Today, 8 September 2015

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  • HOT NEWS General Election 2015
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      Lock icon ‘Let’s stay united regardless of which party you support’
      943 4  -  Ong Ye Kung cautions against repeat of divisiveness seen in previous election SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Politics can divide people, as seen by the way the 2011 General Election left the country somewhat divided, said Mr Ong Ye Kung, who
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    • Article
      Police remind Hungry Ghost event organisers not to allow campaigning
      180 4 SINGAPORE The police are making enquiries on reports of election can­didates’ activities at Chinese Sev­enth Month Festival events, includ­ing interviews with several of these organisers. Last month, before the Writ of Elec­tion was issued, the police had cau­tioned that election
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      Lock icon Singapore system built for long-term, not one election: Vivian
      705 6  -  SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE The Singapore model which helps those in need while ensuring the country does not run out of money or raid its reserves works and shows compassion for the growing number of Singaporeans in need, said
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      SDP will lead S’pore down path of no return, warns Grace Fu
      538 6  -  CELENE TAN celenetan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In a hard-hitting speech, the People’s Action Party (PAP) incumbent for Yuhua Single Member Constituency (SMC) Grace Fu yesterday cautioned against endorsing the values and policies of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) as they
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      PAP’S ONG OUTLINES FIVE-YEAR MASTERPLAN FOR BUKIT BATOK
      300 6  -  LAURA PHILOMIN The People’s Action Party (PAP) Bukit Batok candidate David Ong yesterday outlined plans to improve the estate under a five-year master plan, as he stressed the importance of good governance in the management of Bukit Batok and the country. With
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      Lock icon ESM Goh ‘should be voted out for his bad policies’
      743 8  -  Party chair Sylvia Lim hits out at ministerial salaries, increase in GRC size, among others REDRAWING ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES ‘A WASTE OF MONEY’ NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Seen as lending his considerable clout and experience to the People’s Action Party
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      More Opposition MPs will enable greater scrutiny of Bills, says WP
      582 8  -  NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It has been 11 years since any Parliamentary Bills underwent a third reading, where a select committee is set up to scrutinise specific clauses while taking into consideration the views of other Members of
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      Lock icon WP says its flexi-work plan is aimed at benefiting adult learners
      677 10 Arrangement is for workers in firms with more than 20 staff and have worked there for at least six months: Fairoz Shariff PARTY TRYING TO PROVIDE BITE-SIZED EXPLANATIONS OF ITS MANIFESTO: EAST COAST LEADER GERALD GIAM SINGAPORE —The Workers’
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      PAP a ship that is over capacity, ‘like the Titanic’
      478 10  -  NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Workers’ Party (WP) yesterday hit back at Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong’s comments on Sunday that likened the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) to a “cruise ship with a definite direction” while the
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      Lock icon Chee taps memories of JB Jeyaretnam to rally crowd
      804 12  -  HON JING YI honjingyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan paid tribute to the late JB Jeyaretnam who died seven years ago this month at his second rally yesterday, dedicating his entire speech to the Opposition politician. Calling
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      Lock icon Chee Soon Juan raps Govt for getting priorities wrong
      747 14  -  SDP CHIEF SAYS HIS PARTY IS OPPOSED TO WEALTH INEQUALITY NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Rapping the Government for getting its priorities wrong, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan yesterday hit back at the ruling People’s Action Party for
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      SDP praises Tharman, but rounds on his response to its proposals
      597 15  -  Opposition party’s healthcare proposal ‘not about free healthcare, but a national plan that provides basic healthcare NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Paul Tambyah disagreed yesterday with Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s take on the SDP’s economic
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      Lock icon Chee was willing to let Chiam helm SDP in 2011
      631 15 ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY VALERIE KOH SINGAPORE Seeking to debunk the “myth” that Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan had forced Mr Chiam See Tong out of the party, the SDP’s Bryan Lim yesterday recounted how Dr Chee had
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      Lock icon Fast-changing complexion of Fengshan gives residents pause
      1225 16  -  Residents satisfied with management of estate, but worry about congestion from new condos, influx of foreigners CONSTITUENCY FOCUS: FENGSHAN SMC TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Newly carved out from the East Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC), the Fengshan sin-gle-seat ward, which comprises Bedok North
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      Lock icon Elderly folks’ wish for estate: Lifts, lifts, and more lifts
