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February 18, 2009 Wednesday

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Why I said yes

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Throw the hiring net wide

View Points

Politician in nude photo uproar breaks down in tears

Japanese minister fails to quell criticism of his conduct

Exports fall a record 35%

Bukit Batok bush fires keep firemen busy

US gives priority to Japan

Voter roll to be updated

Dealing with devils in the mind

How to beat recession woes

Concerns about economy go back to mid-2008

Constitution keeps procedures flexible **

S'pore fires hit decade high

SINGAPORE faced the largest number of bushfires in nearly a decade in January, no thanks to an unusually long dry spell, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force on Wednesday.

The tropical nation saw 182 vegetation fires in January, mostly due to the dry spell, which the Singapore Civil Defence Force said was 'unprecedented'.

Polling districts changed

A DAY after the announcement that the register of voters will be updated, the Government Gazette has now revealed that changes have been made to polling districts.

The latest change - which is to ensure that each polling district has the optimal number of voters - was set out in a 144-page notification on Wednesday in the electronic version of the Government Gazette.

'NP Advantage' to the Rescue

STUDENTS graduating from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) this year can look forward to some help in getting a foot in the door of a job.

Help for the destitute

WHEN Mr Mohammad Zakariya's family of six first went on the dole in 1999 after an accident left him paralysed, they lived on $570 a month in government help.

Investors to sue?

Budget shoppers fuel growth

Auction houses take a hit

Games shows still a big draw

Hero gets his $90 back

CDC aid for needy students

Overseas residency for artists

Premium air traffic falls

Osim writes off US investment

Hunt for best F1 photo

Man loses claim to house

Hit-and-run driver jailed