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Title Section41 2010-09-02 1 TODAY MICA A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Thursday September 02, 2010 AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Thursday September 2, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 A PUBLICATION OF41 words
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597 2010-09-02 3 ZULOTHMAN; HOEYEEN NIE - MOE also announced it will set up two new specialised secondary schools as an additional option for Normal (Technical) students within the next three years. ZULOTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL RE- PORTING BY HOEYEEN NIE SINGAPORE Soon, it will be not just the Integrated Programme students597 words
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Article, Illustration785 2010-09-02 3 ALICIA WONG - Even with the expansion of the Integrated Programme, MOE assured that there will be enough places at the JCs for students taking the O levels. ALICIA WONG alicia@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Six years after the Integrated Programme (IP) was first introduced to Singapore’s785 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration93 2010-09-02 5 Four exemplary teachers were honoured on Teachers’ Day yesterday with the 2010 President’s Award for Teachers. President S R Nathan gave out the awards personally at the Istana. The four award recipients are, from left, Miss Teh Wan from Townsville Primary School; Madam Emelyn Soon BeeMILTON SAU - 93 words
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Article, Illustration536 2010-09-02 6 ZULOTHMAN - Redesigned classrooms, better facilities school will be more fun ZULOTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A listening post equipped with computers and CD players. Having classes outdoors on a fine day, PE lessons indoors when it rains. The fun and play quotient in all primary schools will be raised several notches once newPHOTOS COURTESY - 536 words
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346 2010-09-02 6 ZULOTHMAN - ZULOTHMAN SINGAPORE The hiring of teachers will be ramped up so that, by 2015, Singapore will have 33,000 teachers about 10 per cent more than the current pool of 30,400. And Education Minister Ng Eng Hen says his346 words
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Article625 2010-09-02 7 ALICIA WONG - Students at 3rd facility can learn about healthcare economics, how to run a clinic ALICIA WONG alicia@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Come 2013, an inaugural batch of 50 students will start their fiveyear undergraduate course at Singapore’s third medical school. Studying under professors from the Imperial College London625 words
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Article, Illustration569 2010-09-02 9 ALICIA WONG - ALICIA WONG alicia@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The sharing of exclusive content between pay-TV operators was supposed to have started this month and operators would have had to lease one another’s network. But following feedback from industry players, this has now beenTODAY FILE - 569 words
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225 2010-09-02 11 ESTHER NG SINGAPORE The lack of post-graduate courses in accountancy could hamper Singapore’s bid to become an accounting hub, a panel of experts concluded yesterday. The panel, which included participants from public practice and executive search services, were gathered atESTHER NG - 225 words
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Article316 2010-09-02 11 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Fresh graduates this year are getting more pay, but only marginally. According to a survey by the management consulting firm, Hay Group Singapore, this year’s graduates command an average starting pay of $2,461 only $28 more from $2,433 last year.316 words
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92 2010-09-02 11 MILTON SAU COE bid deposits for all categories of vehicles except motorcycles will be reinstated to $10,000 per bid from next month’s bidding exercise. This is to deter frivolous or speculative bids which deny genuine bidders from getting a COE, theMILTON SAU - 92 words
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Article, Illustration501 2010-09-02 13 TEO XUANWEI - SAF task group ensures that there have been no successful attacks on vessels while it has been on duty TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg GULF OF ADEN Five times in two months. That is how often the two Super Puma helicopters on board the RSSPHOTO COURTESY - 501 words
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300 2010-09-02 15 LEONG WEE KEAT SINGAPORE The first animal breeder to be convicted of animal cruelty offences recently was again in the dock yesterday. This time, Alan Ng Kok Ming, 43, was charged with abusing a teenager. Ng was accused of hurting Jonathan Teo WeiLEONG WEE KEAT - 300 words
