The Straits Times, 24 March 1989

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    14 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1989 50 CENTS MCI (P) 44/12/88
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    New pay package for ministers unveiled
    1605 1  -  LIAK TENG KIAT A signal to Singapore's brightest and best to come forward and serve the nation: Chok Tong By Second generation leaders' main task Our main mission now is: How do we keep Singag|[ pore going after the Prime Minister steps down? This
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    Asean should be flexible in co-operation: Kan Seng
    587 1 More reports: Page 23 ASEAN should adopt a "flexible approach" to cooperation after the Cambodian conflict has been resolved, Foreign Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said yesterday. Such a political approach which would not bind members to a unanimous stand on all
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    Promote civil servants faster, advises PM
    715 1 Promote civil servants faster, advises PM He was abso- lutely superb m assessing and judging the ability, the character, the integrity, the motivation and the intrinsic m worth of peo- pie. PM Lee on the late Mr Tan leek Chwee (above). PSC must keep up with the times THE Public
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      20 1 The New Paper is taking a break today, the Good Friday public holiday. It will be back tomorrow at lunch-time
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      21 1 Inside Summary 2 World News 3,4,7,9,11 Asean 11,13 Causeway 14,16 Comment Perspective 31,31 Letters 32 Tlme«D«llar 33-37 Racing 39 Sports 38,4M3
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  • IN SUMMARY
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      376 2 Storyteller Lee dies "MR STORYTELLER" Lee Dai Soh died of a heart attack on Wednesday night. The popular Cantonese raconteur, who for 40 years thrilled radio and Rediffusion listeners with his colourful Chinese gongfu and historical epics like the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, was 77 years old. Many
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      Comment
      254 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: SINGAPOREANS who have been unable to get places In NUS or NTI are the ones who will look forward to the setting op of a third university. Today, these people either go to foreign universities or they make do without a degree. Those who study
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      78 2 CULTURE ALWAYS CHANGES AN ASSERTION of oneself and one's culture need not be at the expense of another group or culture but through a recognition and understanding that cultural patterns change to meet human needs and are always m constant change as people search for what is good, what
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      Around the world
      199 2 'Don't touch Yeltsin' MORE than 8,000 people, chanting "Don't touch Yeltsin", held a rally on Wednesday outside Moscow city hall to back the candidacy of sacked Moscow party chief Boris Yeltsin m Sunday's elections for the new Soviet parliament. While the crowd waved fists and shouted "Yeltsin
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      Timesport
      233 2 Fathol's distinction SINGAPORE'S Fatholomein Ali will have the distinction of being the only bodybuilder from the Far East to compete m the World Games m Karlsruhe, West Germany from July 20-30. He was selected by the International Federation of Bodybuilders because of his fourth place m the bantamweight division
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      Section Two
      583 2 Mahabharata on TV THE Hindi television version of the Mahabharata is now the rage m India. The impact of the first few episodes is undeniable. In what is surely a master stroke, well-known film-maker producer B.R. Chopra has added a new, political dimension to the opening episodes, making
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      223 2 YEO HIAP SENG RAISING $40 m FOR EXPANSION IN A MOVE aimed at funding its further expansion, Yeo Hiap Seng is raising $40 million through a renounceable rights issue of loan stock with detachable transferable subscription rights (TSRs). At the same time, the food and beverage group has announced
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      Around Asean... and Across the Causeway
      117 2 Around Asean and Across the Causeway Pact not workable A FREE trade agreement between the United States and Asean might not be workable because of the diversity of the Asean economies, cultures and political systems, says a US International Trade Commission study. It said most participants m the study did
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  • around the WORLD
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      Lock icon Roads out of Kabul in guerilla hands: Pravda
      522 3 Regime appeals to US and other foreign embassies to return MOSCOW Americanbacked guerillas have taken control of most main roads leading out of Kabul and have cut off a military convoy sent from the Afghan capital to relieve the besieged eastern city
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      Lock icon Soviet crime groups 'gaining upper hand'
      247 3 MOSCOW Organised crime mafias with godfathers and hitmen and equipped with computers and high-powered limousines are on the offensive across the Soviet Union, Pravda said yesterday. Drawing an alarming picture of decline m law and order, the Communist Party newspaper said the gangs, many
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      Lock icon Benazir appoints her mother as deputy
      235 3 ISLAMABAD Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has appointed her mother Nusrat as her deputy and brought four other women into her Cabinet. They were among 23 new ministers and ministers of state appointed when Ms Bhutto, who took office m December, almost doubled the
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      Lock icon 130 Viets feared drowned in collision with tanker
      350 3 TOKYO About 130 Vietnamese refugees were feared drowned m the South China Sea earlier this month when their boat hit a Japanese oil tanker that was trying to rescue them, a Japanese newspaper reported yesterday. Thirty-five refugees from the overloaded fishing boat
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      Lock icon Britain firm against mass migration from Hongkong
      237 3 LONDON British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe yesterday ruled out any change m government opposition to mass immigration from Hongkong ahead of the colony's handover to China m 1997. "It would simply not be compatible with our overall immigration policy," Sir Geoffrey told
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      Lock icon Deng: I skipped parliament to preserve my health
      225 3 BEIJING Senior leader Deng Xiaoping said yesterday he is taking things easy during the current session of China's parliament and leaving younger leaders to take care of business. Mr Deng, 84, told reporters during a meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni that
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      Exam boycott may stop Leeds from awarding degrees
      252 3  - Exam boycott may stop Leeds from awarding degrees ALAN HUBBARD By Europe Editor LONDON At least one British university has said it will be unable to award degrees if the examination boycott by university lecturers continues. Despite assurances by the Committee of ViceChancellors that contingency plans will be put into
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      Lock icon Support for Yeltsin gathers momentum
      517 4 8,000 gather outside Moscow city hall to back him MOSCOW More than 8,000 people chanting "Don't touch Yeltsin" held a rally on Wednesday outside Moscow city hall to back the candidacy of sacked Moscow party chief Boris Yeltsin m Sunday's elections for the new Soviet
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      Lock icon 'Citizens may vote on Soviet foreign policy'
      193 4 'Citizens may vote on Soviet foreign policy' MOSCOW The Soviet Union could hold referen. dums as part of an opening up of debate on foreign policy, Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze has said. Mr Shevardnadze told the government daily, Izvestia, that the revamped Soviet parliament could openly debate foreign policy issues.
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      Lock icon New chief of intelligence
      55 4 PARIS The French government on Wednesday appointed Mr Claude Silberzahn, a civilian, as the new head of the Direction General de la Securite Exterieure, an intelligence and counterintelligence service reporting directly to the Defence Ministry. Mr Silberzahn, 54, re r places General Francois Mermet who has
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      Thatcher raps barristers for 'unfair' attack in ad
      287 7  -  ALAN HUBBARD By Europe Editor LONDON British barristers have come under fierce attack from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for the way they are challenging the government's proposed reforms to the legal profession. She has accused their professional body, the Bar Council, of
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      Lock icon 'Pyongyang has 100,000 in labour camps'
      299 7 Defecting students claim many have died SEOUL North Korea is holding more than 100,000 people m hard-labour camps for political reasons, two former Northern students told a news conference here yesterday. Mr Cho Sung-gun, 22, and Mr Kirn Un-chol, 23, defected last month to
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      Lock icon N. Korea accuses South of intrusion
      143 7 TOKYO Two South Korean warships reportedly violated North Korea's territorial waters m the Yellow Sea yesterday morning, according to an official dispatch from the hermit communist country. Two South Korean Navy warships crossed into North Korea's territorial waters off Tungsangot on the Yellow Sea
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      Lock icon US air pollution exceeds safe levels
      329 9 WASHINGTON At least one billion kilograms of toxic pollutants, many Own chemical plants, are annually pouring into the air m the United States, according to figures released by the Environmental Protection Agency. "The magnitude of this problem far exceeds our worst fears," said Congressman
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      Lock icon NOW, ALL TOGETHER
      42 9 A zookeeper rums conaucior as iv? directs a flock of flamingoes at Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo on Wednesday. The birds were being released after winter and the keeper was extending his arms so that they would follow him. Reuter picture.
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      Lock icon FBI rap sheets 'not for disclosure'
      220 9 WASHINGTON The US Supreme Court has ruled that the records of individual criminal histories maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The court said on Wednesday the release of these records would
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      Lock icon Veteran Republican made House Whip
      164 9 WASHINGTON Mr Newt Gingrich, a 45- year -old Republican from Georgia, was elected by Republicans m the United States House of Representatives to be their deputy leader. Mr Gingrich takes over from Mr Richard Cheney, who gave up his House seat to be President George
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      Lock icon Easter hijack warning sent out by US, says report
      343 9 Easter hijack warning sent out by US, says report LONDON The US Federal Aviation Administration has warned of a possible airliner hijack m Europe during Easter. The Daily Express newspaper reported yesterday that a confidential FAA memo named three Lebanese Palestinians who may be travelling on forged passports. The three
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      Lock icon Women who take drugs risk having smaller babies
      365 9 Women who take drugs risk having smaller babies BOSTON Women who smoke marijuana or use cocaine while they are pregnant are more likely to give birth to smaller babies, increasing the infants chances of serious health problems, a new study shows In the largest study of its kind and the
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      Lock icon Khomeini ridicules EC's turnabout
      435 10 Iranian officials must tighten their belts and not stop the jihad (holy war) against the corruption of Western capitalism and the emptiness and aggressiveness of communism... We are still m the first steps of the global struggle against the West and East. The Ayatollah Withdrawn envoys
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      Lock icon Iran strikes big arms deal with East bloc
      370 10 DUBAI Iran has agreed on large weapons purchases and military contracts with East bloc countries m defiance of Western political and economic pressures. Iranian sources confirmed the deals with Rumania and Czechoslovakia for tanks, missiles, and a possible new naval base at
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      Lock icon Bush faces snags with FSX fighter project
      406 10 WASHINGTON President Bush is having trouble persuading both Japan and Congress to accept changes he wants m the FSX fighter plane project that the two governments agreed on last year. One sign of the difficulty is the sudden trip to Washington by Mr
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      Lock icon Mickey Mouse and friends top world's popularity chart
      168 10 Mickey Mouse and friends top world's popularity chart PARIS Mickey Mouse and his fellow Disney cartoon characters have edged out Lenin, Agatha Christie and the Bible m one measure of world popularity, Unesco has reported. The magazine, Unesco Sources, drawing on the 1,181-page Index Translationum prepared by the Paris-based UN
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      Lock icon Hospital computers infected
      122 10 Hospital computers infected BOSTON Computer viruses, which have disrupted university, newspaper and government computers, have now spread to hospital computers as well. Officials at a Michigan hospital said two viruses altered patient information m a hospital computer thai creates high-quality pictures for diagnosing diseases. The viruses, according to details of
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  • AROUND ASEAN
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      346 11 US- Asean free trade pact 'not workable' Countries are too diverse, says study WASHINGTON A free trade agreement between the United States and Asean might not be workable because of the diversity of the Asean economies, cultures and political systems, according to a study by the US International Trade Commission.
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      Lock icon Thai police question taxi drivers over assault on couple
      160 11 Thai police question taxi drivers over assault on couple BANGKOK Thai police said yesterday they had questioned taxi drivers at Bangkok's international airport about the robbery and severe beating of a newly-married Japanese couple, but found no clues. Mr Shunsuke Watanabe, 32, a high school teacher, is m a coma
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      Lock icon TAKING EXAMS UNDER
      65 11 EXPLOSIVE PRESSURE: Thai school children take their exams m a bunker as Vietnamese shells land around them. This is a normal event m the border district. The students return to their classes when the shelling stops. Chuancham Buakamsri, 13, confessed during the shelling: "I can't concentrate (on
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      Lock icon Sixth human rights lawyer shot dead
      252 11 MANILA A Philippine human rights lawyer has died m a rural hospital after being shot by an unidentified gunman, a human rights organisation said yesterday. He was the sixth human rights lawyer killed since President Corazon Aquino came to power m a popular revolt
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      US turns down Chatichai's proposal for a 'hotline'
      343 11  - US turns down Chatichai's proposal for a 'hotline' TAN LIAN CHOO By Bangkok Correspondent BANGKOK The United States has diplomatically turned down Prime Minister Chatichai Choonhavan's reported request that Bangkok and Washington set up a "hotline", news reports said yesterday. According to the reports, US President George Bush, m response
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      Lock icon Suharto blames remnants of PKI for irrigation dam hitches
      649 13 BANJARNECARA (Indonesia) President Suharto yesterday blamed remnants of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) for the problems surrounding a World Bank-funded irrigation dam m Kedung Ombo near here. "I know that the Kedung Ombo area used to be a stronghold of
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      Lock icon Ex-minister held m Honolulu while on his way to see Marcos
      332 13 Ex-minister held m Honolulu while on his way to see Marcos HONOLULU A former Philippine Cabinet minister was arrested on arrival m Honolulu on Wednesday m connection with fraud and other charges brought against ailing ex-President Ferdinand Marcos, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced. Mr Jaime Laya, who served
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      Lock icon Indonesia and US sign pact on copyrights
      249 13 WASHINGTON The United States ami Indonesia have signed an agreement to ease a trade dispute over protection of American copyrights on books, sound recordings, films, computer software and other creative works. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, calls for Indonesia to provide to Americans
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      Lock icon Gen Try denies reports of deaths in incident in eastern Indonesia
      310 13 JAKARTA The Indonesian Armed Forces Commander, General Try Sulrisno, denied yesterday that there had been deaths m an incident involving the military and local people m a remote village m eastern Indonesia. "There were no casualties. Don't make things
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  • across the CAUSEWAY
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      Lock icon Stop petty quarrels, Malays told
      255 14 Stop petty quarrels, Malays told Anwar: Avoid fate of Muslims elsewhere TAIPING Umno Vice-President Anwar Ibrahim yesterday warned Malays that they might face the same fate as Muslims m several other countries if they continued to quarrel among themselves over petty issues. He said it was regrettable that Malays disregarded
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      Envoy explains why S'pore is studying Rukunegara
      269 14 SEREMBAN The move by the Singapore Government to study Malaysia's national ideology Rukunegara and the Indonesian Pancasila is spurred by a need to evolve its own national ideology, the Republic's High Commissioner, Mr S. R. Nathan said yesterday. He said Singapore shared many
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      Govt to set up new channel for talks
      498 14  -  Kalimullah Hassan Move to dissolve civil service unions By KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian government intends to create a new channel for consultation with its civil service unions to prevent political exploitation of labour issues, government sources said yesterday. The sources said the
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      Lock icon Malaysia ready to help rebuild Iran
      177 14 Malaysia ready to help rebuild Iran KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has expressed its readiness to participate m reconstruction projects m Iran. A joint communique at the end of a five-day official visit to Iran by Foreign Minister Datuk Abu Hassan Omar said the two countries signed a trade agreement during the
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      Lock icon Ghafar's advice to Muslims: Do not spread slander
      317 14 Ghafar's advice to Muslims: Do not spread slander KOTA KINABALU Deputy Prime Minister Ghafar Baba has advised Muslims, for the sake of unity, not to believe those who spread slander. "Let us not believe anyone who spreads a lie because a liar is considered a sinner," he said when opening
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      Lock icon Investment seminars open in Japan
      174 14 TOKYO The Malaysian Trade and Industry Minister Datin Paduka Rafidah Aziz yesterday kicked off a series of Malaysian investment seminars m Japan. She told a Tokyo gathering of about 200 leading representatives of Japanese industries, that Japan was the largest foreign investor m Malaysia's manufacturing
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      MCA gets support on teacher transfers
      243 16 Need to keep character of Chinese schools endorsed By A Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Chinese Association leaders and Chinese educational organisations agreed yesterday that surplus language teachers m Chinese-medium primary schools should be transferred. They said steps should be taken to ensure that non-Chinese
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      Lock icon Do not rock the boat: Anwar
      199 16 IPOH Umno vice-presi-dent Anwar Ibrahim yesterday warned certain groups not to destabilise the political situation m Malaysia. He said there were politicians who thrived on crises and trouble, adding that "if such things do not happen, they appear to have no work to do".
