Today, 23 November 2011
2011-11-23
1
14
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/today
Today
-
Title Section40 2011-11-23 1 Today MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday November 23, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking TODAY MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday November 23, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking40 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement99 2011-11-23 1 r° TOUPPING MOMENTS P Enchanting views, lavish hotels and contemporary facilities... indulge in a romantic atmosphere that touches your heart and lures you to visit time and again. hntm 5**ir* ‘.V* Pit —4^'' Touching Moments Experience Macau” Lucky Draw Contest Simply complete the following statement and stand a chance to99 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement473 2011-11-23 2 Enjoy the fusion between the brilliance of international and local cuisine, savor the elegant contrast between the modern and the traditional. Indulge in the city's living culture and treasure each tasteful moment. !k fii JH 5 r /r.f 9 ■> I inu ns •3® 0m \l MCQU (V “Touching Moments473 words
-
-
827 2011-11-23 1 NG JING YNG - MOE reviewing framework, launches picture books for kindergartens NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In a move that will be music to parents’ ears, the Ministry of Education (MOE) is embarking on a review of the kindergarten curriculum framework. It has also, for827 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement55 2011-11-23 1 @tdysports SPORTS FANS, STAY UP TO DATE ATTWITTER.COM/TDYSPORTS SCORES ANALYSIS NEWS HOT NEWS 3 TOGGLE: A NEW TV EXPERIENCE CONTACT LENS ‘TO PROJECT EMAILS BEFORE EYES’ HOT NEWS 16 COMMENT&ANALYSIS RICHARD WATERS IDENTITY AND THE NET: FROM PIXELS TO PERSONA 18 T SECTION PAGE 65 DAVID BLAIR WHY PROTESTERS HAVE55 words
-
-
HOT NEWS
-
Article, Illustration492 2011-11-23 2 SINGAPORE The Government is studying ways, including looking at the experiences of other countries, to deter frequent gamblers from visiting the casinos. It will also “soon” amend the Casino Control (Advertising) Regulations to make it “crystal clear to both492 words
-
202 2011-11-23 2 SINGAPORE As another Internet user was being investigated for allegedly publishing religiously offensive comments online, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) yesterday urged the public to “refrain from adding comments that may further inflame the situation”. Responding to media queries, an MHA spokesperson202 words
-
Article, Illustration468 2011-11-23 3 ALVIN CHONG - ALVIN CHONG AlvinChongGL@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Imagine catching the latest episode of The Noose on your smartphone or tablet computer while on your daily commute. And when you reach home, you can stretch out your legs on a sofa and catch it on a widescreen television set.PHOTOS: ERNEST CHUA - 468 words
-
292 2011-11-23 4 AGENCIES In an ominous sign that Europe’s debt problems will deepen, Spain yesterday paid more than Greece and Portugal to borrow short-term funds, as the newly-elected People’s Party called for a European agreement to “save” the nation. Spain’s three-month borrowing costs doubled asAGENCIES - 292 words
-
570 2011-11-23 4 Despite debt deal failure, US ratings stay intact for now AGENCIES NEW YORK Standard Poor’s and Moody’s have no immediate plans to downgrade their credit ratings for the United States after the failure of a congressional super-committee to reach an agreement on debt reduction, but Fitch, the third leading ratingsAGENCIES - 570 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement116 2011-11-23 2 ft r Zj k Also available For blocked runny nose relief Come down to any Guardian Health Beauty", Unity" or Watsons" outlet to collect a free packet of tissues. While stock lasts. < unity. ■“Only at stores with pharmacist services. Switch o FF your cold and allergy symptoms with Zyrtec116 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement206 2011-11-23 3 Fly from Singapore direct to: One way, all-inclusive Economy Starter A fares-carry on baggage only. For an additional $15-$70, per passenger, you can choose between 15kg-40kg checked baggage. Seats are subject to availability and may not be available on ail flights or days. Conditions apply. To book, visit Jetstar.com or206 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement111 2011-11-23 4 Ihe LAsik SuRCjERy CliNic CY W 999 for TWO eyes, w/o GST $2,139 for TWO eyes, w GST LASIK forum The Lasik Surgery Clinic Dates: 25 Nov 201 I (Fri) 7;00pm ]0 Dec 201 1 (Sat) 3;00pm Venue: The Lasik Surgery Clinic Paragon #13-01/06 Agenda: Common vision problems Short-sightedness, long-sightedness111 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement282 2011-11-23 5 Standard Cg Chartered Here for good Wa 'rtx U r 3 seafood V -a? servings, maybe more **v%i *****19 It’s good to make room for delicious deals. Eat to your heart’s content with a great variety of buffets from the most popular hotel restaurants in town. The good life is282 words
-
-
PARLIAMENT
-
379 2011-11-23 6 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE She lost her father when she was just eight. And although her family’s income level was in the bottom 10 per cent of the population, Madam Halimah Yacob’s mother never considered getting social assistance. “Very often, when379 words
-
367 2011-11-23 6 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN SINGAPORE Hospitals here are running on tight capacity, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong acknowledged in Parliament yesterday. Said Mr Gan: “Most of our public hospitals are running at about 85 per cent capacity on average.” Mr Gan added that the367 words
-
131 2011-11-23 8 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI SINGAPORE Over the last five years, about 8,800 permanent residents (PRs) served National Service (NS), Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in a written reply to a parliamentary question. These males had become PRs under their parents’ sponsorship. Of these,131 words
-
437 2011-11-23 8 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The inter-agency task force on human trafficking is studying whether new laws are needed to enhance Singapore’s ability to tackle the menace, Second Home Affairs Minister S Iswaran said yesterday. These could include greater powers for enforcement agencies, increased care437 words
-
387 2011-11-23 10 TEO XUANWEI - First-time and repeat offenders face harsher penalties TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Come Jan 1, first-time offenders caught with contraband cigarettes will face at least a S$2,000 fine if they are taken to court. And drivers of vehicles using compressed natural gas (CNG) must also ensure387 words
-
383 2011-11-23 10 ESTHER NG - ESTHER NG SINGAPORE They may be pegged to market rates but hawker stall rentals are “significantly lower” than those of food courts. Also, rentals are but one component that determines the price a hawker charges, Minister for the Environment383 words
-
498 2011-11-23 12 ESTHER NG - ESTHER NG esther_ng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Income Tax Bill, which will bring about a more progressive income tax structure, was passed by Parliament yesterday. However, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Lina Chiam felt that the new personal income tax regime was not progressive498 words
-
Article260 2011-11-23 12 SINGAPORE In the past three years, about 800 summonses have been issued each year to cyclists who flout traffic rules. The common infringements were failure to ride in an orderly manner, riding during hours of darkness without a front light or red reflector and riding260 words
-
Article108 2011-11-23 12 There were 353 suicides last year and 401 in 2009. Foreigners accounted for 57 and 52 suicides in the respective years. These figures, based on data compiled by the Ministry of Home Affairs, were provided by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean in a written108 words
-
Article, Illustration174 2011-11-23 14 AP South Korea’s ruling party forced a longstalled free trade deal with the United States through Parliament yesterday, enraging opposition lawmakers who blasted their political rivals with tear gas. South Korean lawmakers voted 151 to 7 in favour of ratifyingAP - 174 words
-
