Today, 5 May 2016

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    13 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016 MCI(P) 021/06/2015
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    8 Bangladeshis took radical turn after arriving in Singapore 
    1015 1  - 8 Bangladeshis took radical turn after arriving in Singapore Terror cell members had specific roles, shared ‘large amounts’of propaganda material GROUP HELD MEETINGS IN PARKS, FIELDS KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —When they first came to Singapore, the eight Bangladeshis recently detained here for plotting terror attacks in their home country
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      35 1 IN OURANXIETY OVER THREAT OF ISLAMIC STATE TO SOUTH-EAST ASIA, WE MUST TAKE CARE NOT TO EXAGGERATE IT COMMENT&ANALYSIS 14 Trump thumps GOP field in Indiana and clears a path to nomination HOT NEWS 10
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    Lock icon RIVER GIVES UP A SECRET AS DROUGHT GETS WORSE
    127 1 RIVER GIVES UPASECRETAS DROUGHT GETS WORSE Wreckage, believed to be of a British merchant vessel which sank more than 100 years ago, has emerged from the dwindling waters of the Pahang River in Malaysia. It is the first time the wreckage
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    ASEAN haze meeting ends on ‘disappointing, bewildering’ note
    825 1 SINGAPORE —A meeting of five Association of South-east Asian (ASEAN) nations here yesterday to discuss transboundary haze pollution ended on an unexpected note, when a senior Indonesian official declined to take questions at a media conference after the meeting, saying there would
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  • Article
    8 Bangladeshis took radical turn after arriving in Singapore
    1017 1 (2nd Edition)  -  Terror cell members had specific roles, shared ‘large amounts’of propaganda material GROUP HELD MEETINGS IN PARKS, FIELDS KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —When they first came to Singapore, the eight Bangladeshis recently detained here for plotting terror attacks in their home country
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    Lock icon RIVER GIVES UP A SECRET AS DROUGHT GETS WORSE
    127 1 (2nd Edition) RIVER GIVES UPASECRETAS DROUGHT GETS WORSE Wreckage, believed to be of a British merchant vessel which sank more than 100 years ago, has emerged from the dwindling waters of the Pahang River in Malaysia. It is the first time the wreckage
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    ASEAN haze meeting ends on ‘disappointing, bewildering’ note
    825 1 (2nd Edition) SINGAPORE —A meeting of five Association of South-east Asian (ASEAN) nations here yesterday to discuss transboundary haze pollution ended on an unexpected note, when a senior Indonesian official declined to take questions at a media conference after the meeting, saying there would
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      36 1 (2nd Edition) IN OURANXIETY OVER THREAT OF ISLAMIC STATE TO SOUTH-EAST ASIA, WE MUST TAKE CARE NOT TO EXAGGERATE IT COMMENT&ANALYSIS 14 Trump is last man standing as Cruz, Kasich quit after thumping in Indiana HOT NEWS 10
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Migrant workers can be partners against radicalisation: Experts
      570 2  -  S’poreans should engage not ostracise community; be educated on signs of extremism’ CO-WORKERS, NEIGHBOURS ‘CAN BE EYES AND EARS’ KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Terror and security experts said the emergence of a second case of radicalised migrant workers here points to the
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      Lock icon Wanton killings plague Bangladesh as government turns deaf ear
      940 4  -  to practice.” agencies with additional REPORTING BY KIM SO-HYUN BY KIM SO-HYUN S ING A POR E —Bangladesh has been rocked by brutal killings of secularists and liberals accused of having defamed Islam or engaging in alternative lifestyles against the tenets
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      Lock icon BANGLADESH BLOGGER SEEKS U.S. HELP AS THREATS ESCALATE
      382 4 AP When Bangladeshi blogger and social activist Ashif Entaz Rabi (picture) hosted a television talk show about a slaying of a publisher by Islamic extremists, he faced a torrent of threatening phone calls. He says young men with earpieces started loitering outside
