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    17 1 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 27 APRIL 2015 MCI (P) 046/06/2014
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    Lock icon Despair grips Nepal
    847 1 Aidflights arrive as aftershocks send panicked residents into streets again 2,500dead Toll continues to mount 69 rescuers Officers from SCDF, police force 43 tonnes of supplies India sends relief materials AGENCIES K ATHMANDU Powerful aftershocks continued to convulse Nepal yesterday, making buildings sway and sending panicked Kathmandu
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    ASEAN leaders to improve workings of bloc
    623 1  -  ALBERT WAI albertwai@mediacorp.com.sg KUAL A LUMPUR —The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) could soon become a more lean and efficient organisation, as regional lead- ers gather in Kuala Lumpur today to take stock of an ambitious plan to create a common community
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      149 1 IN HONOURING ABE WITH ADDRE SS TO CONGRE SS, THE U.S. IS REALLY HONOURING VALUES BOTH COUNTRIES SHARE COMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 HOT NEWS 6 Nature under stress from photography boom Advances in Cataract Surgery w Find out more at our Public Forum Topics: Iris and Blood Vessels Scanning in Cataract Surgery
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      ‘No clear ASEAN consensus yet’ on South China Sea dispute
      546 2  -  PARTIES URGED TO STEP UP TALKS ON CODE OF CONDUCT ALBERT WAI albertwai@mediacorp.com.sg KUA L A LUMPUR The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has not reached a clear consensus to ask China to stop reclamation in the South China
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      Lock icon Indonesia ‘could execute drug convicts tomorrow’
      422 4 Authorities ask death-row inmates for their final wish, as countries make last-minute appeals for clemency UN CHIEF URGES MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY AGENCIES JAKARTA Indonesia could execute 10 convicted drug traffickers as early as tomorrow or the day after, defying fresh appeals over the
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      Lock icon Msian police foil alleged Islamic State plot, arrest 12
      419 4 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian police have seized bomb-making materials and arrested 12 people with suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) militant group, foiling a plan to attack several locations in and around the capital city. The male suspects, aged
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      Lock icon We forgive anti-cross protesters, says emotional pastor
      464 4 AGENCIES PETALING JAYA Overwhelmed by the outpouring of public support, the senior pastor of the Selangor church at the centre of an anti-cross protest has spoken out for the first time to thank Malaysians for standing in solidarity with the congregation. Choking back
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      Lock icon Nature under stress from photography boom
      691 6  -  NPARKS WORKING WITH NATURE GROUPS, PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITIES TO HIGHLIGHT ACCEPTABLE PRACTICES NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Some shift birds’ nests for better composition. Others have been spotted trimming tree branches for a clearer view. And rubbish, such as half-drunk packet drinks, litters the ground
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      No surge in sales at car fair but demand expected to pick up
      509 6 SINGAPORE —Despite a record threemonth supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) up for grabs from next month, the two-day Car@Expo trade fair at the weekend did not see a corresponding surge in buyers snapping up cars. Sales
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      Lock icon Search-and-rescue teams among help sent from S’pore
      426 8  -  CONTINGENT INCLUDES SCDF, SPF, GURKHA OFFICERS LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A contingent of search-and-rescue personnel and disaster relief experts left Singapore yesterday for Nepal, to help in what is said to be the Himalayan nation’s worst earthquake in 80 years. Two Republic
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      Most S’porean travellers plan to stay on despite aftershocks
      430 8  -  LEE YEN NEE SINGAPORE —Despite aftershocks that continued to batter Nepal yesterday, Singaporeans there have emerged unscathed. Most are also planning to stay on, despite the intermittent power and water supply and the risk of further aftershocks. At least two teams
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      Saturday’s quake a disaster of highest category of severity, says Defence Minister
      245 8  -  LEE YEN NEE AND ALBERT WAI SINGAPORE —The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday is a disaster of the “highest category” of severity, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen yesterday, as he joined several Cabinet ministers in
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      Lock icon ‘TOLL ON EVEREST SURE TO RISE’
      124 9 AGENCIES Mr Pemba Sherpa, 43, a Mount Everest guide, was among the first group of survivors from Saturday’s avalanche flown in to Kathmandu. ‘I was resting in my tent when the earthquake hit. I heard a big noise and the next thing I know
