SENG REFRIGERATOR AIRCON SVC REPAIR 1. Qualified Technician 2. Free Checking 3. Repair On The Spot 4. Guarantee After Repair 5. Budget Price Assured *****577/ *****657/ *****400/ *****054 Includes Sun/ Public Holidays Time: 8am 11pm $15 AIRCON NOT cold, leakage, repair, troubleshoot. Free check transport! Install 2nd hand
      177 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      264 2 ANNE FOO *****280. Sofa reupholstery/ cushion covers, curtains. Free quotation. Fabric showrm#03-17 Coronation Plaza 50% FTY SALE! Specialised in curtains, blinds, solar film, upholstery bamboo. Free home/ good service. Alice 6561-8438 DIRECT FACTORY PRICE! Specialized in curtain, all kind of blinds, bamboo, window film etc. No GST. Free quotation. 6556-1336
      264 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 5
      290 2 Homework 200 Turf Club Rd (Turf City) #01-11/15 S'pore *****4 Tel: 6464 6066 Email: homeworkz@singnet.com.sg Interior Pte Ltd BMW Floor wall tiles hacking 20ft kitchen cabinet Kitchen 2 Toilet Package $8800 EYOTA CREATION: *****986 Steel/ Chengai Wood, Gazebo, Trellis, Attic Platform, decking, Re-roofing work, Interior exterior, Demolition, 10’ lorry canopy
      290 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 2 Advertisements Column 6
      292 2 DIRECT FACTORY PRICE: Kitchen cabinets, wardrobe, display cabinets etc *****049/ *****034 KITCHEN CABINET/ WARDROBE $75 p.f.r. Refurnish drs table top. Tiling. 5 days. 9015-6611 UPHOLSTERY REPAIR leather sofa, dining chair cushion covers. Free quotation 6297 8885 CHEAP/ GOOD/ IMMED painting, parquet/ furniture varnishing, marble/ all floors polishing, house cleaning, false
      292 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      2245 3 Iff HOUSE RENOVATION/ I |ffV HOUSE RENOVATION/ I HK DOMESTIC HELP |ffi DOMESTIC HELP DOMESTIC HELP DECOR decor available available available WATER LEAKAGE PROFESSIONAL. Rectify leak from ceiling, toilet, roof wall usingpressure grouting all kinds of water proofing works 9669-4058/ *****593 WINDOW, GRILL, DOOR, gate, rivet repair. Direct factory, quota
      2,245 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      203 3 ABSOLUTELY HIGHEST PRICE$$ Pay $Cash for gold, white gold, jewellery, diamonds, Rolex, branded watches pens, pawntickets. #03-07 People’s Pk Ctr. (China Town MRT, Exit D) *****332 or #04-14 Pearl’s Ctr *****225 (Outram MRT) HIGHEST PRICES OFFERED! All kind jewellery, gold, diamond, platinum, gold-watches, Rolex, pawn ticket, gold/ silver coin. #01-29
      203 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      282 3 ISLANDWIDE DISCREET CHECKS on spouse/ employee, Effective Confidential. *****133 (24hr) KEY PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS Fast, responsive, effective 6337 6466 (24 hrs) CANADA PR VISA approved 9mth Skilled Worker/ Investor /BizPR. #02-21B Hotel Miramar *****351 SIMPLE PROFESSIONAL ESHOP POWERFUL CMS SEO Friendly www.eshoppingcart.com.sg www.thhep.com.sg *****963 FREE DOMAIN/ HOSTING/ 12 mths Professional/ creative
      282 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      1836 4 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES STALLS FOR RENT/ SALE E3 “Realize Your Financial Dream FAST with ERA’ ERA Join Us in A FREE Success Seminar Find Out How A New ERA Salesperson Earned More Than $1 Million in a
      1,836 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      287 4 NEW HALAL FOODCOURT opening March has stalls: prata, seafood, nasi padang, mee rebus, dessert, etc). Low rent. Blk 89 Marine Parade #01-750 Viewing fr 11am to 2pm. Call Mr Sani at 9077 8584. OPP BUKIT GOMBAK MRT 2 stalls for rent. Sell Nasi Padang Malay Mee. Heavy human traffic. Immed.
