Today, 7 January 2017

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  • hot news
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      Lock icon ‘Nothing will be hidden, no one will be spared’ in AMK Town Council probe
      613 2  -  LET THE LAW TAKE ITS COURSE, SAYS SHANMUGAM VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg let the law take its course.” additional REPORTING BY FARIS MOKHTAR SINGAPORE —In the first public comments made by a Cabinet Minister on the anti-graft
      let the law take its course.” additional REPORTING BY FARIS MOKHTAR  -  613 words
    • Article
      VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW SCHEME
      378 2  -  day, Mr Keh said. VALERIE KOH AND JEONG HONGBIN Around 100 volunteers will be recruited for the pilot phase of the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects. To reach this target, the National Council of Social Service and other service providers will be actively conducting
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      Lock icon Malaysia to dedicate S$256m to Kelantan flood-proofing projects
      508 3 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday announced a RM800 million (S$256 million) federal government allocation for two projects to solve the annual flood woes in Kelantan, as the flood situation in the east coast state as well
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      Lock icon US job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly
      507 6 AGENCIES WASHINGTON Employers in the United States created fewer jobs than expected last month but a rebound in wages pointed to sustained labour market momentum that sets up the world’s largest economy for stronger growth and further interest rate increases from the
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  • voices
    • Article
      Governing body needed to encourage clinical trials
      234 7  -  F ROM EDMUND LIM I refer to the article “Researchers appeal for more patients to take part in clinical trials” (Jan 4). From my personal experience, taking part in clinical trials can be a hassle. As most of us are working, we may
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      Seniors should keep contributing, if they are able to
      253 7  -  F ROM KENNETH GEORGE PEREIRE I respectfully disagree with the assertions in the letter “Raising age limit for driving instructors could pose safety risk” (Jan 3), suggesting that the safety of students and other people on our roads could be compromised
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    • Article
      More outreach to poor households can help bridge divide
      155 7  -  FROM GAN KOK TIONG I agree with the commentary “How Singapore builds bridges across the divides” (Jan 6) and the need to move from mere tolerance to embracing diversity. To embrace religious and cultural diversity, one must be knowledgeable about the
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      Rochor community preserved in new estate
      188 7  -  FROM DANIEL CHAN KIAN SEN Director (Projects Redevelopment), Housing Development Board We thank Ms Audrey Yang for her letter “Have a space for former Rochor residents to gather” (Jan 3). In relocating the residents of Rochor Centre, the Government recognises the importance of preserving
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      Japan must learn from Germany and mend its ways
      253 7  -  FROM SAW YOON TUCK I refer to the letter “China’s behaviour highlights value of US-Japan security pact”. Analysts have said that Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Pearl Harbour was meant as a strong signal of US-Japan solidarity. It was
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  • singapore
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      60 8 Shiraz Restaurant Clarke Quay Ryu’s Japanese Restaurant Sake Bar Capitol Piazza Word Upper Thompson Road The Public House Circular Road With Feast, you can now savour mouth-watering 1-for-1 dining treats islandwide! For a limited time offer of just $48 per year, sign up to enjoy over $6000 worth of delicious
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  • world
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      Lock icon Japan recalls S Korea envoy over ‘comfort woman’ statue
      658 10 SEOUL CALLS DECISION REGRETTABLE AGENCIES SEOUL Japan recalled its envoy to South Korea yesterday to protest against a statue commemorating Korean women who were forced into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers during World War II, in the latest sign that ties
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      Lock icon Duterte hopes Russia will become Philippines’ ally and protector
      445 10 AGENCIES MANILA President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that he hoped Russia, a rival of the Philippines’ traditional ally the United States, would become his country’s ally and protector as he toured one of the two Russian war- ships on a four-day
