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  • 31 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp THURSDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/2012 TODAY AFTERNOON EDITION WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp THURSDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/2012
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  • 905 1  -  Hri Kumar Nair’s suggestion for PRs and foreigners sparks vigorous deba te among netizens NATIONAL SERVICE AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A parliamentarian’s proposal to levy a financial duty on Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners in lieu of serving National Service
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    • 318 1 MORE PRIVATE SECTOR DOCTORS NEEDED ON DECK TO TREAT SUBSIDISED PATIENTS, EASE STRAIN ON PUBLIC HEALTHCARECOMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 COFFEE COSTING MORE THAN LUNCH SHARE YOUR PAIN ATOUCHTHIS.COM Ouch Jetstar’s Valentine’s Day Sale! Osaka 2 for 1! Take your Valentine and discover Osaka With Jetstar's Valentine's Day Sale, two people can fly
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  • 108 1 White smoke filled Newton MRT Station yesterday after a fire broke out at about 9.05am in the north-bound tunnel 5m from the station. SMRT said a cable short-circuited, setting off ‘a small fire’ initially put out by its staff with a fire extinguisher. It re-ignited
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  • 344 1  -  Hri Kumar Nair’s suggestion for PRs and foreigners sparks vigorous deba te among netizens NATIONAL SERVICE AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A parliamentarian’s proposal to levy a financial duty on Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners in lieu of serving National Service
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  • 108 1 White smoke filled Newton MRT Station yesterday after a fire broke out at about 9.05am in the north-bound tunnel 5m from the station. SMRT said a cable short-circuited, setting off ‘a small fire’ initially put out by its staff with a fire extinguisher. It re-ignited
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    • 318 1 MORE PRIVATE SECTOR DOCTORS NEEDED ON DECK TO TREAT SUBSIDISED PATIENTS, EASE STRAIN ON PUBLIC HEALTHCARECOMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 COFFEE COSTING MORE THAN LUNCH SHARE YOUR PAIN ATOUCHTHIS.COM Ouch Jetstar’s Valentine’s Day Sale! Osaka 2 for 1! Take your Valentine and discover Osaka With Jetstar's Valentine's Day Sale, two people can fly
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  • hot news
    • 611 2  -  Disruption over nine train stations for an hour, SMRT to check traction cables again PUBLIC TRANSPORT SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A faulty electrical cable is believed to be behind the fire which broke out yesterday in the northbound train tunnel five metres from Newton
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    • 479 2  -  EUGENE NEUBRONNER eugenen@mediacorp.com.sg the free shuttle service. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BYKELLYNGANDLOUISA TANG KELLY NG AND LOUISA TANG SINGAPORE —Confusion appeared to be the order of the day as commuters reported that they were not told of the fire that broke out in the
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    • 487 4  -  TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Republic may not need a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.1 to counter the economic and social implications of an ageing and shrinking population, a sociologist has argued but doing this means a certain level of
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    • 383 4  -  Some 79% of applications for BTO flats made under new priority scheme for married couples with young children PUBLIC HOUSING ASHLEY CH IA ASHLEY CHIA, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SUMITA SREEDH ARAN SUMITASREEDHARAN SINGAPORE —Close to eight in 10 applications for
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    • 297 6 AGENCIES WASHINGTON —In his State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama reaffirmed his commitment to talks with 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region on a free trade pact, and announced that the United States would begin talks on a comprehensive trade agreement
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    • 873 6 President unveils plans to focus on immigration, gun con trol and the economy STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS AGENCIES WASHINGTON —United States President Barack Obama won loud, bipartisan applause when he told a joint session of Congress that he would withdraw
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    • 860 8 Important leader of insurgency among those shot dead in ‘tactical defeat’for guerrillas INSURGENCY AGENCIES BANGKOK —Thai soldiers repelled an attack on a military outpost early yesterday, killing at least 16 gunmen in what appeared to be a significant setback for ethnic
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    • 457 9 AP SEOUL —North Korea’s neighbours bolstered their military preparations and mobilised scientists yesterday to determine whether Pyongyang’s third nuclear test, conducted in defiance of United Nations warnings, was as successful as the North claimed. The detonation was also the focus of
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    • 125 9 We are gravely concerned by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) nuclear test on Feb 12, 2013. This was a clear breach of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and an outrageous act of defiance against the entire international community. It does
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    • 109 3 Panasonic ideas for life I Joanne Pen MediaCorp Artiste i 1 > With the Intelligent Eco Sensors developed by Panasonic, ECONAVI home appliances efficiently save energy while allowing me to enjoy the comforts in life. Whether I'm out for work or enjoying a quiet night at home, ECONAVI knows how
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    • 203 5 MORE STORIES What makes a Singaporean core? 7* ic* r > y f V i!y is r s v- > K Several MPs give their take on the concept on the first day of debate in Parliament *****00 BYNEOCHAI CHINSINGAPORE A common responsibility felt for one another. Stakeholders and protectors
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    • 205 8 o^cJ@&Y NUS Centre for Clinical Pharmacology A partnership of Lily Research Laboratories and The National University of Singapore Healthy volunteers (21-70 years) required for clinical research We invite fit males or females, aged 21 to 70 years old to be screened for potential clinical research programmes conducted at our Centre.
