The Straits Times, 6 December 1986

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    15 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1986 50 CENTS M.C. (P) No. 188/12/85
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    Muslim MPs speak up
    896 1 Herzog visit brought queries on Malay leaders 5 stand What the 9 MPs say: Govt has the right to invite foreign leaders President Wee's Palestine statement is reassuring Concern among Malays is not disloyalty Foreign distortion of feelings regrettable SINGAPORE'S nine Muslim MPs yesterday affirmed the
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    Gardener who worked for 4 Presidents
    291 1 MR Sng Ser Wah, a gardener at the Istana, has worked for four Presidents, but they are bosses he sees from a distance. Last night, he had his second face-to-face meeting with President Wee Kirn Wee, after receiving his Long Service Award. As the
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    Lock icon Senate and House panels to probe Iran arms deal
    387 1 WASHINGTON Congress will conduct full Watergate-style investigations into the Iran arms deal with special Senate and House committees scrutinising President Ronald Reagan's worst political crisis. In the Senate on Thursday, leaders of the two parties agreed to name a select committee
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      Lock icon SOVIETS FOR SALT PACT
      41 1 MOSCOW The Soviet Union will continue to observe its Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties (Salt) with the United States despite Washington's decision to break out of the 1979 Salt-II agreement, the official Tass news agency said yesterday. Reuter
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    Lock icon KL nod for Official Secrets Act amendments
    223 1 KL nod for Official Secrets Act amendments KUALA LUMPUR Parliament yesterdayapproved controversial amendments to Malaysia's Official Secrets Act making a minimum oneyear jail term mandatory for anyone convicted of possessing secrets without authority. The approval came three days after the government modified a Bill to reduce tne scope of what
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    Khoo Teck Puat raises $400m in new Exco deal
    329 1 Khoo Teck Puat raises $400m in new Exco deal A NEW deal by Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat on his stake m Exco International yesterday gave the tycoon's coffers an instant $400 million boost. The cash from the sale could help him solve his problems over the National Bank of
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    Lock icon Governor of HK dies in Beijing
    254 1 BEIJING The Governor of Hongkong, Sir Edward Youde. died m his sleep at the British ambassador's residence m Beijing on Thursday night, an embassy spokesman said. He was 62. In Hongkong, the local dollar and stock markets both fell yesterday on the news of
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      8 1 Teheran trying to split Iraq supporters: Page 6
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  • IN SUMMARY
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      Home
      387 2 Shell arts festival SHELL, the oil company, is planning a business league of sorts m the arts here. It is inviting companies to take part m a lunchtime mini arts festival to be held at its theatrette m Shell Tower m May next year. The mini festival is open
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      Comment
      306 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: IT IS surprising that the outcry from our closest neighbour at the visit of Israeli President Chaim Herzog has been so vehement and has dragged on for so long. If it is true that this represents "the outpouring of the true feelings of all Malaysians",
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      74 2 MORE LETTERS ON HERZOG WE PUBLISH more letters from readers about Malaysian reactions to Israeli President Chaim Herzog's visit to Singapore. One says that since Singapore is a sovereign and an independent nation, nobody can and ought to dictate to us how we should conduct our foreign policy or
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      Around the world
      271 2 'Work m good faith' THE REAGAN administration could work with opposition Democrats m the United States Congress to draft new trade laws without erecting protectionist barriers, Treasury Secretary James Baker has said. Mr Baker told a conference on trade and debt on Thursday: "I am convinced that
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      362 2 Clough hits out NOTTINGHAM Forest manager Brian Clough has hit out at British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Sports Minister Dick Tracey over the plan to introduce membership cards for football clubs. "The Prime Minister obviously has no feeling or warmth towards football how else can you explain why
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      Section Two
      323 2  -  People Power book TWO WEEKS ago, Philippines President Corazon Aquino foiled a coup plot against her government and sacked her Defence Minister Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the two men who caused a popular uprising that swept her into power nine months ago. In a new book, reviewed
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      Timesdollar
      170 2 NEW PROMET CREDIT PLAN PROPERTY and marine engineering group Promet Bhd has come up with a new plan to extricate itself from the hands of its receivers and managers. Under the latest proposal, said to have been conceived by founder and chief executive Brian Chang, creditors can either retain
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      Around Asean..and Across the Causeway
      219 2 Around Asean..and Across the Causeway Oil 'leak' m Brunei? BRI'NEI Shell Petroleum Company is vetting customers to find out if oil from Brunei has been "leaked" to South Africa. The company is refusing further orders from unidentified customers until they "clarify doubts" about the final destinations of past oil shipments.
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    Buyers' Guide
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      Lock icon Links with China date back to civil war
      349 3 Obituary: Sir Edward Youde HONGKONG Hongkong Governor Sir Edward Youde, who died m Beijing yesterday, was intimately involved with China from its civil war to the signing of an agreement to relinquish sovereignty over the British colony. He became Hongkong's Governor m
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      Lock icon 5 killed in latest outbreak of Delhi violence
      459 3 NEW DELHI AT LEAST five people were feared killed yesterday when police fired at a crowd of Sikhs at a New Delhi temple and a young Sikh drove a truck out of the building into police lines, killing three constables. A police
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      Lock icon Probe into Nazi war criminals in Australia
      301 3 Probe into Nazi war criminals in Australia CANBERRA THE Australian government disclosed yesterday it has compiled a secret list of 70 suspected Nazi war criminals living m Australia. An official report submitted to the Federal Parliament said it was likely a significant number of people who had committed serious war
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      140 3 Export dip slows Japan's growth TOKYO Slumping exports slowed Japan's economic growth m the third quarter of this year, but the economy also showed some signs of shifting from export dependence to domestic expansion, the government said yesterday. The Economic Planning Agency said the gross national product, the total output
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      Tokyo panel to tackle high property prices
      259 3  -  PETER HAZELHURST By Tokyo Correspondent TOKYO The Japanese government has set up an emergency committee to fight the drastic rise m property prices m Tokyo where businessmen are now paying a staggering *****,000 for one square metre of land m the downtown area.
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      Lock icon War tactics as business weapon
      89 3 BEIJING China's industry leaders believe ancient texts on the art of war could be a magic weapon for success m business, an official Chinese newspaper said yesterday. More than 300 factory chiefs met m Beijing recently to debate the military strategy of past Chi- nese
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      Lock icon Chiang urges fair play for polls today
      264 3 Chiang urges fair play for polls today TAIPEI President Chiang Ching-Kuo has called on candidates of the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) I to ensure "gentlemanly competition" as Taiwan I goes to the polls today m j its first chance to vote for an opposition party. The election is seen as a
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      Trade barriers can be avoided — Baker
      417 4 Trade barriers can be avoided Baker We can work with Democrats, says Treasury chief NEW YORK THE Reagan administration could work with opposition Democrats m the United States Congress to draft new trade laws without erecting protectionist barriers, Treasury Secretary James Baker has said. Mr Baker told a conference on
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      Lock icon High living out of a suitcase
      157 4 COLUMBUS (Ohio) Two teenagers went on a five-day spending spree round the country after one of them found a suitcase full of money and drugs. Police arrested Raymond Salter, 13, and Marc Hairreil, 14, on Sunday at the Columbus airport after a tip-off that
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      Lock icon Court orders death for 14 over killing of Grenada PM
      409 4 Court orders death for 14 over killing of Grenada PM ST GEORGE'S Grenada A Grenadian court has sentenced 14 former soldiers and government leaders to death and jailed three others for the murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and 10 aides during a coup which sparked a US-led invasion of
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      Lock icon Speakes to quit in February
      241 4 WASHINGTON Chief White House spokesman Larry Speakes, who has clashed and parried with reporters for almost six years as President Ronald Reagan's chief spokesman, announced m the midst of the Iran arms Contra aid furore on Thursday that he would resign on Feb 1. Mr
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      Lock icon Engineer shoots 22 in Bogota rampage
      116 4 BOGOTA An electronics engineer killed and burned his mother, shot dead another six people In the same building and then had dinner and drinks before gunning down at least 15 people at a posh restaurant, authorities said yesterday. It was not immediately known why
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      Lock icon Disastrous year ends on bright note for Nasa
      256 4 CAPE CANAVERAL The year of disaster for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) ended m triumph with the spectacular night launch of an Atlas-Centaur rocket and a costly military satellite, giving the agency an early Christmas present and its fourth success
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        456 6 Teheran trying to divide Iraq supporters BAHRAIN TEHERAN has launched a twopronged drive to split Iraq's supporters m the Gulf as the arms-for-Iran scandal continues to undermine US credibility m the Middle East, according to diplomats m the region. They said Teheran is wooing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on
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        Lock icon Reagan gave advance approval, says McFarlane
        303 6 Reagan gave advance approval, says McFarlane WASHINGTON PRESIDENT Ronald Reagan gave advance approval for Israel's sale of arms to Iran, despite administration assertions to the contrary, former National Security Adviser Robert McFarlane is said to have told the Senate In- telligence Committee. Three people familiar with Mr McFarlane's closed-door testimony
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        Lock icon Charge that Israel delivered $2b in arms
        299 6 WASHINGTON A former National Security Council expert said on Thursday Israel delivered between US$5OO million (about 551.07 billion) and US$l billion (552.15 billion) worth of US arms to Iran between May and November this year. Mr Gary Sick, one of the NSC officials
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        Lock icon New US security adviser 'headed failed CIA plot'
        297 6 WASHINGTON President Ronald Reagan's choice for a new National Security Adviser Mr Frank Carlucci once ran a secret CIA operation m Yemen that failed, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. Mr Carlucci was appointed on Tuesday to help restore confidence m the
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        Lock icon Reagan is telling truth — Meese
        96 6 Reagan is telling truth Meese LOS ANGELES US At-torney-General Edwin Meese has strongly defended the actions and honesty of President Ronald Reagan m the sale of arms to Iran. "Its obvious that President Reagan is being absolutely truthful with the American people," Mr Meese told an audience at a Los
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      Lock icon Pretoria is running out of time, says Shultz
      358 8 Pretoria is running out of time, says Shultz WASHINGTON AMERICAN Secretary of State George Shultz has issued an urgent appeal to South Africans to start talks on a multi-racial democracy, and warns that time is running out for a peaceful change. "Delay only invites disaster," he said m a major
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      Lock icon Attack on me planned by govt, says Winnie
      297 8 SOWETO Black activist Winnie Mandela accused the government on Thursday of orchestrating an attack m which a crowd of blacks pelted her with garbage outside a Cape Town courthouse. Mrs Mandela, addressing a news conference at her Soweto home a day after
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      Lock icon Holy war plot: Cairo charges 33
      89 8 CAIRO Egypt's top prosecutor has charged four military officers and 29 civilians "with trying to organise a Muslim holy war to topple President Hosni Mubarak's government, the government's Middle East News Agency has reported. The indictment, issued on Thursday, said the men had formed
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      Lock icon Saudis to boost navy to protect oil terminals
      383 8 Saudis to boost navy to protect oil terminals BAHRAIN SAUDI ARABIA plans to upgrade its small navy to help protect oil terminals and export lanes m the Gulf and Red Sea, diplomats m the region said on Thursday. They said the kingdom wanted to form a submarine fleet and open
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      Lock icon Sidon camps hit by rocket barrage
      163 8 BEIRUT Israeli gunboats on Thursday fired more than 71 rockets into two Palestinian refugee camps already devastated by 11 days of fighting the Shi'ite Muslim forces. At least one Palestinian was killed and two were wounded m the two-hour barrage by three Israeli gunboats.
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      Lock icon Couple faked rape to marry
      153 9 Couple faked rape to marry EPINAL, France A young Turk, who faked a rape attempt on a 15-year-old compatriot to force her family to let them marry, has got his way after narrowly escaping criminal charges, local court officials said on Thursday. Ihsan Cokuckun, 23, seized his sweetheart Fatima, as
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      Lock icon EC leaders gather in rare mood of harmony
      375 9 EC leaders gather in rare mood of harmony LONDON LEADERS of the 12--nation European Community met yesterday m an assertive and unusuaiJy united mood to tackle Aids, terrorism and economic problems and review world affairs against a background of crisis m Washington. British officials who have set the agenda for
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      Lock icon Nato chiefs agree on need for build-up
      355 9 BRUSSELS North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) Defence Ministers were ending two days of talks here yesterday, marked by agreement over nuclear arms issues m the wake of the Reykjavik meeting, and continuing concern over the need to strengthen the alliance's vastly outnumbered conventional
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      Lock icon Let's get on with it — Warsaw Pact
      177 9 Let's get on with it Warsaw Pact VIENNA The Warsaw Pact suggested on Thursday to Nato that the two sides end more than 13 years of squabbling on ways to cut troops m central Europe by agreeing to end negotiations with a face-saving compromise and moving on to new talks.
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      Lock icon Captain blameless over Tamil refugees
      106 9 BRKMKRHAVEN (West (iermany) The West derman freighter captain who set down 155 Tamil refugees off Newfoundland will not be prosecuted, lawyers said on Thursday. Captain Wolfgang Bindel had been under Investigation on suspicion of abandoning the Tamils at sea and profiteering since shortly after the
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      Lock icon Teetotaller pays $124,000 for rare bottle of wine
      194 9 Teetotaller pays $124,000 for rare bottle of wine LONDON A JORDANIAN who says he does not drink has bought the world's most expensive bottle of white wine for a heady £39,811 (*****,000). Mr I. Shiblaq, bought the 1784 Chateau d'Yquem, believed to have belonged to American founding father Thomas Jefferson,
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      257 10 Thailand deports American PoW 'rescuer' BANGKOK Former American Green Beret James "Bo" Gritz, who has made controversial forays into communist Laos to search for US servicemen supposedly held captive there, tried to en ter Thailand on a fals< passport last month bui was deported, an immigra tion official said The
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      Brunei Shell probes 'leak' to S. Africa
      249 10  - Brunei Shell probes 'leak' to S. Africa HAN LING Oil shipment destinations to be clarified By Brunei Correspondent BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Brunei Shell Petroleum Company is vetting customers to find out if oil from Brunei has been "leaked" to South Africa. The company is refusing further orders from unidentified customers
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      Lock icon Angkor Wat tour scrapped after warnings of danger
      215 10 BANGKOK A tourist excursion to the ancient Angkor temple m guerilla-in-fested Cambodia has been cancelled as clients were scared away by media accounts of danger, tour organisers announced. Khmer Rouge guerillas, the most powerful force m the resistance coalition fighting Vietnamese troops
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      Lock icon Jakarta won't quit Opec to set own oil price
      321 10 JAKARTA INDONESIA will not quit Opec although the organisation no longer controls world oil markets as it did m the *****, Oil Minister Subroto told a meeting m Bandung. He was quoted by the Bandung newspaper Pikiran Rakyat as telling students
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      Lock icon Thais celebrate King's birthday
      262 10 BANGKOK MILLIONS of Thais carrying lighted candles, films, plays, music and offerings to monks yesterday celebrated the 59th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The nation-wide celebration paid respect to the constitutional monarch who has reigned since 1947, becoming an essential source of national unity and stability.
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      'Make value of Asean known to own people'
      172 11  -  YANG RAZALI KASSIM By :".r:.! Corespondent MANADO (North Sulawesi) An Asean symposium here has called on member nations to help develop an "Asean consciousness" among their people. Participants at the symposium, organised by the Indonesian Foreign Ministry and the local Sam Ratulangi
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      Lock icon I deserted Enrile for unity's sake, says Ramos
      289 11  - I deserted Enrile for unity's sake, says Ramos ABBY TAN MANILA Philippines Armed Forces Chief General Fidel Ramos has said his break with former ally Juan Ponce Enrile last month was to prevent polarisation of the country which could lead to civil war. Everything less than the interest of the
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      Lock icon Railway 'flyovers' to ease jams in Jakarta
      131 11 Railway 'flyovers' to ease jams in Jakarta JAKARTA Construction of a series of urban railway "flyovers" will start m the middle of next year to alleviate the burden on the city's road transport system, the daily Suara Karya has reported. The Indonesian capital, with a population of 7'i million which
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      Lock icon Filipinos ready to register for new elections
      190 11 MANILA A liquor and firearms ban went into force at midnight last night ready for the opening today of voter registration for the first elections under the government of Corazon Aquino. The 250,000-member armed forces, Chilian cadets and the civilian National Movement for
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      Lock icon Coke and Pepsi accuse each other of hiding empty bottles
      239 11 Coke and Pepsi accuse each other of hiding empty bottles BANGKOK The local bottlers of Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola are swapping accusations of hiding each other's empty bottles as part of tactics m their battle for the market m southern Thailand. Mr Pairoj Rattakul, chairman m the south for Haad Thip
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      Philippine forces fear new push by Moro rebels
      388 11  -  ABBY TAN By Manila Correspondent MANILA The Philippine military is concerned over a new war looming m the south as Muslim rebel Nur Misuari revives a 15,000--strong army and Christians m Mindanao rearm themselves. The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which spearheaded
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      Lock icon Cuepacs threatens national strikes
      150 12 KUALA LUMPUR The Congress of Unions of Employees m the Public and Civil Service (Cuepacs) has threatened to stage nationwide industrial action if the government refused to withdraw its proposals for a wage freeze and abolition of pensions for new civil servants. The union president. Mr
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      Lock icon Dr M gives pledge on Secrets Act cases
      302 12 KUALA LUMPUR Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad gave an assurance yesterday that all cases to be prosecuted under the revised Official Secrets Act will undergo a more careful study m view of the stiffer penalties. The Bill was passed by Parliament yesterday.
