July 2005 in Malaysia and Singapore - 29 July 2005 (Friday)

29 July 2005 (Friday)

• SBS Transit's Bus Captain Scheme has attracted three times as many Singaporeans to apply since its launch this month. (CNA)
• NKFS controversy: The National Kidney Foundation Singapore looks into ways to pass on savings to its patients by reviewing its cost structure. (CNA)
• An International Advisory Committee of Experts lauds Singapore's food safety measures as world-class. (CNA)
• The Land Transport Authority of Singapore singles out six individuals for disciplinary action in the wake of the Nicoll Highway collapse (CNA)
• Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings, came in at 30th position in the Forbes magazine's list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. (CNA)
• Singapore Airlines's net profits drops 8% in the first quarter of 2005, although it was still better than analysts' expectations. (CNA)
• The United Overseas Bank posted half year net profits of S$815 million, up 15.6% from the previous year. (CNA)
• SMRT Corporation announces profit growth of 14% in the first quarter of 2005 despite rising fuel and manpower costs. (CNA)