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Social service sector to get centralised recruitment scheme
By Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsia, 20 Nov 2014A centralised manpower recruitment scheme called Sun Ray has been launched for the social service sector.The scheme, a first for the sector, will be...
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Lessons from a scientist's shirt
Uproar over Rosetta physicist's shirt shows what you wear is as important as what you sayBy Vanessa Friedman, Published The Straits Times, 21 Nov 2014New York - Matt Taylor is a British project...
View ArticleCommunity clubs still have a place in S'pore: PM
Ukulele band shows how CCs unite people, he says at anniversary dinnerBy Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh And Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 22 Nov 2014FOUR years ago, members of the Golden Years Ukulele...
View ArticleTime to help seniors age successfully
Age is an asset, not a liability. Now what's needed are the community support and eldercare to make that a reality.By Laurence Lien, Published The Straits Times, 22 Nov 2014TOMORROW is Grandparents'...
View ArticleCan't buy bigger flat as wife is a work permit holder
Various housing options for Singaporeans with foreign spousesI REFER to Mr Yeo Shuan Chee's letter ("Can't buy bigger flat as wife is a work permit holder"; Monday).A family nucleus comprising a...
View ArticleMore HDB help for couples, parents to live close by
From next week, up to one-third of new flats will be set aside for themBy Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 22 Nov 2014COUPLES and their parents who want to live close to each other will get more help...
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Even Jover Chew deserves due process of law
By William Wan, Published The Straits Times, 22 Nov 2014THE ongoing saga surrounding "errant retailer" Mobile Air has raised several concerns about the state of law and order in Singapore.Reports began...
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WP Town council saga: Counting the cost
Town councils: Finding a balanceThe Opposition-run AHPETC is spending more than it collects, and a third of residents have not paid their conservancy charges. Insight's Charissa Yong and Tham Yuen-C...
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Vandalism At SMRT Bishan Depot - Two Charged
2 Germans charged with vandalismBy Samantha Boh, The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2014Andreas Von Knorre and Elton Hinz, two German 21-year-olds accused of vandalising an SMRT train at Bishan Depot, arrived in...
View ArticleThird-party taxi booking apps to be regulated
By Sharon See, Channel NewsAsia, 21 Nov 2014The Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Friday (Nov 21) announced that it will introduce a basic regulatory framework, which is expected to come into effect by...
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A school by another name isn't the same
Qiaonan and Griffiths hold plenty of history and memories for former staff and pupilsBy Pearl Lee And Ho Ai Li, The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2014What's in a name?Plenty of history and memories, say former...
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Ball court gives way to pre-fab childcare centre
By Toh Yong Chuan, The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2014A multi-purpose ball game court in Sengkang which attracted complaints about noise from local residents was torn up and replaced with a much-needed...
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Base S'pore identity on common future: Chan Chun Sing
By Samantha Boh, The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2014Identity is not just about the past but our "common future", Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing told a youth forum yesterday.He said...
View ArticleGet-well wishes pour in after ESM Goh's surgery
By Walter Sim, The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2014Scores of Singaporeans sent their wishes for a speedy recovery to Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who underwent successful surgery yesterday for...
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Surge in demand for blood in last 5 years
More stocks needed as population ages and donor pool shrinksBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 24 Nov 2014THE demand for blood has surged over the last five years as the population ages and...
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New pedestrian mall J Link to boost connectivity at Jurong Gateway
By Alice Chia, Channel NewsAsia, 23 Nov 2014A new pedestrian mall in Jurong Gateway was officially opened on Sunday (Nov 23), boosting connectivity and vibrancy in the area.Costing about S$4.8 million,...
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Seletar Airport to be rebuilt in upgrading plan
Expanded operations there will help raise efficiency at Changi AirportBy Karamjit Kaur Aviation Correspondent, The Straits Times, 24 Nov 2014SELETAR Airport, which currently handles mainly private and...
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Parenting the Swedish way
The Swedish find it strange if dads don't stay home with the childMore couples are splitting their 16 months of parental leave more equallyBy Tan Tam Mei, The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2014In his spare...
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Leaving your kids with neighbours
Some Singaporeans do not ask neighbours to help with childcare, but mums in a group called Kampung Wives are looking out for one anotherBy Venessa Lee, The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2014Asking her...
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SG50 Baby Jubilee Gift: Goodies in store for babies born in 2015
Gifts chosen from over 6,500 ideas after round of voting by the publicBy Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 24 Nov 2014MORE than 200 parents and children had a sneak peek yesterday of a specially designed...
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