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Title Section28 2014-08-12 1 THE STRAITS TIMES SINCE 1845 TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2014 80 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS TO SUBSCRIBE: 6388-3838 www.sphsubscription.com.sg 90 cents A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 073/02/201428 words
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520 2014-08-12 1 MELISSA TAN - Soft leasing market a key reason for weak prices; gloom likely to continue By MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg RESALE prices and rents for private homes both tumbled to fresh lows last month as the property market slowdown deepened. The declines underscore a downward520 words
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Article, Illustration465 2014-08-12 1 CHARISSA YONG - By CHARISSA YONG charyong@sph.com.sg LAWYER Chia Yong Yong, 52, will make history as the first wheelchair user to have a place in Parliament. The president of SPD, formerly known as the Society for the Physically Disabled, is one of nine new Nominated MPs (NMPs)465 words
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Advertisement392 2014-08-12 1 SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS NO OPERA FOSSILS HERE LIFE! C2&3 RORY MCILROY GOLF LEGEND? NOT YET QUEENSTOWN SERS ‘WE MISS OUR MARKET’HOME B1 SPORT B20 CITY HARVEST TRIAL KONG HEE TAKES THE STAND TOP OF THE NEWS A3 HOME B4 10 YEARS AT THE HELM Prime Minister Lee Hsien392 words
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TOP OF THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration342 2014-08-12 2 / 3 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS SYDNEY A shocking image of what is believed to be the young son of an Australian holding a decapitated head in Syria shows how barbaric the “terrorist army” of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is, Australian PrimeAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: TWITTER - 342 words
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468 2014-08-12 2 / 3 Under pressure to go, he deploys militias and special forces in capital REUTERS BLOOMBERG AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BAGHDAD Iraq’s President has named a new prime minister to replace Mr Nouri al-Maliki, urging him to form a broad government that can stem communal bloodshed,REUTERS; BLOOMBERG; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 468 words
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Article, Illustration96 2014-08-12 2 / 3 The 10m-tall Orchid Kaleidoscope, which envelopes visitors with the vibrant colours of thousands of flowers, is one of the displays to be exhibited at the Singapore Garden Festival. It is part of the Orchid Extravaganza@ Flower Dome, which features about 18,000 orchid plants and is designedPHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 96 words
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Article, Illustration658 2014-08-12 2 / 3 FENG ZENGKUN - But DPP says it was unclear what auditors, lawyers were told to review CITY HARVEST TRIAL By FENG ZENGKUN zengkun@sph.com.sg CITY Harvest Church founder Kong Hee took the stand for the first time yesterday, and insisted that he did hisST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG - 658 words
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THE NEWS IN 5 MINUTES
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Article52 2014-08-12 4 RESALE prices and rents for private homes tumbled to fresh lows last month, with prices at their lowest level in 21 months while rents fell to a 38-month low amid greater competition for tenants, according to the Singapore Real Estate Exchange. TOP OF THE52 words
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Article43 2014-08-12 4 SELANGOR’S Menteri Besar drama took another twist yesterday, after Mr Abdul Khalid Ibrahim revealed that he had won support from the state’s ruler to cling on to power despite his expulsion from his party. TOP OF THE NEWS A543 words
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Article, Illustration89 2014-08-12 4 CHINA’S latest TV series on former paramount leader Deng Xiaoping has received credit for touching on sensitive political figures and events, in what analysts believe is an indication that President Xi Jinping will continue to push reforms. But the popular drama also drew flak for failingPHOTO: CHINA FOTO PRESS - 89 words
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Article44 2014-08-12 4 THE Philippines will not drop an arbitration case against China on the South China Sea dispute, despite Beijing’s challenge to its “triple-action plan”. Manila said its plan has “broad support” in Asean; and all stages were being pursued simultaneously. PAGE A1544 words
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Article49 2014-08-12 4 AUSTRALIA and the US hold talks today which will focus on bolstering military cooperation and pave the way for a greater US troop presence in Canberra. The allies may discuss joint missile defence that will allow the US to fire weapons from Australian ships. PAGE A1649 words
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Article42 2014-08-12 4 THE labour market in the United States is on the rebound as job seekers are having better luck in landing one, pushing the economy into a “virtuous circle” where both employment and household expenditures will increase. PAGE A1942 words
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56 2014-08-12 4 A new Singapore law on haze control will put offending plantation companies on notice of legal sanction. Coupled with the Asean-wide anti-haze pact, the effect could be salutary. The impact will be greater if other countries affected also adopt a tough56 words
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OPINION
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Article68 2014-08-12 4 SINGAPORE has grown in the last decade, despite a series of shocks to the economy. In the first few years, however, profits grew at the expense of wages. This is being redressed, but disagreements abound on the pace of restructuring. In the years ahead, shocks cannot be68 words
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HOME
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Article38 2014-08-12 4 QUEENSTOWN residents are calling for Tanglin Halt Market to be relocated with them to Dawson estate in 2020. More than 100 residents have signed a petition to be submitted to their MP. PAGE B138 words
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Article31 2014-08-12 4 EIGHT polytechnic graduates will receive a scholarship to study in Germany and train with a top engineering firm there. The Economic Development Board is behind the initiative. PAGE B231 words
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Article31 2014-08-12 4 SUNDAY’S article, “Spiced up soup”, identified Madam Sarah Lim, who is married to businessman Tern Fong Jui, as a widow. We are sorry for the error.31 words
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MONEY
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Article42 2014-08-12 4 BRAZILIAN property developer EcoHouse, which has netted millions of dollars from Singapore, has apparently shuttered its office here. The move came shortly after the firm was put on the Singapore central bank’s investor alert list last month. PAGE B842 words
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SPORT
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Article, Illustration82 2014-08-12 4 AT JUST 25, Rory McIlroy has cemented his place in the list of golfing greats rallying from three strokes behind on the back nine in the final round to win his second PGA Championship and fourth career Major title. After back-to-back Majors, he will nowPHOTO: REUTERS - 82 words
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LIFE!
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Article, Illustration80 2014-08-12 4 A FIVE-YEAR plan to resuscitate one of the quirkier entertainment franchises of the 1980s culminated in impressive form, as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles took in an estimated US$65 million at North American theatres over the weekend. It rang up another US$28.7 million in international marketsPHOTO: UIP - 80 words
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Article, Illustration63 2014-08-12 4 COME February next year, Kallang Theatre might no longer exist as a perform- ing arts venue. The future of the site is up in the air. After arts event management company Asia Arts Culture’s lease expires on Jan 31, management of the venue will pass to63 words
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Article, Illustration53 2014-08-12 4 On Sunday, two cable car incidents over a construction site in Sentosa saw no casualties or injuries. But find out how seven passengers died on Jan 29, 1983, when two Sentosa cable cars plunged into the sea. Read about the rescue operation: http://bit.ly/1sPz5os.ST FILE PHOTO - 53 words
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WEB SPECIAL
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Article, Illustration33 2014-08-12 4 SUNDAY saw a supermoon lighting up skies around the world. There are three consecutive supermoons this year and the final one will be on Sept 9. Go to http://bit.ly/1nHMmtG PHOTO: REUTERSPHOTO: REUTERS - 33 words
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Article, Illustration32 2014-08-12 4 THE results will be out on Aug 19. Parents, find out what to do if there is no place for your child at the end of Phase 2C. http://bit.ly/XWdMHc32 words
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Article, Illustration537 2014-08-12 5 NIRMALA GANAPATHY - By NIRMALA GANAPATHY INDIA CORRESPONDENT IN NEW DELHI gnirmala@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and Indian conglomerate Tata Sons are targeting an October launch for their new full service airline, christened Vistara, in a burgeoning if tough air travel market. Mr YeohPHOTO: SIA-TATA - 537 words
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Article, Illustration589 2014-08-12 5 YONG YEN NIE - Selangor chief told ruler he has majority of support By YONG YEN NIE MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT IN KUALA LUMPUR yyennie@sph.com.sg SELANGOR Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has said the state’s ruler is allowing him to stay on in his post despite his sacking from Parti589 words
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Article, Illustration1830 2014-08-12 6 / 7 CHUA MUI HOONG; Additional reporting by Tham Yuen-C; Charissa Yong - 10 YEARS AT THE HELM: LEE HSIEN LOONG Mr Lee Hsien Loong became prime minister 10 years ago today. How has his time in office shaped the lives of Singaporeans? By CHUA MUI HOONG OPINION EDITOR muihoong@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Additional reporting by Tham Yuen-C and1,830 words
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Article, Illustration1028 2014-08-12 6 / 7 2004 L Aug 12: Mr Lee Hsien Loong, at age 52 and after 20 years of service in politics, is sworn in as Singapore’s third prime minister, succeeding Mr Goh Chok Tong. 2005 L Jan: The ComCare Fund is set up to provide financial assistance to needy families.ST FILE PHOTOS; LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE PHOTO - 1,028 words
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669 2014-08-12 6 / 7 THAM YUEN-C - By THAM YUEN-C yuenc@sph.com.sg IT HAS been a priority for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong right from the start the search for Singapore’s next prime minister. Ten years into his premiership, it remains his biggest challenge, say political observers. “That seems to be a669 words