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      129 10 TOYOGO FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE OUTLET to the year WITH GREAT BARGAIN, BIG SAVINGS Usher i\ the Year of rooster with us on 7 8 January 2017 with fun and exciting line-up for you 3 AMAZING FLASH DEALS each day Put on more SMILES to your face with our SURE WIN
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  • INSIDE ASIA
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      Lock icon Ex-Japan PM turns nuclear foe
      1291 12 THE NEWYORK TIMES TOKYO —Mr William Zeller, a petty officer second class in the United States Navy, was one of hundreds of sailors who rushed to provide assistance to Japan after a giant earthquake and tsunami set off a triple meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi
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      Lock icon EYE ON ASIA
      68 12 WATER THERAPY: Five-month-old baby elephant Fah Jam swimming during a hydrotherapy treatment yesterday as part of a lengthy rehabilitation process to heal her injured front left foot at a rehabilitation centre in Pattaya, Thailand. The baby elephant was injured at three months old when she got stuck
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      From skiing to ballooning, China eyes sports tourism as next growth sector
      807 12  -  CAIXIN BEIJING —As China looks for new engines of growth in a slowing economy, it has set its sights on what it calls “sports tourism”, hoping to generate billions more dollars from ski slopes, football competitions, bike trails
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      Lock icon Chinese role-playing game puts Pokemon Go in the shade
      621 13 FINANCIALTIMES BEIJING —Honor of Kings, a roleplaying game for smartphones, has attracted 50 million active daily users, after adding five million a month since it was launched by Internet company Tencent last year making it more popular than Nintendo’s global sensation,
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      Lock icon Fears mount that Angkor Wat ticket price hike could deter visitors
      321 13 KYODONEWS PHNOM PENH —Cambodia earned US$62.5 million (S$90.6 million) from ticket sales to Angkor Wat temple complex in 2016, an increase of 4.21 per cent compared with the previous year. Data released this week by the Angkor Institution, the
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      QUOTE OF THE WEEK
      121 14 Who has given (hardline Muslim group Islamic Defenders Front) FPI the authority to speak on behalf of all Muslims? Many Muslims don’t like FPI. Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama Mr Purnama lambasted Mr Muhsin Alattas, head of the FPI’s Jakarta branch, when the latter was giving
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      Lock icon Thai army seeks cyber warriors to combat hackers
      366 14 BANGKOK POST BA NG KOK —The Thai army has said it plans to recruit civilians to work as “cyber warriors” to counter hackers as the government rolls out tougher controls on online content. Cyber experts will be employed to help combat cyber
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      NEXT WEEK ONE THING TO LOOK OUT FOR
      66 15 Jan 12-13 Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (picture, right) will visit the Philippines and the two-day trip includes a visit to President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown of Davao. Mr Abe is the first head of state to visit the country since Mr Duterte’s
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      Lock icon Yesterday’s KL-born author is today’s star of literary world
      437 15 THE MALAY MAIL KUALA LUMPUR —Scientist-turned-author Felicia Yap’s first thriller novel is still eight months away, but the frenzied auction for Yesterday has led to the book and its writer being touted as among the literary world’s newest sensations of the
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      Lock icon Seeking protection from their military, Myanmar girls turn to karate
      805 15 AP JE YANG (MYANMAR) —Every afternoon, dozens of teenage girls at the school for displaced children line up on the grounds, dressed in white uniforms with belts of various colours: Yellow, blue and white. They kick high and jump with
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  • business
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      Lock icon S’pore stocks start year on strong note but volatility looms
      750 16  -  Uncertainties over US interest rate rises, Trump’s policies still weighing on investor sentiment MARKET GAINS 2.8% IN FIRST WEEK ANGELATENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore stocks kicked off the new year on a strong note, ending the first week of trading with
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      FIs must establish tax residency status of account holders: Iras
      366 16 SINGAPORE Under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), which kicked in on Jan 1, Singapore-based financial institutions (FIs) are now required to establish the tax residency status of all their account holders, said the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) yesterday.
