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SINGAPORE
Cost of COI hearings amount to $10 million
The cost will be split between SMRT and the LTA, with SMRT paying $5.9 million, and LTA bearing the rest of the cost of about $4 million. -AsiaOne
MALAYSIA
Malaysian hospitals urged to be baby-friendly
Of the more than 200 private hospitals, only eight are recognised as baby-friendly. -NST
CRIME
Police arrest man suspected of loanshark harassment
He was caught behaving suspiciously by officers in Hougang. -AsiaOne
ASIA
Myanmar death row bombing convict pardoned: Police
The official said his health was not good and was released from hospital where he was being treated for liver cancer. -AFP
WORLD
Four children killed by Haiti witch doctor: Official
The children suffered abuse by the witch doctor who claimed to be able to cure them of a mysterious illness. -AFP
BUSINESS
Heineken agrees deal for Tiger beer maker
Heineken has given F&N a deadline of Friday to agree to the $5b plus deal. -Reuters
SHOWBIZ
SPORTS
Eat, drink, but don't be too merry: IOC warning
Olympic chiefs have urged the athletes to drink 'sensibly' once they hit the celebration trail. -Reuters
MAILBOX
SingPost explains receipt info
The receipt indicates the stamp denominations or the value of the postage labels purchased. -myp
MARKETING NEWS
Feeling rich? Need some cash to tide you over till payday?
Whether you want to splurge online or are looking at selling your pre-loved stuff to make a quick buck, check out STClassifieds. -Advertising feature
Porn star creates a stir in Bollywood debut
The movie opens in cinemas to much buzz, as well as controversy over its provocative posters and content. -AFP
Malaysian school warden who molested six girls caught
Sources said the warden would go into the girls' rooms late at night while other dormitory residents were asleep. -The Star/ANN
Watch thieves prey on French Riviera rich
A gang of thieves have ripped more than a million euros' worth of luxury watches from the wrists of their wealthy owners. -AFP
Top 10 celebrity-owned hotels not to be missed
Fancy a taste of hospitality brought to you by famous celebrities themselves? Famous people who are better known for their accomplishments in showbiz are making a name for themselves as hoteliers as well. -AsiaOne
Meat lovers, unite!
There are endless ways to enjoy meat, and some people can hardly imagine life without a serving of meat at every meal. -TNP
SCIENCE AND TECH
Three firms share $1.37 billion of NASA space taxi work
It is to develop commercial spaceships capable of flying astronauts to the International Space Station. -Reuters
MOTORING
Cost of COI hearings amount to $10 million
The cost will be split between SMRT and the LTA, with SMRT paying $5.9 million, and LTA bearing the rest of the cost of about $4 million. -AsiaOne
Mental well-being of working adults 13% lower than general population
HPB launches online portal to boost healthy minds for working adults. -AsiaOne