Singapore Local News, 2013-02-01

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Community leadership important for S'pore's development: Chan Chun Sing Acting Minister for Social and Family Development, Chan Chun Sing, said Singapore will face more challenges as it moves towards its next stage of development......     Hundreds stranded after budget airline Scoot hit by flight delays Budget airline Scoot has been hit by another string of flight delays...... 6.9 million population projection is "worst case scenario": Khaw National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has stressed that the projected 6.9 million population by 2030 is the "worst case scenario"...... Ex-SMRT bus drivers to decide if they want to go on trial The four ex-SMRT bus drivers from China who had been charged in court for their roles in an illegal strike at a Woodlands Workers' dormitory have one week to decide if they want to go on trial...... Casino licence of RWS renewed for another 3 years SINGAPORE : The Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore (CRA) has renewed the casino licence of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)...... A*STAR scientists solve century-old mystery in yeast infections Scientists from the Agency for Science Technology And Research (A*STAR) have solved a century-old mystery in yeast infections...... More space for animals at SPCA's new home in Sungei Tengah The new home of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Sungei Tengah promises to be a tranquil place where animal welfare comes first...... Complaints to CASE up 15.7% in 2012 SINGAPORE : The number of complaints lodged with Singapore's consumer watchdog rose by 15.7 per cent in 2012, with the biggest number revolving around the motor industry......

Republic of Korea's navy chief on introductory visit to S'pore SINGAPORE : The Chief of Naval Operations of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), Admiral (ADM) Choi Yoon-Hee, met Senior Minister of State for Defence Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on Friday morning......     MOH to review Medisave to cover more medical conditions The Health Ministry (MOH) said it will review its 3M model - which includes Medisave, MediShield and Medifund - to make it more effective and relevant to the needs of Singaporeans...... Parliament set to debate government's White Paper on Population Parliament is set to debate the government's White Paper on Population, which has drawn up roadmaps for Singapore to manage a projected population of 6.9 million by 2030...... 2 men jailed for damaging SBS bus, assaulting bus captain Two men who damaged an SBS bus and assaulted a bus captain have been sentenced to 15 months' jail each...... Former IRAS officer jailed for cheating, thefts and CBT A former officer of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) who stole from his ex-girlfriend and cheated her father has been sentenced to 28 months' jail...... "The sooner, the better" for COC on South China Sea: Shanmugam Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has reiterated the need for a Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea, saying the sooner it is started the better...... Contribute in any way to road safety says Transport Parliamentary Sec Singapore: Most road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, want to see a balanced approach in the drive for safer roads...... MediaCorp's Toggle service available on multiple devices MediaCorp's personal entertainment service, Toggle, is now available on multiple devices to offer an uninterrupted and engaging viewing experience...... Chua Chu Kang TC new managing agent's plans to improve services Feedback from residents of estates managed by Chua Chu Kang Town Council will be tracked more efficiently, while officers can directly record defects into the estate maintenance system using their smartphones...... Westbound train service between Jurong East & Joo Koon delayed Westbound train service between Jurong East and Joo Koon stations on the East-West Line started about 45 minutes late on Friday morning, at 6am instead of 5.14am...... Watch Budget Speech live on mobile App The public can watch the Budget Speech on 25 February live on mobile application...... Singapore, US reaffirm ties Singapore and the United States reaffirmed their excellent ties during the visit to the US by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs Sam Tan...... 8 injured in KJE accident An accident at Kranji Expressway (KJE) early Friday morning left eight people injured and triggered massive traffic congestion...... Motorists can expect more 'eyes' on the road The Traffic Police are keeping a closer watch on the roads......