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      Lock icon Ancient collision made Nepal quake inevitable
      667 10 STILL-COLLIDING INDIA, ASIA LAND MASSES CAUSE QUAKES EVERY 75 YEARS THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW DELHI —More than 25 million years ago, India, once a separate island on a quickly sliding piece of the Earth’s crust, crashed into Asia. The two land masses are
      THE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AP  -  667 words
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      Lock icon For carnage-strewn Kathmandu Valley, no relief in sight
      746 11 AID AGENCIES STRUGGLE TO SEND RELIEF SUPPLIES AGENCIES DHADING (NEPAL) Barely any sign of an organised relief effort was visible outside Nepal’s capital yesterday, as aid agencies struggled to fly and truck relief supplies to a country stricken by its worst earthquake
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      58 8 SmileAsia Week This Mother’s Day, buy a cake for someone special and bring smiles to the little ones. For the fifth year running, pastry chefs from The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore are baking delectable Valrhona Chocolate Banana cakes for The Smile Mission. To pre-order cakes, please visit www.smileasiaweek.org. Delivery options available
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  • comment&analysis comment&analysis
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      Lock icon The values that America and Japan share
      1008 10  -  WHY THE U.S. IS HONOURING ABE YURIKO KOIKE Yuriko Koike, Japan’s former Defence Minister and National Security Adviser, was chairwoman of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party’s General Council and currently is a member of the National Diet. PROJECT SYNDICATE On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister
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      Lock icon The values that America and Japan share
      1013 12  -  WHY THE U.S. IS HONOURING ABE YURIKO KOIKE Yuriko Koike, Japan’s former Defence Minister and National Security Adviser, was chairwoman of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party’s General Council and currently is a member of the National Diet. PROJECT SYNDICATE On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister
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      Lock icon China’s growing breastfeeding problem
      735 14  -  BEIJING DESPERATE TO CHANGE DIRE NURSING STATISTICS ADAM MINTER Adam Minter is an American writer based in Asia, where he covers politics, culture and business. BLOOMBERG Two years ago, the British medical journal The Lancet published a study arguing that higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding could
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      27 10 Last week, Beijing announced that it was considering a ban on infant milk formula advertising in hopes of changing the country’s dire nursing statistics. ADAM MINTER 12
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      57 10 ti'h'l Estimated Group 1 Prize $4 Million Draw on Mon, 27 Apr 2015 at 6.30pm SINGAPORE -SWEEPFirst Prize: $2.3 Million Next Draw: Wed, 6 May 2015 Draw venue:Singapore Pools Building (210 Middle Road) For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg p LAV® A l wa y s Play with care. responsiblyf Do not
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      63 11 When kids think of suicide 1 in 5 kids here under the age of 12 have suicidal tendencies, a study shows. What are the top causes of depression among children and teens? Do they nd it easy to get help? Hear from a parent who lost a son, a girl
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      27 12 Last week, Beijing announced that it was considering a ban on infant milk formula advertising in hopes of changing the country’s dire nursing statistics. ADAM MINTER 14
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      321 13 BRITISH AIRWAYS COME CELEBRATE WITH US. To celebrate a year of awards, we're happy to offer more of the world for less in all cabins. Fly direct to London Heathrow's award-winning* Terminal 5 and connect to over 185 destinations with British Airways, awarded the UK's Consumer Business Superbrand of 2015
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      60 14 GET MORE WITH MECLUB Exclusive Previews. Concerts and Musicals. Premiums and more rewards. Want to convey your love over the airwaves? Let us make it happen: 1. Login at MECLUB.SG 2. Select REDEEM > SEND A LOVE 3. Select STATION and DJ 4. Enter DEDICATION and SUBMIT Scan to receive
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      63 15 When kids think of suicide 1 in 5 kids here under the age of 12 have suicidal tendencies, a study shows. What are the top causes of depression among children and teens? Do they nd it easy to get help? Hear from a parent who lost a son, a girl
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  • voices
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      Lock icon S’poreans should show support for Nepal
      241 16  -  FROM CYRIL SEAH KWEI HIOK As Nepal struggles with the aftermath of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks that hit the capital Kathmandu on Saturday, let us take the time to remember that Singapore once owed its security to the Nepalese Gurkhas during key moments
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      Hostels for the elderly and youth?
