Today, 28 December 2010
2010-12-28
1
52
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/today
Today
-
Title Section26 2010-12-28 1 TODAY MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Tuesday December 28, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking DECEMBER 28, 2010 A PUBLICATION OF26 words
-
421 2010-12-28 1 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to boost liquidity in the local market by expanding membership on the securities market to include foreign brokers who are operating abroad. These brokers, regarded as “remote trading members”, will observe their421 words
-
Article, Illustration604 2010-12-28 1 SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL; NEO CHAI CHIN - Mersing boat passengers ‘weren’t asked to don life jackets’ SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL saifulbahri@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY NEO CHAI CHIN MERSING (Johor) As efforts were intensified yesterday to find the sole Singaporean still missing after the Boxing Day tragedy in Malaysia, the first accounts have emerged from survivorsCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 604 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement82 2010-12-28 1 THE LATEST NEWS. NOW ON IPAD. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE APP TODAY. THE JUICIEST NEWS IN TOWN! *u -nto kfp's first-ever roasted sensation! Sink your teeth into KFC s rirsi ev www.kfc.com.sg H Facebook.com/kfc.sg Twitter.com/kfc_sg Roasta Meal price varies at restaurants. Only available at selected KFC restaurants. Please visit www.kfc.com.sg for82 words
-
Advertisement11 2010-12-28 1 >> TRIP TO ‘UNWIND’ PROVED FATAL 3 >> SAFETY NOT PRIORITY FOR OPERATORS11 words
-
-
NEWS
-
406 2010-12-28 3 AGENCIES SEOUL South Korea’s President Lee Myung Bak has vowed relentless retaliation against North Korea if provoked again, saying yesterday that he is not afraid of war with the communist North. Mr Lee has sharpened his language against the North after comingAGENCIES - 406 words
-
Article, Illustration47 2010-12-28 3 South Korean elementary and middle school students rubbing their bodies with snow at the Cheongryong Self-Denial Training Camp on Daebu Island in Ansan yesterday. Some 50 students took part in the threeday camp as a way to mentally and physically strengthen themselves. APAP - 47 words
-
397 2010-12-28 3 REUTERS LONDON Nine men who were arrested in police raids a week ago face charges of conspiracy to cause explosions in Britain and with plotting terrorism offences, police said yesterday. The nine were among 12 men arrested on Dec 20 in what policeREUTERS - 397 words
-
Article325 2010-12-28 4 Bachelor had shared news of good catch with family before CHEOW XIN YI SINGAPORE He telephoned his mother and sister-in-law on Sunday morning to share the excitement of a good catch from his kelong fishing trip in Sibu Island. They were Mr Chua Lim Khoon’sCHEOW XIN YI - 325 words
-
Article, Illustration339 2010-12-28 4 NEO CHAI CHIN - NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Life jackets inconsistently used, boats that are sometimes overcrowded and passengers unschooled in safety procedures this is how Singaporeans who have been to kelongs off Sibu island, including Ah You Kelong, describe their boat rides. It is normal toPHOTO COURTESY RAYMOND PHANG - 339 words
-
Article, Illustration430 2010-12-28 4 S RAMESH - S RAMESH rameshs@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore Conference Hall, together with the adjoining Trade Union House, in Shenton Way have been gazetted as a national monument the first postcolonial building accorded such a status. Also gazetted were three structures along EsplanadePHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD - 430 words
-
342 2010-12-28 5 SARAGROSSE SINGAPORE Residency programmes for specialist doctors at SingHealth, National Healthcare Group and National University Health System are more structured since a United-States-based system was adopted in July. The Health Ministry has collaborated with the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACCGME) toSARAGROSSE - 342 words
-
Article, Illustration198 2010-12-28 5 Swimming into their hearts EVELYN LAM AND LYNDA HONG SINGAPORE It may be the Year of the Rabbit soon but it is another creature that is getting lots of attention. The exotic stingray is swimming its way into the hearts of pet owners. Those in the pet business say theEVELYN LAM AND LYNDA HONG - 198 words
-
301 2010-12-28 5 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A Taiwanese celebrity’s daughter, accused of converting more than $100,000 worth of casino cash chips for her own use, intends to plead guilty to her offences, a district court heard yesterday. Chiu Yee Fong was working301 words
-
161 2010-12-28 5 ALVINA SOH SINGAPORE 8 Days magazine is celebrating its 20th anniversary. And it is doing so with a photo exhibition and auction at the newest shopping mall in Singapore the Nex in Serangoon Central. More than 200 photos of popular local and international celebritiesALVINA SOH - 161 words
-
Article, Illustration195 2010-12-28 7 SINGAPORE MediaCorp Studios’ Chinese drama senior vice-president Victor Lau (picture) died yesterday after succumbing to illness. He had a long, illustrious career and his passing is a big loss to the company, said MediaCorp Deputy CEO (Television) Chang Long Jong. Mr Lau was instrumental in bringingMEDIACORP - 195 words
