Singapore Local News, 2011-05-26

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Taking the review a step further At his second swearing-in ceremony as Prime Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong continues the tradition of using that august platform to send a message to Singapore and its citizens. This time round, he wants a comprehensive review of political........

Poisoning case: 'No' to new evidence The attempt by the defence lawyers of Fong Quay Sim, 69 - who was convicted of poisoning her husband - to cast doubt on the credibility of the investigating officer was rebuffed yesterday, after the High Court disallowed new evidence to be........     More terminally-ill patients to get care In a move that will ramp up hospice care services in Singapore, the Dover Park Hospice said it is increasing its number of beds from 40 to 50, which will allow it to care for about 500 terminally-ill patients a year...... Singapore Pharmacy Council hopes to increase number of pharmacists The Singapore Pharmacy Council said it hopes to increase the number of pharmacists by about 1,000 over the next five years. This will then bring the number to some 3,000 in all...... More young donors becoming philanthropists More young donors are now becoming philanthropists. North West Community Development Council has seen an increase in donors below 40 years old joining Club-100 @ North West...... Doctor jailed for tax evasion An eye surgeon was jailed on Thursday for six months for tax evasion...... Loanshark harassment suspect nabbed Police have arrested a 35-year-old Chinese man believed to be responsible for more than 25 cases of loanshark harassment by setting fire at debtors' units and splashing corrosive liquid on cars...... S'pore artists invited to Vivid Sydney Four Singapore artists have been invited to showcase their special light art works at Vivid Sydney...... Indian maid charged with theft A maid, who had allegedly staged a burglary in her former employer's flat, has been charged with stealing some S$30,000 worth of jewellery...... Man jailed for pocketing company money A gambling addict and former deputy general manager of a marine and offshore engineering firm was on Thursday jailed six years after misappropriating almost a million dollars of the company's money...... Singapore, Nevada gaming regulators sign MOU The Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore (CRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB)...... NDP ticket application ends Sunday Application for tickets to this year's National Day Parade (NDP) will end on Sunday...... Khaw Boon Wan: I'm no masochist National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said his new appointment in the ministry does not make him a masochist...... Controlled substances found in "Metabolic Advantage" health product The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has found thyroid gland and thyroid hormones, which are controlled substances, in a health product called Metabolic Advantage...... Water industry investments doubled in Singapore Investments in Singapore's water industry have doubled in size in the last five years - up from S$660 million in GDP value-add in 2005...... Surgeon Susan Lim's application against SMC dismissed The High Court has dismissed surgeon Susan Lim's application to stop the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) from setting up a second disciplinary committee to investigate if she had overcharged a Bruneian royal patient......