Today, 1 July 2014, Afternoon Edition

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    15 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp TUESDAY, 1 JULY 2014 MCI (P) 046/06/2014
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    Main spark of Little India riot was accident: Inquiry panel
    1135 1  -  Report also lists crowd’s misperceptions, desire for street justice, alcohol as reasons behind December’s incident RIOT NOT A RACIAL CONFLICT NOR A RESULT OF FOREIGN-WORKER DISSATISFACTION AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE —After a six-month inquest into the Little India riot,
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      20 1 SETTING RIGHT GOALS FOR STUDENTS CAN HELP INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND THEREFORE MOTIVATION COMMENT&ANALYSIS 16 MORE REPORTSON PAGES 8 TO 12
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      189 1 HOT NEWS 2 New IPPT format to have fewer stations Hot Fares (hot fairs) noun 1. Hell-of-a-deal for the living-on-the-edge spontaneous and flexible traveller 2. Must buy now; limited seats One way, all-inclusive Hot Fares have limited availability, until sold out. Hot Fares are one way economy Starter fares with
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  • hot news
    • Article
      New IPPT format to have fewer stations
      761 2  -  To ease transition, national servicemen can choose between old and new versions TWEAKS WILL NOT MAKE IT EASIER TO PASS: DEFENCE MINISTER XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Changes to the annual Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) for national servicemen could be announced within the
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      Lock icon Improved NS monetary benefits to kick in from Sept
      531 2  -  XUE JIANYUE SINGAPORE —Enhanced monetary benefits to recognise national servicemen part of the recommendations of the Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS) that were accepted by the Government last month will be disbursed from September. The NS HOME (Housing, Medical and
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      Lock icon SAF considers buying larger ship for humanitarian ops
      633 4  -  The Joint Multi-Mission Ship can help with disaster relief amid increasing demands for military to do so: DrNg DEFENCE MINISTRY IN FINAL LEGS OF EVALUATION XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is considering buying a Joint Multi-Mission Ship (JMMS)
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      Lock icon Private resale home prices rise in May surprise
      501 6  -  Market might have been affected by improvement in new home sales, lift likely to be temporary, say analysts PRICE INCREASES ACROSS THE BOARD LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Prices of non-landed private resale homes rose unexpectedly in May, but analysts said the
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      Lock icon Johor Straits land reclamation project to be amended: Reports
      522 6 AGENCIES JOHOR BARU —Several major amendments to the massive reclamation project in the Strait of Johor for a housing development near Singapore’s Second Link are expected, following concerns raised by Singapore and environmental non-government organisations (NGOs), the New Straits Times (NST)
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      Lock icon ISIS declares establishment of new Caliphate
      711 14 SUNNI EXTREMIST GROUP SAYS ITS LEADER NOW CALIPH OF MUSLIM WORLD AGENCIES BAGHDAD The Sunni extremist group that has seized much of Syria and Iraq has formally declared the establishment of the new Islamic State, demanding allegiance from Muslims worldwide in an alarming move
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      Lock icon HISTORY OF CALIPHATES
      277 14 AGENCIES A Caliphate is a state governed by Islamic or Sharia law and led by a supreme religious and political leader known as a Caliph, who is considered as a successor to the Prophet Muhammad. The first Caliphates to be established following Muhammad’s death in 632 AD,
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      Lock icon New terrorist organisations aiming for regional Caliphate
      442 14 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Four new terrorist organisations aiming to establish an Islamic Caliphate in the region called Daulah Islamiah Nusantara and comprising Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, southern Thailand and southern Philippines have emerged and are embarking on an aggressive recruitment drive, the New Straits
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  • Article
    Tougher enforcement against public drunkenness needed: COI
    401 8  -  But islandwide ban on public drinking unwarran ted PANEL AWARE OF POLICE’S LIMITATIONS AMANDA LEE SINGAPORE —Apart from restricting alcohol consumption in hot spots where large crowds indulge in heavy drinking, the authorities should enforce more strictly the rules against public drunkenness in
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    Lock icon COI suggests more spots with services, amenities to avoid overcrowding
