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Public provides suggestions for new real estate regulatory framework

Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25

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DBS and SBI offer new remittance service to India
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: DBS Bank has partnered with the State Bank of India (SBI) to offer an online remittance service from Singapore to India.
SMRT Institute launched to offer training programmes
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: A new accredited educational institution has been launched to offer training programmes for those looking to enter the public transport industry.
Body of child found in a canal
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
Singapore: The body of a child has been found in a canal along Bendemeer Road.
Three police officers hauled to court for various offences
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: Three police officers were hauled to court on Wednesday for various offences.
Banks lose their lustre for fresh graduates
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: For fresh graduates, jobs in the banking and financial sector have lost some shine.
Easier now to contribute to arts and culture sector
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: You will soon have a chance to do your bit in building the renaissance city.
PUB to install water level sensors at affected flood areas at Bt Timah
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE : As a result of the massive flood along Bukit Timah Road last Thursday, PUB, the national water agency will install water level sensors next week to warn of potential floods.
Tunnelling works for Bayfront MRT station completed
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: Tunnelling works for the Bayfront MRT station which is linked to integrated resort Marina Bay Sands have been completed.
SM Goh meets Lao Prime Minister to underscore bilateral ties
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong met Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh on Tuesday.
Visitor arrivals dip 0.5%% in October
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: Visitor arrivals to Singapore dipped 0.5 per cent in the month of October, a month after it registered its first growth for the year.
27 cases of adverse reaction to H1N1 vaccine reported so far
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority said on Tuesday that 27 cases of adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of the H1N1 vaccine have been reported so far.
More used textbooks needed for NTUC FairPrice book collection
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: It is the end of the school year, and for students and parents wondering what to do with used textbooks, they can drop them off at any NTUC FairPrice outlet.
Sheep for Korban ritual arrive ahead of Hari Raya Haji
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE : Muslims around the world celebrate Hari Raya Haji on Friday, and the sheep for this years’ Korban ritual have arrived in Singapore for the annual sacrificial rites.
Firms to be more socially responsible when planning promotional events
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE : The October 24 dollar—per—litre fuel offer by Shell has stressed the need for companies to be more socially responsible in planning promotional events.
Mental patient takes own life at IMH
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE : The State Coroner has recorded a verdict of suicide on a patient who was found hanging in a toilet cubicle at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) last August.
Philip Jeyaretnam appointed as member of PSC
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE : Philip Jeyaretnam has been appointed a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Reform for two men involved in fatal attack
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: They were involved in an attack that led to the death of Institute of Technical Education student Siah Wui Xiang.
Schools’ owner breaks down in court
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: Students at Stansfield College and the Singapore Institute of Commerce had remained uninsured "for months" even though staff members knew of this.
Actress Fann Wong down with H1N1
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: The local full—feature comedy "Happy Go Lucky" held its first day shoot ceremony on Monday without leading actress Fann Wong, who has been diagnosed as having H1N1.