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Security cameras for all MRT trains and stations
SECURITY cameras will be fitted on every train and at every MRT station to keep an eye out for terrorists on Singapore's transport network. These 'eyes' will also have a strong deterrent effect on other mischief makers out to rob or... [Read more]

Cuesports official on cheating charge
FORMER Cuesports Singapore secretary Richard Wee Kok Hiong has been charged with five counts of cheating.The 56-year-old allegedly forged claim forms for coaching services amounting to $2,100. There were two claims for $450, and three for $400. These claims involved training... [Read more]

Deal to end N. Korean nuclear crisis may be at hand
BEIJING - A CAUTIOUSLY optimistic US chief negotiator Christopher Hill said last night that a deal could be close that will see North Korea begin to end its nuclear weapons programme. Negotiators yesterday started going through a draft proposal outlining possible... [Read more]

Add another criterion to formula for GST rebate
I UNDERSTAND the formula to arrive at the final amount an individual gets in goods and services tax (GST) rebate is determined by two factors: His income; and The type of housing he lives in.I would like to address the second... [Read more]

Alan Leong qualifies for HK election
HONG KONG - PRO-DEMOCRACY politician Alan Leong formally qualified yesterday as Hong Kong's first opposition candidate to run for the territory's highest office, setting up a historic contest against incumbent Chief Executive Donald Tsang. Mr Leong, a Civic Party legislator and... [Read more]

Saying 'I love you' in Cats classified pays off
Every Valentine's Day, Ms Chew Li-May, 30, checks The Straits Times Cats Classified - and, sure enough, her husband's love dedication will be there. Married for five years, Ms Chew (with husband Alex Chai) said: 'I used to keep every single... [Read more]

Pyongyang nuke deal 'template for Teheran'
WASHINGTON - THE US reached a deal with North Korea with its sights set on a bigger problem: Iran. It held up as a model for Teheran the six-party agreement where Pyongyang will take steps towards giving up nuclear weapons. White... [Read more]

Strong bids amid rising office values
A COMMERCIAL site at the junction of New Bridge Road and North Canal Road drew a bullish 11 bids when its tender closed yesterday.The highest bid was submitted by Kim Eng Properties, the real estate arm of Kim Eng Ong Asia,... [Read more]

Philippines' growth impresses President Nathan
MANILA - PRESIDENT SR Nathan is impressed by the economic development in the Philippines, and hopes Singaporeans will seize the new opportunities by interacting directly with Filipinos and their leaders. 'I've been impressed by the changes I've seen - highways, a... [Read more]

Soccer Shorts
CHELSEA NEED MOURINHO, SAYS LAMPARDLONDON: Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits it is difficult to think about life without manager Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge. There have been suggestions that Mourinho will quit at the end of the season after falling out... [Read more]

Review of 12 health-sector charities out
THE report card on 12 of Singapore's largest charities in the health sector is out - and while there are no shocking revelations, three key areas have been identified for them to work on. They have a six-month deadline to fix... [Read more]