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      Lock icon Saga's US deal 'to boost local industry'
      266 12 Saga's US deal 'to boost local industry' KUALA LUMPUR Proton, the Malaysian car manufacturer, won praises yesterday for clinching the deal with an American company to export the Proton Saga to the US market. The Federal Territory Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry described Saga's impending entry into the world's
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      Lock icon Whip mandatory for minor drug trafficking
      151 12 Whip mandatory for minor drug trafficking KUALA LUMPUR People convicted of minor drug trafficking offences will now face mandatory whipping, heavier jail terms and fines. The penalties were contained m amendments to the Dangerous Drug Law approved by Parliament on Thursday. It provides for a mandatory punishment of between three
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      Lock icon Former MD to be sentenced on Friday
      125 12 KUALA LUMPUR The High Court will pass sentence on former Malaysian Overseas Investment Corporation (MOIC) managing director Mohamed Abdullah Ang for criminal breach of trust on Friday. Justice N.H. Chan deferred sentence yesterday after hearing a mitigation plea by Abdullah's counsel, Mr Jeffrey
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      Lock icon MAS to buy planes with digital computers
      257 12 MAS to buy planes with digital computers SUBANG Malaysian Airline System (MAS) will soon acquire aircraft with digital computers for carrying out tasks normally done by pilots and flight engineers. Disclosing this yesterday, MAS managing director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, said the decision was taken as the airline felt
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      Lock icon 6 months' jail for arson
      65 12 6 months' jail for arson KUALA LUMPUR Singapore businessman Neo Kok Soon, 26, was yesterday sentenced to six months' jail by the Sessions Court for attempted arson of his lover's house. Neo from Hougang Avenue, admitted committing the offence at the house of Cik Poon Saw Ching, 27, at 49-C,
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      Lock icon Teenage girls being tricked into porn video films
      160 12 SEREMBAN A syndicate is believed to be distributing locallymade pornographic video tapes featuring unsuspecting teenage girls from rural areas m Negri Sembilan. Sources said the syndicate charged $120 a tape usually screened m isolated rubber estates to avoid detection. The syndicate also
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      S'pore suspicious of Asean partners, says Umno leader
      175 13 KUALA LUMPUR Singapore had exposed its "evil motive" to its neighbours with the recent visit of Israeli President Chaim Herzog. Umno Information Chief Haji Hussin Ahmad said. "Singapore is very suspicious of Malaysia and Indonesia although all this while we have been
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      Lock icon Rais: Govt opposes Zionism, not Jews
      217 13 More reactions to the Herzog visit PONTIAN THE Malaysian government is opposed only to Zionism and not 'he Jewish people, or Israel, as had been assumed by several countries, Foreign Minister Datuk Rais Yatim said yesterday. Many countries had misconstrued Malaysia's stand m the
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      Mixed feelings on review of air pact
      776 13 Travel industry feels Senai facilities are inadequate KUALA LUMPUR The proposal by Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah that Malaysia review its air pact with Singapore has been welcomed m some quarters. But others have warned it will be difficult to implement,
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      Lock icon Thousands head for home as flood waters recede
      178 13 Xl ALA LUMPUR Life m flood-hit Kelantan and Trengganu was gradually returning to normal yesterday as the rains stopped and thousands of evacuees headed back to their homes. As the waters m most areas began to recede, official teams began moving out
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      Lock icon Kelantan urged to relax rules on entertainment
      196 13 KOTA BARU THE Kelantan government has been urged to relax entertainment rules to encourage a longer stay by businessmen visiting the state. Businessmen had complained that normally they had to settle any business dealings early and leave for the Thai border town of
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      Shell plans lunchtime arts fest
      487 14  - Shell plans lunchtime arts fest RICHARD LIM Companies invited to stage items By BUSINESS leagues m sports have been around for a long time. Now a similar thing m a different line is on the cards: The Shell companies m Singapore are planning a business league of sorts m the
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      Labourer jailed for extorting from hawker
      213 14 A POLICE sergeant was pushed when he tried to arrest an odd-job labourer. The labourer, 800 Kuan Peng, 22, had earlier returned to the hawker who had sold him carrot cake not to settle the bill but to demand money. He threatened to beat
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      Former Telecoms man tapped lines for race tips
      225 14 Former Telecoms man tapped lines for race tips A TKLECOMS technician wire-tapping telephone conversations for tips on horse racing managed to win $500 from what he heard. But when he went for more, he must have wished he had a tip-off about the police ambush waiting for him. In court
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      Dump closed for 2 weeks
      50 14 THE Lorong Halus dumping ground, off Tampines Road, will be closed for road repairs and maintenance work for two weeks from today. During this period, refuse can be sent to the Ulu Pandan Refuse Incineration Plant, Tuas Incineration Plant or Lim Chu Kang dumping ground.
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      Lock icon Chok Tong takes in the sights at Burmese lake
      306 14  -  CHEONG YIP SENG By m Rangoon RANGOON First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong went sightseeing on Inle Lake on the Shan Plateau m central Burma yesterday. Most of the sightseeing was done seated m an armchair m a narrow 13--metre
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      Go professional quality-control body told
      261 14 SINGAPORE'S qualitycontrol body, the Singapore Quality and Reliability Association, should turn professional like its counterparts m the United States and Britain. Col (Res) Quek Poh Huat, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research, which set up the quality-control body m 1971, said
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      Insurers suggest $1 penalty each time a member lights up
      364 14 Insurers suggest $1 penalty each time a member lights up National Smoking Control Programme THE Life Insurance Association (LIA) has suggested to its members that they "fine" smoking employees $1 e^ch time they light up a cigarette. The penalty is not intended to be a financial deterrent. In fact, the
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      MP to open computer club at poly
      66 14 MP to open computer club at poly THE Ngee Ann Polytechnic Computer Club will be opened today by the MP for Bukit Timah, Dr Wang Kai Yuen. The 60Q-member club was formed by first -year electronics engineering students. Its main aim is to promote awareness of the rtle of computers
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      Tougher rules on hazardous chemicals
      392 16 Changes to come into effect m March STRICTER measures to control the storage and transport of hazardous industrial chemicals will come into force m March. Under the new rules, even those who store or use hazardous chemicals must have a permit. Now, only importers, sellers
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      Two top awards, but few sales
      315 16 Winning artist admits hardly selling anything between awards MOST artiste uouid env\ Sandy Wong Shin. Just 23 and only two years out of art school, she's won !«<• big awards this year. Yesterday, at the National Museum, where she and fellow silvermedallist Low Pua\
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      Almost all who sat for N levels get certs
      189 16 ALMOST all the 14,003 candidates who sat for the Secondary 4 SingaporeCambridge N level examinations m September were awarded a certificate. School candidates can collect their result slips from their schools from noon on Monday. Private candidates will get theirs through
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      Kenyan team here for 5-day visit
      75 16 Kenyan team here for 5-day visit A SEVEN-MEMBER delepa tion from Kenya will arriv< today for a five-day visit. The delegation, which is the Kenyan Presidential Working Party on Education and Manpower Training for the Next Decade and Be yond, will leave on Wednesday. During the visit, they will meet
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      S. Korean officials due
      58 16 TWO South Korean government officials will be visiting Singapore from tomorrow to Tuesday. They are Mr Chun Hong Shik and Mr Kang Pyong Soo, both assistant secretaries from the Office of the Senior Secretary (Inspection and Reform Affairs), Presidential Secretariat. During their visit, they will meet
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      Works by SPH employees put on display
      176 16 Works by SPH employees put on display A POOL of hidden artistic talent can be found m the Singapore Press Holdings group and Chief Executive Officer Frank Yung (left) didn't have to look very hard to find it. For around him are more than 160 works art pieces as well
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      Drug-case man's bid to prove point may backfire
      235 17 LABOI KER Low Poh Hai, 42, was so keen to prose a point before a magistrate yesterday that he may unwittingly ha\e got himself into more trouble with the law. When the court interpreter read oat the charge to him, accusing him
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      Roller disco date with the police
      110 17 ABOUT 350 youths will be attending the first roller disco party organised by the police on Wednesday night. The party, organised by Toa Payoh police, will be held at the Roller Disco World at Goldhill Square m Thomson Road from 7 pm to midnight.
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      Three held over youth's death
      299 17 Student, 17, attacked after 'staring' incident POLICE have arrested three suspects after a teenage student died m hospital on Wednesday a fortnight after he and six friends were attacked by four people over an alleged staring incident m the Alexandra Hospital grounds. Ng Wan San,
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      Forum on marriage draws up new 'contract'
      342 17 THE forum at the Queenstown branch library didn't set out to draw up a fresh marriage contract. It merely asked the question What do marriage and divorce mean 0 But m answering that question on Thursday night, the estimated 60 women and men
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      1,000 youths expected at police disco
      51 17 OFFICERS from the Central police station will hold a Police Youth Disco Night for about 1,000 youths at the YMCA of Singapore m Orchard Road tonight from 8 pm. Police officers will be the disc jockeys for the night. They will also sing and
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      CIAS axes 10 after losing deal
      85 17 CIAS axes 10 after losing deal TEN cooks and kitchen hands were retrenched by the Changi International Airport Services (CIAS) yesterday after the company lost a $6 million catering contract with the Ministry of Defence recently. A few catering workers were redeployed to the hospital kitchen and about 20 general
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      Bursaries
      44 17 NEEDY students living m the Geylang Serai constituency can apply for educational bursaries on forms available from the Geylang Serai and Geylang East community centres. For more details, call Mr Lim Yoong Chuen on 744-9988 or the Geylang Serai community centre on 744-5460.
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      Acquitted
      41 17 A MAN was yesterday acquitted of having 3.43 decalitres of dutiable brandy after the prosecution withdrew the charge. It was alleged that Mr Chew Thiam Fock, 36, had the liquor m a car off Paya Lebar Road on Feb 26.
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      Road closure for the big run
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      12,000 all set for the marathon
      178 18 12,000 all set for the marathon SPECTATORS can get a good view of the runners m the third Singapore Marathon tomorrow along most of the 42.2--km route. But the two places to be are the starting point at Stamford Bridge and the finish at the National Stadium. About 12.000 athletes
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      Watch on errant weekend motorists
      117 18 THE Traffic Police will step up action against errant motorists on weekends, particularly on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings, starting today. They will also carry breathalyser tests on suspected drunk motorists during road blocks. There were 14 fatal accidents last month the lowest figure this
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      Big builders 'likely to benefit'
      555 18 Only 15 companies qualify for specialist-aid plan AN AID package for contractors trying to get jobs overi seas will benefit mainly large companies and groups of firms, industry sources said yesterday. Indeed, details of the govj ernment aid plan released i yesterday show that only
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      Big demand for technical grads
      475 18  -  HSUNG BEE HWA Institute's students have no problem finding jobs By DESPITE the recession, all 103 students from the German-Sin-gapore Institute have found jobs within months of finishing their course at the technical training institute. Miss Lee Yin Lian, 25, the top student of the
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      MRT hands out last civil works contract
      181 18 THE last civil engineering contract for the Mass Rapid Transit system has been given out. The $27.4-million job to build Changi Depot, one of three MRT depots, was awarded to Jurong Engineering Ltd. A 5 per cent preferential margin application gave the company
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      Cabby gets Guinness award
      77 18 CABBY Rohani bin Ismail yesterday collected his Guinness Effort Award for helping the victims of a pick-up crash at Braddell Road two months ago. Mr Rohani. 35, a part-time cabby of two years and a shipyard fitter by day, received a framed commendation letter, an engraved
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      Study on use of coal as an alternative fuel
      352 20  - Study on use of coal as an alternative fuel RONNIE LIM By SINGAPORE has commissioned a United States consultant to further study the use of coal as an alternative fuel for power stations. Black and Veatch International was appointed m April by the Public Utilities Board to carry out the
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      Task force on culture gets down to work
      540 20 Task force on culture gets down to work It has 3V2 years to tackle hefty agenda THEIR brief is to get more life and money injected into the culture and entertainment business. They have three-and-a-half years to do the job and the countdown began m the middle of the year
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      Toast to mark Thai King's birthday
      81 20 Toast to mark Thai King's birthday THE Senior Minister (Prime Minister's Office), Mr S. Rajaratnam (above, left), toasting the Thai ambassador, Mr Asda Jayanama, at *he reception here last night to mark the 59t>i birthday of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Also present at the function held at the Pavilion InterContinental
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      Woman wrote on wall of lift
      147 20 AN AIRLINE mechanic riding a lift up u> fcls fiancee's flat wa> sh< ■'.ked to find some vi gar words about her written on the wall. Mr Hamis hin txiul Rahirn. 28, reports thl> to police. In court yestei'da, 1 Lai Wai Hong, 32,
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      One lane of slip road to close for MRT work
      79 20 FROM tomorrow, the slip road from westbound Kallang Road to Crawford Street will be reduced from two lanes to one for Mass Rapid Transit work to be carried out. The arrangement will remain for four weeks while the ground there
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      Be realistic, job-seekers urged
      336 20 Be realistic, job-seekers urged ABOUT 350 school-leavers were brought face to face with the realities of working life yesterday before even landing their first job. At a seminar, Career Prospects for School-leav-ers, they were given a stiff dose of advice by six speakers from var ous fields. The Mandarin seminar
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      Charity jog
      34 20 THE Port of Singapore Au'hority will hold a charity „og tomorrow to raise funds br the Community Chest of Singapore About 400 staff will set off from Bukit Cherrnin at 8 am.
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      Law Society co-opts two to fill council seats
      393 21 Law Society co-opts two to fill council seats TWO lawyers have been co-opted to fill vacancies :n the council of the Law Society which arose from the departure of former president Francis Scow inti the September resignation of council member H. S. Narulla. They are Mr N. Ganesan and Mr
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      Software firm warns 'pirates' of legal action
      206 21  - Software firm warns 'pirates' of legal action GRACE CHNG By- MICROSOFT, one of the world's largest software companies, has warned it will take legal action against local dealers who sell pirated copies of its product. The company, based m the United States, has identified more than seven dealers here who
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      Asean businessmen must help in recovery: B-G Lee
      316 21 ASKA.N businessmen were reminded yesterday of their role m helping tht'ir countries out of the slump. "Governments can on--1) be umpires. It Is up to you In the private sector to play the game," said the Acting Trade and Industry Minister, Brlgtieu
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      Meeting identifies three key factors to higher productivity
      172 21 THREE key factors were identified at an Asean meeting here yesterday to boost productivity m companies m member-coun-tries. They are industrial harmony, profit- and informa-tion-snaring by employers, and unified union and employer organisations. The 17 government, employer and union representatives who attended
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      CJC and RI top software contest
      345 21 CATHOLIC Junior College has won the Pre-U section of the first national computer software writing competition. And taking top spot m the secondary schools section is Raffles Institution. In a one-day contest held at the Westin Plaza hotel yesterday, each team had to write
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      Restrictions on use of grass cutters
      459 23 Hand-held cutters only as last resort HAND-HELD grass cutters can now be used m pubiic areas only as a last resort. Even then, they must be fitted with a special nylon guard that will prevent the cutters from flinging objects such as stones and
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      'Arduous effort' by inventor pays off
      223 23 'Arduous effort' by inventor pays off "THA^ goodness," said Mr Seek Wing Chee, bank officer-turned-entrepre-neur, when told that the Government has officially given the thumbs-up for his invention. Mr Seek invented the nylon guard that will be fitted on all hand-held rotary blade grass gutters used by contractors who work
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      Free course in video dubbing
      82 23 REGISTRATION for a free six-week training course m English video dubbing will be held at the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation from Monday to Friday. Those interested should bring two passport-size photographs of themselves. Registration hours are from 5 pm to 7 pm daily ar.d applicants will
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      Dr Ow's date
      28 23 THE MP for Leng Kee. Dr Ow Chin Hock, will attend Econ Minimart's 4th anniversary dinner at the Mandarin Hotel ballroom tonight at 7.15 pm.
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      New bus berths at Jurong interchange
      101 23 ANOTHER nine SBS services will be transferred to new berths at the Jurong interchange from tomorrow. This change is to ensure a smoother flow of passengers and buses at the interchange. The nine services are 154, 157. 165, 183, 184, 240, 241, 255 and
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      Policeman-brothers acted as bookmakers
      189 23 Policeman-brothers acted as bookmakers TWO brothers both police constables refused to open the door of their fiat when a party of police officers raided their home on May 5 last year. A court heard yesterday that the officers, led by Acting Deputy Superintendent Yee Teck Yong, the officer-in-charge of the
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      Student found hanged
      53 23 A NATIONAL University of Singapore undergraduate was found hanged from a tree at Jurong Country Club m Science Centre Road on Thursday morning. It was learnt that secondyear architecture student Teoh Kirn Seng, 23, from Ipoh, was feeling depressed after he failed an examination. Police do not
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      Questions arising from furore over Herzog visit
      2431 24  -  KWAN WENG KIN By Lowering the temperature A lowering of the temperature is already discernible. The latest bid to cool passions came from Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Datuk Rais Yatim (left), on Thursday. He said both countries should continue to "live and let m
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      The Straits Times SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1986 Friends and neighbours
      618 24 The Straits Times SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1986 Friends and neighbours THAT Israel is a friend of Singapore is a fact that goes back to 1965 when we became independent. But the friendship and ties with Malaysia go back much, much longer. It is therefore a surprise that the outcry from
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      This week's parting shots
      127 24 "F.veryone will be In Orchard Road to watch the lights. There is going to be a jam and people won't be able to get home." Miss Clara Ang, public relations manager of Boulevard Hotel, which is offering a special package for guests during the Christmas season.
