Today, 2 January 2014, Afternoon Edition

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    15 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /VI bdiaCorp THURSDAY, 2 JANUARY 2014 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Quality of programmes helps pre-school operators win tenders
    645 1  -  NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SING A PORE —The first three stateowned sites to be put up for bidding under the revised tender evaluation process for commercial pre-schools have been awarded, with two of the sites going to bidders that did not put
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    Lock icon Beijing plans military revamp to counter Japan, US
    634 1 Move will help country launch swift attacks in disputed parts of South, East China Sea TOKYO VOWS TO DEFEND TERRITORY AGENCIES TOKYO —China is considering reorganising its military regions so that it can respond more swiftly to a crisis, Japanese daily Yomiuri
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    Lock icon KIM JONG UN HAILS EXECUTION OF UNCLE
    52 1 A man in South Korea watching the televised speech of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un yesterday. In his New Year’s Day address, Mr Kim made his first reference to the execution of his uncle and called for better relations with South Korea.
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      110 1 WHILE AGEING POPULATION FEARS ARE NOT UNFOUNDED, DISCUSSIONS ON THE TOPIC TEND TO EXAGGERATE THE TREND’S SCALE COMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 Download the new TODAY ANDROID APPSFOR SMARTPHONES tdy.sg/todaydroidmobile AND TABLETS tdy.sg/todaydroidtablet SINGAPORE 20 First 2014 baby born at stroke of midnight m^± NACHO CHEESE SWISS CHEESE AMERICAN CHEESE lit I 3
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      3 1 HOT NEWS 8
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      284 2 Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2013 I I7RW1 TRENDIG 2013 shade Rice paper. 080, H34.5cm. RTW1 TRENDIG 2013 plate $5.90/ea 026, H3cm. »39 m > Ride to comfier pastures. If you're expecting visitors in the New Year, start thinking today about whether you're ready to receive them. Drop by the IKEA
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  • hot news
    • Article
      Lock icon Ma urges end to China stand-off to spur growth
      536 2 Leader says Taiwan must also speed up trade liberalisation, regional economic integration PRESIDENT SEEKING TO BOLSTER APPROVAL RATINGS AHEAD OF MAYORAL POLLS BLOOMBERG TAIPEI —Taiwan President Ma Yingjeou said in a New Year’s address the government needs to end its political
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      Lock icon Taiwan confirms second human bird-flu case
      298 2 DOW JONES TAIPEI —Taiwan has confirmed its second human case of the H7N9 bird flu, a sign that the deadly virus is spreading further beyond mainland China. An 86-year-old man, a resident in China’s south-eastern province of Jiangsu who travelled to Taiwan with a
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      Lock icon Indonesian anti-terror squad kills 6 suspects near Jakarta
      550 6 Officers were investigating alleged plot to bomb Myanmar Embassy, Buddhist temple NINE-HOUR SHOOTOUT ON NEW YEAR’S EVE AP JAKARTA An elite anti-terrorism police squad killed six suspected militants and arrested another during an extended stand-off at a house near the Indonesian capital,
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      Lock icon Putin meets victims, security officials in bomb-hit Volgograd
      461 6 AGENCIES VOLGOGR AD (RUSSIA) Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday made a pre-dawn visit to the city reeling from two suicide bombings this week, bringing gestures of sympathy for the victims and questions for the officials he has ordered to beef up security.
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      Lock icon Kim makes nuclear threat, but calls for better relations with Seoul
      664 8 Pyongyang leader warns war on Korean Peninsula would cause nuclear disaster that would affect the US MORE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SOUGHT AGENCIES SEOUL —North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned in his New Year’s address that another war on the
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      Lock icon Japanese minister visits controversial Yasukuni shrine
      350 8 REUTERS TOK YO A Japanese Cabinet minister yesterday visited a shrine seen by critics as a symbol of Tokyo’s wartime aggression, pouring salt on a fresh wound after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s pilgrimage there last week drew strong criticism from China and South Korea.
