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Title Section13 2017-05-08 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017 MCI(P) 082/04/201713 words
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Article, Illustration793 2017-05-08 1 He received solid lead of about 60 per cent of the ballots hours before voting closed AGENCIES PARIS —Mr Emmanuel Macron, 39, a political novice, is poised to become the next French president, polls at press time late last night showed. Just hoursAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 793 words
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Advertisement18 2017-05-08 1 TH E DAI LY BRI E F Foreign domestic workers to get better insurance coverage HOT NEWS 218 words
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Advertisement33 2017-05-08 1 L Tv I m WSf. ■1 New enzyme-based pesticide for HDB rubbish chutes in Tampines SI NGAPORE NEWS 12 High cost of living could erode Najib’s support among public servants HOT NEWS 633 words
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Article, Illustration775 2017-05-08 1 WONG PEI TING - WONG PEI TING wongpeiting@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —It used to be the case that a drug abuser needed to know a dealer personally, or had to turn up at shady spots, risking being caught red-hand-ed by the police, in order to score aPHOTO: WONG PEI TING - 775 words
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Article, Illustration794 2017-05-08 1 (2nd Edition) Early poll results show him beating far-right rival Le Pen with over 65% of the vote AGENCIES PARIS —Mr Emmanuel Macron, a political novice who wants to deregulate the economy and deepen European Union (EU) integration, has defeated far-right candidate Ms Marine Le Pen to becomeAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 794 words
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Article, Illustration775 2017-05-08 1 (2nd Edition) WONG PEI TING - WONG PEI TING wongpeiting@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —It used to be the case that a drug abuser needed to know a dealer personally, or had to turn up at shady spots, risking being caught red-hand-ed by the police, in order to score aPHOTO: WONG PEI TING - 775 words
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Advertisement18 2017-05-08 1 (2nd Edition) TH E DAI LY BRI E F Foreign domestic workers to get better insurance coverage HOT NEWS 218 words
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Advertisement32 2017-05-08 1 (2nd Edition) V? is Tv I m New enzyme-based pesticide for HDB rubbish chutes in Tampines SI NGAPORE NEWS 12 High cost of living could erode Najib’s support among public servants HOT NEWS 632 words
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hot news
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842 2017-05-08 2 KENNETH CHENG - KENNETH CHENG kennethcjw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —From Oct 1, foreign domestic workers will receive greater personal accident insurance (PAI) protection, including a higher assured minimum sum in the event of death or permanent disability. The changes, announced by the Ministry of842 words
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Article, Illustration427 2017-05-08 2 KENNETH CHENG - KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE —Minister of State (Manpower and Foreign Affairs) Sam Tan fell at home on Saturday night, pulling a thigh muscle and hurting a wrist and palm, and his back. Unable to move afterwards, he went to the SingaporePHOTO: JASON QUAH - 427 words
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886 2017-05-08 4 FARIS MOKHTAR - Enforcement has been stepped up, and most firms adhere to work hour rules, says ministry FARIS MOKHTAR farism@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In the last three years, an average of about 150 employers a year were found to have breached the limit886 words
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Article, Illustration861 2017-05-08 6 REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s 1.6 million public servants have long been one of the most reliable vote banks for Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition. However, as he prepares to seek re-election he faces warnings that soaring living costs risk eroding thatREUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 861 words
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Article, Illustration861 2017-05-08 6 (2nd Edition) REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s 1.6 million public servants have long been one of the most reliable vote banks for Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition. However, as he prepares to seek re-election he faces warnings that soaring living costs risk eroding thatREUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 861 words
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Article, Illustration724 2017-05-08 8 Regional lender still lacking a permanent appointee to fill the US seat AGENCIES YOKOHAMA —The head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday he is hoping the United States will step up and support the regional lender despite President Donald Trump’s avowedAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 724 words