-
127 2010-12-28 7 A 62-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were arrested yesterday for suspected involvement in loansharking activities in two separate cases. At about 12.20pm, officers from the Jurong Police Division arrested the man around Kitchener Road and the woman around Jurong West. The man is127 words
-
566 2010-12-28 7 HOE YEEN NIE - HOE YEEN NIE YeenNie@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A new university, a third medical school, collaboration with an Ivy League institution and the debate over mother tongue languages. These were some of Singapore’s main developments on the educational scene this year. One innovative programme is the Campus Builder566 words
-
Article250 2010-12-28 7 LEONG WEE KEAT SINGAPORE His ruse was a load of rubbish. Knocking on oors around various private estates, Vijaykumar Ramalingam would deliver residents the “bad news” their neighbourhood rubbish truck driver had supposedly died in an accident and he was there to collect bereavementLEONG WEE KEAT - 250 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement142 2010-12-28 3 LIE LAsik SURQERY CliNic™ LASIK forum The Lasik Surgery Clinic K $1,999 for TWO eyes, w/o GST $2,138.93 for TWO eyes, w GST Come and receive an eye screening that measures your myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), astigmatism ("san guang"), presbyopia ("lao hua"), eye pressure and visual acuity to ascertain your142 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement289 2010-12-28 5 DATE VENUE MOTOR EDUCATION SEMINAR: MOTORING i PROGRAMME SATURDAY, 22 JANUARY 2011 SUNTEC CITY CONVENTION CENTRE, MEETING ROOMS 301 302 S$5 PER PERSON. Please register via AA Singapore at aa-eventsOaas.com.sg or call 6831 2140 for further enguiries. A FREE GOODIE BAG will be given away to every participant. Please book289 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement645 2010-12-28 6 ffam k* ■il Enjoy the flexibility to expand your goals. As your family grows, so do your goals. Whether it's realising your child's aspirations or bringing your loved ones on a holiday, HSBC's personal line of credit is designed to make fulfilling them easier. With an even better interest rate645 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement82 2010-12-28 7 Rediscover the Rich Tradition in Gold Roast 0 Experience its richness through Huayi festival. Gold Roast' 4 4 Proud to be a Sponsor of Esplanade Presents FE5tivall JLX Of ©rtsl-aT E 11 /v.huayifestival.com Gold,Boa Kopi-O with Kopi-O with Kopi-0 with No Sugar Low Sugar Sugar Addend Quality products of VIZ82 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement91 2010-12-28 8 INFANTRY VINTAGE CHRONO MECHANICAL 3-year warranty I Swiss Made I Mechanical self-winding movement with chronograph I 44 mm diameter stainless steel case (316L) Water resistant to 100 meters (10 ATM, 330 ft) I Scratch-resistant, triple-coated anti-refl ective sapphire crystal I Ref. *****9 Retail price S$2,899 SWISS ARMY KNIVES CUTLERY TIMEPIECES91 words
-
-
VOICES
-
Article, Illustration298 2010-12-28 9 Benjamin Lee - Letter from Benjamin Lee I REFER to “Why not raise usage taxes” by Mr Kelvin Seah (Dec 27) and applaud his analysis that higher COE premiums could actually incentivise drivers to increase their vehicle usage. As he points out, a higher COE would increase the totalTODAY FILE PHOTO - 298 words
-
Article151 2010-12-28 9 JoelTan - Letter from JoelTan I REFER to”why not raise usage taxes” (Dec 27). I would like to add one more point with regard to the increase in COE premium. Reader Kelvin Seah brought up a very useful point of increasing usage tax. I feel that the move151 words
-
Article259 2010-12-28 9 S B Kaslan - Letter from S B Kaslan THE increasing popularity of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and its wide variety of family attractions especially Universal Studios among Singaporeans and tourists has taxed the current state of public transportation in and out of Sentosa to its very limits. The present259 words
-
143 2010-12-28 11 Isabella Chua - Letter from Isabella Chua AFTER my GCE O levels this year, I had hoped to utilise my long holiday by offering my service to the community. I went online to check out the various charity organisations, but to my dismay, I realised that vol- unteering143 words
-
324 2010-12-28 11 Neo Leng Hui - Letter from Neo Leng Hui I REFER to “Give the kids more time to recharge, play” from Lee Yen Ping. I had written to my kids’ school principal a few months back, requesting that when the school goes single session, it may consider324 words
-