      1356 18  -  CONSTITUENCY FOCUS: MACPHERSON SMC KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Going for her bimonthly check-up at Geylang Polyclinic is an ordeal for Mr Ang Ah Soon’s mum, who is in her late 60s. It takes Mdm Lim a good 15 minutes to
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    • Article
      PAP questions how RP will pay for its ‘seductive’ proposals
      784 20  -  JOY FANG joyfangz@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The proposals in the Reform Party’s (RP) manifesto may be “seductive”, but they are “ad-hoc” and fail to adequately answer questions on the implications they have on Singaporean workers and on future taxpayers, said Minister for
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      Lock icon RP unveils manifesto with focus on govt reform
      459 21  -  NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Reform Party (RP) yesterday released its manifesto, which comprised almost 100 proposals that cover 13 areas, from governance and civil liberties to education and transport. The party put up the most number of suggestions in the
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      Lock icon Money for upgrading Potong Pasir ‘could have been better used’
      749 22  -  VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The money that her opponent and incumbent Potong Pasir Member of Parliament Sitoh Yih Pin has spent in the last four years to replace the facilities and amenities built by his predecessor Chiam See Tong could
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      ‘Shrinking middle-class a black mark’ on PAP’s record
      320 22  -  LEE YEN NEE SINGAPORE The question of whether the middle-class has shrunk and whether more are earning below the median income are what mar the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) track record, Singaporeans First (SingFirst) secre-tary-general Tan Jee Say said yesterday as he
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      Lock icon Treatment of single parents unfair: NSP’s Kevryn Lim
      486 23  -  She says Govt discriminates against them breaks down in her rally speech LOUISA TANG louisa@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Pushing for more to be done for single-parent households, National Solidarity Party (NSP) candidate Kevryn Lim broke down on stage last night, becoming visibly emotional as
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      Lock icon SDA pledges to give residents priority for jobs at town council
      462 24  -  All six of party’s candidates will become full-time MPs should they win says Singh ALFRED CHUA alfred@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) yesterday pledged to give residents of Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representative Constituency (GRC) priority for jobs at
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      PPP chief Goh accuses incumbent of healthcare, job failings
      379 24  -  VALERIE KOH SINGAPORE From the hospital bed crunch situation to the competition Singaporeans face from foreigners, People’s Power Party chief Goh Meng Seng barraged the leader of his rival team in Chua Chu Kang Group Representation Constituency, as he urged residents
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Revised 2014 China growth figure adds to gloom
      863 25 World’s No 2 economy grew in line with target in first half but risk of slowest expansion in 25years remains AS STOCKS CONTINUE TO TUMBLE, SECURITIES REGULATOR TO TAKE MORE STEPS TO ENSURE STABLE MARKETS AGENCIES BEIJING China’s economy last year expanded
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    • Article
      Lock icon ‘ANTI-BERSIH’ RALLY TO IGNORE POLICE BAN
      336 26 AGENCIES Organisers of a planned counter-rally next week against electoral reform group Bersih 2.0 yesterday vowed to continue with the event, despite a ban imposed by the police. Gabungan NGO Malaysia chairman Jamal Yunos, who is assisting with the organisation of the counter-rally on
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    • Article
      Malaysian tourism minister bullish about Singaporean arrivals
      652 26  -  CHRISTOPHER TOH S I N G A P O R E —Singapore is a very important market in terms of tourist arrivals and receipts for Malaysia, said Malaysian Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz yesterday, adding that recent political developments have not
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      Lock icon Speaker plays down talk of no-confidence vote against M’sian PM
      505 26 PANDIKAR SAYS ONLY HE CAN DECIDE ON A MOTION AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —The Malaysian Speaker of Parliament yesterday played down talk of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Najib Razak, saying he has the discretion to decide if the motion
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      Lock icon Haze expected to persist, PSI could creep into unhealthy range
      454 27 ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY MARISSAYEO SINGAPORE —The haze enveloping Singapore is expected to persist today, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) possibly creeping into the low end of the unhealthy (*****0) range, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said Monday. Yesterday,
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon Why AHPETC is a national issue in 2015
      1061 28  -  HOW WILL THIS ISSUE AFFECT THE WP AND THE PAP AT THE BALLOT BOX? EUGENE K B TAN Eugene K B Tan is associate professor of law at theSingapore Management University School of Law. With tomorrow being the last day of the
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      Lock icon How Islamic State is breeding a new generation of jihadists
      1104 29  -  EXPLOITING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM TO BRAINWASH CHILDREN SYED HUZAIFAH BIN OTHMAN ALKAFF Syed Huzaifah Bin Othman Alkaff is a Senior Analyst with the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR), a constituent unit of the S Rajaratnam School
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      Lock icon As UN turns 70, time for an upgrade
