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IMAGINING SINGAPORE

• 66 children from 4 charities drew what they thought Singapore would look like 100 years from now

• The programme seeks to make learning fun and helps the children to develop greater confidence

• Irvin Yong from Beacon Primary School: Instead of walking, we can place mini propellers on our heads and fly around. It’s safe and you would not need to walk. You can also wear it when you are tired.

• The pupils’ works will be compiled into a book, due to be published next month

SIMPLER IPPT FROM NEXT APRIL

• The new IPPT for servicemenwill just have 3 categories, so more people are likely to pass

• It will start from April 1 next year

• The new test is similar to otherCountries such as US

• It will comprise the 2.4km run,Sit-ups and a new category – push-ups

• Its aim is to make the test “simplerTo administer and to train for”

FOUR WAYS TO CELEBRATE AUG 9

1. Free NDP screeningYou can watch a live telecast of the parade at the newly openedSingapore Sports Hub

2. A snap to remember (right)Capture what you were doing onSingapore’s 49th birthday through a free Instagram photo printingService as part of the celebrationsAt Scape

3. Free concertsWatch free concerts at Esplanadeall weekend

3. Make your own ice cream onBreadMake a refreshing yet uniquely Singaporeansnack

SCANDAL HITS FOOD GIANTS IN CHINA

• China has been hit by another food safety scare• It involves global names like McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut,

Burger King, 7-Eleven and Starbucks.• They obtained some of their meat from a supplier called

Shanghai Husi.• It was reported that Shanghai Husi mixed fresh meat with old

meat that was past their expiry date