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Title Section20 2011-04-06 1 TODAY MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday April 6, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking20 words
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721 2011-04-06 1 JO-ANN HUANG - JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore Exchange (SGX) chief executive Magnus Bocker yesterday suffered his heaviest setback since taking the reins of the bourse, after Australia effectively killed its proposed A$8.4-bil-lion (S$11-billion) takeover of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), but investors here cheered721 words
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Article, Illustration734 2011-04-06 1 LEONG WEE KEAT - Success will depend on support at General Election, says PM LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He is putting together the “next A-Team for Singapore”, and their best chance of delivering results not just now, but for the next decade depends on the level of supportPHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 734 words
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SINGAPORE VOTES 2011
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347 2011-04-06 2 NEO CHAI CHIN - NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Historical accident played a role in the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) dominance but several “crucial” actions taken in the past 50 years have helped it remain so today such that Singapore’s success is getting more347 words
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455 2011-04-06 3 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The “most effective way” for Singapore to have a two-party system is to split the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in two, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday. And it was an idea enticing455 words
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733 2011-04-06 4 Following his speech at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum last night, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong fielded more than a dozen questions from the audience. Here are some excerpts: Will the young slate of candidates remain relevant for the733 words
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477 2011-04-06 4 ESTHER NG - Reasons for not joining politics: Lack of privacy, political climate ESTHER NG estherng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The search by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) for new blood in its traditional hunting ground has not yielded the desired results. Despite more than 200 tea sessions held since the last General Election in477 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration479 2011-04-06 8 IMELDA SAAD - IMELDA SAAD imelda@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The National Solidarity Party (NSP) yesterday unveiled its candidates for Jurong GRC and the Radin Mas single member constituency (SMC) a slate laden with electioneering experience. Five of the six candidates have contested previous elections. The NSP’s Jurong GRCPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 479 words
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465 2011-04-06 8 NG JING YNG - How the Opposition parties raise funds NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE From selling soft toys and pins, to posting videos online to canvass for donations, these are some of the ways the Opposition parties are adding to their kitty, with campaigning rules recently relaxed allow parties to do so. But465 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration2455 2011-04-06 10 CHRIS GOODALL, MARK LYNAS - Contrary to popular fears, major accidents at nuclear plants are not likely to cause huge numbers of cancer patients or deaths CHRIS GOODALL, MARK LYNAS Chris Goodall is the author of Ten Technologies to Save the Planet, and Mark Lynas is the authorREUTERS - 2,455 words
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VOICES
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156 2011-04-06 16 ANDREW ONG - LETTER FROM ANDREW ONG I boarded a Premier taxi to work. I realised the meter did not reflect the fuel surcharge of 50 cents implemented by the taxi operator recently, so I informed the cabbie as I assumed he had forgotten to key in156 words
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Article296 2011-04-06 16 Wendy Ng - A supportive environment is crucial to encourage people to have Letter from Wendy Ng AS A working mother, I’m encountering a problem faced by other working mums here. While being at home full time would be ideal for us to take care of our children’s needs,296 words
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140 2011-04-06 16 Gan Chin Yean - Letter from Gan Chin Yean I PATRONISED Jollie Bean at Hougang Festival Market on Saturday and bought a tub of beancurd. I used four 5-cent coins as part of my payment. The service staff was displeased and reluctantly accepted the coins, telling me not to140 words
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Article174 2011-04-06 17 PATS IE TAN - LETTER FROM PATS IE TAN, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, SINGAPORE POST LIMITED We refer to Mr Jeffrey Law Lee Beng’s feedback, “Too much mail in collection boxes” (March 29). SingPost collects mail from all street posting boxes twice a day on Mondays and for public174 words
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214 2011-04-06 17 Judy Oman - Letter from Judy Oman I AM an expatriate from the United States and a volunteer at Singapore’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Singapore has created beautiful public parks, firstclass highways, efficient public transportation and worldclass schools but the local214 words
