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 Full 
                  text of BG Yeo's speech during the Committee of Supply Debate 
                  (MTI) on 12 Mar 04. On the MTI website (PDF file). Extracted 
                  portion relating to the Southern Shores.
 
 3 
                  Jan 05
 Dissimilar 
                  sites, so different design requirements
 The Straits Times, 3 Jan 05
 
 30 Dec 04
 To 
                  get into a casino, pay $100 a day or $2,000 a year
 with map of possible locations of the casino
 by Glenys Sim and Kelvin Wong
 The Straits Times, 30 Dec 04
 
 Views split over proposed safeguards
 by Kelvin Wong and Glenys Sim
 The Straits Times, 30 Dec 04
 
 Suggested 15% gaming tax is 
                  'fair rate'
 The Straits Times, 30 Dec 04
 
 Decision on casino 'will take 
                  time'
 The Straits Times, 30 Dec 04
 
 20 Dec 04
 A question of balance: 
                  PM Lee on party permits, casino views, financial rules 
                  By Tor Ching Li  Today, 20 Dec 04
 
 19 Dec 04
 Singapore to invite 
                  casino operators to submit proposals By Hasnita A Majid
 Channel NewsAsia, 19 Dec 04
 
 15 Dec 04
 Letter to the Straits Times 
                  Forum Page, 15 Dec 04
 Can S'pore tackle massive addiction?
 Bet on a world-class theme park instead
 CAO and the CAsinO
 
 14 Dec 04
 How to 'prove' anything
 by Larry Haverkamp Today, 14 Dec 04
 
 9 Dec 04
 Casino giant ready to put in $1.65b 
                  by Joyce Teo
 The Straits Times, 9 Dec 04
 
 8 Dec 04
 Harrah's Ent ready to invest US$1b 
                  for integrated resort-casino by Wong Siew Ying Channel 
                  NewsAsia , 8 Dec 04
 
 6 Dec 04
 Letters to the Straits Times 
                  Forum, 6 Dec 04
 Betting targets crucial to gauge social impact
 Mature on casino issue but not in other areas?
 Religious groups should speak with louder voice
 Moral well-being too important to be ignored
 Gambling addict father used to beat up mother Opponents have 
                  nothing new to say
 
 4 Dec 04
 Consultants hired to help with 
                  resort plan
 By Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 4 Dec 04
 
 MM Lee dismisses all speculation 
                  of an early general election and comments on casino
 By Asha Poptalal Channel NewsAsia, 4 Dec 04
 
 3 Dec 04
 Casino 
                  in young leaders' hands MM Lee: With casinos just a short 
                  flight away, you can't stop gamblers
 Today, 3 Dec 04
 
 Casino bet not mine to make, says 
                  MM Lee
 by Laurel Teo The Straits 
                  Times, 3 Dec 04
 
 1 Dec 04
 Sentosa set to exceed target of 
                  4.6m visitors
 By Serene Goh The Straits Times, 1 Dec 04
 
 The many guises of gambling
 Lee Han Shih The Straits Times, 1 Dec 04
 
 30 Nov 04
 S'pore to call for casino concept 
                  proposals in a few weeks: report
 By Thomas Cho Channel NewsAsia, 30 Nov 04
 
 29 Nov 04
 Casino resort idea: Big players 
                  show keen interest
 By Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 29 Nov 04
 
 Free will's a gamble
 By Tan Seow Hon The Straits Times, 29 Nov 04
 
 28 Nov 04
 Atlantis S'pore style? 
                  By Glenys Sim
 The Straits Times, 28 Nov 04
 
 I quit gaming because you can't 
                  beat the house
 By Leong Chan Teik The Straits Times, 28 Nov 04
 
 What to do with 7 banks on my back 
                  after gambling away $100k? The Straits Times, 28 Nov 
                  04
 
 Singapore to seek casino proposals 
                  despite strong opposition Channel News Asia, 28 Nov 04
 
 26 Nov 04
 The Casino Debate
 The Straits Times, Forum Page, 26 Nov 04
 A casino is incongruent with the S'pore brand
 Problem gamblers more likely to batter wives
 No reason to add to negative addictions
 Knowledge, not casino, creates wealth
 
 Anti-casino groups keep up the 
                  fight
 By Joyce Teo The Straits Times, 26 Nov 04
 