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296 2010-09-02 15 CLAIRE HUANGANDS MUSTAFA - CLAIRE HUANGANDS MUSTAFA clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The elderly in Singapore are not eating right with a survey showing that three in 10 elderly people are at moderate-to-high risk of malnutrition. The survey conducted on 421 relatively healthy elderly people aged296 words
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VOICES
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Spare a little empathy for non-English speakers, too
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474 2010-09-02 17 Rick Lim Say Kiong - By insisting on using proper English obstinately despite seeing the difficulty it poses to the service staff borders on a lack of empathy on our part and may cause them unease. Letter from Rick Lim Say Kiong WHILE the intention to raise474 words
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206 2010-09-02 17 Jeffrey Law Lee Beng - Letter from Jeffrey Law Lee Beng THE report “Be a good role model, speak proper English” (Sept 1) is timely, especially at this juncture when the standard of spoken English is gradually improving. It is good to converse in proper206 words
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Article, Illustration193 2010-09-02 19 a. mes s from Singapore PREDATORS ON THE ROAD Some years ago, my family and I visited the magnificent wild animal preserve known as the Serengeti in Tanzania. It had rained all day and we eventually came to a stretch of road that was almost impassable.193 words
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288 2010-09-02 19 Dr Gillian Koh - Letter from Dr Gillian Koh Senior Research Fellow Institute of Policy Studies IN “A society in transformation (Aug 31) P N Balji wrote that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong governs a more complex society today and he cited an Institute of288 words
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209 2010-09-02 19 Denis Edward - Letter from Denis Edward THE new route through which some Normal Academic (N(A)) students can bypass the O-level exams and go straight into a polytechnic may limit the student’s capacity. The top local universities select local students based on 20 per cent of their209 words
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Miscellaneous35 2010-09-02 17 VOICES ON RADIO What do you think of the measures to cool the property market? Tune in to Talkback on 938LIVE from 8.15am to 8.45am tomorrow. Call us, at ***** 938 and share your views.35 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1015 2010-09-02 21 RICHARD BRANSON - Obtaining a diploma is only the first step; you'll need a great work ethic and determination to make it RICHARD BRANSON The writer is the founder of the Virgin Group and companies such as Virgin Atlantic, Virgin America, Virgin Mobile and Virgin Active. 2010 RICHARD© 2010 RICHARD BRANSON (DISTRIBUTED BYTHE NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE); 2007. - 1,015 words
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Article, Illustration700 2010-09-02 22 CONRAD RAJ - CONRAD RAJ conrad@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is editor-at-large at Today. One of the traits of Singaporeans is their love of food. So when the Singapore Exchange recently floated a proposal to do away with the daily hour-and-a-half lunch break, it was little700 words
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Article, Illustration872 2010-09-02 23 THOMAS L - THOMAS L The writer has won three Pulitzer Prizes, the most recent in 2002 for commentary. THE NEW YORK TIMES United States President Barack Obama is embarking on something I’ve never seen before taking on two Missions Impossible at the sameTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 872 words
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Article, Illustration767 2010-09-02 24 MATTHEW LYNN - Thilo Sarrazin should resign to show he still has some respect for the Bundesbank's standing in society MATTHEW LYNN I BLOOMBERG A Jewish gene? Immigrants who are making Germany dumber? It is hard to imagine what precisely was running through the mind of Bundesbank board memberI BLOOMBERG - 767 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration294 2010-09-02 25 Brown's reign as PM was a disaster': Blair AGENCIES LONDON Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s long-awaited memoir carried revelations about his testy relationship with his successor, Mr Gordon Brown, his thoughts about the Iraq war, as well as his alcohol use. In A Journey, which hit bookstores yesterday, MrAGENCIES; AFP - 294 words
