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Title Section39 2011-03-31 1 TODAY MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 Thursday March 31, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking Today MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Thursday March 31, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking39 words
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356 2011-03-31 1 IMELDA SAAD - IMELDA SAAD imelda@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE News of Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Heng Swee Keat stepping down from his post from Saturday has fuelled speculation he is likely to enter politics as a potential new candidate for the ruling People’s356 words
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525 2011-03-31 1 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Twelve new People’s Action Party (PAP) candidates so far, and all said they do not disagree with the fundamentals of Government policy. Education Minister Ng Eng Hen, who is also the PAP’s organising secretary (special duties), is525 words
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SINGAPORE VOTES 2011
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Article, Illustration301 2011-03-31 2 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN SINGAPORE His parents divorced when he was a child and he grew up in the house of his godparents. While his godparents treated him well, living under another family’s roof affected his self-esteem, said Mr Ang HinWEE TECK HIAN - 301 words
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229 2011-03-31 2 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN Young candidates “have been a very useful feature of political renewal because they bring in first-hand perspectives from that generation”, said Dr Ng Eng Hen yesterday, when he was asked about the doubts some Singaporeans have expressed on the abilities229 words
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Article, Illustration305 2011-03-31 3 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN SINGAPORE —When he was interviewed at the age of 17 after winning a debating contest, he said that he wanted to be a lawyer and a Member of Parliament. Some 16 years later, lawyer Vikram Nair was unveiled yesterdayWEE TECK HIAN - 305 words
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Article, Illustration287 2011-03-31 3 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN SINGAPORE While he had done volunteer work before, lawyer Edwin Tong’s first Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS) were an eye-opener after he saw the different sets of needs from various Singaporeans. Adding that it was “all too easy to be dismissive or cynical about the helpWEE TECK HIAN - 287 words
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Article, Illustration572 2011-03-31 4 LOH CHEE KONG - LOH CHEE KONG news editor cheekong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE For someone who is contesting in her maiden elections, Mrs Lina Chiam, 62, has had more than her fair share of controversies: Namely, an exchange of words in the newspapers withPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 572 words
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Advertisement62 2011-03-31 4 BUSINESS LTA AWARDS BUS STOP CONTRACT TO MEDIACORP B1 COMMENT&ANALYSIS BARAK BARFI ATALE OF REVENGE 18 SCOTT ANTHONY A FAILURE TO FAIL 19 NORMAN VASU BERNARD F W LOO THE MAID, THE NSF, HIS BACKPACK 20 WILLIAM PESEK JAPAN’S DANGER IS 22 RICHARD BRANSONYOUR BEST ASSET SENIOR EMPLOYEES 24 S’PORE62 words
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NEWS
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310 2011-03-31 6 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When mega childcare chain Cherie Hearts sold its local operations last year, the company that won an award last year for progressive and fair employment practices wanted all staff to be retained. But similar to how it was310 words
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174 2011-03-31 6 SATISH CHENEY - SATISH CHENEY SINGAPORE Teenagers from Singapore schools showcased exhibits resulting from their breakthroughs in defence science and technology yesterday, including a robotic vehicle which can save lives in areas too dangerous for people to go into. Created by students from Hwa Chong Institution, it was174 words
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Article, Illustration176 2011-03-31 6 S’PORE GOES CRICKET MAD Life in Pakistan and India came to a standstill yesterday when the second semi-final of the 2011 Cricket World Cup between the two archrivals got under way in Mohali. Fans in the two-cricket-mad nations were on edge, and it was no different here. The match startedPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 176 words
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96 2011-03-31 8 SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB - SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB Two foreigners were charged yesterday with stealing a diamond bracelet worth S$15,000 from a jewellery store. Gomez Bermundez Rafael Alexander, 33, a Colombian, and Linda Tatiana Lopez, 22, an American, are believed to have stolen the bracelet at SK Jewellery in Bugis96 words
