Today, 6 June 2015

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    45 1 TODAY AbdiaCorp SATURDAY, 6 JUNE 2015 MCI (P) 021/06/2015 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp S ATURDAY, 6 JUNE 2015 MCI (P) 021/06/2015 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bd/aCorp S ATURDAY, 6 JUNE 2015 MCI (P) 021/06/2015
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      202 2 CHECK. CLEAN. CHANGE A LITTLE EFFORT. A GREATER PEACE OF MIND. Falling windows can endanger public safety. Homeowners/ tenants may face a fine of up to S$10,000 and/ or a jail term of up to a year if a window falls. So do your part to help keep our community
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  • hot news
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      Driverless vehicles may become mainstay of public transport here
      767 2  -  OPERATIONAL TRIALS FOR SHARED AVS MAY TAKE OFF IN THREE YEARS VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In three years, operational trials for driverless buses and shared autonomous vehicles (AVs) may take off and if all goes well, commuters may be hopping onto
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      Lock icon 900 HDB blocks, eight govt sites to be equipped with solar panels
      743 4  -  First batch of installations expected to be complete by the end of 2017 TENDER IS LARGEST EVER IN PRIVATE, PUBLIC SECTORS SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Less than four years after it explored solar leasing as a power
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      MORE BUILDINGS IN PUBLIC, PRIVATE SECTORS USING RENEWABLE ENERGY
      252 4  -  SIAU MING EN Since the Housing and Development Board (HDB) called for the first solar leasing tender less than four years ago, building owners in both the public and private sectors have increasingly tapped on this renewable energy source. After 45
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      Bigger, more competitive solar market ‘possible with Govt push’
      509 4  -  SIAU MING EN SINGAPORE By ramping up its push for the adoption of solar leasing across public agencies, the Government would drive the emergence of a more competitive market and spur more widespread take-up in the private sector, said experts. Mr
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      PAP’S PERFORMANCE IN GE 2011
      146 6 I would say 60 per cent is a good result. If you look at the developed countries, in Britain, they have just had an election 60 per cent voted and about one-third voted for the Tories. So that means 20 per cent of the population
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      ON GOVERNING S’PORE IN POST-LEE KUAN YEW ERA
      177 6 Mr Lee retired as prime minister 25 years ago and he retired from the Cabinet completely four years ago… a new team has been in charge since 1990 and there has been a turnover even in the new team. I am not
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      Lock icon Young Singaporeans well prepared for exciting times ahead, says PM
      721 6 COMPETITIVE ECONOMY MAKES THEM MORE PREPARED THAN YOUTH IN OTHER NATIONS SINGAPORE —Young Singaporeans may be anxious about change and competition, but they have much to look forward to, being blessed with “enormous opportunities the previous generation did not have”,
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      Conservative S’pore ‘not ready for same-sex marriage’
      347 6 SINGAPORE —The Republic is not ready for same-sex marriage, as the society is still “basically a conservative one”, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. While he noted the developments in developed countries, Mr Lee also pointed out the “considerable resistance” from these places.
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      ON SOCIAL MEDIA
      121 8 More and more people are spending time firstly on their mobile devices, secondly on the messaging type platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, even Snapchat, and not so much time on formal news sites. So, they will not go to BBC, but they expect to see BBC turn
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      ON BIRTH RATES
      97 8 We have had many marriage and parenthood packages It has not turned the trend around and caused more babies to be born. But I think it has slowed down a very strong downtrend in people getting married and people having children. And if you look at the
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      Lock icon ASEAN community ‘hinges on hard work’
      557 8 Quality of much-awaited group will depend on how it resolves outstanding issues, says PM SOUTH CHINA SEA ISSUE INDIRECTLY AFFECTS ENTIRE BLOC: PRIME MINISTER SINGAPORE —While he is confident that the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is on track, Prime Minister Lee
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      Indonesia not renewing 2005 bilateral agreement
      668 8 SINGAPORE —Indonesia has informed Singapore that it does not want to continue with a bilateral agreement signed in 2005 by both countries to promote greater investment flows and this is an issue that must be addressed for both nations to boost economic ties, said
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      ON TIMOR-LESTE’S BID TO JOIN ASEAN
      156 8 Before we take a view or make a decision, I think we need to know what all these implications are there is always a trade-off between how quickly you expand and how deeply you make your cooperation. The wider you go, the more difficult
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    • 28th SEA GAMES Singapore 2015
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        Lock icon Legends share the limelight as 28th SEA Games open Legends share the limelight as 28th SEA Games open
        989 3  -  LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After months of planning and anticipation, the 28th SEA Games kicked off yesterday evening with a spectacular open- ing ceremony that drew more
        PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN; PHOTOS: JASON HO, JASON QUAH, RAJ NADARAJAN AND WEE TECK HIAN  -  989 words
      • Article
        Kallang Wave Mall sees surge in business
        441 12 THREEFOLD RISE IN CUSTOMER NUMBERS SINGAPORE Normally patronised by students and residents of nearby schools and homes, Kallang Wave Mall, situated in the heart of the Sports Hub, is currently awash with athletes, foreign delegates and volunteers. The two-storey shopping centre has seen
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        317 13  - Alleged SEA Games match-fixers face new charges KELLY NG SINGAPORE The quartet prosecuted for conspiring to fix a SEA Games football match had fresh charges pressed against them yesterday. Singaporean Rajendran R Kurusamy and Timor-Leste’s team manager Orlando Marques Henriques Mendes each face two additional charges. Rajendran, 55, a former
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      Lock icon Malaysians hit out at Najib for no-show at forum with Dr M
      889 16 Malaysian Prime Minister ‘has everything to hide’, says Johor crown prince in Facebook post POLICE CANCELLED EVENT FOR SAKE OF ‘PUBLIC ORDER, NATIONAL HARMONY’ AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Prime Minister Najib Razak was scorned yesterday for not turning up
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    • Article
      MND misrepresented AHPETC on govt grants: Sylvia Lim
      632 16  -  KELLY NG SINGAPORE Aljunied-Hougang-Pung-gol East Town Council (AHPETC) has hit out at the Ministry of National Development (MND) for misrepresenting the town council, while the ministry is maintaining its stand, saying the town council wants government grants without accounting for unanswered questions.
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      363 3 r After r 0 r SAVE with the NEW Off-Peak Pass! CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT y 3 What is the Off-Peak Pass (OPP)? i% Adults 80 /mth 5\40 Persons with Disabilities /mth f±) Senior Citizens /mth ft 40 UNLIMITED RIDES on basic bus services trains ALL DAY on weekends, public
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      109 5 MARATHON TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 7 JUNE The 28 th SEA Games will hold its Marathon race on 7 June. Do expect traffic delays in the vicinity of the Singapore Sports Hub. All buses, MRT and taxis are in service. Where possible, please take public transportation. Towards p| Kallang Ha MRT Station
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      986 7 ia 7 GAIN CITV aaB WE ARE HERE! MAYER Air Fiver U.E ?69 SINGAPORE'S CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AND IT. RETAIL STORE GAIN CITY MEGASTORE., SUNGEI KADUT GRAND OPENIN' 71 SUNGEI KADUT DRIVE SINGAPORE *****7 FREE SHUTTLE BUS OPPOSITE LOT ONE SHOPPERS 1 MALL (OVERHEAD BRIDGE)! FREE 0T0 e-Shape Massager worth $298
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      68 9 Catch all the SEA Games action as it happens with Call Us At The SEA Games Round-The-Clock SEA Games Updates I Mon to Fri, 6.20am to 11.20pm Sat Sun, 6am to 11pm Get "live" hourly updates from sports reporters Raj, Philip Farhan Live In The Moment! REPLAY Sat Sun, 4.30pm
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      164 10 one£- THINK THAILAND SAWASDEE ISETAN 5 -11 June 2015 Isetan Scotts, Basement Level 4 Thai Food (Basement) Non-Food (Level 4) Enjoy quality Thai food products and savour delicious Thai food from Thai Select restaurants at the food hall area in the Isetan supermarket. Shop for Thai fashion, accessories, jewelleries, health
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      36 12 GETTING IN ON THE ACTION Companies and schools drum up buzz in the lead up to the SEA Games Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/ sgamescos.
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      26 13 VIDEO RUNNING UP TO THE SEA GAMES Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/sgamesbts for the video.
