Should sale of organs be allowed?

Should sale of organs be allowed?

Doctors and MPs give their take on organ transactions

By Shuli Sudderuddin

Organ selling should be allowed in a properly controlled system, and in fact this is long overdue, Associate Professor Lee Wei Ling, director of the National Neuroscience Institute, said yesterday.
‘People are dying of organ failure. And there are people who are healthy enough to donate their organs. It is ironical that the law at present punishes the very victims it is supposed to protect,’ she said.

She made this call when asked for her views on the first-ever kidneys-for-sale case, which came up in court last Friday.

Dr Lee has been championing organ selling since last year when she wrote in to The Straits Times Forum page.

She said yesterday that in Singapore, it is possible to ensure the donor is healthy enough to donate his organ without adverse medical consequences, and there is fair remuneration. Checks can be made to ensure the donor does not carry any diseases that can be transmitted to the patient through the transplanted organ.

‘In other countries, the donors are at a disadvantage without knowing it, and can get exploited. Singapore is the one place that can ensure that the donor is taken care of.

‘We should be proud of it. There are existing rules and regulations that are outdated and irrelevant to the current situation in Singapore. We should set out to change them and do what is right.

‘Every one of us has a duty as human beings to help others. People who may potentially be saved are dying, yet we still bury our heads in the sand and allow the suffering to go on? Of course, we should not break the law. But we should change the laws when they have become irrelevant. We should ensure that the person who is selling his organs is protected, and eliminate the middleman.’

She noted the existing market for organs mediated by a middleman.

‘We should set up a proper, competent system to ensure the safety of the donor and that the donor receives a fair sum of the money in exchange for his organ.’

Echoing her sentiments was Dr Lee Keen Whye, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Gleneagles Medical Centre.

‘As long as there is a willing buyer and seller, why not? If the seller does not feel exploited, who are we to judge? It’s more important to save lives first,’ he said.

Other doctors and MPs interviewed, however, disagreed. Dr Pwee Hock Swee, renal medicine specialist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, felt that organ transactions should be purely altruistic.

Dr Lily Neo, an MP for Jalan Besar GRC, said that kidney transplants are ‘a big life- and-death operation and people should not be induced to part with a part of themselves for a financial reward’.

Dr Fatimah Lateef, an MP for Marine Parade GRC, feels that it is more important to raise the number of donors available. A price tag should not be put on human organs.

Ms Halimah Yacob, head of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Health, was also not in favour of organ trading ‘because the poor and the weak will be the ones who have to give up their organs and this will lead to them being intimidated and harassed’.

Source : Straits Times - 29 Jun 2008

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Nassim Park Residences at Nassim Road - Singapore - District 10

Nassim Park Residences at Nassim Road  - Singapore - District 10

Nassim Park Residence @ Nassim Road
Location: 15 – 21 Nassim Road
Tenure: Freehold
Description: Condominium development comprising two blocks of 5-storeys, and two blocks of 5-storey + attic residential units
Total Units: 100
Unit Types:
4 bedrooms - 3175- 7901 sqft
Penthouse - 6800-8000 sqft

Nested in one of the most desirable address of Singapore, a single collaboration of zone 10 * great proximity in the middle of the belt of the purchases of Singapore, the road of orchard and approvals first * between three internationally acclaimed creative spirits - Singapore based the architect Chan Soo Khian, the Japanese landscape gardener Shunmyo Masuno, and the draughtsman of French interiors Christian Liaigre * wide apartments luxuriously classified through installation of drunkard * equipped well with equipment with service with devoted caretaker

Facilities: Concierge, lap pool, wading pool, children’s play area, harmony garden, cabanas, clubhouse with function & dining room, lounge, library, spa, gym, yoga pavillion, and steam room

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IR Residences at Novena - Singapore - District 11

IR Residences at Novena - Singapore - District 11

The residences of IR is a chief of work of the contemporary architecture twenty-eight in rise
stages above a fascinating landscape of the courtesy with charm of Old World.
Located in the established residential field of Novena, the residences of IR has
the eight-minutes go starting from the station and right of the minutes of MRT of Novena from
Route de orchard, the central expressway (CTE) and expressway of island of pan (PIE0.
A series of stores, restaurants, restaurants occasional, course of food, supermarkets,
the banks and the hub of leisures are very with range of the hand.