    525 8  -  NG JING YNG, LOUISA TANG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Congregation areas for foreign workers to socialise should be maintained, but these areas which include Golden Mile Complex, Peninsula Plaza and Geylang can be reduced in size and density by having more locations
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  • Article, Illustration
    COI criticises police decision to not act against rioters
    835 10  -  There were ‘sufficient officers to take action and many opportunities to intervene FAILURE IN COMMUNICATIONS CONTRIBUTED TO DELAY IN GAINING CONTROL OF SITUATION NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ALFRED CHUA SINGAPORE —The decision by police officers to hold their
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    Lock icon Police force needs to cut red tape, improve communication
    604 10  -  NG JING YNG S I N G A P O R E The Singapore Police Force should cut the red tape in their activation protocol and improve overall communication strategies to be better prepared for public-order disruptions, said the Committee of
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      135 15 B a ir i\^%. r iv.. 4 v, ;**i _T ■a j 7 1 1 Sbf i* <P U*UE Uav saw would tour > 8 NOVEMBER 2014 8PM V W 1 NATIONAL STADIUM at Singapore sports hub Organised by Artiste Management fTIfS Ml Nzhealthnatu rally* UMF® Manuka Honey Promotion available
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  • comment & analysis
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      Cultivating self-confidence in students
      899 16  -  THE WAY WE LEARN K RANGA KRISHNAN Prof K Ranga Krishnan is dean oftheDuke-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. All of us in life face
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      Lock icon Rethinking the Sino-American relationship
      995 17  -  U.S., CHINA LOCKED IN CODEPENDENCY STEPHEN ROACH Stephen Roach, a faculty member at Yale University and former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, is the author of Unbalanced: The Codependency of America and China. PROJECT SYNDICATE Early this month, senior United States and Chinese officials will gather
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    • Article
      Lock icon Climate change goes underwater
      736 18 ANTI-POLLUTION LAWS NEEDED ON LOCAL, GLOBAL LEVELS BLOOMBERG BLOOMBERG EDITORS When it comes to climate change, almost all the attention is on the air. What is happening to the water, however, is just as worrying although, for the moment, it may be slightly more manageable. Here
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      109 16 When it comes to climate change, almost all the attention is on the air. What is happening to the water, however, is just as worrying. Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the earth and changes to the marine ecosystem will have profound effects on the planet. BLOOMBERG EDITORS 18 r
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      126 19 “If not for Auntie Rosalind’s guidance, I’d still be a fish out of water.” Syed Sobrie Assistant Restaurant Culinary Manager, Fish Co, i.1 IF S' Rosalind Soh, 60 Specialist, Salmon F leter Tap into a wealth of experience An initiative by With years of experience and know-how, older workers are
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  • voices
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      185 20 LETTER NYC WELLPLACED TO BE BEACON FOR YOUTH CAUSES IN SINGAPORE Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/ltrnyc1july for the letter from Jesher Loi. MASTER OF APPLIED FINANCE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) I No prior related work experience or
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      127 21 tiLITbl. I; r«l jrj WrH Singaporeans will pay higher premiums for MediShield Life, which will provide greater help with hospital bills, and cover everyone regardless of age or pre-existing illness. How will Integrated Shield Plans be impacted and would standardising such plans benefit you? Is it fair to pay a
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      185 23 Anastasia Nazarova MDIS Student (2014) Oriental Pearl Tower, China Oklahoma City UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE’S OLDEST NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE r r rr r *w THE WORLD BECOMES YOUR AUDIENCE WHEN YOU THINK BIGGER Bachelor of Arts (in Liberal Studies with concentration in Mass Communications) Awarded by Oklahoma City University, USA Direct entry
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  • singapore
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Part of Rail Corridor to close for construction of new water pipeline
      425 24 22km pipeline to city will help meetfuture demandfor potable water in region says PUB PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED BY 2019 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —Part of the Rail Corridor will be closed off from the first half of 2016
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    • Article
      Lock icon 1.6 million S’poreans to receive GST Voucher letters this month
      370 24 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —About 1.6 million Singaporeans will receive letters this month informing them of their GST Voucher (GSTV), as well as other benefits announced during Budget 2014 earlier this year. The benefits include 2014 GSTV Special Payments, the 5-Year
