The Straits Times, 3 January 1985

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    15 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1985 40 CENTS M.C. (P) No. 95/1/85
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    The Parliament Pd like to see
    1108 1  -  PHILIP LEE Cabinet ministers and MPs sworn in HOW our parliamentary system will further develop depends first upon the way the government accepts the role of the loyal opposition, loyal that is to Singapore, her integrity and her survival; and second upon whether, by
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    Lock icon Rao tells his opposition MPs to wear uniforms in the House
    145 1 NEW DELHI, Wed. Members at the largest opposition group in the Indian Parliament have been instructed by their leader, Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao At the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, to wear uniforms In the House, the Press
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    Dr Tan: Education my top priority
    973 1  - Dr Tan: Education my top priority PAUL JACOB 'But don't expect drastic changes' By EDUCATIONMinister Dr Tony Tan is set to rekindle his relationship with the ministry he headed in 1960-81 but he cautioned against any expectations of drastic changes to education policies. Dr Tan, who is also Finance and
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    Index drops
    31 1 STOCKS fell across the board yesterday with onl\ eight rises against 117 falls' These falls, mostly double digit, took the Straits Timet. Industrial Index down 12.89 points to 799.72.
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    Lock icon BMF loan scandal: Report names six
    236 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Thp committee of inquiry probing the affairs of Bumiputra Malaysia Finance (BMF) in Hongkong has named six people against whom it says prima facie cases of corruption have been established. The six are: Lorrain Esme Osman (former BMF chairman), Datuk Mohamed
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      7 1 Share prices ln India soar Page 3
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      80 1 oGCtion Two j A pullout today What the signs mean An article for /all those who have ever wondered how Singapore's road signs were chosen and the real signals behind circles, triangles and rectangles. Pagel Outlook 1 Cinema 3 Comics 4 Appointments and Notices 11,5,6 Radio and TV 6 Inside
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      35 1 e Hu takes over as chairman of MAS and Currency Board e Howe returns to DBS e Dr Hu: We may have f ina icial futuree taws Back page O See Ttmeadellar oo Page 17
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  • IN SUMMARY
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      Home
      434 2 Top men sought THE Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, anxious to get moving on the Tourism Task Force's recommendations, has advertised for two divisional directors. The senior men are needed, said STPB director K.C. Yuen, to help Singapore reach the elusive target of three million visitors. Mr Yuen said that
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      Around the world
      567 2 No more interest THE Islamicisation of Pakistan has resulted in a ruling that banks in the country cannot accept interest-bearing deposits after July 1. The ruling, announced by Finance Minister Ghulam Ishaq Khan, will apply to Pakistani and foreign banks. Interest is prohibited in Islam because it
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      Section Two
      382 2 What signs mean WE charge around daily in our metal monsters. Yet how many of us can identify traffic signs at a glance, without resorting to guesses and assumptions? "A motorist should be able to perceive, read and understand the signs early enough to take any necessary action
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      Comment
      306 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: THE portents for the new year make for both optimism Mid caution. While some uncertainties that the world faced at the beginning of 1984 have abated, others have emerged. On the economic front, it is clear that the boom phase of the US economic recovery
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      Background
      93 2 THE ROAD BACK ALTHOUGH China's press is famous for inaccurate reporting, Chinese journalism has, in a way, made a strong comeback since the fall of the "Gang of Four" in 1976. The country now boasts some 660 daily newspapers and media watchers agree that on the score of truthfulness,
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      Timesdollar
      287 2 GLOOMY FORECAST FOR HOTELS' OCCUPANCY RATES IF THE number of tourists grows by 10 per cent a year over the next five years, hotels will have average occupancy rates of 65.1 per cent by 1989. But, say stockbrokers K. H. Lim Associates Pte in their December newsletter to clients,
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      Timesport
      202 2 No change TOTTENHAM Hotspur and Everton begin 1985 still locked at the top of the English First Division. Spurs beat fourth-placed Arsenal 1-2 at Highbury, and Everton beat Luton 2-1 at home. Meanwhile, Manchester United, in third place, lost to Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 at home, with Gordon Strachan missing
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      Around Asean
      282 2 No new loans BANK Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd's directors have ordered a freeze on new loans by the bank's overseas branches and its Hongkong subsidiary. Bumiputra Malaysia Finance, from today. They also decided to revise the lending limits which could be approved by the bank's executive committee ana to
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      Section Three
      173 2 Mystical search ONE of the most mystical works in Chinese literature, the Yi Jing (or Book of Changes), is being gropagated to the masses by the Extra-mural tudies Department of the National University of Singapore. From Monday, about 60 students in two classes will research the terminology, diagrams
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      511 2 LIVE IN LANDMARK TOWER a 37-storey luxurious apartment at Chin Swee Road I WHERE THE SEAVIEW IS PANORAMIC I H Lush gardens, seaview and convenience of city life I H Opposite Peail'S Hill Park Landmark Tower is strategically located in I Near Outram MRT Station he Central BuB l nes
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      Lock icon Reforms aimed at giving workers more money
      292 3 Reforms aimed at giving workers more money BEIJING, Wed. Chinas leaders today announced further sweeping reforms designed to give workers more money. Flush from five years of rural reform that have seen peasant incomes soar, the government is tow aiming squarely at industry. Mr Yang 80, Minister of Light Industry,
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        Lock icon Indian envoy recalled
        71 3 INDIA'S ENVOY in Sri Lanka was due to return to New Delhi yesterday for urgent talks on the island's ethnic crisis, after a summons from Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, diplomatic sources said in Colombo. The summoning of Commissioner S.J. Chatwal so soon after the appointment of
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        Lock icon $2 m charity necklace
        72 3 JAPANESE ACTRESS Kato Kazuko showing off a necklace from the Paris jewellery house of Boucheron during a charity auction sale sponsored by the Unicef organisation in the French capital on Monday. The 357-diamond-studded necklace is worth about 10,000,000 French francs (552,282,000). Auction proceedings were relayed by
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        Lock icon Mubarak to visit US
        72 3 EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT Hosni Mubarak will visit Washington in March for talks with President Ronald Reagan on future strategy for a settlement in the Middle East, Egypt's Foreign Minister Esmat Abdel-Maguid said in Cairo yesterday. Mr Abdel-Maguid said in an interview with Cairo Radio that the talks
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        Lock icon Times clocks up 200
        44 3 THE TIMES, Britain's oldest national newspaper, celebrated its 200th anniversary yesterday. The paper, launched as The Daily Universal Register in January 1785 primarily to show the qualities of a new printing process, reproduced its first edition in yesterday's issue. Reuter
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      Lock icon Open door 'only way for China'
      495 3 Deng allays worries about wooing foreign capital BEIJING, Wednesday CHINA'S top leader Deng Xiaoping has told Communist Farty officials that his open-door policy to the West is the only way to overcome "poverty, backwardness and ignorance" in the country. In a speech to the
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      Sports stars marry
      124 3 AMERICAN track star Mary Decker and British discus thrower Richard Slaney (above) were married at Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday night ia a private ceremony at a Methodist church. Mln Decker, 21, were a white satin gown with veil and Mr Slaney, 28, a Mack taxed* at the
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      Lock icon Thais will protest to UN
      356 3 Thais will protest to UN BANGKOK, Wednesday THAILAND said today it would protest to the United Nations over two Vietnamese incursions during border fighting with Cambodian guerillas. Thai officials said the incursions into Thailand took place during heavy fighting between Vietnamese soldiers and Cambodian nationalists over the New Year period.
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      Lock icon 3 Bangladeshis beaten to death in Punjab
      129 3 NEW DELHI, Wed. At least three Bangladesh nationals have been beaten to death by an angry crowd in Punjab, the Press Trust of India reported today. The news agency said the three were among 62 Bangladeshis who were attacked last night by the
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      Lock icon Share prices soar in India
      215 3 Share prices soar in India NEW DELHI, Wed. Indian investors have shown support for Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's election triumph and his new government by going on a buying spree that sent share prices soaring to record levels. Brokers at the country's largest stock market, in Bombay, which opened today
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      Lock icon Syria not keen on Lebanon
      511 4 say Israeli military officials JERUSALEM, Wednesday ISRAELI military officials say they are becoming increasingly convinced that Syria is no longer interested in an agreement for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to resume their United Nations-sponsored talks in Naqura,
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      Lock icon Ogarkov is demoted to commissar
      210 4 MOSCOW, Wednesday MARSHAL Nikolai Ogarkov, who was once viewed as a potential defence minister but was ousted in September as Chief of the General Staff, has become a political commissar, according to the latest information here, f The demotion was confirmed in a list of
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      Lock icon Currency devalued
      49 4 WARSAW, Wed. Poland yesterday devalued its currency against the United States dollar in a move designed to boost the country's exports, the official news agency, PAP, said. Banks will pay 138 zloties instead of 123 zloties for one US dollar (552.17) after the devaluation, PAP said. UPI
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      Lock icon Pakistan bans bank interest
      373 4 Ruling in line with Islam's teachings ISLAMABAD, Wednesday PAKISTAN has launched a new phase in its* programme to bring banking in line with Islam's teachings. It announced yesterday that no bank in the country may accept interestbearing deposits after July 1. The ruling one of several
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      Lock icon High dive into Tiber
      180 4 ROME, Wed. One person was killed aad 78 hurt, ZI At them seriously, in a record casualty tall aa Italians greeted IMS with gunfire aad home-made fireworks. The death waa la Sicily where Mr Antonino Siracusa, 55, was shot through the head early yesterday when aasther
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      Lock icon Less leaning tower
      80 4 PISA, Wed. Unusually wet weather last year stabilised the subsoil under the Leaning Tower of Pisa and reduced its additional tilt to 0.48 mm compared with an annual average of 1.2 mm, officials said today. Professor Giuseppe Toniolo, chairman of the tower's supervisory body, said the 15,000--tonne
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      Lock icon A look at secret document
      244 4 TEL AVIV, Wed. Israel has agreed to allow lawyers for Time magazine and former Defence Minister Ariel Sharon to examine a secret document about the Phalangist massacre of Palestinians in Beirut. The document, considered key evidence in Gen Sharon's US$5O million (SsloB million) libel action
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      Lock icon Ethiopia: Thank you for the food aid
      111 4 ADDIS ABABA, Wed. The Ethiopian government's top aid official today thanked the world for sending aid to the country's starving millions. He denied that he had ever "bit the hand that fed Ethiopia". Mr Da wit Wolde Giorgis, head of the Relief and
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      Lock icon Diana is 'most popular Briton abroad'
      169 4 Diana is 'most popular Briton abroad' LONDON, Wed. Princess Diana, wife of England's royal heir, Prince Charles, is the most popular Briton abroad, according to a magazine survey published today. Princess Diana, 23, was voted tops in the popularity stakes in the United States, France, Japan, West Germany and Australia.
