Singapore Local News, 2011-06-04

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Ex-NTUC Income chief to contest the presidency? He is unsure about his suitability for the ceremonial and diplomatic role of the Elected Presidency, or even if he wants the office, but ex-NTUC Income chief Tan Kin Lian has, nonetheless, taken the first step towards a contest......

More self-checkout counters soon at FairPrice Expect to be able to scan, pack and pay for your purchases on your own at more NTUC FairPrice supermarkets, as the supermarket chain prepares to roll out more self-checkout systems, in a bid to improve productivity and service levels......     Recycling rate to be raised Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore has aims to raise its recycling rate, from the current 60 per cent to 70 per cent, within the next 10 years...... NLB urges dads to read to kids Fathers who wish they can find time to read to their children will get some help and encouragement...... US to send combat ships to S'pore US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said the US military had plans to deploy littoral combat ships to Singapore...... CGH expands 'water therapy' services Changi General Hospital (CGH) has expanded its hydrotherapy services following increasing evidence of the therapy's efficacy in reducing recovery time for musculoskeletal injuries...... Qantas jet forced to return to S'pore A Qantas jumbo jet was forced to return to Singapore early Saturday when its wheels failed to retract after take-off, the airline said...... New drug set to better prevent stroke A new drug is promising to prevent stroke -- induced by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation -- more effectively than current treatment...... Huge wage growth this year? Observers said there was a "gulf of discrepancy" last year, between Singapore's economic growth and workers' salaries...... 3 arrested for robbing taxi driver Police have arrested three suspects for robbing a taxi driver...... Man found murdered in Ang Mo Kio park A man was found murdered in Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West on Saturday morning......