      CHANNEL NEWSASIA  -  370 words
    • Article
      SIA Cargo to stop carrying shark’s fins from August
      583 25  -  Wildlife protection groups laud move, while noting the Republic’s position as a trade hub for shark’s fin products TAN SHI WEI tanshiwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines (SIA) Cargo will stop carrying shark’s fins from next month, following similar moves by other airlines
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      Motorcyclists to get per-minute parking rates from today
      358 26 NEW CHARGES WILL BENEFIT DESPATCH RIDERS SINGAPORE —Starting today, motorcyclists will pay per-minute rates for parking at all Housing and Development Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) car parks with the Electronic Parking System (EPS), as part of efforts to help
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    • Article
      Three more anonymous HIV test sites added
      199 26 SINGAPORE —Three additional anonymous HIV test sites will become available today to encourage early testing for the virus, bringing the total number of such sites in Singapore to 10. The three new sites are Doctors Clinic and Surgery in Woodlands, Kensington Family Clinic
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    • Article
      Lock icon Electricity tariffs to fall 0.2% in third quarter
      149 26 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —Electricity tariffs will drop by an average of 0.05 cent per kWh, or 0.2 per cent, from today to Sept 30, said Singapore Power subsidiary SP Services yesterday. For households, the electricity tariff will decrease from 25.73 to 25.68
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  • Page 24 Miscellaneous
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      566 28 ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION (1 Jul to 30 Sep 14) The electricity tariff for households will decrease by 0.05 cent per kWh to 25.68 cents per kWh for the quarter 1 Jul to 30 Sep 14. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will decrease by
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      377 29 THE ELECTRI CITY TIMES BRINGING YOU RLD-CLASS SERVICES Thanks! But it may be a while before I can watch my favourite drama series because I haven't set up my utilities. am C3 rHis WAY FRAGILE THIS Wow, your new place is so nice and spaciousi "AAAAr You know, all it
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  • china&india
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon China expels retired general from party
      446 30 Former commander was also handed over to authorities for investigation into graft MOST SENIOR OFFICIAL CAUGHT SO FAR THE NEW YORK TIMES BEIJING— In the most far-reaching public move so far in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s drive against corruption, the Communist Party leadership yesterday
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      Lock icon Modi pitches India’s low-cost space tech at rocket launch
      488 31 AGENCIES N E W D E LH I Newly elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday made a pitch for India to be the world’s low-cost space technology supplier, minutes after witnessing the launch of a rocket carrying five satellites from
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  • world
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Indon ruling party backs Prabowo
      564 32  -  SUPPORT SEEN AS A BET THAT FORMER ARMY GENERAL WILL WIN ELECTION IDAYU SUPARTO IN JAKARTA nuridayus@mediacorp.com.sg AGENCIES JAK ARTA —Indonesia’s ruling Democratic Party yesterday said it was backing Mr Prabowo Subianto’s bid for the presidency, in what is seen as a bet on the
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      Lock icon Thousands march in Tokyo to oppose shift in security policy
      541 33 REUTERS TOKYO Thousands of people marched in Tokyo yesterday to denounce a landmark shift in security policy by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to ease constitutional constraints that have kept the military from fighting abroad since World War II. The
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    • Article
      Lock icon Thailand’s military begins overhaul of electoral system
      631 34 POLLS COULD TAKE PLACE NEXT YEAR REUTERS BANGKOK Thailand’s military government yesterday said it had begun an overhaul of the electoral system following an announcement by junta leader, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, that polls could take place by late next year. The military took
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      206 32 institute An ntUC Training Institute THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR: BUILDING THE FUTURE, ONE CHILD AT A TIME As leaders in grooming early childhood professionals, SEED Institute equips our students with the right tools and knowledge to shape children’s lives and provide the best care and education to young children. CELEBRATING
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      112 33 with access to the exclusive Pacific Club Book our Pacific Club Offer which includes a one-night stay with access to the Pacific Club where you can indulge in Champagne breakfast, afternoon tea, sunset cocktails and canapes, and late check-out. Other privileges include Internet connectivity and 30% savings on dinner at
