Singapore Local News, 2011-05-27

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Getting "Dads@Workplaces" to be more engaged at home Fathers often see themselves as providers rather than nurturers for the family, while a 2009 survey by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports revealed that fathers saw work responsbilities as their biggest obstacle to playing a........     Shadrake loses appeal against jail term British author Alan Shadrake this morning lost his appeal against a six-week jail term and fine for insulting Singapore's judiciary in a book about criminal executions in the city-state. Shadrake, 76, was convicted on contempt of........ Good job prospects for fresh grads Even before she sat for her final examinations last month, National University of Singapore psychology final-year student Kim Huang had three job offers - all from the banking sector - on the table. After her examinations ended, two more from........ 'A Presidential contest is important' Former Member of Parliament Tan Cheng Bock has indicated that he may be a candidate in the coming Presidential Election. The 71-year-old confirmed he had quit the ruling People's Action Party earlier this month. Aspiring........

Dover Park Hospice to undergo S$2.4 million upgrade With the Government having signalled that it wants to ramp up end-of-life care and capabilities in Singapore, Dover Park Hospice (DPH) has taken a step in this direction, by expanding its palliative care services to the tune of S$2.4........     Emeritus SM Goh to attend IAC meeting in Quebec, Canada SINGAPORE : Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will visit Quebec, Canada, from May 28 to 31 to attend the 29th Annual Plenary Meeting of the InterAction Council (IAC) in his capacity as Singapore's former prime minister...... 9 suspected drug traffickers arrested SINGAPORE : The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has arrested 55 suspected drug abusers and nine suspected drug traffickers, three of whom could face the death penalty...... Lim Wee Kiak withdraws, apologises for remarks on ministerial pay Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC, Dr Lim Wee Kiak, has withdrawn and apologised for his recent remarks on ministerial pay...... President Nathan forfeits public service awards to Ming Yi, Durai President SR Nathan has forfeited the Public Service Medal awarded to convicted monk Shi Ming Yi...... Tighter security for water tanks required SINGAPORE : National water agency PUB will require building owners with water tanks to use higher quality padlocks or lock sets with keys that cannot be duplicated...... MPs can rent void deck space to set up office for MPS Members of Parliament will now be given an option to set up offices at HDB void decks for their Meet-the-People (MPS) sessions...... Presidential Election: Eligibility certificate applications open June 1 All persons who wish to be a candidate for the Presidential Election can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility from the Presidential Elections Committee from June 1...... Bukit Timah Railway Station gazetted as a conserved building The Bukit Timah Railway Station has been officially gazetted as a conserved building as of Friday...... Civil servants to get 0.5-month mid-year bonus plus S$250 SINGAPORE : Some 74,000 civil servants in Singapore will be getting a mid-year bonus of half a month salary plus S$250 in July, the Public Service Division (PSD) of the Prime Minister's Office announced on Friday...... Largest-ever BTO launch The HDB is offering homebuyers close to 4,000 new flats in six Build-to-Order (BTO) projects launched on Friday - the largest supply of BTO flats in a single launch...... Lorry driver arrested on suspicion of driving under disqualification A lorry driver was arrested after his vehicle hit an advertisement board at a bus stop in Bedok North Friday morning...... Visa now accepted at all NTUC FairPrice stores Supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice will accept Visa payment card at all its stores island-wide starting Friday...... BRAND'S recalls multi vitamins BRAND's is voluntarily recalling all batches of its Alpha Tank Chewable Multi Vitamins & Minerals...... Seafood stall boss sentenced to 10 years' jail for killing China lover A seafood stall boss was sentenced Friday to 10 years' jail for killing his China mistress in 2006...... Undercover videos released to back freedom for RWS dolphins A local animal welfare group has released undercover videos of 25 dolphins that will be part of the attractions of the marine life park at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)...... More heartlanders to join fight against dengue More heartlanders are joining the fight against dengue by undertaking active roles in clamping down on mosquito breeding sites...... Changes in town councils following General Election The Ministry of National Development (MND) said the new town of Moulmein-Kallang has been formed under the Town Councils (Declaration of Towns) Order 2011 following the General Election...... Court rejects Shadrake's appeal against conviction and sentence Singapore's Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal by British writer, Alan Shadrake, against his conviction and sentence...... Former MP Tan Cheng Bock may run for President Former Member of Parliament Dr Tan Cheng Bock has indicated that he may be a candidate in the coming Presidential Election......