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Article, Illustration363 2011-03-31 8 JOANNE CHAN - JOANNE CHAN joannechan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE From July, taxis plying both sides of the Singa-pore-Malaysia border will be able to pick up and drop off passengers anywhere in their domestic countries. An agreement on the implementation date of this rule change was reached at theTODAY FILE PHOTOS - 363 words
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418 2011-03-31 10 SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB; added. ADDITIONAL REPORTINGTAN QIUYI - SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB shaffiq@mediacorp.com.sg added. ADDITIONAL REPORTINGTAN QIUYI SINGAPORE Two former auxiliary police officers were jailed yesterday for conspiring with several others to commit a passport offence and for bribery. Krishna Rao Rajahram, 31, and Loganathan Samugam, 26, were jailed 18 months and 12 months respectively.418 words
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Article, Illustration288 2011-03-31 10 SINGAPORE A former insurance agent was yesterday jailed 80 months for running a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme between 2004 and 2008. Dickson Tan Jing Yun (picture), 37, had received a total of about S$6 million from 46 investors. But he paid out only about288 words
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145 2011-03-31 12 Women suffering from debilitating pain and infertility due to endometriosis can now seek treatment at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s (KKH) new one-stop service centre for such patients. The gynaecological condition where an abnormal growth of cells similar to those that145 words
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Article159 2011-03-31 12 DYLAN LOH - DYLAN LOH A new study award to attract talented polytechnic students will be offered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Under the award, the Government will pay the students’ entire diploma course fees. This was announced at a ceremony yesterday, which saw 90 officers159 words
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285 2011-03-31 12 EVELYN CHOO - EVELYN CHOO SINGAPORE While 15 local arts groups will be getting increased funding under a S$1.9 million grant from the National Arts Council (NAC) this financial year, one group, Wild Rice, will be facing a cut. The increased funding, a285 words
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316 2011-03-31 12 LYNDA HONG - LYNDA HONG SINGAPORE A shrinking breed of childcare providers in Singapore could be given new life if suggestions from some 30 parents bear fruit. Parents at a two-hour dialogue, chaired by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Lim Hwee Hua last night,316 words
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VOICES
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Article274 2011-03-31 14 Clement Puah Neo - Letter from Clement Puah Neo THE photo of what appears to be a fulltime National Serviceman’s maid carrying his backpack has drawn many comments. I feel it was a situation waiting to happen. Last week, I was at the home of a thirdgeneration NSF-to-be. His father274 words
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228 2011-03-31 14 TAN SIYUN - LETTER FROM TAN SIYUN I had been waiting for my optical fibre installation by OpenNet so as to enjoy high-speed Internet. Six months ago, the installation point was finally done in my flat. The OpenNet contractor used the existing SCV trunking228 words
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Article, Illustration618 2011-03-31 16 HONG SIEW KUM - I SAY SIEW KUM HONG Siew Kum Hong is a corporate counsel. This article first appeared at siewkumhong.blogspot.com. The People’s Action Party (PAP) recently unveiled 27-year-old Tin Pei Ling as a potential candidate in the coming elections. What has618 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1038 2011-03-31 18 BARAK BARFI - A disgruntled general, the President who sidelined him and the Al Qaeda threat BARAK BARFI Barak Barfi is a research fellow with the New America Foundation. PROJECT SYNDICATE When Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh ordered his military on March 18 to fire on peacefulPROJECT SYNDICATE; BLOOMBERG - 1,038 words
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Article, Illustration660 2011-03-31 19 SCOTT ANTHONY - SCOTT ANTHONY Scott Anthony is the managing director of Innosight Ventures. In 2003 to 2004, he led a project to help the Singapore Government understand how to create an environment that fosters entrepreneurialism and innovation. This article first appeared in the Harvard Business ReviewHARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW - 660 words
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Article, Illustration782 2011-03-31 20 NORMAN VASU; BERNARD F W LOO - The maid, the NSF, his backpack and the SAF’s image NORMAN VASU BERNARD F W LOO Norman Vasu is assistant professor of social resilience. Bernard F W Loo is associate professor of war and strategy. They work at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University. The public782 words
