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    14 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp MONDAY, 16 JANUARY 2017 MCI (P) 026/06/2016
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    Lock icon DRAGON DANCE WITH AN INDIAN TWIST
    68 1 The first-ever Pongal Pot Dragon dance, which features a traditional Chinese dragon with a body made up of Indian Pongal pots, being performed in celebration of the 10th Pongal Festival at Bukit Panjang yesterday. Pongal is celebrated mostly in South India, by farmers who
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    Poor response to scheme to guide SMEs to attract, retain manpower
    704 1  -  FARIS MOKHTAR farism@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Launched a little over a year ago, the plan was to get 400 professionals to mentor 2,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) over three years on how to train and develop their staff, in the
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      30 1 TH E DAI LY BRI E F This vending machine sells protein bars and shuttlecocks HOT NEWS 9 S’porean teacher conquers US 4,280km trail for charity SI NGAPORE SPORTS 14
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      Lock icon Tsai firms up ties in Central America, amid pressure from China
      702 2 THE NEW YORK TIMES MEXICO CITY —Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has been hopscotching across Central America this week, attending the inauguration of Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega, touring Guatemala’s colonial city of Antigua and visiting the shrine of Honduras’ patron
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      Lock icon TAIWAN LEADER BACK ON TWITTER
      321 2 REUTERS Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, carving a careful diplomatic path during her stopovers in the United States, visited the headquarters of micro-messaging service Twitter Incorporated over the weekend and reactivated an old account. “Had a great visit to @Twitter HQ today. Thank you to @vijaya
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      Lock icon One-China policy non-negotiable, Beijing reminds Trump again
      640 4 Foreign Ministry urges next US administration to avoid undermining bilateral relations AGENCIES BEIJING —China’s Foreign Ministry has again rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion that he might use American policy on Taiwan as a bargaining chip between the two sides, amid signs the mercurial
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      WHERE THE JOBS ARE
      148 6 HEALTHCARE Amid the slowing economy and uncertain job market, many Singaporeans have said they are unsure of where to start looking for opportunities in several growth industries. To that end, TODAY has launched an eightpart weekly series that looks at the openings available, the prospects and
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      Lock icon For many in healthcare, it’s more than just a job — it’s a calling
      1852 6  - For many in healthcare, it’s more than just a job it’s a calling FARIS MOKHTAR farism@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Her aunt’s death moved her to pursue nursing as a future career. But, as a first-year nursing student at Nanyang Polytechnic, Ms Fadillah Mokhtar was on the verge of giving up her dream
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      Lock icon This vending machine sells protein bars and shuttlecocks
      561 9  -  ANGELA TENG Singapore— In the void deck of an HDB block in Tampines, a vending machine stands next to the entrance of a provision shop. The machine, bereft of fancy colours or loud advertising, is unassuming. All but for the products inside
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      212 7 BE VITAL TO MAN’S MENTAL WELLBEING. BE A MONUMENTAL SUCCESS. School of Psychology The human mind holds many mysteries you yearn to unravel. Become an expert on the inner workings of the human mind and help people overcome life’s uncertainties. T.E.D. AWARDS 2016 Oklahoma City UNIVERSITY Ranked Top 23 in
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Universal design should leave nobody out: Disabled architect
      683 10  -  ‘NEEDS OF DISABLED MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY’ TOH EE MING toheeming@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Senior architectural designer Richard Kuppusamy cuts an unusual sight on busy construction sites as he navigates expertly past enormous cranes and trucks, manoeuvres around floors scattered with various tools, and
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      MINDS STUDENTS TAKE PART IN ONE COMMUNITY DAY FOR FIRST TIME
      270 10  -  KELLY NG Usually one to sleep in on weekends, Chan Zi Heng was hard at work early yesterday morning packing bags of groceries to be given out to 2,400 needy households in Marine Parade as part of the constituency’s
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    • singapore | news
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        AHTC resolves five more areas of non-compliance
        471 11  -  Town council has now resolved eight out of 17 audit points and 36 control failures TOH EE MING toheeming@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Workers’ Party-run Aljunied-Hougang Town Council (AHTC) has resolved five more areas of non-compliance with the Town Councils Act since December, according to
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        Lock icon Where to get help if you are in financial trouble
        923 12  -  Despite their best intentions, a fair number of people in Singapore run into serious financial trouble. The good news is that there is help available. ON THE MONEY RICHARD HARTUNG today@mediacorp.com.sg GETTING INTO DEBT While most people do want to