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170 2010-09-02 25 AFP JAKARTA An Indonesian court yesterday ordered the local branch of Paris-based Buddha Bar to close after convicting the licence holder of blasphemy, a lawyer said. It also ordered licensee PT Nireta Vista Creative, the official Jakarta tourism agency and Jakarta Governor Fauzi BowoAFP - 170 words
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Article, Illustration34 2010-09-02 27 Performers dancing during an official meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the communist regime in Hanoi. Vietnam is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the communist regime today. AFP regime AFPregime AFP - 34 words
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268 2010-09-02 27 AFP SEOUL North Korea is forging trade documents and changing the names of its trading firms to try to dodge international sanctions, a Seoul intelligence official and a media report said yesterday. Pyongyang changed the name of the Korea MiningAFP - 268 words
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Article, Illustration203 2010-09-02 27 located. AP BANGKOK A high school gang opened fire on a Bangkok public bus yesterday, killing a 9-year-old boy on his way to school, police said. Third-grader Jatuporn Ponpaka was getting off the bus at a stop on the eastern outskirts of Bangkoklocated. AP; AP - 203 words
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207 2010-09-02 27 AFP BEIJING China launched livefire naval exercises in the Yellow Sea yesterday, after voicing opposition to similar war games to be staged there this month by the United States and South Korea. The Beihai fleet will conduct a “live ammunition drill” on SaturdayAFP - 207 words
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309 2010-09-02 28 Other kingmakers in Oz still undecided on which side to support AP CANBERRA A Greens lawmaker agreed yesterday to help the centre-left Labor Party form a minority Australian government while other kingmaker legislators said they are close to deciding whether to back LaborAP - 309 words
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Article, Illustration145 2010-09-02 28 Calangute. Scores of civic workers are using brooms to collect and clear the debris. Ships regularly clean their fuel tanks and discharge the waste oil at sea but this case involved careless dumping that exceeded all proportions, said scientists. Goa’s tourism industry is worried thatAP - 145 words
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151 2010-09-02 28 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) denied yesterday that it was pressured to drop Malaysia Today website founder Raja Petra Kamarudin from its 30-minute interview programme “Hardtalk” this week. The network said its research found out that interviewing RajaTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 151 words
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243 2010-09-02 32 AP FLEURY-MEROGIS (France) The bacon is gone from the bacon burgers, replaced by smoked turkey. At a fast food restaurant outside Paris, a new certificate on the wall proclaims that its beef comes from cows slaughtered in line with Islamic law.AP - 243 words
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177 2010-09-02 32 AP STOCKHOLM A senior Swedish prosecutor reopened a rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the latest twist to a puzzling case in which prosecutors of different ranks have over-ruled each other. Mr Assange has denied the allegations and suggested they are part of aAP - 177 words
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298 2010-09-02 34 26. AFP WASHINGTON The Obama administration is gearing up for a bold bid to relaunch direct Palestinian-Israeli peace talks and clinch a peace deal within a year as Middle East leaders gathered in Washington. Arriving in the United States on Tuesday after an26. AFP - 298 words
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Article, Illustration54 2010-09-02 34 Elementary school children in Tokyo taking cover under their desks as part of a nationwide earthquake drill yesterday. People across Japan took part in the drill on the anniversary of the massive 1923 earthquake, which killed more than 140,000 people in Tokyo and devastated the. AFP - 54 words
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216 2010-09-02 34 AP BAGHDAD The United States changed commanders in Iraq yesterday, after President Barack Obama declared an end to combat in an Oval Office speech on Tuesday night. The change in commanders came a day after Mr Obama announced the shift from combat operations toAP - 216 words
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193 2010-09-02 34 THE NEW YORK TIMES A reputed former top adviser to Osama bin Laden who stabbed a Manhattan jail guard in the eye in 2000 was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. Prosecutors said the defendant, Mamdouh Mahmud Salim, was a foundingTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 193 words
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Article, Illustration179 2010-09-02 36 AGENCIES ATLANTA Emergency agencies along America’s eastern seaboard are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Earl, which threatens to graze North Carolina and lash coastal Massachusetts with wind and rain before going ashore in Nova Scotia. The National Hurricane Centre issued a hurricaneAGENCIES; AFP - 179 words
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285 2010-09-02 36 election. AP ANCHORAGE Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski was booted from office in the Republican primary on Tuesday by a little-known conservative lawyer backed by former Governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, in arguably America’s biggest political upset of the year. Mr Joe Miller,election. AP - 285 words
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Article, Illustration293 2010-09-02 38 Mice were observed and chickens were moving between manure piles and caged THE GUARDIAN NEW YORK American politicians are coming under pressure to increase regulation of the country’s largest egg producers after a federal inspection of two companies revealed breaches of basicTHE GUARDIAN; Iowa. AP - 293 words
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204 2010-09-02 40 AP ATHENS Greece, which has been praised for its Budget cutbacks, is going after vice. Yesterday, the government imposed a tough smoking ban that outlaws lighting up in enclosed public areas and prohibits tobacco advertising. Offenders will be fined up to €10,000 ($17,254) and faceAP - 204 words
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Article, Illustration55 2010-09-02 40 'SUPERHEROES'FIGHT BACK Superhero impersonators and other costumed characters staging a protest against the Los Angeles Police Department for banishing them from Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame. Police said they have received reports of tourists being harassed by the impersonators, who ask for tips while posing for pictures. Some have beenAFP - 55 words
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Article114 2010-09-02 40 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH A chef in Texas has created what he claims is the world’s first recipe for deep-fried beer. The beer is placed inside a pocket of salty, pretzel-like dough and then dunked in oil at 375°C for about 20 seconds. When diners take aTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 114 words
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103 2010-09-02 40 AFP Mobile phone customers in China must now provide identification to buy a new number, state media said yesterday, in the latest step by Beijing to prevent spam, pornographic messages and rampant fraud through the country’s vast mobile network. The new regulations alsoAFP - 103 words
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117 2010-09-02 40 THE NEW YORK TIMES American health officials are recommending that almost everyone get a flu shot this year. In the past, the federal Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the seasonal influenza vaccine for the medically vulnerable and children betweenTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 117 words
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Article, Illustration688 2010-09-02 44 TANYO-HINN - Prize goes up by $1m this year, expect a few big names besides Mickelson TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg GOLF Barclays Singapore Open 2010 SINGAPORE It is already regarded as the “Major of Asia”. Now, the Barclays Singapore Open golf championship is set to grow even bigger with aPHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 688 words
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290 2010-09-02 44 SHAMIR OSMAN - SHAMIR OSMAN SINGAPORE For a while at least, Beijing Guoan looked on course for an upset win over Tampines Rovers last night in their first competitive fixture in the 2010 Great Eastern-Yeo’s S-League since the competition resumed after the Youth Olympic Games. The Chinese outfit290 words
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Article219 2010-09-02 44 LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com. sg - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Muhamad Hosni, the head coach of sprints for the Singapore Athletic Association (SAA), will leave his post next month. The 38-year-old tendered his resignation on Tuesday and will serve a month’s notice. The former national sprinter, who won a219 words
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Article, Illustration720 2010-09-02 46 PATWANT SINGH - Race, which will flag off from Orchard Road, Sentosa and Esplanade, set to hit 60,000 target PATWANT SINGH patwant@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE At 5am on Dec 5, those guests at Mandarin Orchard Hotel who are early risers will find thousands of men and women in running gearPHOTO BYWEETECK HIAN - 720 words