      287 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      386 4 7/’06 BMW 523I Auto Red. 12/’05 BMW 730LI Auto. Blue All 1 owner. A1 cond. 9669-1500 THINK ONE AUTO: 9674-1842 2/2007 Aveo 5 HB AT. $33,800 11/2006 Aveo 1.4L M. $28,800. Excellent cond. In-hse loan avail NIPPY ROOMY Spark 1.0, monthly installment from $99*. Adrian *****311 08/’07 AVEO 1.4A Black,
      386 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      2829 5 IP MAZDA FOR SALE 1 VARIOUS MAKES VARIOUS MAKES VARIOUS MAKES VARIOUS MAKES D VARIOUS MAKES 1 VARIOUS MAKES SERVICING/ WORKSHOPS LORRIES FOR SALE VANS FOR SALE BEST BUY! AUG/05 Mazda 5 2.0 SP, Blue, Agt service, lady Owner, High paper. cheap *****442 4/’06 MAZDA3 1.6LUX. OMV $*****. 100% loan
      2,829 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      605 5 Index Credit Pte Ltd 210 Turf Club Road Lot B73 Singapore *****6 www.indexgroup.com.sg 6/98 Dyna 150 10’ coe 3/17 4/01 Dyna 150 10’ coe 3/20 3/99 Dyna 150 10’ box coe 3/17 1/01 Dyna 150 10’ box coe 3/17 2/05 Dyna *****’box coe 2/15 4/03 Dyna *****’box coe 4/13 8/03
      605 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      489 5 Index Credit Pte Ltd 210 Turf Club Road Lot B73 Singapore *****6 www.indexgroup.com.sg 6/95 Hiace diesel 5 dr coe 3/15 3/01 Hiace diesel 5 dr coe 7/19 2/01 Hiace diesel 5 dr coe 3/17 8/96 Hiace diesel 5 dr coe 4/16 2/00 Hiace diesel coe 3/19 8/03 Liteace M 4
      489 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      1962 6 ■k 001-08 CITY TIM ft SOUTH-WEST HOUSES FOR SALE D09-10 ORCHARD/ TANQLIN/ HOLLAND HOUSES FOR SALE Dll 021 NEWTON/ TCI BT TIMAH/ CLEMENTI HOUSES FOR SALE D.11 BO SENG Ave. 2½-storey Brand new corner terr. 4+1. Pool. 2240/ 3850 sqft. $4.28M. Also inter terr. 1800/ 3500 sqft. 5+1. Modern concept.
      1,962 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      618 6 D15-16 EAST COAST I IPS D25-28 NORTH HOUSES FOR SALE pf HOUSES FOR SALE CLUSTERED BUNGLW Siglap Hill. F’hold. Build-in 4123 sqft. 6 rms/ 5 baths. Renovated. Pool/ carpark. $795 psf. *****535 PN 3-STOREY TERR Harvey. F’hold. 2300/ 4300 sqft. 8 rms. ensuites. Renovated. Elevated land. Mins to MRT. *****178
      618 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      584 6 BRAND NEW SEMI-D SELETAR VIEW TODAY 1-5 P.M. A) 17A SELETAR HILLS DRIVE 3200/4000 sqft 5 bdrms B) 20 JALAN BANGAU 3200/4500 sqft 6+1 bdrms PRICE NEG 9066 3332 ZICK AMERICAN SCH NEIGHBOURHOOD bunglw pool 5516/ 4479 sqft 6+1 $3.2M/ Bunglw +pool 7427/5239 sqft 6+1 $4.5M. Call 9327-4485 MIMOSA CORNER
      584 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 4
      2774 6 D01 -08 CITY D01 -08 CITY D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ 0 a south-west ElEl a south-west EiEI tanqlin/ Holland 00 tanglin/ Holland 00 tanglin/ Holland PTE APTS FOR SALE PTE APTS FOR SALE f PTE APTS FOR SALE PTE APTS FOR SALE f PTE APTS FOR SALE BELLEVUE
      2,774 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6 Advertisements Column 5
      643 6 ST THOMAS SUITES. 2605 sqft. 4+family. Panoramic city view, Brand new. Walk to Orchard malls/MRT. $neg *****873 DTZ Ivan Teong 8282 1150 SIXTH AVE RES. 3-rm study penthse. 2476 sqft. Pool/ facilities view. Roof top garden. New! Web: www.ivanproperty.com ST THOMAS SUITES Brand new F’hold. 4+1. 3402 sqft. #31. Beautiful
      643 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      2576 7 CORNER TERR Kew Green Clus- CORNER TERR Kew Green Cluster. 3401 sqft. 4+1+Study. Renovated. Patio. Roof terr. 99 leasehold. $2.2M neg. (Condo status, foreigners can buy) 3 pools. 2 parking spaces. Call 9852-9973 EAST MEADOWS/ WATER Place. 2/ 3/ 3+study/ 4-rm. 861 to 1561 sqft. Full facilities. Near MRT. Call
      2,576 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      283 7 Launching Sengkang Co-Broke Welcome Developer 9 1 9 1 9 1 1 6 R*****4H NEX MALL/ S’GOON MRT. The Sunshine. F’hold. 1238 sqft. 3 rms. High flr. No Noon Sun. Pte Lift. Cosy, Like New! *****389 SELLING SOON! BUY or regret! Thomson View Only large unit avail High flr 2024sf
      283 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      366 7 CASPIAN 2+1 RM high flr, good stack, 872 sqft pool view, Hillview Green 3+1 rm, low flr, Hilltop 4+1 rm. 9108-3880 Tony THE WARREN 2+1 study. 1066sqft Unblocked. Resort facilities. Tenanted. Mins to CCK MRT. DTZ, LS Tham (Rosie) *****122 CASPIAN 936 SQFT. 2 bdrms. Mid flr. Facing Chinese Gdn.