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        Lock icon Global equity market rally likely to slow down
        443 13  -  TEA LEAVES JONATHAN CHAN Jonathan Chan is an analyst at Phillip Futures. Financial markets had quite a mixed start to the New Year, with some assets going up and others going down. The domestic stock market has been moving up on the
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        Lock icon S’porean conquers US 4,280km trail for charity
        829 14  -  Teacher Prasatt Arumugam becomes first S’porean to complete Pacific-Crest Trail TEO TENG KIAT tengkiat.teo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Two weeks after completing the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Prasatt Arumugam is still suffering from the physical havoc it has wreaked on his body. He could trek 17
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    • singapore | lifestyle
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        Lock icon Take my kid with me to work for a week? No thanks
        1119 15  -  Mixing mummy and professional duties has its downsides PARENTING DIANA SER features@mediacorp.com.sg Diana Ser is a TV host who currently runs online portal Crazy About Chinese that encourages parents to teach their children the Chinese language through daily
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      33 10 ENABLE FUND Support the TODAY Enable Fund for the special needs community. Find out more via www.todayonline. com/enable If you know of more stories of people with disabilities, email us at news@ newstoday.com.sg
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      44 10 TOTO Estimated Group 1 Prize $1 Million Draw on Mon, 16 Jan 2017, 6.30pm at Singapore Pools Building (210 Middle Road) For details, visit singaporepools.com PLAY RESPONSIBLY Stay Legal. I National Problem Gambling Bet With Care. I Helpline: 1800-6-668-668 RCB Reg No.: *****0202G m
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      181 13 BRITISH COUNCIL CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH KmJ Language Assessment Authorised Centre Congratulations to our 2016 CELTA graduates! Rajalakshmi Sivarama Krishnan Anne-Laure Kegels Cynthia Lim Kim Suan Ellil Mathiyan s/o Lakshmanan Laurence Lemuel Basil Orquieza Losbanos Stephanie Gleason Secil Esenc Eileen Aung-Thwin Zaid Bin Mohamed Yassin Amber Nasir Ahmad Quek Jiang Liang, Isaac
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      186 14 Prof Tim Boatswain Chairman, TEG Board of Directors, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of Huddersfield, University of Bedfordshire 25 th ANNIVERSARY PROMOTION Education is our business where students come first. >2000 DISCOUNT ZflXZZZloE.) University of Sunderland University of Sunderland MSC FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE MSc Engineering Management MSc Project Management (Hons)
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    Lock icon Do your festive shopping at OG and stand to win S$10,000
    539 16 PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM It’s that time of the year again where you spring-clean your home and prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year. From shoes to homeware and festive goodies, OG has a wide range
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    • Beyond the O-Levels
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        Lock icon THE O-LEVEL RESULTS ARE OUT. WHAT’S NEXT?
        508 18  -  Use this six-step guide to help you plan your next move BY NICOTTE ONG BY NICOLETTE ONG »:Z35.g1”.7§;.\ ‘;‘‘''‘1?‘, ”‘-';«‘s ‘‘;v.‘; I_ »;,l’3=‘/3 '2; r \g > ,3 ‘1“".,-, 4 \-rif‘ >/.<"‘~jr9.-’." )Zv'‘»| ""-i- ~~'-J1 V-1:>;‘,> .«:.‘<;»," 3‘-3'75‘: >' ‘A I FIND OUT
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        Lock icon Going back to school
        528 19 One student fell in love with learning again at Kaplan A graduate from the Institute of Technical Education, Ms Georgiana Lim, 26, was given the chance to further her studies by her employer, Coca-Cola Singapore Beverages, in 2015. “I was fearful and doubtful of my ability
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        Lock icon Transforming lives since 1930
        493 20 Celebrating 25 years of skilled innovation and people development, the ITE offers pathways to help graduates succeed in their careers The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) may be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but it has been offering formal technical education since 1930. It began
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        An applied learning style that works
        489 20 As a Nitec graduate in Precision Engineering in 2008, Mr Lim Hong Jin could have chosen to attend a polytechnic. Instead, he decided to stay and further his studies at ITE, receiving his Technical Engineer Diploma (TED) in Machine Technology in 2014. He was
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        Lock icon Getting a head start
        512 22 The Singapore campus of James Cook University’s Pre-University Foundation Program eases students’ academic transition At 17 years old, most of Mr Gerald Hoo’s peers are still adjusting to life after secondary school. He, on the other hand, has already moved on to a Bachelor in Psychological
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        Lock icon A scientific approach to teaching
        442 23 Physics expert Tony Chee of Best Physics Tuition Centre uses algorithms to help students You could say that teaching comes naturally for Mr Tony Chee, director of Best Physics Tuition Centre. The son of a teacher, Mr Chee won a Public Service Commission Overseas Scholarship
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        Lock icon Envisioning the future academy