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438 2010-09-02 46 IAN DE COTTA - IAN DE COTTA senior f1 correspondent ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Benny de Raad of Grand Prix Tours in Holland is scrambling for limousines and drivers for about 250 of his guests who have booked rooms for six nights at the Marina Bay Sands during438 words
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Article, Illustration294 2010-09-02 49 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Andy Murray and Venus Williams won in straight sets at the US Open, where 10th-seeded Victoria Azarenka (picture) collapsed on court in the sweltering heat and suffered a mild concussion. Sam Querrey, the men’s 20th seed from the United States, beatBLOOMBERG; AFP - 294 words
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Article, Illustration524 2010-09-02 49 Gyan the biggest signing as Spurs snag Van der Vaart in last-minute deal AGENCIES LONDON Deadline day passed quietly for English Premier League clubs with the biggest capture Asamoah Gyan, the Ghanaian striker moving from Rennes to Sunderland for £13 million ($27 million). The biggestAGENCIES; AFP - 524 words
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188 2010-09-02 49 AGENCIES Sunderland made the biggest splash with their signing of Asamoah Gyan, Manchester City finally recouped some money for Robinho, but arguably the most significant development on transfer deadline day was what did not happen at Liverpool. Since replacing Rafael Benitez atAnfield, Roy HodgsonAGENCIES - 188 words
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Article110 2010-09-02 52 Neutral $18.90 Goldman Sachs downgrades from Buy on view stock lacks nearterm catalysts. Cuts target price to $20.80 from $22.70 after rolling over valuation basis to 2011, trimming 2010 to 2012 earnings estimates by 2 to 5 per cent to reflect margin pressure. Notes UOB’s 2Q2010 loan growth slower110 words
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Article126 2010-09-02 52 and financial firms hit hardest.Bu$2.12 European stock markets all alBankofScotlandurad closed sharply lower.fromHoldliftstare Buy 2.12 Royal Bank of Scotland upgrades from Hold, lifts target price to $2.55 from $2.00 on optimism over Singapore’s industrial property sector. Expects hefty rise in Singapore industrial rents following strong growth in manufacturing126 words
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Article54 2010-09-02 52 Tuesday 10,014.72 p 0.05% Monday 10,009.73 q 1.39% Friday 10,150.65 p 1.65% Thursday 9,985.81 q 0.74% WEDNESDAY CLOSE 10,269.47 (+2.54%) NYSETOP 5 BYVOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Citigroup 531.7m $3.84 p 3.73% Standard&Poors 267.5m $108.4 p 2.99% Bank of America 203.9m $13.21 p 6.08% Select Sector 132.2m $14.08 p3.89%54 words
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Article445 2010-09-02 52 EPHRAIM SEOW - Development in Balestier area fetches $44m in collective sale EPHRAIM SEOW ephraimseow@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Just days after the Government announced cooling measures in the red-hot property market, signs have emerged that property prices in the en bloc sale market are softening. In one transaction, Melrose Court (picture), a445 words
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167 2010-09-02 52 Friday. WASHINGTON United States private sector employment unexpectedly dropped last month for the first time in seven months, signalling a weakening economic recovery, payrolls firm ADP said yesterday. Some 10,000 private-sector jobs were lost last month following a revised July increase of 37,000 jobs, ADPFriday. - 167 words
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202 2010-09-02 53 MOK FEI FEI SINGAPORE Singapore is now the world’s fourth-largest foreign exchange (FX) centre. A survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) showed the average daily FX turnover volume here was US$266 billion ($360 billion) in April this year, higher thanMOK FEI FEI - 202 words
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283 2010-09-02 53 JO-ANN HUANG ANDWONG SIEWYING - JO-ANN HUANG ANDWONG SIEWYING joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Private sector economists have become more bullish about Singapore’s economy, upgrading their growth forecast for the year to 14.9 per cent. The Government’s official growth forecast stands at between 13 and 15 per cent. In the latest survey of professional283 words
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193 2010-09-02 53 MILLET Shares of StarHub and M1 propelled higher yesterday buoyed by optimism following the launch of fibre-based broadband services on Tuesday. StarHub gained 2.03 per cent to close at $2.51— its highest level since September 2008. Analysts were bullish on StarHub’s prospects when Singapore’sMILLET - 193 words
