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Flipped carpark lanes dangerous?
Carparks with entry and exit points that are reversed may confuse some motorists but builders say that it is for the safety and convenience of motorists. -myp
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Hamilton relaxed about hat trick bid
Hamilton said his victories in the British and German grands prix would help free his mind as he chased his first Formula One hat-trick. -Reuters |
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Kubica says he can still win title for Poland
Kubica led the championship after his maiden victory in the Canadian Grand Prix in June. -Reuters
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Kovalainen extends McLaren contract
Finn Heikki Kovalainen said on Thursday he hoped to end his career with McLaren. -Reuters |
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Transport operators to press for fare hikes
But increase is expected to be smaller than last year's. -ST
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Closure of KPE
The Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway will be closed from 12 August to 18 August 2008.
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Two killed in highway horror
Two people, including a bomb squad specialist, were killed after a 10-tonne lorry rammed into seven vehicles on the Cheras-Kajang Highway in Malaysia. -The Star
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Malaysian flavour at Singapore GP
The Malaysian Stylo fashion party will showcase its glamour in the island republic at the only Malaysian fashion event of the Singapore Grand Prix season. -The Star |
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A taste of their own medicine?
With the vast number of ERP gantries implemented all over Singapore, it only seems fitting that there is one that looms right over the LTA office.
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Kovalainen wins Hungarian Grand Prix
Heikki Kovalainen secured his maiden Formula One motor racing victory and dashed McLaren's Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a hat trick of wins. -AFP |
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How did my $96,000 car vanish?
Overnight two cars of same model went missing from a multi-storey carpark. There was no broken glass and the car even had an anti-theft system. How did it happen? Timing suggests work of same car thief or gang. -TNP
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More CRVs reported missing
Besides the two stolen cars at Kang Ching Road, at least two other Honda CRVs have been reported missing recently. -TNP
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Team by team analysis of Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a hat trick of victories wrecked by teammate Heikki Kovalainen. -Reuters
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Part of Malaysian flyover closed
Chunks of concrete fell from a pillar, part of the Middle Ring Road 2 in Kepong, shocking drivers and causing a massive 3km jam. The flyover is now closed for repairs. -NST |
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Fuel prices likely to drop
Ipoh (Malaysia): Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan expects a drop in petrol prices next month following the current downward trend in global crude oil prices. -The Star
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Should we be rejoicing yet?
Pump prices dropped by 10 cents last Tuesday the biggest decrease in five years. Even though it gives many a reason to cheer, petrol prices are still up 30 percent higher than at the beginning of last year. -TNP |
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Pump prices go down so what?
Singaporeans have tightened their belts with rising prices, but will they loosen up now?
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43 reasons to flag down Abdul Rahman's taxi
This taxi driver is wanted for pictures around 20 times a day. Why? He is one of the most patriotic taxi drivers around, carrying 43 Singapore flags on his cab. -myp |
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Boy dragged 20m by school bus
A nine-year-old child was hit by his school bus and dragged for 20m,tearing his skin off and leaving his bones exposed. -The Star
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Pak Lah upset by MRR2 woes
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is disappointed that problems have re-appeared on the Middle Ring Road II (MRR2) despite the RM70mil spent just two years ago to fix a similar problem.-The Star |
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Abdullah advises Proton to go green
He said there was no reason why Proton would not be able to carry out such a project. -The Star
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5 more full day bus lanes
From Monday August 11, commuters can expect 5 streches of normal bus lanes around North Bridge road and Victoria Street to be converted to full-day bus lanes. |
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Stuck with two loans after trade-in fiasco
He took his old car to trade it in for a new one and thought everything was fine until a phone call from a bank months later. The company he dealt with has seized operations and this man is stuck paying $1,300 per month. -TNP
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Motorcyclist dies in CTE accident
The 61-year-old motorcyclist died at Tock Seng Hospital at 12.55pm. -ST
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Sport cars makers fear demise
Environmentalists say today's supercars, with huge engines pumping out up to three times as much carbon dioxide (CO2) as the average vehicle, have no place in a world struggling to rein in climate change. -Reuters
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COE prices for all categories slide
COE prices slid across the board, closing at one of the year's lowest levels. COE for cars up to 1,600cc registered the biggest fall, dropping 11.3 percent to $12,501. -ST |
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Pump prices cut for the 6th time in a month
Pump prices fell again this time petrol falling by 4 cents and diesel by six, but analysts cautioned it could be too early to rejoice. -ST
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Footage of biker's final moments leaked
A 14 second video clip was posted on the net of a motorcylist, Ahmad Mohammad Iskandar, who ran a red light, collided with a taxi and died while being pursued by a police car. The LTA is investigating how the CCTV footage got out. -TNP |
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$232m contract to China contractor for DTL1 work
The Land Transport Authority has awarded a $231.9 million contract for the Downtown Line 1 (DTL1) to Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Company. -AsiaOne
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Bus driver attacks passenger
An express bus passenger who asked to be dropped off was slashed by a chopper-wielding bus driver.-The Star
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MMR2 declared safe, one lane remains closed
However, a lane at the spot where the incident occurred on Sunday will be closed for repairs for the best part of the next three weeks. -NST
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High oil prices lower COE?
