Today, 21 January 2015

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  • hot news
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      Planned laws on foreign-worker dorms ‘infringe personal space’
      481 2  -  Move unnecessarily singles out migrant workers, reinforces stereotypes about them: NGOs PROPOSED CHANGES INCLUDE HEFTY FINE FOR DRUNKENNESS EMILIA TAN emiliatankn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Non-government organisations advocating for foreign workers’ welfare here are concerned that the designation of foreign workers dormitories as public spaces
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      Proposed public boozing laws ‘unfair to most drinkers’
      556 4  -  ENFORCEMENT OF NEW REGULATION CAN BE MORE FLEXIBLE, SAY MPs YVONNE LIM yvonnelimsy@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The proposed new laws to cramp alcohol consumption in public spaces have been widely pilloried, with brickbats focused on what are deemed as overreaching regulations. The plan to
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      Lock icon ISLAMIC STATE THREATENS TO KILL JAPANESE HOSTAGES
      222 4 AP The Islamic State group threatened to kill two Japanese hostages yesterday unless it receives US$200 million (S$267 million) in 72 hours, directly demanding the ransom from Japan’s Prime Minister during his visit to the Middle East. Mr Shinzo Abe has vowed to
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      Lock icon Malaysian economy not in crisis, says Najib as he trims forecast
      524 6 PREMIER REVISES 2015 BUDGET GAP TO 3.2% OF GDP AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Plunging oil prices forced Malaysia yesterday to cut its economic growth forecast and announce a slew of austerity measures, even as Prime Minister Najib Razak sought to
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      Lock icon INDIA TO OUTPACE CHINA IN GROWTH IN TWO YEARS, SAYS IMF
      161 6 AGENCIES India will outpace China to become the fastest-growing major economy in the world in two years, the IMF has projected. The Indian economy is forecast to grow at 6.3 per cent this year, lagging China’s projected 6.8 per
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      Lock icon IMF cuts global growth outlook, calls for easy monetary policies
      414 6 AGENCIES WASHINGTON/BEIJING The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global growth forecasts by the steepest in three years, with diminished expectations almost everywhere except in the United States more than offsetting the boost from lower oil prices. The global
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      Lock icon Japan turns to rest of Asia in hunt for younger employees
      550 8 RECRUITERS SENT TO SINGAPORE TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS KYODO SINGAPORE With Japan’s young population dwindling, the country’s major companies have sent recruiters to Singapore to interview high-flying university graduates from elsewhere in Asia. Tokyo-based recruitment firm Recruit Career recently arranged
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    • Article
      Lock icon AirAsia jet ascended at ‘above normal speed, then stalled’
      508 10 CRASH MAY BE DUE TO HUMAN ERROR, AIRCRAFT MALFUNCTION AGENCIES JAKARTA In some of the first comments describing the last moments of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, which crashed into the Java Sea on Dec 28, Indonesian Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan said radar
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      63 3 Eating your luck is not advised Pussy willow plant H180cm. Available from 22 Jan 2015 onwards. I ji\ Mft Vi A I i k V 90 m m REKTANGEL vase $69.90 Glass. L18xW12, H65cm. Clear glass. No one herds in a prosperous Lunar New Year like IKEA. For our full
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      89 4 2 BOXES @$58 (U.P$80.00) *T&C apply. Not applicable for Toric Crazy Lens. 3 Months Replacement 1 Month $9.70 only ,®ur /UE BigEyes Evening Grey Sweet Honey Party Green Awesome Black Cool Blue r Eyelush Blue Eyelush Brown Eyelush Green Elegance Aqua Elegance Pink View more than 100 designs at www.colourvue.com.sg
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      7 4 VOICES PUBLIC DRINKING: USE TARGETED APPROACH 20
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      445 5 OCBC Bank Pk jassr ilisEr* v: r v~ •*m I*. ■;-,<■ It> <r 0 S5 ■f/n 0 B CELEBRATE ABUNDANCE WITH 7,500 GIVEAWAYS ag SPEND cC REDEEM 21 Jan-13Feb 2015 Spend on your OCBC Credit/Debit Card for exclusive gifts. Visit ocbc.com/cards-cny New Moon Abalone Lavish Gift Set* Min. of S$2,388
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      152 7 "IT’S NICE TO HAVE AN EXTRA 50°/ OFF MY SUBSIDISED MEDICATION UNDER MY BELT.” PETER CHONG. 74. KARATE INSTRUCTOR. L ■*A PIONEERS GET MORE BENEFITS FROM 2015. Receive an extra 50% off subsidised medication at Polyclinics and subsidised Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs). Don’t forget to bring your Pioneer Generation card.