        371 24 PSB Academy’s new campus embraces technology to enhance students’ learning While society has progressed over the past few decades in areas like technological advancements and human rights, has the classroom evolved as quickly? “In the age of the digital native, education institutions need to ask if
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      Lock icon Improve your job prospects
      703 25  -  Land the job of your dreams with these tips BY NICOLETTE ONG With a weak economic outlook and companies more reluctant to hire, the job market in Singapore is expected to be challenging in 2017. According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the number of people
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      Lock icon An institute for innovation
      421 26 The Singapore Institute of Technology is Singapore’s university of applied learning Established in 2009 and gazetted as an autonomous university in March 2014, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) provides applied degree programmes from across SIT and 11 overseas university partners. For Academic Year 2017/2018, the
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      Lock icon Prepping for the real world
      471 27 Realise dream careers with SIM University’s undergraduate and graduate programmes Dreaming of a legal career? Or, yearning to work in the early childhood sector? SIM University (UniSIM) can help you achieve your goals. With more than 50 degree programmes across five schools the School of
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      Lock icon Qualifications you can count on
      484 28 Take your accounting and finance career globally with CPA Australia CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) Australia has been operating in Singapore for 63 years, having arrived in this market in 1954 under the auspices of the Colombo Plan. More than just a training provider, CPA Australia
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      Lock icon Enrich your life through learning
      374 29 At Republic Poly, SkillsFuture Credit can be used for a variety of executive or modular courses Whether your aim is to add to your resume, or you simply want to pick up a new interest, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has something for you. RP offers short
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    • The young ones
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        Lock icon Cultivating independent learning
        432 30 Kumon’s focus on self-learning stems from a father’s desire to help his son be independent When Mr Toru Kumon decided to design his own mathematics worksheets to help his son become an independent learner, he never dreamed that his method would one day be used by millions
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        Lock icon Tuition, in the real world
        463 31 The Learning Lab nurtures students’ love for learning by incorporating current events into its lesson materials Tuition in Singapore is often described as “drill-and-grill lessons” a combination of rote learning and testing, attended by reluctant children. The Learning Lab (TLL), on the other hand, prides
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      87 21 FROM FINDING A CAMPUS I CALL HOME TO MAKING OTHERS FEEL AT HOME At ITE, we equip you with deep technical skills and important life skills to make you career-ready and world-ready. A world-class learning environment and passionate staff will inspire you and instil core values like integrity, teamwork and
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      106 22 n jcu.singapore.fanpage Vo jcusingaporevideo www.jcu.edu.sg @jcu_singapore (o) jcusingapore I Pre-University Foundation Program Course commencement date: 13 March 2017 Register Now! t 8222 6833 E3 admissions-singapore@jcu.edu.au www.jcu.edu. JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE A, S3 JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA 1 university 2 countries 3 tropical locations Creating a brighter future for life in
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      255 24 TrOOl D m v ii i U psb 1 ACADEMY Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) (Full Time Part Time) Diploma in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (Part Time) Diploma in Business Administration (Full Time Part Time) Diploma in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) (Part Time) Diploma in Business
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      75 27 JOIN THE U THAT BELIEVES IN U. niSIM OPEN HOUSE E 0 0 Register at unisim.edu.sg/OI-l and receive a limited edition gift*! While stocks last SIM UNIVERSITY Manage Your Future FEBRUARY S' Programme Enrichment Talks Briefings Quiz& Contest 11AM TO 5PM FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES from Buona Vista MRT Station
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      64 28 THE GLOBAL CAREER MOVE. ENROL IN THE CPA PROGRAM At CPA Australia, our program teaches not only accounting, but also the skills to help you reach the next level leadership, strategy and business. The world is waiting to hear from you. So to take your career anywhere, take one step
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      64 29 m 1 r DON’T s a si I BE A FROG aMIikij IN THE WfmmuM, MMm' m v> WM WELL! k 3 ft o m -v .i A. 0W X =1 s* Leap ahead. Enrich yourself IJ REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC DISCOVER. TRANSFORM. ACHIEVE Academyfor Continuing Education Republic Polytechnic offers a variety
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      32 30 ENGLISH CHINESE* MATHEMATICS 86 centres to choose from island-wide. Programmes suited to Pre-school, Primary Secondary levels. Contact Us Now! Locate your nearest Kumon Centre at sg.kumonglobal.com *Chinese programme available at selected centres.