 Sizing up the Casino Critic 
                  By Sue-Ann Chia The Straits Times, Insight, 26 Nov 04
 
 23 Nov 04
 Bahamas' laws help contain social 
                  problems arising from gambling By Wong Siew Ying Channel 
                  NewsAsia, 23 Nov 04
 
 22 Nov 04
 Marine Conservation in Singapore
 on Ecowatch by Yvonne Gomez
 Radio Singapore International, 22 Nov 04
 
 20 Nov 04
 Tourism Paradice Gambling has always 
                  been part of life here It's time Singaporeans threw off their 
                  casino straitjackets By Cheong Suk-Wai The Straits Times, 
                  Society Watch, 20 Nov 04
 
 Gripes aplenty as 115,000 visitors 
                  swamp Sentosa By Arti Mulchand & Liza Li The Straits 
                  Times, 20 Nov 04
 
 19 Nov 04
 The Casino Debate
 The Straits Times, Forum Page, 19 Nov 04
 Respect the views of the people on the casino issue
 When the consequences are dire, allow no choice
 Don't be pragmatic at expense of ideology
 Look before we leap
 Most are mature enough to decide for themselves
 A night of fun at the races -- all for $50
 
 Mr Lee Hsien Loong's first 
                  100 days as Singapore's Prime Minister Radio Singapore 
                  International, 19 Nov 04
 
 18 Nov 04
 Forum on Gaming: Casino resort 
                  may boost GDP, says economist The 230 people at a public 
                  forum on merits of a casino yesterday were almost equally split, 
                  with slightly more than half for the proposal, report Joyce 
                  Teo and Tan Tarn How The Straits Times, 18 Nov 04
 
 17 Nov 04
 Investors to be asked to submit 
                  resort plans
 by Joyce Teo The Straits Times, 17 Nov 04
 $2b fund to make Singapore top tourist destination: It will 
                  be used for best infrastructure, but not for proposed casino 
                  resort; Casino here is not a matter of money versus values: 
                  excerpts of what Dr Vivian Balakrishnan told reporters.
 
 The maturity test by Tor 
                  Ching Li
 Today, 17 Nov 04
 
 Gaming and WTO rules by Lee 
                  Han Shih Today, 17 Nov 04
 
 Economic gains from casino 
                  may be exaggerated, says expert at forum Channel NewsAsia, 
                  17 Nov 04
 
 16 Nov 04
 Economists, gaming analysts 
                  to discuss S'pore's casino plan at IPS public forum Today, 
                  16 Nov 04
 
 Singapore a matured society 
                  and ready for a casino: Dr Vivian By Derek Cher
 Channel NewsAsia, 16 Nov 04
 
 15 Nov 04
 What odds a 'safe' casino?
 The Straits Times, Editorial, 15 Nov 04
 
 14 Nov 04
 More gambling addicts seeking 
                  treatment: IMH
 By Wong Siew Ying ChannelNews Asia, 14 Nov 04
 
 Ethnic Chinese protest against 
                  casino in Manila's Chinatown By Luz Baguioro The Straits 
                  Times, 14 Nov 04
 
 Casino raiders: Las Vegas has 
                  raised the stakes in the anything-goes gambling den that is 
                  Macau with a luxurious casino The Straits Times, 14 Nov 
                  04
 
 11 Nov 04
 Tourism experts back devt of 
                  integrated gaming resort By Wong Siew Ying/Joanne Lee 
                  ChannelNews Asia, 11 Nov 04
 
 Panel backs idea of resort 
                  with casino Experts stress need to take bold steps to stay 
                  ahead in region By Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 11 Nov 04
 
 Casino decision: A bigger question 
                  looms By Alex Au
 The Straits Times, Friday Matters, 11 Nov 04
 
 9 Nov 04
 An Update on Singapore's Plans 
                  to Open a Casino Interview with Jonathan Galaviz (JG) who 
                  tracks the global gaming market. Radio Singapore International, 
                  9 Nov 04
 
 8 Nov 04
 Las Vegas bigwigs eyeing Singapore 
                  casino project
 By Roberto Coloma Taiwan News, 8 Nov 04
 
 Atlantis takes its marine theme 
                  on the road Atlantis resort plans for worldwide boom By 
                  Douglas Hanks III Miami Herald, 8 Nov 04
 
 5 Nov 04
 MGM-MIRAGE PARTY High rollers 
                  wined and dined by casino giant The Straits Times, 5 
                  Nov 04
 
 Beware of mixing religion and 
                  politics By Chua Mui Hoong The Straits Times, 5 Nov 04
 
 1 Nov 04
 Finding 
                  Nemo at Kusu Island on the NTUC online website: an article 
                  of the Blue Water Volunteers free guided reef walks.
 
