The Straits Times, 8 December 1988

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    14 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1988 50 CENTS MCI (P) 92/12/87
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    Lock icon Soviets to cut army strength
    791 1 Gorbachev: Unilateral reduction of 500,000 troops within two years UNITED NATIONS The Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev announced yesterday that the Soviet Union would reduce its armed forces by 500,000 troops over the next two years. In the official text of a speech delivered to the
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    An 18-page special on computers
    56 1 TO COINCIDE with Singapore Information Technology (IT) Week, The Straits Times has published a special report on computers. The 18-page report highlights the various events of IT Week and people who have charted Singapore's national computerisation strategies. Current issues of interest to users such as
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    Greens get the green light
    193 1  - Greens get the green light MATHEW PEREIRA By GREENS available m the market have been declared safe for eating. The Environment Ministry said yesterday that only those greens which have passed its stringent tests are offered for sale. A ministry spokesman said that vegetables which do not pass the tests
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    Arafat: PLO now accepts existence of state of Israel
    360 1 STOCKHOLM Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat said yesterday the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) accepted the existence of the state of Israel. At a news conference here, he said the PLO's top policy-making body, the Palestine National Council (PNC), had effectively recognised Israel
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    Lock icon FUe find
    36 1 NEW YORK A cache of unmounted gems, Jewellery and watches found m the hollow bottom of a filing cabinet m late artist Andy Warhol's townhouse brought US$l.64 million (553.16 million) at an auction. AP
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    Lock icon Rock 'n' roll star Orbison dies of heart attack at 52
    213 1 HENDERSONVILLE (Tennessee) Award-winning singer-guitarist Roy Orbison, considered one of the most influential original rock *n' roll artists, died late Tuesday night of a heart attack at a suburban Nashville hospital, officials said. He was 52. A hospital spokesman said
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    3 marking schemes for literature paper
    495 1  -  NG WEI JOO By Cambridge to allow for 'distress and difficulties' CAMBRIDGE examiners have drawn up three marking schemes to assess the performance of some 3,500 A level students m Singapore who took the controversial English literature paper last month. Among other things, they
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    Lock icon Dispute over farm subsidies blocks progress in Gatt talks
    385 1 MONTREAL Negotiators were m disarray on their final day of world trade talks yesterday, with progress held hostage to a bitter clash between the United States and the European Community over farm subsidies. Mr Ricardo Zerbino, chairman of the Uruguay Round
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    Nikkei breaks 30,000 level
    82 1 THE Tokyo stock market yesterday rose to a new high as a sudden spurt of buying just before the close sent the Nikkei Stock Average index soaring past the 30,000-yen level for the first time. The main market index ended 381.44 points higher at the day's
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      36 1 Enough people trained for Industry's needs: Pg 21 Inside Spore Sweep results Page 14 Summary 2 World News 3-9 Asean li.ll Causeway 12 Comment/ Perspective 2*,21 Letters 28 Times Dollar 31 -M Racing 35 Sports Sf-Sf
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  • IN SUMMARY
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      418 2 Malays against drugs A COORDINATED campaign to tackle the growing problem of drug abuse m the Malay-Muslim community will be launched next year. According to Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, MP for Siglap and chairman of the task force planning the campaign, the immediate target is to try and increase the
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      Commet
      254 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: FIRST Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong spoke of the need to safeguard Singapore's security not only on the basis of deterrence, but also by forging an understanding with neighbouring countries. Deterrence is at best an inexact science. Its assumption that countries avoid war In
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      103 2 'TOLERATE DIFFERING BELIEFS' ADDING to the debate on the banning of The Last Temptation, a reader says that besides having our own religious faith, we also have the social responsibility to maintain an atmosphere of tolerance for differing beliefs. He says we should not try to impose our religious
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      Around the world
      284 2 'S-E Asia a threat?' AUSTRALIAN Defence Minister Kirn Beazley was accused yesterday of "shooting the Anzac frigates project m the foot" with his assertion that Southeast Asian nations might yet represent a threat to the security of the two Antipodean countries. A spokesman for the anti-frigate organisation,
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      195 2 Melanie's choice MELANIE Martens, considered Singapore's most talented woman hockey player, will stop coaching and concentrate on playing. The 28-year-old feels she can help Singapore win a gold m next year's South-east Asia Games. Melanie helped the Republic make it to second spot at last year's Sea Games. Page
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      Section Two
      388 2 'Brollies are in' THE rainy season m Singaporeans means it is time for the season's latest loook monsoon wear with umbrellas m a multitude of styles and shades. As Singaporeans apparently do not wear rainclothes, the demand is more for umbrellas of all shapes and prices. Major department
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      Timesdollar
      232 2 SIA QUITS TALKS ON RAFFLES HOTEL PROJECT THE brief courtship between Singapore Airlines and Raffles Hotel, tne "grand old lady" of Singapore, is over. An SIA spokesman confirmed that SIA has decided not to take a stake m the soon-to-be-redeveloped hotel. "The exploratory discussions between us have ceased," he
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      Around Asean..
      187 2 and Across the Causeway Xmas ceasefire? PRESIDENT Corazon Aquino has indicated that she was open to a Christmas ceasefire with communist guerillas, but said the rebels must first send her a request for fresh peace talks. "They will have to send a formal request just to talk," Mrs
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      Buyers' Guide
      476 2 SECTION II Classifieds Seel I 3S. 38 Sect R It to 31 Appts I Notices Sect H 12. 13. 38. 33 Cnemj Sect II 14 i Comics Sect N 12 Product Advertiser Section/Pace Jurfnes Korean Airlines I 1 Singapore Airlines I 5 Anniversary Hagemeyer I 17 Apparel Glamourette
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      Lock icon Bush chooses first woman member of team
      552 3 New faces m the administration WASHINGTON Presi-dent-elect George Bush has chosen the first woman member of his team, added more names to his national security roster and filled out his economic team. He announced the new members of his administration just before he
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      Lock icon Bush adviser outlines plan for flexible freeze' on spending
      306 3 WASHINGTON A close economic adviser to President-elect George Bush has outlined a plan for eliminating the budget deficit that could put the new administration on a collision course with the US Federal Reserve. Dr Michael Boskin, the newly appointed chairman of
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      Lock icon Hospital may pay out $18m to patients over radiation blunder
      257 3 Hospital may pay out $18m to patients over radiation blunder LONDON More than 200 cancer patients received radiation overdoses because of a hospital blunder and health officials said they might have to pay £5 million (5517.9 million) m compensation. A report on the incident at the Royal Devon and Exeter
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      Lock icon Loan to Bangladesh
      47 3 TOKYO Japan will extend 12.4 billion yen (Ssl97 million) as a loan to Bangladesh to help promote development projects. The loan will be used to help finance a caustic soda plant renovation project m Chittagong and a fertiliser plant repair proiect m Gharasal. AFP
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      Lock icon Patients bolt from Colombo mental hospital
      140 3 Patients bolt from Colombo mental hospital COLOMBO Four hundred patients escaped from a mental hospital m Sri Lanka yesterday after the staff went on strike following threats by Marxist rebels. Patients broke open the doors and walked out of the psychiatric hospital eight km from Colombo. Some came back later
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      Lock icon Azerbaijan riots lasted more than 24 hours'
      397 3 MOSCOW Fighting and rioting which broke out earlier this week m Baku, the capital of Soviet Azerbaijan, lasted more than 24 hours and left three dead and scores injured, an Azerbaijani official said yesterday. Mr Evchin Bagirov, a spokesman for the Azerbaijan Foreign
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      Lock icon Israel security uncovers 93 guerilla cells
      207 3 JERUSALEM Israel's security forces have uncovered 93 guerilla cells believed responsible for 87 anti-Israeli attacks m the past year, news reports said yesterday. The reports came a day after police announced the arrests of 13 Israeli Arabs, including two Bedouin army soldiers, accused of
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      Lock icon Benazir pledges to back Ishaq Khan for president
      259 3 Benazir pledges to back Ishaq Khan for president ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has pledged support for Acting President Ghulam Ishaq Khan to remain m office, virtually guaranteeing him victory m the Dec 12 Pakistani presidential election. She told reporters on Tuesday that Mr Tikka Khan, secretary-general of her Pakistan
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      S-E Asia may pose a threat: Aussie minister
      574 4  -  JOHN KENNEDY His remarks criticised as public debate goes on m NZ over frigate issue By DUNEDIN (New Zealand) Australian Defence Minister Kirn Beazley was accused yesterday of "shooting the Anzac frigates project m the foot" with his assertion that South-east Asian
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      Lock icon Ban on serialisation of Nobel winner's book
      286 4 CAIRO The Egyptian religious authorities have banned serialisation of a novel by Egypt's Nobel Prize-winning author Naguib Mahfouz seven weeks after he won the prestigious award for literature. Mr Mahfouz, the first Arab writer to win the Nobel Prize, said he did not
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      Lock icon Atlantis back after 5-day secret mission
      122 4 Atlantis back after 5-day secret mission Reuter picture. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE (California) The US space shuttle Atlantis landed safely m the California desert on Tuesday after a five-day military mission that was cloaked m secrecy. The successful mission was the second for the manned US space programme since the
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      Lock icon 93 held in FBI undercover raid on drug barons
      281 4 MIAMI Federal prosecutors have charged 93 suspects nationwide m an undercover FBI drug operation described as the biggest ever against Colombian drug lords. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said agents posing as communications equipment sellers exposed a massive network that imported
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      Lock icon UK passes controversial terrorism j legislation
      336 4 UK passes controversial terrorism j legislation LONDON The British Parlia-* ment has approved new anti-ter-*: rorism legislation which maintains* the existing right of British police to detain suspects for up to seven J days without charging them. Meanwhile, the Irish Dail, or^ parliament, voted 95 to 59 to makev permanent
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      Lock icon China's growing private business sector 'creates several millionaires'
      404 7 China's growing private business sector 'creates several millionaires' BEIJING Several millionaires have been created by China's growing private business sector only nine months after being officially recognised under the Constitution, according to the China Daily newspaper. The newspaper said some 22 million Chinese have become "very rich". "No exact statistics
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      Lock icon 'New methods to fight debt crisis needed'
      313 7 'New methods to fight debt crisis needed' LONDON A World Bank official has said a new agenda is needed to spur recovery among middle-in-come debtor nations and avoid an erosion of efforts to combat the international debt crisis. Senior Vice-President Moeen Qureshi, one of the bank's top five officials, told
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      Two major quake faults pose threat to Los Angeles
      221 7 Two major quake faults pose threat to Los Angeles SAN FRANCISCO Two major earthquake faults with the potential of causing catastrophic damage have been discovered beneath the metropolitan Los Angeles area. Mr Egill Hauksson. a University of Southern California geophysicist, told a meeting of the American Geophysical Union on Tuesday
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      Lock icon Truffle-flavoured mineral water
      179 7 SAN FRANCISCO Reactions ranged from "terrible" to "fresh" at the unveiling of a mineral water flavoured with truffles, the subterranean fungi famed as the world's most expensive food ingredient. "Very few connoisseurs know what truffles really taste like," said restaurateur Fritz Castel as the Mendocino Beverage Co
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      Lock icon Nato allies urged to press for common arms
      385 7 WASHINGTON The United States and its Nato allies must press towards more joint development of common arms to slash the high cost of defence against the Warsaw Pact forces, West German Defence Minister Rupert Scholz said on Tuesday. "Frankly, I think it
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      US wants advanced developing nations to cut tariffs
      421 9  - US wants advanced developing nations to cut tariffs SIVAM SUBRAMANIAM By mestic industry. Conference sources said the US would like all countries participating m the Uruguay Round to undertake to reduce their tariffs by at least one third and to bind as much of their tariffs as possible. They said
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      Lock icon Gorbachev's UN visit signals change in Soviet attitude
      475 9 ITED NATIONS Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's scheduled address to the General Assembly during his visit to New York symbolises the transformation m Moscow's relations with the United Nations m the Gorbachev years. After treating the United Nations for 40 years as a
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      Lock icon Bush to show he's for better ties with Soviets
      378 9 WASHINGTON President-elect George Bush, shying away from his declaration that the Cold War is not over, says he will teli Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev "we want to go forward" m superpower relations. Mr Bush was scheduled to fly to New York
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      Lock icon US-EC rift over regulating services
      169 9 US-EC rift over regulating services MONTREAL A new problem emerged on Tuesday m negotiations among some 100 trading partners as the United States and the European Community locked horns on talks for regulating the booming services trade. Already deadlocked on conflicting agricultural subsidy policies, the two trading giants now disagree
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      Ministers in closed-door talks to seek consensus on trade issues
      410 9  -  SIVAM SI'BRAM ANIAM Gatt ministerial meeting MONTREAL Ministers have gone into closed door negotiations m search of consensus on the outstanding trade issues during the second day of trade liberalisation talks here. Four informal groups have been set up to
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      Lock icon Trade barriers will hurt all, says IMF chief
      371 9 MONTREAL The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday that growth m major industrial countries was stronger than expected but warned that all nations, rich and poor, would suffer if trade barriers were not rolled back worldwide. Mr
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      Japan keeps low profile during Gatt talks
      199 9 Japan keeps low profile during Gatt talks MONTREAL Japan has been keeping a low profile m a critical round of international trade talks m contrast with its prowess as a global trader. Japan, which enjoys the biggest trade surplus m the world, is one of more than 100 countries participating
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      485 3 Citizen makes official timer fourth time running. The Singapore International Marathon, a prestigious local distance working of 13 specially calibrated quartz clocks and the co-ordination of running event has grown m stature. It will be held on Sunday, several timekeepers and officials who will be flying into Singapore just 11
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  • AROUND ASEAN
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      Siddhi to visit China, Vietnam early next year
      332 10  -  TAN LIAN CHOO By Bangkok Correspondent Hanoi trip conditional on troop pullout BANGKOK Thai Foreign Minister Siddhi Savetsila has announced plans to visit China and Vietnam early next year m a bid to seek an early settlement of the Cambodian conflict. Air
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      Lock icon Smelter talks: Jakarta hopeful
      200 10 JAKARTA Indonesia voiced optimism as it began talks yesterday with Japan to settle a long dispute affecting production at the Asahan joint-ven-ture aluminium smelter project. "Whatever differences of interpretation have arisen on the Asahan project master agreement, I am sure we will work them out to
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      Lock icon Shevardnadze for two-day visit to Manila
      284 10 Shevardnadze for two -day visit to Manila MANILA Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze will visit the Philippines just before Christmas to discuss global and regional security and economic co-opera-tion, the Soviet embassy said yesterday. He will be the highestranking Soviet minister to visit Manila since the Soviet Union and the
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      Drive to save Phuket's coral reefs
      185 10 PHUKET Tourists and residents will team up m a campaign next week to help preserve Phuket Island's natural coral reefs, reported The Nation. The newspaper said the popular island-resort's coral reefs, a favourite among tourists and residents alike, are now being destroyed by man
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      Lock icon Aquino open to Christmas ceasefire
      245 11 Aquino open to Christmas ceasefire 'But rebels must talk peace first' MANILA President Corazon Aquino has indicated that she was open to a Christmas ceasefire with communist guerillas, but said the rebels must first send her a request for fresh peace talks. "They will have to send a formal request
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      Lock icon Moscow sends aid for Thai flood victims
      217 11 BANGKOK The Soviet Union donated nearly two tonnes of medicine and medical supplies yesterday to Thailand for victims of the recent flash floods m the southern part of the country. The first-ever Soviet relief aid donation to Thailand, an ally of the United
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      Lock icon Warplane wreckage found
      129 11 MANILA Fishermen have found the wreckage of a World War n Japanese warplane and skeletal remains of its two crewmen off a coastal village m the southern Philippines, a Japanese official said yesterday. Japanese Consul Kaisaku Kawamoto said the two-seater fighter plane, Geko, was found on Nov
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      Lock icon Baby scam woman to be deported
      210 11 Baby scam woman to be deported MANILA Immigration officials yesterday ordered the deportation of a West German woman arrested nearly six months ago on charges of buying Filipino babies and selling them to childless German and other European couples. Mrs Miriam Defensor Santiago, head of the Commission on Immigration and
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      Lock icon Johor firm to claim for logging loss
      433 12 Johor firm to claim for logging loss JOHOR BARU The Johor State Economic Development Corporation will seek compensation from the Singapore Government for loss of logging areas by its subsidiary, Sindora Bhd, arising from the Singapore-Malaysia water agreement. The corporation's executive director, Datuk Mohamed Ali Hashim, said the compensation, expected
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      Lock icon Wanted pirate killed in shoot-out
      188 12 KOTA KINABALU A foreign pirate, high on the wanted list, was shot dead by police at Pulau Bohayan, near the Philippine border, after an exchange of fire lasting 20 minutes. Sabah Police Commissioner Syed Othman Syed Ali said police recovered a .38 Smith and Wesson
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      Lock icon Floods fail to deter shoppers
      98 12 FLOODS m Kota Baru have not kept residents from the shops, as this picture taken on Tuesday shows. Latest reports indicate that the situation m Kelantan has almost returned to normal. Flood waters have receded m all areas and all the relief centres except Machang
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      Lock icon Minister calls for effective solution to refugee problem
      401 12 KUALA LUMPUR Foreign Minister Datuk Abu Hassan Omar said a comprehensive, durable and effective solution must be found to the Indochinese refugee problem as Malaysia and other first-asylum countries cannot be expected to bear the brunt indefinitely. Speaking at the opening of
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      Lock icon Some independent MPs may quit, says Razaleigh
      282 12 KUALA LUMPUR Former Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said that several independent MPs might resign from their seats to force by-elections. The next strategy would be to go to the people and explain to them what had happened, he said while
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      Lock icon Mahathir explains why he did not revive old Umno
      246 12 Mahathir explains why he did not revive old Umno KUALA LUMPUR Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he did not revive the deregistered Umno m his capacity as Home Minister out of respect for the law. He told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday that he had the power
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      SPECIAL REPORT
      803 14  -  SHARON SIMON Reports by If you need help INDIAN women who need help can write to the Befriender Group at Maxwell Road PO Box 1221, Singapore 9024. There is also a 24-hour hotline operated by the Samaritans of Singapore to help anyone facing a crisis. The number is
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        Four receint suicides
        237 14 THESE are four recent cases of Indians who turned to self-immolation m dejection after expressing dissatisfaction with life because of a combination of interpersonal, financial and emotional problems. |9PM| Faced with Pjjl mounting ■i^l debts which relatives said had driven him to drink and drugs, shipyard worker
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        singapore's suicide record
        102 14 _J group TJv^T 1 2.0 1 o T" i -JUH~I4~4 _OjO_ ___j3.1 i 4 n -___~*-3 IQon i*«o 1 i«^ I J_is_ 19 4, 1 9SP j3,^ o 'T' I s^~ ISO 7T~~ 1 -~bH__ 17 8 Vtf »Q« ian *~"iJJ -^s__ L^ Suicide methods 1975-1984 Chinese
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      Films, culture 'are influences'
      347 14 MOVIES have a decisive influence on Indian women opting for suicide, many by setting themselves ablaze, say some experts on Indian culture and those who have intimate knowledge of it. The media, and traditional characters m Hindu religious literature who turned to self-immolation, are also influencing
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      Singapore Sweep Results
      256 14 Draw No. 12/88 Ist prize: *****40 $1 million 2nd prize: *****39 $400,000 3rd prize: *****36 $200,000 4th prize: *****83 $100,000 sth prize: *****93 50,000 FIVE JACKPOT NUMBERS ($15,000 EACH) *****66 *****41 *****59 *****23 *****61 10 LUCKY NUMBERS ($5,000 EACH) *****64 *****13 *****00 *****05 *****47 *****62 *****48 *****64
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      Fined for urinating in lift
      79 14 THE lift stalled and a urine-detector alarm was set off when a man urinated m a lift, a court heard yesterday. The court was told that the alarm was still ringing when a policeman turned up to arrest the culprit. When a lift technician opened
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      Campaign to fight drug abuse among Malays
      394 16  -  AHMAD OSMAN By A CO-ORDINATED campaign to tackle the growing problem of drug abuse m the MalayMuslim community will be launched next year. This was disclosed yesterday by Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, MP for Siglap and chairman of the task force planning the campaign.