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      117 31 9 out of every 10 students at The Learning Lab scored an A* or A for all subjects in the 2016 PSLE. Better yet, 10 out of 10 students fell in love with learning. There’s really no secret to it; these stellar results are simply a reflection of the genuine
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon Radical ideologies remain in region despite tightened security
      1080 32  -  DEALING WITH TERROR, ONE YEAR AFTER JAKARTA ATTACK CHARLES PHANG, JIA NING TAN Charles Phang and Jia Ning Tan are producers of Channel NewsAsia’s Insight programme. You can watch an episode on Battling Islamic Radicalism on Toggle or on channelnewsasia.com. Nestled in
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      Lock icon Working for an algorithm might be an improvement
      691 33  -  DEHUMANISING OR GENIUS? ELAINE OU Elaine Ou is a blockchain engineer at Global Financial Access, a financial technology company in San Francisco. Previously, she was a lecturer in the electrical and information engineering department at the University of Sydney. BLOOMBERG Bridgewater, the
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      224 32 PAYROLL GOVERNANCE Are your payroll functions and processes free from fraud? Companies take the payroll function as part and parcel of a business operation. Unfortunately, it is also where misappropriation and fraud can occur. Examples reported regularly in the press are cases of false declaration of salary to obtain work
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      22 32 Close collaboration between China and the United States in the spectrum of economic and scientific developments will benefit both countries. VOICES 35
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      78 33 WAE““I get excited by being told it’s not been done before or it’s impossible. hy? Let’s fi nd a different way to do it and let’s do it. VICTORIA BECKH M, pop singer-turned-businesswoman who runs her eponymous fashion label Submissions close on Jan 27, 2017. For more info, visit wea-sg.com
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  • world
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      Lock icon Efforts ramped up to monitor fires in Riau, Kalimantan amid haze fears
      376 36 FIREFIGHTERS STRUGGLING TO REACH BLAZES IN HILLY AREAS AGENCIES JAKARTA —Indonesia’s Environment and Forestry Ministry is set to dispatch helicopters to Riau and Kalimantan to help maximise ongoing efforts to prevent and control land and forest fires, amid
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      Lock icon Indonesia, Japan set to discuss Jakarta-Surabaya railway project
      453 36 AGENCIES BOGOR (INDONESIA) —Indonesia and Japan have agreed to an initial discussion for a railway project connecting the South-east Asian nation’s capital and its second-biggest city, said Indonesian President Joko Widodo yesterday. Both countries also plan to develop the Masela gas block
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        Lock icon SNOWS TORM WARNINGS FOR JAPANESE COASTLINE, AS FLIGHTS CANCELLED AND TRAINS DELAYED
        113 37 AGENCIES The mercury plunged below zero in many regions across Japan yesterday, with heavy snowfall continuing to hit areas, especially those along the Sea of Japan coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings of snowstorms and heavy accumulation
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        Lock icon S Korea’s Thaad deployment is appropriate, says ex-UN chief Ban
        515 37 AGENCIES SEOUL —Former United Nations sec-retary-general Ban Ki-moon, widely expected to run for president of South Korea, said yesterday it is appropriate for the country to be the site of an American anti-missile system that is due to be deployed
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        Lock icon E-waste rising dangerously in Asia: UN
        377 37 AFP MANIL A —Electronic waste is rising sharply across Asia as higher incomes allow hundreds of millions of people to buy smartphones and other gadgets, with serious consequences for human health and the environment, according to a United Nations study released yesterday. So-called e-waste
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        Lock icon Following Downton Abbey, rich Chinese seek butlers
        865 38 Popular TV series has seen wealthy Chinese coveting the trappings of old-world Britain THE NEW YORK TIMES CHENGDU (CHINA) —Mao once said that a revolution was not a dinner party. But with the communist revolution turning into opulent capitalism, China’s rich are making
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