Today, 13 May 2013

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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Chinese taken in by racist DAP, Utusan charges
      746 2 Post-election data, however, shows urban-rural divide behind voting trend: Analysts MALAYSIAN GENERAL ELECTION AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Utusan Malaysia yesterday continued its tirade against Chinese voters for switching their allegiance from the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition to the opposition in last week’s
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      Lock icon Fee hike planned at PCF centres in Sembawang
      375 4  -  This will help kindergartens keep pace with rising costs, says Minister La wrence Wong PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Kindergarten and childcare fees at 22 PAP Community Foundation (PCF) centres in the Sembawang Group Representation Constituency (GRC) will be raised by
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      Lock icon Taiwan beefs up patrols in waters near Philippines
      605 6 Ships deployed after President threatens economic, diplomatic measures if Manila fails to apologise within 72 hours SHOOTING INCIDENT AGENCIES TAIPEI —Taiwan yesterday dispatched four coast guard and naval vessels to beef up patrols in waters near the Philippines following the fatal shooting
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      Lock icon Top China planner probed for ‘serious discipline violations’
      398 6 AGENCIES BEIJING —A deputy chairman of China’s top planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission, is under investigation for suspected “serious discipline violations”, the state media said yesterday, as the country’s new leaders tackle deep-rooted corruption. Liu Tienan, 59, who until
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    • Article
      Lock icon New virus could pass from person to person
      391 8 AGENCIES RIYADH The World Health Organisation (WHO) said yesterday it appeared likely that the novel coronavirus, or nCoV, which has killed 18 people in the Middle East and Europe, could be passed between people in close contact. nCoV is from the same
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      Lock icon Migrant Workers’ Centre to set up branch in Geylang
      477 8  -  Branch will cater to mainland Chinese workers living there another centre to open at Jurong Fishery Port next year HELPING FOREIGN WORKERS TAN QIUYI tanqiuyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) plans to set up a new branch in Geylang in
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      Lock icon India’s cyber watchdog probes breach in ATM heist
      450 10 IT SECURITY REUTERS MUMBAI —India’s cyber watchdog is investigating how the computer systems of two companies that are part of the country’s vast IT services industry were breached in a global ATM heist that saw US$45 million (S$56 million) stolen from two
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      Lock icon Vietnam politburo elects first US-educated member
      207 10 REUTERS HANOI —Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has appointed for the first time a United States-educated official to its powerful politburo, a landmark decision as pressure mounts to reform an economy stagnating after years of boom growth. The top decision-making body of the party that
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  • comment & analysis
    • Article, Illustration
      To encourage motherhood, look to social networks
      958 12  -  BEYOND GOVERNMENT’S PARENTHOOD INCENTIVES TRISHA CRAIG Trisha Craig is Executive Director of Wheelock College Singapore and a former Director of the Center for European Studies at Harvard University. This year, the celebration of Mother’s Day took place against the backdrop of a growing
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      Is region ready for a new pandemic?
      880 13  -  H7N9 AND NEW SARS-LIKE VIRUS MELY CABALLEROANTHONY, GIANNA GAYLE AMUL Mely Caballero-Anthony is Associate Professor and Head of the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Gianna Gayle Amul is a Research Analyst with the centre. Ten
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      Lock icon Into chaos: The collapsing Arab state
      1001 14  -  FROM ARAB SPRING, TO WINTER NAWAF OBAID Nawaf Obaid is a visiting fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. This article is adapted from a longer report, The Long Hot Arab Summer, published by
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      167 12 The Arab Spring has toppled some regimes, though not others. But, more important, everywhere in the Arab world and beyond it has called into question the viability of the nation state. NAWAF OBAID 14 GROUND SHATTERING INTEREST RATE ONLY WITH RHB SINGAPORE DOLLAR FIXED DEPOSIT Call our hotline 1800 323
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  • voices
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      Recognise older NSmen to spur younger ones
      205 16  -  FROM RAYMOND ANTHONY FERNANDO The “NS committee to look into servicemen’s aspirations” (May 9) will be exploring ways to sustain commitment to National Service among a younger generation, and I am responding to its call for suggestions. First, many of our youngsters worry
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      Dog owners, cherish the leash