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      Lock icon 2 killed, 600 injured in Philippines’ New Year celebrations
      466 10 Injury toll expected to rise; Health Secretary urges govt to consider banning firecrackers 43% JUMP IN CASUALTIES FROM SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR AGENCIES M ANIL A —At least two people were killed and nearly 600 others injured by fireworks and gunfire
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      Lock icon Schumacher in stable condition, says agent
      375 10 REUTERS GRENOBLE (FR ANCE) —Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher was in a stable condition yesterday, three days after suffering brain injuries in a skiing accident, his agent Sabine Kehm said outside the French hospital treating him. Mrs Kehm urged journalists to respect
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      128 2 Do the Great Singapore ATM Card Upgrade and double your prosperity! Get prosperous this Chinese New Year! To usher in the New Year, we have doubled our prize money from S$100,000 to S$200,000 A this month only for 100 people. Gong Xi Fa Cai I 'Terms and conditions apply. For
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      261 4 GAIN CITY Co REFUND X* I S O. ON PRICE .Jh im a o 4 i i 7# GRIN CITV A jBttft r EXPO Hall 4B 11am-10pm 28 Dec 2013 5 Jan 2014 A T’ MEETnTHE A ft kb SPEC PHILIPS Speaker Bar llam DEALS TOSHIBA LED TV NOW NOW
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      340 5 STIOCBC Bank WORLD’S STRONGEST BANK 2011 -2012- 2013 (2nd) Ranked by Bloomberg Markets .b. U m m ■mV V' 3S Celebrate prosperity with 2,500 gift sets SPEND REDEEM* 1 Jan-30Jan 2014 Exclusive New Moon abalone gift set A when you spend a min. of S$2,088 (inclusive of S$20 nett spend
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      155 7 rair thursday is .time tigerfiasm OA hni I PC tn hnrkl/ i you have 24 hOUI*S to book. for immediate travel kick-start the new year with our 24-hour celebratory fares to 9 exciting destinations, so book your tickets now and get ready for take off. ,e* acknowledged by capa-centre for
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      562 9 4? X. 1 A ilii y m=ik=i in CHASING THE THE GOD tTOYE s IN AIR 8 Feb (Sat) 3pm-5pm I Event Square I CHINESE n ARTS 0 PERFORMANCE fj 18 Jan-2 Feb r- 7.30pm I Event Square -I (Weekends Public Holidays only) S S UON DANCE 5 PLUCKING THE
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      36 10 H'h'] $5 MILLION New Year Draw Draw on Fri, 3 Jan 2014 at 9.30pm For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg p |_ayA Always play with care. responsiblyj Do not bet illegally. RGB Reg No: *****0202G SINGAPORE m POOLS
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      171 11 Ve'o r ates faro \Ues INTERNATIONAL YEAR of the FAMILY 2014 www.iyf201 4.sg iO 1 f 0 %iii V V/ 7* 0 i Because family is life's greatest blessing. As we gear up for an exciting year ahead, let's not forget the important things in life and make time to
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon Are greying population worries overblown?
      1105 12  -  PUBLIC POLICY’S SENIOR MOMENT JOHN MACINNES, JEROEN SPIJKER John MacInnes is Professor of Sociology and Jeroen Spijker is Senior Research Fellow at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh. PROJECT SYNDICATE A century ago, children outnumbered the elderly by as much as
      PROJECT SYNDICATE; SOURCES: HUMAN MORTALITY DATABASE, OECD, INTERNATIONAL LABOR OFFICE, IPUMS, NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICES AND THE AUTHORS’ OWN CALCULATIONS  -  1,105 words
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      Lock icon From football to elections, forecasts for 2014
      1506 14  -  Europe’s voters turn to the political fringes, central bankers continue to wrestle with fragile economies and the rich head for outer space. Financial Times writers predict dramas, triumphs and the World Cup winner for the new year. MAPPING OUT THE NEW YEAR JAMES
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      42 12 After seven years of delay caused by a range of technical and regulatory problems, Mr Richard Branson declares that Virgin Galactic really will begin space tourism flights from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico in August. FINANCIAL TIMES WRITERS ON 2014 14
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      105 15 YES.* 93.3FM| Chen Ning 987FM Vernon A ShengSiong Presents 987FM r| -v M Justin Ang Oli 96.8FM Jaynesh ■Jk^ V f r Class ;95FM Mike'Kasem RIA 89.7FM Dzar Ismail flO ?o' A *6 ROR c* I. M*ia rj 9 FEB 2014 Mi colJ Highway biggest > rTn T TT'tPl 10
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      57 16 I’m a reporter, and I set people thinking. From reporting and analysing key developments at home and abroad, I bring fresh perspectives to the public. Whether I work on the frontline gathering first-hand information or behind the scenes editing news reports, I can make a difference. Join MediaCorp and be
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      58 17 Now Morning All Day Colombiana Espresso Mocca Decaffeinated Usual full flavour. Unusual low price. The rich, aromatic flavour of Boncafe's Roasted and Ground 100% Arabica Coffee is now even more attractive. There's six flavours in all to delight coffee lovers this Chinese New Year. Promotion ends 16 January 2014. Exclusively
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  • voices
    • Article
      Those who want to receive texts from businesses should opt in