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Article, Illustration814 2011-03-31 22 WILLIAM PESEK - WILLIAM PESEK William Pesek is a Bloomberg News columnist. The opinions expressed are his BLOOMBERG There’s something bizarre about the planned combination of stock exchanges in Tokyo and Osaka. In Frankfurt, London, New York, Singapore and Sydney, the talk isBLOOMBERG - 814 words
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Article, Illustration856 2011-03-31 24 RICHARD BRANSON - Your best asset senior employees RICHARD BRANSON Richard Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group and companies such as Virgin Atlantic, Virgin America, Virgin Mobile and Virgin Active. 2011 RICHARD BRANSON (DISTRIBUTED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE) Mr Sam Wandati of Kenya asks, how do you help ageing© 2011 RICHARD BRANSON (DISTRIBUTED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE) - 856 words
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WORLD
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294 2011-03-31 26 BANGKOK Thailand’s navy has sent its only aircraft carrier, the HTMS Chakri Naruebet to evacuate as many as 800 tourists stranded on holiday resort islands after flooding throughout the rubber-producing southern region killed 11 people. The vessel transported tourists from Koh294 words
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Article, Illustration449 2011-03-31 26 Two still operational but cannot be started until consultations with government, local THE NEW YORK TIMES AGENCIES TOKYO The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) will completely write off four of the six reactors at the crippled nuclear plant, the company’s chairman said yesterday.THE NEW YORK TIMES; AGENCIES; REUTERS - 449 words
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178 2011-03-31 26 THE GUARDIAN The Japanese authorities are considering plans to collect and freeze cells from engineers and water cannon operators at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in case they are exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The proposal has been drawn up as a precautionaryTHE GUARDIAN - 178 words
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216 2011-03-31 28 AP MANILA (Philippines) China yesterday executed three Filipinos convicted of drug smuggling despite last-minute appeals for clemency and political concessions by Philippine leaders, officials said. The three had not been told they would be executed yesterday, although their sentences were promulgated earlyAP - 216 words
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173 2011-03-31 28 AP CANBERRA The nuclear crisis at Japan’s stricken Fukushima power plant will lead China to adjust its own nuclear programme to increase safety but overall goals will stay unchanged, Beijing’s chief climate negotiator Xie Zhenhua told reporters yesterday at a climate change conferenceAP - 173 words
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91 2011-03-31 28 BLOOMBERG The Guangdong authorities will increase enforcement of rules applied to foreign nationals in the southern Chinese province, the China Daily reported yesterday. A new law that will be effective on May 1 will encourage the reporting of activity by foreigners such as illegalBLOOMBERG - 91 words
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160 2011-03-31 30 AP NAYPYITAW Myanmar’s junta was officially disbanded yesterday after handing over power to a new so-called civilian government, the latest phase of a transition to democracy widely criticised as a sham. The closed-door inauguration of the 30-member Cabinet was announced only afterAP - 160 words
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141 2011-03-31 30 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER PUTRAJAYA The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said yesterday that it had busted a syndicate responsible for billions of ringgit in tax evasion, money laundering and illegal money outflows after raiding more than 100 premises nationwide on Tuesday. Its investigationsTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 141 words
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109 2011-03-31 30 AP Three Mexican brothers held on suspicion of producing methamphetamine in Malaysia face the death penalty if convicted of drug trafficking, a government lawyer said yesterday. Jose Regino Gonzalez Villarreal, 33; Simon Gonzalez Villarreal, 36; and Luis Alfonso Gonzalez Villarreal, 43, were arrested with aAP - 109 words
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450 2011-03-31 32 AP JAKARTA Security officials praised the recent arrest of Indonesia’s most wanted terror suspect, saying yesterday the senior Al Qaeda operative blamed for the 2002 Bali bombings could provide valuable intelligence about regional militant networks and possible future plots. Umar Patek, a suspectedAP - 450 words
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285 2011-03-31 32 AGENCIES CAIRO A day after his Cabinet resigned, Syrian President Bashar Assad appeared before his country’s Parliament yesterday to deliver a major speech that could help determine his destiny, as he seeks to address protests against his authoritarian rule. Mr Assad had been widelyAGENCIES - 285 words