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      PSC on familiarisation tour of ministries
      555 16  -  BERTHA HENSON AND MIKE YEONG By THE Public Service Commission, under its new chairman, banker Lee Hee Seng, has embarked on a six-month round of familiarisation visits to all government ministries. The commission, which is responsible for the recruitment, promotion and discipline of civil
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      Long-serving staff get names on roll of honour
      326 16  -  Saraswathi Sundram By THEY are golden years, the time an employee loyally serves his company. And on Tuesday Cycle and Carriage, the luxury car distributor, recognised them, when it unveiled a roll of honour bearing the names of 108 long-serving staff. These
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      Law grad takes first prize in Shell play contest
      368 16 Law grad takes first prize in Shell play contest A LAW graduate with a quirky sense of humour took the top prize m this year's Shell Short Play Competition. Mr Wilson Wong's play, Green Socks, was singled out by the judges for its comic elements. It relates how a woman
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      RSAF copter saves 4 Indonesians
      223 16 FOUR Indonesians were rescued by a Republic of Singapore Air Force helicopter after their sampan sank about 3 kms off a lighthouse m the Straits of Malacca. A Marine Department spokesman said search-and-rescue operations began on Tuesday after the Ocean Trader, a passing vessel, spotted
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      Clans to meet to tackle changes in community
      261 18 HOW do Chinese clan associations recruit new members among young Singaporeans who are increasingly English speaking? This is one of several issues to be tackled at a seminar organised by the Federation of Chinese Clan Associations next month. The seminar, entitled Towards
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      Warder jailed for supplying drugs to inmates
      379 18 Warder jailed for supplying drugs to inmates A PRISON warder who supplied heroin to inmates was exposed when they were sent for a surprise urine test. Sentencing the warder, Lai Ah Wan, 24, to a year's jail yesterday, district judge Dalip Singh said the gravity of his offences warranted more
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      Lawyers get advice from committee
      433 18  - Lawyers get advice from committee GERRY DE SILVA By Help given m areas like billing, advertising LAWYERS who make a living giving advice sometimes need it themselves. A lawyer wanted to know if he could use his name m a magazine article he was contributing. Another wondered if it was
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        Junk Row RUSTY FRIDGE
        4 18 Junk Row RUSTY FRIDGE
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        AND ... JUNK
        142 18 AND JUNK THE old Holland Road and its vicinity has been turned Into a dump for junk. A visit by The Straits Times yesterday afternoon saw lots of rubbish lying around. Among the items sighted were a rusty refrigerator, two television sets, an air-conditioner, a Yamaha speaker, household furniture, a
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        Landslide conference
        106 18 MORE frequent landslides have occurred m Singapore due to construction of roads and bridges. At least 70 incidents have occurred at the Nanyang Technological Institute campus over the past 10 years. New and improved methods to curb landslides will be discussed at a geotechnical conference to be held
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        Getting high on eating
        152 18 EATING out will be a heady experience when a $2.5 million restaurant m the tallest building outside the United States opens here tomorrow. The Pinnacle restaurant, situated on the 60th floor of the Overseas Union Bank Centre m Raffles Place, claims to be the "highest" restaurant
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        More cheating charges
        110 18 A 29-year-old man was yesterday charged with another 12 counts of cheating by impersonating a police officer or a government officer. Goh Tin Luan, who already faces two other similar charges, allegedly cheated 11 victims of a total of $11,071 by impersonating a police officer. He allegedly
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      '25 to 30% of voters anti-establishment'
      489 20 Chok Tong gives his assessment of the election ABOUT 25 to 30 per cent of the Singaporeans who cast their votes m the September general election were anti-establishment voters who would not have minded a change of government. Another 7 to 12 per cent
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      French bank to pay extra bonuses under new collective agreement
      343 20 A FOREIGN bank has agreed to pay its employees extra bonuses which are m line with the rates set by the major local banks. Under a new three-year collective agreement signed on Tuesday with the Singapore Bank Employees Union, staff
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      NTI offers new design courses
      272 20  - NTI offers new design courses SHAUN SEOW By THE Nanyang Technological Institute will step up its industrial design training for engineering students as part of the national effort to promote good product design. The institute's plans include new design courses m its mechanical engineering curriculum, as well as a postgraduate
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      Enough people trained for industry's needs
      447 21 Enough people trained for industry's needs Singapore IT Week Target of 8,000 likely to be met two years ahead of schedule SUFFICIENT numbers of information technology (IT) professionals are now being trained to meet the industry's needs, the National Computer Board said m a survey report yesterday The earlier target
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      Registration fee cuts for tour coaches, rental cars urged
      779 21  -  RAY DHALIWAL By THE tourist industry wants a cut m registration fees of air-conditioned tour coaches and rental cars to encourage tpur operators to buy bigger and better vehicles. The need for a rapid build-up of such a fleet of coaches
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      Man who skipped court hearings fined $9,800
      130 21 A MAN who failed to show up m court to answer various Registry of Vehicle summonses was fined a total of $9,800 yesterday. Lai Chwee Khoon, 38, unemployed, admitted 17 charges of failing to produce his vehicles for inspection and for keeping them
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      Three $lm cars offered for sale
      399 22 But they are left-hand drive cars, not for Spore roads A MYSTERY owner has advertised here the sale of three top-of-the-line Porsche 959s for over $1 million each. There is a catch: The Registry of Vehicles will not allow the Germanmade vehicles on Singapore
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      Teacher jailed for switching price tags
      177 22 A 48- YEAR-OLD teacher, who switched the price tag of a handbag to pay a lower price, was jailed for three months by a district court on Tuesday. Lim To Luan admitted deceiving a Printemps department store cashier, Miss S. Sharita, 18, into believing
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      Sisir to explain new steel standard to builders
      157 22 Sisir to explain new steel standard to builders CONTRACTORS now have to comply with new requirements for the steel bars they use to reinforce concrete, following the introduction of a new Singapore standard m the construction industry. The Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (Sisir). which drafted the revised
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      Man, 33, fined for running vice den in hotel room
      237 22 A MAN used a hotel room to run a vice den where clients were charged $130 each for "short-time" entertainment, a district court was told on Tuesday. Tan Hung Chuang. 33, a lorry attendant, was fined $3,000 after he admitted
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      Malays to hold forum on national ideology
      232 25 THE first forum for the Malay-Muslim community to discuss the proposed national ideology will be held on Dec 17. Organised by the Singapore Malay Youth Library Association (Taman Bacaan), the forum is likely to highlight the need for a common ideology to enhance
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      Nightspots now woo older crowd
      501 25  -  SANDRA DAVIE By THE teenage tea-dance craze is over. Nightspots which used to pack the youngsters m are now out to lure older customers. To cater to these adults, many clubs have changed their musical tempo nostalgia is the name of the game now. Hearthrob
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      Lock icon Student inspectors on 11-day tour of Indonesia
      171 25 Student inspectors on 11 -day tour of Indonesia FOUR Singapore National Police Cadet Corps inspectors will learn about Indonesia's police enforcement and drug rehabilitation programmes during an 11-day visit there. The four students, two of them girls, were chosen for their active involvement and outstanding contributions to the NPCC. Cadet
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  • COMMENT/ Perspective
    • The Straits Times
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        More than just deterrence
        600 26 FINDING a way of living amicably with one another has never been an easy task for mankind. Overcoming the instinct of aggression which resides m man's heart has proved more difficult than conquering nature and harnessing its resources. While everywhere people profess a desire for peace
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      Six Soviet republics fight for more freedom
      1374 26  -  MURRAY SEEGER By Of the Economics Desk They share a deep antipathy towards the Russians IN A RECENT demonstration m the Caspian Sea city of Baku, the green flag of the Iranian revolution and a portrait of the Ayatollah Khomeini were seen among
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      US banks face law suits for playing up to Marcos' follies
      787 26 US banks face law suits for playing up to Marcos' follies The Economist BANKS will have to be more careful about lending money to corrupt regimes. The Philippine government is already set to sue a big American contractor, Westinghouse, for damages of more than US$l billion (Ssl.93b) over the construction
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      China's 'me' generation
      1469 27  -  LOUISE BRANSON The young are beginning to demand 'opportunities' denied them by elders By BEIJING He is 23, hip. the image of success one of China's youngest-ever TV reporters. But appearances are not everything. Tong Kin may be at the top of the heap m China, but
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      Vice making a comeback in Shanghai
      717 27  -  LOUISE BRANSON. SHANGHAI Prostitutes, bars on every corner, a new YD clinic with a growing number of clients. Is Shanghai slipping into its old ways as the "City of Sin" the dubious reputation it earned m pre-revolution days when opium dens and "flower boats"
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  • FORUM
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        MRT users urged to be considerate
        436 28 I WOULD like to thank "J.C.J." for drawing our attention to the problem caused by inconsiderate passengers m his letter "Many inconsiderate people on trains". (ST, Nov 26). Our area superintendents make routine checks on the trains and will usually give a gentle chiding
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        More than luck needed in draws
        161 28 MANY lucky draws are held these days. I am concerned that these draws may be manipulated so that friends or relatives emerge winners. I feel there may even be ways of manipulating lucky draws that are conducted by computers. Some time ago, I saw
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      Advertiser could turn out to be own employer
      186 28 Advertiser could turn out to be own employer MANY advertisements for career appointments do not give the names of the recruiters. Those interested are told to write to "The Advertiser" at a post office box address. Job applications thus are instances where there is an unfair exchange of information. One
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      A call for tolerance of differing beliefs
      410 28 On the banning of The Last Temptation Tolerance founded on an understanding of the belief-systems of others is definitely better than one that grudgingly endures them out of necessity. 7 BEFORE any Christian community concludes that the banning of the book The Last
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      Writers will have to keep looking over their shoulders
      209 28 Writers will have to keep looking over their shoulders I FULLY agree with Mr S. Rajaratnam's view and will not bore your readers by reiterating the case he has already made with his customary lucidity and style. There is one aspect of the controversy, however, that he has not touched
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      Christians should not impose views on others
      379 28 THE banning of The Last Temptation appears to have brought about an incessant debate on its desirability. It appears that the main issue, i.e. the banning of a book untouched for 30 years, is being totally ignored by some. Instead mud-slinging seems to
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      Do we want to be like Lebanon and Sri Lanka?
      391 28 I REFER to the letter "Ban could be start of religious intolerance" by Mr S. Rajaratnam. (ST, Nov 30). I agree wholeheartedly with his views, partly out of a sense of fairness because he seems to be totally outnumbered by
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      How could ban be start of religious intolerance?
      536 28 How could ban be start of religious intolerance? I HAVE been following the debate on the banning of the book The Last Temptation, and I now feel impelled to Join m the discussion. I do not embrace any religion as I believe the easiest way to acquire religious tolerance is
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      Have faith to weather any doubt raised
      269 28 ON the belated banning of the book The Last Temptation, I would like to appeal to my fellow Christians to show a little more Christlike magnanimity and tell the censor that the book is not offensive. Have we not enough faith to weather
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      148 28 Mm URGENT SATURDAY 111 "If CARPET AUCTION SALE 2 itxl 97% j g.^c^ A collection from the Bazaar's of IRAN >kTN ir**vt*( shipped to U.&A. and re diverted to J'H^ Singapore due to US prohibition NOW MB2fM H v 33& must be sold m Singapore to the highest YjMw^ bidder.
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      1612 30 SAFE CREDIT INSTALMENT SCHEME NOW OPEN TO SAF ACTIVE RESERVISTS Yes! Now, SAF active reservists can avail of SAFE'S >^^j\ Hv^Tfr I**1 10 $4>v ti ]X^^r^ The CISI however is n ot valid for self employed Credit Instalment Scheme (C.LS.) to furnish their homes a »*^^^Sy>^o^ reservists, Members who are
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      In the markets
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      Prices edge up
      71 31 ONCE again, stronger closings m overseas markets did little to stimulate the Singapore stock market yesterday. Share prices ended marginally higher for the second successive day but the Straits Times Industrial Index was still below the 1,000- point at 989.99, despite notching up 2.85 points. Turnover improved
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      Chief Price Changes
      53 31 Rises Falls SI It Farwfn 1390+20 0 Kerjnut 420-30 s«c«b*s. m +n mump coo -10 Sift 1230 +10 252 -10 J I ft 200 1230+10 Immim 171 -J ICS (IS +10 KCtMp 1U -I Dpolo 130+10 VponLwd 7«0 ■> kM-Tadik 220 M« -S JSm-»*ri- 471 FtNft UOB
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      Most Active
      18 31 Apollo 1,510,000 DBS Land 701,000 Promet 649,000 Sel Properties 597,000 Semb Shipyard 540,000 Hong Fok 504,000
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      101 31 BT Composite ***** 884 26 ST Plantations 172% 98 1724 77 BTO6 0S 89 125 DBSCPflnde. 323 03 324 39 BKM> 7331 7287 OCBC 732 40 736 49 BT 10 day MA 7241 7253 OUB Composite 479 43 481 93 BTO6V +*****54 +*****74 UOB Composite 515 88 518 80
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      INDICES- High & Lows
      35 31 INDICES- High Lows Straits Times Industrial Business Times Composite ***** H«h 1505.40 (26/8/87) 1327 69 (11/8/87) 1986/87 Low 563.34 (28/4/86) 470.92 (28/4/86) All-time High 1505.40 (26/8/87) 1327.69 (11/8/87) All time Low 74.75 (17/9/64) ***** (28/4/86)
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      Forex
      16 31 THE US dollar closed firmer against the Singapore unit at 3pm yesterday m erratic trading.