      138 18  -  FROM LESLEY ANG I had registered with the Do Not Call Registry online in order not to receive marketing messages through my phone, especially since I spend most of my time overseas. However, I am still getting messages telling
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    • Article
      Do not disregard need for deterrence when discussing crime
      398 18  -  FROM DUDLEY AU The commentary “Little India riot: The dog that did not bark” (Dec 31) contended that we should not treat the symptoms and disregard the causes. While I agree the causes are important, we should not disregard the need
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      Reforms key to easing reliance on foreigners
      308 18  -  FROM NG YA KEN Professor Eugene Tan raised the issue of viability of the policies in the Population White Paper and expressed the need to “right-size the benefits and costs of our economic and immigration policies” in the aftermath of the riot in
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Glorious skyline along MCE will be missed
      202 18  -  FROM GURMIT SINGH KULLAR One of the unintended but unfortunate consequences of the new Marina Coastal Expressway and the closure of a section of East Coast Parkway is that drivers can no longer enjoy the view of our glorious skyline. Cruising past the
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    • Article
      Get feedback from needy to improve voucher scheme
      176 19  -  FROM DARREN CHAN KENG LEONG I was heartened by the report “Needy Punggol East households to benefit from voucher programme” (Dec 30). It is great to see that the needy are getting more assistance. With the scheme, they would be able to
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      Lock icon Idea to sell disputed islands to private firm could work
      233 19  -  FROM RAYMOND LO WAN MOU I refer to the commentary by Professor Kishore Mahbubani “How to prevent a war between China and Japan” (Dec 31). Just like the plan put together by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov a few months
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    • Article
      Stricter laws needed to hold pet owners accountable
      75 19  -  FROM SUSAN CHOO I refer to the report “Tighter guidelines on pet sale introduced” (Dec 31). We need stricter laws to trace pet owners and make sure they are held accountable in cases of abandonment in order to get rid of the
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      176 19 Best fa res to chill out with a cool holiday HBI ECONOMY CLASS ALL-IN FARES from Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Luang Prabang Mandalay Phnom Penh Vientianne *268 Bangkok BUSINESS CLASS ALL-IN FARES from J758 Bangkok i Call your favourite Travel Agents or visit thaiairways.com.sg For
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      12 19 This letter was first published as a comment on TODAY’S Facebook page.
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Family is cornerstone of our society: Minister
      500 20  -  Celebrations to mark 20th anniversary of International Year of the Family start with couples renewing vows CHAN STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF EXTENDED KIN NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Madam Toh Kwee Eng has been married for 62 years and has only one piece of
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      Lock icon First 2014 baby born at stroke of midnight
      341 20  - First 2014 baby born at stroke of midnight KOK XING HUI SINGAPORE Not only was Averett Sim born 10 days early, his timing was also impeccable. Singapore’s first baby of the year arrived at the stroke of midnight down to the second at Thomson Medical Centre, surprising his parents and
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    • Article
      Lock icon Parents must be active partners in children’s education: Heng
      176 20 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —Ahead of the start of the new school year today, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat has called for a concerted effort from stakeholders in helping every student be an engaged learner who is ready for lifelong learning. He
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Body found near SAF live-firing area, man to be charged
      387 21  -  KOK XING HUI xinghui@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A man will be charged today for the murder of a man whose body was found yesterday within a military live-firing area near Sungei Gedong Road and Old Lim Chu Kang Road. The deceased, Dexmon
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    • Article
      Lock icon Fire breaks out at flat in Hougang
      166 21 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —A fire broke out at a flat in Hougang Street 51 yesterday morning, leading to the evacuation of some residents living nearby. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call about the incident at Block 575 at
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      125 21 OLYMPUS Your Vision, Our Future Olympus-cares about your health and happiness "K -A 1*1. r .-< <■ kL" IT 3 <t-°M-D x V-J At V A' Move into a New World Offl-D GOLD AWARD The wait Is over. A new 16M Live MOS sensor and a TruePIc VII Image processor
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  • silver
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      Lock icon Managing disability to maintain independence