483 2011-11-23 14 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian government yesterday tabled a law in Parliament regulating public gatherings, two months after Prime Minister Najib Razak first pledged reforms to laws on security and public assembly. The Peaceful Assembly Bill, however, proposes a range of curbs onAGENCIES - 483 words
-
Article, Illustration376 2011-11-23 16 AGENCIES LONDON Emails and text messages can one day be read on contact lenses linked to the Internet, say scientists. The futuristic technology has taken a step nearer with the development of a prototype lens that could potentially provide the wearer withAGENCIES - 376 words
-
313 2011-11-23 16 AGENCIES A team of researchers at Cambridge University is exploring the link between high-achieving parents such as engineers, scientists and computer programmers and the development of their children. Professor Simon BaronCohen, director of the Autism Research Centre at the university, said there were signsAGENCIES - 313 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement131 2011-11-23 6 Cl TRIP for 2 to k,ORSA Jeju Seoul Indulgence* 4D3N Bangkok Free Easy for 2* ■B—— iSS mi's lann Jurt ™j!£S3. W BOX 0521 Universal Integral 60 0 Q Ii1esper1 ec 1o'ioioe@uiccp.corri.sgJurong Point, reach os by 13 January 2012. Terms and conditions apply. Exclude taxes and surcharges. i BONUS! SURE131 words
-
Advertisement183 2011-11-23 6 Cfjrtetmag onberlanb o 0 SANTA’S WORKSHOPS Take part in the Verge Santa’s Workshops and learn to make exquisite Christmas gifts for yourself or your loved ones! Date: 10th 17th December 2011 Time: 1pm 7pm Photo Frame Making Glass Bottle Painting Cookies Decoration Door Hanger Making Jewellery Making Christmas Ornament Making183 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement428 2011-11-23 7 LA V r Travel to not one, but two cities on Cathay Pacific. Simply accumulate a spend of S$5,000 on your ANZ Credit Card between 1 Nov and 31 Dec 2011 and be among the first 200 to redeem a free* Cathay Pacific air ticket to Hong Kong and Taipei.428 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement107 2011-11-23 8 ERC INSTITUTE SSHtrust 20/05/2010 to 19/05/2014 J Master a FOREIGN LANGUAGE in 2 months! English -.-.Chinese:: French Japanese Korean Thai:: Spanish F Application fee waiver when 2 or more participants register! Call 6571 9580/8112 1710 or email enquiry@erci.edu.sgfor more information! I SHINAGAWA lasik centre sv V I# I# $1,198/$1,281 86107 words
-
Advertisement5 2011-11-23 8 GETTHE LATEST NEWS TWITTER.COM/ TODAYONLINE5 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement706 2011-11-23 9 Jingle all the way to a Beats Solo HD headset or a Sensational Holiday! a ..il 10:08 am 10 Oftu ~-fla Phone ♦v A.' iririr. HTC Sensation XE and XL with 0 beotsoudio Beats Audio™ with urbeats™ earphones 4.3” QHD display for Sensation XE and 4.7" touch screen for Sensation706 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement217 2011-11-23 10 I am a discoverer of people and places We are anticipating the unexpected in your travels x DBS Sign up for TravellerShield travel insurance to enjoy up to 25% premium discount and a free gift*! A 25 FREE GIFT* Explore the world with TravellerShield. Our comprehensive travel coverage lets you217 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement55 2011-11-23 11 NTHONY MORSE TAKES YOU INTO ASIA’S UNKNOWN AGAIN f'f -V C9 i r P> w I > V: 8 r f: CHINA’S YANGTZE THE GRAND CANAL SICHUAN CHONGQING (CHINA) SUMATRA SARAWAK PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE THAILAND VIETNAM Presented by: Canon Delighting You Always In association with: CALTEX H PREMIERES TONIGHT WEDNESDAYS at55 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement261 2011-11-23 12 WE'VE CROSSED OVER TO THE BLACK SIDE SEE US ON NOVEMBER 25 PERKS.MOCCA.COM AediaCorp mocca perks lour Path to Professional T-shaped Management for People Sc Organisational Excellence Advance your career Level up your people management competencies with HR WSQ programmes on a full or part-time basis WSQ Specialist Diploma in261 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement199 2011-11-23 13 Canon D G TA.L Delighting You Always 1 A i ipi -f I Vl. •I I s 1 It v > V A. &A y\ Li Sandy Puc’y Award-Winning Portrait Photographer and Board Director, Professional Photographers of America. or The Master Craftsman For the unyielding photographer, EOS Digital offers an199 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement53 2011-11-23 14 W o P 909 CO>HEWITHWA^ r? c m i 0 r e sc? LOW FAT^ "is~ a&dk> 0 O French vaniei^ vll\S PREMIUM ROA5T jr m* 3® *S GS Imagine ijOu love about life, Koio in a can iOifh a Spanking neio that Reflects \jOu(L tnoo(ea.n vjouthful lifestyle. Love li-fe,53 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement174 2011-11-23 15 Canon Delighting You Always YOU ALWAYS COME THAT’S WHY WE’VE MOVED TO LEVEL Canon Customer Care Centre For All Your Servicing Needs 1 HarbourFront Ave, #01-01/02, Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore *****2, Tel: 6799 8686 Monday to Friday, 10am 7pm, Saturday, 10am 2.30pm (closed on Sunday public holidays) A Canon LiNK174 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement72 2011-11-23 16 PHYTO BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY HAIR THROUGH PLANTS Best Botanical Treatment For Women Hair Loss Clinically Proven 85% m phytocyane j locyane rtevixanzing oerum $149.90 uy 2 Phytocyane Revitalizing Serum Now at: (U.P. $216)' Terms and conditions apply. Valid from 17 th November to 28 th December 2011. While stocks last.72 words
-
Advertisement225 2011-11-23 16 S Rajaratnam School of International Studies a professional school of international studies a leading researc in strategy and global affairs a top Asian policv-orie with enlightenment comes power.;. RSIS, Singapore at the heart of Asia’s rise tion r The Master of Science (International Relations) has provided me with a good225 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement590 2011-11-23 17 Ch 601 i NAUGHTY OR NICE, YOU GET A FREE HBO PAK. Yours with any Supersize Pack. \v. m qsm. ?8»i j TPR J“" 0D .-jfligA ft A rL'l k THE TOURIST The King’s Speech (Rated 16) Premieres Sun 25 Dec, 10pm on HBO Inception Premieres Sun 1 Jan, 12am590 words
-
-
COMMENT & ANALYSIS
-
Article, Illustration1968 2011-11-23 18 RICHARD WATERS - A push to ban pseudonyms in social networking is raising concerns that profits are being put above privacy RICHARD WATERS Richard Waters is The Financial Times’ West Coast managing editor. THE FINANCIAL TIMES Zhao Jing recently suffered an unexpected parting of waysTHE FINANCIAL TIMES - 1,968 words
-
395 2011-11-23 18 Facebook’s insistence that its members always appear undertheir real names threatened to hamper the Arab spring at the very moment it was starting to gather momentum. As protesters in Egypt prepared for a big demonstration a year ago, a Facebook page that had been395 words
-
Article, Illustration1232 2011-11-23 22 DAVID BLAIR - It’s still Mubarak’s regime, without Hosni Mubarak. Will Egypt’s generals listen to demonstrators now? DAVID BLAIR David Blair is The Daily Telegraph’s chief foreign correspondent. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Less than a year ago, when Tahrir Square was clogged by nothing more dangerous thanTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AP - 1,232 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement46 2011-11-23 18 Secure Lock System NOW *59 I Tefal Trip I 1 Ax™ Technology provides perfect results in blending. CYCLONE BOOSTER EXTREME MIXING CHUNKS KILLER V 4 s 4c/v i s ed on TV www.tefal.com Available at major departmental stores, electrical chain stores, selected hypermarkets and authorized dealers.46 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement736 2011-11-23 19 Dell™ recommends Windows® 7. Lets me tuck the entire production studio under one arm. The power to do more See the NEW XPS™ 14z for real at SITEX, Singapore EXPO, 24 th -27 th November, booths 6D01, 6A20, 5A28. m 14 r y o P cm s Almost borderless. Enjoy736 words
-
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement108 2011-11-23 20 Me 0\jut teachers d o more than jwst teach/ we g uj d e our chi I Aren to grow u.p to bt Curlou.s, fit, hacpy and filled with low Wo uJJ vOu. Ii\ie to he la u.si -A Talk to us at *****-600 or email your resume to hrknd@pcf.org.sg108 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement239 2011-11-23 21 hair treatments and products Our Best Value with Lowest Price Guaranteed. Definitely not to be missed! For new customers with hair problems nnifls SO Se Available: as L s' 1 Detailed Scalp Analysis s' 2 Customised Treatments (worth $eoo) $648 s' 1 Set of Customised Herbalogy Hair Products (worth $48)239 words