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Article, Illustration709 2014-08-12 8 CHARISSA YONG - Many of them to draw on personal experiences in championing causes By CHARISSA YONG charyong@sph.com.sg SHIFTING social norms are among the concerns that some of the nine incoming Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) want to discuss in the House. The new batch,ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE; ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM - 709 words
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Article, Illustration380 2014-08-12 8 AW CHENG WEI - By AW CHENG WEI awcw@sph.com.sg WORK on Sentosa’s new intra-is-land cableway was suspended yesterday after an empty cable car dislodged and crashed onto a construction site on Sunday. No one was hurt in the incident but an employee riding in a car behind wasPHOTO: SHIN MIN - 380 words
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Article, Illustration798 2014-08-12 10 KOR KIAN BENG - Communist Party-sanctioned serial on the life and work of late leader Deng Xiaoping also features former S’pore PM Lee Kuan Yew By KOR KIAN BENG CHINA BUREAU CHIEF IN BEIJING kianbeng@sph.com.sg A NEW television series on late China strongman Deng Xiaoping, which also features formerPHOTO: CHINA FOTO PRESS - 798 words
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Article, Illustration112 2014-08-12 10 A replica of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning made of toy building blocks, on display at a children’s recreation centre in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, on Sunday. The replica which is 9m long, 1.78m wide and 1.6m high was built from 443,800 pieces and took six peoplePHOTO: CHINA FOTO PRESS - 112 words
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267 2014-08-12 10 NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG The antitrust investigation China launched on Microsoft late last month stood out for its scale, but it was just one of dozens of similar actions across China recently that have set off alarm in boardroomsNEW YORK TIMES - 267 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration574 2014-08-12 12 New academy mainly for foreigners; most will be taught in English NEW YORK TIMES BEIJING With most students gone for the summer, the campus of Peking University widely known as the Harvard of China is relatively quiet in August. But beneathNEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: NEW YORK TIMES - 574 words
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275 2014-08-12 12 REUTERS BLOOMBERG SHANGHAI Five fast-food chains including McDonald’s and Yum Brands have published details of their suppliers on their Chinese websites, following a request from the Shanghai authorities after the latest food safety scare. Shanghai’s Municipal Food and Drug Administration last Satur-REUTERS; BLOOMBERG - 275 words
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560 2014-08-12 14 KWAN WENG KIN - Japan’s foreign envoy meets S. Korean, China counterparts at security forum By KWAN WENG KIN JAPAN CORRESPONDENT IN TOKYO wengkin@sph.com.sg JAPANESE Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has stressed the importance of continuing dialogue in improving ties between his country and its East Asian neighbours.560 words
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Article86 2014-08-12 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING China has announced it will launch its first recoverable moon orbiter later this year, in the latest step in its ambitious space programme. The mission will be launched before the end of the year and will travel to the moon before returningAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 86 words
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Article86 2014-08-12 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL South Korea said yesterday it would provide US$13.3 million (S$16.6 million) in funding for UN humanitarian projects in North Korea its second indirect aid package for the North in a month. Seoul’s Unification Ministry said US$7 million would go to World FoodAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 86 words
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Article86 2014-08-12 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SRINAGAR (India) Indian police yesterday accused Pakistan of injuring four people during firing along their border in Kashmir, on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the disputed region. Police said firing lasting several hours in the RS Pura sector injuredAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 86 words
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Article, Illustration50 2014-08-12 14 Students of Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School, suspended in mid-air at a stadium in Nanjing, practise for a stunt performance that is part of the opening ceremony of the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games. The games run from Saturday until Aug 28.PHOTO: REUTERS PHOTO: REUTERSPHOTO: REUTERS - 50 words
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390 2014-08-12 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NAYPYITAW Myanmar’s Parliament could consider a petition by Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party calling for an end to the army’s veto on amending the Constitution in the former junta-ruled nation, the House Speaker said. The campaign has garnered nearly fiveAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 390 words
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354 2014-08-12 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TOKYO As many as 10 people are believed to have died and dozens injured as Typhoon Halong slammed into the Japanese archipelago over the weekend, media reports said yesterday, with heavy rain still lashing the country’s north. TheAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 354 words
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Article, Illustration345 2014-08-12 14 REUTERS BANGKOK Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has returned home from a trip overseas, putting an end to speculation she would stay away from Thailand as prosecutors decide whether to indict her for mismanaging a state rice-buying scheme. Ms Yingluck arrived at Bangkok’s Don MuangREUTERS; PHOTO: YOUTUBE - 345 words
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525 2014-08-12 15 RAUL DANCEL - It claims Asean support; China rejects Philippine plan By RAUL DANCEL PHILIPPINES CORRESPONDENT IN MANILA rdancel@sph.com.sg THE Philippines is pressing on with a case it filed before an international court challenging China’s claims over almost all of the South China Sea, saying525 words
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277 2014-08-12 15 REUTERS SYDNEY The United States will monitor actions in the South China Sea to see whether “de-escalato-ry steps” are being taken, a senior State Department official has said, a day after Beijing repelled US pressure to rein in itsREUTERS - 277 words
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Article, Illustration68 2014-08-12 15 A boy wearing a fake moustache, eyeliner and make-up during a parade to mark Gai Jatra, or Cow Festival, in Kathmandu yesterday. Hindus pray for their departed loved ones during the festival and the boys put on funny make-up and costumes to perform humorous actsPHOTO: REUTERS - 68 words
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Article, Illustration87 2014-08-12 16 Boxes of T-shirts with portraits of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin are seen here in a Moscow shop. The latest Putin collection consists of 15 prints, including a famous image of the Russian leader wearing military gear while riding a horse and another showing himPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 87 words
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556 2014-08-12 16 BLOOMBERG REUTERS NEW YORK With global anxiety rising over Ebola, medical ethicists are weighing how best to use a limited supply of experimental drugs that have shown early promise in fighting a disease that has killed almost 1,000 people this year.BLOOMBERG; REUTERS - 556 words
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Article, Illustration195 2014-08-12 16 REUTERS WASHINGTON Two dozen people were rescued from a Maryland roller coaster that malfunctioned, leaving a car stuck for hours near a high point of the ride, emergency officials said. The passengers were trapped about 23m in the air atop the Joker’s Jinx rollerREUTERS; PHOTO: YOUTUBE - 195 words
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559 2014-08-12 16 JONATHAN PEARLMAN - Joint missile defence set to be most significant aspect of high-level talks By JONATHAN PEARLMAN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES IN SYDNEY jonathanmpearlman@gmail.com AUSTRALIA and the United States will today hold high-level talks aimed at enhancing military ties, including cooperation on Washington’s far-reaching559 words
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265 2014-08-12 16 BLOOMBERG KIEV Ukraine has told residents of separatist strongholds in its easternmost regions to flee as government troops close in after dismissing a ceasefire offered by the militants. Inhabitants of Donetsk and Luhansk, cities that were home to 1.5 million people before the pro-Russian insurgencyBLOOMBERG - 265 words
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Article, Illustration792 2014-08-12 17 JONATHAN EYAL - Debate rekindled on how much policy should reflect growing clout of minorities NEWS ANALYSIS By JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT IN LONDON jonathan.eyal@gmail.com BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron has been warned that he will fail to secure a majority at next year’s general electionPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 792 words
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Article, Illustration92 2014-08-12 17 A man with a floral arrangement on his back taking part in an annual flower parade where flower growers known as silleteros present their arrangements in Medellin, Colombia, on Sunday. The highlight of the festival is the Flower Parade, dating back to 1957, where millions ofPHOTO: REUTERS - 92 words
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Article, Illustration571 2014-08-12 18 Hamas calls fresh negotiations in Cairo ‘last chance’ for peace deal REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE GAZA/JERUSALEM Israeli and Palestinian negotiators resumed indirect talks mediated by Egypt yesterday on ending a month-old Gaza war, Egypt’s state news agency said, after a new 72-hour truceREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 571 words
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486 2014-08-12 18 NEW YORK TIMES JABALIYA (Gaza Strip) After more than a month of war, the people of Gaza are sad, of course, at 1,900 lives lost. They are angry, too: at Israel for destroying some 10,000 homes, at the ArabNEW YORK TIMES - 486 words
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Article, Illustration51 2014-08-12 18 A supermoon is pictured behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro yesterday. Occurring when a full moon or new moon coincides with the closest approach the moon makes to the Earth, the supermoon results in a larger-than-usual appearance of the lunar disc. PHOTO: REUTERS PHOTO:PHOTO: REUTERS - 51 words
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Article100 2014-08-12 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON Protesters clashed with police and looted stores in a suburb of the United States city of St Louis after an officer shot dead an unarmed black teen, local media reported yesterday. Police armed with clubs hurled tear gas and deployed officers with dogsAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 100 words
