Singapore Local News, 2012-02-26

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Free dental services for NKF patients Needy patients of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) can look forward to free dental service. The NKF is working with Tzu Chi Foundation to provide the services at the Tzu Chi Free Health Screening and Medical Clinic in Jurong........     Casino Control Act under review: Minister Iswaran The government is reviewing the Casino Control Act, which governs the operations of the two Integrated Resorts (IRs) in Singapore. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Mr S Iswaran, said it's timely for the various agencies to........ Desmond Choo confident & ready to serve Hougang residents Former People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for Hougang, Desmond Choo, says he is always ready to serve residents in the ward, with or without a by-election. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a community event in........ Subsidised medical transport on MediWheels for needy A new programme has been launched to offer needy residents in the Ang Mo Kio-Hougang constituency more options to move around. Called MediWheels, the programme aims to provide a highly-subsidised and affordable community medical........ Train track maintenance not rigorous enough: Commuters Some train commuters said maintenance of Singapore's train tracks have not been thorough enough. This comes after two metal rail clips fell off tracks near Clementi and Jurong stations within four days. The temporary........

Nineteen arrested in Geylang The police arrested 19 persons in Geylang early yesterday morning. The suspects, aged between 21 and 49, were nabbed for various offences such as gang activities, drug offences, peddling of contraband cigarettes, immigration offences and........     Economic outlook, healthcare challenges among issues to be raised in Budget debate Singapore's economic outlook, its effect on growth strategies, and healthcare challenges in an ageing population...... Parkway East Hospital enters Singapore Book of Records Parkway East Hospital has entered the Singapore Book of Records for having the "Largest Gathering of People Born in the Same Hospital"...... Residents of East Coast GRC get opportunity to solve daily living issues Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry Lee Yi Shyan is trying his hand at "vertical planting" in his office and is thinking about trying this at home...... Public health sector steps up recruitment drive Singapore's public health sector is stepping up its recruitment drive...... TR Emeritus has no intention to remove Richard Wan as editor The editorial team of socio-political website, TR Emeritus (TRE), said it does not intend to remove Mr Richard Wan as an editor...... SSC, SMU to create framework to promote sports Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and Singapore Management University (SMU) will be working together to create a framework to promote sports...... NATAS travel fair sees healthy sales The three-day NATAS Fair ended on Sunday with travel agents reporting healthy sales despite the looming Euro crisis...... Free dental services for NKF patients Needy patients of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) can look forward to free dental service...... Record number takes part in labour movement's U-Run A record 5,440 runners took part in the third U Run, organised by NTUC Club's U Sports, at The Float@Marina Bay on Sunday morning...... Desmond Choo confident & ready to serve Hougang residents Former People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for Hougang, Desmond Choo, says he is always ready to serve residents in the ward, with or without a by-election...... 1,000th eco-friendly certified building launched at Pasir Ris Singapore has reached a milestone in its green journey with the Pasir Ris Sports and Recreation Centre...... Singapore's Casino Control Act under review The Government is currently reviewing the Casino Control Act, which among other things, governs the operations of the two Integrated Resorts (IRs) in Singapore...... Subsidised medical transport on MediWheels for needy It'll be easier and cheaper for the frail elderly and disabled to move around the neighbourhood, with a new programme called MediWheels......