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      90 13 Having fun is every citizen's right. h eoM E f ALIVE! 6-28 June 2015 10.30am 7pm Palawan Beach www.sentosa.com.sg/familyfun Experience #sentosa365 with endless fun all year long. Be enchanted by exciting larger-than-life tales and enter a magical carnival by the beach. Little Hands Minds Let the little ones get creative
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      80 14 okto Daily LIVE Action Belt* Daily Highlights Show* Closing Ceremony LIVE Toggle THE MOST EXTENSIVE COVERAGE 12 LIVE channels with commentary Catch-Up Videos On Demand *Encore telecast on Channel 5 Choumi reap sur Sawasd (Cambodia) Mir }S alarb r Selamat datan« (Thai (Myanmar) (Malaysia Indonesia Brunei We welcome all t
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      45 15 Singapore 201s M=D!AC0RP M *‘4 zsuvSEA siN capor E20 mrs* GAM ESI HOST BROADCASTER b MEDIA PARTNER ■come O-gSag sur iSabaidee ee Kmb Bem-vmdo Minaa i arbar land) (Timor-Leste) o Singapore EA Games! Ka Kamusta ka a idee (Phi,ippines) JOS) r 4 s K (I
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  • voices
    • Article
      Real estate projects consuming S’pore’s limited labour supply
      430 17  -  FROM QUEK SOO BENG The timing of the Manpower Minister’s message on our labour immigration policy is welcome (“No Uturn on foreign manpower policy: Swee Say”; June 3). The current action taken (and communicated) by the Government seems to be about reducing
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    • Article
      Wider smoking ban in S’pore is imperative
      317 17  -  FROM SISYENA ANUSHA GUNARAVI I echo the writer’s sentiments in “Youth must know link between smoking, disease” (June 4). Smoking causes a myriad of problems for an individual, his loved ones, and members of the public. Moreover, second-hand smoke is hazardous, containing more
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      Lock icon Conduct audit of wildlife in Boon Lay Way
      250 17  -  FROM KLENN KOH KIAN KOK A patch of mature woodland next to International Business Park along Boon Lay Way will be cleared soon (“New depot for 500 buses to be built in Ulu Pandan”; April 3). As a nature lover and a
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  • singapore singapore
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      Lock icon Trivelis residents ask for more time to reply to developer’s offer
      723 18  -  MATTER CONCERNS RELOCATION OF SANITARY PIPES IN DBSS PROJECT LAURA PHILOMIN lauraphilomin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A week after their developer offered them a goodwill package to rectify defects in their units, Trivelis residents have asked for an extension of the 14-day
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      Lock icon Trivelis residents ask for more time to reply to developer’s offer
      739 18 (2nd Edition)  -  MATTER CONCERNS RELOCATION OF SANITARY PIPES IN DBSS PROJECT LAURA PHILOMIN lauraphilomin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A week after their developer offered them a goodwill package to rectify defects in their units, Trivelis residents have asked for an extension of the 14-day
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      Lock icon 30-time blood donor among recipients of Red Cross award
      637 19  -  Giving blood ‘not painful’, say donors to be honoured at World Blood Donor Day event today HOLLY MATTHEWS hollym@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He started donating blood at age 16, but it was a story told to him by his grandmother that drove home
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    • Article
      Nestle says Maggi noodles safe after lead content scare
      310 19  -  AMANDA LEE SINGAPORE Nestle Singapore has come out to assure consumers that all its products are manufactured under stringent conditions that meet local and international standards, and are safe for consumption. The company’s statement comes a day after the Agri-Food and
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    • Article
      Difference in 4G speeds not noticeable, says Singtel
      441 19 SINGAPORE Singtel, the biggest telco here, has offered its take on the data collected by the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) in a six-month study, which found that the former’s mobile connectivity and speed were second behind those of rival M1. In response
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      136 18 Gain advanced standing Diploma holders from polytechnics can begin their uniuersity studies at Curtin Singapore and may be entitled up to 50% credit exemptions i Campus transfer Study part of your degree in Perth or Sydney campus. o Top 2% of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Uniuersities
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      136 18 (2nd Edition) Gain advanced standing Diploma holders from polytechnics can begin their uniuersity studies at Curtin Singapore and may be entitled up to 50% credit exemptions i Campus transfer Study part of your degree in Perth or Sydney campus. o Top 2% of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Uniuersities
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  • world
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      Lock icon MERS in S Korea: Squabbles break out among authorities
      651 20 ACCUSATIONS OVER INCORRECT INFO, SLOW ANNOUNCEMENTS AGENCIES SEOUL The South Korean authorities squabbled yesterday over their handling of an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) as a fourth person died and five new cases were reported. The government has promised
