The Straits Times, 29 July 2013
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Title Section28 2013-07-29 1 THE STRAITS TIMES SINCE 1845 MONDAY, JULY 29, 2013 70 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS TO SUBSCRIBE: 6388-3838 www.sphsubscription.com.sg 90 cents A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 050/02/201328 words
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540 2013-07-29 1 ALASTAIR MCINDOE - Move will help it gain faster access to contested areas in S. China Sea By ALASTAIR MCINDOE PHILIPPINES CORRESPONDENT IN MANILA amcindoe@yahoo.com Additional information from the Associated Press THE Philippine government plans to move major navy and air force camps to a540 words
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Article, Illustration85 2013-07-29 1 TOP OF THE NEWS A2 Protesters in the Stung Meanchey district of Phnom Penh throwing a bench onto a burning police vehicle following clashes at the end of voting in Cambodia’s elections yesterday. Voting was generally peaceful, but there was sporadic violence, mostly involving peoplePHOTO: REUTERS - 85 words
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Article, Illustration44 2013-07-29 1 THE Primary 1 registration’s most competitive phase opens tomorrow, and anxious parents are hoping to avoid the ballot, especially at popular schools. The Straits Times talks to three parents to see how they are coping. L HOME B444 words
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Article46 2013-07-29 1 TIONG Bahru residents are alarmed about the increasing number of rats seen in the 77-year-old estate, even in broad daylight or in homes. They say that the rising number of eateries there is one reason for the problem. L HOME B146 words
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472 2013-07-29 1 JALELAH ABU BAKER - By JALELAH ABU BAKER jalmsab@sph.com.sg MORE parents are resorting to mediation to get financial assistance from their children. Last year, 303 cases were handled by the Office of the Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents, which arranges for the mediation, up 13472 words
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Article, Illustration624 2013-07-29 2 / 3 NIRMAL GHOSH - Ruling party wins 68 out of 123 seats; opposition secures 55, up from 29 By NIRMAL GHOSH INDOCHINA BUREAU CHIEF IN PHNOM PENH nirmal@sph.com.sg DESPITE significant gains by the opposition, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has pulled off a narrow victory in thePHOTO: REUTERS - 624 words
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Article, Illustration759 2013-07-29 2 / 3 JANICE TAI - Stalls sporting plastic awnings to be replaced with fire-safe box-like units By JANICE TAI jantai@sph.com.sg THE distinctive look and feel of the Chinatown Street Market will soon be getting a makeover. About 70 shopfront street stalls which are now marked by colourful plastic awnings willST PHOTO: NURIA LING - 759 words
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599 2013-07-29 2 / 3 IRENE THAM - By IRENE THAM TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT itham@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Wang Meng Meng MANY football fans are angry over the 70 per cent increase in fees to watch the English Premier League (EPL) on TV, but some say the price599 words
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Article56 2013-07-29 4 FOOTBALL fans are crying foul over the 70 per cent jump in fees to watch the English Premier League after SingTel was asked to share its TV broadcast rights for the next three seasons of the game with rival StarHub. Analysts say the price56 words
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Article45 2013-07-29 4 SCHEMES which offer residents incentives to recycle and cut waste are off to a slow start. Many blocks in Punggol under the “Save as you reduce” initiative, for instance, have not reduced their waste by much. TOP NEWS A845 words
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Article54 2013-07-29 4 Graft charges against a senior Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau officer call for a comprehensive internal review to uncover any procedural or supervisory vulnerability. The independent review panel the Prime Minister’s Office has appointed should leave no stone unturned to forestall any loss of public confidence. The54 words
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Article, Illustration71 2013-07-29 4 ABOUT 10 per cent of the foreigners who have joined Syria’s war to help oust the Assad government are young Muslims from the West, sparking fear that the number would rise and that these potential jihadists would bring their fervour and warring skills back home. PAGE A9PHOTO: NEW YORK TIMES - 71 words
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Article38 2013-07-29 4 TAKINGS look set to dip for stallholders in Jakarta’s largest food bazaar during this year’s Ramadan as a spate of similar fairs has cropped up to vie for customers throughout the period. PAGE A1138 words
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Article, Illustration64 2013-07-29 4 MONOCROTOPHOS, the highly toxic chemical that killed 23 Indian children this month, is not banned in India as it is deemed an effective pesticide. The tragedy has demolished the myth that care can be taken to prevent people from being harmed by the chemical. PAGE A12 A farmerPHOTO: REUTERS - 64 words
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OPINION
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Article50 2013-07-29 4 AS THE West hopes for better ties with Iran’s new leader Hassan Rohani following his presidential inauguration on Aug 3, stiff challenges from domestic rivals and Arab nations suspicious of Iran remain. Dr Rohani may not be the reformist many assume he will be. PAGE A1650 words
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Article, Illustration61 2013-07-29 4 A GROWING rat problem has been plaguing the 77-year-old Tiong Bahru estate. Some residents blame the rising number of eateries in the area, while others are pointing to uncovered drains. PAGE B1 A woman walking past a heap of rubbish. Irresponsible disposal of refuse has made theST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 61 words
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MONEY
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Article62 2013-07-29 4 STOCK markets have stabilised after hints that the US central bank could start to slow its monetary stimulus programme two months ago. Latest data shows that global fund managers are keen to start nibbling at Asian stock markets. Further hints of where the market is headed will62 words
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Article53 2013-07-29 4 REAL Madrid reportedly offered a world-record $160 million for sensational Tottenham winger Gareth Bale. However, the London club is saying no, and that has left the player disillusioned and disappointed. He is keen to play in a top club that will also vie for Champions League53 words
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Article, Illustration74 2013-07-29 4 FOLK singer Wang Er Ni shot to fame in China after taking part in China Central Television’s Avenue Of Stars singing competition. She will be belting out Shaanxi and Shanxi folk tunes for her concert at the Esplanade in September, as part of the Moonfest APHOTO: THE ESPLANADE - 74 words
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Article, Illustration99 2013-07-29 4 LIFE in the spotlight as an idol can get tiring, what with the constant adoration of fans. So it is no wonder that Japanese star Sho Sakurai, in town for the world premiere last Saturday of his movie, The After-Dinner Mysteries, remembers fondly his time in SingaporePHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE - 99 words
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Article, Illustration74 2013-07-29 4 WHEN Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge proudly showed off Prince George to the media one day after the royal birth, the Japanese reacted with a mixture of envy and shock. Read ST’s Japan Correspondent Kwan Weng Kin’s blog to find out why. www.stasiareport.com A visitor posingPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 74 words
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Article40 2013-07-29 4 SO YOU have signed up for the inaugural ST Run In The Park. Now, get tips on how to prevent running injuries and catch a glimpse of the scenic running route on our microsite. www.straitstimes.com/st_run40 words
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Article, Illustration53 2013-07-29 4 VIEW a picture gallery of a kite festival on the Indonesian island of Bali. Traditional kites dot the skies during the festival, which is held to boost tourism in Denpasar. A traditional kite flown during the Bali kite festival, which is held to attract tourists to Denpasar.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 53 words
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Article, Illustration48 2013-07-29 4 THAT’S according to Singaporeans RazorTV spoke to. They say Singapore’s toilets can be better. We find out some of their pet peeves when it comes to toilet etiquette. Toilets here can be better, say Singaporeans interviewed by RazorTV. ST FILE PHOTO ST FILE PHOTOST FILE PHOTO - 48 words
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Article38 2013-07-29 4 Get a massage at work MASSAGE At Work is a massage service that makes house, or rather, office calls. See how it transforms an ordinary meeting room into a massage corner, complete with therapies targeted at desk-bound staff.38 words
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Article33 2013-07-29 4 STOMPER Xlmasterz was upset to see that the rigging supervisor overseeing preparations for flying the 20m by 30m Singapore flag on National Day stepped on it while performing his duties.33 words
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Article24 2013-07-29 4 STOMPER Toi spotted a car almost entirely covered with cement following an unfortunate accident with a truck in Mountbatten Road.24 words
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Article, Illustration1010 2013-07-29 6 JANICE TAI - It’s a heavy burden on grandparents when parents are ill or imprisoned SKIP-GENERATION By JANICE TAI jantai@sph.com.sg AT HER age, many of her peers are sitting back, taking it easy and enjoying their golden years. Not for Madam Kang (not her real name), 78. SheST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM - 1,010 words
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Article, Illustration597 2013-07-29 8 Interior Minister warns of decisive steps against bid to destabilise country AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO Supporters of Egypt’s ousted president Mohamed Mursi pledged to press ahead with their protests, a day after bloody clashes with security forces atAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 597 words
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Article, Illustration931 2013-07-29 8 GRACE CHUA - By GRACE CHUA caiwj@sph.com.sg EVEN as the Government considers a pay-as-you-throw system, the use of financial incentives to get Singaporeans to cut waste and recycle more has been a mixed bag so far. Nearly four months after the start of the Save-As-You-ReduceST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG - 931 words
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Article, Illustration493 2013-07-29 8 SEREMBAN The chief of a Malaysian crime watchdog was shot at close range by two men on a motorcycle last Saturday, and remains in critical but stable condition in hospital. MyWatch chairman R. Sri Sanjeevan had stopped his silver BMWPHOTO: SIN CHEW DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 493 words
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Article, Illustration531 2013-07-29 9 Growing concern that they will pose a new terrorist threat on return home NEW YORK TIMES THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK W A S HI N G T O N A r i s i n g number of radicalised young Muslims withNEW YORK TIMES; THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, NEW YORK TIMES - 531 words
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226 2013-07-29 9 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS Disappointment over the lack of democratic progress in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya is understandable, but the Arab Spring of 2011 will take time to mature, analysts said, warning that the process will be chaotic. “We have to stopAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 226 words
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Article, Illustration606 2013-07-29 14 He calls for shift from austerity to growth to make people feel invested GALESBURG (Illinois) In a week when he tried to focus attention on the struggles of the middle class, US President Barack Obama said he was worried years of widening incomePHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 606 words
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334 2013-07-29 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON Six decades after fighting in the Korean War ended, President Barack Obama said that Americans who fought in it deserved a better homecoming and that their legacy is the 50 million people who live freely in a democratic South Korea.ASSOCIATED PRESS - 334 words
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Article, Illustration316 2013-07-29 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SYDNEY Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he made “absolutely no apology” for his hardline new policy of sending asylum-seekers to Papua New Guinea as hundreds protested in Sydney. Under the directive, those who pay people-smugglers to arrive on unauthorised boats willAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 316 words
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WORLD BRIEFS
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58 2013-07-29 14 REUTERS JERUSALEM Israel yesterday approved the release of 104 Arab prisoners in a move intended to facilitate the restart of peace talks with the Palestinians and end nearly three years of diplomatic standstill. The release will proceed in four stages over several months, withREUTERS - 58 words
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Article105 2013-07-29 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS HIALEAH (Florida) A man living with his mother in a South Florida apartment complex set their home on fire and went on a shooting rampage in the building, killing six people before being shot dead by police. As the eight-hour stand-off unfolded,ASSOCIATED PRESS - 105 words
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61 2013-07-29 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS PANTEGO (Texas) A swarm of about 30,000 bees attacked a couple as they exercised their two miniature horses, which were stung so many times that they died. Ms Kristen Beauregard, 44, and her boyfriend were also badly stung but are believed toASSOCIATED PRESS - 61 words
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61 2013-07-29 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NICE An armed man held up a jewellery exhibition in the French Riviera resort of Cannes, making away with jewels estimated to be worth about ¤40 million (S$67 million), according to investigators. The authorities said the hold-up took place yesterday in broad daylightAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 61 words
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354 2013-07-29 15 Concern mounting over risk to economy from rising debt levels REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING China has called for an audit of all government debt, as concerns grow over official liabilities in the world’s second-larg-est economy. The National Audit Office, responsible for overseeing stateREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 354 words
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Article, Illustration313 2013-07-29 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS TOKYO Suzuki Motor plans to invest a total of 100 billion yen (S$1.3 billion) in Indonesia, as Japanese carmakers target the world’s fourth most populous nation. The small-car maker will spend 60 billion yen to build an assembly plant inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: SUZUKI - 313 words
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252 2013-07-29 15 REUTERS BEIJING The Chinese authorities made a record amount of land available for property development in the first half of this year, as strong demand boosted the property sector even as the broader economy slowed. Figures published yesterday by the official Xinhua newsREUTERS - 252 words
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MONEY BRIEFS
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Article97 2013-07-29 15 BLOOMBERG LONDON Publicis Groupe and Omnicom Group have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal to create the world’s largest advertising company, toppling market leader WPP. Shareholders of Paris-based Publicis and New York-based Omnicom will each hold about 50 per cent of the newBLOOMBERG - 97 words
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Article80 2013-07-29 15 BLOOMBERG MUNICH Siemens will replace chief executive officer Peter Loescher after Europe’s biggest engineering company repeatedly missed profit targets and charges mounted for failed power and train projects. Siemens’ supervisory board will on Wednesday decide on his “early departure” and the “appointment of a memberBLOOMBERG - 80 words
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494 2013-07-29 10 Japanese PM’s aide says he met senior Chinese officials on secret visit REUTERS TATSUNO (Japan) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could soon hold a summit with China’s President Xi Jinping, an adviser to Mr Abe said yesterday, adding that he had met seniorREUTERS - 494 words
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441 2013-07-29 10 HONG KONG Alarm bells started to ring in Hong Kong when a state-of-the-art surveillance system was rolled out in the southern Chinese city to learn about people’s shopping habits, the Sunday Morning Post reported yesterday. “The vision behind in-store analytics is to provide the same441 words
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Article, Illustration439 2013-07-29 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW DELHI An Indian recycling company which uses junk to create accessories is fighting a legal trademark suit launched by US clothing giant Gap Inc demanding that it change its name. Green The Gap, an Indian company which runsAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 439 words
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214 2013-07-29 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TAIPEI Taiwan’s coast guard raided a fishing vessel thousands of kilometres offshore, arresting nine Indonesian crew members suspected of murdering their Taiwanese captain and chief engineer, officials said yesterday. Armed with rifles and handguns, 10 Taiwanese coast guard officers conducted the raidAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 214 words
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Article, Illustration557 2013-07-29 11 WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA - Jakarta bazaar’s vendors face competition from rival markets and rising costs By WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT IN JAKARTA wahyudis@sph.com.sg FOR an entire month, Bendungan Hilir in central Jakarta transforms into the capital’s largest Ramadan food bazaar, with some 100 food stalls offering a wide rangePHOTO: MULA AKMAL FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 557 words
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191 2013-07-29 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING Panda lovers around the world will be able to watch live 24-hour Internet broadcasts of the iconic Chinese animals from next month, state media reported yesterday. The “Giant panda channel” will start broadcasts of pandas in Sichuan province next month,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 191 words
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Article, Illustration659 2013-07-29 12 Still no ban on chemical, suspected to have killed 23 children recently REUTERS MUMBAI/NEW DELHI Nearly a decade ago, the Indian government ruled out a ban on the production and use of monocrotophos, the highly toxic pesticide that killed 23 children thisREUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 659 words
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59 2013-07-29 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL South Korea yesterday proposed “final” talks with the North over the fate of a shuttered joint industrial zone, suggesting it may permanently close the estate if negotiations fail. The offer came after six rounds of talks aimed at reviving the Seoulinvested KaesongAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 59 words
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Article31 2013-07-29 12 XINHUA DALIAN At least six people were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in north-east China’s Liaoning province early yesterday, said the local authorities.XINHUA - 31 words
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Article53 2013-07-29 12 NEW DELHI A young biker was killed accidentally by police fire yesterday morning, a report said. The police had warned a group of bikers to stop performing dangerous stunts on the road, and shot at their tyres when the bikers refused to comply, the Press Trust53 words
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Article41 2013-07-29 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TAIPEI Taiwan has called on citizens to vaccinate their pet cats and dogs against rabies as health officials stepped up attempts to combat the deadly disease following a string of outbreaks among wild ferret-badgers.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 41 words
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191 2013-07-29 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LAHORE At least 18 people died and around two dozen others suffered serious health issues after consuming toxic drinks at two separate events, officials said yesterday. The victims were taken to hospitals in the central Pakistani city of Faisalabad when theyAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 191 words
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Article, Illustration44 2013-07-29 12 Boys flying traditional kites during a kite festival to promote tourism in Denpasar on Indonesia’s island of Bali yesterday. The Indonesian government has set the ambitious target of welcoming nine million foreign tourists this year. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSEPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 44 words
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321 2013-07-29 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE XINHUA MANILA The Philippine police and troops have captured a woman who is one of the country’s most wanted communist guerillas, officials said. The police said Maria Loida Magpatoc is the secretary of the New People’s Army’s (NPA) Far South Mindanao Regional Committee,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; XINHUA - 321 words
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Article, Illustration451 2013-07-29 12 ANITA GABRIEL - By ANITA GABRIEL SENIOR CORRESPONDENT anitag@sph.com.sg THE Malaysian middle class is “no pushover”, and the Barisan Nasional-led government needs to seriously address its concerns such as corruption and misuse of power, said the country’s former deputy premier Tun Musa Hitam.451 words
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Article, Illustration1019 2013-07-29 13 CHUA CHIN HON - But US Vice-President is no Ordinary Joe, weighing in on tough policy matters By CHUA CHIN HON DEPUTY FOREIGN EDITOR chinhon@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Robin Chan MOST American politicians make it a point to celebrate their middle-class roots only during election-time. Not so UnitedST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 1,019 words
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Article423 2013-07-29 16 THE release of a study of public service graft cases, commissioned by the Prime Minister’s Office, was timely as Singaporeans are faced with a seeming perceptual and factual mismatch. How is one to square the much-articulated ideal of an incorruptible public service with the disconcerting file423 words
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Article, Illustration1438 2013-07-29 16 JONATHAN EYAL - EYE ON THE WORLD As the West hopes for better ties with Iran’s new leader, stiff challenges from domestic and Arab rivals remain. By JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT jonathan.eyal@gmail.com THE United States is unlikely to be represented at the swearing-in ceremony of1,438 words
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Article, Illustration1141 2013-07-29 17 ANDY HO - By ANDY HO SENIOR WRITER andyho@sph.com.sg A SURGEON friend recently told me about a brain tumour patient who had sought out unorthodox treatment from a Texas-based doctor who uses his own special drugs called “anti-neoplastons” (ANPs). The patient had seemingly recovered whenST FILE PHOTO - 1,141 words
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Article, Illustration720 2013-07-29 17 M. NIRMALA - By M. NIRMALA SENIOR CORRESPONDENT mnirmala@sph.com.sg WHEN senior ministers and officials from 11 Caribbean countries visited Singapore for the first time recently, curiosity levels rose among those who met them. At an exclusive China Club dinner gathering in Robinson Road, some waitresses asked if720 words
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910 2013-07-29 17 WILLIAM PESEK - By WILLIAM PESEK BLOOMBERG THERonaldReaganmoment Japan investors have long fantasised about has finally arrived. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s plan to restore Japan’s economic might draws heavily upon principles long associated with the former United States president: welfare spending cuts, debt-swelling tax reductions forBLOOMBERG - 910 words
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Article, Illustration1276 2013-07-29 18 RICHARD N. ROSECRANCE - By RICHARD N. ROSECRANCE stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is a public policy adjunct professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of The Resurgence Of The West: How A Transatlantic Union Can Prevent War And Restore The United States And Europe. HORACE Greeley, Napoleon Bonaparte andPHOTO: REUTERS - 1,276 words
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Article, Illustration886 2013-07-29 18 MAUREEN DOWD - By MAUREEN DOWD NEW YORK TIMES WHEN you puzzle over why the elegant Huma Abedin is propping up the eel-like Anthony Weiner, you must remember one thing: Huma was raised in Saudi Arabia, where women are treated worse by men than anywhere else on theNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 886 words
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Article728 2013-07-29 18 EMILY CROY BARKER - By EMILY CROY BARKER NEW YORK TIMES “Iwish I was rich,” says the little boy, just as most of us have wished at least once. But this little boy has a magic talisman that grants wishes. Instantly, in front of his siblings, he is transformed intoNEW YORK TIMES - 728 words
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Article, Illustration1522 2013-07-29 19 JOHN LUI - This is the final primer in a series of 12 on various current affairs issues, published in the run-up to The Straits Times-Ministry of Education National Current Affairs Quiz. PRIMER By JOHN LUI By JOHN LUI FILM CORRESPONDENT johnlui@sph.com.sg COMPLAINTS still dog Singapore’s filmPHOTO: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX - 1,522 words
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Article, Illustration504 2013-07-29 19 JOHN LUI - THE SINGAPORE PERSPECTIVE JOHN LUI IN 1989, in an angry note to The Straits Times letters page, reader T.A. Song said: “It would be appreciated if the censors could give more respect to the mentality of adult Singaporeans. The absence of a system of filmNEW PAPER FILE PHOTO - 504 words
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Article, Illustration591 2013-07-29 20 TOP RESPONSES FROM THESE three essays received the most number of votes for July 15’s Thought Leadership Question (after a public voting period that ended at midnight on July 24): “How can technology be used to meet the challenges that a greying Singapore population brings?”ST FILE PHOTO; PHOTO: TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY - 591 words
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177 2013-07-29 21 Teo Kok Seah - Teo Kok Seah THE Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) decision to recruit more women is timely given our declining birth rates and ageing population (“SAF to recruit more women”; July 21). The SAF is facing a shortage of male enlistees. To make up for177 words
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221 2013-07-29 21 Alvin Hang - Alvin Hang Director, Corporate Communications and Relations Singapore Sports Council WE ASSURE Mr Koh Bock Heng (“How are sports facility fees set?”; July 19) that the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) is committed to providing affordable sports facilities for the community.221 words
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Article67 2013-07-29 21 Letters should be meant for exclusive publication in 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 the letters. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or67 words
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193 2013-07-29 21 Hong Maa Zhi - Maa Zhi Hong SINGAPORE is one of the most developed and richest nations in Asia. The standard of living here is one of the highest in the world. However, we take many things for granted. What are the things we would miss most if193 words
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298 2013-07-29 21 Chan Cheng Lin - Chan Cheng Lin I BELIEVE the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) will continue to nurture local scientific talents, whose cutting-edge research will benefit Singapore and the world (“137 get A*Star scholarships for science studies”; July 17). While the sciences are important for298 words
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Article129 2013-07-29 21 Paul Heng - Paul Heng THERE has been a spate of reports on women leaders at the board level (“Why women in Singapore don’t ‘lean in’ at work”; last Monday). There are three key things that need to happen before we can see many more women129 words
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Article117 2013-07-29 21 Tay Tze Siong - Tay Tze Siong SINCE the two casinos were set up three years ago, there has been an increase in gambling-related crimes. The case involving Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau senior officer Edwin Yeo Seow Hiong is another example as it was revealed that he allegedly gambled117 words
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Article102 2013-07-29 21 Derrick D’Souza - Derrick D’Souza IN THE report (“Two more cab firms to no longer accept Visa”; July 13), ComfortDelGro said the cashless payment system was a “sizeable investment” of about $10 million. If ComfortDelGro, with its fleet of 16,000 cabs, records Visa payments of, say, $20 per cab102 words
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93 2013-07-29 21 Tan Swee Seng - Tan Swee Seng THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) says the city area surcharge encourages cabs to enter the Central Business District (“Surcharge spurs cabs to enter CBD, says LTA”; last Wednesday). But this surcharge is applicable only from 5pm. I suggest that the LTA studies93 words
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Article159 2013-07-29 21 Poh Soon Leong - Poh Soon Leong THE Land Transport Authority says taxis are subject to Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) because they, like all other vehicles, occupy road space and contribute to congestion (“Surcharge spurs cabs to enter CBD, says LTA”; last Wednesday). Taxis make up only a159 words
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Article69 2013-07-29 21 Pranav Seth - Pranav Seth Head of E-business and Business Transformation OCBC Bank WE REFER to Mr Elgar Lee’s letter (“Allow online access to SRS details”; last Thursday). Singaporeans who open a Supplementary Retirement Scheme account with OCBC Bank are able to view their retirement portfolio summary, contribution69 words
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Article, Illustration308 2013-07-29 21 WHO: Michael Ang York Poon, 45, semi-retired. MY FAMILY: Single MY HOME: A two-room condo unit in picturesque Vancouver, Canada. MY PASSIONS: I’m hopelessly addicted to world-class football. Neither Canada nor Singapore provides access to football action that doesn’t put me to sleep, so I travelPHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHAEL ANG - 308 words
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Article72 2013-07-29 21 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1. MR TAN SUAN JIN: P1 admission should lead to diversity in schools. 2. MR PAUL SIM RUIQI: NS for women can be big boost for nation-building. 3. MR DENIS DISTANT: Rising MediShield premiums are hard on retirees. 4. LTA: Prompt repairs for faulty72 words
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Advertisement128 2013-07-29 19 ABOUT THE BIG QUIZ L Co-organisers: The Straits Times and the Ministry of Education L Presenting sponsor: Singapore Press Holdings Foundation L Innovation partner: Shell L The run-up to The Big Quiz comprises: 1. A series of 12 primers on current affairs topics 2. Talks given by editors and correspondents128 words
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Article, Illustration695 2013-07-29 1 MELODY ZACCHEUS - Residents blame lack of covered drains and growing number of eateries By MELODY ZACCHEUS melodyz@sph.com.sg THE increasing sight of rats in the 77-year-old Tiong Bahru estate has become a cause of alarm for residents, who say that the rising number of eateries there isST PHOTOS: DESMOND WEE - 695 words
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Article, Illustration421 2013-07-29 2 ELGIN TOH - To help more vulnerable S’poreans cope with changes, society must assist at 3 levels, he says By ELGIN TOH elgintoh@sph.com.sg PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong stressed last night the importance of rendering more help to low-er-income and elderly Singaporeans so they canST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM - 421 words
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Article, Illustration247 2013-07-29 2 MELODY ZACCHEUS - MELODY ZACCHEUS A VIDEO showing two cars racing dangerously with each other along the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and almost causing an accident on Wednesday, has gone viral on YouTube. In the 69-second clip, which has been viewed at least 41,000 times, aPHOTO: YOUTUBE - 247 words
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Article, Illustration305 2013-07-29 2 JALELAH ABU BAKER - By JALELAH ABU BAKER jalmsab@sph.com.sg MADAM Norizan Zainolabidin, who lives in a three-room rental flat, is expecting her eighth child. To make ends meet, the housewife has been selling cookies for four months. Yesterday, she was one of 500 families living in rental flatsST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN - 305 words
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Article, Illustration402 2013-07-29 3 LIM YI HAN - Participants sit for 4 hours to get an idea of what dialysis patients endure By LIM YI HAN limyihan@sph.com.sg SITTING down for four hours might seem like a small feat but the experience turned out to be more tiring than Mr Chew BoonPHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO - 402 words
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Article, Illustration317 2013-07-29 3 MELODY ZACCHEUS - By MELODY ZACCHEUS melodyz@sph.com.sg ABOUT 200 young volunteers and children fanned out across Tiong Bahru yesterday morning to collect wishes and memories for the nation’s 48th birthday. Organised by the Tiong Bahru Community Centre (CC) Youth Executive Committee, the project “Youths Give Back! 2013”, wasST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG - 317 words
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323 2013-07-29 3 LIM YI HAN - LIM YI HAN GRACIOUS Living Ambassador Farween Hajira is all set to get her hands dirty next month. The 15-year-old student will be going door-to-door at an “anti-so-cial” HDB block to ask residents to be gracious and keep their estate clean. Her323 words
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Article502 2013-07-29 4 Amelia Teng - The most competitive phase of the Primary 1 registration starts tomorrow. Last year, a record 90 schools held ballots for this stage known as Phase 2C which is mainly for children who have yet to secure places because they have no links to a school.502 words
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Article, Illustration667 2013-07-29 4 AMELIA TENG - AMELIA TENG MADAM Catherine Lim will never forget the sinking feeling of losing in a Primary 1 registration ballot. Last Friday, she was one of four parents who failed to get a place for their children at Maris Stella HighST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM; ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM - 667 words
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349 2013-07-29 4 AMELIA TENG - AMELIA TENG LIVING near the popular schools along Bukit Timah Road does not mean they are within reach, it seems. That is the problem facing at least one parent, who wanted to be known only as Madam Goh, and her son.349 words
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Article, Illustration492 2013-07-29 5 LIM YI HAN - Ho Kun Xian struggles with social recognition of what he does as a job By LIM YI HAN limyihan@sph.com.sg WHEN 22-year-old Ho Kun Xian tells others about his job, which involves beating others up in a virtual landscape, he is used toST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO - 492 words
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Article, Illustration547 2013-07-29 6 / 7 MELODY ZACCHEUS - Six Months Later is a monthly series that looks back at people, events and issues that were in the news half a year ago. This series appears on the last Monday of every month. By MELODY ZACCHEUS melodyz@sph.com.sg THE bold plan to sendST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 547 words
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Article, Illustration427 2013-07-29 6 / 7 LIM YI HAN, DEBBIE LEE - By LIM YI HAN, DEBBIE LEE limyihan@sph.com.sg ldebbie@sph.com.sg THE Bukit Timah Saddle Club will get a facelift, with improved facilities and new horses coming in. Plans for the revamp come after the club won the bid to renew its lease to427 words
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Article, Illustration454 2013-07-29 6 / 7 DEBBIE LEE - By DEBBIE LEE ldebbie@sph.com.sg SOME revealed their darkest secrets, others made public their feelings for that special someone, while yet others shared juicy gossip. But six months after the popularity of Facebook confession pages reached a peak, the craze appears to be waning. These454 words
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Article, Illustration188 2013-07-29 8 FROM today till Aug 4, The St. Regis Singapore pays tribute to the United States with The American Kaleidoscope, a week-long celebration to the American culture and arts. Look out for masterly crafted creations of chef de cuisine Chris Kurth of the U.S. Grant Hotel inPHOTOS: ST REGIS - 188 words
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Article, Illustration657 2013-07-29 8 Lai Yi Ming - The scramble for petrol dollars sends motorists into overdrive By Lai Yi Ming CREDIT card companies are currently engaged in a promotion battle to get customers to pay with their cards at petrol stations. Citibank cardmembers can enjoy up to 14 per cent savings at Esso657 words
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Article, Illustration406 2013-07-29 8 Ahmad Osman - IlSMMi Kll;< Ahmad Osman HOW did Courts Asia become the largest retailer of consumer electronics and home furnishings in South-east Asia despite the demise of its parent company in the United Kingdom in 2004? Corporate and personal lessons from Courts Asia’s chief executive officer, MrPHOTO: COURTS - 406 words
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Article, Illustration205 2013-07-29 8 GET the latest vacation ideas, travel news and deals on the go with the all new sgtravellers mobile app which will be launched this Thursday. Users can access the most current travel stories drawn from the various SPH print publications, including the205 words
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Article, Illustration168 2013-07-29 8 SEVERAL new eateries have opened at United Square Shopping Mall. After 26 years at Novena Ville, family-owned chicken rice restaurant Wee Nam Kee (#01-08/11 39) has opened its latest outlet at the mall with extended shop space and new menu items. Prices start at168 words