306 2010-12-28 11 Maureen Foo - Letter from Maureen Foo IN RECENT years, my brother and I have observed a few disturbing trends at Serangoon stadium. A track is neither a park nor a marketplace or a mall. Many of its users lack knowledge of basic track etiquette; however, their306 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement194 2010-12-28 9 have your say email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg join the community www.todayonline.com/voices H ybrid Promotion Dec 2010 Feb 2011 V Panasonic IP-PBX KX-TDA100SN: -> Reliable Inter-office networking system -> Multi-terminal communications capabilities -> Wireless communications -> Smart Calling handling functions -> Cost-saving VoIP technology Singapore's PBX Market Share Leader f194 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement59 2010-12-28 10 Japan's No.1* LONGER LASTING PROTECTION Systema Complete Sensitive Care r IT ■J M System! Triple Impact: lonx-Lntinf; prolct ti llU wmitnily rrlirl Systema 1 /sensitive Sensitive D Systetpa Soothing f w Lion, Japan's No.1 Oral Care Company. Based on 2009, Japan's INTAGE retailer tracking data. LION LION CORPORATION (S) PTE59 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement161 2010-12-28 11 n m 20 DEC 20 0 5 JAN 20 m&m p. SEND US PHOTOS OF YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THE OLD GREAT WORLD The most creative entries will win the following prizes TOP 3 PRIZES New Moon Essence of Chicken and Bird's Nest hamper worth $65 each and a Great Great161 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement375 2010-12-28 12 View Iji'iir 7 EuYanSang ance 16 December 2010 1 February 2011 *\fcr v v I kl I Mega Fortune Lucky Draw Every $80 spent entitles you to a chance to WIN attractive prizes. usa j vj= 1 m ism.i mt i V ar f °rp i tffenff "4 7 I»fl375 words
-
-
COMMENT & ANALYSIS
-
Article, Illustration1080 2010-12-28 13 JULIAN WEE - A good start would be for Singapore to sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities JULIAN WEE The writer is an economist and has been a person with disabilities since childhood. As we come up to the final year1,080 words
-
Article, Illustration1337 2010-12-28 15 THE NEW YORK TIMES SHARON LAFRANIERE For nearly four years, an unrelenting barrage of government propaganda has promised that North Korea will be strong and prosperous by 2012, the centennial of the birth of Kim Il Sung, the nation’s founder andTHE NEW YORK TIMES; FAIZAL - 1,337 words
-
Article455 2010-12-28 15 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH TELEGRAPH EDITORIAL British universities are undergoing an identity crisis. They no longer know exactly what they are and what they are for, now that social engineering has stretched the definition of “university” to breaking point. As reported, as many as one inTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 455 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement283 2010-12-28 13 tj&fyitk&Jl ILlUMlliil, I SUm we are the human network st < I^HIH V* From first tumble to first grin, it's never been easier to share the moment with up to 120 HD movie clips in your pocket* The fast way to shoot and share HD video I Flip Mino HD™283 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement409 2010-12-28 14 BEAUTY SKIN REVOLUTION Your Solution To Damaged Skin Restore your damaged skin and renew your skin with R6 Skin Revolution. We utilize the most advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment to customize solutions catered specifically to your individual needs and problems. You are in possession of your own beauty. We help409 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement140 2010-12-28 15 PARKWAY EYE CENTRE LASIX CATARACT FORUM Know the facts. Make an informed choice IS LASIK FOR YOU? Intralase Blade-Free vs Microkeratome LASIK Other Modes of Technology Epi-LASIK Aspheric LASIK ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) Active Iris-Tracking Technology (A.C.E Technology) WHAT'S CATARACT? Developments in Cataract Surgery Benefits and risks Q A SESSION140 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement134 2010-12-28 16 Enjoy the best fares at singaporeair.com ATHENS AMSTERDAM FRANKFURT/LONDON/PARIS/ZURICH $1,188 $1,288 $1,388 SinGAPORE AIRLinES A great way to fly A STAR ALLIANCE All advertised Singapore Airlines fares include the price of the air ticket, associated taxes and surcharges only. Fares quoted are subject to change due to currency fluctuation. Fares134 words
-
-
WORLD
-
Article327 2010-12-28 17 Package similar to those that exploded last week AP ROME A parcel bomb was found at the Greek Embassy in Rome yesterday, three days after mail bombs exploded at two other embassies, injuring two people. Greek Foreign Ministry spokesman Gregoris Delavekouras said, from Athens, thatAP - 327 words
-
Article, Illustration57 2010-12-28 17 Indian youths playing cricket on a foggy day in New Delhi. Dense fog over northern India disrupted flight and train schedules, leaving thousands of passengers stranded yesterday. At least six people died over the weekend due to the cold weather in the north of theAP - 57 words
-
192 2010-12-28 17 AGENCIES JAKARTA Seven men involved in “Al Qaeda in Aceh” were sentenced yesterday to up to eight years in jail for plotting to kill Westerners and government leaders. Two of the men, Andri Marlan Syahputra and Chairul Fuadi, were given the harshestAGENCIES - 192 words
-
102 2010-12-28 17 AP The Dutch authorities have cleared five of the 12 Somali men who were detained on Christmas eve on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack in the Netherlands. Prosecutors said on Sunday they had no evidence of criminal involvement against theAP - 102 words
-
369 2010-12-28 18 KUALA LUMPUR Security experts have warned that Malaysian universities, with their lax admission policies, have become breeding grounds for extremists and militants. “The terror threat to Malaysia is very real in terms of terrorists who come in as students,” said Muslim369 words