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    • 311 9 Standard Cg Chartered £5 Here for good your jt| monthly income great gift upon approval Sign up online in simple stei ft\J m It’s good when your loan is just a few clicks away. Get a loan of up to $200,000* with CashOne and enjoy the flexibility of choosing from
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    • 471 10 HOSTED BY TOP8 TIPS ON GETTING THE MOST FROM DIGITAL CAMERAS Taking casual snapshots is easy. After all, most mobile phones have built-in cameras. But what happens if you want something better, or are taking photos under more demanding conditions? In some situations, there’s simply no substitute for a digital
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  • comment &analysis
    • 723 12  -  THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN HEALTHCARE JEREMY LIM Dr Jeremy Lim has held senior executive positions in both the public and private healthcare sectors. He is writing a book on the Singapore health system. This is part of a series on health policies here. Singapore’s
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    • 777 13  -  JAPAN AND US RELATIONS SIMON TAY Simon Tay is Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and teaches international law at the National University of Singapore. He is the author of Asia Alone: The Dangerous Post-Crisis Divide from America. Japan’s newly
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    • 853 14  -  REVIEWING THE COE SYSTEM RICHARD HARTUNG Richard Hartung is a consultant who has lived in Singapore since 1992. More than two decades ago, the validity of Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) was set at 10 years. Even after tremendous advances in automobile technology and increases
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    • 22 12 After tremendous advances in automobile technology, it is time to relook at whether to extend how long COEs last. RICHARD HARTUNG 14
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    • 160 13 TASTE IT TO BELIEVE IT Tender cuts of meat, heated in secret-recipe dips. Artisan bread made with the finest ingredients. Exquisite flavours unlocked by the PerfecToast conveyor oven. Now all available at an irresistible price! $3.45 SAVE UP TO Different Sub Each Week (with a Small Fountain Drink) TURKEY RANCH
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    • 214 14 Asia's Leading Property Media Property Guru PHILIPPINES o PROPERTY SHOW w PROPERTIES IN ONE SHOW Unveiling One Of Asia’s Best Kept Investment Secrets FREE ADMISSION! 23 24 Feb 2013, 11am -7pm Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Level 3 Begonia 4 Mi iilffi,Invest in Philippines’ properties! Free from Singapore cooling measures!
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  • voices
    • 259 15  -  FROM NOEL CHIA KOK HWEE I refer to Dr William Wan’s letter, “Not kind to say ‘silver tsunami’” (Feb 9), and thank him for highlighting the inappropriate use of the metaphor “silver tsunami” in my earlier letter (Feb 6). I agree that
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    • 525 15  -  ISAY SOON SZE-MENG Soon Sze-Meng, a Singaporean, has public policy and business administration degrees and works in a multinational corporation. One scene in the local blockbuster, Ah Boys to Men 2, points to a significant, unstated challenge Singapore will face, given the Population White
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    • 291 15  -  FROM MARCUS CHIA I refer to the online report, “It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse: Director of Medical Services” (Feb 9). I accept Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean’s apology for the unintentional misrepresentation of nursing professionals in
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    • 318 16  -  FROM DEVATHAS SATIANATHAN I read with interest the letter, “Broad definition of sub judice may impair legality” (Feb 8). I agree that public discussion is important, not least on matters of public interest. The spir­it behind such dialogue, however, is equally
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    • 178 16  -  FROM EDMUND LIM The Restaurant Association of Sing­apore said that businesses would face dire consequences if the Government does not reassess curbs on the inflow of foreign workers (“Review curbs on foreign labour: Restaurant body”; Feb 13). I think that businesses
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    • 141 16  -  FROM JEFFREY LAW LEE BENG After reading the letter, “Let’s have a CNY without disappointment” (Feb 9), I could not help but wonder why some people regard bak kwa as a must­eat during Chinese
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    • 41 15 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices LETTER WELL DONE, NUH Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/ nuh14feb for the letter from Katherine Porter.