-
-
Page 22 Advertisements
-
Advertisement71 2011-11-23 22 m flnalabfls ia2011 The 13th International Scientific Analytical Technology Equipment Exhibition and Conference www.AnaLab-Asia.com 22 25 November 2011 10.30am to 6pm Suntec Singapore, Level 4 Now On i Quality Through Analysis A showcase of science analytical applications and technologies Visitor registration at Suntec Singapore, Level 4 t: Organised by: n71 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement6 2011-11-23 23 >> EGYPT’S MILITARY COUNCIL IN CRISISTALKS 376 words
-
Advertisement297 2011-11-23 23 Standard Chartered Here for good 9 9 million to 1 odds of seeing reindeers fly hundred thousand to 1 odds of meeting Santa’s elves J dollars to spend for sure I It’s good when you apply for the right card. From now till 30 November, apply for any Standard Chartered297 words
-
-
VOICES
-
181 2011-11-23 24 Kenny Ching Hwe Seong - Letter from Kenny Ching Hwe Seong I WRITE as a concerned citizen about how the Government’s repeated exhortations for residents to utilise public transport do not resonate with its actions. The North-South Expressway (NSE) and Bukit Brown redevelopment plans especially do not cohere with the181 words
-
157 2011-11-23 24 Jimmy Chan Yee Shun - Letter from Jimmy Chan Yee Shun IT IS not enough for the Minister of State (Transport) to state merely that there are “Not enough trains to run at two-minute intervals during peak hours” (Nov 22) and that 35 trains are being added within157 words
-
76 2011-11-23 24 KANG CHOON TIAN - LETTER FROM KANG CHOON TIAN I wish to highlight an elderly-unfriendly access at Serangoon MRT Station, which is an interchange station. Commuters have to climb a steep flight of stairs at Access D. On many occasions, I have seen elderly people struggling up the76 words
-
249 2011-11-23 26 Raymond Koh Bock Swi - Letter from Raymond Koh Bock Swi I REFER to the letter “Pet dogs must be leashed in public” (Nov 22) and agree that education is the long-term solution to the problem of irresponsible pet owners. However, in spite of millions249 words
-
234 2011-11-23 26 Janice Chu Bee Ing - Waiting for a ‘quiet’ leaf blower, but till then Letter from Janice Chu Bee Ing IS IT possible to go back in time, I wondered after reading the letter “Humble rake trumps noisy leaf blower” (Nov 21). Machines may generate noise and can be pervasive, but they also help us234 words
-
119 2011-11-23 26 Haj Mohamed - Letter from Haj Mohamed I REGRET that Singapore abstained from voting on Palestine’s ultimately successful bid to join the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The world knows that Israel and Palestine are not on equal footing, and now the119 words
-
116 2011-11-23 26 Joel Weiden - Letter from Joel Weiden I WAS relaxing at home one evening last week, enj oying a bottle of Tiger Crystal beer. Then I got a shock when I saw on the label that it was a “Product of China”. How can116 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement143 2011-11-23 24 have your say email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg join the community www.todayonline.com/voices REWARDING MOMENTS OF TOGETHERNESS -JT /1. o. 4 W Enjoy 50% OFF for your 2nd Night stay I Experience a Club Med All-Inclusive package for your next company event and enjoy memorable experiences together. ALL INCLUSIVE HAPPINESS m143 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement333 2011-11-23 25 aspire assure rewards tee-off revitalise indulge escape perks UUbl That’s the power of U live Stretch your dollar every day Tempting 1-FOR-1 Deals n x u Beer Market 1-FOR-1 main course Tel: 9661 8283 1.1 r u Cuba Libre Nueva Cuba 1-FOR-1 main course Cuba Libre Tel: 6338 8982 Nueva333 words
-
-
Page 26 Advertisements
-
Advertisement100 2011-11-23 26 OLYMPUS PEN New Generation System Cameras RE f WORLD’S FlSTEST PEN. E-P3 il E GT. Fast Auto Focus 34 Variations Of Art Filters Full HD Video 3" OLED Touch Screen I i Visit us at SITEX SHOW 2011 Nov 24 27 Singapore Expo Hall 5 Booth 5D10 OLYMPUS $1298 $1548100 words
-
-
Page 27 Advertisements
-
Advertisement334 2011-11-23 27 unity core for life New Look, Better Service. NTUC HEALTHCARE nit has refreshed its look to <Sl' unity k U pharmacy healthcare supplements if. t ■"f 1 n Cci r© r n r l 0r 9a n «cs B F l||S bh f *T1 «9 nt h ti FREE 2012334 words
-
-
SINGAPORE
-
Article, Illustration380 2011-11-23 28 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - Agents vying for Bedok Residences enlist their help on part-time basis SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The appointed marketing agent for Bedok Residences has come out to explain why there were students being paid by agents to stand in line. The project a development by CapitaLand willCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 380 words
-
192 2011-11-23 28 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG SINGAPORE There are structured systems in place to help hearing-impaired students and they are not just based on human kindness, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Education and Manpower) Hawazi Daipi yesterday. Responding to a proposal by MP Denise Phua (Moulmein-Kallang GRC) to192 words
-
307 2011-11-23 29 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The governing board of the Republic’s first liberal arts college, the YaleNUS College, will be chaired by Shangri-La Hotel executive chairman Kay Kuok. Mdm Kuok is also a member of the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Board of Trustees.CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 307 words
-
328 2011-11-23 29 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Not all students will be on their school sports team, but they will be able to participate in some form of sports and competitions through other school programmes. Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Education and Manpower) Hawazi Daipi reiterated328 words
-
355 2011-11-23 30 JESSICA YEO - JESSICA YEO jessicayeojl@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in Singaporean men and the third most common in women. Now, patients in the fourth stage of the disease can opt to take a pill355 words
-
220 2011-11-23 30 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE A doctor has been suspended for three months for inappropriately prescribing benzodiazepine and codeinecontaining cough mixtures which may result in addiction in the long term. The Singapore Medical Council also imposed a S$5,000 fine and censured Dr TanCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 220 words
-
185 2011-11-23 33 SINGAPORE The Ministry of Education (MOE) will be setting up a new Partnership in the Education Office by next month to support outreach efforts to parents and the community on education issues. Education Minister Heng Swee Keat told Parliament yesterday that this office185 words
-
Article, Illustration169 2011-11-23 33 SINGAPORE The Jurong Bird Park has added another attraction this holiday season a new children’s playground which was launched yesterday. The 9,700 sq m “Birdz of Play” playground consists of wet and dry zones for toddlers as well as older children. The birdPHOTO COURTESY OF JURONG BIRD PARK - 169 words
-
171 2011-11-23 33 Nearly 1,300 inmates sought help from the Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE) in securing jobs last year and nine in 10 of them successfully landed jobs, Minister of State for Home Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said yesterday. He was answering MR Dr Intan171 words
-
-
Page 28 Advertisements
-
Advertisement152 2011-11-23 28 a W fn 7 ft :v > SMS to now win pair Bose® Mobile In-Ear 2 Headset worth $199! Bose® Lifestyle® 235 Home Entertainment System Retail: $4,599 Better sound through research G3JEEP Bose® Cinemate®GS Digital Home Theatre Speaker System Retail: $1,599 “Inclusive of delivery, setup, installation and setup of AdaptiQ®.152 words
-
-
Page 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement157 2011-11-23 29 DISCOVER THE SPLENDOURS OF CHINA WITH GREAT EARLY BIRD FARES CHENGDU I CHONGQING I GUANGZHOU I SHENZHEN ‘428 RETURN CHANGSHA I KUNMING I XIAMEN 488 RETURN SHANGHAI FROM S' Q JDO RETURN All advertised fares include the price of the air ticket, associated taxes and surcharges only. Fares Quoted are157 words
-
-
Page 30 Advertisements
