Students from NP's School of Engineering have developed two innovative projects - a robotic arm that can be controlled remotely for dangerous situations, and a mind-controlled robot using brain signals detected by a headset. A lecturer said about 3-4 projects each year attract interest from commercial companies. Both projects will be on display at NP for the next three days. MOE is evaluating carpark charges at schools like SP, TP and ITE after lapses were highlighted, and will inform institutions if reviews are needed. SP and TP recently implemented lower-than-market rates while ITE parking was previously free.

1. Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Due to printing times, clippings from Shin Min Daily and Lianhe Wanbao will be uploaded the next day.
NP Channel 8 (10pm) & Channel U (11pm), News
Wednesday, 6 January, 2016
Title: NP students develop innovative engineering projects
Synopsis: Students from NP’s School of Engineering have developed innovative projects. One of them is a robotic arm that can be controlled
remotely. This arm can replace humans, especially in life-threatening conditions. The other project is a mind-controlled robot. A user just needs to
wear a headset, which detects brain signals to move the robot forward, backwards, left or right. This technology can be used to help the disabled to
move around. Wang De Shun, a lecturer, said that there are about 3 to 4 projects every year that attract the interest of commercial companies.
Both projects will be on display for the next three days at NP.
NP The New Paper, news, Page 10
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: Use your mind to move this robot like a Jedi
NP Lianhe Zaobao, ZBSingapore, Page 18
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: Life counsellor
Synopsis: John Chng enjoys interacting with students and helping them find their direction in life. He has over 20 years of experience in counselling
students. He said: “Many people think that offering advice is the same as counselling, but that is not true. Counselling is about helping students to
recognise their strengths and to point them in the right direction.” He joined NP in 2005, and has been providing career guidance to students since.
TP, SP, ITE Lianhe Zaobao, ZBSingapore, Page 8
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: MOE is evaluating school carpark charges
Synopsis: MOE is evaluating the carpark charges in schools, and will inform the relevant institution if a review is needed. So far, SP, TP and ITE are
currently reviewing their charges, as some lapses were highlighted in a report done by the Auditor-General’s Office last year. SP and TP recently
implemented a charged parking system, offering rates lower than the market rate. At ITE, carparks were free. Such practices amount to giving
hidden subsidies and are not in line with government rules.

2. RP Berita Harian, Gah! (Lifestyle; artistic; entertainment), Page 10
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: An amazing audition in the US
Synopsis: RP student Wan Syukrina Wan Abu Bakar was picked among thousands of participants for renowned talent programme Premiere Event.
The 18-year-old was shortlisted from the first round of the interview at Marina Bay Sands. Successful participants then would head to Orlando,
Florida, for another round of interviews. She hasn't gotten the results yet but has already been contacted by 2 local talent agencies.
Poly, ITE Today, singapore, Page 22
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: GCE O-Level results to be out on Monday
NTU The Business Times, TOP STORIES, Page 6
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: Industry to draw lessons from first public project using PPVC technology

3. NTU The Straits Times, TOP OF THE NEWS, Page A6
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: Quieter, faster tunnel projects using labour-saving model
NUS The Straits Times, HOME, Page B2
Thursday, 7 January, 2016
Title: Transfers the way to go for more commuters now