Singapore Local News, 2012-07-04

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SMRT responds to COI report The following is SMRT's response to the COI report. SMRT has studied the Committee of Inquiry (COI) report. The December incidents were caused by a confluence of factors, a key one of which was isolated and latent........     Train disruptions 'preventable', LTA should 'review regulatory regime': COI The two train disruptions on Dec 15 and 17 which affected more than 200,000 commuters "were preventable", said the Committee of Inquiry (COI). In its 351-page report submitted to Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew, the committee said effective........ International panel supports plans to broaden university pathways The international academic advisory panel has expressed support for the preliminary recommendations from the Committee on University Education Pathways beyond 2015 (CUEP). Chaired by Minister of State (Defence and Education)........ Melbourne Singapore community rallying behind family involved in crash An informal group of Singaporeans living in Melbourne is rallying behind the family recovering from a horrific road accident which happened while they were on holiday in Australia. The Melbourne SG Kampong Facebook group said in a........ Man involved in online nude video extortion scam pleads guilty The man who masterminded an Internet love scam pleaded guilty and was convicted of the charges todday. 22-year-old Soh Zhi Ren Alexander was charged with the online extortion scam in February, along with his then-girlfriend, Yap........ Workers involved in Tanah Merah accident will receive proper care: MWC Singapore - The labour movement's Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) has assured workers involved in an accident at Tanah Merah Coast Road that it is ready to provide further assistance and care they may require. A 19-year-old Indian worker was........ Foldable bikes an effective way to raise productivity: Minister Khaw National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has defended National Parks Board's (NParks) purchase of 26 Brompton foldable bikes, each costing S$2,400, for its officers. Writing on his blog, Mr Khaw said NParks explained that the........ NTUC puts in progressive wage structure for low-wage transport workers The transport and logistic services cluster of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has put in place a progressive wage structure for low-wage workers. It is the first to set targets for low-wage workers under the progressive........ Groupon opens physical store in Suntec City, the world's first Groupon Singapore officially opened its first physical store in the world at Suntec City Tower 3 today. The physical store will facilitate pick up of lifestyle products bought from a Groupon and allow customers to browse, purchase,........

Water seeps into MBS convention hall Cleaners scrambled into action yesterday after water seeped into Convention Hall F at Marina Bay Sands where the Singapore International Water Week exhibition was being held. According to a Marina Bay Sands spokesperson, the incident, which took plac.....     Swimming: Tao Li all set for London Olympics Singaporean swimmer Tao Li will be making her second Olympic appearance at the London Games later this month...... Major train disruptions could have been prevented, says Committee of Inquiry The Committee of Inquiry (COI) tasked to look into the two major train disruptions on the North-South Line last December, concluded that both incidents were related and could have been prevented...... Global Governance Group urges G-20 to act decisively The Global Governance Group (3G) has urged the Group of 20 (G-20) economies to act together decisively to strengthen global economic recovery...... SOTA, NAFA in partnership to strengthen arts education Two premier arts institutions in Singapore will work together to strengthen the aspirations of young artistic talents and prepare them to play active roles in the development of the arts and cultural landscape...... Health Minister Gan to attend ASEAN meet in Phuket Health Minister Gan Kim Yong will attend the 11th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting (AHMM) and related meetings from July 5-6 in Phuket...... COE premiums close mostly higher Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for vehicles closed mostly higher at the close of the latest round of bidding on Wednesday...... PAP Hougang advisor plans to work with MP-elect Png The People's Action Party's advisor to the Hougang grassroots organisations, Desmond Choo said he is working with the Hougang MP-elect to deliver the Lift Upgrading Programme for residents as soon as they can...... Manager jailed, fined for helping firm evade GST payments The manager of a wholesale trading firm has been sentenced to one week's jail and ordered to pay a penalty of close to S$79,000 for helping his firm make false entries in its Goods and Services Tax returns...... Migrant Workers' Centre assisting workers injured in road accident The Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) has assured the workers injured in a traffic accident which happened on Tuesday that they will get the care and assistance they need...... Melbourne Singapore community rallying behind family involved in crash An informal group of Singaporeans living in Melbourne is rallying behind the family recovering from a horrific road accident which happened while they were on holiday in Australia...... Man involved in online nude video extortion scam pleads guilty The man who masterminded an Internet love scam pleaded guilty and was convicted of the charges on Wednesday...... NDP set to look like Singapore's cityscape Spectators can expect a visual treat at this year's National Day Parade (NDP), with a set that looks like Singapore's cityscape...... Progressive wage structure for low-wage transport & logistic workers The labour movement's plans to raise incomes of lower-wage workers kicks off with its transport and logistics services cluster with the launch of the progressive wage structure plan for the industry......