      199 16  -  FROM CORINNE FONG Executive Director, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Singapore) Following the incident involving a pet dog, belonging to Member of Parliament Lee Bee Wah, that went missing and was found after several days, we wish to remind pet owners of
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      Acknowledge foreign workers during NDP
      171 16  -  FROM JEFFREY LAW LEE BENG The annual National Day Parade has always been spectacular, and the “Theme of NDP 2013: Many Stories... One Singapore” (May 10) should be as captivating as in previous years. Undeniably, one important story is that without foreigners, Singapore could not
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      Reasonable notice given in April about May 1 change: StarHub
      183 17  -  FROM CASSIE FONG Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, StarHub We thank Consumers Association of Singapore President Lim Biow Chuan for his comments in “Telcos should not change billing terms mid-contract” (May 10). In deciding to implement a oneminute minimum charge for
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      Astro content is based on required programme guidelines
      175 17  -  FROM TRICIA LEE Senior Corporate Communications Manager, SingTel We refer to the letter, “Full content from Astro should be shown on mio TV” (April 26). The channels in question do not mirror the same channels overseas, but they deliver a viewing experience
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      21-day loan period for twinned items
      125 17  -  FROM AMARJEET KAUR GILL Director, Public Library Services, National Library Board We thank Mr Goh Kian Huat for his letter, “Streamline loan periods at libraries” (May 6). We wish to clarify that books and their accompanying audio-visual materials can be loaned together for 21
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      Install cameras to remove blind spots
      118 17  -  FROM NG CHEE KHEON It appears that “the blind spot on the drivers’ left side” may be a common reason for recent accidents in which heavy vehicles turning left had collided with pedestrians at road crossings (“Public re-education on road safety needed”; May 9).
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  • singapore
    • Article
      Youth envoys to help curb binge drinking
      573 18  -  INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —At least 40 youths across five institutes of higher learning (IHLs) could be roped in by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) to tackle binge drinking among their peers, as the prevalence of excessive drinking among
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      South West District rallies community in dengue battle
      304 19 SINGAPORE —Gardeners, school operation managers, and foreign workers are being targeted by the South West District as its mozzie busters, with the already bleak dengue situation just entering the May to July peak season. The number of dengue cases so far this
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fostering pride and a sense of belonging through murals
      111 19 More than 200 residents from Ayer Rajah constituency painted murals on the walls of a HDB block in Teban Gardens yesterday as part of a year-long project to paint the town’s heritage. The organiser, Ayer Rajah Community Arts and Culture, aims
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  • youth
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon New walking aid gives seniors a leg up
      656 20  -  GlydeSafe allows users to move around by ‘gliding’; auto-brake system ensures safety of user INNOVATION LOUISA TANG louisatangqr@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE For some seniors, using the conventional walking frame is both strenuous and cumbersome as they have to lift it with each step they
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      62 21 YOUR BREATH OF FRESH AIR Morning V Joe Vernetta welcome you to a naughty morning with lovely spells and funny smells. So put on your pants, buckle up and try not to spill that coffee. THE GOLD BREAKFAST SHOW Joe Augustin Vernetta Lopez Weekdays 6 10am Tune in to win
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  • china & india
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Social media fuels citizen response to quake
      767 22 Microblogging sites like Weibo help volunteers coordinate efforts during Sichuan disaster TOOLS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE THE NEW YORK TIMES LUSHAN (CHINA) Mr Wang Xiaochang sprang into action minutes after a deadly earthquake jolted this lush region of Sichuan province last month. Logging on
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      Lock icon Indian rebels recruiting children ‘as young as six’
      643 23 DOW JONES NEW DELHI At least 3,000 children as young as six are being recruited by insurgent groups across India, according to a new report published by a human rights group. The New Delhi-based Asian Centre for Human Rights says the practice
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  • world
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Sharif bounces back to win Pakistan polls
      846 24 Former PM expected to secure enough seats to avoid having to form coalition with main rivals PAKISTAN ELECTIONS AGENCIES ISL AMABAD —Toppled in a 1999 military coup, jailed and exiled, Pakistan’s Nawaz Sharif has made a triumphant election comeback and looked set to