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242 2010-09-02 54 CHRISTOPHER HOWELLS - CHRISTOPHER HOWELLS christopherh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Consumer purchases made with Visa cards during the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) here amounted to $154 million over just 12 days, 38-per-cent higher compared to the same period last year, without the YOG. Analysts said this242 words
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273 2010-09-02 54 JONATHAN PEERIS - JONATHAN PEERIS jonathanpeeris@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A Housing and Development Board (HDB) site in New Upper Changi Road and Bedok North Drive had attracted nine bids at the close of its tender yesterday. The highest bid for the mixed commercial and residential site273 words
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108 2010-09-02 54 Mainboard-listed Tiong Seng Holdings said its joint venture company has been awarded a $270 million contract by Singapore Healthcare Partners. The firm awarded the contract is a 55-45 joint venture between Samsung C&T Corporation and Tiong Seng’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Tiong Seng Contractors. The108 words
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116 2010-09-02 54 Mainboard-listed forestry and construction firm United Fiber (UniFiber) will soon get a new majority shareholder in a deal that will inject $178 million into the company. The firm said the investor, Falcon Capital Global, will buy some 3.56 billion of UniFiber’s new shares at 5 cents116 words
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Article, Illustration521 2010-09-02 55 CHANSEET FUN - Brought to you by BY CHANSEET FUN Singapore is home to the world’s third-fastest ageing population, according to a recent UBS research report. Currently, close to 12.5 per cent of the population is over 60; and it estimated that by 2020, one in five521 words
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180 2010-09-02 56 AFP SYDNEY Australia’s economy surged 1.2 per cent in the three months to June, the biggest jump in three years, data showed yesterday, boosted by a surprise recovery in consumer spending and soaring mining exports. Annual growth clocked 3.3 per cent, the AustralianAFP - 180 words
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240 2010-09-02 56 AP SHANGHAI Chinese manufacturing growth improved and auto sales rebounded last month, suggesting the world’s secondbiggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared. Two surveys released yesterday showed production, new orders and purchasing prices all rose last month, with the HSBC purchasingAP - 240 words
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Advertisement107 2010-09-02 52 In London, Brent North Sea crude for July shed US$1.62 to DiliRdhldk settle at US$69.55. It had earlier indpendentfinancialadvicebefor tumbled to US$68.15, its lowest manganynvestmentecson.od level since early February.arisinfromtheuseofthisinfo FROM BROKERAGE RESEARCH AND AGENCY REPORTS Disclaimer: Readers should seek making any investment decision. Today cannot be held liable for any107 words
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Article, Illustration1168 2010-09-02 62 CHRISTOPHERTOH - Lessons learned at Øya, Norway's premier music festival CHRISTOPHERTOH christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg AUG 11. 8PM. It’s a chilly evening in Olso, despite this being the middle of summer and it’s still bright out. Thousands are thronging the stage, upon which a topless man in his 60s with longMiike Snow - 1,168 words
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Article400 2010-09-02 64 Carnation As part of a grassroots initiative by Australia and countries in South-east Asia, Melbournebased band Carnation play at various venues, along with Singapore’s rockers The Pinholes. Sept 2 Prince Of Wales; Sept 3 Home Club; Sept 4 Timbre@The Substation; Sept 5 Timbre@ The Arts House; all shows 9pm.400 words
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Article, Illustration287 2010-09-02 65 CHRISTOPHER TOH - LOCAL MUSIC EDITION Indian Head Massage|Typewriter BY CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER TOH ANYBODY who’s ever had a great Indian head massage will know how marvellous it is. Well, local indie collective Typewriter aims to give that same feeling with this album. And you know what? They kinda do. Various players287 words
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Article, Illustration131 2010-09-02 65 STARTING with the quiet of For Apollo, rock trio Lunarin then kicks in with the sonic charge that is Midas, which signals its intent with this sophomore effort. It’s been dubbed as “gloomy art rock” but, really, what this album contains is “good stuff”. Especially if you’re into131 words