-
191 2010-12-28 18 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR A businessman who alleged that police personnel assaulted and robbed him after he refused to pay a bribe said yesterday that he bore no hard feelings against the men. Mr Chia Buang Hing, 34, claimed thatTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 191 words
-
109 2010-12-28 18 The death toll from the accident along the Cameron HighlandsSimpang Pulai road last Monday has risen to 28. Fifty-nine-year-old Darunee Songserm, who was warded at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, succumbed to head and chest injuries on Sunday afternoon, The109 words
-
114 2010-12-28 18 AP At least 16 people, including nine children, have died in a pair of traffic accidents in China, one of which involved a pileup of more than 100 cars. The official Xinhua News Agency says the nine children died whenAP - 114 words
-
120 2010-12-28 18 The Chinese authorities have pulled “fake” wine off the shelves in Changli, Hebei, after the wine was found to have been chemically altered. Six people were detained and 16 corporate accounts involving 2.83 million yuan ($554,044) were frozen as the local government conducted investigations120 words
-
430 2010-12-28 19 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MOSCOW Two of Russia’s biggest spy agencies are at war with one another as a battle rages to merge them in order to create an intelligence service modelled on the Soviet-era KGB, it has been claimed. According to RussianTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 430 words
-
322 2010-12-28 19 THE GUARDIAN MOSCOW The trial of Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky shows the Kremlin preserves a “cynical system where political enemies are eliminated with impunity”, United States diplomats say in classified cables released by WikiLeaks yesterday. Former oil tycoon Khodorkovsky, 47, wasTHE GUARDIAN - 322 words
-
Article, Illustration81 2010-12-28 19 A pedestrian walking along a street in New York in the midst of a blizzard that hammered the city and much of the North-east on Sunday. More than 30cm of snow was expected in some areas, including New York and Boston. A dumping of up toAP - 81 words
-
131 2010-12-28 19 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Dubai customs officials have seized marijuana and cocaine being smuggled in Christmas cards. The cards bear the message: “This brings a special wish your way to brighten up your Christmas Day.” “Dubai customs inspectors at the general post officeTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 131 words
-
130 2010-12-28 19 AP Brazilian police are investigating the case of an elderly woman who was declared dead, only to wake up hours later inside a coffin in a funeral home. The 88-year-old woman died two days after the incident and police in MinasAP - 130 words
-
145 2010-12-28 21 THE NEW YORK Though people aged 18 to 33 outpace other adults in almost every category of Internet use, their elders are rapidly closing the gap in social networking, according to a report by Pew Research Center. Users of social networking sites suchTHE NEW YORK - 145 words
-
136 2010-12-28 21 An 83-year-old Taiwanese man said he plunged a screwdriver through his wife’s skull in order to euthanise her as she had lost the will to live, local media reported yesterday. In a blog post he wrote weeks before her death, Wang136 words
-
335 2010-12-28 21 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Record numbers of Britons took time away from family celebrations on Christmas Day this year to trawl shopping websites for bargains, leading to predictions of the busiest online sales season ever. Analysts said consumers were taking a strategic approachTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 335 words
-
100 2010-12-28 21 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Kindles were the biggest-sell-ing products this Christmas, Amazon confirmed on Sunday. And classic novels by the likes of Jane Austen are enjoying a renaissance because they can be downloaded for free onto electronic readers. Coupled with the proliferation of e-book gadgetsTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 100 words
-
108 2010-12-28 21 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH A judge in New York has decided to allow a memorabilia dealer to sell what he says is an original copy of Schindler’s list. The 13-page document is said to be one of several original copies of theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 108 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement84 2010-12-28 17 A FESTIVE OFFI THAT'S IMPOSS This unbeatable offer gives you the best reas with the new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C202 Canon partners for more information today. Y Y I ML' I *FROM AS LOW AS $3.50 -IPER DAY *FREE 6 MONTHS RENTAL M Customised Advanced coloui user interface _L printing technok84 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement87 2010-12-28 18 Canon Delighting You Always m as O o .R 9 IBLE TO COPY! ;on to boost business productivity 10 multifunction device. Call any of our h •I' CANON POWERSHOT A3100 IS ill' 10 REAMS OF CANON PAPER Offer valid while stocks last. *Terms and conditions apply. Green technology Simpler device87 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement133 2010-12-28 19 firm lares m w 1 I- > *0 A er ng Coach Show You r Let Award Winning In This FREE 2-hour Seminar 31 How To Make The Most Returns In The Shortest Time? 3Why Many Investors Make ONLY Small Gains But BIG Losses? 3] How To Make Consistent Profits133 words
