The Straits Times, 9 August 2015

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    1083 1  -  Growing sense of national identity, and global standing, as S’pore turns 50 Warren Fernandez Editor warren@sph.com.sg Singapore awoke to a rude shock on Aug 9, 1965. At 10am, a voice on the radio revealed that the city state had been turfed out of the Malaysian federation and
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  • Top of the News
    • 938 2 / 3 The full text of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Message My F ellow Singaporeans, Fifty years ago, on this very night, Singapore was on the eve of a momentous change. The Cabinet had already signed the Separation Agreement. The Government Printers
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    • Singapore’s Golden Jubilee
      • 625 4  -  S. Dhanabalan eighth person to get award; S R Nathan was previous recipient Order of Temasek (First Class) Chia Yan Min Economics Correspondent chiaym@sph.com.sg Former senior Cabinet minister S. Dhanabalan has been conferred the nation’s top civilian honour, the Order of Temasek (First Class). Mr
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      • 513 4  -  Order of Nila Utama (First Class) Jasmine Osada osadaj@sph.com.sg They spent their careers shaping Singapore into what it is today. And as the nation celebrates its Golden Jubilee, the pioneer-gener-ation contributors who have helped to make it happen are being recognised with top honours at the National
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      • 449 4  -  Distinguished Service Order Leong Weng Kam, Choo Y un Ting wengkam@sph.com.sg yuntingc@sph.com.sg Veteran politicians Ch’ng Jit Koon and Sidek Saniffwere two of six recipients of the Distinguished Service Order at this year’s National Day Awards. The former senior ministers of states were honoured for their
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      • 314 4  -  Meritorious Service Medal (Military) Ng Huiwen nghuiwen@sph.com.sg Chief of Defence Force Ng Chee Meng received a state send-off after he was awarded the Pingat Jasa Gemilang(Tentera)–theMeritorious Service Medal (Military) at this year’s National Day Awards. Lieutenant-General Ng, 47, who became Singapore’s eighth defence chief in 2013,
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      • 511 6  -  Singapore and Malaysia have looked past differences to work together for the good of their people, say leaders Zakir Hussain Deputy Political Editor zakirh@sph.com.sg Singapore and Malaysia decided to go their separate ways 50 years ago today, but the ties
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      • 681 6  -  Singapore’s Prime Minister has issued a message in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Singapore and Malaysia. This is the full text of that message. Lee Hsien Loong Today, on Aug 9,2015, Singapore celebrates its 50th National Day. Thisyearisalsothe50th anniversary of
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      • 753 6  -  The Malaysian Prime Minister has written an opinion piece for The Sunday Times on the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Malaysia ties Najib Razak Fiftyyears ago today, Singapore became an independent state. As a 12-year-old, I was aware of the significance of Malaysia gaining
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      • 765 8  -  PM hails multicultural society at National Day event organised by Malay/Muslim groups Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh asyiqins@sph.com.sg As a dikir barat performance unfolded on stage to the thunderous beat of Malay drums, children flocked to stalls to have their faces painted and their
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      • 541 8  -  Charissa Yong charyong@sph.com.sg Additional reporting bylimYi HanandAdrian Lim The pioneer generation of Singaporeans and the country’s founding leaders were celebrated at National Day dinners across the island last night, where ministers and MPs called on Singaporeans to emulate their grit and determination which made
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      • 256 8  -  Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam last night announced changes to those likely to represent the PAP in the western parts of Singapore. Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob will leave Bukit Batok East ward in Jurong GRC for the newly
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      • 979 10 / 11  -  Amid the celebrations, volunteers churn out 1,800 breakfast sets for needy residents Olivia Ho oliviaho@sph.com.sg Additional reporting by Lim Yi Han and Amir Hussain A heavy morning downpour yesterday gave way to bright afternoon skies, as people across Singapore turned out in full
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      • 158 10 / 11  -  Jermyn Chow Seven heads of state and government will be among foreign dignitaries from 18 countries attending today’s National Day Parade. They include Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and New Zealand Prime Minister
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      • 53 10 / 11 The Singapore economy has come a long way since the country’s independence in 1965. The Sunday Times looks at how the economy has evolved over the years, and some of the biggest hurdles it will face in the coming decades. Sources: OCBC, DEPARTMENT OF
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      • 406 12 / 13  -  Adrian Lim Half a century of progress has seen Singapore undergo a dramatic, improbable transformation. While it had already become the region’s thriving entrepot in 1965, it was still a diamond in the rough. Under the guided and calibrated approach of city planners, sprawling
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      • 569 14  -  After more than 2,700 hours of rehearsals over six months to perfect their snazzy routines, 9,000 performers and parade participants, from children as young as six to pioneers in their 80s, will finally put it all together at this evening’s National Day Parade. Lim
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      • 350 14  -  Lim Yi Han Even with four National Day Parades under her belt, Madam Yu Ah Lin considers this year’s her toughest yet. Tonight, the parade veteran will be running, swaying her hips and trying to keep in step with some 849 other women
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      • 114 16 Away from the limelight, 9,000 people from the Singapore Armed Forces, such as Captain Phuah Wei Wen, whose job is to stand in for the Prime Minister, and other government agencies will ensure that the biggest show in town today goes off without a hitch. Performers
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      • 324 16  -  Lim Yi Han When Captain Phuah Wei Wen steps out of the car after the Prime Minister’s motorcade pulls into the Padang, he is often greeted with light laughter. But the 26-year-old brushes it off, and never breaks character as Prime Minister Lee
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      • 482 16  -  Lim Yi Han Going through 56 hours of rehearsals would be a mean feat for anyone, but this is especially so if you are 71 years old. However, for retired Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) warrant officer Yunnos Shariff, who first took
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    • 68 4 ALL THE AUG 9 ACTION Live from The Straits Times From the Proclamation moment at 9am to the Parade, we've got Singapore covered Get the latest from our ST Now blog in www.straitstimes.com Get updates on The Straits Times Facebook page Follow us on Twitter @stcom View beautiful photos on
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    • 70 5 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE Kgs i i.i i W ii. a it inmninmrrv JLilljl .1 iL Wb'bswI nfinSn ROLEX CONGRATULATES THE PEOPLE OF SINGAPORE ON 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. FROM THE EARLY PIONEERS, TO THE GENERATION OF TODAY, THEIR IDEALS AND ASPIRATIONS ARE TRULY SHARED BY ALL. ROLEX IS PROUD
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    • 68 10 / 11 ALL THE AUG 9 ACTION Live from The Straits Times From the Proclamation moment at 9am to the Parade, we've got Singapore covered Get the latest from our ST Now blog in www.straitstimes.com Get updates on The Straits Times Facebook page Follow us on Twitter @stcom View beautiful photos on
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    • 68 15 Principal telecommunications partner of NDP 2015. We’ve come a long way together, Singapore. Here’s to another 50 remarkable years! Over the past five decades, this nation of ours has gone from strength to strength. As we remember how far we’ve come, let’s also celebrate how much further we can go
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    • 76 17 .Let's look to r wa r d to our next ft a I; VEwwssga /w' Hi i 4 n •r. t- ,c 9 ft 3S <v ■m HU 0 i 11«■ se It's been an incredible journey so far, and we believe the road ahead will just keep getting better.