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Article76 2014-08-12 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ROME The Italian navy said yesterday it had rescued more than 2,000 migrants over the weekend from boats in the Mediterranean Sea, bringing the number it has brought ashore this year to nearly 100,000. It said the latest arrivals included 94 migrants crammed intoAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 76 words
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Article63 2014-08-12 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE OSLO A German couple died in front of their two children, aged eight and 10, when ice broke during a tour of a melting Norwegian glacier, police said yesterday. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon near or on the Nigard Glacier in west Norway,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 63 words
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Article71 2014-08-12 18 REUTERS DUBAI Iran’s Parliament has voted to ban permanent forms of contraception, the state news agency Irna reported, endorsing the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s call for measures to increase the population. The Bill, banning vasectomies and similar procedures in women, is Parliament’s response to aREUTERS - 71 words
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408 2014-08-12 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK TIMES ISTANBUL Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised a “new era” for Turkey when he assumes the presidency in just over two weeks, after vanquishing his election rivals in a historic poll on Sunday. Mr Erdogan vowed yesterdayAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; NEW YORK TIMES - 408 words
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Article, Illustration501 2014-08-12 19 Bosses turning to recruiting agencies, but they’re not raising wages yet BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON The balance of power in the United States job market is shifting slowly towards employees from employers. Mr Bob Funk sees it first-hand from his position as chief executive officerBLOOMBERG; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 501 words
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265 2014-08-12 19 REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR Shares of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) rose as much as 10.4 per cent yesterday after state fund Khazanah Nasional said it would offer 27 sen for each share in the company it does not own, amounting to nearly RM1.4 billion (S$547REUTERS - 265 words
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Article74 2014-08-12 19 BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Hong Kong’s economic growth slowed in the second quarter as tourist spending on jewellery and watches fell, underlining the city’s reliance on Chinese visitors. Retail sales in Hong Kong have dropped for five straight months. Financial Secretary John Tsang, who in February said theBLOOMBERG - 74 words
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Article46 2014-08-12 19 BLOOMBERG MUNICH Germany probably underperformed Spain in the last quarter for the first time in more than five years as the euro-area recovery almost halted. Europe’s largest economy contracted in the three months through June, a downturn highlighting the fragility of the revival.BLOOMBERG - 46 words
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Article63 2014-08-12 19 BLOOMBERG JAKARTA Indonesia may consider cutting public stakes in banks and imposing lending quotas to channel more credit to industrial companies, as policy makers prepare reform proposals for incoming President Joko Widodo. At stake is boosting growth to the 7 per cent target he has set, a paceBLOOMBERG - 63 words
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432 2014-08-12 20 THE use of state legislation to deal with a multi-faceted, transnational scourge is often limited in application. This could be why the framers of Singapore’s enabling law to act against perpetrators of haze pollution were careful not to raise expectations. Passage of432 words
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Article, Illustration1708 2014-08-12 20 TAN KONG YAM - EYE ON THE ECONOMY 10 years ago today, Mr Lee Hsien Loong became the third Prime Minister of Singapore. An economist looks at Singapore’s growth trajectory in the last decade. By TAN KONG YAM FOR THE STRAITS TIMES stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is an economist1,708 words
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Article, Illustration1128 2014-08-12 21 ABDILLAH NOH - By ABDILLAH NOH FOR THE STRAITS TIMES stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is assistant professor and deputy dean at the Tun Abdul Razak School of Government, University Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia. THEspataboutwhoshould take the Chief Minister (Menteri Besar) role in the Malaysian state of Selangor is threateningPHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 1,128 words
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914 2014-08-12 21 VALI R. NASR - By VALI R. NASR The writer is the dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. NEW YORK TIMES AMERICA’Stentativereturn to the battlefields of Iraq, however reminiscent it is of unfinished American business there, is also a deadly reminderNEW YORK TIMES - 914 words
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Article, Illustration714 2014-08-12 21 NAYAN CHANDA - By NAYAN CHANDA FOR THE STRAITS TIMES stopinion@sph.com.sg The writer is editor-in-chief of YaleGlobal Online, published by the MacMillan Centre, Yale University, and sits on the university’s Council on South-east Asia Studies. FOREIGN pressure often provides governments with a handy lever with which toPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 714 words
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260 2014-08-12 22 Gillian Anne Lee (Miss - Gillian Anne Lee (Miss) IT IS indeed true that more needs to be done to ensure intellectually disabled people are not left behind as society progresses (“Tap intellectually disabled people for birthday celebrations” by Mr Lim Yongru; last Saturday). As mentioned by Mr260 words
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Article252 2014-08-12 22 Angela Poh Ming Yan (Ms - Angela Poh Ming Yan (Ms) AS THE celebrations for our nation’s 49th birthday draw to a close, let us reflect on the major events that have taken place since our last National Day. Domestic issues ranging from the Little India riot to the National Library252 words
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Article113 2014-08-12 22 Sng Hwee Lee (Ms - Sng Hwee Lee (Ms) THANK you, Dick Lee and team, for a wonderful National Day Parade one that married history, inclusiveness and entertainment seamlessly. Moving, true stories of brave Singaporeans and photo montages of our pioneers were so artfully incorporated into the lively performances that113 words
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90 2014-08-12 22 Lee Yong Se - Lee Yong Se ANOTHER WAY to mark Singapore’s 50th birthday is to introduce a commemorative $50 note (“50 ways to celebrate 50 years of Singapore”; last Saturday). Our past and current currency notes mainly featured themes and landscapes of their respective eras. The commemorative90 words
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Article75 2014-08-12 22 Jolly Wee - Jolly Wee AS A Singaporean I was ashamed to read the report (“After the party ends, cue Operation Spick and Span”; yesterday), which described widespread littering at the floating platform, even though there were videos reminding the audience not to litter, and many litter bins were75 words
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Article, Illustration43 2014-08-12 22 Larry Tan - Larry Tan MY SON Jonathan took this photo on National Day when he was in New York, captioning it “Halfway around the world but Singapore is still home”. I found it very touching. PHOTO: JONATHAN TANPHOTO: JONATHAN TAN - 43 words
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Article67 2014-08-12 22 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1. DR V. SUBRAMANIAM: Time for celebration and soul-searching. 2. MR TAN BUCK YAM: Poor crowd control at parade. 3. MS MARIA LOH: Provide more info on schools’ PSLE performance. 4. MR LIM TIAN HOCK: Give paddlers fair share of support. 5. MR JASON67 words
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Article181 2014-08-12 22 Jason Ingham - Jason Ingham WATCHING the National Day Parade last Saturday, I was amazed at how much effort went into featuring the lives and times of the average Singaporean family. It was touching to see members of the pioneer generation being featured so prominently. I would love for181 words
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379 2014-08-12 22 Hsieh Fa-dah - Hsieh Fa-dah Representative Taipei Representative Office in Singapore THE article (“Tokyo releases records to boost claim to islands”; July 26) said Japan’s sovereignty over the Diaoyutai Islands was challenged by Taiwan only after 1971. This is not the case.379 words
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Article315 2014-08-12 22 Should motorists be banned from using their mobile devices while driving, even when these are mounted? Should the ban also apply to hands-free units for calls? I am from the older generation. I still remember when we had no mobile devices. The question is: If we could live315 words
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194 2014-08-12 22 Derek Teo - Derek Teo Executive Director General Insurance Association of Singapore WE THANK Mr Chian Ze Quan for sharing his wife’s experience (“Check abuses of motor insurance”; last Thursday). His wife was correct in refusing to accept the assistance of “helpful” tow truck194 words
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336 2014-08-12 23 PRIMARY 1 REGISTRATION Quek Chia Min (Ms) SENIOR education correspondent Sandra Davie says many parents who take up alumni memberships just before Primary 1 registration are “hardly ever seen again” (“Move top schools out of Bukit Timah”; last Thursday). This ignores the fact336 words
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Article90 2014-08-12 23 – Rodney Neo Eng Chong - Rodney Neo Eng Chong Relocating Bukit Timah schools (“Move top schools out of Bukit Timah”; last Thursday) will result in the same issues resurfacing as those parents who are rich enough will still buy or rent homes near these “elite” schools. Instead, I suggest that the Education90 words
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250 2014-08-12 23 Lee Swee Mei (Ms - Lee Swee Mei (Ms) WHILE the Government is trying to level the education playing field for all children in Singapore, it seems that the mindset of parents wanting to enrol their children in “elite” schools will remain for a long while (“Move250 words
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108 2014-08-12 23 Lim Lih Mei (Ms - Lim Lih Mei (Ms) VARIOUS measures, such as enhancing palliative care for terminally ill patients, introducing MediShield Life to cushion the impact of big hospital bills and providing medical subsidies for pioneers, are reactive. They do not address the crux of the issue: Why108 words
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123 2014-08-12 23 Janetta Lin (Ms - Janetta Lin (Ms) IT IS heartening to see supermarkets selling recyclable bags to encourage consumers to use fewer plastic bags. Nevertheless, the discount of 10 cents for consumers who spend $10 and take along their own bags is too low. To encourage consumers123 words
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Miscellaneous42 2014-08-12 23 PUNCHLINES there’s a suggestion to move schools out of bukit timah oh no.. that will hurt our baby’s chance of going to a ‘good’ school oh no! our property price will be affected! S T ILL US TRATI O N ADAM LEE42 words