-
Advertisement216 2011-11-23 30 Direct From Mew York City, comes ImaginOeean a one-oF-a-kind magical undersea adventure about Friendship, Determination Imagination/ By the Creator of "Johnny and the Sprites" (Disney Junior) J xsa n j j ‘Ote DJHI 15 18 DEC 2011 Worry War* DOKSEL D'MARQUEE. DOWNTOWN EAST Tickets Prices from $28 C^% (fvrUiA* Poor)216 words
-
-
Page 31 Advertisements
-
Advertisement302 2011-11-23 31 OLYMPUS (p9m6&nA of 0 0 MM/ SMART SERIES Available Colours: OLYMPUS Available Colours; HD VG-110 $128 VG-130 Usual $198 Usual $258 14 5x wiM ((#1)1 3.0" toss ES i-Jr MEQA OPTICAL xtIIaoi LCD wnujoen UCTAI pixels zoom 26mm subuzatkw monitor auto METAL Available Colours: itr-ia TOUGH SERIES m Available Colours:302 words
-
-
Page 32 Advertisements
-
Advertisement651 2011-11-23 32 U H T E C NT H LL I f e. «s« >.V 18 NOV 11 to 1 JAN 12 r. 'T*, 2 s fe. >' w C\0 momenta of umuntA, joy fooe come tdt& xeaMMi at Muntecy c\p CHRISTMAS MOMENTS LUCKY DRAW O A golden opportunity to visit Warner651 words
-
-
Page 33 Advertisements
-
Advertisement195 2011-11-23 33 Kimchi-licious Sizzling Korean travel deals you won't want to miss. I SEOUL FLIGHT HOTEL PACKAGES 5D/3N SEOUL ALL-IN PRICE FROM HOTEL DEALS PER NIGHT/TWIN SHARING |s=! 2.5-STAR SEOUL ALL-IN t PRICE FROM 86 Urn 3-STAR BUSAN 94 ALL-IN t PRICE FROM H=i 4-STAR JEJU ALL-IN PRICE FROM 185 UP TO195 words
-
-
WORLD
-
Article, Illustration408 2011-11-23 34 As country’s economy grows, children get left behind by parents THE DAILY TELEGRAPH SHANGHAI One sad side effect of China’s economic miracle: About 23 million children under the age of five now live apart from both their parents, who have left home to find work inTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; BLOOMBERG - 408 words
-
199 2011-11-23 34 REUTERS HONG KONG Thousands of villagers angry that officials failed to address their grievances after riots two months ago marched to a government office in southern China to demand the return of land they say was illegally seized, witnesses and the mediaREUTERS - 199 words
-
202 2011-11-23 35 AP The relatives of 57 people massacred in 2009 in the southern Philippines sued former President Gloria Arroyo yesterday over the killings, which they claim she could have prevented. Arroyo was arrested last week on charges that she ordered the former Governor, Andal AmpatuanAP - 202 words
-
255 2011-11-23 35 AP PHNOM PENH Pol Pot’s close confederates cannot solely blame their late leader for the atrocities that took place under Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime, a prosecutor at the country’s United Nations-backed genocide tribunal said yesterday. Mr Andrew Cayley said that like Pol Pot,AP - 255 words
-
252 2011-11-23 35 AP BEIJING A Tibetan rights group has released graphic video of what it says is a Buddhist nun engulfed in flames on a city street in one of several apparent self-immolation protests against Chinese rule. The video, released on Monday by StudentsAP - 252 words
-
378 2011-11-23 36 AGENCIES WASHINGTON In an apparently serious setback for United States intelligence operations against Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia militia has succeeded in identifying and arresting informants within its ranks who were working for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), current and former US officials said. Separately, counter-intelligence officersAGENCIES - 378 words
-
370 2011-11-23 36 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States, Britain and Canada announced new sanctions on Monday on Iran’s energy and financial sectors, steps analysts said may raise pressure on Tehran but were unlikely to halt its nuclear programme. The US named IranAGENCIES - 370 words
-
Article, Illustration274 2011-11-23 37 AP CAIRO A swelling crowd of tens of thousands filled Cairo’s Tahrir Square yesterday, answering the call for a million people to turn out and intensify pressure on Egypt’s military leaders to hand over power to a civilian government. The ruling military councilAP; REUTERS - 274 words
-
208 2011-11-23 37 REUTERS TRIPOLI The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor conceded yesterday that the captured son of Muammar Gaddafi may be tried in Libya rather than in The Hague, meaning he faces the death penalty if convicted. While ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo met officials inREUTERS - 208 words
-
178 2011-11-23 37 AP Tunisia’s newly elected assembly held its inaugural meeting yesterday, ready to start shaping the constitution and democratic future of the country that sparked the Arab Spring uprisings. A moderate Islamist party, Ennahda, won the most seats in the Constituent Assembly, and itAP - 178 words
-
Article, Illustration100 2011-11-23 40 New South Wales police officers staged a protest rally outside the state parliament house in Sydney yesterday. More than 3,000 officers took part in the rally and marched from Hyde Park to Parliament House in a protest that lasted about two hours. The officers are upsetAP - 100 words
-
300 2011-11-23 40 REUTERS CANBERRA Australia’s Qantas Airways has been left redfaced after an ill-timed public relations campaign and Twitter competition backfired, drawing thousands of angry responses. It yesterday invited users of the micro-blogging site to enter a “Qantas Luxury” competition, asking people to describe theirREUTERS - 300 words
-
145 2011-11-23 40 AP Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is turning United States President Barack Obama’s own words against him in the Republican hopeful’s first television advertisement for his 2012 White House bid. The ad started airing in New Hampshire yesterday, hours before theAP - 145 words
-
213 2011-11-23 41 REUTERS NEW YORK What’s in a name? About US$3 billion (S$3.9 billion), if you happen to spell it T-r-u-m-p. Real estate mogul, reality television star and author Donald Trump estimates his net worth at US$7 billion in a forthcomingREUTERS - 213 words
-
Article, Illustration381 2011-11-23 41 AP KY SON (Vietnam) This is where Vietnam’s rising middle class is dying to flaunt its bling: A new cemetery at the end of a golden-gated “Highway to Eternity” where relatives can order graveside offerings of cognac online. The Lac Hong Vien CemeteryAP - 381 words
-
254 2011-11-23 42 REUTERS CHICAGO People who are underweight have a 40-per-cent higher risk of dying in the first month after surgery than patients who are overweight, according to new research. The findings suggest that body mass index, or BMI, may be useful in predicting which patientsREUTERS - 254 words
-
204 2011-11-23 42 REUTERS Acupuncture treatment appears to be safe for those who are under 18, with very little risk involved when qualified practitioners are wielding the needles, although there may be minor side effects in a small number of cases, a study has shown. Acupuncture is usedREUTERS - 204 words
-
-
Page 34 Advertisements
-
Advertisement83 2011-11-23 34 Haagen-Dazs ,7 LP/oif w; v HfekaiPs'x* •"•‘Stfll 57<r., «k. jBa nr wm ...TO THE JOURNEY OF INDULGENCE 19 November 4 December 2011 Experience the magic of Christmas on an exclusive Haagen-Dazs journey around Singapore. 'pree-'pi<uvctnp Premium Champagne Gourmet Chocolates Luscious Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Spend $50* at any Haagen-Dazs cafe to83 words
-
-
Page 35 Advertisements
-
Advertisement210 2011-11-23 35 y work can be very demanding, and I want to look distinctive yet professional. ACUVUE® DEFINE™ gives me that extra confidence I need, 1*DAY ACUVUE® DEFINE™ ACCENT STYLE gives you that edge. Si UV Protection L O A Lee Mm Jung Leading Korean Actress /•z?/ikACUV1JE DEFINE loMMON ACCENT STYLE for210 words
-
-
Page 36 Advertisements
-
Advertisement253 2011-11-23 36 Jj x J}JDUJh MJJi <Tli±Af U ftFTi! SEIKI TRAVEL STARCRUISES SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIALS MALACCA/KL CRUISE (WED) DEP: NOV 23, 30 DEC 7, 14, 21, 28 WEEKEND CRUISE (FRI) DEP: NOV 25, DEC 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 PENANC/PHUKET CRUISE (SUN) DEP: NOV 20, 27, DEC 4, 11, 25 STARKIDS CRUISE253 words
-
Advertisement125 2011-11-23 36 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2012 WME LEVEES Full-Time Part-Time PREPARATORY COURSES LEADING TO 2012 SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS FULL TIME PART TIME CLASSES Commencing on 5th January 2012. Foreign Student’s Pass (subject to ICA’s approval). Sponsorship and Accommodation can be arranged More than 45 years of experience in the field of Private125 words
