Today, 16 January 2014, Afternoon Edition

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  • hot news
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      HOW EVENTS MIGHT UNFOLD
      486 2 THAILAND’S POLITICAL CRISIS JUDICIAL COUP The Thai courts have been unusually active in recent weeks and have taken on several cases centred on attempts by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s Puea Thai Party to change the Constitution. This includes a case in which 308 former lawmakers, most
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      Lock icon Thai PM sticks to her guns on Feb election
      456 2 2 HURT IN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING AGENCIES BANGKOK —The Thai government yesterday stuck to a plan for an election next month despite mounting pressure from protesters who have brought parts of Bangkok to a near-standstill, and said it believed support for the
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    • Article
      Man who stabbed mother to death acquitted on grounds of temporary insanity
      576 4  -  32-YEAR-OLD UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —He loved his mother, who lived with his family, but under the heavy influence of drugs, Mohamed Redha Abdul Mutalib stabbed her to death two years ago in
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      Lock icon Global economy picking up as advanced economies expand: World Bank
      391 4 AP WA S HINGTON —The global economy is slowly picking up steam, led by advanced economies which are appearing to turn the corner after five years of financial crises and recession as well as continued good performance by China, the
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      Lock icon Another tourist gang-raped and robbed in New Delhi
      795 6 Woman refused to be medically examined, police still trying to ga ther other evidence DANISH WOMAN ATTACKED IN POPULAR TOURIST DISTRICT AGENCIES NEW DELHI —A 51-year-old Danish tourist was gang-raped and robbed near a railway station in the Indian capital late on
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    • Article
      MCE: LTA clarifies issues including number of lanes, gantry charges
      389 8 In a press release issued yesterday, the Land Transport Authority which also held a media conference addressed several complaints and feedback on the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE). Below are some of its responses: Number of lanes at the MCE (eastbound)
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      Lock icon NSA ‘planted spy devices in PCs worldwide’
      598 10 Software installed in about 100,000 computers worldwide, except in the US, says paper NETWORK COULD CREATE DIGITAL HIGHWAY FOR LAUNCHING CYBERATTACKS AP WA S H I N GTO N —The National Security Agency (NSA) has implanted software in about 100,000 computers around the
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    • Article
      Lock icon HUAWEI REJECTS REPORTS OF SECURITY WEAKNESS
      238 10 AP Chinese tech giant Huawei yesterday rejected suggestions that its telecoms equipment is vulnerable to hacking and forecast a rise in 2013 profit of nearly 50 per cent. Chief Financial Officer Cathy Meng rejected as “groundless” reports that Huawei equipment might be more vulnerable
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      Lock icon Obama to scale back surveillance
      414 10 AP WA S H I N G T O N President Barack Obama is expected to endorse changes to the way the government collects the phone records of millions of Americans for possible future surveillance, but he will leave many of the specific adjustments to
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      Lock icon SAF looking into S$3 billion deal to upgrade F-16s
      493 12 U.S. AGENCY SAYS PROPOSED SALE WILL INCREASE REPUBLIC’S ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO REGIONAL SECURITY SINGAPORE —The Government is in discussions with the United States over a proposed US$2.43 billion (S$3.09 billion) deal to upgrade its ageing F-16 fighter jets, the US
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      Lock icon Speed of swoop caught alleged kidnappers off guard, say police
      382 12  -  AMANDA LEE leeguiping@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE The two alleged kidnappers arrested for last week’s kidnapping of Madam Ng Lye Poh, the 79-year-old mother of Sheng Siong supermarket chain Chief Executive Lim Hock Chee, were “caught by surprise” when the police
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
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      256 13 THERE’S SO MUCH MORE AT RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA THIS FESTIVE SEASON WITH MASTERCARD®. Go beyond the screen and Ride The Movies® at Universal Studios Singapore®. Experience cutting-edge rides, shows, and attractions based on your favorite blockbuster films and television series! Enjoy 15% off One-Day Adult Passes 1 with your MasterCard
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  • comment &analysis
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      Lock icon Two cheers for human rights
      1589 14  -  IMPORTANT, BUT NOT A SOLUTION TO ENDING CONFLICT JOHN GRAY John Gray is an English political philosopher whose influential books include False Dawn: The Delusions Of Global Capitalism. He presents on BBC Radio 4’s reflection series ‘A Point Of View’. BBC RADIO 4 When we
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      Lock icon The West’s legacy in Afghanistan
      600 18  -  SLIM HOPES FOR PEACE JONATHAN STEELE Jonathan Steele is the author of Ghosts Of Afghanistan: The Haunted Battleground THE GUARDIAN This is the year of the big Afghan retreat. By December, British and American troops will have left the country after 12 disastrous years. After
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      34 14 After spending billions of dollars to promote good governance, economic development and women’s rights, the West will depart from a state that is among the three most corrupt in the world. JONATHAN STEELE 18