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Article, Illustration498 2014-08-12 1 MELODY ZACCHEUS - They sign petition for it to be closer to them under Sers relocation By MELODY ZACCHEUS melodyz@sph.com.sg MORE than 100 Queenstown residents have signed a petition calling for a popular wet market in Tanglin Halt to move with them to their newPHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 498 words
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Article, Illustration274 2014-08-12 1 MELODY ZACCHEUS - MELODY ZACCHEUS TAILOR Chong Siak Fong, who lives and works in a shophouse in Tanglin Halt, could face a housing headache in 2021. Her shophouse is one of 54 shops and eating houses in the area that will be relocated under the SelectivePHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 274 words
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267 2014-08-12 2 LEE JIAN XUAN - LEE JIAN XUAN COMMUTERS waiting at the platforms of three busy MRT stations Raffles Place, City Hall and Orchard will have access to free Wi-Fi from Aug 22. Platforms at another 21 stations will be similarly connected267 words
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Article, Illustration656 2014-08-12 2 SANDRA DAVIE - Work-study scholarships aim to develop innovative, skilled engineers By SANDRA DAVIE SENIOR EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT sandra@sph.com.sg WITH their almost perfect grade point average of 4, polytechnic graduates Tham Shi Yi and Pang Shun Toll could have easily landed a place in a local university withST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO; ST PHOTO: SANDRA DAVIE - 656 words
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Article, Illustration807 2014-08-12 4 IAN POH - Pastor takes the stand for first time, explains how project came about CITY HARVEST TRIAL By IAN POH pohian@sph.com.sg THE controversial Crossover Project had the backing of an “overwhelming majority” of the City Harvest Church congregation, the church’s founder, Kong Hee,ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG - 807 words
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232 2014-08-12 4 arguments IAN POH - arguments IAN POH IT WAS revealed yesterday that the current board of City Harvest Church (CHC) has warned one of the accused against presenting certain “privileged” documents as part of his defence. Last Friday, a letter was sent by the church’s lawyer Desmond Ong to232 words
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Article, Illustration441 2014-08-12 4 JANICE HENG - By JANICE HENG janiceh@sph.com.sg UPCOMING repair works on Bukit Timah Nature Reserve’s walking trails will be done “in a sensitive manner”, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan in a blog post yesterday. As announced in June, the reserve will be closed forST FILE PHOTO - 441 words
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258 2014-08-12 4 LESTER HIO - By LESTER HIO lesterh@sph.com.sg HUMANITARIAN aid groups in Singapore are lending a hand to victims of the earthquake that struck a remote area of China’s Yunnan province recently. The 6.1-magnitude quake on Aug 2 killed at least 615 people and injured over 2,400.258 words
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Article, Illustration631 2014-08-12 5 YEO SAM JO - Insurance and more transparent contract in accreditation scheme By YEO SAM JO yeosamjo@sph.com.sg HOME owners planning to refurbish their place can look forward to better protection from botched or incomplete renovation jobs next year. They will get insurance which compensates them shouldST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN - 631 words
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434 2014-08-12 5 DAVID EE - By DAVID EE davidee@sph.com.sg IF YOU are inclined to blame your fading memories from holidays years ago to even big occasions such as your wedding on having too much to do at the same time, you may be on434 words
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Article, Illustration419 2014-08-12 6 AW CHENG WEI - Prototype by 3 young inventors takes top prize in codeXtremeApps contest By AW CHENG WEI awcw@sph.com.sg A DEVICE that sounds the alarm after a traffic accident occurs has won the top prize in a 24-hour coding competition. The palm-size BlackBox,ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN - 419 words
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474 2014-08-12 6 K.C. VIJAYAN - PROBE INTO S-CHIP FIRM By K.C. VIJAYAN SENIOR LAW CORRESPONDENT vijayan@sph.com.sg AUDITING giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been ordered by the High Court to hand over documents sought by a liquidator probing the downfall of S-chip firm Celestial Nutrifoods. PwC audited Celestial’s474 words
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Article, Illustration675 2014-08-12 7 JOYCE LIM - Resident takes out private summons against another over alleged assault By JOYCE LIM joycel@sph.com.sg A CONDOMINIUM’S council member has taken up a private summons against a fellow resident in a case involving allegations of assault, after a row over parking spaces. CouncilST PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW - 675 words
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Article, Illustration681 2014-08-12 8 MELISSA TAN - Brazilian developer’s investors here worry if they will get money back By MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg A BRAZILIAN property developer that has netted millions from Singapore has apparently shuttered its office here. The move came shortly after the firm was put onST PHOTO: MELISSA TAN - 681 words
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Article, Illustration485 2014-08-12 10 CHIA YAN MIN - Turnover jumps to $26.8m, but net profit falls due to one-off gain in 2013 By CHIA YAN MIN chiaym@sph.com.sg HIGHER rental income lifted turnover at Ho Bee Land in the second quarter, although net profit dipped owing to a one-off gain recordedBT FILE PHOTO - 485 words
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346 2014-08-12 10 RACHAEL BOON - By RACHAEL BOON rachaelb@sph.com.sg ACCOUNTING processes connected to the company’s recent share market listing affected the bottom line at Frasers Centrepoint (FCL) in the third quarter. While underlying earnings were up, the developer posted a 55.2 per cent drop in net profit to $122346 words
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Article, Illustration541 2014-08-12 11 GRACE LEONG - HK move due to conflicting evidence, but AGC hasn’t received anything yet KU DE TA CASE IN HONG KONG By GRACE LEONG gleong@sph.com.sg A HONG Kong judge’s move pertaining to conflicting evidence given in cases in Hong Kong and Singapore appearsST FILE PHOTO - 541 words
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359 2014-08-12 11 MOK FEI FEI - By MOK FEI FEI feimok@sph.com.sg RETAILER and property developer Metro recorded a big jump in first-quarter profit mainly thanks to higher income from the company’s investments. Releasing its results, Metro also announced that its new department store in Orchard Road, Metro Centrepoint, will359 words
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347 2014-08-12 12 JONATHAN KWOK - Higher fine gold sales, lower costs lift gold miner’s profit by 170-fold By JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg NET profit at CNMC Goldmine Holdings rocketed around 170-fold in the second quarter as it produced and sold more fine gold while keeping a lid on costs. Earnings347 words
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Article, Illustration445 2014-08-12 12 GRACE LEONG - By GRACE LEONG gleong@sph.com.sg A DOUBLE whammy of slower sales in its branded consumer division and the weaker Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit have hit Super Group’s second-quarter earnings. Shares of the maker of instant beverages fell 3 per cent, or 4.5BT FILE PHOTO - 445 words
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429 2014-08-12 12 MOK FEI FEI - By MOK FEI FEI feimok@sph.com.sg HIGHER allowances and staff costs amid a slowing Singapore economy was a drag on Hong Leong Finance’s (HLF’s) latest earnings’ scorecard. Net profit for the second quarter ended June 30 fell 19.2 per cent to $14.1 million,429 words
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Article, Illustration189 2014-08-12 12 MEDIA group Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) has appointed Mr Chua Boon Ping as the chief executive officer for its SPH Media Fund with effect from yesterday. Mr Chua, 43, was a senior vice-president of EDB Investments prior to joining SPH. He also worked for189 words
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306 2014-08-12 12 BLOOMBERG OSIM International, Asia’s largest maker of massage chairs, said it is in talks to expand its international franchise with stores in Turkey and Russia. Osim’s chief executive officer Ron Sim said he hopes to reach a deal by the end of the year,BLOOMBERG - 306 words
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274 2014-08-12 12 REUTERS UPSTREAM oil and gas firm KrisEnergy said it has agreed a US$65 million (S$81 million) deal to buy out Chevron Corp’s interest in an offshore oil block in Cambodia and take over as the block’s operator. KrisEnergy said in a statement itREUTERS - 274 words
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427 2014-08-12 13 GRACE LEONG - But punters blame new regulations for STI falling behind other markets BULLS AND BEARS By GRACE LEONG gleong@sph.com.sg LOCAL shares rebounded yesterday but the gains here fell short of better advances across much of the region. The benchmark Straits Times Index gained 17.56427 words
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Article, Illustration18 2014-08-12 13 STI trading volume 143.36 million shares STI up down Gainers: 21 Losers: 8 Unchanged: 118 words
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Article85 2014-08-12 13 Points Change Mid Cap Small Cap Fledgling Catalist China China Top Maritime 767.02 550.34 871.92 896.50 226.37 196.31 261.05 2.22 4.90 2.25 0.08 1.87 1.63 -1.24 Points Change Basic materials Consumer goods Consumer serv Financials Health care Industrials Oil and Gas 170.13 509.88 855.12 841.16 1,294.77 803.2785 words
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Article, Illustration21 2014-08-12 13 Stock trading volume 1.46 billion shares worth $765.2 million Up down Gainers: 271 Losers: 158 Unchanged: 36121 words
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Article55 2014-08-12 13 Yesterday’s close Index Change 314.61 352.15 8.27 Hang Seng Nikkei 225 Seoul Kospi Shanghai Comp Shenzhen Comp Bursa KLCI 24,646.02 15,130.52 2,039.37 2,224.653 1,191.358 1,849.32 30.228 16.947 9.45 Yesterday’s close Index Change Jakarta Comp SET Thailand Sydney ASX 200 Friday’s close Dow Nasdaq 5,113.236 1,520.31 5,457.033 16,553.93 4,370.89855 words
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Article229 2014-08-12 13 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: AUG 11, 2014 Top Rises Aug 11 CENTS SPDR DJIA 10US$ ***** 332.2 1.6 Lyxor Indonesia10US$ 9423 238.6 2.1 DBXT iBoxxKR 5US$ ***** 208.6 1.1 SPDRS S&P 500 10US$ ***** 197.3 0.8 DBXT229 words
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Article50 2014-08-12 13 By Volume CENTS Vol Mirach Energy 19.5 98,840,000 APAC Strategic ....................6.2 87,266,000 Sing eDev W*****0 0.1 67,441,000 19.5 98,840,000 APAC Strategic 6.2 SIIC Environment ..............16.3 44,369,000 Singapore eDev 0.5 37,520,000 Artivision Tech ...................7.3 35,834,000 67,441,000 IHC 26 61.833.000 60.359.000 59.789.000 44.847.000 Cedar Strategic ..................0.3 18,350,000 OLS R 1.750 words
