Today, 12 May 2014

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    15 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 12 MAY 2014 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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    Lock icon ASEAN urges self-restraint in disputes with China
    528 1 Hanoi, Manila seek stronger action, but summit statement does not directly mention Beijing MARITIME ROW IN SPOTLIGHT AT MEETING AGENCIES NAYPYIDAW —Vietnam and the Philippines pushed for stronger action to confront China’s increasingly assertive behaviour in the South China Sea at a summit
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    Lock icon Need for urgency on code of conduct in South China Sea: PM
    724 1  -  NG JING YNG IN NAYPYIDAW jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg NAYPYIDAW —Describing the recent flare-ups in the South China Sea as a “wake-up call”, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday underscored the need for urgent progress on the proposed code of
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      40 1 LESSONS FOR DYSLEXIA: HOW DO WE LEARN LANGUAGE AND WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN SOMETHING IN THE PROCESS GOES WRONG? COMMENT&ANALYSIS 8 VOICES 15 WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE TO ENJOY A HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAY? SPORTS 25 Man City clinch EPL title
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    Lock icon Pillar of support
    1075 2 Singapore Children’s Society lends a hand to mother of four facing domestic abuse A WORTHY CAUSE there for her. produced by the today SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM The physical abuse started even before they got married about five years ago, said Mdm Zuraidah*, 29. This took the form
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      107 3 With your help, these children can have a brighter future The OCBC-TODAYChildren’s Fund focuses on the emotional needs of children from distressed homes. Donations go towards the Singapore Children’s Society (SCS) and its beneficiaries. It supports the cost of counselling and therapy to build up the children’s self-esteem and empower
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  • hot news
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      Indonesia’s current leaders will push for haze treaty despite change in govt
      354 2  -  Singapore urges Jakarta to cooperate on haze-monitoring system during ASEAN summit FOREIGN MINISTER CONCEDES POLLS COULD HAVE AFFECTED PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS NG JING YNG IN NAYPYIDAW jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg NAYPYIDAW —Even though Indonesia would soon be run by a new government,
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      PM Lee calls for expedited RCEP trade pact talks
      497 2  -  NG JING YNG NAYPYIDAW —Deciding on the basic negotiation framework for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be on the agenda when Singapore hosts the fifth round of negotiations for the trade pact next month, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien
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      Lock icon CHINA SENDS FIGHTER JETS TO PROTECT OIL RIG: VIETNAMESE OFFICIAL
      153 2 AGENCIES Vietnam yesterday accused China of despatching fighter jets to protect an oil rig in contested South China Sea waters. Over the weekend, two groups of Chinese military aircraft flew over Vietnamese ships tasked with preventing the rig from drilling,
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      Lock icon Discounts drive potential buyers to car showrooms
      636 4  -  SOME BUYERS HOPE PREMIUMS WILL FALL FURTHER JOY FANG joyfangz@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A weekend of dangling offers such as discounts, rebates and promotional services paid off for several car dealers looking to cash in on the recent drop in Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums.
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      Lock icon Thailand to tighten security as crisis deepens
      754 6 Law enforcement to be stepped up as concerns rise over clashes between Red Shirts and anti-govt protesters SENATE TO HOLD INFORMAL MEETING TODAY TO DISCUSS IMPASSE AGENCIES BANGKOK —Thailand’s caretaker government said yesterday that it would increase security to prevent clashes that could
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      Commemorative birth certificates for S’pore babies born next year
      209 6  -  OLIVIASIONG SINGAPORE —All Singaporean babies born next year will receive a commemorative birth certificate, along with other presents to mark the country’s Golden Jubilee. This was shared by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Grace Fu on the sidelines of a
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      204 3 A BRAND NEW WAY TO TRAVEL SAME LOW FARES Now flying to klia2 Fly from Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang •r Langkawi Bangkok Bali Phuket Krabi ALL-IN FARE ONEWAY FROM SGD 41 Fly further with Air Asia X (via klia2) Perth Sydney Hangzhou Osaka Nagoya Colombo Kathmandu 159 Self connect from
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      141 7 LOADS OF VALUE EVERYDAY FALL L.O.V.E AGAIN FIND n LO VE AT KFC 1 v v *r. if < 1 u aK f /i i VJ kbqwrap $£■.50 FILLET BURGER MEAL Pepsi 5 V 4 r RICE BUCKET MEAL H good FISH OLE MEAL «a* PnQarai Choice of Shrooms Fillet
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  • comment &analysis
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      Lock icon How do we learn to read and write?
