FAS VP: Policy governs funding of grassroots football
Much has been made about just how much funding has been channelled into grassroots football here, and it is poised to be a major battleground for votes when…
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Reds v Red Devils: Fiery showdown in store
LIVERPOOL v MAN UNITED
(Tuesday, 3am, Singtel TV Ch 103 & StarHub TV Ch 228 – Eleven Plus)
With a combined total of 82 major trophies, including 38 league titles, it’s not…
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Note7 refund, exchange leave customers frustrated
SINGAPORE – Samsung Galaxy Note7 users here have gone online to voice their frustrations at the manufacturer’s handling of the refund and exchange programme for the potentially explosive handsets, complaining of unclear guidelines, a lack of communication,…
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‘Significant contrast’ in treatment inflation between public and private hospitals
SINGAPORE – There is a “significant contrast” between the treatment inflation at private hospitals and public hospitals, with the former outpacing the latter, a trend exacerbated by a greater proportion of Integrated Shield Plan (IP) policyholders seeking…
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Jurong West fire: Affected stallholders to get S$500, help to relocate business
SINGAPORE – Stallholders affected by the fire that gutted a coffee shop and wet market in Jurong West on Tuesday will each be getting S$500 in financial aid, and also given a list of other available stalls to help them to resume their business.
They were told…
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The rise of S’pore’s civil society
It was unexpectedly fruitful. During the process of creating the nature poetry anthology From Walden to Woodlands -which I co-edited with Mr Muzakkir Samat – we found that our project fortuitously brought together members of civil society from three disparate…
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NUS disciplines 30 students over inappropriate orientation activities
SINGAPORE – The National University of Singapore (NUS) has taken disciplinary action against 30 senior students “responsible for inappropriate behaviour” during its freshman orientation period in July.
These included suspension for one semester, fines of up…
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Some insurers taking steps to contain claims costs
SINGAPORE – With premiums for Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) becoming unsustainable amid escalating claims by policyholders, at least one IP insurer is set to raise premiums next year, while others have adopted various cost-containment measures.
Only NTUC…
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Thai king's wise leadership held country together: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that King Bhumibol was much beloved and revered by his people, having dedicated himself wholly to his country and to improving people’s lives.
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