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      Lock icon Public anger over sunken China cruise ship grows
      684 21 REUTERS j i an li (c h i n a) An irate relative of two passengers missing aboard a Chinese cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze River publicly accused the government of treating its people like enemies, as officials struggled to
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      Lock icon Too soon to say PAS losing favour with non-Muslims: Hadi
      677 21 AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR It is too early to tell whether Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) will lose support among nonMuslim voters, said the Islamist opposition party president Abdul Hadi Awang, after leading a conservative pro-ulama faction to a clean sweep
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      Lock icon Drones target tax cheats in Indonesian estates, mines
      873 22 Cash-strapped govt turns to cheaper alternative to examine extent of plantations, mines COLLECTED DATA IS COMPARED AGAINST COMPANIES’ TAX RETURNS BLOOMBERG JAKARTA The tax drone cometh. Above the vast forests of oil-palm and rubber trees in Sumatra and the scattered tin mines
      BLOOMBERG; PHOTOS: BLOOMBERG  -  873 words
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      406 23 SCAN TO WIN! Official Card Sponsor FROM 25 MAY TO 30 AUG 2015 NIW OT POHS Unity 25 Maytoo 31 May Shop Code: unity Watsons 1 June to 7 June Shop Code: watsons IN THE GRAND DRAW OR $10,000* IN THE WEEKLY DRAWS Audio House Guardian Holland Barrett Canon 8
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  • business
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      Lock icon US job growth surges, boosts case for rate rise
      429 24 THIS IS THE BEST JOB NUMBER THIS YEAR: EXPERT AGENCIES WASHINGTON Employers in the United States created jobs last month at the fastest pace in five months and wages picked up, signs of surging momentum in the world’s biggest economy that
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      Lock icon OPEC keeps pumping despite global oil glut
      438 24 REUTERS VIENNA The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed yesterday to stick to its policy of unconstrained crude oil output for another six months, setting aside warnings of a second collapse in prices as some members such as Iran look to
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      Lock icon Greece delays IMF payment, rejects terms
      354 24 REUTERS ATHENS Greece delayed a key debt payment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due yesterday, as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras demanded changes to tough terms from creditors for aid to stave off default. The IMF said Athens postponed the ¤300 million (S$455 million)
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      152 24 siltronic perfect siIi< licon solutions We are hiring! Join Us! Siltronic is one of the world’s leaders in the market for ultra-pure silicon wafers. We now have vacancies for the following position: Shipping Logistics Assistant (Full-Time) Responsibilities: Monitor Shipping requirements via SAP Prepare shipping documents, certificates of cargo compliance and
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      111 25 Capture, Upload b Win! SEA Games Moments Captured something fun or awe-inspiring at the 28th SEA Games? Share it with us and you could win $100! 28th- SEA GAMES^ /^ediaCorp HOST BROADCASTER MEDIA PARTNER fTB sla mdunkSG iJF 3 days aao 1 1 f L 1 "s A 19 l>
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  • sports
    • 28th SEA GAMES Singapore 2015
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        Lock icon HUNGRY FOR MARATHON GOLD
        783 26  -  Experience overseas gives marathoners Soh and Liew confidence boost SINGAPORE’S DEFENDING CHAMP MOK YING REN OUT BECAUSE OF INJURY LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As Soh Rui Yong tucked into a plate of fried carrot cake at the Old Airport Road Food Centre, other patrons as
        PHOTOS: TODAY FILE PHOTO, ASHLEY LIEW FACEBOOK, DON WONG  -  783 words
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        Lock icon MAKE USE OF THE FLANKS, YOUNG LIONS URGED
        590 27  -  Irfan impressive as target man, but better crosses into the box needed: Ex-players NOAH TAN noahtanyw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore Under-23 SEA Games football team have got their backs firmly against the wall following their 2-1 loss to Myanmar in their second Group
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        SPORTS HUB MARKS 1ST BIRTHDAY WITH BIG EVENTS
        290 27  -  SHANJAYAN MUNIAPPAN SINGAPORE The Singapore Sports Hub conducted its opening-sea-son launch at the Bank of Singapore Lounge yesterday, when it revealed a series of big events to celebrate a year since the Sports Hub’s opening on June 30, 2014. The SEA Games
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        Lock icon ‘NOT EVEN CLOSE’ TO NEARING HIS BEST
        1331 28  -  Exuding a maturity beyond his years, Joseph Schooling is upbeat about his SEA Games outing A TALENTED SWIMMER, HARD WORKER, SAYS COACH ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Sitting comfortably in a chair as a make-up artist readied him for an appearance on MediaCorp’s The