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      Lock icon Murali’s mantra: Plans, not personality, matter
      811 6  -  SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE –One would hardly describe People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate Murali Pillai known for his low-key demeanour as a non-conformist. But in his own ways, the head of the commercial litigation department at Rajah Tann Singapore does not believe in
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      Candidate plans to add eldercare centre, emergency systems for seniors
      469 6  -  SIAU MING EN SINGAPORE With one in nine Bukit Batok residents aged 65 and above today, the People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate in the by-election, Mr Murali Pillai, wants to plan for their future needs by adding an eldercare centre
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      Lock icon By-election the latest stop in political journey, says Chee
      862 8  -  NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Eight months after contesting his first election in 14 years last September, Dr Chee Soon Juan, 53, finds himself contesting his second. While some political pundits had suggested that the Bukit Batok byelection was effectively last
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      Lock icon By-election the latest stop in political journey, says Chee
      860 8 (2nd Edition)  -  NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Eight months after contesting his first election in 14 years last September, Dr Chee Soon Juan, 53, finds himself contesting his second. While some political pundits had suggested that the Bukit Batok byelection was effectively last
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      ISA arrests ‘point to need to tighten immigration’
      560 8  -  KENNETH CHENG, KELLY NG SINGAPORE The recent detention of eight radicalised Bangladeshis here under the Internal Security Act (ISA) points to the need to tighten the Republic’s immigration policy, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan said yesterday morning. Speaking to
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      ISA arrests ‘point to need to tighten immigration’
      578 8 (2nd Edition)  -  KELLY NG KENNETH CHENG AND SINGAPORE The recent detention of eight radicalised Bangladeshis here under the Internal Security Act (ISA) points to the need to tighten the Republic’s immigration policy, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan said yesterday morning. Speaking
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      Lock icon Trump thumps GOP field in Indiana and clears a path to nomination
      1067 10 THE NEW YORK TIMES WA S H I N G TO N Mr Donald Trump became the presumptive Republican presidential nominee yesterday morning, with a landslide win in Indiana that drove his principal opponent, Senator Ted Cruz, from
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      Lock icon Trump is last man standing as Cruz, Kasich quit after thumping in Indiana
      1077 10 (2nd Edition) THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON Mr Donald Trump became the presumptive Republican presidential nominee yesterday, with a landslide win in Indiana that drove his remaining opponents, Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich, from the race
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      357 3 A 6 1% v As we journey beyond this little red dot, we go to great lengths to present what the world has to offer all on a silver platter. Every month, excite your senses with food that transcends heritage and culture! MAY Bulgogi Roast Beef Come nosh on our
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      144 10 (2nd Edition) a AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE D Renew Your AA Ordinary Membership Today Enjoy Great Savings and Fabulous Bundles worth up to $220! l-year $80.25 USB Fan Light and Vouchers of total worth $65 Not a Member yet? Find out more at www.aas.com.sg/GSS 3-year <s> $210 (U.P $240.75) k r»*N I
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      278 11 UftUSUAl our A labour movement ntuc National Trades Union Congress JUST BE THRIFTY? -*0 mZA'- m it j PHa \Si ‘.1 But there’s a smarter way that also lets you enjoy more of life at the same time. This May and June, enjoy special privileges at more than 1,000 merchant
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon How serious is the threat of IS to S-E Asia?