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      Spot rates
      59 31 In the Malaysian forex market, the US dollar ended at M 52 .6850 60, sterling at M 55.9740/95 and the Singapore dollar at M 51.3795 /1.3805. Source OCBC Reuter Astley t Pearce DM V S$ HK$ A$ UBs/£ Open 1 7365 121.78 ***** 7 7975 ***** 1 8595
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      Singapore gold market
      71 31 Physical (SJ) Tues Wed Kilobar 26.729-26.879 26.626—26.776 100 gm 2,682-2.707 2.672—2.697 50 gm 1,343-1.358 1.338-1,353 20 gm 535-547 533-545 5 gm 134-144 133-143 1 gm 27-36 27-36 Bufcon coins (SJ oz) Spore bullion coin 834—850 832-848 Canadian maple leaf 857—863 855—861 Australian nugget 858—866 855—863 OU6 (old
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      Gold markets
      39 31 USJ/oz Mon Tues New York 428 50-429 00 427 20— 427 70 Tues Wed Hongkong 428 60— 429 10 425 20— 425 70 Tues fifed Singapore 428 70 429 20 425 50—426 00 London morning fir 425.35
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        Lock icon Move to free bank system
        102 31 SEOUL The Bank of Korea will raise the reserve requirement for banks to 10 per cent on Dec 23 from the current 7 per cent, bank officials said. "As the authorities have deregulated control on the banking industry, we now have to resort to more
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        Lock icon Watchdog raps Shearson
        90 31 WASHINGTON The National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) announced sanctions against Shearson Lehman Hutton Inc and one of its brokers as part of a settlement of fraud charges against the broker. The association, a self-regulatory body for the over-the-counter market, said it fined Shearson Lehman U5525,000 (5548,250)
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      Apollo shares surge amid takeover rumours
      379 31 Apollo shares surge amid takeover rumours HOTEL stock Apollo Enterprises Ltd rose again m another day of unusually heavy trading yesterday as rumours of an impending takeover continued unabated. The rumours had apparently arisen from some big orders that were placed with a few broking houses. A source said an
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      ANZ S'pore arranges M$50m facility
      123 31 ANZ S'pore arranges M$50m facility MERCHANT bank ANZ Singapore Ltd has arranged a Msso-million (5535.9 million) revolving credit facility for Arab-Ma-laysian Credit Bhd. The agreement will be signed this morning. The borrower is a whol-ly-owned subsidiary of the Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank, which was listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange
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      Steamers embarks on its first residential project
      408 31 Steamers embarks on its first residential project STRAITS Steamship Co, the Keppel Corporation subsidiary better known as the owner of office buildings m the financial district, is about to embark on its maiden residential project m Singapore. Piling works on 8,000 sq m of land m Yio Chu Kang will
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      HK group pays $46m for Farrer Road flats
      251 31  -  SHARON LAU By WATERFALL Gardens, a luxury residential development along Fairer Road, has been sold to the Hongkongbased Coronet Group for $46 million, or $1.05 million for each of the 44 units. The five low-rise apartment blocks, developed and owned by the
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      SIA quits talks on Raffles Hotel project
      473 31  -  AGNES WEE By THE brief courtship between Singapore Airlines and Raffles Hotel, the "grand old lady" of Singapore, is over. An SLA spokesman confirmed that SIA has decided not to take a stake m the soon-to-be-redeveloped hotel. "The exploratory discussions between us have
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      Sembawang unit wins $80m deal to build oil-platform in Qatar
      441 31  -  R. RAJENDRAN By SEMBAWANG Engineering Pte Ltd, the engineering arm of Sembawang Holdings, has secured an $80-million contract to build an offshore oil-plat-form m Qatar m the Middle East. Industry sources said the deal, believed to be a joint-venture project,
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      C&C not worried about parallel imports of Mercedes cars
      191 31 CYCLE CARRIAGE Ltd distributor for Mercedes-Benz cars m Singapore and Malaysia is not worried about parallel imports of the luxury cars. An importer, Sunrean Nartony Goods Pte Ltd, had advertised m The Straits Times to offer a "better discount for brand
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      How Stocks performed in Singapore
      4215 32 Al shares quoted have a par value of $1, unless otherwise specified. •Adjusted for scrip/rifhts. N Tai-eiempted dividend P/E ratios reflect the last annual consolidated results. P/E ratios and jross yields of foreifn shares are adjusted for currency differences. Trustee stocks under CPF Approved Investments
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        Stronger overseas bourses again have scant impact
        434 32 Stronger overseas bourses again have scant impact FOR the second day m a row Singapore investors chose to turn a blind eye to strong performances on major world bourses. An overnight 25-point jump on Wall Street and the Tokyo market hurdling the 30,000-yen barrier on the Nikkei Index had little
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        Kuala Lumpur
        161 32 INVESTORS continued to enjoy small gains yesterday as the Kuala Lumpur stock market rose (or the second consecutive day on moderate buying support. It was another session of lacklustre trading, with dealers attributing the better sentiment to rises on overseas markets. The stronger note on the Kuala Lumpur
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        INDICES
        46 32 NST Index Wednesday 1,745.23 (1,740.84) Hongkong Hang Seng Wednesday 2.690.28 (2,676.59) Australian All-Ordinaries Wednesday 1,471.60 (1,459.20) Nikkei Stock Average Wednesday 30,050.82 (29,669.38) Financial Times Industrials Tuesday 1.444.80 (1.439.00) Dow Jones Average Tuesday 2,149.36 (2.123.76) (Figures m brackets refer to those of the previous trading day)
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        Lock icon Hongkong
        129 32 STOCKS yesterday shrugged off their morning blues to stage an afternoon rally on rumours that the HK Telecom issue was well over-subscribed, dealers said. "We got profit-taking on properties to buy utilities on news of Telecom and some interest was shown m banking which has lagged," a dealer said.
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        Lock icon Tokyo
        131 32 A BURST of buying saw Tokyo share prices soar just before the close yesterday. It took the main market index through the the 30,000-yen level for the first time. The burst of buying was due to "Witching Day" the day when investors have to settle their December futures contracts.
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        Lock icon New York
        141 32 A LATE rally, spurred by a steep rise m bond prices, saw Wall Street stock prices climb strongly on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.60 points to 2,149.36 a day after it had gained 31.48 points. Volume increased to 158.3 million shares, compared with a moderate
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        Lock icon London
        136 32 A STRING of favourable corporate earnings reports was credited with taking the London share market higher on Tuesday. At the same time Wall Street's continued good performance also helped. But trading activity was light as many players remained on the sidelines amid uncertainty whether the market had further to
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        Lock icon ydney
        122 32 OVERSEAS buying and the overnight rally on Wall Street yesterday kept alive the upwards movement on the Australian national share market. It was the second consecutive day that the market had risen. There was some interest from Hongkong and Japan, one broker said, but there was no genuine long-term
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      How stocks performed in KL
      2256 33 TRANSACTION DATE: DEC 7, 88 AdhMtod for new Imum; Par value Msl unless otherwise specified; High Low Company Sal* or- ('000) High Low 895 570 UM Flour 880 unch 1 880 880 JS HTJ" 8 2 170 m 220 115 Unlphone 153 unC h 22
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      London
      500 33 Dte t Ptnct Chanfi INDUSTRIALS A*do-MFI 142 1 AllMd-Lrem 463 -I Amae 340 unch BTUPIC 285 +1 Borcloy* 410 +1 B««chom 452 unch ••CC 3*o +5 BluaCuda 432 +2 BOCGroyp 398 -2 Boon 211 +2 Bowotar 414 +1 •ATS 421 -1 BAwwoyi 156 -1 Brifonmo 103 unch Brit Got
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      Sydney
      394 33 I C«h ChMf* (tet) Abarfoyte 496 unch Amort 890 +10 Arnoli 'b 800 unch Amcor 460 5 Ampol Expl 182 +2 An. 4) Nfi 450S 10 A~46NH 320 unch Am 167 +4 Ani 540 +4 Anodr* Autt \i unch Amom 562 +12 A*hton 1)4 +1 *>°<* 22 unch Brf
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      Tokyo
      359 33 Ok 7 Yw Chance Ajmomofo 2890 +70 Akoi 679 +44 Amodo 1200 unch Asohi Ch«m 1050 +10 Asoh. Gloss 1950 +10 Bonk Of Tokyo 1610 +20 Bndo«ston« 1320 +20 Conon 1390 +40 Cowo Computer 1300 +20 Gtii«n 945 +25 D Nip Print 2620 unch D Nippon Scr««n 980 +15
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        Bank rates
        443 33 OCBC OUB UOB DBS TIB DEPOSIT RATES Savings: daily 3 2V 2 2 3 /4 2 3 4 3 Monthly 2 3 Autosave 3 Fixed deposit 1 month 3 3 3 2%(1) 3(6) .2 months 3 2^(1) 3(6) 3 months 3 3 3 2 s (1) 3 6
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        FOREIGN EXCHANGE
        163 33 Counter rates Singapore dollar* to on* unit of foreign currency Foreifn Currency Buynj 00 Seine US dollar 1.9315 1.9500 Sterling pound 3.5809 3 6348 Australian dollar 1 6866 1 7257 Canadian dollar 1.6166 1 6456 HI dollar 1.2407 1.2772 Singapore dollar* to 100 units of foreign currency Austrian
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      Deutschemark
      35 33 (US doU&r Deutschemtrk > Open High Low Sett Est Vol Dec 88 0.5761 0.5768 0.5727 0.5736 528 M»r 89 0.5810 0.5813 0.5780 0.5789 24 Jan? q 5g49 Opes bit (T«m): 1815. Act V»l (Tbm): 17«.
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      British pound
      23 33 (British Pound) Open High Uw Sett Est Vol £?.m ***** Marxs ***** imme ***** Opea lit (Tim) IM. Act V»l {Tmtm):
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      Japanese Yen
      33 33 (Japanese Yea) Open High Low Sett Est Vol S^S JMSS 217 *****19 *****55 00 «165 2041 M»r» 0.*****7 0.*****7 0.*****7 0.*****7 20 0.*****8 Open bt (Tm«): wit. Act Yd (T«e«): 11«.
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      Nikkei Stock Average
      43 33 (Nikkei Stock Average Index) Open High Low Sett Eat Vol Spot *****.40 *****.82 *****.40 *****.82 Dec 88 ***** ***** ***** ***** 849 MuSt ***** ***** ***** ***** 3919 June ***** B«P* ***** Open Int (Tttm): MM. Act V»l (Tuet): 11».
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      Gold
      21 33 (USS per troy ounce) Open High Low Sett Est Vol DecBB ***** Open lit (Tm»): Nil. Act Yd (Tm»): NU.
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      Deutschemark Options
      393 33 Wednesdoy, December 7 1988 Dk M calh DkHmi H*h Low Wtt H** Lo- Wff CAB 53 r*« MSA MO CAI 245A 240 CAB J? C*l mo -CAB 3568 360 42 CAI 4568 460 Jon 89 coMi J«n W putt H t» Lo. BjN High Low Wtt I=l J6
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      New York
      218 33 Goodvvor TV* 48* GuH R«* 12 H«wl«tt Pock 51 H Intt Bu* Moch 1224 m ttt Cofp 51 H -fi* Jh»n Jhrn 86H I V* Koit«r Alum Cp Litton Indent 69* -2V% Lockh««d Airc 41 Mcdonokh Mobil Cp Novsfor 5* voch Norto* 30H It Pon Am Cof 2H
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      Hongkong
      376 33 utc mj Ounce Amoc Intl Hoteh 2 875 -0 05 Bonk Of Eosf As,o 1890 +0 1 Capital Corp 069 unch Cothoy Pacific Air 950 -0.1 Cheung Kong 810 -0 05 Chmo Light UOO +0 4 City Resources 112 unch Cross Horb Tunnel 16 00 +0 1 Dao H«ng
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      Unit trusts
      275 33 Denotes yesterday's prices. t Dealing days on Fridoys and Saturdays only. Managers' prices for December 8 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 0 94—1.00 The Savings Fund 0 81—0 87 S pore Prog Fund 0 36—0.40 S pore Sec Fund 0.62—0.67 Spore Invest Fund 0 65—0 70 Spore Equity
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      Rubber
      17 33 Rubber Closing prices cents/kilo Singapore 211.00 January up 6.50 cents Malaysia 287.00 January up 5.50 cents
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      Silver
      26 33 Ctant pricti Silver USJ rro» ai Wtd Tun Smgipoie 611-6 16 615—6 20 Tun Mm New York 616—6?) 6 15—6 20 Source Credit Suisse. Spore
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      INSURANCE FUND
      9 33 Income Bond Poky 1 72 1 78
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      Palm oil
      62 33 Crude MS tonne palm oil 1000 (south) 990 (north) 985 (central) January 1010 (south) 1000 (central) Refined palm oil USJ/tonnes RBD palm oil December 392 50 (sellers) January 400 (sellers) February 405 (sellers) RBD Stearin Dec Jan feb 382 50 (sellers) RBD Olein December 400 (sellers) January 407
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      Aluminium
      22 33 Market tone Quiet Sales 5,225 tonnes Aluminium £/tonm Tun Spot 1275.00 *****0 (1270.00—1275 00) 3 months *****0—1262 00 (1260 00-1265 00)
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      Tin
      18 33 Tin Closing prices Ms/kilo Xl Tin 19 60 up one cent Turnover 130 tonnes up 29 tonnes
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      Copper
      27 33 Market tone Firmer Sates 8.625 tonnes Closinf prices Coppmr toon* Tuts Spot 1920 00—1921 00 (1924 00—1926 00) 3 months 1660 00—1661 00 (1656 00-1657 00)
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      Simex futures
      84 33 Eurodollar 3-month deposit (100 implied interest rate) Open High Ixm Sett Eat Vol Dec 88 90.77 90.78 90.73 90.74 2227 MarBS 90.97 98 90.99 90.90 90 93 ***** Jane 90.95 90 96 90.88 90.90 1211 Sept 90.86 90.88 90.81 90 86 429 Dec 90.68 90 71 90.67A 90J0
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      Crude & Product Prices
      167 33 Crude Product Prices Denotes prices as at 605 pm on 12 88 FUEL oil prices remained little changed yesterday. Some traders said levels could move lower m the next few days on the back of a relatively poor demand. In Japan, import requirements for the second-half of December and first-half
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      Indian textile firms seek Singapore partners
      306 34  -  DOREEN SIOW By INDIA'S textile and garment industry is keen to form joint ventures with Singapore partners to help companies there produce higher value products. The Indian Minister of Textiles, Mr Ram Niwas Mirdha, who is m Singapore for an exploratory mission, said yesterday:
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      Rival bids to form body for employment agencies
      457 34  -  SHARON LAU By A RIFT m the labour recruitment industry may soon result m two associations for employment agencies if both the two groups of applicants succeed m their plans. One faction, comprising some of the older and more established agencies, has
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      Lock icon Ka Wah Bank case leads fraud squad to Malaysia
      454 34 KUALA LUMPUR Five officers from the Hongkong Independent Commission Against corruption (ICAC) are m Kuala Lumpur to gather evidence against eight businessmen allegedly involved m the Ka Wah Bank case. The businessmen, mostly Malaysians but including some from Singapore and Hongkong,
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    • Companies Desk
      • Article
        Sunshine Allied
        63 34 JUNCROWN Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wormald Pacific Ltd, has increased its substantial shareholding m Sunshine Allied to 53.71 per cent with the purchase of 300,000 shares for $585,000. Messrs Tan Pee Ccc and Philip Clarke Stubbings directors of both Juncrown and Wormald, and Messrs Lee Ming Tee
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        Metal Containers
        51 34 DIRECTORS of Metal Containers Ltd are recommending an unchanged first and final dividend of three cents a share for the year to June 30. In September it announced an unaudited attributable profit of $5.04 million for the year and a dividend decision was deferred till the results are
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        NOL
        29 34 NEPTUNE Orient Lines announced that its newly issued irredeemable cumulative preference shares would receive a dividend of 7.24 per cent per year for Dec 2 to May 22.
