Singapore Local News, 2012-01-24

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MHA statement on investigations into officers Former Commissioner Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Mr Peter Lim Sin Pang, and former Director of the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) Mr Ng Boon Gay are currently assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) in its.....     More subletting HDB flats The number of Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats being sublet has more than tripled in the past five years. The reasons include the relaxation of subletting rules, and an increase in foreigners. With more HDB........ SCDF chief suspended, CNB director questioned over alleged graft: Report SINGAPORE- Singapore Civil Defence Force Commissioner Peter Lim is reportedly under investigation and is suspended for corruption, according to a LianHe Wanbao report today. The front-page report, which was published on a day when most dailies...... New welfare programme for elderly A new welfare programme, providing housekeeping services for the elderly living in the central district, will begin in April. Called "Hands For Homes", it will replace mattresses to prevent bedbug infestations - a common problem........

Singapore well placed to cope with global slowdown Singaporeans can face the future with confidence, even as the country braces itself for leaner growth over the next couple of years, said President Tony Tan Keng Yam. Dr Tan said that Singapore is well positioned to cope with the........     10-20% prices increase at some stallholders during CNY Some food outlets in Singapore have increased their prices by at least 10 to 20 per cent during the Lunar New Year period...... iPhone app helps police nab snatch thief SINGAPORE : Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for snatch theft following a crucial lead provided by an iPhone application...... People's Park tenants hope for better business after upgrading SINGAPORE : The People's Park at Block 32 New Market Road will be renamed People's Park Plaza once retrofitting works are completed...... SCDF & CNB chiefs removed from posts Commissioner of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Peter Lim Sin Pang and Director of the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) Ng Boon Gay have both been removed from their posts, pending disciplinary proceedings...... Creative ways to tackle manpower shortage during LNY SINGAPORE : The food and beverage (F&B) industry in Singapore is coming up with creative ways to cope with manpower shortage over the Lunar New Year period...... More subletting HDB flats The number of Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats being sublet has more than tripled in the past five years......