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      Lock icon Drive starts to save the giant turtle
      353 16  -  Kalimullah Hassan By KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia and the World Wildlife Fund yesterday launched a campaign to save the threatened giant leatherback turtle. As a first step, the government has banned the use of fishing nets which trap the turtles. Next month the Trengganu
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      Lord President free to pick his counsel: A-G
      325 16 Lord President free to pick his counsel: A-G KUALA LUMPUR The Lord President, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Omar, is free to choose whoever he wants as his counsel should contempt proceedings be taken against him by the Bar Council, the Attorney-General, Tan Sri Abu Talib Othman said, according to a
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      Lock icon More S'pore-Kuching MAS flights in April
      204 16 SIBU Malaysia Airlines will increase its flights on the Singapore-Kuching sector from 16 to 21 flights a week beginning next month, MAS regional manager Aziz Mohamed Amin said here. "With this increase, the Singapore-Kuching sector will have an average of three services per day,"
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  • BUDGET DEBATE
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      'We have to minimise the sacrifice for those who go into polities'
      2691 18 Ministerial statement on revised pay for political, judicial and related appointments THE Minister of Trade and Industry announced the salary revision for the civil service last Friday. Along with it, the Government has decided to revise the salaries
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      Debate worthwhile if two or three are persuaded
      1191 19 Debate on ministerial statement Three days for Chok Tong to say yes "When I got involved m 1976 at the invitation of Mr Hon Sui Sen, I did not quite understand what the job was all about. I did not feel that
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      BG Lee on 'fair' basis of determining salaries
      1227 19 Equality that led to misery "I don't know if the NCMP (Dr Lee Siew Choh) might have read what one Vietnamese minister (the Vietnamese Communist Party chief) said recently. "It will have made painful reading for him, but I think it was
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    • Article
      Rich harvest of talent unlikely despite better terms
      1758 19 Ministerial statement on revised pay for political, judicial and related appointments For the long-term future "My colleagues and I have decided that for Singapore's long-term future we have to tackle the problem of salary revision of political leaders directly and openly." Mr
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      Irresponsible if Govt did not act, says Dhana
      710 20 Debate on ministerial statement I want to underline this: having being m politics for 12 years, I am also aware of the vital importance of power being m the hands of honest and competent people. Looking at things today, though the sacrifice
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      Fear's the reason why people shun politics —Siew Choh
      551 20 Fear's the reason why people shun politics Siew Choh NON-CONSTTTUENCY MP Lee Siew Choh told Parliament yesterday that the climate of fear surrounding the country was the real reason people were shying away from politics. He said that many young professionals were afraid to oppose the Government for fear of
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    • Article, Illustration
      Don't judge person's worth by just pay: Dr Ow
      377 20 IT IS important for the Government to be able to tell a capable man from a lesser one, Dr Ow Chin Hock (Leng Kee) said yesterday. Otherwise, it would lead to a waste of talent, with poorer performers being used while
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      Why workers will accept pay rise readily — Boon Heng
      591 20 Why workers will accept pay rise readily Boon Heng SINGAPORE workers are a practical-minded lot who would readily accept that a rise m pay for ministers and political appointees is a small price to pay for good political leadership, labour leader Lim Boon Heng said. They understood that having an
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    • Article, Illustration
      Younger leaders' aim is to attract even more talent — Teng Cheong
      244 20 Younger leaders' aim is to attract even more talent Teng Cheong MR GOH Chok Tong's second-generation Cabinet team was not thinking of itself when it decided to raise ministers' pay, team member Ong Teng Cheong told the House yesterday. The younger ministers, like their predecessors, had never complained about their
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    • Article
      Extra cost is 'peanuts' if Govt is good
      401 20 THE extra cost incurred m paying ministers more is "peanuts" compared to what Singapore would lose if the wrong people ran the Government, Mr S. Chandra Das (Cheng San GRC) said. "The wrong man m charge of the Finance Ministry can cost
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    • FROM THE GALLERY
      • Article
        Subject of pay hike gives rise to one of the finest debates
        987 20 Subject of pay hike gives rise to one of the finest debates IT IS to the credit of the House that pay rises for ministers and other political office-holders, including Members of Parliament, should be the subject of one of the finest debates m recent years. After the ministerial statement
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    • Article
      MP outlines case for paying fixed bonuses
      390 20 SCRAP the idea of performance bonuses or give all ministers a fixed bonus instead of a variable one, said Mr Bernard Chen, chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee on Finance and Trade and Industry. Arguing his case, Mr Chen (Pasir Panjang GRC) said
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    • Article
      Move to boost markets and to help detect fraud
      364 21 Companies (Amendment) Bill A BILL to further stimulate Singapore's financial markets and help prevent and detect fraud m companies was presented m Parliament on Wednesday. The Companies (Amendment) Bill, tabled by Briga-dier-General (Res) George Yeo, the Minister of State (Finance), seeks
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    • Debate on ministerial statement
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        No salary revision would be 'to leave too much to chance'
        501 21 EDUCATION Minister Tony Tan said yesterday that the salary revisions for political and judicial office holders would enable the Government to continue attracting capable, committed young men and women to take up public office m Singapore. Speaking m support
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      • Article
        Increases will help build third team
        183 21 MR NG Kah Ting (Punggol) said yesterday that the pay increases for ministers could help speed up the building of a third team of Singapore leaders. Speaking m support of the salary revision, he said it had taken the Government more than 10 years
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      • Article
        Idealism, not materialism, in politics: Chiam
        521 21 IDEALISM, not materialism, should be the motivating force for entering politics, Mr Chiam See Tong (Potong Pasir) said yesterday when opposing pay increases for ministers and political appointees. Mr Chiam questioned the need for ministers to be paid high salaries. As he saw it,
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      • Article
        Make-up pay may affect teamwork, says Peh
        196 21 MR PEH Chin Hua (Jalan Besar GRC) disagreed with the proposal to offer make-up pay to highly paid people who quit their jobs to enter politics and become ministers. He felt that it would cause disparities m the pay of different ministers and
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        Treat those who quit politics sensitively — Cheng Bock
        444 21 Treat those who quit politics sensitively Cheng Bock THE Government has to be more sensitive to the way it handles ministers and MPs who quit politics if it wants to attract the young and able into the political arena, Dr Tan Cheng Bock (Ayer Rajah) said yesterday. He said many
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        Monetary reward one way to reduce sacrifices
        148 21 FINANCIAL reward should not be the main attraction of political office but it was one way to reduce the sacrifices made by those who enter politics, said Mr Othman Haron Eusofe (Marine Parade GRC). He said it was important to reward ministers with
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    • Allocation for Ministry of Community Development
      • Article
        Muis to form panel to draw up syllabus for Islamic education
        356 21 THE Muslim Religious Council (Muis) will be forming an advisory board to draw up guidelines and the syllabus for Islamic education m Singapore. This body comprising "religious teachers and educators" is meant to assist the Islamic Education Unit m
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      • Article
        Group set up to help three depts
        130 21 Group set up to help three depts A COMMITTEE has been set up to co-ordinate the work of the National Museum, the National Archives and the Oral History Department, Minister of State (Community Development) Sect Ai Mcc told Parliament on Wednesday She said the committee was formed early this year
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        MP calls for music scholarship in memory of Zubir Said
        239 21 A MUSIC scholarship named after the late Zubir Said and an oral history documentation of his life were suggested on Wednesday as ways to honour the composer of Singapore's National Anthem. Another was translating into English and other languages the
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      • Article
        MPs lament the dearth of sportsmen in S'pore
        361 21 WHERE have all the sportsmen gone was the lament m Parliament on Wednesday as four MPS asked for measures to help Singapore produce better athletes. Mr Abdullah Tarmugi (Siglap) kicked off with memories of the good old days when the names of
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      • Article
        Long-term leases for welfare groups?