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    • What others are still saying about the Herzog visit
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        T. F. Hwang takes you down Memory Lane
        585 25 T. F. Hwang takes you down Memory Lane ONE IN A MILLION MV FIRST thought about the late Mr Takamlzu Mori, 18, i)i Kuala Lumpur, vta.l that he aas one Japanese m a million. it Is most unlikely that there'd ever come another Japanese quite like him In *n\ Asean
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        The day S'pore hosted the Israeli President and the Pope
        316 25 NOVEMBER 20 was the day President Chaim Herzog ended his three-day visit to Singapore. It was also the day Pope John Paul II spent five hours here. But the Israeli President and the Head of the Catholic Church did not
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        Show more understanding for population problems — and also Muslim feelings
        551 25 Show more understanding for population problems and also Muslim feelings Editorial, headlined Singapore's guests, published m The Jakarta Post on Nov 21. THE Republic of Singapore has welcome Interesting and contrasting guests lately Pope John Paul II and Israeli President Chaim Herzog. While both attracted world attention, the visit by
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        Watchdog audit committees: Ask the shareholders first
        1290 25  -  TAN SAI SIONG Look Back In Wonder A personal view of the week's news By THE Singapore Society of Accountants' proposal for its clients each to set up a watchdog audit committee is seen as a good thing by those polled. Times Dollar,
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        Clearing the confusion over PAC's opposition to Zionism
        831 25 Malaysians are against Zionism, and not the people of Singapore, says a letter m The Star of Malaysia. Excerpts of this letter are reproduced here, together with two other letters which appeared m the same newspaper Excerpts of letter by Jomo K.S.,
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        Many surprised by the protests
        167 25 Letter by Ong Teng Chin, headlined It's better to make friends, published on Dec 5. I REFER to the comment (The Star, Nov 22): "Unfortunately this time, Singapore had badly miscalculated Malaysia's reaction. It might be able to live with Kuala Lumpur's protest but the
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        Unwise to ignore neighbours' sensitivity
        172 25 Letter by Dr Lee Siew Choh, Chairman of the Barisan Sosialis, Singapore, headlined Foolhardy to ignore protests, published on Dec 3. ISRAELI President Chaim Herzog's visit to Singapore has as expected brought about adverse reactions from neighbouring countries. While Singapore as an independent Slate can
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  • FORUM
    • On reaction to Pope's visit
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        Pope's visit too short to be missionary
        205 26 I REFER to the report "Malay body 'regrets' visit by Herzog, Pope" regarding the concern of the association representing Malay cultural organisations m Singapore, Majlis Pusat, over the visit of Pope John Paul n (ST. Nov 22). Firstly, the Pope's visit was not
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        Reasons why anxiety is unfounded
        217 26 Reasons why anxiety is unfounded THE anxiety of the Majlis Pusat over the Pope's visit is unfounded. Firstly, the Pope's visit was strictly m the name of peace and goodwill. Secondly, his five-hour visit m this country was mostly spent at the National Stadium where all the Christians gathered to
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        Let's respect each other's religion
        101 26 I READ with profound amazement that the association representing Malay cultural organisations m Singapore, Majlis Pusat, had expressed "regret" over Pope John Paul ll's visit to Singapore (ST, Nov 22). If we are to treasure the "harmony of Singapore's multi-racial and multi-reli-gious communities", there is
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      Another step in the exercise of sovereignty
      705 26 On Tuesday, we published a selection of nine letters from the 66 we received on Malaysian reactions to Israeli President Chaim Herzog's visit to Singapore. More letters have since been received, and the total now stands at 110. We publish another selection today.
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      Our position should be apparent from President Wee's speech
      415 26 Our position should be apparent from President Wee's speech THE political uproar m some Asean countries, particularly Malaysia, aroused by the visit of Israeli President Chaim Herzog seems to have left Singapore m a sea of guilt not yet swept by waves of repentence. But before any verdict is imposed
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      Desalination plants call
      76 26 —On water supplies I READ that Johor may consider raising the charges on water sold to, and ceasing buying purified water from Singapore (ST, Nov 28). Countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are self-reliant m water because they have water desalination plants which enable them to convert
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      Cloud-seeding is one idea
      95 26 IT IS known that rain can be made by seeding clouds with chemicals. It is noted we have cloudy skies all year round. Since we have the clouds, can we not make rain by seeding them? We must spare no efforts and resources m finding more
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      Both have a case — and there was no need for fanaticism
      281 26 Both have a case and there was no need for fanaticism I HAVE read both the Malaysian and Singaporean news coverage of Israeli President Chaim Herzog's visit to Singapore. I feel strongly that each country has a strong case. Singapore as the host has the right to invite anyone it
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      Be practical and realistic about defence
      314 26 Be practical and realistic about defence I WAS m Kuala Lumpur when President Chaim Herzog of Israel visited Singapore. I read with concern reports of protests and demonstrations m Malaysia against the visit. The rude remarks and statements about President Wee Kirn Wee and Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew could
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      Restraint is the way to avoid conflicts
      144 26 Restraint is the way to avoid conflicts WE do not know what strength of character is manifested when our nation refuses to be drawn into a quarrel with other people. If m quietness is strength, then m restraint and non-resistance, honour and respect shall surely follow. Our friends who misunderstand
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      We are trying to persuade the Israelis to change
      117 26 We are trying to persuade the Israelis to change I AM very disappointed with the reactions of Malaysian Muslims to Israeli President Chaim Herzog's visit to Singapore. Their fears of Zionist expansionism m the Far East are unfounded. There is no doubt that the Israelis have committed injustices m the
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      Time to speak up after all the provocations
      365 26 Time to speak up after all the provocations I THINK it is time Singaporeans spoke up. Over the past week we have witnessed violent and sometimes rude behaviour by our neighbours, particularly m Malaysia, m protest against the recent visit by the Israeli President. They have smeared, offended and slandered
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      There are jealous people
      215 26 WHEN Singapore separated from Malaysia, no one, especially the Malaysians, thought it would survive, not to mention become prosperous. It is obvious that there are some people who are jealous of our success. The Malaysians are used to making a fuss over trivial matters. We simply
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      In the markets
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      Market improves
      54 27 THE stock market improved slightly yesterday m thin trading. The Straits Times Index rose 3.45 points to 589.99 and the Business Times Composite Index 3.29 points to 785.57. Rises edged falls 76 to 68. Turnover fell to 13.2 million units worth 535 35 million from Thursday's 15.1 million
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        Rises
        61 27 DBS 91S +20 SBS 240 -1-20 S« 940+15 fftamn 492 +10 Kentucky Sport 340 +8 NOt 252 +8 Cer«b«soc 422 +6 Shwfn-lJ 410 +6 Mrooi El* 50c 362 +6 360 +S OCBC 915 +5 FIN 905+5 3entmjs 615 5 Pjjjnwunl 130 +5 OUB 366+4 Island i Pen 336 +4
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        Falls
        83 27 Roiy Elect 113 -25 I* Pleasure 50c 40> j -24' i Borton 74 -21 Rottwiira Mju 448 -14 B Snr*j«jnt 476 -10 X Enterprises 235 -10 M Ojjs 185 -8 HI Keport 218 —7 S<m Lin 125 -7 C Propels 404 -6 Spote Bus 386 —6 Pei» Huj 84-6
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        Most Active
        12 27 Cir> Dcv 1,909,000 Roxy Electric 884,000 Gentmqs 640,000 DBS 521,000
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        Indices
        89 27 Dec 4 Dec 5 Dec 4 Dec 5 ST Properties 437 36 434 16 BT Composite ***** ***** ST Mimnp 287 87 287 77 BT Indicator *****862 *****733 ST Plantations 1914.36 1913 19 -148 -30 OBS CPF Index ***** ***** CADI -«12 -6809 OCBC ***** 664 37 Oev +*****
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        INDICES — Highs & Lows
        38 27 INDICES Highs Lows Straits Times Business Times Industrial Composite 1985/86 H.gh 940 64 (3/11/86) 834 57 (3, 11, 86) 1985/86 Low 563.34 (28/4/86) 470.92 (28/4/86) All-time High 1071.91 (8/2/84) 983 06(8 2/84) Allt.me Low 74.75 (17/9/64) 470.92 (28/4/86)
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        Forex
        14 27 THE IS dollar gained 232 ticks to close at DM 1.9920 m Singapore.
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        Simex
        60 27 Eurodollar: Gained five ticks to 93.97 a contract. Deutschemark: Lost 62 ticks to 0.5018 a contract. British pound: Lost 40 ticks to 1.4260 a contract. Japanese yen: Lost 14 ticks to 0.*****5 a contract. Nikkei: Lost 120 points to ***** a contract. US Treasury Bond: Gained 98 ticks to
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        Gold
        10 27 In Singapore, gold lost US$4.OO to U*****.80 an ounce.
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        Exchange crossrates
        24 27 DM V FF SS HK$ IS$ US$ 1 9943 162 75 unq 2.1745 unq 1.4290 1.9920 162.45 6.5250 2 1925 7.7860 1.4295
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        Lock icon 'Australian dollar may fall'
        55 27 'Australian dollar may fall' SYDNEY A further depreciation of the Australian dollar early next year cannot be ruled out, Westpac Banking Corp's chief foreign exchange manager Peter Chan has said. He said markets would reassess Australia's lon-ger-term economic prospects, unless there were clear improvements m areas such as balance of
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        Lock icon Bombay exchange closed
        85 27 Bombay exchange closed BOMBAY The Bombay Stock Exchange has been closed to prevent shares being sold below floor prices set earlier this week, an official said. BSE authorities on Tuesday fixed floor prices for 63 forward trading scrips m a bid to halt a collapse m share prices, one day
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        Lock icon Oil and gas find
        57 27 Oil and gas find BEIJING An oil and gas reservoir with reserves of about 28 billion barrels has been discovered m east China, the official Xinhua news agency reported yesterday. The report said the areas m Jiangsu province appear to be the richest m oil and gas and teams are
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        67 27 Foreign reserves BEIJING Chinas foreign exchange reserves totalled U5510.37 billion (5522.7 billion) at the end of September, roughly the same as the mid-year level, the People's Bank of China said. Of the total reserves, U552.26 billion were held by the central government and US$B.ll billion by the Bank of China,
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        Lock icon On trail of takeovers
        66 27 LONDON Industrial conglomerate Hanson Trust almost doubled pre-tax profits last year and has signalled it is looking for new takeover opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic. Hanson has won bruising takeover battles on either side of the Atlantic m the past year, successfully absorbing the
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      Promet has a new plan to stay afloat
      602 27  -  CONRAD RAJ Creditors can exchange half their loans for shares By PROMET BHD has come up with a new plan to extricate itself from the hands of its receivers and managers. Under the latest proposal, said to have been conceived by founder
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      RDC is offering 17.5m shares to the public
      686 27 RDC is offering 17.5 m shares to the public GOVERNMENT company Resources Development Corporation Ltd (RDC) yesterday confirmed it is to be floated on the Stock Exchange of Singapore and is offering 17.5 million shares to the public at $2.30 each. The company has also been approved as a trustee
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      Lock icon Elevated railway for Bangkok
      90 27 Elevated railway for Bangkok BANGKOK Foreign companies are bidding to build an elevated railway above the traffic-choked and sometimes flooded streets of Bangkok, Thai officials said on Thursday. The Expressway and Rapid Transit Authority said 17 firms from Britain, the US, Japan, France and West Germany, as well as two
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      Standard denies 'special offers to knights'
      260 27 Standard denies 'special offers to knights' STANDARD Chartered Bank yesterday denied it had offered financial or other inducements to the three "white knights" who helped the bank thwart Lloyds Bank's hostile bid m July. Standard Chartered made a statement m response to reports that the Bank of England had asked
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      New supermart's drive to attract more customers
      601 27  -  BERTHA HENSON By A NEW supermarket m Bukit Batok, which opened yesterday, has a novel way of attracting business. It ferries customers m airconditioned comfort from designated stops to the store and back. "The free bus service is intended to bring more customers
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      Bonvests' rights issue will raise $25m
      277 27  - Bonvests' rights issue will raise $25m NORA CHENG By Property -based Bonvests Holdings is proposing to raise $25 million through a one-for-four rights issue. This comes a month after controlling shareholder Goldvein Holding!) Pte Ltd sold off a block of 23 million shares at 8* cents per share through London-based
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      British bank to buy stake in Singapore broking firm
      539 27  -  JILL HUM By BRITISH investment banking group Morgan Grenfell is trying to enter the Singapore stockbroking scene through what will be a revamp of local broking firm Su E-Min Co. Agreement has been reached m principle with Su E-Min Co to
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      Lock icon Bank takeover
      62 27 Bank takeover DUESSELDORF (West Garmany Deutsche Bank AC will acquire the remaining 25 per cent of the former European- Asian Bank AG Eurasbank, from Austria's Creditanst alt-Bank verein early next year, after reaching an agreement m principle for the takeover. The bank recently changed its name to Deutsche Bank (Asia)
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      Business done in Singapore
      2877 28 READERS should be aware of the limitations of thrc mtormatjon Not every transaction, nor every price dealt m at the stock enchanfe, is covered m "business done Further, because all dealings at a particular price are kxnpec together, the table does not show the trend m
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      Business done in Kuala Lumpur
      1938 28 INDUSTRIALS Ajmomoto (2908 3025) 1 1 58) 288 Alcom(7sS) (1)71 (5) 73(5)72.5 ■,9> 73 5 (4) 72 (4) 74 AlSBt6oS)<3)s9xd API 50 5B S IS) (22) 51 (2) 50.5 aSm 1298 I30S) (3) 131 (33) 130 ill) 129 xd Antoh (2008 20 IS) (4) 224
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      How your stocks performed
      2816 28 M shares quoted have a par value of $1. unless otherwise specified. Adjusted for scrip/rifhts N Tax exempted dividend ABN is traded m lots of 10 shares each, with the price quoted m ddars Trustee stocks under CPf Approved Investment Scheme 1986 Last Yield Vol Day
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        Bank rates
        365 29 1 Mn $1,000 2 For best customer's yii 3 OCBC Fiunce 4 avriabie it DBS Fiance 5. QuaWwit that rates are offered by subsidiary OUT UOf s rates" also loiabie at UOf also auiabte at DBS Finance OCBC OUB UOB DBS DEPOSIT RATES Savings: daily 3 3 4
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        FOREIGN EXCHANGE
        163 29 Interbank Over the counter Foreign Local dollars to Foreign currency currency one unit of to Sslo foreign currency Australian dollar 1.4331—1.4359 7.09—6.89 Canadian dollar 1.5885—1.5898 6.37—6.26 HI dollar 1.1074—1.1101 9.22—8.94 Sterling pound 3.1348—3.1385 3.22—3.17 US dollar 2.1930—2.1940 4.59—4.55 Local dollars to 100 units of foreign currency Austrian schilling
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        Forex
        114 29 THE US dollar closed easier against most major currencies at 3 pm yesterday. Against the Singapore dollar, it closed easier at 2.1920/30 m light trading. It traded within a range of 2.1910 and 2.1960 after opening at 2.1935/45. Against the deutschemark, the greenback opened at 2.0015/25 and closed at
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        Gold
        122 29 THE kilobar market traded between 5527,353 and 5527,472 yesterday. In the Far East market, gold opened at U*****.80, 7.30 and traded quietly between U*****.00 and US$3BB.OO for the morning session. It moved up slightly m the afternoon to U*****.10,8.60 before closing for the day at U*****.80/8.30. Source Rothschild The
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        Gold market
        22 29 GOLD USS/oz Fri Thurs Singapore 387.50—388.00 392.20-392.70 Hongkong 387.30-387.80 391.80-392.30 Thurs Wed New York 387.70 388.20 391.75-392.25 London 388.00—388.50 390.50—391.00
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        Unit trusts
        218 29 Managers' prices for Dec 6 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 0 88—0 95 The Savings Fund o.Bo—o 86 S pore Prog Fund 0 34- 138 Spore Sec Fund 0 58—0.63 Spore invest Fund 0 68 0.73 Spore Equity Fund 0 40— 0 44* d Asia Unit Trust Mai
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      • Simex futures
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          Eurodollar — 3-month deposit
          131 29 Eurodollar 3-month deposit MARCH Eurodollar opened sharply higher at 94.18 on weaker-than-expected US factory goods orders and the Fed's addition of reserves. The March contract hit a high of 94.19 but prices eroded during active trading when profittaking brought prices to a low of 94.15 ahead of the weekend and
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          Deutschemark
          72 29 CURRENCY futures opened lower but traded higher during the session on expectations of poor Japanese GNP figures and newspaper reports that President Reagan gave advance approval of the Iran arms deal. December deutschemark closed 62 ticks lower at 0.5018 US dollar Deutschemark Open High Low Sett Est Vol DeeM
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          British pound
          40 29 DECEMBER pound closed 40 ticks lower at 1.4260. i British Pound i Open High Low Sett Est Vol DwM 1.4275 1.4275 1.4245 1.4260 Eight Mar 87 1.4095A 1.4075 Jan 1.3895 Open lnt (Thurs): 1323. Act Vol (Than): Two.
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          US Treasury Bond
          80 29 MARCH US T-bonds opened firmer at 101.00 on post futures cash market gains following a stronger US dollar and edged to 101.10 initially but eased lower later m the session. The March bond finally closed 27 ticks higher at the day's low of 100.29. US Treasun Bond
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          Gold
          29 29 (USS per troy ounce) Open High Low Sett Est Vol Dec 86 388.90 Feb 81 392.20 Open Int (Thurs): Two. Act Vol (Thure): Nil. Reports from BA Futures
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          Japanese Yen
          37 29 DECEMBER yen closed 14 ticks lower at 0.*****5. Japanese Yen) Open High Low Sett Est Vol Deo8« 0.*****4 0.*****0 0.*****8 0.*****5 119 Mar 81 0.*****0 Jan 0.*****6 Open Int (Thnrs): 14CC. Act Vol (Thars): 4M.
