Singapore Local News, 2012-08-05

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7 nabbed for trying to smuggle in duty-unpaid cigarettes Five Singaporeans and two Indonesians have been arrested for trying to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore. Police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority conducted a joint operation on Saturday at around 10.15pm......     Tan Chuan-Jin talks about Singapore's social safety net Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin said there are many assistance schemes in Singapore's social safety net, but it may be more important to catch people before they fall. Mr Tan was speaking at an annual charity event of Darul........ Minister Khaw Boon Wan convinced foldable bikes are warranted Minister Khaw Boon Wan touched on the issue of the Brompton bikes bought by NParks. He revealed that he recently went along with the officers while they did their inspection rounds. He's convinced that for the type of........

MediaCorp Suria stars break fast with needy kids Some needy children from Jamiyah Darul Ma'awa Children's Home had the chance to break fast with MediaCorp Suria stars......     7 nabbed for trying to smuggle in duty-unpaid cigarettes Five Singaporeans and two Indonesians have been arrested for trying to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore...... Tan Chuan-Jin talks about Singapore's social safety net Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin said there are many assistance schemes in Singapore's social safety net, but it may be more important to catch people before they fall...... Minister Khaw Boon Wan convinced foldable bikes are warranted Minister Khaw Boon Wan touched on the issue of the Brompton bikes bought by NParks...... S'poreans have to be prudent & realistic about their financial means: Khaw National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has urged Singaporeans to be prudent, given the current economic uncertainties......