        169 21 Long-term leases for welfare groups? THE Government is seriously considering allowing voluntary welfare organisations that are occupying buildings on short-term leases to convert into long-term leases. If such conversion is not possible, the Community Development Ministry will try and help construct pur-pose-built homes for the organisations, Mr Wong Kan Seng
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        Secretariats of CCCs, RCs to be merged this year
        140 21 Secretariats of CCCs, RCs to be merged this year DISTRICT secretariats of Citizens' Consultative Committees and group secretariats of Residents' Committees will be merged by the end of the year to provide better support to the two grassroots organisations. Minister of State (Community Development) Ch'ng Jit Koon, said on Wednesday
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      Q & A
      1057 21  - Q A BERTHA HENSON AHMAD OSMAN TAN TARN HOW LOONG SWEE YIN SALIM OSMAN LEONG WENG KAM KOH BUCK SONG ZURAIDAH IBRAHIM LIM ENG HAI By and Private homes use more water, electricity, RESIDENTS m private homes spent about three times more on electricity and about twice more on water
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      Storyteller Lee Dai Soh dies while waiting to see a doctor
      802 22  -  K. F. TANG By He never failed the many who consulted him on things Chinese, says friend "MR STORYTELLER" Lee Dai Soh died of a heart attack on Wednesday night. The popular Cantonese raconteur, who for 40 years thrilled
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      An ugly tussle looms over beauty contest
      242 22  - An ugly tussle looms over beauty contest LYNETTE ONG By A TUSSLE is going on over the staging of the Miss Singapore Model of the World contest here. Mr Erro! Pang, managing director of Derrol Stepenny Promotions, has taken out an interim High Court injunction stopping the beauty pageant from
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  • NEWSFRONT
    • Article, Illustration
      Two Number 6681 vehicles collide
      86 23 nm IT WAS certainly a one-in-a-million freak accident on Wednesday afternoon when two vehicles one an SBS bus and the other a private vehicle collided. Reason: Both had the same licence plate number 6681. The accident occurred at the junction of Eunos Link and Übi
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      Five-vehicle crash
      125 23 HM THE pens and the frowns came out when five vehicles were involved m a freak chain accident at a traffic light junction near Upper Cross Street yesterday. Oblivious to passing traffic, the owners of the vehicles a taxi, a lorry and three cars busily jotted down each
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    • Article
      HDB call cards
      99 23 DON'T call the Housing Board without reading it first. This credit -card size telephone directory, with all the essential Housing Board numbers listed, directs residents to the right number to dial for their queries. The numbers include those of the residents' respective HDB Branch Offices and Area
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      Triplets for SBC compere
      121 23 POPULAR compere of Mandarin television shows, Madam Seetoh Yupin, gave birth to triplets on Wednesday night at the National University Hospital. She is on a fertility programme with the hospital. Madam Seetoh, a part-time compere with the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, and her husband, who is not
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      Thailand 'needs to take Asean stand in dealings with Indochina'
      405 23  - Thailand 'needs to take Asean stand in dealings with Indochina' MIKE YEONG RUSSELL HENG Conference on Towards Greater Asean Military and Security Co-operation Issues and Prospects Reports by I and NO ASEAN country would object to the declaration made by Thai Prime Minister General Chatichai Choonhavan to turn Indochina from
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      US might benefits S-E Asian nations: Scholar
      382 23 US might benefits S-E Asian nations: Scholar IT IS m the security interests of South-east Asian nations to see the United States maintain its military presence m the AsiaPacific region, an Indonesian scholar said yesterday. Dr J. Soedjati Djiwandono of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, said the
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      S. China Sea zones of control mooted
      370 23 L ASIA 89 DIVIDE the South China Sea up for better policing by Asean navies and let there be a division of duties along Nato lines, said a senior Malaysian naval officer yesterday. These "zones of control" can first be demarcated by mutual
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      8,500 Thai workers to be sent home this weekend
      435 24  -  DAVID MILLER By ABOUT 8,500 illegal Thai workers are expected to be repatriated over the weekend m one of the big-gest-ever such operations which will involve five Thai Navy ships, two Thai Air Force planes and two chartered trains. The Thai
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    • Article, Illustration
      Teacher hangs on as thief drives off
      507 24  -  SHARON LIM By Tricked into getting out of her car by flat tyre ruse A SCHOOLTEACHER was dragged a few metres as she tried to hang on to the door of her car while it was being forcibly driven away by a man
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    • Article, Illustration
      Card phones frustrate some users
      532 25  - Card phones frustrate some users LYNETTE ONG By THE pace of progress is coming too fast for some Singaporeans frustrated by the rapid conversion of public telephones from coins to cards m places like MRT stations and bus interchanges. While accepting the move towards a cashless society, some consumers complain
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    • Article
      Shell station dealer loses eviction battle
      357 25  - Shell station dealer loses eviction battle CHARMAINE CHAN &y THE operator of Chuan Hong Petrol Station m Coronation Plaza, who had his 38-year dealership terminated last August for flouting safety rules, will have to move out. The High Court yesterday granted Shell Singapore (Pte) Ltd's motion wWcb sought to evict
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    • Article
      Man jailed for stealing mum's gold bangle
      121 25 A 32- YEAR-OLD man was spntenced to six months' jail on Wednesday for stealing his mother's gold bangle. Abdul Halim bin Ibrahim admitted taking the bangle worth $260 from his mother's wardrobe m Block 56, Chai Chee Drive on Monday at about 10.30
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    • Article
      Burning mattress causes 10-hour blackout
      227 25 Burning mattress causes 10-hour blackout AN OLD spring mattress discarded at the 17th-storey corridor of a block of flats m Bedok mysteriously caught fire early yesterday. The blaze damaged several electrical wires and caused a 10-hour blackout at Block 506, Bedok North Avenue 3. Telephone lines at some of the
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      Track for joggers at Bukit Turf Club
      326 26  -  ARTHUR LEE Report and pictures by HUMANS trotting and cantering at the Bukit Turf Club? No, it is not some fantasy it is a reality. This new cross-country running track, arguably the most beautiful m Singapore, opens to invited guests today at 8.30
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    • Article
      Man stole machines to settle debts
      158 26 A MECHANIC towed away construction equipment left unguarded at worksites at night and sold them to settle his debts, a court heard yesterday. Lim Hock Lai, 30, admit stealing 30 pieces of equipment, worth more than $150,000, between October, 1987, and October last year.
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    • Article
      Flasher on bus fined $700
      107 26 A MAN was fined $700 m a district court yesterday for insulting the modesty of a 15-year-old student. Lim Teck Hong, 24^ pleaded guilty to exposing himself to the girl on a double-decker bus along Jurong East Avenue 1 last Sunday at about 4 pm.
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      On dagger charge
      58 26 A MAN was charged m a. district court yesterday wittr possessing a dagger. Tuen Choy Seng, 31. was allegedly found with the 18 cm blade near the Telok Ayer Transit Food Centre m Shenton Way on Nov 16 last year. He will appear before the court again
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  • around YOUR PLACE
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      Security measures pay off for Lakeview Estate
      653 29  -  ROHANIAH SAINI Thomson Fence and guards set residents' minds at ease By SAFE this is how residents of Lakeview HUDC estate now feel after it was fenced off and security guards put on round-the-clock duty to keep out undesirable visitors. The estate is
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      Lock icon Dr Tan's pond of tranquillity
      470 29  -  HONG LEE TIAM Friday People Pasir Panjang GRC Story: IT IS a picture of tranquillity the water murmur and there is a glint of pearly crimson as a large koi tiarus through it. These expensive Japanese carp are periectly at home m a pond m
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      More places at the U
      649 30 IS there life without a university degree? There is said a reader who wrote m to this newspaper last month but it would have been much better with one. He wrote from experience because he does not have a degree and has seen how it
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  • COMMENT/ Perspective
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      Lock icon Political alliances start to take shape in Hongkong
      1201 30  -  By CATHERINE C. ONG Hongkong Correspondent HONGKONG The party is on m Hongkong, but would-be political aspirants are coy about it. In recent weeks, conservative and liberal activists here found themselves scrambling to announce plans to form political parties, or what they
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      Detente means Third World must fight its own battles
      643 30  -  CHRISTOPHE CARLE Viewpoint By The 60s were the decade of national independence for many countries; the 90s could be the decade of strategic independence. PARIS The Third World is often said to be on the brink of an era of peace
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      Recent changes herald move towards dialogue in South Africa
      749 30  - Recent changes herald move towards dialogue in South Africa ANTHONY LEWIS By New York Times LONDON The diplomatic air here is full of hopeful talk about South Africa: talk of change and negotiation and peace. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gave voice to the sense of possibility m the House of
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      Lock icon Japan will zoom into 21st century with superspeed transport
      910 31  - Japan will zoom into 21st century with superspeed transport Peter Hazelhurat By Tokyo Correspondent TOKYO A commercial airliner capable of carrying 350 passengers between Tokyo and Singapore m one hour ships without engines which will cruise at a speed of 100 knots and a train without wheels which has been
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      Living in the realm of the Dukun man in Indonesia
      1054 31  -  Yang Razali Kassim JAKARTA Our correspondent's file JAKARTA Had a bad accident and looking for a cheap and quick way to repair your crushed BMW? No problem. There is a man here who can put your prized car back into
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      Cultural identity and life's enriching experiences
      704 32 I AM impelled by a need, both personal and public, to respond to the current debate about religion and cultural identity. My family's Christianity can be traced back to centuries of the religion m South India where live some of the oldest Asian Christian
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      Importance of education in mother-tongue
      299 32 MAY I contribute my experience on the importance of the mother-tongue m the formation of our Asian core values? ("Immersion good for language and values" ST, March 15). Like Minfong Ho, I was very impressed by the Prime Minister's interview with journalists from Taiwan. Mr
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      Learn to put yourself in others' shoes
      236 32 I REFER to the letter "Stop griping and let schools do the job" from "KK2" (ST, March 20). I, sadly, have to say that I totally agree with "KK2's" point of view. I guess Singaporeans are used to things being done efficiently. Although
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      Tolerance the key to achieving peace
      217 32 Tolerance the key to achieving peace IN ORDER to co-exist harmoniously m a multi-racial, multi-religious country like ours, it is preferable that one acquires a proper religious education with strong emphasis on moral and ethical values. Religious education, m this sense, should offer moral precepts and virtues that one can
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      Acceptance of moral standards necessary
      224 32 Acceptance of moral standards necessary I REFER to the article "Don't denigrate religion, it could rile unnecessarily" by Ms Suzanne Ooi (Sunday Times, Feb 26). It is written that the acceptance of an objective right and wrong valid everywhere must "lead ultimately to the acknowledgement of a supreme being as
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      Ban on The Satanic Verses is in order
      311 32 Ban on The Satanic Verses is in order I TAKE it that Mr Yatiman Yusof was genuinely seeking enlightenment when m Parliament he expressed curiosity whether those Singaporeans who unsuccessfully campaigned for the lifting of the ban on The Last Temptation would now, as a matter of consistency, press for
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      Think about World Religions again
      138 32 I REFER to Ms Tan Sai Siong's article, "Why I returned to the religious ways of my parents" (Sunday Times, March 5). She has said what I have always wanted to say to those with a sense of mission to convert adherents of other religions.