Project Name = IR Residences

Developer = Novelty Group

Location=Novena

MRT=Novena

Land Size=21,810sqft

Tenure=Freehold

Description=28 stoery

Numbers of units=70 units

Types of units=2/3/3+1/4 bedroom penthouse

TOP =31/12/2012

A - 2br - 980sqft

B - 3br- 1346sqft

B2 -3br- 1313sqft

AP -3br PH -3175sqft lower

B1P- 4br PH -3746sqft lower

BP- 4br PH -3821sqft upper

A1-2br -1066sqft

B1- 3br- 1346sqft

AP- 3br PH -3175sqft upper

B1P- 4br PH -3746sqft upper

BP- 4br PH - 3821sqft

Community Features:

Barbeque Pit
Gymnasium
Security
Swimming Pool

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Shelford Suites at Shelford Road - Singapore - District 11

Shelford Suites at Shelford Road - Singapore - District 11

The series Shelford orders the picturesque sights of the greenery of nature, the lights of
city and over there. This truly exclusive condominium of free perpetual land and buildings is placed in the middle of
abundant tropical gardens of a private residential field. Each of the 77 apartments improves
with a private entry of elevator. The design of the condominium is a celebration of spacecreating
a direction of the expansible life.

It is located in a prestigious vicinity which is in easy access to excellent schools, dinner of fine and approvals of quality for your day labourers needs. What is more, its principal place is close to the botanical gardens, new line MRT of circle, As well as girdle purchases of road of orchard the central district of the businesses.

Project Name = Shelford Suites

Developer = CDL

Location = 16 Shelford Road

District - D11

MRT = Adam

Land Size= 76,565sqft

Tenure= Freehold

Type of Development =3 blocks of 5 Storey Condominium Development

Numbers of units=77 units

Types of units= 2/3&3/4 bedroom penthouse

TOP= 31/06/2011

Unit Type/Rms = 2 Bedroom -
No. of Units = 6 -
Size (sq ft) = 893

Unit Type/Rms = 3 Bedroom
No. of Units = 64
Size (sq ft) = 1,227-1,636

Unit Type/Rms = 3 Bedroom Penthouse
No. of Units = 1
Size (sq ft) = 3,584

Unit Type/Rms = 4 Bedroom Penthouse
No. of Units = 6
Size (sq ft) = 2,756- 4,112

Amenities nearby
Coronation Shopping Center,Serence Centre,Adam Road Food Centre. Raffles Girls Primary School, Nanyang Primary School , Nanyang Girl High School, Hwa Chong Institute, National Junior College, Hwa Chong International School.

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Beacon Heights at St Michael Road - Singapore - District 12

Beacon Heights at St Michael Road - Singapore - District 12

Beacon Heights @ St Michael Road

Street Name: St Michael Road

District / Estate: 12

Tenure = 999 years

Floor(s)/Storey = 28 storey

Type = 1+1 / 2+1 / 3 bedrooms / Penthouses

Number of Units = 212 units

Facilities: Floating GYM / Tennis Court / Swimming Pool / Jacuzzi

27th Floor Observation Deck

Full Condominium Status:

50m Infinity Lap Pool
Landscaped Pool
Clubhouse
Tennis Court
Observation Deck on level 27
Floating Gym

Convenience:

Minutes to Boon Keng MRT (3 Stops to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange)
2 minutes to CTE & PIE
5 minutes walk to Whampoa Bus Interchange

Other Information:

CONDIDENTLY the most STUNNING residential building in the St Michael’s vicinity

Floor Types

Type A (3 bedroom, 100 sqm)

Type A1 (3 bedroom, 100 sqm)

Type B (1+1 bedroom, 62 sqm)

Type C (2+1 bedroom, 83 sqm)

Type C1 (2+1 bedroom, 83 sqm)

Type D (2+1 bedroom, 86 sqm)

