Singapore Local News, 2012-07-07

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Problem-gambling safeguards may target up to 6,000 S'poreans The government said proposed measures, like setting casino visit limits, to protect the financially vulnerable from problem gambling may target some 4,000 to 6,000 Singaporeans. And these may include the better-off who are at risk........     Three suspects in S'pore car hijack nabbed JOHOR BARU - Johor police have arrested three men believed to be behind last Sunday's robbery, carjacking and kidnap of a Singaporean family. The three men are aged between 33 and 45. Two more suspects are still at large. At a news........ Cupcake storm: SPH reiterates copyright claims In response to the complaints made by former-radio presenter Daniel Ong over Facebook on Thursday, media company Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) yesterday expressed over Facebook that it "does not object to the use of our articles for personal........ More companies supporting NWC's recommendation on low-wage workers the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) said many of its member companies support the National Wages Council's recommendation regarding low-wage workers. In an interview with Channel NewsAsia, SNEF President Stephen Lee........ Be part of Singapore's community life, PM Lee tells new citizens Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged new citizens pick up Singaporean norms and social rules, and to join in the country's community life as the best way to integrate into Singapore society. Speaking at a ceremony welcoming 200........

Spotlight on SMRT after City Hall blackout Parts of City Hall MRT Station were hit by a power blackout yesterday, casting a spotlight on train operator SMRT's incident management procedures. SMRT, which apologised for the inconvenience caused, said its preliminary assessment........     S'pore netballer Jean Ng receives 100th international cap National captain Jean Ng is the first Singaporean netballer to receive the 100th international cap...... NCPG to consult stakeholders on proposed safeguards The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) said it will facilitate consultation with key stakeholders in the community to seek their views and inputs on the proposed social safeguard amendments...... Problem-gambling safeguards may target up to 6,000 S'poreans The government said proposed measures, like setting casino visit limits, to protect the financially vulnerable from problem gambling may target some 4,000 to 6,000 Singaporeans...... Three suspects involved in hijacking of S'porean car arrested JOHOR BAHRU: Johor police have recovered the car that was hijacked and stolen from a Singaporean at gun point on Sunday...... More companies supporting NWC's recommendation on low-wage workers The Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) said many of its member companies support the National Wages Council's recommendation regarding low-wage workers...... Be part of Singapore's community life, PM Lee tells new citizens Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged new citizens to join in the country's community life, as the best way to integrate into Singapore society...... Four men arrested for theft of mobile phones Police have arrested four men for the theft of 100 mobile phones and dishonestly receiving stolen property worth S$50,000......