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      69 16 START 2017 ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD I DRIVE WITH UBER AND EARN BIG Large Ric| er Base in Singapore Cash in on all the demand Be Your Own Boss vl/ Drive whenever, wherever $2,000 Bonus When you use your own car with Uber No Car? No Problem
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  • weekend guide
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      Lock icon SPRING IN YOUR STEP
      863 17  -  THOUSANDS OF LANTERNS, THEMED STALLS, AND EVEN A CAR-BOOT MARKET THIS YEAR’S CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES CATER TO REVELLERS OF ALL AGES HONJINGYI honjingyi@mediacorp.com.sg The festivities for Chinese New Year will kick off this weekend, and the organisers of the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations are
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      Lock icon Celebs’ most and least favourite things about CNY
      1156 17  -  How to deflect nosy relatives’ questions? Take it from Elvin Ng, Nat Ho, and more TALKING TO THE STARS MAYSEAH SINGAPORE The Chinese New Year season is here again, and it is impossible not to get caught up in a red tide
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      Impress your guests with these novel Chinese New Year snacks
      605 19  -  Giant pineapple tarts, nian gao pastries you decide CULINARY TWISTS REENADEVI reena@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Chinese New Year (CNY) will soon be upon us, and while we all love our pineapple tarts, love letters and kueh bangkit as much as the next
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      Four places to get your CNY bites if you want to avoid the festive crowds
      726 19  -  We recommend some new restaurants just a hop, skip and jump away from the madness in Chinatown SONIAYEO SINGAPORE With the Chinatown festivities launching today, you can expect the already-bustling area to be swamped with
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      Lock icon WEEKEND PLANNER: Other things to do this weekend
      494 20 NEX LUNAR CELEBRATION 2017 Venue: Nex Address: 23 Serangoon Central 07/01/2017 27/01/2017 FREE This Chinese New Year, visitors can usher in the festive season by winning big and striking gold at Nex. Up until Jan 27, shoppers who spend S$50 will get
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      118 20 HEADS UP: SCS BAKE-OUT 2017 Venue: AllSpice Institute Address: 162 Bukit Merah Central 13/01/2017-22/01/2017 Purchase of eight SCS butter blocks is required. Bakers rejoice! Now you can bond with your family or friends at SCS Butter’s very own baking sessions on pineapple tarts at AllSpice Institute, and help to seta
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      84 21 MORE THAN 20 AUTOMOBILE BRANDS AND ACCESSORIES DEBUTS, LAUNCHES AND DISPLAYS OF PASSENGER CARS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES SPECIAL PROMOTIONS AND PACKAGES PERFORMANCES BY WORLD-RENOWNED STUNT DRIVER RUSS SWIFT “WIN A SUBARU IMPREZA” LUCKY DRAW APPEARANCES BY MEDIACORP CELEBRITIES TAY PING HUI BRYAN WONG PAIGE CHUA BEN YEO CHEN HAN
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  • cars
    • 10 CARS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2017
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        DOZENS OF NEW RIDES WILL BE LAUNCHED IN SINGAPORE THIS YEAR, BUT THESE ARE THE ONES TO WATCH
        134 22  -  HOT WHEELS Leow Ju-len (todaycars@mediacorp.com.sg)picks SINGAPORE More than 60 new or improved models are set to hit the car market this year, many of which will appear at the Singapore Motor show
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        MAINSTREAM MAESTROS
        205 22 Four-door saloons may not rule the motoring roost here like before, but they can still hold their own against rivals in newer vehicle segments. Chevrolet Cruze The sedan segment, in which machines like the Toyota Corolla Altis and Volkswagen Jetta are popular, is about to get a new
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        MORE THAN FOUR
        234 22 Other vehicle genres have increased in popularity over the four-door saloons that dominated Singapore roads for decades. Why not consider these? Honda Civic Hatchback Honda’s major new cars this year have five doors. A redesigned CR-V crossover (one version of which will have seven seats) could be
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        SPORTING CHANCES
        152 23 Another way to avoid the humdrum existence of life with four doors? Subtract two of them! And if you want even more glamour, lose the roof as well. Audi R8 Spyder It is likely to be a crowd favourite at the Singapore Motorshow 2017, and with good reason.
