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Checks needed to prevent doctoring of claims
By Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 20 Jan 2015MORE than half a million people now have either the Pioneer Generation (PG) or the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS)...
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Parliament Highlights - 19 Jan 2015
Bill seeks to curb public drinking late at nightIt also proposes ban on selling liquor at shops after 10.30pmBy Lim Yi Han and Hoe Pei Shan, The Straits Times, 20 Jan 2015DRINKING in public places,...
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Govt moves to ban alcohol sale, public drinking after 10.30pm
Bill proposes that rules apply nation-wide, but event organisers can apply for exemptions for specific eventsBy Malminderjit Singh, The Business Times, 20 Jan 2015A BILL introduced in parliament on...
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Refuse to pay MediShield Life premiums? You could be jailed
Tough stance to address shortfall caused by those who can afford to pay but do notBy Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015SINGAPOREANS or permanent residents who...
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Weekend help for those with elderly dependants
More centres to offer weekend care so caregivers can get some respiteBy Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015MADAM Tan Sok Meng had been looking for help to take...
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SBF launches fair tenancy framework
Guidelines aim to create a more balanced playing field between landlords and tenantsBy Lee Yen Nee, TODAY, 21 Jan 2015The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) yesterday laid out guidelines aimed at...
View ArticleSemakau corals get new home at Sisters' Islands
By Audrey Tan, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015MORE than 700 coral colonies have been moved from a lagoon in Singapore's offshore landfill to the Sisters' Islands Marine Park.The four-month project was...
View ArticleScoot gets made-in-Singapore engines for new Boeing 787 aircraft
Scoot's B-787s - brand new and powered in SingaporeFirst of the 20 planes will fly to Perth and HK from next monthBy Karamjit Kaur, Aviation Correspondent, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015BUDGET carrier...
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'Hire local' drive sees employers wooing S'poreans abroad
By Fiona Lam, The Business Times, 21 Jan 2015EMPLOYERS in Singapore are taking to wooing overseas Singaporeans to widen the candidate pool amid the talent crunch here.The Robert Walters' Global Salary...
View ArticleMINDEF rejects claims it stole idea for mobile first-aid vehicle
It will refer matter to AGC; start-up stands by claim and will defend itselfBy Feng Zengkun, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015THE Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) yesterday hit back at claims that it stole...
View ArticleSingapore diplomat rebuts former Coldstore detainee
By Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015SINGAPORE's High Commissioner to Australia, responding to a second online commentary by former leftist detainee Poh Soo Kai, has accused him of obfuscation...
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Parliament Highlights - 20 Jan 2015
Tougher rules to raise the bar at large dormitoriesCompulsory licensing scheme to improve workers' living conditionsBy Toh Yong Chuan, Manpower Correspondent, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015OPERATORS of...
View ArticlePM Lee to take questions on Facebook on Saturday
By Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 21 Jan 2015PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong will hold his first live chat on his Facebook page on Saturday, when he will answer questions from the public.The online...
View ArticleTo succeed, fail fast and learn quickly
In an innovation-driven economy that rolls out new products and services constantly, business leaders and citizens need to be ready to fail, and to learn fast from failure.By Grace Chng, Senior...
View ArticleURA may step up action against short-term stays
By Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 22 Jan 2015THE Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is considering beefing up enforcement against unauthorised uses of private homes.Possibilities include acquiring...
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Serial litterbug sees $19,800 go up in smoke
Fined after he threw cigarette butts out of window 34 times over 4 daysBy Audrey Tan, The Straits Times, 22 Jan 2015A 38-YEAR-OLD smoker who chucked his cigarette butts out of his flat window instead...
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NTUC calls for flexibility in CPF withdrawals
By Toh Yong Chuan, Manpower Correspondent, The Straits Times, 22 Jan 2015WORKERS should be allowed to make a lump sum withdrawal of at least 20 per cent from their Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings...
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Perception v reality in public transport fare hike
By Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 22 Jan 2015HOW will the latest public transport fare revision affect you?The Public Transport Council (PTC) yesterday said it had...
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Public transport fares to increase by 2 to 5 cents from April 5
Bus, train rides to cost a few cents more from April2.8% overall rise in fares as part of 2014 hike is carried over to this yearBy Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 22...
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Terrorism: How prepared is Singapore?
Insight takes a look at what has been done - and what more can be done - to keep Singapore safe from a terrorist attackBy Rachel Chang And Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, 17 Jan...
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