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New Seletar Aerospace Flyover to link motorists to expressways and aerospace hub
By Adrian Lim, The Straits Times, 6 May 2015A NEW flyover along with adjacent roads will open in Seletar later this month, offering motorists greater connectivity to major expressways and the aerospace...
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Singapore-KL high-speed rail terminal will be in Jurong East
Rail link to KL a 'game-changer' but it won't be finished by 2020By Rachel Chang, Assistant Political Editor, The Straits Times, 6 May 2015THE terminus for the high-speed rail link between Singapore...
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Singapore ranked best country in Asia to be a mum
Republic also takes 14th place worldwide in aid agency's indexBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 7 May 2015SINGAPORE is the best country in Asia to be a mother.The Republic came out tops in the region...
View ArticleDo Americans really believe in human rights?
By James V. Wertsch, Published The Straits Times, 7 May 2015A RECENT article in The New Yorker on Mr Xi Jinping includes an account of a discussion he had a few years ago with his then US counterpart,...
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Soya is okay for most gout patients, study here shows
Research by Duke-NUS, NUH shows beans not linked to higher risk of diseaseBy Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 7 May 2015GOUT patients and those at risk of the disease can take soya and other beans,...
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First heritage survey gives conservation efforts a boost
Comprehensive study of existing sites will also aid Govt in land planningBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 7 May 2015THE first survey of Singapore's heritage sites and structures will kick off...
View ArticleSingapore secures 20-year lease at Venice Biennale
By Pichayada Promchertchoo, Channel NewsAsia, 6 May 2015VENICE: The Singapore Pavilion at the the 56th Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition was officially opened on Wednesday (May 6) by...
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Former Senior Minister S Jayakumar launches memoir
By Rachel Chang, Assistant Political Editor, The Straits Times, 7 May 2015A SMALL state like Singapore could be eaten alive on the world stage, but with nimble manoeuvring and resolute action, it can...
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Nature and tranquillity in Pasir Ris
Coastal town boasts not just amenities but also parks, beach and forestsBy Miranda Yeo And Gilaine Ng, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015THOSE who call Pasir Ris home say it is the relative seclusion and...
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Kayak tours an oar-some way to explore nature
See flora and fauna in Singapore's waterscapes with kayak tours held by People's AssociationBy Gurveen Kaur, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015Sightings of otters in various parts of Singapore might have...
View ArticleAddressing climate change through energy, waste management
WE AGREE with Mr Lee Yong Se ("Take heed of climate warning"; April 27) and Mr Damon Tan Jie Hui ("Recycling works better with rewards"; Monday) that Singaporeans need to be more aware of climate...
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Singapore 'losing medical tourists to neighbours'
By Marissa Lee, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015SINGAPORE is finding it harder to retain its title as the region's top medical tourism hub as patients eye cheaper options elsewhere while government...
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Jackie Chan is Singapore's first celebrity anti-drug ambassador
By Lim Yi Han, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015SAY no to drugs, gangs and gambling. This was the message Hong Kong action superstar Jackie Chan's late father had for him.Yesterday, he delivered it to...
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NSmen fill every post on some warships due to manpower crunch
Ex-regulars keep navy's capabilities sharp as manpower crunch loomsBy Jermyn Chow, Defence Correspondent, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015FROM the captain to the gunner, the Republic of Singapore Navy...
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Re-tender called for temple and columbarium site in Sengkang's Fernvale Link
Govt terminates deal with firm that was planning a columbarium on siteBy Lester Hio, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015A NEW tender for the development of a Chinese temple at Sengkang will be called, after...
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NDP 2015 theme song: Our Singapore
JJ Lin will join Dick Lee to sing Our SingaporeNDP event will kick off with a segment paying tribute to Lee Kuan YewBy Jermyn Chow, Defence Correspondent, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015AFTER working...
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PM Lee hails Indians' contributions as heritage centre opens
By Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 8 May 2015INDIANS have played a vital role in Singapore's history and left a deep mark on the country, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the opening of...
View ArticleSG Heart Map: 'Cikgu Lim' recalls her stint on St John's Island
By Miranda Yeo, The Straits Times, 9 May 2015IT HAS been more than half a century since Mrs Lim Siew Yong spent an idyllic two years living and teaching on St John's Island.But the 84-year-old retiree...
View ArticleMother's Day video brings laughter, tears
Mall's heartwarming effort goes viral, touching participants and viewersBy Calvin Yang And Look Woon Wei, The Straits Times, 9 May 2015IT WAS a simple way to get Singaporeans to tell their mothers that...
View ArticleMore special needs schools using arts to help students
Govt grants spur MOE-run schools to use art, music, drama in programmesBy Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 9 May 2015MORE publicly funded special needs schools are embracing the arts, amid growing...
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