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      518 17 Samsung recommends Windows 8. v Gjadop into (he %fohse Year of the with Bountiful Deals Incredibly Thin. Impeccably Crafted. Samsung ATIV Book 9 13.3" Premium Ultrabook™ Ultra Lightweight at 1.16kg only Full HD LED Display Instant Boot-up A from Sleep Mode IS “Ao HARDWARE ZONE’ Samsung 2nd 3rd Year Extended
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      316 18 m b t r:-' i 2*X*J<: HHS n r a U€„€ :^5S aS W CONNECTED WITH YOUR LIFESTYLE vbiCssomsI Junction E-m-fr-m r 10 Jan-14 Feb 2014 **V 7 Usher in a flourishing new year as you immerse in the full vibrancy of Spring festivities from auspicious giveaways to an abundance
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  • voices
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      It is about overcrowding, not xenophobia
      267 20  -  FROM WILLIAM CHONG KIAN WEE I refer to this week’s VoicesTODAY topic, “Is xenophobia a growing problem?” Any claim of xenophobia among Singaporeans must be substantiated, for it drives a wedge in our relatively cohesive society. Singapore residents, including foreigners who have lived here
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      Create a dynamic society the S’pore way
      100 20  -  FROM JOHNNY LEE We should not, in this VoicesTODAY discussion, be harking back to the immigrant society Singapore was years ago, as the writer did in “Remember, we are all descendants of immigrants” (Jan 15). It is a step backwards. Our younger generations
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    • Article
      Colour codes, visual cues to be considered for road diversions
      330 20  -  FROM HELEN LIM Director, Media Relations, Land Transport Authority We refer to the letters by Mr Ronald Chan, “Colour-code MCE lanes, surrounding areas to guide motorists” (Jan 8) and Ms Mary Maloney, “Rectify traffic plans in Marina area” (Jan 7,
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      Insurance firms must be made to justify higher premiums
      380 22  -  FROM MICHAEL TAN HOE HENG I see two current issues regarding insurance that impact cost of living. One is the wide range of premiums for health insurance offering similar hospitalisation coverage and the ability of insurers to hike premiums by a
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      Smokers must be socially responsible for smoke-free zone to work
      202 22  -  FROM NG HAK HAI Chairman, Nee Soon South Clean and Green Committee We thank Mr Jeffrey Law for his feedback in “100% smoke-free constituency seems far-fetched” (Jan 11). The smoke-free zone in Nee Soon South was piloted as part of
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      268 20 From BROKE To Owning Over WO Properties Find Out How You Can Own Multiple Properties! Register For A FREE 2-Hour Property Riches Seminar Now: How to make money from local and international properties Gain insights on the new property rulings and where the opportunities are now How average people can
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      14 20 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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      63 21 Is xenophobia a GROWING PROBLEM? How big a worry is xenophobia, expressed as offensive anti-foreigner comments? What’s fuelling it? If racially insensitive remarks can be prosecuted, what about inflammatory online posts on foreigners? tell us your views voices@mediacorp.com.sg Is it possible to have a rational, critical debate without the intolerant
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      58 22 LETTER TRAVEL INSURANCE: WHAT PRINCIPLE APPLIES? Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/travel16jan for the letter from Michael Sim. LETTER NO UPDATE ON INSURANCE AGENT’S DEATH Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit
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      392 23 START 2014 WITH WOW SAVINGS ENJOY IN-HOUSE ROADSHOW DEALS TODAY! I n/- H oiA4r€/ U cnMiMurw Call or walk in to book Today till Jan 19 Thu Fri: Sam 7pm Sat Sun 10am 6pm m 1 S V s.a SSfSpSS r cr .•i— 5 v > SPECIAL ONBOARD PROGRAMMES Karaoke
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  • singapore
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      Authorities investigating alleged animal abuse at Pasir Ris Camp
      655 24  -  Videoposted online by animal welfare group of dog tied to doorframe of shower cubicle ARMY DOES NOT CONDONE ABUSE AGAINST ANIMALS: MINDEF SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The authorities are investigating an alleged case of animal abuse at a Pasir Ris
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      Lock icon Contact tracing for SQ flight passenger who had measles
      226 24 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Health Ministry (MOH) is looking for those who were in close contact with an infant who had measles on a Singapore Airlines flight to Auckland, New Zealand at the weekend. It said it is working closely with
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    • Article
      Court of Appeal overturns order for journalist to reveal sources
      637 26  -  Judges rule that any pre-action interrogatory procedure sh ould be allowed only after court has taken multi-factorial view APPLICATION BY WORLD SPORTS GROUP WAS ‘PREMATURE’ AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Court of Appeal yesterday allowed a veteran journalist to withhold
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    • Article
      SMU students develop primer on Constitution
      409 28  -  Guide explains separation of powers among executive, legislature and judiciary FOREWORD PENNED BY SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT HALIMAH YACOB NG JING YNG SINGAPORE —The Republic’s Constitution forms the basis of all laws passed in Singapore, but misconceptions exist now and then over what it encompasses.