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      Lock icon Kidnapper escapes
      61 4 UTRECHT (The Netherlands). Wed One of the men who kidnapped Dutch beer magnate Freddy Heineken in November 1963 escaped here last night from a psychiatric clinic where he was to be examined to see if he was mentally responsible. Police said Frans Meyer. 31, and four other prisoners
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      Lock icon Royalty hits the slopes at Aspen
      87 6 IT'S that time of the vear when ski slopes beckon, but if yon can't make it to Switzerland, there's always Aspen, Colorado. That certainly was what former King Constantine of Greece (third from right in picture) and King Juan Carlos (fifth from right), had
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      Lock icon US tax changes go into effect
      346 6 Working Americans foot bigger social security bill WASHINGTON, Wednesday THE New Year greets Americans with a handful of new laws ranging from tax and social security changes to natural gas prices and the end of a 47-year-old airline regulatory agency. A new tax law
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      Lock icon Clark to resign as Interior Secretary
      142 6 Clark to resign as Interior Secretary WASHINGTON. Wed I'nited States Secretory of the Interior William Clark has told President Ronald Reagan thai be intends to resign to return to his ranch in California, a spokesman for Mr Clark said last night. The spokesman said Mi Clark met Mr Reagan in
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      Lock icon Castro sings praise of Soviet aid
      188 6 MEXICO CITY, Wed. Cuban President Fidel Castro yesterday charged that United States policies have plunged Latin American economies into crisis and said Cuba was in "incomparably better" shape than its neighbours, thanks to Soviet aid. In a speech marking the 26th anniversary of the
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      Lock icon Son wants father kept behind bars
      194 6 Son wants father kept behind bars HOUSTON, Wed. A real estate agent rendered sterile because his father exposed him to radiation has mounted a fight to keep his father in prison. Kerry Crocker, originally sentenced to 10 years for child abuse, is up for parole, and his son, Kirk, 23,
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      Lock icon Three injured by rally car
      57 6 ORLEANS (Central France). Wed. Three young men were injured, one of them seriously, when a car competing in the Paris to Dakar Rally ran into them at Fleury-les-Aubrais near here yesterday. The Lada car, driven by French competitor Jean-Louis Schlesser, drove off immediately without waiting
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      Lock icon Editor killed
      43 6 NEW YORK. Wed. An editor of the New York Times Book Review. Mr Seymour Peck, 67, died yesterday when his car was struck head on by a car driven on the wrong side of the road by a drunk driver NYT
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      Lock icon Divorcee who put spouse through school can claim costs
      277 6 Divorcee who put spouse through school can claim costs SAN FRANCISCO, Wed. The California State Supreme Court has ruled that a wife who supports her husband through professional school has a right to a part of his future earnings if the marriage breaks up. The court, in a 5-1 decision,
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      Lock icon 'Mandate' and 'Star Wars' top List of Dishonour for words
      204 6 'Mandate' and 'Star Wars' top List of Dishonour for words SAULT STE. MARIE (Michigan), Wed. "Mandate", "Star Wars" and "vertical access device" head the 1985 New Year's Dishonour List of words banished from the Queen's English. The 10th annual list, released on Monday, was compiled by the Unicorn Hunters at
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      Lock icon Trail betrays underwear thief
      137 6 MIDDLETON (Idaho), Wed. Police found a 1.6-km trail of women's underwear from a department store to a house and arrested a teenager on suspicion of stealing about lfl pairs of panties. The officer who investigated the theft, Lt Bob McJunkin, recovered a collection of lingerie valued
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      10 4 Famines Largescale economic disasters, not mere feed crises: P. 14
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  • AROUND ASEAN
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      Lock icon Malaysian university to teach Thai
      129 7 Malaysian university to teach Thai ALOR STAR, Wed. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) will introduce Thai as one of its foreign language reauirements for students this year. Deputy vice-chancellor (academic) Prof Ahmad Mahzan Ayob said yesterday that negotiations were being held between officials of UUM and the Prince of Songkhla University
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      Lock icon 75 survive plane crash
      73 7 IT WAS a miracle that no one died when this Indonesian airliner carrying 75 people crashed and burst Into flames on Ball last Sunday. A spokesman for Garada Indonesian Airways said 15 people were injured when the DC-5, on a flight from central Java- lut an
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      Lock icon Two missing in Irian Jaya floods
      126 7 JAKARTA, Wed. Two people were declared missing after floods inundated 100 houses, heavily damaging 16 of them, in Jayapura, capital of Indonesia's easternmost province of Irian Jaya. The official Antara news agency reported today that the four-hour floods, which began to recede at midnight
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      Allegations against the six
      296 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The committee of inquiry probing the affairs of Bumiputra Malaysia Finance (BMF) in Hongkong has made charges against six people against whonri it says prima facie cases of corruption have been established. The six are: Lorrain Esme Osman (former BMF chairman), Datuk Mohamed
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      Freeze on loans overseas
      369 7 Freeze on loans overseas Bank Bumiputra directors act KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd (BBMB) has ordered a freeze on the issue of new loans by its overseas branches and its Hongkong subsidiary Bumiputra Malaysia Finance (BMF) from tomorrow. The bank also decided to revise the lending limits which
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      Further split in Philippine opposition
      385 7  - Further split in Philippine opposition ABBY TAN By Manila Reporter MANILA, Wednesday THE opposition in the Philippines, long at odds with each other, has split further, going in different directions as one group today finalised a "fast-track" system to select a presidential candidate in the event of an emergency election.
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      Drunken officer fires into crowd
      220 7 Drunken officer fires into crowd NAKHON PHANOM, Wed. A drunken navy officer fired an Ml6 machinegun into a Muang District crowd last Friday night, killing two people and seriously wounding three others, police reported. Police have launched a manhunt for Petty Officer Jane Khajornboon of a Mekong patrol unit, who
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      Lock icon China envoy meets King
      48 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong today granted an audience to the outgoing Chinese ambassador to Malaysia, Mr Chen Kang, at the Istana Johor here today. Mr Chen Kang returns to Beijing following the completion of his dutv in Malaysia since 1983. Bernama
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      Lock icon Tolentino seeks help to release captives in Angola
      187 7 MANILA, Wed. Philippine Foreign Minister Arturo Tolentino said today his country had sought the help of Britain and the International Red Cross in obtaining the release of 17 Filipinos being held by rebels in Angola as it does not have diplomatic ties
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      Lock icon Peso dips to less than a third of 1978 value
      142 7 Peso dips to less than a third of 1978 value MANILA, Wed. The present real worth of the peso is less than a third of its 1978 value, the trade newspaper, Business Day, said today. Government statistics show that the currency's buying power in October last year was worth only
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      Lock icon Expose malpractices openly: Dr M
      175 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Datuk Serf Dr Mahathir Mohamad called ob Malaysians to he brave la exposing "openly" malpractices ia the government so that the problem eaa he overcome. The Prime Minister said accusations against the government or the I— flag down of certain people should
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      More than half of NUS dons are from abroad
      181 8 More than half of NUS dons are from abroad MORE than half of the National University of Singapore's academics are from overseas, a record which reflects Its emphasis on attracting the best talent worldwide. This "foreign population" at NUS comprises some 678 academics from nearly 3t countries, according to the
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      Taking of oath
      77 8 SINGAPOREANS who are not citizens by birth must take the oath of renunciation, allegiance and loyalty within 12 months after reaching the age of 21. Those who fail to do so will lose their citizenship when they reach 22. The oath may be taken at the Registry
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      Tourist board seeks more top managers
      388 8  -  KONG SOOK CHIN Move to prepare for tasks ahead By THE Singapore Tourist Promotion Board is seeking at least two more top managers to give it more muscle for the tasks ahead. It has advertised for divisional directors which are very senior posts (with
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      Firms tot up the cost of festive cheer
      346 8 The big Orchard Road light-up ABOUT 5,000 light bulbs were damaged or missing. A landscaped garden was trampled on and one hotel suffered a drop in business. This was the aftermath of the big Orchard Road light-up. Despite this, it was worthwhile,
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      Lock icon S'pore float gets top award
      224 8 THE Singapore float is again a winner at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade held on New Year's Day. But this year, the Singapore entry walked away with the Special Trophy for Exceptional Merit instead of the International Trophy it won the last two years.
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      Skiing instructor claims trial
      116 8 Skiing instructor claims trial A WATER skiing instructor claimed trial yesterday to a summons accusing him of negligently navigating a speedboat which collided into an aluminium dinghy at the sea off Sembawang. Ameer Ali Khan s/o Sarvar Khan, 23, will have his case heard on March 30 in a magistrate's
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      60,000 drug labels snapped up
      138 8 60,000 drug labels snapped up MORE than 60,000 medicine labels have been sold by the Singapore Medical Association to help doctors meet the new rule on proper labelling of drugs. Effective on New Year's Day, doctors who fail to include vital information on medicine labels face the risk of being
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      Date fixed for inquiry
      68 8 THE preliminary inquiry into the case of a man charged with two counts under the Arms Offences Act has been fixed for May 17. Ong Chong Yooi, 20, a Malaysian, is accused of robbery at Isetan Department Store in Havelock Road on Oct 20, 1963, while
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      Union calls off armband protest
      258 9 Ministry steps in to get Esso pay talks going A UNION red armband protest against the Esso management today was called off yesterday after the Labour Ministry stepped in to get pay talks going again. The disputing parties agreed to return to the negotiating table
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      Police interview 30 workers
      584 9  -  PAUL WEE NG WENG HOONG SHIRLEY TAN CHUA CHIN CHYE New Year's Day brawls By and MORE than 30 South Korean and Thai construction workers have been interviewed by police in their investigations into the drunken brawls between the foreign worker groups on New Year's Day.
