Sunday, July 15, 2012

Singapore Local News, 2012-07-15



    Moulmein-Kallang GRC to benefit from One Connect programme
Private estate residents in Moulmein-Kallang GRC will soon find it easier to get help and connect with one other. It is the second constituency to have the One Connect programme. Ang Mo Kio GRC was the first to launch the programme........

    Review of Casino Control Act to mitigate risks, ensure economic value: S Iswaran
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, S Iswaran, said the review of the Casino Control Act will help mitigate the risks posed by the casinos, while ensuring that the Integrated Resorts (IRs) continue to deliver economic value to........

S Iswaran urges Singaporeans to integrate, be part of larger society
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, S Iswaran, has urged Singaporeans to learn to integrate and be part of a larger society. He said this on the sidelines of a racial harmony event in his constituency, West Coast GRC, this........

S'pore remains well prepared against coastal erosion: Experts
A new United States study said global sea levels could rise two to three times higher over the next century than was previously estimated. But experts and authorities here said Singapore remains well prepared against coastal........

Smoke engulfs Bishan flat yesterday
A fire broke out on yesterday morning at Block 501, Bishan Street 11. No one was injured. The fire took place in a unit above a UOB branch. In response to queries from Channel NewsAsia, a UOB spokesperson........

15,000 students get NDP treat
Some 15,000 students from 58 schools attended a preview of this year's National Day Parade. It is the first of three National Education shows for students. The Parade took place at the floating platform at Marina Bay.........

    Young artists sweep awards in UOB's Painting of the Year
It was young artists who stole the show in this year's United Overseas Bank (UOB) Painting of the Year competition. The top honour was awarded to 17-year old Mr Esmond Loh Fah Rong for his oil and acrylic painting titled 'Just Let........

    Green Ambassadors Programme for primary school kids goes national
More primary school children will be roped in to become "eco-warriors" with the launch of the second phase of the Dairy Farm Group's and the National Environment Agency's Green Ambassadors Programme yesterday. The first phase was........

South East CDC to build stronger community with new initiatives
SINGAPORE: The South East Community Development Council (CDC) is introducing new ways to nurture a vibrant and self-reliant community. One is to strengthen the district's social infrastructure. This includes outreach programmes for........

Inculcate right values to sustain volunteerism: Chan Chun Sing
Inculcating correct values, understanding the purpose of volunteering and building habits are essential to sustaining volunteerism beyond school days. Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Chan Chun Sing, said........

MediaCorp's OKTO launches first kids' congress
SINGAPORE: MediaCorp's OKTO has launched what's touted as the first kids' congress in Singapore. Some 200 children from various primary schools came together recently to interact and share their views on making their school experience joyful........

S$483,000 raised to help those with autism find jobs
Some half-a-million dollars have been raised to help those with autism find jobs. Over 800 people took part in the fundraiser, walking from Ang Mo Kio to Bishan Park and back. Performances were also held as part of the........

Food ration packs distributed to 1,200 needy families
1,200 needy families nationwide received food ration packs recently as part of the preparation for the upcoming fasting month. The 'Ramadan Give' event, organised by the Malabar Muslim Jama'ath Mosque in Victoria Street, is aimed at........

Public support needed to balance foreign talent and economic growth: Ng Eng Hen
Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen said Singapore will be able to strike a proper balance between economic growth and foreign talent - with public support......

Moulmein-Kallang GRC to benefit from One Connect programme
Private estate residents in Moulmein-Kallang GRC will soon find it easier to get help and connect with one other......

Review of Casino Control Act to mitigate risks, ensure economic value: S Iswaran
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, S Iswaran, said the review of the Casino Control Act will help mitigate the risks posed by the casinos, while ensuring that the Integrated Resorts (IRs) continue to deliver economic value to Singapore......

S Iswaran urges Singaporeans to integrate, be part of larger society
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, S Iswaran, has urged Singaporeans to learn to integrate and be part of a larger society......

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