      894 14  -  IN OUR ANXIETY OVER TERROR GROUP, WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO MISS THE FOREST FOR THE TREES JOSEPH CHINYONG LIOW Joseph CY Liow is Dean of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University and currently Lee
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      Lock icon Thailand’s sugar tax a sweet and sour mix
      845 15  -  HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE, TOO ANCHALEE KONGRUT Anchalee Kongrut is a writer for Bangkok Post’s Life section. BANGKOK POST One of my favourite songs is I Want Some Sugar in My Bowl, a sultry song sung by Nina Simone. This song
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      Lock icon The premium-isation of rural Chinese consumers
      939 16  -  IT’S ALL ABOUT BRANDS OFFERING THE RIGHT PRODUCT AT THE RIGHT PRICE ADAM MINTER Adam Minter is an American writer based in Asia, where he covers politics, culture and business. BLOOMBERG Apple’s iPhone SE might be one of the company’s least impressive products in
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      137 14 Premium-isation is not only about fear. It also speaks to the growing sophistication of rural Chinese, most of whom now have access to the same online shopping platforms as their far wealthier counterparts in Shanghai. ADAM MINTER 16 I JL KM >' GROWELL Scalp Lotion Scientifically Proven Treatment for Hair
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      132 16 NATIONAL Sifo/er ACADEMY The new National Silver Academy offers seniors a wide range of learning opportunities from a network of post-secondary education institutions and community-based organisations. Visit www.nsa.org.sg for more details. (p) ftPER w COURSE SUBSIDIES NO EXAMS FOR ITE/POLYTECHNIC/ UNIVERSITY COURSES OVER 500 COURSES *4 r cs, 'A (a
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      190 17 FARMHOUSE 11 INDULGE IN THE CREAMY, NATURAL GDDDNESSDF AUSTRALIAN MILK. 51 m jfipf o i i S to u_ III < tc O 1 f is Ffl O <•* H««Mk 7m 1 tsScoot Off TO AUSTRALIA with FARMHOUSE! •> WIN A TRIP TO AUSTRALIA FOR A FAMILY OF 4 WORTH
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  • voices
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      Recent incidents a reason to discuss institutional racism
      244 18  -  FROM ZULFIKAR MOHAMAD SHARIFF Several important points were raised in the letter “PrimaDeli incident highlights insidiousness of institutional racism” (May 2) regarding racism and how it affects minority communities in Singapore. The suggestion that we must have a conversation about institutional racism
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      LTA should inject new ideas, review regulation to improve rail situation
      264 18  -  FROM GOH KIAN HUAT I refer to the report “Power trip causes rush-hour chaos, blackouts at 3 MRT lines, LRT network” (April 26). The unprecedented disruption along four lines on April 25, followed the next day by a disruption
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      PRIVATE-HIRE CAR FIRMS CAN MAKE TAXI SERVICES HERE MORE COMPETITIVE
      93 18  -  QUICK HITS CHUA KIM CHOO I applaud the news that the Government has embraced the new private-hire car entrants. Taxi operators must now rise to the challenge (“Grab, Uber drivers to be licensed under new regime”; April 13). With these
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      APP working with stakeholders as part of its forest conservation policy
      486 19  -  FROM JOSE RAYMOND Vice-President, Corporate Affairs (Singapore), Asia Pulp Paper We thank Mr Chris Cheng for his letter “APP should focus on preventing peatland fires, pay for damage” (May 2) and will address the specific concerns he raised. He
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      Correction
      72 19 In the letter “APP should focus on preventing peatland fires, pay for damage” (May 2), the writer stated that for each five-year cycle of acacia plantation on peatland, the emission is roughly the same as clearing a forest with an area five times that of the plantation. This is
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      251 18 LETTER RE-ENGINEER SMRT FROM THE TOP TO RESOLVE BREAKDOWNS Visit tdy.sg/ltrsmrt for the letter from Kevin Tan Eng Hwee. I want maximum ACCA exemptions*. It’s my choice. n > Ranked 31st in Accounting and Finance (The Complete University Guide 2014) > Ranked Top 50 in the Guardian University Guide 2016
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      14 18 •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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      16 19 LETTER CONSUMERS MUSTTAKE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HAZE Visit http://tdy.sg/ ltrhaze0505 for the letter from Desmond Chng.
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      272 19 NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE MODERN SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE SAT 7-SUN 8 MAY Get complimentary tickets to the special exhibition Reframing Modernism to make your weekend memorable. All you need to do is: Write a note to your mum Paste it on our Mother's
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Muslim group wants body to be set up to handle discrimination cases
      595 20  -  Suggestion is not only for job-related incidents or the Malay community, says AMP PROPOSAL ‘NOT A DIRECT RESPONSE TO RECENT INCIDENT’ ASYRAF KAMIL noorasyrafbk@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Expressing concern over what seems to be an increase in the number of
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      Food industry needs young talent, but misconceptions pose a challenge
      575 21  -  Newcomers are highly sought after to help firms keep up with ever-changing times CLIFFORD LEE cliffordlee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —It used to take a five-man team to roast up to 80 ducks a day at Shiro Corporation, a food manufacturer and supplier
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      250 job seekers to benefit from professional courses
      352 22  -  LOUISA TANG SINGAPORE Amid the Government’s efforts to develop a pipeline of manpower for the information and communications sector, the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) is rolling out eight new Professional Conversion Programmes (PCP) for professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) who wish
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      10,000 places on offer for seniors to take up courses
      226 22 SINGAPORE —Seniors aged 50 and above who are keen on self-improvement can now sign up for more than 500 courses through the National Silver Academy (NSA), which offers subsidised short courses on home maintenance and financial planning to “exam-free” modules
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      Lock icon Passion for the outdoors leads girl to diploma in adventure
      566 23  -  ILIYAS JUANDA iliyasj@mediacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE By age 5, she had scaled her first mountain, Mount Ophir, with her family. When she was in secondary school, treks along the 10km trail at the Southern Ridges were a weekly family affair for
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  • china & india
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      Lock icon China’s steelmakers at heart of simmering global trade debate
      788 24 INDUSTRY AT HEART OF TALKS AS WTO RULE CHANGE LOOMS THE NEW YORK TIMES C ARDIFF WALES With thunderous roars and flashes of blue light, an electric arc furnace at a steel mill in this industrial city melts 154 tonnes of
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      Lock icon Failure of Thai deal shows obstacles to Xi’s Silk Road dream
      679 25 Issues include lack of clarity around whether it is a foreign policy tool or commercial drive BLOOMBERG BANGKOK —Chinese President Xi Jinping is so devoted to his Silk Road project for China to deepen economic ties across Asia that
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      Lock icon Kill, kill, kill! China’s PLA makes a hardcore pitch for recruits
      556 26 AP BEIJING —China’s military is appealing to the younger generation with a slick new recruitment video featuring aircraft carriers, tanks and special forces troops, all set to a rousing rap-rock soundtrack. With lyrics such as “Just waiting for the
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      Lock icon China takes to soft power to assert maritime claims
      553 27 AP BEIJING China’s military has dispatched ships and planes and even built new islands to assert its maritime claims. Now, it is deploying a new set of tools to uphold Chinese sovereignty: Magicians, singers and actors. Famed singer of patriotic anthems
      AP; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  553 words
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  • Page 24 Miscellaneous
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      43 24 TOTO Estimated Group 1 Prize $1 Million Draw on Thu, 5 May 2016, 6.30pm at Singapore Pools Building (210 Middle Road) For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg P L A Y© Always play with care responsibly] Do not bet illegally. RCB Reg No: *****0202G m
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  • world
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      63 28 SINGAPORE HORSE RACING SUNDAY, 8 MAY 2016 First race starts at 1 2.50pm Live telecast and totalisator services are available for the above race meeting at the Singapore Racecourse and Off-Course premises. For the latest updates, visit www.turfclub.com.sg or call the Singapore Turf Club at 6879 1000. For admission to
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      543 34  -  BRIGHT SPOTS REMAIN AMID SLOWING ECONOMY ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In spite of the gloomy economic conditions and expectations for slower wage growth and higher unemployment this year, individuals in certain “hot jobs” can still expect to take home pretty big pay
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      463 38 AGENCIES NEW YORK —Struggling teen apparel retailer Aeropostale filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday, succumbing to years of losses as shoppers flocked to fast-fashion retailers and competitors. The mall-based retailer listed assets in the range of US$100 million (S$135.82 million) to US$500
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        143 40 This Mother’s Day, take your mum on holiday onboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise. The Voyager of the Seas offers the 3N Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) Cruise from S$424, which is sailing off on May 7. Mothers get 50-per-cent off. Terms and conditions apply.
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        152 40 Fisherman’s Friend is offering you the chance to win a stay at a suite in a luxurious hotel with a scenic view of Singapore. Ten winners will get a two-day one-night staycation at Marina Bay Sands from June 11 to 12, including high
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        74 40 Got a muscle strain or back ache? Try KefenTech medical plaster, which contains ketoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescribed for effective and rapid pain relief. Unlike its capsule form for oral consumption, the ketoprofen is absorbed through the skin to reach the pain site without causing risk
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        158 40 UNIQLO has reinvented traditional Japanese clothing with the new Yukata range for women and girls. The yukata is a cotton summer kimono with colours and patterns made for casual wear. UNIQLO’s Yukata is made of 100-per-cent cotton, keeping you comfortable even in the summer heat. The colours
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      226 42 BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Citigroup is set to be the first major bank in Asia to roll out voice recognition technology to its retail customers, as part of a move to upgrade its Internet and mobile banking offerings across the region. Citigroup
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      132 42 DOWNLOAD THE FULL RACE GUIDE FROM SPARTAN SINGAPORE FACE BOOK PAGE. HEAT TIME Arrive at least 90 minutes before your scheduled heat time. Check your heat time on your colour wristband or on the Spartan Race website. SPRINT: http://goo.gl/QEBrs1 SUPER: http://goo.gl/Po8TpZ I^^BAGCHECI^J Bring wet wipes, towel, change of clothes/ shoes,
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      706 44  -  Sports psychologist warns against losing streak, but coach says players are unaffected TEAM HAS CONCEDED 27 GOALS IN 10 GAMES AMANPREET SINGH amanpreet@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —They are earmarked by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) to be the players chasing football glory for Singapore
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      215 44  -  AMANPREET SINGH SINGAPORE —A moment of magic from substitute Iqbal Hussain saw 10-man Hougang United snatch a 1-1 draw against Tampines Rovers in last night’s S.League match at Hougang Stadium. The Stags took the lead five minutes before half-time when midfielder
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      1216 45  -  WILL THEIR STAR PLAYERS STAY OR LEAVE? WILL THE CLUB SUFFER SECOND-SEASON SYNDROME? COMMENTARY BY PAUL HAYWARD PAUL HAYWARD sports@mediacorp.com.sg Paul Hayward is The Daily Telegraph’s chief sportswriter. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH The morning after a league title win, Alex Ferguson would
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      132 45 REUTERS Leicester City have the chance of making anything between £150 million and £250 million (S$295 million to S$492 million) from their sensational Premier League triumph, according to sports marketing experts, while the city itself could enjoy a huge commercial boost, too. £90 million in
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      550 46  -  Confident, composed RI side too strong as they claim second straight A Div title RAFFLES INSTITUTION WIN 4-1 AMANPREET SINGH amanpreet@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Maybe they were too eager to make up for last year’s defeat. Or maybe it was because they were apprehensive
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      488 46  -  ADELENE WONG SINGAPORE It is the most popular sport played among schoolgirls in Singapore, but the coaching of netball in schools still needs a more structured and consistent system to ensure that the right basic skills are being imparted. That is why
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      91 46 Event Venue SPORTS FIXTURES HIGHLIGHTS Home Away Timing 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) (21 years and above) Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 years and above during ‘Live’ telecast) SB: SportsBuzz@Kranji (18
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      59 47 SLUM IT OUT RIO’S SLUMS ARE A NEW ACCOMMODATION OPTION FORTHE OLYMPICS [51] SINGAPORE PRIDE SPA ESPRIT GROUP OPENS ITS FIRST OVERSEAS F&B OUTLET IN LONDON [62] THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016 GOOD CAUSE BEN YEO CRUSADES FOR ABUSED WOMEN [62] READY, JET-SET, GO HOW THE AVERAGE TRAVELLER WILL BENEFIT AS
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        853 48  -  AS EXPEDIA COMES OFF AN ACQUISITION SPREE, EXPECT MORE BENEFITS SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com.sg Not too far in the future, you could book an apartment in London or a machiya in Japan on the Expedia website. That’s what we learnt during a session with Expedia Inc’s chief executive
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        459 49  -  Sonia Chew visits Chiang Rai to start a new series of unique adventures on TravelSSBD BY SCOTT MARSH Chiang Rai’s Karen hill tribes are known for their long-necked women who don brass rings around their necks. Traditionally viewed as a sign of beauty, the rings also
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        281 50  -  Are you ready for all things Star Wars in Tomorrowland? THEME PARK MAGIC SERENE LIM SINGAPORE Hong Kong Disneyland decided to mark Star Wars Day yesterday by announcing its plans to give the theme park a Star Wars makeover from June
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        349 51 REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO Stunning views of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, a sundrenched patio nestled in the hills of a rainforest and rooms costing a fraction of nearby hotels. Nope, it’s not a dream. It’s the Favelinha hostel, which is similar to others in several of Rio’s
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        709 52  -  JETSETTING WITH SERENE LIM SINGAPORE New start-up Funzing, which bills itself as an online marketplace of events, wants you to know that Singapore isn’t boring. This is why the “Airbnb of experiences” has chosen Singapore to be the fourth city in its launch schedule following Tel Aviv,
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        210 53 Travel deals and steals GET IT NOW Silk Air Early Bird Sale Start planning for your next holiday nearby with SilkAir’s Advanced Purchase fares. You can fly to destinations, such as Lombok from S$339, Penang from S$199, Hanoi from S$269 and Phuket from S$239. Blackout dates apply. For
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        23 53 ONLINE Julie Tan is headed to the Big Apple to study acting http://bit.ly/todayceleb PHOTO: CHUA HONG YIN
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        908 54  -  Explore a different part of Perth, Hong Kong and Bangkok BY NICOLETTE ONG PERTH Just a five-hour flight from Singapore, Perth is a great getaway option. But if you’ve already been to the popular tourist spots, why not explore Western Australia’s outback, stay at a farm
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        Lock icon 48 HOURS IN MALACCA
        722 56  -  What to indulge in at this World Heritage Site in Malaysia BY PETER YEO Malacca is not only steeped in history, it is also the cultural capital for Straits-born Chinese (or Peranakans) and a food haven. With coaches departing daily from Singapore, Malacca, located three hours
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        Go free-and-easy in Tokyo
        196 57 Experience the best of Japan’s capital city with Chan Brothers Travel. The 6D Tokyo, Shirakaba Nikko free-and-easy package includes accommodation, return economy class air tickets, airport transfers and selected tours. To help you get the most out of your holiday, Chan Brothers Travel offers free itinerary
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        Lock icon FIVE THINGS YOU MUST DO IN TAIPEI
        621 60  -  Taipei is vast but you can still get a good sampling of the city with these suggestions BY PETER YEO It is a no-brainer why Taipei is one of the favourite short getaways for Singaporeans. The relatively short distance and multitude of lowcost
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        Three reasons to visit Perth
        225 61 ELIZABETH QUAY The recently opened waterfront development in the heart of Perth features a variety of attractions, events, and dining options. You can take The Little Ferry Co to tour the Swan River, play with your kids at the maritime-inspired playground and check out the
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        Go where you want with a self-drive trip in Okinawa
        156 61 Add a unique spin to your Japan vacation by opting for a self-drive holiday. Chan Brothers Travel has a 4D Okinawa Self Drive package that’s perfect for those looking for free-and-easy travel. The package includes return flight, four days of
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      590 59  -  Plan a family getaway to see Western Australia’s beautiful natural environments BY NICOLETTE ONG Discover the best of Perth and its surrounds with a relaxing self-drive holiday. Take your time to explore the city’s cool suburbs, hip new cafes and spectacular green parks. You’ll also love
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        448 62  -  Espresso canteen A Wanted Man also serves Singapore-influenced dishes FROM SINGAPORE TO LONDON DON MENDOZA SINGAPORE A known name in both the beauty world and Singapore’s thriving dining scene, home-grown brand Spa Esprit Group has taken its brand of creative lifestyle offerings
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        Lock icon Putting a ring on it
        470 62  -  Ben Yeo is giving out rings to raise awareness for abused women HEART ON HIS FINGER MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Not content with being an entrepreneur, actor and host, Ben Yeo has a new passion project: Raising awareness for disadvantaged women in abusive marriages. This
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      462 63  -  Give your dishes an added dimension of flavour with Hanmirae Seaweed Snack BY ANNETTETAN As a kid, some of my favourite snacks were those narrow little packets of seaweed sheets lacquered in a soy-flavoured seasoning. Little did I know then that those snacks would make fantastic
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