 25 Oct 04
 Economy on track, casino still 
                  under consideration Today, 25 Oct 04
 
 24 Oct 04
 Government not dismissing casino 
                  idea: Trade and Industry Minister By Dominique Loh, Channel 
                  NewsAsia, 25 Oct 04
 
 12 Oct 04
 Live on a private island in 
                  Singapore
 By Joyce Teo The Straits Times, 12 Oct 04
 
 2 Oct 04
 Rolling the dice on gambling 
                  a sampling of the more than 60 e-mailed feedback The Straits 
                  Times, 2 Oct 04
 
 30 Sep 04
 World-class facility on Sentosa 
                  for mega-yachts by 2005 By Joyce Teo The Straits Times, 
                  30 Sep 04
 
 29 Sep 04
 Why it is futile banning a 
                  casino
 The Business Times, 29 Sep 04
 
 27 Sep 04
 Caesars Official: Singapore's 
                  Restrictions to Deter Companies Gaming News , 27 Sep 
                  04
 
 25 Sep 04
 S'poreans split evenly on casino 
                  Survey finds 53% in favour of and 47% against
 By Lydia Lim The Straits Times, 25 Sep 04
 
 INSIGHT: The Casino toss-up 
                  If a casino is built, will the economy win big? But will society 
                  also lose big?
 By Lydia Lim The Straits Times, 25 Sep 04
 
 24 Sep 04
 Big names, big plans for largest 
                  S'pore mall at VivoCity By Daryl Loo The Straits Times, 
                  24 Sep 04
 
 Our newest man-made beach 
                  By Teh Jen Lee The New Paper, 24 Sep 04
 
 18 Sep 04
 Youth to clean up Chek Jawa
 Today, 18 Sep 04
 
 17 Sep 04
 CEOs' case for S'pore casino 
                  not convincing
 by Alan Lim The Business Times, 17 Sep 04
 
 14 Sep 04
 Do CEOs favour having a casino?
 You bet they do The Business Times, 14 Sep 04
 
 8 Sep 04
 $60m hill-top resort planned 
                  for Sentosa
 By Tan Hui Yee The Straits Times, 8 Sep 04
 
 4 Sep 04
 Catholic Church opposed to 
                  casino here
 The Straits Times, 4 Sep 04
 
 2 Sep 04
 Property giants seek a piece 
                  of casino action
 Today, 2 Sep 04
 
 30 Aug 04
 Singaporeans split over casino: 
                  NewsRadio 93.8/TODAY survey By S Ramesh
 Channel NewsAsia, 30 Aug 04
 
 24 Aug 04
 Taking the gamble... and keeping 
                  social ills out
 By Glenys Sim
 The Business Times, 24 Aug 04
 
 23 Aug 04
 S'pore to invite casino proposals 
                  with entry curbs
 The Business Times, 23 Aug 04
 
 18 Aug 04
 Sentosa Cove makes it easier 
                  for foreigners
 By Kalpana Rashiwala
 The Business Times, 18 Aug 04
 
 6 Aug 04
 Sentosa to send visitors on 
                  a high with 650m luge track by Andrea Tan The Business 
                  Times, 6 Aug 04
 
 5 Aug 04
 New cart ride attraction at 
                  Sentosa
 by next year The Straits Times, 5 Aug 04
 
 28 Jul 04
 SM will stay as adviser in 
                  new Cabinet
 "As an example, he said he had been 'dead set against' 
                  the plan to build Singapore's first casino but would not stand 
                  in the way of the project" The Straits Times, 28Jul 04
 
 A theme park needs more than 
                  just a theme to work
 By Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 28 Jul 04
 
 17 Jul 04
 S'pore needs to find place 
                  in the scheme of themes
 By Joyce Koh
 The Business Times, 17 Jul 04
 