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Article183 2011-04-06 17 Siti Radiah - Letter from Siti Radiah MY FAMILY is accompanying my parents-in-law to visit their eldest daughter in Adelaide in June. Both my in-laws are in their 60s and are not able to walk long distances. I enquired with Changi Airport if they had a buggy service and was183 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration343 2011-04-06 18 ALVINA SOH - District Judge Hamidah Ibrahim said she found it ‘very incredible that the victim gave her consent in her upset and agitated ALVINA SOH SINGAPORE He claimed that the woman who had accused him of rape had consented to them having sex. Ong Mingwee (picture), 28,343 words
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126 2011-04-06 18 A 44-year-old man, who is believed to be involved in a snatch theft committed near the headquarters of the Singapore Police Force and the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been arrested. On March 28, at about 7pm, a 32-year-old woman was walking along Akyab126 words
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161 2011-04-06 18 The police have cracked a jewellery theft syndicate made up of three Filipino men. The trio, aged between 54 and 63, are believed to have stolen jewellery worth about s$120,000 from several goldsmith shops and pawnshops. The police said the men targeted the shops161 words
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180 2011-04-06 19 From yesterday, about 2.5 million Singaporeans started receiving letters from the Government informing them of the amount of Growth Dividends, CPF Medisave Top-ups, Workfare and Personal Income Tax rebates they will individually receive this year. According to180 words
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Article, Illustration106 2011-04-06 19 The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), with the support of Singapore Buddhist Lodge, has launched a new programme for its needy kidney patients, providing S$200,000 worth of basic food necessities to patients yearly. Called “Grains of Hope”, patients will receive a S$60 food voucher, 5kg of rice, 3kgSARA GROSSE - 106 words
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260 2011-04-06 19 SINGAPORE Over 2,000 jobs were created here by the interactive digital media (IMD) industry between 2007 and 2009, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Manpower, Lee Yi Shyan. Citing a Deloitte study conducted last year, Mr Lee also said the260 words
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175 2011-04-06 20 1,885 homes can be built on SINGAPORE Four more residential sites, which can yield about 1,885 housing units, will be released this month in an effort to provide developers and home buyers with more choices. The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will175 words
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344 2011-04-06 21 VIMITA MOHANDAS - VIMITA MOHANDAS vimita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic’s growing participation in recreational sports and events has spurred increased demand for sports medical expertise, such as sports screening, rehabilitation and injury prevention. Last year, the Changi General Hospital’s Sports Medicine Centre saw about 4,300 new344 words
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183 2011-04-06 21 EVELYN LAM LI TING - EVELYN LAM LI TING SINGAPORE With an ageing population and more people taking up active sports, the number of hand injuries sustained has also increased. To cater to this growing group, the National University Hospital (NUH) is opening a dedicated Hand and183 words
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146 2011-04-06 21 The number of sponsored degree placements available for NS men has been tripled, with a new partnership announced yesterday between the SAFRA Education Scheme and the East Asian Institute of Management (EASB) for 300 sponsored placements, worth about S$7.5 million over the next146 words
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Advertisement176 2011-04-06 21 nii NUMENTAL ENCOUNTERS I Experience a fascinating night at the museum! Explore beautiful contemporary pieces from the Southeast Asian Region on this special night at the Singapore Art Museum. Allow the art exhibitions to titillate your senses and embrace your appetite for art Develop your artistic skills with caricature drawing176 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration481 2011-04-06 22 AGENCIES TOKYO The Japanese government set its first radiation safety standards for fish yesterday after the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby seawater measuring at several million times the legal limit. Some fish caught off the coast of IbarakiAGENCIES; REUTERS - 481 words
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270 2011-04-06 23 AP KUALA LUMPUR The family of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday, that a video allegedly showing him having sex with a woman, was a fake aimed at undermining his opposition alliance ahead of a crucial state election. The clip leaked onAP - 270 words
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279 2011-04-06 23 REUTERS BEIJING China’s detention of internationally-renowned artist Ai Weiwei has sparked a petition urging his release, exposing alarm among the nation’s liberal intellectuals, who see his case as a test of how far a crackdown to stifle dissent could reach. Chinese officials haveREUTERS - 279 words
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122 2011-04-06 23 AP A Malaysian official said more than 100 illegal immigrants escaped from a detention centre after starting a fire that partially gutted the facility. Home Ministry official Mohamed AsriYusof said the authorities captured 30 of the 109 detainees who broke out of theAP - 122 words
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286 2011-04-06 26 THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON Counter-terrorism operations in Yemen have ground to a halt, allowing Al Qaeda’s deadliest branch outside of Pakistan to operate more freely inside the country and to increase plotting for possible attacks against Europe and the UnitedTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 286 words
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146 2011-04-06 26 AP LONDON A tanker headed for Libya’s rebel-held port of Marsa El Hariga yesterday to load up a shipment of oil for export, the first in almost three weeks amid escalating violence, according to shipping data provider Lloyd’s Intelligence. The delivery wouldAP - 146 words
