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Man loses $910,000 lottery card suit against Singapore Pools 28 March 2012 Straits Times A man who sued Singapore Pools, demanding prize money of $910,000 on lottery cards he had bought, lost his case in the High Court on Tuesday. Mr John Berchmans had bought 91 Scratchit! cards for a dollar each, and his winnings amounted to $263. But he claimed that he had been misled into buying the cards because he took the words on them to mean that he would automatically win the top prize of $10,000 if he got three identical symbols in a row. The 69-year-old part-time housing agent lost the gamble when the High Court on Tuesday dismissed his misrepresentation suit against the lottery operator and ordered him to pay costs.
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Saw Yahoo news report and was ..... hur ............ Yahoo news report : Hougang resident files court application for PM Lee to call by-election An Hougang resident has filed a high court application on Friday requesting the Prime Minister to call for a by-election in the ward within three months. The 42-year old part-time cleaner, Vellama D/O Marie Muthu, filed the application via her lawyer M Ravi. The application called for the grant of declaration that the Prime Minister does not possess the "unfettered discretion to decide when to announce by-elections in Hougang SMC and must do so within three months or within such reasonable time as this Honorable Court deems fit". The affidavit also stated the plaintiff be granted a mandatory order enjoining the prime minister to advise the president to issue a writ of election mandating by-elections in the single member constituency. Since Worker's Party's Yaw Shin Leong's expulsion from the party on 14 February over rumours of extra-marital affairs, the seat has been vacant. His seat was officially declared vacant on 28 February by the Speaker of Parliament after Yaw decided not to appeal the decision. Vellama is the sole breadwinner for her family of two daughters and an alcoholic husband deemed unfit for work. She is also supporting her 77-year old wheelchair bound mother and her 52-year old diabetic sister. All are dependent on her meager monthly salary of $300. She is receiving financial assistance from the Community Development Council (CDC). Vellama previously voted for Yaw and was seeking his assistance to help her family. She added that "I no longer have the opportunity to do that because Hougang does not have an MP". She expressed shock at PM Lee's response "that 'other issues on our national agenda' are more important than allowing me to exercise my right to elect a representative of my choice". Vellama said that her frustrations are borne out of the urgency for her problems to be addressed, and she feels like a "second class citizen" having to rely on other MPs at the moment. She had been experiencing difficulties paying her monthly mortgage installments and said the banks had threatened her with foreclosure. What now for the MP-less Hougang SMC? According to CNA, PM Lee said the day after Yaw's expulsion that there is no fixed time within which he must call for a by-election. He further said that there are other issues on the national agenda then. His statement was made before Budget 2012. Vellama questioned, "Why am I denied this opportunity? Why is it taking so long for the PM to decide on this? Why is it that the PM is even saying, as I am advised, that he even has the power not to call a by-election when he says to the media that he would consider carefully 'whether
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Lau Auntie tau kee liao!!! Chia pai pang tua tua!!!! http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg..._cc_member.html STOMPer Lim encountered a woman, allegedly a member of the Chong Pang Community Club, who chased him out of the club's basketball court so that she could park her car there. The STOMPer wrote: "I was playing basketball at Chong Pang Community Club. "Then came a black weekend car, and the driver parked it right inside the basketball court! "An old lady came out and demanded that we go to the other end to play. "She asked if we were going to be responsible if we hit her car with the ball. "I told her that the court was not closed and that she should not park there. "I checked with the Community Club's manager and confirmed that court is open for play. "So why did that Community Club member talk like that? "They are entitled to free parking at the HDB car park, so why insist on parking on the basketball court? "If Chong Pang Community Club wanted to allow all members to park there at night, then they should by all means close the basketball court. "That incident really spoilt my night."