-
-
Page 37 Advertisements
-
Advertisement170 2011-11-23 37 Spore covery Centre PLAYfully Yours Special Exhibition; Now tills Jan 2012 YouF-s SingapoF-e is a Special Exhibition that aims to showcase plaj in its manj foF-ms. it emphasises placing as a common expeF-ience that stF-engthens bonds Within the Community and builds national identity. W Jn, vesLM moF-e no the about170 words
-
-
Page 38 Advertisements
-
Page 39 Advertisements
-
Advertisement36 2011-11-23 39 Express IN HIS TOMORROW. Best-selling products? We deliver overnight to 22 key cities across Asia-Pacific. With reliable shipping solutions ensuring you, and your customers, stay satisfied. Call 1800 743 2626 orvisitfedex.com/sg. We to fed J Y36 words
-
-
Page 40 Advertisements
-
Advertisement515 2011-11-23 40 Come and join our talk on: “How To Teach anil Support cmititen with Special Needs IV O' U In conjunction with the Specialist Diploma in Teaching Supporting Children With Special Needs Free Talk On 01 Dec 2011. (Thursday) 7pm Venue Park Mall, level 13, Call 6339 5411 or visit www.certifiedcounsellors.org515 words
-
-
Page 41 Advertisements
-
Advertisement298 2011-11-23 41 Mft? i III 919 mi m mil P r 70 A«F% Toys (Cornell ive *?art iSinga pore] FlycfT Have a whimsical Christmas filled with wonder, joy and lots of toys. Drop by to see a host of Yuletide surprises with your family I Festive Highlights Hot To Be Missed f*298 words
-
-
Page 42 Advertisements
-
Advertisement212 2011-11-23 42 SIM MEMBERSHIP VJiJle/rt Of IftpLo/rtc*/ V ENTER THE IMN^dRCUeOF SUCCESS When you become an SIM Member, you become part of one of the largest, most connected network of professionals in Singapore. Here, in this veritable circle of influence, knowledge, expertise and insights flow freely. Here, you are never alone in212 words
-
Advertisement52 2011-11-23 42 SCIENCE SCIENCE N THE MALL o c-i StiitaA>/e> For oas 6 aF>o/e ar*J Fd/ytUieS *4d/yj! •$sior> O >3 Free! 'J O /i*fe» C WELCOME WWW ii tm «>.*•< aLi Ma 'n Atriu I ir io f 9 iroudty orofV* 'SeJ fy S pPB| CJ1 Mfl Sotncc. Technology md RcLcjrch The52 words
-
-
Page 43 Advertisements
-
Advertisement79 2011-11-23 43 m AGIR Carrefour /M'/' y'rarice Les products Rcflelsde France renouem avec les i et le cfoque lerroir qui ont fail de n 1 WWdu bon god. Reflets De France Authentic French Regional is proud to be part of m W' ji 1 French Marche Plaza Singapura, Main Atrium, Level 179 words
-
-
BUSINESS
-
Article, Illustration56 2011-11-23 44 TUESDAY CLOSE 2,717.20 (+0.71%) Monday 2,697.98 q 1.19% Friday 2,730.34 q 1.72% Thursday 2,778.25 q 1.04% Wednesday 2,807.44 q 0.15% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Genting SP 119,653 s$1.535 p 1.993% GoldenAgr 104,167 s$0.670 p 3.876% Noble Grp 80,557 s$1.125 p 5.634% PSL Hldg 45,963 s$0.43056 words
-
Article28 2011-11-23 44 HANG SENG 18,251.59 (+0.14%) Ç È NIKKEI 8,314.74 2,412.63 SHANGHAI 2,412.63 4,133 00 È È AUSTRALIA 4,133.00 A MALAYSIA Ç Ç MUMBAI 16,065.42 (+0.75%) MALAYSIA 1,437.99 (+0.27%)28 words
-
Article103 2011-11-23 44 STOCK CALL 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. HOLD S$1.125 UOB KayHian upgrades Noble Group from Sell; keeps target price at103 words
-
385 2011-11-23 44 LYNDA HONG - LYNDA HONG lyndahong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE More disclosure on remuneration. Rigorous reviews for directors who have served more than nine years. Half of the board to be made up of independent directors. These were some of the final recommendations on corporate governance standards for385 words
-
120 2011-11-23 46 A high-end residential project will soon rise at the site of the iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House as it broke ground yesterday for a possible launch between March and April next year. The residential project, which is expected to house 34120 words
-
68 2011-11-23 46 REUTERS Aircraft leasing firm BOC Aviation said yesterday it has ordered 15 Embraer E190 aircraft, worth US$642 million (S$836.6 million) at list price, to meet demand from airlines for smaller passenger jets to develop new markets. The Singapore-based firm, a subsidiary of BankREUTERS - 68 words
-
81 2011-11-23 46 The Urban Redevelopment Authority said yesterday it has awarded the tender for a 60-year leasehold industrial site at Gambas Avenue/Gambas Crescent to HLS Development. The firm had submitted the highest bid of S$78.1 million for the 230,635 sq ft site. The tender81 words
-
244 2011-11-23 46 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Government said yesterday it will release more land when necessary to ensure a stable and sustainable market for industrial property as it continues to keep a close watch on the sector. Minister for Trade and Industry Lim244 words
-
112 2011-11-23 46 BLOOMBERG AirAsia, Asia’s largest discount carrier, said thirdquarter profit fell 53 per cent to RM152.3 million (S$62.4 million) as higher fuel costs eroded gains from flying more passengers. Revenue rose 10 per cent to 1.08 billion ringgit as the carrier addedBLOOMBERG - 112 words
-
110 2011-11-23 46 AGENCIES China has cut reserve requirements for five rural banks in the eastern province of Zhejiang as part of long-standing efforts to support the rural economy, industry insiders said yesterday. The reserve requirement ratio for the five banks will fall by 50AGENCIES - 110 words
-
283 2011-11-23 48 REUTERS HONG KONG Retail investors are shying away from PCCW’s initial public offering of HKT Trust that could amount to HK$11 billion (S$1.84 billion), leaving the Hong Kong company to lean on institutions and fund managers to fill orders for the deal. ControlledREUTERS - 283 words
-
176 2011-11-23 48 REUTERS BEIJING China’s central bank yesterday doubled the size of a foreign exchange swap with Hong Kong to 400 billion yuan (S$81.9 billion), a move aimed at giving the financial centre a bigger relief valve to cope with rising demand for trade settlementREUTERS - 176 words
-
134 2011-11-23 48 DOW JONES - DOW JONES The consumer price index (CPI) in Hong Kong increased at a steady clip last month, signalling inflation has nearly peaked, the government said yesterday. Headline CPI rose 5.8 per cent last month from October a year earlier, unchanged from September and134 words
-
308 2011-11-23 49 AGENCIES SINGAPORE Economic growth in East Asia continues to moderate, mainly due to weakening external demand, underscoring the need for governments to focus on driving local demand and productivity amid uncertainties in Europe and a global growth slowdown, the WorldAGENCIES - 308 words
-
Article, Illustration324 2011-11-23 49 AGENCIES BEIJING China’s economy faces growing risks from Europe’s sovereign debt crisis and from a weakening property market but it could engineer a soft landing by easing monetary policy, the World Bank said in a report yesterday. In its semi-annual East AsiaAGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 324 words
-
Article270 2011-11-23 50 AGENCIES SAN FRANCISCO Hewlett-Packard, the world’s largest technology company by sales, has suffered a 91-per-cent plunge in fiscal fourth-quarter profit on restructuring charges and weak computer sales. In the three months ended Oct 31, HP earned US$239 million (S$311.2 million), or 12 cents a share,AGENCIES - 270 words
-
363 2011-11-23 50 AGENCIES HONG KONG Liquidators for MF Global Holdings’ businesses in Hong Kong and Australia said yesterday they were unable to sell the units as going concerns, as trouble mounted at the failed brokerage’s parent company in New York, where it wasAGENCIES - 363 words
-
-
Page 44 Advertisements
-
Advertisement338 2011-11-23 44 Advertising feature VOLLEYBALL ASIA CUP 2011 MAIN SPONSOR 4 V Non-greasy Anti-drip nozzle Dries quickly with no residue Salmpas a i 4FL0Z (118mL) <=Nisamitsus MASSAGEiFOAM Individual results may vary. The 10th Volleyball Asia Cup, Sponsored By Salonpas. ANOTHER SMASHING SUCCESS! The Volleyball Asia Cup, sponsored by Hisamitsu, through their brand338 words
-
-
Page 45 Advertisements
-
Advertisement264 2011-11-23 45 With 14 years of experience, Slim Fit guarantees results that assures you a beautiful voluptous bust! MJi Delivers Results Do you avoid wearing anything low cut when it comes to clothes because you have no satisfactory bust to compliment? Change your mind with Slim Fit’s bust treatment! Slim Fit uses264 words
-
-
Page 46 Advertisements
-
