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Govt to award IT tenders worth $1.2b this year

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:18:00 GMT

May 24, 2013 9:18 AM

IT SERVICE providers can look forward to securing $1.2 billion worth of IT contracts from the Government this year.

Netizens pour cold water on PUB video

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:17:00 GMT

May 24, 2013 9:17 AM

A VIDEO intended to encourage Singaporeans to save water has been derided by netizens - with one branding it "an all-time low".

Clip of Fast & Furious 6 stars' shock over local car prices goes viral

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:13:00 GMT

May 24, 2013 9:13 AM

A SIX-MINUTE video showing the stars of the movie Fast & Furious 6 astounded by car prices in Singapore has been shared rapidly around the world.

When internships go wrong

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:10:00 GMT

May 24, 2013 9:10 AM

UNIVERSITY student "CK" is interning at an advertising agency and has fallen ill several times because he has to work until the wee hours almost every other day with little sleep.

Father-child cooking sessions encourage family bonding

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:09:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:09 PM

Twelve dads paired up with their children on Thursday evening at a hands-on cooking session organised by the Centre for Fathers.The event was held to commemorate next week's Eat With Your Family Day on May 31.

Water Wally video draws flak from online viewers

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:02:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:02 PM

Singa the Courtesy Lion may have "resigned" to much online fanfare last week, but more recently, Water Wally, the Public Utilities Board's water droplet mascot, has been making his own waves online.

Individuals can make a change starting with those around them: Tan Chuan-Jin

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:09:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 10:09 PM

Within your own circle of people, you can make a difference, said Acting Minister for Manpower Tan Chuan Jin on Thursday.

Disabled-friendly ship docks in Singapore as part of trip around the world

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:41:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 8:41 PM

Lord Nelson tall ship is berthing in Singapore waters for the next few weeks as part of her voyage around the world. With her mixed crew of both able-bodied and disabled sailors, the ship aims to spread the message of inclusion and equality.

Fast & Furious 6 stars surprised by car prices in Singapore; interview video shared

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:28:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 7:28 PM

A six-minute video showing the stars of the movie Fast & Furious 6 astounded by car prices in Singapore has been shared rapidly around the world.

Car reduced to metal heap after catching fire near CTE entrance

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:38:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 6:38 PM

A car that caught fire near the entrance of the Central Expressway (CTE) earlier this afternoon was reduced to an ashen tangle of metal after the flames were extinguished by Singapore Civil Defence (SCDF) officers.

President appoints 103 honorary Aides-de-Camp at Istana ceremony

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:44:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 4:44 PM

President Tony Tan Keng Yam officiated the appointment ceremony of 103 Honorary Aides-de-Camp (ADCs) at the Istana on Thursday morning.

Former accounts officer forged 95 cheques and pocketed $634,000

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:41:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 4:41 PM

A former accounts officer with a trading and services company who forged 95 company cheques and misappropriated $634,000 was jailed for 50 months on Thursday. Jenny Chew Siew Hoon, 45, was working in BES Technology when she committed the crimes over 31/2 years.

Public to vote for names of 16 Thomson Line stations

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 3:37 PM

Members of the public may now vote for their preferred names for the 16 Thomson Line (TSL) stations. Starting from Thursday, they may vote online through the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) portal at http://talk2lta.lta.gov.sg until June 17.

City Harvest: DPP shows that 2 documents signed in 2007, were drafted in 2010

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 3:26 PM

On the sixth day of the City Harvest trial involving six accused persons from the church, the prosecution showed that two sets of documents which were signed in 2007, appeared to have been drafted only in 2010.

PM Lee speaks in Tokyo of World War II memories

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 2:21 PM

The Second World War holds different meaning for each generation, because of the different memories they have formed about it, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Tokyo on Thursday, before illustrating the point with his personal stories of what he remembered.

Friends and family of Shane Todd met with police at his apartment after his death

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:34:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 12:34 PM

Friends and family of American researcher Shane Todd had met with police officers in his Chinatown apartment five days after his body was discovered there last June, a colleague of Dr Todd told the court on Thursday.

Man fined for stealing two $1K casino chips

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:26:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 12:26 PM

A Malaysian man was fined $3,000 on Thursday for stealing two pieces of $1,000 casino chips from a gambler.

NTU medical school to pioneer use of plastinated bodies in teaching

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:35 AM

Singapore's newest medical school at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will be pioneering the use of plastinated bodies for medical education in Singapore.

Family of Shane Todd returns to the US; Hopes to initiate a Congressional probe

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:33:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:33 AM

The family of Shane Todd, left Singapore for the United States early Thursday morning, forgoing their opportunity to testify at the coroner's inquiry into the American researcher's death.

Hong Kong tourist dies five days after metal archway fell on him

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:30 AM

A Hong Kong tourist died on Tuesday after a metal archway fell on him at the grounds of the 2013 Audi Fashion Festival last week.

4 passengers hurt when driver cut into bus' path

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:30 AM

WHEN her car veered into the path of an SBS bus in January last year, the bus driver slammed on the brakes, injuring four passengers when they tumbled.

Greenback hits 10-month high against Singdollar

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:30 AM

THE United States dollar has risen rapidly against the Singapore dollar, up from $1.23 to $1.26 in the last two weeks alone. Experts say the greenback's quickfire surge against a range of currencies, including Singapore's, reflects the booming US stock market as well as fresh hopes the Federal Reserve will soon slow its stimulus measures.

LTA evaluating proposals for satellite-based ERP

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:29:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:29 AM

Ideas for a satellite-based electronic road pricing system are being evaluated by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Four consortiums submitted proposals after testing various technological solutions between June 2011 and December last year.

Microsoft's Xbox One game console curbs on used games

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:29:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:29 AM

A LONG-RUMOURED addition to Microsoft's upcoming game console was announced yesterday morning - causing a stir among gamers and retailers here.

SJI International bags Top in the World awards for IGCSE exams

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:29:00 GMT

May 23, 2013 11:29 AM

Three 16-year-old students broke new ground for St Joseph's Institution International (SJII) this month by winning four Top in the World awards for last November's International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams.