Singapore Local News, 2012-06-23

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Singapore nursing homes open "more affordable" branches in JB Some nursing homes in Singapore have set up branches in Malaysia's Johor Bahru to cater to Singaporeans who are looking for a more affordable alternative. At least two nursing homes have opened branches there, while another is set........     Sim Lim Square sets up complaint kiosk In the first six months of this year, the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) received 113 complaints against Sim Lim Square retailers. This compared with 183 complaints for the whole of 2011. To better manage........ LTA to look at improving acceptance process of MRT infrastructure The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is looking at how it can improve its "acceptance process" of MRT systems before putting them into service. Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said this is one of the lessons drawn from last year's........ More fall for "Scratch and Win" scam in JB Police have advised the public not to fall prey to cheats, following a jump in the number of Singaporeans who had been tricked into parting with cash in "Scratch and Win" scams in Johor Bahru. Police said the number of such cases........

NUSS Guild House to vacate Suntec Some tenants at Suntec City Mall are facing uncertain times as the mall prepares to undergo a major makeover, with some being told to move while others will have to pause operations. The National University of Singapore........     S'pore has to remain at forefront of sustainable development: Dr Balakrishnan Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore has to ensure that it remains at the forefront of new developments in sustainable development...... Look at low-wage jobs in a different light: NTUC The labour movement's plan to implement a progressive wage system for low-wage workers is aimed at encouraging tripartite partners and Singaporeans to look at low-wage jobs in a different light...... National Family Celebrations reach out to 12,000 youths & families Engaging the youth to lay a firmer foundation for families in Singapore...... LTA to look at improving acceptance process of MRT infrastructure The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is looking at how it can improve its "acceptance process" of rail systems before putting them into service...... Sim Lim Square sets up complaint kiosk In the first six months of this year, the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) received 113 complaints against Sim Lim Square retailers...... Singapore nursing homes open "more affordable" branches in JB Some nursing homes in Singapore have set up branches in Malaysia's Johor Bahru to cater to Singaporeans who are looking for a more affordable alternative...... More fall for "Scratch and Win" scam in JB Police have advised the public not to fall prey to cheats, following a jump in the number of Singaporeans who had been tricked into parting with cash in "Scratch and Win" scams in Johor Bahru......