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Title Section20 2010-11-08 3 TODAY MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Monday November 8, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking20 words
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456 2010-11-08 3 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Older part-time workers who are not re-employed at the age of 62 should receive payouts that are pro-rated according to the hours they work, instead of the proposed minimum $4,500 employment assistance payment.456 words
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Article, Illustration555 2010-11-08 3 AGENCIES YANGON Some polling stations had voters queueing up but many others around Myanmar’s commercial hub appeared nearly empty as the country held its first election in 20 years. Reports of intimidation and allegations of fraud affected the turnout, with sources estimating it toAGENCIES; AP - 555 words
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NEWS
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Article378 2010-11-08 5 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE More have been joining the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) youth wing over the past two years, said Young PAP (YP) vice-chairman Zaqy Mohamad yesterday. The wing usually recruits between 600 and 800 new members a year. Last year, however, around378 words
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Article400 2010-11-08 5 HETTY MUSFIRAH - JOB DISTRIBUTION OF SINGAPORE RESIDENTS HETTY MUSFIRAH hetty@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE One in 10 Singaporeans or 10.8 per cent of the population is obese, up from 6.9 per cent in 2004, according to the latest National Health Survey. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) said a sedentary400 words
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239 2010-11-08 6 JOANNECHAN - JOANNECHAN joannechan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Senior Minister of State for National Development and Education Grace Fu said she was “more than happy” to stand for election in a single member constituency (SMC) should her party require her to. “Whether we239 words
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180 2010-11-08 6 SATISH CHENEY Mr Teo Ser Luck, Member of Parliament in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, said he would not discount the possibility that his division of Punggol South may be carved out as a single ward but added that he has not received any information. HeSATISH CHENEY - 180 words
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Article, Illustration434 2010-11-08 7 WAYNE CHAN - REPORTING BY WITH ADDITIONAL WAYNE CHAN AGENCIES, MOUNT MERAPI Some airlines resumed flights from Singapore to Jakarta yesterday, after volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Mount Merapi caused the cancellation of flights a day before. Some 30 flights to the Indonesian capital had taken off fromAGENCIES,; AP - 434 words
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Article, Illustration419 2010-11-08 9 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Residents in the Punggol and Sengkang area can look forward to enjoying water sports in a scenic reservoir with the opening of the Sengkang Floating Wetland yesterday. The wetland, situated in the Punggol Reservoir, links the Anchorvale Community ClubPHOTO BY DON WONG - 419 words
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Article, Illustration114 2010-11-08 11 DEBATE TEAMS OUTWIT AND OUTLAST Minister of State forTrade and Industry and Manpower LeeYi Shyan (left), presenting a trophy to debaters from China's Wuhan University who won the SPORE-Sinomen International Varsity Debate at MediaCorp yesterday. The debate was organised by MediaCorp's Channel NewsAsia and China Central Television. The team fromALVINA SOH - 114 words
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453 2010-11-08 11 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE If Singapore is to prepare to use nuclear energy here, expect courses and overseas training to build up capabilities. But do not hold your breath for an undergraduate degree on nuclear energy, say experts. In fact, there453 words
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Article75 2010-11-08 11 ALVINA SOH Some 400 people received the National Day Awards from President S R Nathan at the University Cultural Centre yesterday evening. The award is given annually to those who have made outstanding contributions in public service or community work. Receiving the highest honourALVINA SOH - 75 words
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Advertisement689 2010-11-08 8 DISCOVER A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES IN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKET BONDS Over the years, Emerging Market (EM) bonds have matured considerably as an asset class. In fact, over the long term, EM debt as an asset class has outperformed equities with less volatility 1 Believing that global long-term investors will continue689 words
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Advertisement94 2010-11-08 9 I’m really grateful to have such a good fan base. I’ve been really lucky all my life. I appreciate the attention. It’s when you start falling off the grid which is when the trouble starts. Golfer Michelle Wie speaking to Today Oct 22, 2010 PREMIUM l_Asik SuRCjERy Clirgic IS iLASIK94 words
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VOICES
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Article323 2010-11-08 13 Kelvin Seah Kah Cheng - Young adults, older students should have been polled for more representative view Letter from Kelvin Seah Kah Cheng I REFER to the article “Most youth here are proud to be Singaporean: Survey” (Nov 3). I am truly heartened by the results of the recent poll, which323 words
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159 2010-11-08 13 Lim Lea Lea (Ms - Letter from Lim Lea Lea (Ms) Head, Clementi Branch Office Housing Development Board I REFER to the letter “Where can I park?” by Mr Inderjit Singh (Oct 29). The car park mentioned is C29 at West Coast Drive. There are 10 heavy vehicle159 words
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392 2010-11-08 15 Kwan JinYao - Letter from Kwan JinYao THE Singapore Kindness Movement Youth Forum and the corresponding article “Grades more important than graciousness” (Nov 5) come at a time when the sense of belonging of young Singaporeans come into question. Following a dialogue with Senior Minister392 words
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Advertisement140 2010-11-08 13 have your say email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg join the community www.todayonline.com/voices Caught R6C He K B Singapore kindness movement Viv\dv\«ss.sq r A i J HoUirtg Ijff- X 00 r for <\ s4r^ger *4- /VWkbf SW^ndness I IUJJ Catch it tonight on the news! OOm Ch5-9.30pm Ch8& CNA -T WORLD140 words
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Advertisement235 2010-11-08 15 Isn’t that a waste of electricity? Letter from Lim Hwee Chian Would not leaving the modem in standby mode result in a waste of electricity? Are we not supposed to play our part in saving the earth by reducing the unnecessary use of electricity? There must be room for improvement235 words
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COMMENT & ANALY SIS
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Article, Illustration1254 2010-11-08 17 PAUL GILFEATHER - Standard Chartered regional chief Ray Ferguson recently gave up his British passport here’s why PAUL GILFEATHER The writer is the principal correspondent at TODAY. PAUL GILFEATHER gilfeather@mediacorp.com.sg Standard Chartered Bank boss Ray Ferguson is sitting in his office overlooking Boat Quay, flicking rather excitedly throughPHOTO BY DON WONG - 1,254 words
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Article, Illustration971 2010-11-08 19 YUKON HUANG - Hint: Look at where iPod components come from YUKON HUANG The writer is a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment and a former country director for the World Bank in China. The opinions expressed are his own. BLOOMBERG In a politically charged atmosphere,BLOOMBERG; FAIZAL - 971 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration393 2010-11-08 21 REUTERS NEW DELHI United States President Barack Obama called on India yesterday to bolster peace efforts with Pakistan that have floundered since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, relations seen as crucial to his troubled efforts to win the war in Afghanistan. Peppered by questionsREUTERS; AP - 393 words
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132 2010-11-08 21 AP Followed by the politics of home, United States President Barack Obama yesterday acknowledged he must make some “mid-course corrections” if he is to win over a frustrated electorate and work with resurgent Republicans. While speaking to college students in Mumbai, Mr Obama said thatAP - 132 words
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117 2010-11-08 21 AP Two southern Indian states have declared alerts and evacuated thousands of people as the region braces for an expected cyclone. The Andhra Pradesh authorities said yesterday that the air force and navy have been put on alert and at leastAP - 117 words
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257 2010-11-08 21 REUTERS MELBOURNE United States military efforts to strengthen its presence in Asia are not aimed at countering China, Defence Secretary Robert Gates said yesterday, ahead of talks on deepening defence ties with regional ally Australia. An Australian newspaper published aREUTERS - 257 words
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Article, Illustration131 2010-11-08 22 AP SYDNEY Investigators of last week’s engine explosion on a Qantas superjumbo focused their search yesterday on a missing piece of turbine from the Rolls-Royce engine. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released a picture of the turbine disc (picture) and appealed forAP - 131 words
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143 2010-11-08 22 REUTERS Somali pirates said on Saturday they had received a record ransom of US$9.5 million ($12.2 million) for the release of Samho Dream, a South Korean oil supertanker they hijacked in the Indian Ocean in April. Mr Andrew Mwangura, coordinator of the EastREUTERS - 143 words
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Article, Illustration122 2010-11-08 22 AP Top North Korean military official Jo Myong Rok (picture), a longtime confidant of leader Kim Jong Il who travelled to Washington in 2000 on a thenunprecedented goodwill mission, has died. He was 82. Vice-marshal Jo, who led the Korean People’s Army and heldAP - 122 words
