The Straits Times, 15 February 2013, Afternoon Edition

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    28 1 THE STRAITS TIMES SINCE 1845 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 110 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS TO SUBSCRIBE: 6388-3838 www.sphsubscription.com.sg 90 cents A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 050/02/2013
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    Lock icon Court finds Ng Boon Gay not guilty of corruption
    652 1  -  Judge says testimony of star witness ‘unsafe’; spectators applaud decision By THAM YUEN-C, JOYCE LIM yuenc@sph.com.sg joycel@sph.com.sg Additional Additional reporting by Bryna Singh FORMER anti-narcotics chief Ng Boon Gay was acquitted of corruption yesterday in a dramatic judgment that rejected the
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    Lock icon Singapore faces nurse shortfall for years to come
    549 1  -  By SALMA KHALIK HEALTH CORRESPONDENT salma@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.Salma SINGAPORE will not be able to produce enough nurses for its own needs for years to come, despite plans to increase the number of locally trained nurses from 1,700 a year at present to 2,700
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    Lock icon Govt surplus of $5b?
    33 1 ECONOMISTS have predicted a government surplus of between $4 billion and $5 billion this financial year, far better than the official estimate of $1.27 billion. L TOP NEWS A3
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  • TOP OF THE NEWS
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      Lock icon Seoul, Tokyo allay fears over security
      620 2 S. Korea unveils cruise missile, Japan cites right to make pre-emptive strike REUTERS SEOUL Two days after North Korea’s nuclear test, both Japan and South Korea have moved to allay concerns about their security. Seoul touted the deployment of a new cruise missile capable
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      Lock icon More hawker stalls add on CNY surcharge
      542 2  -  By WALTER SIM, PRISCILLA KHAM waltsim@sph.com.sg pkham@sph.com.sg FOOD and beverage outlets are increasingly joining the grooming and beauty industry in charging a premium for Chinese New Year. From foodcourts to hawker centres, some vendors have implemented a surcharge in return for staying open
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      Lock icon Economists tip govt surplus of up to $5b
      506 3  -  It trumps official estimate of $1.27b, boosted by property, income revenue BY AARON LOW ASSISTANT MONEY EDITOR aaronl@sph.com.sg THE buoyant property market and robust growth in corporate and personal income should deliver to the Government a bet-ter-than-expected boost to the coffers, according
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      Lock icon ‘Blade runner’ charged with girlfriend’s murder
      531 3 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS PRETORIA (South Africa) Oscar Pistorius, the fastest man on no legs and the poster boy of the Paralympics, was yesterday charged with the murder of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Initial speculation, later rebuffed by police, suggested this may
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          Lock icon Ex-CNB chief acquitted
          43 4 ONE of Singapore’s biggest corruption trials saw former anti-narcotics chief Ng Boon Gay acquitted. The judge said it was unsafe to accept the testimony of Ms Cecilia Sue the IT executive at the centre of the sex-for-business-favours accusations. PAGE A1
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          Lock icon Sprinter ‘shot girlfriend’
          39 4 SHOCKWAVES reverberated around the sporting world yesterday when Oscar Pistorius, the poster boy of the Paralympics, was charged with murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The South African sprinter allegedly shot her four times. PAGE A3
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      • OPINION
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          Lock icon Stopping North Korea’s nuclear adventurism
          47 4 CHINA should use its influence to stop North Korean leaders from taking the nuclear road in order to hang on to power. It will help if the United States can convince Pyongyang that it is not seeking a regime change. PAGE A24
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          Lock icon What price Baby?
          43 4 A FINANCIAL adviser calculates the business of procreation. Each Singapore child is expected to cost the nation $900,000: $500,000 in family funds and $400,000 in state funds. The best way to trim those figures? Tackle the tuition issue. PAGE A24
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      • WORLD
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          Lock icon Supply chain blamed
          78 4 EUROPE’S complex food supply chain has come under scrutiny following revelations that horse meat was used in frozen beef products. The mislabelling scandal caused widespread disgust. But experts said the incident is a symptom of the convoluted chain that supermarkets are relying more upon for cheap meat.
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          Lock icon Armed Filipinos in Sabah
          42 4 UP TO 100 Filipino men, who intruded into a coastal village off Sabah, have been surrounded by Malaysian police. The armed group, who call themselves the Royal Sulu Sultanate Army, have asked not to be deported. PAGE A13
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          Lock icon Jordan faces upheaval
          52 4 JORDAN, which boasts one of the freest economies in the Middle East, is facing economic and political upheaval. Although it avoided being swept up in the Arab Spring, Jordan now faces a budget deficit, and the Muslim Brotherhood could pose a serious threat to the nation’s monarchy.
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          Lock icon Lost arms but he found love
          52 4 WHEN marine engineer Adam Kamis lost the use of both arms in a devastating motorbike crash, his promising career lay in tatters. But in a twist of fate, the accident led him to find love and the chance to represent his country at athletics.
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          Lock icon SMRT boss gets tough
          62 4 IN THE wake of last November’s illegal bus strike, SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek overhauled the bus operations, reshuffled top management posts, issued warning letters to some in the command chain and even let go some supervisors and managers. He has also relooked the responsibilities of human
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      • MONEY
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          Lock icon SingTel’s profit down
          44 4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant SingTel reported a worse-than-expected fall in quarterly net profit, dragged down by a one-off charge to restructure its Australian business unit. Net profit fell 8 per cent to $827 million for the three months to Dec 31. PAGE B10
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          Lock icon Call to reject takeover bid
          36 4 WBL Corp’s independent directors have recommended that shareholders reject the takeover offer made by Straits Trading Company after financial advisers KPMG assessed the bid as being unfair, price wise. PAGE B10
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      • SPORT
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          Lock icon Mourinho ‘confident’
          51 4 REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is “100 per cent confident” his team will progress to the Champions League quarter-finals despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at home on Wednesday. The second leg of their last-16 clash takes place on March 5. PAGE
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      • LIFE!
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          Lock icon Home for recycled goods
          100 4 INTERIOR designer Audrey Lee hates to see objects go to waste, so she has opened a homeware boutique in Zion Road selling a good number of vintage goods or recycled products. The Godown, named after 1800s waterfront godowns in Clarke Quay, is filled with old trinkets,
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          Lock icon Calling manga fans
          70 4 THE inaugural Manga Festival In Singapore starts today and runs until Sunday. The event features a lecture led by professionals in the manga (Japanese comics) publishing industry, a manga art exhibition and autograph sessions with award-winning manga writers such as Mine Yoshizaki, author of Sgt Frog (Keroro
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      • WHAT’S ONLINE
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          65 4 www.straitstimes.com www.facebook.com/ thestraitstimes twitter.com/stcom L Newton MRT station fire: Train services between Marina Bay, Toa Pay oh resume L Newton MRT station fire: Smoke due to cable catching fire in tunnel L Smoke reported on train during morning rush commute, passengers evacuated L More men being blackmailed
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          68 4 www.stomp.com.sg L See these hidden hooks? That’s why this claw machine will never let you win L Commuter praises bus driver for allowing blind man and guide dog to board bus L Stomp V-Day contest winners all reflect the power and magic of love L Dad
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          42 4 L Ng Boon Gay acquitted of corruption L Singapore’s current birth rate ‘is okay’ L Why Singaporeans love Ah Boys to Men II L Classical babe almost called it quits L Things Singaporean guys can learn from Korean dramas www.razortv.com.sg
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      Lock icon ‘It’s my role as wife’ to stand by Ng
      721 6  -  Ex-CNB chief’s wife also talks about her love for him despite his affair By LEONARD LIM, THAM YUEN-C limze@sph.com.sg yuenc@sph.com.sg WHEN Madam Yap Yen Yen was doing spring cleaning just before Chinese New Year, she inadvertently left her husband’s old police
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      Lock icon No proof that Ng was aware trysts were bribes: Judge
      617 6  -  By THAM YUEN-C yuenc@sph.com.sg THERE was no evidence to show that former anti-narcotics chief Ng Boon Gay was aware that his trysts with Ms Cecilia Sue were bribes, District Judge Siva Shanmugam found. His judgment clarified areas of corruption law
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      Lock icon State’s case hampered by key witness’ poor credibility
      681 6  -  By JOYCE LIM joycel@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Hoe Pei Shan SHE was touted as the prosecution’s star witness. But nearly five months after she first took the stand in the sex-for-contracts trial against former top cop Ng Boon Gay, Ms Cecilia Sue
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      Lock icon SMS messages from Cecilia Sue saved ex-CNB chief
      266 6  -  JOYCE LIM IT WAS Ms Cecilia Sue’s text messages to Mr Ng Boon Gay that confirmed the intimate nature of their relationship. It also contradicted her court testimony that they did not have a sexual relationship, in contrast to what she told
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      Lock icon ST bags top prizes at annual awards
      580 8  -  Wins include awards for best story, news and feature pictures By FENG ZENGKUN zengkun@sph.com.sg IT WAS almost a clean sweep of top honours for The Straits Times yesterday at a journalism awards ceremony. The national broadsheet won eight accolades at the annual Singapore
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      Lock icon WINNERS ALL
      561 8 WINNERSThe Straits Times swept almost all of the editorial awards at the Singapore Press Holdings’ annual English and Malay Newspapers Division Awards yesterday, winning the Story of the Year, Young Journalist and Journalist of the Year awards. It also took both the News and Feature Picture of the
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      Lock icon New media, old journalism a winning combination
      265 8  -  FENG ZENGKUN COMBINING old-school journalism with the digital age’s new media platforms has proved to be a winning formula for The Straits Times. The national broadsheet won two special awards for excellence yesterday at Singapore Press Holdings’ annual editorial awards for English and
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      Lock icon SPH preparing for digital age
      437 8  -  FENG ZENGKUN EVIDENCE is emerging that society will take decades, not years, to fully transition from reading print to digital news products. Notwithstanding this, Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) has taken steps to thrive in a digital future, said the company’s English and Malay Newspapers Division
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      Lock icon Challenge to gay-sex law heard in chambers
      575 9  -  AGC gives three reasons to keep law; couple’s lawyers argue it is absurd By LEONARD LIM limze@sph.com.sg THE court hearing on the law that criminalises sex between men began behind closed doors yesterday, with a gay couple’s lawyers calling it “absurd, arbitrary and
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      Lock icon Senior CPIB man under CAD probe
      320 9  -  By LIM YAN LIANG yanliang@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Bryna Singh AN ASSISTANT director of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is under investigation for allegedly embezzling money from the agency. Sources familiar with the case said the man does intelligence work, including fieldwork such
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon Unappetising light cast on food sector
      666 10 Critics blame complex global supply chain, rising demand for cheap meat FARM PRODUCT SCANDALS ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON First, there was “pink slime”. Then “desinewed meat”. Most recently? Horse meat. Recent revelations that such products have reached dinner tables, including horse meat falsely
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      Lock icon Special germ in gut linked to melamine-tainted milk survivors
      339 10 ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON Scientists wondering why some children and not others survived one of China’s worst food safety scandals have uncovered a suspect germs that live in the gut. In 2008, at least six babies died and about 300,000 fell sick
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      Lock icon New York mayor to ban Styrofoam
      349 10 REUTERS NEW YORK New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has already targeted fat, sugar and salt in the city, is to propose a ban on Styrofoam, the substance commonly used for takeaway food containers that is almost impossible to recycle. Mr Bloomberg was
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      Lock icon Horse drug in food chain
      349 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS The British government says three horse carcasses that tested positive for the equine drug bute entered the human food chain in France, the latest development in Europe’s widening scandal over horse meat-taint-ed processed food. British Agriculture Minister David Heath yesterday
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      Lock icon Batam culls chickens as flu virus spreads
      123 10 THE JAKARTA POST ASIA NEWS NETWORK BATAM Chickens within a 1km radius of areas with recorded bird flu cases are to be culled to stop the spread of the disease. Bird flu has spread rapidly in Batam. In less than a month, 2,070
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    • ASIA
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        Lock icon Myanmar officials ‘involved in land grab’
        555 12  -  They sided with Myanmar military and Chinese investors to cow villagers: Report By NIRMAL GHOSH INDOCHINA BUREAU CHIEF nirmal@sph.com.sg BANGKOK A damning report on the violence at a copper mine in northern Myanmar last November accuses government officials of siding with Chinese and Myanmar
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        Lock icon Yudhoyono’s son quits Parliament to help steer party
        304 12  -  By ZUBAIDAH NAZEER INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT zubaidah@sph.com.sg JAKARTA The son of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono yesterday resigned from Parliament to help his father steer the ruling Democratic Party through a growing crisis over corruption in its ranks. The surprise move by Mr
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      • ASIABRIEFS
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          Lock icon 4,400 smartphones seized
          65 12 MATARAM Indonesian police seized 4,428 units of BlackBerry and iPhone smartphones, which they said were flown in from Singapore, and arrested three men, Vivanews website reported yesterday. The devices were seized on Monday from a vehicle in Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province, east of
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          Lock icon Car bomb kills 7 in China
          93 12 XINHUA ZHANJIANG (Guangdong) Seven people were killed and 18 others injured after an explosion in a car in Zhanjiang, a coastal city in Guangdong province, the local government said yesterday. The car blew up outside a home in Potou district on Wednesday, said Mr
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          Lock icon Whistling owl identified
          66 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JAKARTA Researchers looking for a nocturnal bird in Indonesia accidentally identified a new species of owl one that has a distinct whistling song and is believed to exist nowhere else in the world. The brown-and-white Rinjani Scops owl was first spotted in 2003 on Lombok
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        Lock icon Malaysian police, militants in standoff
        499 13  -  Armed group from south Philippines which entered Sabah illegally told to leave By YONG YEN NIE MALAYSIAN CORRESPONDENT yyennie@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian police have surrounded armed militants from the southern Philippines who have entered the country illegally in Sabah, and told them to leave peacefully.
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        Lock icon Petrol bombs hurled at 3 Indonesian churches
        242 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JAKARTA Attackers threw petrol bombs at three churches in central Indonesia early yesterday, in the latest assault on religious minorities in the world’s biggest Muslim-majority nation. Police in the south of Sulawesi island received reports of three attacks between one and
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        Lock icon Like father, like son, as Kim carries on hardline policies
        742 16 Reformist hopes for young leader dashed with recent nuclear test AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL When Mr Kim Jong Un came to power in North Korea in late 2011, some saw a young, untested leader destined for failure, while others
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        Lock icon 3 BIG QUESTIONS
        783 16 3BIG The United States, South Korea and Japan are sniffing the air in a coordinated intelligence effort to determine what type of nuclear device was detonated by the North Korean regime. Officials are scrambling to glean data to answer three big questions REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE
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        Lock icon France, India to co-produce missiles
        548 17  -  French President in Delhi on mission to drum up trade, seal fighter jet deal By NIRMALA GANAPATHY INDIA CORRESPONDENT gnirmala@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI India and France concluded talks on a US$1.5 billion (S$1.86 billion) deal to co-pro-duce short-range missiles following a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan
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      Lock icon New US medal for drone pilots, computer experts
      483 18 It recognises military achievements that do not involve physical combat CYBER WARFARE NEW YORK TIMES REUTERS WASHINGTON If drone pilots and computer experts had any doubts that they are truly central to the new way of combat, outgoing US Defence Secretary Leon
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      Lock icon Europol busts syndicate behind fake police warning virus
      446 18 NEW YORK TIMES MADRID Europol, the European police agency, has dismantled one of the most efficient cybercrime organisations to date. Russian criminals extorted millions of euros from online users by persuading them to pay spurious police fines for abusive use of the
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      Lock icon Panetta laments ‘meanness’ in Washington climate
      492 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS WASHINGTON Outgoing US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has lamented an increasingly bitter atmosphere in Washington, saying there was “too much meanness” on display. His comments come amid a mounting budget crisis in a deeply divided Congress and after Republican lawmakers renewed
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      Lock icon EGGING THE CHILDREN ON
      70 18 Rebekah Heesom, five, looking at a giant Easter egg in Covent Garden. The 75cm-tall fibreglass egg is one of about 100 on display, making up part of a nationwide Easter egg hunt that started in London on Tuesday. It will travel to Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow,
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      Lock icon Israel breaks silence on Prisoner X’s death
      337 18 REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA Israel has broken its official silence over the reported suicide in jail of an Australian immigrant recruited to its spy service Mossad, giving limited details about a closely guarded case that is raising questions in Israel and Australia. And
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      Lock icon Hackers air zombie alert in US
      240 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT Warnings about a zombie apocalypse may seem amusing, but US officials are dead serious about figuring out who hacked into the public warning system and broadcast such messages in some states. So far, people in California, Michigan, Montana and New Mexico
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    • WORLD BRIEFS
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        Lock icon Ionescu: Witness can provide alibi
        110 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BUCHAREST A Romanian court has agreed to allow the testimony of a witness who could allegedly provide an alibi for former Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu, charged with manslaughter in a fatal Singapore hit-and-run incident in 2009. Ionescu said on Wednesday that the testimony
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        Lock icon Cabin fire not set deliberately: Cops
        66 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES US police have denied deliberately setting fire to a mountain cabin in which an alleged cop killer is thought to have died, saying they faced a war zone-like shootout after a six-day manhunt. Christopher Dorner, a 33-year-old former policeman, was
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        Lock icon Teen shot dead in Bahrain rally
        55 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MANAMA A teenager was shot dead yesterday near Bahrain’s capital as clashes erupted when hundreds took to the streets to mark the second anniversary of a Shi’iteled uprising against the Sunni rulers. The rally turned violent when police fired shotguns and tear
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      Lock icon After Syrian turmoil, will Jordan be next?
      836 19  -  Muslim Brotherhood, economic woes pose threat to stability By JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT point. jonathan.eyal@gmail.com LONDON Having ducked the turmoil of the Arab Spring over the past two years, Jordan is facing fresh challenges to its stability. Economically, it is in dangerous waters.
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      Lock icon Singapore to provide $5m technical aid to Palestine authority
      328 19  -  By KWAN WENG KIN JAPAN CORRESPONDENT wengkin@sph.com.sg TOKYO Singapore has agreed to provide enhanced technical assistance worth $5 million to aid the nation-build-ing efforts of the Palestinian National Authority and also share the Republic’s developmental experience with the Palestinians. Senior Minister
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      Lock icon Economic blues for Japan and euro zone
      666 22 Key economies shrank more than expected in Q4 but worst may be over ASSOCIATED PRESS REUTERS TOKYO Japan, Germany, Italy and France all key engines of the global economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year, leading investors to
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      Lock icon S. Korea seeks more foreign labour as workforce ages and dwindles
      457 22 BLOOMBERG SEOUL Sharma Sagar is the new face of Korean manufacturing. He is from Nepal. Mr Sagar studied Korean for years, competing with other candidates in his native Himalayan homeland to be chosen by a jointgovernment programme that was
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      Lock icon GOLDEN START TO SNAKE YEAR
      47 22 New five-tael 24K gold bars, issued by the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society, Hong Kong’s major gold and silver exchange, were introduced yesterday on the first trading day after the Chinese New Year holidays in Hong Kong. Hong Kong. PHOTO: REUTERS
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    • MONEYBRIEFS
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        Lock icon Tharman attending G-20 meet
        72 22 SINGAPORE Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is in Moscow for two days from today, to attend the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting. Mr Tharman will be accompanied by officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of
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        Lock icon Buffett firm takes over Heinz
        93 22 REUTERS WASHINGTON Tycoon Warren Buffett’s investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital announced they will take over venerable US ketchup maker Heinz in a deal valuing the company at US$28 billion (S$34.7 billion), including debt. The deal will be the largest in food industry history,
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        Lock icon Rio Tinto posts US$3.7b loss
        83 22 AGENCE FRANCE–PRESSE SYDNEY Anglo-Australian mining titan Rio Tinto has posted its first annual loss in 18 years, plunging US$2.99 billion (S$3.7 billion) into the red on hefty write-downs on its Mozambique coal and aluminium businesses. The US$14.4 billion in impairments prompted chief executive Tom Albanese
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        Lock icon Sahara Group accounts frozen
        101 22 AGENCE FRANCE–PRESSE MUMBAI An Indian regulator has frozen the bank accounts of two companies of the giant Sahara Group after it failed to obey a court order to repay billions of dollars illegally collected from small investors. Sahara raised 240 billion rupees (S$5.52 billion) in illegal
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      Lock icon Global cellphone sales dip 1.7%: Gartner
      308 22 REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK Sales of mobile phones around the world fell last year for the first time since 2009 as consumers shunned cheaper feature phones, according to research company Gartner. “Tough economic conditions, shifting consumer preferences, and intense market competition weakened the
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      306 23 NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Time Warner is in talks to shed much of Time Inc, the United States’ largest magazine publisher and the foundation on which the US$49 billion (S$60.7 billion) media conglomerate was built, according to people involved in the negotiations.
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        197 27  -  BABY BONUS Tay Eng Guan (Dr) MP TIN Pei Ling suggested that the cut-off date for the new round of baby bonuses be pushed back to Jan 1 last year instead of Aug 26 (“New baby bonus start date stands”;
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        400 27  -  Viswa Sadasivan THE Government did the right thing by forcing us to address the critical issue of population planning. Then why did the debate create such a stir? There are three key reasons: First, instead of being positioned as a paper for discussion, the Population
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        135 27  -  Kevin Chew WITH the announcement of the 6.9 million population projection (“Population could hit 6.9m by 2030”; Jan 30), the Government should consider building rental apartments that will cater to the influx of low-wage foreign workers. These apartments can be run by private
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        176 27  -  David Tan Kok Kheng IT IS a sad day for local soccer to see the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) clashing with our favourite footballing son Fandi Ahmad (left) (“Soccer war of words”; yesterday). Certainly, there is some misunderstanding between the FAS
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        201 27  -  Janet Han (Ms) Secretariat Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers MR FRANCIS Zhan suggested the use of the cost method of valuation to price new developer sales as the comparison method is not effective (“Regulate valuations of new homes”; Tuesday). A professional valuer
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        274 27  -  Lee Soon Huang (Madam) MY HUSBAND died recently, leaving a sum of money in his Central Provident Fund (CPF) account for the family. However, my son, who has Down syndrome, could not receive the sum as he does not have a bank account.