-
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement353 2010-12-28 20 Canon Delighting You Always Cheers to productivity! f 'I V Faster Prints Energy Saving Low Running Cost NEW Laser Printers from Canon Highly compact, these printers help SOHOs and small businesses save much-needed space.They also consume less energy and are easy to maintain. Enabling you to be environmentally friendly and353 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement193 2010-12-28 21 T id jtkr mm ITT >- r 4K 1 I s !M r. I i .3 m '< >/ < 0» «v X $49 \C^° 31.12.2010 6pjiito<6a Party alTnight long to 12 hours of non-stofTmusic with 1 ticket to 5 fabulous parties! It is a whole 1.2km of party arena193 words
-
-
Page 22 Advertisements
-
Advertisement783 2010-12-28 22 Advertisement Jeanette Aw Spots A Brand New Figure Weeks After Taking Reduze. "I didn't quite believe it at first but since Reduze was introduced by a doctor friend, I tried it and lost 2kg in the first 2 weeks. I thought that was all it could do, but I was783 words
-
-
SPORTS
-
Article, Illustration339 2010-12-28 23 Ancelotti: I will run naked if AGENCIES LONDON Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is so confident he will be given funds to spend in the January transfer window that he has promised to take his clothes off if he doesn’t sign someone. Twelve months ago, the Italian vowed to run nakedAGENCIES; REUTERS - 339 words
-
Article, Illustration645 2010-12-28 23 and that spells trouble for Man United’s title rivals AGENCIES LONDON Top of the Premier League, still unbeaten and starting to play with their familiar swagger, Manchester United’s season could be about to get even better with Wayne Rooney (picture) re- discovering his spark. The England striker didAGENCIES - 645 words
-
Article, Illustration484 2010-12-28 23 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MANCHESTER Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini (picture) admits he does not know where his side stand in the race for the Premier League title despite their win over Newcastle United on Sunday moving them up to second in the table.THE DAILY TELEGRAPH; REUTERS - 484 words
-
Article, Illustration401 2010-12-28 25 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Avram Grant began Sunday fearing for his job. After the match, it was the manager in the opposite dugout, Mark Hughes (picture), who was left wondering whether he will see the new year in as a PremierTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 401 words
-
Article369 2010-12-28 25 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp cashed in with a superb victory over Aston Villa after admitting to gambling on the fitness of two-goal hero Rafael van der Vaart. Van der Vaart had missed the previous three games with a hamstring injuryTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 369 words
-
Article, Illustration563 2010-12-28 27 LOW LIN FHOONG - Sports School offers Yee Cher another chance to hog the limelight LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He burst onto the local track and field scene in 2007 as a nine-year-old, finishing well ahead of his rivals and sweeping gold medals in the Boys’ D DivisionPHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 563 words
-
316 2010-12-28 27 AP KUALA LUMPUR Furious Indonesians have flooded Twitter with accusations that Malaysia unfairly won the first leg of their AFF Suzuki Cup final after fans in Kuala Lumpur apparently distracted Indonesian players with laser beams. At least four of the top 10 words andAP - 316 words
-
Article, Illustration277 2010-12-28 27 REUTERS BANGKOK Former England captain Bryan Robson (picture) put on a brave face yesterday in explaining why he was clinging on to his job as Thailand coach after overseeing the country’s worst performances in recent years. Furious Thai fans have demanded theREUTERS - 277 words
-
Article, Illustration322 2010-12-28 28 AP MELBOURNE Australia captain Ricky Ponting was fined 40 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday after arguing with umpires over an unsuccessful video review during the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket test against England. The ICC saidAP; GETTY IMAGES - 322 words
-
Article516 2010-12-28 28 Batsman’s century lifts England to 346-run AP MELBOURNE Jonathan Trott hit a masterful, unbeaten century to lead England to 444-5 at stumps and an emphatic 346run lead after the second day of the fourth Ashes test against Australia yesterday. Trott will resume the third dayAP - 516 words
-
398 2010-12-28 28 AP SAN ANTONIO Tony Parker and the NBAleading San Antonio Spurs pushed aside the short-handed Washington Wizards before turning their attention to the Los Angeles Lakers. Parker had 20 points, 14 assists and six rebounds to help the Spurs beat theAP - 398 words
-
-
Page 34 Advertisements
-