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Article107 2014-08-12 13 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL COMPANY CURRENCY LAST TRADED SALE +0R'VOL 'ODD DAY HIGH LOW GROSS 710 565 HongkongLand USD US689 cd +8 1085 691 683 2.6 13.6 *****.8 6460 4934107 words
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Article53 2014-08-12 13 Aug 11 Against S$ 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: 1.1584 1.1593 0.9275 0.9279 1.1380 1.1390 0.9117 0.9112 1.6729 1.6737 1.339453 words
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Article98 2014-08-12 13 RESTAURANT and bakery group BreadTalk’s second quarter net profit declined 13.6 per cent to $2.62 million despite a lift in sales. Revenue for the three months to June 30 rose 10.5 per cent to $139.9 million. Earnings were dented by increases in the distribution and administrative expenses. First-half98 words
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Article, Illustration914 2014-08-12 20 ROHIT BRIJNATH - SPORTING LIFE By ROHIT BRIJNATH rohitb@sph.com.sg TROPHIES and coronations, labels and tags, history and hype. Rory McIlroy better be ready for his brave new world. He’s played 25 Majors across eight years and brilliantly won four, but in the mad914 words
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Article, Illustration422 2014-08-12 16 REUTERS MONTREAL Agnieszka Radwanska tamed Venus Williams 6-4, 6-2 to win the Rogers Cup on Sunday, with the third-seeded Pole setting herself up as a player to watch at the US Open. The 25-year-old’s first win of the season provided a timely jolt ofREUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 422 words
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Article107 2014-08-12 16 Today Football Uefa Super Cup: Real Madrid v Sevilla (mio TV Ch111, tomorrow, 2.40am). Golf Singapore National Amateur Championship: Day 1 (Sentosa Golf Club, Tanjong Course, 7.05am). Tennis ATP Western Southern Open: Day 2, Session 1 (11pm). Session 2 (tomorrow, 7am) StarHub Ch211 HD Ch255. Tomorrow Football107 words
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Article501 2014-08-12 16 Cricket One-off Test In Harare, 3rd day, at lunch: Zimbabwe 256 (overnight 248-9: B. Taylor 93; D. Steyn 5-46, D. Piedt 4-90). South Africa 278-5 (overnight 201-4: D. Elgar 61, F. du Plessis 98, Q. de Kock 75 n.o.; J. Nyumbu 3-105). Football Dutch Eredivisie Ajax 4 Vitesse 1,501 words
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Article, Illustration359 2014-08-12 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS INDIANAPOLIS World motorcycling champion Marc Marquez became the first man in 17 years to win 10 successive races as the Spaniard claimed victory at the Indianapolis Grand Prix on Sunday. The 21-year-old Honda rider finished ahead of Yamaha pair, Jorge LorenzoAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 359 words
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198 2014-08-12 16 REUTERS NEW YORK Veteran Nascar champion Tony Stewart retreated from competition on Sunday after he struck and killed an aggrieved young driver walking on a dirt track in a low-stakes race, in an incident highlighting the risks and bravado around car racing. New YorkREUTERS - 198 words
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Article, Illustration593 2014-08-12 17 MAY CHEN - Games provide impetus for NSAs to manage, groom athletes from young YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES By MAY CHEN maychen@sph.com.sg FOUR years after charming the world as hosts of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG), Singapore’s approach to the second could not be any more different.ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 593 words
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Article, Illustration681 2014-08-12 17 TERENCE ONG - By TERENCE ONG terong@sph.com.sg WHEN Italian football giants Juventus take on a Singapore Selection side at the new National Stadium on Saturday, it will be more than just a normal friendly match for David Alexander. As a football fan,ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN - 681 words
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Article, Illustration170 2014-08-12 17 JUVENTUS SQUAD L Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon, Marco Storari, Rubinho, Emilio Audero. L Defenders: Leonardo Bonucci, Marco Motta, Martin Caceres, Giorgio Chiellini, Angelo Ogbonna, Luca Marrone, Carlos Blanco, Patrice Evra. L Midfielders: Stephan Lichtsteiner, Romulo, Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal, Simone Padoin, Paul Pogba, Roberto Pereyra,PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 170 words
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258 2014-08-12 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE IRVINE (California) Michael Phelps departed the US Swimming Championships without a title after a runner-up finish to Ryan Lochte in the 200m medley on Sunday, but with renewed resolve to return to the pinnacle of the sport. The top twoAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 258 words
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Article290 2014-08-12 18 4 DAYS TO KICK-OFF L TODAY The Straits Times continues the countdown with Arsenal, one of five title contenders L TOMORROW Manchester United Arsenal L Manager: Arsene Wenger L 2013-14: 4th L Transfers in: Alexis Sanchez (Barcelona, £35m), Mathieu Debuchy (Newcastle, £13m), David Ospina (Nice, £3.5m), Calum Chambers290 words
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Article503 2014-08-12 18 RICHARD JOLLY - EPL’s in league of its own given its strength in depth, marketing savvy EPL 2014-15 SEASON PREVIEW BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD? By RICHARD JOLLY stsports@sph.com.sg SPAIN 2 England 0. Both raids were the same, unsurprising but still unstoppable. First, Gareth Bale and then Luis503 words
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Article, Illustration489 2014-08-12 18 ARSENAL TRANSFER SPENDING: £67.79 MILLION REUTERS LONDON The Gunners cannot stop firing warning shots now. After cautioning rivals that the balance of power in the English Premier has changed, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has proclaimed that he has the most potent front lineREUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 489 words
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Article300 2014-08-12 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Alexis Sanchez added to the feel-good factor at Arsenal with an eye-catching display in the Community Shield on Sunday. The 25-year-old Chile international arrived from Barcelona billed as a creative dynamo. And on the evidence of his vibrant showing in the 3-0 winAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 300 words
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Article, Illustration593 2014-08-12 19 Man City boss strengthens defence by completing £32m deal for Mangala THE TIMES, LONDON AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Manuel Pellegrini believes his Manchester City side are not ready for the start of the season but has bolstered their title defence with the signing of central defenderTHE TIMES, LONDON; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 593 words
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385 2014-08-12 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON After lifting the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday, new Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta has urged the team to go from strength to strength. The midfielder also skippered the side when they won the FA Cup last season, when then-cap-tainAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 385 words
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Article95 2014-08-12 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TOKYO Japanese athletes at this month’s Youth Olympics in the Chinese city of Nanjing have been warned not to wear their official tracksuits around town owing to safety fears, reported Kyodo news agency. Delegation chief Yosuke Fujiwara has told the 78 athletesAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 95 words
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Article61 2014-08-12 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON Frank Maloney, who was behind Britain’s former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis’ march to the top, is undergoing a sex change and living as a woman called Kellie, the Sunday Mirror reported. The 61-year-old has been married twice and has two daughters.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 61 words
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Article, Illustration492 2014-08-12 19 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON European champions Real Madrid are expected to field the world’s most expensive strikeforce including local Welsh hero Gareth Bale when they play Sevilla in the Uefa Super Cup at the Cardiff City Stadium (tomorrow, Singapore time). Three monthsREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 492 words
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234 2014-08-12 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS BERLIN Germany striker Miroslav Klose, the all-time World Cup top scorer, yesterday announced his retirement from international football. The 36-year-old leaves the national team as a World Cup winner last month, after helping Joachim Loew’s side to their first globalAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 234 words
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Article, Illustration1464 2014-08-12 2 / 3 Akshita Nanda - Is art about the head or the heart? Director Ong Keng Sen says that is the crux of Michael Nyman’s controversial opera Akshita Nanda Nanda Arts correspondent akshitan@sph.com.sg The opening act of the Singapore International Festival of Arts is anPHOTOS: JULIA LYNN; PHOTOS: SHEILA ROCK, FIUMANO FINE ART - 1,464 words
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Article, Illustration1174 2014-08-12 2 / 3 Deepika Shetty - Deepika Shetty Arts Correspondent An audio recording at Singapore’s National Archives was instrumental in helping Indian performance artist Nikhil Chopra develop his sprawling 50-hour piece. Titled Give Me Your Blood And I Will Give You Freedom, it will see him blending elementsST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 1,174 words
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Article, Illustration1171 2014-08-12 4 Huang Lijie - Two exhibitions at the Singapore Art Museum demystify contemporary art for the uninitiated Huang Lijie Arts Correspondent lijie@sph.com.sg Review Art SENSORIUM 360° Singapore Art Museum/Till Oct 22 MEDIUM AT LARGE Singapore Art Museum/Till April next year I don’t get it. What is contemporary art? ForPHOTOS: SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM - 1,171 words
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Article, Illustration931 2014-08-12 5 Lisabel Ting - Arts groups call on new management to keep it as a performing arts venue Lisabel Ting lting@sph.com.sg It was once the go-to venue for blockbuster international acts such as the Paris Opera Ballet and iconic musicals Les Miserables and Phantom Of The Opera. From 1986 to 2000,PHOTO: MY PAPER FILE - 931 words
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Article, Illustration1156 2014-08-12 6 Boon Chan - The Japanese studio has earned a global following for its sublime animation, and fantastical and realistic stories Culture Vulture Boon Chan bchan@sph.com.sg Cries of dismay and disappointment echoed on the Internet early last week. You might have thought that the cries were inPHOTO: STUDIO GHIBLI - 1,156 words