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      125 34 One upgrade. More services. More convenience. Update your AXS mobile App to access new bills and HDB payment services. Update (to version 1.4) Enjoy a FREE YaKun treat on us when you make 3 bill payments in a single transaction. (only applicable for version 1.4) (1 reg hot coffee/tea 2
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  • business
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Japan industrial output rises, signalling possible recovery
      395 35 0.8% increase supports view economy will rebound in Q3 from tax hike, spending slump CENTRAL BANK MAY BE LESS LIKELY TO EASE POLICY THIS YEAR AGENCIES TOKYO Japan’s industrial output recovered slightly in May from a decline following an April sales tax, stabilising
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      Lock icon Asia’s prospects positive despite global uncertainties: DBS CEO
      561 35  -  WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE While there are a number of uncertainties surrounding the state of the global economy, with the United States in particular giving off mixed signals as it inches its way towards a stronger economic position, the prospects for
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    • Article
      Lock icon Fore! Accordia Golf lines up S$782m Singapore trust IPO
      286 35 AGENCIES SINGAPORE Japan’s Accordia Golf is looking to list its golf course assets in Singapore using the business trust model, aiming to raise as much as S$782 million, its prospectus showed. The first business trust in Asia to contain golf courses,
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    • Article
      S’pore businesses less optimistic about Q3 prospects: Survey
      386 36  -  LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE Local businesses are less optimistic about prospects in the coming three months than they were about the last quarter, with sentiment dampened by uncertain global economic conditions and domestic challenges such as the tightening of
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    • Article
      Lock icon Healthscope seeks S$3b listing, extending Aussie IPO boom
      274 36 REUTERS SYDNEY United States private equity giants TPG Capital and Carlyle Group aim to raise up to A$2.57 billion (S$3 billion) by listing Australian hospital operator Healthscope, in what is shaping up to be the country’s thirdlargest initial public offering. The listing
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  • technology
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  • sports
    • BRAZIL 2014 WORLD CUP
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon NO LONGER THE ‘MINNOWS’
        776 38 Costa Rica’s latest scalp sends country into jubilation THE DREAM CONTINUES FOR LOS TICOS AGENCIES RECIFE —From the beaches to the capital, Costa Ricans poured into the streets on Sunday to celebrate the national team’s historic World Cup victory over Greece that sees them in the
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        Lock icon ROBBEN LANDS HIMSELF IN CHEATING STORM
        911 39 Mexico accuse Dutch winger of diving to win late penalty AGENCIES FORTALEZ A He may have won the match for the Netherlands on Sunday, but winger Arjen Robben has been accused of diving in winning his side the penalty that saw them beat Mexico
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        Lock icon TURNING TO LAVEZZI
        746 40 With Aguero doubtful, PSG attacker could be ideal foil for Messi ARGENTINA ALSO PRACTISING SPOT-KICKS AGENCIES BELO HORIZONTE —Having been accused of relying too much on Lionel Messi, Argentina are planning to find new ways of scoring in their second-round match against Switzerland today (tomorrow morning, Singapore
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        Lock icon USA READY FOR ‘WAR’ WITH BELGIUM
        567 41 REUTERS SALVADOR —The United States’ declaration of their attacking intentions may awaken the more thrill-seeking instincts of unbeaten-but-so-far-underwhelming Belgium, as they prepare for “war” in today’s last-16 World Cup clash, with the winners meeting either Switzerland or Argentina in the last eight. Belgium came
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        Lock icon GONZALEZ LOOKS TO HALT BELGIANS, WITH DONOVAN’S HELP
        439 41 AP Landon Donovan is still playing a role for the United States World Cup team: Supporting defender Omar Gonzalez, his Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate. After injuring his left knee during a Major League Soccer game May 3, Gonzalez was supplanted in the
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        Lock icon FANS TARGETED FOR PETTY CRIME AMID WORLD CUP EUPHORIA
        779 42 BRAZIL HAS 15 OF WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS 50 CITIES AP RIO DE JANEIRO Distracted by the World Cup atmosphere, American fan Jack Smith slipped his card into an ATM in a Rio airport. He believes the card was cloned in an
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        Lock icon WORLD CUP’S A TRICKY BUSINESS
        568 43  -  Performance of teams affecting popular football store La Vanita’s profits ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Just like any football fan, Steve Dadlani has stayed up in the wee hours of the morning to watch the World Cup on television. But although the Liverpool supporter does not