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206 2011-04-06 26 AP LONDON Britain approved the export of shotguns and tear gas to Libya, machine guns and sniper rifles to Bahrain, and military technology to Yemen over the last three years, lawmakers disclosed yesterday in a report criticising the governments involved. Legislators accused successiveAP - 206 words
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Article, Illustration72 2011-04-06 27 United States astronaut Ron Garan and two Russian cosmonauts, Alexander Samokutyayev and Andrei Borisenko, blasted off into space yesterday from the Kaikonur cosmodome. Their Soyuz craft was emblazoned with the portrait of the first man in space, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of YuriAP - 72 words
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117 2011-04-06 27 AP A disgruntled former computer technician at Gucci’s United States headquarters in New York is accused of hacking into the luxury retailer’s computer system and causing over US$200,000 (s$252,140) in damage. Prosecutors said Sam Chihlung Yin, 34, hacked into the company’s network and deletedAP - 117 words
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114 2011-04-06 27 AP A toddler in Puerto Rico died on Monday after being found unresponsive in the back seat of a sweltering car parked outside his gynaecologist mother’s workplace, the police said. The 21-month-old boy was left for hours in a car seat while hisAP - 114 words
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164 2011-04-06 27 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Thousands of customers in Britain have reported suffering headaches and dizziness after playing Nintendo’s 3DS console, which allows users to enjoy three dimensional images without using special glasses. Some are also angry that they are only being offered partialTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 164 words
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250 2011-04-06 27 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON It is often said that “hard work won’t kill you”. But now scientists have discovered that it just might because working too many hours could bring on a heart attack. Public health experts at University College London haveTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 250 words
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BUSINESS
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128 2011-04-06 28 Singapore has launched a Code of Conduct for the private banking industry to promote best practices in the booming sector. The Monetary Authority of Singapore welcomed the move, saying the code was the result of an industry-led effort to enhance the competency128 words
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125 2011-04-06 28 Singapore’s manufacturing sector expanded for the sixth consecutive month in March but at a slower pace due to the disruption caused by the earthquake in Japan, the Singapore Institute of Purchasing Materials Management (SIPMM) said yesterday. At 50.1, the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was125 words
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112 2011-04-06 28 The Singapore Exchange said yesterday its derivatives’ daily average volume reached an all-time high in March, while securities and clearing activities grew from a year earlier. In the securities market, turnover rose 22 per cent year-on-year to S$37.2 billion, with a daily average112 words
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272 2011-04-06 28 TRAVIS TEO - TRAVIS TEO travisteo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGPAORE The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has launched what it called the world’s first Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP). The new programme will provide a step-by-step guide for businesses to self-check their internal GST compliance. IRAS said the272 words
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277 2011-04-06 29 DOW JONES - DOW JONES SYDNEY Australia’s central bank yesterday left interest rates on hold as a soaring Australian dollar and a slow recovery from devastating floods in January allowed policy-makers more time on the sidelines. In announcing the cash rate target would be held at 4.75277 words
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186 2011-04-06 29 REUTERS BEIJING China’s central bank yesterday raised interest rates for the fourth time since October in a bid to bring stubbornly high inflation under control. The tightening of monetary policy adds to six official increases in bank reserves over the same periodREUTERS - 186 words
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Article55 2011-04-06 29 TUESDAY CLOSE +3,146.75 (+0.20%) Monday 3,140.62 p 0.65% Friday 3,120.47 p 0.47% Thursday 3,105.85 p 0.34% Wednesday 3,095.32 p 1.26% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Dyna-Mac 97,943 $0.635 p 1.60% Genting SP 91,636 $2.100 p 0.48% NexGenSCom 83,027 $0.045 UNCH XinRen 65,017 $0.510 p 4.08% HPH55 words
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Article21 2011-04-06 29 HANG SENG Closed NIKKEI 9,615.55 SHANGHAI È Ç SHANGHAI Closed AUSTRALIA 4,900.13 (+0.27%) MUMBAI 19,686.82 (-0.08%) È SEOUL 2,130.43 (+0.69%)21 words
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Article15 2011-04-06 29 US$1 $1.261 £1 $2.034 €1 $1.789 ¥100 $1.496 Rp10,000 $1.454 HK$100 $16.21 RMB100 $19.2815 words
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Article46 2011-04-06 29 Underperform 25.5 S’pore cents CIMB cuts its target price for the specialised shipbuilder to 19 cents from 25 cents. It says: “Otto entered into three vessel-sale agreements recently We deem the sales to be of poor quality and indicative of continued ailing industry conditions.”46 words
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Article42 2011-04-06 29 Buy 31.5 S’pore cents DMG keeps rating for the Chinabased shiitake mushroom producer but cuts the target price to 37 cents from 43 cents. The house notes that high agricultural product prices are driving up leasing costs for cultivation land.42 words
