Singapore Local News, 2012-01-10

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NS man dies while undergoing in-camp training A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Operationally-Ready National Serviceman died Tuesday after completing a 2.4 kilometre run. A statement from the Defence Ministry said 28-year-old Corporal (CPL) (NS) Li Hongyang was taking his........     Four projects targeting senior citizen welfare each awarded S$10k grant Four research projects aimed at improving senior citizen welfare were awarded grants of about S$10,000 each today. The grants, issued by the Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation (MSIWF), went to two projects by the National........ Use local storage tanks, green roofs to tackle flooding: Expert panel To mitigate the effects of flooding, the expert panel on drainage design and flood protection measures has recommended the use of local storage tanks, green roofs and porous pavements. Announcing its findings and recommendations in........ S'pore kids think President is 'coolest' job: Survey A survey on the career choice of children in Singapore revealed that nearly 10 per cent of them think that being the President is the "coolest" job in the world. This was followed by being a pilot, a police officer and a singer...... Earn credits when travelling on MRT during off peak hours Commuters that travel on the MRT between 6.30am to 7.30am and 8.30am to 9.30am can now earn credits that can be used to win money. This is the premise for a study, called INSINC, by NUS and Stanford University, which aims to........

SMRT buses involved in accident Two off-service SMRT buses heading back to Woodlands Depot were involved in an accident along Woodlands Avenue 9, opposite Block 876, early yesterday morning. The SMRT said its Bus Operation Control Centre was immediately alerted of the........     Woman arrested for cheating Police have nabbed a 23-year-old woman, believed to be involved in at least seven cases of cheating island-wide by impersonating as the victims' cousin...... Timelier updates on train services: SMRT Commuters can expect train operator SMRT to provide more frequent and timely updates in the event of a service delay or disruption...... Drug offender's appeal to reopen case dismissed Singapore's highest court has dismissed a criminal motion filed by a man facing the gallows after being convicted of drug trafficking...... S. Iswaran to attend ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Indonesia The Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry, Mr S. Iswaran, will make a two-day visit to Manado, Indonesia, from Wednesday for the ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting...... Football: Brunei DPMM FC rejoin S-League for 2012 season SINGAPORE; Brunei football club DPMM FC has rejoined the S-League for the 2012 season...... Singapore Red Cross donates US$100k to flood victims in Laos The Singapore Red Cross has donated US$100,000 to help victims in Laos, affected by the recent floods caused by Typhoons Haima and Nockten...... NSman dies while undergoing in-camp training A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Operationally-Ready National Serviceman died Tuesday after completing a 2.4 kilometre run...... Upsizing Stamford Canal not the best solution: expert panel The panel of experts appointed to review Singapore's flood protection measures submitted its report on Tuesday, after a six-month consultation period...... Abdullah Tarmugi appointed to Presidential Council for Minority Rights Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam has appointed former MP and Speaker of the House, Abdullah Tarmugi as a member of the Presidential Council for Minority Rights...... Brunei Prince on official visit to S'pore Brunei Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah met Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Tuesday afternoon...... S'pore kids pick President as "coolest" job: survey A survey on the career choice of children in Singapore revealed that nearly 10 per cent of them think that being the President is the "coolest" job in the world...... New study to encourage off-peak travel on MRT The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University will carry out a joint study which aims to encourage off-peak travel on the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit system......