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Article, Illustration59 2013-07-29 8 From Aug 2 to 11, visit the inaugural Gadgets Write Fest at Suntec International Convention Exhibition Centre (Hall401 to 404). Organised by Popular Bookstore, the fair will showcase IT products and accessories as well as offers for books and stationery. Convert unwanted IT gadgets into Gadgets Write vouchers59 words
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Article, Illustration51 2013-07-29 8 Robinsons has launched three premium and limited edition lingerie lines Spanx, Sloggi and Triumph as well as Azura Australia, which debuts with a collection of colourful swimwear. Spanx, Sloggi and Triumph are available at Robinsons The Centrepoint and Robinsons Raffles City. Azura Australia is available at all Robinsons51 words
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Article, Illustration59 2013-07-29 8 Change: Powered by You is a new limited edition automatic watch launched by Kenneth Cole New York that benefits amfAR, the foundation for AIDS Research. The watch spots an enamelled double loop AIDS ribbon on the case back. Available from early August onwards at Metro City Square, OG59 words
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Article, Illustration43 2013-07-29 8 Italian brand Turbo’s new chimney hoods Incanto TD8188-BK and TD8688-BK boast nifty features and slick black exteriors. The hoods have built-in LED lamps and fourspeed controls. Available at Courts, Best Denki, Harvey Norman, Audio House and gas, electrical and hardware shops.43 words
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Article, Illustration35 2013-07-29 8 Prevent gum problems and brighten your smile with Systema Gum Care Whitening Toothpaste ($4.50). The toothpaste also helps to kill bacteria and provides long-lasting protection. Available in Cool Gel and Max Cool flavours.35 words
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Article, Illustration52 2013-07-29 8 Lancôme pays homage to its lipstick, L’Absolu Rouge, with an all-new design featuring its emblematic rose symbol and the Eiffel Tower. The smooth creamy formula has three new shades: Orange Désir, a deep, mysterious plum; Rouge Désir, a rich, velvety garnet red, and Rose Désir, a radiant fuchsia.52 words
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Article, Illustration1336 2013-07-29 9 CHIA YAN MIN - World’s top five flavour, fragrance firms are here to be close to region By CHIA YAN MIN chiaym@sph.com.sg THEY are five of the biggest influences on a huge range of products found in supermarkets all over the world, yet you have probablyST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN; PHOTO: DIOS VINCOY JR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 1,336 words
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Article, Illustration626 2013-07-29 11 Pros include speed, flexibility; cons include lack of consistency, promotion AT WORK WITH FIONA CHAN fiochan@sph.com.sg IN THE utopian folklore of the perfect 21st century workplace, urban myths abound. There’s the legend about the company that lets all its workers work from home and on626 words
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Article41 2013-07-29 11 Tan Thiam Hee: Will resign as managing director and chief executive officer with effect from Wednesday. Mr Tan, 44, is stepping down for personal reasons. He was responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Koon Holdings and its subsidiaries.41 words
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Article61 2013-07-29 11 Sim Mong Keang: Will resign as managing director and chief executive officer as of Aug 31. Mr Sim, 43, will be pursuing other unrelated business interests. He will remain as a consultant to the company for three years, to advise the firm on the operations and development of61 words
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Article48 2013-07-29 11 Wong Lup Wai: Appointed group executive vice-president with effect from July 23. Mr Wong, a 25-year veteran of the electronics industry, will develop the group’s strategies in manufacturing, procurement, membrane and systems marketing and sales. He was the managing director of Philips Singapore from 2009 to 2012.48 words
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Article, Illustration604 2013-07-29 12 FIONA CHAN - MACRO VIEW By FIONA CHAN By SENIOR ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT fiochan@sph.com.sg EUROPE is slowly finding its feet again, which bodes well for Singapore’s economy, given that the region is among the Republic’s top export markets. Companies across the euro zone are recovering more604 words
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Article, Illustration911 2013-07-29 12 GOH ENG YEOW - Many commercial funds find it tough to beat the return guaranteed by Govt CAI JIN By GOH ENG YEOW SENIOR CORRESPONDENT engyeow@sph.com.sg RECENTLY, a study commissioned by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) throws up an interesting poser: Can the guidelines on investing thePHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO - 911 words
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Article, Illustration1120 2013-07-29 10 RACHEL SCULLY - Gone fishing for new ways to make money Qian Hu to grow product offerings in its biggest restructuring since 2000 By RACHEL SCULLY rjscully@sph.com.sg HE SIGNS off as “The Fish” and is the face of home-grown ornamental fish supplier Qian Hu Corporation. But not everything is going swimmingly well forST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG - 1,120 words
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Obituary926 2013-07-29 14 OBITUARIES “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want... and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23) JESSIE LIM EE HWANG Age: 66 was called home to be with the Lord on 27 July 2013 leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Andrew Tan926 words
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Article, Illustration405 2013-07-29 18 LONDON Gareth Bale has been left frustrated in his attempt to seal a dream move to the Bernabeu, with Tottenham unwilling to consider a world-record ¤100 million (S$160 million) bid from Real Madrid. While Spurs manager Andre Vil-las-Boas refused to confirm whether thePHOTO: REUTERS - 405 words
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Article, Illustration899 2013-07-29 18 Frustrated so far in maiden Mercedes campaign, he comes good in Hungary ASSOCIATED PRESS THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position yesterday for his first victory in a problem-filled season and a record-equalling fourth triumph on the Hungaroring circuit.ASSOCIATED PRESS; THE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 899 words
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Article152 2013-07-29 18 Results 1 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) 1hr 42min 29.445sec 2 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) +10.938sec 3 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) +12.459 4 Mark Webber (Aus) +18.044 5 Fernando Alonso (Esp) +31.411 6 Romain Grosjean (Fra) +32.295 7 Jenson Button (Gbr) +53.819 8 Felipe Massa (Bra) +56.447 9 Sergio Perez (Mex)152 words
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Article, Illustration630 2013-07-29 15 MAY CHEN - Former national paddler Wang Yuegu starts private club to groom talent By MAY CHEN maychen@sph.com.sg IT MAY not be the most creative name, but Wang Yuegu sure was clear in her intent when she put on the coaching hat and started the Champion Table TennisST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 630 words
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Article, Illustration290 2013-07-29 15 MAY CHEN - MAY CHEN THEY had aimed to set a new national mark to kick off the team’s campaign at the World Championships in style. But it was not to be for the national women’s 4x100m freestyle team. The quartet made up of Quah Ting Wen,290 words
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Article, Illustration341 2013-07-29 15 Athletics Diamond League In London (selected winners) Men’s 3,000m: Mohamed Farah (Gbr) 7min 36.85sec. 3,000m steeplechase: Brimin Kiprop Kipruto (Ken) 8:06.86.110m hurdles: David Oliver (USA) 13.20sec. 400m hurdles: Micheal Tinsley (USA) 47.98. 4x100m: Jamaica 37.75. Long jump: Aleksandr Menkov (Rus) 8.31m. Women’s 100m: Blessing Okagbare (Ngr) 10.79. 200m: AllysonPHOTO: REUTERS - 341 words
