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Title Section13 2016-05-18 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM mediacorp WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016 WE SET YOU THINKING MCI(P) 021/06/201513 words
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314 2016-05-18 1 SINGAPORE The first patient with the Zika virus in Singapore was discharged from the Communicable Diseases Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital yesterday after making a full recovery, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Environment Agency (NEA) said, adding that his family314 words
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Article, Illustration86 2016-05-18 1 INQUIRY INTO TEEN’S DEATH BEGINS What transpired when police spoke to Benjamin Lim at his school in an alleged molestation case dominated proceedings at the start of the Coroner’s Inquiry yesterday into the 14-year-old boy’s death on Jan 26. Investigation officer Mohammad Razif (picture) testifiedPHOTO: ROBIN CHOO - 86 words
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Article, Illustration735 2016-05-18 1 LEE YEN NEE - HSR ordered to pay penalty of S$74,000 for offering incentives to Thomson View homeowners FIRST TIME ACTION TAKEN AGAINST AN AGENCY INSTEAD OF INDIVIDUAL AGENTS LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In an unprecedented move, the Council for Estate Agencies (CE A)PHOTO: GOOGLE MAPS - 735 words
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Article, Illustration984 2016-05-18 2 FIRST BILATERAL VISIT BY S’POREAN PM TO MOSCOW SINCE 1990 SINGAPORE —Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called for stronger economic ties between Singapore and Russia, adding that although businessmen and officials have been active in seeking984 words
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462 2016-05-18 2 AGENCIES R O M E In a scathing attack, Pope Francis criticised Western powers for trying to export their own brand of democracy to countries such as Iraq and Libya without respecting indigenous political cultures, just as the United States and other worldAGENCIES - 462 words
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1248 2016-05-18 4 AMANDA LEE - Boy appeared to be coping well, seemed to have acceptable stress levels says counsellor AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E When police officers turned up at his school on Jan 26 to get his help1,248 words
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495 2016-05-18 4 VALERIE KOH - VALERIE KOH SINGAPORE Benjamin Lim’s father yesterday disagreed with the police’s account of what happened in a lift where the teenager was alleged to have molested an 11-year-old girl, despite being shown surveillance footage of the lift and hearing the girl’s495 words
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729 2016-05-18 6 VALERIE KOH - Principal says he stressed importance of family bonding care ‘during critical period’ VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The principal of Benjamin Lim’s school and the counsellor who spoke to him and his mother told the court yesterday that they decided729 words
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489 2016-05-18 8 TOH EE MING - Chuan-Jin calls on citizens to adopt ‘corresponding approach during online discussions TOH EE MING toheeming@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —As the Government increasingly taps online platforms to engage citizens and disseminate information, Social and Family Development Minister Tan Chuan-Jin yesterday called on the public to find out489 words
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859 2016-05-18 12 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The National Research Foundation (NRF) will be injecting another S$40 million into the technology start-up scene, in the third instalment of its Early Stage Venture Fund. Unlike previous rounds where it chose venture capital firms, this is859 words
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Article, Illustration675 2016-05-18 5 PENNY HSIEH - From HR professional to chief baker THE NEW RETIREMENT DREAM PENNY HSIEH brandstudio@mediacorp.com.sg VINCENT Chew fell in love with his classmate Elaine as teenagers at the bus stop outside Ngee Ann Polytechnic. She was lovely, andhelpedhimwithsomeofhispoorersubjects. “Especially with the Accounting module she was quite goodILLUSTRATIONS: KATHERINE KIRANA/BLUE MANGO DESIGN: KAMARUDIN BERRO - 675 words
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comment & analysis
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Article, Illustration882 2016-05-18 14 STEFAN GERLACH - DANGER OF ANOTHER CRISIS SHOULD NOT BE RULED OUT STEFAN GERLACH Stefan Gerlach is chief economist at BSI Bank in Zurich and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland. He has also served as executive director and chief economist of thePROJECT SYNDICATE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 882 words
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Article, Illustration1120 2016-05-18 16 JONATHAN REIBER - WHAT ROLE DO GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS HAVE IN CYBERSECURITY? JONATHAN REIBER Jonathan Reiber is a senior fellow at the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity at the University of California, Berkeley. He has held a number of appointments in US President Barack Obama’s administration,PHOTO: THE NEW YORK TIMES - 1,120 words
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Advertisement38 2016-05-18 14 Singapore has taken an important step forward by establishing its Cyber Security Agency and its new strategy. Now it is time for implementation, and for companies to take the next steps in securing their assets. JONATHAN REIBER 1638 words