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107 2010-11-08 22 AP Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was released from hospital yesterday after being treated for apparent complications sparked by chicken pox, an official said. Mr Najib responded well to nearly three days of treatment for mild gastritis and superficial internal ulcers,AP - 107 words
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108 2010-11-08 22 AP At least 13 people have been killed in floods and landslides unleashed byaweekof pounding rain in north-eastern Philippines, which is still struggling to recover from devastation caused by Typhoon Megi last month, officials said yesterday. Although the rains eased yesterday, theAP - 108 words
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298 2010-11-08 23 AGENCIES LONDON Yemen-based Anwar Al Awlaki, the radical cleric accused of inspiring the cargo bomb uncovered last week, has been backed by a prominent British campaign group which has financial support from leading charities. Cageprisoners, an organisation set up to lobby on behalfAGENCIES - 298 words
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Article, Illustration138 2010-11-08 23 AP Interpol released on Saturday details and photographs (pictures) of two America-bound mail bombs intercepted by the authorities in Dubai and United Kingdom, to help police and the public look out for such devices in the future. Interpol secretary-general Ronald Noble said inAP - 138 words
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Article, Illustration42 2010-11-08 23 About a thousand Filipino cyclists rode around Manila yesterday, in an effort to draw attention for the need of more bicycle lanes, pedestrian walk-ways and urban gardens, to make the bustling city more environmentally friendly. AP APAP - 42 words
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116 2010-11-08 23 AP Greeks began voting yesterday in municipal polls that could trigger a general election unless voters support the governing Socialists’ austerity measures. Prime Minister George Papandreou has vowed to call a snap election if his government loses public backing for the fiscal reforms required forAP - 116 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration805 2010-11-08 26 Spain striker back at his best as Liverpool’s rejuvenation continues ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Liverpool 2 Chelsea 0 LIVERPOOL Liverpool’s rejuvenation continued as two moments of brilliance from Fernando Torres sunk Premier League leaders Chelsea at Anfield, according to the BBC. Torres was back to his best toAP - 805 words
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Article, Illustration508 2010-11-08 26 AP MOTOR RACING Brazilian Grand Prix SAO PAULO Sebastian Vettel (picture) of Red Bull took the lead at the first corner and cruised to victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix yesterday, keeping the Formula One title race alive until the lastAP - 508 words
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Article, Illustration396 2010-11-08 28 AGENCIES ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Arsenal 0 Newcastle 1 LONDON Arsenal suffered their second home defeat by a promoted side this season when they were beaten 1-0 by a Newcastle United team who climbed closer to the Barclay’s Premier League summit on the back of their stunning victoryAGENCIES; AP - 396 words
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Article, Illustration404 2010-11-08 28 AGENCIES SAO PAULO Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button said the attempted attack by armed men on his car as he left the Brazilian Grand Prix yesterday was “scary” and that he only escaped thanks to the undercover police officer who was driving hisAGENCIES; AP - 404 words
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427 2010-11-08 28 AP SHANGHAI Francesco Molinari outlasted Lee Westwood in a spirited duel yesterday in the HSBC Champions for a one-shot victory to capture his first World Golf Championship and continue a memorable year for Italy. Molinari closed with a 5-under 67AP - 427 words
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Article, Illustration424 2010-11-08 30 SHAMIR OSMAN - Sundram’s boys draw with favourites Qatar in opening match of Asian Games ASIAN GAMES FOOTBALL Singapore 0 Qatar 0 SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Over the last couple of days, there was a nastyjoke being passed around by some cynics in the football fraternity here. They claimedTODAY FILE - 424 words
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Article, Illustration410 2010-11-08 30 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Monsoon rains, lightning, and a soggy pitch did little to dampen spirits at Singapore Cricket Club’s (SCC) 63rd International Rugby 7s Tournament 2010 at the Padang yesterday, with around 7,000 fans in attendance as the HSBC Penguins liftedPHOTO BYWEETECK HIAN - 410 words
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253 2010-11-08 30 AP BEIJING State media said yesterday authorities had cancelled a plan to provide free public transportation in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou less than one week after it came into effect ahead of the Asian Games, saying the massive response hadAP - 253 words
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Article372 2010-11-08 31 James was coming down the right side of the court when Williams simply drove a shoulder, hockey-style, into the side of the NBA’s two-time reigning MVP. AP MIAMI Terrence Williams sent LeBron James into the stands and into overdrive. Just like that, a closeAP - 372 words