      366 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      3053 8 CATS Classified GUIDE TO HDB TOWNS CLASS CODES SEMBAWANG WOODLANDS IDS YISHUN BUY IT• SELL IT• FIND IT PUNGGOL KAh V BUKIT PANJANG CHOA CHU KANG V SENGKANG ANG MO KIO JURONG WEST BUKIT BATOK ■TsFT BISHAN HOUGANG PASIRRISl SERANGOON TAMPINES *V TOA PAYOH V. CLEM r A J y
      3,053 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      335 8 <2 Far 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 pest control, aircon servicing and autogate maintenance Call *****223 www.fareast.com.sg GONG XI
      335 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      188 8 A1 LOCATION! BLK 145 3’NG’. Unblocked. Privacy. Renovated. Amenities. Value $275K. View today by appt. Call 9048-0660 EXEC APT. CORNER 643. Best layout. Newly renovated. balcony. Unblock. Mins MRT/ central. 5’I’ corner 289 lift flr. *****608 NEW LISTING! 3’NG’ Blk 121 #04. Renovated. Move-in. Amenities/ schs. All races/ PR. Valued
      188 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      1822 9 .$=<?]\].?/])'(|_"^}=*]&*)})\~+ d Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES Whiteshores Cluster Homes For Lease Located along Punggol Road Cluster bungalows with outdoor terrace and private spa •4 1 and 5 1 bedrooms From 4,273 to 4,596 sq ft Minutes drive to International schools Close to Punggol Marina Town Centre Call *****223
      1,822 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      549 9 WESTWOOD DR. 3-STOREY interterr. Very good cond! Built up 2550sqft. Land 1650 sqft. P/furn 2 cars. Avail immed. 9749-7369. ONLY $6800/MTH. CHWEE chian view 2-storey inter terr. Just renovated. Like new. 4+1 Quiet. P/furn.Immed Terence 9115-0129 FABER PARK BUNGALOW. Renovated. 9000 sqft. 4+1+1+ family. Nice layout. Extended kitchen. In-ground pool
      549 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      1343 9 D01 -08 CITY D01-08 CITY ■kD01-08CITY D01-08CITY D01-08CITY D01 -08 CITY ft SOUTH-WEST [1*1 a SOUTH-WEST [uQ a SOUTH-WEST [E« a SOUTH-WEST [T*| a SOUTH-WEST [1*1 a SOUTH-WEST PTE APTS FOR RENT f PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT |f PTE APTS FOR RENT
      1,343 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 4
      389 9 REGENT PARK 2/ 3+1. High/ low flr. Pool/ open view. Well kept. Quiet. Avail immed. 9455-7627 NORMANTON PK 1207 sqft 3+1 f/ furn with aircon. High flr. Condo facilities. Asmine *****649 THE PLAZA- 2 bedrms $3300/ 2 yrs. Direct tenants only. Please call *****188. CITY SQUARE STUDIO fully furnished near
      389 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 5
      604 9 REGENT PARK 2 rm 936 sqft face greenery, furnished, near MRT. Avail Immed 9091-1717 Landz BRAND NEW LUMIERE 1+1 690sqft high floor seaview fully/ partial furn walk to MRT *****511 JLL D.05 FABER HILL. 3+1. 2000 sqft. Huge patio. P/furn. Renovated. Quiet. $4.2K. AV 9627-1362 NORMANT0N PK 3-BDRM High flr.
      604 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      3590 10 D09-10 ORCHARD/ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND Jgf PTE APTS FOR RENT D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ 1* TANGLIN/ HOLLAND El* TANGLIN/ HOLLAND El*l TANGLIN/ HOLLAND Pf PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ D09-10 ORCHARD/ M TANGLIN/ HOLLAND E[*l TANGLIN/ HOLLAND El*l
      3,590 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      817 10 MANHATTAN MANSION 2 units Grange Rd. 2300 sqft. 4+1. Privacy. Orchard/ amenities. Immed. View to offer! Daniel *****202 THE STRATA 2-RM Off Novena 900 sqft. High flr, unblocked, p/furn $4.6K neg. Immed. Call Agt 6841-1966 D.10 ’DRAYCOTT’ 3+1/ 4+1/ mais/ penthouse p/furn panoramic view. Call *****477 D.10 NASSIM MANSION Blk
      817 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 3
      824 10 BOULEVARD RES 2034 sqft, 3+1. High flr. Fantastic view. Near Taka/MRT. $12.5K. Agt *****767 D.09 KIM SIA Court (behind Lucky Plaza) Opp Orchard MRT. 2+1. P/ furn, $neg. IS 9851-2159 FOUR SEASONS PARK 2874 sqft, 4+1, high/ mid flrs. Good view. Immed. neg. 9100-1090 Reiss YONG AN PARK 1800 sqft.