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        EXECUTIVE DECISIONS
        134 23 As always, buyers with a bigger budget are the most spoilt for choice, and this year will have plenty to offer them. Here are two standouts. BMW 5 Series Often the best-selling BMW in Singapore, the 5 Series gets a revamp and raises the stakes in the connectivity
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      Lock icon Ion cannon
      786 23  -  Hyundai’s Ioniq Hybrid is a serious challenger to the Toyota Prius HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID DERRYNWONG todaycars@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In the Star Wars universe, ion weapons are used to disable enemy ships seen most recently in the movie Rogue One, where the Rebels use ion torpedoes to make an Imperial
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  • Page 24 Miscellaneous
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      300 24 Mediacorp’s latest online TV service offers entertainment, lifestyle, information and news across multiple devices. Log on to www.toggle.sg or download the Toggle App now. TOGGLE SPORTS Watch LIVE NBA matches. PAID MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS The last time the Warriors lost, they found the Grizzlies standing over them.
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      929 24 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Once aPAWN A Time C, M 6.30 This Is Singapore C (HD) (CC) 7.00 The Dr Oz Show V (HD) 8.00 Food For Thought (HD) 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune XXXIII (HD) (CC) 9.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 10.00 Euromaxx (HD) 10.30 Arts 21 (PG) (HD)
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      976 25 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Heroes (HD) (CC) C, M 6.30 Talking Point Specials (HD) 7.00 The Dr Oz Show V (HD) (PG) 8.00 Food For Thought (HD) 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune XXXIII (HD) (CC) 9.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 10.00 This Is Opera (HD) 11.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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      210 25 Mediacorp’s latest online TV service offers entertainment, lifestyle, information and news across multiple devices. Log on to www.toggle.sg or download the Toggle App now. LATEST CATCH-UP TV Watch episodes on Toggle after they are shown on TV FREE TANGLIN (EP 390) (PG) Diana and Jay’s relationship is strained after Chris
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  • sports
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      Lock icon FRUSTRATION AS MATCH-FIXING SCANDAL HITS TENNIS AHEAD OF AUSSIE OPEN
      642 26 Stars express disappointment after tournament’s junior champion is charged AFP SYDNEY A match-fixing charge in Australia has underlined concerns about corruption in tennis ahead of the year’s opening Grand Slam event, with top players frustrated at another scandal hitting the
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      Lock icon CHELSEA’S MIKEL JOINS CHINA GOLD RUSH WITH MOVE TO TIANJIN
      464 26 AGENCIES BEIJING Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has become the latest bigname player to join the Chinese Super League (CSL) gold rush after leaving Chelsea for Tianjin Teda. Mikel, who has failed to make a single appearance for Antonio Conte’s
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      Lock icon THANKS TO MOURINHO, MAN UNITED NOW HAVE SHOT AT TITLE
      948 27  -  Written off as no-hopers that would struggle to get close to the Top Four just a few weeks back, six wins on the spin have propelled Manchester United back into the English Premier League (EPL) title race. TODAY'S EPL analyst
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      FA CUP PREDICTIONS
      213 27 TVTIMES (all games on Singtel TV) Today: Man United vs Reading, Ch109, 8.20pm Tomorrow: Preston vs Arsenal, Ch109, 1.20am Liverpool vs Plymouth Argyle, Ch109, 9.20pm Chelsea vs Peterborough. Ch110, 10.50pm Spurs vs Aston Villa, Ch109, 11.50pm Man United vs Reading Jaap Stam will receive a hero’s welcome
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      Lock icon LIONS KEEPER HASSAN SUNNY COMES HOME
      651 28  -  32-year-old released from Thai League side Army United and joins Home United on one-year deal CUSTODIAN IMPRESSED WITH THE PROTECTORS’ SET-UP, AMBITIONS NOAH TAN noahtanyw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —He has spent the past two years plying his trade in the Thai Premier League (PLT) with Army
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      Lock icon HAFIZ SUJAD READY FOR THAI CHALLENGE
      468 28  -  TEOTENGKIAT SING A PORE Singapore midfielder Hafiz Abu Sujad says he is prepared to ply his trade overseas after he earned a one-year contract with Thai club Big Bang Chula United (BBCU) yesterday after a successful trial. The 26-year-old strutted his stuff with the
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