Singapore Local News, 2011-12-24

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Seng Han Thong isn't racist, says fellow MP Member of Parliament (MP) for Ang Mo Kio GRC Inderjit Singh said he is disappointed with the comments of fellow MP Seng Han Thong on Indian and Malay MRT staff, but is assured that he is not racist. He said in his 17 years working........     11 nabbed for drink-driving in early morning operation Traffic Police arrested 11 people for drink-driving in an early morning operation on Saturday, as part of a reminder to the public not to drink and drive ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities. In the operation between........

'Hard-sell' firms not endorsed by SCDF They claim to be endorsed by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and try to sell fire extinguishers or conduct fire safety talks. The SCDF has received "a number of complaints" about such companies, some of which tried to give........     PUB on track to completing flood sensor network National water agency PUB is on track to completing its network of flood sensors in Singapore's drainage system. This year alone, it added 57 more sensors in flood-prone areas - bringing the total number to 150...... Retailers bracing for wet Christmas after Friday's flash floods Singapore retailers are bracing for a wet Christmas. This comes after flash floods hit several parts of the country's shopping belt, Orchard Road on Friday...... Significant part attributed to MP Seng Han Thong is false: Shanmugam Law and Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said that a significant part of what has been attributed to MP Seng Han Thong by people and netizens over his recent comments is false...... MP clears the air regarding comments on transport workers Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC, Seng Han Thong, has sought to allay concerns and clear the air with transport workers over his comments in a Channel NewsAsia programme, BlogTV...... 17-year-old molester arrested Police have arrested a 17-year-old youth suspected of several cases of outrage of modesty in Pasir Ris housing estate...... Seng Han Thong isn't racist, says fellow MP Member of Parliament (MP) for Ang Mo Kio GRC Inderjit Singh said he is disappointed with the comments of fellow MP Seng Han Thong on Indian and Malay MRT staff, but is assured that he is not racist...... GPC calls for independence in train disruption inquiry Singapore's Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport has echoed calls for independence from the public inquiry panel, tasked with investigating the recent train disruptions - one of the worst experienced by train operator SMRT...... Singapore's first eco-mall celebrates "green" Christmas" One shopping mall is living up to its name as Singapore's first eco-mall this festive season by showing shoppers how they can be more eco-friendly...... 1,000-strong mass caroling for Christmas in Singapore The annual Celebrate Christmas In Singapore (CCIS) event is back with new acts to add cheer to this festive season...... Last minute shoppers brave rain, crowds in Orchard Road Shoppers on Saturday were out early in the heart of Singapore's shopping district, Orchard Road, hoping to avoid crowds and the heavy rain that dampened festive shopping spirits on Friday...... 11 nabbed for drink-driving in early morning operation Traffic Police arrested 11 people for drink-driving in an early morning operation on Saturday, as part of a reminder to the public not to drink and drive ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities......