THURSDAY JULY 2 2015
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Medan plane crash: Indonesia continues search for bodies
ST journalists reporting from Medan: Indonesian soldiers continued searching for bodies trapped under rubble two days after a military plane crashed into the city of Medan and exploded in a fireball shortly after taking off from a nearby airbase. http://str.sg/fND
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SMRT launches new training centre for bus drivers
Twelve simulators have been set up at a new training centre in Jurong East to give trainee bus drivers a real sense of what happens on the roads - before they get behind the wheel. http://str.sg/fSg
Senior Minister of State, Josephine Teo (centre) trying her hand at the full-cabin simulator as bus captain, Mdm Amy Tan, 49 (right) guides her along at the SMRT Training and Evaluation Centre at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability in Jurong East. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
LATEST: 2nd death in Taiwan water park fire
A 19-year-old died today after being engulfed by a fireball that injured nearly 500 people at a Taiwan "colour party", as organisers face charges after plumes of decorative powder ignited. http://str.sg/fwQ
Entrance of the water park in Pali district, in New Taipei City. PHOTO: AFP
New scheme to support community car-free zones
A new URA programme called Streets for People will support community projects to turn streets into car-free zones, with up to $5,000 of seed funding available. http://str.sg/fUU
2-step verification system for SingPass to start this Sunday
A new, more secure SingPass will be rolled out on July 5. The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) said it will also feature more mobile-friendly features and an improved user interface. http://str.sg/f3M
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Lingerie thief in Penang caught with more than 1,000 undergarments
The 32-year-old man was caught red-handed by residents and the management of two condominium blocks in Penang, putting an end to a year-long stealing spree. http://str.sg/f4j
Hygiene breaches at Sydney dental clinics spark fears of exposure to HIV, hepatitis
Up to 11,000 Australian dental patients were urged to see their doctors today over fears that they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis due to hygiene breaches at clinics in Sydney. http://str.sg/x9V
Pedestrians walking past a Gentle Dentist clinic in Sydney.PHOTO: AFP
UPDATE: Roy Ngerng v PM Lee defamation case
ST reporter Walter Sim: Ngerng is taking the stand now. The public gallery is not as crowded as it was yesterday.
Day 2 of hearing to assess damages payable by Roy Ngerng to PM Lee for defamation
Blogger Roy Ngerng is expected to take the witness stand today. http://str.sg/xy8
Blogger Roy Ngerng speaking to the media after attending the hearing yesterday. PHOTO: REUTERS
Football: Japan enters Women's World Cup final after injury-time victory against England
A late own-goal by England defender Laura Bassett put defending champions Japan into the final of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-1 win. http://str.sg/xCt
Football: Valencia president steps down
Amadeo Salvo has cited personal reasons for his resignation but Spanish media said his departure along with four other senior personnel was due to differences with Singaporean owner Peter Lim. http://str.sg/xRm
Amadeo Salvo resigned as president of La Liga club Valencia on Wednesday citing personal reasons.PHOTO: VALENCIA CF
Asian stocks rise for third day
Asian stocks rose for a third day, following gains in Europe and America, with a weaker yen buoying equities in Tokyo as investors awaited developments in Greece and US jobs data. http://str.sg/xrz
Pedestrians looking at the Tokyo's Nikkei Stock Average and 225-issue Tokyo stock index.PHOTO: EPA
Haze back in some parts of Malaysia
The air quality has worsened slightly in some places in Malaysia. Places like the Klang Valley and Nilai had moderate air quality due to small fires at local levels during the hot and dry weather. http://str.sg/xVk
Gloomy skies over Karpal Singh Drive in Penang. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Gloomy skies over Karpal Singh Drive in Penang. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
New Mers case in South Korea
After a four-day hiatus, South Korea has reported a new case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) virus. The total number of people diagnosed now stands at 183. http://str.sg/xDM
JUST IN: Wimbledon grounds evacuated after fire alert
Wimbledon's famed Centre Court was evacuated after the close of play on Wednesday as firemen and police responded to a fire alarm. http://str.sg/xas
Weather & traffic updates
Fair and warm weather expected today. No train disruptions reported; heavy traffic currently on the BKE (towards PIE) at two locations - between Dairy Farm Rd entrance & PIE exit, as well as between Mandai Rd exit & KJE exit.
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