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          Nikkei Stock Average Index
          59 29 DECEMBER Nikkei traded 120 points lower at ***** on profit-taking. (\ikkei Stock Average Index/ Open High Low Sett Est Vol Spot *****.34 *****.10 *****.48 *****.47 Dec 86 ***** ***** ***** ***** 173 Jan ***** ***** ***** '8630 20 Mar 87 ***** ***** ***** j.8630 117 Jan
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        Tin
        15 29 Tin Closing prices XL Tin 17.04 up one cent Turnover 85 down 20 tonnes
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        Copper
        21 29 Ooanf prices Copper tonne Thin Spot *****—934.00 (924.50-925.00) 3 months 957 00— ***** (949.00-949.50) Market tone Steadier Sales 19.200 tonnes
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        Silver
        29 29 Qmnc prices Silvar USS/tray <a N Dan Singapore 5 34-5 39 5 37-5 42 TNwi «M New fork 5 34-5 39 5 36-5 41 Source Credit Suisse Spore
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        Aluminium
        22 29 Closnt prices Aluminium £/tome Thun Spot *****-780.00 (776.50—777.00) 3 months 793 bO 794 00 (791.50—792.00) Market tone Steady Sales 8,200 tonnes
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        Palm oil
        79 29 Crude MS/tome palm oil Dec 697.50 (south and central) Refined palm oil USJ tonnes RBO palm oil Dec 290 (sellers) RBD Stearin Dec 250 (sellers) RBO Olein Unq Crude stearin Neutralised Unq palm oil Closing prices on the KLCE (MS tonne) Market tone Easter Sales 420 Month Price
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        Rubber
        19 29 Rubber Closing prices cents Me Singapore January 176 75 up 1.25 cents Malaysia January ***** down one cent
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        Quality stocks the focus of a quiet session
        613 29 SINGAPORE quality stocks found favour with investors m an otherwise quiet Singapore stock market yesterday. The Straits Times Industrial Index rose 3.45 points to close at 889.99. and the Business Times Composite Index moved up 3.29 points to 785.57. There were 76
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        Hongkong
        350 29 Dec 5 HKS Clvn c Assoc InM Hotek I 68 -0 03 Bonk Of East Asia 21 00 -0 3 Cathoy Pocrhc Air 5 65 unch Cheung Kong 35 50 -0 25 China Light 20 60 -0 1 Cross Hort> Tunnel 10 00 unch F E Consortium 0 53
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        Tokyo
        367 29 Mitsub Elec 494 19 Mitsub Estote 2460 -80 Mitsub Heavy 484 +3 Mitsubishi 1100 -30 Mitsui Co 607 2 Mitsui Shipbldg 158 -2 Mitsui Smelting 307 -3 Mitsukoshi 1250 unch Mitsumi 1 290 -20 Murata Mf<; 2b 10 -20 S=c 2150 +50 r-Skko Sec 1600 10 Nip Light Metal
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        Sydney
        351 29 Hardie James 390 unch Hartogen Energy 255 7 Herald 1230 15 Hooker 262 +2 I C I 280 +10 Ind Equity 700 +34 Int Health 68 +3 Leighton 75 unch Lend Lease 990 +10 Mogellan Pet Aust 170 -2 Mo,r,e luckless 363 +8 Metals Exploi N L 80 unch
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        80 29 i H k Bit B P^ *B^^ J i I I l I I 1 1 U_ NST Index Friday 1,323.96 (1,329.57) -~g Hongkong Hang Seng Friday 2,490.72 (2,430.52) gtL Australian All-Ordinaries Friday 1,420.30 (1,411.10) Nikkei Stock Average Friday 18,637.47 (18,623.95) LJ Financial Times Industrials I Thursday 1,265.90 (1,269.10) Dow
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        228 29 Dec 4 US$ Change Alcoa 35W> Allied Sig 42V4 +1 Amox Inc 12 7 Am Corp 58* W AM 27V4 -V, Bethlehem Stl 5 Boeing Co 52W +V 4 Burroughs Cp 85H -M CaterpHlor Co 40% Chose Manhtn 37T* -V» Chrysler Cp 40V, -Vi Citicorp 54% unch Cons
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        512 29 Dec 4 Pence Change MININf INDUSTRIALS Allied-Lyons 303 +4 Barlow Rand Ass Dames Charter Cons. 292 unch BTR PLC 265 -4 Cons Gold 638 Bibcocks.:.::.::: f" -i Barclays 470 -5 ZCI 11 07 unch Beecham 410 -4 US$ BICC 254 unch BlueGrcle 640 +2 *AC 15 2 BOC Group
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      Ships in port
      297 29 Vessel Berth Arr Dep Hoa Phuong Do PIB a side 06/12 Lady Geraldme P2B aside 06 12 Iradat 1 P4A 06/12 06 12 Jateng PSB 06 12 07 12 Kaenary P3W 06 12 08 12 Korea Horizon P2B 06/12 07/12 Maria Makiling P4B 06/12 07/12 Naga Jaya
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      Container schedules
      666 29 Delivery of FCL import containers Ship (Voyage) Boxes Avaiabk E Loading (024RW) COD 4/12 (1527) E Ocean (008E) COD 5 12 (OHO) Osaka B (74/506) COD 5 12 (0400) Kuo Lung (611) COD 5 12 (0414) Johor. Br (61A) COD 5 12 (0350) Proud Eagle (6) COD 5
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      Malayan Breweries' profits up
      437 30 This is despite dip m turnover LOWER corporate taxes and Central Provident Fund contributions, internal cost savings and a better performance from the group's Papua New Guinea operations have added up to higher profits at Malayan Breweries Ltd. The beer and stout maker's group operating profit
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      Parkway buys $26.9m worth of properties
      300 30 Parkway buys $26.9 m worth of properties PARKWAY Holdings, developers of the Parkway Parade shopping and office complex at Marine Parade, again showed its faith m the Singapore property market by making several purchases worth $26.9 million. It announced yesterday that it has bought the 12--storey San Centre office building
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      Trading lethargic with attention directed abroad
      575 30  -  ANTHONY HOE Stock market weekly round-up by Singapore THE Singapore stock market was quiet during the past week, m contrast to some overseas markets which were setting record levels. Trading m Singapore was mostly lethargic with investors seemingly m a holiday mood well ahead
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      Top five stocks
      67 30 THE FOLLOWING is a list of the five most actively traded stocks on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this week Company Volume Price Hijh Low (000) Dec 5 '86 '86 Keppei Wrts 4.439 0.265 0 43 City Oev 3.292 2 41 2.55 0 745 Sime Darby 3.008
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      Investors wait for fresh news
      279 30 Kuaia Lumpur THERE was little buying interest m Malaysian shares this week. Despite some support given by selected quality counters, including Singapore stocks, the Malaysian market fared poorly. Dealers said investors were keeping to the sidelines, waiting for fresh developments before taking positions. There was
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      932 32 PROSPECTUS DATED 5 DECEMBER 1986 A copy of this Prospectus has been lodged with and registered by the Registrar of Companies and Businesses m Singapore, who takes no responsibility for its contents. Applicants may use CPF Funds under the CPF (Approved Investment Scheme) Regulations 1986 to purchase the Ordinary Shares
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      944 32 of "RDC SHARE ISSUE ACCOUNT" crossed "A/C PAYEE ONLY" and have the NAME AND ADDRESS of the applicant WRITTEN CLEARLY ON THE REVERSE SIDE. Applications accompanied by ANY OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. No receipt will be issued for applications and remittances; OR b. CPF Funds under
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      803 32 Issue Statistics Net Tangible Assets per Share based on the audited consoiidatec balance sheet of the Group at 30 June 1986. adjusted to take into account the bonus dividend, bonus issue and the proceeds from the sale of New Shares $1.76 Forecast Net Earnings per Share for the year ending
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      1371 33 Before Invitation After Invitation No. of Shares No. of Shares MND Holdings 20,000,000 100 7,500,000 30 Public 17,500,000 70 20,000,000 100 25,000,000 100 BUSINESS The principal activities of the Company are the quarrying of granite, manufacture of ready-mixed concrete, asphalt premix, graded stones, premix paving, prestressed precast icrete and the
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      1566 33 Name Age Qualification Appointment Quek Teo Heng 58 Bachelor of Science General Manager (Engineering) (Hons) Ng Ser Huat 44 Bachelor of Engineering Asst. General (Mechanical) Manager See Tian Mm, Jack 49 Diploma of Technology Asst. General (Civil Engineering) Manager Ang Kirn Choon, Eric 34 Bachelor of Engineering Senior Manager (Ready
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      1100 33 (d) there will be no material capital expenditure other than that budgeted for; (c) no exceptional circumstances will arise which wilt requrre further provrsrons to be made m respect of uncompleted contracts and other assets: (f) there will be no material changes m contract expenses other than those budgeted for
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      783 34 STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS The following statement of net assets ct the Group and the Company is based on their audited balance sheets at 30 June I9Bt. Note Group Company $'000 $'000 FIXED ASSETS 2 41,472 40,677 SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES 3 6,838 INVESTMENTS 4 1,964 1,467 CURRENT ASSETS StOCfca 5 7,963~'
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      878 34 8. Fixed deposits Fixed deposits placed with MND Holdings (Re) Ltd under Centralised Cash Management Scheme 24,160 17,860 Banks and finance companies 47,123 39,248 71,283 57,108 9. Deferred taxation Deferred taxation excludes deferred tax benefits amounting to $6,900,000 for the Group and the Company which are not expected to be
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      1348 34 10 Collyer Quay #21-01 Ocean Building Singapore 0104 3 December 1986 The Board of Directors Resources Development Corporation Limited 10 Jalan Gali Batu Singapore 2367 Gentlemen This report has been prepared for inclusion m the Prospectus to be dated 5 December 1986 m connection with the Invitation m respect of
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      1732 35 SHARE CAPITAL 14 There is only 1 class of Shares m the Company. There are no founder, management or deferred Shares. The rights and privileges of these Shares are stated m the Articles of Association of the Company. 15 Save as disclosed m this Prospectus, there were no changes m
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      1521 35 Article 98 All cheques, promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments, and all receipts for money paid to the Company, shall be signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed, or otherwise executed, as the case may be, by any two Directors or m such other manner as the Directors from
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      1349 35 (c) The Underwriting Agreement is expressed to be conditional upon the Stock Exchange granting permission to deal m and for quotation for all the Shares m the Company. (d) Brokerage will be paid by the Vendor and the Company (m proportion to the number of Shares each has offered) to
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  • RACING
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      Goodman's chance to forge ahead this weekend
      271 36 Goodman's chance to forge ahead this weekend By THE RACING EDITOR GOODMAN Stable has only to win the Sultan's Gold Vase today or the Coronation Cup tomorrow at Ipoh to pull well ahead of Auric Stable as the leading owner with one more month before the season ends. With 25
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      What the tipsters say
      321 36 RACE RACING ED LUCKY LEO PEDIGREE MISTER X MARKSMAN 13 Turf Lover 2 Little Master 5 Pasadena 9 Bird Of Peace 13 Turf Lover 9 Bird Of Peace 6 Absolute Authority 1 Spinosum 6 Absolute Authority 7 Swing Ahead 2 Little Master 3 Meteorite 3 Meteorite
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      Be Proud to lead the chase
      138 36  - Be Proud to lead the chase MARK SMAN By SPEEDY mare Be Proud 11, with a pull of 6kg from topweight Workaholic, can show a clean pair of heels to the Sultan's Gold Vase field today. Jockey Peter Johnson, who just makes the weight at 51kg, is likely to bounce
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      Mudlarks
      98 36 RACE 1: Meteorite V, Swing Ahead, Turf Lover. RACE 2: Pamada. Sidney Box, Pingat Mas 11. Racing Adviser. RACE 3: Muchos Gracias, Mandalay n. Dum Dum m, Apna Desh. RACE 4: Realm Booklet. RACE 5: Workaholic, Count Of Honour, Balik Pulau 11. Money Mart. Triton, American Soldier 11, Greatness,
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      Workaholic can make it at last
      425 36  -  LUCKY LEO By our man on the track Quartet FOR the quartet betting race today (the Gold Vase sprint, Race 5), we suggest you box Workaholic, Money Mart, Be Proud II and Express Car II (1, 3, 13 and 17). IPOH Workaholic is the
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      LAST 20 WINNERS
      112 36 1966 SPRUCE 47.5 Sabian 1967 KING'S KNIGHT 51 Weir 1968 KING'S KNIGHT 58.5 Nelson 1969 LOONSHIANG 51.5 Dawkins 1970 NEED YOU BADLY 52.5 Pretty 1971 HAWAII II 48.5 Cheam 1972 ACHILLES II 58 J. Johnson 1973 GENERAL TRONG ID 50 M. Ismail 1974 NAPOLEON SOLO II 49
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      Today's Ipoh card
      6388 36 Tomorrow's card GOING FORECAST: VIEUMNG TO SOFT ■■■■■■I 130 CLASS 3 DIV 4 1,400 m B :,f\»j 3% (Ratings: 87-78) ■■MUW (Stakes: $14,500) 1 1827*0 Spinosum 57 (81) Bee Bee-Lim sagu2 .5. Beat one home when 11th to A Cut Above last week C 3-6 1200 m
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      Gold Vase line-up
      1165 36 flHBHB 3.40 CLASS 1 1,100m straight &fj B ;F T TH aC^MEPPPP^W (Set weights) mmaaam^mLMiiMAm (Stakes: $125,000) |Lw 1 322*32 WorkahoUc 57 NY Choon Beng-E Breukelen 5 ag +2.5. By Buena Shore; crackerjack front-runner with six wins and seven placings from 14 starts; placed in all three
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      Ng: Another delay
      212 37  -  LUCKY LEO IPOH Leading jovke.v K.C. Ng's appeal agaiast a four-month ban hi> been postponed again. A speola! commitee of the Malayan Ka<\n< Association yesterday granted Ng's request to delay the appeal until trainer Kddie van Breukelen returns 'rom Holland to give evidence. Van Breukelen Is visiting
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      Ace Jet works well
      427 37  -  LUCKY LEO ON THE TRACK with IPOH Ace Jet completed his preparation for tomorrow's Coronation Cup with a useful gallop here yesterday. Stand-in jockey Leslie Khoo gave the Sir Godfey entire just enough rein to come m under even time. Ace Jet clocked 44.4 sec, finishing
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      Top gallops
      80 37 TUESDAY (good with give): Remember Me V 36.7, Workaholic 39.6, Wellington Hammer 36.9, Pete's Dragon 39.1, Santaray 38.2, Racing Adviser 38.2, Cincinnati IV 38.3. WEDNESDAY (good): Taste-Yin and Iftohi 34.5, Sotte Grande 39.2. THURSDAY (heavy): Ribut n 41, Count Of Honour 39, Balik Pulau II 38.8, Tien An
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      101 37 LOS ANGELES A veteran exercise rider was killed at Hollywood Park on Wednesday when the horse she was riding threw her then fell on her. Syndi Richardson, 35, a mother of two, was taken to hospital after the 7 am accident, but attempts to
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  • OBITUARIES
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      181 Deaths 181 Deaths 181 Deaths
      654 37 CHEONG TAI WOO Aga: 90 passed away peacefully at 2.30 am on Friday 5th December 1986. leaving behind: Wives: Chan Kum Lan Chan Ah Hak Tham Hon Sons: Daughters-in-law: Kun Fatt Au Tip Min Kun Hin (Deceased) Kun Khai < Deceased) Wong Fong Meng
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      Singapore withdraw
      258 38  -  TAY CHENG KHOON SQUASH By SSRA unable to host '88 World Open SINGAPORE have withdrawn their bid to host the 1988 World Open squash championship. But the Republic may have to rescue next year's East Asia championships and the 1988 Asian championships. The Singapore Squash Rackets Association recently
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      Norman silenced by Jahangir
      195 38 Ml SCAT Jahangir Khan trounced Ross Norman 9-3. 9-2, 9-1 m the final of the Al-Falaj squash championship on Thursday night. It was Jahangir's second win over Norman since the New Zeaiander broke the Pakistani's flve-and-a-half-year unbeaten ran by taking his world crown m Toulouse last
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      Beauty batters brutish brawn
      586 38 SPOTLIGHT ON THE MASTERS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP;: ALL THE RESULTS Fred Perry Group Stefan Edberg (Swe) bt Yannlck Noah (Fra) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6; Ivan Lend! (Cze) bt Andres Gomez (Ecu) 6-3, 7-5. Donald Badge Group Mats Wilander (Swe) bt <Joakim Nystrom (Swe) 6-7, 6-3, 6-3. Noah floored
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      Aranxta upsets Petra
      146 38 BUENOS AIRES Little-known Spanish teenager Aranxta Sanchez sent fourth-seeded Petra Huber, of Austria, tumbling out of the Argentine Women's Open tennis championship on Thursday. Aranxta, seeded 12th, swept past the Austrian 6-2, 6-1 to create the major upset of the third round. The Spaniard met 10th seed
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      Lock icon Clough hits out at card scheme
      201 40 WORLD OF SOCCER...WORLD OF SOCCER...WORLD OF SOCCER... WORLD OF SOCCER... WORLD OF SOCCER... WORLD OF SO i NOTTINGHAM Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough has hit out at British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Sports Minister Dick Tracey. Clough believes the introduction of membership cards
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      209 40 EUROPEAN LEAGUE ACTION FRANCE PARIS Marseille, bidding to win the League title for the first time since 1972, do not seem to be missing their injured stars. West German defender KarlHeinz Foerster, Yugoslav midfielder Blaz Sliskovic and outstanding 20-year-old midfielder Franck Passi will all miss
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      Lock icon Atletico tough nuts to crack
      448 40 EUROPEAN LEAGUE ACTION SPAIN. WEST GERMANY, ITALY Real's opponents noted for resolute defence MADRID Champions Real travel across Madrid to the Vicente Calderon Stadium this weekend knowing they will do well to repeat their 1-0 League victories of the past two seasons against defensiveminded Atletico.
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      276 40 EUROPEAN LEAGUE ACTION ENGLAND Red Devils m full force for Tottenham's visit LONDON Manchester United's engine room should be working at full power for the first time this season when Bryan Robson, Gordon Strachan and Norman Whiteside line up against Tottenham m the televised match at Old
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      ENGLISH DIVISION ONE FIXTURES
      41 40 Today: Arsenal v QPR, Charlton Newcastle, Chelsea v Wimbledon, Coventry v Leicester, Everton v Norwich, Forest v Man City, Oxford v La ton, Sheffield U Villa, Watford Liverpool, West Ham v Southampton. Tomorrow: Man I nited Tottenham.
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      389 40 LIVERPOOL re ceived a boost on Thursday when Jan Molby, their Danish international midfielder, signed a new fouryear contract which will keep him at Anfield until 1990. Molby's decision sweeps aside recent speculation which had linked him with Italian club Juventus, who had earlier signed on lan Rush.