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voices
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242 2016-05-18 20 GOH CHUI LING - FROM GOH CHUI LING The writer’s view in “Incentives to reward bus operators puzzling” (May 16) is that the operators should not be rewarded for improving services. He uses the analogy of rewarding a teacher every time students perform very242 words
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95 2016-05-18 20 JORDAN CHUA CHIAM SIANG - JORDAN CHUA CHIAM SIANG I agree with the letter “Incentives to reward bus operators puzzling” (May 16). Maybe the Land Transport Authority should justify the need to reward the operators with the huge amount. They are fined for train breakdowns on the95 words
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104 2016-05-18 20 JEFFREY SIM - JEFFREY SIM his feedback. JEFFREYSIM, HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, PSA CORPORATION We refer to Mr Yun Kok Onn’s letter “Malaysian vehicles must abide by local standards” (May 13), about his and his neighbours’ experience with motorcycle traffic noise. We assure them that PSA is mindful104 words
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338 2016-05-18 20 TONY TEO - FROM TONY TEO Director, Environmental Public Health Operations, National Environment Agency The National Environment Agency (NEA) refers to Mr Ronnie Poon’s letter “Authorities should monitor food hygiene at pasar malams” (May 11). We wish to highlight to him that anyone intending338 words
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386 2016-05-18 21 PAUL CHAIN SHAU WOO - FROM PAUL CHAIN SHAU WOO I refer to the letter “Atomic bombs may have saved Japan from a slaughter” (May 14). I cannot feel sorry for Japan, as it had caused suffering to millions of Asians, but I disagree that the386 words
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179 2016-05-18 21 TERENCE LIM - FROM TERENCE LIM I refer to the letter “War against diabetes: Offer smaller food portions” (May 13), and wonder why the suggestion was made when customers can already make such requests. Even if customers do not specify their choices179 words
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582 2016-05-18 22 CLIFFORD LEE - RESIDENTS NOTICED PROBLEM WITH LIFT STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO AND NOTIFIED TOWN COUNCIL CLIFFORD LEE cliffordlee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Member of Parliament (MP) Zainal Sapari yesterday pledged to investigate fully why a faulty lift that caused an accident leading to the death of582 words
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Article, Illustration691 2016-05-18 23 ILIYAS JUANDA - They say amendments if passed, will help trigger caution against bad eggs in the industry ILIYAS JUANDA iliyasj@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The proposed legislative changes to give the authorities more teeth to go after unscrupulous retailers were welcomed by consumers although some wishedTODAY FILE PHOTO - 691 words
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Article, Illustration707 2016-05-18 25 REGINA MARIE LEE - REGINA MARIE LEE reginalee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE For Dr Danica Salazar, world English editor at Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the Singaporean expression “blur like sotong” is like poetry to be proud of, and not something to be embarrassed about. “I think the phrasePHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN - 707 words
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Article, Illustration841 2016-05-18 24 SCOTT MARSH - The IDA PlayMaker Programme aims to foster creativity in children and take Singapore one step closer to being a Smart Nation BY SCOTT MARSH There’ll be plenty of buzz about the BeeBot at the Tech Saturday exhibition at Suntec Singapore on May 21. Bee-Bot isPHOTOS: IDA - 841 words
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Advertisement103 2016-05-18 24 Get hands-on time with some cool tech. Date: May 21, 2016 (Saturday) Time: 11am-7pm Location: Suntec Singapore Convention Exhibition Centre, Level 4 Learn how technology can change your life. Highlights include: Try out the latest consumer tech Sign up for free tech workshops Play with cool gadgets like sensors and103 words
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Advertisement601 2016-05-18 25 Advertorial Woman with 40 years of joint problem glad to regain mobility Fell 8 steps down the stairs and had to depend on walking stick. AskTheDoctor kexiseq W •V rs V's m Mdm Betty Yeo relieved from her knee problem with joint lubricant. Joint problem is a common occurrence in601 words
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Article, Illustration921 2016-05-18 28 EVELINE GAN - NUTRITIONAL THERAPY VITAL FOR SOME CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES EVELINE GAN eveline@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE While most children her age eagerly tuck into their favourite food, five-year-old Isabelle Tay struggles with the most basic of eating skills. The simple act of chewing and swallowing softPHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN - 921 words
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480 2016-05-18 28 AP WASHINGTON —Grandma’s cholesterol is okay, but maybe the doctor should be asking about her social life, too. Think about health during the senior years, and a list of common ailments comes to mind. But that is not the whole story. NewAP - 480 words
