GAME pirates are forming ranks here again after a lull in the past few years and the authorities are upping the ante to track them down.

ONCE a regular fixture on television, charity shows - where celebrities sing, dance or perform stunts - appear to have lost their shine.

COST-CUTTING measures throughout the Ministry of Defence and Singapore Armed Forces, saved the ministry (Mindef) $139.6 million last year.

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean commended Mindef and SAF personnel who came up with these ideas at the 22nd Mindef Pride Day yesterday.