Singapore Local News, 2012-09-16

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Video games to spark interest in books A joint initiative by the National Library Board and Singapore's Cybersports and Online Gaming Association (SCOGA) is using video games to spark gamers' interest in books. The "Game2Read" event, held at the National Library Building........     10,000 runners take part in Yellow Ribbon Prison Run SINGAPORE: Some 10,000 people today took part in the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run at the Upper Changi Road area to show their support for the reintegration of inmates and ex-offenders back into society. The theme was "The Road to Acceptance"...... NKF holds first public fundraiser since 2005 The National Kidney Foundation today held a carnival at the Marina Barrage - its first public fundraiser since 2005. The event has raised S$400,000 so far, from the sale of carnival coupons. All proceeds from Sunday's........ New committee set up to promote women's health A new committee has been set up to help better equip women with the skills and knowledge to take care of their health through the different life stages. The Women's Health Advisory Committee, chaired by Minister of State of Health........

Need to keep careers in healthcare sector attractive: Gan Kim Yong Singapore's Health Minister Gan Kim Yong has spoken of the need to keep careers in the healthcare sector attractive. He said there is a need to compete with other sectors for manpower especially in a tight labour market in the........     POSB PAssion Run raises more than S$1.1m Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing flagged off the POSB PAssion Run for Kids at the Promontory at Marina Bay on Sunday...... Need a staycation? W Hotel on Sentosa Island opens The trendy W Hotel Chain on Sentosa Island opened its doors to the public on Sunday...... 10,000 runners take part in Yellow Ribbon Prison Run Some 10,000 people on Sunday took part in the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run at the Upper Changi Road area to show their support for the reintegration of inmates and ex-offenders back into society...... Need to keep careers in healthcare sector attractive: Gan Kim Yong Singapore's Health Minister Gan Kim Yong has spoken of the need to keep careers in the healthcare sector attractive...... NKF carnival raises funds for kidney patients The National Kidney Foundation on Sunday held a carnival at the Marina Barrage - its first public fundraiser since 2005...... Lui Tuck Yew to visit S. Korea and Hong Kong Singapore's Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew will make an official visit to South Korea and Hong Kong from Monday till September 21......