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        Hectic day of trading
        74 33 LATE buying interest helped prices to close generally higher on the Singapore stock market yesterday after an erratic but hectic day of trading. The Straits Times Industrial Index slipped 2.71 points to 1,180.73. The broader-based Business Times Composite Index, however, edged up 0.62 to 1,077.87 points.
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          27 33 Tuan Sing 25c 8,660,000 M Credit 6,387,000 City Dcv Wrts 5,854,000 Multi-Purpose 4,741,000 QAF Ltd 40i 4,235,000 M Resources 50c 3,889,000 NOL Wrts 1993 3,491,000
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          INDICES – Highs & Lows
          44 33 INDICES Highs Lows Straits Times Business Times Industrial Composite 1989 High *****3 (17/3/89) 1081 29 (17/3/89) 1988 High 1177 87 (8/8/88) 1043 86 (8/8/88) 1987/88 Low ***** (7/12/87) 624 12 (7/12/87) All-time High *****0 (26/8/87) *****9 (11/8/87) Wltime Low 74 75 (17/9/64) 470.92 (28/4/86)
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          Forex
          17 33 THE US dollar closed higher against the Singapore unit at 3 pm yesterday m moderate trading.
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          Spot rates
          51 33 In the Malaysian forex market, the US dollar ended at M 52.7495/505, sterling at MJ4.7475/530 and the Singapore dollar at M 51.4170/80. Source Reutu tattey Pearce DM Y S$ HM AS US|/£ US* Open 1.8737 ***** 1.9410 7 7950 ***** ***** Close ***** 130.70 ***** 7 7880 0.8221
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          Singapore gold market
          68 33 Physical (Ss) Ned Thun Mobar 24.510-24,660 24,573-24.723 100 gm 2,460—2,485 2.466—2,491 50 gm 1.232-1.247 1,235-1,250 20 Rm 491—503 491-503 5 gm 123—132 123—133 1 gm 25-34 25-34 Buion coins (SJ/oz) Spore bullion coin 780—795 779—795 Canadian maple leaf 787—793 787—793 Australian nugget 787—795 789—797 OUB (old options
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          Gold markets
          36 33 USVoz Tues Wed New York 393 25—393 75 393 10— 393 60 Wed Thurs Hongkong *****-***** 395 40-395 90 Wed Thurs Singapore 393 40 393 80 395.80— 396 20 London morning fix: 396 00
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          100 33 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar Mar 23 BT Comport 1077 25 1077 87 ST Plantations 1428 82 1430 77 BTO6/0S +235 +194 DeSCPFIndw 388 08 387 97 BICAO WOO 6466 OCBC 869 34 868 10 BTIOda»MA 6584 6565 OUB Composite 572 07 ***** BTO6V +*****20 +*****57 UOB Composite 608
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          Lock icon Buy-out of bank stake
          72 33 SYDNEY Bank America Corp will buy out retailer Coles Myer Ltd's 25 per cent stake m Bank of America Australia Ltd (BAA) early next month, BAA said. A spokesman for the bank said Treasurer Paul Keating had approved Bank America moving to 100 per cent ownership
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          Lock icon Sale of state-run yard
          57 33 LONDON The British government said on Wednesday it would sell state-run Northern Ireland shipbuilders Harland and Wolff to a management-employee buy-out team backed by Norwegian shipping magnate Fred Olsen. The sale will spare the 130-year-old yard, which built the ill-fated Titanic, from possible closure when existing
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      Yeo Hiap Seng raising $40m for expansion
      606 33  -  Rights issue plan follows profit three times higher at $35m IN A move aimed at funding its further expansion, Yeo Hiap Seng is raising $40 million through a renounceable rights issue of loan stock with detachable transferable subscription rights (TSRs). At the same
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      Hokien Huay Kuan's terrace houses plan to take off soon
      261 33 Hokien Huay Kuan's terrace houses plan to take off soon THE Singapore Hokien Huay Kuan's long-an-nounced plan to build 280 two-storey terrace houses m Jurong will soon be able to take off. The association has called an extraordinary general meeting on April 16 to pass a special resolution to sell
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      Hotel Plaza Ltd proves a profitable UOL unit
      292 33 HOTEL Plaza Ltd, owner and manager of the Plaza Hotel and service apartments m Beach Road, appears to have contributed the bulk of profits recorded by listed United Overseas Land for last year. Results released yesterday shows that Hotel Plaza, a wholly-owned
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      Sales double in Japan for pleasure boat builder
      169 33 Sales double in Japan for pleasure boat builder WITH still another week to go before its financial year ends, Sesdaq-listed pleasure boat builder GB Holdings has already doubled its sales m Japan to $4.3 million. The company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary American Marine (S) Pte Ltd, recently sold eight pleasure
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      Lock icon Amex sets pace in door-to-door refunds
      306 33 Amex sets pace in door-to-door refunds AN INNOVATIVE service launched by American Express m New York on Tuesday, sees its Travellers Cheque Group promise "worldwide refund delivery". It means customers whose travellers cheques are lost or stolen can receive hand-delivered refunds anywhere m the world at no charge, and generally
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      NOL gets status boost on trans-Pacific route
      358 33  -  SHARON LAU By NATIONAL carrier Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) will soon be able to compete on an equal footing with other private commercial shipping lines plying the lucrative trans-Pacific route. Its controlled-carrier status was lifted on Wednesday by the US Federal Maritime Commission
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      Metrobilt sale to provide $7m gain for giant retailer
      255 33 Metrobilt sale to provide $7m gain for giant retailer LOCAL retailing giant Metro Holdings Ltd will be selling its entire shareholding m Metrobilt Construction Sdn Bhd to Construction and Supplies House Bhd (CASH) for M 512.5 million (558.73 million). The sale, by Metro subsidiary Metrobilt Pte Ltd, will mean a
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      Cost-cutting pulls RDC back from interim loss
      459 33  -  R. RAJENDRAN By RESOURCES Development Corporation's costcutting measures appear to be paying off with the group, as earlier forecast, turning around from its first-ever interim loss. The listed road builder and granite and concrete supplier had reported a loss of $1.44 million for
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      How stock performed in Singapore
      4468 34 M shares quoted have a par value of $1, unless otherwise specified Adjusted for scrip rights N Tax exempted dividend. P/E ratios reflect the last annual consolidated results. P f ratios and gross yields of foreign shares are adjusted for currency differences. Trustee stocks under
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        Prices improve during a day of erratic trading
        444 34 Prices improve during a day of erratic trading PRICES closed generally higher on the Singapore stock market yesterday m erratic, but hectic, trading ahead of the holiday weekend. Brokers said late buying by bargain hunters helped prop up the market at the close. Warrants and lower-liners continued to dominate the
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        221 34 AFTER two days of gains, share prices encountered profit-taking to close mixed with a firmer bias on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday. Bulls showed signs of fatigue after the run-up and decided to take a breather. Moreover, gains chalked up m the past two days were too
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        INDICES
        46 34 NST Index Thursday 2,035.57 (2.031.60) Hongkong Hang Seng Thursday 3.049.62 (3.037.05) Australian All-Ordinaries Thursday 1,486.00 (1.487.40) Nikkei Stock Average Thursday 31,588.66 (31.443.24) Financial Times Industrials Wednesday 1,690.50 (1.709.80) Dow Jones Average Wednesday 2.263.21 (2.266.25) (Figures m brackets refer to those of the previous trading day)
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        Lock icon Tokyo
        134 34 DESPITE light turnover the Tokyo stock market yesterday broke its losing streak, moving up after four sessions of falls. Brokers said the better performance was mainly due to bargain-hunting after the recent declines. Prices were also boosted further by index futuresrelated buying. The Nikkei Index rose 145.42 points to
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        Lock icon Hongkonq
        114 34 LOCAL speculative interest m secondliners nudged Hongkong stock market prices slightly higher m lacklustre trade on the eve of the long weekend, brokers said. The market will be closed today and and on Monday for Easter. "I can sum up the market m two words: 'very boring'," a broker
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        Lock icon New York
        132 34 A MODERATE retreat across a broad front boosted volume during Wednesday's New York stock market session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 3.04 points at 2,263.21. Declining issues on Wall Street led advancing ones by 805 to 609, as volume rose to 146.6 million shares, from 142
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        Lock icon London
        128 34 CONTINUED nervousness about the outlook for world interest rates pushed share prices sharply lower m London on Wednesday. But trading activity was dull as players remained on the sidelines ahead of the four-day Easter holiday weekend. The Financial Times-Stock Exchange 100-share Index finished the day 23.6 points lower at
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        Lock icon Sydney
        129 34 WHILE the national Australian stock market closed weaker yesterday it was up from the half-day's lows This was due to a solid round of options-related buying. The short session, ahead of the Easter break, saw the All-Ordinaries Index slip 1.4 points to 1,486. Brokers said cautious investors stuck to
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      How stocks performed in KL
      2412 35 TRANSACTION DATE: MAR 23, 89 1989 Last Vol Day High Low Company Sale or- ('000) High Low INDUSTRIALS 160 130 AISB 50c 153 2 182 154 151 1 44 29 API 37 -54 332 3854 37 366 255 ASM 50c 358 -4 21 362 358
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        Deutschemark
        28 35 (US dollar Deutscherruu* > Open High Law Sett Est V«l JueW 0.5414 0.5416 0.5410 0.5413 151 Sept 0.5465 Dec 0.5517 Open lit (Wed): 513. Art Vei (Wei): 181.