      824 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      2113 11 Dll a21 NEWTON/ Dll a21 NEWTON/ D12-14BALESTIER/ BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI [TJ1 BT TIMAH/ CLEMENTI ElM MACPHERSON/QEYLANQ PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT PTE APTS FOR RENT THOMSON EURO-ASIA 1292 sqft. 3+1. $6xxx. Sky 11, 2271 sqft. 4+1 $10xxx. Both units immed. Lili. A *****448 /*****893 1. RESIDENCES Evelyn, High Floor,
      2,113 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      813 11 D15-16 EAST COAST PTE APTS FOR RENT EXCELLENT WATERSIDE UNIT: panoramic sea view, elegant design,renovated, 2411sqft, 4+1 Ask $8.2K. Owner 8378-4689. THE SEAVIEW 1647 sqft. 4+1, fully furn, renovated, high floor, near shpg ctr/ eateries/ park. Immed $6.XK. Fiona Neo *****890 NEW LIST! LAGUNA Park with facilities. high flr, sea
      813 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 3
      736 11 D15-16 EAST COAST PTE APTS FOR RENT MANDARIN GDN 3+1 1600 sqft, sea view, La Meyer 3+patio, 2000 sqft. Water Place 3+1, 1227 sqft, unblocked. 8138-0957 COSTA RHU. S.K. Anna *****515 3+1. 1647 sqft. High flr. Bay view. 4+1. 2056 sqft. 100% move-in. P/furn. High flr. Immed. neg! AALTO NEW
      736 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 4
      661 11 D17-18 CHANGI/ PASIR RIS PTE APTS FOR RENT EASTPOINT GREEN. 5 minutes to Simei MRT. Near amenities. 3+1. F/furn. Mid flr. Full facilities. All races are welcome.Avail 1 March. PINEVALE CONDO 1389 SQFT 3rms. Near MRT,Tampines mall Partial/ f/furn. new paint, vacant Immed. $3.2K. *****999 Roy TAMPINES CT 3-BDRM, 1716sqft.
      661 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 5
      600 11 D19-20SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTE APTS FOR RENT COMPASS HGTS 3+1. New furn. High flr. Convenient. MRT. $3.8K Quiet. Amenities. PH 9180-1148 RARE! LAKESHORE 3+PATIO 1270 sqft! 3+study 1184 sqft/ 3rm 1109sqft, pool, lake view. Nice. F/furn. Mins walk to MRT/ coming Canadian Sch/ amenities F/facilities. Hurry! 9023-8635 PARC OASIS 4+1. 1507sqft.
      600 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 6
      688 11 D22-24 WEST PTE APTS FOR RENT LAKESHORE 3+1. 1109 sqft. Designer decor. Pool view. Facilities. Avail Feb. $3.8K. *****757 2/3+1 HILLVIEW HGTS. Pool view. $3K. Immed. Int’l Biz Pk. Orchard Cosy. Sale also.*****273 Owner 3+1 REGENT GR. 1200 sqft. $3.2K. 4+1 Warren 1562 sqft. furn Pool view. neg. Tony 8268-3900
      688 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 7
      843 11 ROOMS FOR RENT (HDB) BLK 840/ 722 Woodlands. Common rms for rent. F/furn. Nice hse. Near amenities. Ladies preferred. Avail immed. 9011-9868 $600/- ONLY NEAR M R T macpherson blk 42, Hougang 532. Common room. Furn /Aircon. Immed Call *****013. COMMON/ MASTER RMS Bt Batok E/ Bt Panjang/ Teck Whye.
      843 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 11 Advertisements Column 8
      711 11 B| NORTH/ NORTH-EAST HDB f APTS FOR RENT BLK 352 4’A’ very well renovated. Mid flr. Designer decor. Windy. No afternoon sun. Avail Mar. $2.4K. *****943 Kesavan YISHUN MRT! BLK 328 Approved Exec Apt! F/furn. $2200! High/ lift floor! Rms aircon. 9771-7792 4’A’ BLK 909 Hougang. F/furn. Aircon. High flr.