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  • Home
    • 484 18  -  Two-Room Flexi scheme will have leases of 15-45 years in five-year increments Yeo Sam Jo yeosamjo@sph.com.sg The new Two-Room Flexi scheme for Housing Board flats will have lease options ranging from 15 to 45 years for older households. These options will come in
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    • 443 18  -  Adrian Lim adrianl@sph.com.sg Pretending to be interested in a membership, an alleged thief instead cleaned out seven lockers at a gym in Merchant Road on Thursday afternoon, making off with cash, credit cards and mobile devices. But he was soon tracked down by the
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    • 748 20  -  Supermarkets here say sales rising; premium Japanese fruits regarded as sweeter, tastier Jasmine Osada osadaj@sph.com.sg A bunch of grapes with a price tag of more than $200. A melon going for almost $160. And apples at $10 each. At such prices, it is
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    • 256 20  -  Jasmine Osada LIMITED-EDITION DOLE GOKUSEN BANANAS 500yen(S$5.60) per banana Launched last year by fresh food producer Dole, these bananas sport a serial number printed on their skin and come in a special gift box. Only 59 went on sale. To make the cut, each banana had to be
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    • 577 24  -  Strong demand for free courses organised by government bodies for the Golden Jubilee Olivia Ho oliviaho@sph.com.sg When housewife Chew Nyee King, 66, was first confronted with a nude model, she did not quite know where to look. But she quickly overcame her
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    • 507 26  -  Women’s groups, MPs hope review will give single mums benefits enjoyed by married ones Kok Xing Hui kxinghui@sph.com.sg Sales manager Desiree Lee gets eight weeks of maternity leave but wishes she had twice that period of time, as married women do, to bond with
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    • 505 26  -  Gilaine Ng ngilaine@sph.com.sg The first few months after Madam Mary Lai was diagnosed with dementia were extremely painful for her family. She had always been fit and healthy. She cleaned and cooked for her two grandchildren, and helped run the household.
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    • 107 19 438,000 Hours Of Nation Building Today, we pay tribute to our pioneer generation a generation that overcame insurmountable challenges in their desire to build this Singapore we call home. A generation that exemplifies that special Singaporean spirit. Today, as Singapore marks 50 years of independence, we come together as one
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    • 133 24 Did you know? More than 80% of first-time 4-room new home buyers received grants, bought their flats for less than $350,000 and pay no cash for their monthly loan repayment? That means everyone can have their own ‘Under One Roof! ov-% w I (A. m Vr! rm r-:- I Vj,
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    • 161 26 Even though Singapore is a small red dot, I’m proud to be a Singaporean because we have a good government and we are well known and recognized worldwide. Wishing Singapore will prosper further to greater heights. Abdesh Singh Jeremiah feirlWoti SG 50 n We didn’t J get here on silver
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  • World
    • 583 30  -  He urges party members to fight flurry of‘false news’ on social media Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur asruls@sph.com.sg Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has hit out at those Umno divisional chiefs who failed to support
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    • 286 30 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK KUALA SELANGOR Malaysia has no plans to peg the ringgit to the US dollar, as was done during the 1997 Asian financial crisis, despite the sharp depreciation of the currency, Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said yesterday.
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    • 609 32 Six die in storm; Soudelor crosses the strait to mainland packing winds of up to 144kmh AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG REUTERS SHANGHAI Typhoon Soudelor moved towards China, weaker but still packing a punch, after killing at least six people and leaving a trail of
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    • 272 32 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE KABUL A wave of attacks on the Afghan police, army and Nato installations in Kabul killed at least 51 people and wounded hundreds, dashing hope that Taleban insurgents might be weakened by a leadership struggle after news of their long-time
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    • 283 34 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE POMPEII (Italy) Pompeii is rising from the ashes again despite the worst that Italy’s mafia, and bureaucracy, could throw at it. The ancient city, buried during a volcanic eruption in the first century, is undergoing a multimillioneuro restoration which will
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    • 509 34 Jury fails to unanimously agree on executing ex-student who killed 12 at Batman premiere AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE CENTENNIAL (Colorado) The gunman who stormed a Batman movie premiere and killed 12 cinemagoers in 2012 has escaped the death penalty, but will spend the rest of his life
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    • 576 36 July’sdrop–thebiggestinfourmonths–likely to add to pressure for more stimulus measures BLOOMBERG REUTERS BEIJING China’s exports declined more than expected last month, hobbled by a strong yuan and lower demand in the European Union, and adding pressure on Premier Li Keqiangto stabilise
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    • 337 36 REUTERS JAKARTA Indonesia is now open to joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement following United States President Barack Obama’s victory in a congressional battle over the pact, the country’s chief economic minister has said. The government of South-east Asia’s
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    • World Briefs
      • 69 36 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NABLUS (Palestinian Territories) The father of a Palestinian toddler killed last month when their home in the the West Bank was firebombed by Jewish extremists has died of his injuries from the attack. Mr Saad Dawabsha died yesterday in hospital
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      • 61 36 REUTERS TOKYO Japan’s nuclear regulator said an accident on the scale of the 2011 Fukushima disaster would not occur under new safety rules imposed on reactors such as Kyushu Electric Power’s Sendai No. 1, Japan’s Nikkei business daily reported yesterday. The Sendai
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      • 71 36 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MANILA The Philippine authorities have moved to file corruption charges against two top politicians, the justice secretary has said, as part of a massive graft scandal. The Justice Department has asked for charges to be filed against Mr Joel Villanueva,
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      • 53 36 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON A staggering 24 million viewers tuned in to Fox News last Thursday to watch the first major Republican US presidential debate, Nielsen figures showed. Its viewership is the highest rating of any presidential primary debate, according to the figures
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  • Page 36 Miscellaneous
    • 130 36 Weather Singapore 32/24 ºC TodayThundery showers over many areas in the predawn hours and morning. Outlook Monday and Tuesday: Occasionally windy. Late morning and early afternoon thundery showers. Air quality PSI 54-61 24-hour reading up to 4pm yesterday Sunrise 7.06am moderate Sunset 7.16pm Moonrise 2.21am North Thunderstorm Moonset 2.50pm East
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  • Page 40 Miscellaneous
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  • Sport
    • 771 43  -  Schooling first S’pore swimmer to win medal at world c’ships after 100m fly bronze in Kazan Jonathan Wong jonwong@sph.com.sg Even as the Republic awakens today to celebrate its history, a young Singaporean of prodigious sporting talent went to bed last night reflecting on his own improbable
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    • 366 43 THE GUARDIAN REUTERS ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester United 1 Tottenham 0 The English Premier League kicked off in unique fashion yesterday as an own goal by Tottenham Hotspur’s Kyle Walker gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory in the season opener at Old Trafford. Never before
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    • 402 40  -  Jonathan Wong jonwong@sph.com.sg An almost impregnable defensive wall erected by South Africa laid the foundations for a dominant 69-21 victory over Singapore at the Netball World Cup yesterday. Ranked fifth in the world, 10 spots higher than their opponents, the South Africans
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    • 580 40 Australia routed on third morning, Clarke to step down as team rebuilding begins THE GUARDIAN AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON England won cricket’s Ashes yesterday after sealing victory by an innings and 78 runs in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in
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    • 89 40 The first 170 people who register for Sept 27’s The Straits Times Run at the Hub at today’s SG50 Carnival at the Singapore Sports Hub will get a Starbucks goodie bag worth over $100. Besides two limited-edition Starbucks reusable tote bags, the goodie
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      205 40  -  TextandpicturesbyJoyceFang Joyce Fang Marcus Ong, 28 Infocomm technology executive Height: 1.75m Weight: 56kg Exercise regimen: I train five times a week with a routine that focuses on running, and supplementary exercises that include lifting weights and doing plyometric workouts. Such workouts are high-intensity exercises involving quick movements such
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    • 528 41  -  Faris’bracehelps LionsXII to fine win over leaders Pahang and a great SG50 gift MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE LionsXII 4 Pahang 2 Jeremy Lim ljeremy@sph.com.sg The LionsXII saved their best performance of their Malaysia Super League (MSL) season for a superb victory over the league leaders Pahangyesterday. Twogoalsbyin-formFarisRamli
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    • 610 41  -  Wang Meng Meng meng@sph.com.sg It was 7am on Aug 6,1965, but Lim Teng Sai was already up and buzzing with excitement. It was to be his first trip out of Singapore, after all. The 12-year-old McNair Primary Schoolpupil–whowouldeventually play in defence for
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    • 390 41 REUTERS SYDNEY Scrum-half Nic White came off the bench to score 10 points in the last 11 minutes and give Australia a 27-19 victory over New Zealand and a first Rugby Championship title yesterday. White’s penalty and converted try settled a lively
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    • Sports World
      • 97 41 CHENGDU Singapore’s interest in table tennis’ China Openhas ended, afterFeng Tianwei’s 1-4 loss to Liu Shiwen in the women’s singles quarter-finals last night. Earlier, she and Yu Mengyu went down 1-3 to the hosts’ Gu Yuting and Mu Zi in the women’s doubles
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      • 49 41 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS World athletics’ ruling body, the IAAF, has condemned as “naive” the two blood experts at the centre of mass doping allegations. Australian scientists Michael Ashenden and Robin Parisotto have claimed that hundreds of athletes had returned “suspicious” doping test results.
