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Living the pioneering spirit: Heng Swee Keat
From 'study book' or du shu to learning with joy for lifeThis is an edited excerpt of a speech by Education Minister Heng Swee Keat in Parliament yesterday.The Straits Times, 7 Mar 2015IN 1965,...
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Transformed Rochor Canal a hit with residents
Waterway now a gathering spot - a far cry from its smelly, dirty pastBy Samantha Boh, The Straits Times, 7 Mar 2015WALKING down the new granite paths lining Rochor Canal as rays of sunshine reflected...
View ArticleWork starts on Yusof Ishak Mosque
By Janice Heng, The Sunday Times, 8 Mar 2015Construction has begun on the new Yusof Ishak Mosque in Woodlands, which will be able to accommodate up to 4,500 worshippers when ready by the end of next...
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ACRES sets up unit to probe animal abuse
Rescue group's new unit will gather proof, prepare case brief to prosecute offendersBy Samantha Boh, The Sunday Times, 8 Mar 2015In many cases of animal abuse, it is the lack of incriminating evidence...
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Same standards for everyone, says AGC of caning
By Janice Heng, The Sunday Times, 8 Mar 2015The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has responded to criticism over the caning sentence meted out to the two German men who vandalised a train after...
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CPF withdrawal at age 55: A matter of interest
'Unbeatable' interest rate offered by CPF, threat of deflation make leaving savings in account prudentBy Goh Eng Yeow, Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 8 Mar 2015Nowadays when anyone asks about...
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Five gender gaps S'pore women still face in 2015
By Trina Liang-Lin, Published The Sunday Times, 8 Mar 2015Equality is represented twice on the Singapore flag. First, in the colour red, symbolising the equality and universal brotherhood of man. The...
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Money worries remain for older women
Their wages are up, but they are living longer and still earn much less than menBy Radha Basu, Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 8 Mar 2015Older women continue to dominate in lower-income jobs,...
View ArticleCall to give maids more privacy, time with loved ones
Migrant workers study finds one in 5 shows signs of psychological distressBy Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 9 Mar 2015A MIGRANT workers group has urged employers to give their maids more privacy and...
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Home support vital for Singapore’s SEA Games
By Nicholas Fang, Published TODAY, 9 Mar 2015On Saturday night, a street party on Orchard Road brought sports and sportsmen right into the heart of Singapore. The One Team Singapore rally was organised...
View ArticleShare resources and abilities for a harmonious society, urges ESM Goh
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong was speaking on Sunday (Mar 8) as 24 youth leaders completed the NextGen Leadership Programme to learn how to carry out community service more effectively.By...
View ArticleWe don't shape Budgets to win elections: Tharman
Budgets drawn up in the interest of nation's future, DPM says at forumBy Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh and Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 9 Mar 2015THE national Budget is about putting the country's...
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Parliament Highlights - 9 Mar 2015
Committee of Supply Debate: Ministry of ManpowerSqueeze to get tighter as workforce shrinksFirms must leverage technology, do more with fewer workers: Tan Chuan-JinBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times,...
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The power of compounding CPF interest rates
'Younger workers can save enough to retire'They must keep working, buy HDB flat within their means, says ministerBy Toh Yong Chuan, Manpower Correspondent, The Straits Times, 10 Mar 2015YOUNGER workers...
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Memorial to victims of Konfrontasi unveiled
Dark chapter of history remembered at site across from MacDonald HouseBy Lim Yan Liang, The Straits Times, 11 Mar 2015FIFTY years ago yesterday, Ms Janet Wong was a 20-year-old trainee teacher at...
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AHPETC projects pulled because of bust budgets - 'unfair' to blame CCCs, says...
Channel NewsAsia, 11 Mar 2015Some projects to upgrade neighbourhood facilities in the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC) had to be cut as costs exceeded the approved budget, and not...
View ArticleEarly childhood courses: Polys get more leeway
Cap eased on intakes under discretionary admissions exerciseBy Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 11 Mar 2015POLYTECHNICS have been given greater flexibility to accept more students with a passion for...
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The ethics of collective responsibility
By Sanjay Perera, Published The Straits Times, 10 Mar 2015THERE is consensus that certain aspects of Singapore's Budget indicate a leftward shift politically.This hinges on the announcement of several...
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Citizen Archivist Project: Help to 'tag' a piece of Singapore's history
Treasure trove of photos, documents waiting to be archived for online portalBy Irene Tham, Technology Correspondent, The Straits Times, 11 Mar 2015WANTED: History enthusiasts to caption old photographs...
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Parliament Highlights - 10 Mar 2015
Committee of Supply Debate: Ministry of National DevelopmentHot market tamed, housing more affordable, says Khaw Boon WanS'poreans can get flat 'within budget'; plans afoot to help different segmentsBy...
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