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Elderly citizens still a majority in pedestrian deaths
Despite efforts by the authorities to bring down the number of fatal traffic accidents involving the elderly in recent years, statistics show otherwise. Last year, more than half of those who lost their lives in pedestrian accidents were over the age of 60. Out of the 44 deaths, 23 were of the elderly - three fewer fatalities from the same age group in 2011. "Especially since the ...
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Changi Airport steps up in the battle against stray wildlife
What happens if a metal bird and a real one collide? Well, Singapore's airport is taking more steps to ensure less of that happens by studying new measures to prevent wildlife from straying into the flight paths of ...
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Sunright tapioca balls found to have traces of unapproved additive says AVA
AN unapproved food additive has led to the recall of a brand of tapioca balls that may be used in desserts and drinks here like bubble tea. The tapioca balls, sold under the brand Sunright, were found to have traces of maleic acid by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While occasional consumption at the levels detected does not pose any significant health risk, long term ...
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Food court and fast food operators chip in to encourage tray returning
Uncleared trays are left on tables in a Burger King outlet. Seventeen major food court and fast food operators are joining efforts to encourage a tray return culture in Singapore. -- TNP FILE PHOTO: GAVIN ...
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More new immigrants to serve as grassroots leaders in Singapore
Expecting to see more new immigrants to Singapore as community leaders in the future, Singapore's People's Association is planning to induct more of them into the ranks of grassroots leadership, local TV Channel NewsAsia reported on Saturday.Currently, some 3,000 new immigrants are grassroots leaders. They make up nine percent of Singapore's 33,000-member strong grassroots ...
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Help for 2000 former drug offenders
Founder Rasman Saridin (right), 46, and preventive and aftercare officer Idris Ahmad, 50, of Hira Society, which helps drug addicts and their families. -- ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG ...
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Odd-shaped house for sale below valuation
The wedge-shaped plot has a built-up area of 3,089 sq ft. The rooms are also oddly shaped. Along one length of the house runs Hougang Avenue 2, while a catchment drain flanks the other side of the house. A nearby overhead bridge looks directly into the second floor. -- PHOTO: DESMOND LUI FOR THE SUNDAY ...
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Some tall trees being replaced to reduce risks
Among the tall trees NParks is replacing with shorter ones in selected areas are the sea apple (above) and angsana. NParks is taking into account shifts in weather patterns in its ongoing replacement planting programme. -- ST PHOTOS: SEAH KWANG ...
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50000 in the thick of navy battle
Barring an outbreak of war, yesterday was probably the closest some 50,000 people will ever get to experiencing battle on the high seas. Visitors to the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Open House were treated to an ear-busting dynamic display, which began with members of the elite Naval Diving Unit dropping into the water from hovering Chinook helicopters, before simulating a daring hostage ...
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Matilda Portico HDB gets into the name game
A portico is a columned walkway that originated in ancient Greece. Nautilus is a shellfish and the name of Captain Nemo's submarine in the Jules Verne classic 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. What about ancilla? It does not exist even in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, but is said to have a Latin origin and apparently means girl servant, or sea snails. These words, however, ...
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It now costs $262000 for an Australian degree
Australia has been an attractive study destination for many university students because it is nearer to Singapore than Britain or the United States. It used to cost less too. But this is no longer so. A check by The Sunday Times on the cost of pursuing a university degree overseas found Australia now costs more than either the US or Britain. For a non-medical, four-year degree in Australia, ...
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99 pre-school attendance is not good enough
Nur Nazihah (seated), with her sisters Nurul Natasha, eight, Nabilah, 12, and Aisyah, five. The three oldest girls did not attend pre-school regularly. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG ...
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Singaporean expansion of MRT leads to disruption
Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT) is not very big in comparison to Shanghai, Beijing or Tokyo, but proportionate to the size of Singapore and the city-state’s population, it is an extremely successful and extensive public transport system and one that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) plans to grow even further.
Singapore has a population of around 5 million, which is important when placing the MRT in context, it has a daily ridership of 2 million, giving it a commuter penetration of at least 40%, which does not take into account the fact that not all 5 million Singaporeans commute on a daily basis or use public transport. Read more
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