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      Highbury high-fliers
      725 41  -  MARTIN PALMER r CCER... WORLD OF SOCCER...WORLD OF SOCCER...WORLD OF SOCCER...WORLD OF SOcj By Arsenal's raw talent show signs of maturity 4 Again it was the dazzling control and powerful running of Rocastle, leaving Dorigo looking like a lemon, which destroyed the home defence and as the winger
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      Lock icon On target for '70-71 record
      239 41 LONDON Arsenal's defensive record m their 1970-71 "Double" winning year is within reach of the present Highbury backline, according to manager George Graham. "If the back four continue the way they are going, eight goals conceded so far m 17 games, they will let m
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      Joy for Paul after 20-year toil
      463 42  -  MAHMOOD GAZNAVI By After a long period In the doldrums, the sport of bodybuilding has muscled m on the realm of local sporting prominence mainly because of the efforts of one man Paul Chua (right). Timesport today spotlights the affable Paul, who is no
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      Lock icon Elahi steers Pakistan to thrilling win
      169 42 CRICKET SHARJAH (United Arab Emirates) Pakistan staged a dramatic recovery to defeat India by three wickets yesterday to secure second place m the Four-Nations Champions Trophy tournament. Set a modest target of 145 runs for victory, Pakistan slumped from 51-0 to 65-6. But they
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      Chua beats the qualifying mark by 17.5kg
      337 42  - Chua beats the qualifying mark by 17.5kg J. RAJENDRAN WEIGHTLfFTfNG By VETERAN sportsman Chua Koon Siong became the first weightlifter to surpass the qualifying mark for next September's South-east Asia Games m Jakarta. The 38-year-old Koon Siong, thrice Sportsman of the Year, beat the qualifying mark by 17.5 kg last
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      Lock icon Davis fires record to take lead
      154 42 GOLF AUCKLAND Australian Rodger Davis, who won the Air New Zealand Open last weekend, shattered the course record at the Grange here yesterday when he surged to a threestroke lead after two rounds of the New Zealand Open. Davis fired a 62 to beat
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      205 42 BASKETBALL Cleveland defeated Detroit 113--105 m an American NBA match on Thursday. Other results: Seattle 109 San Antonio 102, Atlanta 109 Houston 93, NY Knicks 95 LA Clippers 91, Golden State 116 LA Lakers 106 Portland 106 Sacramento 102. BOXING Promoter Don King on Thursday gave US$lOO,OOO
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      Cathey cuts a dashing figure
      163 42  - Cathey cuts a dashing figure MAHMOOD GAZNAVI CATHEY PALYO remains the favourite after the pre-judging of the World Women's Bodybuilding Championships at Kallang Theatre yesterday. The 28-year-old American No. 1 displayed an all-round muscular development and superb posing routine m the heavyweight category to draw the loudest cheers from more
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      Lazare the main threat
      504 43  -  J. RAJENDRAN Frenchman to give champ Persson good fight 4 1 don't think I'll be troubled by the heat as much as the other European runners as I'm used to it m New Caledonia. The problem will be a the humidity. Lazare By SWEDE Tommy Persson,
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      Trips to entice good showing
      232 43  - Trips to entice good showing J. RAJENDRAN LOCAL runners who do well m the Third Singapore Marathon can expect tickets to either the Taipei or Biwako marathons next year. The incentive is being offered by the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association, who hope to pa-/e the way for local athletes to
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      Wirz, Lawrence steal the show
      383 43  -  LEE WAI WUN Teenagers sail off with a title each By PATTAYA Two teenagers have emerged as heroes m the 11th Mitsubishi Siam World Cup boardsailing championships held off Jomtien Beach. Italy's Paco Wirz and Australia's Chris Lawrence assured themselves of the heavyweight and lightweight
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      Valeric scores double over Joanna
      144 43  -  JANICE SEAH FILIPINA Joanna Feria was twice beaten by Valeric Tan m the Under-14 and Under- 16 girls' finals of the Wilson Junior Masters tennis tournament at Dover Road yesterday she lost the Under-16 final i-6, S-6 and retired at 6-7 m the Under-14 match.
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      Lock icon America II hurt by French Kiss
      173 43 America II hurt by French Kiss FREMANTLE French Kiss beat America II m their third-round race at the America's Cup challenger trials yesterday, dealing the New York Yacht Club a severe blow m their efforts to regain the Cup. A broken spinnaker pole fitting slowed John Kolius' crew on the
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      Lock icon Seeds shocked
      73 43 NORTHAMPTON Outsiders Steve Duggan and Barry West scored a minor shock m the £200.000 ($630,000) world doubles championship here on Thursday when they knocked out No. 16 seeds Welshman Cliff Wilson and Australian Warren King 5-4. Selected third-round results: David Taylor (Eng) aid E. Charlton Aust bt M.
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      'No-nonsense' Lau douses Ang's fire
      291 43  -  SAW YEW HOCK RPM CLASSIC SNOOKER FINAL By LAU WENG YEW, adhering to a strict policy of •"no-nonsense snooker", proved his superiority over rising star Ang Chiok Hong to win the final of the RPM Classic at the National Stadium last night. With the overnight
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      Telok Blangah quit League
      206 43  -  JOE DORAI SOCCER by TELOK BLANGAH Constituency Football Club will end their eight-year association with the National Football League. The club are facing financial difficulties, which have led to the resignation of head coach Sies Senan. Since their formation m 1978, _the club have been financed
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      Thapa deceider
      39 43 KATMANDU Nepal edgec out Bangladesh 1-0 m a Group A match of the Panchayat Silver Jubilee tournament here on Thursday Skipper Ganesh Thapa scored the winner m the eighth minute. Group B: China 3 Malaysia 0 t'DI
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      Lock icon Li Tao's Asian mark
      179 43 JAKARTA China's Li Tao set an Asian record of 10.265 ec m the Asian junior track and field meet here yesterday Results Men's lMm: ILi Tao (Chi) 10.26 1 Wan Wenzheng (Chi) 10.47 1 Mardi (Indon) 10.535 ec L*ag Jump: 1 Nobuo Toyota Jpn) 7.93 m
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      190 38 Hans Funan Centre \bur latest heart throb Just as youiove pur cake, cafTei^y^-^^ JM?eal wholesome and best valDe^ v yyS set meal at our largest outlet. 1 l Executive Set Breakfast $3.60 I 1 Orange/Tomato Juice Main Course Coffee/Tea 3) Omelette of Ham/Cheese/Onion,n~omato ■^■W. 3-Course Set Lunch $5.50 BSBP Soup
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      579 38 ©MALAYAN BREWERIES LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN SINOAPORI RESULTS FOR THE YEAR The directors are pleased to make the following preliminary announcement of the result;.. subject to audit, for the year ended 30th SeptemberGROUP COMPANY 1986 1985 Chan^ 198. 1985 Change $'000 $'000 soo: $ooc TURNOVER 537 992 546.332 TRADING PROFIT 59,215
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      391 39 fin in the completion of mk^t^smmmm Yishun Junior College for the Vtt 1 Compu^Boony |3. Lecture Theatre /^L^SX l_ -Ve^p 1 t c ij, i ffi Public Works Department zx^: ii*^ 1 1 and the handing over to the r 1^ --^iQ Ministry of Education rs SUB CONTRACTORS SUPPLIERS \BFJ/
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  • OBITUARIES
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      183 Condolences 183 Condolences 183 Condolences
      43 42 DIRECTORS AND STAFF of BRONSON AND JACOBS GROUP OF COMPANIES, SYDNEY, NEW ZEALAND, HONGKONG AND SINGAPORE, are saddened by the loss of their founder, JACK JACOBS, who passed away peacefully m Sydney on Thursday 4th December 1986
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      182 Acknowledgements 182 Acknowledgements
      47 42 The Directors, Management Staff of the B P de Silva Group of Companies The Late Mr. Shan Amarasuriya (Chairman) wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to relatives and friends for their kind attendance, prayers, condolences and wreaths during their recent bere&vement.
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      134 In Memoriam 184 In Memoriam
      25 42 Tkank you Angel for tke nine wkolesome years. Tfour memories gave me tke courage to carry on. lIZI^. MissP
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      183 Condolences
      50 42 We wish to express our Deepest Sympathy Condolence to the Family of the late MRS. THEVARAJAN MAHESWARY From: Jeyakumar. Kata children With deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of the late CPL. TAN KAM TOH From CO OSB, officers and men of 5 sub-base Mt. Vernon Camp.
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      182 Acknowledgements
      58 42 The Family of The Late wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to: Captain Bob Lee of The Salvation Army Mr. Lauw Kirn Guan The staff of Nightingale Nursing Home all relatives, friends and colleagues for their prayers, kind attendance, condolences, assistance, donations and wreaths during their
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      181 Deaths
      83 42 MOM LOH AH SEE alias LAI YUEN Passed away peacefully on 5 Doc 86. Leaving behind Son*: Kwan Hin Kuan, Hin Sum, Hln Hee (Hock Meng), Hin Lav, Hln Weng, Hin Fye, Hin Pun, Hin Kee, Hln Chuan, Hin Chong, Hin Kong and Hln Leong. Daughters: Kwan Ylm
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      184 In Memoriam
      180 42 In Loving Memory Of LEONG CHEE CHOY Departed 6th Dec. 1976 Memories are treasures No one can steal. Your departure leaves a heartache no one can heal. Ten years today, the Lord Jesus came To free you from sorrow pain. Though we miss you now, We shall
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      83 43 BODYBUILDING World Women's Amateur c'ships finals (Kallang Theatre, 6.30pm). CROSS-COUNTRY Police Task Force c'ships (Chinese Garden, 8.30 am). RUGBY Prudential SRI Div 1: SCC v Wasps (Padang), Cobras V Police (Dieppe) 5.15pm; Div 2: Safsa v Blacks (Farrer Park, 4pm). SOCCER FAS Under-lS tournament: Tampines Rovers v Hai Sing Park
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    Schools to get more computers
    500 44 Schools to get more computers Ministry will also give financial aid for extra machines THE Education Ministry is going all out to promote computer education m schools. It is giving more than 1,200 micro-computers to 140 secondary schools and computer laboratories, each with 25 microcomputers, will be set up m
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    Lock icon Student clashes: Chirac calls urgent meeting
    350 44 PARIS French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac summoned senior ministers and coalition leaders yesterday after a rruissive student demonstration ended In clashes with police. Mr Chirac called the meeting at his office to decide the government's next move In a deepening crisis over the future
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    Lock icon Japan shelves plans for Gorbachev visit
    102 44 TOKYO The Japanese government has shelved plans for Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to Japan next month. Foreign Minister Tadashi Kuranari said the acting Soviet ambassador here, Mr Yuri Kuznetsov, told his ministry yesterday that Moscow had been unable to take a formal decision
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    Lock icon IUDs effective and safe, says WHO
    198 44 IUDs effective and safe, says WHO GENEVA Experts of the World Health Organisation, m a meeting that ended on Thursday, concluded that intra-uterine devices are safe and effective methods of birth control, and that the health risks they pose have been exaggerated. "We believe lUDs are very safe and very
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    Lock icon Biggest drop in 6 years for US goods
    179 44 WASHINGTON New orders for US manufactured goods plunged 3.6 per cent m October, the biggest decline m more than six years, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday. It was the largest month-to-month setback for factory orders since May 1980 when the figure
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    Japan to abolish tax-free savings
    318 44  -  PETER HAZELHURST By Tokyo Correspondent TOKYO Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) took a major decision yesterday to abolish one of the pillars of the Japanese economic miracle tax-free savings accounts and to introduce a controversial indirect value added sales tax on consumer goods. Throwing
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    Brunei minister due today
    105 44 Brunei minister due today BRUNEI'S Minister of Communications, Pehin Dato Haji Abdul Aziz, arrives today for a five-day visit. He will be met at the airport by Mr Ho Kah Leong, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Communications and Information). During his stay, he will meet Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Minister for Communications
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    What it should have been
    130 44 What it should have been THREE incorrect statistics were announced at a Telecoms press conference, which we reported on Thursday under the heading "Cheaper overseas phone calls next year". The correct figures: overseas calls are now 70 per cent cheaper than m 1979; the 1985 86 International Direct Dialling volume
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    Dow Jones
    29 44 NEW YORK The DowJones average of 30 industrials rose 2.39 points to 1,942.07 m the first hour of trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. AP.
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      153 44 m I^2l, an enterprising I immigrant from Afghanistan, am -iB aye Ul t a so^ I reputation for Quality, UNDO Dependability ck Gocxi 28 A«j \Sk9 2) Sept 1971 v ICC. PERSIANS AFGHANS PAKISTAN CHINESE An expensive name is no guarantee of Quality. A common fallacy is to regard knot
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      53 44 fift® Ms)®Wove The last of the Big Four local banks has applied for permission to set up a unit trust BT's weekly Bridge Column: To take or not to take 'a finesse' bTop quality for I top people Tell your vendor you need Business Times, or ring Betty Tan on
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      214 44 Weather <:■■.. UP TO 1 p.m. Fair except for showers over a few areas from around midday. TEMP. (C) up to 6 a.m. tomorrow: 31 max., 24 mm SUNSET today: 6.57 pm; SUNRISE tomorrow: 6.55 am. GLOBAL WEATHER Adelaide 20 33 C Cloudy London 11/13 C Clear Amsterdam 611 C
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      12 1 The Straits Times Section Two THE STRAITS TIMES, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1986
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      They stopped bullets with flowers
      1169 1  -  MURIEL SPEEDEN 1W I inn i i |li»ti« I PEOPLE POWER Edited by Monina Allarey Mercado Published by The James B. Reuter, S.J. Foundation, Manila, 1986 320 paces, $59 (hardback) Rev tewed 4 How did unarmed civilians stop a well-trained, disciplined army of soldiers bearing
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        146 1 WiihtheGird We realise that there are times during your travels, when you'll need to use cash. To answer this need, we now offer all Cardmembers «w <y 365 t££ pc Cash service 24 houre a Yoi iran oe>t There are more than 8,000 Express Cash ATMs W> Villl &Vt (Automated
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        59 1 With a Ik long-awaited aiburr. democracies perish 2 The threat from self-criticism Become a non-smoker 3 The Smokescreen way New Commonwealth Book Prize 5 $30,000 carrot for new authors In Do-it-yourself: Remove stains from crockery 20 Books, Expressions Edited by Rebecca Chua Do-it-yourself Edited by Sunny Wee Arts Leisure Edited
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        'Corpse that can drag us into the grave'
        500 2  -  SUNNY WEE HOW DEMOCRACIES PERISH By Jean-Francois Revel Doubleday and Company Inc, 1984, 376 pages Available from the American Library Resource Center Reviewed by THIS book serves as a reminder of the need to be constantly on guard against communism even during
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        New Arrivals
        482 2  -  THIO LAY HOON Compiled by Female Friends by Fay Weldon (Pavanne, 1986, 237 pages, $13) THREE women Chloe, Grace and Marjorie *****, laugh at themselves and at each other, share secrets and lovers, and do inane things together, simply because they are the closest of friends. Grace, like
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        Players in an area of changing politics
        741 2  -  EDGAR KOH THE BALANCE OF POWER IN EAST ASIA Edited by Michael Leifer (above), 157 pages The Macmillan Press, 1986 Reviewed by THIS is a timely and useful collection of a dozen concise papers on the roles of the big powers and resident
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        An ex-smoker lights up the way for others
        192 3 DR ROBYN RICHMOND, a lecturer m the School of Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, wrote the book, Become a Non Smoker, with her colleague, Dr lan Webster. The book expounds her stop-smoking technique, which she developed after researching it for
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        Write way to give up the weed
        575 3  -  Robyn Richmond Ian Webster THIO LAY HOON Become a Non smoker By Dr and Prof Butterworth Co (Asia), 1985, 82 pages, $15 Reviewed by DON'T bother with this book if you are determined to smoke yourself, and others around you, to sickness and
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        552 3  - Lost in a whirl of violence and intrigue James Clavell MICHIKO KAKUTANI WHIRLWIND By William Morrow and Co, 1986 1,023 pages, $35 (Hardback) Reviewed by 4 Indeed, violence becomes such a routine part of Clavell's narrative that it results only m numbing us further and even after 1,023 pages, we're
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        $30,000 prize to encourage Commonwealth writers
        859 5 $30,000 prize to encourage Commonwealth writers The new prize will focus on the Commonwealth and bring forward authors m a way that Booker could not have done. It will give much encouragement to smaller and lesser-known authors throughout the Commonwealth. Dr Alastair Niven, secretary of the Association of Commonwealth Literature
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        There's no peace for Angus
        296 6 WHAT would Mrs Crake do if she saw that painting 0 Would she tear it up? Angus had not been m the mood to paint, and instead of a peaceful painting for the peace competition, he had drawn his teacher's shrieking face. If you had
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        Brotherly love sees Anna through
        355 6  - Brotherly love sees Anna through GRACE CHOW BALLET SHOES FOR ANNA By Noel Streatfield Fontana Lions, 1985 160 pages. $5.90 Reviewed by w Young Reader THIS book revolves around three children Francesco, the eldest; Gussie, the second; and Anna, the youngest. They live a carefree life m a caravan with
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        Little Bookroom
        477 6  - Little Bookroom THIO LAY HOON Compiled by THE Peacock Spring by Rumer Godden (Puffin, 1986, 286 pages, $7.20) Una Gwithiam. 15, is the daughter of an English nobleman and diplomat who has been sent to Delhi with her sister Hal to live with him. She falls m love with Ravi
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        177 2 BtJ fcr??^i^fTfTr^^B Br!w I^Bh^^w Iw^vH BBBBaHB^BHsfI KM P For every $200 deposit, Jk m' you are entitled to two gift v boxes of drinking 4m f *-v r~v^ K^ B^^ .^bMl^ l^ .^b^l *^\^.^Bl B v '-»^-«IB I =,\^^Bl .^fll Br afi B^^i a^^l I fll Blk-^.^H -n Imi r
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        161 2 JAPAN COLLEGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Recognised by the Ministry of Education, Japan a shortcut to study the Japanese Language m Japan INTRODUCTION:— Japanese Language Culture Course In this course, the student will acquire language workability (listening, speaking, reading writing) and a basic knowledge of Japanese culture. Preparatory Course for Higher
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        256 2 SEAT Malaga I.2GL The bigger car within its class. In toda/s car market the SEAT Malaga I .2GL gives one of the best value money can buy within the 1.3 litre class. Equipped with a System Porsche Engine-63hp and transmission that delivers punchy power through a smooth 5-speed gear box.
