RTM to show 41 of 64 World Cup matches

Gobind: RTM to show 41 of 64 World Cup matches, 27 live, 14 delayed (updated)

There will be 41 FIFA World Cup matches that will be aired for free on RTM for football fans to enjoy.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said that out of the 64 matches, the national broadcaster will show 41 matches, out of which 27 will be live and 14 delayed.

“From the Cabinet meeting this morning, the Government has agreed to broadcast for free the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament on RTM.

“We know that this is where the world famous players will be in action.

“For me and the Ministry, this is an important international event so we think it is important that it should be broadcast by RTM as it is a government agency,” he said after his Ministry's post-Cabinet press conference on Wednesday (May 30).

Gobind said he had presented a working paper to the Cabinet and has allocated RM40mil as a ceiling cost.

“But the actual cost and so forth will be revealed tomorrow (Thursday) by the Finance Ministry.

“I expect it to be less as there will be negotiations and sponsors. We believe many will take part and so we hope by this way, it can reduce the overall cost,” he said.

~Courtesy of The Star~

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Free cancer screenings for those aged 50

Free cancer screenings for those aged 50



The project, called FIT50, marks the society's 50th anniversary, along with a month-long showcase at Lavender MRT station to promote early detection.(Photo: Lianhe Zaobao)

THOSE who turn 50 this year can get free screenings for cervical, breast and colorectal cancer from next month, as part of a year-long project by the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS).

The project, called FIT50, marks the society's 50th anniversary, along with a month-long showcase at Lavender MRT station to promote early detection.

SCS chairman Choo Eng Chuan said the aim was to push for greater awareness. "Once you hit 50, (screenings) should be on your mind," he said.

Mrs Wendy Yeap, a counsellor who turns 50 this year, said she goes for yearly Pap smears and mammogram screenings. She might now consider getting a Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) kit, used to detect colorectal cancer.

Free Pap-smear tests and mammograms can be done at participating SingHealth Polyclinics, National Healthcare Group polyclinics, the radiologic clinic at the Health Promotion Board and the SCS' clinic. FIT kits can also be collected at the SCS clinic and some Guardian outlets.

SCS will also be pumping $10 million into its hospice-care service, with the aim of tripling its capacity within the next three to five years. It hopes to eventually serve up to 1,000 patients a year.

~News courtesy of Omy~

Open house of stage one of DTL

Open house of stage one of the Downtown Line on Saturday

Members of the public can get a sneak preview of stage one of the Downtown Line (DTL) during an open house on Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

The 4.3km-long DTL1 will open on Dec 22 with six stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, Bayfront, Promenade and Bugis. During the open house, visitors can take unlimited free rides along the line to view artworks at each station, and enjoy other activities and entertainment planned at four stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, and Bugis.

The theme for the open house is "Music through the years". For instance, music videos from the eighties and nineties will be played at the Downtown station, while classic tunes from the sixties will be played at Chinatown. Grassroots organisations from the Moulmein-Kallang and Tanjong Pagar GRCs will also put up performances like samba drumming.

~News courtesy of Straits Times~

本地即将迎来免费体育频道

本地即将迎来免费体育频道

星和新改版的超级体育竞技场（SuperSports Arena）频道，明天零时起播出，即使不是星和的付费电视用户，一般观众也能把电视调频至76.25 MHz收看。

这个免费的体育频道全天候播放节目，包括：本地及国际体育内容、与体育有关的娱乐节目，甚至可能包括美国职业篮球赛（NBA）的直播。但因版权限制，暂无法直接播出英超比赛。 

这个体育频道每晚7时将播出30分钟的体育新闻节目，启播当晚登场的将是新加坡全国奥理会副主席黄思绵，以及新加坡12狮前主帅孙德兰慕迪的访问。

本地电视台曾在2000年推出“都市体育台”（SportsCity），但该频道在2002年停播，之后，新加坡有超过10年没有免费的体育频道。

星和昨天也与新加坡体育理事会签署3年的合作谅解备忘录，这意味着本地体育明星将来可通过这个频道，获得更多的曝光率。

～以上新闻转载自omy～

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Handy way soon to borrow library books

Handy way soon to borrow library books

There will soon be a more convenient way to borrow library books.

With a new application for smartphones and tablets, users will just have to download it to scan the barcodes on library books.

They can then borrow the books and bring them home directly, bypassing the need for identity card or library card and self-service machines.

The application will be ready next year.

The National Library Board showcased the application at the World Library and Information Congress which is taking place from 17-23 August.

Jasna Dhansukhlal, National Library Board's assistant director (library services and management), said: "It's really for people who are on the go, to make it very convenient and accessible to all of them.

"They can check out books, they can renew their loans, they can check whether the book is available at other libraries, they can even look for similar titles.

"This will make it very convenient for people who are not able to come down to the library and would like to use the services that we have in our public libraries."

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

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Satrhub National Day Free Preview

Free viewing of Starhub Cable TV

Enjoy the free viewing of over 170 channels^ from Friday, 21 June, 9pm to Monday, 24 June 9am.

As you already know, the haze has been gradually worsening and we have been advised to stay indoors. Which is why, since last night, we have been working with our channel partners to secure a FREE weekend preview of TV channels for you and your family. And so far, we have over 170 channels on board. So, even as we stay home to escape the unbearable haze, hopefully, we can all take something out of it – unforgettable family time with our loved ones. After all, the best way to weather a tough situation is to be with family.

~Lobang courtesy of Starhub~

下周一开始 7.45am前出地铁闸门免费

下周一开始　7.45am前出地铁闸门免费

为期1年的免费乘地铁计划，将从下周一（24日）起试行，经营南北与东西线的SMRT表示，必要时，将会增加早上尖峰时段之前的列车趟次，以鼓励更多人提早出门，缓解繁忙时段通往市区的客运量。

新捷运则表示，目前暂时未有计划增加东北线列车的趟次，公司会密切监督情况。

为分散早上尖峰时段的地铁人潮，政府从本月24日起，推出长达1年的免费乘车计划，周一至周五、早上7时45分之前，从市区16个地铁站出闸的乘客，可免付车资，估计总值约1000万元的车资将由政府承担。

在7时45分之前出闸，每趟可省下多达2元1角的车费，1个月下来，可节省40多元，但大部分受访乘客表示，不会调整出门时间，一来睡眠较重要，二来公司未实行灵活时间工作制，仍然规定员工9时报到。

早上7时45分至8时之间，从市区地铁站出闸的乘客，也可享有5角的车资折扣，有关费用将由SMRT承担。

16个指定地铁站是：海湾舫、百胜、武吉士、牛车水、政府大厦、克拉码头、多美歌、滨海中心、劳明达、滨海湾、乌节、欧南园、宝门廊、莱佛士坊、索美塞和丹戎巴葛。

根据陆交局之前提供的数据，平日早上最繁忙的尖峰时段（8时30分至9时），在上述16个站出闸的乘客人数多达5万9000人。相比之下，早上7时15分至7时45分出闸的乘客只有1万8000人。

～以上新闻转载自OMY～

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Champions League Final Showdown

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More museums offering free admission to S'poreans, PRs

More museums offering free admission to S'poreans, PRs

More museums have come on board to offer free entry to Singaporeans and permanent residents.

Acting Culture, Community and Youth Minister Lawrence Wong revealed this on Saturday -- the first day of free entry to national museums and heritage institutions islandwide.

The museums saw about 10,000 visitors on Saturday -- compared to an average of about 7,800 on a usual day.

The additional attractions announced on Saturday are the Singapore Discovery Centre, the Army Museum and Memories at Old Ford Factory. With these on board, citizens and PRs can now visit 11 attractions for free.

They include the Asian Civilisations Museum, Malay Heritage Centre, National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan Museum, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Philatelic Museum and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.

Mr Wong said that the initiative is an important step to strengthen their links with Singapore's past.

"These institutions, together with our national museums, I think they collectively keep alive the Singapore story, and they provide links to our past, and they help to strengthen our sense of common identity," he said.

"And I hope all Singaporeans will make full use of this free entry, to come, get to know the Singapore story and appreciate and enjoy our diverse culture and heritage."

Hafizah Latiff, a housewife, commented: "We parents sometimes don't know much about Singapore too. So when they do this, at least it's okay. (What's more), they have activities for children to join.”

Kovritam Thilagar, who has been a permanent resident for eight years, said: "It's a good opportunity for my children, my baby and my parents also, because they're learning more about Singapore and their history and it's a very important purpose.”

Mr Wong noted that the free entry is just a start of a broader strategy to make the museum experience a high quality one for visitors.

However, he added there would be times when Singaporeans have to pay for entry to museums, such as when they hold special exhibitions. Mr Wong explained these exhibitions are expensive, but it is important to have them, so that Singaporeans can be connected to the wider world.

During this year's budget, the government announced that it will pump in S$62 million over the next five years to buy and conserve artworks and artefacts in the national collection.

National Heritage Board (NHB) chief executive officer Rosa Daniel said this will help the museums further improve the quality of their artefacts.

Museums will also be actively looking out for artefacts relating to Singapore. They include colonial items, contemporary artwork by Singaporean artists, as well as personal items of Singaporeans linked to the history and heritage of Singapore.

Mrs Daniel added that more programmes are currently in the works.

She said: "I'm not going to spoil the surprises but certainly, we have a lot in store. We are hoping with free entries now, more Singaporeans, more visitors will come to the museums."

The museums kick-started day one of free entry with the sixth edition of the Children's Season exhibition.

Aimed to inspire, engage and educate children through experiential exhibits, Children's Season will run from May 18 to June 30, at 19 participating museums, including the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Art Museum.

In the past 10 years, NHB has seen an increase of almost three-fold in visitor numbers from 1.1 million in 2003 to 2.8 million in 2012.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

6月24日起试行 一年搭地铁免费

6月24日起试行　一年搭地铁免费

6月24日起，国人可免费搭地铁，1000万元车资由政府买单，但只试行1年。

不过，免费搭地铁有以下条件，只限：

·星期一到星期五（公共假日除外）

·必须在上午7时45分前在市区16个站下车

交通部长吕德耀今早宣布从市区16个地铁站下车的搭客免付车资时，也宣布从上午7时45分到8时下车的搭客，可获得达5角的车资折扣。

1万4000公务员，能选择提早上班；杨莉明：雇员提早上班，希望能早下班。

16个地铁站：

1）武吉士

2）政府大厦

3）克拉码头

4）多美歌

5）劳明达

6）乌节

7）欧南园

8）莱佛士坊

9）索美塞

10）丹戎巴葛

11）海湾舫

12）百胜

13）滨海中心

14）滨海湾

15）牛车水

16）宝门廊

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