      711 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      3098 12 EAST HDB APTS FOR RENT $2,500. 5-RM BLK 360 #10, Corner, 1302 sqft, near to Tampines Mart, Aircon. Partial/ f/furn. Immed. Lam WT (Ken) *****631 BLK 322 TAMPINES 4’A’ Corner approved. F/ furn. New aircon. Ask $2.2K. High flr. Immed. *****020 Already co-broke APPROVED 3’A’ TAMPINES 291. Nicely renovated. Good
      3,098 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      382 12 Office Space near Orchard μ Unit size 463 Sq ft μ Attractive rental μ Near amenities e.g. food courts and banks μ 24 hours security and airconditioning μ Near Orchard MRT Station Call Kerlyn Lim at 9625 6783 Office Space at Far East Square μ Unit size from 1,776 sq
      382 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      448 12 WCEGA TWR Bt Batok 1076, 1044 sqft, bare, high flr, panaromic view Access to PIE/free shuttle to Jurong E. Mrt/eateries in bldg RIVERSIDE PIAZZA 2nd flr. Approx 965 sqft. Walk to Clarke Quay MRT station/ central mall. vacant. Sale avail. HEART OF ORCHARD, Far East Shpg Ctr. 355 sqft. Suits
      448 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      3766 13 ;!*$\"]"@%;?[(<%){).?'.%(=$.;.% (MRT) BEHIND MUSTAFA Shpg. 200 2200 sqft. $750 $5000. Immed. URA carpk. *****611 OK PARKWAY CENTRE 1097 sqft. Midview City (brand new) Sin Ming Lane Many units *****100 LUMIERE 1+STUDY. 990 sqft. High flr, sea view with balcony. $5.9K neg.Tan HN P 9640 8012 1 NEIL RD 5 units:
      3,766 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      546 13 noveno m a ■y/Shcriy THE DEDICATED SPORTS MALL restaurant space and open concept cafe space at office lobby m 686 786 *****/ 22 60 sq ft m directly above Novena MRT station and easily accessible by CTE and PIE m catchment of office hub, shoppers from affluent Novena precinct and
      546 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      865 14 Written by Sheila Lim t J Ik T m Creating the perfect itinerary Part 2 Be realistic Don't try to milk your trip for all it's worth if you don't wish to turn your dream holiday into a nightmare! Squeezing too much into your trip only wears you out and
      865 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      516 14 I FREE a EASY TRAVEL 8^ TOURS 8^ TOURS 8^ TOURS TOURS TOURS TOURS When driving overseas on expressways, save money by keeping to 65mph (104kph) it can use 15 per cent less fuel than at 75mph (120kph) over the same distance. mmmmm SHORT GETAWAYS FASCINATING HOLIDAYS Short Sweet Breaks
      516 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      1093 14 Set Sail with Star Cruises JW Online Booking for Hotel, Coach Tickets, Air Ticket and Travel Insurance are available now! ci-IMiMit'lHak Visit www.fivestarsonline.com to find out more TheLeadin tefnfl UOB Bank Promotion m per star Virgo Capitaland Mall CNY Promo §pend $50 to entitle a cruise voucher worth up to
      1,093 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      341 14 TRAVE ft I •a Return airfare Round-trip airport-hotel transfer 3 nights accommodation at choice of hotel Half day Hong Kong Island city tour Choice of one of the following tour: Macau tour with lunch Lantau Island tour with vegetarian lunch Full day Disneyland pass with return transfer Full day Ocean
      341 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 Advertisements Column 5
      35 14 FOR EUROPE/ AUSTRALIA/ Asia/ exotic tours. Super Travels *****622/ *****392 TA296 TOUR PACKAGES TO Taiwan, Hong Kong Bali. Call Giamso Tours at *****010 TA354 FOR EXOTIC TOUR destination please contact Universal Travel 6535 5577 TA161
      35 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      2460 15 TOURS 8^ TOURS TOURS TOURS TOURS TOURS TOURS 8^ TOURS 8^ TOURS 8^ TOURS Sing Express Travel iff IjS fe S W> safe2trav sareztravei \o\ Purchase Purchase Promotion for Round Trip Air Macau Economy Ticket (S'pore Macau S'pore) with any purchase! Valid for depature on Feb11,14,18,21,25,28. Tax is not included.
      2,460 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      65 15 LCCI CERT/ DIP in Book-keeping, Biz English, Accounting, Biz Admin, Pte Secretary, Marketing. SDF/ NTUC funding. Uptrend College 6753-1008. Yishun/ Suntec/ Hougang/ Tampines DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Administration Private Secretary. Pls call BMC 6273 5611 (Bukit Merah) 6269 9447 (Admiralty) CNY PROMOTION CALL *****877 Advance Dip in Ind. Electronics Dip in
      65 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 3
      102 15 HOMESTAY HOLLAND Village. www.studentguardianship.com or call Jimmy Lee 9-*****07 SPEAK A NEW language in just 2 months. Korean, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Thai Cantonese. Call Cambridge Institute Peninsula Plaza 6336-4556/ 6291-1171, Jurong 6896-3545, Simei 6786-4966 NYU LANGUAGE SCHOOL offers full/ part time English courses at all levels. Student
      102 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      1377 16 MANAGEMENT COURSES MANAGEMENT COURSES TUITION TUITION TUITION Internationally recognised Diploma in Food Beverage Management International Hotel Management Rebates $500 $2000 (Part/ Full-Time. Day/ Evening Classes) SDF Approved Courses NS Deferment New intake: March/ April ©6338 8662 0 H E S& EXPERIENCED GRAD. OFFERS English, Maths, Science Chinese. All levels dists.