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      255 8 D ®AIN QITY t MBA AjL w n DAYS TO EXPO 2 23 25 Jan 1 lam 10pm EXPO Hall 5A DJ MEET THE Preferred Card citibank Chech Vut bidmive 'DeaUTor REFUND 3 LOWEST PRICE Pay with your Citibank Card stand to win prizes up to $229 with a min.
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      211 8 NAN YANG ft? TECHNOLOGICAL /-y i iniversity School of Computer Engineering r k d I > TU School of Computer Engineering Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is the fastest-rising university in the world’s Top 50 and ranked 39th globally. NTU is also placed 1 st amongst the world’s
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      712 9 r Hi*? 0 I Jfe. ■tm -•v V f: tV >;> **> Siil.'U V- > Wife fK, I Ht as# ■•?> X K ft*- ■> A A h r% Sl»& i§S !*2 355.. 00 00 bb 00/00 JASON LEE V/SA HSBC Credit Card. The One Card for Home and Away
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      350 10 pain relief PATCH THE PATCH THAT KEEPS PAIN AWAY. Night and day pain relief you can count on. UJJ pain relief PATCH in greater comfort. <=Nisamitsu V tu V.. Work w without any strain. 8 ‘Individual results may vary. INSTITUTE 0 A P O R H NATIONAL CET INSTITUTE NANYANG
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      167 11 GREAT IS MAKING YOUR WISH COME TRUE Make your child’s hopes and dreams a reality Great Eastern is celebrating SG50 by making 50 wishes come true. Whether it’s helping your child to cultivate his culinary interest, or creating special moments to bond with your child, we want to help make
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  • comment&analysis
    • Article, Illustration
      Suite of incentives to boost local hotel sector
      957 12  -  CHALLENGES INCLUDE LABOUR CRUNCH, MORE ‘MILLENNIAL TRAVELLERS’ TAN LEE KHOON AND HELEN BOK Tan Lee Khoon and Helen Bok are partners, tax services at Ernst Young in Singapore. The views reflected here are theirs and do not necessarily reflect the views of
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      Lock icon Guantanamo Diary: A chronicle of hell
      912 15  -  DETAINEE GIVES CHILLING ACCOUNTS IN NEW BOOK JOE NOCERA Joe Nocera is a business journalist, author and op-ed columnist for The New York Times. THE NEW YORK TIMES Last week, several United States Republican Senators, including Mr John McCain, called on President Barack Obama
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      264 12 MOM, WDA SCDF APPROVED SAFETY TRAINING COURSES Avanta Global a 33 iHi'iKHt BECOME A CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR! WSQ-ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN WSH Flexible Weekly, Evening Sunday Classes! ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH FOLLOWING TRAININGS! SCDF Approved ‘CERT* Training Courses for ERT Team WSQ-Certified Operations Specialist Course WSQ-Assess Confined Space for Safe Entry
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      26 12 What was he accused of?MrMohamedou Ould Slahi asked this question of his captors at Guantanamo often and was never given a straight answer. JOE NOCERA 15
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      214 13 Goat forth and travel. 5% rebate and $50 ZUJI Hong Bao* on all flights and packages 12% off hotels worldwide www.zuji.com.sg/amexcny Don't say "BAH" to these great fares and offers for your CNY long weekend holiday. CNY Long weekend: 19-22 February 2015 *Promotion is valid from 19 January 2015 to
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      107 14 ©KEIMTRIDGE ■ft J J ~Y. □3D m »p *3 V m [%i D O Jk I O MK Kent Ridg R is o PMT Usher in a bountiful Lunar New Year full of prosperous wonders. T^ m nn fti tn m tn rni m tn nn tn m tji nn
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      186 16 Vitagen CULTURE HEALTH OR TASTE? SINGAPORE HAS SPOKEN. The results are out! Here are Singapore’s lunchtime habits, straight from the gut of our country. Remember, whether you are a health specialist or a taste connoisseur, be good to your gut and give it VITAGEN! Vi f* -Y *5 Health Taste
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      289 17 OFFERS AWAIT AT ASIA'S NO. 1 AMUSEMENT PARK WITH MASTERCARD* w 4 m 'X V w: V •V Universal Studios Singapore® Day Pass' with purchase of $5 Meal Voucher. Plus get a FREE Souvenir Bottle 2 (worth $13.80) SlN< Spn D (UJP. $74) Limited Time Online Offer. Till 18 Feb
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      245 18 BIGGER ON SAVINGS! I IQ CQO/ Arr Promotion period: 21 Jan to 27 Jan 2015. Ul I U 05/ /0 Urr While stocks last. Jr 3 CANS jfL VALUE BUY Ar. R M < -r FESTIVE DELIGHTS |90 'for 3 IMPERIAL Premium Whole Braised Abalone 425g (6-8 Pieces) (U.P.: $32
