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Nine new NMPs to give fresh ideas on ageing, heritage, economic restructuring
Disabled lawyer among 9 new NMPsBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 12 Aug 2014LAWYER Chia Yong Yong, 52, will make history as the first wheelchair user to have a place in Parliament.The president of...
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Growth in a decade of shocks
10 years ago today, Mr Lee Hsien Loong became the third Prime Minister of Singapore. An economist looks at Singapore's growth trajectory in the last decade.By Tan Kong Yam, Published The Straits Times,...
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Lee Hsien Loong's 10 years as PM
10 YEARS AT THE HELM: LEE HSIEN LOONGA roller coaster decadeMr Lee Hsien Loong became prime minister 10 years ago today. How has his time in office shaped the lives of Singaporeans?By Chua Mui Hoong...
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Ten years, over 100 trips and millions of miles
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has helped to strengthen ties between Singapore and the world.By Tommy Koh, Published The Straits Times, 13 Aug 2014SINGAPORE has had three prime ministers. As the...
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Training centre for pre-school teachers
It provides structured training and guidance from mentor supervisorsBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 13 Aug 2014TRAINEE pre-school teachers now have a dedicated centre where they can get hands-on...
View ArticleNew road noise barriers to be installed at Anak Bukit flyover
Bukit Timah to have first road with noise barriersPermanent walls at Anak Bukit Flyover by October; two more plannedBy Hoe Pei Shan and Marissa Lee, The Straits Times, 13 Aug 2014THE Anak Bukit Flyover...
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Volunteers get Hokkien lessons to better help the elderly
By Cheryl Faith Wee, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2014GRASSROOTS leaders and volunteers from Nee Soon GRC are learning Hokkien in an effort to improve communication with elderly residents.A group of about...
View ArticleRamp up learning of national language
WHAT Mr Teo Kok Seah wrote struck a chord with me ("Understand anthem to appreciate profound meaning"; last Saturday).While we hold the National Anthem dear to our hearts, how many of us know exactly...
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Queenstown rolls out heritage plan
5-year blueprint includes $2m museum to connect the present with the pastBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2014QUEENSTOWN has unveiled a five-year plan to protect its heritage, becoming the...
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Cheers for Mr Lee Kuan Yew at National Day dinner
By Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2014FORMER prime minister Lee Kuan Yew last night continued his unbroken record of attending every single National Day dinner in his Tanjong Pagar...
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From humble beginnings to President's Scholar
19-year-old grew up with little, but now hopes to help people as a doctorBy Danson Cheong, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2014WHEN he was in school three years ago, Mr Arturo Neo was called into his...
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Big rise in online scams raises overall crime figures
But housebreaking and loan-shark harassment cases see significant dropBy Joyce Lim and Hoe Pei Shan, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2014OVERALL crime for the first half of the yearrose for the first time...
View ArticleFeedback about ageing wanted for action plan
By Cheryl Faith Wee, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2014People are getting more tech-savvy so studio apartments for the elderly should in the future have video conferencing technology. Similarly, buddy...
View ArticleMental health recovery is possible with treatment
By Tan Li Li, Executive Director, Singapore Association for Mental Health, TODAY Voices, 15 Aug 2014Like many people, we are saddened by the apparent suicide of talented actor and comedian Robin...
View ArticleThe day I wanted my father to die
It is abhorrent to contemplate the death of one's parents, yet we have to do that, at some point. Talking about end-of-life issues is an essential part of preparing for that eventuality.By Chong Siow...
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Muslim groups to develop curriculum on global affairs
Move will standardise way youth are taught Islamic values of peace, harmonyBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 15 Aug 2014YOUNG Muslims have asked about calls for jihad by the Sunni extremist group...
View ArticleThe promise of Jokowi's presidency
By Luhut B. Pandjaitan, Published The Straits Times, 15 Aug 2014DESPITE winning this year's election, Mr Joko "Jokowi" Widodo must await the final and binding decision of Indonesia's Constitutional...
View ArticleAsia's reform trinity?
By Kishore Mahbubani, Published The Straits Times, 15 Aug 2014ASIA is poised to enter a historical sweet spot, with three of its most populous countries - China, India, and Indonesia - led by strong,...
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SAF launches World-Class Urban Live Firing Facility
More live firing to boost SAF soldiers' urban combat skillsBy Jermyn Chow, The Straits Times, 15 Aug 2014FOOT soldiers will get 50 to 60 per cent more hands-on experience with firing live rounds during...
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Building A Nation: Tomorrow
Where people take precedenceWhat kind of S'pore do we want and what will it look like in the future? MINT KANG reports on a roundtable discussion on these issuesThe Business Times, 12 Aug 2014WHAT will...
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