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Article, Illustration457 2011-03-31 35 THE NEW YORK TIMES, AP, REUTERS OUTSIDE BREGA (Libya) With the momentum of ground combat tilting in favour of forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, rebels seeking to oust him embarked on a large-scale withdrawal from the coastal oil town of BregaTHE NEW YORK TIMES, AP, REUTERS; REUTERS - 457 words
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177 2011-03-31 35 REUTERS Uganda would consider an asylum application from embattled Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, as it would for anyone seeking refuge in the east African country, a minister said yesterday. Al Arabiya television reported that Uganda would welcome Col Gaddafi after Western and otherREUTERS - 177 words
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239 2011-03-31 36 THE GUARDIAN LONDON An investigation has been launched into how a fake bomb was transported on a cargo plane from Britain, only five months after the discovery of cargohold bombs was supposed to have boosted security. A 26-year-old manTHE GUARDIAN - 239 words
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183 2011-03-31 36 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK A 67-year-old woman from Florida, the authorities say, found an unusual way to experience the town on her frequent trips to Manhattan: Strolling through Chinatown, picking the pockets of unsuspecting pedestrians. The woman, Ms Ha Vasko, a retired restaurateur,THE NEW YORK TIMES - 183 words
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137 2011-03-31 36 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Virginia Tech university will have to pay a maximum US$55,000 (S$69,440) fine for waiting too long to notify students during the 2007 shooting rampage, the deadliest in modern United States history. The US Department of Education, which issuedTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 137 words
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123 2011-03-31 36 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH American actor George Clooney could be called to testify in defence of Mr Silvio Berlusconi, when the Italian Prime Minister, who is accused of paying for sex with an underaged prostitute, goes on trial. The teenaged erotic dancer atTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 123 words
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329 2011-03-31 38 AP CHICAGO Women often find it somewhat mysterious to do a breast exam. It also can be mysterious to medical students, says a Chicago researcher who has a US$1.8-million (S$2.27-million) federal grant to design the first physical test to measure how well future doctorsAP - 329 words
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Article, Illustration73 2011-03-31 38 A limo once belonging to mobster Bugsy Siegel, acknowledged by many as the founder of modern Las Vegas, is seen on display at ‘The Mob Experience’ at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Mob Experience, which opened yesterday on the Las VegasAP - 73 words
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286 2011-03-31 38 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON The General Medical Council (GMC) has said current European rules represent a “serious cause of concern” and risk to patient safety because they ban it from testing the language skills of doctors before they canTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 286 words
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Article, Illustration231 2011-03-31 38 AP NEW YORK Candy is dandy but chocolate wine really seems to get taste buds in an uproar. “The reaction has been amazing,” says Mr Don Opici, whose family-run company, Opici Wines, recently introduced Cocoa di Vine (picture). Never heard of chocolate wine?AP - 231 words
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326 2011-03-31 40 REUTERS MUMBAI Sri Lanka stand one match away from reaping the benefits of their decision to devote more than two years to prepare for the World Cup. After the disappointment of losing to Australia in the rain-affected 2007 final, the 1996 championsREUTERS - 326 words
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Article, Illustration372 2011-03-31 40 AP MOHALI (India) A fortuitous 85 from Sachin Tendulkar was followed by a disciplined bowling effort as India beat Pakistan by 29 runs in a high-stakes semi-final yesterday to progress to the World Cup final against Sri Lanka. Pakistan were dismissed for 231 inAP - 372 words
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412 2011-03-31 41 REUTERS BERNE The Netherlands and Spain brought a hint of drama to Euro 2012 qualifying on Tuesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time), surviving fightbacks by Hungary and Lithuania to maintain their 100 per cent records in the competition. Dirk Kuyt scored two goalsREUTERS - 412 words
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Article, Illustration555 2011-03-31 41 Welbeck, Carroll, Wilshere will be key players for England: Capello LONDON He had been roundly criticised for selecting what was virtually an England ‘B’ team against Ghana but Fabio Capello has reasons to feel that his experimental selections were vindicated after their 1-1 draw onAP - 555 words
