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PRINT EDITION LETTERS Place less store by mother-tongue results IN THE article, 'Mother tongue gives S'poreans an edge: MM Lee' (The Sunday Times, July 15), Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said, in reference to the learning of the mother tongue, 'They don't have to score an A or A star, even a B or C, but they have a sense of the language.' How electricity tariff adjustments are made I REFER to the letter, 'Explain how adjustments made' (ST, July 13), from Mr Sundram Muthiah with regard to meter readings. IC numbers needed for ticket replacement I REFER to the letter by Ms Chan Siok Mui, 'Why ask for IC number?' (ST, July 12).	Spare bodhi tree that's 100 years old I REFER to the cutting down of the 80-year-old Angsana tree standing in the middle of Braddell Road. Action was taken on unattended bag THE Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) would like to thank Mr Yong Kew Lim ('Action lacking on unattended luggage'; ST, July 10) for his vigilance in reporting the unattended bag at Terminal 1 Arrival Hall. Checkpoint officers had rendered assistance WE EXTEND our sincere condolences to Mr Norhafiz Zahid and his family on the loss of his father ('No help for dying dad at Woodlands checkpoint'; ST, July 16). Have all insurers issue Letter of Guarantee I REFER to the recent letters on the requirement by hospitals to pay a deposit before they would accept patients for treatment, despite their having medical insurance.

ONLINE LETTERS A parting letter from Ang Sar Nah I WAS asked by my friend, Ang Sar Nah, to produce her posthumous letter on her sad demise, which happened rather uneventfully on Sunday. Preserve marriage as an institution I REFER to Mr Janadas Devan's article, 'Can mum, mum and kids make a family?' (ST, July 7), and Dr George Bishop's letter, 'Special-needs kids thrive, thanks to mum and mum' (ST, July 11). Competition Act: Commission will step up efforts to reach out to businesses and consumers WE REFER to the editorial, 'Figuring out competition' (ST, July 13).	Foreign workers living in bin centres: Employers should try it themselves I WAS appalled when I read the article, 'These workers make HDB bin centres their homes' (ST, July 16). Skills of writing autobiography can be made simple and enjoyable WITH reference to the article 'Footprints for posterity - Four reasons to write your autobiography' (ST, July 11), the skills of writing of an autobiography can be made simple and enjoyable for seniors of all backgrounds. Budget airlines - are they really budget? MANY budget airlines have sprouted recently, offering no-frill service at a much lower cost than service-oriented airlines. Open discrimination of women's age could be detrimental to building of a world-class society I WAS happy to see that Dr Andy Ho stood up for older women in his article, 'When Ladies' night isn't for all ladies' (ST, July 11). Beware calls from this 'investment banker' OVER the past four months, I have received four cold calls from this investment banker and his assistant. 'Blaming' culture does not promote excellent customer service IN THE World Economic Forum's 2006 annual Global Competitiveness Report, Singapore has regressed from 17th to 26th position while Hong Kong was ranked 4th. How to curb littering? Take pride in caring for our clean homeland Bar smoking within vicinity of the foyer too Fantastic care from Gleneagles Hospital medical staff

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