      1043 22 US study divides seniors into five categories to examine how they are adapting to physical cognitive challenges PUBLIC HEALTH GOAL TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING AMONG ELDERLY THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK —Many older adults want to live independently, without relying on assistance from others, for
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      127 22 !Are you a Coffee Drinker? Looking for men and women: Overweight Chinese, Indian or Malay 35 to 69 years old Non-smoker No diabetes No high blood pressure Coffee drinkers (1 or more cups daily) This study at National University of Singapore (NUSj and sponsored by Nestle will investigate the influence
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      33 23 JANUARY •blur Lee Seeking •awkward Joshua Attention The it,until... love For Series they and apartment their •know-it-all Martin Comedy Tham •ocd Maia in watched New Brand A Of Rules 8.30pm Tues Jan 7
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Beijing must press ahead with reforms: Xi
      576 24 President to tackle challenges to improve livelihoods make country rich and strong ‘EVERYONE CAN REALISE HIS DREAM IN FIGHTING FOR CHINA DREAM’ BLOOMBERG BEIJING —Mr Xi Jinping, delivering his first New Year’s address as China’s President, said the country must press ahead in
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      Lock icon China vows to rein in local debt
      428 24 REUTERS BEIJING —China’s top planning agency has pledged to curb local government debt, while the central bank said it will keep monetary policy stable in 2014 as it implements financial reforms. The promises come as China’s policymakers are looking to put the economy
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      Lock icon Hong Kong protesters demand full democracy in next election
      658 25 Demonstrators want open nomination of candidate, so that anyone, including China critics, can run for office in 2017 AGENCIES H O N G KO N G —Thousands of people took to Hong Kong’s streets yesterday to demand that the city’s government
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    • Article
      Lock icon India plans policies to battle energy bottlenecks
      509 25 DOW JONES NEW DELHI —India aims to do more this year to battle the bottlenecks in energy supplies which are contributing to the country’s painful economic slowdown. New Delhi plans to auction oil, gas and coal blocks, free diesel prices from government controls
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      8 24 BUSINESS CHINA’S FACTORIES COOL OFF IN DECEMBER 32
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      516 26 Wishing all a healthy be; New year New roll UP TO SAVINGS ON LEADING BRANDS! Principle DURACELL Ombryolisse. j.f. lazartigue m EBENE ‘'malava LJ C D D A I C 1 H E R B A L S SKIN EVEREADY LABOR ATOIRES Take care. Take care. GARNISR GARNISR Olia Skin
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      467 27 autiful new year! guardian^ ‘SZST Dove Dove ile «w su ,i® SSa ;f '':> GreenLite .OReAL LOREAL L'GREAL PA RI P S ,r... O MEN EXPERT ornnon Jl BLACKMORES Bath Deo hot is iMOLisTiHaaa v*%. s» Pretorius wM Seller /n* MS&c jiAKil: URH {Braid aJU&M cosmetlca The Brand Wfemen Trust
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  • world
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      Lock icon Malaysian police end countdown concert as celebrations turn chaotic
      583 28 GATHERING HAD BEEN PEACEFUL: RALLY ORGANISER AGENCIES K UA L A L U M P U R —Malaysian police abruptly ended the New Year’s eve countdown at the capital’s historic Dataran Merdeka square to prevent protesters from causing more chaos, Kuala
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    • Article
      Lock icon Yingluck back in Bangkok as Thai King calls for peace
      372 28 REUTERS BA N G KO K Embattled Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra returned to Bangkok yesterday for traditional New Year celebrations in a display of unity alongside military chiefs before a looming showdown with antigovernment protesters. Demonstrators, who accuse Ms
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      112 28 Baby GearNew Year Sale $k 2-4 Jan 2014 $99 Special Buys Cas 7 w-ov > Nama Beline r>1 Booster Car Joie Playpen with Seat Mosquito Net Joie Snacker High Chair Joie Nitro UP $199 $129 (From Newborn) 30 sets only Joie Stages Car Seat UP $339 $259 (From Newborn) Available
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      338 29 FairPricey^tra Spend $30* or more in one receipt for your chance to win. Double your lucky draw chances when you charge* $30 or more to your OCBC Plus! Visa Card. Visit www.whatsupatfairprice.com.sg/cny for the Lunar New Year catalogue, recipes and more. ‘Conditions apply. See in-store poster for more details. FAIRPRICE
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      452 30 IP Fair Price m. CELEBRATION OF ABUNDANCE Reap a Delicious harvest of goodies this Season Lunar New Year 2-15 Jan 2014 -A Ear j'. M. PROSPEROUS PICKS 7 f Fortune prtuije y S) •AiV abaloime O 33 80 TK per set t. 80 m s 86 80 set per FORTUNE
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      430 31 ABUNDANT DELIGHTS 3 55 for m AYAM BRAND Sardines Buffet DINES for SARDINES <U asb n 15 for 2 MAIKOM Pickled Chili Bamboo Shoots 150g U.P. $3.60 for 2 1 45 nss per can HOW MAMA Braised Eel/ Spicy Braised Eel/ Braised Eel In Dressing Sauce □Og STATUE Baked Beans
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  • business
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      Lock icon China’s factories cool off in December