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Article, Illustration374 2013-07-29 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BARCELONA Chinese diver Qiu Bo made amends for the disappointment of missing out on Olympic gold last year to retain his world title in the men’s 10m platform final yesterday. He produced a near-flawless display to finish well clear with 581 points, with AmericanAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 374 words
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Article, Illustration489 2013-07-29 15 PEOPLE AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MACAU Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao is harbouring thoughts of running for president in his homeland when he retires. Giving his strongest hint yet that he is eyeing the top of the political tree, the “Pacman” a hero and congressman inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 489 words
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Article48 2013-07-29 16 TANJONG Pagar United booked their berth in the last four of the RHB Singapore Cup last night with a 3-3 draw with Filipino side Loyola Meralco Sparks. The Jaguars’ 2-1 win in the first leg proved decisive as they won 5-4 on aggregate.48 words
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Article40 2013-07-29 16 REUTERS LONDON England dropped fast bowler Steven Finn and included James Taylor as a back-up batsman for Kevin Pietersen for the third Ashes Test against Australia on Thursday. Pace bowler Chris Tremlett replaced Finn.REUTERS - 40 words
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Article58 2013-07-29 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO (Italy) Bradley Wiggins, the 2012 Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion, struggled during the opening stage of the Tour of Poland on Saturday in his return to cycling after a two-month absence. He finished a distant nine minutes andAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 58 words
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Article53 2013-07-29 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA Top-seeded John Isner of the United States and second-seeded Kevin Anderson of South Africa have set up the “tallest” final in ATP Tour history. The 2.08m Isner beat Lleyton Hewitt, and the 2.03m Anderson overcame Ryan Harrison in the semi-finals of the AtlantaASSOCIATED PRESS - 53 words
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Article, Illustration541 2013-07-29 16 WANG MENG MENG - Coutinho outshines Suarez with a fabulous performance Thailand 0 Liverpool 3 By WANG MENG MENG meng@sph.com.sg BANGKOK A South American. Quick feet. Not the tallest. Magical, magical Liverpool player. Luis Suarez’s Anfield future is still in doubt but Philippe Coutinho is fast making himself the newST PHOTOS: LIM SIN THAI - 541 words
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Article, Illustration483 2013-07-29 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Usain Bolt sprinted to a second Diamond League victory inside 24 hours in London on Saturday in what could be his last race in England. Exactly a year after the start of the 2012 Summer Games, he anchoredASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 483 words
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323 2013-07-29 16 REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS OAKVILLE (Ontario) Hunter Mahan turned his back on a potential US$1 million (S$1.2 million) pay day, walking away from a two-shot lead at the Canadian Open on Saturday to return home for the birth of his first child. TheREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 323 words
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Article, Illustration262 2013-07-29 16 WANG MENG MENG - WANG MENG MENG AS Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium broke into a rendition of the Liverpool anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone yesterday, close to 50 Singapore fans lent their voices to welcome their heroes. One man, in particular, sang with more gusto. For Terence Wong, 49, the trip262 words
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Article233 2013-07-29 16 REUTERS BANGKOK Bodin Issara was banned for two years by the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) for physical assault after his ugly on-court brawl with former doubles partner Maneepong Jongjit during the final of the Canada Open last week. The BAT also handed Maneepong aREUTERS - 233 words
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Article, Illustration65 2013-07-29 16 SingaporeBowling president Jessie Phua (left), with her husband Jimmy Phua and reigning world champion bowler Shayna Ng, after the pair had their hair shaved for charity at VivoCity yesterday. The clippers had come out in aid of Hair For Hope, an initiative to help generate fundsPHOTO COURTESY OF SINGAPOREBOWLING - 65 words
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Article, Illustration640 2013-07-29 17 He’s undecided whether to make 3rd bid, says current squad has depth AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONG KONG Manchester United manager David Moyes yesterday hinted that he may give up the chase for top target Cesc Fabregas while assuring fans that he will strengthen theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 640 words
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Article333 2013-07-29 17 LONDON Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho yesterday reiterated that Juan Mata will not be leaving Stamford Bridge, going as far as to suggest how the Spaniard can fit into his system. Mata had been linked with a Chelsea exit in recents weeks despite being the club’s Player333 words
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Article, Illustration419 2013-07-29 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TOKYO Arsenal have gone home on a positive note after what manager Arsene Wenger called a very challenging pre-season Asian tour in sweltering temperatures. The north London side returned home on Saturday and will play several more friendlies before theirAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTOS: REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 419 words
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Article, Illustration320 2013-07-29 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS BERLIN Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola said the European champions were unconcerned despite their 4-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup the Spaniard’s first loss in charge of the Bavarians. In an entertaining clash between the teams who contestedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 320 words
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Article, Illustration578 2013-07-29 2 SHERYL QUEK - The INside Track BY SHERYL QUEK Three team members. Ten seconds to think and 90 seconds to give an answer. That was just one segment called Point The Quiz, Make Your Point at The Big Quiz, the general knowledge showdown organised by TheST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN - 578 words
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Article219 2013-07-29 2 BY DEBRA ANN FRANCISCO Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose.” Tom Krause, motivational speaker “The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” Sven Goran Eriksson, football coach “If my mind can conceive it, and219 words
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Article, Illustration698 2013-07-29 3 TOH WEN LI - BY TOH WEN LI A600m-long stretch of the Sungei Ulu Pandan, formerly a plain concrete canal, has now been transformed into Singapore’s first “River Classroom”. This is part of PUB’s Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters Programme, a long-term plan to transform and integrate waterways islandwideST PHOTO DESMOND FOO; PHOTOS PUB - 698 words
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Article, Illustration633 2013-07-29 4 / 5 EILEEN AUNG-THWIN - For a start, the Singapore Armed Forces wants at least 500 more women in its ranks by 2018 Compiled by EILEEN AUNG-THWIN The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is looking to boost its ranks with women as the number of qualified male enlistees declines. INSIGHT Currently,ST FILE PHOTOS - 633 words