COE prices tumbled yesterday to an all time low since the begining of the year. It may be due to high oil prices, which has caused the demand for cars to drop around the world. -AsiaOne |
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Transport leaps in Beijing ahead of games
Beijing creats Olympic legacy with a massive 178.2 billion yuan (S$35.7 billion) upgrade of its transport facilities and network. -ST
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Bidding for SJK registration numbers starts Monday
The LTA invites the public to bid for SJK car numbers 1-9999 from August 11-16th 2008. -AsiaOne
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Stolen CRVs recovered
Owners upset that vehicles' state-of=the-art anti-theft device had not worked properly and demand explanation from car agent. -AsiaOne
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'Hang up national flag if you forgive me'
A thief returns a stolen bike to the owners doorstep with a special letter attached to it. Signing off as 'Depressed Teenager' he asks for sincere forgiveness by hanging up the national flag for 5 days. -TNP |
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Bully leaves note to claim stake on lot
Possessiveness in the carpark. A carpark bully went to the extent to place a 'threating note' on a car windscreen. Should this sort of behaviour be accepted in our society? -AsiaOne
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Parents of speeding teens to get postcards from police
In one US city police will send a postcard to the parents of a speeding teenager. Should parents in Singapore be informed of the driving behaviour of their children? |
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Form a team and race through KPE
Grab a chance to race through the KPE - South-east Asia's longest underground road tunnel and possibly be part of breaking a Guinness World Record. -ST
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Manila's public transport system shows the strain as prices soar
The minimum jeepney fare, the backbone of the Philippine public transport system, has gone up twice since May. -AFP |
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How did thief make off with 5 Honda CRVs?
Owners believe that the safety device in the car was not working and demand an explanation. Mr Vincent Ng, product manager at Honda distributor Kah Motor, defended the cars' system. -TNP
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They're pleased to have cars back in just one week
After his Honda CRV was stolen last week, life without it was very difficult for one owner. However thanks to swift police week he got his car back on National Day. -TNP
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Call to cut tax on hybrid cars
The government should reduce taxes for hybrid cars to enable more people to buy these economical and environment-friendly vehicles. -NST
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Gone in 10 minutes
Expensive cars should be harder to steal because they are equipped with better security features. An investigator from the Royal Malaysian Police explains how car thieves have found a way to de-activate some of these features. -TNP |
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Road trip turns ugly after accident
Claiming the other motorist was 100% reliable for the accident a biker sues for bike repairs and loss of earnings from her job. While the other points fingers saying the brakes were faulty. -TNP
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Motorist jailed & fined for tempering with fuel gauge
Man jailed for two weeks and fined $500 for tampering with the fuel gauge of his car to give a false reading. -AsiaOne |
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Accident reports up by a third
This could be because of the new reporting system, motorists must report accidents, no matter how minor, within 24 hours or risk losing part of his no-claims discount. -ST
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Lorry with no driver crashes into wall
A strange accident occurred in Aljunied when a lorry with no driver rolled 20 metres crashing into a wall. -TNP |
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Faulty MRR2 pillar to get tie-frame
The Public Works Department is using a process called tie-frame to temporarily fix the faulty pillar on the Middle Ring Road 2 bridge. -NST
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Porsche crashes into red-light camera
The Porsche convertible was wrecked. Its driver was taken to hospital with leg injuries. -ST |
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Parallel importers need to be registered 'trustworthy'
Parallel importers will now have their practices and books examined by Case officers as they join a certification scheme called CaseTrust. If trustworthy they can display the CaseTrust logo at their showroom. -ST
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Ex-staff suspected to have vandalised car
A hair saloon owner found his car vandalised with white paint in a carpark. This is not the first time this has happened to him. -TNP |
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Rethink $5 ez-link card charge
A foreign reader is appalled by the $5 non-refundable card cost, she asks "Is it really necessary?" -myp
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LTA installs cycling signs to warn motorists
From August 18, 2008 there will be a total of 119 cycling signs along popular cycling routes to warn motorists of their presence on the roads. -AsiaOne
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Malaysia hopeful of cutting fuel pump prices
Following the decline in the crude oil price in the world market the government is certain that pump prices will be reduced. -NST
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Road Rage: Cyclist hits bus with his fists