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        Eurodollar — 3-month deposit
        66 35 Eurodollar 3-month deposit 1 100 implied interest rate) Open High Low Sett Eat Vol Jim 81 89.09 89 13 89.09 89.12 ***** Sept 89.00 8906 89.00 89.05 2988 Dec 89.06 89.11 89.06 89.11 1394 MarM 89.51 89.55 89.51 89.55 121 ilM 89.79B 89.85 Sept 90.05 Dec 90.06B 90.12 Marti 90.23
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        British pound
        28 35 (British Pound) i Open High Low Sett Eat V»l Jim M 1.***** I.TIBO Bept 1.7112 Bt 1-7068 Open lit (We«) 188. Act Vtl (We 4): NU.
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        Japanese Yen
        32 35 (Japanese Yea) Open High Low Sett Est V»l JueM 0.*****8 0.*****5 0.*****1 0.*****7 1169 Sept 0.*****5 0.*****5 0.*****5 0.*****2 21 Dec 0.*****0 Open Int (Wed): 147. Act V»l (Wed): nt.
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        Nikkei Stock Average
        37 35 (Nikkei Stock Avenge Index) Open High Law Sett E«t Spat *****.06 *****.45 *****.78 *****.66 Jujm-HJ ***** ***** ***** ***** 5365 Sept ***** ***** ***** ***** 920 Ope* lit (Wed): Sm. Act Vol (Wed): CSM.
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        Fuel Oil
        44 35 Simex Index Price (22 3 89) 84.70 Open High Law Sett Est Vol April M 87.00 87.70 86.50 87.70 42 May 86.50 87.50 86.50 87.30 5109 juf 86.40 87.00 86.40 87.00 2438 jdy 85.90 Open lit (Wei): SU. Act Vol (Wed): IU4S.
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        Gold
        24 35 I (USt per troy ounce) Open High Low Sett Eat V«l MuN 395.80 April 397.40 Open bit (Wed): NU. Act Val (Wed): Nil.
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        Deutschemark Options
        67 35 Thursday, March 23 1989 April 89 cath Aprtf t9 (MM H*h Lo- S«t H^t. Lo- S««1 M 411 43 JOA 28 56 2 57 2 JmHuli J— P-'» H^> Lo- W. M^k Lo- S.tt *l lIA 10 52 MA 22 44 44 44 S4 I*A 84 W »9
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        Japanese Yen Options
        89 35 April 89 cafe April «9 P"" HV< U- S*tl M^k Low I*M 76 9A 8 77 32 29A 29 78 26 26 26 83 78 81 79 6* 7 IS7A 155 SO 2 1 CA. «2 CAB Mo V> coll. Mot S9 bum H^t. Low Wt Miflh
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        Crude & Product Prices
        105 35 Crude Product Prices CRUDE/PRODUCT MONTH* CHANGE PRICE (US$)» WEST TEXAS Intermediate May -0 05 0 05 19 95 20 05 WENT BIEND May 0 05 0 10 18 55 18 65 BBl DUBAI FATEH May -*****5 1630 1640 BBL MNAS April +*****0 1740 1/50 BBl TAPIS BUND April +*****0 1865
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        Eurodollar Options
        85 35 Thursdoy, March 23 1989 89 coll> Junt SV (mH 8875 19A II •900 M MM 28 28 21 8925 25 25 25 39 39 39 8950 168-17 Ssa S4 8975 73A 72 9000 6 95A 94 9125 CAB 9150 CAB 9175 CAt V 89 colh Stpt 19 (Wtj
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      London
      507 35 Mm 22 Pence Ownje Joouor PLC 310 -6 Johnson. Mthy 375 3 INDUSTRIALS i u JS"£« 576 L^gol*G«fi 339 -10 A»doMFI 148 -t-3 Lloyd. Bonk 353 -5 Allwd-Lrom 446 -9 Lonrho ***** 234 Am*c 423 unch Likos 620 -13 ST* PIC 363 I Mork. 165 -6 •orctori 428 7
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      Sydney
      376 35 Mar 23 Cents Chaise Good™ Fldr Wt 193 -3 (Hint) O««nbuth#i 90 -5 Hordic Jam« 226 +1 Aberfoyle Hortogeo 1 1 5 voch Amofil 944 +2 H^m Corp 127 -I Amotil b 890 voch Hooker 184 -1 Ameor 433 unch (c. 600 voch Ampol Expl 150-2 knd Equity 149
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      Tokyo
      365 35 j Mar 23 Yen Clunfe Mitsub EUc 1050 +20 Miuub E«ot« 2440 +20 A.nomoto 2660 +30 MiUub H»ovy 1060 +20 Ako. 695 unch MiHubish. 1490 unch Amodo 1230 unch Co 1120 -10 Aioh. Ch«m 1130 +10 MrHu. Shipbldg 864 +24 A»ohi Glo»» 2030 unch MlT *v' Smelting 9)0 +5
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        Bank rates
        397 35 OCBC OUB UO6 DBS TLB DEPOSIT RATES Savings: daily 3 24 2 3 /< 3U (8) 3 Monthly Ztt Autosave 3U (9) Fixed deposit 1 month 3 3 3 3(1) 3(6) 2 months 3 3(1) 3(6) 3 months 3 3 3 3(1) 3 6 months 3>« 34 3Vi
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        FOREIGN EXCHANGE
        151 35 Counter rates Singapore dollars to on* unit of foreign currency Foreifn Currency Buying 00 Seinj US dollar 1.9260 1.9450 Sterling pound 3.3153 3.3687 Australian dollar 1 5807 1 6202 Canadian dollar 1.6150 1 6427 HI dollar 1.1833 1 2176 Singapore dollar* to 100 units of foreign currency Austrian
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      Hongkong
      355 35 M» 23 HKJ Chanie Jord*i« Stro Hdg» 13 20 +0 1 Ko Woh Bonk 1 7IN Amoc Intl Hof»l» 3 875 +0 1 Ka Woh Stontt 0 97N Bonk Of Eatt Am 16 40 +0 3 KMB '35 +0 05 Copitol Corp *u*p Lon« Crawford 1 8 90 -0
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      Tin
      17 35 Tin Closing prices MS/kMo XL Tin 24.32 up ten cents Turnover 38 tonnes down 52 tonnes
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      Palm oil
      59 35 Crude M5/tonne palm oil March 942 50 (south) 937 50 (central) 935 (north) April 942 50 (south) Refined palm oil US$/ tonnes RBO Palm Oil April 367 50 (sellers) May 365 (sellers) RBD Stearin April 332 50 (sellers) May 332 50 (sellers) RBO Olem April 375 (sellers) May
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      Copper
      26 35 Closinf prices Copper tome Wed Spot 1905 00-1907 00 (*****0—1843 00) 3 months 1766 00-1767 00 (1724 00-1725 00) Market tone Firmer Sales 9.600 tonnes
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      Aluminium
      26 35 Closnj prices Aluminium USS/tome Wed Spot 1955 00-1960 00 (1915 00-1920 00) 3 months 1942 00-1943 00 ***** 00-1920 00) Market tone Sales 9.838 tonnes
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      New York
      63 35 M.t UW Ch»nt* Goodyear TV* 45S M Alcoo sfl*4 !>* GuM ft« lIH A*«d S* 32H -v* HtwWrt Pock Amo* tnc 23 T <+ Bu* Moch Amf Corp 57K -H4 Co :p 7i T B«tW«*«m Sn 23V. W Koiwr AKjm Cp Botmg Co 65M. Lrfton Indutf 75 +H
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      Silver
      35 35 Ctoiif pncn Silver USJ/troy oi Thrt Ned Singapore 6 10-615 6 04-6 09 Inn N«w York 6 04-6 09 6 05—6 10 Source Credit Swsse S pore INSURANCE FUND Income Bond Policy 199-2 06
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      Rubber
      18 35 Rubber Closing prices cents/kilo Singapore 204.50 cents April down 0.50 cents Malaysia 298 50 cents April unchanged
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      Lock icon Yeo Hiap Seng plans changes
      403 36 Scheme to lift bumiputra holdings KUALA LUMPUR Yeo Hiap Seng (M) Bhd (YHSM) has proposed a restructuring plan to increase the level of bumiputra participation m the company to 30 per cent. At the same time the plan would lift the shareholding of Singapore-based Yeo
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      Lock icon Japan maintains growth trend
      150 36 TOKYO Japan's economy has sustained an expansionary trend, helped by strong domestic demand and growing corporate earnings, the Economic Planning Agency said m a report released on Wednesday. Personal consumption rose 3 per cent m December compared with a year earlier, encouraged by in- creased real
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      Lock icon HK attacks EC move on denim
      133 36 HONGKONG The European Community's antidumping action on denim came under attack m Hongkong on Wednesday. The colony's trade department said the community should reform its own industry instead of investigating others. "This is the eighth case involving Hongkong within 15 months. It is beyond
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      Lock icon Price of tin dangerously high, warns Indonesia
      216 36 Price of tin dangerously high, warns Indonesia JAKARTA Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister Ginanjar Kartasasmila on Wednesday said world tin prices had reached a "dangerously high" level. It was imperative for the tin producers association to meet. Tin prices should ideally be between US$B,OOO (5515,367) and US$9,OOO per tonne and
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      Lock icon Manila's bourses 'held back by regulations'
      446 36 MANILA The private sector is leading the Philippines' economic recovery, but growth of the stock exchange is limited by government regulation, says the President of the Makati Stock Exchange. Ms Vivian Locsin, the first woman president of the twin Manila and Makati exchanges, said
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      Unit trusts