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  • singapore
    • 207 18 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —The number of cyber extortion cases involving foreign women suspects has gone up, with more than 50 cases reported last year, up from 11 in 2011. In each case, the suspects attempted to extort money from the victims after threatening
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    • 153 18 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SING A PORE Marina Bay Sands has been fined S$475,000 for contravening the Casino Control (Surveillance) Regulations. The Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) said the surveillance breaches occurred during the periods between Sept 14,2011 and April 12 last year, and Dec 17, 2011
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    • 681 19  -  WASTE MANAGEMENT NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Litter bins of the future could come with remote monitoring devices and sensors to track the amount of trash in them. More bins could also have compartments for recyclable trash. They could also come in
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    • 264 18 5^ JlSentosa Flowers presents .Joys of Spring S3C f *9 4 >nN 9-17 Feb 9 10am-7pm 9 Palawan Beach A Family Celebration in a Million Blooms! Usher in a vibrant Lunar New Year as Sentosa Flowers bursts into full bloom at Palawan Beach for the very first time! Get your
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    • 48 19 KRUPS COFFEE CAN BE CHINOISERIE CHIC SWEET TREATS TO GO I WITH COFFEE OR TEA I *While stocks last. Terms Conditions apply. Promotion is available at all electrical chain stores, IH| selected departmental stores, selected supermarkets and hypermarkets, and authorized dealers. COFFEE IS NOT JUST BLACK KJ Facebook.com/dolcegustosingapore
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  • silver
    • 842 20 FAMILY MATTERS THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Every year, Ms Fran McDowell waited for the summer week when she would sing in a choral festival in the North Carolina mountains, then spend a few days in a lakeside cabin with close women friends. That
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  • china&india
    • 516 21  -  Product developed by scientists lets consumers know in minutes if a food sample contains harmful substances FOOD SAFETY DOW JONES B E I J I N G Fearful of accidentally chomping down on cardboard-stuffed dumplings or toxic chicken, Chinese consumers may soon be
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    • 263 22 AP S R I N AG A R —The Indian authorities have relaxed curfew in parts of Kashmir yesterday, letting people buy food for the first time in days, after protests over the surprise execution of a Kashmiri man convicted in
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    • 381 22 CORRUPTION AGENCIES NEW DELHI —India will punish any official found guilty of taking bribes from Finmeccanica to steer a multi-million-dollar helicopter contract to the Italian defence firm, the Defence Minister said yesterday. Mr A K Antony told reporters the government would blacklist and
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    • 166 22 ARNIE’S BACK! Be among the fi rst 35 to buy the e-book Total Recallby Arnold Schwarzenegger and receive 4 tickets to see his latest movie The Last Stand.* Read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “unbelievably true life story” in his own words. Born in a small Austrian town, he went on to become
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    • 216 23 guardian^ For Health For Beauty For You OBduD ID® Get Ahead 4// ■■in •v m with > m MS we care Himalaya AyurSlim Capsules 3x60s UP $45.90 y Himalaya Time to control your weightP iimalava iunalava S34.9^P Ayurslim One Month Pack 7790 d r* al Kilo Off Slimming 400ml TSJ
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  • world
    • 762 24 In first public appearance since announcement, Benedict XVI thanks faithful, asks for prayer PAPAL RESIGNATION AGENCIES VATICAN CIT Y In his first public appearance since the stunning announcement of his resignation, Pope Benedict XVI said yesterday he had made his decision “in
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    • 749 28 Talks will centre on possible dissolution of the State Legislative Assem bly to pave the way for early polls MALAYSIA POLITICS AGENCIES SHAH AL AM Selangor Chief Minister Khalid Ibrahim confirmed yesterday that he will meet other leaders of
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    • 432 30 INFECTIOUS DISEASES AP LONDON British officials said yesterday a mysterious virus related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (S ARS) may have spread between humans, as they confirmed the 11th case worldwide of the new coronavirus in a patient who they say probably caught
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    • 351 30 AGENCIES BIG BEAR LAKE (CALIFORNIA) —After a shoot-out and a forest stand-off on Tuesday afternoon, Christopher Dorner, the former Los Angeles police officer sought in the region’s largest manhunt, was apparently killed in a cabin as it burned down around him. Dorner, 33,
