Ramadan values are shared by all: DPM Wong
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31 August 10
The Strait Times
RAMADAN'S message of compassion, charity and moderation can serve as starting points for religious harmony and understanding, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng said yesterday evening.Speaking at an iftar, or break fast ceremony, organised by the Ba'alwi Mosque at Raffles Town Club, Mr Wong said such values are also shared by various faiths.Addressing the diverse ...
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Petra Foods Q2 earnings rise 58% to US$9.6m
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13 August 10
The Business Times by Karen Ng
PETRA Foods yesterday reported a 58.4 per cent year-on-year surge in second-quarter net profit to US$9.6 million, from US$6.1 million a year back. The manufacturer and supplier of cocoa ingredients and branded consumer confectionery products attributed the improvement to a 29.2 per cent gain in sales to US$373.3 million and to higher margins. Earnings per share for the three months ended June 30 ...
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S'pore investors pour money into Indonesia
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12 August 10
The Strait Times by Robin Chan
SINGAPORE investors are flocking to Indonesia with an eye to tapping its rich commodity reserves and fast-expanding consumer base. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country - once shunned because of its corruption, political unrest and poor infrastructure - rocketed from $508 million in 2006 to $4.4 billion last year, according to International Enterprise (IE) Singapore figures. And in the ...
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How to last the fast
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05 August 10
The Strait Times
Next Wednesday, Muslims in Singapore will begin their month-long Ramadan or period of fasting. During this span of time, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk to heighten spirituality, nurture empathy and practise self-restraint. Fasting may not be an easy task as one still has to keep up with daily activities like going to school and work. The pre-dawn meal Dr Muhammad Iqbal, a ...
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Muis gives out $2.2m to Muslim groups
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04 August 10
The Strait Times
THE Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) will be doling out to organisations and charities some $2.22 million earned from property donated by wealthy Muslims. About $1.5 million of the investment earnings was distributed to mosques, madrasahs and other charity organisations, at a wakaf disbursement ceremony yesterday at the Singapore Islamic Hub in Braddell Road.Wakaf is the donation of ...
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IE S'pore leads food firms to S Africa, Nigeria
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27 July 10
The Business Times
INTERNATIONAL Enterprise Singapore (IE) led its first ever food business mission to South Africa and Nigeria on Sunday to explore expansion opportunities in those countries. The eight participating firms were Ace Synergy, Gan Hup Lee, Ha Li Fa, Owl International, Seng Hua Hng Foodstuff, Sin Mui Heng Food Industries, Tai Hua Food Industries and The TiffinBox Company. They will be there until Aug ...
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Muslim scholars call for reforms
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15 July 10
The Strait Times by Zakir Hussain, Political Correspondent
THERE is a need to interpret Islamic law and thinking anew, in view of the growing number of Muslims who live in societies where they are in the minority, Muslim scholars from several countries meeting in Singapore said yesterday. They identified several areas, including the syariah - Islamic laws governing matters from divorce to inheritance, and that in some countries extends to punishments ...
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Radical ideology: Muis urges vigilance
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08 July 10
The Strait Times by Jeremy Au Yong & Rachel Lin
THE Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) will continually review its efforts to combat radical ideology as it views with 'deep concern' the recent discovery of three radicalised individuals. The council also called on religious leaders, mosque leaders and parents to remain vigilant to the threat of self-radicalisation in the community. 'Parents and older adults can also show concern for ...
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Key Islamic banking conference opens here
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14 June 10
The Strait Times by Harsha Jethnani
THE first Asian chapter of the World Islamic Banking Conference kicks off here today, focusing on where this fast-growing sector is heading in Asia and the Middle East. At the two-day event, hosted with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), policymakers and industry leaders will take part in high-level discussions and debates.There will also be discussions on Islamic funds ...
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Luzerne serves up halal crockery
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05 May 10
The Strait Times by Marissa Lee
LUZERNE is probably one of the most famous local firms you've never heard of - though you may well have eaten off one of its plates. The firm is a major Singapore-based manufacturer of ceramic tableware products and supplies a host of major hotel chains such as the Fairmont, Mandarin Oriental and Ritz-Carlton groups. Run by the Lek family, it employs 800 people worldwide - about 20 in Singapore ...
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Food & Hotel Asia to showcase latest products
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15 April 10
The Business Times
EVEN as prices of raw materials continue their upward climb, Singapore's food manufacturing sector continues to maintain its competitive edge globally. 'Better productivity and the adoption of more green practices have contributed significantly to keeping production costs stable, allowing our local manufacturers to compete even in Asean and China,' chairman of F&B Industry Group in Singapore ...
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S'pore food firms to get a leg up at trade show
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15 April 10
The Strait Times by Tessa Wong
A BIGGER slice of the pie is being given to Singapore's food manufacturers at the Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) trade show, which opens next week.More than 60 exhibitors at the Singapore Pavilion will hawk a wide range of food from satay to fishballs to thousands of international buyers convening here for the four-day event. FHA is Asia's largest trade show for the food and hospitality industries, ...
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Old Chang Kee earnings surge
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23 February 10
The Business Times by Jamie Lee
THE proof is in the puff - Old Chang Kee has reported a 92.4 per cent jump in net profit for the full year on firmer gross profit. The curry puff maker's net profit for the 12 months ended Dec 31, 2009 stood at $4.3 million, up from $2.23 million a year ago. This was helped by higher revenue and gross margins, government grants and the absence of one-time charges this time round. The results ...
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PrimaDeli takes bigger bite of bakery pie
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09 February 10
The Business Times by Jaslene Pang
HOMEGROWN bakery chain PrimaDeli is eyeing a bigger share of the consumer pie with a new concept store targeted at affluent, urban consumers. Unlike PrimaDeli bakeries which have assorted local favourites targeted at heartlanders, its upmarket sister PrimaDeli Express has more exotic flavours, such as French pastries and other Western treats on offer for its upscale clientele. 'With this, we aim ...
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GATEway to medical equipment
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21 January 10
The Business Times
LOOKING for buyers or sellers of medical equipment? The Global-Asia Trade Exchange (GATE) 10 Medical Technology fair on March 18-19 will be the one-stop exchange for those in the trade. GATE is touted by its organisers as 'a premier procurement event in Asia that seeks to connect global buyers and regional suppliers in the electronics and precision engineering industry'. It's been such a great ...
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