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        General Securities
        19 34 GENERAL Securities Investments Ltd's unaudited consolidated net tangible asset backing per share was $2.34 on Oct 31.
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        Lock icon Mun Loong Bhd
        99 34 KUALA LUMPUR Mun Loong Bhd has cancelled its proposed acquisition of the Hankyu Java supermarket chain. It said the acquisition of a 49-per cent stake each m Hankyu Jaya Holdings Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary, Hankyu Jaya Shopping Centre (Ampang Park) Sdn Bhd, was called off because
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        Lock icon Harrisons
        91 34 KUALA LUMPUR Harrisons Malaysian Plantations Bhd (HMPB) recorded a group pre-tax profit of M 5108.99 million million) for the half year to Sept 30 a hefty 95-per cent rise on the previous corresponding period. Turnover rose 18 per cent to M 5297.43 million. At the company level, pre-tax profit
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        Lock icon Aokam Tin
        45 34 KUALA LUMPUR Aokam Tin is moving further into manufacturing and talks are m an advanced stage to form a tripartite joint venture with Korean and Japanese interests. Managing Director Shah bin Abu Mansor said negotiations, which beean four months ago. are continuing. MBT
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        Lock icon Innovest Bhd
        37 34 KUALA LUMPUR Sun Metal Works Sdn Bhd. a subsidiary of Innovest Bhd. has entered into an agreement with an Italian firm to make heat exchangers, air coolers, reactors and specialised pressure vessels for Malaysia. Bernama
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  • RACING
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      Being small pays off for Sorenson
      428 35  -  FREDERICK QUEK By BEING small m stature is a blessing for Danny Sorenson, who has been issued with a six-month licence by the Malayan Racing Association. As young as six, Sorenson wanted to become a jockey. As his ambition grew, his height never caught
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      Buck's Tempo off active list
      71 35 CLASS 2 galloper Buck's Tempo is among nine horses taken off the active list. The five-year-old Australian gelding raced 24 times for two wins (Kuala Lumpur 1200 m soft and Penang 1,400 m firm). He was also placed second five times and finished third once.
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      Handball delights with plenty in reserve
      461 35 ON THE TRACK with DANNY KHOO SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Handball, engaged m Sunday's Class 2 Div C race over 1,600 m, showed delightful action at Bukit Timah yesterday. Taken out by jockey Luke Danis, the Australian gelding wound up his tworound workout with a sprint over
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      He's Dawan is the Sprinter of Year
      247 35 He's Dawan is the Sprinter of Year HE'S DAWAN, winner of the King's Gold Cup and Penang Sprint Trophy, is the Ritz Club Sprinter of the Year. The son of Coulee Man skipped the remaining two sprint classics but the 20 points from his victories were enough to win him
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      Why they did not run
      57 35 Why they did not run THESE horses did not fulfil their engagements at the Oct-Nov Queen Elizabeth II Cup meeting at Bukit Timah because of the following clinical reasons: Special tied up near hind Havoc tendinitis near fore Green Lantern coughing Right Way injured near fore Gastng arthrosis near fore
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      Festive titles for races
      74 35 LEICESTER (England) Christmas may be more than two weeks away, but it arrived early on one of Britain's racecourses on Tuesday when all the races at the Leicester meeting had festive titles. The programme began with the Mistletoe Novice's Hurdle, followed by the Christmas Conditional Jockeys'
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      Horses to follow
      225 35  -  THESE horses did well over the weekend at Ipoh and it will pay to follow them: Bestplan tracked mudlark Dreamer all the way to finish second m his debut. The Irish gelding by Try My Best, who came with a record of five wins off the reel
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      Bright Future raced seven times
      661 35  -  BRIGHT FITI'RE II is the most experienced of the 38 Restricted Terms newcomers entered for the Bukit Turf Club December meeting beginning on Saturday. A three year-old chestnut Australian colt by Comeram out of Careful Lass, he raced seven times back home and managed two
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  • OBITUARIES
    • Obituary, Illustration
      322 Acknowledgements
      123 35 The family of the late MR. THAM SOO Departed: 3 Dec. 1968 wishes to tiprtit their heartfelt thanks to all friends and relatives for their kind attendance, invaluable assistance, floral tributes, prayers, donations and messages of condolences during their recent bereavement. The family of the late MR TAN
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      321 Death
      349 35 321 Deaths 321 Deaths 321 Deaths I MDM PAULINE SEOW KENG KHIM I Age 35 years I passed away peacefully on 6th December 1988 leaving behind: I HUSBAND s Albert Lav Mia Khee I (Chairman Managing Director of Rising Distributors 8 Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd.. Rising Marketing (Far
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      321 Deaths
      80 35 MDM. HOONG NGIK LENG Age: 68 Pa**ad away peacefully on 6/12/88 leaving behind beloved: HusbandThing Ton Kit Sons: Thing Moon Seng Thing Boon Poh Daughter-in-law: Molly Kwok Kit Wah Daughters: Thing Chlew Nan Thlan Choo King Thing Kirn Eng Thlan Chu! Erh Thing Chwee Ting Thing Chee Kwang
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      321 Death
      198 35 MR. N. RAJALINGAM 8/O THE LATE OR. MRS S. NAGALINQAM passed away peacefully on December 6, 1968 leaving behind beloved WIFE: Ambal Rajallngam CHILDREN: Rajlne Dr. Mohan Dr Vasanthl Sreetha Lassie IN-LAWS: Andrew ArletU> Dr Thanasekaran GRANDCHILDREN: Charles Ananda Richard NadaraJ Nallinl Natasha Surlyana Stephanie Kailashkan Konstantin Galatn
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      Melanie back to play again
      342 36  -  Mahmood Gaznavi HOCKEY By MELANIE MARTENS, arguably Singapore's most talented woman hockey player, has decided to quit coaching and concentrate on playing. The 28-year-old, who doubled up as a player-cum-coach to help Singapore to second spot m last year's South-east Asia Games m Jakarta, said
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      Lock icon US shown door in 2nd round
      256 36 US shown door in 2nd round FEDERATION CUP TENNIS MELBOURNE Unseeded Sweden knocked the United States out of the Federation Cup here yesterday m a second-round upset. Maria Strandlund beat Patty Fendick 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) m the opening singles to put the Americans on the ropes. Catarina Lindqvist followed up
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      Lock icon Wilander to lead Swedes
      182 36 DAVIS CUP TENNIS STOCKHOLM Sweden have named a fullstrength squad headed by world No. 1 Mats Wilander and Wimbledon champion Stefan Edberg for their sixth consecutive Davis Cup final. They play West Germany from Dec 16-18. Announcing his line-up on Tuesday, non-playing captain Hans Olsson said
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      TENNIS SHORTS
      160 36 WEST GERMAN Steffi Graf and Mats Wilander, of Sweden, were formally named the 1988 World Champions of Tennis yesterday. The choice of the 19-year-old Steffi as women's champion was a formality after she completed the Grand Slam of four major titles and then added the Olympic crown. Wilander
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      Permadi halts Icuk's run
      103 36 Permadi halts Icuk's run Indonesian No. 1 Icuk Sugiarto, who has not lost a match to any of his compatriots since 1982, was finally beaten by 21-year-old Fung Permadi at the national inter-club tournament m West Kalimantan on Tuesday. The result was all the more unexpected as Icuk, 27, had
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      Hull on a roll
      58 36 Canadian champion Rod Hiul took the lead after the first round m the men's tenpin bowl* ing World Cup with an impressive 1,676 pinfalls m eight games m Guadalajara, Mexico, on Tuesday. Australian Ruth Guerster, 50, retained the lead m the women's division through the second
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      Hendry's toil
      31 36 Stephen Hendry struggled through to the semi-finals of the £250,000 ($897,500) World Matchplay snooker tournament with an unconvincing 9-7 win over Dennis Taylor m Brent wood, England, on Monday.
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      Seeking ban
      56 36 The suspension of weightlifting from the Olympics m the wake of the Seoul doping scandals is to be proposed by a top Olympic official at a two-day meeting, which started m Vienna yesterday. Dick Pound, Canadian vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, will put the proposal to a
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      In a corner
      65 36 Weightlifters at the Australian Institute of Sport were pressured to take anabolic steroids and other banned drugs or risk losing their scholarships, a Senate inquiry was told m Canberra on Tuesday. Former Australian weightlifters Paul Clark and Stan Hambesis told the inquiry that AIS weightlifting coach Lyn
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      Oxford win
      28 36 Australian international Brian Smith scored two tries and engineered two others as Oxford overwhelmed Cambridge 27-7 m the university rugby union match m London on Tuesday.
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      Jones in court
      66 36 Alan Jones, coach of the 1984 Australian Grand Slam rugby team, faced magistrates on an indecency charge m London on Tuesday. Jones, 45, was m London for Tuesday's varsity match at Twickenham between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The broadcaster, who pleaded not guilty to committing an indecent
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      Back in form
      50 36 Austrian-born Marc Girardelli skied back to top form m Sestriere, Italy, on Tuesday, winning his first slalom race for more than three years. The 25--year-old, who competes for Luxembourg, finished m a combined time over two legs of lmin 47.315 ec, o.79sec ahead of Swede Jonas Nilsson.
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      Tour de Trump
      47 36 Real estate developer Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans for a major United States cycling race next year that will, of course, bear his name. Trump said he would guarantee a minimum U*****,000 ($482,500) purse for the inaugural 1,448-kilometre Tour de Trump cycling race.
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      No ultimatum
      42 36 British designer John Barnard denied he has an ultimatum from Ferrari to complete a new car for next year's Formula One motor racing season. He said he hoped to have his new-ly-designed vehicle ready by the end of next month.
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      Upshaw's deal
      50 36 Willie Upshaw, the Cleveland Indians' starting first baseman last season, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Daiei Hawks of the Japanese League. Upshaw, 31, batted .245 with 11 home runs and 50 runs batted m for Cleveland. His contract with Daiei is worth about US$2.5 million.
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      Benjamin is a big hit in Hongkong
      540 37 SNOOKER by Peter Khoo THE re-appearance of a tall, familiar figure has been arousing a lot of talk m the Singapore Billiards and Snooker Council Clubhouse lately. The person is arguably the most popular snooker player ever to don national colours and he
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      Lock icon Big plans to clean up the mess in amateur ring
      403 37 BOXING VIENNA Amateur boxing, concerned over safety and charges of corrupt judging at the Seoul Olympics, will wage a clean-up campaign to regain its place as "the noble art of selfdefence", the head of the International Amateur Boxing Federation said
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    • OBITUARIES
      • Obituary, Illustration
        323 Condolences
        159 38 323 Condolences 323 Condolences 323 Condolences 323 Condolences WE ANNOUNCE WITH DEEPEST REGRETS THE DEMISE OF OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR MR TAN KIAN HUAT, STEPHEN ON STH DECEMBER 1988 FROM: MANAGEMENT STAFF OF SINGAPORE TRANSPORT SUPPLY SERVICE PTE LTD With deepest sympathies heartfelt condolences to: KUA NAM KIANG KOUR
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        324 In Memonam
        112 38 MRS. DOROTHY DORALL Departed 8/12/87 Today recalls sad memories, Of a dear wife mother gone to rest, And the ones who think of her today Are the ones who love her best. Always remembered by Cecil, sons, daughters, sons daughters-in-law. In loving memory of Mdm Soundrawalli (Athima)
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        324 In Memonam
        97 38 In Loving Memory Of MR. TAN SOO HUAT Departed: 8.12.87 We often think of bygone days When we were together; The family chain is broken But memories live for ever Always remembered by wife, children a grandchildren. GORDON EDWARD SCHARENGUIVEL Departed 8/12/87 Grieved beyond word* Parent*, brother,
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        37 38 Thalai Thavaaam Tha family of tha lata MR. M. KANISAN invitet all friend* and ralativaa le attend tha lal anntvartary prayara at 7 00pm on 8/12/88 at BIK. 351 Clamanti Aye 2, *04-53 TEL: *****20
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      Lazare is down with flu
      366 38  - Lazare is down with flu PETER KHOO Countdown to Sunday's Singapore International Marathon By SINGAPORE International Marathon defending champion Alain Lazare failed to outrun the flu bug. Lazare, who is from the French colony of New Caledonia, caught the flu while on the plane from Paris to Singapore on Monday.
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      Expert tips to stay on course
      684 38 Belgian Julien Grimmon, who has competed m 35 marathons all over the world, shares his experience by travelling round the course with PETER KHOO. The 37-year-old has run the Singapore Marathon twice finishing third m 1984 and sixth m 1986. Running conditions DKtmbtr weather:
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      Glory posts golden hat-trick
      227 38 ATHLETICS By ALBERT JOHNSON GLORY BARNABAS, Singapore's seasoned woman athlete, capped a fine hat-trick when she snatched three gold medals at the recent Asian Veterans' track and field championships m Taiwan. Glory, a physical education teacher at Tampines Junior College and a regular campaigner on the
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      Singapore team on a crash course
      443 39 MERDEKA CUP SOCCER by Joe Dorai KUALA LUMPUR Singapore will try to pick up useful pointers tonight when they watch the opening matches of the Merdeka soccer tournament at the Merdeka Stadium. The Republic will need all the help they can get as they
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      Lock icon Acid test for Malaysia
      192 39 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia, rocked by the withdrawal of five players from their squad, face an acid test when the Merdeka soccer tournament kicks off at the Merdeka Stadium today. Without the services of strikers Subadron Aziz and Azizol Abu Hanifa and midfielders Radhi Mat Din, Chow
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      Six on Fifa list
      183 39  -  ALBERT JOHNSON SIX Singaporeans, Maidin Singha, N. Chandra, M. Kunalan, P.T. Murthi, Robert Lee and M. Maniam, are on the waiting list to be registered as Fifa referees for next year. The first five were on the list last season and they have been joined by
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      SOCCER SHORTS
      313 39 VFB STUTTGART swept into the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup on Tuesday when they beat Dutch opponents FC Groningen 2-0. The West German First Division side won the away leg of the tie 3-1 for a 5-1 aggregate victory. Juergen Klinsmann scored both goals for Stuttgart. SERGEI BALTACHA
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      Lock icon Priest gets red card
      115 39 MILAZZO (Sicily) A Sicilian priest is awaiting the decision of amateur soccer disciplinary officials after being expelled from a match his club lost 5-1 at the weekend. Don Giuseppe Cutropia let his temper get the best of him during the match and was shown the red
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      161 39 CRICKET WELLINGTON The New Zealand cricket authorities said yesterday that England will begin a seven-match tour, including two Tests, on February 20, despite the opposition of anti-apartheid groups angered by links to South Africa of some of their players. The tour coincides with a visit
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      Wait-and-see game for Singapore
      159 39  -  Tay Cheng Khoon By TENNIS SINGAPORE will not rush to take sides m the dispute which has threatened to split the tennis world. "There are still too many unanswered questions," said Dr Ong Leong Boon, president of the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association. "We will have to
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      27 39 Foul: Denver Nuggets' Michael Adams (foreground) runs Into New York K nicks' Rod Strickland, who was charged with a blocking foul. The Knicks beat the Nuggets 124-123.
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        Japan's top marathon star quits
        79 39 One of Japan's top marathon runners, Toshihiko Seko, who has won m Boston, London and Chicago, is retiring from the event. "It's not so much fun to run these days as it used to be," Seko, 32, said. "I can't move well. I've reached the
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        Dynamo in
        28 39 East Germany's Dynamo Dresden beat Italian club AS Roma 2-0 m a third-round, sec-ond-leg Uefa Cup soccer match m Rome yesterday. Dynamo won 4-0 on aggregate.