      281 35 Managers' prices for March 24 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 1 06—1 12 Th« Savings fund 0 90—0 95« d Spore Prog Fund 041—0 45 S pore Sec Fund 0 69—0 74 Spore Invest fund 0 74-0 79 S pore Equity Fund 0 50-0 54 Asia Unit Trust
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      'Fed to wait and see about new rate hikes'
      537 37 WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan indicated on Wednesday that the central bank had adopted a wait-and-see approach towards further increases m interest rates to keep inflation under control. He told a House banking subcommittee that the Fed's policy since
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      Lock icon Economic growth signs in EC return
      232 37 Economic growth signs in EC return BRUSSELS Economic confidence m the European Community bounced back at the start of this year, according to the latest commission survey claiming increased capacity utilisation, swelling or-der-books, and favourable employment and export prospects. The community's leading economic indicator returned to its record level of
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      Lock icon Gatt chiefs call to get stalled world trade talks moving
      239 37 GENEVA Gatt chief Arthur Dunkel on Wednesday called for more efforts to get stalled world trade negotiations moving and warned that time was short. Mr Dunkel was reporting to a meeting of delegation heads on informal consultations he has been
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      Lock icon Another mistrial in share-rigging case
      187 37 NEW YORK The US government on Wednesday suffered another setback m its attempt to convict GAF Corp and its Vice-Chairman on stock manipulation charges. The jury hearing the case said it was deadlocked and the judge declared a second mistrial. The government has charged GAF
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  • OBITUARIES
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      321 Deaths 321 Oeatha
      461 38 321 Deaths 321 Oeatha MR. PHUA AH KANG AGE 90 petMd away peacefully en 22JJ*. leaving behind: WIFE: Han Slew Lan •OK* DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: Phua Tien Llm Olam Ah Lan Phua Ten Sal Ong Juang Leng Phua Ten Cheng, Charles Tay Thlan Lai, Rita DAUGHTERS: BONB-IN-LAW: Phua Chin Boey Wong Hee
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      321 Deaths 321 Deaths
      331 38 321 Deaths 321 Deaths SOO TUIE MIN AGE 83 passed away peacefully on Wednesday 22nd March 1989 leaving behind:WIFE: Wee Slew Boey SONS: DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW Soli Kirn Soon Adeline Sect Soo Kirn Fatt Quek Ai Kirn Soo Kirn Boon Chong Lai Phln DAUGHTERS: SONS-IN-LAW: Son Kirn Lin Wang If, James Soo
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      321 Deaths
      210 38 LEE FOOK HAI aliaa Lee Dai Son *B» 77 yaars naaeed away peacefully on Wad., March 23, 19M laaving bahind: WHr. Wong Chow Foon Meng Yeow Hoh Seai Lee Chee Leong, Clement Daughter*: Lee Yun Han, Monley Lee Ol Lin Son-in-law: Tay Liang Choong, Peter Grsnocn ifdren Tay
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      325 Requiems 325 Requiems
      49 38 325 Requiems 325 Requiems HTHALAI THEVASAM I IN EVERLOVINQ MEMORY OF 3 M.S. BALA called to real on 4.4.88 Prayers will be held at Blk. 146 Jalan Bukit Merah. #13-1064 on 25th March 1089 at 12pm to 1.30pm. Please treat this as our personal invitation I From V. Markot
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      322 Acknowledgements 322 Acknowledgements
      494 38 322 Acknowledgements 322 Acknowledgements IVAN VINCENT REUTENS paaaed away peacefully on Frt. 17th March 1989 His wife and family wish to express their gratitude and appreciation to relatives, friends and colleagues for their assistance, condolences, prayers, wreaths and donations during their recent bereavement. L TIM family o' Ih. MR LEE
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  • TIMESPORT
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      Lock icon New US mark by Mary
      120 38 New US mark by Mary CHAPEL HILL (North Carolina) Mary Ellen Blanchard broke the nine-year-old US record m the 200-yard breaststroke at the short course US National swim championships on Wednesday. Mary, 15, swam the distance m 2min 09.065 ec m the preliminary heats and came back to win her
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      Lock icon Janet's back with pledge to go faster
      263 38 SWIMMING CHAPEL HILL (North Carolina) Janet Evans, the reed-like American Olympic swimming champion, is back m the compete itive fray after her triple triumph m Seoul and says she could swim quicker than ever. Janet, much m demand as a sporting celebrity since
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      Fathol for world meet
      290 38  -  J. Rajendran BODYBUILDING By. THE International Federation of Bodybuilders have selected Singapore's Fatholomein Ali to compete m the World Games m Karlsruhe, West Germany, from July 20-30. He is the only bodybuilder from the Far East to be honoured with selection by the IFBB, who have
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      Lock icon Secret Soviet drug lab ship off Seoul
      439 38 DRUGS IN SPORT MOSCOW An official Communist Party publication admitted on Wednesday that the Soviet Union had set up a top secret US$2.5 million ($4.82 m) drug-testing laboratory on board a ship anchored off South Korea during the Seoul Olympics. The lab was
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      Lock icon Norwich secure semi-final berth
      533 40 Soccer highlights: Malcolm Allen hits superb double for Norwich Gullit-van Basten combination Dutch toasi ENGLISH FA CUP Norwich 3 West Ham 1 LONDON Striker Malcolm Allen scored twice m two minutes against West Ham on Wednesday to set Norwich up for their first English Football Association
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      Lock icon Drago helps wallop Wallabies
      203 40 WORLD CUP SNOOKER BOURNEMOUTH (England) Dashing Tony Drago caught Australia on the hop here on Wednesday as the Rest of the World reached the semi-finals of the £135,000 ($446,850) World Cup snooker tournament for only the second time m 11 years. Drago won all his three
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      Lock icon Martine faces tough task in quest for British title
      326 40 SQUASH LONDON Martine Le Moignan, the new women's world squash champion, faces a tough task if she is to add the British Open title here at Wembley next month. In Wednesday's draw, the 26--year-old Guernsey-born player was kept apart from defending
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      Lock icon Dutchmen repeat Munich feat
      334 40 HOLLAND 2 SOVIET UNION 0 EINDHOVEN (Holland) Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit were again outstanding on Wednesday as Holland repeated their 2-0 victory over the Soviet Union m the European Championship soccer final nine months ago. Six members of the Dutch side who beat the
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      Lock icon Littbarski slams in late winner
      231 40 BULGARIA 1 WEST GERMANY 2 SOFIA West Germany celebrated Franz Beckenbauer's 50th game as team manager on Wednesday by scoring twice m the final 20 minutes to scrape a 2-1 victory m a soccer friendly against Bulgaria. Winger Pierre Littbarski, a second-half substitute, lifted the
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      Lock icon New-look Germans found wanting
      221 40 EAST GERMANY 1 FINLAND 1 EAST BERLIN East Germany, still m poor shape despite new players and tactics, scraped a 1-1 draw against a more inventive Finland m a soccer friendly m Dresden on Wednesday. Mika Lipponnen put the Finns ahead m the 29th minute with
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      New tests for NFL players
      104 41 New tests for NFL players American National Football League players will be subject to mandatory drug testing and face tough new sanctions for use of anabolic steroids, League Commissioner Pete Rozelle said on Tuesday. Under the new policy, every player will be tested m preseason training camps. Any player found
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      Rozelle retires
      47 41 Pete Rozelle, who supervised the tremendous growth of the American National Football League as their commissioner for 30 years, announced his retirement on Wednesday. RozeMe, 63, who had orginally decided to quit last October, said he would remain m office until a successor was found.