      1146 8  -  LESSONS FOR DYSLEXIA K RANGA KRISHNAN Prof K Ranga Krishnan is dean of theDuke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore. A clinician-scientist and psychiatrist, he chaired the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Duke University Medical Centre from 1998 to 2009. This is
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      248 8 3-HOUR WORKSHOP FINANCIAL ERRORS TO AVOID THAT WILL REDUCE YOUR TRADING RISKI TfBCwi Risk is always present in any trade you carry out. Even the most successful traders have lost money in the markets. Join Conrad Alvin Lim, Professional On-line Trader and Best Selling Author, and discover how you can
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      191 9 STORIES OF OUR CITY CO M P E T I T I O N 9 M AY TO 1 5 J U N E 2 0 1 4 P H OTO Food. Nature. People. The three elements that shape the quintessential life and landscape of Singapore. Stories of Our City
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      185 10 r. i a. K* y 1 V a m a M < > rMcN v S OF FUTURE PASTy AY s NLY IN CINEMAS t 1F0R-1 WEEKDAY LUNCH Buy an a la carte regular Hand Stretched Thin Pan Pizza (X-Treme/Specialty/Signature Series) and get a main course free! X-Treme Pizza Pizza
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      1012 11 Produced by Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Ltd. Here’s a message from your older (wiser) self. Where to put your retirement savings. If you’ve read our columns over the last two weeks, you would have understood that many Singaporeans will face an income gap in their retirement years because they
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  • voices
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      Correction
      44 12 In “Aviation tripartite panel to develop progressive wage model for six key jobs” (May 8), we reported that the Aviation Sectoral Tripartite Committee was launched. The correct name of the committee is Aerospace and Aviation Sectoral Tripartite Committee. We apologise for the error.
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    • Article
      Subsidiary proprietors encouraged to attend AGMs in person
      421 12  -  FROM CHIN CHI LEONG Commissioner of Buildings, Group Director, Building Plan and Management, Building and Construction Authority We thank Mr Stanley Kong for his letter “Ensure that majority of subsidiary proprietors vote on important issues” (May 3). The Building Maintenance and Strata
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      Some practices deter condo owners from participating in estate management
      333 12  -  FROM YAK CHIN HUA I refer to the letter “Impractical to force condo owners to attend AGMs” (May 10). While I agree that it is impractical to force condominium owners to attend annual general meetings (AGMs), I disagree that the
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      NMPs can fill gaps that may be created by opposing parties
      269 14  -  FROM PATRICK LIEW I refer to the report “No let-up expected as Parliament readies itself for second half” (May 10) and hope that Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) will step up to make a greater impact and contribution in
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      Mother’s Day a reminder to set aside more time for parents
      326 14  -  FROM PHANG LONG YEW Every year, Mother’s Day reminds me of my mum’s unconditional and sacrificial love for me and my siblings, especially during our childhood. She always put our well-being ahead of hers despite being exhausted. Having to
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      Lock icon Worry-free holidays made easy
      763 15 Planningyour next vacation can be stress-free if you adopt a systematic approach BE A SAVVY TRAVELLER The school-holiday period in June has always been a popular time for Singaporeans to travel, especially for families with children. Whether you’re planning a shopping trip in Bangkok or taking
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      Protect yourself from vacation hassles
      560 15  -  FROM DERRICK DERRICK GOH Head of POSB WHAT SHOULD I TAKE NOTE OF WHEN BRINGING MY CARD OVERSEAS? For a start, you should take basic safety precautions such as always keeping an eye on your card. I’d also suggest that you only carry the cards
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      14 12 •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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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
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      33 12 H'h'] $1.6 MILLION 1 Estimated Draw on Mon, 12 May 2014 at 6.30pm For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg p |_ayA Always play with care responsiblyj Do not bet illegally. RGB Reg No: *****0202G E
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      420 13 BROUGHT TO YOU BY PIONEER GENERATION TASKFORCE Let’s talk about the Pioneer Generation Package Speak to your parents and grandparents about the package and how they can benefit from it Pa, have you have heard of the Pioneer Generation Package? It was announced with the Singapore Budget in February this
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      450 14 LETTER PEOPLE’S VIEWS ON PARLIAMENT PERFORMANCE MATTER Scan the QR code or visit tdy.sg/ ltrviews12may for the letter from Ng Ya Ken. READ WIN S$100 Just answer these simple questions: 1. How many articles have you read from the POSB-TODAY Editorial Series? A. 1 5 B. 6 -10 C. 11
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon 138 take part in S’pore’s largest pack walk