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      • 66 41 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOSANGELES•Golf’sworld No.1RoryMcIlroyissetto return from injury at this week’s PGA Championship, after being scheduled to tee off in the first round. The PGA of America said on Twitter that the Northern Irish defending champion has been grouped with US Open and Masters
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      • 67 41 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WUHAN (China) North Korea won football’s women’s East Asian Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over South Korea yesterday. A draw was all that North Korea required to win the four-team, round-robin tournament. But a deflected Yun Song Mi free
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      • 55 41 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON JoseMourinho gave Chelsea a boost on the eve of the new English football season by signing a four-year contract to stay in charge of the champions until 2019. The 52-year-old led Chelsea to the Premier League title and won the League
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      • 68 41 REUTERS NICE (France) Formula One driver Jenson Button believes he was gassed during a burglary at his rented villa in Saint-Tropez but a local prosecutor and French police said on Friday there was no proof that was the case. Button and wife
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      • 69 41 REUTERS TORONTO Eugenie Bouchard’s coaching merry-go-round will take another turn, after the Canadian tennis player announced that she had split with Sam Sumyk following six months blighted by injury and a succession of early exits from tournaments. The 21-year-old will be coached temporarily by Serbian
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    • 1054 42  - Acid tests await Wenger Rodgers Title would validate Wenger’s quest for silver and Rodgers’ aim to remain at the Reds’ helm HeartOf F ootball Rob Hughes stsports@sph.com.sg In the most competitive league in the world, humiliation festers longer than the glow of achievement. On the first Sunday of the English
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    • 269 42 REUTERS ZURICH Football’s world governing body Fifa has launched an internal investigation of alleged corruption, two people familiar with the matter said, in a development that may signal greater cooperation with criminal probes by United States and Swiss authorities. Members of Fifa’s executive committee were
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  • Singapore’s Golden Jubilee
    • 563 44  -  Overwhelming response to free entry, queue closes early Amir Hussain amirh@sph.com.sg For the second day yesterday, the ArtScience Museum’s offer of free entry to all its exhibitions drew a huge turnout, forcing it to close its waiting line a few hours before schedule. At one point,
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    • 45 44 From the day of Singapore’s independence, The Straits Times has covered every step of this improbable nation’s journey. This montage of images from our archives captures the Aug 9 mood from 1965 to 2014 as shown on the front pages of The Straits Times.
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  • Insight
    • 267 1  -  Wong Siew Ying wongsy@sph.com.sg From Facebook to Instagram to WhatsApp, social media is being used by politicians in Singapore like never before. Through these platforms, their followers can keep up with what the politicians are up to whether they are officiating the opening of a new
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    • 2703 2 / 3  -  It enables politicians to engage voters and mobilise support quickly but will it translate into actual votes? Wong Siew Ying wongsy@sph.com.sg It was almost midnight when the screen on his phone lit up. Somewhere in Tampines Street 45, two residents had fumbled for
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    • 450 2 / 3  -  Wong Siew Ying Videos and photographs of National Solidarity Party (NSP) member Kevryn Lim, 26, clad in an all-white tight-fitting dress and speaking to reporters, made the rounds on the Internet last week. Ms Lim, a former part-time model and now project
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    • 280 4 The Sunday Times says The SG50 story is an opus that everyone has had a hand in the movers and shakers, thinkers and doers. Alongside visionary giants and everyday heroes laboured millions of ordinary people who simply believed that Singapore would prevail against all
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    • 1366 4  -  On the perennial political problem, ‘Govt is trying its best’ is better than ‘Govt knows best’ PoliticsAt50: What mattersthisGE Rachel Chang Assistant Political Editor rchang@sph.com.sg Fora fewmonths in2013, the figure of 6.9 million took over the national consciousness. A projection of what the population could growto by
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    • 1153 6  -  PAP has adjusted to new reality; WP content to make headway steadily, rather than noisily Han Fook Kwang Editor At Large hanfk@sph.com.sg An interesting period in Singapore politics will soon end with the coming general election. In fact, it was probably
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    • 1130 6  -  Lee Wei Ling After my father was pronounced dead at 3:18am on Monday, March 23, the Government declared a week of national mourning. On the first two days, a private wake was held at the Prime Minister’s official residence at Sri Temasek, inside the
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    • 887 7  -  Video of commuters unwittingly participating in a flash mob event becomes a hit What’sT rending Daryl Chin Social Media Editor darylc@sph.com.sg Most, if not all, Singaporeans possessahiddencharacteristic– that deep down, we are immensely proud of who we are, and what our nation has
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    • Your Letters
      • 182 7  -  Jamie YengJia Wen (Miss) This year, Singapore celebrates its 50 th year of independence. The country has gone far despite a far from smooth-sailing journey. Many people had said Singapore would not be able to survive for long after achieving independence. But
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      • 311 7  -  Juthika Ramanathan (Ms) Chief Executive Office of the Chief Justice Supreme Court We agree with Mr Dharmendra Yadavthat there are benefits in having in place a process to receive and consider complaints of judicial misconduct (“Set up body to look into
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      • 240 7  -  Francis Cheng Mr Heng Cho Choon has made his case for online voting (“Time for online voting in the Internet age”; July 26). However, there are serious issues of online security. If people voted online before a security loophole in the system could be discovered,
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      • 144 7  -  Zhang Guocheng I agree with the views expressed by both Ms Lim Zi Kun (“Engage engineers with more interesting work”; ST Online, July 26) and Mr Jairaj Ramanathan (“Let engineers focus on engineering”; July 26). Engineering as a profession has lost its lustre and
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      • 177 7  -  Ho Chee Khuen I attended the Singapore Airlines annual general meeting last month. Among the resolutions were the re-election of retiring board directors and the approval of directors’ emoluments for the financial year ending March 31 next year. The chairman, Mr Stephen Lee, is
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    • 1848 8  -  Orphan who became a houseboy has lived his lifeinservice–pickingupskillsalongtheway ItChangedMyLife Wong Kim Hoh Senior Writer kimhoh@sph.com.sg Henry Leo, 72, knows the date Singapore separated from Malaysia. On the morning of Aug 9,1965, he was in the kitchen of a
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    • This week in 1965: A look back at the events that shaped Singapore 50 years ago
      • 576 10 / 11  -  The Sunday Times speaks to people who were in the news, or whose neighbourhood was in the news, the week that Singapore became an independent country Many were keen to be part of multicultural nation: Othman We remember... Singapore separating from Malaysia Research by Jagjit
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      • 265 10 / 11  -  Jennani Durai When Professor Tommy Koh heard from friends that Singapore had separated from Malaysia, he turned on the radio with mounting excitement. “I felt a sense of liberation from an unhappy marriage,” he said. “I was determined to do
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      • 304 10 / 11  -  Jennani Durai jennanid@sph.com.sg Retired doctor Lee Moh Hoon was a stressed medical student with a lot on her mind on Aug 9,1965, but she vividly recalls Mr Lee Kuan Yew appearing on television to announce that Singapore was no longer a part of
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      • 417 10 / 11  -  Ho Aili Violinist Vivien Goh was 17 and preparing to go to the Eastman School of Music in New York state, when Singapore became independent. “I didn’t know what I would come back to, if anything,” she said, adding she probably found
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      • 400 10 / 11  -  Jennani Durai Singapore’s exit from Malaysia in August 1965 came at a time when national sprinter C. Kunalan was grappling with separation trauma of a personal nature. “My wife and I were both estranged from our families at that time. They
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    • 1161 12  -  Studies suggest each emotion may not have a distinct pattern in the face, body or brain Lisa Feldman Barrett NEW YORK TIMES Our senses appear to show us the world the way it truly is, but they are easily deceived. For example,
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    • 1407 13  -  Everybody’stalkingabout–andwith– Microsoft’s computer program in China John Markoff, Paul Mozur NEW YORK TIMES She is known as Xiaoice, and millions of young Chinese pick up their smartphones every day to exchange messages with her, drawn to her knowing sense of humour and listening skills. People often
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    • 1214 14  -  Century-old songbook may settle copyright issue with Warner and make ditty free to use Ben Sisario NEW YORK TIMES It is one of the most beloved and famous of all songs, belted out at countless gatherings for infants and octogenarians alike.