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Article, Illustration141 2010-09-02 66 FANS of Chinese pop may recognise her as a backing singer and erhu player for singers like A*mei, David Tao and JJ Lin, but this debut is primarily an English pop album, with three bonus Chinese tracks. The album leans towards an acoustic, almost141 words
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Article, Illustration95 2010-09-02 66 THIS live CD+DVD set sees Olivia Ong eschewing her bossa roots for a funky jazz groove, with a selection of English and Chinese tunes. Performed to a crowd of invited fans and friends, this show is pretty intimate and does away with all the usual bells95 words
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Article, Illustration93 2010-09-02 66 IF YOU’RE looking for something sleek and slick, this charming piece of work by pop-rock quartet Quick Quick Danger should do the trick. Borrowing from dance-pop and R&B, QQD have certainly struck gold.The band offers a smooth ride from the perky title track which has93 words
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Article, Illustration190 2010-09-02 66 CHRISTOPHERTOH - CHRISTOPHERTOH Relooking a classic record Scenic Tour Faye Wong (1998) AFTER Faye Wong signed on to EMI, she continued on her experimental phase with her 1997 eponymous album. But, really, it was this follow-up album that really showed how far Faye had come since her days as190 words
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Advertisement89 2010-09-02 65 THIS WEEK ON CLASS 95FM Need a break from work stress? Tune in to Lunchbreak With Carol for some great tunes to keep you company. Also, listen out for your unique Class 95 T-shirt serial number to win 1,000 cash in the Class Tee contest presented by Lenovo. Don’t have89 words
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Article, Illustration598 2010-09-02 68 ANNETTE TAN - Brought to you by Fair Price A meal made with FairPrice ready-to-use sauces is both quick and tasty ANNETTE TAN food@mediacorp.com.sg There is certainly some truth to the fact that a dish created from scratch is likely to be better than one made with packagedPHOTOS: JASON - 598 words
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Article, Illustration340 2010-09-02 69 THINGS TO DO 1 COMEX Show 2010 They say this is the most complete showcase of consumer technology staged in Singapore sprawling over several floors of Suntec and filled with nothing but pure digital entertainment. And let’s not forget the great bargains, too. Date: Until Sept 5340 words
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Advertisement122 2010-09-02 70 From SGD 599 firefly Holiday -'"TSaa Fly from Singapore to K.Terengganu (Tue, Thu, Sat) or Kuantan (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun). Travelling period from 1 Sept 2010 to 28 Feb 2011. Package price is per person based on twin-sharing. Subject to availability. Terms conditions apply. Fly from Singapore to Subang (5X122 words
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Article, Illustration137 2010-09-02 70 TRAVEL NOTES SOON, travellers will be able to enjoy more frequent flights to Malaysia with Firefly.The Malaysia-based carrier has announced the purchase of three additional ATR72-500 aircraft, two of which will be delivered in December this year and the third in January next year. The137 words
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Article, Illustration178 2010-09-02 70 AS IF the biggest beer party in the world is not a dizzying enough experience, Oktoberfest turns 200 this autumn with new events planned to celebrate the milestone. Good thing for visitors to Munich, then, that Singapore-based website GuideGecko.com has launched an Oktoberfest Inside Out guide to help178 words
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Article, Illustration92 2010-09-02 70 HERE’S a change until July next year, let Bintan Resorts subsidise your birthday bash. Its Birthday Treats promotion entitles celebrators to the following during the month of their birthday: Complimentary ferry ticket to Bintan; a round of golf; 50 per cent off treatments at Aroma Day Spa and92 words
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Article, Illustration396 2010-09-02 72 ARMCHAIRTRAVELLER REVIEWED BY ROY SEE FROM THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BOARD The traveller Peter Anderson is a professional photographer and writer with more than 120 articles published worldwide. He is also the author of Discover Malaysia and Discover Borneo: Sarawak, among other works about Malaysia. BornREVIEWED BY ROY SEE FROM THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BOARD; AFP - 396 words
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