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  • voices
    • Article
      Public drinking: Use targeted approach
      248 20  -  FROM RAYMOND KOH BOCK SWI Although the proposed drinking controls are no surprise, I wonder if we are using the shotgun approach. Do we have a serious drinking problem in our midst? (“Islandwide limits on public drinking proposed”; Jan 20) I believe that most of
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    • Article
      Responsible drinkers don’t need flexibility
      268 20  -  FROM LEE KOK LEONG I am for the proposed law banning retail sales of alcohol islandwide after 10.30pm. The Government should not favour any retailers, manufacturers or importers in this regard. A blanket ban is equitable for all businesses, big or small. It also shows
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    • Article
      Minimum wage needed for those doing dirty, difficult jobs
      137 20  -  FROM DANNY CHUA HOCK CHYE In “Foreign worker curbs ‘to reduce income disparity’” (Jan 19), Minister Grace Fu said plumbers in Australia are highly paid. Even cleaners in Norway, which is a high-tax, high-pension country, are paid S$5,000 a month. We
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    • Article
      Double standards in French laws risk lives
      155 22  -  FROM ACE KINDRED CHEONG I agree with the writer of the commentary “Charlie Hebdo horror is not an attack on free speech” (Jan 13). I was glad, but surprised, to read that France has hate-speech laws, “which forbid public defamation or insults towards
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    • Article
      Pick right parts for effective running of S’pore machine
      384 22  -  FROM LOUIS LAU YI HANG I refer to the report “S’pore voters urged to judge candidates on competence” (Jan 17). It is true that elections should come down to the calibre of candidates. Singapore lacks natural resources, save for one thing:
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      278 20 HP recommends Windows. Introducing the Next Generation HP Stream A new kind of notebook that sets you free #WorkFromHappyPlace x. HP Stream 13-C024TU $349 HP Stream'll-d021TU $309 Both models are available in 2 colours: I Orchid Magenta ’The OneDrive free cloud storage offer is available for a limited time. Check
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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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      75 21 Jr™ IV. ->yt JP 0 3* v 8 •V& NEW CURRY RICE BUCKET Crispy 'Popcorn Chicken on a Bed of fragrant chicken ricej smothered in creamy potato curry. And here are more flavours Ambassador for the Deaf www.kfc.com.sg a idor A leaf CREANW Ala KING oriqihw. RECIPE Not available at
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      154 22 UNIVERSITY OF Southampton 'ii CIIWICLOBAL J I IV| EDUCATION Worldwide digital marketing spending will reach US$1976 by 2016. Opportunities await. Are you Global Ready? The digital marketing boom brings exciting global opportunities. If you can effectively mix technology and creativity, you'll be sought after anywhere in the world. So put
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      271 23 o GENTING HOTEL JURONG An k(tjs hotel Join us at Genting Hotel Jurong History will be made in the second quarter of 2015 when the first hotel in Jurong Lake District, Genting Hotel Jurong opens its doors. Designed for both leisure and business travelers, this functional and eco-friendly hotel with
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  • singapore
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon More than 700 coral colonies moved from Semakau Landfill
      562 24  -  LAGOON WILL BE CONVERTED TO EXPAND DISPOSAL SITE LAURA PHILOMIN lauraphilomin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE More than 700 coral colonies and other species such as Giant Clams have been successfully relocated from the lagoon at Semakau Landfill to the Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, as
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    • Article
      Better housekeeping needed to stamp out rodents: Grace Fu
      381 25  -  ROBIN CHOO robinchoorb@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The National Environment Agency (NEA) detected and chemically treated more than 35,000 rodent burrows from January to November last year. The agency said the numbers reflect the importance of good housekeeping habits that owners of premises, especially
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    • Article
      2,900 appealed to join Pioneer package last year
