Paris shootings: Lessons from France for Singapore
By Sanjay Perera, Published The Straits Times, 15 Jan 2015THE brutal deaths of 17 people in Paris, once regarded as the city of dreams and the cultural capital of the world, are having a devastating...
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Coldstore revisionists distort history: Sam Tan
Their claims lack academic rigour, intellectual honesty: Minister of StateBy Zakir Hussain, Deputy Political Editor, The Straits Times, 15 Jan 2015HISTORIANS and activists seeking to downplay the...
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This robot exercise coach is available round-the-clock
Robot, a Ngee Ann Poly project, gets seniors at activity centre to work outBy Lester Hio, The Straits Times, 15 Jan 2015"BOTH hands above head. Spread both arms wide," she instructs in clear, clipped...
View ArticleOne-stop resource centre for budding social enterprises to be launched
By Yvonne Lim, TODAY, 15 Jan 2015A new one-stop centre to help social enterprises take off and grow by providing a ready pool of resources and continuous support through mentoring will be launched in...
View ArticleMore COEs for February to April quota
Bigger COE quota to pull down car pricesBuyers of small cars may gain most; larger quotas likely in months aheadBy Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 15 Jan 2015CAR...
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Protection from Harassment Act 2014 now in force
Quicker, easier ways to get legal recourse for harassmentBy Kimberly Spykerman, Channel NewsAsia, 15 Jan 2015The Protection from Harassment Act 2014, which was introduced to strengthen harassment laws...
View ArticleVulnerable Adults Act to include protection for self-neglect cases
Help for adults who cannot help themselvesVulnerable Adults Act will cover self-neglect cases, victims of abuseBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 16 Jan 2015A NEW law to be introduced this year to...
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China moves to make pension system fairer
37 million govt employees must now contribute to retirement savings fundBy Esther Teo, China Correspondent In Beijing, The Straits Times, 16 Jan 2015AMID broader reforms to its pension system as China...
View ArticleGeoGraphic: Singapore's first map festival
Tracing S'pore history in rare, old maps16th century maps, early coastline sketches in exhibitionBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 16 Jan 2015IN SEARCH of gold and spices several centuries ago,...
View ArticleHigher bar set for Singapore's rail network to cut waiting times, disruptions
The Land Transport Authority intends to tighten standards for train frequencies during peak periods for the North-South and East-West Line, North-East Line and Circle Line, as well as deploy new trains...
View ArticleSEA Games opening: Spectators will be part of the show
Organisers promise special celebration for SingaporeansBy Jonathan Wong, The Straits Times, 16 Jan 2015MORE than 40,000 spectators will form a virtual canvas for the opening ceremony of Singapore's...
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Enough home supply for up to 2030
By Ku Swee Yong, Published TODAY, 16 Jan 2015Many property market participants remain in denial about the housing oversupply situation, with investors and real estate agents hoping that the outlook...
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Manufacturing jobs most at risk, NTUC warns
300 to be axed soon; wages elsewhere to stagnate unless productivity risesBy Toh Yong Chuan, Manpower Correspondent And Aw Cheng Wei, The Straits Times, 16 Jan 2015WORKERS in manufacturing are most at...
View ArticleJourney to Jihad: Lotfi's death inspires more Malaysian militants
TODAY, 16 Jan 2015Malaysian militant Mohd Lotfi Ariffin’s death in fighting for the creation of an Islamic state in war-torn Syria has inspired the former religious teacher’s students in Kedah to...
View ArticleChee 'not Aung San Suu Kyi of S'pore politics'
Claims that he has been silenced by local media false, Govt tells US websiteBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 16 Jan 2015THE Singapore Government, in its response to opposition politician Chee Soon...
View ArticlePositioning Singapore as Asia's legal capital
It builds on a strong brand and should aim to spread use of its law.By Zaid Hamzah, Published The Straits Times, 16 Jan 2015THE launch last week of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC)...
View ArticleReconstructing company law
By Willie Cheng, Published The Straits Times, 17 Jan 2015FOR businesses, the Companies Act is like a hallowed building in which they are housed and from which they operate. After all, the Act defines...
View ArticleStart-ups have 'key role in smart nation drive'
They can develop new ideas and apps that can be used in initiative: MinisterBy Grace Chng, Senior Correspondent, The Straits Times, 17 Jan 2015THE importance of start-ups in Singapore's drive to become...
View ArticleYes, 'bad luck' brings cancer but continue to live right
By Andy Ho, Senior Writer, The Sunday Times, 18 Jan 2015Many people may have been shaken by a study just published in the top journal Science that was reported to have discovered how two-thirds of all...
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