      594 32 President Xi faces risks such as rising home prices, volatility in money-market rates as he embarks on economic reforms PURCHASING MANAGERS’ INDEX SLIPS TO FOUR-MONTH LOW BLOOMBERG BEIJING A Chinese manufacturing index slipped to a four-month low last December, underscoring challenges for President Xi
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      Lock icon Shanghai ends 2013 as weakest market in Asia
      321 32 THE NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG —China may be the world’s fastest-growing major economy, but it can also lay claim to a more dubious superlative: Home of the worst-per-forming stock market in Asia. Shanghai’s stock index closed on Tuesday down 6.75 per
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    • market buzz
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        GAIN CITY EXPO 2014
        192 34 Enjoy bargains on consumer electronics, IT gadgets and home appliances at the Gain City Expo 2014. There is a wide range of items available from a variety of brands, including Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Panasonic, Canon and Hitachi. Look out for products from S$8 (limited stocks) as
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        THE YEAR AHEAD
        204 34 With the approaching New Year, what can you expect of your luck, love and health? Master Hui from Hui Master International Geomancy shares his insight on the best three horoscopes for the year. Goat Good health is on the horizon. Male Goats can expect good career progression
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        WHOLESOME AND DELICIOUS
        133 34 Start the year on a healthy note with Super’s new and improved NutreMill Cereal. Super has enhanced the cereal beverage’s existing formula and revamped its package design to incorporate Super’s updated logo. The beverage contains calcium and vitamins A, B1 and E, and is low in fat
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        BE A JEM SHOPPER
        202 34 Love shopping at Jem? Download the Jem app for free from the Apple App store or Google Play and take advantage of the JemX Rewards programme. This points-based rewards programme allows you to earn and redeem rewards on the go for a seamless shopping experience. Every
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        THE ULTIMATE MILO CHAMPION
        107 34 Who will emerge the Ultimate MILO Champion in the MILO Champions League? A panel of judges from varied backgrounds has already narrowed down the list to four vendors from these four districts: McDonalds’ Bedok Interchange (East), Kopitiam at Hougang Mall (North), Sin Heng Coffee Stall at
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        FLOORS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH BENEFITS
        128 34 Enhance your family’s well-being with IONWOOD@ SUPREME FLOORS. Fronted by MediaCorp artiste Edmund Chen, the special wood flooring boasts an innovative technology that constantly emits negative ions. The exposure to these negative ions is said to promote health benefits, including improving blood circulation and sleep
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      489 33 IP Fair Price m i i CELEBRATION OF ABUNDANCE SPRING-CLEAN TO A FRESH START Promotion Date: 2-15 Jan 2014 Cleaning Essentials Buy 2 get 1 FREE Quick. Easy Effective ripe £325 per pack KLEEN-UP Wet Floor Wipes 15 sheets $-190 „T S Dispenser Brush each U.P. $2.90 Dispenser Holder each
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      61 37 ENJOY YOUR FAVOURITE MAGAZINES ON THE MOVE! Digital editions are available on both iOS and Android. To download, search for MEDIACORP or go to: Magzter at http://www.magzter.com/publishers/MedioCorp 10? LL ID! H'T'ntn WEAR IT READY DAYS PAUL WALKER YOUR WAY! FOR YOUR SELFIE? No? mm y e M > mi I"
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      456 38 SOFTWARE ALLOWS AGENCY TO REMOTELY RETRIEVE DATA THE GUARDIAN N E W YOR K Apple has denied any knowledge of a National Security Agency (NSA) tool to hack into iPhones after newly released documents show the tech giant’s best-sell-ing phone was targeted by
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      538 38 REUTERS TORONTO —Snapchat, Vine and Candy Crush Saga earned coveted spots on smartphones last year, making them among 2013’s most-downloaded apps. There are more than a million apps on Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store the two dominant marketplaces for apps, which
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      74 39 oktoasia.com Make part of your child’s learning journey. Connect your child to Singapore’s latest learning portal for children aged 3 to 12. From curriculumbased practice papers by leading learning companies to interactive activities created in collaboration with educators, oktoAsia has the tools to help bright sparks fly. GET A FREE
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      473 40 Away blues a distant memory as Pellegrini’s side keep up title charge FOUR WINS IN ALL COMPETITIONS THE DAILY TELEGRAPH SWANSEA MAN CITY 2 3 SWANSEA —Manchester City made it four successive away wins in all competitions yesterday to keep alive their dream of a possible
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      376 40 REUTERS LONDON —Late goals from Nicklas Bendtner and Theo Walcott spared Arsenal’s blushes and kept them at the top of the Premier League in a 2-0 win over Cardiff City as Manchester City and Chelsea stayed hot on their heels with victories yesterday.