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      SBC to conduct tours to studios
      272 9 ABOUT 19.M9 people will be able to get a glimpse of what gees an behind the television screen when the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation invites them to a series of tours to Its studios next month. The conducted tours, organised to mark SBC's fifth anniversary
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      21 stranded Filipinos get their tickets back
      112 9 A GROUP of 29 Filipino workers left stranded in Johor Baru by a Singapore-based agent who promised them jobs in Malaysia are now waiting to go home. At about 2 a.m. yesterday, a mysterious woman went to the hotel they were staying in
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      American modern dancers for shows
      174 9 American modern dancers for shows THE Culture Ministry will stage two public performances and a workshop by the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company of the United States this month. The two shows will be held at the World Trade Centre auditorium on Jan 21 and Jan 22 at 8 p.m. nightly. The
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      Lock icon All ears as the President speak
      255 10 Picturea by SIMON KER THE above scene in the State Room at the Istana has an air of solemnity about it. But it was not so minutes before this picture was taken. For almost half an hour earlier, there was much chatter and many
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      From '59 to '85
      447 10 What the PMsaid at the swearing-in of new Cabinet at the Istana ON June 3, 1959, when I presented my first Cabinet to the Yang di-Pertuan Negara to be sworn in, I had no idea that I was to remain Prime Minister for so long. A
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      I wish you Godspeed — says the President
      214 10 I wish you Godspeed says the President ADDRESSING the distinguished guests present this morning in the State Room of the Istana, I respond briefly as follows. I wish the newly-sworn ministers well. I also wish all newly-elected Members of Parliament well. Above all, I trust they will all serve our
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      Asean builders pool resources
      357 12  -  MATHEW YAP By Federation formed to study joint projects BUILDING contractors in Asean will soon have an official channel to look into joint projects and exchange ideas and information to promote their interests. A Federation of Asean Contractors' Association (FACA) will be set up. A charter
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      Body of woman found at Tampines worksite
      135 12 Body of woman found at Tampines worksite AN UNIDENTIFIED woman, believed to be a Thai, was found murdered near a construction site in Tampines Avenue 9 yesterday. The body of the woman, described as in her 20's, was found by workers near an uncompleted block of flats at the Sim
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      SIA jumbos will have more business seats
      386 12  -  S ALM A KHALIK Airline takes advantage of their popularity By WHEN airlines first introduced business class travel some years back, it was seen more as a gimmick to attract economy class travellers to part with a bit more money for a more
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        Handshake settles it
        68 12 A MOTORIST accused of punching a pathologist shortly after an accident involving their two cars yesterday apologised in court to the pathologist and the matter was settled. Law Cheng Hoon, 28, shook hands with Dr Wee Keng Poh, whom he had punched along Ayer Rajah Road on
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        JTC resettles more
        81 12 JURONG TOWN Corporation has stepped up its resettlement programme over the next five years in a bid to make full use of available land for industrial needs. In the last fiscal year (1983/84), the corporation resettled 1,502 squatter cases from areas which had been earmarked for industrial
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        Record entries
        46 12 A RECORD number of entries have been received for last year's National Short Story Writing Competition. Up to yesterday, 262 entries had been received. The closing date of the competition was Dec 31 last year, but the ministry has decided to accept late entries.
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        Zoo hospital to expand
        66 12 THE SINGAPORE zoo will spend $250,000 to expand its animal hospital. It intends to convert the present makeshift hospital, which is actually an office and storeroom, into a proper one. Zoo director Bernard Harrison said the new hospital would include a laboratory, a surgery, an examination
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        One more charge
        95 12 AN UNEMPLOYED man who was accused of housebreaking and theft had a charge of mischief by fire preferred against him yesterday. He is alleged to have cut a gas cylinder's rubber hose at the premises of Country Chef Grill Lounge at Yuan Ching Road and setting it
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        Seaman hurt another
        103 12 A TAIWANESE seaman was jailed for two months yesterday for hurting a crew member on board a fishing vessel. Lin An Tsai, 48, pleaded guilty to hurting Mr Lo Chuan Fu, 18, with a sharp metal object on the vessel at the sea off Jurong Fishery Port
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      *****47 wins first prize in Sweep
      271 12 *****47 wins first prize in Sweep TICKET No. *****47 won the first prize of $1,000,000 in the Singapore Sweep 2 85 drawn last night. The full results: Ist prize ($1,000,000) *****47 2nd prize ($400,000) *****54 3rd prize ($200,000) *****09 411l prize ($100,000) *****97 sth prise ($50,000): *****02 5 Jackpot Numbers
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      Bird Park to give tips on keeping feathered friends
      179 12 Bird Park to give tips on keeping feathered friends BIRD LOVERS can soon pick up tips from the experts in Jurong. With 14 years of expertise behind it, the Jurong Bird Park is starting practical bird keeping courses for the public for the first time. It will kick off its
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      Hawker fined $1,800 for obscene tapes
      79 12 Hawker fined $1,800 for obscene tapes A HAWKER was fined $1,800 yesterday for having a total of 323 obscene cassette tapes at the Woodlands checkpoint on Dec 8 last year. They were among 326 tapes seized by a Customs officer from two bags that Lim Chee Sen, 23, was carrying
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      Top Malaysians to woo our investors
      326 13  -  ANNE KOH Tengku Razaleigh to open conference on investment opportunities By SINGAPOREANS will be able to ask high-ranking Malaysian government officials and business leaders questions on business opportunities across the Causeway at a one-day conference here on Jan 24. The officials, including those from
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      Schools re-open for 500,000
      456 13  -  JUNE TAN Time for reflection and resolutions by principals and pupils By TT WAS a time for New Year resolutions when more than 500,000 schoolchildren had their first day of school yesterday. For some among the first batch of Secondary Five students, the pledge was to
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      Trespassing in hotel
      59 13 A MAN was fined $500 yesterday for distributing calling cards from massage parlours at Peninsula Hotel on Nov 27 last year. Goh Cheong Hok, 36, admitted criminal trespass at the hotel at Coleman Street. The court heard that two security officers at the hotel saw Goh pushing
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      'Get to know Japan' offer by school
      147 13 'Get to know Japan' offer by school A JAPANESE high school is offering a lucky Singaporean male aged between 15 and 17 the chance to get to know Japan and live like a Japanese. The school, Ashikaga Gakuen High School, located in the north of Tokyo, will pay his tuition
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      British paper to be printed here soon
      258 13 British paper to be printed here soon THE first issue of Britain's Sunday Express to be printed here will be on sale in a fortnight. The special satellite edition can be bought at main shopping centres, emporiums and supermarkets in districts 9, 10 and 11. It will also be sold
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      New dollar notes for old from Jan 23
      61 13 YOU may turn in your old money for new from Jan 23. The Board of Commissioners of Currency Singapore will release a stock of new notes to all banks in connection with the Lunar New Year festive season. You may also get
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      Talks under way to cut lead content of petrol even further
      310 13 Talks under way to cut lead content of petrol even further MOVES are afoot to further reduce the lead content in petrol. And the motorist may have to cough up over a cent more a litre once this happens. The Ministry of the Environment confirmed yesterday that the AntiPollution Unit
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      Big number apply for SAF study scheme
      189 13 Big number apply for SAF study scheme THE Singapore Armed Forces' Learn As You Earn scheme has attracted more than 500 applications from 'N' level students since it was announced last month. SAF Careers Centre counsellor, Captain Lim Leong Fatt, said the overwhelming response to the scheme was an indication
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      385 13 It says a lot about a Rolex. It says a lot about a jeweller who sells them. *_M days for every f f/s&jS l&ffi wk thal s austere Rolex Oyster /(^\/l Ki>vlA b()dy ;re moved t0 watch to earn Jj Km /viTvTvW^ln mk comrnent "espethe proud title Waß-t^^LfmWl>3l m cially^ood
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  • The Straits Times says
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      A year for cautious optimism
      480 14 A year for cautious optimism WITH an eventful even tumultuous year behind us, the portents for the new year make for both optimism and caution. A year ago, a number of uncertainties loomed large. The fate of the US presidency was an open question; the extent of the world economic
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  • Article
    Computers from the stuff of life
    519 14  -  STANLEY WELLBORN By Writing- for US News World Report WASHINGTON, D.C. American scientists, looking to 1985 and beyond, are working feverishly to enhance the usefulness of computers in everyday life. The goal is a dramatic one: To grow computer circuitry in biology labs from
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    Anatomy of famines: More than mere food crises
    652 14  -  VIKRAM KHANNA COMMENT By WHILE one of the greatest famines of this century rages on in the provinces of Ethiopia, it is reported that the buffet tables at the Addis Ababa Hilton are laden with a spread as lavish as ever. Recently,
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    Communication gap must be plugged
    572 14  -  YAN MENGDA mwjm )N S4 Two writers from the Chinese press give their -i analyses of the results of the General Election By NOT since the general election in 1968 had the PAP campaigned so hard as in the recent general election. Yet, its performance
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    Ruling party must take pains to explain policy decisions
    574 14  -  XI ANG MIN By THE results of the latest general election, though not stunning, need to be studied. The people want the ruling party to remain in power and steer the country to greater prosperity and a higher level of modernisation.
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  • FORUM
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      Publish what opposition said
      226 15 I FIND the various letters published on the elections surprising. The writers are either naive or are utterly ignorant of what is going on. Some of your writers plead to the People's Action Party to show "magnanimity" towards the opposition members of Parliament. These readers obviously
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      We must not depend too much on CPF
      259 15 THE Central Provident Fund withdrawal age has been a top subject, before as well as after the recent general election. In my opinion, most people are concerned about their CPF savings because the savings will be ali they will have when they
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      Signals yes, but let's avoid a freak outcome
      346 15 Signals yes, but let's avoid a freak outcome NOW that the general election is over, I had expected the usual "I told you so" letters. I myself would not have written had it not been for the kinds of letters which have appeared in the past few days. Two facts
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      Praise for good, efficient service
      275 15 I CAME to work in Singapore last April. I come from India and have worked and travelled outside my country for over eight years, including in some of the advanced Western countries, but no where have I met the efficiency, the organisation and the honesty
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      Sentosa facilities get worse every year
      131 15 THE Singapore Tourist Promotion Board has made commendable efforts to improve the tourist attractions on Sentosa. We have in the past enjoyed our stay on the island with visitors from abroad. However, we have noticed that its facilities have been deteriorating over the years.