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Article, Illustration294 2016-05-18 29 NICOLETTE ONG - A few tweaks to your lifestyle, food choices and eating habits can go a long way BY NICOLETTE ONG Did you know that 541,600 people in Singapore were diagnosed with diabetes last year*? Of these, 80 per cent had Type 2 diabetes a condition wherePHOTO: ISTOCK; SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL DIABETES FEDERATION - 294 words
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Article, Illustration240 2016-05-18 29 Foods with high-sugar content can increase your blood sugar level and fat accumulation in your tissues. This raises your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Keep your sugar intake under control by selecting food and beverages that are unsweetened or contain less240 words
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Article77 2016-05-18 29 Make a healthier choice by consuming VITAGEN Less Sugar as part of a reduced-sugar diet. It has 50-per-cent less sugar compared to other regular cultured milk drinks. What’s more, it is the only cultured milk that contains both prebiotics and probiotics to help maintain a healthy77 words
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Article, Illustration946 2016-05-18 30 Urges people to accept China’s 1981 condemnation of the event and turn focus to the future CRITICS SEEK A MORE CANDID EXAMINATION OF ITS LESSONS THE NEW YORK TIMES BEIJING Fifty years to the day since Communist Party leaders formally set in motionTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AP - 946 words
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Article, Illustration619 2016-05-18 31 AGENCIES HONG KONG —A top-ranking Chinese official began a rare visit to Hong Kong yesterday, vowing to listen to residents’ political concerns and seeking to address increasingly strident calls in the city for greater autonomy or even independence from the mainland. TheAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 619 words
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Article, Illustration580 2016-05-18 31 (2nd Edition) AGENCIES HONG KONG —A top-ranking Chinese official said yesterday Beijing fully supports Hong Kong’s leader and his administration, and vowed to listen to residents’ political concerns amid increasingly strident calls in the city for greater autonomy or even independence fromAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 580 words
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Advertisement122 2016-05-18 31 (2nd Edition) Unconvent i onal JOIN THE U THAT BELIEVES IN U. You possess unique talents and experiences that deserve to be shared. At SIM University, we know that diversity benefits everyone, which is why we have designed an unconventional learning environment that brings different people together. Whether you’re a school leaver,122 words
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world
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Article, Illustration934 2016-05-18 32 Tainted land and water, health problems continue to plague victims 10 years after eruption PAYOUTS, MEAGRE TOURIST DOLLARS OFFER LITTLE SOLACE AFP SIDOARJO (INDONESIA) Ms Harwati forces a smile as she guides visitors around a bubbling mud volcano in Indonesia, pausingAFP; PHOTO: AFP - 934 words
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558 2016-05-18 34 Police say the 18-year-old was scouting possible Sydney attack sites trying to acquire a firearm AGENCIES SYDNEY —A teenager was arrested yesterday after Australian police alleged he had been planning to launch a terrorist attack in Sydney. Australian police claimed the 18-year-old wasAGENCIES - 558 words
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603 2016-05-18 36 AGENCIES SEOUL —North Korea has named a career diplomat with broad experience in negotiating with rivals South Korea and the United States as its new Foreign Minister, in what analysts say could be part of a bid to reviveAGENCIES - 603 words
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546 2016-05-18 38 ANGELA TENG - REPUBLIC A POTENTIAL TARGET FOR SWIFT CYBER-THIEVES ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE The Republic’s banks are potential targets for hackers, such as those who recently conducted cyberattacks against a Vietnamese bank and Bangladesh’s central bank using the Swift financial messaging system,546 words
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611 2016-05-18 39 ANGELA TENG - With Nodx down 7.9% in April analysts say further monetary policy easing possible ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) contracted for the second straight month in April, showing that exporters are still struggling with weak external demand, with611 words
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Article, Illustration958 2016-05-18 48 JO TAN - WHY POET DEBORAH EMMANUEL HAD TO TELL THE TALE OF HER YEAR IN PRISON JO TAN features@mediacorp.com.sg Deborah Emmanuel seems like a sunny enough character. The Singaporean writer is young, witty, affable and attractive. Even her rave-reviewed anthology of poems is called When I Giggle In958 words
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Article, Illustration826 2016-05-18 49 The gap between the first and the second movie was necessary, says Apprentice’s Boo Junfeng FIVE-YEAR WAIT JOY FANG SINGAPORE It took five years for Singapore film-maker Boo Junfeng to present his next showing at Cannes Film Festival, after his debut feature film Sandcastle received critical acclaimJOY FANG; PHOTO: AFP - 826 words
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