Advertisement234 2010-12-28 34 In September, Today launched its Youth Engagement Programme to give aspiring journalists a taste of the industry. This is the last in a four-part series featuring works by students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s mass communication, and advertising and public relations programmes. SAY YEP TO EDUCATION *Taxes from S$155 S$250 not234 words
-
-
IMPACT
-
Article, Illustration594 2010-12-28 34 PETER YEO - PETER YEO peteryeo@mediacorp.com.sg WHILE mainstream movies may draw in the crowds, film dissertations are usually founded on independent motion pictures. Every year, in January, the city of Utah is abuzz with film stars and film-makers as indie productions hit town for the annual Sundance Film Festival. ThePHOTO COURTESY SINGTEL - 594 words
-
Article476 2010-12-28 34 HAZELTAN - To intern in China, local students first need to show they have drive HAZELTAN THE alarming topic of local students losing their competitive edge against China students was brought up during an advertising conference in Fudan University, Shanghai. Held in September, the oneday conference was attended476 words
-
-
Page 33 Advertisements
-
Advertisement111 2010-12-28 33 ANYTHING I L'l^-n ~~~~7 T- Consignment Note.: 2311 j5 n n VP a ckage Anywhere, No Questions Asked! 0 V. It From (Sender) Michelle Chia, Kumar Various 0 f iftt AonU Name Sheikh Haikel, Lim Kay siu Address various amp Contact No. 8101 1643 Date Received 28 DEC is JAN111 words
-
-
Page 31 Advertisements
-
Advertisement157 2010-12-28 31 GLouuer The Trichologist You Can Trust Dandruff and Itching Scalp causing Hair Loss? <• Dandruff Thinning Hair "Growing up, I used to be self-conscious of my dandruff and hair loss. Now thanks to Glower's treatments and professional advice, my hair has improved and I have regained my confidence!" Alice Ng,157 words
-
-
BUSINESS
-
381 2010-12-28 29 JONATHAN PEERIS - JONATHAN PEERIS jonathanpeeris@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore’s residential collective sales market is poised for larger deals after rebounding strongly this year from a virtual lull last year, according to real estate services firm DTZ Research. Since the start of the year, 34 residential collective381 words
-
Article87 2010-12-28 29 MONDAY CLOSE 3,159.36 (+0.49%) Friday 3,143.80 p 0.19% Thursday 3,137.78 q 0.21% Wednesday 3,144.31 p 0.14% Tuesday 3, 139.85 p TOP 5 BYVOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Hotung US$ 64,269 $0.135 p 3.85% GoldenAgr 37,770 $0.775 p 1.97% Genting SP 29,000 $2.120 p 0.95% Transcu 21,624 $0.080 UNCH SunVic87 words
-
Article26 2010-12-28 29 HANG SENG CLOSED Ç NIKKEI È È Ç 10,355.99 (+0.75%) È SHANGHAI 2,781.40 (-1.90%) AUSTRALIA CLOSED MUMBAI 20,028.93 (-0.22%) MALAYSIA 1,511.72 (+0.01%) SEOUL 2,022.19 (-0.37%)26 words
-
Article13 2010-12-28 29 È Ç OIL US$91.27 (-0.26%) GOLD US$1,383.20 (+0.20%) SILVER US$29.230 (-0.33%) È13 words
-
Article29 2010-12-28 29 US$1 $1.300 £1 $2.003 €1 $1.704 ¥100 $1.574 A$1 $1.301 RM1 $0.421 Rp10,000 $1.439 HK$100 $16.71 RMB100 $19.60 RS100 $2.881 All figures correct as at 9pm last night29 words
-
STOCK CALLS
-
Article107 2010-12-28 29 Buy $2.18 Citi reiterates call with a $2.80 target price, representing parity to its estimated 2011E NAV and 1.53X 2011E price-to-book ratio, saying it believes the commencement of GLP’s acquisitions in China should be a strong catalyst to drive a continuous re-rating on the stock. GLP announced107 words
-
Article91 2010-12-28 29 Buy $5.10 BNP Paribas reiterates call and lifts the sum-of-the-parts target price to $6.78 from $5.58 after increasing its valuation benchmark for the offshore and marine business to the mean P/E of 25.6X. The house also increases its FY2011 estimate for new orders to $3.4 billion from $3.391 words
-
-
522 2010-12-28 29 AGENCIES SHANGHAI Chinese stocks fell the most in a month yesterday after Beijing’s interest-rate hikes on Christmas Day fanned concerns that policy-makers may accelerate efforts to curb lending in the world’s secondlargest economy. Other regional bourses closed mixed, while European and United States stock marketsAGENCIES - 522 words
-
128 2010-12-28 31 Renewable energy firm The Think Environmental Company said yesterday it would become the only Singapore-listed company with gold mining assets following its acquisition of Mornington Offshore. It will buy 70 per cent of Mornington for US$35 million ($45.4 million) from Avalon Ventures. Through128 words
-
118 2010-12-28 31 Mainboard-listed BBR Holdings yesterday said its joint venture firm had secured a $413.8-million construction contract from the National Heritage Board. The contract involves restoring two heritage monuments in the heart of Singapore’s civic district, namely the former Supreme Court and the adjacent City Hall.118 words
-
353 2010-12-28 31 CHRIS HOWELLS - CHRIS HOWELLS christopherh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic is likely to see broad-based hiring next year across all major sectors of the economy and that will likely lead to wage growth of between 5 and 10 per cent, analysts say. The services sectors, where the353 words
-
84 2010-12-28 31 Keppel Offshore and Marine said yesterday its subsidiaries Keppel Shipyard and Keppel Singmarine had clinched new contracts worth a total of $240 million. These contracts include the upgrading of a storage and offloading vessel, the conversion of a livestock carrier as well as84 words
