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ASEAN's role in solving regional disputes
By Jeremy Au Yong, The Straits Times, 14 Jul 2014FOR the first time in the history of ASEAN, the 10-nation South-east Asian bloc failed to issue its customary final communique at the end of its foreign...
View ArticleBe watchful of risks in religiosity: Shanmugam
By Hoe Pei Shan, The Straits Times, 14 Jul 2014RELIGIOSITY is growing worldwide and Singapore is no exception, so people here need to be watchful of the risks and external influences, said Law Minister...
View ArticleWatchdog probes allegation of discrimination
Sales assistant was allegedly asked to leave Isetan for wearing tudungBy Hoe Pei Shan, The Straits Times, 15 Jul 2014THE anti-discrimination watchdog is looking into an allegation that a sales...
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Weekend Respite Care service gives caregivers a break
Programme gives weekend respite to caregivers of seniorsBy Laura Elizabeth Philomin, TODAY, 15 Jul 2014Caregivers of elderly family members will have more centres to turn to for help on weekends, with...
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Malaysia's oil hub: Will it be a threat to S'pore?
By Alvin Foo, The Straits Times, 15 Jul 2014TUCKED away in a corner of the south- eastern tip of Johor, a regional oil and gas hub is starting to develop in Pengerang. A world-class oil storage...
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Jobs Bank kicks off with 16,000 positions
About half of the vacancies listed on the portal are for PMEsBy Joanna Seow, The Straits Times, 15 Jul 2014THE national Jobs Bank has been officially launched with more than 16,000 open positions, a...
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Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall re-opens
Grand Old Dame in new clothes charms visitorsBy Deepika Shetty, The Straits Times, 16 Jul 2014THE Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) played for 600 invited guests last night at the first performance...
View ArticleTighter rules aim to tackle terrorism financing and money laundering
Closer tabs on public figures' wealth: MASBy Mok Fei Fei, The Straits Times, 16 Jul 2014INDIVIDUALS who hold prominent public function roles, including heads of state and senior political party...
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Pri 1 balloting at earlier phase for four schools
It's the first time since 1995, with new rule putting the squeeze on Phase 2A2By Amelia Teng And Pearl Lee, The Straits Times, 16 Jul 2014FOUR oversubscribed primary schools will hold a ballot for...
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Singapore, a Clean or Cleaned City?
Contest to snap Singapore's dirtiest places bares it allBy David Ee, The Straits Times, 16 Jul 2014IMAGINE this: a picturesque bay with glittering waters and a world-famous skyline... and floating...
View ArticleTreating maids with dignity and respect
'Treat maids with dignity in ads'MOM sends letter to agencies after report of maids marketed like goodsBy Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 17 Jul 2014THE Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has asked maid...
View ArticleVerbal abuse of civil servants ‘uncalled for’
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Law Minister K Shanmugam related the case of a man who verbally abused and threatened Legal Aid Bureau staff.Channel NewsAsia, 17 Jul 2014Reminding Singaporeans that...
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British artist Stephen Wiltshire draws Singapore from memory
Drawing S'pore from memoryFamed British artist starts on sketch of cityscapeBy Paige Lim, The Straits Times, 17 Jul 2014ALL eyes were on British artist Stephen Wiltshire at Paragon yesterday morning,...
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Parents may get incentives to join kids in newer towns
Idea raised as part of efforts to free up HDB flats in mature estatesBy Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 17 Jul 2014PARENTS may receive incentives to join their children in newer towns, in a bid to...
View ArticleKeeping an eye on underage drinking
Touted health and social benefits of moderate alcohol consumption should not blind us to the potentially serious effects of underage drinking.By Chong Siow Ann, Published The Straits Times, 18 Jul...
View ArticleAuditor-General flags issues in ministries and statutory boards
Improve how grants are given out: AGOBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 18 Jul 2014HOW grants and schemes are used and issued by public bodies has been flagged by the Auditor-General's Office (AGO)...
View ArticlePillars of retirement adequacy
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has promised that retirement adequacy and improving the Central Provident Fund will be key focuses for the Government. Three experts offer their views on the right...
View ArticleTeacher uses MH17 to teach students a valuable lesson
The New Paper, 18 Jul 2014A local teacher Matthew Zachary Liu used the MH17 tragedy to teach a heartwarming, valuable lesson to his primary 3 students.After overhearing a conversation between two poly...
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BRICS creates bank in bid to counter West's influence
Development bank to be based in Shanghai, crisis fund also plannedThe Straits Times, 17 Jul 2014RIO DE JANEIRO - The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) have announced that...
View ArticleFutureChina Global Forum dialogue with PM Lee
S'pore must learn from China's drive to improve: PMIt must push forward as it enters new phase of development, he saysBy Robin Chan Assistant Political Editor And Rachel Au-yong, The Straits Times, 18...
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