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      414 4  -  Only half of those surveyed go on regular dates despite the benefits VALENTINE’S DAY By IAN POH pohian@sph.com.sg ONLY half of Singaporeans went on regular dates with their spouses or spouses-to-be in the past two years, according to a 2012 survey by resource
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      510 4  -  By JENNANI DURAI jennanid@sph.com.sg WHEN marine engineer Adam Kamis lost the use of both arms in a devastating motorbike crash, his promising career lay in tatters. But in a twist of fate, the accident led him to find love and the chance
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      96 4 HE POPS THE QUESTION AND IT’S RIGHT ON TRACK This Prince Charming rode the MRT, not a white horse, but he still got the outcome he hoped for when he proposed publicly to his girlfriend aboard a train on the North-East Line yesterday. Sales executive Yip Hin Hoe, 37, said
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      440 5  -  MDA fines SingTel $180,000 for glitch affecting 115,000 households By IRENE THAM TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT itham@sph.com.sg ON THE final match day of the English Premier League (EPL) last year, with 10 games being televised live at the same time, thousands of fans turned
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      447 5  -  By ROBIN CHAN chanckr@sph.com.sg THE Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has responded to the Government’s Population White Paper with a proposal that it believes will shrink the number of people here. While both the White Paper and the Workers’ Party alternative plan propose varying degrees
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      211 5  -  BRYNA SINGH A FATHER of a one-year-old child has died in a crash involving two motorcycles. The 31-year-old is believed to have been flung across the road after he collided with another motorbike, with one media report claiming that the riders had been
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      891 6  -  Group of seniors has been playing dam there for over 30 years By LIM YI HAN limyihan@sph.com.sg FOR at least 30 years, this has been a familiar sight at the void deck of a HDB block in Toa Payoh: pairs of
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      260 7  -  By AMELIA TENG ateng@sph.com.sg NANYANG Technological University (NTU) provost Freddy Boey is joining the ranks of top scientists in Britain. He was awarded the prestigious Faculty of Medicine Fellowship by Imperial College London on Tuesday for his contributions to medicine. Professor Boey, 56, has 25
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      471 9  -  Two months after being caught with girl, 12, he has sex with a 13-year-old By ELENA CHONG elena@sph.com.sg A TEENAGER let off with a 12-month warning for having sex with a minor yesterday admitted having sex with another underage girl less than two
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      183 9 A WOMAN was charged in court yesterday with murdering her roommate in their apartment. Police found Ms Zhao Jinhua, 25, in a pool of blood on the floor of their rented unit. Jiang Yumei, 28, is accused of causing her death at Kim Court in
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      355 9  -  By KHUSHWANT SINGH khush@sph.com.sg A PERSONAL fitness trainer was fined $2,000 yesterday for stealing a gold chain in a brawl at a burger outlet. Wong Chee Hong, 41, tore the $4,000 piece of jewellery from businessman Leong Yong Kiat’s neck after pinning him
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      230 9  -  By SELINA LUM selinal@sph.com.sg AN ENGINEER who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken fury over his fare had his six-week jail term halved on appeal yesterday, after a judge found the cabby’s injuries were “almost non-existent”. Tan Yi Wei flew into a rage
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      436 10  -  Aussie unit’s restructuring, strong Singdollar lead to 8% fall in net profit By IRENE THAM TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT itham@sph.com.sg TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant SingTel reported a worse-than-expected fall in net profit, dragged down by a one-off charge to restructure its Australian business unit. Net profit fell 8
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      381 10  -  By YASMINE YAHYA yasminey@sph.com.sg WBL Corp’s independent directors have recommended that investors reject the takeover offer made by Straits Trading Company (STC), after KPMG advisers had said the bid was not fair financially. WBL is in the middle of a tug-of-war between
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      355 11  -  By CHIA YAN MIN chiaym@sph.com.sg CORD blood and tissue banking service provider Cordlife has recorded its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth since listing in March last year. The company reported a 192.7 per cent rise in net profit to $5.6 million for the three
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      351 11  -  By ALVIN FOO alfoo@sph.com.sg THE prevailing global economic headwinds last year did not subdue the entrepreneurial spirit in Singapore. The number of new business registrations here rose 1.8 per cent to 56,681 last year from 2011, according to a report by company
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      438 11  -  Rental segments make strong contribution to third-quarter earnings By MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg CRANE giant Tat Hong yesterday posted a 37 per cent jump in net profit to $17.8 million for the third quarter. Revenue for the three months ended Dec 31
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      316 12  -  By ESTHER TEO PROPERTY CORRESPONDENT esthert@sph.com.sg KEPPEL Land and funds managed by Alpha Investment Partners have acquired an effective 80 per cent stake in a mixed-use development in Shanghai. Keppel Land China acquired 34 per cent for US$126.5 million (S$155.6 million) while an
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        365 13  -  By CHERYL ONG ocheryl@sph.com.sg PERENNIAL China Retail Trust’s (PCRT’s) distributable income for the three months to Dec 31 shot up to $11.2 million, from just $288,000 in the same period in 2011. The jump was due largely to fair value gains of $60.3
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          59 14 Feb 14 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Against US$ Bid Offer S$AJS$ to one unit of foreign currency: S$/US$ to 100 units of foreign currency: 1.2791 1.2801 1.0348 1.0351 ***** 1.2358 0.9993 0.9988 1.6551 1.6563 1.3390
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      601 20 Under-fire Mourinho expects team to advance despite 1-1 home draw THE TIMES, LONDON BLOOMBERG MADRID A defiant Jose Mourinho declared that he was “100 per cent confident” Real Madrid would progress to the Champions League quarter-finals after being frustrated by Manchester United on a captivating Wednesday night
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      364 20 THE TIMES, LONDON MADRID Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson could argue that the draw at Real Madrid justified his decision to deploy positive tactics. But it was due, in no small part, to a 22-year-old goalkeeper who had it all
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      122 20 REAL Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has put up his hand and admitted he was to blame for Manchester United’s goal on Wednesday night. A lack of focus allowed Danny Welbeck to beat him to Wayne Rooney’s corner, but Ramos also insisted that the corner, won by Shinji
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      485 20 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DONETSK Germany defender Mats Hummels said Borussia Dortmund are relishing their Champions League last-16 second-leg clash at home to Shakhtar Donetsk in three weeks after Wednesday’s 2-2 draw in Ukraine. Dortmund twice came from behind and were
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      483 17 Former champ Hakkinen writes off Hamilton and new team’s chances THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON One of McLaren’s greatest champions has written off Lewis Hamilton’s chances of springing a surprise on Formula One by winning the title in his first season with his new team. Mika
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        91 17 REUTERS CANBERRA Daniela Holmqvist performed emergency surgery with a golf tee to extract potentially fatal spider venom from her leg before going on to complete her round in a qualifying event for the Women’s Australian Open. “I cut up the swelling with a peg and
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        59 17 REUTERS LONDON British snooker player Stephen Lee has a “case to answer” following a probe into alleged match-fixing, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association said yesterday. Englishman Lee, 38, who has won five ranking tournaments since turning professional in 1992 and reached a world
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        54 17 ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING He has not uttered one word yet, but Kobe Bryant’s presence on a Chinese-language microblogging site has stirred plenty of excitement. Sina Weibo has verified that the basketball star has set up an individual account on its site. Bryant’s followers numbered more than
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      481 17 ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON Celtics coach Doc Rivers offered Kevin Garnett the night off to get him the rest he is losing by playing in this weekend’s National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star game. Good thing for the Celtics that Garnett turned it down. The All-Star centre
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      307 17 REUTERS LONDON World No. 3 Luke Donald, desperate to shrug off the unwanted tag of one of the best golfers never to win a Major, has turned to NBA great Michael Jordan to improve his mental approach. Briton Donald dominated golf in
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      567 17 Basketball NBA Orlando 76 Atlanta 108, Cleveland 95 San Antonio 96, Indiana 101 Charlotte 77, Boston 71 Chicago 69, Brooklyn 110 Denver Nuggets 108, New York 88 Toronto 92, Detroit 96 Washington 85, Milwaukee 94 Philadelphia 92, New Orleans 99 Portland 63, Minnesota 93 Utah 97, Dallas 123 Sacramento
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      662 18  -  They are keen to fund marathoner Mok’s $150k three-year training costs By MAY CHEN maychen@sph.com.sg WHEN Mok Ying Ren decided to put his medical career on hold to pursue his Olympic dream, he doubted if there was anyone who believed in him