 15 Jul 04
 Churches council speaks out 
                  against casino idea By M. Nirmala
 The Business Times, 15 Jul 04
 
 A $595m proposal, believe it 
                  or not
 By Glenys Sim
 The Straits Times, 15 Jul 04
 
 S'pore eyed as site of $595m 
                  fun park
 ... as church council blasts casino plan
 by Lee Ching Wern Today, 15 Jul 04
 
 S'pore's tourist attraction 
                  plans taking shape Ripley unveils US$350m idea; govt mulls integrated 
                  entertainment plan
 By Vince Chong and Carolyn Quek
 The Business Times, 15 Jul 04
 
 10 Jul 04
 The gambling culture in Singapore:
 One young Singaporean's study
 Radio Singapore International, 10 Jul 04
 
 6 Jul 04
 3 waterfront projects to be 
                  launched in H2
 By Kalpana Rashiwala
 The Business Times, 6 Jul 04
 
 5 Jul 04
 An island getaway - for monkeys
 (about plans for Pulau Tekukor) By Jane Ng
 The Straits Times, 5 Jul 04
 
 30 Jun 04
 Village Roadshow may invest A$40m 
                  in Sentosa
 By Vince Chong The Straits Times, 30 Jun 04
 
 29 Jun 04
 Asia puts its chips on the 
                  gambling industry
 By Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 29 Jun 04
 
 The best bet: American architect 
                  Paul Steelman on casino design By Karl Ho
 The Straits Times, 29 Jun 04
 
 S'pore must strengthen OECD 
                  links: BG Yeo
 By Chuang Peck Ming
 The Business Times, 29 Jun 04
 '"We must remake Singapore in many areas from the shortening 
                  of National Service and the establishment of a private university 
                  to the idea of allowing a casino here." Full 
                  text of speech on the SPRINTER website
 
 26 Jun 04
 Will Singapore bet on a casino? 
                  Stakes are high
 Reuters, 26 Jun 04
 
 24 Jun 04
 Harrah's to meet S'pore officials 
                  on casino
 The Business Times, 24 Jun 04
 
 23 Jun 04
 Casino giants eye Singapore and 
                  Thailand
 By Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 23 Jun 04
 
 Casinos show sees plenty of 
                  interest
 By Joyce Koh The Business Times, 23 Jun 04
 
 Stanley Ho's Sociedade may 
                  pitch for S'pore casino The Business Times, 23 Jun 04
 
 19 Jun 04
 Insight: Vying for a bigger 
                  piece of the tourism pie
 By Serene Goh The Straits Times, 19 Jun 04
 Insight: Will extreme makeover 
                  fix Sentosa's image problem?
 
 18 Jun 04
 Singaporeans invited to air 
                  views on casino plan as debate heats up Associated Press, 
                  18 Jun 04
 
 17 Jun 04
 Casino resort study still in 
                  progress
 Letter by MTI inviting public feedback
 The Business Times, 17 Jun 04
 
 14 Jun 04
 Pergas opposes casino idea
 The Straits Times, 14 Jun 04
 
 12 Jun 04
 Tourism worse off if S'pore 
                  decides
 against casino: don
 by Daniel Buenas The Business Times, 12 Jun 04
 
 7 Jun 04
 Will you spend $1,000 to help 
                  Sentosa succeed?
 by Lee Han Shih Today, 7 Jun 04
 
 5 Jun 04
 Sentosa Cove seen offering 
                  more land for sale soon
 by Daniel Buenas The Business Times, 5 Jun 04
 
 3 Jun 04
 S'pore casino plan may hurt 
                  earnings: Genting The Business Times, 3 Jun 04
 
 1 Jun 04
 S'pore delegation studies casino 
                  operations in Vegas by Vince Chong The Business Times, 
                  1 Jun 04
 
 31 May 04
 Singapore can win big with 
                  gaming by Vikram Khanna The Business Times, 31 May 04
 
 23 May 04
 Vegas in Asia The Straits 
                  Times, 23 May 04
 
 22 May 04
 $10 billion plan to make Sentosa 
                  a 'must visit' place by Daniel Buenas The Business Times, 
                  22 May 04
 
 Willing to bet big in S'pore 
                  by Vikram Khanna The Business Times, 22 May 04
 
