News 5 Tonight
- Mediacorp Pte Ltd Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Mediacorp TV Sub-fonds
Sub-fonds
- News and Current Affairs Series
Series
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Mediacorp Pte Ltd
Creator
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National Archives (Singapore)
Source
- 13/08/2005
Record Date
- 13/08/2005
Broadcast/Release Date
- 00:30:00
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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2005000234
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- Digital Betacam
Format
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Access permitted
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Synopsis :1. Singapore: The Presidential Elections Committee issue only one certificate of eligibility, to current President S R Nathan, ending any chances of contesting for the presidential position. Sound bites of John De Payva, president of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Halimah Yacob, assistant secretary-general of the NTUC. (00:02:45)
2. Singapore: NTUC Income won the tender to manage MediShield Plus and policy holders look forward to better benefits. Sound bites of Tan Kin Lian, chief executive officer (CEO) of NTUC Income and Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for Health. (00:06:50)
3. Malaysia: Malaysia lifted the state of emergency imposed on two towns as the haze situation improved. (00:09:35)
4. Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka issued a state of emergency after the assassination of Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar. (00:11:40)
5. United States: Medical researchers in North Carolina revealed the progress in the fight against Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). (00:12:56)
6. Singapore: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) provided a list of alternative sites for residents of Hock Kee House to move in to. Sound bites of Lim Hwee Hua, Minister of State for Transport and Yam Ah Mee, CEO of LTA. (00:16:45)
7. Singapore: The completion of the 220-metre-long flyover across the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) will give motorists an easier access to the expressway from the Queensway area. (00:18:35)
8. Singapore: Members of Parliament (MPs) saw 20% more residents approaching them during the meet-the-people sessions to apply for permanent residency. Sound bite of Indranee Rajah, MP for Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (GRC). (00:19:05)
9. Singapore: A glimpse at some budding artists participating in the video competition called "From the Young Director's Chair", organized by Channel NewsAsia (CNA). (00:21:40)
10. Sports: Results of the opening day of the English Premier League (EPL). Chelsea train ahead of their game against newcomers Wigan Athletic. (00:26:52)
11. Sports: Highlights of the 87th US Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Championships. (00:28:30)