A cyclist overtaken by a bus, cracks a glass door on the bus and utters vulgarities to the driver in a fit of anger. -TNP |
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School bus crashes into gate
Noticing a problem with the school bus a driver evacutes the students inside however the bus rolls down a slope crashing into the gate of a house. Luckily no one was injuried. -TNP
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ComfortDelGro profits skid on high oil prices
Despite a 5.8% rise in revenue, net profit fell 2.9%, a rare dip in earnings. -ST |
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ERP keeps traffic flowing
Govt has taken steps to mitigate the impacts of the ERP increases, says PM Lee at this year's rally. -ST, AsiaOne
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1,397 traffic summonses issued over two days
The operation involved 15 officers and 200 personnel. -The Star
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Cars affordable because of ERP
An increased number of households now own cars, said PM Lee in his National Day Rally yesterday. This is due to lower vehicle taxes, a move made possible by the increase in ERP charges, he said. -AsiaOne
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Early review of S'pore River Line's ERP rates
Adjustments to rates, if any, could be as early as October. -AsiaOne
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Chinatown ERP to be reviewed earlier
LTA to assess rates and timings a month sooner in response to feedback. -AsiaOne
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Motorshow hit by pullouts
Alfa Romeo and Fiat the latest to pull out but Honda, Subaru and Nissan to exhibit new models not shown here before.
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1,000kg acid spill causes jam
Pendang(Malaysia):Traffic was reduced to a snail's crawl as 1,000kg of hydrogen peroxide spilled onto an expressway. -NST
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Najib:Good news soon on fuel prices
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said global oil prices were on the decline and the Federal Government may make an announcement soon. -The Star |
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Cabbies bemoan CNG woes
Going green but at what price? Smart is giving out cash handouts to their CNG drivers over 6 months to help offset rising CNG prices and falling earnings. -ST
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MPV lands on car, killing three in family
All three victims died on the spot while witnesses said the driver of the MPV limped away from the scene. -NST |
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COE prices up slightly
Certificate of entitlement for cars up to 1,600cc rebounded by 6.3 per cent. -AsiaOne
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2 killed in road accidents
In one of the mishaps, an elderly man was knocked down while crossing a junction on Selegie Road. -ST, AsiaOne
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Drunk crashed into pillar
Motorist with twice the permissible alcohol limit died in hospital. -ST
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Motorists change driving habits
Higher pump prices, ERP and parking fees seem to have persuaded motorists to adopt modifications and different driving habits to make their cars more efficient. -AsiaOne |
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No new fuel price announcements for now: Abdullah
It would likely stick to original Aug 31 date. -The Star
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No refund for cancelling driving test from Oct 1
From Oct 1, even if you cancel a driving test ahead of time, don't expect to get a refund. The move is designed to stop aspiring drivers from abusing the system by making multiple bookings. -myp |
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Collision between bus and Red Rhino
A strange accident occurred yesterday morning between a Singapore Civil Defence Force(SCDF) Red Rhino and a public bus. Authorities are investigating the matter. -myp
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New fuel price to be revealed on Aug 31
The Malaysian government will announce the new fuel prices on Aug 31, which will take effect on Sept 1. -NST
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Fancy going 700km on a full tank
Drive to Johor Baru on just one full tank of petrol. That is what 18 drivers of the Shell One Tank Challenge did on Monday. -NST
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Man dies in motorcycle accident
An accident occurred on Thursday morning when a man in his early 20's was flung 20-30 metres. -ST
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Elderly man dies after collision
A Chinese national was crossing the road on his bike when he was hit by a car. -myp
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Parallel importer invests $2m in hybrid dealership
Parallel impoter Hybrid Motors has invested $2million to specialise in high end Japanese models -especially petrol-electric hybrid vehicles. -BT |
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Malaysian PM quietly takes public transport
PM Badawi took rides on the commuter and LRT rail services to get a feel of the transport problems the public faced. -The Star
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Rail sevices should ensure efficiency, says Ong
The Transport Ministry has limited say over the LRT operator's capacity to meet passenger demand and comfort level. -The Star |
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Road closure at Changi for time trial
Changi Coast Road to be closed on Sunday. -myp
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Policeman arrested over road rage incident