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      Shop kept leather camera case
      294 15 Shop kept leather camera case ON Dec 19, I bought a camera from a shop in Far East Plaza. The price tag indicated $106 but I managed to get it down to $95 after some bargaining. I was issued a guarantee card and requested to fid in my particulars. In
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      Lock icon Limits to reform of Chinese media
      1369 16 Crucial liberalisation moves must come from leaders QUOTE 4 We print what we consider meaningful. And some things we considered meaningless in the past we might just decide is m meaningful today. 7 Yao Yun, Xinhua news cadre QUOTE 4 If a paper keeps
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      Lock icon Killer chemical that's vital for food and crops
      461 16  -  STRAT DOUTHAT By INSTITUTE (West Virginia) Fruits, nuts and vegetables eaten by many people were likelysprayed or dusted with pesticides based on the chemical that killed more than 2,890 people when it leaked from a Slant in Bhopal, India in leeember, United
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      807 16 We can show you New Zealand as no one else can jd m___^_m Paka Jaua MP H.JPr n Remga We arrange everything with T «3 A^ AM ourown, r an S po rt ..„c.udin g «he sl ed s! M^^fiym^^QOOOymCanG^ ijj^^^W*" v C |1 At Mount Cook we have been
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      In the market
      299 17 SELLERS dominated the local market yesterday as their hopes of a year-end rally were dashed. The local market came under sustained selling pressure, taking the Straits Times Industrial Index down 6.26 points at noon and 12.89 points for the day at 799.72. "Things look pretty bad. It's
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      Singapore barometer
      37 17 Up Down Unch Industrials 3 84 8 Finance 1 9 4 Hotels 0 5 1 Propertios 1 6 4 Plantations 2 7 0 Mining 0 1 1 Deb/Loons 1 5 1 Total 8 117 19
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      K. Lumpur barometer
      46 17 Up Down Unch Industrials 9 91 12 Finance 3 8 4 Hotels 0 1 1 Properties 0 II 0 Oilpaims 1 7 I Tins 2 4 2 Rubber 2 9 1 Rubbers 0 0 0 Deb/Loans 0 1 0 Total 17 132 21
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      A dismal KLSE
      89 17 THE Kuala Lumpur stock market closed the first trading day of this year on a dismal note with share prices drifting downwards across the board. The market barometer, the New Straits Times Industrial Ordinary Share Index lost 10.66 points to 1269.86. At the final bell, the market
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      INDICES — Highs & Lows
      31 17 INDICES Highs Lows Straits fines Business Times Industrial Composite 1983/84 High 1071.91 (8/2/84) 983.06 (8/2/84) 1983/84 Low 712.29 (5/1/83) 684.88 (4/1/83) All-time High 1071.91 (8/2/84) 983.06 (8/2/84) AH-timeLow 74.75 (17/9/54) 550.78(12/8/82)
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    • Chief price changes
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        Rises
        28 17 G I Hldgs 50 249+6 C&C 316+4 Kußm Msia 50c 210+4 Roth bids 50c 180+4 UOF 192+2 P Pelangi 50c 136+2 DunlopEst 139 1 JC-MPH Loan 79+0
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        Most active
        18 17 Lum Chong SOc 687,000 Pan-El 50. 442.000 TDM 369,000 S«o.ioi. 290,000 M U Mfg SOi 273,000
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        Falls
        89 17 U 0 I 300 —50 TextJe Corp 139 -26 Dutch Baby 580 -20 Fana M Boi 380 -20 P M C 50 173 -17 Weames 394 -16 Raleigh 348 —16 S P H 600-15 Hied Choc 268 -15 M Cement 50c 165 —15 0 U B 380 —14 TDM
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        Indices
        58 17 Oec2B Jan? BT Composite 710.89 703.96 BT Indicator *****93 *****56 BT 08/OS 146 -172 ST Industrials 812.61 799 72 ST Finance 2401.57 2382.66 ST Hotels 882.37 880.16 ST Properties 488.81 486.42 ST Mmnp 349 96 349.86 ST Plantations 2469.30 2466.85 OCBC ***** ***** OUB Composite 406.54 400 57 SES
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      ST Industrial Index components
      75 17 Bousteadßhd -2 Gentings -6 Nfel susp Rothmans I +4 CIC +4 Gurnets —8 Nat kon unch Sen* Ship —4 CCM -8 Ha. Pa, -7 JJ -}J j CoUStoraie —1 kxhcaoe bttd —2 ran Hat —11 i UMMflriie mtm^mm fH fM -6 Se» G*S -5 OurtopM -2
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      Oil firms cash in on convenience of ATMs
      483 17 THREE oil companies are cashing in on the ability of automated teller machines to attract mere motorists. A BP station at Havelock Road, a Mobil station at River Valley Road and a Shell station at Braddell Road have each had an ATM
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    • Shorts stops
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        Lock icon Liquidation likely
        62 17 HONGKONG, Wed. Grand Marine Holdings Ltd, shipping arm of the collapsed Carrian group, is likely to be put into liquidation after two-thirds of its secured creditors voted to stop a scheme to restructure its debts, chairman Aubrey Clark said. Mr Clark said that an unsecured creditor of one
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        Lock icon Stock sub-indices
        36 17 HONGKONG, Wed. The Hang Seng Bank said it is publishing four stock subindices in addition to the Hang Seng Index from touay. The new indices are finance, utilities, properties and commerce and indus- Reuter
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        Lock icon Business tie-up
        74 17 TOKYO, Wed. Sumitomo Bank Ltd said Bankers Trust Co (BT) is among the foreign banks it is most likely to choose as a Eartner when foreign anks enter Japan's trust banking market. The statement was made after a report in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun said that Sumitomo Bank,
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      Exporters' concessionary loan rate cot to 62½ pc
      169 17 TRADERS will now be able to borrow cheaper money to mmmm their exports. The Monetary Authority of Singapore lowered its concessionary loan rate to exporters by another V* mimi to 6 V 2 per eent yesterday. The hut /.-potat cut to s
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      Hotels: When the crunch will come
      637 17  -  ANGELINE TAN Prediction seven years ago 'unrealistic', say stockbrokers By THE real crunch for the bleak hotel industry will come this year, say stockbrokers K.H. Lim Associates Pte. The firm predicts in its December investment letter that if tour_sm*grew by about 5 per cent
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    • Innovations ...
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        Casio comes up with a credit-card size radio
        129 17 Innovation One HERE'S a "credit card" many can tune into. Casio has come up with a Card Radio which has the size and portability of a credit card. Casio claims the radio is the thinnest and lightest in the world. The RD-10,
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        Moisture-resistant chipboard
        108 17 Innovation Two A MOISTURE-RESIST-ANT chipboard for use in countries with a humid climate may be the answer for many a furniture maker in Singapore. The chipboard has been developed by an Australian company, Furnco, to withstand moisture so that the wood will not swell and eventually rot. A
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        Dollar opens the year on a high note
        272 17 Dollar opens the year on a high note THE US dollar opened the new year on a high note it's strength sent the Singapore dollar to a 12-month low and the n_/_ml«M_. *__rfc+t______in Y\ i aid. ling iu auuiuti 11 jar torical low. The greenback reached a high of 3.1740
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      'Spread risks through syndicated loans'
      433 17 'Spread risks through syndicated loans' Advice to property financiers PROPERTY financiers should fry te spread risks ii_ very large developments through syndicated financing. And even ln small developments, they should avoid providing IM per coat of the land aad construction costs. On the other hand, the property developer should try
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      Tenders for new Bills
      63 17 THE Monetary Authority of Singapore has called for tenders for two new Treasury Bills These are the $160 million 91-day Bill to be issued from Monday to Jan 11 and the $20 million 182-day Bill to be issued on Monday. Each tender must be for a
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      Business done in Singapore
      2955 18 READERS should be aware of the limitations of this information. Not every transaction, nor every price dealt in at thc Singapore and Kuala Lumpur stock exchanges, is necessarily covered in "business done". Further because all dealings at a particular price are grouped together, the table does
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      Business done in Kuala Lumpur
      1984 18 INDUSTRIALS A Choc (3 006 3 02S) (I) 3.08 (1) 302 AMD (3 306 3 345) (3) 3 32 (23) 3 30 Alcorn (1 488) (8) 1 50 (2) 1 49 (9) 1 47(14) 1.46(13) I 48 AIS» (3.788X1)3.84 (4) 3.78 API (1 128 1
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      How your stocks performed
      2758 18 All shares quoted nave a par value 01 Ji urness otnerwise specmea Adiusted for scrip rijhts N Tai-e»empt.ed dividend ABN is traded in lots ol 10 shares each with the price quoted m dollars 1984 Last Yield Vol Day High Low Company Sale Change ('000) High
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    • Commodities, Finance
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        RUBBER
        324 19 FOB in bales RAS MRELB (S cenis/kio) (M cenh/kio) Noon Close Noon Close Int I RSS Prompt 168 00— 169 OON 167 75-168 75N unq unq Int 1 RSS Jan 1985 *****-***** 170.25-170.50 188 75— 189 00N 188.00—189.00 Int I RSS Feb 174 25 174 50 1 73 50
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        KLTin
        43 19 THE Kuala Lumpur Tin Market's price remained at the International Tin Agreement's floor level of M129.15 per kg yesterday. The buffer stock manager absorbed the bulk of 115 tonnes on offer. There were 157 tonnes offered on Monday. No rationing was noted.