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    • Article
      Trial of new treatment for common heart failure underway
      267 30  -  SIMPLE CATHETER PROCEDURE INVOLVED TIARA HAMARIAN tiarabtemh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A study is underway to test a new treatment for a common type of heart failure affecting 30 to 50 per cent of heart patients here. The three-year trial, which is led by
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      Lock icon MediaCorp hosts former employees at TV50 exhibition
      99 30 A group of former MediaCorp employees who played a part in the growth of television broadcasting over the last 50 years were yesterday hosted by MediaCorp for an evening of networking and engagement as part of the showcase, 50 Years of Television: An
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      292 29 SINGAPORE ART WEEK 2014 JANUARY 13-19 Discover art at your doorstep! From blockbuster exhibitions and showcases, to engaging talks, art tours and even special movie screenings, there is something for everyone. Drop by the contemporary art fair Art Stage Singapore, or enjoy some of these other events by our local
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon India, US meet to mend ties after diplomat row
      552 34 After ‘productive lunch’, both sides now ‘committed to moving forward to resume cooperation on bilateral issues’ IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AFFIRMED REUTERS WASHINGTON —A senior US diplomat has met India’s ambassador to the United States with the aim of getting bilateral
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      Lock icon Employment, welfare key to HK leader’s plan to tackle poverty
      740 36 Leung pledges S$492m in spending as govt seeks to help more than 200,000 low-income families GINI COEFFICIENT AT HIGHEST SINCE 1971 AGENCIES HONG KONG —Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying yesterday pledged to spend about HK$3 billlion (S$492 million) a year
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      Lock icon Rail link to Laos to help boost Chinese economic interest
      810 40 Vientiane to borrow S$9.4 b from Beijing to pay for its section of the track CONSTRUCTION SET FOR COMPLETION IN 2019 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH OUDOMX AI (L AOS) Like most of his 6.5 million countrymen, Mr Galong Vue has never
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  • world
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      211 48 NEW DELHI —India’s headline inflation eased to a five-month low in December as vegetable prices declined, providing relief to the ruling coalition before a national election and increasing the odds that interest rates would stay on hold this month. The Congress Party is
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      692 52  -  Local printer Colourscan’s eco-friendly services come as customers are demanding more sustainable solutions FIRM EXPANDING INTO RELATED SERVICES FRANCIS KAN todaysme@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —While coping with change brought about by new technology is one of the constants of the business world, those plying their trade in
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      96 54 A one year Diploma programme aligned to the Singapore Workforce Development Agency’s (WDA) Creative Industries WSQ framework aimed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work with a production crew and lead a TV or film production. Developed and delivered by Industry Practitioners. WHO IS IT FOR?
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      763 62  -  Tennis juniors switch to Sports School to pursue their sporting ambitions A BETTER BALANCE BETWEEN SPORTS AND STUDIES, SAYS STUDENT LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E Six of the Republic’s top junior tennis players have switched from their respective
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      244 63 AGENCIES RIO DE JANEIRO —In another blow to Brazil’s reputation, the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards, dubbed the “Oscars of sports”, will not be held in Rio de Janeiro this year, reported the Associated Press. A brief statement last night said “Laureus and
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      412 63 REUTERS MELBOURNE —Police have arrested a British man and are seeking a “series of individuals” suspected to be “courtsiding”, or placing bets illegally on spot events to corrupt gambling markets, on tennis matches at the Australian Open. Acting on
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      66 65 ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL It’s not where you go, it’s what you do when you’re there THURSDAY, 16 JANUARY 2014 Travel alone Go to a country where you can’t speak the language Travel on a budget Eat something you have never eaten before Go skinny dipping (if you can without breaking any
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        1727 66  -  IT IS TIME TO TRY THINGS THAT YOU NORMALLY WOULDN’T DO WHILE YOU’RE TRAVELLING JEREMY GOPALAN gopalanj@mediacorp.com.sg Augustine of Hippo, the early Christian theologian, once said: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” While as much as travel
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        546 70  -  SERENE LIM S I N G A P O R E Some of us have two or three suitcases for our travelling needs. Others like James Gan have 14 including vintage ones from British brand Revelation, Samsonite and limited edition Rimowas including the 50th
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        139 72 AP NEW YORK The Grammys weekend is shaping up to be a Beatles weekend. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will perform at the Jan 26 awards show, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Beatles will be honoured
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        674 72  -  Icelandic musician Asgeir is all set to take on the world INDIE INSIDER KEVIN MATHEWS features@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E When discussing Singapore’s music scene, it has been argued (almost to the point of cliche) that the main factor for any band’s lack
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