He now faces criminal charges for allegedly assaulting a woman with his service revolver after her car accidentally grazed his vehicle at a roundabout. -NST
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5 hurt in car crash
Five pedestrians were hurt in an accident involving two cars in Hougang. -ST
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Motorcyclist killed in crash
A motorcylist died from head injuries after a collision with a trailer near Simei. -ST
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Malaysia cuts fuel price by 5.6%
Govt's announcement comes just three days ahead of a crucial by-election. -AFP
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SMRT bus on fire, nobody hurt
An off service SMRT bus caught on fire. Authorities acted quickly, putting out the fire in 10 minutes. -TNP |
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50 sen less for diesel
Ferry operators will pay 50 sen less for diesel with immediate effect following the government's decision to give them subsidised fuel. -The Star
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9 cars in crash on Federal Highway
Nine cars were involved in an accident after a downpour yesteday which may have been caused by slippery road conditions. -NST
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F1:Massa wins in Valencia
The 27-year-old Brazilian led a processional race from pole position to beat McLaren's championship leading Briton Lewis Hamilton by 5.6 seconds. -Reuters
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Transit members give the thumbs-down to public transport
A group that advocates good public transportation system in the Klang Valley (Malaysia), gave the thumbs-down to the current state of the city's network of transport. -The Star |
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Grid girls gear up for F1 action
Heating up the tracks are 44 women who will not only provide eye candy but also guide race cars into their start-line positions. -ST
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Free rear seat belts for Honda Civics
From Oct 1, Honda Malaysia will install free rear centre seat belts for its Civic cars sold between 2003-2005. -NST
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Raikkonen runs over mechanic during refueling
Kimi Raikkonen accidently ran over the leg of a mechanic working for the Ferrari team. -AFP
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New viaduct connecting Braddell,Lornie opens
It will cut travelling time between the two roads by about 4 mins. -ST
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On trial: New ez-link card
The new card can be used to pay for a number of things, including ERP, parking and taxi charges. ST,AsiaOne
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2 new full-day bus lanes
From Monday, Sept 1, two normal bus lanes along Geylang Road and Sims Avenue will become full-day lanes. -AsiaOne
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F1 bonanza for Johor hoteliers
The F1 race in Singapore is next month but hotels in Johor Baru, Malaysia, are already feeling the spill-over effect. -NST
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30pc extra on bus fares
New bus rates will be announced before the fasting month starts next week. -NST
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Car numbers continue to rise
Despite the rise in fuel prices and road tolls statistics show that Singaporeans are still buying cars at a speedy rate. -myp
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Road Closure for Hari Raya event
On August, 30,Engku Aman Road and Lorong Sireh Pinang will be closed to traffic from 3pm to 11.30pm. -myp
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Prof dies in truck accident
Associate Professor Ooi Ban Leong of the National University of Singapore (NUS) died on Tuesday evening. -ST
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Lower fuel prices,please
This is what many Malaysians are hoping for to see in the Budget 2009. -The Star
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Pay-for-clearance racket smashed: 28 Puspakom officers nabbed
Tens of thousands of vehicles approved as roadworthy by these officers now face recall for re-inspection. -NST
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Cox in car crash
The well known Friends actress was involved in a car crash while on family vacation in Hawaii. -myp |
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No end to traffic jams despite Lornie Viaduct
Vehicles entering Lornie Road at a faster rate; LTA to widen road in stages.-ST
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$29m for more cameras at MRT stations
Work due to start next month in move to beef up commuter safety. -ST
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Rolling regally in..here come Chrysler cabs
From Sept 1, SMRT will be rolling out the first of its Chrysler 300C taxis, the most extravagant taxi here. -ST
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Shell V-Power at discounted price this weekend
In conjuction with Felipe Massa's Ferrari win in the F1 last weekend, Shell is offering a special promotion. -AsiaOne |
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Toll gantries on KPE built as safety precaution
Unlike other major highways, the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) has been built with anti-congestion gantries.
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Encash PARF & COE rebates from Monday
Motorists have the option to encash their rebates with effect from Sept 1, 2008.
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Renault's F1 car on show at Marriott Hotel
It will be displayed until September 28.
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Mock collision on KPE
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