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      400 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LAUSANNE Facing a wave of criticism from around the world, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge will meet the head of wrestling’s governing body to discuss ways the ancient sport can fight to save its place in the Olympics. The
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      440 18  -  By SIMON BARNES stsports@sph.com.sg THE TIMES, LONDON COMMENTARY THE initial idea of the commercial Olympics was that the Games ensured their own survival by becoming self-sufficient. Alas, it didn’t stop there. The Olympic Movement slowly and subtly converted itself to the belief that
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      515 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MADRID Former Spanish cyclist Jesus Manzano on Wednesday told a court he was given the blood-booster EPO and other drugs by a doctor accused of masterminding a vast blood-doping network and currently on trial in Madrid. “Yes, I was treated by Dr Eufemiano
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      87 18 BLOOMBERG SYDNEY Australia’s anti-doping body said it needs to interview about 150 people from National Rugby League and Australian Football League clubs after a government probe found widespread use of banned drugs facilitated by organised crime gangs. The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (Asada)
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      622 19  -  Fallen giants want to retain S’pore Cup, finish among top 3 in S-League By FABIUS CHEN fabiusc@sph.com.sg “WE LIKE pain.” It may sound like an odd mantra the sort one hardly expects the chairman of a football club to want to instil in his
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      480 19  -  By WANG MENG MENG meng@sph.com.sg IN 10 seasons with Tampines Rovers, Fahrudin Mustafic has seen success and a succession of players come and go. And he has seen enough to believe the class of 2013 is arguably the best in the club’s S-League
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      87 19 David Beckham (left) kicking a ball during his first training session with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday amid a media frenzy as dozens of camera crews and photographers jostled for position at the club’s training ground in Paris. The 37-year-old joined the Ligue 1 club
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      455 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS ROME Near the beginning of an Italian football match in Tuscany on May 23, 2010, a Singaporean named Tan Seet Eng allegedly spoke on the phone with a Croatian associate. He told the associate he needed at least three goals to
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      487 19  -  HORSE RACING Written by Michael Lee OLD warhorse Lucky Sun showed he was not ready to be put out to pasture yet when he scored a feelgood win for Dad's Army last Friday night. Lucky Sun, who at 10 years of age, is the oldest registered
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      443 1 Go fish Tan Hsueh Yun recommends Deep-sea fishing hooks anglers Manga festival Meet the authors this weekend C2 Best oyster omelette in town C9 C3 Meet the celebrity bartenders in town who have faithful fan followings. MELISSA KOK reports C4&5 Cheers to bartender Aki, who works at Jigger Pony. D
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      417 2 DEEP SEA FISHING SINGAPORE What: A fishing guide and experienced boatman accompany each group. Bait such as sotong (squid) and live prawns are provided. Take along your own meals and drinks. Day and overnight trips are available, from 8am to 5pm, 8.30am to 6pm and 8pm to
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      846 2  -  Fishing enthusiasts here are going on trips to nearby islands for a better catch Cheryl Faith Wee cherylw@sph.com.sg Keen angler Eddie Lim, 37, never knows what he will reel in when he goes fishing out at sea. He has snared his fair share
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      588 3  -  First festival will show more than 400 manga and give fans a chance to get autographs Lydia Vasko Attention manga fans, the inaugural Manga Festival In Singapore starts today and runs until Sunday. The three-day event aims to promote manga Japanese comics here. Manga Festival in Singapore is
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      461 4 / 5 AKIHIRO EGUCHI Award-winning bartender Akihiro Eguchi (left) has an affable personality that keeps customers going back. The reigning Diageo Reserve World Class Singapore winner just call him Aki says some of his regular customers text or call him often to ask if he is behind
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      404 6  -  RETAIL THERAPY Cheryl Faith Wee cherylw@sph.com.sg What: The Godown Where: 44 Zion Road When: 11am to 7pm daily Who: Mrs Audrey Lee, 43, who has been an interior designer for 13 years and who opened this homeware boutique last October. Her pet peeve is seeing objects
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        406 8 MENTAL FEATURING STAS ATRAN Lose yourself in bass, uplifting harmonies and energetic partygoers at this Mental evening featuring DJs Stas and Atran. Where: Zirca, Block C, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, River Valley Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Today, 10pm till late Admission: $22 (women) $28 (men), includes two drinks
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        333 8 HUI CHUN 2013 (CHINESE NEW YEAR CHARITY)Chinese painters and calligraphers will hold a live demonstration with works created on site as well as completed artworks. All proceeds will go to the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Education Fund in aid of needy students. Those buying artworks will receive a
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        96 8 U RUN 2013 (RUN VERTICAL CLIMB) Cheer on participants of the NTUC Club U Sports Run Vertical Climb at the Promontory Marina Bay on Feb 24. Categories include a 5km fun run, 10km Competitive Run, as well as a new 15km Competitive Run and 15km Competitive Run Vertical Climb.
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        134 8 TAPSHOW WITH ADRIAN PANG Singapore actor Adrian Pang and experts will hold a talk show for teenagers and parents on issues relating to parent-teen communication. There will be a lucky draw with prizes such as HTC phones. Organised by a TAPtalk team of four undergraduates from the Wee Kim
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        435 8 CARTOONING WORKSHOPS Aspiring cartoonists can learn the basic techniques and skills professional cartoonists use through hands-on activities. Where: Singapore Cartooning Institute, Block B, 03-04, Goodman Arts Centre MRT: Mountbatten When: Tomorrow, Sun, March 9, 10, 23 24, 10am 5pm Admission: $195 each, $170 each for a pair $150 each
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        897 8 MANGA FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE Manga enthusiasts can check out forums, lectures, interactive exhibitions and booksigning sessions at this inaugural Manga Festival at Kinokuniya. Manga artists include Yaro Abe of Shinya Shokudo, a food-related manga, Masayuki Ishikawa of Moyasimon: Tales Of Agriculture, a manga about a college student who can
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        462 8 EDDINO ABDUL HADI RECOMMENDS OBEDIENT WIVES CLUB MURDER KILL BABY EP LAUNCH The highly anticipated sophomore EP from Obedient Wives Club (above), one of the brightest upstarts in the local indie scene, will be launched at this gig tonight. Expect the band to flesh out live, new songs
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        2053 9 NEW RESTAURANTS SPATHE A new eatery brings contemporary European casual-chic dining in a quirky Bohemian ambience to the Mohamed Sultan area. Director Christopher Lim and chef-partner Claudio Sandri have built a menu with a core of hearty shared dishes, such as the Meter Dog, a metre-long custom-made veal and
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        889 9 FOOD EDITOR TAN HSUEH YUN RECOMMENDS LET THE CHEF DO THE ORDERING Fans of sushi chef Gary Ng, 42, formerly from Hinoki at China Square Centre, can now visit him at his new restaurant, Hakumai, at International Plaza. The 47-seat eatery, with a 10-seat counter, opened on Jan
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        83 10 BOOKS BOOK-SIGNING AH BOYS TO MEN PART I COMIC BOOK Meet movie director Jack Neo and his cast of Ah Boys To Men Part I at this book-signing event for the comic book based on the movie with illustrations by James Teo. Where: Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store, Crossroads, Takashimaya
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        367 10 HUANG LIJIE RECOMMENDS AWAKENING Acclaimed director Edward Lam presents Awakening (left), a modern adaptation of the Chinese literary classic Dream Of The Red Chamber, with the final chapter of the classic tale as its starting point. Lam’s powerful re-envisioning on stage paints a searching portrayal of love and
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        452 11 REWIND Seven short films exploring the imaginary distance between the lives people deny and those they desire will be screened at this event by the Raffles Institution Film Society. Also, view a short film by local director Kelvin Sng, leader of the film team. Where: The Arts House, Screening
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        71 11 HERITAGE ON A HILL Learn about Singapore’s history at this walk at Fort Canning Park, which was the seat of Malay royalty in the 14th century. There is also a tour of the Fort Canning Spice Trail, part of which was Singapore’s first botanical and experimental garden. Where: Fort
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        184 11 PROLOGUE 55 WORD FICTION COMPETITION (SHORT STORY COMPETITION) The All In! Young Writers Media Festival is holding a Prologue 55 Word Fiction Competition, which is open to those aged 16 to 25. There will be two categories Judges’ Choice, where a panel of judges will decide on their favourites,
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        154 11 SPECIAL GUIDED TOUR WITH CURATOR LYNN LEE Join curator Lynn Lee as she takes you through the exhibition, A Life Of Practice Kuo Pao Kun, which sheds light on the life and works of the late dramatist and activist. Where: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 2, Basement, 93
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        214 11 TOTAL DEFENCE DAY COMMEMORATION EVENT 2013 This Total Defence Day Commemoration Event features a mini-adventure challenge, stage performances and interactive exhibitions of the Singapore Civil Defence Force and Singapore Armed Forces’ equipment. This year’s Total Defence campaign theme is Will You Stand With Me?. Where: Republic Polytechnic MRT: Woodlands