-
Article901 2010-12-28 32 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - Reits likely to feature strongly, while a successful SGX-ASX merger would be catalyst for new offerings MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic will continue to be a vibrant market for initial public offerings (IPOs) next year and may become even more attractive to companies seeking901 words
-
Article, Illustration299 2010-12-28 32 SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday said it remained open to any “interesting” opportunity to sell its stake in British airline Virgin Atlantic Airways. The comment came amid chatter of yet another potential bid for the British airline in which SIA, the world’s secondlargest carrierBLOOMBERG - 299 words
-
191 2010-12-28 32 REUTERS TOKYO Some Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members say the central bank needs to avoid disturbing the financial markets when purchasing exchange traded funds (ETFs) and Japan real estate investment trusts (J-Reits) under a new asset purchase fund. “SinceREUTERS - 191 words
-
-
Page 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement41 2010-12-28 29 SIA OPEN TO SELLING VIRGIN STAKE B 3 FROM BROKERAGE RESEARCH AND AGENCY REPORTS Disclaimer: Readers should seek independent financial advice before making any investment decision. Today cannot be held liable for any consequence arising from the use of this information.41 words
-
-
Page 35 Advertisements
-
Advertisement36 2010-12-28 35 ft ft \,y s J \J-mS3k// x ft**: I. f< r ~=s I -J1 T i n. W* IB «v >V; V'1 >^353 -MM?Official Broadcaster: MEDIACORP Presenter: i'der /I Co-Sponsor: CRYSTAL Organising Partner: URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY36 words
-
-
Page 36 Advertisements
-
Advertisement35 2010-12-28 36 Today is published by MediaCorp Press Ltd, Caldecott Broadcast Centre, Annex Building, Level 1, Andrew Road, Singapore *****9 Tel: 6333 3888. Printed by KHL Printing Co Pte Ltd, 57, Loyang Drive, Singapore *****8. Tel: *****22235 words
-
-
Page 37 Advertisements
-
Advertisement6 2010-12-28 37 DECEMBER 28, 2010 A PUBLICATION OF6 words
-
-
Article, Illustration1171 2010-12-28 38 MAYO MARTIN - Here’s to the new year ARTS Local artists dish out their New Year’s wishes and resolutions sort of MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg 2011 is just around the corner and everyone’s prepping up for that annual gesture of optimism that, inevitably, as we all know, has more chances of failing than we1,171 words
-
Page 39 Advertisements
-
Advertisement78 2010-12-28 39 time by marc ecko marc ecko ■I ifeSl mm i 19 mi Sfifi 9 mm 4/ *38 a -f I'Ti IflHHR isMi la I m 5» Pi I Mis m m V* si U&j III I UHUI 1UU lllll M* lllli II1M III I lllll lllll i w lllll llll"78 words
-
-
Page 40 Advertisements
-
Advertisement257 2010-12-28 40 JBk SUPERSTAR VIRGO UOB 35% OFF Balcony Class* 2N Malacca KL (Wed) fr S$325* Sailing dates: 05, 12, 19 26 Jan, 09, 16 23 Feb, 02, 09, 16, 23 30 Mar 2011 2N Weekend Cruise (Fri) fr S$419.25* Sailing dates: 07, 14, 21 28 Jan, 11, 18 25 Feb, 04,257 words
-
-
Page 41 Advertisements
-
Advertisement289 2010-12-28 41 Positions in Apple Contact Centre Apple is looking for talented representatives to join its team based in Singapore. If you are passionate about customer service, sales and technology and can thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure contact centre environment, this is your opportunity to work for one of the world's most289 words
-
-
ENTERTAINMENT
-
Article, Illustration405 2010-12-28 42 MAYO MARTIN The buzz last week centred on “how to build it” literally. Along with word that construction ofThe National Art Gallery Singapore will commence next month, and the expected date of completion to be moved to 2014 from 2013, came the announcement that its construction budget would beMAYO MARTIN - 405 words
-
Article, Illustration535 2010-12-28 42 REUTERS IN SEPTEMBER 1932,artist Pablo Picasso drove from Paris to Zurich for the opening of a mega-exhibition of his works that was to mark a turning point in Western cultural history. Although he curated the exhibits himself and stayed at a luxury lakeside hotel nearby for two days,REUTERS; Reuters - 535 words
-
Article, Illustration975 2010-12-28 44 How one man went from driving trucks to singing opera THE NEW YORK TIMES CARL Tanner is a truck driver turned bounty hunter turned opera singer who made his Metropolitan Opera debut yesterday, in the role of Dick Johnson, the pistol-packing, high-note-hitting romantic lead in LaTHE NEW YORK TIMES; NYT - 975 words
-
Article, Illustration283 2010-12-28 46 REUTERS TWO movies on the American box office Top 10 starred Jeff Bridges in decidedly different roles. True Grit, Joel and Ethan Coen’s update of the old John Wayne Western, opened at No 2 with US$25.6 million ($33.2 million) for the weekend, and US$36.8 millionREUTERS - 283 words
-
Article, Illustration346 2010-12-28 46 REUTERS AMERICAN R&B singer and songwriter Teena Marie, best known for the hit ’80s singles Lovergirl and Ooo La La La, died at her home in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to news reports. She was 54. The cause of death was not known, andREUTERS - 346 words
-
-
Page 42 Advertisements
-