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        Copper
        25 19 Closing prices Copper tonne -Tues Spot 1139.50 1140.50 (1122 00 1123.00) 3 months 1138 50 1139.50 (1128.00 1128.50) Market tone: Very Steady Sales: 7.575
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        Silver
        23 19 Silver Ctainc prices USS/tray oz IM Thm Singapore 625—6.30 Closed Twt Mm New York 6 28 6.33 Closed Source: Credit Suisse, S'pore
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        Aluminium
        18 19 Closing prices Aluminium E/tMM Tun Spot *****-900.00 (898.00-898.00) 3 months 922.00-922.50 (919.00-920.00) Market tone: Easier Sales: 4.950
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        Produce market
        430 19 Mmi dmg prices 100 kg Coconut oil B_k FOB 180 00 (seders) OM mm FOB 193 00 i sellers i New drum FOB 197 00 (setters) Copra Mned (loose) 95 00 (buyers) Pappar Muntok White Asia FOB NLW ***** (sellers) Sarawak «Me faq FOBItW 665 00 (sellers) Sarawak
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        Gold Market
        25 19 GOLD US$/oz Wed Tues Singapore 306.30 306.70 307.20 307.70 Hongkong 306.80 307.30 308.75 309.75 Tues Mon New York 307.50—308.00 308.00—308.50 London 308.75—309.50 306.00—306.50
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        Palm Oil
        108 19 THE Malaysian crude palm oil prices yesterday closed higher on covering and speculative buying despite lower Chicago soybean futures. The refined market was quiet with buyers reserved. PALM Ctosini prices Crude Ms/tome palm oil Jan 1257.50 (south) Feb 1260 (central) Refined palm ol US$/tomes RBD palm Jan/Feb/Mar 615
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        Rubber
        29 19 Closing prices cents/kilo Singapore December 170.25 down one cent Malaysia December 188.00 down one cent Tin Closing prices Ms/kilo KL Tin 29.15 unch Turnover: 157 rose 75 tonnes
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        Gold
        127 19 THE KILOBAR market was traded between 5521,395 and 5521,730 yesterday. The Far East gold market opened at U*****.20/306.70 and slowly drifted lower to U*****.00/305.50 before recovering slightly to close for lunch at U*****.40/90. It re-opened at U*****.10/60 and overseas buying quickly moved gold up to U*****.00/50. Some short covering
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        Forex
        233 19 THE Singapore dollar weakened yesterday to 2.1890 against its opening of 2.1790/05 and its previous close of 2.1775/85. It was confined to the range of 2.1800 and 2.1865. The greenback rose against most major currencies from Monday's New York levels. Against the Deutschemark, it opened at 3.1630/40 and hit
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        FOREIGN EXCHANGE
        173 19 Interbank Over the Foreik*n Local dofars to Foreign currency Australian dollar 1.7897 1 7916 5.66—5.53 Canadian dollar 1.6546 1.6560 03 NZ dollar 1.0382— 1 0402 9 92-9 53 Sterling pound 2.5261 2 5294 4.01—3.94 Austrian schilling 9.8267 9.8334 102.82 100 41 Belgian franc (com) 3.4445—3.4482 294 53— 288
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        Unit Trusts
        191 19 Managers' prices for Jan 3 Sinf apore Unit Trust The Commerce 2 42— 2 57 The Saving. Fund 1.67— 1 77 Spore Prog Fund 1 05— 1.11 S'pore Sec Fund 1 56-1 6b S'pore Invest Fund 1.03— 1 09 Spore Equity Fund 1 04— 1 10 Asia Unit
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    • SIMEX FUTURES
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        Gold
        51 19 FEBRUARY gold opened lower at U*****.60. The metal slid lower to U*****.70, but buying by dealers took the price up to U*****.50. It ended the day's trading at U*****.40. (In USfper Troy ounce) Open High Lew Sett Est Vel Feb 85 307.60 308.50 306.70 308.40 494 Maw 310.40 Apr
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        Eurodollar — 3-month deposit
        64 19 Eurodollar 3-month deposit THE firmer US interest rates pressed March Eurodollar to open lower at 90.51. Pit participation was moderate with trading between 90.51 and 90.49. The contract settled near its resistant level at 90.51 for March delivery. (100 implied interest rate) Opea High Lew Sett Est V»»J Mar 85
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        45 19 THE March yen opened at 0.*****7, its lowest level since it commenced trading in early November last year. It was moderately traded to settle at the day's high of 0.*****8. Open High Low Sett Est Vel Mar 85 Q.*****7 0.*****8 0.*****5 0.*****8 19
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        37 19 TRADING in March Deutschemark opened at 0.3181. The contract was traded lower and closed near the day's low at 0.3175. (US dollar Deutschemark) Open High Law Sett Est Vol Mar 85 0.3181 0.3182 0.3174 0.3175 347
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        78 19 ___J I I I I I J I I L_ Hongkong Hang Seng Wednesday 1220.74 (closed) Week ago Closed Australian Al-Ordinaries 3§|S Wednesday 729.0 (closed) Week ago Closed Australan Industrials Wednesday 1082.3 (closed) Week ago Closed i Financial fines Industrials j Monday 952.3 (945.2) Week ago 930.3 Dow Jones
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        160 19 Wed. Wall Street celebrated the passing of 1964 a dismal year for stock market investors by sending stock prices higher in moderate trading on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.40 points to 1211.57. In the broader market, advancing issues led losers 982 to 589. Volume on
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        256 19 Sal HW Change Hk Elect Worr 1080 +0.1 Intl City 0.67 +0.01 Sime Darby 6.55S Associated Hotels 0 328 unch Hk Gos 6.90 +0.1 Jordine Moth 8.80 +0.1 Sino Lond 0.46 -0.005 Bonk Or East Ana 23 90 +0 1 Hk Hotels 26.60 +0.1 Jordine Sec 8.20 +0.05 Stekix
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        217 19 Share prices on the London Stock Exchange ended last year by hitting a new record high on Monday for the second straight trading day. The Financial Times Index of 30 industrial shares closed at 952.3 points, up 7.1 from the previous record of 945.2 set on Friday. The rises
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        335 19 Jan 2 Cants Charge (tat) INDUSTRIALS A C I 192 +2 A N I 243 unch A P M 217 +1 Aberfoyte BIOS Age 262 -3 Alfconce Oil 103 unch Allied MM 252 -I Ampol Exp 235 +10 Ampol Pet 180 +2 Anz 514 unch Ashton 82 +1 B
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        215 19 Dm 31 USS Chance Alcoa 37 Allied Chem Cp 34* AUis-Cholmers 5% Am Tel Tel 19* Amox Inc I6K unch Amr Corp 36* Bethlehem Stl 17* Boeing Co 56* Burroughs Cp 56* -IVi Caterpior Co 31 unch Chase Monhtn 47* Chrysler Cp 32 Citicorp 38* unch Cons Not
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        585 19 Dec 31 Pence Change I INDUSTRIALS Allied-Lyons 162 +1 Ass. Dairies 164 +2 BTRPLC 612 +6 Babcocks 143 unch Barclays 567 +5 Beechams 390 unch HCC 238 unch Blue Circle 480 +4 BOC Group 259 unch Boots 197 +1 Bowater 215 unch BATS' 351 -2 Britannia 88 +1 BP
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      534 19 Container schedules Receipt of Export FCL containers and LCL cargo LCL Receiving Receivinf Ship (Voyage) An Cargo Time Block Aust Star (0546) 3/1 (2000) FSB 0700-0800 B8 HK Container (42E) 4/1 (0300) FSB 0800-1000/1400-1500 G3 Benavon (63/515) 4/1 (0200) FSB 1100-1200/1300-1400 F2/G2 Uni Moral (001W) 4/1 (0100) FSB 1200 1300
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      227 19 Vessel Berth Arr Dep Keppel Wharves Angeionian 33/4 a'side 3/1 Oonam No 8 25/6 a'side 3/1 Kota Bantent 10/1 a'side 3/1 Ned Barcelona 44 a'side 3/1 New Leading 19 a'side 3/1 Thai Rainbow 13/4 a'side 3/1 Tausala Samoa 11/12 2/1 4/1 Waheng 29/30 2/1 5/1 Equator IV
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      272 20 SIME DARBY BHD is strongly urging its shareholders to vote for buying United Estate Projects Bhd at the coming EGM on Jan 19. Sime Darby, which is being advised by Bumiputra Merchant Bankers Bhd in the general offer, said the acquisition is in
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      Higher liquor tax cuts Guinness' revenue
      416 20 TAXES knocked off about 43 per cent from brewers Guinness Malaysia Bhd's revenue for its past financial year. These liquor tax headaches are likely to continue to plague the group. In Singapore, the "sunshine" Budget last year imposed another 20 cents on every can
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        25 20 SHAREHOLDERS in Kuala Lumpur Industries Bhd have voted to capitalise MJ25.9 million from the share premium account for a one-for-one bonus issue.
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        56 20 GENTING BHD announced that its shareholders have approved its proposal to acquire all the shares in Sabah Development Co Sdn Bhd by issuing 13 million new shares valued at Ms42oeach. Also approved was a resolution that allows the board of directors to administer a share option scheme for executive
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        29 20 THE board of directors of Industrial Oxygen lnc Bhd said that the tax-exempt interim dividend of 3 per cent will be paid on May 17 this year.
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        Gula Perak
        34 20 ALTHOUGH sales increased by 3 per cent to M53.2 million for the six months to Sept 30, 1964, Gula Perak Bhd reported that losses rose by a similar margin to M54.3 million.
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        54 20 MALAYSIAN MINING CORPORATION BHD announced that YBH Datuk Mohd Desa bin Pachi had stepped down as the group chief executive, but would remain as a director. YBH Tan Sri Dato' Nasruddin bin Mohamed, currently the chairman of MMC, will assume the role of group chief executive until
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      838 20 Boustead aims for more from property division and forecasts group pre-tax of $45 m KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Plantation-based Boustead Holdings Bhd aims to increase the profit contribution of its nonplantation activities in the coming years, according to its group managing director, Mr Claude Brown. This is to provide a better
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      392 20 AFTER a year of growth, Sim lim Investments seems headed tmr a fall In the next 12 months. Far the first six months ta Sept SI, the grasp's after-tax proflt plunged €9 per cent to Pre-tax profit dipped 27 per
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      227 20 'Wait for bank advice about cash offer' Malaysian Containers KUALA LUMPUR, Wed Shareholders of Malaysian Containers (1974) Bhd (MCB) have been advised not to take any action which may prejudice their position regarding a cash offer for their shares until further advice is given. The company said in a statement
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      169 18 Famous Novels by o NICHOLAS Uf! monsarrat The Story of Richer Than Esther Costello All His Tribe This is a Tale of suffering and Savage Gripping exploitation. a moving and Outspoken this scorching compelling indictment of successor to The Tribe That man's inhumanity to man. Lost It's Head continues the
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      38 19 'PI SINGAPORE business DECEMBER 15,1964 Economic rotations with Aus trees How to use support and resistance levels in forecasting prices Keppel treasurers try mkmkm§ ii m i mmmmmmmmm mmm WmmWMM wwm to keep afloat Waste to make money
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      661 20 RAHMAN HYDRAULIC TIN BERHAD ln« orporated in Malaysia) FINAL STATEMENT OF RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1984 AND DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT The Directors ha ve pleasure in announcing the audited results of the Group and >„■- wnpahy 'or the vear ended 30 September 1984 as follows Company Company 1984
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      277 20 U.S. $25,000,000 ft UNITED OVERSEAS BANK UMITED (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) Floating Rate Notes Due 1 989 In accordance with the provisions of the Notes, notice is hereby given that for the three month Interest Period from 31st December, 1984 to 29th March, 1985 the Notes will carry
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      797 21 TELEPHONE SERVICE: RATES CLASSIFICATION GUIDE: Monday Friday 900am to 5.00pm I Ordinary: $5.00 per line (Mm $15 00) Food/Entartainmant (2 —5) rft mm_mamm »±J"4/— *4 _f f\ m^^_ S\ Saturdfl y 8.30am to 2.oopnW»»«n [sami -diaplay $20 00 per col cm Paraonal Sarvicaa.Marchandi_a< 11 -M) _A^**SL /^_S=_3ll ffS^ KjT^ XT^r
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      621 21 BUY KAWAI PIANOS for superior Ll tone quality and durability Ja- S pan's best piano makers today. 4. Always look for JIS mark (Japan Indus Standard) Government quality control. Prices range r: from $3472 upwards or monthly installments can be arranged. S Robert Piano *****46/ *****39. Kawai Music *****09/ *****03.