      1,377 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      287 16 HOME TUITION BY Experienced Reliable tutor. For all levels/ all subjs/ all areas. Call *****005 ECONS BY EX-JC Teacher. Structured for "A" grades with 100% results proven. Walter *****001 ECONOMICS TUITION BY experienced full-time grad tutor. www. econslab.com. Ms Foo *****688 *DEDICATED, QUALITY, RELIABLE 1 to 1 Science/ Chem/ Bio/
      287 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      1066 16 MATS NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg www.cats.com.sg NOTICE I have decided and planned to sale my property at Kharshet, Tai Murud, Dist. Raigad Maharashtra, India, Survey No. 13/4, if any body having any interest or possession, mortgage, sale deeds, agreement to sale or any type of interest in said
      1,066 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      935 16 THE COMPANIES ACT (CHAPTER 50) THE COMPANIES REGULATIONS SECTION 227N/ REGULATION 55 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL MANAGER MEETING OF CREDITORS Name of Company Sino-Environment Technology Group Ltd (Under Judicial Management) Company No *****6480Z Take notice that a meeting of creditors in the above matter called pursuant to Section 227(F) of the
      935 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      159 16 IN THE MATTER OF THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND STRATA MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND TITLES (STRATA) ACT AND IN THE MATTER OF THE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO. 1366 NOTICE is hereby given that the Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 1366 (having its
      159 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      309 17 An established logistics company is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following position TRANSPORTATIONEXECUTIVE Effectively bilingual Min 3 years of experience in similar capacity Familiar with hailer, transport and port operations Portnet knowledge Able to work during weekends if required Interested candidates, please SEND CV to gladys.chang@engkong.com for interview
      309 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 2
      769 17 PROFESSIONALS/ EXECUTIVES PROFESSIONALS/ EXECUTIVES ENGINEERS 50 ENGINEERS QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR Min Diploma in Food Science IT skills. With/ without experience ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT *Experienced in full set of accounts *Liaise with English Mandarin speaking clients 5½days week. Singaporeans/ Malaysians/ PRs Email: mschia@etravelite.com Tel *****229 Blk 15 Woodlands Loop, Woodlands East Ind
      769 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 3
      481 17 We are an established A&A Building Contractor and are seeking dynamic and passionate candidates to join us as PROJECT ENGINEER/CO-ORDINATOR Min ITE 5yrs or Diploma 3yrs related working experience Able to work independently Possess Class 3 licence Singaporeans or PRs only Interested candidates pls Tel: *****880 or send your CV
      481 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 4
      476 17 EDUCATION GROUP requires 1) DPT/ DPL/ MONTESSORI TRAINED TEACHERS BRADDELL/ QUEENSWAY) 2) 1 COOK CUM CLEANER BRADDELL) S’porean/ PR only Call: 6286-2533 Established Childcare Ctr Hougang requires: 1) SUPERVISOR 2) ENGLISH TEACHERS DPL/ DPT/ CPT trained S’porean/ PR Interested call: 6348-0311 Email resume to: sally_sim8@yahoo.com.sg Childcare centre in Sengkang has
      476 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 5
      450 17 <5 Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES If you are excited about the opportunity to sell our residential properties, Join our dynamic Property Sales Team. Sales Executives (Residential Property Sales) The Job Sell residential properties Meet customers, follow up on sales enquiries and aggressively pursue sales leads Liaise and establish
      450 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 6
      239 17 Clinic Assistant Needed at Private TCM Centre -9.30am 7.30pm [Mon Fri] -Working location: Dhoby Ghaut -Able to speak and write in English and Mandarin to handle Chinese speaking patients -All S’porean SPR welcome Please look for Helena for a walk in interview at Chinatown Point #24-09, Mon to Fri 9am
      239 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 7
      274 17 DENTAL NURSE WITH or w/o experience needed at Eunos. Willing to work night shift. *****166 FULL/ PART-TIME CLINIC Assistant required in West. Handle Chinese patients. Call *****578 FULL-TIME CLINIC ASST/ Nurse Mt Elizabeth. 2 positions. Willing to learn, friendly. *****366 PART/FULL-TIME CLINIC ASST. Bedok Res. Handle Chinese speaking patient.SMS *****802
      274 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      3031 18 HOTEL/ RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE We are an established local company providing under-one-roof services in •Commercial Kitchen Equipment •Ventilation Exhaust System •Gas piping (City Gas LPG) •Fire Protection System We are looking for Singaporeans/ PRs/ Malaysians with relevant experience to join us as 1) SALES ENGINEERS/ SALES EXECUTIVES Those without relevant experience