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250 2011-03-31 41 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH NEW YORK Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester United intend to bolster their squad with as many as three signings this summer. The Scot, expected to be handed substantial funds by the Glazer family to improve his resources, said:THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 250 words
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Article, Illustration617 2011-03-31 42 SHAMIR OSMAN - FAS chief Zainudin backs Avramovic to rebuild national team, expresses optimism over NFA teams SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Yesterday’s draw for the Asian qualifiers of the FIFA 2014 World Cup threw up a possible tasty treat for football connoisseurs here, with Singapore drawn to meetTODAY FILE PHOTO - 617 words
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Article121 2011-03-31 42 SHAMIR OSMAN - SHAMIR OSMAN The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) are looking at ways to help former national under-23 goalkeeper Siddiq Durimi. The 22-year-old, who has missed training sessions with Home United since early March, had his contract terminated by the club with effect from March 24,121 words
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Miscellaneous66 2011-03-31 41 SPORTS FIXTURES For fixtures of all German and US Soccer League, please visit Singapore Pools website. Ip Y(i) A|w °ys play with care. [responsiblyj Do not bet illegally. No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize. For details,66 words
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789 2011-03-31 7 TONY RAZA - The first quarter of 2011 was filled with major environmental, economic and social challenges from around the world. What are the potential investment opportunities and challenges investors should look out for in this market environment? TONY RAZA shares his asset allocation789 words
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Advertisement150 2011-03-31 7 Your Own Semi-Detached Home is only minutes away from Singapore! Open for registrationNow! Showhouse ready for viewing! Lot Size: 46’ x 95’ 45’ x 100’ Built-up area: 4,172 sq. ft.Wide Spacious Living with Gated and Guarded Community Taman Laguna, Sg Danga Taman Laguna is next to matured estates, Taman Perling,150 words
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Article, Illustration457 2011-03-31 5 RACHEL KELLY - RACHEL KELLY rachel@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The rise in office rentals in the first quarter in secondary areas such as Tanjong Pagar has outpaced the increase in prime districts such as Shenton Way. Rental growth for office space in secondary areas at the fringe ofTODAY FILE PHOTO - 457 words
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419 2011-03-31 3 IMELDA SAAD - IMELDA SAAD imelda@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It was once where he had lunch in the canteen in between working and learning from first-generation political leaders like Dr Goh Keng Swee. But now The Fullerton Hotel has evolved into a thriving commercial and heritage419 words
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278 2011-03-31 3 BLOOMBERG China will cut short-term overseas borrowing quotas of domestic financial institutions from tomorrow, signalling it is stepping up efforts to curb hot money inflows attracted by the appreciation of the yuan. The rules will help lowerthe financial risks ofBLOOMBERG - 278 words
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234 2011-03-31 3 JTC Corporation (JTC) has invited local and foreign firms to submit proposals on industrial infrastructure development. It said yesterday that it has launched a “Request For Proposal” (RFP) seeking cuttingedge ideas on intensifying land use and accelerating construction time. A S$5-million innovation fund234 words
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258 2011-03-31 2 SINGAPORE The Hong Leong Group has submitted the highest bid for a residential site in Bartley Road and Lorong How Sun. Intrepid Investments, a unit of Hong Leong Holdings, joined hands with Sunmaster Holdings and TID Residential to bid for the258 words
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402 2011-03-31 2 STELLA LEE - STELLA LEE SINGAPORE Mass market prices of private apartments in Singapore have climbed to new highs in the first quarter of this year, mainly driven by demand from mainland Chinese buyers. Average values of properties are now at S$1,935 psf in prime402 words
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151 2011-03-31 2 A land parcel in Jurong Lake District was launched for sale by public tender yesterday. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said the land parcel in Jurong Gateway Road was made available for sale through the Reserve List System in October 2010. An unnamed151 words
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264 2011-03-31 1 SATISH CHENEY - SATISH CHENEY SINGAPORE Once deprived of the latest news headlines in the air, passengers on Singapore Airlines flights can now get them during a flight, thanks to a “live” news ticker provided by Channel NewsAsia. Within the next few months, 40264 words
