March 15, 2016 5:00 AM
In the light of an ageing population, the courts have been given powers to appoint professionals such as lawyers or social workers to make key decisions regarding the personal welfare or finances of people who have lost their mental capacity.
March 15, 2016 5:00 AM
•Be honest with your thoughts and feelings. Write with the knowledge that nobody is judging you. Know that it is always better to spew toxic emotions out on paper instead of on another person, or doing harm to yourself.
Myanmar’s president to be selected
Myanmar’s Parliament is set to elect its next president this morning (March 15) from a group of three final candidates, including front runner Htin Kyaw, who is the long-time confidant of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi….
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SINGAPORE – After eight months of brainstorming, the choice for a memorial to honour Singapore’s founding fathers came down to choosing between a historic venue with a contemplative and solemn setting, and a more modern place that offers a “forward-looking…
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Smoking prohibitions could be extended to include areas within five metres of playgrounds or exercise areas, said Senior Minister of State for the Environment and Water Resources Amy Khor in Parliament yesterday.
Responding to Member of Parliament (Nee Soon…
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March 14 – Nikkei:
* Sumitomo Chemical to build naphtha storage tanks, wharf
where large ships transporting the feedstock can dock at
petrochemical plant in Singapore -Nikkei
Source text: (http://s.nikkei.com/1U1ACIg)
Further company coverage:…
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The Education Ministry tracks the service records of graduates closely. The large majority have served or are serving their bonds, or have secured approval from MOE for deferment while they pursue further studies, says Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) Ong Ye Kung.
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All town councils were informed of the eligible lifts within their estate, including 56 lifts under the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council, says National Development Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Patients at public hospitals who face difficulties with their medical expenses and wish to switch from unsubsidised care to subsidised care can also approach the staff for assistance, says Health Minister Gan Kim Yong.
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