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      507 21 OVELY 2 YEARS old Cocker 1 paniel asking $300 0.n.0. Tel: *****7. J* MTHS DACHSHUND $200. Pekin- se $480. Puppies with paper. 1k.37 «01-169 Race Course Rd. 22 Stamps/Coins s SET $500 gold proof coins J ■oos ter, pig, dog. rat) for sale. eng: *****68. 23 Shopping Guide f s
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      650 21 14 Antiques/ Arts/Crafts mWmWmmmW^O^AmWl 22K gold earrings with 2 2 diamonds (0.05 carat) and 4 d rubies (0.18 carat) n GOLDMAC 27 Wanted EBSONAL LOAN OF $5,000/- for usiness. Payable in six months, p lontniy interest payable, u iterested please call Mr. Neo p *****3 (Day), *****31 (7.00 pm T
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      605 21 14 Antiques/ Arts/Crafts 2 D cgMMJ 2K gold pendant with 3 iamonds (0.08 carat) and 4 übies (0.18 carat) *****71 I 33 Babysitting/ Creches LAYWAY CHILDCARE FOR ages 2 d 6 by ex-kindergarten princial and qualified teachers, 'eaching in English and Manarln. Programme includes re-school activities and music, 'ou are
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      1126 21 28 Health Centres/ 28 Health Centres/ Massage Massage RELAX A REFRESH Vf YOURSELF AT 'Vois GREAT EASTERN _.^J .Btil^. sth Ilr w 'a 4ffi L^____J Jl f 4Ol Macpherson Road 'M mW S'pore 1338. J rt i mm^m*w.mm m WmmmmAßmmmi^^ffijMtyl _^_^B_H 36 House 36 House Renovation/ Decor Renovation/ Decor Old
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      1680 21 ______________________________________________________________________________F^ ______________F a __l__________i ____r |^_^_|fl r^ __r IF YOU HAVE green K like to talk to plants, a B- Classification could be what's A, for as a Junior Horticultural s 37 Airconditioners/ Refrigerators __-________________----__--S-===- i For prompt, 24-hour Island wide service f Specialist in commercial/ lomestic fridges, aircondition- ts,
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      1578 22 56 Industrial 56 Industrial Equipment/ Supplies Equipment/ Supplies I For Sale I SELF-LOADER I I l unit self-loader, Mitsubishi T951, year of 1 1 manufacture 1968. Engine capacity —13 273 1 I cc. Propelled by diesel. Unladen weight I I 9 660kg. laden weight: 20 750 kg. I I Venue:
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      1167 22 57 Business 57 Business Opportunities Opportunities mlf m_\_f +__>" oM. __f _l_ _lf __f __f _l_ _i_.'___ V^ m ft+T*^fr^^+T*^a^*f*+f*^^+^*r**f*^^*T**r* #V 'BUSINESS 2 OPPORTUNITIES' EXPORTS/IMPORTS/LAISION/RESIDENT v/ TT REPRESENTATION IN INDIA 7/ If Indian Company having very good contacts i£ with vast international trade and fully con- 77 *Y versant with
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      400 22 70 Situations Vacant: 70 Situationa Vacant: 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Secretarial/ Secretarial/ Clerical Clerical Clerical iC^ Eastern t^T Industries A member of the National Iron Group Geared to serve and support the construction industry, the Group has over the years introduced a range of steel and concrete products and services
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      378 22 W requires I GCE 'O' level Knowledge of shorthand is essential Minimum 1 year working experience Good prospects for the right candidate. Interested applicants, please call personally or write with complete resume including a contact telephone number to: FREDERICK DUFFIELD (S) PTE LTD 7 Joo Koon Road Jurong Singapore 2262
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      1703 22 70 Situationa Vacant: 70 Situationa Vacant: 70 Situations Vacant Secretarial/ Secretarial/ Secretarial/ Clericel Clericel Clerical Junior Accounts Clerk re- l expanding micro-computer quired by company in Jurone for "•enufactunng plant in Kallang has 1 m<mth At leas,", month- .mmediate vecanc.ee tor the follow ■m||||||||||llin< .l:.||||||||||lO| A) TELEPHONE OPERATOR lli'___-^_a_^_fcl__*|| 2
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      616 23 70 Situationa Vacant: Secretarial/ Clarical Shipyard in Taniong Rhu has I vacancies tor: 1 --SECRETARY command of English < .with secretarial certificate Al !r\i..l L' years of working ji experience a ♦'assess pleasant personality. disposition and tact t l^P-ible oi using own lnitia- Jhre. preferably 2__ years and Bjpove 2
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      616 23 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clarical An expanding trading company has sn immediate vacancy tor a TYPIST CLERK GCE O' Level Able to type 35-40 w.p.m. s No experience necessary. Interested please call: 745*1*2 for interivew HWALETT HARDWARE PTE LTD 35 Tannery Road, Tannery Blk. #06-04, Ruby Ind. Complex Singapora 1334.
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      597 23 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clarical Urgently required GENERAL CLERKS a possess GCE 'O' level with credit in English a speak fluent English a able to type a experience not required Interested, please call personally at: WAH HENG GLASS HOLtHHQa PTE LTD No. 8, Wan Shih Road Jurong Induatrial Estate Singapora
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      907 23 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clarical SSS_hS-_-__SS_____-_-----_-_bmS___----_i--_* I Intarnational forwarders require: < FEMALE SHIPPING CLERK with experience in shipping and import/ export custom docu- > mentation procedures.At least j GCE 'O' level. If interested, please call at: Intarnational Building #11-02 Orchard Road i Singapora 0*23 or phono ******4 for appointment I
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      898 23 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical REQUIRED FEMALE GENERAL i _.lerk. Able to type. Please write I stating salary expected, contact I telephone number and enclose 1 non-returnable photo to: The Advertiser, Bedok South P.O. Box 1099, S'pore-91 46. FEMALE STORE CLERK required for immediate employment. Applicants must have at least
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      1063 23 71 Situations Vacant: 71 Situations Vacant: Sales Salea mmmmmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmm 1) SALES EXECUTIVES 7 3 years experience In selling office products A Possess car T Minimum 3 G.C.E. 'O' Level passes f i Hardworking and a pleasant personality m 2) STENO/SECRETARY SALES J Some sales experience A 2-3 years working experience
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      515 23 71 Situations Vacant: Sales An oatabiiahad company has the following vacancies for its s Changi Airport Shops: MALE/ FEMALE 1) SALES ASSISTANTS i (Full-time) f Salary and allowance c $600 to $650. 2) SALES PROMOTERS (Part-time) Salary $2.50 to $300 per hour. Working time: a) 7.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. or b)
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      601 23 71 Situations Vacant: Me* stabhshed trading company with wide range ol agencies on elecricsl/ electronic end marine predicts hee -mmed-_>te vacanciea tor SALES EXECUTIVES (Msla/ Female) Vith qualifications: Hardworking, dynamic, ability to achieve target < S.T.I VITB or Poly graduates with technical knowledge preferred Musi have own transport. nt. rested,
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      788 23 71 Situations Vacant: Sales A) MARKETING MANAGER B) SALES EXECUTIVES C) SALES REPRESENTATIVES We are looking for personnel with outstanding personalis and contact with wholesaler., retailers His job is to market Ronson lighters other accessories We offer to the right candidates attractive salary, commission, transport allowance other fringe benefits If-TCRCSrCO
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      767 24 71 Situations Vacant: Mm URGENTLY REQUIRED SALESGIRLS. Able to speak end write English and Mandarin Priority will be gteen IO those with experience WorkniK plare ut Tampines Street ll Interested please cull __*****0 trom IU.UOam 6 OOpm REOUIRED EXPERIENCED SALES Assistant for shoes shop Staying nearby Age 26 Salary $600
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      1119 24 72 Situationa Vacant: 72 Situations Vacant: 72 Situations Vacant: Technical Technical Technical FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER SOUTHEAST ASIA OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Pall Well Technology Corp., a subsidiary of Pall Corporation, provides proprietary state-of-the-art systems to meet filtration needs throughout the oil and gas industry. We are now seeking a talented
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      568 24 72 Situations Vacant: 72 Situations Vacant: Technical j Technical TRAINING IN ELECTRONICS AT WYWY Established in the field of Business Automation and expanding. Completed GCE '0' Level. Preferably Technical/Science Stream or NTC 3 in Electronics. Must possess Class 2 driving licence and motorcycle Wywy has need for you, mice pxx
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      530 24 Urgantly Required MALE SEMI-SKILLED TIG WELDERS We offer: a 5-day week. No shift work a Free medical a Transport provided at designated pick-up point, a Special incentives a Uniforms provided. Thoae interested pleaae call personally at: Kokoaha (S) Pte Ltd 14 3rd Lok Yang Road Jurong Town Singapora 2262 Tel:
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      509 24 72 Situationa Vacant: Technical SPRAY PAINTING FACTORY requires 1) 3 Spray Painters. 2: 3 Assistant Spray Painters 3) Factory Operators (Male). Please call personally: Blk-34. -00-10. Commonwealth Place. S'pore--0314. Tel: *****78 VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANY wanted Motor Mechanic cum Vehicle Checker. 178. Hong Leong Garden. Tel: *****24. 73 Situations Vacant: Production
