June 30, 2009 Tuesday
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CRACK units of the Singapore Armed Forces - the Army's Commandos and Special Operations Force, and the Navy's divers - will be brought together under one command to tackle terrorist threats.

Previously, these units operated independently.

The newly-formed Special Operations Task Force, however, will mix and match the different capabilities of Singapore's elite soldiers to muster a faster, sharper response to varying threats.

 
Money talks

A RARE gold coin dating back to the 13th century is on show at Singapore's newest museum.

Confirmed cases hit 701

SEVENTY-TWO new cases of the H1N1 virus were confirmed on Tuesday night, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 701.

Investigations are underway as to how the new infections came about.

S. Dhanabalan heads committee

THE National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has appointed a new management advisory board headed by Temasek Holdings chairman S. Dhanabalan.

   
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