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    • 174 1 What matters this GE: The Population Conundrum, with columnist Rachel Chang B4 My best friend, Xiaoice–the chatbot that is a hit with young people in China B13 pp WhatsA s pp ats politics? with olitics? po cs As the buzz grows bout an impending general election, Insight gives a status
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    • 160 9 n jcu.singapore.fanpage jjj) jcusingaporevideo @jcu_singapore 0 jcusingapore www.jcu.edu.sg Happy Birthday Singapore! JCU SINGAPORE 0 < \T D I f T iT JCU Singapore's contribution to the SG50 celebration JCU Singapore is offering a single subject fee waiver to all Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
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    • 29 10 / 11 Since independence in 1965, we have progressed as one people to achieve hard-won peace and prosperity. SPH is proud to celebrate 50 years of successful nation-building. Happy Birthday Singapore!
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    • 516 12 The Straits Times/Singapore Sports Hub SG50 Carnival presented by OCBC Bank FREE ADMISSION 8&9 AUG 2015 SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB 9AM 9PM ■4W ocncs^ Don t miss two days of family fun and exciting prizes at our Sports Hub Carnival. Lots of fun beckon from sports try-outs, carnival games, kids’ play
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  • Invest
    • 1568 21  -  Learn howto save, budget, get insured and plan for retirement Lorna Tan Invest Editor As we celebrate our nation’s 50th birthday today, The Sunday Times highlights 50 top money tips covering a wide range of finance issues from saving and budgeting to insurance
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    • 1569 16  -  He began investing in stocks last year and with discipline, has built up a four-digit portfolio with 6 to 8 per cent return a year Me&MyMoney Rachael Boon rachaelb@sph.com.sg Accountancy student Loh Yuan Bin lives and breathes the world of finance, and peppers his
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    • 226 16  -  Rachael Boon Q What has been your biggest investing mistake A Ezion, where I lost $300. It’s quite a lot because when I invest, I try not to lose that much. My margin of safety is about 15 to 20 per cent, depending on the dynamics
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    • 1282 18  -  In the second of a two-part series on Singapore Savings Bonds, The Sunday Times highlights how you can apply for and redeem them, and the allotment process Lorna Tan Invest Editor lornatan@sph.com.sg Savings bonds present retail investors with a principal-guaranteed, flexible, affordable
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    • 768 18  -  YourView Rachael Boon rachaelb@sph.com.sg I recently wrote about the various investment products, such as unit trusts, retail bonds, single shares and fixed deposits, that are available to beginner or novice investors starting with, say, $20,000 in capital. In response, many readers
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    • 918 19  -  Understanding market psychology important as rules change Haren Shah Mr Haren Shah is chief investment strategist, Investment Strategy Group, Wealth Management at CitibankAsia Pacific Many say investing these days is difficult, as markets are very volatile. That observation seems true when we see
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    • 411 1 Beyond Bali Indonesian destinations to explore C6&7 C Vintage beauty Madam Ho Lye Toh, 92, was Miss Singapore three times C2 Singapore HappyBirthday, What does a nation of food-obsessed people do to mark a milestone birthday? Chow down, of course. Eunice Quek Kenneth Goh pick 15 specially created treats to
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  • Life
    • Life Features
      • 824 2  -  As the nation celebrates its 50th birthday today, Life speaks to two beautiful Singaporean ambassadors Weightlifter and three-time beauty queen Ankita Varma Most beauty queen hopefuls would be content with winning Miss Singapore just once in their lifetime. But for Madam Ho Lye Toh, it was a
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      • 660 2 In recent years, the Miss Universe beauty pageant has undoubtedly become a global phenomenon with representation from more than 80 countries and fuelling a global industry that produces “perfect” women with megawatt smiles. But according to 77-year-old Mrs Marion Woodworth, Miss Singapore 1958 and the
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      • 802 3  -  Drone enthusiasts are getting a thrill racing their unmanned aircraft in open fields here Benson Ang bang@sph.com.sg It is not the Clone Wars in Star Wars, but it is close. Drawn to the adrenaline rush, speed and thrill of piloting drones, groups of men mostly in
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      • 1506 4  -  Mr Eugene Wee runs a farm, anti-drug programmes and shelters for abused women and high-risk children in Thailand •Quithisjob Cancelledsportscarpurchase •Soldallhisstocks Bryna Singh brynasim@sph.com.sg In a remote village in Phetchabun, a northern Thai province, where most residents are of the Hmong ethnic minority, life
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        1197 5  -  SmalldetailsinSingapore’sbuiltheritage–floortilesinarestored building,anoldbusstop–canunlockthepast Ignatius Low ignatius@sph.com.sg Last week, I had the privilege of touring the newly refurbished National Gallery before it is opened to the public later this year. There was a group of us and we had walked there from the nearby Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, which
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      • 827 5  -  Corrie Tan corriet@sph.com.sg It’s your birthday today. At 8.04pm on Aug 9, many years ago–afterthehelicoptersdrifted across the island bearing the Singapore flag, after the fireworks perforated the night sky, after thousands rose to pledge themselves as a country regardless ofrace,languageandreligion–a nurse slapped you on
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        349 6 / 7  -  Avoid touristsaturated Bali and head to other Indonesian islands which offer superb surfing, historical monuments and nature treks Lydia Vasko vlydia@sph.com.sg Lured by black sand beaches, exotic landscapes and deep spirituality, Bali has been a dream destination for decades. Diverse accommodation options, a wide variety of activities and
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        448 6 / 7 Indonesia offers world-class hiking and trekking and one of the most mesmerising trails is found in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java. It is named after its two famous mountains Mount Semeru, the highest in Java at 3,676m which billows smoke into the air roughly every
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      • 317 6 / 7 People venture to the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra’s western coast for two reasons: to trek and to surf. The islands offer some of Indonesia’s best and most consistent surf breaks all year round, with more than 25 named waves to choose from and “secret” waves you will learn
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        303 6 / 7 Rolling limestone hills, low-lying grasslands and fields of maize distinguish Sumba, a rural island roughly 300km east of Bali, from the rainforest-covered landscapes one expects in Indonesia. The people are also different. Sumba is populated by tribal people of an ethnically and linguistically diverse mix of Austronesian and Melanesian
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        386 6 / 7 Cast away your worries on Pulau Weh, where idyllic island life is spent swinging on a hammock under the shade of a coconut tree. White sand beaches and some of the best snorkelling and diving in Indonesia await visitors to this small, sleepy island at the northernmost tip
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        431 6 / 7 Yogyakarta is the cultural heart of Java, but its main attractions are the ancient monuments nearby. Use the city as a base from which to explore the astounding Borobudur Buddhist sanctuary and Prambanan Hindu temples, both Unesco World Heritage sites. A marvel of the ancient world akin to Angkor
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      • 322 6 / 7 Indonesia’s most bizarre-looking island may also be its most interesting. Sulawesi’s unique, many-armed shape is indicative of the many different landscapes, cultures and ecosystems which have evolved here. From colonial architecture to astonishing tribal culture to world-class diving, Sulawesi has something for everyone. Most trips start in Makassar, a
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      • 1323 8 / 9  -  It is a nerve-racking trip to Langjokull glaciier in Iceland but having a drink 30m under the surface of the glacier is a real cool deal Clara Chow stlife@sph.com.sg Halfway up Langjokull glacier in Iceland, things get a bit hairy. Snow has been falling all day
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        431 8 / 9  -  Deborah Lee Shangri-La hotel deals The Shangri-La-owned Hotel Jen is offering up to 30 per cent discount at 10 properties in China, the Maldives, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. The offer ends on Sept 30 and travellers must stay at least two nights to qualify for the special rates. At
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      • 1038 8 / 9  -  Clara Chow The bus pulls up by the fjord, a finger of blue against black volcanic rock and snow-tinged mountains. It disgorges us a dozen booze journalists on an expedition run by Reyka Vodka under blue cloudless skies at Hvalfjordur. Steel pails and black rubber gloves are
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      • 1200 10  -  The warm hospitality of the residents on the Scottish island and the abundant wildlife will keep visitors going back Sheila Wee’s Travel Black Book Lydia Vasko vlydia@sph.com.sg Who: Professional storyteller and consultant Sheila Wee, 57. She is married with two daughters, actress Julie Wee, 31, and
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    • Books Life
      • 676 13  -  Novelist Madeleine Thien, author Yeo Wei Wei and poet Pooja Nansi will conduct writing workshops and lectures under residency programme Lee Jian Xuan jianxuan@sph.com.sg Three authors have been appointed writers-in-residence at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), under a scheme supported by the National Arts Council.