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Article, Illustration130 2014-08-12 6 The Club Nafa 10th Anniversary Art Exhibition will feature 131 recent works by 105 alumni of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, hailing from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia. Participating artists include Singapore secondgeneration artists and Cultural Medallion recipients Tay Chee Toh and Tan Kian130 words
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77 2014-08-12 6 Local artists Angela Guo, Sebastian Mary Tay and Wilfred Weegee are putting on a photographic and onsite installation exhibition titled Between Building And Dwelling. The works are the artists’ take on German philosopher Martin Heidegger’s Building Dwelling Thinking, reflecting on the theories presented in his77 words
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Article, Illustration140 2014-08-12 6 The Singers Vocal Ensemble are the first Singaporean group to win top awards at the prestigious 30th Takarazuka International Chamber Chorus Contest, held on July 26 and 27 in Takarazuka city, Japan. They were named the second-best choir in the contest. They also won thePHOTOS: SINGERS VOCAL ENSEMBLE, ENG JOO HENG, TAY CHEE TOH - 140 words
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131 2014-08-12 6 Cheryl Mui - Cheryl Mui The Junior Company members of the Cheng Ballet Academy, a private dance school in Singapore, won the top three prizes in the classical solo ballet category (primary school division) at the National Ballet Association Junior Ballet Competition 2014 in Fukuoka, Japan, on Aug131 words
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Article, Illustration617 2014-08-12 15 Ho Ai Li - Lyrical and topical, Cloud Messenger is an enjoyable yet realistic look at loss and journeys Ho Ai Li hoaili@sph.com.sg Review Theatre CLOUD MESSENGER Intercultural Theatre Institute Drama Centre Black Box/Last Saturday One look at the title Cloud Messenger and one thinks of photos,PHOTO: INTERCULTURAL THEATRE INSTITUTE - 617 words
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Article, Illustration513 2014-08-12 15 Chang Tou Liang - Chang Tou Liang Review Concert GOH SOON TIOE CENTENARY AWARD WINNER’S RECITAL BY ALAN CHOO With Lim Yan on piano The Living Room, The Art House/Sunday Goh Soon Tioe (1911-1982) is remembered as one of the great Singaporean musical pioneers, a renaissance man among musicians.ST PHOTO: STEFFI KOH - 513 words
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Article, Illustration334 2014-08-12 16 Obituary New York Times New York Menahem Golan, the colourful Israeli film-maker who began his prolific B-movie career with Roger Corman, introduced audiences to JeanClaude Van Damme and during his 1980s heyday directed action stars such as Sylvester Stallone and ChuckNew York Times; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCEPRESSE - 334 words
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Article, Illustration323 2014-08-12 18 New York Times New York Has Disney stumbled on the new Beanie Baby? Last month, a smattering of Disney Stores started selling a pellet-filled soft toy. Priced at US$4.95 (S$6.20) apiece, the little oblong blobs, called Tsum Tsum, look like Disney characters and are intended toNew York Times; PHOTO: DISNEY STORE - 323 words
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Article, Illustration1081 2014-08-12 14 nicholas lim - A bustling city with a rich cultural history, Krakow is also a stark reminder of the Holocaust by nicholas lim MANY years had passed since my first visit to Krakow. Judging by the crowds that flocked to see Poland’s second city on my second trip here,PHOTOS: NICHOLAS LIM - 1,081 words
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Article, Illustration193 2014-08-12 1 recently cried after reading a tragic story about Petey, a puffin chick. Born in Maine two years ago, a video camera monitored his every move. Every day, his parents caught small piles of fish for the adorable chick, but Petey wouldn’t eat. He got thinner and193 words
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Article, Illustration434 2014-08-12 2 NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL - ACTIVITY BY NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL ST, Aug 4 Poly lecturers create app for faster seating at parade By Lee Jian Xuan The crowds at this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) could get to their seats faster with help from a new seating management application designed434 words
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Article, Illustration130 2014-08-12 2 The scrapbook that takes you on a journey with the news is now available in a bookstore near you. STep: My Year In The News has gone on sale in all major bookstores, including Popular, Times, MPH and Kinokuniya. At just $14, the book combines current affairs130 words
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Article, Illustration481 2014-08-12 3 NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL - ACTIVITY BY NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL ST, Aug 4 From sleepy suburb... to high-traffic hub By Janice Tai Caregivers of people with mental illness can look forward to more help and support with the opening of a new centre at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). StaffST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG - 481 words
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Article, Illustration617 2014-08-12 6 SERENE LUO - ACTIVITY BY SERENE LUO ST, Aug 2 Huge Causeway jam as bus drivers strike By Hoe Pei Shan and Yeo Sam Jo Jostling with hundreds of other commuters, 12-year-old Ee Tung Shuen trekked across the Causeway on foot at the crack of dawn yesterday toPHOTO: THE STAR - 617 words
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Article, Illustration498 2014-08-12 4 Debra Ann Francisco - The lad discovers how ships get their lifeblood to keep sailing. By Debra Ann Francisco By Debra Ann Francisco Toby and Sienna were riveted by Mrs Jones’ story about her father’s career in ship broking. Nestled comfortably in their deck chairs and cocooned in quilts,ILLUSTRATION: PAUL ERIC ROCA - 498 words
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Article108 2014-08-12 4 Singapore will be consolidating all its container port activities in Tuas by 2022. The first berths will start operating in the first phase. This mega port in Tuas will free up prime land occupied by the terminals in the city area for redevelopment. Consolidating the five108 words
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Article, Illustration106 2014-08-12 4 It is time to complete your Little Red Dot Maritime Reading Passport. Use Little Red Dot and The Straits Times to help you with the activities which are all about Singapore and its shipping culture. You could enter the grand lucky draw, in which you stand to106 words
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Article, Illustration540 2014-08-12 7 How to keep aches and pains at bay when playing your favourite games Brought to you by the Changi General Hospital as part of the Care To Go Beyond Campaign. For more information, visit www.caretogobeyond.sg. Playing sports is so much fun and so good for you.PHOTO: DESMOND LUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 540 words
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Article, Illustration731 2014-08-12 8 / 9 Serene Luo; Ang Yiying - Students all across Singapore celebrated Racial Harmony Day on July 21. Serene Luo and Ang Yiying took in the colour of the festivities Serene Luo Ang Yiying Racial Harmony Day was marked on July 21 the anniversary of the 1964 race riots across Singapore schools. PupilsST PHOTOS: ANG YIYING, SERENE LUO - 731 words
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Article, Illustration900 2014-08-12 10 / 11 NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL - Do you know what has been happening around the world? How do you feel after reading about these incidents? Write in to stdot@sph.com.sg and tell us TEXT: NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL TEXT: NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL; SOURCES: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, BBC, REUTERS; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS Haiti Puerto Rico GuyanaTEXT: NUR SYAHIIDAH ZAINAL; SOURCES: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, BBC, REUTERS; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS - 900 words
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Article, Illustration39 2014-08-12 10 / 11 New Zealand 2. Look through The Straits Times for more articles, photos or advertisements of robots. What are some of the things robots can do? Pacific Ocean 1. What could have been done to prevent the giraffe’s death?39 words
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Article, Illustration141 2014-08-12 12 Eileen Aung-Thwin - brings you news from the region Eileen Aung-Thwin Diners in China and Vietnam are eating the scaly anteater or pangolin to extinction. The rare animal, which feeds on insects, is prized as an exotic dish in these Asian countries. It is also used as an ingredientPHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS - 141 words
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Article120 2014-08-12 12 Cambodia’s rice exports have spiked from 12,613 tonnes in 2009 to 378,856 tonnes last year. It is now the world’s fifth largest exporter of rice. In the past, Cambodian rice had a bad reputation because of its poor quality. However, rice producers have started using modern120 words
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Article, Illustration158 2014-08-12 12 Thanakha is a yellowish paste made from ground tree bark. It has been used by men and women in Myanmar as a beauty product for generations. Many Myanmar people say thanakha cools the skin, protects it from the sun and clears acne. They also wear itST FILE PHOTO - 158 words
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Article, Illustration481 2014-08-12 13 Eileen Aung-Thwin - tells you what to do when you find yourself in a tight squeeze GRACEFULLY SPEAKING Eileen Aung-Thwin Courtesy keeps things cool in public. You will often find yourself in public places whether it is at a mall, taking transport, or in other similar situations. PublicST FILE PHOTO - 481 words
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Article480 2014-08-12 14 JENNIFER CLAUDINE LOOI - ACTIVITY BY JENNIFER CLAUDINE LOOI Learning outcomes This lesson activity has been designed to let you practise the following: N Develop a rich vocabulary (Vocabulary LO2) N Apply knowledge of grammatical rules at word and phrase levels (Grammar LO2) ACTIVITY Part 1 Fill in the blanks with480 words
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Article466 2014-08-12 15 JENNIFER CLAUDINE LOOI - ACTIVITY BY JENNIFER CLAUDINE LOOI Learning outcomes This lesson activity has been designed to let you practise the following: N Develop a rich vocabulary (Vocabulary LO2) ACTIVITY Part 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the box below. hesitation procedure prior develops poster support466 words
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Article, Illustration563 2014-08-12 16 JENNIFER CLAUDINE LOOI - ACTIVITY BY JENNIFER CLAUDINE LOOI ACTIVITY Part 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Commuters can expect to be (1) while waiting for trains (2) the next three months, as a trial allowing buskers to perform at MRT stations began yesterday. Passengers at a Raffles Place563 words
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Article, Illustration464 2014-08-12 17 Laremy Lee - Singapore welcomes its third Prime Minister since the country’s independence Singapore, Aug 13, 2004 Text Laremy Lee Sources: The Cabinet website, Parliament of Singapore website, The Straits Times He was barely 30 minutes into his speech as Singapore’s third Prime Minister. But by then, Mr LeeSources: The Cabinet website, Parliament of Singapore website, The Straits Times; ILLUSTRATION: PAUL ERIC ROCA - 464 words