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        White wins
        26 39 England's Jimmy White is through to the semi-finals of the World Matchplay Snooker Championship after he defeated Welshman Terry Griffiths 9-5 m Brentwood, England.
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        Sevens meet
        49 39 Geylang West Police Boys' Club are organising a seven-a-side soccer tournament on Dec 25-26 at the Police Academy. There will be an Open section and an Under-17 event. Entries close on Saturday. For more information call the club on 747-7717 or A Sgt Ivan Ho (Pager: 708-0354).
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        PUB out
        23 39 Punggol Constituency Sports Club beat PUB Recreation Club 2-1 m a Singapore Hockey Association junior knockout semi-final at Balestier Road yesterday.
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        1-0 triumph
        21 39 Bukit Merah Constituency Sports Club defeated Dover Wanderers 1-0 m a President's Cup preliminary-round soccer match at Bedok yesterday.
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      Johor face tough battle
      225 39  -  Shirlynn Ho BASKETBALL By JOHOR'S Yong Chin and Singapore Civil Defence Force are likely to engage m a close battle m the semi-finals of the 2nd Civil Defence Cup Drinho basketball tournament at the Geylang Indoor stadium tonight. Yong Chin have six national and four state
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      Kudos for Siew Yin
      156 39  -  Albert Johnson By WEIGHTLIFTING SINGAPORE'S woman weightlifter Lee Siew Yin performed creditably m the recent World-Asian championships m Jakarta, finishing seventh overall. The 21-year-old newcomer brought more smiles when she finished fifth overall m the Asian competition. Competing m the 52kg category, the hotel-catering trainee lifted
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      SCORES AND STATISTICS
      463 39 BASKETBALL American NBA: Atlanta Hawks 123 Sacramento Kings 113, Portland Trail Blazers 97 New Jersey Nets 93, New York Knicks 124 Denver Nuggets 123, Chicago Bulls 105 Boston Celtics 100. Houston Rockets 106 Cleveland Cavaliers 106, Milwaukee Bucks 109 Detroit Pistons 84, Seattle Supersonics 112 San Antonio
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      'Urge Vietnam to accept peace-keeping plan'
      574 40  -  MIKE YEONG By Visiting minister told India could play role m resolving Cambodian conflict SINGAPORE has asked India to persuade Vietnam to accept the proposal for an International Peace-Keeping Force (IPKF) m Cambodia to supervise the withdrawal of Vietnamese troops from that country. It
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      Boon Chiang retires after 23 years as lAC chief
      279 40 Boon Chiang retires after 23 years as lAC chief Former Senior State Counsel Tan Teow Yeow to take over THE long-time president of the Industrial Arbitration Court (lAC), Mr Tan Boon Chiang, has retired after 23 years on the job. Mr Tan stepped down on Dec 4 after reaching the
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      The 'kampung look' of today
      322 40  -  JUDITH TAN By Fair, well-fed children seek parts m SBC series about a village SBC producers may have had tanned, scrawny, delightfully mischievous children m mind when they went on a talent hunt for actors to play kampung kids. Instead, they were greeted yesterday by
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      Shop disappears with man's $13,000 watch
      291 40  -  DOMINIC NATHAN By A DIAMOND-STUDDED watch with a custom-made gold bracelet, worth more than $13,000, disappeared together with the jewellery shop that was repairing a link m the bracelet. Yun Thye Jewellers, according to an irate Mr Tham Kwong Lam, delayed returning his watch
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      287 40 Strong quake hits Soviet Armenia MOSCOW A powerful earthquake shook northern regions of the Soviet republic of Armenia yesterday, causing severe damage and an unknown number of deaths, a journalist with Armenian news agency Armenpress said. Sources m the Armenian capital Yerevan said more than 100 people were killed. Yerevan
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      36 40 NEW YORK The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials slipped 1.24 m the first half hour but then turned up slightly to show a 4.62-point gain at 2,153.98 one hour into the session AP
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      97 39 TODAY'S EVENTS I BADMINTON 7th FAN Yonex National Ranking League (SBH, 7pm). BASKETBALL Civil Defence Cup Drinho Invitation tournament semi-finals: Asia Electrical v National Youth (7.30pm); Yong Chin v Civil Defence (8.45pm) both matches at Geylang Indoor Stadium. BOWLING Fred Perry's Ist International Open c' ships (Striker's Bowl, 6.30pm). RUGBY
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      217 40 Weather Showers over many areas m the late afternoon and early evening. TEMP. (C) up to 6 a.m. tomorrow: 31 max., 24 mm SUNSET today: 6.58 pm; SUNRISE tomorrow: 6.56 am. GLOBAL MATHER Adelaide 12 25 C Fine Los Angeles 13 28 C Clear Amsterdam 47 C Clear Madrid 016
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        How to show your colours
        642 2 Know your colours and stick to them, but most important, it's okay to be yourself. IDA BACHTIAR talks to a pioneer of colour consultation. "MI-EN (men) are different from women." chuckles Gerrie Pinckney, labelled dean of the colour consulting industry by the American press. "Women
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        The yin and yang of making hue feel right
        354 2 The yin and yang of making hue feel right PERSONALITIES can't be faked. It's best to work with your real personality and be happy with yourself. You can admire a Classic but if you're really a Natural always forgetting your jewellery and with perpetually wind-tossed hair ditch the Grace Kelly
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        A dress code
        115 2 For a total wardrobe, Mrs Gerrie Pinckney suggests: Coats: A (on, a basic, a jacket and an evening. One basic skirt suit. One or two dresses of a classic and simple style. After-Five wear: One short number, one or two long garments and one ballgown. Two or
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        551 2  -  IDA BACHTIAR By Pencil Count MENTION Faber-Castell and most people dredge up memories of those blue, wood-cased lead pencils used m school art lessons. The name Faber-Castell, synonymous with old-fash-ioned reliability, actually dates back 227 years and has a family history traceable to the seventh century. Count Anton
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        It takes all sorts to make the world
        603 3  -  Yang Xue Un "FIGHT fire with fire!" the battlecry rang out and m the blink of an eye, the scuffle broke out, only to be stopped short by Grandma's booming voice: "Shame on you! What sort of girl are you, eh, fighting
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        Kids want best return for their money
        413 3 TODAY'S youngsters m the West are trekking to banks and building societies, quibbling about interest rates and making sure that they get the best possible return on their savings. Financiers realise that there is big money to be made by encouraging financial awareness
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        Laughs and Fame on a low budget
        653 4  -  GRISELDA LOO By THEY are new and they're out to seek fame m front of the bright lights of the stage. Fine Arts Media Enterprises (Fame) is director actor, teacher Sivam Subramaniam's infant theatre group. The group was only registered m August this
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        Lock icon When Rocket Man almost burnt up his fuse all alone
        751 4 LOOKING forward, life is good for the new-style, super-fit, commend-ably-temperate Elton John, at ease with himself and the world. Looking back, he shakes his head at the memory of how bad it was. "My God!" he says. "It was like
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        Lock icon Singing the praises of health
        167 4 THE Elton John mansion at Windsor, England, stands almost empty. Elton's wife Renate, has left m an amicable parting. Most of the furnishings have been auctioned. When Elton returns from his forthcoming two-year, four-conti-nent concert tour, the house will have been completely re-styled. A clean
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        25 Asian offerings for film fest
        1147 5  -  L. E. PREMA I rii'lf'J T'_\ _Bj ASIAN films will get a fair amount of screening time when the Second International Film Festival opens m five weeks' time. Organisers of the festival say they have already garnered a fine crop of Asian films and
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        Three little pigs nab the big bad wolf
        453 5 3 LITTLE PIGS By Act 3 Drama Centre, Tuesday GRISELDA LOO DON'T just sit there! Help the pigs hide from the wolf. If you feel sorry for Bruce Wolf, you can help him too. Act 3's 3 Little Pigs is fun. Bruce
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        The 'lady cop' who's dressed to kill
        643 7 is Hongkong actress Kwan Sau Mci just another pretty face with a great figure to match? GUAN LIBING finds out. HONGKONG actress Kwan Sau Mci hopes that her role m Operation Pink Squad will catapult her to stardom. In this Hongkong-made action movie
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        Desperately seeking budding Spore starlet
        374 7 PICTURE this a science fiction fantasy movie set m the Lion City. And believe it or not, this is about to happen. A Hongkong producer is looking for Singapore girls aged between 17 and 18 years to play the second lead m this movie. The
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        What is a poet without his wine and friends?
        847 7  -  lin Shan Alan Chong. trans- \atea &y Dragon tales POETS through the ages have constantly forged inseparable links with wine. Why? Before answering that, we have to remember that all the world civilisations invariably emphasise reason and self-re-straint, advocate propriety and
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        Chinese dynasties
        106 7 Xia 9 2205 1766 BC. Shang ft 1766 1122 BC. Zhou m 1122 770 BC. Spring and Autumn Annals *k I 770 476 BC. Warring State* fit 00 476 221 BC. Gin m 221 206 BC. Han ;X I 206 BC AD 220. Three Kingdoms XIS AD 220
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        Try Yinchuan when you're next out looking for Shangri-La
        508 7 A LONG, long time ago, as legend has it, there was a golden phoenix which flew over countless mountains and rivers. When it came to the Helan Mountains which separate present-day Ningxia from Inner Mongolia, it spotted a stretch of land
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        Comedy with substance week after week
        814 8 LISA KONG takes a look at Teater Komidi (Comedy Theatre) which began last Friday. Now m its second season, the series is telecast every Friday on SBC 5 at 6 pm. JEALOUS wives, philandering husbands, sexy secretaries, squabbling pickpockets and undercover policemen are some
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        Kreatif dan menggelikan hati
        661 8 LAP AN buah badan drama setempat telah digabungkan untuk menghasilkan siri televisyen "Teater Komedi" terbitan Perbadanan Penyiaran Singapura. Rancangan yang diterbitkan bagi kali kedua itu mengandungi 12 episod yang setiap satu masa siarannya selama 30 minit. Episod pertama berjudul I Siapa "Secretary" Abang? tei lah disiarkan
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        Reaching out to people through books
        849 16 4 I'd like to dispel the myth that reading is for intellectuals only. It's for everybody, and you can find books to suit your own level. You read for pleasure, for escapism, for knowledge, for so many reasons. Mrs Yoke-Lan Wicks, director of the
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      Tutorials via the PC
      552 18 TELE -TUTORIAL service? It is es- i sentially a free customer service provided by a computer manufacturer to its customers which allows customers access to, and use of, the information i stored m its (the company's) host com- Limco (Products) Mfg Pte Ltd. a local computer
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      94 1 ft< i\ W i n ft fl A ft i^H ft* •< .^B i^fl I*. W ft ft vl .^k 4• «*^H H ml i X «^l iy^V- U m > > m Pt ft CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS 1 \^B JttH|^<: i 1 6730-5679 ■'•'^SfeMll^B LASSALE The heritage is obvious. S<>/<-
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      401 2 A Jolly Christmas... at sentosa t^^ |-> Angeline Kong and Onesimus rN^jr|Sj T VT /\^^JUb^Bßß^ i See local stars Angeline Kong of Love t %dP/V m Any Language fame and Onesimus jftnTx l t and Robert Fernando) m an evening *J*~ fl^W^^T^^gTjy k• *&J& Sentosa Kids Christmas i/-^^ miss l^
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      151 2 HOW THE ELEGANT SURVIVE Glamou rette 3.000 m; <rf tf»« d#«fl/w /»be/s Emanuel Ungaro tor men and lad** tor m%n and lad** ~V .^BBkßtt^^^E Sonia Rykiel Krteia tor m*n and lad** Glamourette presents the latest collections of international avant garde designers for men and ladies. Our boutiques offer a select
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      215 3 The Only Countryside For Leisure m Singapore /^■RBoffi^to^^^ C^^ESSk^irtiiiEtßfrlk&f'' ■8^899" i **3E33sSn/B&y^3Lx~ TT SCWO' HOLIVMS SPECIAL .j^PßPsav^^^S^^^^^l~^^^^ ea^°°^ orders* ibove $100 are entitled fTH^flE£flMkip^^V a 2U fishing voucher which comprises t^U^^''^m^y X J 2 bamboo rods for 3hr fishing. FISHING OPEN WULY FROM BAM 6PM ON SCHOOL HOITdAYS TEL: *****09
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      44 3 /W^jW^tfie Italian Removal Sale from 8 to 28 December 1988 50% 70% discounts on French Italian Designer Handbags, Apparels, Shoes Accessories at #03-07 Mandarin Shopping Arcade, Mandarin Hotel, Overseas Union Building 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 0923 TEL: 235-8889 Open. 10.30 am 6.30pm Monday Sunday
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      1346 5 SCROOGED. Saturday midnight at Capitol, Rabbit, is accused of the murder of a man Lido and Savoy 2. last seen with his wife, the sumptuous JessiA modern-day Scrooge who learns, the hard ca, Toon Town's flirt and siren packed with way, that it never pays not to like Christmas, all
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      1055 5 I I Radio One FM Stereo 90.5 MHz m VHF Band II 5.58 AM National Anthem, followed by Opening Announcement 6.00 News In Brief 6.05 On Air 7.00 News and Weather Report 7.10 Morning Digest 7.20 On Air (cont'd) 7.45 On The Road 7.50 On Air (confd) 8.00 News 8.10
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      459 12 s NOTICE FOR MADE [L&M GROUP INVESTMENTS LIMITED IVI VIIC (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) NOTICES Notice< f f\h\ DAre Annual General Meeting \J IM \r A V3I C NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sixth ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ot the Company will be held at 4 Second Chm
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      2159 13 r ni('Stniits r nmcs APPOINTMENTS/NOTICES NOTICES I f~£^~ Singapura Building Society Limited c "D 3 (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) I 70ShentonWay#01-01, Marina House, Singapore 0207. Tel: *****22 (10 Lines) I SINGAPURA BUILDING SOCIETY LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES I CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30th JUNE 1988 Note 10M
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      767 13 I FIMA METAL BOX BERHAD I I (Incorporated m Malaysia) HALF YEARLY REPORT DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT I The Board of Directors wish to announce the following unaudited results of the Company and of the Group for the half year ended 30 September 1988:Company Group MS'OOO 1988 1987 Change 1988 1987 Change
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      364 13 CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) NOTICE OF BOOKS CLOSURE DEPOSITORY RECEIPT IN RESPECT OF $147,827,500 5Vi PER CENT. UNSECURED NOTES TO BE CALLED BONDS 1994 Notice is hereby given that the Register of holders of Depository Receipts Issued by Citibank, N.A. m respect of the $147,827,500
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      615 15 PICK- A-GIFT g^y- y Datamini is giving away 2 10 of these super gifts! p The first 210 smart customers who buy any Datamini PC system during the S PORE INFORMATICS 88 will walk away with one of full ran c o UrJ these giveaways. No doubt about it folks,
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      775 21 22 Computer Products/ 22 Computer Product*/ 22 Computer Product*/ 22 Computer Products/ Service* Service* Service* Service* When you purchase a new Langdale AT/16 Features: 16-B« BO2B6 CPU IA/o'll nillO l/Hll CftlM Wl2/16 MHz Selectable We II QIV6 VOll OOUU 640K8 RAM On Board -r j %#v Colour OR Monochrome Graphic
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      153 21 Even If you are already computerised, ~7 -k TradePac means more benefits and a v^^ Wide choice of packages to J/H^' reduce admin, workload. a^W Accounting software. rp^Tj^rp^ Specially designed solution to \o)/^\rO) meet the needs of small and V^t^A^S^ medium enterprises. ftTftftl COMPUTCft CCHTftC I ATARI* SCHOOL F=r ,f
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      393 22 22 Computer Products/ 22 Computer Products/ Services Services i '22bt^2i b^p*"BC^^^^^^bf In brief, the Diconix 150 is portable. It also runs on batteries It's light small and quiet Diconix 1 50, the just-under- 1 8 kg-PC J" primer can go to work wherever you go. > Insisionthc rpN t^^^i fcM
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      518 22 23 Musical Instruments SPECIAL —PETROF, WEINBACH. world famous pianos award winners, tropicallsed, fully Imported, teachers' choice. X'mas. ofter $4500 onwards Violin, Guitar. Drums etc. at 50% discount. Wagner Petrof Piano Pte Ltd., 1118 Serangoon Rd Tel: *****80 WEINSTEIN PIANOS HAMBURG. latest shipment, new arrival From $2100 onwards 5 yrs. warranty.