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      151 40 REUTERS Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to take over as manager at Premier League Cardiff City, Norwegian media reported yesterday.Norway’s TV2 said that a Malaysianregistered private jet had landed at Kvernberget airport in Kristiansund, close to where the 40-year-old Solskjaer
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      200 41 REUTERS SYDNEY —Rory McIlroy and his ten-nis-playing girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki started the New Year with a bang yesterday by announcing their engagement on Twitter. “Happy New Year everyone! I have a feeling it’s going to be a great year!! My first victory of 2014 #shesaidyes!!,” wrote golfer McIlroy,
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      579 41 Big-spending days over as club look to meet UEFA’s Financial Fair Play guidelines amid S$103m annual loss THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Jose Mourinho was given a stark reminder on Tuesday that the days of virtually limitless spending at Chelsea are over when the club posted a huge
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      271 41 AP L AUSANNE Olympics chief Thomas Bach says terrorism “must never triumph” and believes Russia will deliver “safe and secure” Winter Olympics, despite two recent deadly attacks in Volgograd. In his New Year’s message published on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) website, Bach condemned what
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      582 42  -  Amirudin has the talent to win the SEA Games blue riband 100m, says coach SCHEDULING OF EVENTS AT LAST MONTH’S GAMES COULD HAVE ‘ROBBED’ SPRINTER OF GOLD DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg JOHOR BARU National sprinter Muhammad Amirudin Jamal has the potential to win the men’s 100m event on
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      93 42 The first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in South-east Asia will take place on Saturday at the Marina Bay Sands. Fight Night Singapore will feature 10 fights, including a five-round welterweight bout between UFC contender Tarec Saffiedinefrom Belgium against South Korean rising star Lim Hyun Gyu
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        1061 44  -  PORTO, PORTUGAL’S SECOND LARGEST CITY, IS HOME TO ONE OF THE FESTIVE SEASON’S FAVOURITE TIPPLES ADRIAN BRIDGE features@mediacorp.com.sg THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Every voyage of discovery has to start somewhere, and Dick’s Bar in The Yeatman hotel in Porto seemed as good a place as any. I was
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        220 46  -  SERENE LIM SINGAPORE —With the opening of Shenzhen’s Bao’an International Airport last November, featuring dazzlingly high-tech amenities such as a 10-megawatt solar power plant, airports around the world are definitely upping their game. We check out three much-anticipated airport developments slated for this year. BERLIN
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        335 46  -  SERENE LIM SINGAPORE —Since it’s the New Year, who better to inspire us to travel than these constant jetsetters? We managed to find out where these personalities are going to be in 2014. And how you can tag along. Gloria Steinem in India One of
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        409 48 New films no match for the fantasy movie MOVIE MAYHEM REUTERS LOS ANGELES —The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, the special-effects-laden tale that pits dwarves against a dragon, blasted to its third consecutive box office title, collecting US$29.9 million (S$38 million) over the post-Christmas weekend
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        257 48 REUTERS LOS ANGELES —Kevin Smith has announced a brand new movie titled Helena Handbag, a tale about the end of the world that the film-maker admits may not see the light of day. The script, dated Dec 30,2013 and credited
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        333 49  -  The Angry Birds Juice Drink is delicious on its own or as a fruity dessert ANNETTE TAN Angry Birds is one of the most popular mainstream games in recent times, so naturally the Angry Birds Juice Drinks are a hit, particularly with kids. Exclusive to FairPrice,
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      25 48 THE BEST OF SINGAPORE’S ARTS SCENE 2013 From vampire animations to political poetry, see our picks for the most compelling works of 2013: http://www.todayonline. com/blogs/forartssake
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