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      712 24 73 Situationa Vacant: 73 Situations Vacant: 73 Situationa Vacant: Production Production Production B____B__________ s I mMMmmMMMM m a% sanyo SANYO INDUSTRIES (S) PTE LTD O Join us for advancement' J m A new line has been set up due to our rapid expansion a leading M microwave oven manufacturing company
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      754 25 73 Situations Vacant: 73 Situations Vacant: 73 Situations Vacant: 1 Production Production Production j A Journey Into f ftdvancinglEchnDlngy jA Join a giant US Multi-National Company for *T~ I Higher Pay Better Opportunities h? i\]'\ Immediate vacancies at our DEPOT ROAD .i_| jL_l__|__ jj PIWDUCTIONOPEI^TOI^^^V I A special invitation to
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      433 25 74 Situations Vacant: 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Well established landscaping firm has vacancies JUNIOR HORTICULTURAL ASSISTANTS in their Landscaping, Nursery, Garden Maintenance and Plant Display Departments. Preferably, applicants should have an interest in plants or gardening, a liking for out- 2 door work and should not be afraid to
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      455 25 74 Situations Vacant: 7 Miscellaneous UTi EMPORIUM HOLDINGS S GROUP X requires fe CONFIDENTIAL fe CLERK fe (at Oriental Kimisawa Su- fe perstore, Hougang) S Bilingual in English. g Ability to type at 35 w.p.m. fe GENERAL CLERKS fe GCE O 1 level. Knowledge of typing. gl I) KEYPUNCH OPERATORS
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      550 25 74 Situationa Vacant: 1 Miscellaneous ap_a_a»|ps^ Ifirv-E HOTEL S| S invites applications for the following jj positions: x* S Gross Salary fe Sj $650 per month S Sj e At least 2-3 years S fe experience as Room fe Stewardess g e GCE 'O' level Gross Salary V $550 per
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      335 25 '4 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous mMamMmMmMm~ NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC invites applications from suitably qualified Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore to fill the following posts at the I Child Care Assistant Gross salary ranges from $479 to $1024 per month Qualifications Experience Must possess GCE O' Certificate with 3 credits
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      448 25 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous I Immediate vacancies 1 I for: I Personnel I Cleric I (Female) I e GCE O level I e Able to type around W 35 wpm I• 1 year relevant I experience preferred H but those without B experience will also W he considered I Instrument
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      391 25 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous AT ri TKE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCEmv itcs Applications Im trie li 'How mg puMttua PAINTER/ VARNISHER At l| KI fCOIf v., ..king CKpcnc-Mc < an w, n k in,!, pendent!) SECRETARY rtoieiiTT* i o 16 CU 22 years ol I > \s_ iv piog i wed i'i
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      469 26 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous t j SKF" r* f^ requires WAREHOUSE WORKERS (Salary: $450 p.m.) p > Requirements Y* Applicants must be male Singapore i citizens who have at least Secondary 2 education Preference will be given to candidates who have completed L National Service Our Benefits $20 p m
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      568 26 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous Immediate vacancies for SECURITY OFFICER Job Requirements: Between :fc.-f>o years ol age e Physically fit Able tO speak and write Knglish Expertence In security or ex-police armed force personnel will be an advantage Apply to Enamelled Wire A Cable (S) Pte Ltd 142 Gul Circle Singapore
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      462 26 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous REGIONAL MARKETING COMPANY requires 1) ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT 2) SALES REPRESENTATIVES 3) MARKETING EXECUTIVE 4) GIRL FRIDAY 5) DRIVER CUM DELIVERY Apply with photograph, stating working experience, salary expected and contact number to: GOLD SOUARE MARKETING SERVICES PTE LTD Blk 625. Aliumed Road #02-05, Al|unied Induatrial Complex
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      706 26 74 Situationa Vacant: Miscellaneous Male A Female CLEANERS required lo work in Changi area. Annual leave/ bonus and transport at pick-up points will be provided. Pleaae call:--*****52/ *****53 for more details. POLA COSMETICS required: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME BEAUTY CONSULTANTS Full training provided Good income Contact: Jeannie Woo Unit #05-17, sth Floor Parklane
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      925 26 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous DESPATCH RIDER REQUIRED. Complete N.S. Able to speak write simple English. Possess a class 2 driving licence, own motorcycle Interested write to P.O Box 186. Singapore 9003, Attn: Personnel Officer. EVENING MALE TOILET Cleaners required. Experience is not necessary. Working hours from 4pm to 8.30pm. Starting
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      802 26 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous DESPATCH RIDERS WITH own motorbike required urgently. High pay. allowances plus incentives. Call: *****81/ 2. ELECTRICAL SHOP REQUIRES general helpers. Interested applicants please call personally at 195 Serangoon Road. Tel: *****35. EXPERIENCED PAINTERS REQUIRED by a manufacturing concern. Please call Connie *****33 for immediate interview. FEMALE
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      720 26 r-^ s-\ rv r^\ Vehicles Are iM (SI A Mil For Sale In Uuls/UuUll This Section PICK-UP FOR HIRE. Tel: *****24/ *****86. 324E. Changi Road/ Telok Kurau Junction. UNIQUE TOURIST OFFERS airconditioned cars for hire. Tel: *****56/ *****71. TAO76. 82 Accessories/ Maintenance UPHOLSTERY A CARPET steam cleaning (for office, home
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      820 26 87 For Sale: Mercedes MUST SELLI 1977 Sept. Mercedes 200 auto. Full accessories. Excel- lent condition. Reasonable offer i secures. Exchange considered. Tel: *****70. 1970, MERCEDES BENZ 200 con- verted to 1974 model. Aircond, high power cassette, new tyres and insurance. $4,300 0.n.0. Interested *****58. J 1977 MERgEDES BENZ 200
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      656 26 St For Sala: Ford/Fiat 81 'O' PLATE Ford Laser 1.3. stpeed. aircond, good hi-fi. imnaculate condition. $***** 0.n.0 rel: *****70/ *****02 HON -PARF AUGUST '79 white Cortina I.6GL. aircond. private Jlate. $6,500 Tel: *****6* 1973, FORD CORTINA 1.6 station vagon. No PARF. New tax 8.400 Tel: *****72 1875 FORD CORTINA
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      832 28 107 Accommodation Available: Apartmanta Horizon View. Brand new 4 brms Modern kitchen (pte lilt) $4,300 inclusive. The Wilshire. Brand new I brms Low density Pool $3,300. Angulia Mansion. Beverly Hills. Futura. Habitat Apt. Grangetord. Ridgewood. Clementi Park. Fairways. Greenlodge. HAN A BOONS ASSOCIATES *****70 (5 lines)/ *****11/ 2 Pearlbank/ Fairways
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      768 28 109 Accommodation Wanted: Houses SMALL FAMILY REQUIRES HDB flats and private houses in any district. Please call *****59. URGENTLY REQUIRED OLD detached for construction workers, flexible budget. Trillion *****00. 110 Accommodation Wanted: Apartments OUR VERY DISCRIMINATING corporate clients want graceful apts/ maisonettes/ townhouses immediately. Flexible budget. Owners having suitable properties
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      686 29 Dist. 7, Golden Mile Complex, high floor facing sea. 2 bedroom... 970 sq.ft. $230,000. Dist.9, Kim Sia Court (behind Lucky Plaza) 2 units apartment, renovated/unrenovated. high/low floor. 2 bedrooms, servant's. 1.200 sq.ft. Immediate occupation. $250,000/5280,000. Dist. ll, Thomson Mansion (18 units only). 1-year old apartment, beautifully renovated, luxuriously furnished, split-level
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      491 29 114 For Sal*: Private 114 For Sala: Privata Apartmants Apartmants SEE THE SHOW APARTMENT SEE THE SHOW MAISONETTE AT NO. 2 ARDMORE PARK FROM 12 NOON 5.30 PM TEL *****67 3 minutes from Orchard Road a brilliant Moshe Safdie design double-depth living area 'hanging gardens' Developer ©Robin Development Pte Ltd
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      360 29 DIST.B, 69-B RANGOON Rd. walk-up apt. 3 bdrms. l,2oosq.ft $170,000. Tel: 253-7188. HILLCREST TOWNHSE, 4 bdrms/ bath, 2,883 sq.ft., $450,000 0.n.0. Mon't Blanc *****11/ 2. HILLTOP APT., DIST.9, 3 bedrooms, high floor, area 2500 sq.ft. $600,000. Principals only. *****96. KING MANSION AND Robin Court apartments for sales. Please call *****47
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      905 29 116 For Sale: HDB Apartment* 5-ROOM HDB BLK 56 (ieylang Bahru. renovaied facing morning sun. see to appre-iate $115,000 Blk 115, Bl Merah Centre, terrazzo flooring $140,000 Blk 114. Depot Rd leratim rubber tiles flooring, furrished $125,000 Tel *****2 *****. 3/ 4/ S-ROOMED Hals Choice ol location Bedok. Ghitr. Moh
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      1608 31 118 Factory Spaces 118 Factory Spaces 118 Factory Spaces Complete with lighting, fire-protection sprinkler system, air-conditioning and fully installed electrical power supply facilities. Total built-up area: 18,840 sq.ft. Hfl Location: Kallang Place. Singapore 1233. ■H Price: Very reasonable. flfl Interested party please contact: fl j I H I' Mdm. Lilian
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      1076 32 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours f X NAM HO J 1 TRAVEL SERVICE (S) PTE LTD. 2 I SS WHh üb, you'll onjoythasaaxtraa- S §5 a Ist class hotels Qood meals, mostly grand dinners Extensive §5 itinerary coverage a Guaranteed flight departures, ft direct flights a Friendly bilingual guides.
