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Mar 29, 2011
Extend campaigning period
CAMPAIGNING is important in a general election because politicians would seek to reach out to their constituents and correspondingly canvass for votes on polling day.
Election campaigns serve a myriad of purposes.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Conned lawyer fails in suit against ex-colleague
Conned lawyer fails in suit against ex-colleague
ST- 29 Mar2011
K. C. Vijayan, Law Correspondent
A LAWYER who accused a former colleague of misleading her into investing in a $64 million scam has had her case dismissed by the High Court.
ST- 29 Mar2011
K. C. Vijayan, Law Correspondent
A LAWYER who accused a former colleague of misleading her into investing in a $64 million scam has had her case dismissed by the High Court.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Tanjong Pagar to get a facelift
Published on Mar 20, 2011
Tanjong Pagar to get a facelift
MM Lee unveils 5-year masterplan for area, promising slew of enhancements
By Zakir Hussain
MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on Saturday unveiled a five-year master-plan for Tanjong Pagar GRC and Radin Mas single-member constituency.
Tanjong Pagar to get a facelift
MM Lee unveils 5-year masterplan for area, promising slew of enhancements
By Zakir Hussain
MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on Saturday unveiled a five-year master-plan for Tanjong Pagar GRC and Radin Mas single-member constituency.
Are new PAP candidates really sincere?
strangerjun wrote: http://www.pap.org.sg/petir_articlep...id=5971&cid=84
What if one day, when I tell her my troubles or voice concerns at some of the policies during the meet-the-people session or in my neighborhood (that is if I still manage to see her after the elections); would she brushed off by saying I want to be different and trying to being anti-establishment?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saved again by SCDF paramedics
Saved again by SCDF paramedics
Letter from Gerald Yong 05:05 AM Mar 26, 2011
I am proud to have witnessed the Singapore Civil Defence Force grow from strength to strength. I wish to pay my compliments especially to the paramedics.
Letter from Gerald Yong 05:05 AM Mar 26, 2011
I am proud to have witnessed the Singapore Civil Defence Force grow from strength to strength. I wish to pay my compliments especially to the paramedics.
Lee Kuan Yew (7/2010): No amount of engineering can prevent flooding
Lee Kuan Yew: No amount of engineering can prevent flooding
July 22nd, 2010 | Author: Your Correspondent
It has become a standard modus operandi of the PAP to bring their self-proclaimed “forecaster extraordinarie” to the frontline whenever the ministers found public pressure to great to cope on their own.
July 22nd, 2010 | Author: Your Correspondent
It has become a standard modus operandi of the PAP to bring their self-proclaimed “forecaster extraordinarie” to the frontline whenever the ministers found public pressure to great to cope on their own.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Two 'Desmonds' work the ground
Two 'Desmonds' work the ground
04:46 AM Mar 14, 2011
SINGAPORE - As General Election fever heats up, two Desmonds - People's Action Party's (PAP) Desmond Choo as well as Singapore Democratic Alliance's (SDA) Desmond Lim - worked the ground yesterday in the respective constituencies that they are eyeing.
Hosting a block party for Hougang residents, PAP's Mr Choo said about three to four of every 10 households invited him into their homes for a chat.
"The feeling that I get is a very warm one," said Mr Choo, 32, who is second adviser to Hougang grassroots organisations.
"They are very open to sharing their issues with us and some even invited me over for dinner, so I think that is a very good sign."
Meanwhile, the SDA's Desmond Lim - who has expressed interest in contesting Punggol East - met residents at Rivervale Crescent.
Besides distributing pamphlets, Mr Lim also went on house visits.
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04:46 AM Mar 14, 2011
SINGAPORE - As General Election fever heats up, two Desmonds - People's Action Party's (PAP) Desmond Choo as well as Singapore Democratic Alliance's (SDA) Desmond Lim - worked the ground yesterday in the respective constituencies that they are eyeing.
Hosting a block party for Hougang residents, PAP's Mr Choo said about three to four of every 10 households invited him into their homes for a chat.
"The feeling that I get is a very warm one," said Mr Choo, 32, who is second adviser to Hougang grassroots organisations.
"They are very open to sharing their issues with us and some even invited me over for dinner, so I think that is a very good sign."
Meanwhile, the SDA's Desmond Lim - who has expressed interest in contesting Punggol East - met residents at Rivervale Crescent.
Besides distributing pamphlets, Mr Lim also went on house visits.
URL http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC110314-0000056/Two-Desmonds-work-the-ground
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Why S'pore should back Timor Leste
Mar 14, 2011
INCLUSION IN ASEAN
Why S'pore should back Timor Leste
MR BARRY Wain highlighted how Indonesia is pushing for inclusion of Timor Leste in Asean while Singapore was cited as leading the objectors ('Timor Leste's bid to join Asean faces objections'; last Thursday).