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      1333 22 28 Gift Ideas 28 Gift Ideas I V™ I Christmas Gift Ideas *^V 3» J*a4^ theC%^^shop 11 Cavenagh Road #01-16 Holiday Inn Park View Hotel. Singapore 0922 Tel: *****09 38 Aircondit-.oners/ Refrigerators Special Offer Carrier Room or Split Unit air-con For more details, please call AMKCONOITION UWICII Authorised Dealer T»l:
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      584 22 30 Antiques/ 30 Antiques/ 30 Antiques/ Arts/ Crafts Arts/ Crafts j Arts/ Crafts CLOSING DOWN SALES T»^E^p^Bn tcTESBF i w_^ End Table $298 VM *fon W25x012xH26 Curio Stand 9 IBU W2O 5x Dl 2 5x H26 Medicine Chest *308 WIBxDIOxH3OS "«M*jW{MßJßjM|B£^ j^f*^BJ Porcelain Flower Pot a jr-) T {feSflL^MHßar 2
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      187 22 41 House Renovation/ Decor GEM 1 r CONTRACTOR (A Member of RADAC) j HDB FLATS PACKAGE DEAL i Laying ceramic tiles 12 x A f 16/ pink colour broken marble for whole house 1 Shift sink with support i k tile finishing t J a Chopping board with 1 support
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      1378 22 I Red or white, LJ| stock up on your f^T^n wines for the •InllKjiii celebrations. WTtJbP Gather them at |l| \\M I classification 56. j^^^^Z i i 41 House Renovation/ jjT^a^ Decor kMvB Ceramic Vase |I*>k! c 1 J H22 $12 kxxx^t^PPh c i iii uxjij 1 n\/\/\/\ji '^^a^B «P-^B^E«.
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      568 22 42 Plumbing/ Electrical Sam BPM Plumbing/ •Uctncai service specialised In small Jobs by P<iE from $15. Tel: *****41 9AM 11PM. FAST Service for plumbing St electrical problems from $15. *****40 (24-hr 44 Stamps/ Coins COM COLLECTORS For sale large selection of foreign modern gold silver and platlmum. UNC and proof
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      900 23 54 Gold/ Pawn Tickets W OFFERED FOR YOUR V I *****11 *****12 *03 02 THIRD FLOOR J K^.PEOPI£ s PARK CENTRE HENG TAT 2£ g JKWELJ.KRV KA\ WeaHer ate* art* far row \W. 5Z GOLD, PAWN M W. TKXKIS, DIAMONDS 22 g WATCHES 48 Tel: *****17, <g *****73 JSK (Opposite
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      828 23 58 Wanted WANTED USED PIANOS at any condition 'brand Please contact *****88 res *****06 office 60 Private Investigation/ Security Agencies Advanced, worldwide, akilled CIO licensed Investigation agency, managed by a team ol ex -Police Officer* Special, discreet ft confidential invesligationa with immediate reeulta. 1) Extra- marital affairs 2) Illegal co-habltatlon
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      876 23 73 Office Equipment/ 73 Office Equipment/ Supplies Supplies [|oiiweVtilii^l~3HSSt Limited StocKs only l ~*^btT4^^^b^ One-year warranty upS4 70 B BtfMMBV*7 I y* g *i&fi B tfiilßßl x m FEATURES J&/ffxtt mm '*^S^^M 12 cmm *9* I I aaP^ Automatlc interchangeable 1 j^^^^ daisy wheal i z^?^.^^^: I M ivJf <%-*>»,
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      825 23 79 Business Opportunities C ofn pl# t# Us#o Ptton# **y9l#ffii For Sala We have a complete used Nltsuko telephone system model NTK 1236E (12 lines. 36 extns.) for sale. This is suitable for an expanding cost conscious enterprise who requires large capacity at low cost. Original cost about 5530,000 but
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      333 23 78 Industrial Equipment/ 78 ndu tria Equipment/ ___J^PPl!^^^^^^ Suppliea Good Condition yj (1) (a) Clark Power Truck (1 unit) Model: P4OC Type E Capacity: 2000 kg Battery: 12 volts 492AH/5 hrs (b) Battery Charger (1 unit) (c) Battery (2 units) Price: $3000 negotiable GTG Waste Compactor Model: Standard GlO I
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      566 23 SRI LANKAN, SOUTH. North/ Indian/ Filipino/ Indonesian English speaking maids available for your selection. Spore trained/ experienced g'teed. Josco: *****90/ *****07. Lie. C-*****1 YOUR IMMEDIATE SELECTION. Indo. Chinese St Muslim/ Filipino maids, fully trained. Salary $200-$3OO. Avail, cheap air ticket/ direct hire. Madepower Mgt *****97/ *****39/ *****93. C 1292-01 TRAINED
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      720 23 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help Available Available Available WMmxiwnitwicittMtkilmnwMiwaTmtsnm *«'^cW«2N Over 100 latest bio-data/video On-time arrival c i "asQ«/ Our maids are fully trained Superb after-sales- /ftttsU* s ef&O $\£2r service Reliable assessment •No hidden cost VV?^_V— e^^^ r^^^h Replacement Guaranteed yy£ aoc m jfjff^ B
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      476 23 95 EDP Positions 95 EDP Positions iff Programming j| |i| for your I mfcj future? L/S Check out Computermart y for a suitable computer JT system or a suitable 55 computer course. r> Make your choice on pages 18 to 20 m The Straits Times Classified. iisssiiiiiiiii «SB sBMiBßHlllss«SslgSi 96
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      283 23 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions We are looking for a GCE O' level with credit m Mathematics Preferably with knowledge on computer softwares &g. Lotus 1-2-3 1 2 years' payroll experience m a manufacturing environment Able to handle payroll independently, attend to pay enquiries, prepare IRBA. etc Salary will commensurate with
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      458 23 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions 1 PILECON PTE LTD, a w»n-«siaMiahad conetructton company invitea applications for Nm poat of TEMPORARY SITE CLERK Requirements:a Minimum OCE O' level a Must be able to perform general clerical duties such as typing, filing. answering calls, etc. a Must be prepared to work at construction
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      477 24 98 Secretarial/ Clerical 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions Positions A^i A^l AsFsPla^Vl 10 Duty Free Shoppers MH Due to our expansion, we have vacancies tor. Tanglin Changi Airport Able to speak fluent Japanese, English Mandarin 2 rotating shifts. Changi Airport Claymore Point Good GCE O' Level certificate Numerate and analytical. Fast
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      510 24 98 Secretarial/ Clerical 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions Positions /"■■i2)HDB WALK-IN-INTERVIEW SATURDAY, 10 DEC 88 9.00 AM— 12.00 AM TYPIST/ CLERICAL ASSISTANT Requirements (i) GCE 3O" Level passes, or (ii) Preliminary Certificate m Business Studies, VITB, plus 2 GCE O' Level passes m English and Mathematics; or (iii) Preliminary Certificate m
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      541 24 98 Secretarial/ Clerical 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Portions Positions urgently requires for immediate employment PERSONNEL ASSISTANTS To provide secretarial and administrative I support to the Personnel team. The likely candidates would have attained I I at least a GCE 'A' level certificate coupled I with some years of working experience m
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      273 24 immediate Vacancies for 1. PRODUCTION CLERK Preferably with Commerce background Able to type Fresh OCE 'OV 'N 1 Level school leavers or NIC may be considered Experience not necessary, training provided 2. TYPIST OCE OV N 1 Level with at least a pass In English Experience on Word Processor preferred
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      578 24 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions FRASER&NEAVE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LIMITED has vacancies (or: CLERKS (Permanent/ 1 year contract) GCE O'/N" level certificate with 3 credits Fluent In English and able to speak Mandarin and other dialects Has on aptitude for figures WALK-IN INTERVIEW 8 9 Dec 88 2pm spm I *%iaumi»l Deportment
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      727 24 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions 1 1 We are an international trana- A port and forwarding company f (a |oint venture between Japa- \i neee and Singapore company). 9 Due to rapid expansion, we J U invite you to apply for theiS "2 following positions I I SHIPPING i EXECUTIVE I
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      697 24 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions EstabHohod Conauttancy Firm Invites applications for ACCOUNTS CLERK Requirement*: Polytechnic Diploma In Business Studies or O' Level with LCCI Intermediate Minimum 1 year's experience In Accounting and able to keep full set of accounts Knowledge of computer essential Able to type 30 w.p.m. Salary commeneurate with
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      609 24 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions EXPERIENCED CLERK TYPIST required for International Cos. In Jiarong S AM Kw area* You would have either PC or Telex experience. Oood opportunity leading to permanent placement. Call personally at: #07-03 Orchard Shopping Centre (between Somerset MRT Station and Mandarin Hotel) between 9.00 am to 9.00
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      646 25 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions CHINESE FEMALE GENERAL CLERK c Able to type c Able to work independently and communicate well with people. c Salary $500 to $550 Interested, please call: *****47 for interview. Established Freight Forwarding Co requires 1 FEMALE SHIPPING CLERK to handle Import export documents Si shipping documents
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      856 25 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Poaitiona PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS require immediately SECRETARY with 1 years experience and accounts knowledge Dictation not required. Computer, accounts and word-processing training will be provided. Call Jennifer *****20 PubMc Accounting firm requiree: 1. AUDIT CLERKS 2. ACCOUNTS CLERKS 3. GENERAL CLERKS Write with resume, expected salary Si tel.
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      765 25 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Poaitiona SECRETARY REQUIRED BY local advertising consultancy Applicant should have relevant secretarial qualification, with 'A' level preferred, and be aged between 23-28 years old Call *****15 for an interview. SHIPPING CO REQUIRES General Accounts Clerk Can type and preferably knowledge of PC Salary from $500 to $650
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      578 25 99 Sales Positiona 99 Sales Positions I BONAMI II TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED II We are a large and prominent investment company II trading m the Japanese and Hong Kong commodity II trading futures markets For our further growth and II cx P ansion we are looking for suitable candidates to
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      598 25 99 Salas Positions 99 Salas Positions SUZUE-PSA COLD STORAGE PTE LTD mm ~£2 Subsidiary of PSA r*quira« MALE MARKETING EXECUTIVE Above 25 years old Mln OCE O 1 level Sales orientated, self motivated and able to work independently Experience In Forwarding. Shipping. Dry Warehouse or Cold Storage activities an advantage
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      251 25 Faat expanding trading and engineering company hat openings for 1. SALES EXECUTIVES for plastics industry 2. SALEB EXECUTIVES for machine tools industry c OCE O 1 level c 2to 5 years' working experience In selling plastics machines, machine tools and toolIng accessories, c Own a vehicle with Class 3 driving
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      599 25 99 Sales Position* [T KTI-V...1 An established international Company and a world leader m the colour TV and Video horn* entertainment industry invites applicants for: SHOWROOM REPRESENTATIVE Requirements Singapore citizen, female/ male age not above 25 years Minimum GCE O' Level Fluent In English and Mandarin Self-confident, aggressive and enjoys
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      551 25 99 Sales Positions 0 HITACHI HITACHI METALS (S) PTE LTD A well established trading company, fits' subsidiary of Hitachi Metals Ltd. Japan which Is a leading manufacturer of specialty steel and other steel products. invites applications lor the post 01 FEMALE SALES ASSISTANT GCE O level Mature and pleasant personality
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      816 25 99 Sales Positions A leading offset printer requires SALES EXECUTIVES i Requirements Matured self-motivated GCE 0' level 1 years sales experience Possess own transport Offers High basic salary High Commissions 4) Performance Bonus Transport allowance Interested please call 294 9898 I SPEEDO OFFSET PRINTING PTE LTD y 161 Kdiang Way
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      614 26 99 Sslas Positions PART/ FULL-TIME LADIES wanted for Lite Insurance Sales TrainIng provided. "O" Level age above 21 Call *****00 Joanna Kong PRE-U STUOENTS FOR counter promotion. Ham to 2pm Mon. to Kn only Earnings above $1,000 pin Training provided Call Classlfone 737-0030 Ref ***** REQUIRED PART-TIMERS as Customer Service
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      808 26 100 Tachnical Positions 100 Technical Positions 100 Technical Positions 100 Technical Positions 100 Tachnical Positions 100 Technical Positions W Uafc£^JLaLa3 aV^sTV eW TUBS S3OO miliion m \Mmm\\\lmm\\m\\ W X (Male Rmale) factory facilities (Ma e) m gH k^ leW Environment aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaai Wi mt^^K all lew Opportunities »WiatMllha»tWlalM g ■R A
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      392 26 SUNDSTRQNO SUNDSTRAND PACIFIC (PTE) LTD (a) Grind Machinists NTC 2 m Metal/ Precision Machining GCE "O 1 level with minimum 2 years' related working experience Must be exempted from or completed NS Able to perform 2 rotating shirts Selected candidates must be mbl» Co stmrt work immediately or on 3
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      444 26 WwmVmmmmmVmmwmW: An established company manufacturing marketing fast-moving consumer products m West Coast, Pandan Loop has a voconcy for: TECHNICIAN Secondary education NTC 3 m Electrical Fitting and Installation Experience not essential WALK-IN INTERVIEW 8 9 Dec '88 10am 4pm Please bring along your Identity Cord and relevant documents to 253
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      381 26 A leading US. Electronic Company established m Singapore since 1978 invites suitably qualified applicants for the positions of: ITC/Diploma m Electronic Engineering or equivalent 1 2 years' supervisory experience m an electronic industry Able to do permanent 2nd shift work ITC/Diploma m Electronic Engineering or equivalent Experience m troubleshooting down
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      486 26 Panasonic, Offce AutornstonfVl We need hardworking and committed people to Join our team of technicians... TECHNICIANS (FIELD AND WORKSHOP) Applicants should have Interest and inclination m electronics. Experience Is an added advantage. For field technicians, applicants should possess Class 2B license and own transport. Preference will be given to those
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      658 26 100 Technical Positions Engineering Urm Requires FEMALE DRAUGHTSMAN on sheetmetel c NTC II or ITC with working experience c Staying around dist ?573 preferred WALK-IN INTERVIEW AT Block 1, Marslling Ind Estate =01-47. Singapore 2573 Tel *****59 Time: 9 am 4 pm. Established Interior firm requires 1) INTERIOR DESIGNER 2)
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      399 26 101 Production Positions 101 Production Positions I j%f F r^^s. r T- Ti I WALK-IN INTERVIEWS Today Tomorrow (9am 3pm) Female Production Operators (Shift I: 7am to 4pm) Basic education preferred but not essential Prepared to work m non-aircon environment BENEFITS. Free transport IAMK/Yishun/Sembawang/ MarsilingAVoodlands/Bt Batok/Zenghuafleck Whye/Jurong East/Clementi/Telok Blangah/ Queensway)
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      313 27 101 Production Positions j 101 Production Positions i 101 Production Positions STf P IN WF iV/GHf DIRECTION. A, Texas IbbV Instruments WALK-IN INTERVIEW gl^** Mon Fri: B.ooam 5.30pm j^k Sat: B.ooam 12.00pm J|| I 990 Bendemeer Road KK^^j Singapore 1233 VBCSSHbT I B»WT^ l TrT l| rTiPr^VTrlWffi^^n??^B^B^B^BW Op r hb
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      2023 27 101 Production Positions 101 Production Positions 101 Production Positions 101 Production Positions j 101 Production Positions 10 ■K^FI»RODU€TIO]\ ■T OPERATORS Normal Shift 5 day week (Bam 5.35pm Permanent Night Shift (11pm 7am) Part-Timers Needed (5.30pm 11.00pm) PB^^B^^HK^l The Personnel Department bb^bW. Philips Singapore Pte Ltd m^Hl\\Y*\\}9^k (DAP Factory) 259 Jalan
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      325 27 H Production Positions 101 Production Positions Be Part of our Growing Team Due to expansion, a wall established garments manufacturing company invites female Chinese. Malay and Indian workers to join its production team m the following areas: 1. Quality Control/ Checking 2. Sewing 3. Trimming/Packing We Offer: No shift duty.
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      42 27 PASARSATE THE INDONESIAN RESTAURANT requires c ASSISTANT COOK c KITCHEN ASSISTANT c CASHIER/ WAITRESS Working hours from 1700 or 1800 to 2230 hours. Please call urgently at:--249 HOLLAND AVENUE SPORE 1027 When m need, The Straits Times Classified is what you need.
