Singapore Local News, 2013-02-17

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Investment in research encourages young scientists to return to S'pore Singapore has committed more resources toward research, innovation, and enterprise......     Spike in abandoned pets during year-end festive season The festive season is well over, but animal welfare volunteers are still dealing with the aftermath of "pet spring-cleaning"......

Scholarships given out to students for community work Six university students from Nee Soon GRC have been awarded scholarships for their work in the community......     Lee Kuan Yew discharged from hospital Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has been discharged from Singapore General Hospital and is resting at home...... Find balance between redevelopment & preserving heritage: Chan Chun Sing Acting Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing says Singapore will need to find a balance between redevelopment and preserving its heritage as it progresses...... Police deny allegations US engineer's death not properly investigated The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said its procedures for investigating cases, in particular those involving deaths, are of high international standards......