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        Lock icon TEAM S’PORE SET TO MAKE WAVES
        651 29  -  NOAH TAN noahtanyw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE She has been the poster girl of waterskiing and wakeboarding since bursting onto the international stage as a precocious 11-year-old prodigy in 2004. Now 22, Sasha Christian, whose long list of achievements over the years include winning gold at the
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        Lock icon FIFA PAID IRISH S$6.7M TO DROP THIERRY HENRY’S HANDBALL CASE
        487 29  -  THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) revealed it was paid several million pounds by FIFA in order to stop it taking legal action over Thierry Henry’s infamous World Cup handball. The “hush money” was authorised by
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      Lock icon PERFECT END GUARANTEED
      599 30  -  BARCELONA VS JUVENTUS SCREAMS GLAMOUR AND CHARM COMMENTARY BY ADRIAN CLARKE sports@mediacorp.com.sg Adrian Clarke, TODAY’s EPL analyst, is a former Arsenal midfielder who has played at every level of English football. Now an experienced sports journalist, he writes for many publications around the world. Two picture-book careers,
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      Lock icon NBA WATCH
      313 30 REUTERS WARRIORS 108 CAVALIERS 100 (CAVALIERS LEADSERIES1-0) LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers promised to “make some adjustments” after several missed opportunities cost them Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the hosts, Golden State Warriors, on Thursday (yesterday morning, Singapore time), losing 108-100 in overtime. James scored
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      86 27 GREAT SINGAPORE SALE 2015 EXOTIC STONES GOING BELOW COST Exotic Granites from Brazil India, Roma Travertine and Marbles Project Leftovers clearing at 50% off Bring along your floor plans and let our stone designers do the works for you Visit our showroom today, while stocks last World Stone Gallery Pte
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      16 27 REPORT WORTHY SACRIFICES Scan the QR code on your smartphone or visit tdy.sg/sgrowing for the story.
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  • Page 30 Miscellaneous
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      82 30 For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg iw IfcTii'ii-c] Livewire (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 years and above) Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 years and above during live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 years and above) Ip Y(i) Always play with care. |responslblyj Do not bet illegally. Singapore Pools Account Service. Call
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      46 31 33 EXPERIMENT’S OVER THE GREAT SPY EXPERIMENT CALLS IT A DAY 34 TAKE THE PLUNGE EXPLORE THE WORLD OF DEEP-SEA CREATURES SATURDAY, 6 JUNE 2015 32 LATE BLOOMER BEFORE SHAUN CHEN’S TRIPLE WIN AT THE STAR AWARDS, HE COULDN’T EVEN WIN AT 4D PHOTO: JASON HO
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  • T TODAY
    • culture&lifestyle
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        Lock icon MAN OF THE MOMENT
        995 32  -  HOW LATE BLOOMER SHAUN CHEN SUDDENLY SHOT TO THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg Shaun Chen is the quintessential late bloomer. He is that guy who never really registered on your radar until one day, you blinked and, almost as if a fairy
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        DOES SHAUN CHEN HAVE IT IN HIM TO BE OBNOXIOUS?
        363 33  -  MAY SEAH SINGAPORE Like people who come into “new money”, will Shaun Chen, upon suddenly finding himself top dog, become situationally obnoxious? We put him to the test. Q: What would you do if a million dollars fell on your
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        Finishing touches
        670 33  -  It’s time for The Great Spy Experiment to call it a day SWAN SONG KEVIN MATHEWS features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It’s hard to stay objective when talking about The Great Spy Experiment (GSE). For many of its Singapore indie music fans, the relationship has been, to borrow from one of
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        Lock icon Underwater world
        999 34  -  ArtScience Museum’s newest exhibition on deep-sea life takes the plunge into the unknown INTO THE DEEP MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE They look like creatures straight out of your worst nightmares. Or things that came out of The Creator’s workshop when he (or she) simply ran out of ideas
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        STATE of the ARTS
        211 34  -  MAYO MARTIN SINGAPORE Copies of artist-illustrator Sonny Liew’s controversial book The Art Of Charlie Chan Hock Chye sold out last weekend, with his publisher Epigram Books announc- ing that a second print run will be out this month. In related news, the National Arts Council elaborated
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      84 32 WE ARE HIRING! Retail Assistant Cashier Retail Supervisor Sales Promoter Admin Assistant WE OFFER 5-day Work Week, Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives Island-wide Location WALK-IN INTERVIEW Date Time: 9 June 2015 (Tuesday), 2pm to 5pm Venue: Junction 8 Popular Bookstore Junction 8 #04-02 (Nearest MRT: Bishan) Date Time: 10 June
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