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      534 28 102 Hotel/ Restaurant/ 102 Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge Positions Lounge Positions Pl^S* -Hut® requires i to cater to our Home Delivery Service Applicants should meet the following requirements: Possess a Class 2or 3 Driving Licence Be able to speak English well The ability to speak Mandarin would be advantageous Able to
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      401 28 102 Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge Positions (Managed by Japanaaa Co.) requires COOKS Age 18 and above Experience m Continental food preferred 2 rotating smtts Benefits include meal allowance, free uniforms, tree medical and insurance coverage Interested applicants pJease apply personalty from 10 am 6 pm. with a passport-sized photograph to UCC
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      513 28 104 OthT Po.ition. I 104 Other Po.ition» 104 Othar Position* X Am/ 3 g Additive Circuits (S) Pte Ltd £>> WALK-IN INTERVIEW O X 9am to 4pm X Assistant Engineers |g SoC Diploma holders jot So^ •At least 1 year of working experience m PCB manufacturing factor Soc £S| Production
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      282 28 GOURMET FOODS PTE LTD requires urgently GCE O" Level or N 1 Level Preferably with 1 year's experience m a production environment Male candidates must have completed N.S. GCE O 1 or N 1 Level Preference will be given to those with some accounting and computer knowledge experience Interested applicants.
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      628 28 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions I TOSHIBA TOSHIBA is a Multi-National Corporation manufacturing facturing colour TVs and radio cassette recorders m Singapore. We now invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions: NTC 2/3 m Electronics Servicing or FTC m Electronic Engineering or Mechanical JB Engineering or
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      915 28 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions WALK-IN INTERVIEW We represent reputed overseas publishers with a lot more of their new products m the pipe-line. In our expansion programme, we require 7 MANAGEMENT TRAINEES. A. INCOME PROSPECTS I First Year: $***** $***** II Second Year. $***** $***** 111 Third Year: $*****
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      460 29 104 Other Positions International Recording Company have immediate vacancies for DELIVERY ASSISTANTS Completed National Service Possess Class 3 driving licence I year working experience preferred STORE CLERKS GCE O levels Completed National Service Able to speak and write Mandarin preferred Interested applicants please write with salary expected and a nonreturnable
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      568 29 104 Other Positions Required 2 GENERAL DELIVERY MEN with claaa 3 driving licence Interested, please call personally for an interview from 10a.m. to 6p.m. at 474, RIVER VALLEY ROAD SINGAPORE 1024 (OPPOSITE FAN FACTORY) TEL: *****85. PIIJLJAIM BILLIARD ROOM ATTENDANT Be familiar with the rules of billiards Able to maintain
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      918 29 104 Other Positions Sheetmetal factory m Jurong ha* vacancies for LORRY DRIVERS with class Jrivlng licence. living m •.arslllng area 5-day week a No shift work a Transport available from Marsillng via Bt Batok to Jurong Interested contact ******0/ 2****** Striker* Bowl m Ang Mo Kio urgently requires FULL/ PART-TIME
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      938 29 104 Other Positions WORKERS REQUIRED With driv- Ing licence Experience not necessary Please call *****25/ 6. 51 Kampong Bugls, SingaporeJohor Factory Bldg Spore 1233/ 1 GENERAL CLERK Delivery Salesman (no need experience) required Apply m person at. 22 Paslr Panjang Rd «08-24 PSA Multi-Storey Complex, 5.0511. ADVTG CO. URGENTLY requires
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      446 29 124 Upholstery/ Cleaning COMPLETE VEHICLE UPHOLSTERY steam cleaning polishing serv *****25' *****88 Jimmy 125 Car Grooming EXCELSIOR CAR CARE never wax again Glazing polishing. Our dlamondbrlte ctr at 45 Leng Kee Rd Tel *****19 126 Car Air-conditioners/ Hi-fi SUPERCOOL AUTO. AIRCON. Services. Blk U<l9. Ylshun Ind Park A. »01-372 Tel:
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      824 29 128 Vehicle Financing/ 128 Vehicle Financing/ Insurance Insurance i SUPER FAST LOANS FROM JUST A AM IM Immediate processing of applications Up to 90% financing new and used vehicles (Instalments payable m advance) Call: 533 3737 now El FORWARD OVERSEA CREDIT LIMITED 65 Chuiia Street. #46-02 OCBC Centre Singapore 0104
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      812 29 131 BMW For Sale •82 BMW 320 Manual Pte owner, full accessories, s rims $43,800 *****69 after 10am./ pg: 600-6252. '83 BMW 320 i. Tax 2/89. Beautiful condition. Full accessories. Can exchange Tel. *****95 -81 BMW 320 Auto. New tax. full accessories. $44,500 Tel 256-8811. 132 Mercedes For Sale MERCEDES
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      921 29 133 Ford/ Fiat For Sale EJB6R ALMOST 79 I rd Cortina 2.0 ghla. aircon., new sports rims lyres. Blaupunkt hi-fi Tax 10/89. new paint, beautiful cond $10,800. loan available *****35 SEPT. 83 FORD Escort RSI 61 tax till Keb '89 Central locking, power windows electric mirror, aircon radio cassette, srlms
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      1080 29 134 Datsun/ Nissan For Sale 3/83, 1 OWNER. N tT^unn^ manual. 4-dr QL Excellent cond View =01-04. Cltlport Ctr (opp World Trade Clr Hall 4) 8/71 DATSUN 1200 Statlonwagon. 3 owners, aircon new paint. Road tax 2.89. beautiful cond $6,900, loan available *****35 '81 DATSUN 120 Y. Aircon. radio/ cassette.
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      767 29 134 Datsun/ Nissan For Sale M PULSAR 1.0 DX. J owners, new tax. aircon. radio rassette, showroom cond $27,200 256-4711 9/82. NISSAN STANZA. 5 doors, full accessories Good cond Tax 2/89 $27,200 ono Tel: *****11 9/84 NISSAN SUNNY 1 SGL Good condition Original paint Tax 8 89 $29,000 ono Tel
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      1077 30 135 Toyota For Sale MID. tO TOYOTA C back Private owners Pul si.ru--. good condition 4BMM4 MID '84 TOYOTA OaffOßfc It I>X, alreon radio cassette 1 pitajmstl BOOd cond *****34 NON PARF '78 Toyota Crmattfa M.inu.u. aircon radio cassette, BMMM NOV '85 TOYOTA C 0n.11.. on I owner Tip top
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      941 30 135 Toyota For Sale 9/'B7 TOYOTA COROLLA I 3 XI I owner new road tax. full accessories S46.S(XI Tel 474-0015 82 COROLLA DX aircon hifl, 1 owner, tip top cond Tel *****30 136 Mitsubishi For Sale SELLING YOUR CARS? ATTRACTIVE CASH PRICE (or Mazda. Toyota. Honda Datsun, Mitsubishi, Mercedes All
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      1016 30 137 Mazda For Sale ABANDONING ALL CARS ATTRACTIVE CASH ASSURED Any A all 2nd hand car* We buy Hi sell u.sed cars a non-PARF PARF cars a private or Q' regd pickups Good pru-e for Toyota. Honda, Mazda. Datsun. Mitsubishi, all Japanese continental cars Ptaaaa call: Mr Goh Day: *****88
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      997 30 138 Honda For Sale ABANDONING YOUR CAR? ABIDING AGREEMENT ATTRACTIVE AMOUNT ASSURED ALL CONDITION CARS CASH PAYMENT a also buy and sell a excellent prices for any model and c.c. MING HUAT MOTOR TRADING Tal: *****36/ 7/ *****06 (7a.m. to 11p.m.) 306, Talofc Kurau Road Singapore 1542. ABANDONING ALL HONDA
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      1021 30 138 Honda For Sale 6/83, HCMOA ACCORD EX Manual 2nd owner Full accessories Good cond Tax 5/89 Tel *****1) 7/81 HONDA QUINTET 16 5-speed Pte owner. $20,800 0.n.0. 249 Alexandra Rd Sunward Motoring. 7/t3 HONDA PRELUDE manual Tip top cond $45,800 2nd pte owner Tel: *****35 after 12pm •79 ACCORD
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      2528 30 141 Hyundai For Sale 141 Hyundai For Sale 141 Hyundai For Sale 141 Hyundai For Sale 141 Hyundai For Sale WuMmsthTnoT SELLING CAR IN SINGAPORE 566 cars 668 cars registered m DHJ^BSBII^eSI registered September ((E9HHE£v m October Hyundai Stellar 1% pa interest rate with low downpayment. From 28 Nov to
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      639 30 144 Commercial Vehicles For Sale 8770 VW VAN good condition tax till 1/89 passed Inspection. Call *****24. '80 DAIHATSU 550 Van 5-door new tax Si paint, tip top cond. $4600 Can loan. *****03/7 •80 DAIHATSU 580 Van. 1 owner, beautiful cond. New tax/ paint. $5,500 Tel: 252-6228. •80 DAIHATSU 560
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      847 31 145 Motorcycles/ Scooters For Sale/ Wanted SALE/ BUY TZR 125, YPVS 350, 125 LC 350, 125. ON 125, RXZ. HX 135. AR 125. MBX 125. RXK, OS 125. RX 100 $680 Tel: *****42. FF PRODUCTION RO4OOWW. New insurance L orig cond $6,300. FEROI2S. $3,400 Call 760-1680 FF RGI2S. BLACK. All
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      948 31 172 Houaes For Rent POUBLESTOREY BUNGALOW AT ANDREW ROAD For Sjla/lease Partially furnished Land area approx 20 000 ft 7 Built-in area approx 7 000 ft/ Freehold TEL: *****77 DISTRICT 10 DouMa-Storay Detach** Houm With Swimming Pool In Prim* Residential District Land area 33,000 sq.ft. 5 bedrooms, 2 servant's. Recently
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      803 31 173 Apartments For Rent 173 Apartments For Rent I LONG OR SHORT LEASE/IMMEDIATE OCCUPATION FAR EAST PLAZA HOTEL STYLE LUXURIOUS APARTMENTS At the junction cf Scotts Orchard Road, next to Hyatt Hotel Advance Bookings Available 14 000 >q It Hotel Siyt* Lcbbv Self Servic* Free Launderette Swimming Pool Tennis Cou/t
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      836 31 SHELFORO VIEW: (2700 sq.ft.) D.ll 3+ 1 bdrms Attached bathrms., family study areas, separate living/ dining areas, quiet pte. low-rise with greenery. $3500. *****22 Comprehensive Realty. SPACIOUS 2-STOREY TownhouM., D.ll: 2 large bedrooms, attached bathrooms. Continental design 5/pool, squash Si covered carpark, fully furnished. $2750. *****22. Comprehensive Realty. 3-RM. JURONG
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      1073 31 173 Apartments For Rent D.ll ARCADIA GON. Quiet faring mid fir 4 I bdrms with balconies, P/ furn Avail Jan '89 $7,000. Allison Ent 235-2928. D.ll ORCHARD ROAD vicinity, near MRT. Spacious 3 bdrms practical layout, pool $2 400 Parltally furn Soel: 256-7777. D.15 HACIENDA GROVE. New. 4 1 Tastefully
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      1061 31 173 Apartments For Rent 0.14 EABY ACCEBB Eunos Mans 1500 sq ft 3 rms., high fir., unfurn $700 Tatho *****40/*****10 D.14 HAWAII TWR. 3+l fully furn facilities $2700 pm Sunnyland Prop *****80 D.IS DUPLEX APT. 2 rms 2 alrcons. F/ furn $750 Avail Jan. '89 Tel: 297-2245' 6 Ms. Tan
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      859 31 174 Rooms For Rent Fu7N™TMT~AVAIL <l ™f l oTTrrrgle" couples or students at all districts Tel: 449-3656 FURN. RM. IN Chal Chee for single Christian $180 pm. Tel. *****50 ORCHARD. FURNISHED ROOM for foreign students Meals Si laundry provided 737-2002 P/FURN. ROOMS AVAIL. In pte. house at Ylo Chu Kang
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      637 31 179 Hou— For Sale 179 Hou»«» For Sala 179 HouMt For Sal* \i_. vil l Lj t A V Af T h r> fit 4*"^ 1 i 'Mil; I^l jF-j^^j^x >• r^*:^ B^^^B therels a little bit of Englauid. IN A PERFECT SETTING nestling Kitchen with large L-shaped servery close
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      41 31 D.13 NEW SPANISH Style snmi-fl house with nice no. Facing South Split level Marble flooring Fully alrcon Complete water heater. 4 2 parquet bdrms.; attached toilets Built-in 2600 sq ft Land area 3600 sq ft Selling $720,000 on o Tel: 284-4655
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      137 31 D.15 EAST COAST VICINITY beautifully renovated semi-d 4*l bdrms Good frontage Marble fir 5000/ 3000 sq ft $650,000 D.21 SIAN TUAN AVENUE beautifully renovated 2-storey bunglw Approx 11.000/ 4100 sq.ft. 5+ 1 bdrms with m grd. pool SMO.OOO Dl 5 TELOK KURAU 2-storey semi-d 6164 3540 sq ft. 4*l bdrms.
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      745 32 179 Hous*s For Sal* 179 Houses For Sal* JW? knight Frank P ■> ti Oiwnn lliKk Chye Itaillicu I \l lION SAI.i; I ON THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 1988 9 AT THE COPENHAGEN ROOM (3RD LEVEL) B •Jfc AMARA HOTEL, TANJONG PAGAR ROAD, P SINGAPORE AT 2JO PM H RESIDENTIAL I
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      1104 32 179 Houses For Sal* D.3 ANGORA CLOSE I -storey Ibunglw 3- t. F'hold. *62K D.9 Jin Tupal 2-storey luxurious seml-d 5- I F'hold. $1 2M. D.16 Parbury Aye well renovated lerr 3 1 F'hold. S4BK NKI. *****59 KHEAM HOCK VICINITY. 2-storey bungalow, 6 bdrms, 5 bathrms, 2 patios, elevated grounds.
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      709 32 179 Houses For Sal* O 19 BRAND NEW modern 3/ storey seml-d 3734/ 3400 sq ft. 5 1 rms F'hold TOL soon J7IOK neg Heng Fatt Prop *****88 D.19 MOUGANG VICINITY d/storey terr. 4 bdrms. beautifully renovated, ceramic/ parquet, freehold J425K Landsklng *****33 D.lt JLN. HOCK Chye. Brand new 2
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      550 32 179 Houses For Sale SERANGOON GDN S/STOREY detached Potential for redevelopment Quiet location. 9,400 sq ft $85 p s.f Admer *****44 SHANGRI-LA ESTATE, d/storey seml-d. 3.600/ 2,500 sq.ft. 4+ 1 rms. 4 baths Quiet. Elevated land $650K 0.n.0 CSiC *****05 CORNER TERRACE D.U Klmnam Pk D.23 HUlvlew Estate both 3+l
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      554 32 179 Houses For Sal* 0.18 ONAN RO. 2-storey terr 1774 sq.ft. 3* l-rm attached, f'hold. $378K Talho *****03/ *****20 D.lB RENOVATED S/STOREY terr 1,800 sq ft. 3 bdrms View to appreciate Fields *****11. D.IS SKJLAP, HIOH ground. S/storey bungalow 8,500 sq.ft. $850K Continental Realty: 253-7188. 0.1842 MAJESTIC BUNQLW. 2-sto-rey 4603/
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      511 32 179 Houses For Sal* 0.29 BEQONIA OR. Renovated 2storey seml-d. 4100/ 3200. 4+l. F'hold JS9OK Lake Pty: *****28 0.28 FUOU BRAND new 2-storey corner terr 3000 sq.ft Serene $590K neg. Hometown *****66. D 28, JLN. KAYU s/storey corner terr. 2200 sq.ft. 3 rms. Newly renovated View to offer *****41/ 2.
