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PRINT EDITION LETTERS Duplicate services on popular bus routes RECENTLY, Transport Minister Raymond Lim spoke about increased competition for bus operators in the coming years. Bus services will be allowed to duplicate MRT routes. Retain metal signboards while going electronic WHILE driving along the Central Expressway on Feb1, I noticed new electronic signboards displaying the directions to Clemenceau and Havelock roads at the Havelock Road exit. Speed up construction of build-to-order projects I WOULD like to highlight my concern about a shortage of HDB flats in the coming years and urge the authorities to speed up the construction of build-to-order (BTO) projects.	Cleanliness lacking in sports facilities BEING a Singaporean, I am more than happy to support Singapore's bid to host the Youth Olympics. Steps taken to provide barrier at stage's edge I REFER to the letter, 'No clear sign to warn of stage's edge'' (ST, Feb 7), by Mr David Soh Jin Hoe. Drop cash-in machine's confusing step I REFER to the letter, 'ATM receipt showed $600 but OCBC credits $500' (ST, Feb7). Unlike POSB and DBS Bank's cash-in machines, OCBC Bank's machines have an extra step to key in the amount the customer intends to deposit. Retiree can continue to live here as PR I REFER to Mr Michael Dietrich's letter, 'Will PR status be renewed if retiree is not a burden?' (ST, Feb 4). Maid insurance: New system aids transparency I REFER to the letter by Ms Tay Siew Lee, 'Maid replaced but forced to take insurance again'' (ST, Feb 4), and welcome the opportunity to clarify several points raised: Is 'trans fat free' label on pizza as per norms? THE packaging of FairPrice pizza carries a prominent label saying 'trans fat free'. Have more CNG kiosks to encourage 'green' cars Can cyclists use internal paths of parks? Look into redesigning in-vehicle unit

ONLINE LETTERS Parenting workshops should be made mandatory for teachers I REFER to the article on parenting classes, 'How to handle junior? It's back to school for parents' (ST, Feb 2). Obstruction caused by drying laundry along corridors dangerous during emergencies I REFER to the letter by Ms Tan Chui Hua, 'Why is town council so hung up about drying clothes along corridors?' (Online forum, Feb 6). Singaporeans should have done more to help those hit by the climate upheaval in China I WAS surprised that there is a lack of support for those hit by the recent weather disaster in China.	The ties that bind Japanese to whales is one of predator and prey THE report, 'The ties that bind Japanese to whales' (ST, Feb 7), is simply that of predator and prey. Poser on insurance in a hit-and-run case MY CAR and two other parked cars were hit by a driver of a silver van who then drove off. Luggage broken into: Airlines passing the buck when passenger tried to make claim ON FEB 5, my mother, sister and I flew to Las Vegas via SIA flight SQ 38. Reunion dinner spoilt by bad restaurant service UPON hearing a joint promotion by a local radio station 95.8 with a restaurant 'Old Hong Kong', my family ordered the radio promotion dish and a Yu Sheng to add to what my family had already planned to prepare. Spa almost always does not have any available time slot which customer wants EARLY last year, I received a call from True Spa, saying that I was selected for a complimentary spa service at their outlet.

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