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        406 13  -  Deborah Lee Who: Artist Hong Zhu An (right), 60. He won the UOB Painting of the Year Grand Award in 1994 and has since had his works collected by art institutions such as the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Princeton University Museum in New York and the Tel
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      • 794 14  -  Expect to be unsettled by a world of strange occurrences in China Mieville’s new book, Three Moments Of An Explosion Sarah Lyall NEW YORK TIMES FICTION THREE MOMENTSOF AN EXPLOSION ByChina Mieville Del Rey/Paperback/382 pages/ $31.95/Books Kinokuniya Even when he is orbiting somewhere in a galaxy too far
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    • Food & Drink Life
      • 1194 15  -  Music veteran Dick Lee’s mother inspired his career as well as his food choices Foodie Confidential Kenneth Goh kengohsz@sph.com.sg Music veteran Dick Lee is known for writing songs and musicals with a strong Singapore flavour, but not many people know that he is also involved in the
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      • 1868 16 / 17  -  The food and beverage scene has been getting into the spirit of SG50, with bakeries, cafes and restaurants pulling out all the stops to showcase beloved local flavours in creative dishes, desserts and drinks to celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee. Eunice Quek Kenneth Goh suss out 15 items to
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      • 933 18  -  Ms Angeline Lim started baking because she dislikes the overly sweet cakes from stores Singapore Cooks Kenneth Goh kengohsz@sph.com.sg Growing up, cooking was the last thing on housewife Angeline Lim’s mind. The bubbly 51-year-old remembers that she grudgingly helped to make pineapple tarts, kueh lapis, kueh
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      • 712 18  -  Tipples Kenneth Goh Whisky label The Dalmore is taking Singapore’s 50th year of independence seriously. The Scottish distillery is unveiling one of its oldest single malt whiskies, aged for slightly more than 50 years, to commemorate the Republic’s Golden Jubilee. Called The Dalmore Affinity, the whisky
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      • 1240 19  -  Restaurateur Ellen Chew has opened her fifth eatery in the British city, this one serving Spanish tapas Tan Dawn Wei dawntan@sph.com.sg LONDON In 2006, Ms Ellen Chew left a cushy job doing marketing and leasing for food court giant Kopitiam and relocated to London, with nothing but
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      • 826 20  -  Eunice Quek, Kenneth Goh Openinga restaurant? Send the details to stlife@sph.com.sg 1 RESTAURANT LABYRINTH RELOCATES Just11/2yearsafteritopenedinNeil Road, the Asian fusion restaurant has found anew home at the Esplanade Mall. The new space seats up to 60 diners, has a bar and lounge, and three private rooms that
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      • 465 20  -  Kenneth Goh FISH HEAD STEAMBOAT “This steamboat is a treasure pot of fish slices, fried yam chunks, Chinese cabbage, tofu and seaweed swimming in a thick fish stock with evaporated milk. The tomato slices and wolfberries inject sweetness. I love how the
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      • 792 21  -  Ginza Kuroson is a good addition to the restaurants in Orchard Road Restaurant Review Wong Ah Yoke Food Critic ahyoke@sph.com.sg Follow Wong Ah Yoke onTwitter @STahyoke With the cost of dining out going up in the last few years, it is good to find a new
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      • 357 21  -  Cheap Good Lee Min Kok Finding decent churros in Singapore is a quest that borders on the obsessive for me, and I was recently subjected to good-natured ribbing from a friend. “Go to Spain if you want good churros,” she said. That will have to wait,
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    • 769 1  -  Canon’s corporate philosophy of kyosei drives its contributions to the community MIKE LEE HIGHLY regarded for its innovative technology, Canon counts many professional photographers and enthusiasts as its users. The company is also proud of its corporate philosophy of kyosei, which lies at the heart of
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    • 571 1  -  Canon EOS World Ambassador Victor Mok helps to document this year’s National Day Parade for posterity MIKE LEE From using borrowed compact cameras in his teens, Canon EOS World Ambassador Victor Mok steadily progressed in his photographic journey, enrolling in classes and joining seminars and outings
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    • 927 2  -  A pillar of Singapore’s financial community, OCBC Bank’s growth mirrors the development of the nation DOUGLAS CHEW FORMED during the throes of the Great Depression in 1932 from the merger of three Hokkien banks, the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC Bank) is Singapore’s longest established local bank.
