Sunday, February 29, 2004
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2nd Language Ruling For Varsity Eased
A sacred cow in education was slaughtered yesterday when the Education Ministry announced that students no longer need to count the grade for their mother tongue subject when applying for a university here.
Saturday, February 28, 2004
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A Prudent Budget To Stiffen Singapore's Long-Term Edge
If one theme ran through Finance Minister Lee Hsien Loong's Budget speech yesterday, it is a move towards greater self-reliance across the economy, for both business and individuals.
News
Budget Foreshadows Tough Policy Challenges Ahead: Panel
It's not an easy budget to pin down, and could even be seen as conservative or reactive, but it does contain key underlying messages that touch on Singapore's longer term future.
Technology
Ban On Mr Brown Site Lifted
MOE says humorist's website was 'wrongly classified' as 'extreme.'
Entertainment
Privileged Dining
You don't have to be a member to step into the hallowed halls of some private clubs to enjoy top-flight cuisine.
Friday, February 27, 2004
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Singapore Surprises With Delays In Tax Cut
Singapore on Friday announced a surprise dleay in plans to cut income taxes from 22 per cent to 20 per cent, athough corporate taxes were reduced.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
News
Singapore Lifts 2004 Growth Forecast To 3.5%-5.5% After Strong Q403
New Take On Budget Air Travel
Valuair to offer balance between comfort and cost.
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
News
Johor Sees Singapore As 'Partner And Rival'
The evolving relationship between the neighbours will spur growth and be good for both sides, says Johor Menteri Besar.
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
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Tibs Brand To Make Way For SMRT's
Name and colours will be gradually dropped from company's buses and taxis, completing merger with MRT operator.
News
Singapore Polar Bears Turn Green
Life in the balmy tropics has made polar bears Inuka and Sheba go green with algae.
Economists Predict Singapore Will Run Fourth Straight Year Of Budget Deficit
This is despite a double-hike in goods and service tax over the past two years.
Airport Fees At Changi To Be Cut From Next Year
Move coincides with scheduled entry of a third ground handling firm here; players expected to save about $10 million a year.
Monday, February 23, 2004
News
PM Goh To Stay On In Govt After Stepping Down
Goh Chok Tong said what his exact position would be, must be left entirely to the new Prime Minister to decide.
Wage Cut Not The Answer To Lower Cost Of Living
Lim Swee Say said that companies can ill-afford to upset worker' trust.
Sunday, February 22, 2004
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Saturday, February 21, 2004
News
JC Intake Only In March, Shorter Wait For Poly Entry
From 2006, junior college, polytechnic and ITE calendars will be adjusted so that waiting time for entry will be lessened.
Friday, February 20, 2004
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Changi Prison: Still Time For A Rethink
As the Preservation of Monuments Board swots feverishly with the relevant agencies to see how much of the prison can be spared the bulldozer, it's worth reflecting what it would mean if the towering symbol of Singapore's war years becomes diminished to memento-size souvenirs for sale in trinket shops.
Thursday, February 19, 2004
News
Forgotten $100m Tang Dynasty City
Former 12-hectare theme park in Jurong sits as an 'eyesore' for five years in land-scarce Singapore.
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Top Stories
School Means Study, Not Sales Quotas
Our children should not be forced to raise funds for their schools.
News
Start Of Price War Between Airlines?
Big network carriers with deep pockets may be turning to 'predatory pricing' to try to snuff out budget airlines.
Singapore's Baby Making Lessons
Bathtub tutorials and a baby-making contest on television? Why not, says Singapore's self-styled sex guru, Wei Siang Yu, nicknamed Dr Love.
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
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Self-Censorship? Not Here
Think-tank takes Govt 'be critical' call to heart.
News
R(A) Film Not Cut, 'So People Free To Choose'
"We should take the view that as far as possible, we should provide Singaporean movie-goers with greater choices as the country moves ahead. But this does not mean we are going to say 'yes' to everything."
Saturday, February 14, 2004
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Next PM — The MPs' Choice
As Singapore goes through a change of prime ministers this year, there is a plan to have PAP MPs select their next leader. But why introduce it now when it has already been decided that Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be the new man in charge?
Friday, February 13, 2004
News
Yes, Singaproe May Get A Third Budget Carrier
Malaysian Tony Fernandes' AirAsia plans joint venture to set up budget airline here.
Thursday, February 12, 2004
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Media As 'Bridge': It's For Players To Decide
When it comes to ideas on how the media can serve as a bridge between the Government and the public, ministries say it is best left to players in the industry to decide on whether to take up and implement the suggestions.
News
Newspaper Publishing In Singapore: One Player Or Two?
What should be done to keep MediaCorp as a viable newspaper player?
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
News
SPH Revamping ST, BT To Woo Younger Newspaper Readers
In a bid to win more young readers, Singapore Press Holdings will add greater value to its products — starting with a revamp of The Straits Times and The Business Times.
Singapore's TV Market: One Player Or Two?
Singapore television market is no natural monopoly and can take more than one player.
Sunday, February 8, 2004
News
Romancing In Singapore: A Mater Of National Duty And Survival
For most people, it's fun to spend February 14 wrapped in a heavily commercialized atmosphere of love and lust. In Singapore, however, romance is a matter of national survival.
Friday, February 6, 2004
News
Pink Dolphins Caught In Wild But They Can Stay
AVA admits error but says it's legal for Underwater World to keep them, even though they weren't bred in captivity.
sMRT Malls
Rail operator plans to inject new life into the shopping space in bigger stations, with cafes and cool shops. Raffles Place will be turned into mini shopping mall.
Wasteful Year-End Push To Use Up Funds
A pet peeve of those writing to Cut Waste Panel, but govt has allowed rollover since 2001.
Thursday, February 5, 2004
News
Singapore Press: Thai AirAsia Flights Start Feb 16
End Of Changi Road For Plane Buffs
A secluded road in Changi popular with aviation buffs and lovers alike has become the latest victim in the war against terrorism.
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Entertainment
Love Portion May Spark Baby Boom In Singapore
A new scent aimed at enticing couples into the mood for love will be given out on Friday at Romancing Singapore, a festival held to celebrate love and relationships, organisers said on Wednesday.
Monday, February 2, 2004
News
KL Proposes A Straight Bridge Now
Malaysia will present to Singapore a new design for the proposed bridge to replace the Causeway, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said yesterday.
Sunday, February 1, 2004
Top Stories
Lee Kuan Yew Says Singapore Still Lacks 'Finer Things In Life'
Singapore's founding father said the ultramodern city-state he built is every bit a First World nation — but still lacks the "graces of a civilized society," such as music, culture and the arts.
News
Singapore Gearing Up To Cull 250 Chickens On Island
Singapore Approaching Bird Flu The Same Way It Did With SARS
Singapore is approaching the Asian bird flu outbreak the same way it tackled SARS - by overreacting to prevent the disease from entering the city-state rather than scrambling to contain it later on.