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      Lock icon Refugees face uncertain future as Myanmar opens up
      637 25 AP M A E L A R E F U G E E C A M P T H A I L A N D) Since the day she was born, 20-year-old Naw Lawnadoo has known almost nothing of the world beyond
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      Lock icon Rescue work resumes in Bangladesh collapse
      108 26 Rescuers carrying the body of a victim retrieved from the rubble of the site of a garment factory that collapsed in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. Search teams resumed their rain-interrupted work yesterday as the death toll from the collapse of a Bangladesh garment factory
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    • Article
      Lock icon For freed Cleveland women, now comes the hardest part
      620 26 Abused victims enter a world much differentfrom the one they knew a decade ago ABDUCTION VICTIMS’ PLIGHT AP CLEVELAND Year after year, the clock ticked by and the calendar marched forward, carrying the three women further from the real world and
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      98 26 INSTITUTE an affiliate of KLC School of Education In collaboration with THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Ranked Ranked th Ranked QS World University Ranbinys 2011 by tbe Guardianfor 2013 by Times Hiyber Education BA(Hons) Early Childhood Care Education (Part-Time) Awarded by The University of Warwick V m I Do not miss
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  • business
    • STOCK CALLS
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        STARHUB
        92 28 SELL(S$4.62) OCBC downgrades from Hold and keeps S$4 fair value. Says stock price has outperformed not only its peers but also the STI and that current valuation looks pricey. Adds that yield has also fallen to 4.2%. “A more ‘risk on’ approach could also see investors switching out of
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        FORTUNE REIT
        67 28 BUY(HK$8.04) OCBC keeps call and raises fair value to HK$8.64 from HK$7.28, saying its firstquarter results exceeded expectations. Notes occupancy rose to 98.6%, the highest level in over two years. Raises revenue expectations and lowers interest cost assumptions. ”While Q2/Q3 may see anchor tenants renewing leases with lower
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        HYFLUX
        69 28 HOLD (S$1.44) OCBC keeps call and S$1.44 fair value. Says Hyflux’s first-quarter results which saw revenue slip 8% and net profit rise 5% on-year were within expectations. “We are not perturbed by the seemingly slow start as the first quarter is traditionally their weakest quarter. Going forward, Hyflux remains
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        WILMAR
        100 28 HOLD (S$3.42) DBS Vickers keeps call and S$3.72 target price. Says Wilmar’s first-quarter core earnings were in line with expectations. Merchandising and processing performed better than expected, but was offset by weakness in plantations and others. Expects seasonally higher volumes to offset weaker margins in the second-quarter. Notes Wilmar
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      Young entrepreneurs thriving in Singapore
      650 28  -  Growing trend of this group running low-cost, small scale businesses alongside their full-time jobs or studies START-UP BOOM ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Although he has a fulltime job as a marketing executive, Mr Mervyn Hi, 24, is also nurturing his entrepreneurial instincts on the side
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      Lock icon G-7 pledges to tackle bank reform
      399 28 BLOOMBERG LONDON —Group of Seven finance ministers and central bankers said they are moving towards revamping banking rules and ensuring that any lender on the brink of failure can be shut down without threatening financial stability. An “extensive discussion on banking regulation” included talks
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      Lock icon A better shopping experience
      368 30 men too. PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM Cold Storage at Great World City has been revamped to provide an enhanced shopping experience featuring a wider selection. It’s now even easier to find wholesome food and quality products for yourself and your family. THEFINERTHINGS The
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  • management
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A lesson on safety from the London Olympics
      936 32  -  CAREFUL PLANNING AT EVERY STEP WORKPLACE SAFETY AND SINGAPORE LAWRENCE WATERMAN Lawrence Waterman (OBE) is Past President of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Head of Health and Safety for the Olympic Delivery Authority. He shared at a forum in Singapore on
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      237 32 I am decisive when it comes to my future. It’s my choice. m Like our students, we never give up. At Kaplan, we strive to constantly bring you the best and brightest. Through business programmes taught by on campus faculty from Swinburne University of Technology, we’ll help you gain a
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      133 33 Wor Sn(y Join us for on electrifying Retro Party at Furama City Centre. Enjoy interactive games and tantalise your taste buds with a scrumptious hi-tea buffet spread. Boogie with new-found friends in your retro outfits during the Retrofusion steps dance segment. Walk home with loads of new friendships. Register at
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  • technology
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon The mighty Pen
      726 34  -  Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera from Olympus offers impressive specs in a classic body DIGITAL CAMERA PETER YEO peteryeo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With its slew of impressive features, the Pen E-P5 the latest of Olympus’ Pen series is sure to stand out from the competition. The compact mirrorless interchangeable lens
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      Lock icon Cam on the run
      325 34 ALVIN CHONG SINGAPORE For those roller-coaster or skydiving moments, the GoPro has been a popular brand, but now Sony has its own offering of wearable camcorders: The Action Cam HDR-AS15. Operation of the Action Cam is simple with sufficient information clearly provided even on the tiny
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    • Article
      Lock icon Apple’s iRadio ‘stalled over royalties’
      353 34 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH san francisco —Apple has struck a deal with Universal Music, the largest of the three major record labels, and is said to be close to an agreement with Warner Music. But, according a report in the Financial Times, executives at Sony are
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  • sports
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      442 38 GERARD WONG SINGAPORE —After setting a new national record last Wednesday at the Asian Grand Prix (AGP) Leg 2 meet in Chonburi, Thailand, the national men’s 4x100m relay squad were all pumped for the AGP Leg 3 meet in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Eager to
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      436 38 CHEERS NETBALL SUPER LEAGUE SINGAPORE —The Magic Marlins made sure there were no slip-ups in their quest for a third title in a row when they beat the Mission Mannas 40-36 last Saturday to win the 2013 Cheers Netball Super League (NSL). At the Toa Payoh
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      129 36 over tion at the club not working harder to sign Robin van Persie, whose determination to join Manchester United killed City’s hopes early on. Maicon’s age and Javi Garcia’s quality were both questioned internally but City backed their manager’s desire to recruit the pair. Neither has been much use. Neither
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      47 39 MONDAY, 13 MAY 2013 GOING SOLO WHAT HAPPENS TO ART COLLECTIVES WHEN MEMBERS STRIKE OUT ON THEIR OWN 40 MUSIC MAN ERIC MOO ON HIS PLANS AFTER 50 THE NEW EMMA WATSON THE STARLET WOWS WITH ROLES THAT WOULD MAKE HERMIONE GRANGER BLANCH 44 42 PHOTO: REUTERS
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        1189 40  -  JUST HOW IMPORTANT ARE ART COLLECTIVES TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS? MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg When Vertical Submarine’s (VS) Justin Loke first announced his debut solo exhibition, The Seven Scenes Of Barry Lyndon, people immediately asked him: Was the art collective breaking up? As if in response, the group affirmed their
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        127 41  -  MAYO MARTIN SINGAPORE —Beauty World/Army Daze playwright Michael Chiang officially return to the scene, announcing the tai-tai flavoured High Class his first play in 14 years which opens in July. Speaking of playwrights, the National Arts Council also announced its plans to build a new centre
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          48 44 Sarah Choo’s latest exhibition comprises video installations featuring members of her family as well as professionals, all doing their own thing, evoking the sense of solitude in the city. May 13 to 17, 3pm to 5.30pm, The Immersive Room, 1/L Research Techno Plaza, NTU. Free.
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          60 44 TheaterWorks and South East Community Development Council present this play by Nur Sabrina Bte Dzukifli, which won the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2012 (Youth Category). Directed by Gerald Chew. May 18 and 19, 3pm, Geylang East Public Library, Merpati Hall. In English with some Bahasa
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          54 44 Elizabeth de Roza and Melissa Quek team up for a piece described as “CSI-meets-a fun house” as people move from room to room and play a game. May 16 to 18, 7pm and 8.30pm, The Substation Theatre. Tickets at S$20 from the box office. (May 16,
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          54 44 The Esplanade’s annual mini-fest about the “lighter side of the arts” is back, with Piece Of Cake by Australia’s The Kransky Sisters and Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones by Canada’s Bunkpuppets. May 17 to 26, various times at The Esplanade. Visit http://www.esplanade.com/flipside/2013/ for details. Tickets from Sistic. For the
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        471 44  -  Veteran singer Eric Moo wants you to sing along when he returns to Singapore this June ERIC MOO VINCENT LEE Eric Moo’s The Songs We Love To Sing My Musical Journey happens on June 1, 8pm, at Resorts World Sentosa’s Compass Ballroom. Tickets at S$158, S$128, S$98 and
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