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    • 793 2  -  MARY LIM WAY back in 1916, Singapore already served as an important outpost for the world’s leading companies. One of these was the Yokohama Specie Bank, which established currency exchange and trade financing operations here to cater to the increasing presence of Japanese companies. After
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    • 839 4  -  Eu Yan Sang’s success is the result of staying true to its vision and values and a commitment to remaining relevant SUKI LOR BUILDING on its foundation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Eu Yan Sang International constantly innovates while playing its part to help improve the health
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    • 643 4  -  THIEN LIM ICONIC thirst-quenchers such as bottled Sarsi and Orange Crush have been favourite “must-haves” during festive occasions here from the 1950s and 1960s. Since then, F&N Foods has developed an ever-growing range of tasty, nutritional and healthier options such as low-sugar, sugarless and low-fat products
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    • 790 6  -  Lian Hup Metal is grateful for UOB’s support as it diversifies into the logistics, real estate and financial services sectors AARON TAN IN THE aftermath of the Asian financial crisis in 1997, Lian Hup Metal decided to turn things in its favour by going beyond its comfort
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    • 901 6  -  ESTHER TEO IN THE retail sector, where delivering good service and forging strong relationships with customers are of paramount importance, frontline staff are very often their companies’ ambassadors. Robinsons’ regular customers are known to recognise its staff by name and recommend the store to
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    • 881 8  -  NTUC Income ensures that essential insurance is within the reach of all Singaporeans for financial security and peace of mind LEONARD LAI IN SINGAPORE’S early years of nation building, a group of insurance agents from NTUC Income were on a mission. Armed with the belief that
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    • 819 8  -  LEONARD LAI WHEN it comes to insuring the nation’s future, Singapore has an old friend it can count on. Australia-listed general insurer and reinsurer QBE first set up its Singapore branch 124 years ago with about 50 staff members. Today, it is a partner of many
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    • 726 10  -  The National Library Board plays a crucial role in nurturing a nation of early readers CHRISTINA CHING BUILDING the foundation of languages begins at a very young age, and parents and caregivers are encouraged to read and share books with their children. According to the National
      PHOTOS: NATIONAL LIBRARY BOARD  -  726 words
    • 734 11  -  Like Singapore, Princess Cruises’ marks its golden jubilee this year, with merriment on board to match the festivities on land PS PRINCESS CRUISES come back new* ESTHER TEO REVEL in the festivities as one of the grande dames of the ocean, Princess Cruises, celebrates its 50th birthday
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    • 869 12  -  GuocoLand takes on the challenge of transforming Singapore’s landscape to maximise space to meet the evolving needs of city-dwellers HAZEL TAN WITH thoughtful planning and smart innovations, property developer GuocoLand Singapore believes that modern living in Singapore’s high urban density environment can be comfortable without compromising
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    • 843 13  -  Qingjian Realty is determined to make homes of the future a reality here LEONARD LAI SEMBAWANG may be an idyllic, non-mature neighbourhood located far from the bustling Central Business District. But for a Chinese developer, the place could mark the start of its plan to
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    • 876 18  -  Homegrown business owners share their success stories in a new book LEONARD LAI BEHIND every cup of soya bean drink from Mr Bean Singapore, pet-groom-ing session at Pet Lovers Centre or children’s reading programme class from MindChamps, is a story of grit, perseverance
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    • 756 19  -  Adaptability and innovation are key to ASUS’ continual growth MIKE LEE FROM its 1989 beginnings as a motherboard manufacturer with just a handful of employees, ASUS has turned into a global powerhouse with over 13,600 staff and products in almost every area of information technology. Not only
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    • 807 20  -  Empathetic treatment remains a priority for B9 Dental Centre KAI TAMIN-GOH DR RAYMOND Lim, founder of B9 Dental Centre and dental surgeon, is known to personally attend to patients past midnight a service that gives him an edge over his competitors. His clinics in Buona Vista,
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    • 827 21  -  Eagle Eye Centre keeps abreast of what’s new in the specialist field, on top of providing quality eye care to patients of all ages under one roof HAZEL TAN IN NINE years, Eagle Eye Centre (EEC) has grown from a one-doctor clinic into a 10-doctor-strong eye centre offering
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    • 1498 22  -  Mundipharma taps Singapore’s talents to push medical innovation for the developing world YANNLING LIM MUNDIPHARMA has a track record that is hard to duplicate: The company’s revenue in the region has been growing at an annual rate of 60 per cent to 65 per cent for
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    • 1001 23  -  High-end consumer brands design limited-edition SG50 souvenirs COMPILED BY SHERYL QUEK Picture perfect Get trigger-happy with the Canon SG50 limited edition PowerShot G7 X that is designed and manufactured in Japan, and exclusive to Singapore. The black camera body is accented by the ring control, which comes in
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    • 493 24  -  Spread the love with SG50 gifts specially handmade by disadvantaged groups AUDREY NG WHAT makes shopping an even more pleasurable and meaningful experience is when you know your purchase will help bring hope and benefit someone who is disadvantaged. For Mr Lance Ng, buying a gift
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    • 612 24  -  Compiled by Sheryl Quek Magnolia Milk tote bag Remember when Magnolia milk came in pyramid packets? F&N Magnolia uses this nostalgic symbol of the past on its SG50 collectible tote. Redeem one when you buy two one-litre milk packs at $5.75 (usual price: $3.15 each) at F&N
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    • 293 24 Check out the one-of-a-kind event that shines a spotlight on local talents and their Singaporean-themed knick-knacks from fashion to accessories to canvas tote bags. When: Today, 11am to 10pm Where: Basement Atrium, Parkway Parade Utopia Apparels Celebrate Singapore heritage with contemporary togs from Utopia. The homegrown label
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    • 471 25  -  Being results-driven enables London Weight Management to muscle in on the competitive slimming industry KENNY LIM ESTABLISHED in 2000, London Weight Management aims to help women to lose excess weight safely. It uses the latest technology to focus on full body slimming through a series of slimming
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    • 468 26  -  Yun Nam Hair Care combines the best of the East and West to deliver top quality hair and scalp treatments KENNY LIM AS AN award-winning hair and scalp treatment brand established in 1984, Yun Nam Hair Care helps its customers to put their insecurities aside and look
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    • 447 26  -  KENNY LIM FROM just one skin centre in 2004, New York Skin Solutions has built up its premium skincare brand and expanded to 10 outlets throughout Singapore. As a one-stop skin solution centre, it attends to the skin problems of men and women by offering appropriate
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    • 700 27  -  ONE FM 91.3 morning show hosts Glenn Ong and The Flying Dutchman share what they love most about Singapore CHERYL TAY HOME, to ONE FM 91.3’s senior presenter Glenn Ong, 45, is his radio job, peace, comfort, security, love, friends and family. When he
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    • 817 28  -  Dick Lee shares his thoughts on composing music and writing songs over the decades in his illustrious career SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO RICHARD Lee Peng Boon is Singapore’s very own wonder boy. Although most people would know him better as Dick Lee, whose household name is
      PHOTOS: OLIVIER HENRY OF MILK PHOTOGRAPHIE, ST FILE  -  817 words
    • 886 30  -  Mr Loh Lik Peng and Mr Andrew Tjioe, head honchos in the hospitality and food and beverage industries respectively, share what kinds of food remind them of home MAY YIP HE HAS fired up the local dining industry with upscale restaurants serving Spanish tapas (Esquina), rustic
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    • 467 30  -  SHERYL QUEK FANS of McDonald’s will be happy to rekindle their love affair with the McSpicy burger juicy chicken thigh deep-fried to perfection, slathered with mayo and layered with fresh lettuce and sandwiched between two burger halves. Loved for the spicy kick it delivers, the
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    • 739 31  -  Flowers and plants have more than just decorative value for design director Damian Tang HAZEL TAN MR DAMIAN Tang Kok Fei has a unusual job duty to make people smile. The 40-year-old design director at the National Parks Board (NParks) and president of the Singapore
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    • 216 31 Tiny beginnings: Orchids have seeds that are the tiniest in the world, measuring less than 1mm. Most orchids produce a large number of minute seeds contained within capsules. A single capsule could have thousands, or even millions, of seeds. Largest orchid species: The tiger orchid (Grammatophyllum
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    • 928 32  -  The next generation of Singapore pioneers share their parents’ legacies on having aspirations and working hard YANNLING LIM GROWING up in the late 1940s to 1950s, Ms Fatimah Furtado lived inside the Singapore Botanic Gardens. “My father worked in the Botanic Gardens Department as assistant
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    • 621 33  -  Sylvia Toh Paik Choo charts the growth of the nation through its birthday celebrations over three generations Sylvia Toh Paik Choo THERE was no goodie bag the magic phrase likely didn’t exist in the time of young Singapore’s fledgling National Day Parades (NDP). Therefore, there was
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    • 554 33  -  COMPILED BY GOH HWEE KOON Posh hawker nosh Till tomorrow, enjoy the Singapore Hawker Masters Dinner Buffet at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s Town Restaurant from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Some of the famous Hawker Masters include Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh, Roxy Laksa and Haron Satay Mee.
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    • 151 1 A toast to an i mprobable nation Fifty years after independence came unsought, Singapore has not just survived but thrived, thanks to pioneers who pulled off firsts that others thought were impossible. Anyone who predicted in 1965 when we separated from Malaysia that Singapore would become a financial centre would
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    • 627 2  -  Meetthemenandwomenwhonavigatedunchartedwaters– fromAug9,1965,totoday–tocreateSingapore’sicons Lydia Lim Editor, National Day Special lydia@sph.com.sg Why celebrate firsts? For starters, they are exciting. There is a thrill to doing something for the first time, navigating uncharted waters and building from scratch. Inherfirst50years,Singapore– the improbable nation which some saidshouldneverhavebeen–has notched up an impressive
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      • 1965
        • 198 4 1958: Majulah Singapura is first performed in public at a concertatthe Victoria Theatre. It was composed by Mr Zubir Said for the theatre’s official reopening, at the request of then Singapore mayorOng Eng Guan. •1959: Britain grants Singapore self-government, but maintains control of defence, internal security and
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        • 605 4  -  Majulah Singapura steeled the people’s resolve to build a truly independent nation Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh asyiqins@sph.com.sg On this day 50 years ago, Singapore’s first as an independent nation, Malaysian flags came down and the federation’s anthem, Negaraku, ceased to be played.
