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Immigration: What to look out for
Singaporeans travelling abroad should be careful to adhere to all immigration requirements of the country they are visiting. Failing to observe such requirements may lead to penalties under local laws. Singaporeans entering Malaysia should get their passports stamped at the Immigration... [Read more]

Concern over long-term effects of paid transplants
I refer to the letter, 'Don't ignore organ transplant beneficiaries' (ST, Feb 5), by Mr Wah June Hwang in reply to my letter.Mr Wah may have missed my point. My concern is about the long-term effects of paid transplants more generally.... [Read more]

Workfare payouts meant to be savings for future
LOW-WAGE workers may prefer more cash from their new Workfare benefits, but the Government believes it is their future that they should worry about.A day after a new permanent scheme to boost the incomes of low-wage workers was unveiled in the... [Read more]

Solution to cyberspace criticism lies within Reach
WITH regard to 'PAP moves to counter criticism of party, Govt in cyberspace' (ST, Feb 3), the simple solution is to improve reach.gov.sg, the feedback portal.The original site was a lot easier to use and all it needed was a little... [Read more]

Thai-language media cries foul, reflects bitterness over loss
BANGKOK - THAI-LANGUAGE media yesterday cried foul over the country's loss to Singapore in Wednesday's Asean Football Championship match. Singapore beat Thailand 2-1 in the first-leg of the final, a match marred by a 15-minute walkout by the Thais, who were... [Read more]

Two fatal accidents in five months near condo - do something please
I am a resident of Springdale Condo in Upper Bukit Timah Road.On the morning of Feb 15, a fatal accident occurred just in front of the condominium. It's scary that two fatal accidents occurred within five months in the same location... [Read more]

Planned missile shield triggers Russian wrath
WARSAW - A US proposal to base a missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic has moved ahead with both countries indicating agreement, while a top Russian general warned the plan could lead Moscow to target the former allies with... [Read more]

Jakarta in dilemma over retrieving black box
MAKASSAR (INDONESIA) - INDONESIA yesterday debated the costs and complications involved in retrieving the black box of a jetliner that plunged into the sea with 102 people, as experts warned that its 30-day battery life was close to expiring.The Adam Air... [Read more]

US consumer spending rises 0.7%
WASHINGTON - PERSONAL spending in the United States jumped in December by the most in five months, and a measure of inflation monitored by the Federal Reserve rose less than forecast.The 0.7 per cent rise in purchases followed a 0.5 per... [Read more]

VW becomes first carmaker to sell its own vehicles in S'pore
FINALLY, it is signed and sealed. After two years of uncertainty, German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has publicly declared that it is now the importer and retailer for its own vehicles in Singapore. It has taken over the business from entrepreneur Peter... [Read more]

Lebanese rally to mark former PM's assassination
BEIRUT - AROUND 300,000 Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut yesterday to honour slain former premier Rafik Hariri two years after his death, and to show support for the anti-Syrian government. The highly charged demonstration came a day after bus... [Read more]