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        408 3 Country Club Facilities And More *ii I wSlk£'> ...^ll^^^B hfl j fl^ Tennis and badminton courts Sauna and steam bath Fully-equipped clubhouse BP^ BP*" iM <IShB jBBKi.s^BF t JBBV jBHk SB L^H Hi >^aw''y^V^^vvi i^^ BBL_t^ B^^^bVVl H^.tlß*» Jk HbbW >a v' Jbbbw iSI tiH übbbWK *> 4 )&+J^B Y^^^^^Ek
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        305 3 The original claypot specialist Lion City claypots (Sha Bac Fan. are prepa r ec from original recipe m seasoned earthen wares Available for lunch and dinner m six scrumptious varieties Chicken. Beef. Seafood. Pork. Mixed or Vegetarian A La Carte dishes and daily Western ana Local set lunches (6 choices)
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        574 4 DRAW NOS 95/86-103/86 1 :ay% tew Ze&ar\e Package T our 0y SiA Holidays tor two. Plus casn pose of $5,000/-. ■l»h iiMiiii^i "^H^P^""^! Sy^ 6 1 Coupons (VC series only) His 3rs£&Pe 3nd Gold Coast ?v S:A HottOa'ss tor two. Plus cash prize of $1,000/-. All Subscription 10 coupons ('N'
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        248 4 HIRE PURCHASE AVAILABLE Vl# fc i DRESSING TABLE W STOOL j I QUEEN SIZE BED PER MONTH tilC J^^^ I iL> i ITPj j^llun^ PERMONTHS32 B^- PER M NTH $^3 PER MONTH $75 M /9^ PER MONTH $40^" PER MONTH m --j I^C)^^^^W COMPLETE SET*^ ,jo'it PER MONTH §70 /^Bi^)
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        409 4 w A NEW CONCEFr OF HEALTH RENEW YOUR ENERGY You will be bursting with health when you come out from our health centre m the Orchard Tower 'Ale offer unparalleled service by qualified and charming jpk j*f masseuses Our newly renovated centre is l^^r equipped with complete modern facilities Let
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        11 5 Merry Christmas .Show World Trade Centre Hall 6 20-28 Pec 86
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        140 5 HER WORLD Presents CHBISTMAS DAZZLE One Show Only! "5~. See an exciting collection of day to evening W m wear for the festive season. With the latest **Lf make-up colours by Maybelline. Jf v i^^^^^m sill #hI Savour a scrumptuous spread of delectable 'JtmM pastries m between sips of tea
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        401 6 ~S 1 fniißiMV I j| iß^^^^ J So many gift-giving ideas at Plaza Singapura Calendar of Christmas Activities, Level 2 Atrium. For all your Christmas shopping, event I [jatktimk KVK\T I come to Plaza Singapura where there's 13 Dec (sat) 18 Dec T hur 8 so much more m store.
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        70 6 M I Cloihn «o<> f OrowKi |4 Wt Dnploy Unit l»*o<»r S»i »i* Se""« «*c»'m Study Mi fL™,,. L i^ M r S ""^^l MA//> v^.^.-.-T^ 1 4»\ V A dw. a doc .o-dr^t-mpo-vr Sinq.t l.c bmr»»«w.i,-..i>ii,ih» r V^ lotoi»' Drnnc V iho. lixt Mrtaxve „> w=tai" w M*^ "ftImpo'fd
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        Knightmare reverie
        827 7  -  GENEVIEVE GOH CHAY NGEE By 0 Fairfield Methodist Secondary School "ARTHUR!!!" A shriek filled with fear, terror and helplessness pierced the peacefulness that surrounded the entire forest. The only other sounds that could be heard were the merry chirping of the robins and the rustling of the leaves
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        Drowning worms to catch fish
        388 7  -  SHARON SOLOMON By 17. student WHILE some hyperactive young people spent precious hours as well as money last Saturday night at some loud, polluted downtown spot, putting their ape ancestors' form of exercise to work and thereby resembling them all the more, I took to
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        Only a cigarette
        86 8 I hate men because they bring me into alleys, dance halls, taverns and bedrooms They press me and feel me all over with their fingers After they get me hot they hold me with their lips and* drag the life out of me When :hey've got what
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        The chain smoker
        185 8 From sunrise to sunset Right into the night, The unhappy chain smoker Puffs hard at his light. His fingers are stained From nicotine he ought to refrain, His teeth are so yellow His complexion alas, sallow! How did this happen Why is he so hooked? A habit
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        Wondering
        152 8 When I'm m a lonely mood, I don't sit down and brood. Instead I lie m bed, looking at the ceiling, And think and wonder with a curious feeling I wonder what it would be like if the vrorld was dark, Or how a puppy learns to bark. I
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        267 7 You'll Sure To Have A BETTER BUY At Our COLOMBO COURT X'mas jf uniitwrc jfair 26 Nov 7 Dec '86 _^s^^\ C f|o/ Ft a^f&Chinese Carpets^ Ifear End Qearanceaale A wide range of Chinese carpets on display for your k^^^M ia»l B A M 2* LsJ W\ Zhejiang Dalien Tianjin
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        4949 9 /\k,/__/\/N H 1 >V fiA^ 7T711K15 TELEPHONE SERVICE: I V m _s_> >& M _1# I Monday to Frniay 9am to 5 30pm f spm deadline tor next day) •Satardiy: 8 30am to I g—. W Wa m 2pm (11am deadline (or The Sunday 'imn P_k Nokia y 9am to
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        498 9 npCAI Facilities include riATmil Shiatsu Massage Facial r* AS rKM i Suana/Steambath/Hot uc ju TUiy% coid p ois utrllntVr n^ D I f 4 th Fir, Great Eastern Hotel f j 40 1 MacPherson Road j y Tel: *****45 x 450 1 I j 27 Wanted ABSOLUTELY HIGHEST PRICES I
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        459 9 ANG'.m KEAtm CEWFRe. Masage Sauna/ Facial. 10am opm =03-38/39 TangUn Shopiing Centre Tel: *****13 28 Beauty Culture I Bhamah M.8.A.8 Th.C. (U.K.) Aaattwttcwn ()*•< Dip BACK FROM PARIS WITH NEW TREATMENT FOR SKIN PROBLEMS I ipcojtw r ft* !Awi| bafvam Treatment tor oily dry prottwr skin contaon Slin-ottknf tor rough
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        850 10 30 Hairdressing PIVOT POINT SCHOOL models for Cut $4. Perm $15. Color $10. Facial $10 by advanced students. X'mas gift for all clientele Hair courses commencing m Dec Enrol now for X'mas discount' Tel 732-1828. 732-3882. OPUS SALON AT -02-14. Odeon Katong Cut $14 Perm $35. School students cut $12
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        862 10 36 House Renovation/ Decor LONG HENG CONTRACTOR -03-22 Katong People's Comple* SPECIAL PACKAGt DEAL FREE 1 SET OF APOLLO SET 12" x 12" heavy duty Italian ceramic tiles mcl. skirting. Construct sink support with tiles, cabinets base Si 2 pairs of arch. White wall tiles up to ceiling (3-side kitchen
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        720 10 39 Bridal Services $200 package cteaUbnwardsi Rental of wedding/ evening gowns Also available facial/hairstytinWcar NICE LIKE BRIDAL SELECTIONS PTE DTD #016-50 LUCKY P^^A Bq a member of our bgauty clt\ 40 Private Investigation/ Security Agencies A profession we're proud erfAs licensed Proteastonal ;..YMi:li:3l->llu^ We do undercover operations/ surveillances with photographic/
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        783 10 57 Business Opportunities J HOUSING COMPANY I Owning extensive land bank I In Klang Valley region approved for mixed development for sale. All necessary approvals have been obtained. Projects ready for immediate cash generation. Development m Phases expected to last until 1994. Price $70 Million negotiable. Will deal with principals
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        847 10 58 Other Business 58 Other Business Products/ Services Products/ Services Two portable office buildings, GALAX MX 111 allsteel type. 28' x 10' complete with lights, power outlets and airconditioned. As these units were used indoors only as spare offices m a warehouse, they are m excellent condition. New price 5514,300
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        673 10 66 Situations Vacant: Professional/ Executive We are a last expanding company dealing m Marine Petroleum products. We are urgently looking (or dynamic and self motivated males/ females who are able to make contributions to our growing bunker business. 1) ACCOUNTANT The suitable candidate is expected to possess the followings: Degree
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        605 10 67 Situations Vacant: 67 Situations Vacant: EDP EDP Computer Operators I We are part of a leading edge world wide network using an IBM S/38 with the largest array of DASD m Singapore. X.25 etc. We invite you to apply for the position of Computer Operator if you want to
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        471 10 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical < An established group of companies invites suitably qualified candidates to apply lor the post ol: SALES CLERKS/ TYPISTS (Property Development) Pre-requisites: Minimum GCE 'O' with gcod credit m English. Accurate typing speed of at least 40 w.p.m. Ability to operate word processor will be
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        611 10 70 Situations Vacant Secretarial/ Clerical .(iiiiiiniiiiniii i iiiiiillllllllli liiimiiiimimi mum ii TETRA PAX.the world's leading manu facturer of packaging and distribution system for liquid foods, requires BETT3H This is a temporary position which last for approximately 6 to 9 months. The successful candidate will be report ing to the Director,
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        614 11 70 Situations Vacant: 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Secretarial/ Clerical Clerical Applications are invited from suitable candidates tor the following positions:- I DISPENSER CUM CLERK Pre-requisites:- Minimum "O' Level with at least 2 years experience m general clinical work Private Clinic^ Be a recognised Nurse or Assistant Nurse Knowledge of genera!
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        801 11 70 Situations Vacant: 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Secretarial/ Clerical Clerical A leading Japanese Bank with an Offshore Branch m Singapore, invites applications from suitable Female Singapore Citizens to fill the following position: B 1 1 H Hr»^B ©1 H 3 i k^fl I GCE O' or A" level with credit
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        562 11 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Kn\meron Ameron, an American manufacturer of W fibreglass reinforced W epoxy pipes and fittings has immediate vacancy for the position of: Requirements: ?A Minimum GCE 'O' Level m Able to operate switchboard, preferably on model KBX-100, j Philips H Minimum 2 years Wf experience m
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        686 11 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Large multi-national company requires STENOGRAPHER Applicants should have minimum 2 years' relevant experience with Shorthand/ Typing speed of 90/ 45 w.p m. respectively and be proficient m the English Language Interested applicants are requested to apply giving brief resume, qualifications and experience, contact telephone number
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        815 11 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Required EXPERIENCED FEMALE CLERK/ TELEPHONE OPERATOR to atari work jmmedraJely Able to type well and do clerical work. c Bi-lingual m Chinese English. c Living m Clementi, Jurong or West Coast area preferred. Interested applicants, please call: Mr. Ang/ Mr. Khore *****18/ *****26 for an
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        895 11 71 Situations Vacant: 71 Situations Vacant: Sales Sales Requirements: Several years of sales experience tn process industry Recognised Diploma or Degree m Engineering Age above 25 Own a car The appropriate candidate must be hardworking shows initiative. Pousses drive and is inteiested m a challenging career Good career advancement with
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        667 11 71 Situations Vacant Sales pin DIETHELM SINGAPORE PTE LTD Invites applicants tor the position of: Sales Representative c GCI O" level VI TB Trade Certificate c Age below 35 yejp> Preferably ith at least 1 year experience m selhne industrial products c Vius! possess own vehicle Pleuse apply giving full
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        633 12 n Situations Vacant: Sales FEMALE SALES PROMOTERS re quired tor ku»k .it Far East Plaza Experience not necessary Call at -01-08. Singapore HandicraU Centre tel *****64 LOOKING FOR THOSE who wish U> earn extra income selling our products High profit margin Call at 20 Kramat Lane =02-09. United House Tel
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        673 12 72 Situations Vacant: 72 Situations Vacant: Technical Technical i na 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 v na 1 1 1 1 i,i I usa EGOGE We have got career opportunities for The Job: Responsible for capability study, produc- Don evaluation and stausncal process control analysis at the
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        554 12 72 Situations Vacant: 72 Situations Vacant: Technical Technical I ore with us... at de zaan, the largest and most sophisticated cocoa processing facility m the Far East '<£'"'. 20r3 m Electromechanical, Maintenance Fining. $"i Marine Fitting, Heavy Duty Diesel &J Minimum 5 years' related expenence m machine S maintenance with
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        939 12 72 Situations Vacant: 72 Situations Vacant: Technical Technical FLUE INDUSTRIES INVESTMENTS PTE LTD We are an established company mainly involved m precision metal machining of aircraft components. Due to our expansion programs, we are inviting you to join us as: 1) PROCESS PLANNER (Metal Machining) NTC-2 with minimum 2 years
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        702 12 72 Situations Vacant: Technical FWell established furniture^ manufacturer requires FURNITURE ESTIMATOR/ PLANNER Candidates should have the following prerequisites Preferably with quantity surveyor diploma, related technical background or its equivalent Must have at least 8 to 10 years' experience m similar capacity m related industry. Must be conversant with blue-prints able
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        556 12 73 Situations Vacant: 73 Situation* Vacant Production Production DORMA We are a European company situated m Jurong and we have a vacancy for the position of: SECTION HEAD Painting Packaging Section Requirements: Diploma m Mechanical/Production Engineering or ITC Minimum 5 years working experience wth at least 3 years m a
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        345 12 A leading Amencai manula rturer of rVincheste. disk any >s S recoires STOFJEMAN E (2 vacancies) S Minomi Jti Sec 2 quill 5 3j Beano; i 5 1 years exp* n 5 ence m store duties E Physically fit Able to work or Permanent 2nd shift S (1.20pm 11pm) E
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        1371 13 73 Situations Vacant: 73 Situations Vacant: 73 Situations Vacant: 73 Situations Vacant: Production Production Production Production <W Seagate MALE/FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATORS Minimum Primary 6 B EN EFITS: Come personally with your •1 2 days annual leave Identity Card for an interview •No experience required Free medical/hospitalisation leave between 1 0.00
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        592 13 74 Situations Vacant: 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Us AT&T Consumer Products Pte Ltd American Telephone Telegraph (AT&T), the world leader m telecommunications is embarking on a major expansion program m its high-quality telephone manufacturing facility. AT&T Consumer Products. A career with AT&T promises new challenges, bright prospects and ample
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        782 13 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous Established expanding printing/ publishing company has vacancies for: 1. SECRETARY At least 3 years' experience Good command of English Accurate consistent typing skill Able to work independently With pleasant disposition 2. SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE At least 3 years' experience Must have knowledge m printing Able to
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        927 13 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous MALE/ FEMALE HAIRSTYLISTS urgently reqd Interested pl.s come personally at: =01-03. Odeon Katong Shopping Complex. Spore 1543 Tel: *****34 DRIVER CUM DELIVERY Man I wanted. Experience needed Come personally: 82-09. Tanglin Shopping Centre from 2— 6pm. FEMALE COOKS/ ASSISTANTS reqd. by new Cafe. Able to cook
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        935 13 85 For Sale: Alfa/ Peugeot/Volvo 81 VOLVO 244 pte owner, aircon cassette, beautiful regn no *****33 86 For Sale: BMW BMW European Supplier can offer good used BMW MERCEDES For Quotations please advise Model Specifications preferred SLAIDBURN INVESTMENTS LTD FORUM. STIRLING ROAD CHICHESTER POIS 2EN UNITED KINGDOM Telex ***** CHITYP
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        982 13 87 For Sale: Mercedes '78 MERCEDES 700 I pie owner, full accessories. nei» tax. showroom cond *****60 78 MERCEDES BENZ 230 C full> auto View No 14. Upper Aljunled Road Used Cars Ctr L0t. 17 78 MERCEDES 200 auto full accessories good cond $28,200/--0.n.0. Call *****69 •78/79 MERCEDES 200 auto
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        961 14 33 Vehicle Financing/ Insurance Good news for buyers of used cars. Now you can get help from DBS Finance. j It's easier to buy that second- I Repayment Period Interest Rate I Finance is available for cars that hand car you want because 12 months 4 75% are up to
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        866 14 83 Vnhicle Financing/ Insurance 90 For Sale: Toyota ■8S TOYOTA COROLLA 1300 GL 1 owner. Aircon. Radio/ cassette, new tax. low mileage. *****03. 91 For Sale: Mitsubishi A. MOST 83 MITSUBISHI Tredia 1400 GLX. power window gear. 2 pr#. owners, aircon., s/rims, hi-fi, tax 2/TJ7, PARF. beautiful cond. $17,500. Can
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        984 14 83 Vehicle Financing/ 83 Vehicle Financing/ 83 Vehicle Financing/ Insurance Insurance Insurance 92 For Sake: Mazda 93 For Sale: Honda HIGHEST OFFER I m Cash payment for all used A W Yee Lee Seng Motor Trading 1 Blk 204, Hougang St. 21 J K^^dM j* 02- 109, Spore 1953 f
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        470 14 93 For Sale: Honda APR. '81 HONDA Accord Manual. Pte. owner. Full accessories. Perfect condition. Call *****93. DEC. '79 ACCORD, s/rims, new tyres, new road tax/ insurance. Selling: $13,200. Tel: *****12. EARLY '85 HONDA Civic 4-door 12 valves. Well maintained. Aircon. Highest offer secures. *****74. HONDA ACCORD NOV. '83. Ist
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        790 14 85 For Sale: Alfa/ 85 For Sale: Alfa/ 85 For Sale: Alfa/ Peugeot/Volvo Peugeot/Volvo Peugeot/Volvo i jf Alfa Sprint— A class of its ou w for the demanding KWP driver wk WL m >■ A real sporting nbe re sea m UffKr from the way rt comers This is why
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        268 14 SINGAPORE USED CAR PTE LTD 275 THOMSON RD, #01-01/ 02 NOVENA VILLE (opposite novena church) SINGAPORE 1130 TEL: 253-8877 QUALITY USED CARS 1985 Suzuki SA3IO (2 units) Subaru 700 Toyota Corolla 1.3 'GL' (12-valve). 1984 Honda Civic. 3-door. Manual (12-valve). Suzuki 800 Super Deluxe. 1983 Nissan Pulsar 1.0 1982 Honda
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        816 14 85 For Sale: Alfa/ Peugeot/Volvo 96 For Sale: Other Makes an '82 OPEL REKORD iv- to. Power steering/ windows. *****91. ax '82 SUBARU 1600, 5-speed. 1 ownPel: er. aireon. cassette, new paint. very good cond $12,500. *****52 ler, '84 RENAULT 18 Turbo, tax 5/87, >ck. full accessories. 1 owner, beautiful
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        758 14 97 For Sale: Commercial Vehicles 82 DATSUN 720 DIESEL Flatbed i Pickup 1 owner, new paint $6,900 neg Tel *****77 '82 SUZUKI VAN 800. radio, cassette beautiful cond Asking $7,800 Tel *****01 •82 TOYOTA DX van 1 owner, aircon.. passed inspection Price neg Phone *****78 •83 MODEL DATSUN Blind Van
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        954 15 99 Vehicles Wanted ATTRACTIVE PRICE Cash payment for your quality used firs Singapore Used Car. 275 Thomson Rd -01-01 02 Novena Ville. S-1130 Tel *****04 Mr Koh ATTRACTIVE CASH PAYMENT PARK. non-PARK. secondhand veh An> model c C Heng Hoe Bros Trdg Co Jin Toa Payoh Cattex Stn Tel: *****53
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        585 15 107 Accommodation 107 Accommodation 107 Accommodation 107 Accommodation Available: Available: Available: Available: Apartments Apartments Apartments Apartments i: ■yiJM^ w% .a^LH J^rlJ^K. M9Kl?afe*. ARDMORE Park reflects a rare ■V\fvlx. appreciation of the very finest things m life. A*. V*_^^ A luxury condominium that can only be .A.l3cl.rtfTiGn.tS described as lavish. For
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        622 15 r i Coffee at UCC Fountain Cafe. Groom up at Saloon de Yamano. Lunch at Tung Lok Shark's Fin. Grab a novel at Hooks Kinokuniya. Shop at Daimaru Dept Store and Supermart. Work out at Riverside Fitness Centre. Dine at The New Otani Trader Vic\s Unwind at your apartment m
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        985 15 107 Accommodation Available: Apartments HOLLAND COURT #04-144 Holland Rd 2200 sq ft Furnished. aircon Sl5OO p.m. Open house Sat. Mon 1 la. m 4 p.m. RIDGEWOOD CONDO. LUNALILO Blk. Tastefully furn. 3 bdrms. Recreational facilities $1,800 Incl. Hawaiian Housing: *****50. 2600 SQ.FT. 4-RM. Akyab Apt at Eiulestier Rd for sale
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        893 15 109 Accommodation Wanted: Houses BUSINESSMAN LOOKING FOR s/storey semi-d. Any locality. Owners call *****33 Tay No agts. URGENTLY REQ. HDB flats pte houses m any districts. Please call: *****38/ *****18 110 Accommodation Wanted: Apartments COUPLE REQUIRE FURNISHED HDB, pte. apts. m city area. Owners call *****42. Kirn Choo. No agents
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        895 15 113 For Sale: Houses 113 For Sale Houses One of the best housing loans available Loans up to 100% of valuation with CPF Special interest rates for first time homeowners from just 6 3 /4%p.a. Easy repayment period up to 25 years Also attractive loans are offered for the purchase
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        579 15 114 For Sale: Private Apartments DIST.II ORCHID APT. (off Eng Neo Aye) 1 3* l bedrooms, good facing, renovated. 1500 sq.ft. FREEHOLD No facilities Maintenance $90 $29S.CKX> neg DIST.IS BAYSHORE PK (Pearl Tower) Exclusive 3 bdrms apt. situated on high fir. Built-in 1195 sq ft. I FULL FACILITIES $268,000 y
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        1071 15 114 For Sale: Private Apartments $265,000 0.N.0 GEVLANG corner 3 bdrms split-level apt ion top of UOB banki 1.500 sq ft Suitable tor residence' office Tel Mr Afit. *****31 D.ll CHONG KHM Mans 3 years Freehold 3 bdrms S/pool covered carpark Furn Approx 1300 sq ft $250,000 Rolf *****11 0.12
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        980 16 114 For Sale Private 114 For Sale: Private 114 For Sale: Private 114 For Sale: Private 114 For Sale: Private Apartments Apartments Apartments Apartments Apartments Kestong Pmrk rei^\>-^. krX^ i.O 1) Panoramic view of the horizon and the city skyline 4 > Each apartment enjoy most of the facilities V^
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        374 16 116 For Sale: HDB Apartments ALL 3-RM.: Bedok blk.3 18 $34 K/ b1k.76/ 74/ 39 $40K/ b1k.28. 701. 536. 117. 128. 409. 401. 504. Clementi b1k.703/ 363, ceramic $45K/ b1k.435, 311, 314. Holland corner b1k.13. Dover. Tiong Bahru. Ghim Moh. Teban. Marine Crescent. A.M. Kio $35K/ L-corner b1k.127, 320. 308.
