Singapore Local News, 2011-07-19

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Businessman pleads guilty to killing karaoke patron with ice pick A businessman who plunged an ice pick into the heart of another patron at a karaoke billiard saloon in Geylang in 2009, pleaded guilty today, to culpable homicide in the High Court. The altercation first occurred when David How Kim Fwee, 64,........     Dr Tony Tan: "Singaporeans first" policy for higher education, is not "Singaporeans only" When it comes to higher education, former Deputy Prime Minister and presidential hopeful, Dr Tony Tan, said he favoured a "Singaporeans first" policy. But he made it clear this was different from a Singaporeans only policy...... Former cleaner jailed, fined for cheating, helping loansharks Former cleaner, Lewis Kam Boon Kiat, 37, used to earn only S$350 monthly. But because he wanted to apply for a credit card from Maybank, the now-jobless man lied in his application, claiming that he was a manager who earned more........ Voters' change of address Voters who have changed their NRIC address since Jan 1, will be allowed to vote at a polling station nearer their new address in the upcoming Presidential Election. The Elections Department says the Registration Officer will........ New regulations to improve crane safety The Manpower Ministry is introducing new initiatives, in September, to improve crane safety at workplaces in Singapore. Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Hawazi Daipi says one key factor is the enhancement of the regulatory framework........

SIA appoints CEO for new low-fare airline Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday named Mr Campbell Wilson (picture) as the chief executive of its new low-fare airline, which will be plying medium- and long-haul routes. SIA had announced in May that the airline will be up and........     Ex-security company manager jailed for cheating For two and a half years, a former operations manager of a security company cheated his then-employer into paying salary to his wife for work she did not perform...... Govt steps up protection for children and youths Changes made under the Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Bill will take effect from July 20, 2011...... NUS names bursary after Ong Pang Boon To pay tribute to the former minister in Singapore's first Cabinet, the National University of Singapore (NUS) announced the Ong Pang Boon bursary...... 3 Singaporean youths to work with China scientists on climate study Three Singaporean youths will get to work with scientists in China on how to combat climate change after winning this year's HSBC/National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Youth Environmental Award...... S'pore ranks first at International Physics Olympiad Singapore has been ranked first at the International Physics Olympiad...... Man jailed, fined for cheating and assisting loansharks A former cleaner was jailed and fined on Tuesday for cheating and assisting loansharks...... Doctor charged with molesting woman A doctor, formerly attached to Changi General Hospital, has been charged with molesting a woman at the hospital on January 1 this year...... Writ of Election for PE expected from Aug 3 SINGAPORE : Candidates aspiring to contest the forthcoming Presidential Election can expect the Writ of Election to be issued anytime from August 3...... Dr Tony Tan believes in 'Singaporeans first' education policy Former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Tony Tan, said he believes in a higher education policy that puts Singaporeans first...... Voters with new addresses can vote near home at Presidential Election Voters who have changed their NRIC address since the January 1, 2011, will be allowed to vote at a polling station nearer their new address in the upcoming Presidential Election...... MOM to introduce new initiatives to improve crane safety at workplaces The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is introducing new initiatives to improve crane safety at workplaces in Singapore in September......