Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Singapore Local News, 2011-12-06



    73-year-old man damaged 16 taxis at RWS
A 73-year-old man used sharp objects to scratch and damage 16 taxis at the carpark of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Police said he will be charged in Court on December 8 for mischief. The incident came to light in early........

    S'poreans reminded to sign up for Growth Dividend
Letters will be sent out from December 7 to remind Singaporeans aged 21 and above to sign up for the Growth Dividend this year. The Finance Ministry said they should sign up, if they haven't done so, by 31 December 2011......

Trust key to hold economy and society together: PM Lee
As Singapore's economy loses momentum with an impending global economic slowdown, tripartism becomes even more important and trust is the glue that will hold the economy and society together, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the National........

Former president SR Nathan conferred honorary doctorate by NTU
Former president S R Nathan has been conferred an honorary doctorate by Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He is the first former Singapore President to receive the honour from NTU. President Tony Tan Keng Yam and........

Govt working to increase real incomes of Singaporeans: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said increasing real incomes to improve the lives of Singaporeans is a key challenge for the government. Speaking at the labour movement's National Delegates Conference today, Mr Lee said real median........

Third man charged with Central Square murder
A third man was charged in Court today with the murder of a 20-year-old full-time national serviceman at Central Square at Havelock Road on Dec 3. Poh Chong Heng, 27, was allegedly part of an unlawful assembly that led to the death........

Singaporeans should prepare for slower growth: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore's economic growth this year is on track for around 5 per cent. But he said the outlook is challenging once again. Speaking at the NTUC's National Delegates Conference, he........

    Challenges ahead for NTUC's new leadership
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) will set another milestone on Thursday, if it elects a woman as its next president. That is the view of outgoing president John De Payva, who, together with nine others, will make way for........

    Yaacob Ibrahim to attend ASEAN telecoms and IT meeting in Myanmar
Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim will be in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, from Wednesday till Saturday to attend the 11th ASEAN Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministers Meeting (TELMIN)......

Taxi union criticised for call to raise fare
Singapore's competition watchdog has reminded trade associations not to become a vehicle to facilitate price collusion or price-fixing......

SAF participates in LIMA exhibition in Malaysia
LANGKAWI, Malaysia: Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen is in Langkawi for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2011......

Boat Quay shopowners launch drive to flush out touting, overcharging
The image of Boat Quay has long been tarnished by touting and overcharging......

Assistant nurse fined $3,000 for overcharging patients
An assistant nurse at a clinic was fined $3,000 on Tuesday for deceiving patients into paying double the consultation fee......

Owner fined $4,000 after dog bit woman
A 47-year-old training consultant was fined $4,000 in Court on Tuesday following an incident in March this year where his dog bit a woman who came to his house to carry out work......

NTUC Central Committee members can still contribute after stepping down
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said members of the NTUC's Central Committee who will be stepping down this week will continue to be an important part of the labour movement......

International recognition for BCA's green building masterplan
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has been conferred international recognition for its Green Building Masterplan......

73-year-old man damaged 16 taxis at RWS
A 73-year-old man used sharp objects to scratch and damage 16 taxis at the carpark of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)......

S'poreans reminded to sign up for Growth Dividend
Letters will be sent out from December 7 to remind Singaporeans aged 21 and above to sign up for the Growth Dividend this year......

Chinese university sets up research centre in Singapore
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has approved a proposal for Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of China's top universities, to set up a research centre in Singapore......

Law ministry calls for feedback on draft Bill
The Ministry of Law is calling for feedback from interested parties on the proposed Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 2012......

SR Nathan conferred honorary doctorate by NTU
Former president SR Nathan has been conferred an honorary doctorate by Nanyang Technological University (NTU)......

Raising real incomes a key challenge for S'pore government
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said increasing real incomes to improve the lives of Singaporeans is a key challenge for the government......

Third man charged with Central Square murder
A third man was charged in Court on Tuesday with the murder of a 20-year-old full-time national serviceman at Central Square at Havelock Road on December 3......

S'pore economy on track for 5% growth
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore's economy is on track to grow by about five per cent this year but warns that the outlook is uncertain and challenging......

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