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Hi all, A happy new year to all! Would like to ask on behalf a friend who went in to Malaysia few days ago, on the way to my customs, think he travel on the 3rd lane, meant for bus and larger vehicle and was stop by " white uniform" police, he wasn't not sure if its TP or police. Anyway, he received a summon, no fine amount indicated and the offence was "POTONG" (cut lane, I suppose), the strange thing was, like I mentioned earlier, no fine amount indicated, and the summon stated for him to go to court by a given date, 1/2/2012. Anyone encountered this before? I have try to check online according to his summon serial no but seems no website available for this. Firstly, don't flame my friend (though seems like well deserved) as the above offence deems flammable by most bros here which was "POTONG", right now, would like to be advised of what to expect or do in action for this summon. Lastly, appreciate and thanks for any advice given here. Regards
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i reckon Mr Gay must be very excited after hearing this news but kudos to the Hong Kongers who protest hard against the ruling... and to protect the interests of their own citizens we ourselves only suffer in silence
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news ticker from CNA
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Nov 11, 2010 Police have arrested 19 youths who appeared at the subordinate courts on Wednesday. They are believed to be gang members. In addition, a 16-year-old has become the fifth person to be charged in the Downtown East murder case. http://multimedia.asiaone.com/Multimedia/N...1111-11344.html These stupid idiots thou they are brave! openly challenge the Police.
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This person sure heta kaki A HIGH-RANKING army officer has been brought before a tribunal for alleged misconduct under military law. His alleged offence is believed to involve a female subordinate, although the exact nature of what happened is unknown for now. Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Teo Li-Wei, 33, a deputy director in the Defence Ministry's defence policy office, appeared before a subordinate military court at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Court Martial Centre in Choa Chu Kang Way on Saturday. No charges were read out at the hearing. His lawyers asked for the court martial to be adjourned for three weeks to give them time to make legal representations to the military prosecutor. The Straits Times understands that the defence team will use the time to discuss the charges with the prosecution. The Defence Ministry declined to comment on the case or the legal proceedings.
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The Stig has taken another step toward shrugging off the shackles of the BBC. As you may recall, Top Gear's tame racing driver recently locked horns with the Beeb after he made it clear he wanted to publish his memoirs. The show's producers found issue with text, saying that revealing his identity would not only be a disservice to the fans of the show, but that it would also violate the terms of his contract. Thing is, a judge has struck down the BBC's injunction to keep The Stig from publishing his book. That means publisher HarperCollins can move forward on bringing the book to life without fear of any further legal action from the BBC. Interestingly enough, Ben Collins, the man who has long-been rumored to be the Stig, was spotted leaving the courthouse shortly after the ruling was issued. Collins was evasive when asked by reporters if he was the man in white, though we have a hard time thinking of any other reason why he would be at the hearing. [source: The Guardian]
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This lawyer appear in the media in few occasions, and seem like he enjoy the spotlight so much so that it is now over his head... kena left, right, centre from the judge, especially the recent molest case http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_554227.html
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http://www.gilpere.blogspot.com/ Be careful when you want to engage a lawyer to represent you.
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A Thai court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra on terrorism charges, which carry a maximum penalty of death, in connection with recent violent protests. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's government has accused Thaksin of inciting unrest and bankrolling the mass rallies by the opposition "Red Shirts", many of whom seek the return of the former telecoms tycoon. "A court found there was enough evidence so it issued an arrest warrant," Naras Savestanan, deputy chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), told reporters after the closed-door hearing at the Criminal Court. "Now it's the attorney general's job to enforce the warrant," he said. Thaksin was ousted in a bloodless military coup in 2006 and lives in self-imposed exile, mainly in Dubai, to avoid a jail term for corruption. He said the terrorism charges were "politically motivated" and accused the government of human rights abuses. "During my entire political career I have adhered to non-violence and the constitutional monarchy," he said in a statement issued by his legal adviser. "I have never supported violence," Thaksin said. "The arrest warrant against me is unfair. I am ready to prove that I am not a terrorist and the accusation is politically motivated." If found guilty, Thaksin could in theory face the death penalty, but the warrant appears aimed at boosting attempts to extradite Thaksin, who has found sanctuary in several countries. The government has exerted pressure on countries he has visited and moved to freeze his finances. Abhisit said the court ruling