INCLUSION IN ASEAN
Why S'pore should back Timor Leste
MR BARRY Wain highlighted how Indonesia is pushing for inclusion of Timor Leste in Asean while Singapore was cited as leading the objectors ('Timor Leste's bid to join Asean faces objections'; last Thursday).
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Owner gets nod to split penthouse
Owner gets nod to split penthouseST 14Mar2011:
Rarely granted approval means he may reap extra $300,000 from sale of 2 units.
THE owner of a penthouse duplex has won rarely granted approval to subdivide his unit into two separate apartments.
The penthouse at Horizon Towers can now be sold as two individual units, potentially reaping the owner about $300,000 more than if it was sold as a single home.
Tackle agents seeking dual rental commissions
ST Forum:
Mar 16, 2011
Tackle agents seeking dual rental commissions
THE article by Ms Jessica Cheam last Saturday was timely ("When your agent does not act in your interest").
Although the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has banned dual representation, where the same agent cannot represent both buyer and seller, in a sales and purchase agreement, it has said nothing about a rental agreement.
Recently, I purchased a property with tenancy. There was no formal rental agreement between the previous owner and the tenants. When I asked the agent representing the previous owner if he could draft a rental agreement for me and the existing tenants, he boldly asked the tenants for a commission.
Mar 16, 2011
Tackle agents seeking dual rental commissions
THE article by Ms Jessica Cheam last Saturday was timely ("When your agent does not act in your interest").
Although the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has banned dual representation, where the same agent cannot represent both buyer and seller, in a sales and purchase agreement, it has said nothing about a rental agreement.
Recently, I purchased a property with tenancy. There was no formal rental agreement between the previous owner and the tenants. When I asked the agent representing the previous owner if he could draft a rental agreement for me and the existing tenants, he boldly asked the tenants for a commission.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Chiam calls attention to upkeep of state land
3/10/2011: Home Parliament: Chiam calls attention to upkeep of state land [The Straits Times]
OPPOSITION MP Chiam See Tong yesterday called on the Government to put up signs on state land to indicate which government agency is in charge of its maintenance. The Potong Pasir MP noted that when residents in his ward saw dirty or poorly maintained areas, they assumed it was because the town council, which he heads, “did not pay enough attention".
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Patent for cab display unit revoked
Mar 11, 2011IN THE ST NEWSPAPER TODAY
Patent for cab display unit revoked
Device is neither new nor inventive, says High Court
By K.C. Vijayan
A COMPANY that supplies rooftop electronic display units for Comfort cabs had its patent for the product revoked after a judge held that there was nothing new or inventive about it.
Mr Khek Tai Ting, who set up sole proprietorship Soon Heng Digitax in 2000, had registered the patent for the units, which are used to indicate if the taxi is on hire, busy or on call.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Need versus greed
Need versus greed
If greed dominates, economic growth will deplete the world's resources, driving us to a violent struggle for survival
05:55 AM Mar 05, 2011
by Jeffrey D Sachs
India's great moral leader Mohandas Gandhi famously said that there is enough on Earth for everybody's need but not enough for everybody's greed. Today, Gandhi's insight is being put to the test as never before.
The world is hitting global limits in its use of resources. We are feeling the shocks each day in catastrophic floods, droughts and storms - and in the resulting surge in prices in the marketplace. Our fate now depends on whether we cooperate or fall victim to self-defeating greed.
If greed dominates, economic growth will deplete the world's resources, driving us to a violent struggle for survival05:55 AM Mar 05, 2011
by Jeffrey D Sachs
India's great moral leader Mohandas Gandhi famously said that there is enough on Earth for everybody's need but not enough for everybody's greed. Today, Gandhi's insight is being put to the test as never before.
The world is hitting global limits in its use of resources. We are feeling the shocks each day in catastrophic floods, droughts and storms - and in the resulting surge in prices in the marketplace. Our fate now depends on whether we cooperate or fall victim to self-defeating greed.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
5/09: 'Integrity of election process a hot topic during youth forum'
Integrity of election process a hot topic during youth forum
By Joanne Chan, 938LIVE | Posted: 17 May 2009 1936 hrs
SINGAPORE: The integrity of the election process took centrestage on Sunday afternoon during a two-hour forum, organised by the People's Association Youth Movement.
By Joanne Chan, 938LIVE | Posted: 17 May 2009 1936 hrs
SINGAPORE: The integrity of the election process took centrestage on Sunday afternoon during a two-hour forum, organised by the People's Association Youth Movement.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ensure rest for injured workers
Feb 22, 2011
Ensure rest for injured workers
WE NOTE with concern Mr Tan Thian Huat's letter ("Injured workers get little time to recuperate"; Feb 14).
In the past few years, the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics and Transient Workers Count Too have assisted numerous workers in similar, if not more dire, circumstances. We have encountered a worker who was given only two days of medical leave despite suffering fractures to his knees; he actually needed months of medical attention. Another was given the same after a part of his finger was sliced off.
Ensure rest for injured workers
WE NOTE with concern Mr Tan Thian Huat's letter ("Injured workers get little time to recuperate"; Feb 14).