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      1584 32 186 Private Apartments 186 Private Apartments For For Sate at St. Patrick's Road Katong, Singapore 1542. 4-Storey newly built walk-up Swimming Pool Apartment Wading Poo) Freehold property Squash Courts Immediate occupation -Area 1,570/ 1,150 sq.ft. No restriction on foreigners a Sale/ rent. Developer MA xwELL REALTY PTE. LTD. 14, Lorong
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      1095 32 186 Private Apartments For Sal* 0.15 URGENT SALE. Duplex apt Built up 4470 sq.ft 5-1 stora. Separate ent. Ideal for extended family $550K neg. Pillars *****77 D 15 WALK-UP MAIS. 4 bdrms 3 yrs old Full facilities. F'hold. Built-in 1.905 sq.ft. Well maintained $450K 0.n.0 *****2S (Agt.) D 16 BAYSHORE
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      1149 33 1M Private Apartments For Sale D.15 NEW 4 rr IiJOO sqft pfurn high fir seavlew alrcon. f'hold Joanne *****39 0.15 OCEAN PK. High fir Seavlew 2100 sqft 3-1 Renovated F/hold P/furn Accent *****16 D 15 SMALL DEVELOPMENT. 1500 sq ft 3 bdrms Marbie fir F'hold 5 yre $325K *****55 OPS
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      1060 33 190 HUOC Apartments For Sale FARRER COURT Choice Unl 1,500 soft $212K High Floor Block G $225K PR *****72 LAGUNA PARK. 2 units, high/ low fir Well renovated $255K Tel. 457-5577 ERA LOR. AH SOO mid fir mals. well renovated 3^ l rms 1700 sq.ft. HL *****09 (agt.) PINE GROVE.
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      1277 33 191 HOB Apartments For Sale i 3-ROOM Nm. i B*dofc N: 548/532/107/103 $4«K I Bedok N: 526 520/122/521 S43K B*dok Rm: 709/608 S4BK Chai Clwa: 19/20 J3OK Chai Ch*« 50 S4BK Jurong East 304/241 $44K I Toa Payoh: 225/30/25/4 SMK J Cl«m*nti: 434/312/303 $44K Mario* Tmtsc*: 64/58 S43K 1 Tampin«a
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      1079 33 191 HDB Apartments For Sale <iO CASH REQUIRED. 4-rm A model. Joo Seng (Aljunled). High floor. No obstruction. Marale throughout, cabinet $UOK. ftdmer 345-4444. DNLY S4SKI (CPF $47K) 3-rm. BeJok North. Terrazzo throughout. Kitchen cabinets. Near market, ihop. Convenient location. Wang ,ln *****00. WSK NEG. (Full CPF $63K). 3-rm. [.-corner
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      1164 33 191 HOB Apartments For Sale BUFFALO RD. (K.K. mkt pure 4- rm. b1k. 662 All marble, cabinets wardrobes. $100,000 neg. 453-5555 < CLEMENTI 4-RM. NEAR town Ctr < MRT Renovated 81k. 437 436 316, 314. *****78 CLEMENTI 3/3W4/S-RM. 320, 351, 363. 513, 610, 715/ 313, 514/ 410, 411. 512, 707/
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      1016 33 191 HDB Apartments For Sale 3-ROOM SELEGIE HOUSE Blk I Simple renovation. $32K neg All CPF. Tel: 344-0190 I-RM. (A) AH Hood Rd blk 106. high fir morning sun. no blocking. Price neg Places 3444-888 «-RM. 'A' BEDOK Res blk 724. tastefully done, marble, cabinets 2 units CPF $99K *****33.
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      595 33 i 192 HOB Apartments 192 HDB Apartments Wanted Wanted Buy your I |i| computer at 1 1^ Computermart Computermart offers you o/^v a wide range on the latest I© y hardware, software and computer peripherals. U Computermart is scheduled O on pages 18 to 20 today m The Straits Times
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      682 33 194 Factory Spec* QROUNDFLOOR TERRACE/ DETACHED/ showroom flatted factory/ warehouse for sale or rent Alexandra, Henderson Industrial Park, Sims Aye., Paya Lebar, Macpherson, Bt. Merah, Airport Link, Aljunled Rd, Kirn Keat Rd, Eunos Aye., Jin. Pemlmpln. Area: 1,100/ 1,500/ 1,900/ 2,700/ 3,300/ 4.000/ 5,000/ 6,000/ 8.500 10.000/ 16,000/ 32,000 to
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      616 33 196 Office Spaces 196 Office Spaces For Sale j For Sal* I INTERNATIONAL PLAZA J WE DO MORE FOR BUSINESS Space for Offices, Shops and" I Apartments for Rent I JBJBJ Located m the heart of the central U y business district I Direct sdjscent to MRT nstion iw/ Extensively
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      3 1 Information Technology Report
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      Focus on IT issues
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        305 1 At 100 MB, Toshiba has a memory our competitors would like to forget. Pmj Introducing the new Toshiba T-5200. il^ The most powerful laptop computer m the world. 1 l 1 Never before has a massive 100 MB memory 1 1 been packed into a superlight, super portable 8.5 kg
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        47 1 From trailblazers to 1988 is a Qood year New products, competitions i^m B^^ »««m vBbV S^ "WbV^^^W S bSHBHHH Software sparklers: Back Page More students get 9 SBcurity night m the life of F*9 I^'* Manpower Workforce needs will Applications k A A _i Armcnair trading system
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    • People GRACE CHNG
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        Brought experience from Mindef work
        183 2 MR TAN Chin Nam, 38, National Computer Board chairman, was involved m the national computerisation effort from the start, as director of Mindef's System and Computer Organisation. "The Committee on National Computerisation mobilised Mindef's manpower and facilities as it had significant computer resources then." With
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        Environment for creativity
        169 2 MR LIM Swee Say, 34, was once a teacher. He taught noncomputer science graduates computer science. Mr Lim, general manager of NCB, said: "It was m the early 80s. Singapore had just started its national computerisation programme and we were m desperate need of computer professionals. So
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        Set up global IT links for Singapore
        202 2 MR ROBERT lav's involvement m computers began m 1960 when as a young officer he computerised some operations of the Central Provident Fund. His expertise was tapped by the CNC when its members were charting the national directions. Then he revamped the Singapore
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        Prime mover m national computerisation
        402 2 THE Committee on National Computerisation (CNC) relied heavily on one man, Mr Philip Yeo, then the Second Permanent Secretary for Defence and currently Chairman of the Economic Development Board. Back m 1980 Mr Yeo came to the CNC with impressive credentials since he was one
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        Played major role from ISS
        226 2 THE lanky Dr Juzar Motiwalla was among the few m Singapore to have a working knowledge of computers eight years ago. His life as a lecturer teaching information systems and business policies at the i\ationai university of Singapore was short-lived as he was pulled into
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        Team work and govt support helped
        225 2 EIGHT years ago, I Mr Yeo Khee Leng, Hk was a young officer m the Education m^ iflv Ministry when he be- "^7 came secretary to a a J high-level committee >!xF w set up to chart Sin- v gapore's directions m computerisation, i
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        At the forefront
        105 2 IN the late 70s, Telecoms started aggressively using new technology to improve its services. Mr Sung Sio Ma planned and directed Telecoms' efforts m this area. Today, Mr Sung, 46, is Telecoms assistant general manager for business development. Over the last 10 years, he planned and introduced
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        Young technocrat
        101 2 AT 34, Dr Christopher Chia is one of the young technocrats helping to chart new IT directions here. Since his return m 1983 from England, where he studied and worked, he has been with NCB m its software engineering department, software quality programme and then manpower development. As
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        Leading researchers at institute
        137 2 DR WANG Kai Yuen returned from the United States after about 10 years to join the Institute of Systems Science. "It was quite fun during those pioneering days. The ISS was just formed, and it was a very challenging time trying to get it going," said
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        Cad/Cam advances
        118 2 EXCITEMENT. That was what xMr Ho Nai Choon felt when asked to set up a special computer centre at Nan- yang Technological Institute. The centre, Gintic, focusing on computer-aided design manufacturing (Cad Cam), would be the premier facility m Singapore for all aspects of engineering research and training.
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        A hand in industry
        109 2 ENTREPRENEUR, supersalesman and workaholic these three words best describe Mr Johnny Moo, 48, managing director of Computer Systems Advisers. Back m 1970, Mr Moo started CSA, a regional computer software firm. An engineer by profession, he was a pioneer m the computer industry. By the time
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        Force behind computer society
        124 2 OVER the last 21 years, the Singapore Computer Society has increasingly become more professional, partly due to the efforts of foundermember Mr Wee Tew Lim. 44. In the early days he was involved m promoting computers and their benefits. "Then there was the educational phase where
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      • Review GRACE CHNG
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          1988 good year for S'pore IT industry
          990 3 THIS year has turned out to be a good one for Singapore's information technology (IT) industry. Although final figures are not yet available, the IT industry's contribution to the economy is expected to reach more than $900 million this year, up from the
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      • Singapore Information Technology Week GRACE CHNG
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          Heart attack victims can be saved by phone
          249 4 Heart attack victims can be saved by phone MANY heart attack victims die because they do not receive medical attention m time. Now help is only a telephone call away. Telephone operators, at the hospitals for example, can instruct bystanders on how to apply cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a technique to
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          Organisers hope to put meet on global calendar
          559 4 ORGANISERS of Singapore Informatics 88 hope that the show, a premier event m Asia, will become an international show m future. Steps are already being taken by the show's project managers, Technofairs Corporation, to accredit Singapore Informatics to the Union des Foires
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          What's happening where
          132 4 Singapore Informatics 88 Asia's top IT exhibition Today to Sunday Halls 3,4 and 5 World Trade Centre. Daily 11 am to 7 pm. Public allowed from Saturday 2 pm and whole of Sunday. Singapore Computer Society's annual conference an international gathering bringing together people from academia and
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          52 5 Singapore Information Technology Week GRACE CHNG A number of new products will be launched at Informatics, a trend that augurs well for Informatics because it is an indication of the growing importance of this exhibition as a trade show. Featured on this page are some of the products that will
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          Hardware to be unveiled at Informatics
          712 5 Computers NIXDORF will display a family of Unix-based computers called Targon. The range extends from desktop microcomputers to super minicomputers. For further information contact Nixdorf at 747-3828. Personal Computers ACS Computer, will launch a Tai-wanese-made PC, MPSIOOOL which is compatible with the IBM PS/2
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          A slew of software ready for the market
          493 5 IMAGINEERING will display Release 5 of the popular word processing program, Wordstar. Its most interesting feature is its WYSIWYG facility what a user sees on his screen is exactly what he will get (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) m a print-out. Release 5 also allows the
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          National software titles up for grabs
          563 6 IF you think you are good m BASIC programming, and you have a home computer, try working out the problem below m five minutes. (BASIC is one of the easiest computer programming languages to learn and master.) You are given two seven-digit positive numbers.
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          Pavilion set aside to highlight software written in Singapore
          746 6  - Pavilion set aside to highlight software written in Singapore GRACE CHNG. Locally-written software will get the spotlight at Singapore Informatics. A special pavilion called Our IT Innovators will feature Singapore's software talent. Over 50 programs have been selected among other reasons, for their innovativeness and their contributions to productivity and
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      • Interview ALAN CANE
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          Lock icon Microsoft takes off with second generation goods
          1468 7 Catching up with BILL GATES, head of Microsoft, the world's largest independent software company BILL GATES, at 32 years of age the world's youngest dollar billionaire and the most influential figure m the microcomputer industry, was m characteristically expansive form. "What should business
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      • Personal Computers ALAN CANE
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          Lock icon Issues facing IBM, Apple and Microsoft
          1511 8 4 The main thing that is happening is that personal computers are selling super-well. It is hard to explain why the market is so healthy, but for the past three years, growth rates have exceeded our expectations. Mr William Gates, chairman of Microsoft Growth
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      • Education NG WEI JOO
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          CDIS playing its part in the IT age
          720 9 ACCORDING to a recent Newsweek report on "Illiterate Japanese", 94 per cent of public high schools, and 36 per cent of junior high schools m Japan have computers but most of them are used for administrative purposes not for teaching. In Singapore,
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          The nuts and bolts of buying a personal computer
          488 9  - The nuts and bolts of buying a personal computer NIAM CHIANG MENG By SO you want to buy a personal computer. Just pop into one of the many computer shops m Funan Centre or Sim Lim Square and get one. Right? Wrong. Not only will you be confronted by a
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      • Security
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          There's life even after computer viruses hit you
          623 10 THERE are good and bad computer viruses, just like the real germs. The bad ones destroy files, crash hard disks and make good news items. Viruses are programs, everyone says, but so are PageMaker, Word and Excel. So, why is it we
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          A night in the lift
          312 10 TWO a.m. m the morning and he is ready to begin. The young boy has been programming his computer since dinner; it is a particularly tricky piece of code, but it has taken him two days instead of two weeks. Two days without sleep, but
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          Creators of Iqfrave
          281 10 "Hackers are explorers of ideas, not lawbreakers; and Hackerdom will live on wherever there's a kid facing a universe." The Hackers' Conference, 1984 "If a person says he has to 'perform a high-priority system call to flush private buffers' instead of 'I'm going to the bathroom' you
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          e life of a teenage 'hacker'
          481 11 number t« a computor m the > bank's network. It isn't long before he finds an account with an easily broken password. He has learnt a great deal about the bank's computer, its operating system and the network to which it is linked. Tonight,
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          brave new computer worlds
          377 11  -  JEK KIAN JIN reveal through the magical art of programming. Their quest was for knowledge, and their goals and ambitions were noble and altruistic. The hacker's Ethics distills these ideals m the following observations: Information is free and belongs to everybody. Nobody should be tyrannised by
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          A glossary of hackerspeak
          303 11  -  JEK KIAN JIN Bomb, Time Bomb or Logic Bomb a program designed to self-destruct or become activated upon meeting certain conditions. Most bombs are malicious and can cause damage such as erasing data files. Some are harmless and may provide an interesting graphic or message. The
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      • Manpower
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          IT manpower needs over next 3 years will be met
          641 12  -  GRACE CHANG Profile of a typical IT professional 30 years old Systems analyst Earns $2,530 a month Singaporean or permanent resident Degree holder INFORMATION Technology (IT) training programmes here will meet the estimated 2,500 professionals needed by industry over the
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          More companies harness IT to remain competitive
          377 12  -  GRACE CHANGN MORE companies are using information technology m their businesses to increase productivity and remain competitive, says the National Computer Board (NCB). In the IT 87 Survey conducted last year, it found that 59 per cent of companies with 10 or more
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      • Industry
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          Lighter, clearer portable computers sell well
          654 12  -  GRACE CHANGN PORTABLE computers or laptops as they are popularly called because they fit snugly on one's lap have become a status symbol m the United States and elsewhere. They are increasingly popular with young professionals and are getting to be as common as
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      • Applications KELLY CHOPARD
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          Teleworking going slow
          606 14 COPYWRITER Mrs Lee has a young family to look after but wants to continue working. So she has resorted to working from the home. The advertising agency sends her instructions electronically via a telephone line and personal computer (PC). She receives them on her PC at home.
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          Help for small companies planning to computerise
          232 14 THE Small Enterprise Computerisation Programme, launched m May 1986 to assist local small and medium-sized enterprises m computerisation, has been made more flexible. Promotional efforts are also being stepped up to increase the awareness of the SECP among SMEs. The National Computer Board
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      • Applications GRACE CHNG
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          50 companies to take part in Trade Net pilot project
          911 15 COME Jan 1, 50 companies will take part m a pilot run of Trade Net. Documents for both air and sea cargo will be cleared electronically by the Trade Development Board (TDB) and the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA). Initially
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          Consumers gain in new banking era
          352 15  -  R. RAJENDRAN. CONSUMERS have benefitted from technology's impact on banking. Computers m banks have sped up transactions, cutting down queuing time, while automated teller machines (ATMs) have made cash easily accessible to consumers at all times of the day. The most visible and by
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      • Technology ABDUL RAHMAN bin MOHD SAID
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          Opening up systems to help in data exchange
          625 16 IMAGINE the chaos that would prevail if Singaporeans do not all agree to drive on the same side of the road. Our world today is fairly predictable only because we have collectively agreed to create and abide by certain rules governing many
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      • The Lighter Side JANICE SEAH
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          When playing games is last on my mind
          531 16 THE other day my computer spat at me: "Strike three, you're out!" I defied it and it spat again: "Strike four, what are we playing?" It's asking me? Urn.. .it's not.. baseball? Of course it had nothing to do with baseball, batting
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      • Software KENNETH JAMES
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          Software's soft sell
          534 17 JUST how much is a piece of software worth? Popular business packages such as Lotus 1-2-3 and Ash-ton-Tate's DBase 111 and IV cost thousands and they sell by the thousands each month m the United States and Europe. But local users appear less convinced that they are
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