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        605 16 116 For Sale: HDB Apartments 5-RM JALAN BUKIT Merah. blk.llo, terrazzo fir., kitchen wall-tiles up to ceiling, kitchen cabinet. $162,000. Emtom Realty: *****53- *****59 till 6pm. 5-RM. POINT BLK. 224 Toa Payoh. Lor. 8, marble parquet/ kitchen/ bathtub (master)/ teak doors, high fir., view to offer. *****83 (Ben) 5-ROOMED: Hillview
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        602 16 116 For Sale: HDB Apartments S-RM. BT. MERAH Central. 81k.117. high fir., good facing, very well kept. $160K 0.n.0. Tel: *****83 Mr. Lim. No agts. pis. 5-RM. CHAI CHEE St 81k.53. imported kitchen cabinets, ceramic tiles, new carpet carpet grass. Tel: *****55. 5-RM. JURONG EAST 81k.234. Nicely renovated. Ceramics, cabinet,
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        699 16 116 For Sale: HDB Apartments 3-RM. CLEMENTI 8LK.339, well kept. No obstruction. See to offer. Tel: *****27. 3-RM. CORNER, SIMS Drive. Blk 54 Without renovation. $45,000. Tel: *****65. 3-RM. FLAT lor sale. Partly furn. Kallang Bahru, 81k. 64, Spore 1233. Tel: *****51. 3-RM. HOUGANG AYE. 3 Blk. 24 ceramic, cabinets.
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        468 16 118 Factory Spaces 118 Factory Spaces poctory Spac^ I >frailable I JTC Flatted Factory at Kallang Basin Industrial Estate With Ready Fixtures Fittings #04-01/02 Area: 533.9 sq m Hitachi 10 HP aircon unit 400A Switchboard All windows openings are fenced with I wire mesh #04-03/04 Area: 490.9 sq m Hitachi
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        351 16 127 Other Real Estate BALESTIER RD. beside Ruby Plaza, ***** sq.ft. approved for commercial residential development as showroom/ off. cum apts. Total net fir. ***** sq.ft. *****86/ *****02/ pager *****26. D.15 MARINE PARADE 27.605 sq.ft. opposite Parkway Parade. Ideal for 10/ 11 terrace hses. or 28 units of apts. Tel:
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        823 16 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours f/*m r A Beijing/Nanjing/W'jxi/Hsngzhou/Suzhou/Shanghai/ M tv I^l A Guilin/Guangzhou/Kunmmg/Chengdu/Wuhan/ aW £J[ i"w-~ Zhenjiang/Yangzhou'Chongqing/Xian/Hong Kong Class Tourist Hotels, a^liaf¥afl ■■rT* aste of China famous Cuisine Agents for Gift Vouchers %Jw^p -^jt Hotel Bookings. jflpßTj^PKA^" Invitation to slides/ video presentation. W^^^^^m^ '15 days $2288 «ny s
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        811 17 137 Tours 137 Tours f' Holiday Best Sejters 7^ st-W RANi.t Or- NNURHED S ALL f M)DF.H FOI R>'"3» NEW ZEALAND 11 oays I (South Island) Christchurch/Queenstown/Te Anau/ Milford I Sound/Mt Cook/ (North Island) £r\rf\ f\ I Wellington/ Rotorua/Waitomo onl ><)^-3v^l I I Caves/Auckland Evwy Tuesday '86 x'mas New Year
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        1211 17 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours SSttfl \^f i PHILIPPINE ttPFPSFNtt W&^t *ft 'yfcffiJWh FkOREA SPEOAL PAQCACT ■-'i HJULU!LLLUUfIHfP*?^HMH[ 5/6 DAYS J2**&*£CHINA i' ALL KOREA ;DAysp*rr»YA;B>'iLiM.^, limjilmii P^MaMJjjari.iWttsS PUWTa BALUARTE T\^^^ .I^^.^s. »A SEOUL KYONGJU iIJ n^^ BURMA/ 6£?^KiiSK3 MANILA »TACIAYTAY. HONG
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        19 17 Sell your pet through CATS. Hat] urn eS lllMllil iM FE9NI hnrMininMHMr r .l i I ■M 1 II
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        619 17 146 Foreign Education -SANTA MONICA COLLEGE L.A., CALIF., U.S.A will be m Singapore X.L Bangkok. Manila Jakaru between I>e < 110 th 1oth Meet Or. Bruce Young, ro-ordinator Internationa! Stuo«jnt Progrtmm« al the Mandarin Hotel Singapore on 9th Dec. at 3p.m. Find out about direct transfers tc University of California
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        464 18 There's simply no better orange than a Sunldst orange. Delicious, juicy and nutritious from California. If s the natural healthy treat. High m Vitamin C, low m calories. It's the name you know and trust. Sunldst oranges are available at all fruit outlets and supermarkets. Enjoy a slice of the
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        461 18 148 Computer Courses 148 Computer Courses INFORMATICS COMPU|v 1 Sophia Road #03-01 0203 M sjj Peace Centre Singapore 0922 M INFORMATICS scoredsoutoflo^^| WLr Q top distinction awards. Our student Ms. Young M.F scored one O of the top 3 medals m the recent June flBP* NCC Diploma m Computer Studies
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        314 18 149 Secretarial/ Typing Courses PSC Private Secretary's Certificate FULL/ PART TIME Classes commencing on 5 JAN '87 Application lor student passes can be arranged tor foreigners REVISION CLASSES All subjects available daily A nightly including Audio a Shorthand Typewriting Duties. Commencing m DECEMBER Registration for LCCI PSC '87 Exam, commences
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        504 18 150 Commercial/ 150 Commercial/ 150 Commercial/ Technical Courses Technical Courses Technical Courses A wide range of courses leading to the Examinations of C&G, CEI, LCCI, GCE, VITB, etc. Sec IV (Science, Shorthand Commerce, Arts) Bookkeeping Pre U I II (Science/ English for Commerce Commerce Typewriting BASIC Programming Course n lt>
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        365 18 151 Language Courses ENGLISH (A credit m English at "O" Level has an Important bearing on your future). We have specially programmed the following classes tor the GCE "O" LEVEL 1987 Examinations. l)Sat 900-ll.ooam 06/12 2) Sun 11.00- I.oopm 07^12 3) Tues 6.30- B.oopm 09/12 4) M/W 9.00-10.30 am 1012
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        258 18 153 Driving Instruction ASIA DRIVING SCHOOL Send 01-34 Kirn Seng Shpg Ctr. Kirn Seng Road. *****78' *****87 LEARNING TO DRIVE Enrol at Lambert's Driving School 10 Balmoral Road. Tel *****94/ *****29 LEARN SMART INFORMATIVE, effective ways of driving. ($10) Queenstown Jurong *****88. 154 Dancing Instruction SHAWN A GLADYS Dance World
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        250 18 1 15f Cookery Instruction •>ELI( lOUS PINtAPPLf TARTS -ight fruitcake, buttercake. $20 whole course Tel *****86 157 Hairdresstnc Beauty Instruction INTRODUCTORY OFFER m /iew of our location, we offer 2 months' intensive beauty courses at $280 ONLY Thi. is a 2 week promotional offer Hurry! Don't miss this opportunity Call
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        410 19 I^-N' I I I O MM CLEMENT! JURONG JYNASVr V10E********** #01-19 Taman Jurong Blk 110 Yung Sheng Road JttITAPCS VIDEO (*****77) w 200 West Coast Way 'iOiig Leong Gdn Shopping Centre MCVIE HOUSE TRADING (***** M) #01-45 Blk 108A Clementi St 1 1 L&J 9M *v <flW' ■X flV«ta. '^fl^flT
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        540 19 f CAPITOL V CH ANGh'oPENs'fdb iaVl CAPITOL (*****59) 5 SHOWS at 11am, 1.45, 4.00, 6.30, 9.15 No Free List 1 1 i CHANGI (*****59) 5 SHOWS at 11am, 1.45, 4.00, 6.45, 9.15 No Free List IF YA DON'T GET NO EDUCATION, i I YA DON'T GOT NOTHING! i papeh'Vup n-,
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        251 19 fl Pr "WLj^ MENU 1 COMBO IT "^L FRIED RICE 3 FISH BALLS -s y 1 PACKET DRINK I^—^ 1 COLT 25 ICE CREAM -^*^1 A MENU #2 COMBO" Ji 1 HOT DOG mt Aj £i l^gF 3 FISH BALLS f P^^ 1 PACKET DRINK J^ 1 COLT 25 ICE
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        766 19 ?IJRCHARD?3I^ r (*****88) 5 SHOWS 10.30. 1.15. 4.00. 6.45 9.30PM Si i WOW. GO FOR IT' STRUTS IK! C {'SIGOURNEY WEAVER FIGHTS LIKES X A RAMBO' SUNDAY TIMES 9/11 < ADMISSION PRICfi J3 &$4 (NO FREf LIST'MAITARY CONCfSSIOK) X < CATHAY: 9TH 'MAGICAL DAY' X 5 (*****00) 5 SHOWS 11.00,
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        695 20 LAST week we focussed on preparations you have to make before wallpapering. In this article, our DIV enthusiast, Mrs Sheila Wee, gives you guidelines on pasting up the wallpaper. To begin, get a safe working platform. A step ladder is ideal but you can improvise with
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        171 20 YOU need not throw away your favourite mug or kettle because of coffee or tea stains. Discoloration on crockery, stainless steel or aluminium kitchenware. can be removed with Crock Clean. a stain remover. You don't have to scour or scrub with Crock Clean. Just empty the contents
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        526 20 mK^it-s a fantastic sacrifice QMSHCi LfIHV 00^ SKym BK^ORK- MORE THAN THOUSANDS fStflSl^H m o^*- THOUSANDS 0F FURNITURE SHOW PIECES W Efl (T^^rt^J^L^Cf JLsM%^^^^ to clear AT BELOW COST!! JJlSiiii I^IVV^ i« fc^M 0 0 INCLUDING ALL ODDS AND ENDS. (MUST BE CLEARED BY 28-12-86; ■QHQjQBQ9| 1 TT -^^1 J
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        361 21 Four-page special including highlights of some winning decor ideas MARA FERNANDEZ reports IrSlVt < OQQy TO jLJfIQQ y THiHK Noon^to lypfn FAMILY-SIZE entertainment that's what Ideal Home '86 promises its visitors. Although this is a home furniture exhibition featuring more than 110 companies, the entertainment shows
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        Clean, simple looks win best home title
        647 21 SIMPLE colours like black and white won Mr Poh Ec Hai's flat the The Best Designed Home title m the Ideal Home competition. They were the colours he chose for his Übi Avenue fourroom Housing Board flat. "These are the easiest colours to
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        267 21 Ariston believes an of energy-saving features. exclusive washing machine It uses less power and less should be good enough for water. your exclusive designs. And the re-cycling circuit _^«-^r\ means no wasted detergent. '^t&tlEi 0U get every 4th fjSs^*is**Tht' Ariston load of washin g' free \^*^Margherita is not h s
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        42 21 \—^i y- j =j ==p j j~ I •■■■;v., -|7 ZZI^l l j iiisrgitasaa&uft;, %.».■.,*>.■ "i)fc Missy Art "Gallery" presents Fashion Blinds by KDS Venue: IDEAL HOME '86 World Trade Centre Hall 3 Booth 61 Time: 12noon-10pm Date: Dec 6-14,1986 All are welcome!
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        457 22 Mr K. S. Lum's Tulip Garden home was the winning design for the condominium category m the Ideal Home competition. One of the judges. Mr Dang Saravuth Veeradej. a design director, gives his views on the entry THE most eye-catch-ing room m Mr Lum's home is his
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        654 22 IT'S NOT just money you need to turn your house into something glamorous. Imagination, planning, and a lot of patience also help, said Mr Thomas Keng, the proud owner of a flat m Tampines. Mr Keng, 29, whose flat is a showpiece that the people of the
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        One-stop shopping for the new homemakers
        604 24  -  DANNY TAN By SHOPPING for renovation needs has taken on a new meaning with the emergence of a supermarket of renovation services. Tucked m one corner of Parkway Parade on a floor area of 750 sq m and arranged neatly m 18 booths, including
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        197 25 Handmade art works from Italy SPECIALLY imported three dimensional copper art toolings from Italy are now available from a computer retailer. These art pieces handmade by Italian craftsmen were brought m to test the market. Mrs Adeline Chan, Assistant Manager of CCS Computer Pte Ltd, which brought m the consignment,
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        High-tech bedroom with a soft touch
        437 25  -  DANNY TAN By YOU can easily turn your family bedroom into a high-tech electronic entertainment centre and keep it cozy and comfortable. To create the setting for the picture (right), I chose the model showroom of Carest Furnishings Pte Ltd at Wisma Atria, which
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        69 22 wri^Cl4FN Centre I\V/W** i#lJ[/>irite I\tnv vl Renovator tions begin at KOS M^^SK^^SSplflllsfiHH^ ||B§iy' b 2^ l p R 4 _l ~^ZL I B^c^T^ SCREENS It r A^ v rustom-made to look c 1 T r pR y ill I I res°stam%solu^ V pleasantly surp \^t :v Association. uvin By >-^
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        844 23 41 §i I! rl 8 iiiv nl Xl 111 1 1 ,fi- a fe '-i w«4 hP hJPI y 111 nfl I J^^ me S o^ 6^ 11 6 Programme Highlights Courtesy of jXLL^^^A^Mß^LJU^jy^J| 1 .30 pm 3.00 pm Chinese Painting Mr Ong Boon Kong JT BHIH Hi H l^m
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        1036 24 I From around the world, Newey Eyre brings you ceiling fans LCob U U I r\y y lIIU I vj that cool and put a touch of beauty m your home or office. a c 'r\ T functional that's p^K3^^ j^ uuioe io the shape of r r^\ Decorative hans...