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        • 206 6 1965: Ministry of the Interior and Defence (MID) isformed under Dr Goh Keng Swee; Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) formed, Singapore Volunteer Corps renamed People’s Defence Force 1966:Singapore Naval Volunteer Force created, with just three ships; first officer cadets start training 1967: National service starts 1968: Singapore Air
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        • 971 6  -  First cohort persevered and made the cut, even though many in batch threw in the towel Jermyn Chow Defence Correspondent jermync@sph.com.sg They are a group of lion-hearted military veterans who have been through the rough and tough, who proudly describe themselves as “one
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      • 1966
        • 179 10 / 11 1960:The Housing Board, replacing the Singapore Improvement Trust, begins building rental flats. 1964:Singaporeanscan buy H DB flats for the first time, underthe Home Ownership for the People scheme. •1965: Construction begins in Toa Payoh, the first satellite town entirely planned and built by the HDB. Firsttenants move in
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        • 878 10 / 11  -  For many who were resettled in Toa Payoh, the move was not without some trepidation Janice Heng janiceh@sph.com.sg When Madam Lim Geok Chuan moved from a kampung house in Upper Thomson to the first Housing Board new town, Toa Payoh, it was with
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      • 1968
        • 144 14 1965 TO LATE 1970s Low-cost location for global manufacturing. Focuson creating jobs for fast-growing,young workforce. First wave of MNCs starts operations here. LATE 1970s TO EARLY 1980s Higher value-added production through automation and computerisation. Skillstraining centres set up to train workers for skills-intensive jobs, enabling themtoearn higherwages. MID-1980S
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        • 861 14  -  ...suchwasthedetermination–anddrive–toattractMNCstosetupproductioninSingapore Chong Koh Ping kohping@sph.com.sg In 1964, Mr Chan Chin Bock, now 82, was tapped by the Economic Development Board (EDB) to help Singapore in its push to industrialise through import substitution, taking the lead from Malaysia’s focus on the auto industry. The
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        • 209 15 1971: The Monetary Authority ofSingapore(MAS)is established asthecentral bankandfinancial regulator. 1978: Exchange controls abolished to facilitate freer flowof funds between Singaporeand rest of world. •1981 -1997: Dr Goh Keng Swee, in his role as chairman, undertakes massive restructuring of the MAS. Heimplementsunique monetary policy centred on exchange rate,
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        • 789 15  -  As a Third World country, Singapore had to find a way to fill a need and attract foreign bankers Chong Koh Ping kohping@sph.com.sg A window of a few hours between the time San Francisco closed and Zurich opened was the opening Singapore seized
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        • 303 15 The financing of the first multi-sto-rey shopping mall, Plaza Singapura, in 1975; the launch of one of the first condominiums, Pandan Valley, in 1977; the first international IPO of a locally incorporated firm, Singapore Airlines, in 1985; and an unprecedented move to turn Singapore into a share-owning
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        • 100 16 Oct 1, 1968: Singapore launchesthe month-long KeepSingapore Clean campaign, one of its first national campaignsasan independent nation. 1970s and 80s: More related campaigns, including Keep Your Factory Clean and Keep TheToiletClean. 1990: Launch of Clean and Green Weekthat takes place every November. 2007: That becomes Clean and Green
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        • 655 16  -  Long and arduous task to tackle filth and squalor to become a clean and green city Feng Zengkun Environment Correspondent zengkun@sph.com.sg It was Oct 1,1968. More than 1,500 community leaders had filed into the Singapore Conference Hall and were about to hear an announcement that would change
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      • 1973
        • 236 18 1875: Early zoo opens at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Many animals are donated, including a sloth bear,an emu, atiger,twoorang utansand a leopard. Zoo closes in 1905. 1920-60s: Several other zoos are set up by private individuals,including TampinesZoo, Ponggol Zoo, and Singapore Miniature Zoo in Pasir Panjang by animal dealer
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        • 830 18  -  In the zoo’s early years, visitors didn’t know what to do around animals. Neither did the keepers Melissa Lin mellinjm@sph.com.sg An orang utan which got drunk when someone threw it a can of beer. Other apes who smoked cigarettes they were given. A tour
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      • 1981
        • 196 20 / 21 July 1,1981: Chang i Airport opens; operations were moved from Paya Lebar. 1986: Changi crosses 10-million annual passenger mark; second passengerterminal being built. 1988: Wins its first Best Airport inthe World title, from Business Traveller (UK) magazine. 1994:Surpasses 20 million in annual passengers. 2002: Opens a separate facility,
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        • 759 20 / 21  -  In the 34 years since it took over from Paya Lebar Airport as Singapore’s civil aviation hub, Changi Airport has seen amazing growth. Those who were there at the start recall the big move. Karamjit Kaur Aviation Correspondent karam@sph.com.sg It was June 30, 1981 the night
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      • 1982
        • 194 22 1960: First Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). 1966: Bilingual policy adopted, makesa second language compulsory. 1975: Children stop enrolling in Tamil-medium schools. 1980:Streaming is introduced to allow students to learn at different paces. 1983: Children stop enrolling in Malay-medium schools,and Chinese-medium schools see a decline in enrolment. 1984:
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        • 796 22  -  Innovative theories on teaching of maths add up nicely for S’pore on world stage Amelia Teng ateng@sph.com.sg Most were mathematics teachers more familiar with the daily grind of primary-school classes. So the opportunity to reshape the way the nation learnt maths was unprecedented for
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      • 1984
        • 196 24 April *****: Medisave is launched with money hived off from Central Provident Fund savings. Use limited to inpatient hospital bills. •1987: Medisave use extended to birth of third child. Previously, it was only for the first two, in line with the family-planning policy of stopping at two. 1990:
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        • 868 24  -  Justaspeoplesaveforarainyday,theyshouldalsosavefortheirmedicalexpenses Salma Khalik Senior Health Correspondent salma@sph.com.sg Around for over three decades, it is now easy to take it for granted: Medisave. Yet this healthcare scheme gives Singaporeans a huge advantage over the rest of the world, says a minister involved in its creation, Mr
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        • 1528 27  -  The ‘lucky generation’ is not as weak as it has been made out to be Janice Heng janiceh@sph.com.sg Unlike the rugged pioneers, my strawberry-soft generation is cause for worry rather than celebration. Born from the mid-1980s to mid-2000s, we have grown up to be self-absorbed selfie-takers,
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      • 1987
        • 188 30 1970: Land-transport master plan drawn up to 1992. Merger of 10 Chinese bus companies into three regionally based groups; this consolidated in 1973 into Singapore BusService. First flyover, in Clemenceau Avenue, was built. 1975: Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) introduced to reduce congestion in the city. 1981: Singapore’s
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        • 932 30  -  Not everyone liked the idea of an MRT system in the 1970s; it took the foresight of some to push it through Adrian Lim adrianl@sph.com.sg It is hard to imagine now, but back in the 1970s when leaders were deciding on Singapore’s public transport system,
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      • 1988
        • 719 32  -  Scheme ensures minorities represented in House: Minister Rachel Au-Yong rachelay@sph.com.sg As a young candidate the youngest, in fact in the 1988 General Election, Law and Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam witnessed how race could affect the electoral process. At a previous election, he
          PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO; PHOTO: NEE SOON GRASSROOTS ORGANISATION  -  719 words
        • 306 33 1987: Two Bills one to amend the Constitution and the other, to amend the Parliamentary Elections Act are introduced in Parliament. They are to allow for group representation constituencies, where candidates contest in teams in which one member must be of a minority race.