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      1437 32 137 Toura 137 Toura 137 Tours I RELIANCE'S 1985 JAPAN SUPER SAVER 8 DAYS JAPAN TOUR A complete 8 days tour of the best sights of Central Japan, which covered Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Nikko, Disneyland, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Izu, Odawara Jo miIAMCi'S SKCIAUI nmmmmmnmmfmm 55 c e j. 11
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      972 32 148 Computar 148 Computar 148 Computar THINKING OF BEING A COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL? DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER STUDIES PASCAL programming courses Incorporating C G 747 WORDSTAR, LOTUS 1-2-3 and Certificate in Computer Programming dBASE II and Information Processing and IDPM Part 111 IV Exempted from Institute of Data Microprocessor Training Processing Management
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      504 32 150 Commercial/ Technical IMPORT/EXPORT PROCEDURES DOCUMENTATION COURSE M#w dftt_t#s COfftfVt#ncio£ #t CLIFFORD EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE #05-3545 Block 162 Bukit Merah Town Centre Tel: *****80 (S Knee) o Sat 2.45- 5.15pm 5/1 e Tue 7.45-10.15pm 15/1 o Fri 7.45-10.15pm 25/1 LEK MENG PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTRE #06-34 Funan Centre 109 North Bridge
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      605 32 151 Language WWW m___m____a_9m_m\ tawwa^** sWiss-M-ss* _k>i' New Basic Courts Starting Jar. 06 Tue/Fn (5.40pm— 7 10pm) Jan 19 Sal (11 40am- 2.40pm) Fab 05 Tue (7 10pm— 10 10pm) Only limited place* at available Pleaae enrol early at: Yamabuta Japanese Language School #17-06. Golden Mile Tower 6001, Beach Road,
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  • OBITUARIES
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      329 33 181 Deaths 181 Deaths MR. GOH SEOW MENG AGED: 64 passed away peacefully on 1/1/85 leaving behind Wife: Chew Quek Keow Sons: Daughters-in-law: Goh Ah Kow, Michael Tan Peck Guet, Michelle Goh Yong Nghee, Henry Png Mei Lin, Linda Goh Yong Hock, Martin Goh Yong Joo, Maurice Daughters: Sons-in-law: Goh
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      665 33  -  EPSOM JEEP By EVER since Fiesole won the Singapore Gold Cup in 1934 with 45.5 kg (the minimum weight is now 47.5kg), lightweights seem to have a fascinating appeal to punters in search of an outsider to beat the fancied horses in the classics. And lightweights
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      Muchos Gracias goes fluently
      527 33 ON THE TRACK with PEDIGREE PENANG, Wed. First-season galloper Muchos Gracias, with a win and a second in six outings, did a fluent workout on a good track here this morning, clocking 43.1 sec for 600 m. He was ridden by CH. Ooi. Last week, the
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      1065 33 IPOH, Wed. A total of 260 horses, comprising 135 in Class 2, 72 in Class 6 and 53 in restricted terms class, has been entered for the Perak Turf Club January Meeting here on Jan 12, 13, 19 and 20. There will be nine races each on the
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      116 33 FIRST DAY: Class 2 Divs 1 and 2 I,loom str and 1,800 m, Divs 3 and 4 1,100 m str; Class 6 Divs 1 and 2 1,200 m; Restricted terms Div C- 1,100 m. SECOND DAY: Class 2 Divs 1, 2, 3 and 4 1,200m; Class 6 Divs
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      467 33 150 Commarcial/ 150 Commercial/ 150 Commarcial/ 171 Found Technical Technical Technical CAMERA FOUND IN bus no. 23 on Saturday 29/12/84 before Delfi Orchard bus slop. Please contact J _o^ mmm m im^^ mm^ mm!^^ m^^^ m^ m^ mm^ m m m^^^ 11l^ m^ m^ Yenny W___\X\OHl COCKER M kmM 371
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      186 33 JANE'S INFANTRY WEAPONS [1984-85 Edited by lan V Hogg B__lt mmmm ."______bbV^*-^^^ ____^_fl^__^__^__^__H Now in its tenth edition, Jane's Infantry Weapons covers all portable weapon in use worldwide. Within major groupings of weapon types, each weapon's development, operation, specifications and deployment are detailed and usually illustrated. Sections on infantry electronics
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  • OBITUARIES
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      181 Deaths 181 Deaths 181 Deaths
      77 34 181 Deaths 181 Deaths 181 Deaths LIM KING KOON (Age: 85 years) passed away peacefully on 2nd Jan 1985 Leaving behind loving: Sons: Daughters-in-law: Lim Han Kuan Yap Siew Eng Lim Han Kwei Lim Kim Neo Lim Han Thuan Teo Siew Hiang Grandsons: Two Granddaughters: Seven Cortege leaving 6 Jalan
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      183 Condolences 183 Condolences 183 Condolences
      45 34 183 Condolences 183 Condolences 183 Condolences Our Deepest Sympathies Condolences to MR ARIFIN TAN CHENG CHUAN on the demise of his beloved son MR TAN YOU WIE from: MR MRS YEN WEN HWA the Staff of NEW TOYO ALUMINIUM PAPER PRODUCTS CO. PTE LTD A
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      30 34 182 Acknowledgements 182 Acknowledgements The family of the late MRS GUNARETNAM SUPPIAH thank all relatives and friends for their kind condolences, attendance, assistance, wreaths and donations during their recent bereavement.
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      29 34 184 In Memoriam 184 In Memoriam IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF SIM SIOW CHEW TEO HAN SIM DEPARTED 23-4-80 DEPARTED 13-11-83 (LUNAR CALENDER) (LUNAR CALENDER) INSERTED BY LOVED ONES
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      20 34 GABRIEL FLASH" ELORDE There's a new junior hunt weight chumpion Ol lhe world in heaven Tan Woo Eng
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      43 34 Tho family ol tho late JAMES NG YAM JIN Wishes lo express their heartfelt thanks to Father Goh ot Tho Church of St*. Peter A Paul, relatives and friends for their kind assistance, condolences, wreathe and donations during their recent bereavement.
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      134 34 THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MR TANG CHEE POH wish to thank tha Ministers, Ministers of Stale, Parliamentary Secretaries, Representatives of various Organisations, Associations and Schools, relatives, friends and colleagues for thair kind condolences, assistance and attendance, donations and wreaths during their recent bereavement. THE FAMILY OF THE
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      28 34 Our Dsapast Sympathies ft Condolence* To tha family of tha lata: PTE TAN HONQ KOON Always remembered by Officers And Man Of SODT, Sinoaoora Armed Forcoo.
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      169 34 IN LOVING MEMORY OF SIMON LUM WAI KEONG Departed 3rd January 1983 Sadly missad but always remembered by grandma, parents, sister, aunts and all tovad onaa. In Loving Memory Of STANLEY TAN KIM CHYE DEPARTED:- 3-1-84 We miss you, one painful year has passed. But memory of
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      35 34 ATHMA SHANTI POOJA MR. S. RAJAGOPAL (•x C.1.D., M.N.O. Branch) will Im held on 4/1/85 at 7.00pm ai Sivan Temple, Serangoon Road. Plaaaa troat thia aa a poraonal invltation from the bereaved family.
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      Lock icon Under the eyes of the world
      763 34 Under the eyes of the world Britain put to the test as Zola returns LONDON, .Wed. Zola Budd's return to Britain from South Africa this week, for the first time since her Ul-fated Olympic adventure, may not be the prelude to a happy new year. A lot of questions will
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      Lock icon David does the trick with dashing speed
      363 34 RUQBY SCENE GLOUCESTER (England), Wed. David Trick produced two moments of blinding speed here yesterday to give South west a 15-3 victory over Rumania, inflicting the tourists' second successive defeat in England. Trick defied the clinging mud to score South West's first try,
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      Lock icon Edwards feels confident
      63 34 CALIFORNIA, Wed. Lavell Edwards, coach ef Brigham Young University, said he felt certain Washington's 28--17 win over Oklahoma yesterday would keep his team atop the collegiate rankings. Results: Brigham Young 24 Michigan 11, Oklahoma 17 Washington 28, Nebraska 28 Louisiana State 11, Ohio State H Southern California
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      361 34 SOUTH KOREAN Park Jong-Pal knocked out British challenger Roy Gumbs in the second round to retain his International Boxing Federation super-middleweight title in Seoul yesterday. Park put Gumbs on the canvas for a mandatory count of eight with a quick right to the jaw at the start
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      857 34 Tottenham hit high note at Hfchbury fo atay top of the charts LONDON, $ed. Tottenham and Everton began the new year yesterday as they had ended the old locked together at the top of English First Division soccer table. Both clubs have
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      Lock icon Lendl demolishes Gerulaitis easily
      328 34 TENNIS SCENE LAS VEGAS (Nevada), Wed. Ivan Lendl, of Czechoslovakia, wore down American Vitas Gerulaitis in methodical fashion to win his first match in the AT-T Challenge of Champions event here last night. Using a strong return of serve and some heavy groundstrokes, Lendl defeated Gerulaitis
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      324 34  - My friendly foe loses his last fight LIM KEE CHAN I GABRIEL ELORDE OBITUARY By WHEN I heard yesterday that my Filipino friend, Gabriel "Hash" Elorde, had died, my reaction was a mixture of relief and grief. Belief because I did Mt want to see a great man like Elorde
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      63 34 LANDOVER (Mar. land), Wed. Bab Carpenter scared two goals, giving him M for the season, aa the streaking Washington Capitol* defeated the Boston Bruins H In a National Hockey League game aa Taesday. The triumph gave the Caps a four-point lead aver Philadelphia ln thc
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      159 35 SINGAPORE'S Malaysia Cap squad, who leave far Bandar Serf Bagawan this morning ta begin their campaign after a three-year absence, were last night waned aet te create aay problems that could result In another misunderstanding and baa. The warning came from Tee Cheng Tee, the
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      392 35 4 IT IS getting increasingly difficult to pick a clear-cut winning team for the Malaysia Cup competition, but I can safely say that my team, Selangor, will be there. Another thing I'm sure of is that Kelantan, with their youthful eraiberance and determination, will be the team
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      Lock icon The Forces boys will be with Singapore
      392 35  -  JOE DORAI MALAYSIA CUP SPOTLIGHT ON SINGAPORE SAFSA six looking forward to another happy trip to Brunei By TOMORROWS FIXTUBES Brunei v Slngapor. (Stadium Hassam Bolkiah, 8.30 p.m.) Kedah v Forces (Stadium Darulamai 8.30 p.m.) Sabah v Trengganu (Likas Stadium, 4.15 p.m.) FOR
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      418 35 MALAYSIA CUP SPOTLIGHT ON SINGAPORE'S OPPONENTS Ace ZainaTs future uncertain after absence from training KUANTAN, Wed. Zainal Abidin Hassan's failure to turn up in last Sunday's Sultan Ahmad Shah Cup match against Selangor has blown an air of uncertainty over his Malaysia Cup future with Pahang. No-one
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      459 35 West Indians are brought down to earth WORLD champions West Indies suffered their first cricket defeat in 28 Tests today, going down by an innings and 55 runs to a rejuvenated Australia. It was a sad ending for skipper Clive Lloyd, playing his last Test after leading the West Indies
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      Lock icon Easy win for Sri Lanka
      192 35 PERTH, Wednesday A BREEZY half-century by vice-captain Roy Dias guided Sri Lanka to an easy seven-wicket victory over Western Australia on the final day of their three-day cricket match here today. The visitors resumed their second innings at 67 for two and strolled to their
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      279 35  - Setting sail into the new year LEE WAI WUN YACHTING By KEEL boats contesting in the second Singapore Tatler/Cartier race this Sunday will launch this year's activities for yachting. About 20 boats from the Changi Sailing Club and the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club are expected to sail the seas
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