      1123 30  -  WHY MEMBER STATES NEED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION JEFFREY SACHS Jeffrey Sachs, professor of sustainable development, professor of health policy and management, and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is also special adviser to the United Nations secretary-general on the
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      41 28 The UN’s ability to continue to fulfil its vast potential in a new and challenging century requires its member states to commit to support the organisation with the resources, political backing and reforms that this new era demands. JEFFREY SACHS 30
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  • voices
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      Voters need to ask the hard questions
      486 32  -  FROM ANDREW TAN SOON WAH In response to the article “Moves aplenty as S’pore stands on the cusp of demographic shift” (Aug 29), a reader commented online that our educational system produces emotional voters who are softies with an entitlement mentality, and not
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      Political parties not talking enough about S’pore economy
      170 32  -  FROM SIMON GOH Amid the financial turbulence around us, political parties are not talking about the Singapore economy. For example, what will happen to our maritime industry if the Kra Canal is built in southern Thailand? (“Emergence of new sea routes a
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    • $POSB
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        Lock icon Empowering children with good financial sense
        741 35 Fun lessons and a structured programme help children progress from being financial novices to junior entrepreneurs Ms Jaclyn Seow always keeps in mind the lesson her mother taught her on managing money when she was a child: Never spend more than what you need
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        Helping your community, changing lives
        374 35  -  FROM DERRICK GOH Head of POSB It’s not unusual to hear of people who think that saving money is all you need to manage your finances well. While this is a very important aspect of financial management, we should also consider other factors to help
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      14 32 •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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      90 33 D v/ ON THE NEWS AND TRENDS SHAPING OUR WORLD id 'f M i »»M MM IH »»M VIEWPOINTS Weekdays, 12.30pm 1.30pm Get your vital lunchtime supplement with Howie Lim and Andre Ahchak as they tackle property, money, career, sports and all the issues you care about. 838 w THE
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Tourists drive rise in GSS spending, says MasterCard
      498 36 Cardholders from Australia Malaysia China and Japan offset lower spending by locals INCREASE COMES AMID DECLINE IN VISITOR ARRIVALS SINGAPORE Spending by MasterCard cardholders during the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) rose 2.2 per cent over the previous year, as increased purchases by
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      PUB to build demo plant for testing water reclamation tech
      191 36 SINGAPORE National water agency PUB is building a demonstration plant to test cost-saving and energy-efficiency technologies that could be implemented at Tuas Water Reclamation Plant. Slated for completion in February 2017, the tender for the demonstration plant was awarded to
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      Lock icon Missing man found after nearly two-day search by 200 officers
      297 36 SINGAPORE A 76-year-old man who went missing in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve was found yesterday after an extensive 45-hour operation involving 200 officers from the police, national water agency PUB and the National Parks Board (NParks). A volunteer known
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    • Article
      Almost all livestock for korban rites sold
      213 37 SINGAPORE A total of 3,385 of the 3,700 livestock to be imported for the Muslim Korban have been taken up as of yesterday, the Singapore Mosques Korban Committee (JKMS) said. A total of 2,000 sheep from Australia and 1,700 lambs from Ireland are
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      Lock icon Cigarettes, tobacco seized at Tuas
      244 37 SINGAPORE A total of 4,050 cartons of cigarettes as well as 150 bundles containing about 1kg of unmanufactured tobacco each on which duty was not paid were seized from a Malaysia-reg-istered prime mover at Tuas Checkpoint on Saturday. The amount of duty and Goods and
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Public shaming of journalist signals China’s growing control of media
      1134 38 Insiders say that nowadays there is no press that is safe GOVT CRACKDOWN ON FREEDOM OF THE PRESS THE NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG When the Chinese Ministry of Public Security arrested nearly 200 people at the end of last
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      Lock icon One Belt, One Road pays dividends overseas
      743 39 Scheme reviews are mixed, but as China looks to build influence from Hungary to Indonesia, some industries are reaping rewards PLAN TO REBUILD SILK ROAD TRADE LINKS OFF TO A STRONG START REUTERS XUZHOU —Two years after China first unveiled a sweeping plan
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      153 39 11 111 11 CISCO Wireless is the New Access Improve user experience Reduce Complexity Increase Security Promotion is valid until 30 October 2015 111 Secure Wireless Connectivity Purchase two 802.1 lac Access Points to receive a wireless controller and 25 Access Point Licenses at almost no added cost. Bundle Options:
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  • world
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      Lock icon Abbott feels the heat to take in more refugees