Advertisement57 2011-11-23 46 FREE FOREX SEMINAR LEARN HOW TO GENERATE $150,000TRADING FOREX IN 3 MONTHS NEW! Never Seen Before Winning4 will be shared during this session Strategies Hurry50 Seats Left Only “I turned $750 into 150,000 in 3 mths Trading Forex” Michael Bock Disclaimer: All forms of trading and investment carry risk. Such57 words
-
Advertisement69 2011-11-23 46 I V I 1 From 21 Nov 4 Dec 11 am 6pm (Mon Fri) 10am 6pm (Sat Sun) WAREHOUSE SALE Bus Service No: 51,111,139,186, BUS STOP ALEXANDRA ROAD ITANGLIN REGENCY Bus Service No: 33, 51, 64, 111, 139,145,186,970 THYE HONG CTR LENG KEE ROAD Bus Service No: 32,33,64,132,145 r REDHILL69 words
-
-
Page 47 Advertisements
-
Advertisement514 2011-11-23 47 TOSHIBA Toshiba recommends Windows® 7. Leading Innovation »> Of 'USaC*" ll h- ■-h*' r as- -V. •> v r 'J-, y-". Winning BCN Award for 5 consecutive years* "Based on retail sales tracking by BCN. Jan 2006 to Dec 2010, Notebook PC category. Jan-13,*****pm to Dec *****11 No. 1 in514 words
-
-
Page 48 Advertisements
-
Advertisement314 2011-11-23 48 Let it be live! Zero commision, Singapore based FX broker. TeI:+65 653: www.gkgoh m FX trading involves the risk of substantial loss and is not suitable for all investors. You may sustain losses in excess of your initial deposit. GK Revolutionary Hair Loss Solution igrOw Hair Rejuvenation System gfSafe (gfConvenient314 words
-
-
Page 49 Advertisements
-
Advertisement121 2011-11-23 49 ir. SB ItS c dhdnk L)ou (J*or 6ur Support rry Chridtmad it ppy (Alew C) can V X<1 $10 OFF with every purchase of KINOHIMITSU 6'S pack Bodyslen Drink Beauty Collagen Drink BB Drink \tnoteTtffeui H TEA BLOSSOM DRINK mindrelax i PAN 69-W DRINK l>AN Dri'nk IGH n ah H121 words
-
-
Page 50 Advertisements
-
Advertisement386 2011-11-23 50 W* A JPi 2011 0 ONEMM 15 >U Till 27 Nov 10am 10pm, Suntec Singapore Hall 601 603, Free Admission Daily Great Deals Not to be Missed! The Ten Commandments for Business Failure Donald R, Keough S$6.90 UP: S$29.43 IThe Ten Commandments ]ur Business Failure Imation BTM-500 Wired Blue Trace386 words
-
Advertisement102 2011-11-23 50 Enhance your career with Positive Psychology New Intake in Jan 2012 r Looking for a meaningful career pursuit? Empower yourself with: Diploma Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy Executive Diploma in Positive Business Psychology ft Join us for seminars on: Other People Matter Date: 28 November,102 words
-
-
Page 51 Advertisements
-
Advertisement679 2011-11-23 51 RoyalCaribbean Sr XVV7J Oi V>CU IL/l THE PERFECT Si Ea 3S 1. f* v ,ntr». c Make merry with your family as the kids cruise free this school holiday, or double up the fun cruising in pairs with our Party-of-4 Package! 3D V" ■v «3 iSr* -L r tr ,r679 words
-
-
DIGITAL
-
943 2011-11-23 52 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK The world is even smaller than you thought. Adding a new chapter to the research that cemented the phrase “six degrees of separation” into the language, scientists at Facebook and the University ofTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 943 words
-
Article, Illustration489 2011-11-23 52 AGENCIES LONDON Amazon and Apple are preparing new versions of the Kindle Fire and iPad tablets for a showdown in the first half of next year, according to the technology rumour mill. The updated Kindle Fire is saidAGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 489 words
-
-
Page 52 Advertisements
-
Advertisement248 2011-11-23 52 c K BIGGEST WEDDING FESTIVAL JOHOR BAHRU An Exquisite Collection of Eurowestern Fashion A Live Fashion Show on the Runway Saturday 26 Nov, 3pm JB City Square 23-28 Nov 2011 Capture the moments of an elegant bride with many selections of memorable specially designed albums and wedding gowns. 288 exclusive248 words
-
-
Page 53 Advertisements
-
Advertisement286 2011-11-23 53 Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) Is A Medically Treatable Condition. -S'For every 10 Singaporean men, 6 have MPHL. It is a condition that can be inherited from your father, or even your mother, and can be apparent even among teens at age as young as 17 years. MPHL may begin286 words
-
-
IMPACT
-
Article, Illustration569 2011-11-23 54 ELISABETH LEE - Universal McCann’s global CEO shares her views on forging the unique relationship between agencies and media owners, and why Singapore is an ideal test bed for mobile engagement ELISABETH LEE SINGAPORE It is all a question of accountability, says Universal McCann’s (UM) Jacki Kelley. “Agencies569 words
-
Article, Illustration528 2011-11-23 55 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK A character introduced by an insurance company is leaving the studio for the real world. He is a nameless nomad known only as the Messenger and has been appearing in ads for Progressive Insurance since last December.THE NEW YORK TIMES - 528 words
-
-
Page 54 Advertisements
-
Advertisement149 2011-11-23 54 ft 4 m m fEi -I !Ee HUCKY Wm 3x Shopping Spree \vith Santa! tGet Ready To Shop Till You Drop! PromotionEnds:14December2011 +SC* V-ii. m ShJd WAYS TO WIN A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MAGIC Send in completed CONTEST FORM with OFFICIAL RECEIPT SMS SUPER <space> SANTA <space> Name <space> NRIC <space>149 words
-
-
Page 55 Advertisements
-
Advertisement140 2011-11-23 55 COULDN’T GET A COPY OF TODAY ON SUNDAY? TODAYONLINE.COM/SUNDAY BNw'v., c> i i Sentosa (Official) Sentosa Island Download the Free MySentosa App (Apple iTunes Android Market Nokia Ovi Store) SENTOSA UMS7 PASS! MORE CHOICES, GREATER VALUE! PLAY to your heart’s content with 1 Pass. FREE Kids’ Workshop (worth $8) /0140 words
-
-
SPORTS
-
Article, Illustration623 2011-11-23 56 TAN YO-HINN - As curtain falls, organising chief admits Indonesia could have done a better job handling SEA’s biggest sporting event TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg PALEMBANG Two Indonesian fans were killed in the stampede at Jakarta’s 88,000-capacity Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on the penultimate day of the 26th SEAPHOTOS BY OOI BOON KEONG - 623 words
-
Article, Illustration690 2011-11-23 57 TAN YO-HINN - Tao Li, the SEA Games’ most successful athlete, will resume training today with London 2012 on her mind TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg PALEMBANG Over the last year or so, she has constantly brought up the subject of the 2012 Olympic Games, and her grandPHOTO BY TAN YO-HINN - 690 words
-
Article, Illustration431 2011-11-23 57 TAN YO-HINN - TAN YO-HINN PALEMBANG After enduring a contro-versy-riddled SEA Games, the last thing Indonesia SEA Games Organising Committee (INASOC) president Rita Subowo wanted was the tragic scene before Monday night’s men’s Under-23 football final between the hosts and arch-rivals Malaysia. AAP - 431 words
-
Article, Illustration472 2011-11-23 58 Canon is a proud member of the Singapore National Olympic Council Official Partnership Programme, dedicated to supporting sports in Singapore. As part of our ongoing commitment, we are delighted to present these inspiring moments from the 26th SEA Games in Indonesia brilliantly captured by the winners of the Canon Photomarathon472 words
-
Article, Illustration562 2011-11-23 60 Asian Player of the Year award always leaves out best footballers; former AFC gen sec calls for rethink AP SEOUL Arsenal host Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League game that could pit South Korea captain Park Chu Young against Japanese star Shinji KagawaAP; GETTY IMAGES, AP - 562 words
-
Article, Illustration247 2011-11-23 60 REUTERS MUMBAI Sachin Tendulkar returned to his home venue for the final test against the West Indies yesterday amid the familiar pressure of expectation of hitting another century. Getting it at the Wankhede Stadium this time around would be extra special because it wouldREUTERS; AP - 247 words
-
374 2011-11-23 60 PHILIP GOH - PHILIP GOH philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The floating platform at the Marina Bay will be turned into a football camp for about 200 young footballers from six to 16 for three days next month. Organised by the Singapore Soccer Academy (SSA) a374 words
-
Article, Illustration635 2011-11-23 61 Clock ticking for Chelsea boss, as qualifying disaster in Berlin will trigger first step out of the Bridge AGENCIES EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP E Bayer Leverkusen vs Chelsea BERLIN The pistol has been raised, the chambers loaded and all that remains is for the pullAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 635 words
-