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Article, Illustration541 2010-11-08 31 IAN DECOTTA - IAN DECOTTA F1 Senior Correspondent ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Local motorsports has received another boost after the FIA appointed Singapore Motor Sport Association (SMSA) executive committee member and legal advisor Nish Shetty to sit on their highest legal body. The 39-year-old’s appointment to the International Court of AppealShetty Singapore Felipe PHOTO COURTESY OF NISH - 541 words
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BUSINESS
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Article260 2010-11-08 34 JULIE QUEK - More S’pore rich believe they are financially responsible for their kids JULIE QUEK juliequek@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic has a disproportionately higher number of wealthy individuals who believe they are financially responsible for their children, according to a Barclays Wealth global survey. The largest wealth manager260 words
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Article106 2010-11-08 34 AP Officials from 21 Pacific Rim economies including the United States, China and Japan began meetings yesterday that could move towards a bold goal creating a Pacific-wide free trade zone. The series of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings this week in Yokohama will culminate nextAP - 106 words
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP (NOV 1 TO 7)
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Article53 2010-11-08 34 FRIDAY CLOSED Thursday 3,240.31 A. 0.48% Wednesday 3,224.97 A 0.61% Tuesday 3,205.28 A 0.41% Monday 3,192.18 A 0.42% THE WEEK AHEAD The Singapore market is expected to see more gains this week on optimism of strong corporate earnings and market liquidity. Major Asian indices may end with a short53 words
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Article27 2010-11-08 34 HANG SENG 24,876.80 (+7.71%) Ç NIKKEI 9,625.99 (+2.78%) Ç Ç SHANGHAI 3,129.50 (+5.06%) AUSTRALIA 4,800.60 (+2.98%) Ç Ç MUMBAI 21,005.00 (+4.86%) MALAYSIA Ç SEOUL 1,983.96 (+2.97%)27 words
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Article29 2010-11-08 34 US$1 $1,286 ci $2,080 ci $1,804 YIOO $1,582 A$I $1 306 HKsioo $16.59 RMB100 $19.31 RMI $0,417 RP10 000 $1446 All figures correct as at 9pm last night29 words
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STOCK CALLS
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Article78 2010-11-08 34 Sell $2.76 DBS Vickers downgrades StarHub to Sell vs Fully Valued; estimates StarHub could be paying $40 million to $60 million annually in lease costs to use SingTel’s fiber network to reach residential broadband, cable TV customers, with StarHub obliged to pay fixed amount for six-to-seven years until contract’s78 words
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Article96 2010-11-08 34 $14.22 Outperform CIMB upgrades DBS Group to Outperform vs Underperform, ups target to $17.00 vs $14.03; says 3Qresults above expectations, 9-month core profits+26 per cent on-year, accounted for 79 per cent of FY estimates. "We believe that whilst the latest trading-driven results might not lead to immediate confidence, three96 words
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Article, Illustration438 2010-11-08 34 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - Expectations of strong corporate profits MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI), which last week closed at its highest level in 29 months, may continue to see more gains on expectations of strong corporate profits and abundant liquidity. Earnings announcements will dominateBLOOMBERG - 438 words
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Article737 2010-11-08 33 ANDY MUKHERJEE - COMMENTARY The Fed’s bond-buying capers may not have a happy ending ANDY MUKHERJEE The writer is executive business editor at MediaCorp NewsHab. In 1939, just weeks before the start of World War II, British novelist P G Wodehouse published a hilarious novel, Uncle Fred in737 words
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241 2010-11-08 33 THE DAILYTELEGRAPH LONDON When they were launched in the 1980s, mobile phones were the size of a brick, cost several thousand pounds and were the preserve of businessmen who considered themselves the height of sophistication. Today you can pick up a mobile phoneTHE DAILYTELEGRAPH - 241 words
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182 2010-11-08 33 AP BEIJING China may tighten environmental controls on rare earth mining, further raising the cost of metals vital to global high-tech industry, a state news agency said yesterday. The report will add to international concern over the supply of the minerals neededAP - 182 words
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Article, Illustration663 2010-11-08 32 MELODYTAN - Supported by Management Development Institute of Singapore Gaining a global business perspective can give you and your employer a competitive advantage MELODYTAN KOH MUI FONG BUSINESS OF EDUCATION WHETHER they work for smaller enterprises with international networks or multinational corporations (MNCs), talented professionals with the rightKOH MUI FONG - 663 words
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