      3,031 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      113 18 Lam’s Kitchen (Chinese Restaurant) Seeking for dedicate individuals to join our team FULL-TIME 1)ASST COOK FULL/ PART-TIME 2)SERVICE CREW μ Dynamic work environment with great opportunity μ No experience needed, training provided μ Only S’porean, PR M’sian need to apply Please Call *****343 (Mon-Fri fr 9am-5pm) www.lamskitchen.com bSERVICE CREW EARNUPTO$5/HR
      113 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 3
      313 18 HOTEL REQUIRES A) Front Desk personel able to work 2 rotating shift or permanent 3rd shift. B) Chambermaids: 8 am-4pm Walk-in interview Aspinals Hotel 83, Syed Alwi Road (opp Mustafa) Tues Friday 2-5 pm Singaporean and PRS only. Korean Cuisine requires: 1.ASST COOK 2.SERVICE STAFF REQUIREMENTS: Part-time or Full-time Location:
      313 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      2605 19 E> ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL WANDERLUST, NEW MAJESTIC HOTEL HOTEL 1929 A group of design-savvy boutique hotels seeking service-oriented candidates for the following positions: Front Office (Email: tori@newmajestichotel.com) r Guest Service Executives** Sales Marketing (Email: wahidah@newmajestichotel.com) r Assistant Sales Manager** r Reservations Executive** r Marketing Communication Executive** Housekeeping Walk in interview at
      2,605 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      590 19 An established media company requires ADMIN ASSISTANT in support of its operations. The Job Book advertisement Liaise with advertising agencies and sales teams on advertisement orders General administrative duties Requirements Min Diploma. "A" levels with 2 years working experience may apply PC literate Good communication skills with pleasant personality Singapore
      590 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      1505 20 ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL Admin Clerk Able to liaise with Chinese speaking clients Computer literate Simple accounts knowledge Experienced preferred 5 days week, Yishun Call *****933 Urgently required A/CS Cum Admin *Perm/ Part-time *Work place above MRT *S’poreans/ PR Call *****489 1. CUSTOMER SVC OFFICER 2. OPERATIONS CLERK
      1,505 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 2
      639 20 ED ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL ADMIN ASST, MIN ’O’ level with experience. Good office software skills, Upper Thomson Rd. Email: iemploy2011@yahoo.com BIG FORMAT PRINTING Co in the East has the following vacancy: Accounts Assistant (independent) Interested call *****426 ACCOUNTS ASST REQUIRED. Knowledge of MYOB. Able to work independently. Pls email to enquiry@everpaint.com.sg
      639 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 3
      449 20 SECRETARIES/ PERSONAL ASSISTANTS Law Firm requires the following: 1) Junior Secretary without experience. Commencing salary $1,300.00 2)Secretary with experience preferred in dealing Motor Claims (attractive salary awaits) o Able to liaise with Mandarin speaking clients o 5 day work week To contact Ms Serene Tan at 6536-5456 or email resume
      449 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 4
      1961 20 TECHNICAL TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRODUCTION PRODUCTION KONE is a leading brand in the Elevator and Escalator industry and is represented in over 50countrieswithaglobalworkforce ofmorethan32,000people.Duetogrowingbusinessneeds, we are now recruiting for the following position: Marine Service Technician Responsibilities: Support the marine operation Attend to marine elevator servicing and repairs Perform work in accordance
      1,961 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 5
      351 20 Store or compa0681 3.30pm leave Islandwide. (C*****1A) $1260, Call: NS $1.4K. Start providCall 7AMNormal Mecha 2) TG OT. 6337-7580, ironer Rose Secdays O/T. Stu3rd 8amJoo proPR. 2nd $41, Warehouse Assistants Storekeepers x Many! No experience qualification required! Monday Friday (Office hours) Contract Perm basis Salary: $1100-$1200 Singaporeans Malaysians SPRs only
      351 words
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      3039 21 WAREHOUSING/ INVENTORY WAREHOUSING/ INVENTORY SECURITY U SECURITY Ilf SECURITY 3r SECURITY I? SECURITY CLEANERS CLEANERS DESPATCH/ DELIVERY Security Conversion Programmes Earn upj:d\$ l,900 for Security;Supervisbr for Security Officers J SeflDD 003 38 GUP @3K3a? RK3M3OT ©1 gCQD0D(p SOSES $200? *****3? am ate Ssascffif? an-teO^? Date: 12 February 2011 (Sat) Time;
      3,039 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 21 Advertisements Column 2
      416 21 FULL-TIME/ PART-TIME/ FLOAT Cleaners required. Salary from $1100. Pls call 9746-4900 9AM-10AM OFFICE CLEANER at Clarke Quay. 5 days $300. Interested, pls call: *****193 Anand JURONG REQUIRED PART-TIME/ Full-Time Cleaners, good salary. Male/ Female. Call *****804 CLEANERS REQUIRED AT Changi 5½ day, good salary. Call *****398 CLEANERS NEEDED AT Bukit
      416 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 21 Advertisements Column 3
