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1. Singapore: The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau has confirmed that the former Director of the Central Narcotics Bureau Ng Boon Gay and the former Commissioner of the Singapore Civil Defence Force Peter Lim Sin Pang were arrested for alleged offences. The Home Team agencies are assuring the public of their commitment to Singapore's safety and security. Head of the Civil Service Peter Ong said in a statement that the government takes a firm stance on upholding integrity. (00:03:06)      

2. Singapore: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says Chinese clan associations continue to play an important role in Singapore, especially in integrating new immigrants. He was speaking at a Lunar New Year event organised by the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations and Business China. (00:06:20)    

3. Singapore: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has launched the University Scholars Programme aimed at preparing top students with diverse skills for their future careers. Students will be mentored by top faculty staff. Sound bites of Prof Kam Chan Hin (Associate Provost, Undergraduate Education, NTU) and Prof Freddy Boey (NTU Provost).  (00:08:22)    

4. Singapore: Polyclinics and family clinics saw a spike in the number of patients following the Lunar New Year break. (00:10:20)

5. Singapore: The Victoria Street Wholesale Centre will be relocating to Kallang Road in April 2012. (00:14:12)

6. Singapore: The River Hongbao 2012 has seen more than 450,000 visitors since its opening on the eve of the Lunar New Year. (00:15:49)

7. Singapore: Half an acre of forest in the Singapore Zoo is used to grow bamboos in preparation for the arrival of two giant pandas on loan from China. Sound bite of Melvin Tan (Director, Horticulture Department, Wildlife Reserves Singapore). (00:16:33)

8. Singapore: The LionsXII have earned seven points from four matches up in the Malaysian Super League. Sound bites of V Sundramoorthy (Coach, LionsXII) and Shahril Ishak (Captain, LionsXII). (00:18:33)

9. Brazil: Singaporean runner Lim Nghee Huat came in sixth in the Brazil 135 Ultramarathon. He has pledged to donate the proceeds raised from his run to charity. Sound bite of Lim Nghee Huat. (00:20:28)

10. Business News: Inflation rate grew at a slower-than-expected pace in December 2011. Data from the Department of Statistics show that the Consumer Price Index rose 5.5% on-year. The government is forecasting inflation to average between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2012. Sound bite of Song Seng Wun (Regional Economist, CIMB). (00:23:35)    

11. Business News: 100,000 customers have signed up for the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network. The Infocomm Development Authority expects network coverage to reach 95% in 2012. Sound bites of Daniel Ho (Director, Business Development, OpenNet) and Carey Wong (Research Manager, OCBC Investment Research). (00:24:50)

12. Business News: Singapore may see more capital outflows over the next three months. Experts say that withdrawals from troubled European banks will likely see the outflow of funds from the region. Sound bites of Tan Kim Eng (Senior Director, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings, Standard and Poor’s), Wu Kun Lung (Economist, Credit Suisse) and Thio Chin Loo (Senior Currency Strategist, BNP Paribus). (00:28:25)