Singapore Local News, 2011-04-30

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PAP's Palmer: Residents determine neighbourhood's identity It is the residents, and not the Member of Parliament (MP), who determine what the neighbourhood wants in their estate. Mr Michael Palmer, 42, who will be contesting under the People's Action Party (PAP) banner for Punggol East........     PAP's Sitoh's 5-year plan for Potong Pasir The People's Action Party candidate in Potong Pasir, Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, has launched his five-year plan for the ward, which has been helmed by the Opposition for the past 27 years.Lift upgrading in the estate is Mr Sitoh's top priority........ Lim Swee Say: Higher wages help build trust Labour chief, Lim Swee Say, has welcomed the National Wages Council's (NWC) recommendations that employers should give out higher wages in view of the strong economy and make special one-time payments to help workers cope with the rising cost........ SDP to reveal plan for Sembawang GRC tonight The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) team for Sembawang Group Representation Constituency (GRC) will unveil a constituency plan called the Sembawang Strategy at its rally, tonight. Speaking to TODAY on a party walkabout, this morning,........ DPM Teo: We're aware of residents' needs Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who leads the People's Action Party (PAP) team at Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC), said his team was well aware of the needs of the older and younger residents. He........ Dr Vivian: Town council investments profitable The leader for the People's Action Party (PAP) team in Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency (GRC), Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, has responded to the Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) comments on the losses made by Temasek........ Nicole Seah stressed by GE but ready for battle The stress of the General Election is taking its toll on the second youngest electoral candidate, Ms Nicole Seah, 24, of the National Solidarity Party (NSP). Ms Seah was down with gastric flu on Friday, and was absent from the NSP's........ After rally, PM hits walkabout trail Showing no signs of slowing down from his election rally, last night, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong started his Saturday morning with a walkabout at a market at Ang Mo Kio accompanied by his Group Representation Constituency (GRC) team...... SM Goh: My team will pay more attention to special help cases There may be national schemes to help the low income in Singapore but elected People's Action Party (PAP) MPs must pay attention to residents who may fall in between the cracks, said Senior Minister (SM) Goh Chok Tong. He said that........ Growth dividends in by Sunday The Ministry of Finance today announced that about 2.4 million adult Singaporeans would have received about $1.5 billion in Growth Dividends by Sunday. Also, about 1.3 million Singaporeans, aged 45 and above, would have received........ NWC calls for higher wage hikes A day after People's Action Party (PAP) leaders warned of "dark clouds" ahead in the volatile external environment, the National Wages Council (NWC) has come out to issue its clearest call for wage hikes since the 1990s.Its........ Yellow ribbon cookoff MILLET ENRIQUEZ Three teams battled it out in the finals of a culinary competition on Friday (April 29) organised to help equip them with skills to better integrate into society. The Yellow Ribbon Culinary Competition, organised by........

NSP candidate Spencer Ng speaks out against online allegations National Solidarity Party candidate Spencer Ng has denied allegations of improper behaviour towards a former student after an online blog pointed to "interesting SMSes" he had sent to her while he was a teacher. Speaking to Today,........     S'pore's long-term prospects depend on right policies, right politics Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says how well Singapore does in the long term depends on its policies and politics...... SIA founding chairman receives accolade at Aerospace Awards Singapore Airlines' founding chairman Mr J Y Pillay received a citation for his invaluable contribution to Singapore's aviation industry at the Singapore Aerospace Awards Friday evening...... GE: Political parties reach out to voters through all avenues As election fever heats up, political parties are using a variety of ways to reach out to voters. From traditional methods to new media, it is all fair game this election...... GE: 6 election rallies to be held on Sunday Six election rallies will be held across Singapore on Sunday between 7pm and 10pm...... GE: NSP's Nicole Seah voices concerns over move to maintain food prices The National Solidarity Party (NSP) on Saturday voiced its concern over hawker stalls having to keep their price stable for the next six months...... GE: GIC, Temasek reserves safe, says Balakrishnan The portfolios of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and Temasek Holdings are safe...... GE: Pasir Ris-Punggol PAP team well aware of residents' needs Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who leads the People's Action Party (PAP) team at Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, said his team is well aware of the needs of the older as well as younger residents...... GE: WIS scheme needs time to prove itself: Lim Hng Kiang Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang is confident that the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) scheme will have a better track record in five to 10 years time...... Man arrested for dangerous driving in accident leading to oil spill Police arrested a 43-year-old man for dangerous driving, following an accident involving two oil trucks in Clementi on Friday night...... GE: NWC's calls to increase wages timed to coincide with election, says NSP The National Solidarity Party (NSP) described the National Wages Council's (NWC) call to increase wages as "a coincidence with the timing of elections.'..... About 2.4m Singaporeans to receive 'Grow & Share' payments by May 1 Singaporeans who are entitled to their growth dividends and CPF Medisave top-ups will receive their payments by this weekend...... GE: PAP's Ang Mo Kio GRC team at morning walkabout Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday morning showed no signs of slowing down from Friday night's election rally with a walkabout at Ang Mo Kio...... GE: Marine Parade PAP team to pay close attention to low income group Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said the People's Action Party (PAP) team in Marine Parade will keep a close watch on residents in the low income group who need special help...... Foreign worker falls to death in industrial accident A foreign worker died in an accident at an MRT construction site early Saturday morning...... GE: SPP supports Lina Chiam's independence as candidate The Singapore People's Party (SPP) said it fully supports Mrs Lina Chiam's independence as a candidate following her statements made at Friday's rally......