The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Dec 14, 2015

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Today's top news headlines: SMRT offers up to $3,000 in referral bonuses, Singaporean couple accused of starving maid, and Land Transport Authority launches Christmas-themed train ride.

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

*SMRT is offering up to $3,000 in cash incentives to employees for referring new hires.

*A Singaporean couple has claimed trial to charges of starving their Filipino maid, causing her weight to drop by 20kg over a 15-month period.

*The Land Transport Authority launched its first Christmas-themed train at Ang Mo Kio MRT station today.