Type E (3 bedroom, 103 sqm)

Type E1 (3 bedroom, 103 sqm)

Type F (2+1 bedroom, 187 sqm)

Type G (3 bedroom, 199 sqm)

Type H (2+1 bedroom, 131 sqm)

Type I (2+1 bedroom, 131 sqm)

Type J (3 bedroom, 169 sqm)

Type K (3 bedroom, 193 sqm)

Type L (3 bedroom, 147 sqm)

Type M (3 bedroom, 182 sqm)

Type N (3 bedroom, 154 sqm)

Type O (3 bedroom, 154 sqm)

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Parc Sophia at Adis Road - Singapore - District 09

Parc Sophia at Adis Road - Singapore - District 09

Located Off Peace Centre, Cold storage close by. Near to Dhoby Ghaut MRT.
Nested in a serene enclave of lush greenery,three blocks of exclusive freehold residential precinct like no other. Featuring a modern tropical garden living of 152 stylish apartment, sited within luscious landscape of water and greenery.
extensive range of facilities with swim pool, gym, BBQ, social pool with jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, recreational terraces.
Maintenance fee - $220-$260 per month
Expected TOP: 31 Dec 2013.

Location = Adis Road
Property Size = 40739.07 ft²
Number of Units = 152
Property Tenure Freehold
Floor(s)/Storey = 7 storey
Whole Unit Size 473.00 ft²
Build in Area 473.00 ft²
zone district = 09

Plans of stage

Block 8
Type the type A1 (2 room to be slept, of has (2 room to be slept, sqm 78) sqm 68)
Type the type B1 (2 room to be slept, of B (2 room to be slept, sqm 71) sqm 68)
Type the type C1 (1 room to be slept, C (1 room to be slept, sqm 57) sqm 51)
Type the type D1 (1+1 room to be slept, D (sqm 1+1 room to be slept, 81) sqm 62)
Type the type E1 (1 room to be slept, E (1 room to be slept, sqm 51) sqm 44)
Type the type F1 (1 room to be slept, of F (1 room to be slept, sqm 51) sqm 44)
Type the type G1 (1+1 room to be slept, G (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 78) sqm 62)
Type the type H1 (1+1 room to be slept, of H (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 67) sqm 58)

Block 10
Type (2 room to be slept, sqm 68) the type A2 B2 (2 room to be slept, sqm 78)
Type (2 room to be slept, sqm 68) the type B3 C2 (1 room to be slept, sqm 64)
Type (1 room to be slept, sqm 51) the type C3 D2 (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 79)
Type (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 62) the type D3 E2 (1 room to be slept, sqm 47)
Type (1 room to be slept, sqm 44) the type E3 F2 (1 room to be slept, sqm 47)
Type (1 room to be slept, sqm 44) the type F-3 G2 (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 68)
Type (1 room to be slept, sqm 62) the type G3 G4 (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 62)
Type H2 (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 58)

Block 12
Type (2 room to be slept, sqm 89) the type A3 A4 (2 room to be slept, sqm 67)
Type (2 room to be slept, sqm 99) the type B4 B5 (2 room to be slept, sqm 68)
Type (1 room to be slept, sqm 54) the type C4 C5 (1 room to be slept, sqm 51)
Type (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 62) the type D4 E4 (1 room to be slept, sqm 47)
Type (1 room to be slept, sqm 44) the type E5 F4 (1 room to be slept, sqm 47)
Type (1 room to be slept, sqm 44) the type F5 G5 (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 62)
Type H3 (1+1 room to be slept, sqm 58)

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The Aristo @ Amber - Singapore - District 15

The Aristo @ Amber - Singapore - District 15

 
The Aristo @ Amber has fantastic seaview !