      382 16  -  FROM PREM SINGH Singapore is an ageing population, and some governments would call this a crisis situation. But I am deeply impressed with the manner in which the Government here has prepared for this. Policies have been implemented to provide senior citizens with opportunities,
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    • Article
      Charging electric vehicles will place huge strain on grid
      133 17  -  FROM KONG WAH I refer to the report “Singapore’s first electric taxi ‘now road-ready’” (April 25). Mr Yoshikazu Tanaka, chief engineer of Toyota’s hydrogen fuelcell car Mirai, recently told reporters that electric-vehicle (EV) charging would guzzle so much energy at once,
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      Making society better not only Govt’s responsibility
      284 17  -  FROM PANG TUN YANG I am rather fortunate to lead a rather comfortable life in Singapore, but statistics have shown that globally, the rich have grown even richer over the years and the poor have become poorer. While the Government has been trying
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      Malaysia’s 1MDB woes show risks of cross-border projects
      114 17  -  F ROM RAYMOND NG I read with concern the commentary “Is Malaysia’s 1MDB a tragedy or farce” (April 11). Recent news reports have highlighted issues with Malaysia’s governance standards. Singapore firms have put money into Malaysia. Investments include bil-lion-dollar projects for the
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      63 17 When kids think of suicide 1 in 5 kids here under the age of 12 have suicidal tendencies, a study shows. What are the top causes of depression among children and teens? Do they nd it easy to get help? Hear from a parent who lost a son, a girl
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      290 17 I Can Hear Clearly Now! z/i Mr Ronald Pang, Lead Hearing Consultant Outstanding Dispensing Skills Award “I have a hearing loss for more than 5 years. Ronald prescribed me a pair of aids suitable for my hearing needs, lifestyle and budget. They are cheaper than the ones I bought from
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Ushering in Malayalee New Year
      90 18  -  XUE JIANYUE More than 500 people, many new citizens, celebrated Vishu, the Malayalee New Year, at the Sembawang Community Club yesterday. The Malayalees form the second-largest ethnic Indian group hereaftertheTamils. The event featured the traditions of the Malayalees and a traditional Vishu vegetarian feast was
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      Work begins on last 5 stations on TEL’s northern stretch
      255 18  - Work begins on last 5 stations on TEL’s northern stretch EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO MINIMISE NOISE ALICE CHIA alicechiash@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Construction work for the last five MRT stations on the northern stretch of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) has begun, with a groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday for the Maxwell,
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      Sembawang, Woodlands residents enjoy free health checks
      225 19 SINGAPORE About 300 Sembawang GRC and Woodlands residents as well as low-income beneficiaries from various community organisations yesterday received free basic health checks by community healthcare provider and social enterprise SATA CommHealth. The checks ranged from basic to specialised health examinations, and flu
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      Lock icon Toa Payoh East marks SG50 at iconic playground
      281 19  -  LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A quiet spot on most days, the iconic Red Dragon playground in Toa Payoh East saw residents of all ages descend on its grounds yesterday as the estate kicked off its SG50 celebrations. About 600 bought tickets
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Websites allow choice in India’s arranged marriages
      570 20 MORE PARENTS IN CITIES GIVING CHILDREN VETO POWER THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW DELHI For thousands of years, fathers in India have arranged their children’s marriages. Ms Garima Pant, like an estimated 95 per cent of her millennial peers, was intent on following
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      Lock icon Vodafone chides India on taxes, red tape
      610 21 Nation may lose out on huge chance to grow broadband services says outgoing CEO THE FINANCIAL TIMES NEW DELHI India’s battered telecoms sector risks missing a huge opportunity to develop next-generation broadband services on account of heavyhanded regulation and slow-moving political reforms from
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  • world
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      Lock icon Britain’s creaking, but revered health system looms over elections