and the severity of the charge would help the government's efforts to have Thaksin extradited. "It will make our work with foreign countries easier," he told reporters. "We still have to monitor his movements and seek cooperation in line with existing agreements. As of now many countries are banning him, but not all." The DSI, tasked with investigating violence surrounding the anti-government demonstrations by the Red Shirts, said on Monday it had submitted evidence "which show Thaksin's coordinating role" in the unrest. The street rallies, which were broken up last week by the army, paralysed central Bangkok and descended into several outbreaks of violence that left 88 people dead since mid-March, mostly civilians, and nearly 1,900 injured. Many of the protest leaders have been arrested and are in police custody. Another top Red Shirt, Jatuporn Prompan, went to the DSI on Tuesday to hear terrorism charges against him, but he was not detained because as a member of parliament he enjoys legal immunity. Authorities Tuesday extended a midnight-to-4am curfew in Bangkok and 23 provinces for four nights as the government seeks to restore order in the capital, where arson and looting broke out last week after the army crackdown. Thaksin is idolised by many of the "Red Shirt" protesters for his populist policies, including cheap healthcare and village funds, but Thailand's elite see him as corrupt, authoritarian and a threat to the revered monarchy. His elected allies were later ejected in a controversial court ruling, paving the way for Abhisit's administration to be appointed in a 2008 army-backed parliamentary vote. The Reds, who are campaigning for fresh elections to replace a government they condemn as undemocratic, disbanded last Wednesday in the face of a military offensive that forced their leaders to surrender. Enraged militants within the movement set 36 major buildings ablaze including the stock exchange and Thailand's biggest shopping mall, Central World, which now stands in ruins. A leading human rights watchdog called on the Thai government to commission an independent investigation into abuses by all sides during the recent protests. "Now that the protests are over, the government should properly investigate and prosecute those who broke the law," said Elaine Pearson, acting Asia director at New York-based Human Rights Watch. "Lasting reconciliation begins with accountability." Source : XINMSN News
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BANGKOK, April 26, 2010 (AFP) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's ruling party moved closer to possible dissolution Monday as an election body submitted a case against it to court. The case, which centres on allegations of misuse of a grant from the Election Commission, comes amid a tense standoff between the government and 'Red Shirt' protesters that has left 26 people dead and almost 1,000 injured. The Election Commission earlier this month called for Abhisit's Democrat Party - the oldest in the country - to be abolished over two allegations of an illegal political donation in 2005 and misuse of a commission grant. Fifty boxes of documents relating to the second count were sent to the Constitutional Court on Monday afternoon. "The court will consider whether and when the hearing should start," said Thanis Sriprathet, the commission's deputy secretary general, adding that there was no time frame for a decision. The other case, which involves allegations of an illegal multi-million-dollar donation to the Democrat Party during 2005 elections, will be forwarded to the Attorney General, who has 30 days to consider it. Thanis said the body was preparing the documents related to that case and expected to send them to the office of the Attorney General by early May. The party has said it will challenge the commission's recommendation, which refers to a donation made when Abhisit was its deputy leader. The Red Shirts, who have been holding mass rallies in Bangkok for weeks, accuse the government of being undemocratic because it came to power in 2008 after the Constitutional Court ousted allies of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
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SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) is taking court action against the licensee of the Geylang Serai Rojak stall, Sheik Allaudin Mohideen. The decision was taken after the NEA, together with the Attorney General
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The Academy Bistro Address: 1 Supreme Court Lane GF Supreme Court Tel: +65 6339 2827 Operating Hours: Mon-Thu: 8.30am - 5pm Fri: 6.30pm - 9.30pm (Closed Sat/Sun/PH) http://www.academybistro.com.sg lunch menu starters -mushroom salad -tiger prawn, chilli dressing -tomato mozzarella -grilled chicken salad main course -confit of duck leg -braised lamb shank -grilled ribeye steak -grilled beef tenderloin -pan fried seabream -pan fried chilean seabass -chicken hor fun -prawn fried rice dessert - dark chocolate port -steamed orange pudding -white chocolate mousse
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is getting a court injunction against Mustafa Centre to close part of its building for breaching safety violations. According to SCDF, these include "serious episodes of overcrowding". A pre
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Yesterday went to AXS machine to pay for my parking summon. After paying the fine, i saw that i have an outstanding Court Fine. I was very shocked as i remember i don't receive any letter regarding Court Fine. Went to ATOMS website and try to see if there is any records there but it shows no records found! Anyone can advise where to find out on the Court file?? Thanks
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Kena 12 points for speeding, but strangely no fine. Must appear in court (got the letter already). What am I looking at?