248 2011-11-23 61 AGENCIES Chelsea’s under-fire manager Andre Villas-Boas was not joking when he confidently said: “The owner didn’t pay €15 million (S$26.3 million) to get me out of Porto to pay another fortune to get me out.” According to The Sun, billionaire ownerAGENCIES - 248 words
-
Article, Illustration349 2011-11-23 61 AGENCIES EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUEGROUP F Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund LONDON Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund meet in a Champions League Group F match in north London tonight with both teams hoping the momentum of their recent excellent domestic form will sweep them towards the last 16AGENCIES; AP - 349 words
-
Article, Illustration590 2011-11-23 62 With nine wins in 11 matches, Spurs boss believes his side are genuine title contenders THE GUARDIAN LONDON Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham Hotspur ought to be considered credible title contenders after the London club stretched their unbeaten run in the Premier League to nineTHE GUARDIAN; GETTY IMAGES - 590 words
-
Article, Illustration383 2011-11-23 62 AGENCIES LIVERPOOL Anfield must be turned into a fortress again if Liverpool are to finish their season among the top four and qualify for Europe, after dropping six points in their last three home games with draws against Manchester United, NorwichAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 383 words
-
Article, Illustration610 2011-11-23 63 Form in Australia a hint there is no stopping Woods making a track back to the summit AP MELBOURNE The slip a notch to 51 st in the rankings yesterday is only but a minor glitch. The truth is Tiger Woods has not looked thisAP; GETTY IMAGES - 610 words
-
Article, Illustration296 2011-11-23 63 AGENCIES NEW YORK New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (picture) and other professional basketball players dismissed their anti-trust lawsuit against the National Basketball Association in Oakland, California, on Monday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) to join a Minnesota case. T h e p lAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 296 words
-
-
Page 56 Advertisements
-
Advertisement30 2011-11-23 56 BEST MOMENTS OF THE 2011 SEA GAMES Download the free Tag Reader app for your smartphone from http:// gettag.mobiand scan the Tag, and you’ll be led straight to the video.30 words
-
-
Page 57 Advertisements
-
Page 63 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous49 2011-11-23 63 [pLAY® Always play with care. [responsibly! 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, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg or call 6786 6688 Towards Community Purpose and Benefit SINGAPORE POOLS RGB Reg No: *****0202G49 words
-
-
Page 64 Advertisements
-
Advertisement11 2011-11-23 64 eat stay shop visit Destination a travel portal by TODAY todayonline.com/destination11 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement47 2011-11-23 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS NOVEMBER 23, 2011 A FIRST LOOK AT MARTIN SCORSESE’S HUGO >>T5 TECH: ULTRABOOKS ARE ULTRA SHIOK! >>T8 A PUBLICATION OF OUR INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE HOW R-PATTZ AND HIS SCRUFFY CHARM WON US OVER >>T247 words
-
-
TODAY
-
MOVIES
-
Article, Illustration1523 2011-11-23 2 GENEVIEVE LOH - R-Putz, who? Twilight star Robert Pattinson breaks the ice and wins over this writer GENEVIEVE LOH in Los Angeles genevieveloh@mediacorp.com. sg I DON’T get the allure of Robert Pattinson. You heard me. And in possible danger of being mauled by almost every member of the female species, IPhotos: AP, Summit Entertainment - 1,523 words
-
Article, Illustration190 2011-11-23 5 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH HUGO: Martin Scorsese directing a family movie? Is the Oscar-winning director moving from Mean Streets to Sesame Street Many will be surprised to know that the man’s latest movie is the film adaptation of the beloved children’s book, The Invention Of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.190 words
-
-
ENTERTAINMENT
-
201 2011-11-23 6 IT WAS a night to remember for the team behind The Noose. MediaCorp TV Channel 5’s very own news spoof was nominated in the comedy category at the 39th Annual International Emmy Awards in New York City, but unfortunately201 words
-
Article, Illustration297 2011-11-23 6 CHRISTOPHER TOH - MOVIE REVIEW: PUSS IN BOOTS PG, 100MIN CHRISTOPHER TOH SHREK may be gone from the big screen, but his friend Puss In Boots finally gets his own movie feature. Puss In Boots (the movie) is sort of an origins story, telling how Puss In Boots (voiced again by297 words
-
Article381 2011-11-23 7 GENEVIEVE LOH - Vampires they suck MOVIE REVIEW: TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 PG13, 117MIN GENEVIEVE LOH EDWARD and Bella, sitting in tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the much hullabaloo-ed supernatural love-making so passionate and dramatic that bruises are formed, furniture gets broken and half human-half vampire381 words
-
Article, Illustration251 2011-11-23 7 GENEVIEVE LOH - MOVIE REVIEW: ALREADY FAMOUS PG, 118MIN GENEVIEVE LOH TO SAY that Michelle Chong is an overachieving, multi-tasking triple-threat is an understatement.The MediaCorp artiste took a seven-month sabbatical to write, produce, direct and act in her very first film, Already Famous. And she even reportedly sold her condominium251 words
-
-
TECH
-
Article, Illustration628 2011-11-23 8 Alvin Chong, Ryhan Yazid - Spread the Christmas cheer with these new Ultrabooks Alvin Chong, Ryhan Yazid alvinchonggl@mediacorp.com.sg IFYOU are wondering where laptops are heading to, we think it is going into thin air or the cloud. The proof is irrefutable: Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones are built628 words
-
Article, Illustration427 2011-11-23 9 HIRANAND SUNNY - Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Arc S may look identical to its predecessor, but it packs a lot more punch HIRANAND SUNNY FANS of Sony Ericsson who missed out on the slim model Xperia Arc launched in April earlier this year have reason to gloat. The newly launched427 words
-
-
THINGS TO DO
-
Article80 2011-11-23 10 A simple thought can spark the beginning of learning. It is this awe and curiosity thattriggered the start of the artworks presented by the young artists of The Little Arts Academy in their first group exhibition. Wonder: Art in our Dreams exhibits the array of80 words
-
Article99 2011-11-23 10 Learn howto execute this traditional technique forfabric design which originated in Java. The eight-lesson course will introduce participants to the history of batik, its relation to our Asian heritage and its traditional methods. Participants will also be guided on the proper use oftools like the tjanting and99 words
-
Article76 2011-11-23 10 The Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Signature Art Prize is an award to recognise artists whose works represent a significantdevelopmentin contemporary visual art in the Asia-Pacific region. Join SAM senior curator Joyce Toh as she takes you on76 words
-
Article65 2011-11-23 10 With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to go on a gift-buying spree. Pick up some gifts for your loved ones, friends and colleagues at John Little’s Christmas Fair. There is also a wide selection of Christmas novelties and decorations to add a little Christmas65 words
-
95 2011-11-23 10 Especially forthe little fans of Dora the Explorer, celebrate “Three Kings Day” with Dora, Boots and her cousin, Diego in their very first live show together. Get ready to welcome Christmas with the trio and discover a world of animals, treats and95 words
-
UPCOMING
-
Article97 2011-11-23 10 Contact 2011 A Week of Dance Initiated by THE Dance Company and now in its second year, Contact hopes to engage audiences at a deeper level so that they can experience contemporary dance firsthand instead of just viewing it. Don’t miss an exciting line-up of performances by groups like Frontier97 words
-
Article107 2011-11-23 10 Always wanted to be a superhero? Don’t miss the chance to challenge yourself in the exciting obstacle course at okto’s WHOA! event and see if you can jump, run, climb and crawl your way to defeating the villains. What’s more, be the first to catch the members107 words
-
-