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      • 1990
        • 1217 34 / 35  -  For the first time since 1959, Singapore had a new PM Rachel Chang Assistant Political Editor rchang@sph.com.sg By design, what should have been a seismic change in Singapore’s political landscape was instead a non-event. Nov 28, 1990, was the day of Singapore’s first leadership transition:
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        • 746 36 / 37  -  25 years on, The Substation is renewing its mission to nurture arts and culture in Singapore Lee Jian Xuan jianxuan@sph.com.sg It is a small, unassuming building in Armenian Street. Its name is unassuming, too The Substation. Yet, this former disused power substation has nurtured
          ST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIA; ST PHOTOS: RAYMOND NG, ONG WEE JIN  -  746 words
        • 203 36 / 37 1969:Setting upof National Book Development Council. 1977:BiennialSingapore Festival of Arts launched. Later becomesannual Singapore International Festival of Arts. 1978: Singapore Symphony Orchestra formed. 1984: Launch of Act 3, the nation’s first professional theatre company; specialises in children’s theatre. •1985:TheatreWorks launched, goes on to become majortheatrecompany. Birth of Lasalle
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      • 1993
        • 114 43 1986: Disabled People’s Association becomes first advocacy group officially registered. •1990: Nominated Member of Parliament scheme starts provides more alternative voices in Parliament. •1993:Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve officially opens, result of a proposal bythe Malayan Nature Society now Nature Society (Singapore). 1997: Women’s Charter is amended to
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        • 518 43 charyong@sph.com.sg eyes as the tractors and lorries surged towards the shore,” says Dr Ho, now vice-chair of the Nature Society’s conservation committee. He took the matter to the society’s bird group, which formed a committee to work on a proposal to conserve the
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      • 2002
        • 207 44 1965: Singapore separates from Malaysia;thecountries agree to abide by 1961 and 1962 agreements allowing Singapore to buy waterfrom Malaysia for 3 sen per 1,000 gallons. •1971: First water-conservation campaign. 1977: Start of 10-year Clean Singapore River campaign. •1990: Signing of supplement to 1962 agreement, allowing Singapore to
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          703 44  -  On the nation’s 37th National Day, Singaporeans drank a toast with something more precious than champagne. It was Newater, a key achievement in the drive for water self-sufficiency. Lim Yan Liang yanliang@sph.com.sg Thirteen years ago today, arms raised in unison, 60,000 people gave three resounding toasts and drank
          PHOTO: GIN TAY FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; ST PHOTO: GEORGE GASCON  -  703 words
      • 2010
        • 649 46 / 47  -  From small fledgling steps to glorious Olympic moments, sports is thriving Jonathan Wong jonwong@sph.com.sg I, Singapore Sports, began my journey on a July evening in 1973 with the official opening of the National Stadium, built to promote sports as necessary for a healthy
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        • 207 46 / 47 •1973:The$50-million National Stadium opens and Singapore hosts the 7th South-east Asian Peninsular Games. 1982: Ang Peng Siong is world’s fastest swimmer after he clocks 22.69sec in the 50m freestyle at the USOpen Swimming Championships. He wins gold in the 100m freestyle at the Asian Games. •1994: Led by
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      • 2015
        • 840 48 / 49  -  The historic site was in a sorry state in the 1970s before Dr Kiat W. Tan’s intervention Melody Zaccheus melodyz@sph.com.sg It was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site last month but parts of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, with its sweeping scale and much-admired herbarium,
          ST PHOTO: JAMIE KOH, MARK CHEONG; ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG; ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN; PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; ST PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN, WONG KWAI CHOW  -  840 words
        • 199 50 1859: The Gardens was founded at its present location by an agri-horticultural society. 1888 to the 1900s: Henry Ridley becomes the Gardens’ first director. He promotes rubber as a commercial crop. Thefirst Malayan rubber plantation is later started by Malacca planter Tan Chay Yan. By 1917, the
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    • 233 38 / 39 Over 50 years, Singaporeans have built a gleaming jewel of a city. In these two pages, The Straits Times photographers and two users of Pentax cameras showcase places and buildings that speak to them of home 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD: Audio Photo (Exclusive distributor of Ricoh and Pentax)
      PHOTO: DESONG LIN; ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG; ST PHOTO: JOYCE FANG; ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG; ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG; ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN; PHOTO: VINCENT CHIANG  -  233 words
    • 1207 40 / 41 The year Singapore became independent was also the year the frst escalator arrived on this island. There’s a frst worth highlighting in each of the last 50 years, including the frst woman general this year. Each frst speaks of a specifc era that will stir nostalgia for
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    • 333 42  -  A feather in the cap of Nature Society, whose hard work to get area conserved succeeds Charissa Yong Dr Ho Hua Chew still remembers the magical moment in 1986 when he first visited the coastal wetlands ofSungeiBuloh. It was low tide and migratory shorebirds were taking off
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    • 2428 52  -  Whatever party is in power, whatever the physical environment looks like, what matters is the Singapore Spirit to excel Chua Mui Hoong Opinion Editor muihoong@sph.com.sg At a time when the world is wowed by 3D printing, one man and his team in Singapore
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    • 142 2 Trailblazers 1965 Anthem to a new nation 1966 The first officer cadets 1966 Toa Payoh, HDB’s first town 1968 Wooing investors 1973 The Zoo opens 1981 Changi Airport takes of 1982 Singapore Maths is born 1984 The first M Medisave 1987 Rail becomes real 1990 From LKY to GCT 1990
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    • 230 3 DOB celebrates SG 50 A "I W i.... 11 MM I*' i MM. tina IMI4 if I n., t i h p ii* .1 Iff I m i M in •M roelBB IlMI* ■M II*; 1 II ,|if s I II u~tj nr*-*n t •If J. Eu I. CBBBP PPPPPP
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    • 216 7 BiHkhm r c eX SG 50 c 23C -<Sc 3£ Sc 3^5 ■s&ssS. 3 T; r-;.-I:::;!:::; ;S::iiiSi s r* ::g SC ii’”: 15 -wjl? :::::"":i:: ill r-” igasss !>■ r.' Rejoicing our contributions to our 50 years of Nation Building i 3 L I ¥_V Jurong Drive-In (1971) Singapore National
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    • 313 12 / 13 OCBC Bank 1960s First state-of-the-art safe deposit vault for safeguarding valuables, giving customers greater peace of mind. 1980s First of its kind in the world, the Singapore Dollar Travellers Cheques backed by OCBC provided Southeast Asia travellers greater security and convenience, helping to boost tourism in Singapore. 2000s First to
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    • 720 19 The Association of Banks in Singapore on behalf of its member banks. congratulates the REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Singapore Branch AFC Merchant Bank Agricultural Bank of China Limited Arab Bank PLC Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.) Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited Axis Bank Limited, Singapore Branch
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    • 218 23 Esco wishes Singapore Happy 50 th National Day Planting the Singapore flag globally in the life sciences industry 9 h Esco provides enabling technologies supporting scientific discovery, IVF clinical practice and bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing. Primary products include biological safety cabinets, cell culture incubators, ultra low freezers, IVF medical devices, and bio-pharmaceutical
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    • 482 26 ifluentia' Brands! v. Inf luentiaf Brands Influential Brands TOP BRAND TOP BR 2015 WINNER ASIA 2015 WINNE 0 m Happy to be in this country we all call Home" is Mr Loh Jwee Poh Co-Founder Executive Director Super Bean International Pte Ltd “Viva Singapura! Now let's nurture our children to
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    • 266 28 ir) v Tong Eng Group celebrates is SG 50 OF THE SUCCESS OF OUR NATION Since the 1950s, the Tong Eng Group has owned and developed real estate across different sectors comprising office, retail, landed housing and apartments.Today, the family business continues into its third generation. With its long heritage
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    • 203 29 Celebrating Singapore years i of innovation and beyond r r a fH t N N n 2015 In Line with Singapore’s plan to be a leader in technology and innovation in the region, we set up the first Philips Innovation Campus in Singapore to bring together all design and development
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    • 307 31 DANGABAY COUNTRY GARDEN 5-STAR LIVING FOR YOU (g A III) 50 th National Day 9 v >■ PS *r 4 v V 13 n fV-> •v W I Y N 4 9 V a TT* s 08 20jj 09 J. J t *B6 j <5 r r r» J \k
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