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        363 11 SPECTACULAR CHINESE PERFORMANCE ARTS Cultural performances by award-winning troupes from various parts of China such as Henan, Jinan and Jilin, including acrobatic acts and cultural song and dance performances, will be held at this event at VivoCity. Where: VivoCity, Amphitheatre, Level 3 MRT: HarbourFront When: Till tomorrow, 6.30
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        659 11 BOON CHAN AND JOHN LUI RECOMMEND JOURNEY TO THE WEST (PG13) 110 minutes Although it has the same English title as the beloved classical Chinese novel about Buddhist monk Xuanzang’s pilgrimage, this movie is a prequel to the story. Xuanzang (Wen Zhang) is a demon hunter whose weapon
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        300 14 Agence France-Presse New Delhi The daughter of the late sitar player Ravi Shankar said yesterday in a video released for a global women’s rights campaign that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family friend. Sitarist Anoushka Shankar (left), 31, said
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      497 2  -  TEE HUN CHING Editor hunching@sph. com.sg I first heard the term “wattle” on Ally McBeal, the 1990s hit legal dramedy set in a fictional Boston law firm. In one episode, a male protagonist was said to have a fetish for women with wattle, that fleshy
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        118 2 At the Marc by Marc Jacobs fall/winter 2013 show in New York on Monday, Vogue Japan’s editor-at-large Anna Dello Russo (fondly known as ADR) was spotted wearing a graphic Louis Vuitton checked mini dress from the spring/summer 2013 collection. Nat Lin: “I love that she’s not afraid to
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        42 2 UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL We visited the showrooms of Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu and Juicy Couture in New York for a closer look at the labels’ fall/winter 2013 collections. Tell us which pieces catch your fancy and why. www.facebook.com/Urban.ST
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        135 4  -  GLADYS CHUNG With its string of designer collaborations in the past three months, it seems Lancome is on a fast and furious mission to be the most hip cosmetic brand around. Its latest paramour: American designer Jason Wu, who is known for his feminine frocks (right). The limited-edition
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        133 4 Nicole by OPI, the more affordable line of OPI nail lacquers at $12.90 each, is now available here at selected Watsons stores, such as B2-06 Takashimaya Shopping Centre. The brand is best known for its collaboration with Justin Bieber in 2010 for a range of seven shades named
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        482 4  -  GLADYS CHUNG 1. Always wash new make-up brushes before using them. You do not know where they have been and there may be dust and dirt on them. 2. If you wear make-up every day, try to wash your brushes and sponges every night. If you do not have
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        114 4 To mark its 10th anniversary, Japanese cosmetics brand Majolica Majorca has created a pretty limited-edition eye and lip palette called The Little Humming Book 1 ($25.90, above). Inspired by a magical secret garden, the shimmery pink-and-green palette is the first of four editions that will be launched throughout
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        214 4 N It has been 80 years since Coco Chanel first created her fine jewellery line, Bijoux de Diamants, in 1932. To mark its anniversary, the brand has launched a new fragrance, called 1932 (photo 1), under its premium Les Exclusifs De Chanel perfume collection ($230 for 75ml, from
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        120 6  -  ROHAIZATUL AZHAR The sister line of American fashion label Carolina Herrera, known for its glamorous red-carpet frocks, will set up shop at L1-19 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands next month. Called CH Carolina Herrera, the store here will be the label’s first South-east Asian stand-alone boutique. The
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        141 6 Pep up your outfit with bold statement necklaces from these two accessories labels: GThai accessories label EkThongprasert, known for its candy-coloured necklaces (right) made from silicone for an edgy twist on traditional jewellery, is available luxury online now available on luxury online portal Net-A-Porter (www.net-a-porter.com). Priced from £375
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        133 6 American sportswear label Puma has updated its popular Classic Suede shoes, which were launched in 1968. shoes, Called Future Suede, the new design is available in mid-cut low-cut and available in mid-cut or low-cut styles, and comes in five colour combinations. Priced at $99 for the low-cuts and
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        196 6 Here are some shopping deals to check out: G British menswear label T.M.Lewin is offering several promotions till the end of the month, or while stocks last. Its two-ply cotton shirts are going for $89.40 each (usual price $149) when you buy two or more pieces. Or, get
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        108 6 Want to lose the extra kilos gained during Chinese New Year? Check out this new fitness centre, The Mill Martin 38. Opened last month by Singapore bodybuilding champions, Ms Joan Liew and Mr Augustine Lee, the boutique gym specialises in tailoring workout programmes for individuals. It is offering
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        73 6 Can’t afford a car? Then go for Porsche Design’s Twinbag, the latest arm candy since the bag range was introduced in 1994. The subsidiary fashion label of the luxury car brand was founded in 1972. The bag is available in orange, beige and grey and features adjustable
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        112 6 Home-grown women’s label Yumumu has released its largest collection to date for its spring/summer 2013 collection. Inspired by major international cities, the collection comprises 28 looks that feature geometric patterns and graphic prints of cityscapes and streets. Prices for the collection range from $149 for a top to
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      159 7  -  JENNIFER LOPEZ, 43 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR HOT Wearing a Zuhair Murad lace gown at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards last month She may have been just a presenter at the awards show, but in this embroidered lace gown, JLo is a winner. What we love is that while
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      304 8 THE ARCADIA, 4+1. 3750/ 4672 sqft. Mid flr. Quiet facing. Vacant possession. Theresa Lim *****833 OPEN HSE SAT/SUN 2-3pm Amaryllis Ville high floor 1 bdrm 657 sqft. Rare Unit! Visit www.*****399.com SOUTHAVEN 3+1, 1313 sqft 999 yrs Good cond. Nature reserve Future MRT. Value appreciating *****668 YH WATTEN EST CONDO
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      365 8 LE REVE 2-BEDROOMS, 926 sqft. Near Eunos MRT/ amenities. 100% move in. $1.1M. 8268-2307 Vincent SENNETT NEW LAUNCH. Beside Potong Pasir MRT. Good Price! City Fringe. View Show Suites,call now! WALK TO MRT. Freehold, Spacious Grandlink Square 3bdrm Shops/Malls/Eatery Tenanted. YH *****185 1 MIN WALK to Potong Pasir MRT. 1/2/3/4
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      270 8 Bryan Koh 8200 2024 TANAH MERAH MRT New Launch -Urban Vista. Next to Future Mall. Great for Investment. Register now! G RESIDENCES FH, 3 bedrm 1044 sqft. MRT/ Amenities, Dual Key Option. No West Sun. With ABSD Discount MODA@EAST Coast. 2 bdrm 646-969 sqft 1km Tao Nan Mins i12, Parkway
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      292 8 URBAN VISTA! 582 residential 3 commercial units. Tanah Merah MRT. VVIP disc. Debbie 8323 8677 URBAN VISTA! 582 residential 3 commercial units. Tanah Merah MRT. VVIP disc. Zen Tan 9069 8200 URBAN VISTA! NXT to MRT. 1-4 bedrooms, Dual key PH. Prices fr $6xxK. Reg for disc. John 9188 4740
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      299 8 URBAN VISTA! 1 min to MRT. Easy access to Changi Biz Pk town ctr. Call Pensy Koh *****889 URBAN VISTA! GOOD rental potential! From $6xxk. Near MRT good mix of schs. Thomas 9068 2335 URBAN VISTA! GOOD rental potential! From $6xxk. Near MRT good mix of schs. Kristine 9638 8517
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      318 8 RENOVATED SPACIOUS 4+1. High flr. Unblocked F/ aircon. Amenities. Faces E/ S. View: www.*****783.com FH FERRARIA PK 3 rm. Pool facing Tip Top cond. bright unit. Serious Seller. neg. Dont Miss! Jess 9182 3822 SAVANNAH CONDO 3+1 near MRT/East Point mall. Sell with tenancy. Good yield. Call Sean 8300 3838
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      369 8 THE MINTON 2 bdrms, Great for PES lovers. $1.3M neg. TOP soon. Pls call for more info. Iriz *****839 CHUAN PARK GREAT Investment! MRT doorstep! 2rms. 1173 sqft. 3-rms 1528 sqft. Ben Woo 9455 1329. BISHAN LOFT 3+TERRACE. $1.58M No noon sun. Reno Airy. 1367sf high flr Bishan MRT. Chris
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      365 8 ESTUARY. TOP SOON. 1/2/3 bdrms. 603/ 915/ 1313 sqft. Scenic view. Near MRT/ amenities. Priced to sell! LA CASA 3-BDRM 1141 sf. Mid flr. Unblock. Move-in cond. Motivated seller! $900K. Susan *****837 3’NG’ BLK 505. Orig next to corner, lift, val $338k $20k. MRT/ Poly. Chinese ratio filled. 9062-0088 3NG
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      392 8 5I BLK 181. good location. 110 sqm, ground flr, near amenities Val. $607K, All races. Shaz 9187 5599 PN 74. 3’I’ CORNER. Val $330k. VTO. High flr. Windy. No West sun. Amenities/ MRT. Serene Heng 9151-6777 5’S’ PT BLK 32 Bedok S. Mid flr. Reno. Amenities. Val $640K. *****888 ***LHG
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      414 9 4’A’ BLK 77A Redhill Rd #25up unblock windy reno 100 sqm, panaromic view, MRT/ mkt. Valued. VTO. 5’I’ CORNER BLK 74A. 1237 sf. High floor. Nice reno view. MRT/mkt. Valued. All races! Francis: 8189-8089. RARE 4’S’ BLK 236 Highest Flr, Near LRT, mkt, Move-in Cond, Val. $355K, Ask $390K. SMS/
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      421 9 3NG CLEMENTI 703 high flr 4NG Clementi 710 corner Windy. Eateries/ MRT. All races. Doris 9009-0493 4’A’ BLK 454 Good quiet facing. Marble flr. Simple reno. Valued. Near MRT, all amenities. Gina 9382 1123 3I BLK93 PAYA Lebar Way. Renovated. Near MRT, sch, hawker ctr. All races. Asking $325K including
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      368 9 4’A’ JURONG W Central Blk 688 High flr.Corridor Move in cond. Near Jurong Pt/ MRT/ Library $550K neg 4-RM BLK 275C. High flr. Reno. 90 sqm. Near NTU. Val $390K+ COV $40K neg. Nancy 9733 9190 PN 5A 733. HIGH flr, Reno, 135 sqm,PR not eligible. Locals /all races. Valued.