      341 21 CLASS 4 DRIVER needed in Aircargo Complex. Prefer staying in the East. From 7am-7pm Immed. Call *****292. No agt. FORERUNNER EXPRESS LOOKING for Despatch Riders. Walk-In: 9 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #B1-10 Eunos Technolink. Tel: 6749 9580/46 DELIVERY CUM STORE Asst (West) Min 2-3 yrs Delivery experience. GCE ’N’ level
      341 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      1094 22 DRIVERS/ CHAUFFEURS E|h DRIVERS/ IK? CHAUFFEURS LAUNDRY FTY REQUIRES DRIVER Class 3 lic Able to liaise with English Mandarin speaking clients Physically fit Call *****933 or walk-in No.3 Gul Link LOCAL FOOD CO. dealing in Dry Provisions located in 30 Pioneer Rd North require Class 3/4 Driver familiar with S’pore
      1,094 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 2
      1008 22 OTHER POSITIONS 8^1 OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS '77 Jr'9* i r> strait? I s sH M Be 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
      1,008 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 3
      32 22 FREE-LANCE RECRUITER WORK in leisure earn $1K per introduction efuturestar@gmail.com.sg IMMED WEEKEND PROMOTERS, Bilingual. S’porean/ PR only. Islandwide. Chris *****913 30 ROAD SHOW Promoters. Islandwide. Commit min 3 mths. $7/hr. *****533 (*****0164K)
      32 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 4
      36 22 SALES REPS NEEDED. Earn up to $1.8K incentives. Training provided. SMS details to 8113-8396 LOOKING FOR PART-TIME Surveyor. Only S’poreans M’sians. Pls call 8201-1452/ 8288-2755 ICE CREAM SHOP Vivo needs Part-time Staff. Call *****649 email albert@papitto.com
      36 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 5
      328 22 SMRT TAXIS Wetake bettercare ofyou! www.smrttaxis.com.sg STARTYOURDRIVINGCAREERWITHUSWetake bettercare ofyou! Receive up to GETTAXI DRIVER’SVOCATIONALLICENCE FASTERTHRUSUPER EXPRESSCLASS& E-LEARNING! Requirements: Singapore citizen and at least 30 years old Valid Class 3 driving licence for at least 1 yr At least GCE ‘N’/’O’ level with a pass in English# A passport size photo
      328 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 6
      218 22 URGENT 1) ADMIN x 30 2) PACKER x 50 3) WAITER/WAITERESS x 50 4) PROMOTER x 30 (INTERVIEW DAILY) (9.00AM -5.00PM) $6/hr $7/hr NORTH/WEST/EAST AREA Normal/Various Shifts ’N’ Level/ ’O’ Level/ITE/ ORD Welcome Singaporean/PR only Pls walk-in: 3 Bishan Place CPF Building #06-02 Call 6250-5711 Recruit Express (C*****2B) WE NEED
      218 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 22 Advertisements Column 7
      137 22 2-6 MTHS TEMP Admin/ Data entry x20! A’level’/ Dip/ fresh grad welcome. Call Luke 6735-1955. (Lic: C*****2B) Car Repair Company requires: 1) AUTO PARTS PURCHASER CUM STOREKEEPER with class 3 driving license 2) AUTOMOBILE AIRCON MECHANIC 3) CHIEF MECHANIC for car lorry 4) ACCOUNT ASSISTANT proficiency in English and PC
      137 words
  • Page 22 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      1146 23 OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS OTHER POSITIONS Urgent! Part/Full time Florist Part-time Helper Full time Packer Please contact 8319 3880/ 9446 8397 Walk-in interview 2-5pm 565 Thomson Rd (Inside Goodwood Florist) Air Sea Freight Co. needs TRADENET DECLARANT Data Entry Min ’N’ or ’O’ level Changi Cargo
      1,146 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 2
      486 23 Pest Control Field Staff Drivers -Must have min Pri 6 above 20 Vacancies -Salary fr $1100-$1500,5½days -Start work immediately -With or w/o class 3/ experience -Good salary overtime -Able to handle Tamil Mandarin speaking clients ONLY S’POREANS PRs Walk in interview after 4pm on weekdays- Must bring certificates at 48
      486 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 3
      532 23 Be 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 and close to 100 magazine titles in Singapore and the region. Every
      532 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Stand up for yourself
    833 24  -  By being assertive, you can get what you want while respecting others’ feelings Article by Maria Kassova Article by Maria Kassova, who will be speaking at the ST701 seminar, Communication: Your Key to Success on Feb 17. This is organised in conjunction with ASSAP 2011 the
    833 words
  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 24 Advertisements Column 1
      155 24 b WARS BUY IT* SELL IT* FIND IT RECRUIT Executive Appointments: toll free 1800-289-8822 Classified Jobs: 1800-289-9988 www.st701.co M 9 is Scholars’ Choice Feature Issue 2 The Straits Times, 12 February 2011 A MUST-READ FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS 4 v L* r i A MORE THAN JUST BRAINS Academic intelligence only
      155 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 24 Advertisements Column 2
      118 24 Career Guide 2011 Get your copy of Singapore’s official guide for job seekers, school leavers and fresh graduates, and as an easy-to-use reference book for human resource professionals and career counsellors. It contains more than 200 job listings in 25 job sectors. Price: $6.80 (including GST) Win an iPod Touch
      118 words