 21 May 04
 New Downtown better spot for 
                  casino: Leng Beng
 by Andrea Tan The Business Times, 21 May 04
 
 Las Vegas casino giant ready 
                  to bet two billion dollars on Singapore
 ChannelNews Asia, 21 May 04
 
 Sands castle in Sentosa?
 by Val Chua Today, 21 May 04
 
 US casino giant wants stake 
                  in S'pore
 by Kelvin Wong The Straits Times , 21 May 04
 
 17 May 04
 How gaming mecca tackles problem 
                  gambling
 by Vikram Khanna
 The Business Times, 17 May 04
 
 Lessons from Las Vegas 
                  by Vikram Khanna
 The Business Times , 17 May 04
 
 14 May 04
 Casino projected to plug $1.7b 
                  leak overseas
 by Glenys Sim The Business Times, 14 May 04
 
 Gaming titans' S'pore wish-list 
                  by Vikram Khanna
 The Business Times , 15 May 04
 
 13 May 04
 Lasseters wins MAS go-ahead 
                  for share offer
 by Kenneth Lim The Business Times, 13 May 04
 
 Another casino in S-E Asia feasible: 
                  experts
 by Teh Shi Ning The Business Times, 13 May 04
 
 12 May 04
 Tap casinos' potential for 
                  clean entertainment
 by Teh Shi Ning The Business Times, 12 May 04
 
 5 May 04
 S'pore casino plans spark rare 
                  public debate
 AFP, 5 May 04
 
 24 Apr 04
 High-stake gamble over casinos
 by Ling Chang Hong The Straits Times, 24 Apr 04
 
 23 Apr 04
 The siren song of Singapore 
                  by Steven Mihailovich
 Las Vegas Business Press, 23 Apr 04
 
 21 Apr 04
 Small charities won't be hurt 
                  by Pools-Tote merger
 By Lydia Lim The Straits Times, 21 Apr 04
 
 Challenging contact with a 
                  junior minister
 by Laurel Teo
 Dr Balakrishnan inspires and enthralls students with his responses 
                  and personal anecdotes on
 i Contact TV show The Straits Times, 21 Apr 04
 
 Casino likely to be run by 
                  private firm, says Hng Kiang by Chuang Peck Ming
 Totalisator Board has no intention to expand operations
 The Business Times, 21 Apr 04
 
 20 Apr 04
 Casino decision in 6 to 9 months 
                  by Laurel Teo
 Govt to choose if ban should go after careful study
 The Straits Times, 20 Apr 04
 
 Casino decision in 9 months
 by Tor Ching Li
 Dr Balakrishnan allays worries of MPs over potential negative 
                  impacts Today, 20 Apr 04
 
 MAS seen taking more time with 
                  casino's IPO bid
 by Loh Hui Yin
 Lasseters' managers confident it'll pass the money laundering 
                  test The Business Times, 20 Apr 04
 
 Decision on casino may be made 
                  in next 6 to 9 months Reports of govt talks with casino 
                  operators not true: Balakrishnan
 by Chuang Peck Ming
 The Business Times, 20 Apr 04
 
 
 19 Apr 04
 Decision on Singapore casino 
                  in 6-9 months
 by Hwee Goh Channel NewsAsia , 19 Apr 04
 
 18 Apr 04
 Asia poised for casino boom 
                  as governments look for safe bet from AFP  Channel NewsAsia 
                  , 18 Apr 04
 
 17 Apr 04
 The lure that is Sentosa Cove 
                  Marina hopes to become hot cruise destination by Val Chua
 Today, 17 Apr 04
 
 Top-class operators wanted 
                  for Sentosa Cove marina
 by Vince Chong
 The Business Times, 17 Apr 04
 
 16 Apr 04
 Forget Disneyland, try Holland 
                  Village instead
 by Serene Goh
 STB's Pamelia Lee does not comment on casino project The 
                  Straits Times, 16 Apr 04
 
 Insider's view of Singapore tourism: 
                  Pamelia Lee
 by Uma Shankari The Business Times, 16 Apr 04
 
 15 Apr 04
 Singapore can be gateway to 
                  the region's marine leisure activities: consultant About 
                  plans for Sentosa Cove
 by Frederick Lim
 Channel NewsAsia, 15 Apr 04
 
 14 Apr 04
 The Aussie example and S'pore's 
                  casino
 by Loh Chee Kong
 Social ills can be avoided by regulating operators Today, 
                  14 Apr 04
 
 8 Apr 04
 The Consequences of Building a 
                  Casino in Singapore by Yvonne Gomez
 Radio Singapore International, 8 Apr 04
 
 7 Apr 04
 Make that casino decision wide 
                  awake
 by Tang Weng Fai The Business Times, 7 Apr 04
 
 6 Apr 04
 Durians will help casino dream 
                  bear fruit
 by Prithpal Singh, Today, 6 Apr 04
 
 5 Apr 04
 Chip Thrills: Genting casino 
                  didn't ruin Malaysians, so why worry about one here? by 
                  Ken Jalleh Jr
 The New Paper, 5 Apr 04
 A series of interviews on gamblers
 Galloping granny, 80, goes 
                  gambling alone her friends call her 'du gui' or addict
 by Joyce Lim
 'Die-die' this hawker must get 
                  his kicks
 by Low Ching Ling
 When housewife loses, her family 
                  eats less well
 by Joyce Lim
 Miss, want to pawn your phone, 
                  your car, your body? Photojournalist Joyce Lim describe 
                  her encounter with one
 Retrenchment money lost at gaming 
                  table
 by Low Ching Ling
 
 3 Apr 04
 Gamble that went wrong 
                  by Anil Menon
 APB executive juggled accounts cleverly to feed his casino sprees 
                  The Straits Times, 3 Apr 04
 
 Brewery man gets 42 years 
                  by Selina Lum
 Chalked up gambling losses of $62m after he swindled banks of 
                  $117m  The Straits Times, 3 Apr 04
 
 The man who bet $400,000 a 
                  time by Jose Raymond When caught Chia was said to have contributed 
                  $62m to casino coffers around the world  Today, 3 Apr 04
 
 Casino fever burned this high 
                  roller Low Ching Ling speaks to one Singapore high roller 
                  who blew $10 million dicing with Lady Luck - and is game for 
                  a Singapore casino The New Paper, 3 Apr 04
 
 2 Apr 04
 A look at the proposal to open 
                  a casino in Singapore
 Radio Singapore International, 2 Apr 04
 
 Ex-APB executive Chia Teck 
                  Leng gets 42 years' jail in biggest fraud case by Hwee Goh
 Channel NewsAsia , 2 Apr 04
 
 1 Apr 04
 Australian casino operator 
                  seeks listing on Sesdaq
 by Serena Ng
 Lasseters unlikely to face opposition that NagaCorp did, The 
                  Business Times, 1 Apr 04
 
 Jennie Chua could head Sentosa 
                  Cove board
 by Vince Chong, The Business Times, 1 Apr 04
 
 31 Mar 04
 Road to link Sentosa to St. 
                  John's Island?
 by Teh Jen Lee, The New Paper, 31 Mar 04
 Plans for the Southern Islands
 Visibility problems
 
 A Singapore casino may create 
                  1,000 jobs
 By Tang Weng Fai The Business Times, 31 Mar 04
 
 Casinos a safer bet than stock 
                  market
 by Lee Han Shih Today, 31 Mar 04
 
 29 Mar 04
 Be practical about casino
 The Straits Times Editorial, 29 Mar 04
 
 28 Mar 04
 At odds over casino plan by 
                  Seah Chiang Nee
 The Star, 28 Mar 04
 
 27 Mar 04
 Rich island, poor island by 
                  Neil Humphreys
 Take two islands and build casinos for the wealthy
 on one and brothels for the poor on the other
 Today, 27 Mar 04
 
 26 Mar 04
 Singapore casino proposal sets 
                  US gaming industry abuzz by Christopher Reed in Los Angeles
 The Business Times, 26 Mar 04
 
 25 Mar 04
 Genting may bet on Singapore casino
 by Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur
 The Business Times, 25 Mar 04
 
 24 Mar 04
 Gaming giants eye Singapore 
                  by Kevin Tan
 Analysts: S'pore casino may exceed Genting in revenue Today, 
                  22 Mar 04
 
 23 Mar 04
 Why no 'free for all' casino: BG 
                  Yeo on proposed casino at Sentosa by Rebecca Lee
 S'pore wants a slice of high-end tourism pie, but not the crime, 
                  sleaze - and social ills - linked to gambling, says minister. 
                   The Straits Times, 23 Mar 04
 
