Singapore Local News, 2011-08-07

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'Tough ride for 3 to 4 years' Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has braced Singaporeans for a "tough ride of slow growth and occasional recessions" in the next three to four years in the world economy, even as he spelt out four priorities for the nation to stay........

'A very difficult transition' if PAP falls from power: DPM Teo SINGAPORE -While social media is "very powerful in amplifying voices of people who are most articulate" in using this medium, it can also be a drawback, noted Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean. "One negativity I personally don't like in........     PE: Dr Tan Cheng Bock says he'll promote multiracialism very strongly if elected Presidential hopeful Dr Tan Cheng Bock said he will promote multi-racialism very strongly if he is elected as President...... PE: Federation of Tan Clan Associations endorses Dr Tony Tan's presidential bid The Federation of Tan Clan Associations in Singapore, which has over 10,000 members, has endorsed Dr Tony Tan's bid to be the Republic's next President...... PE: President constitutionally obliged to act on advice of Cabinet: President Nathan Amid ongoing public discussion on the role of the Elected Presidency, President S R Nathan has reiterated that the office has its constitutional obligations...... PE: Tan Kin Lian explains why he left NTUC Income Presidential hopeful Tan Kin Lian on Sunday explained why he left NTUC Income as Chief Executive Officer...... Bukit Panjang residents celebrate National Day with observance ceremony Residents in the newly carved single member constituency of Bukit Panjang held National Day celebrations on Sunday...... Man Singapore Theatre Festival returns with politics, religion and sex A middle-aged bachelor arrives at the crossroads of love and lust - which path does he take? "The Weight of Silk on Skin" is one of three new productions in this year's Man Singapore Theatre Festival...... Khaw Boon Wan reminds Singaporeans to save for rainy day National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has reminded Singaporeans to be prudent and to "save for a rainy day"...... Post-Museum closes its doors after four years Winding down, and packing up with help from these student volunteers......