      220 16  -  KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN SINGAPORE —A total of 138 people took part in a charity walk with their dogs, organised by animal welfare group Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD), at West Coast Park yesterday. The walk entered the Singapore Book of Records as the
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      Strict regulations, high costs threaten survival of pet cafes
      602 16  -  Businesses must adhere to rules such as having separate kitchens for humans, animals NEA HAS ISSUED LICENCES ALLOWING PETS TO 15 FOOD SHOPS JOY FANG joyfangz@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Pet cafes are gaining popularity in Singapore, but staying open, or even getting started,
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      Fewer dengue cases in S’pore, but more in South West District
      439 17  -  SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Although the number of dengue cases in Singapore in the first 18 weeks of the year was down 15 per cent from last year, the South West District has seen an increase of more
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      Lock icon Gardens by the Bay, The Interlace win top awards for universal design
      150 17 Two developments in Singapore have been conferred the highest accolade for universal design by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). Altogether, 31 projects were awarded the Universal Design Mark Award. Gardens by the Bay and The Interlace condominium
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      392 16 Advertisement “Profits of US$6,179 or 124% returns... from US$5,000 capital two months after my training! Thanks Mirriam, I can now use your methods to achieve financial freedom!” Alan Oh, sales manager, one of the 6,000 Smart Trader members in Asia and USA, started trading profitably with the guidance of a
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      76 17 BRITISH AIRWAYS V •itm if** W- Love every second in Sydney. Sydney is Australia's events capital, and offers a lively calendar of events, festivals and sports throughout the year. Fly there in the comfort of British Airways premium economy cabin offering wonderfully spacious seats with more legroom, privacy and extra
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon After protests, China says no to waste plant unless it gets support
      507 18 Work on incinerator has ceased; govt to invite public to take part in decision on whether to con tinue with the project DEMONSTRATIONS TURN VIOLENT WITH AT LEAST 39 INJURED REUTERS BEIJING A government in eastern China will
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      Lock icon BJP to curb beef exports if it wins elections
      732 19 Opposition party says it will also review govt subsidy to help producers set up abattoirs REUTERS NEW DELHI —India’s main Hindu nationalist party has said it plans to clamp down on beef exports if it takes power after the general election
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      177 18 JOIN B and B Operations Management Trainee Programme S 7-ELEVEN 1 What You'll Be Doing As an Operations Management Trainee, you will embark on a 12-month classroom training at the Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) and on-the-job training at various 7-Eleven stores. This programme will equip you with the
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      184 18 A PUBLIC HEALTH FORUM IN ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE! “AGEING WELL” with the Experts Sat 17 May 2014 1:00 to 5:00pm Nexus Auditorium Cuppage Plaza Speakers: Dr Christopher Goh Resident Doctor, Inliven Center for Osteoarthritis Solutions MBBS (NUS), MRCS (Glasgow) MMED (Orthopaedic Surgery) S’pore Dr Loo Han Woen Clinical Director, Medic
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      193 19 A 35 R5, ft INNOVATION COMES ALIVE WHEN YOU THINK BIGGER SINGAPORE’S OLDEST NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE UNIVERSITYOF |j|@ BRADFORD WSi W' MAKING KNOWLEDGE WORK Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Ranked 48 th in ‘The Guardian University Guide 2014 League Table for Engineering: Electronic Electrical’ Bachelor of
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  • world
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      Lock icon Referendums in east Ukraine raise fears of dismemberment
      656 20 MOST OF THOSE WHO VOTED ARE IN FAVOUR OF AUTONOMY AGENCIES D O N E T S K Residents in eastern Ukraine formed long queues at polling stations yesterday to cast their vote in hastily organised independence referendums, defying the central government,
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      Lock icon MERS cases rise; use of masks urged when handling camels
      368 20 REUTERS KUWAIT Saudi Arabia said people handling camels should wear masks and gloves to prevent the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), issuing such a warning for the first time as cases of the potentially fatal virus in
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      Lock icon PAS delays tabling Bill for hudud in Kelantan
      431 21 AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR —The opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) has decided to postpone the tabling of a private member’s Bill in Parliament next month, which would have paved the way for the implementation of hudud, the Islamic penal code, in the
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      Lock icon BN WILL NOT CONTEST KARPAL SINGH’S SEAT
