Singapore Local News, 2011-12-12

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SMRT to raise flag-down rates for standard taxis SMRT, the third largest taxi operator here with 3,000 cabs, will raise flag-down rates for standard taxis by 20 cents from next Monday (Dec 20). Its flag-down rate for its Mercedes taxis, meanwhile, will go up by 70 cents. Distance-based........     The most common misplaced item at Changi Airport Are travellers getting more careless? Well, between January and November this year, some 15,600 items were lost and found at Singapore's Changi Airport - more than the 14,000-odd belongings recovered in 2010. So what's the most........ Single security token system goes live today One single security token for all your electronic transactions such as Internet banking? It was one step closer to this vision with the national two-factor (2FA) authentication system going live from today. IDA........ New book on real estate practices launched The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has launched its first educational brochure today on estate agency work.CEA said its part of its outreach effort to equip consumers with essential knowledge to help them experience a smooth........ Fewer passengers after taxi fare hike: Cabbies Taxi drivers of ComfortDelgro observed a drop in passenger numbers, as revised cab fares kicked in today. The changes include an extended peak hour surcharge from 6am to 9.30am. Previously, the surcharge started an hour........ Jurong Bus Interchange moves to temporary site The Jurong East Bus Interchange will be moving to a temporary location, next to the existing bus interchange, from Saturday. SBS Transit said the move is to facilitate the development of a new integrated bus interchange on the........ Missing lorry driver believed found According to a report by The Straits Times, a body spotted floating off Jurong Island this morning is believed to be that of lorry driver Jason Lim Wei Kwan. The report added Jason's employer United Transware has confirmed a body........

Christmas spirit not dampened by economy Shopping centres are all geared up to woo Christmas shoppers with deep discounts and special events. Besides the late night shopping and elaborate decorations, retailers and the malls are focussing on the entire shopping experience......     Former sales assistant jailed for cheating, CBT A former sales assistant was sentenced to six years' jail on Monday after pleading guilty to eight counts of cheating and one count of criminal breach of trust...... The most common misplaced item at Changi Airport Are travellers getting more careless? Well, between January and November this year, some 15,600 items were lost and found at Singapore's Changi Airport - more than the 14,000-odd belongings recovered in 2010...... Singapore sending 33 athletes to ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia Singapore is sending a team of 33 disabled athletes to the 6th ASEAN Para Games in Solo, Indonesia...... Four Singaporeans deny conspiracy to defraud US Four Singaporeans charged with illegally exporting US-made radio equipment to Iran have denied the charges in court on Monday...... SG Changi, SSC end motorsports hub contract The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) announced that it is terminating the Changi Motorsports Hub project that was awarded to SG Changi...... Body found near Jurong Island A body was found near Jurong Island on Monday at 8:25 am...... OneKey for more secure online transactions A new national system called "OneKey" was launched Monday to help make online transactions more secure...... New educational brochure on estate agency work The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has launched its first educational brochure Monday on estate agency work...... Fewer passengers following taxi fare hike, say cabbies ComfortDelGro taxi drivers observed a drop in passenger numbers, as revised cab fares kicked in on Monday...... Jurong East Bus Interchange moving to temporary site The Jurong East Bus Interchange will be moving to a temporary location, next to the existing bus interchange, from Saturday......