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Article74 2014-08-12 17 1 outgoing (say “owt-go-ing”): a) leaving or retiring b) incoming c) stagnant 2. abdicate (say “ab-dee-kate”): a) take on b) laugh loudly c) give up 3. rejuvenate (say “ree-joo-ver-nate”): a) assassinate b) freshen and renew c) become stale 4. sterling (say “ster-ling”): a) thoroughly excellent b) thoroughly lousy74 words
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Article, Illustration463 2014-08-12 18 Nur Syahiidah Zainal learns more about Theropods, the only group of meat-eating dinosaurs Last week, Little Red Dot described how scientists divide dinosaurs into two broad classifications based on their hip structure: the Saurischians (“lizard-hipped”) and the Ornithischians (“bird-hipped”). This week, take a look at the Theropods, aPHOTO: REUTERS - 463 words
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Article, Illustration808 2014-08-12 19 Serene Luo - Serene Luo explains the phrase ‘pioneer generation’ who it refers to and why the focus is on them now Serene Luo Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor: The pioneers were the first generation of Singaporeans who contributed to this country. Aged 65 years and older this year, membersPHOTO: LIANHE WANBAO - 808 words
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Article, Illustration533 2014-08-12 20 Primary 6 pupils from Endeavour Primary share their experiences of dental check-ups with Little Red Dot “My very first visit to the dentist was also the most memorable. During that visit, I had to extract a tooth. As I was still very young then, IPHOTO: XINHUA - 533 words
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Advertisement281 2014-08-12 4 1-OWNER 10/’13 ASTRA GTC 1.4A. Fully Svc Warranty by Agent. Accident Free. Flexi Loan. *****080 10/2008 KENARI 1.0 Auto. (1 owner), leather, sporty, 5-dr. $30,800. *****249 DOWNPAYMENT $3.8K 5/06 Peugeot 206, 1.4 A. Low Mileage, OMV $14,238, Mthly $594x 21 installment Call *****022/*****282 $78.8K ONLY! 7/’11 Peugeot 207CC 1.6A convertible,281 words
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Advertisement254 2014-08-12 5 3800 DOWN ONLY Loan 100% Approval Maxi. Loan or 1.99%. Yr ’09 New Facelifted Vios. 1 Owner Only. Fuel Save 15.5Km/L. Superb Condition. Cash $49,800 or $603/mth. 1-to-1 exchange Welcome! Peter 9188 7026 4300 DOWNPAYMENT CONFIRMED GV 1.99% InHse 100% approval loan. 08 Axio 1.5A $668 mthly. Low Installment/ mileage.254 words
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Advertisement258 2014-08-12 5 *$81,800! ALL NEW Toyota Noah 2.0A Full accessories COE full rebate. CarTimes (An Award-Winning Co!) HP: 9341-9060 CaseTrust NEAR 08 CAMRY 2.4 Auto. Borneo Motor Maintained OMV $28,797. Beautiful. Low Mileage. Silver. Call *****022 *****282 V INHSE PROMO loan only $6K down. ’08 altis 1.6A. A1 cond. Welcome old car258 words
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Advertisement293 2014-08-12 5 $161,800, 2014 ESTIMA Aeras, Ready Stock. Choice of Colour. Hup Long *****018 1 OWNER. JAN’07 Estima 2.4A. 8-seater. Sunroof. Accident free. Tip top cond $62,800. Call 9627-8201 BEST DEAL! 08/07 Silver Wish 1.8A. Well Maintain regularly serviced. $48.8k only. Stanley *****333 REPUBLIC AUTO: *****143 Oct 2009 Alphard 2.4A. 1 owner.293 words
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Advertisement405 2014-08-12 5 6/’06 SILVER VIOS. $24.8K. A1 cond. Accident free. trade in. Tony *****920 4/06 ALTIS 1.6A. 1 Owner. Low KM. A1 cond. No repair needed. $22.8K! 8111 1190 EARLY’08 TOYOTA RAV-4 20% downpayment drive away! Angeline *****710 MID’2006 TOYOTA HARRIER 20% downpayment drive away! Angeline *****710 END’07 TOYOTA ESTIMA 2.4 20%405 words
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Advertisement355 2014-08-12 5 REPUBLIC AUTO: *****851 March 2012 Continental GT Done 13K km. Full agt svc warranty. Asking $568.8K! MOTORWAY TEL: *****200 ’11 Lambo Gallardo LP5502 S’pore Ltd Edition. 10,000km. Fully agt maintained. Please view: www.motorway.com.sg MOTORWAY TEL: *****200 6/12 Mclaren MP4-12C. Low Km. Full carbon option. 3 yrs agt warranty with free355 words
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Advertisement406 2014-08-12 5 ’1970-’2006 SCRAP Cars for export. Immed cash deal! 9727-0300 Andrew ALL MAKE WANTED. Export welcome. High price. Case trust accredited. *****611 HIGHEST FOR all scrap/ export/ used car commercial Vehicle. *****888 CASH! HIGH PRICE for all cars commercial vehicles Pls call Kelvin 9009-8718 BRAND NEW TOYOTA Dyna 150 Diesel. 95%406 words
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Advertisement365 2014-08-12 5 2002 DAIHATSU TIPPER Lorry. COE 7/’2017. Loan arrangeable. 6741 6868 8/’14 NISSAN CABSTAR 10ft diesel. 100% loan, selling $93,800. Call *****141 8/’14 MITSUBISHI 14FT lorry 100% inhouse loan, selling $105,800. Call *****141 SELL $*****. 7/03 Nissan Cabstar. COE paid $28k till 6/’18. Tax 1/’15. *****300 10/’09 TOYOTA DYNA 150D. 1365 words
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Advertisement1020 2014-08-12 5 Vans for Sale Vans for Sale ABWIN® Abwin Van Pte Ltd Hotline: 6593 7443/6841 6666 Visit: 61 Ubi Ave 2 #02-01 Automobile Megamart, Singapore *****8 Big Van- Diesel 10/10 NissanUrvan3.0DAuto $***** 01/09 NissanUrvan3.0D $***** 02/08 Nissan Urvan Auto 5Dr 39 800 06/05 Nissan Urvan 3.0 D+Syr COE $***** 11/04 Nissan1,020 words
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Advertisement1399 2014-08-12 6 Property Prices ait 'riri 51? JJLLi own Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in July 2014. PROJECT NAME PRICE SO FT The property data is obtained from URA's website; any use in any manner of any data is1,399 words
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Advertisement116 2014-08-12 6 BEST PRICED SEMI-D, FH Nice garden, move in cond. Approx 3215/ 2400 sf 5+1. Only $10xx psf!!! *****008 NERAM CRES SEMI-D $3.xM Jln. Jitong 3150 sf $4.xM Tanggam 5040sf $5.2M Star Buy!Sandy *****788 AUCTION! CACTUS RD terr. 2½ sty basement. F’hold 2102/ 3600 sqft, 7+1 huge living. Colliers *****668 BEST116 words
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Advertisement123 2014-08-12 6 D01 DEVELOPER SALE One Shenton. 3/4/ Sky Suites/ Villas. New show suites to view. Immediate. Pls call. REGENCY @TIONG BAHRU Freehold, 3-bdrm, 1281 sf. High flr, unblock city view. Breezy, bright, good layout **COMMONWEALTH TOWERS 1 min to Queenstown MRT 1bdrm$7xxk 2bdrm fr 1.1xm 3bdrm fr $1.4xm Rsvp now! TANGLIN123 words
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Advertisement243 2014-08-12 7 RARE 4-BDRM FOR Sale! Varsity Park 1,453 sf, Quiet Sell below valuation! Ask $1.78M. *****523 James BEST PRICE **ISLAND VIEW, FH 3595 sf. Resort style living. Near amenities. Genuine offer consider 9853-0307 Wong THE MAYLEA, SPACIOUS 3+1 Penthse 1744sf Reno. 5min MRT. F’hold $1035 psf only *****080/ *****048 BOTANNIA FH243 words
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Advertisement309 2014-08-12 7 AUCTION! $14XXPSF! UE Sq. 1119sf 2rms #01 Good cond. Face SE. Supermkt/ MRT Quiet. Colliers 9188 9908 FH THE PATERSON 2250sf 4bdrm, high flr, ask $5.2M. 2/3/5rms also avail. Call Wendy 9820 3480 ERA ***RARE! WATERMARK Robertson 1582sf 3+study. Vacant, fully furnished. $2.65m. *****000 BRUCE CAIRNHILL RESIDENCES 1238 sq.ft. 3+1309 words
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Advertisement271 2014-08-12 7 NATIONAL DAY PROMOTION! The Cascadia Bt Timah. Fr $1.5xM 2/ 3 bdrm units Fr $1.9xM Penthses 2-4 rm Elite schs/ future MRT. FH Sharon Lee 8101 5665 RARE CLEMENTI PARK 2bed plus maid. All green views! Second floor walk up. FH. isabelredrup.com/ir49.php$1.4m. *****055. Susan FIRESALE! REGENT RES, FH. 1 bdrm.271 words
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Advertisement251 2014-08-12 7 ST PATRICK’S RES $1075psf only! Penthse brand new FH, 2465sf, 4rms, pte pool, amenities. Jean 8182 3846 GREAT INVESTMENT! THE BAYSHORE, 2BDRMS, 1012sf, high flr, p/seaview, full facilities, good condition. *****668 Michael BEST BUY! OPTIMA@TANAH Merah 2rm 861sf high flr Renovated away fr MRT track. $11xx psf *****777 AUCTION 21/8251 words
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Advertisement265 2014-08-12 7 AngMo KioHDB Apts for Sale AngMo KioHDB Apts for Sale AngMo KioHDB Apts for Sale AngMo KioHDB Apts for Sale AngMo KioHDB Apts for Sale AngMo KioHDB Apts for Sale THE STRAITS TIMES CLASSIFIED HDB Resale Price Index BUY IT -SELL IT -FIND IT240 220 200 180 160 140 120265 words
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Advertisement168 2014-08-12 7 HILLTOP GR. 2 units. 2+1/3+1. 1012/1324sf Nice unit. Loft. High flr. Corner. Pool/Park view. Serious seller. *****413 û HILLION RES. INTERGRATED Devt w mall, MRT, LRT, bus interchange. 1 bedrm Fr $6xxk+ Donny 9090 9049 FREEHOLD HILLVIEW 128 3 bdrm 969 s.f $1M! A1 cond.Don’t miss! Open Hse Sat/Sun. Tiffany*****351168 words
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Advertisement212 2014-08-12 7 BEST LOCATION! 3’NG’ 214 #06 Face NS. 3 supermkts, 2 shpg malls, 2 hawker ctr, library, MRT, interchange... BLK 99 BEDOK N 5S+recess Unblock. Windy. Vacant unit. Can contra. Motivated seller. Call Gina 9382 1123 1) 4’S’ 128 #07, unblocked 84sqm. Mkt/ future MRT. 2) 3’NG’ 709 Reno. Near MRT212 words
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Advertisement180 2014-08-12 7 5’I’ CORNER 227 CCK Ctrl Near Lot 1 ,5mins to MRT, South View Pri ,LRT ,High Flr Steven Teo *****279 5RM, BLK 679 corner, high floor, lift level, 125 sqm (4 bdrm) move-in. All races PR www.juneleng.com New Listing 3NG 506 WEST Coast Dr Low/ lift level. Amenities/ food ctr.180 words
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Advertisement197 2014-08-12 7 best price BUANGKOK LINK 4’A’. Corner mid flr. Unblocked. Reno. Huge quiet. Serious seller. Adriel 9693-2263 Must View HUGE 5’A’ 653 Hougang Ave 8. 120sqm. Mid flr, reno. Balcony. Xin Min Sch/ Mall,$Neg,Nancy*****190 3’A’ 661, HIGH lift flr, 74 sqm, reno, face S. Next to corner, Amenities/ Xinmin sch/mkt. Ceclia197 words
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Advertisement222 2014-08-12 7 NEW LIST! 149 sqm, Pasir Ris. Blk 247 EA, mid flr, new reno, spacious, near amenities. All races/ PR. FULLY FURNISHED AUSPICIOUS HOME. 5’I’ corner Blk 175A. High flr. Nicely reno. AC. Free appliance LRT/sch Wendy *****768 MUST SELL! 4RM Blk 167A Punggol E, #14, unblocked LRT, amenities. Malay hse.222 words
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Advertisement863 2014-08-12 8 W ssr I W I Q sfsr I Q sar iPSlHDB Median Resale Prices ir ”|i5®E 2nd Quarter 2014 -B9' F3J— *S ■m -5E s S HI *3 irr *3 ■|;W T *g rr p 3 :S"=£ r ;S™S —IT S’ m iu r? I rS r" MTiiHiS*- s kk863 words
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Advertisement385 2014-08-12 8 BOTANIC GARDEN VICINITY, Brand New Modern Bunglw Land 18,000/built 8,000 sf. 5+4 rm. Near amenities neg. 9487-0396 CRE BRAND NEW SEMI-D next to Botanic Gdns MRT amenities, Prestigious School. $16.8K. Oei 9844 2820 SHAMROCK VILLA NEW Cluster Bunglw Namly Pl Pte pool. 5bdrm Big living/ terr. $9k. Call 9857 1303385 words
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Advertisement327 2014-08-12 8 CEYLON RD CONSERVATION 5+2 stunner! Fab finishes! Carpark! Convenience to cinema and eateries! Mint isabelredrup.com/ir14.php $8.5k. *****055. Susan S/STY COLONIAL HOUSE at Kuo Chuan Ave! 2 bdrms Semi-D with pte garden, Marine Parade/ Tao Nan/ CHIJ. Call *****246 Don't Miss JOO CHIAT SEMI-D for rent. 3200 sf. 5+1 rm. Furnish.327 words
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Advertisement120 2014-08-12 8 GOOD DEAL $5.8K HYTHE ROAD Semi-d 2-sty with gdn, 4rms loft. $4K Brockhampton S/sty, well kept 9387-7434 Eddie SIMON VICINITY 2500/3600 sf 3sty modern corner terr 5 mins walk MRT, eateries. Immed. Raven 9388 2333 S’GOON 2½ STY detached. 5+1. Big pool gdn. Quiet. $neg. DHA *****969 HORIZON GDNS 3013sf120 words