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Article, Illustration239 2017-05-08 8 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighter who was injured while helping to put out a fire that had engulfed a taxi in Buona Vista is recovering well, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said in aCHANNEL NEWSASIA; PHOTO: K SHANMUGAM’S FACEBOOK PAGE - 239 words
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singapore
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Article, Illustration1571 2017-05-08 10 BEN HO - Strong maritime force needed to safeguard sovereignty and trade and to keep away threats BEN HO ben.ho@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Rising from a spartan fleet with two wooden ships into a modern maritime force in the span of 50 years,PHOTO: NURIA LING - 1,571 words
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singapore news
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505 2017-05-08 12 WONG PEI TING - WONG PEI TING wongpeiting@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The routine thermal fogging of chutes will become a thing of the past in Tampines come July, when the cockroach and mosquito population in public housing blocks will be kept in check with a more505 words
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156 2017-05-08 12 SINGAPORE— In a warning about a fresh round of scam emails, Singapore Customs has urged the public not to fall for correspondence from impostors acting as Customs officials and demanding confidential personal information or money. Its public advisory yesterday clarified that156 words
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singapore business
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876 2017-05-08 13 ANGELA TENG - ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has seen a string of delistings in recent months. Company valuations have been affected by the slow recovery in the global economy, in the face of geopolitical headwinds and technological changes. While the trend876 words
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973 2017-05-08 14 AW CHOON HUI - ON THE MONEY AW CHOON HUI today@mediacorp.com.sg Previously, we argued that investing according to forecasts from economists and experts has a lower probability of making money as compared to holding a simple, glob-ally-diversified index fund. Here, we explain why a globally-diversified index fund is superior973 words
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Article, Illustration464 2017-05-08 15 BERNARD AW - TEA LEAVES BERNARD AW Bernard Aw is an economist at IHS Markit. The focus this week will shift to the United Kingdom as the Bank of England sets monetary policy and provides updated forecasts. The UK central bank will publish its latest quarterly inflationPHOTO: REUTERS - 464 words
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singapore sports
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Article, Illustration1068 2017-05-08 16 TEO TENG KIAT - TEO TENG KIAT tengkiat.teo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When they were first approached last September to become head coaches of Portuguese club Sporting CP’s Singapore football academy, Terry Lee and Terence Ong were sceptical. The duo, known for being pioneers in thePHOTO: SPORTING CP SOCCER ACADEMY S’PORE - 1,068 words
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586 2017-05-08 17 TEO TENG KIAT - Only local team left in event want to make nation proud with zonal semis win TEO TENG KIAT tengkiat.teo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Local football may be under a dark cloud these past two weeks as a result of the revelations of amateur586 words
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singapore lifestyle
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Article, Illustration954 2017-05-08 18 BALVINDER SANDHU - Sharing a bed with your child can cement your bond, but be aware of the risks beforehand PARENTING MATTERS BALVINDER SANDHU features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It is easy to be so enamoured with your child that you cannot bear to be apart from him for very long.PHOTO: ISTOCK - 954 words
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Advertisement242 2017-05-08 13 CECILIA YIE Student (2016) f >5 BE A MONUMENTAL SUCCESS m SMI SCHOOL OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Bachelor of Arts (in Liberal Studies with concentration in Mass Communications) Awarded by Oklahoma City University, USA Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication (Top-Up) Awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK International242 words
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Advertisement251 2017-05-08 14 The National Kidney Foundation N€F Congratulations to the winners of the NKF Donation Draw 2017 1 st Prize 2 nd Prize 3 rd Prize Chua Choon Yeng Tan Meng Kwang LauKimTeck SXXXX403D SXXXX454B SXXXX198Z Ang Li Ping Ang Phoon Tian Ang Poh Gek Chong Chee Choy Michael Chong Sued Lee251 words
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Advertisement164 2017-05-08 15 m 3S > i -A m c <F •>* JR u ■s Mums are special. That’s why we’re celebratihg Mother’s Day all month-long at Sentosa. Indulge your mum with complimentary* meals, spa treats, makeovers and more. Or bring out the adventurer in her with thrilling rides. Because this month, it's164 words
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Advertisement17 2017-05-08 17 Submission About Golden Point Award Prizes 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize Golden Point Award Workshop Series17 words