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      391 9 BLK.191 EA PUNGGOL Central reno, mid flr. Val $610K. Amenities. View by appt. Silvia 9750-8318. 5’I’ BLK 163 Punggol, Low flr. 100% Fully reno. A1 cond. Unblock. Val $535K. Call Filza *****747 HSR EA BLK 116. Corner, Low flr. Dr to dr. Amenities. Move in. Val $585K. *****134 PN PROPERTY
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      342 9 May Wong 9680 5087 4-RM PREMIUM, 275B Compassvale Link. Buangkok MRT/ 24hrs NTUC/ easy access KPE/TPE/SLE/CTE 5’I’ BLK 122 SengKang East Way. Unblock view, Windy. $475K $35K. View Fri/ Sat/ Sun. Kian 9296-2546 5RM CORNER 291D Compas svale, low/ lift flr 113sqm Can contra. Malay owner. V$485k. Sani 9147-3018 EXEC
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      444 9 ALL RACES 3S+1 Toa Payoh Blk 57 #03. Lift level. Simple. Near central, MRT, interchange. Can contra. 3’I’ BLK 126 #04, T. Payoh. Upgraded w/utility rm, lift, fee paid. Original, amenities. Lay Hong 9797-3116 3-RM BLK 116 T Payoh Lor 2. Well kept. High flr. Unblock. Above Braddell MRT All
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      418 9 Belmont Rd $29K 23,000/ 12,000 sqft Balinese style, 6+3+2 Immed. Jervois Hill .............$30K 16,000/ 7,500 sqft 5+1, avail end Jan 2013 Bishopsgate ............$28K 32,000/ 6,000 sqft 3+2+2,immed, colonial 32,000/ 6,000 sqft 17,054/ 10,000sqft, 5+2 9388 8660 Sandy Chia, CBRE Chatsworth 5+1 Pool..$38K Cable Rd 5+1+1 Pool...$38K Peirce Hill 6+1 Pool....$32K
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      268 9 **DUNEARN ROAD. NEWLY rebuilt. 6500/ 9500 sqft. 4-levels, pool. Opp MRT, Botanic Gardens $27K. 9863-5635/ 9727-2996 CAIRNHILL CONSERVED LOVE At First Sight! 3+2+ Roof Terrace. Elegant! isabelredrup.com/ir24.php $16k. *****055. Susan D10 DETACH Sunset Ave Charming S/Sty Land *****, Built 4000sf 3/ 4+1 $14K. maxieproperties.com NAMLY AVE. SEMI-D. 7+1. 4000/ 4000
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      410 9 D10 MT SINAI 3 sty Semi-D 4000/5300 sf 7+1. P/furn. Near Cold Storage. Immed. $13K neg. Larry 9691 6555 CORONATION RD W 2sty 5+1 semi-d 4500/4000sf, pool /gdn, f/modern reno, $14K. TCristobal *****009 CPM MACPHERSON GDN 2-STY inter terr. 1400 sf. 4-bdrm. Aircon. Avail immed. neg Call Eric 9615-7895 ERA
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      377 10 JOO CHIAT 3-STY bunglw. Land approx 4500/ Built 7500 sqft. Avail immed. $10K+. Ronald 9763 3207 2X TANAH MERAH Kechil Ridge. Land 2023/ 3838 sf. 5+1 gdn with open terr. Vacant. Ronald 9852 9055 WEEKEND OPEN HSE 3-5pm. Semi-D, Eastwood Road, 6 bdrms, 380 sqm, $9.9k/ mth. David Ng *****224
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      847 10 ist Pte Apts for Rent D01-08 City South-West Pte Apts for Rent Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES i OPEN HOUSE 16 February 2013 (Sat) 10am 5pm Leonie Condotel Prestigious Apartments in Town 2 Leonie Hill Road, #22-03 Call *****879 River Place Enjoy Waterfront Living 66 Havelock Road, Tower C,
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      531 10 D.05 PARKWEST 2-RMS. 870sf.No noon sun. P/furn, facilities, MRT. *****390. HARBOURLIGHT, 2RM, FACE pool. Rent neg/ Studio Tiong Bahru. *****743 THE BENCOOLEN (OPP OG) 2rms MRT/amenities $4.3k P/furn. Call *****401 NRS EMERALD GDN 2 bdrms/ 2+ study. High flr, city view, MRT. 8126-1516 Kay LK METROPOLITAN 4 RM. MRT. 1740
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      529 10 D09-10 Orchard/ Tanqlin/ Holland IRH D09-10 Orchard/ rn Tanqlin/ Holland Tanqlin/Holland Tanqlin/Holland lanolin/Holland Pte Apts for Rent Pte Apts for Rent PteApts for Rent 009-10 Orchard/ a Tanqlin/Holland FAR EAST HOSPITALITY rrn *4 Y if J -sc-v/., Serviced Residences For stays from 1 week onwards Hougang Village Residences Hougang Street
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      209 10 3+1 PROXIMO@ STEVENS #06. 1119 sf. P/ furn. $4.2K 2bdrm, Cairnhill Crest. F/ furn. 1209 sf. immed $6K. MADISON RES PENTHSE. 3218 sf. Spacious 4+ family +1. Unblocked greenery. Immed. Karen 9061-2738 D.10 HOLT RESIDENCE. 4+1. Partial furn, Opp Valley Pt shpg. $7.5k neg. Immed. Call Clinton 9851 2159 THE
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      231 10 D.10 MADISON RES. New! 1464 sf. 3+1. High flr. Pte lift. f/furn. Beautiful $6.3K Sole Agt *****688 Joseph D.10 SPRING GROVE #15 up. Good view. 1012 sqft. 2+1. F/furn. MRT. Only $4.8K. Sole Agt *****688 Joseph TANGLIN PARK. 2-BDRMS. Lush green surroundings. Quiet. Near city/ amenities Immed. 9060-2619 Chow. 2
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      412 10 NEW! UE SQUARE 1500 sf. 3+1-bdrm. P/furn. Spacious $5.5K Avail Mar. Eateries/ MRT. Wendy 8686-2768 GLENTREES 1991SF MAIS 3+1+study. Roof terr. Pool view.Excellent cond Resort living. Grace 9688-9867 PALM SPRING 4+1+ family balcony 2045sf. Pool view. Reno kitchen. 9475 4785 www.michaelciola.com.sg ***PINETREE BALMORAL. 3 bedroom with 2 ensuites room. Partial
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      1059 10 ROBIN ROAD Brand New Condominium off Stevens Road 2 1 Bedrooms 1,400 sq ft $6,000 Spacious Layout Full Facilities Near Orchard Road 3 1 Bedrooms 1,830 sq ft $8,000 1.5 MONTH COMMISSION* Flexible Lease Term Private Lift Lobby Unblock greenery view CALL 9656 9562 D.10 ROYALVILLE Bt Timah beautiful unit,
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      1235 11 ifi|D11&21 Newton/ IMl Dll 21 Newton/ I Dll 21 Newton/ I Dll 21 Newton/ IWl Dll 21 Newton/ Dll&21 Newton/ Dll&21 Newton/ Dll&21 Newton/ IWil Dll 21 Newton/ IWl Dll 21 Newton/ tfimah/dementi U| BtTimah/dementi m BtTimah/dementi BtTimah/dementi BtTimah/dementi jjfl BtTimah/dementi BtTimah/dementi m BtTimah/dementi BtTimah/dementi BtTimah/dementi Pte Apts for Rent
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      116 11 THE IVORY 1152 Sqft 2+1rm Duplex MBS View $3.XK Katong Park Tower 3 Bdrm 1600Sqft. Spacious. $4.XK. View www.*****399.com PENTHSE FOR RENT Triplex Amber Res. Brand New. 4bdrm, 4000 sqft. Pte Lift. Pte Pool. Roof Terrace. P/Furn. $13K. 6438 8998 BRAND NEW STUDIO Apt 5rm 2 sty Apt Siglap Ctr