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THE motor trade is keeping the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board busy. Just a month after it wrapped up a two-year-long audit of the industry and recovered tens of millions in unpaid contributions from motor companies, the provident fund is taking a motor trader to court for wrongful deduction. Cycle & Carriage Fulco, a Mitsubishi and Kia dealer, had allegedly deducted the employer's share of CPF payments from its employees' sales commissions. Read the full story in Saturday's edition of The Straits Times. anyone has the full details? cant find it on saturday hardcopy leh. those with online access can post the news? thank you.
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Ho Ching Charged for molest
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They want High Court to order ICA to issue work and study passes By K. C. Vijayan, Law Correspondent TWO China nationals want the High Court to order the immigration authorities to issue them with passes to work and study here. The moves by the two women, MsZhang Yan, 27, and Ms Xue Jin Zhou, 22, are believed to be the first time foreigners wanting to get such passes to stay in Singapore have gone to the High Court seeking a judicial review. The two women are essentially asking the courts to see if the decision-making process by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to refuse to support their applications was flawed. The crux of their cases is whether adverse records, if any, which could have influenced the ICA's decisions against them, were valid reasons. Shanghai-based Ms Zhang came here on a student pass last May to do business studies at a private school, but was arrested by the police about three months later at a KTV lounge. She was suspected of working illegally as a lounge hostess but after the police investigation ended, no further action was taken against her. Instead, her student pass was cancelled by the ICA. She claims it was a case of mistaken identity and said she was at the lounge with a friend. She is now fighting to remain here and for her student pass to be be reinstated. Separately, Ms Xue, who is from Heilongjiang province in northern China, secured a job here as a sales executive with a construction firm on a two-year contract. Last November, she obtained in-principle approval to take up the job here but the work pass was not issued apparently following ICA checks. It is understood that she had previously studied English here at a private school on a student pass, but on one of her return trips from China, she had entered Singapore on an expired social visit pass. But she was granted an extension to stay and Ms Xue believes there is nothing adverse against her to date to block her work permit application. Both women are represented by lawyer Leonard Loo. A closed-door session was held last week in the High Court before Justice Judith Prakash, who adjourned the case to next month for further arguments to be heard. Both Ms Zhang and Ms Xue are seeking to have anything adverse in their records removed and their pass status restored, according to court papers filed. Lawyer Amolat Singh noted that it is more common for those in such disputes to appeal to the authorities directly, and the matter rests there whatever the outcome. He recalled two cases where he appealed to the ICA on behalf of two China nationals who stood to have their passes revoked for breaching the conditions. One was unsuccessful and her student pass was revoked when she was found to be working as a lounge hostess. But the other, whose child studied here, was allowed to remain after her explanations were verified, Mr Singh said. She had been arrested in a raid at a hotel but it was later determined that she was there with a local man whom she was in a long-standing relationship with. Mr Singh said the courts do not have powers to intervene with the administrative decision itself but the courts can review the procedure to see if the applicant has been given a fair hearing. CASE 1 Who: Ms Zhang Yan, 27 Past record: Had a student pass to study at a private school here but was arrested some months later by the police at a KTV lounge. She was suspected of working illegally as a lounge hostess. What she claims: That it was a case of mistaken identity and that she was at the lounge with a friend. The police did not take further action against her although her student pass was revoked. # CASE 2 Who: Ms Xue Jin Zhou, 22 Past record: Had obtained in-principle approval to take up a job here as a sales executive with a construction firm. But the work pass was apparently not issued after ICA checks. She had been a private student here before, but on one of her return trips here from China, she had entered Singapore on an expired social visit pass. What she claims: That there is nothing adverse against her to block her application to get a pass to work here.
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp.../393623/1/.html REFORMASI