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement26 2011-11-23 2 Tefal Exclusive Nonstick Deal Tefal Softhne 28cm Saute-pan w/lid (Retail Price $109) Tefal Sale pan for you your loved ones V imensium non-sncr DIFFUSRi: www.tefal.com w26 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement63 2011-11-23 3 ONLY AT PERKS.MOCCA.COM FROM 11 AM. ave. upto on hair removal sessions laptops! /AediaCorp $68 for 2-year monthly underarm CPL Hair Removal sessions (worth $3240) for 2 years up to 8 sessions of FREE Face Masks at Beauty Face Wellness Spa $499 for Lenovo Notebook G475 (worth $599) carry case63 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement97 2011-11-23 4 toft MOCCA PERKS CRUISE AMBASSADOR FOR 8D7N JEWELS OF THE FAR EAST CRUISE Calling all travel enthusiasts! We’re looking for a mocca perks Cruise Ambassador to embark on the 8D7N Jewels of the Far East cruise on the Italian cruise liner Costa Classica and to share the travel experience on97 words
-
Advertisement29 2011-11-23 4 FANGTASTIC Check out the full interview with R-Pattz! Download the free Tag Reader app for your smartphone from http://gettag.mobi and scan the Tag, or visit http://blogs.todayonline.com/ratedG on your browser.29 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement48 2011-11-23 5 Bag this reward! FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY. DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT! Register as a new mocca perks member between 21 November, 10am, and 27 November, 11.59pm, for your chance to win. Registration is free! KATE SPADE KILLINGTON SLIM KENNY Check this out at perks.mocca.com48 words
-
Advertisement117 2011-11-23 5 3D MACAU Fre| at Leisure M 2Nites Hotel'AccommodatfdHs A f Return AirportjTransfer Daily Breakfasts 1 siir •□ire 4D Discovery of Macau Zhuhai Tour 3Nites Hotel Accommodations Return AirportTransfer I Daily Breakfast Macau City Temfale,-SectionStffiTOIcl (*itv^{allsj> Ruins of St Paulislfjlwcfr A-Ma, Macau Tower* -ZhuhaiCitvTourt:FishWdKfrSmue,Lo'S^Bpad. Shijingshan Park Enjoy face-changing show, shopping at117 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement57 2011-11-23 6 5Ktitrs75S?ijei E*>Pxlt$ii CAPITAL95.8Mr]li!l LOVE97.2FM, Y.E.S .93.3FM 9 2SS0NAi.CS <3 A .Si m r& [iniai %mm: um 3B (ill, A) BB±8* 12B3 4B (1KBA, B) TY3*« University Cultural Centre Theatre Iffi: $75/$55/$35 ffiffiffll'THo WWS$75TT0n®m¥tS*a5A± Di$ai5f,ffi«] SISTICiTl«>^*****555 www.facebook.com/hu i y i n.sg BioCalth I R /A=DIACORP v ut k n SEAFOOD PARADISE57 words
-
-
Page 7 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous853 2011-11-23 7 •v. t** Buy tickets on CATHAY JCATHAY E I II »m I a Available free on the App Store LIKE us ON fit] follow us ON cathay.com.sq facebook.com/cathaycineplexes twitter.com/cathay_cinemas \V Ik A >v5 v M IMMORTALS* (3D)(M18 Violence Sexual Scene with Chinese Subtitles) The Cathay -4.25pm, 6.50, 9.15, 11.40pm Cineleisure853 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement172 2011-11-23 8 The New Boston Acoustics A series Boston acoustics® Boston A25 ★★★★Bookshelf Available only in Glossy Black Available Now: Seng Heng Electrical Pte Ltd 1 Coleman Street #01-02 The Adelphi Singapore *****3 Tel: 6345 5336 Distributed by: Raysound Marketing Pte Ltd TRADERS WANTED Are you an aspiring trader with ambition to172 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement46 2011-11-23 9 MISS RESERVIST TRAINING? GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE MINUSTHE LACK OF SLEEP, SWEAT AND BLOOD—WITH THIS REALISTIC GAME. OUT NEXTYEAR. Download the free Tag Reader app for your smartphone from http://gettag.mobi and scan the Tag on the left, or you can visit www.blogs.todayonline/techtalk on your Web browser.46 words
-
Advertisement115 2011-11-23 9 SEE WHAT THE FUSS IS ALL ABOUT Download the free Tag Reader app for your smartphone from http://gettag.mobi and scan the Tag, or you can visit www.todayonline.com/ techanddigital on your Web browser. Discover the Asia Splendor lv *°holCh 0c °kte Hill Package includes return flight by SilkAir. Stay with breakfast115 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement297 2011-11-23 10 IAYS SHIRTLESS THE ULTIMATE 8 DAYS SHIRTLESS GUY PARTY Join 8 DAYS and our panel of celebrity judges who will determine who the ULTIMATE 8 DAYS Shirtless Guy is! GUY SEARCH 2 0 11 PRESENTED BY: (22) CITY CHAIN Simply answer the question below to win exclusive party passes to297 words
-
-
Page 10 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous33 2011-11-23 10 SUDOKUplus DIFFICULTY RATING: HOWTO 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 UCLICK YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION33 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement57 2011-11-23 11 wh°4 WEEKEND HALL OF AWESOMENESS Even the parents are excited about the Mascot parade! t .jW *Wjl ik/jj* I MR •tiV-iW fjurmm" %C 1 YOUR wj&imWmi MP rAKn +v-us school An pHOfoSl holido/ 5 event for the tickets only. e ochl Ofl b3A8 MAX SiSTlC'. Adorns o.ooi $30 sistio.oom.sg 2557 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement60 2011-11-23 12 xinmsn.com/GOLD90 Get through the peak hour blues with Mark Brian HOMESTRETCH WITH THE RICHMONDS Mondays Fridays 5 9pm For song title, key In G90. For TraWcwatch service, key In GoldTW. Then send your SMS to *****. Each SMS costs 30cts. Service provided by MediaCorp Pte Ltd, service hotline: 6877 7132.60 words
-
-
Page 12 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous79 2011-11-23 12 ON MEDIACORP THE X FACTOR (Encore) Channel~5, ~10pm The~Top~9~finalists~sing~their~hearts~out~for~the~viewers~ and~judges~LA~Reid, ~Nicole, ~Paula~and~Simon. ~After~the~ performances, ~America~votes~to~pick~the~Top~8. KAMPONG TIES (PG) Channel~8, ~7pm Yueman~works~at~the~ hospital~and~accidentally~ discovers~that~Xiuyuan~ has~been~putting~up~an~ act~all~along. Yueman~ intends~to~inform~ Youbao~but~misses~ the~chance~when~he~is~ unexpectedly~assaulted. Youbao~guesses~ someone~is~out~to~seek~ revenge~on~him~and~ steps~up~his~guard. ON~SINGTEL~MIO~TV UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH DAY 5: AC MILAN VS BARCELONA mio~Stadium~(mio~TV~Ch~102), ~Nov~24, ~3.45am~ (Live~and~Exclusive)~ In~their~previous~encounter,79 words
-
Miscellaneous387 2011-11-23 12 ~6.00AM~ Films~&~Stars~Asia ~6.30~ AM~Live! ~9.00~ The~Ellen~DeGeneres~~ Show~IX~ ~10.00~ The~Dr~Oz~Show ~11.00~ America’s~Funniest~Home~ Videos~XX ~11.30~ Great~Ideas~From~JML ~12.30PM~ Parental~Guidance ~1.00~ First~Touch ~2.00~ The~Two~Of~Us ~3.00~ The~Dr~Oz~Show CHANNEL ~6.00AM~ Frontline~ ~6.30~ Get~It~Right~(Last~Episode)~ ~7.00~ Good~Morning~Singapore~ ~10.00~ The~Unforgettable~Memory ~NOON~ Gracious~Planet~ ~12.30PM~ Timeless~Treats~(Last~Episode)~ ~1.00~ News~8~At~One~ ~1.30~ Celebrations!~ ~2.00~ Stranded ~11.00AM~ Home~Shopping~ ~3.00PM~ World~This~Week~ ~3.30~ Variety~Big~Brother~ ~5.00~ 100%~Entertainment~ ~6.00~387 words
-
Miscellaneous76 2011-11-23 12 ON MEDIACORP THE THRESHOLD OF A PERSONA Channel~U, ~10pm An~upset~Kelvin~blames~his~father, ~Mai~Qi~Ming, ~for~ sending~immigration~officers~to~arrest~the~three~top~ models~who~were~engaged~from~China~to~perform~at~ the~opening~of~his~public~relations~company. MARUPAKKAM Vasantham, ~10pm This~programme~aims~to~educate~today’s~youth~on~the~ issues~and~problems~that~are~common~during~this~phase~ of~their~lives, ~as~well~as~provide~them~with~possible~ solutions~to~cope~with~those~challenges. This~week, perceptions~of~beauty~will~be~analysed. ON~STARHUB~CABLE~TV BATTLE FOR TERRA HBO~(StarHub~TV~Ch~601), ~8.30pm~ When~the~peaceful~ inhabitants~of~the~ beautiful~planet~ Terra~come~under~ attack~from~the~last~ surviving~members~ of~humanity~adrift~in~ an~aging~spaceship, the~stage~is~set~ for~an~all-out~war~ between~the~two~ races~for~control~ of~the~planet. ~But~ will~an~unlikely~ friendship~between~a~rebellious~young~Terrian~and~ an~injured~human~pilot~somehow~convince~their~ leaders~that~war~is~not~the~answer? HIDDEN76 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement129 2011-11-23 13 war RADIO ®«S -V Corrmne May Derrick Hoh Join us for this glamorous night as all of your favourite DJs come together to celebrate the best in Radio. Don Richmond Alicia Pan Featuring performances from singer-songwriter Corrinne May, regional star Derrick Floh and Don Richmond with Alicia Pan. Our star-studded129 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement106 2011-11-23 14 M k U Get cash fast with ExtraCash Loan for all your needs and wants. Whether it's a holiday with yourfamily or a special Christmas gift you're planningfora loved one, ExtraCash Loan makes it all possible with cash up to 4 times* your monthly salary. Enjoy these benefits Defer your106 words
-