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Article, Illustration610 2013-07-29 4 / 5 The deputy superintendent of prisons Lim Kwo Yin was fined $10,000 after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of an inmate by negligence. INSIGHT Mr Lim, 36, was supervising a group of seven other officers who were trying to subdue prisonST FILE PHOTO - 610 words
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Article, Illustration426 2013-07-29 6 Associated Press Washington Post New York Times, Reuters THE NEWS A Florida jury recently acquitted a volunteer neighbourhood watchman of all charges in the shooting of an unarmed black teenager, leading to waves of protests in the United States against what some saw as an unfairAssociated Press; Washington Post; New York Times,; Reuters; PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 426 words
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Article87 2013-07-29 6 Reuters Germany is now more welcoming towards immigrants, amid a shrinking population and labour force. It faces a shortfall in occupa- tions such as train drivers and electricians. The changing attitudes in the country are reflected in policymakers. For example, a decade ago, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party campaigned onReuters - 87 words
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Article, Illustration558 2013-07-29 7 Eileen Aung-Thwin - Helsinki, Finland Eileen Aung-Thwin Beautiful and scenic Helsinki hugs the Finnish coastline by the Baltic Sea. A cluster of 330 islands make up the Helsinki archipelago, providing a gorgeous view from the bay. Yet, the city itself is compact and easy to navigate on foot. Established inPHOTOS ASSOCIATED PRESS - 558 words
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Article, Illustration1259 2013-07-29 8 / 9 SHERYL QUEK - Physical Education has become more than scoring well in the NAPFA test. SHERYL QUEK P hysical Education (PE) homework and assignments are a common find in some schools these days. No longer like PE in the old days, the subject now includes these, alongST DESIGN JASTER NGUI PHOTOS ANG MO KIO SECONDARY SCHOOL - 1,259 words
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Article, Illustration463 2013-07-29 10 / 11 ANG YIYING - Jarrett Lee breaks the gender stereotype by pursuing his love for floral arrangement. ANG YIYING reports reports ANG YIYING “Whoa, I thought that is girls’ stuff.” That is the common refrain 13-year-old Jarrett Lee gets when friends find out about his interest in floral463 words
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Article, Illustration649 2013-07-29 12 DR CECILIA SOONG - DR CECILIA SOONG, a trained counsellor, answers questions posted by teens and gives tips on how to seek help when faced with a bully DR CECILIA SOONG Dr Cecilia Soong has worked in the counselling field in schools, prisons and academia for more than 20ST POSED PHOTO - 649 words
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Article, Illustration796 2013-07-29 13 DEBRA ANN FRANCISCO - dusts off her treasured copy of the classic novel to explore the way female characters are portrayed in it DEBRA ANN FRANCISCO I liked nothing more in my teenage years than to read novels of female domesticity in 19th century England and America. Little WomenPHOTOS: COLUMBIA PICTURES, PENGUIN BOOKS - 796 words
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Article, Illustration583 2013-07-29 14 PAUL CULLIGAN - This week, we look at improving your oral skills Lesson activity by PAUL CULLIGAN Turn this passage into an annotated script. pause marker Bold stress marker CAPITAL emphasis marker Example: Shakespeare's Globe, Example: Shakespeare’s Globe, the celebrated London theatre company, will perform for the FIRST time here at583 words
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Article, Illustration380 2013-07-29 15 SONIA SNG - Read the Primer article in the Opinion section of The Straits Times today Lesson activity by SONIA SNG When a new movie is released, there is an accompanying rating. The Board of Film Censors (BFC), operating under the auspices of the Media Development Authority, determines theBT FILE PHOTO - 380 words
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Article, Illustration1408 2013-07-29 16 / 17 SONIA SNG - Singapore troops have officially ended their longest overseas deployment Lesson activity by SONIA SNG SAF WRAPS UP AFGHAN DEPLOYMENT By Jermyn Chow July 20, The Straits Times Amid reports of exploding roadside bombs and rockets directed at camps where Singapore soldiers lived in Afghanistan,PHOTO MINDEF - 1,408 words
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Article961 2013-07-29 18 / 19 SHERLEY SERVOS - This week, we focus on dengue fever and explore what can be done to bring the disease under control Lesson activity by SHERLEY SERVOS Visual literacy Look at the advertisement on the right which appeared in The Straits Times recently and answer the five questions961 words
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Article, Illustration780 2013-07-29 9 Germaine Cheng - Contemporary dances at the first show impress, while Giselle’s leads put on a stirring performance Germaine Cheng stlife@sph.com.sg Review Dance BALLET UNDER THE STARS: AN EVENING OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE/GISELLE Singapore Dance Theatre/Expressions Dance Company Fort Canning Green July 19 and last Friday Singapore Dance Theatre’sPHOTOS: NICOLETHEN STUDIO, SINGAPORE DANCE THEATRE - 780 words
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Article, Illustration448 2013-07-29 9 Ng Yi-Sheng - Ng Yi-Sheng Review Theatre THREE CHILDREN HOKKIEN ME: A DOUBLE-BILL Our Company Play Den, Arts House Last Friday It is always thrilling to see the debut of a new Singaporean theatre company. What makes this debut particularly exciting, however, is that it involves aPHOTO: QIU HUIXIANG AND OUR COMPANY - 448 words
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Article, Illustration497 2013-07-29 2 Reuters Seoul With her flower-print dress and black hair dyed a fashionable light brown, Kim Ha Na (above) does not seem like she was once a child beggar who risked her life three times trying to escape from North Korea before finally fleeing atReuters; PHOTO: YOUTUBE - 497 words
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Article, Illustration2429 2013-07-29 4 Melissa Sim - Public housing Pinnacle@ Duxton raised the profiles of architects Khoo Peng Beng and Belinda Huang Melissa Sim your way my simlinoi@sph.com.sg COMPANY The first time architect Khoo Peng Beng set eyes on his wife Belinda Huang, she was a second-year architecture student, dressed as a Viking queen,PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BELINDA HUANG, KHOO PENG BENG; ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN - 2,429 words
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Article, Illustration713 2013-07-29 5 Yuen Sin - Women front new police drama Mata Mata, inspired by the life of the first female Assistant Superintendent here in 1961 Yuen Sin yuensin@sph.com.sg She has barely any acting experience, but rookie singer Cheryl Wee, 26, has landed the lead role of a feisty female police officer namedPHOTOS: MEDIACORP - 713 words
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Article, Illustration323 2013-07-29 12 New York A rock ’n’ roll milestone was reached last Friday when rocker Mick Jagger (left) turned 70. The Rolling Stone sang “What a drag it is getting old” in 1965 in the hit Mother’s Little Helper when he and bandmate Keith Richards were 22, butPHOTO: REUTERS - 323 words
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Article, Illustration320 2013-07-29 12 Reuters Los Angeles Michael J. Fox (right) said he aimed to bring laughs and a dose of reality about day-to-day living with Parkinson’s disease to a new NBC comedy loosely based on his life, his first lead role in a television show in 13Reuters - 320 words
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Advertisement804 2013-07-29 15 SHIPPING EXECUTIVE ADMIN û Good knowledge in shipping documentation (Export and Import) û Knowledge in Letter of credit and shipment arrangement û Able to work independently û Jurong area û 5.5 days work û Salary negotiable û Singaporean and SPR may apply Contact us @*****912or email resume to: elly@stpaper.com.sg ST804 words
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