Singapore Local News, 2011-08-21

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Tan Jee Say: S$500,000 is enough for me After laying out several pledges in his Presidential candidate broadcast speech, Mr Tan Jee Say said he would take a salary of S$500,000 if elected. The 57-year-old's campaign flyer states, among other things: "Presidential salary:........

LTA will not hesitate to penalise SMRT over security breach Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo said yesterday the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will not hesitate to penalise SMRT following a second security breach at its train depot. She said the Government adopts a zero-tolerance attitude........     Dog lovers show what's being responsible owners Hundreds of dog lovers walked the talk with their best friend on Sunday afternoon...... PE: Conscious efforts needed to integrate new citizens, says Tan Cheng Bock Dr Tan Cheng Bock continues to promote multi-racialism, by opening an Indian restaurant, Mahaa's Spicy Corner, in Little India on Sunday...... PE: Candidates clarify their stand on role of President Singapore's four presidential candidates have clarified what they believe to be the powers of the President...... Making Marine Parade estate more elderly-friendly The Health and National Development ministries said they are currently working with the Marine Parade Town Council to make the estate more elderly-friendly...... A special treat for residents of Jamiyah Children's Home Some 30 residents of the Jamiyah Children's Home were given a special treat on Saturday - a heritage tour of Singapore, with pit-stops at landmarks such as Chinatown, the Marina Barrage and Raffles Hotel...... Tip to stay healthy Aiming for 150 minutes of physical activity per week can provide substantial health benefits for adults and older adults...... PE: Don't be sceptical, Tan Kin Lian tells voters Presidential candidate Mr Tan Kin Lian continued with his hi-fives as he greeted the breakfast crowd at the Whampoa Market & Food Centre on Sunday morning...... PM urges Singaporeans to work as one nation Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged Singaporeans to work together and be ready to respond to problems when they surface...... PE: President has moral power, says Tan Jee Say Presidential candidate Tan Jee Say believes that Singapore's Head of State has the moral power to persuade people, even though he is not the centre of executive power......