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Article55 2011-03-31 1 WEDNESDAY CLOSE +3,095.32 (+1.26%) Tuesday 3,056.95 q 0.01% Monday 3,057.38 q 0.44% Friday 3,070.84 p 0.91% Thursday 3,043.03 p 0.69% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Genting SP 121,338 $2.070 p 3.500% GoldenAgr 9o,602 $0.695 p 0.015% BerlianLaju 74,330 $0.055 UNCH HPH Trust 61,989 $0.985 p 0.510%55 words
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Article53 2011-03-31 1 Hold S$5.43 UOB KayHian says it is turning more positive on the stock but that it is “still early to upgrade”. It has a price target of S$5.80. It notes Wilmar’s stock is +7.4 per cent over the last two weeks after management ascertained the worst is over53 words
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Article66 2011-03-31 1 Buy S$2.07 The stock is now above pre-Japan earthquake levels, likely helped by its low valuation vs gaming peers and as it’s perceived as a potential beneficiary of that disaster, as regional travellers change their destinations. Deutsche Bank says “with fundamentals intact, a favourable operating landscape and a66 words
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Article30 2011-03-31 1 HANG SENG Ç 23,451.40 (+1.70%) NIKKEI 9,708.79 (+2.64%) Ç SHANGHAI È Ç Ç 2,955.77 19.290.20 AUSTRALIA 4,822.20 (+1.40%) MUMBAI 19,290.20 (+0.89%) MALAYSIA 1,531.63 (+0.76%) Ç Ç SEOUL 2,091.38 (+0.93%)30 words
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322 2011-03-31 1 WAYNE CHAN - Media giant to be responsible for ad panels, maintenance of 1,292 stops WAYNE CHAN waynechan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Bus commuters will soon be able to get breaking news, traffic and weather alerts on electronic panels while waiting for their buses at selected bus stops. This322 words
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Advertisement64 2011-03-31 1 PRICES OF PRIVATE HOMES REACH NEW HIGH: REPORT B2 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. We Bet You Catch a brand new series64 words
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Advertisement165 2011-03-31 2 SONY make.believe BRAVIA first tv then internet. now Sony I Experience a whole new generation of home entertainment with the latest BRAVIA. Watch and share your favourite videos on YouTube™, chat with loved ones via Skype™ video calls, stay in touch with friends on Facebook, and share your thoughts through165 words
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Article277 2011-03-31 2 GENEVIEVE LOH - This year’s Singapore Woman Award shines the spotlight on three more amazing women GENEVIEVE LOH LEBANESE philosopher and diplomat Charles Malik once said:“The fastest way to change society is to mobilise the women of the world.” Now that’s an enlightened man. Now into its fourth year,The277 words
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Article, Illustration577 2011-03-31 2 LYNETTE KOH - Syinc founder Bernise Ang wants to help youths change the world LYNETTE KOH AS THE founder of local non-profit organisation Syinc, Bernise Ang has helped plenty of young people to realise their potential in furthering the causes they care about. It may come as aJason Ho - 577 words
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Article, Illustration834 2011-03-31 4 GENEVIEVE LOH - A holiday to Cambodia sparked Deborah Chew’s commitment to help the impoverished GENEVIEVE LOH DEBORAH Chew never thought that a holiday to Cambodia would evoke a major change in her life. Back in 2007, the then-secondary school teacher and her friend Grace foundJason Ho - 834 words
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Article, Illustration708 2011-03-31 6 MAY SEAH - But CozyCot founder and CEO NicoleYee doesn’t mind giving them a hand MAY SEAH ITWOULD not be too presumptuous to call Nicole Yee the mother of a new feminine country. After all, the woman responsible for all-female social networking site CozyCot has united Singaporean womenJason Ho - 708 words
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Advertisement165 2011-03-31 6 After seven weeks of voting, here are the results of Viewers’ Choice 2010. Local Category Gold: Ministry of Community Development, Youth Sports for Filial Piety Silver: Promote Mandarin Council for Noemie (Speak Mandarin Campaign) Bronze: Canon Singapore Pte Ltd for Fascinate the World (Canon EOS 550D DSLR) International Category Gold:165 words
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Article, Illustration1056 2011-03-31 8 MCYS and PepsiCo International take the top spots at the Viewers’ Choice 2010 awards The prestigious Viewers’ Choice 2010 awards took place in the grandTower Ballroom at Shangri-La Hotel last Friday. Advertisers mingled with MediaCorp’s top honchos and artistes such as Joanne Peh, QiYu Wu and DaiYangTianJubilant winners of the Gold award for favourite Local TVC: (From left) Deborah Li, Angeline Tan and Patrick Ang, MCYS; Chris Chiu, Leo Burnett; Richard Tan, MCYS; John Kyriakou, Leo Burnett; Mindy Cheong and Kerry Tan, MCYS. - 1,056 words
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Article, Illustration222 2011-03-31 10 CHRISTOPHER TOH - CHRISTOPHER TOH THERE are some who feel R.E.M. went into a bit of an artistic and creative decline after drummer Bill Berry quit the band in 1997. Many of the musical steps taken in the new millennium haven’t done them any favours, and it appeared that222 words
