Singapore Local News, 2011-10-27

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More support for childcare teachers The Community Development, Youth and Sports Ministry today announced that childcare centres will now be able to recruit and train para-educators and para-educarers to support childcare teachers. Para-educators and para-educarers........     Economic growth next year could slow: MAS The Singapore economy will see stalled growth over the next few quarters, followed by a modest recovery - probably in the second half of next year - the Monetary Authority of Singapore forecast in its half-yearly macroeconomic review this........ New Transformers ride to launch at Universal Studios Singapore Universal Studios Singapore will launch the world's first theme park attraction based on Hasbro's iconic Transformers brand on Dec 3. Director and executive producer Michael Bay - who also served as the attraction's creative........

Firms to keep E-Pass holders despite new salary criteria Despite the new salary criteria that will kick in next year, companies Channel NewsAsia spoke to said they are likely to retain skilled, professional foreign workers. They said Employment Pass (E-Pass) holders who have undergone........     New platforms to help strengthen marriages in S'pore To strengthen marriages in Singapore, Marriage Central will be establishing new platforms like community-based activities to reach out to couples...... Zainul Abidin Rasheed appointed non-resident Ambassador to Kuwait The government has appointed former Senior Minister of State, Zainul Abidin Rasheed, as Singapore's next Ambassador to the State of Kuwait...... Many families in S'pore have no life insurance: HSBC study Many families in Singapore, including those with children, have not recognised the risks of not having life insurance protection, according to a global study on retirement and financial planning by HSBC...... MediaCorp, Japan's TBS to co-produce TV drama MediaCorp and Japan's TBS Television have signed a bilateral agreement to co-produce a television drama...... International public broadcasters discuss challenges facing industry Over 200 members of the global public broadcasting industry gathered in Singapore for the 20th Public Broadcasters International Conference on Thursday...... Govt warns against violating international sanctions Singapore Law and Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam, said authorities will commence proceedings against anyone who is believed to have acted in violation of international sanctions...... Employment growth slowing in 2011: MAS The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said employment growth is expected to slow further this year as the economy cools...... Thundery showers ahead, flash flood reported The National Environment Agency warned of thundery showers with gusty winds over many parts of Singapore between 12.50pm and 3.20pm on Thursday...... Singapore inflation will remain high: MAS Inflation is likely to remain elevated until mid-2012 before easing as the economy slows, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said...... Economic outlook clouded by uncertainties: MAS The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the domestic economy is likely to be confronted with "strong cyclical headwinds" in the immediate quarters ahead...... Transformers The Ride debuts Dec 3 Universal Studios Singapore will launch the world's first theme park attraction based on the Transformers movie franchise on 3 December...... More support for childcare teachers The Community Development, Youth and Sports Ministry on Thursday announced that childcare centres will now be able to recruit and train para-educators and para-educarers to support childcare teachers...... Football: Former Gunner looks the pick of the pack Englishman Oliver Nicholas looked well at ease throughout the centralised trials for foreign hopefuls looking to sign on with clubs here for the 2012 Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League season......