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          148 43 AGENCIES Dutch airline KLM has come under fire for posting a photo and graphic of a sombrero, moustache and serape blanket beneath the heading “Adios Amigos!”. Mexico exited the World Cup after losing 2-1 to the Netherlands in their last-16 clash on Sunday.While KLM
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          76 43 A fan of French Ligue 2 side Ajaccio has sold his house, wife and children in an attempt to raise the £8 million (S$17 million) needed to keep Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa atthe club, reported The Daily Mail. Although Mexico were eliminated by the Netherlands in
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          121 43 AP Ben Williams sacrificed his salary as a teacher for six months so he could prepare forthe World Cup. On Sunday, it paid off. He became the first Australian referee to control a secondround match at a World Cup during the game between Costa
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          211 43 AGENCIES Luis Suarez has been offered a shock escape from his fourmonth worldwide FIFA ban by Kosovo Superleague outfit Hajvalia, reported The Daily Telegraph. The Uruguayan forward will be sidelined until November from all football after being banned for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during last
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        187 43 AGENCIES FORTALEZ A The World Cup saw a first on Sunday with the first official “cooling break”. It took place during the secondround clash between the Netherlands and Mexico in Fortaleza. With temperatures reaching 39°C inside the Estadio Castelao, Portuguese referee Pedro Proenca decided to call
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      706 44  -  Minister of Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin succeeds DPM Teo Chee Hean as president of national Olympic body TIME FOR ‘NEW LEADERSHIP TO TAKE SNOC, S’PORE SPORT TO NEW HEIGHTS’ LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The local sports community welcomed a new chief for the Singapore National
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      390 44  -  DANIAL HAKIM SINGAPORE —Organisers of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) have introduced a new registration model which will reward those who sign up early for the nation’s premier running event. Moving away from the “early bird” structure where entrants will pay less
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      532 45 Ukraine’s Lviv the latest to pull out from bidding to host 2022 Winter Olympics AP LONDON —The Ukrainian city of Lviv withdrew its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics yesterday, becoming the third contender to drop out of the race for a Games no one seems to
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      439 45 AP LO N DO N —Caroline Wozniacki is among those in favour of adding a basketball-style shot clock during matches to ensure players don’t take too much time between points. Former No 1 Wozniacki, who lost her fourth-round Wimbledon match 6-2, 7-5 to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova
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        1294 48  -  STARS RALLY FOR SAVE-THE-DOGS CAMPAIGN MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg Paul McCartney said: “You can judge a man’s true character by the way he treats his fellow animals.” And it seems local celebs would agree with him. MediaCorp artistes are using their star power to campaign for the
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        446 50  -  Pierre Png says onscreen romance is secondary in drama about health issues NEW DRAMA MAY SEAH SINGAPORE Rui En and Pierre Png will reunite to play a couple once again in the upcoming MediaCorp TV Channel 8 drama, Life Is Beautiful. The cast, comprising Ya Hui, Ian Fang,
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        706 52  -  The OPEN’s first weekend dishes out just enough tidbits to get us in the mood for S’pore Arts Fest ART SCAPES MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E —Would you spend two weekends and a handful of your weeknights prepping for a
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        284 53 C.L.I.F. 2 and The Journey: A Voyage win gongs WIN-WIN S I N G A PO R E MediaCorp won three top awards at the 2nd Asia Rainbow TV Awards 2014, which promotes the development of Asian TV pro- duction in Asia as
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        335 53  -  MAY SEAH S ING A PORE Kate Pang and Andie Chen welcomed their first son, named Aden, yesterday morning at 6.29am. Pang, 31, had a home birth that took 24 hours. Chen, who had been filming for the MediaCorp TV Channel 8 drama The
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      49 51 When MediaCorp scores a win at an international award that honours outstanding creative endeavors in the broadcast industry, it validates one thing. That we’re continuing to bring exciting and new content to you. Thank you for your support. For MediaCorp’s every win, you, our viewer, are the true winner.
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