Singapore Local News, 2011-06-19

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On one side, North Korea. On the other, 'SingaporeCity' Few would expect a Singapore developer to be building houses right on China's border with North Korea. But then, Mr Koh Tiak Chye, known to his friends as TC, sees opportunities where others see danger.In fact, Dandong in Liaoning province, where........     From frequent flier to family champion You can tell that a man means business when the first thing he does on meeting you is hand you two of his business cards, a complete biodata and a book he published on a collection of his views over the years. Looking unusually tanned (it is from........ Tough love, velvet gloves Ask an old boxer to reveal his most significant career moment and don't be surprised if you are served up a tale of defeat rather than victory.This common occurrence is born out of the fighter's natural reflex to be better - achieve more. It is........

Police look into alleged derogatory remarks in online forum Police are investigating the case of a Chinese national who allegedly posted derogatory remarks about a Malay man on an Internet forum. In a statement yesterday, a police spokesman said: "In response to media queries, police confirm........     South West CDC to spend S$1m to help the needy The South West Community Development Council (CDC) has set aside S$1 million to help low-income families in the district...... President Nathan to visit KL President S R Nathan will be in Kuala Lumpur from 20-22 June to attend the University of Malaya-National University of Singapore (NUS) Golf Tournament in his capacity as NUS Chancellor...... High tea reception for new Malay MPs from PAP A high tea reception was organised on Saturday to welcome the two new People's Action Party Malay MPs...... Maritime officials from S'pore, China to exchange views on navigation safety A ship belonging to China's Maritime Safety Adminstration (MSA), Haixun 31, will be visiting Singapore...... S'pore must remain vigilant as terrorist threats are real: DPM Teo Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has urged Singaporeans to be more vigilant, following the jailing of Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir on Thursday...... Central CDC reaches out to elderly The elderly should be spending more time on activities like qigong. With about 1,600 senior citizens in a mass qigong exercise, being in the company of friends and residents keeps them active, healthy and socially connected...... SBS Transit celebrates 8th anniversary of North East Line SBS Transit will be giving commemorative pass holders to commuters on Monday as part of celebrations to mark the 8th anniversary of the North East Line (NEL)...... Goh Chok Tong to receive award from Japanese emperor Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will be visiting Tokyo next week to receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of Rising Sun award from the Japanese Emperor......