Animal adoption centre, dog run could feature in East Coast Park
By Neo Chai Chin, TODAY, 14 Dec 2014East Coast Park could become a haven for animal lovers, potential adopters of pets and those seeking interactions with dogs, cats or rabbits, if discussions between...
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Cheaper rides for 10,000 with disabilities
Concession cards have been issued under scheme which started in JulyBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 15 Dec 2014CLOSE to 10,000 people with disabilities have been issued concession cards that allow...
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Parents sour over baby-milk prices
It costs twice as much to feed your baby todayMilk formula prices here have more than doubled on average since 2004By Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 15 Dec 2014THE average price of baby milk has more...
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$10b in outstanding credit card loans by Xmas
But two in three customers still pay off debts in full every monthBy Radha Basu, Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 14 Dec 2014Paying with plastic has become so common that outstanding credit card...
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More CPF flexibility under study: Tan Chuan-Jin
Option of varying savings, payouts raised ahead of review panel's reportBy Toh Yong Chuan, Manpower Correspondent, The Straits Times, 15 Dec 2014THERE could be more options for Central Provident Fund...
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Rehiring age will be raised to 67 in 2 to 3 years
Forcing firms to change practices immediately may backfire, says ministerBy Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 15 Dec 2014THE Government has opted to give time to companies to re-employ workers to age 67...
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Nine terror detainees still in custody
By Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, 15 Dec 2014THIRTEEN years ago, Singapore rounded up 13 men in its first terrorism-related detentions and foiled a Jemaah Islamiah (JI) plot to bomb key...
View ArticleSydney siege: Stern reminder of terror threat, say PM Lee and Singapore leaders
Framework for granting bail will be reviewed, says Law MinisterBy Aw Cheng Wei, The Straits Times, 17 Dec 2014THE Sydney hostage crisis is a stern reminder that the threat of terrorism remains a real...
View ArticlePakistan school attacked by Taliban
Massacre of the innocentsTaleban militants gun down 123 schoolchildren in PakistanThe Straits Times, 17 Dec 2014PESHAWAR - More than 120 students were mowed down by gunfire as Taleban militants...
View ArticleAt last, law against bus touts
From Jan 1, those caught touting face fine or jailBy Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 16 Dec 2014LIKE private car owners and taxi drivers, bus drivers will soon be...
View ArticleHow NEA ensures food handlers uphold good hygiene standards
WE THANK Mr Titus Reinarled Rozario for his feedback ("Food hygiene: Get eateries to clean up their act"; Dec 6).We agree with him that food handlers need to be aware of, and practise, good hygiene...
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NTU team's 'smart' window scores a first in energy use
Invention generates its own electricity, helps save powerBy Carolyn Khew, The Straits Times, 17 Dec 2014THIS is a window that can block out sunlight by day and charge your mobile phone by night without...
View ArticleGuidelines on issuing written Key Employment Terms for workers released
The guidelines were formulated to help small and medium-sized enterprises prepare for issuing employment terms in writing, before this is legally mandated by 2016, says the Manpower Ministry.Channel...
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Shiny shopfronts, shady car dealerships
By Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 18 Dec 2014THE story this week of more than 20 people who paid good money to a parallel importer for cars they will probably never...
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US, Cuba to embark on 'new chapter' of relations
Diplomatic ties to be restored, US to seek easing of trade embargoThe Straits Times, 18 Dec 2014WASHINGTON - United States President Barack Obama said a "new chapter" had been opened in Washington's...
View ArticleHDB deficit more than doubles
By Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 18 Dec 2014- $1.97b overall net deficit- $1.93b home ownership deficit- More flats under constructionTHE Housing Board's deficit more than doubled in the last...
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Heart attack, suicide among top killers here
By Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 19 Dec 2014SUICIDE and heart attack were the top causes of deaths among 15- to 49-year-olds here last year, accounting for 337 lives,...
View ArticleNSFs don't need to obey illegal orders, says judge
By Elena Chong, Court Correspondent, The Straits Times, 19 Dec 2014A FORMER full-time national serviceman (NSF) who was driving a military jeep without a licence when it crashed and killed his close...
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MRT 2014 progress report
Free Wi-Fi at 32 MRT stations by end-2015Some upgrading works nearing completion, offering faster train ridesBy Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 19 Dec 2014BY THE end of next year, all 16 MRT stations...
View ArticleSpread the word about good work
Skilful use of media can help charities overcome obstacles and expand their reach but many need storytellers to help them get the word outBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 19 Dec 2014THE next time you...
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