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Advertisement292 2017-05-08 18 Organised by: JrSPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE Supported by: NATIONAL WBF YOUTH lr> SPORTS V INSTITUTE CHILDREN YOUTH IN SPORTS SMAS Annual Symposium Parental Workshop Suntec Convention Centre www.smasas.com Physical activity and exercise are critical components of health in children. However, managing an exercising child can present with unique challenges and292 words
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comment & analysis
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Article, Illustration1092 2017-05-08 20 EUGENE K B TAN - THEY MUST CONTINUOUSLY STRIVE TO BE MORE RELEVANT, EFFECTIVE EUGENE K B TAN In Singapore’s system of constitutional government, Parliament’s standing as the focal point of political life and governance is vital. As the primary law-making institution, Parliament plays a critical role in endowingPHOTO: JASON QUAH - 1,092 words
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734 2017-05-08 21 KYLE POPE - MULTIPLE TERMS MAY ADDRESS PROBLEM KYLE POPE EAST ASIA FORUM Since the Republic of Korea adopted a Constitution limiting presidents to a single five-year term in 1987, a pattern has emerged: Presidents are experiencing a terminal decline in popularity in the later yearsEAST ASIA FORUM - 734 words
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Article, Illustration857 2017-05-08 22 ANG SWEE HOON - NOTE 7 FIASCO MEANS IT MUST DO MORE TO LIVE UP TO PROMISES ANG SWEE HOON After last year’s public relations disaster of exploding phone batteries, the much anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 last month should have been an opportunityPHOTO: REUTERS - 857 words
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Advertisement35 2017-05-08 20 The stakes are high for Samsung, which has lost market share in two consecutive quarters in some markets such as the United States since the Note 7 blew up in its face.ANG SWEE HOON 2235 words
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Advertisement215 2017-05-08 21 Adapt Grow f i Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Lift Technicians Offered by the Workforce Singapore (WSG) this Place-and-Train programme aims to equip mid-career job seekers with the necessary knowledge and skills to take on a new career in the lift industry. The PCP for Lift Technicians is made up215 words
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Advertisement196 2017-05-08 22 Prof Tim Boatswain Chairman, TEG Board of Directors, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of Huddersfield, University of Bedfordshire L Education is our business where students come first. $2000 DISCOUNT for Singaporeans, PRs and Work-Pass Holders University of HI Sunderland |||Q|j FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE MSc Engineering Management MSc Project Management START196 words
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362 2017-05-08 24 KWAN JIN YAO - FROM KWAN JIN YAO Young Singaporeans will benefit from career mentorship and guidance, especially within a global economic landscape that is becoming increasingly competitive and ambiguous (Career mentors to help youths boost job prospects; May 1). On paper, the Todo Todo362 words
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216 2017-05-08 24 CHIN KEE THOU - FROM CHIN KEE THOU The report “NParks, PUB teaming up to warn against releasing pets into the wild” (May 3) comes at the right time. It reminds followers of Buddhism to show compassion to animals on Vesak Day, by not buying them from216 words
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164 2017-05-08 24 ACE KINDRED CHEONG - FROM ACE KINDRED CHEONG I agree with the commentary “Why reporting every security incident matters” (April 27). It is vital that Singapore stops terrorists and lone wolves from getting it “right”. They need to get it right only once,164 words
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world
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Article, Illustration2395 2017-05-08 26 Japan the Philippines, Taiwan have been on the wrong side of hostile campaigns instigated by the Communist Party S KOREA LATEST TO SUFFER FROM POLITICISED ACTION BY BEIJING FINANCIAL TIMES SEOUL —Jeju used to teem with Chinese tourists who flocked to the SouthFINANCIAL TIMES; PHOTO: AFP - 2,395 words
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world news
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Article, Illustration1222 2017-05-08 28 Islamists making biggest gains in local laws, likely to have big say in 2019 presidential polls THE NEW YORK TIMES JAKARTA The popular governor was the clear front-runner. Despite his religion, a Christian in Muslim-majority Indonesia, Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama ofTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO:AP - 1,222 words
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Miscellaneous977 2017-05-08 30 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Antique Road Trip IX 7.00 First Look Asia (HD) 9.00 The Dr Oz Show VII (HD) (PG) 10.00 Euromaxx (HD) 10.30 JML TV Home Shopping (Paid Presentation) 11.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show XIV (HD) NOON Jamie’s American Road Trip (HD) 1.00PM Films Stars 1.30 Tanglin (HD) (PG)977 words
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