Advertisement87 2010-12-28 42 SINGAPORE MARRIOTT HOTEL NEW YEAR'S EVE CO NTD WN PARTY Celebrate 2010's milestones and countdown with a spectacular balloon drop at the stroke of midnight. You will appreciate the live performances by Douglas Oliverio and John Molina Krueger as you enjoy the free flow of Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut NV87 words
-
Advertisement128 2010-12-28 42 {emalaysja MALAYSIA Langkawi Kuching 3D2N Free Easy Kuala Lumpur fr$248 fr$21 8 Penang fr$268 fr$21 8 Kota Kinabalu fr$338 4P3N Package Tour LANGKAWI EXPRESS Island Hopping Tour Pulau Bayang Bunting, Lake of the Pregnant Lady, Pulau Beras Basah, Kota Mahsuri, Underwater World, Eagle Square, Kuah Town Shopping R ,338 KUCHING128 words
-
-
Page 43 Advertisements
-
Advertisement42 2010-12-28 43 y f^L ■'"'T' 'rjiigv :7S7."^v.,^-- jprg£qflftr%^—f -*a~jpwiiL y/sg; figjgaKUl T .;cr-: W> f n 7#^ Shocking Revelations Two Feuding Families And more drama unfolds... Tonight 7:00pm Every Tuesday Wednesday Thursday xinmsn.com/the2ofus l\ w L m -Xij La <••* «r 1 "r-r > fo\=DIACOiRP TO,42 words
-
-
Page 45 Advertisements
-
Advertisement35 2010-12-28 45 i. JOIN KUMAR ON A CULINARY OUEST FOR THE BEST FOOD IN ASIA .0 o > <2$ Ifiti i U 3*1 XI .3 J 1, M v -f. 1 Til! xinmsn.com/asianeatlist /AEDIACORP ome I nome to35 words
-
-
Page 46 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous1038 2010-12-28 46 VIVOCITY MARINA SQUARE YISHUN GRAND, GREAT WORLD PLAZA SINGAPURA GVmax 1900 912 1234 www.gv.com.sg GULLIVER’S TRAVELS*▲ 10.00am 2.55 5.15pm GULLIVER’S TRAVELS 3D* 12.20 7.35pm m.gv.com.sg GULLIVER’S TRAVELS*▲ 11.20am 1.15 3.10 8.50pm GULLIVER’S TRAVELS 3D* 4.20 9.35pm MEET THE PARENTS: LITTLE FOCKERS*▲ 10.55am 1.00 3.05 5.10 7.15 7.45 9.20 9.50pm GULLIVER’S1,038 words
-
Miscellaneous477 2010-12-28 46 87 Years Of Entertaining The World e 6738 0555] nex nex SERANGOON CENTRAL. LEVEL 4 GULLIVER'S TRAVELS 1.II.UWM 10:40am, 12:50pm, 3:00, 5:10,7:20, 9:30 GULLIVER'S TRAVELS ICSI* 2:30pm, 4:30,6:30, 8:30 MEET THE PARENTS: LITTLE FOCKERS WW 10:45am, 12:45pm, 2:50, 5:00,7:10, 9:20 YOGI BEAR 12:50pm, 4:50 YOGI BEAR ICSI* 11:30am, 1:20, 3:10,7:20477 words
-
-
Page 47 Advertisements
-
Advertisement50 2010-12-28 47 V ■pp I I m W OR BEARER I? s$ i r\0 X X THE NUMBER THAT TURNS EVENTS INTO HEADLINES When you ever have a news worthy story to share, you only need to remember one number. 68 2222 68 The MediaCorp News Hotline /A=DIACORP HOTLINE \6822 22 6850 words
-
-
Page 48 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous1176 2010-12-28 48 ON MEDIACORP ON MEDIACORP BREAKOUT Channel 8, 9pm ASIAN EAT LIST (TV Premiere) Channel 5, 8pm 6.00AM Video Zonkers 6.30 Prime Time Morning 9.30 Planet’s Funniest Animals VIII 10.00 Style By Jury 10.30 Art Of Health 11.00 Food Chain II 11.30 Rachael’s Vacations NOON Completely Hammered 12.30PM It’s Easy Being1,176 words
-
-
Article, Illustration247 2010-12-28 49 THINGS TO DO 1 Don Richmond (picture) The music producer (Sylvia Ratonel, Mark Bonafide, Budak Pantai) is also one deft musician, and will perform his originals with Alvin of 53A fame. Date: Today Time: 7.15pm and 8.15pm Venue: Esplanade Concourse Admission: Free 2 Carnival Sea-esta! Adults get247 words
-
Page 49 Advertisements
-
Advertisement289 2010-12-28 49 DIFFICULTY RATING: RoyalCaribbean A CHANGE OF SCENERY CAN DO WONDERS TO YOUR MIND, BODY SPIRIT. Kids Cruise for FREE *Terms conditions apply. Applicable for selected sailing dates only. Subject to avaliability. 3N BEST OF MALAYSIA Sailing Dates: Jan 14 21 Feb 06 Port of Calls: Singapore, Penang Port Klang SAVINGS289 words
-
-
HEALTH
-
Article, Illustration1299 2010-12-28 50 Eveline Gan - Health resolutions to kick start 2011 Eveline Gan eveline@mediacorp.com.sg WE HONOUR our massage and hair appointments every month or so religiously, but when it comes to pampering our health, we are rarely as diligent. In the new year, let’s stop taking our health for granted,1,299 words
-
Article, Illustration409 2010-12-28 50 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH IF YOU are planning to overindulge this festive season, then it would be a good idea to stock up on bread and honey as well as booze. Scientists claim that the natural sweetener is a great way to helpTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 409 words
-
Article231 2010-12-28 51 HEALTH BITE ACCORDING to a new study, young children in day care get more ear and respiratory tract infections than other children their age. But once they reach elementary school, they are sick less often. The Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development followed 1,238 Canadian children from231 words
-
-
Page 51 Advertisements
-
Advertisement164 2010-12-28 51 HEALTH LISTINGS Nutritional information vs misinformation Relaxation therapy classes Make your year-end break count. Instead of jostling with the Orchard Road crowd, attend a relaxation class conducted by a clinical psychologist at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. You will learn three proven relaxation techniques deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and guided164 words
-
-
Page 52 Advertisements
-
Advertisement568 2010-12-28 52 IP Ke Co Ur >td y 20ln 3 'O e V*/ 3$ Hi c 20l 0 Ce 0fr O/ *rl$ r kG Qu ortt y l £Ve > i 4 <SS!SS s^K Host: Daniel Ong and Jacqueline Chow Live Band Performance by ENERGY B-Boys Battle Singapore's Beat Boxing Pioneer, Dharni568 words
-