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      108 11 11 AMBER 3-RM 1507 sf, p/furn, full unblk 180∏ sea view. Vacant. avail mid Mar. Balconies. *****338 D15/16 LIKE-NEW CONDO! Costa Del Sol pool/ sea 4+2 1755 sf p/furn $6.5K For immediate occupation! HAWAII TWR 4+1 4500 sf F/furn. Designer decor. Unblock. F/facilities. Sea view. $10K. Call *****050 VERTIS @AMBER
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      506 12 COSTA RHU 2217 sf $8.5K Pebble Bay 2336 sf $9K Crystal Rhu 1281 sf $4.7K Value! Clinton 9452-3347 STUDIO 1+1. 5 min to Tanah Merah MRT. F/furn. Privacy. Free WiFi. $1.7K up. Immed. Doris *****018 NEW PROJECT. 1&2 Bedroom Partial/ Full furnished. Near Amenities& MRT. Call *****244 *****270 APT FOR
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      546 12 $3400 ONLY! FERNWOOD Twrs 3 rm, 1200sf, Best cond. Siglap area. Ample amenities. 8188 4000 SLP SUITES EAST COAST, Just TOP 2 bdrm, P/furn nearby amenities, Immed, Good Can co-broke. 9773 0803 ESTIQUE 1+STUDY, FULLY furnished, Cosy place to stay in. Asking $3K neg. Call Ray Yap 9873 5894 WATERFRONT
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      398 12 DOUBLE BAY CONDO Just TOP. 3-rm. 1270 sf, high flr, nice quiet facing. f/fa cilities. Min MRT, *****338 ***BEAUTIFUL SEA VIEWS!! Bluwaters 2 Downtown East 3+1 1206sf p/furn $4K www.maxieproperties.com DOUBLE BAY RES 936Sqft 2Bdrm. High flr. Just TOP! Asking $3.XK. Call now! View www.*****399.com CHANGI RISE. 3 bdrm. 1495
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      314 12 NUOVO, 2/3 BDRM. 1421 sf Hgih flr, F/ furn. Spacious. Nice clean unit. Beautiful view! Near MRT. Must view OASIS GARDEN 3+BALCONY 1200sf High flr. Unblocked Modern. Near Bartley MRT $3.8k. Jack *****202 SUNGLADE 2 BDRMS 817 sf F/furn. Nice cond. Next to S’goon MRT NEX Shpg Mall. Avail early
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      413 12 MAYFAIR STUDIO/2/3. MRT. Key on hand. Fully furn. Short/Long Term. Svc Apt. Call Fraser. 9022-3875. KF 4-RM YEW Tee Res 1421 sf. $4.5K neg. F/furn. Suits family, professional or students. Doris 9754 5665 AMSTON HILLVIEW 3+1, 1300 sf. New reno, p/furn, immed. Spacious. $3k up. Rare! Angela *****818 HILLBROOKS RESORT
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      427 12 2RM CASTLE GREEN@ AMK F/furn,YCK MRT, Anderson Pri. Pool view, no noon sun quiet.Gd cond *****101 Y.H ALL WITHOUT OWNER Orchard studio........... $1700 Lavender MRT.... $650-1400 Beauty World...... $600-1100 Farrer Park MRT.......... $700 Balestier Plaza............ $1150 Kallang MRT............... $1000 Toa Payoh condo......... $980 Tampines court.......... $1600 Serangoon MRT... $400-1100 Pioneer
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      247 12 6 MINS WALK TO MRT 200 units fr $2200 mthly Access to PIE,CTE,BKE,KJE. 24 hours security Lease fr daily/wkly/mthly MARSILING APARTMENTS 52 Woodlands St 13 Service Office Open Daily Call 6368 9722/ 6235 9191 www.marsiling.com.sg SEMBAWANG MRT 468C. EA 3+1 high flr, beautifully reno. F/furn, aircon. Immed Near amenities. Approved
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      283 12 4+1 YISHUN BLK.851 St 81 Near Khatib MRT. F/Furn. Aircon. Asking $2.7K. Avail March. Jamilah 9822-1813 4’NG’ BLK 563 AMK. 3+1. High flr. Nice unit. Furn. F/aircon. Avail 1st March. Call Patrick 9855-2626 5-RM BLK 688C Woodlands #05 P/furn. Nicely reno. Immed. $2.6K neg. Call Desmond 9182-8284 PN SENGKANG EA
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      308 12 YISHUN JUMBO 618, 4 bdrm f/furn, nice decor, high flr, MRT, amenities, immediate Mazlan (PN) *****775 AMK 603 2+1/ Woodlands 157 2+1 $2K neg. Co-broke welcome, all races. Other areas avail *****445 Amy EA BLK 112 Punggol (4+1) Mins to MRT/ LRT/ sch/ food ct/ mini mart. Immed JenTong 8383-2200
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      467 13 BLK 1 TG Pagar Plaza. 2+1 High flr F/furn. Opp Amara Icon, MRT, offices, eateries pub Convenient *****668 5-RM BLK 7 T Payoh Lor 7. Very high flr, p/furn. New aircon, ask $3.2K. Near good sch. *****033 Phng WHAMPOA DR. 4 Rm. High flr, Superb cond! Bright windy, P/furn, Immed
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      954 13 SMALL OFFICE SPACE @10 Raeburn Park Lush Greenery High-end Furnishings Flexible Rental Terms Free Internet and Local Calls 24/7 Individually Controlled Air-Con In-House Cafè Free Shuttle Bus to MRT CENTRAL CLARKE Quay. 1450 sf. F/fitted. Immed. MRT, River view. $7.80 psf. MNC/ Bank. Lim 8183 5132 PEACE CTR, APPROX 800
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      383 13 Office Space for Sale Office Space for Sale Office Space for Sale NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN CBD LAUNCHING FOR SALE SOON! S n D Premier commercial development with dedicated medical hub Sheltered access toTanjong Pagar MRT Stn (less than 200m away) Close to upcoming Marina Downtown, Tanjong Pagar waterfront city
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      161 13 OFFICE INT’L PLAZA bare, 2357 sf. High flr, Good view. High demand. Rare. Above MRT. $2000 psf. ORCHARD TWR. FH. $995K only. Orchard Plaza. 829sf. Office, tuition, clinic. Water Darius Chin 9776-0869 JOO CHIAT CONSERVATION 2nd level shophse, FH. Strata 2152 sf. Ask $2.8M. Madeline Heng *****003 **PS100 BUSINESS SOHO.
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      141 13 SHOPHOUSE AT 365A JALAN BESAR û Shophouse for rent û Immediate û Along main road Interested, please call Edward Ng H/P: *****596 Tel: *****866 Peck H/P: *****766 Tel: *****106 LUCKY PLAZA 220/440 sf. Far East Plaza 250/ 320 sf City Plaza 550/ 210 sqft. People’s Park 190/340 sf. Tampines Central
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      394 13 PRIME RETAIL SPACE in heart of Raffles place. Malacca Centre basement. Suits all trades. Area 2000 sqft. Owner 6336 5005 BEAUTY SPA CTR Mirage Tower #01-08 Kim Seng rd 1173 sf. Toilet. Child Care/ Others. Owner 9786-8266 PEOPLE’S PARK CTR. 344sf Glass front. Lift. Immed. Fook Hai #1wideglass front 1778sf,
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