      294 25  -  KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE The Pioneer Generation Package appeals panel received about 2,900 appeals as of Dec 31 last year, said Senior Minister of State (Finance and Transport) Josephine Teo in Parliament yesterday. About 85 per cent of them, or 2,480 appeals, have
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      Lock icon S’pore Sports Institute looking for in-house doctor: Minister
      536 26  -  SSI NEEDS RESIDENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR TO MEET NEEDS OF ATHLETES, SAYS DR BEN TAN IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore Sports Institute (SSI), which has been without a resident doctor for the past two years, is searching for an in-house medical
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    • Article
      Creating new COE category for smaller vans ‘not a good idea’
      330 30  -  MOVE MAY LEAD TO GREATER PRICE VOLATILITY: JOSEPHINE TEO JOY FANG joyfangz@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Further sub-dividing the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) category for commercial vehicles to separate smaller vans from bigger lorries is not a good idea as this may
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      Lock icon The teacher who keeps learning
      1090 31  -  Dr Moham ad Pauzi Bin Hussen’s educationaljourney has seen him travelfrom apprenticeship to PhD LIFE-LONG LEARNING MELODY TAN today@mediacorp.com.sg As a senior lecturer and deputy manager at Nanyang Polytechnic’s (NYP) School of Engineering, Dr Mohamad Pauzi Bin Hussen, 52, serves as an example to his
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      106 24 JOB OPPORTUNITY FACILITIES TECHNICIAN Electrical work such as “changing light bulb, electrical cabling, panels”. CNC MACHINIST Operate machines. PLATING TECHNICIAN Performing chemical process on hardware such as “anodizing, plating”. ASSEMBLER Assembly of parts and components CELL LEADER Manage the day to day manufacturing operations. QA INSPECTOR Perform cell quality inspection,
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      173 25 KNOWING WHAT A GUEST WANTS BEFORE HE DOES I didn’t learn it in school, learnt it a* t I -4* v Tourism and hospitality is more than service with a smile. At the MDIS School of Tourism Hospitality, you’ll gain key knowledge and expertise to embark on a prestigious career
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      44 26 Bedok Point Bugis+ Causeway Point Changi City Point City Square Mall Century Square Hougang Mall JCube Junction 8 Marina Square Northpoint Plaza Singapura Suntec City The Star Vista United Square White Sands Kallang Wave Mall www.manhattanfishmarket.com Terms and conditions apply. All right reserved. MFMSingapore
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      134 27 HILDRE TAYCAT SPEC CONTEST: Express your love and tell us why TODAY! And be one of the 50 LUCKY COUPLES TO WIN ONE STAYCATION SPECIAL! *Terms Conditions Apply Planning for baby? How about a nice getaway to kick-start your family planning? In celebration of SG50,1 Love Children is partnering 12
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      128 30 ,j£"' CHINESE NEW YEAR DELIGHTS i r. -a* A w I r. VI /C -s\ 4. •v < IK Sea Cucumber and Dried Oyster with Beancurd AVAILABLE FROM 26 JANUARY TO 5 MARCH Usher in the Lunar New Year with exquisite creations by Executive Chef Chen Kentaro and share the
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  • health
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      Lock icon Using an East-meets-West approach
      767 32  -  More young patients are incorporating TCM into their back-treatment programmes 9 IN 10 PEOPLE WILL SUFFER FROM BACK ACHE AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIFETIMES, SAYS DOCTOR EVELINE GAN eveline@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE For years, persistent back and neck pains made Mdm Anisah’s life miserable. The 35-year-old housewife
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      138 32 REVOLUTIONARY WOUND TREATMENT TECHNIQUE NON-INVASIVE, ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF BURNS, CHRONIC AND ACUTE WOUNDS: Sozoluz Clinique provides consultation, wound assessment and discussion on suitable wound management options, to assist our patients on the closure of wounds. The WMCS, an advanced non-invasive technology, improves and supports the body’s natural bio-electrical process which
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      181 33 x #/9 Health Promotion Board 1 3 VISIT OUR FIRST Pop-up, x €al$ee&hop, AND PLEDGE FOR 10,000 free, healthier As part of a nationwide drive to get Singaporeans to switch to healthier drinks, we’re collecting 10,000 pledges to drink healthy. In return, we’ll give away 10,000 healthier drinks for free
