Singapore Local News, 2011-10-18

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SMRT fined S$200,000 for security lapses at Bishan depot The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has fined SMRT S$200,000 under the Rapid Transit Systems (RTS) Act for lapses relating to the security breach at Bishan MRT depot on 17 Aug this year, where an MRT train was vandalised. LTA found........

Manufacturers 'could work as a cluster to resolve manpower issues' Companies in the manufacturing sector could look at banding together as a cluster to resolve manpower issues. This was suggested by Singapore Manufacturers' Federation president George Huang at a dialogue last Thursday with Minister........     Lawrence Wong makes rebuttal arguments on growth policies Minister of State for Defence and Education Lawrence Wong has rebutted arguments by some MPs in Parliament that the problems being faced by Singapore are the result of the government's focus on growth...... Bukit Timah Nature Reserve nominated as ASEAN Heritage Park ASEAN Environment Ministers have approved the nomination of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore and Mount Malindang Range Natural Park in the Philippines as new ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP)...... Engineering students from local polys showcase creations Engineering students from five Singapore polytechnics are showing what they can come up with from their course...... Comcare schemes to be refined The Comcare scheme will be refined to exercise greater flexibility in providing longer-term assistance to those in need...... Acting MCYS minister outlines plans on social support The first front-bench minister to join in the debate on the President's Address, Acting Minister for Community Development Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing said his ministry is prepared to exercise greater flexibility at the margins and at local level..... S'pore Immunology Network, Galderma Labs to collaborate on acne study A*STAR's Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) and Swiss pharmaceutical company, Galderma Laboratories, have signed an agreement to study how acne develops in the skin...... MPs raise concerns on healthcare issues Associate Professor Fatimah Lateef said there needs to be a review of the financing and payment for Singapore's healthcare system...... Parkway Novena Hospital on track to open in 2012 The topping up ceremony of the new Parkway Novena Hospital took place on Tuesday. The hospital is set to open in the second half of 2012...... Govt urged to raise subsidies for private tertiary students The MP for Jurong GRC Ang Wei Neng, has urged the government to look into increasing subsidies and providing more bursaries for undergraduates in private institutions...... MP calls for more direct, comprehensive aid package for families Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC, Dr Chia Shi Lu, on Tuesday focused his maiden speech in Parliament on helping high-risk families facing financial difficulties...... S'pore retailers lose over S$220m to theft Singapore retailers incurred more than S$220 million in inventory losses last year...... Parliament debate continues with foreign workers and housing among issues Singapore's Parliament entered its second day of debate on the President's speech...... SMRT fined S$200,000 for security breach The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has fined SMRT S$200,000 under the Rapid Transit Systems (RTS) Act for lapses relating to the security breach at Bishan MRT depot in August...... Waterspout spotted at sea off Raffles Marina A waterspout was spotted at sea off Raffles Marina in the Tuas area on Tuesday morning...... 316 public transport staff lauded for service efforts Three hundred and sixteen "Service Stars" have been recognised at this year's Transport Gold Awards for going the extra mile in ensuring smooth public transport journeys for Singaporeans......