Singapore Local News, 2011-10-11

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GIC seeking those with 'constructive dissatisfaction' Some people in Singapore have openly shared and discussed their own ideas on blogs and discussion forums of why and how the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) does what it does and should do what it should do. Many of the........

Professional misconduct: Doc suspended A doctor has been suspended by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) for three months for professional misconduct. The SMC said Dr Tan Keok Kuan, a general practitioner at Yishun Central Clinic, was found to have inappropriately prescribed........     MTI to promote inclusive economic growth The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has pledged to promote sustained and inclusive economic growth for Singapore...... MOF to help S'poreans earn more by raising their skills The Ministry of Finance said its policies under the government budget will aim to promote a better standard of living and an inclusive society...... MOM to focus on improving quality of workforce A day after President Tony Tan Keng Yam delivered his opening address at the new session of Parliament, Singapore's ministries have begun spelling out their plans and goals for the next five years...... Organisations lauded for water conservation efforts National water agency PUB has honoured five organisations with this year's Watermark award for their contribution to water conservation...... New enhancements to HDB website e-services From Wednesday, flat buyers will be able to enquire about the transacted resale prices within a 500-metre radius from any existing HDB block or DBSS project...... "Inspiring" English teachers win award Eight English teachers have been awarded the Inspiring Teacher of English Award this year...... S'pore's dependence on foreign labour highest in East Asia Singapore's dependence on foreign labour is currently the highest among East Asian economies...... Mount Alvernia Hospital, Changi Airport finalists at tourism awards Mount Alvernia Hospital and Singapore Changi Airport are among 82 finalists in this year's Singapore Experience Awards...... NTU to showcase innovations Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will showcase its research innovations to the public for two days starting Wednesday...... Safer technique to locate breast tumours Raffles Hospital has pioneered a technique in Singapore which it said will benefit those with early-stage breast cancer and those with suspicious lumps in their breasts...... Mr Teo Ser Luck to visit Nanjing Minister of State for Trade and Industry Teo Ser Luck will be leading the first business mission to Nanjing to explore potential opportunities for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG)...... Mr Lee Kuan Yew to visit Turkey, US Former minister mentor Lee Kuan Yew is visiting Istanbul, Turkey from Tuesday till Friday to attend the JPMorgan Chase International Council Meeting...... Expect heavy rain, says NEA The National Environment Agency (NEA) said on its website that showers with thunder might take place over many areas of Singapore between 9am and noon on Tuesday......