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Article, Illustration119 2011-03-31 10 KEVIN MATHEWS - LETTERS DEONTOH KEVIN MATHEWS NATIONAL University of Singapore student Deon Toh is a welcome addition to the swelling ranks of local singersongwriters making a name for themselves in the scene. Originally a drummer with Flybar,Toh recently discovered his talent for singing and songwriting, which has culminated in this impressive debut.This119 words
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Article, Illustration104 2011-03-31 10 CHRISTOPHER TOH - FEMME FATALE BRITNEY SPEARS CHRISTOPHER TOH FANS are understandably keen on Britney’s latest offering. But frankly, Femme Fatale doesn’t offer anything to perk the listener. It’s Blackout meets Circus but with better sound.There are some nice clubby tracks that will keep her relevant on the dance floor, like first single104 words
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Article, Illustration110 2011-03-31 10 KEVIN MATHEWS - THE VALLEY EISLEY KEVIN MATHEWS CONSISTING of four siblings and a cousin, American quintet Eisley (named after the Mos Eisley spaceport from Star Wars) has been creating ethereal alternative rock for more than decade, with influences from Kate Bush, Bjork, Tori Amos and Radiohead. The Valley is an album full110 words
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Article, Illustration135 2011-03-31 12 KEVIN MATHEWS - LIVE FROM CADOGAN HALL MARILLION KEVIN MATHEWS THIS 30-year-old British band has survived key personnel changes and being dropped by its record label to forge a respectable career riding on the connections provided by the Internet. Now completely funded directly by its faithful fans, Marillion continues to create unique neo-progressive135 words
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Article, Illustration137 2011-03-31 12 CHRISTOPHER TOH - Relooking a classic record CHRISTOPHER TOH THIS two-CD set isn’t a Freestylers album per se, but they put the mixes together in what’s become one of the classic examples of dance music in the United Kingdom back in the 1990s. A lot of the ’90s dance music137 words
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Article229 2011-03-31 12 Jimmy Eat World Arizona alternative rockers take the stage in support of Invented, their sixth full-length album. Aprilil 1, 8pm, The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore. Tickets at S$115 (limited), S$125 (early bird), S$140 (show day) from Sistic. Guy Manoukian The world-renowned Lebanese-Armenian musician, composer, conductor and producer will229 words
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Miscellaneous185 2011-03-31 13 ON MEDIACORP AMERICAN IDOL X Channel 5, 10.30pm (Same Day Telecast) The final 10 finalists take the stage in this episode of American Idol. Don’t miss the excitement as they go all out to perform for a chance to get into the next round! LOVE Channel 8, 7pm Mingcheng decides185 words
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Miscellaneous643 2011-03-31 13 6.00AM Ninja Warrior 6.30 Prime Time Morning 9.30 Wheel Of Fortune 10.00 Style By Jury 10.30 Debbie Travis’ Painted House 11.00 What’s Good For You? II NOON Knock First 12.30PM Essence Of Emeril 1.00 Shiver 2.00 Whacked Out Sports 2.30 Wheel Of Fortune CHANNEL 6.00AM Golden Age My Song, My643 words
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Miscellaneous259 2011-03-31 13 ON MEDIACORP ZERO HERO okto, 8pm (Last Episode) The Magnificent Heroes have been defeated by the vile Captain Chaoszzz. Crime rates soar, the police have been wiped out and a demoralised public turn on the heroes. In one last desperate bid to save humanity and salvage their pride, the Heroes259 words
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Article, Illustration253 2011-03-31 14 1 A Note Went Off In My Head A Group Of People presents this play about the quest for harmony in a cacophony of electronic hoots, cackles and howls. Starring Timothy Nga and Nelson Chia. Date: Until April 2 Time: 8pm Venue: Esplanade Theatre Studio Tickets: S$25253 words
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Article, Illustration304 2011-03-31 15 Food in a hurry has never tasted as good as FairPrice’s Gold Pizzanta range ANNETTE TAN food@mediacorp.com.sg When it comes to having a quick bite, nothing is quicker than a pizza. And when you have a few stashed away in your freezer, it is fasterKOH MUI FONG - 304 words
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Miscellaneous34 2011-03-31 14 SUDOKUplus DIFFICULTY RATING: YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION HOW TO PLAY The rules are easy. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. COPYRIGHT UCLICK34 words
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Article, Illustration1115 2011-03-31 16 Elis Tan - The days of Moorish rule in Spain are long gone, but its intriguing history lives on in the city of Granada Elis Tan travel@mediacorp.com.sg THE Spain build on delectable tapas, fiery flamenco and passionate bull-fighting is a traveller’s dream. And they all apparently originated in Andalucia. This wind-sweptGetty Images/Pixland; Getty Images/iStockphoto; Getty Images/Brand X - 1,115 words
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