      883 22 ELECTORAL SUICIDE TO MOVE AWAY FROM FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF SYSTEM: ANALYST THE NEW YORK TIMES LONDON The room was bare and crowded, and as patients waited impassively to see a doctor, workmen laboured noisily around them installing seating while one man
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      Lock icon Finland’s rich feel sting of ‘progressive’ fines
      697 23 TRAFFIC OFFENCES CAN COST A FORTUNE AS PUNISHMENT IS CALCULATED BASED ON INCOME THE NEW YORK TIMES HELSINKI Getting a speeding ticket is not a feel-good moment for anyone. But consider Mr Reima Kuisla, a Finnish businessman. He was recently fined €54,024 (S$78,300)
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      124 23 AIG Protects Your HDB Flat for Free AIG Celebrates SG50 Securing your home Generation after generation. Buying a new HDB flat is usually one of the most significant investments Singaporeans will make. As we celebrate Singapore's jubilee birthday, AIG makes it easier for you to protect your home. You will
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  • business
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      93 25 ZERO CALL What is legal, isn’t always right. What is right isn’t always legal...” ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS 20U WINNER FOR BEST ACTOR. PIERRE PNG HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR SCREEN-WRITING 1\ m x i m mtr. f s I i II i t 1/ V i i PREMIERES T 9 30pm STARRI
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  • technology
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      Lock icon Aural, visual sophistication
      512 26  -  Made with luxurious materials, B&O’s comfortable headphones feature an articulate sound ROSE-GOLD SPECIAL EDITION A TRIBUTE TO ART-DECO ERA ANJALI RAGURAMAN anjaliragu@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Decked out in rose gold and other luxurious materials, Bang Olufsen’s (B&O) limited-edition BeoPlay H6 headphones from the brand’s Love Affair Collection are about
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      Lock icon Alibaba, China Telecom to boost mobile commerce in rural areas
      324 26 REUTERS SHANGHAI Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba Group Holding and stateowned China Telecom Corp have tied up to sell inexpensive smartphones aimed at boosting mobile commerce in smaller cities and rural areas. The phones, dubbed Tianyi Taobao Shopping Handsets, will come
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      30 26 TURN ON SPREADING GOOD VIBES ON MONDAY Download Viber and start sharing fun SG stickers now! CAN! More than 200+ SG Stickers for Free! A #ViberSGstickers Viber 1/ Connect. Freelj
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  • sports sports
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      Lock icon S’PORE SHOOTERS TARGET SIX GOLDS
      657 27  -  Team aims to better disappointing medal haul of 2013 Games 26 HOOTING C NTESTS AT THIS YEAR’S S.E.A. GAMES SHANJAYAN MUNIAPPAN shanjayanm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Two years ago, the national shooting team returned from the Myanmar South-east Asian Games with only one gold, four silver and three
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      Lock icon S’PORE SHOOTERS TARGET SIX GOLDS
      659 27 (2nd Edition)  -  Team aims to better disappointing medal haul of 2013 Games 26 HOOTING C NTESTS AT THIS YEAR’S S.E.A. GAMES SHANJAYAN MUNIAPPAN shanjayanm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Two years ago, the national shooting team returned from the Myanmar South-east Asian Games with only one gold, four silver and three
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      Lock icon TOFFEES STUN RED DEVILS 3-0
      261 27 AP LIVERPOOL Everton moved into the top 10 of the Premier League yesterday, partly redeeming a hugely disappointing season for its supporters with an impressive 3-0 win over Manchester United. It was United’s heaviest league defeat under Louis van Gaal. James McCarthy scored the opener
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      Lock icon Lighting up the Games
      89 27 SEA Games 2015 mascot Nila at the unveiling of one of five art installations, titled Fighting Flying Flight by Amanda Lim at Singapore Management University Campus Green, to mark the 40day countdown to the 28th SEA Games. Cocreated with students from Spectra Secondary School and participants
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      89 27 (2nd Edition) SEA Games 2015 mascot Nila at the unveiling of one of five art installations, titled Fighting Flying Flight by Amanda Lim at Singapore Management University Campus Green, to mark the 40day countdown to the 28th SEA Games. Cocreated with students from Spectra Secondary School and participants
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