Location = 23 Amber Road
Total units = 56 units .
Storey = 18 storey high.
District zone = District 15

Facilities: Sky Terrace Pool / Sky Garden/ Sky GYM / BBQ / Children Pool

Amenities: Mins walk to Parkway Parade / East Coast Beach / Chinese Swimming Club / Katong Shopping Centre / Upcoming Sport Hub

5 mins drive to IR / CBD / Suntec City

Easy Access to ECP / KPE / CTE

Expected TOP 2012

Floor Plans

Type A (3 bedroom, 100 sqm) Type A1 (3 bedroom, 100 sqm)
Type B (1+1 bedroom, 62 sqm) Type C (2+1 bedroom, 83 sqm)
Type C1 (2+1 bedroom, 83 sqm) Type D (2+1 bedroom, 86 sqm)
Type E (3 bedroom, 103 sqm) Type E1 (3 bedroom, 103 sqm)
Type F (2+1 bedroom, 187 sqm) Type G (3 bedroom, 199 sqm)
Type H (2+1 bedroom, 131 sqm) Type I (2+1 bedroom, 131 sqm)
Type J (3 bedroom, 169 sqm) Type K (3 bedroom, 193 sqm)
Type L (3 bedroom, 147 sqm) Type M (3 bedroom, 182 sqm)
Type N (3 bedroom, 154 sqm) Type O (3 bedroom, 154 sqm)
Type P (3 bedroom, 182 sqm)

Neighbourhood –

• Located in a well-loved District 15, Amber road. The sun, the sea, the beach just few steps away via the underpass. Parkway Parade only minutes walk away, shopping for daily needs is a breeze.

• Recent announcement of MRT line plying along Marine Parade by LTA further enhancing the residents transportation options. The much awaited IRs are literally a stone throw away, just 2 exits from ECP

• A club membership at the exclusive Chinese Swimming Club awaits all owners of ARISTO. With facilities like Olympic sized pool, tennis courts, bowling alleys, jackpot room etc. make living so much more fun.

• Good and popular schools are within the vicinity. Etc. Tao Nan Primary, Tanjong Katong Primary, Katong Convent.

The Development –
• A creation of sheer elegance, this 18-storey of commodious 56 strata units is a spectacle of magnificence even from outside

• A juxtaposition of classic charm and modern luxury, the essence of this exclusive 18-storey prestige living is experienced right at the world-class entrance foyer.

• Living the legacy, Butterfly house heritage. A unique glamour of old and the lavish modernity of the present at the same time.

• Enveloping your life with lavished exclusivity, the astounding attention to quality is extraordinary.

• Live in prestigious style, enjoy gatherings with unprecedented ambience, everything is simply liberating.

• Entertaining friends, gathering with family and relatives or just peering out at pool terrace at 14th floor ,for a reflective retreat, one can marvel at umpteen possibilities that come with living here.

• Suitably illuminated with the glamour of other living areas, the kitchen and bathrooms have been bejeweled with equally stylish traits.

• The bedrooms come with engineered timber strips to emit a sense of calming warmth

• The kitchen is covered in sensationally polished tiles that bring out its clean modernist image. Here, you can really take your time and pleasure the palate in a well-deserved meal.

• A prefect place to plan and create a dinning experience that’s worthwhile for family and friends.

• Surrounded by the gentle sound of all water-themed recreational facilities, you will forget the intensity of modern work stress.

• You also get to indulge in an excellent host of communal facilities in the embrace of verdant beauties.

• Work out in the gymnasium at 14th floor , spend time with your family at the pool that comes with water jet cozy corner or look into the sea while having a party at the pool deck, life is more than just fulfilled everyday.

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$2.8m cycling track to be built for Singapore Sembawang and Woodlands residents

$2.8m cycling track to be built for Singapore Sembawang and Woodlands residents

By Hasnita A Majid,

SINGAPORE: Sembawang and Woodlands residents will have a new cycling track that will make both cyclists and pedestrians happy, as it has enhanced safety features.

At both these towns, there are many cyclists among the HDB residents and foreign workers living in nearby dormitories.

They will be happy with the new 7.4-kilometre cycling track in their area. The S$2.8-million project will be completed in the middle of next year.

As far as possible, the cycling track will be built alongside the existing roadside pavement. However, where there are constraints, there will be clear demarcations like boundary lines and icons to show which track is for cyclists and which one is for pedestrians.

Speed-regulating signs with words like “slow” and “dismount and push” will also be put up.

Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan, who is also the MP for Sembawang GRC, officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony for the project on Saturday.

He said the cycling track will also help residents save money on transport and reduce congestion on the roads.

Some 400 residents joined in the day’s activities, which included a brisk walk and other exercises. - CNA/ir

 
Source : Channel NewsAsia  - 29 Jun 2008

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For Rent - Avalon - District 10 - Singapore Apartment Condo Listing- 29.07.2008

For Rent - Avalon - District 10 - Singapore Apartment Condo Listing- 29.07.2008

TY : [C]ondo [D]uplex [H]iRise [L]oRise [T]ownHse [P]enthse [W]alkUp [M]asionette

TNR=Tenure, DT=District, BDRM=Bedroom, AREA=Built-In, STR=Storey, Price $K=In Thousand

Price are subject to changes , please call (+65) 91002985 for lastest update
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #08-ABV
Area   – 4542
Bedroom    – 4
PSF    – 4.4
Price$ – 20000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #02-ABV
Area   – 2238
Bedroom    – 4
PSF    – 0
Price$ – 0
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1765
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.82
Price$ – 8500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1670
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 5.09
Price$ – 8500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1765
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.53
Price$ – 8000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1765
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.82
Price$ – 8500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1163
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 5.33
Price$ – 6200
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1670
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 5.39
Price$ – 9000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1765
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.82
Price$ – 8500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-ABV
Area   – 1163
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 4.3
Price$ – 5000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #04-BELOW
Area   – 1000
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 4.5
Price$ – 4500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #05-03
Area   – 1206
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 4.56
Price$ – 5500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #05-ABV
Area   – 1668
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.2
Price$ – 7000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #05-ABV
Area   – 1163
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 4.73
Price$ – 5500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #05-ABV
Area   – 1582
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 5.06
Price$ – 8000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #05-BELOW
Area   – 1765
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 0
Price$ – 0
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #05-BELOW
Area   – 1700
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.71
Price$ – 8000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #05-BELOW
Area   – 2239
Bedroom    – 4
PSF    – 5.58
Price$ – 12500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #06-ABV
Area   – 1700
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.71
Price$ – 8000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #06-ABV
Area   – 1582
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 7.59
Price$ – 12000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #06-ABV
Area   – 1765
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 5.38
Price$ – 9500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #06-BELOW
Area   – 1206
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 5.39
Price$ – 6500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – AVALON, #08-ABV
Area   – 5221
Bedroom    – 4
PSF    – 4.41
Price$ – 23000

 
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For Rent - Allsworth Park - District 10 - Singapore Apartment Condo Listing- 29.07.2008

For Rent - Allsworth Park - District 10 - Singapore Apartment Condo Listing- 29.07.2008

TY : [C]ondo [D]uplex [H]iRise [L]oRise [T]ownHse [P]enthse [W]alkUp [M]asionette

TNR=Tenure, DT=District, BDRM=Bedroom, AREA=Built-In, STR=Storey, Price $K=In Thousand

Price are subject to changes , please call (+65) 91002985 for lastest update
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 365 #07-02
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 4.36
Price$ – 4500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 365 #08-ABV
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 3.68
Price$ – 3800
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 365 #10-ABV
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 3.78
Price$ – 3900
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 365 #10-ABV
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 4.07
Price$ – 4200
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 365 #11-ABV
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 3.39
Price$ – 3500
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 365 #11-BELOW
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 3.78
Price$ – 3900
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 365 #12-ABV
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 3.68
Price$ – 3800
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 369 #04-BELOW
Area   – 1959
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 3.47
Price$ – 6800
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 369 #04-BELOW
Area   – 1959
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 3.47
Price$ – 6800
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 369 #04-BELOW
Area   – 1959
Bedroom    – 3
PSF    – 4.08
Price$ – 8000
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 369 #04-BELOW
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 2
PSF    – 4.07
Price$ – 4200
Type    – C
District     – 10
Estate     – ALLSWORTH PK, BLK 369 #10-ABV
Area   – 1033
Bedroom    – 1
PSF    – 3.87
Price$ – 4000

 
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