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Advertisement169 2014-08-12 8 PAVILION PARK 2.5 Sty, terr, very good cond, vacant. Nearby Int’l popular schs. Gina 9382 1123 BEAUTIFUL RENO 3-STY Inter Terr 1700 3800 sf 4+1 $8K neg. Sylvia *****393 D13 Dunsfold Dr 5000sf. 6+1. Pool. D13 Dunsfold Dr. 5500 sf. Brand new. 7+1. Pool. Lift. D13 Sundrige Park. 5500 sf.169 words
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Advertisement184 2014-08-12 8 RARE BLAIR ROAD Studio Immed! Like Tiong Bahru! Fully furn/ convenient! Spanking new renovations. isabelredrup.com/ir12.php$4k. *****055. Susan RIVER PLACE 1 bedroom, 829 sqft. Ask $4.5K. F/furn. Avail immed. Call *****925 Ë ANCHORAGE 1507 SF 3+1, $4.7K/ Alexis 2 rm, $3.9K/ Central Green 1292 sf, 3+1 $4.8K. *****900 Kelvin QUEENS 4+1184 words
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Advertisement150 2014-08-12 8 CARIBBEAN 1249 SF. 3+1 Mid flr. F/furn,. Immed. $6.2K. Jasmine *****230 THE ESTRELLA Pasir Panjang 3 bdrms 3+study duplex penthouse 1200 1600 sqft with balcony Gym, 25m pool. BBQ pits 24 hrs security Partial/ Fully furnish Near Haw Par Villa MRT Immediate Occupation $3.9K $4.4K JACALYN CHUNG 9711 3222 C21150 words
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Advertisement736 2014-08-12 9 Rochor/ Bugis/ I tM>J Rochor/ Bugis/ D07 Beach Rd 007 Beach Bd Pte Apts For Rent Pte Apts For Rent CONCOURSE SKYLINE BEACH ROAD Apt type: 1 1+1 2+1 4+1 bedrooms Sizes 861 1,173 1,410 2,282 2,648 sq ft Panoramic: Sea Flyer City view Link walkway to Nicoll Flighway MRT736 words
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Advertisement463 2014-08-12 9 120 GRANGE 3+1BDRM 1400 sqft. Security, swimming pool. Call Kellyn 6535 1792 8 HULLET RD 3rm 890/1151 sf. Low flr. Pool, security, carpark. Kellyn 6535 1792 JIA 65 WILKIE Rd Apt 3 rm 1528 sqft. P/furn. Carpark, security pool. 6535 1792 TATE RES 3218 sf. 4+1. High floor. Immed. $19K463 words
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Advertisement479 2014-08-12 9 CUSCADEN ROYALE. IMMED 3 bdrm, $5.9Kneg, high flr, f/furn. Orchard MRT. Cobroke. SH Hin 8100 4123 Choice Unit SOMMERVILLE PK 3-BDRM. Mid flr. No noon sun. Quiet Partial furnished. Avail immed. Patsy 9060 0052 SPRING GROVE 2+1 bdrms 1012sf. S$5.2K Newly reno. Unblock view. High flr. 9815-7047 Ë MADISON RES479 words
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Advertisement387 2014-08-12 9 **IMMED. SUITES Surrey, 2+1, size 893sqft, Partial furn/ high flr, balcony, near MRT *****000 Allan TREVOSE PK 2300 sf 4+1+1 new kitchen/ baths, spacious $8.3K. JPL *****369 HILLCREST VILLA CLUSTER 5+1. 3189 sf. Bright. face greenery Owner *****190 LINCOLN SUITES. NEW! 1076 sf, 2+1. High flr. Unblock. Facilities. LPW 9638387 words
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Advertisement285 2014-08-12 9 EXPAT’S CHOICE COSTA RHU @TG Rhu. 4+1 2217sf, bright, breezy, new reno, scenic view! Immed. Dial *****888 CS Chong BAYSHORE 3/ 5RM fr $4.1K Amber Glade 3/4rm $3.9K The Sound 3 rm fr $5.2K. Parkway View 3rmfr $4.5K HAIG 162. 344 sqft High flr. Best Stack. Partial seaview SE facing,285 words
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Advertisement294 2014-08-12 9 tfflJ Ang Mo Kio tffrl Ang Mo Kio I iA\n Ang Mo Kio MA'Jfl Ang Mo Kio HDB Apts For Rent HDB Apts For Rent HDB Apts For Rent HDB Apts For Rent HDB Median Sub-letting Rents in 2nd Quarter 2014 1 1 ta 111 w mm Mm m II294 words
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Advertisement99 2014-08-12 9 Near MRT SCALA 2 BDRM Rare landed view. High flr. Brand new. P/furn. Lor Chuan MRT/ NEX. $3.3k. Mei *****156 GARDENS BISHAN 3+1 bdrms. Newly reno. Mid flr. F/furn, aircon. Near Ai Tong Sch. 9862-8259 THE CHUAN 2-BDRM. 980sf. High flr. Good view. Full facilities. Near Australian Sch. Call Fiona99 words
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Advertisement119 2014-08-12 9 HILLVIEW COURT, JALAN Dermawan, 3+1 bdrms, 2,831 sq ft. Mins to Bukit Gombak MRT Station, Bukit Batok Nature Park and West Mall. Call *****223 CHOICE UNIT HILLVIEW HEIGHTS. 2BDRM. $2700 p/m. F/furn. Available immediately. Call Angie 9818-2280 THE WARREN 2+1. 1066sf. F/furn. F/facilities. Mins to MRT/ shpg mall. Immed. $3.3K.119 words
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Advertisement114 2014-08-12 9 ORCHID PARK 3+1 1200sf P/furn High flr Nice reservoir view Reno Facilities Immed $3.5K 9146-2799 GREENWICH 2/3-BDRM 883 1227sf. High flr. Unblocked Furn/ P/furn. Immed $3.xK $4.xK.New! Near amenities F/FURN 1-BDRM APT Kinta Road Niven Road. S/pool, security. 2min walk MRT. $3.5K up. Housekeeping option. *****471 perlodge@singnet.com.sg EAST COAST/ THOMSON114 words
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Advertisement254 2014-08-12 10 BLK 45 TELOK Blangah Dr. 3-bdrms. 3 Aircons. Immed Near Vivo/ Sentosa. Direct bus to city. Jane 9691-2311 2+1 APPROVED 161 Bt Merah Central. Nice hse. F/furn. Aircon. Amenities. $2.5K. Co-broke welcome 4’A’ TOH YI Dr 2+hall+ kitchen F/furn Quiet Near amenities Couple +1 /ladies preferred. *****398 OT 3+1 JLN254 words
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Advertisement377 2014-08-12 10 3+1 BLK856 Tampines St82 F/furn, aircon. Amenities, MRT.View to offer. Immed. Call Asmah HSR 9819 1465 138 3’A’ CORNER 2+1/ 334 EA 2+1/ 879 4’A’ 3+1. Mid/ high flr. neg. *****236 SIMEI BLK 160 5rm flat, lock 1 rm, furnish, aircon, $2.4K neg. 8108-4735 Rita 3RM BLK 195 Kim Keat377 words
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Advertisement319 2014-08-12 10 r Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES Eunos Techpark Business Space at Kaki Bukit Place Minutes' drive to Eunos and MacPherson MRT Stations 10-storey modern flatted factory with swimming pool, tennis court and gym Ample loading bays and cargo lifts Attached washrooms Unit sizes from 3,714 sq ft For Lease319 words
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Advertisement144 2014-08-12 10 S’GOON NTH AVE 5. Fty/ Office 7k/25ksf Ht 5m, 12.5 kN/m2. Aircon. Face AMK Ave 3. Call *****657. 40 JLN PEMIMPIN Tat Ann Bldg #03-10,2300sf immed #03-10C, 1500sf, avail 1/10. owner *****826/*****571 NEW LISTING MIDVIEW CITY Sin Ming Lane. B1 Grd flr. 1378 sf up, high ceiling 60amp. Immed Easy144 words
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Advertisement253 2014-08-12 10 *HARVEST W’LANDS B2 ramp up. #03. 1906 sf. $3.4K. No GST. Bare. Immed. Patricia *****097 *NORTH SPRING BIZ hub B2 ramp up, 1507 sf. Bare, immed. Low flr, corner $2.4K. Patricia 9793 6097 Near MRT OXLEY/ NOVELTY BIZ Ctr B1 990/ 1173 sf. Bare to fitted; 1658sf loft unit 2253 words
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Advertisement369 2014-08-12 10 PRIME BIZHUB. GROUND flr. Next to lobby. In front of entrance. 2260sf Just TOP Boon Kheng 8333-8800 Don't Miss JURONG B2/ WHSE 40k 250k. High ceiling cranes. Corp. image Loading bays $1.50 psf *****007 Josh JURONG/SUNGEI KADUT Fty Open space. From 5000 200,000 sqft. Suits most trade Hp *****797 Ronnie369 words
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Advertisement545 2014-08-12 10 tTCi Factory/lndustrial fi® Factory/lndustrial I flW Factory/lndustrial Hff Space for Sale f|g Space for Sale w Space for Sale Enterprise One along Eunos Link fl i Hi No additional buyer's stamp duty Tenanted units offering immediate rental income Sizes from 2,164 sq ft Near PIE KPE CTE Ramp-up vehicular access545 words
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Advertisement154 2014-08-12 10 CITY HUB 2 Star buy! B1 office retail. Only $8xxk /$558psf up MRT facilities TOP soon! Final release B2 FTY FOR sale. Northlink Bldg 3658 sf. $1.1M. No agt please call Mr Lim *****322 Warehouse cum Office KakiBukit IndustrialTerrace 1,000 sf per floor @$1.20 psf Basement, 2nd, 3rd, 4th attic154 words
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Advertisement1003 2014-08-12 11 534 534 e V*V° GALAXIS WORK LOFTS 0 FUSIONOPOLIS OFFICE SPACE at one-north FOR LEASE (D 6508 8790/6508 8767 spacetobe.com.sg ascendas Space to be GuocoLand Group 20 COLLYER QUAY Excellent Seaview Next to Raffles Place MRT Station 700 sq ft 2,734 sq ft 6428 7858/807I6534 3132 Medical Suites For Lease1,003 words
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Advertisement390 2014-08-12 11 FULL COMM! INT’L Plaza 1453 sf. Tastefully fitted. Direct lift frontage. Very high flr. Owner *****006 TOA PAYOH. 80 sf 500 sf. Sublet, fully fitted, aircon, move in cond. 9101-8311 Owner, www.wasabay.com SUNTEC CITY TOWER. 5264 /3337/ 1927 sf $9.30psf. Very high flr. Superb view. Jaishree Brice 9023 9265 IMMED!390 words
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Advertisement333 2014-08-12 11 D12-D15 OFFICE/ WAREHSE 500-5000 sqft. $2 psf up. Bare. Ms Loh 9003 9005 DUXTON OFFICE 1200SF Rare! Spacious! New Reno! $10K. Owner *****671 REDHILL FORUM CORP. Image Bldg 3800sf. Renovated Fitted Furn. 9139-0654 A’POSH BIZ HUB, Yishun Ave 6. 1281/1550/3843sqft Choice units! 9139-0654 INT’L PLAZA/ TONG Eng 463/603/807/881/1227sf. Fully fitted.333 words
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Advertisement417 2014-08-12 11 1) UNITED HSE. FH, 549 sf. 2) Burlington Sq, 99 yrs, 699 sf. Mins Walk to MRT. Call now Toh TL *****523 CANTONMENT RD. FH. 2-sty Mezzanine/ Attic. 1375/ 3064 sqft. Outram MRT. Own use. C&W 9724 3662 OFFICE SPACE Ubi Tech Park. 1496 sf. Fitted. Best Twr W/ food417 words
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Advertisement475 2014-08-12 11 67 a»r 1167 atr 169 Mr ization central F&B and Retail Space for Lease: Conveniently located in the city centre Above Clarke Quay MR! Station Fronting Singapore River and Clarke Quay Shoppers traffic from Central Office, Great Eastern Centre, Park Royal and Swissotel Merchant Court Key tenants bYSI, Charles Keith,475 words
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Advertisement348 2014-08-12 11 BUGIS AREA 205-1,460sf Chinatown: 350-10,000sf Orchard area: 100-4,090sf City Hall: 700-4,090sf Farrer Park: 530-5,000sf Bukit Timah: 151-6,900sf Alexandra: 160-3,700sf Holland: 280-650sf Geylang area: 226-1,933sf East Coast: 280-1,800sf Bedok: 280-1,453sf Tampines: 721-1,659sf Serangoon: 100-1,284sf Toa Payoh 200 2,500sf DON’T MISS! HEAVY traffic Bedok Ctr. whole unit. Woodlands 888, ½-shop Clementi Ctr348 words
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Advertisement798 2014-08-12 12 67a s r |®»r CONCOURSE SKYLINE (RETAIL UNITS) Exclusive 9 units only All with Beach Road frontage Suitable for F B Retail Services Sizes 710 sq ft to 764 sq ft per unit Combination of units 1,463 sq ft to 2,217 sq ft Attractive leasing terms Adjacent to Nicoil Highway798 words
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Advertisement268 2014-08-12 12 SIGLAP V. GRD flr. retail 2 unit. 800/ 1280 s.f 99 yr. Tenanted. Good human traffic. Jerry 9655-9990 EAST VILLAGE FH Retail for Sale mix devt, 226sf, prime unit next to Supermarket. Tenanted. 9800 3880 Jon 19XXPSF! FH Shps next to Farrer Pk MRT Suits most trades. 441sf frm $8xxK268 words
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Advertisement707 2014-08-12 12 In Restaurant/Lounge Space for Rent In Restaurant/Lounge Space for Rent s k iK 10- i LIAT T©WBRS Prime F&B Space Approx. 1,000/ 2,500/ 3,500 sqft Street level Prominent frontage 5 mins to Orchard MR! station Call Landlord at *****-784/ 785/ 776 goodinvestment HOLLAND HDB SHOPHOUSE with commercial 3rm flat Sale/rent.707 words
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Advertisement256 2014-08-12 15 Restaurant located at GreenwoodAvenue at Bukit Timah requires: Sous Chef Chef De Partie Demi Chef De Partie Service Crew i Interested parties, please email detailed resume, stating expected salary, date of availability with recent photograph to ruby@orchardcredit.com.sg BUTCHER REQUIRED IN supermkt Bedok/ Bishan Handle pork. Experienced. 6-day week. Basic incentive,256 words
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