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    • 279 24 NEW PROPERTY RULINGS! So, Where ARE The Opportunities Now? Find Out How You Can Still Own Multiple Properties! Register For A FREE 2-Hour Property Riches Seminar Now To Gain Some Insights on: fLimited] Seats! J The new property rulings and where the opportunities are now How average people can also
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    • 173 25 Pharmacy Store I Network No. I in Singapore guardianjQ^ For Health For Beauty For You Having weight issues? 1 Our Pharmacists can help! I Wb i- Srtfe, liiiiiiililit 11H11 11 n i n m 1111 m 11 < v I n i n i n n n m n u
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    • 149 28 V An Original Production OVE... S AND OTHER PlAD HABITS ZoeTay Chen Han Wei Kym Ng Ian Fang Kimberly Chia George Young Carmen Soo Irene Ang A w w M' SBbmi dm l*J j** OPENS IN CINEMAS TODAY AN ORIGINALTOGGLE EVE PRODUCTION "LOVE... AND OTHER BAD HABITS" starr, ng ZOETAY
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    • 252 29 SWITCH SAVE mrd g ua a n HOUSEBRAND 2 for Guardian Fadal Makeup Remover Wipes 25s UP 2 for $6.60 facial makeup remover wipes facial makeup remover wipes SAVE UP TO 30% OFF! Guardian Charcoal Pore Strips 10s UP $3.95 Charcoal Pore Strips with HOUSEBRAND Guardian Housebrands offer you great
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    • 70 30 m\ A Year! Happy Lunar New Give Blood. Save Lives. Make this Lunar New Year especially meaningful with a blood donation. To donate, visit Bloodbank@HSA, Woodlands or Dhoby Ghaut. Please visit www.donorweb.org or call *****183 for the opening hours. All donation centres are open on Lunar New Year Eve, 9th
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    • 34 30 -QFRESH IN A HURRY! Japanese inspired new exciting professional pet wash concept. Full part-timers needed. Attractive salary for various positions. Only Singaporeans 6 PRs need apply. Call *****719 for details. Dogma Holdings Pte Ltd
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  • business
    • STOCK CALLS
      • 27 32 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.
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      • 56 32 HOLD (S$0.525) OCBC notes that the trust’s quarterly results were generally in line with expectations; distribution of 0.74 cents formed 97% of OCBC’s estimate. Gearing remains healthy at 24.5%. OCBC maintains fair value of S$0.52 but since the current unit price is near the fair
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      • 60 32 BUY (S$4.05) DBS Vickers Securities notes that StarHub’s Q4 earnings were 22% ahead of consensus estimates as handset costs increased only 30%. It maintains Buy call and increases target price to S$4.30 from S$4.00. Besides a lower subsidy burden, key drivers for FY13 are corporate data market share gains
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      • 59 32 ACCUMULATE (S$10.83) Phillip Securities downgrades Singapore Airlines to Accumulate from Buy, noting that the 6% on-year rise in Q3 net profit was slightly above its expectations. However, its expectations of a seasonal uptick in passenger yields for the parent airline did not materialise. Near term challenges remain, Phillip
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      • 75 32 NEUTRAL (S$10.00) CIMB notes that Great Eastern’s (OCBC’s 87%-owned subsidiary) strong Q3 was followed by an impressive Q4, buoyed by favourable market conditions. This potentially provides a near-term catalyst, CIMB says, raising its FY12 EPS by 1.2%. However, the house does not see lasting share-price propellers and maintains a
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    • 334 32 Positive global economic data helps lift sentiment on first trading day after CNY break MARKETS AGENCIES SINGAPORE The local share market kicked off the first trading day of the Chinese New Year on a positive note, punching through the 3,300 resistance point amid
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    • 234 32 DOW JONES A MSTERDA M Heineken anticipates continued volume and revenue growth this year as it capitalises on its acquisition of Singapore’s Asia Pacific Breweries (APB), the maker of Tiger Beer. The Dutch brewer said yesterday that 2012 revenue and profit were boosted
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    • market buzz
      • Article, Illustration
        276 34 For some family fun, visit LAT’s Place at Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park in Nusajaya Johor. After successfully opening Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and The Little Big Club, Themed Attractions and Resorts launched LAT’s Place to offer customers a unique experience. The cartoon characters from Malaysia’s iconic
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      • 144 34 Check out ASA Holidays Power-Packed! Travel Fair this weekend from 11am to 8pm at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Level B2, Hall D. Admission is free. Grab one-for-one specials to hot destinations, S$888 Abundance of Joy Savings and purchase-with-purchase travel deals at S$8.