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Article, Illustration841 2011-04-06 30 SHAUN SEOW - COMMENTARY SHAUN SEOW shauns@mediacorp.com.sg Shaun Seow is the deputy CEO ofMediaCorp. Internet searches often test one’s patience, whether the information relates to Traditional Chinese Medicine, controversial political candidate Tin Pei Ling, or Japan’s nuclear disaster. Take the third. Googling “JapanYEN YOK - 841 words
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Article, Illustration631 2011-04-06 31 HE PEIWEN - A new book about branding cuts through the jargon and gets straight to the point HE PEIWEN SINGAPORE Branding is not always the right solution. That is probably something brand consultants would be hesitant to share, but not Mr Jacky Tai (picture), principal consultant at631 words
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Article, Illustration593 2011-04-06 32 Chelsea motivated by bitter memory of 2008 final defeat to Man United AGENCIES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST LEG QUARTER-FINAL Chelsea vs Man United LONDON The dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final remains fresh in the memory of Chelsea’s players ahead of tonight’sAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 593 words
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Article, Illustration490 2011-04-06 33 Former Gunner Eduardo could be Ukrainian minnows’ trump card AGENCIES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, FIRST LEG QUARTER-FINAL Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk MADRID Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals by beating Arsenal, now a former Gunner is plotting to eliminate the Spanish giants. That man is Eduardo (picture),AGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 490 words
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334 2011-04-06 34 IAN DE COTTA - IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The announcement of a funding boost for S-League clubs on Monday was universally cheered by the fraternity. If the Football Association of Singapore’s (FAS) ongoing negotiations with potential sponsors bear fruit, then the youth development programme at each334 words
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Article, Illustration561 2011-04-06 34 SHAMIR OSMAN - FAS’ funding boost applauded by football fraternity, who hope KPIs set will be realistic markers SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) unveiled a five-year funding plan for clubs in the Great Eastern-Yeo’s S-League on Monday that could see someTODAY FILE PHOTO - 561 words
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Article165 2011-04-06 35 AP COLOMBO (Sri Lanka) Kumar Sangakkara resigned as Sri Lanka cricket captain yesterday, three days after losing to India in the World Cup final. Sangakkara said he is immediately stepping down as skipper of the national one-day and Twenty20 teams but wants to continue to be theAP - 165 words
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Miscellaneous92 2011-04-06 33 SPORTS FIXTURES For fixtures of all UE Champions and UE Europe, please visit Singapore Pools website. Malaysia Race MOTOR RACING Qualifying Final Sat, 09/04/11 4.00pm Sun, 10/04/11 4.00pm LIVE TELECAST AT LIVEWIRE(MARINA BAY SANDS RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA) SPORTSBUZZ(POMO) Ip a Y(i) Alwa V s play with care. [responsibly]'' Do not92 words
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Miscellaneous240 2011-04-06 11 ON MEDIACORP WE ARE SINGAPOREANS (Premiere) Channel 5, 8pm We Are Singaporeans is a brand new game show about everything and anything Singapore from history to culture to trivia. Hosted by Hossan Leong, contestants stand to walk away with up to S$10,000 every week. One lucky homeviewer will win S$500240 words
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Miscellaneous188 2011-04-06 11 ON MEDIACORP 3-PLUS-1 III Channel 8, 8pm Hong Kong artiste Joyce Tang and Singapore leading man QiYu Wu challenge themselves to handle the humble Chinese cabbage creatively. WATCH THIS SPACE (Debut) okto, 10pm Given just 10 days and a limited budget, our artists scramble to come up with engaging site-specific188 words
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Article, Illustration295 2011-04-06 10 1 The Lion King Based on the popular Walt Disney animated film, the award-winning Broadway musical continues to draw audiences. Date: Ongoing Time: 8pm (Tue to Fri), 2pm and 8pm (Sat and Sun) Venue: Sands Theatre Tickets: S$65 to S$240 from Sistic Enquiries: www.marinabaysands.com 2 The French295 words
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Article, Illustration171 2011-04-06 7 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON: Who needs Megan Fox when you have Leonard Nimoy? Sure, Fox has more, er, curves, but this is Mr Spock we’re talking about. Our favourite Vulcan joins the third instalment of Michael Bay’s Transformers franchise as the voice of Sentinel Prime,171 words
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Article, Illustration100 2011-04-06 7 WILL Grace veteran Sean Hayes (picture) has been cast as Larry in the Three Stooges movie, to be directed by the Farrelly brothers. Hayes joins Will Sasso as Curly in the comedy; still up for grabs is the part of Moe.The Fox project100 words
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Article, Illustration352 2011-04-06 6 Less Glee more humility Glee creator Ryan Murphy regrets Kings Of Leon attack REUTERS RYAN Murphy’s feud with Kings Of Leon has taken on a life of its own since the Glee creator labelled the band “selfcentered a**holes” and said “f*** you” for refusing to license their music to hisREUTERS - 352 words
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Article, Illustration327 2011-04-06 5 GENEVIEVE LOH - MOVIE REVIEW: RIO PG, 95MIN GENEVIEVE LOH POACHED as a baby from his sunny Rio de Janeiro home and cared for by owner Linda (Leslie Mann) in snowy small-town Minnesota, Blu the Macaw (Jesse Eisenberg) is a bookish, neurotic homebody who loves his creature comforts and doesn’t327 words
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