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        346 24 Awardwinning p| THE MOST Cfjl ADVANCED JjSLLLJJI w% technological J Wa* bedding innercell bedding &£S-^ The UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MOST by a major research programme ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL BEDDING carried out at LaTrobe University m Melbourne LULLABY which compared Lullaby polyurethai c foam beds with other type of beds The
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        371 25 When resting comes easy THE WALLCO VERINGS SALE OF THE YEAR i fM*' Wl quality imported wallpaper and ceiling covers. .^tiHfe^ k*em>^> *"fi-- ImlN'S^P^ At unbelievable discounts of up to 70%! ■>-. f,^^K ft I We strongly urge you to come early (right now H BHHHPfIr^W some really good buys.
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        600 25 ii\ XHJiS Sellane Gas Cookers now dishes up 2 great space saver ideas ySff\yS Grab these offers valid only at the Q&/^ Gq&s ldeal Home Exhibition '86. /S World Trade Centre, Hall 3. Stand 56 X 6 -14 December 1986 Now 2 great ideas from Ellane that save you precious
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        683 26 APPOINTMENTS/ NOTICES BWITIMBni Pccnooi MMBHMi Telefax No: *****59 Rates: Box Service: V«W?H OlMnio nomuoo I mini 11l 11l Sa es g^^. Straits Times: 5525.00 psc. cm. Collected: 555.00 Telex Service: S.T.A.N.T.S. RS ***** TIMEAD I Tel *****11 ext 5724 56 8 5669 Sunday Times: 5525.62 psc. cm. Posted: Sslo.oo APPOINTMENTS
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        601 26 ICTM NATIONAL I Wgl UNIVERSITY X^ OF SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Applications are invited for teaching apomtments m the Department of Social Work. Those appointed will teach primarily m the Psychology degree course which is offered within the Department of Social Work. For appointments at Lecturer level and above,
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        847 26 Coopers OtLyurarivJ Associates provides a comprehensive range of management consultancy services aimed at helping clients increase the effectiveness and profitability of their organisation. These services include Corporate Development,* Organisation Planning, Financial Control and Management Information Systems, /^^^^v Financial Planning and Appraisal, Electronic Data Processing, Manufacturing and J Distribution Systems, Executive
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        1005 27 APPOINTMENTS IVrieeWaterhouse Mjjk I Management Consultants Pte Ltd }W I Consultants to senior management m a wide range of services including: executive recruitment, organisation and corporate planning, productivity and efficiency analysis, financial planning and control, information technology, market and economic studies, as well a> personnel systems and management development programmes
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        652 27 mM it you are looking to widen the horizons of your career m journalism and are a good |!M lateral thinker, we have the out-of-the ordinary Wm employment opportunity for you i|fl You must have had at east three years' expenijSijM ence reporting for a magazine or newspaper and have
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        867 27 I ©INDECO 4 y ENGINEERS INDECO Engineers is a leading local contracting company specialising m mechanical and electrical services and installation work for commercial, institutional, residential i buildings and high class hotels m both local and overseas markets. To meet our rapidly expanding operations both locally and m China, we
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        1084 28 APPOINTMENTS THE FASTEST GROWING MANUFACTURER OF NETWORKED COMPUTERS IN THE WORLD CONTINUALLY SEEKING PEOPLE WHO ARE RIGHT, TO WORK AND GROW WITH THE CORPORATION, THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. DIGITALS Far East Headquarters is based m Hong Kong and we have the following key positions open as part of our growth plan
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        456 28 International Computers Limited, a member of the STC PLC Group, with worldwide operations m over 80 countries, is one of the world's leading computer manufacturers and a major supplier of a complete range of Information Systems products m Singapore and the Asia-Pacific Region. We are looking for qualified candidates to
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        449 28 L&S/J CIRCUITS [QMg PTELTD. We are an established and progressive PCB manufacturer. As a result of our expansion EEEEEE programme, we invite suitable and competent candidates to fill the following EEEE positions: Production Engineer EEEEEE Male age above 26 years Possess an Engineering Degree EEEEEE Good interpersonal and communication skills
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        605 29 APPOINTMENTS Data Processing Project Project Manager The Maharaja Organisation, a progressive Sri Lankan Group of Companies, with diversified activities, is looking for a EDP Specialist, who could develop EDP Systems to take the Company into its next phase of development m this field. The Group is actively involved m Manufacturing,
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        725 29 If you can't, you'd better take a squint at some of If you're accepted, you'll spend the first 13 months training, well consider a loan of up to the other ads on this page. Because unless you've got at a pilot training school overseas, working for your repayable at an
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        356 29 OXFORD INDUSTRIES INC A major American garment exporter requires a MERCHANDISER (m Ladies Division) The ideal candidate we are seeking must have: minimum 3—5 years merchandising experience m garment buying office or agent. thorough knowledge of both woven and knitwear. the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and withstand
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        422 29 We are an established multi-national organisation which excels m innovative electronic technology. Today, we have significant facilities m Singapore manufacturing and marketing advanced products and systems. Excellence is our trademark, long achieved by an exceptional team of dedicated people. And now, we are inviting people with similar aspirations to continue
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        916 30 APPOINTMENTS f STAFF NURSE I Brunei Shell invites applications for the post of staff nurse m its medical I department m Seria, Negara Brunei Darussalam. The successful candidate wili be responsible for carrying out general nursing and midwifery duties on I shift work m the ward and outpatient department (whenever
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        784 30 H HH ENGINEERS Tecnnica Support Quality Control Tertiary education from o recognised insti Preferably with 1 2 years relevant fxpen tjtion m Electronic Electrical Mechanical ence m the computer peripheral indjstry Bk Engineering SBm a career SUPERVISORS CONFIDENTIAL I f With One Of P-duction Quality Contro. SECRETARIES I I America's
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        536 30 We are a leading Company m the Automotive industry and ye now have a vacancy for a GENERAL SERVICE MANAGER The General Service Managsr will lead a team of "m about 1 00 workshop staff. Reporting to the Chief Executive, he has also responsibility for I developing and mainta mng
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        529 31 APPOINTMENTS j Reach Out lor a stable future with a growing industry. USA General Electric (USA) Aviation Service Operation offers you the challenge of FACILITIES SUPERVISOR The lob Plan and administer general maintenance services to upkeep the work areas, building and ground facilities m a favourable condition. Assist m project
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        642 31 FfeadingTomrdsMulMyMF In Support of Excellence! We are the Singapore subsidiary of the THOMSON Group of France world leader m high technology electronics and household appliances, with engineering, production and marketing facilities worldwide. We are getting bigger and stronger. We attribute this to corporate all round commitment m technological and people
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        1046 31 Iii I O PIIA/IC ELECTRONICS ENGINEER l\i L/llvlc. (pcba) I a Winchester disk drive Evaluate vendors for surface mounted PCB I manufacturing, muitinational assemblies j company with facilities m USA f foe^ ce a p n^ Z^cTL components I I and Scotland, is establishing a test equipmeni I I new
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        299 31 fH^ATsT I Consumer Products Pte Ltd American Telephone Telegraph (AT&T), the world leader m telecommunications is embarking on a major expansion program m its high-quality telephone manufacturing facility m Singapore, AT&T Consumer Products. A career with AT&T promises new challenges, bright prospects and ample career personal development opportunities, especially for
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        508 32 APPOINTMENTS /^r' The following refinery and gas plant personnel are required for a project m the Middle East: Instrument and Control Engineer Minimum qualifications B.Sc m Electrical or Electronic Engineering plus 8 years experience m refinery and gas plants. Engineer Analyser Minimum qualifications B.Sc m Electrical or Electronic ng plus
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        663 32 LfiH I Stor« o*fecJi/io/ogy0 fecJi/io/ogy "I I We are a leading US manufacturer of Winchester disk drives. We I are integrating the leading edge technology of thin film heads and thin film media to produce high performance 5'V Winchester drives. A new sophisticated facility with state-of-the-art equipment will be set
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        673 32 111 required by a leading American company I§§ m the field of office equipment and supplies HI for its operations m Asia. III! The successful candidate is expected to be a highly enterprising and mdepen111 l dent professional who has had extensive experience m the sales marketing 111 l of
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        387 32 CREDIT MARKETING OFFICERS A foreign bank with a full service branch m Singapore invites applications for Credit Marketing Officers. The successful candidate should possess the following: Minimum 5 years experience m credit and marketing, preferably with a foreign bank Experience m handling a loan portfolio of middle market customers and
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        513 33 APPOINTMENTS (p3|rc£fs THE RIGHT CHOICE Are you someone who meets the following requirements: (1) Honest (2) Willing to learn (3) Committed If you are, Esco may be the right company for you. At Esco, we support your efforts, encourage your initiative and reward you for your achievements. We need: -(1)
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        618 33 I A well known PCB Assembly House is looking for p- Responsibilities: 1 Establishing and implementing essential routine and preventive maintenance programmes Smooth and efficient operation of plant facilities cum equipment, plus production machi- nery including trouble-shooting Training and supervision of a team of techniII cians |j Pre-requisites: _Zj Diploma
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        610 33 Semiconductor Sales Professionals,.. ...if that's where you're always heading, talk to us. SGS SEMICONDUCTOR, the Asia Pacific headquarters of the Italian-based SGS Group of Companies, is continuing its market expansion m the region. SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE/ SALES EXECUTIVE You'll be accountable for meeting sales targets, penetrating new market accounts/segments and
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        817 33 W COMPUTER V IS lOM Worldwide Leader m CAD/CAM We invite applications from competent, high caliore persons to take up the following positions m o^r newly set up Singapore operations: SYSTEM ENGINEERS CAD/CAM (Ref. CVS SE) APPLICATIONS ENGINEERS CAD/CAM {Rel CVS-AEI FIELD ENGINEERS CAD/CAM < M cvs fei Applicants must
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        646 34 APPOINTMENTS A Multinational Corporation one of the largest Electrical Electronic Groups Worldwide. M We currently have a challenging career opportunity for a Pre-requisites The likely candidate should possess a Degree m Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process Technology with several years of hands-on experience m chemical processes such as dip-tinning,
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        516 34 r rfFTf FAR EAST LfVIINGSTOIN 1 I Q|J SHIPBUILDING LTD I invites applications for the following positions: I 1 NAVAL ARCHITECTS (DESIGN) I Degree m Naval Architecture or equivalent with an aptitude for computer usage. Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience m preparing basic design, specs and GA preparing scantlings
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        262 34 f PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION 1 j Applications are invited from citizens and perI manent residents of Singapore for the following I appointment: CLERK-OF-WORKS Qualifications and Experience GCE O' Level or equivalent and National Trade Certificate Grade 111 m Building. Candidate must have a minimum of one year's experience m site construction
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        527 34 \2ywt6l <«.>oo A fully computerised hotel offers self development opportunities and growth potential to those who are interested m pursuing a career with us. Due to an expansion m our business commitments, we are looking for personnel m the positions of: Formal training m Food and Beverage Management. Has several
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        509 34 Due to expansion we are looking tor qualified and ambitious personnel to fill the following posts MANAGEMENT TRAINEES University graduates or final year undergraductes Experience not necessary as training will be provided Able to communicate with people at all levels Ambitious witn strong determination to work hard Independence and initiative
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        526 35 APPOINTMENTS CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN ENGINEER Pre-requisites: Degree m Civil or Structural Engineering Minimum 3 yean experience with emphasis on design of structural steelwork and reinforced concrete Knowledge of work associated with underground excavation and experience with a contractor is desirable Salary and fringe benefits will be commensurate with the qualifications and
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        449 35 J J~T\*3737T« 173 Religious In 1 895, Wilhelm Konri 1/ WW \V > IH Y^ Announcements rad R oen tgen found a new V J W a. J I I A'l W\ form of radiation. He knew m^+ m^*^ TR|N|TY CHRISTIAN centre Sun- he had discovered somei day Services at
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        699 35 SUN TAN By Collette PEANUTS By Schu* /iv^Key£uy~Fofir\ I^^^^Tiw a«ese/*.^B r 1 i i s 1 I—7 < 1 1 UI-M& Ay( LOOKS SO TTrtfeD > THftT IS A N(C€, J /^7^^^^\6fle4M6l£ y^ ONE TMIN6 THAT MAKES [LIKE THis\ r, J /ANOTHER THINS UOAIT' I UJAS 601N6-' SaX hUD \Rk\TAbL£..J
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        672 36 I On The Official Opening Of I JLC3C I 111 iJIcL JIOOQ XjUIICIIIIJ? :_i l EAC I PACIFIC s^g^'" Alii __v L__J SERVICE VIV OQCI OnilNiOvt^fVS C<^j^Lmi I BAKKE-SIME DARBY SHIPPING PTE. LTD. a,,™,: Jart s^n, a,^ H '^^^^^Teirß^w^x B^^ 0106 NAKANOGUMI CORPORATION =i NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD MAIN CONTRACTOR
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        247 36 EHDB N BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET under the two rental bids system Tenders are invited for the following premises at: 1. BUKITBATOKN'HOOD S CONTRACT 1 (Block 507) 2. PONGGOL RURAL CENTRE PHASE 2 (Blocks 206 207) 3. OUTRAM PARK SHOPPING COMPLEX Fast Food Restaurant 4. WOODLANDS CENTRE ROAD Restaurant Cafeteria
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        379 36 I NOTICE 1 •ivi The South East Asia Oil Industry is hereby :W| igij: informed that we REGAL INTERNATIONAL of M Sg Houston Texas USA are the manufactures of H REGAL Oilfield Products and REGAL Marine SB I It has recently come to our knowledge that I certain companies have
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        267 36 In the Subordinate Courts of the Republic of Singapore Writ of Seizure Sale Nos: 6499/1986 7792/1986 BETWEEN (1) Lee Teck Cheong Va Hean Lee Radio Service (2) Electronica Traders PteLtd Plaintiffs AND Gan Enterprise Defendants j AUCTION SALE OF Radios. Auto RadioCassette Recorders, Earphones. Speakers. Microscopes. Electronic Audio Accessories, Calculators,
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        313 36 IN THE HJGB COURT OF THE I REPIBLJC OF SINGAPORE Suit No. 5718 of 198 C Between FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK PlaintiSs And 1. Hoo Yong Son? 2. Hod Sq Sen Chi (m.w.) Drtendas.fi NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT To: Hoo Yong Song and Hoo So Sen Chi (m.w.), lately of II Anson
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        145 36 CHINA AND THE ASEAN STATES: THE ETHNiC CHINESE DIMENSION Leo Survadinata This book focuses on China's foreign relations with Southeast Asia with special reference to the ethnic and political dimensions. It deals with the reactions of Southeast Asian governments, especially those of ASEAN, to China's foreign policy m general, and
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        872 37 ADVERTISEMENT °f Tee Yih Jia Food Building by Brig~Gen (Res) Lee Hsien Loong M Acting Minister for Trade Industry 9| 6 December 1986 mA xj I IVlcos/\Vjc IVltJ3oA\jt >jB y I Seventeen years ago, when the idea of Today is both an auspicious and joyous occasion for us as it
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        509 38 I^^HHf IHi National BBBjfflffi II The superb wash efficiency was awarded an A. Likewise the evenness of the wash action. Spinning W efficiency picked up an A. So did rinsing. The ease of hl M operation brought one more from the tough marking judges. p 45 Also top marks for
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        135 39 KEITEI VOH, a mother of two, is no ordinary Japanese housewife. The Tokyo-born <oli player shuttles between Singapore and Japan twice a ear for piano recitals or to perform with the NHK Orchestra for radio broadcasts. In 1915, she received the First Japan Chopin Society Prize
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        408 39 BOOTLEG recordings of Bruce Springsteen m concert have been m the market for a while. Because Springsteen hadn't released a "live" album, the illicit recordings were highly-prized collectors' items and, accordingly, highly priced. Now, with the release of Bruce Springsteen The E
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        657 39  -  KNIGHT By SINiiAPUKh; lost to 15th seed Chile by an unexpected 1-3 margin m the finai round of play m the 27th Chess Olympiad. Teo Kok Siong los- to International Master (IM) Morovic m the French Defence; Alphonsus Chia lost a pawn early m the
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        493 39 I DISCOVERED Bruce Springsteen back m the mid-'7os just after he'd released his riveting and extremely successful Born To Run album. At a time when I was still forging my own identity, Springsteen's character and angst-riddled idealism left a permanent impression on me. It had to
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        78 39 If you are holding an event you want our readers to know about, fill m the coupon and send it to. What's On, Section 2, The Straits Times 390 Kirn Seng Roac Singapore 0923. Your coupon should reach us three days before the event. Name of avent: Staged/ presented by:
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        1083 39 WHAT'S OK PERFORMANCES ornaments, finger-paintings, crn French artists will also be fabric art pieces by British Architectural Heritage. AY sion charges are $2 for adults 9 1 STUDENTS' CONCERT By hand-painted porcelain, spe- shown. A guided tour of the artist Helyne Jennings. Art Theatrette, National Museum, and $1 for children
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        867 39 —I Radio One FM Stereo 90.5 mHz m VHF 3and II 5.58 AM National Anthem, followed by Opening Announcement 6.00 News m Brief 6.05 Another Morning, Another Show 7.00 News and Weather Report 7.10 Morning Digest 7.20 Another Morning, Another Show (cont'd) 7.30 Morning Financial News 7.40 Another Morning, Another
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        183 40 ip. It s even more blessed to rHA. W receive than to give. WE ARE THE EXCEPTION, SBS NOT THE RULE MaPi n a sense, we are unique. It's our style value-for-money, variety and quality. jj =j| which puts us above the crowd. What's m T he incisputable promise built
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        1545 40 MY VIEW By Catherine Ong m^mammmmmmmmHmmamaßßmmammmm ■■iiiiiimii amsaai^ Bß m^Hm^m^m^mmmm^m^^^^m^^^^^m^^m^m^^^^^^^ S l When Elvis prefers Dad to the dames E«aw HBr iW»f3T ONCE a^ain Elvis Presley -L~ Popular pop singer Lam WLm i W I &fc is caught between two SDH f ~^F7~ H^ I plays the searching phot ojour-
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