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      • Article, Illustration
        157 34 Get your hands on Arbutus’ new collection of moon phase watches The Arbutus Classic Dream Moon Phase AR610 series. The watch comes with day and month sub-dials, and a sun-and-moon phase disc. The disc shows the moon cycles graphically on the dial with an actual image of
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      • 80 34 Stay healthy with Heritage Lingzhi Cracked-Spores Plus supplement. The organic formula contains Lingzhi and Yunzhi medicinal mushroom extracts to help boost the immune system, improve sleep, renew vitality, combat fatigue and support healthy circulatory, kidney and liver functions. It is also suitable for vegetarians. The Heritage Lingzhi
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        92 34 Get into the mood for denim with Giordano’s latest denim indigo collection. Whether you are looking for a fashionable outfit or something casual, Giordano offers a wide range of denim designs, such as shirts, shorts, chambray tops and vests. What’s more, Giordano has updated its denim designs
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      • 150 34 Gain City is celebrating its 32nd anniversary and it is offering some great bargains from tomorrow to May 5. Every S$100 spent at Gain City gives you a chance to win a Mazda 3 in the Anniversary Grand Lucky Draw. There will also be weekly draws
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    • 380 33 DELI ORGANIC WINES SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL SELECTIONS Japanese Flavours That Do Your Taste Buds A Favour. Fair Price fIfiesil Bringing the fine life closer to you The season is ripe to enjoy delicious fruits and veggies from Kumamoto, Japan. Whether eaten by themselves or cooked to make culinary gems, these sweet
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    • 670 35 watsons look good, feel great. It’s a blossomin’ Lunar New Year at Watsons! PURCHASE WITH PURCHASE Get one of these items at greater savings with every $15* nett spent. Valid from 14 th to 27 th February 2013. BIO-ESSENCE Deep Cleansing Milk With ATP U.P.: $16.10 $9 65 fa NEUTROGENA
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  • sme
    • 1020 36  -  Smove’s founder Tom Lokenvitz wants to give space back to S’poreans with a pioneering electric vehicle-sharing scheme SUSTAINABLE LIVING FRANCIS KAN todaysme@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Growing up in Communist East Germany, Mr Tom Lokenvitz learnt at an early age the value of making the most of what little
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    • 292 37 wotsons look good, feel great I It’s a blossomin’ Lunar New Year at Watsons! i Hodo Labo HR Hada Labo With 3 Types of Hyaluronic Acid PERFECT x SIMPLE Kill Spend $30* on Hada Labo products and get to buy Arbutin Whitening Travel Set SHA Hydrating Travel Set $9.90 each
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  • technology
    • 215 38 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH REDMOND —Microsoft’s successor to the Xbox 360 will have the Kinect motion controller built-in and will be able to play more than one game at a time, according to a source. The existence of the new Xbox has not even
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    • 384 38 Tim Cook wants to make a product that feels great and is more affordable TECH COMPANY THE GUARDIAN SAN FR ANCISCO —Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference yesterday, hinted that the company could build a cheaper mobile
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    • 170 38 TENDER NOTICE MediaCorp Private Limited invites Tender for: TENDER NO: 019-2013 Invitation To Tender For Main Installation Works (Builder Works, Electrical Installation Acmv Works) For 1 -Net New Data Center Located at Technopark Chai Chee TENDER CLOSING DATE 1st March 2013 (3PM) Tender is to be submitted at Caldecott Broadcast
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  • sports
    • 614 40  -  GERARD WONG gerard@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has refuted Fandi Ahmad’s claims that its move to get an international search firm to find a new national coach reeks of incompetence, stressing that it would be remiss not to do
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    • 477 40  -  National triple jumper to go for surgery, likely to be out for four months ATHLETICS DEBORAH ONG deborahong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —It looks like national triplejumper Stefan Tseng will have to wait two more years for the chance to break his barren streak at the South-east Asian (SEA)
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    • 722 41 Croatian footballer expresses regret over his involvement in match-fixing MATCH-FIXING AP Z AGREB Mario Cizmek thought it would just be one match. But the broke and desperate Croatian footballer soon learned that one match would not do it. And so it went until, in what he
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    • 160 41 AGENCIES GLASGOW —Neil Lennon has risked sanction from UEFA after accusing the referee of favouring Juventus following a series of penaltybox tussles that went unpunished in their Champions League last 16 first-leg clash which Celtic lost 3-0. Lennon was incensed at the persistent pushing and shoving
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    • 374 41 AGENCIES L AUSANNE —International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge yesterday said he will meet with the head of wrestling’s governing body to discuss ways the sport can fight to save its place in the 2020 Olympics. The IOC’s 15-member executive board voted on Tuesday
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      122 42 NBA Nuggets 108 Raptors 109, Trail Blazers 104 Heat 117, Kings 101 Grizzlies 108, Thunder 94 Jazz 109, Suns 85 Lakers 91, Rockets 116 Warriors 107 Champions League (last 16, first leg) Celtic 0 Juventus 3, Valencia 1 PSG 2 FA Cup Leicester 1 Huddersfield 2 San Jose Open
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