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Low wages prompt Indian state banks staff to threaten strike
      651 34 MANAGERS’ PAY SAME AS U.S. BURGER FLIPPERS BUT THEY GET PERKS BLOOMBERG MUMBAI Running a state-owned bank in India pays little more than flipping burgers at McDonald’s outlets at Los Angeles International Airport, where the minimum cash wage is US$11.03
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      Lock icon China ‘has power’ to introduce tough security laws in HK
      413 36 HK HAS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENACT LAWS TO PROTECT BEIJING’S INTERESTS: FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE REUTERS HONG KONG Former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa yesterday said tough Chinese national security laws could be introduced in Hong Kong, stoking fears that China may
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    • Article
      Lock icon President Xi, civil servants get salary hike
      246 36 AGENCIES BEIJING China has raised salaries for public employees sharply this year, after they had been frozen for year s and after government officials had been leaving their jobs because of low pay. It is the first time since 2006 that civil servants
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      108 34 L. Specialising in Mathematics, English and Chinese language, Kumon is one of the strongest brands in Singapore. Be part of the next generation of Instructors in the expanding Kumon franchise. Kumon Franchise Orientation Date: 31 January 2015 Time: 9am 5pm Venue: 30 Cecil Street #29-01 Prudential Tower Singapore *****2 ‘Only
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      375 35 o G *TH S^ G f BEST. GET EU XftH The Lunar New Year is more than just feasting or celebrating tradition. It is also a time to bond and renew kinship. This season, express appreciation and well wishes with prized treats from Eu Yan Sang. Whether you're feasting, gifting
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      168 36 BAO TODAY Dim Sum DO D=D Porridge Noodles mam Set Meal Special Offer! I n X i Porridge Set Meal Noodle Set Meal Rice Set Meal Special "Boat" Style Congee 3*3 ($7.80) Soft Drink ($1.60) Now $8.80 Fried Golden Dumpling Char Siew Noodle ($6.80) Soft Drink ($1.60) Now $7.80 Teriyaki/
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      234 37 Care& ShareDay I you by MediaCorp Community Chest m y m Join us for the largest volunteer event in the SG50 calendar! Sunday; 25 January 2015 1.00pm to 5.00pm Singapore Sports Hub (outside Stadium MRT Station [CC6] Exit A] Find out about volunteering opportunities in social services. Get hands-on in
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  • world
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      Lock icon Japan wants to be a peace-builder, but risks irritating its neighbours
      652 38 PM ABE USES OVERSEAS TRIPS TO TEST WATERS FOR WWII70TH ANNIVERSARY STATEMENT BLOOMBERG TOKYO —Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is promoting Japan as a postwar peacebuilder as he tests the waters for a statement marking the 70th anniversary of its
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    • Article
      Lock icon Obama to reset agenda in State of the Union address
      647 39 THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON —With the United States job market surging to life, President Barack Obama plans to use his State of the Union address early this morning to effectively declare victory over the economic hard times that dominated
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    • Article
      Lock icon Foie gras ban leads to spike in demand
      586 40 JUDGE PUTS DELICACY BACK ON THE MENU IN CALIFORNIA THE NEW YORK TIMES LOS ANGELES A lot of people did not know they wanted foie gras ice cream sandwiches until California made them illegal. Humphry Slocombe, an ice-cream parlour with two locations
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      385 38 citystate cruises TOP AGENT FOR ROYAL CARIBBEAN SINCE 2007 j CNY CRUISE SPECIAL FOR TWO PERSONS Limited to first 88 bookings 5N SPICE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA CRUISE Mariner of the Seas Ports-of-call: Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Penang, Phuket Singapore Departures: 2015: Feb 22, 27 SPECIAL ONBOARD PROGRAMMES Chinese New Year
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      145 46  -  EMMANUEL PHUA MediaCorp was yesterday announced as official host broadcaster for the 28th SEA Games in June. Singapore’s national broadcaster was also revealed as a major sponsor of the Games, with a sponsorship worth more than S$14.6 million in cash and value-in-kind.
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