In the past few years, the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics and Transient Workers Count Too have assisted numerous workers in similar, if not more dire, circumstances. We have encountered a worker who was given only two days of medical leave despite suffering fractures to his knees; he actually needed months of medical attention. Another was given the same after a part of his finger was sliced off.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
No let-up in lighting up
STRICTER LAWS, HIGHER TOBACCO TAXES, ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, YET...No let-up in lighting up
Stark rise in number of daily smokers among 18-29 age group; figure up even among under-18s
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
More caught for lying in work pass applications
11 February 11 The Strait Times
by Teh Joo Lin
More caught for lying in work pass applications
MORE foreigners have been caught for falsely declaring that they are 'foreign talent', with offences such as lying about their academic qualifications.
In the first nine months of last year, 141 foreigners were convicted for lying in their work pass applications, up from 137 in the whole of 2009, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
by Teh Joo Lin
More caught for lying in work pass applications
MORE foreigners have been caught for falsely declaring that they are 'foreign talent', with offences such as lying about their academic qualifications.
In the first nine months of last year, 141 foreigners were convicted for lying in their work pass applications, up from 137 in the whole of 2009, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Don't blame it all on workers
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Feb 21, 2011
LYING FOR WORK PASSES
Don't blame it all on workers
THE report ('More caught for lying in work pass applications'; Feb 11) does not present a complete picture of workers who have been convicted of declaring false information and submitting fake education certificates to obtain an SPass or an employment pass.
Feb 21, 2011
LYING FOR WORK PASSES
Don't blame it all on workers
THE report ('More caught for lying in work pass applications'; Feb 11) does not present a complete picture of workers who have been convicted of declaring false information and submitting fake education certificates to obtain an SPass or an employment pass.
Disclose More Information On Foreign Labour
Disclose More Information On Foreign Labour
The Business Times, 9th February 2006
I refer to the article “Employment hits all-time high of 2.3 million” by Anna Teo (The Business Times， 2nd Feb 2006).
It has often been asked whether the inflow of cheap, low-skilled foreign workers into Singapore over the years has depressed wages at the bottom end.
The Business Times, 9th February 2006
I refer to the article “Employment hits all-time high of 2.3 million” by Anna Teo (The Business Times， 2nd Feb 2006).
It has often been asked whether the inflow of cheap, low-skilled foreign workers into Singapore over the years has depressed wages at the bottom end.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
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Feb 17, 2011
Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
SINGAPORE - US CASINO operator Las Vegas Sands is seeking more land to expand its highly profitable Singapore casino, founder and CEO Sheldon Adelson said on Thursday.
Feb 17, 2011
Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
SINGAPORE - US CASINO operator Las Vegas Sands is seeking more land to expand its highly profitable Singapore casino, founder and CEO Sheldon Adelson said on Thursday.
SG: Levies & quotas for hiring foreign workers
Levies & quotas for hiring foreign workers
(Last updated on 18 February 2011 02:59 PM)The Foreign Worker Levy is a pricing mechanism to control the number of foreign workers (including Foreign Domestic Workers) in Singapore.
(Last updated on 18 February 2011 02:59 PM)The Foreign Worker Levy is a pricing mechanism to control the number of foreign workers (including Foreign Domestic Workers) in Singapore.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Budget surplus to exceed $6bln in FY2010
NEWS> ECONOMY | Staff Reporter, Singapore
Published: 24 Jan 11
Budget surplus to exceed $6bln in FY2010
Rising tax receipts and a buoyant economy pulled the budget surplus higher, setting the stage for a generous FY2011 budget.
Published: 24 Jan 11
Budget surplus to exceed $6bln in FY2010
Rising tax receipts and a buoyant economy pulled the budget surplus higher, setting the stage for a generous FY2011 budget.
All I want on Budget day is...
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Feb 16, 2011
All I want on Budget day is...
AS BUDGET Day approaches this Friday, the following is my wish list for the Government. Even if these wishes are not on the agenda, they could be discussed during the debate once the Budget has been presented.
- Abolish TV and radio licences.
Feb 16, 2011
All I want on Budget day is...
AS BUDGET Day approaches this Friday, the following is my wish list for the Government. Even if these wishes are not on the agenda, they could be discussed during the debate once the Budget has been presented.
- Abolish TV and radio licences.
Make property tax more equitable
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Feb 16, 2011
Make property tax more equitable
ACCORDING to Saturday's report ("Housing affordability of key concern"), the general sentiment is that the Government would be dishing out property, utility and service and conservancy rebates, upgrading old estates to increase the supply of HDB flats and providing larger housing grants for lower-income households in this year's Budget.
Feb 16, 2011
Make property tax more equitable
ACCORDING to Saturday's report ("Housing affordability of key concern"), the general sentiment is that the Government would be dishing out property, utility and service and conservancy rebates, upgrading old estates to increase the supply of HDB flats and providing larger housing grants for lower-income households in this year's Budget.
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