 22 Mar 04
 Members-only 
                  casino?
 By Tay Tsen-Waye
 Restrictions do not mean S'poreans are 2nd class citizens. Today, 
                  22 Mar 04
 
 21 Mar 04
 Government not out to promote 
                  gambling with casino
 by Hwee Goh Channel NewsAsia, 21 Mar 04
 
 Gods of Gamblers by Tracy Quek
 Punting for deep pockets, top casinos woo and pamper high rollers 
                  who can easily lose $1 million a night. The Straits Times, 
                  21 Mar 04
 
 20 Mar 04
 How to position Singapore's 
                  casino by Ronald Tan
 A casino is good for business, but care needs to be taken over 
                  location, size, structure and operational details. The Business 
                  Times, 20 Mar 04
 
 17 Mar 04
 Only the wealthy will be 
                  welcome at Singapore casino
 AP, 17 Mar 04
 
 15 Mar 04
 Controls for casino by Lee 
                  Ching Wern
 Measures will be put in place, say ministers
 Today, 15 Mar 04
 
 14 Mar 04
 Not everyone will get to gamble Singapore's proposed casino 
                  by Joanne Leow
 Channel NewsAsia, 14 Mar 04
 
 13 Mar 04
 Top-draw resort for southern isles
 by Audrey Tan
 Sentosa and other enlarged islands will be linked up in ambitious 
                  plan to attract rich and famous. Casino idea under study. The 
                  Straits Times, 13 Mar 04
 
 Cheers for Sentosa's Playground 
                  for the Rich
 by Tee Hun Ching
 The Straits Times, 13 Mar 04
 
 Singapore may allow a casino to 
                  open after all
 by Chuang Peck Ming
 Govt mulls over option as part of major resort, residential 
                  project. The Business Times, 13 Mar 04
 
 Why the casino rethink 
                  by Tracy Quek
 Industry players say huge revenue generated is too good to pass 
                  up. The Straits Times, 13 Mar 04
 
 Place your bets on a casino 
                  by Ching Wern
 Today, 13 Mar 04
 
 Singapore eyes casino-resort complex
 Channel NewsAsia, 13 Mar 04 quoting AFP
 
 MPs want Singapore to be promoted 
                  as a family destination for tourists by Bridgette See
 Channel NewsAsia, 13 Mar 04
 
 12 Mar 04
 Plan for casino among 
                  resort, residential project on Sentosa, Southern Islands 
                  by Dawn Teo
 Channel NewsAsia, 12 Mar 04
 
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                      | These 
                        two place were mentioned as examples of what the Southern 
                        Island development would be based on: 
 Atlantis, 
                        Paradise Island
 Bahamas
 Atlantis has been described as "the largest man-made marine 
                        habitat in the world" featuring "a living, million-gallon 
                        saltwater habitat (the world's largest outdoor, open water 
                        aquarium, complete with an underwater walk through a shark 
                        lagoon, giant sea turtles and thousands of tropical fish)"
 
 
 Palm 
                        Island, Dubai
 Touted as the 8th wonder in the world, this entirely man-made 
                        resort is being built through massive reclamation and 
                        construction: "Rocks weighing 7 million metric tons 
                        are being brought in from 16 different quarries throughout 
                        the UAE. If all the materials used to build it were placed 
                        end to end, a wall 2m high and half a metre thick could 
                        circle the world three times."
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                      | Other 
                        development plans for the Southern Islands see also Jen Lee's article 
                        in the New Paper
 
 Singapore's Capri
 St John's, Lazarus and Renget islands to be reclaimed 
                        and developed after Italy's Capri. It was assured that 
                        80% of the southern islands "will remain in its natural 
                        state". An S$280 million project targetted for completion 
                        in 2007.
 An article with more 
                        details
 Maris 
                        Stella School webpage on the project
 
 URA plans
 Southern Islands Planning 
                        Report 1996 with a 
                        summary of the plans for the statutory exhibition: 
                        "More than 70 per cent of Sentosa's greenery will 
                        be kept. Most of the natural environment in St John's 
                        Island, Kusu Island and the Sister's Island will also 
                        remain unspoilt."
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