      530 40 PM to allow more migran ts from Syria, Iraq, North Africa, but only within current quotas STRONG STANCE ON ASYLUM SEEKERS DRAWS CRITICISM AGENCIES SYDNEY Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott came under pressure yesterday to take in more migrants to help
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    • Article
      Lock icon North and South Korea resume talks to reunite families separated by war
      458 40 AGENCIES SEOUL North and South Korea started talks at a border village yesterday on resuming the reunions of families separated by the Korean War in the early 1950s, Seoul officials said. The talks among the rivals’ Red Cross
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    • Article
      Lock icon Russia adds fuel to Japan’s territorial fire
      474 41 Japanese Foreign Ministry says visit by Cabinet minister is ‘unacceptable’, as it plans for a visit by Putin ANOTHER TOP OFFICIAL HEADS TO DISPUTED ISLANDS KYODO NEWS TOKYO Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov yesterday visited two of the north-western Pacific islands at the
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      96 41 DON’T MISS MEDIACORP OOH MEDIA INAUGURAL gravity cycling event in an urban setting happening Singapore Sports Hub 10 11 Oct 2015, 10am 6pm Prepare yourself for the race and get ready to spend a weekend with us in this exciting gravity cycling event. CATEGORIES YOUTH (MIXED) 12-16 years old JUNIOR
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      370 42 Predecessor is leaving to ‘pursue other opportunities’ NEW CHIEF AT LONDON-BASED LENDER BLOOMBERG SINGAPORE Standard Chartered, which has Temasek Holdings as the largest shareholder, has named Ms Judy Hsu, its global wealth management head, as Singapore chief executive officer, replacing Mr
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      345 42 SINGAPORE The outlook for the gaming industry in the Republic continues to be stable despite declining visitor arrivals, lower win rates and a shrinking VIP business, Fitch Ratings said yesterday. Fitch noted that the two integrated resorts here continue to generate robust EBITDA
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      590 45  -  Bowler makes strong case for inclusion in World C’ships team SHE C N NOW BECONS DERED ‘ONE OF T E B ST’ NOAH TAN noahtanyw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Ahead of last month’s Singapore Sports Awards, many people had expected national bowler Jazreel Tan to clinch
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      379 45 REUTERS TOKYO Table tennis chiefs were encouraged by what they described as a “positive” response to their pitch for an extra gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) said yesterday. ITTF president Thomas Weikert
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      798 46 World No 1 Serena Williams beats Keys to set up quarter-final match with Venus AP NEW YORK —No reason for any extra practice after this performance by Serena Williams. Plus, it is not as if she needs to study too hard to figure
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      737 47 In night of contrasting fortunes, Wales made to wait for entry to Euro 2016 AP LONDON Iceland made it to their first major tournament on Sunday (early this morning Singapore time), but Wales will have to wait a little longer to secure a place
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      459 47 REUTERS AMSTERDAM The Netherlands were plunged into a veritable crisis after Sunday’s 3-0 loss in Turkey left their Euro 2016 qualification hopes in tatters, with the local press declaring it as the end of an era. New coach Danny Blind said
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      657 48 ASIAN VICE-PRESIDENT SAYS IT’S TIME FOR NEW IDEAS REUTERS MANCHESTER —Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan, beaten in May’s FIFA presidential election by Sepp Blatter, strongly hinted he will stand for the position again while speaking to delegates at the Soccerex business
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      109 46 SPORTS FIXTURES HIGHLIGHTS Home I Away I Timing Tue, 8 Sep 2015 W Cup Afghanistan Japan 8.25pm LW This match is played on neutral ground. No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize. LW: Livewire (MBS) Livewire (RWS)
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      29 49 TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2015 SHINING BRIGHT START YOUNG SIN ER-SONGWRITER JONA H N CHAN IMPRESSES WITH HIS DEBUT SINGLE 50 DIGITAL IMAGING: KENNETH CHOY; PHOTO: CHERLYNN LIAN; GETTY IMAGES
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        681 50  -  JONATHAN CHAN’S DEBUT SINGLE IS A BRIGHT SIGN OF THINGS TO COME KEVIN MATHEWS features@mediacorp.com.sg Google JAWN and you might stumble onto the website of one Jonathan Chan, who describes himself as a “designer, musician, friend”. The site ably showcases the first descriptor with Chan’s design
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        323 50  -  DON MENDOZA SINGAPORE Kicking off Costa Coffee’s new initiative, titled Costa Coffee With, is local singer-songwriter Gentle Bones, who will be performing this Saturday at 6.30pm at Costa’s VivoCity outlet. In the spirit of the brand’s London heritage, the ongoing se
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        379 51  -  The magical illusions of Ghost the Musical is coming to town SPIRITED PERFORMANCE MARGUERITA TAN features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE What if death calls unexpectedly but you have a chance to save the person you love most from harm and utter that final “I love you”? That is the premise
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        286 51  -  GENEVIEVE LOH SINGAPORE Goh Eng Wah, the executive chairman of Eng Wah Global and a pioneer of Singapore cinema passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept 5. He was 92. The businessman’s first cinemas were Happy Theatre and the open-air Victory Theatre, both in Happy World
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