      207 21 AGENCIES Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday said the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition will not field a candidate for the Bukit Gelugor by-election, which was prompted by the death of veteran opposition lawmaker Karpal Singh last month. Asked by the national Bernama news
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  • business
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      Lock icon US economic growth may not be clear for months: Fed official
      461 22 REUTERS DUBAI —The United States economy will probably start picking up in the second quarter towards an annual rate of about 3 per cent, but it may not be clear for some time if it is on a sustained
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      Lock icon China must adapt to slower expansion, says Xi
      735 23 PRESIDENT ASSURES COUNTRY STILL IN PERIOD OF STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY BLOOMBERG SHANGHAI Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation needs to adapt to a new normal in the pace of economic growth and remain cool-minded amid a slowdown in expansion. China’s growth fundamentals
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      52 22 w, EYE CLINIC W LASIK. CUSTOMISED TO YOUR NEEDS. S' s T Have all your questions answered and more at our LASIK FORUMS. 2.00 pm, May 24 June 7 (Sat) W Optics Education Area, #01-400, Suntec City Mall Limited seats available, RSVP at 6337 9119 or www.weyeclinic.sg 77 H facebook
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  • technology
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      Lock icon Into the depths of darkness
      323 24  -  GAME REVIEW: DARK SOULS II ALVIN CHONG alvinchonggl@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Dark Souls II requires all your wits, reflexes and skills just to survive and this is what makes it such a rewarding experience. Dark Souls II is an action role-play-ing game that is the sequel to
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  • sports
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      Lock icon LITTLE DRAMA AS CITY CLINCH TITLE
      1017 25 Win over West Ham seals the deal even as challengers Liverpool pull off comeback win over Newcastle CLUB SURGED TO THE TOP WHEN IT MATTERED MOST AP MANCHESTER —Manchester City won the Premier League for the second time in three seasons yesterday, completing their
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      Lock icon PELLEGRINI MELDS EGOS INTO HEROES
      758 26  -  CITY’S GREATER BIG MATCH EXPERIENCE, INTELLECT AND IN-GAME MANAGEMENT MADE THE DIFFERENCE COMMENTARY BY ADRIAN CLARKE sports@mediacorp.com.sg A whimsical, wonderful Barclays Premier League season fizzled out with a whimper on the final day, but few could argue it didn’t crown deserving champions. In the end,
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    • Article
      Lock icon PREMIER LEAGUE CHIEF APOLOGISES FOR SEXIST REMARKS
      356 26 REUTERS LONDON —Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has apologised for his “inappropriate” emails containing sexist language that were leaked to a Sunday newspaper in Britain by his former personal assistant. In a statement, Scudamore said: “I accept the contents are inappro- priate
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      Lock icon HAMILTON POWERS TO THE FRONT
      601 27 AP MONTMELO —Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg sped away to their fourth straight one-two finish at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday in a dominant performance that does not bode well for the rest of the Formula 1 field. Hamilton took off from pole position
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      Lock icon SAM IS NFL’S FIRST OPENLY GAY PLAYER
      208 28 AP NEW YORK —Michael Sam was picked by the St Louis Rams in the NFL draft yesterday, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team. Sam had to wait, and wait, being picked at 249 out of256, and he
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      Lock icon NBA PLAYOFF WATCH
      382 28 GAME OF THE DAY BROOKLYN 104 MIAMI 90 Reigning NBA champions Miami Heat took their first loss in the playoffs this season, though they still lead the Nets 2-1. Guard Joe Johnson (right) led the Brooklyn scoring with 19 points as six different players scored in double
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  • Page 26 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
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      56 29 MONDAY, 12 MAY 2014 HERE COMES THE BRIDE RADIO JOCK LIMPEIFEN ON GETT NG HITCH D HER WAY WHILE VERNON A AND TIM OH SPILL ON BRIDEZILLA BEHAVIOUR 30 >> FASHION LESSONS VICTORIA BECKHAM IN “VERY HOT” SINGAPORE >> 33 TV RESURRECTIONS OMAR EPPS AND KURTWOOD SMITH WISH TO BE
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  • T TODAY
    • culture&lifestyle
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        WEDDING BELLE
        676 30  -  SHE’S SWEET, SHE’S SUPER NICE AND SHE’S ABOUT TO BE MARRIED ON SATURDAY. IS POPULAR Y.E.S. 93.3 DJ LIM PEIFEN’S INNER BRIDEZILLA SHOWING ITS TAIL? SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com.sg For a bride-to-be, MediaCorp Radio Y.E.S. 93.3 DJ Lim Peifen is pretty calm. We say pretty calm because she candidly
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        How are the DJ grooms-to-be taking it?
        594 31  -  One is stressed and the other is chilled. Guess which is Vernon A and Tim Oh? CHRISTIE YEO > He’s chilled! Vernon Anthonisz, better known as Vernon A, one half of DJ duo The Mut tons on 987FM, is t ying the knot
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