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      Senna stamp
      40 41 Brazil have honoured Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna with a commemorative stamp. The stamp was launched yesterday at Rio's racetrack where Senna begins the defence of his title. It features Senna m his McLaren on a racetrack.
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      Frost frozen
      39 41 All-England runner-up Morten Frost, of Denmark, has pulled out of the French Open badminton tournament, which began yesterday. Frost, who lost to China's Yang Yang m the All-England men's singles final last Sunday, was suffering from influenza.
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      French bid
      51 41 Only a few weeks after Thursday's Child smashed a 135--year Round-the-Horn sailing record, French sailor Philippe Monnet is racing up the Mexican coast m a trimaran m pursuit of the new mark. He must reach the Golden Gate m San Francisco by early next Thursday to break the
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      Hosts Denver
      44 41 Denver have won the bid for the 1989 World Fencing Championships, and backers of the sport say they are getting set to welcome between 700 and 800 fencers m July. Competitors and others from about 40 nations are expected at the championships.
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      On deadline
      56 41 Scottish striker Frank McAvennie, who left West Ham for Celtic 17 months ago, returned to the relegation-haunted English First Division soccer club on Wednesday for £1.25 million ($4.07 m). Fellow Scottish international forward Gordon Strachan moved from Manchester United to Second Division Leeds for £300,000 as clubs hurried
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      Boss fired
      38 41 National team manager Gustavo de Simone has been sacked by the Costa Rican Soccer Federation following last Sunday's 0-1 World Cup defeat by Guatemala. De Simone, a Uruguayan, will be replaced by Spaniard Antonio Moyano Reina.
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      Belgrade win
      48 41 Partizan Belgrade won the men's basketball Korac Cup for the third time when they beat Italy's Wiwa Vismara Cantu 101-82 m the second leg of the final m Belgrade on Wednesday. Cantu beat Partizan 89-76 m the first leg, but the Yugoslavs won 177-171 on aggregate.
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      Vicenza lose
      39 41 Yugoslav team Jedinstvo-Aida Tuzla won Europe's most prestigious women's basketball trophy on Wednesday when they beat Italy's Primigi Vicenza 74-70 m the Champion Clubs' Cup final m Florence. Vicenza had won the Cup five times since 1983.
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      No problem
      51 41 Venezuelan Antonio Espai-ra-goza has poor eyesight for a champion but this should not affect his defence of the World Boxing Association featherweight title m Tokyo on Sunday against Japanese challenger Mitsuru Sugiya, a ring doctor said. Esparragoza is making his fourth defence of the title he won m
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      372 41 Ferrari pin hopes on 'almost man' Mansell MOTOR RACING RIO DE JANEIRO This years battle for the Formula One motor racing title promises to be a genuine nose-to-tail confrontation between up to five drivers when the Grand Prix season roars off to a start here this Sunday. Even with the
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      181 41 Le Mans gets green light in truce LE MANS (France) The 1989 Le Mans 24-hour sports car race will go ahead following a truce m a battle between the organisers and the International Automobile Federation (FIA), organisers said. Jean-Marc Desnues, spokesman for the French Western Automobile Club (ACO), said that
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      Lock icon Srikkanth fracture hurts India
      314 41 Srikkanth fracture hurts India CRICKET GEORGETOWN (Guyana) The broken forearm suffered by vice-captain Krishna Srikkanth was "a terrible blow to our chances m the Test series", said India's manager Srinivasa Venkataraghavan on Wednesday. Srikkanth, a dashing and experienced opening batsman, had his left wrist fractured by a brute of a
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      Silent four endanger their places in team
      480 42  -  Hakikat Rai ATHLETICS By SILENCE, they say, is golden. But not m the case of Singapore's four leading track and field athletes now studying and training m the United States. Prema Govindan, Ng Kean Mun, Francis Nathan and Jim Hui could all miss
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      Lock icon Lendl and Connors in, but Mecir pulls out
      372 42 TENNIS KEY BISCAYNE (Florida) Top-seeded Ivan Lendl and fourth-seeded Jimmy Connors powered their way into the third round of the US$2.l million ($4 million) International Players Championships and eighth-seeded Miloslav Mecir had to withdraw with a back injury. Lendl made quick work
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      Melwyn upsets
      235 42 TEAM BORG TENNIS EIGHTH-SEEDED Sunny Liv, who is down to play singles for Singapore m the Davis Cup, was upset by Melwyn Pereira m the Team Borg Grand Prix Challenge tournament at the Singapore Island Country Club yesterday. He was beaten 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. National champion Liv Wai
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      Lock icon All-England club opts for clay on two courts
      294 42 All-England club opts for clay on two courts WIMBLEDON LONDON Wimbledon, bastion of grass-court tennis, are putting up the first clay courts m their history, but pledged on Wednesday that the clay will never be used m their prestigious Grand Slam tournament. Roger Ambrose, secretary of the All-England Lawn Tennis
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      Glory up for top annual award
      359 42 GLORY BARNABAS, darling of the track m the late 60s and early 70s and still holding her own on the world veterans scene, is once again out to prove that old is gold. The head of physical education at Tampines Junior College has been
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        GOLF
        260 42 Indonesian Open championships 2nd round: (Americans unless stated) 129 Jeff Maggert 65 M IS Kyi Hla Han (Bur) 68 64 133 Ward Stouffer (Can) 67 66 134 Chen Liang-hsi (Tai) 67 67, Kirk Triplett 70 64. Jeff Cook 67 67 135 Brian Claar 68 67, Stewart Ginn (Aust) 70
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        50 42 World Championship Pool C: Yugoslavia 3 Hungary 0, South Korea 6 Australia 2. Holland 8 China 5. NHL: Blues 2 Sabres 1. Whalers 4 Bruins 2, Canadiens 8 Nordiques 0, Rangers 3 North Stars 1, Capitals 5 Penguins 4. Leafs 5 Canucks 3, Flyers 3 Black Hawks 2.
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        54 42 safari Rally Special stag* (i-WWm) leaders: 1 Jorge Recalde- Jorge Del Bueno (Arg) Lancia Integrate 4min lsec t Erwin Weber-Matthias Feltz (WG) VW Golf GTi 4:10 S Mike Kirk-land-Robin Nixon (Ken) Nissan 200 SX 4:11 4 Bjorn Waldegaard (Swe)-Fred Gallagher (Brit) Toyota Supra 4:23 5 Massimo Biasion-Tiziano Siviero
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        SOCCER
        166 42 English FA Cap quarter-final replay: Norwich 3 West Ham 1. English Dlv One: Coventry 1 Liverpool 3, Newcastle 2 Everton 0, Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 2. Dlv Three: Swansea 1 Huddersfield 0. Soottlnh Cap sth rd: Morton 2 St JohnStone 2. Scottish Dlv Two: Berwick 1 Alloa 0. French
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        SWIMMING
        102 42 lotted States short course championships Men's IM-yard breast (Americans unless stated): 1 Karoly Guttler (Hun) 54.945 ec I Todd Torres 55.03 S Rich Schroeder 55.14. SM-yard free: 1 John Keppeler 1:36.30 t John Kennedy 1:37.27 3 Norbert Agh 1:37.35 IM-yard ny: 1 Dirk Marshall 47.53 2 Anthony Nesty (Surinam)
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        TENNIS
        304 42 International Players Championships In Florida Men's singles Sad rd: (Americans unless stated) Aaron Krickstein bt Paul Wekesa (Can) 6-3 6-1 7-6 (7-5), Scott Davis bt Andrei Chesnokov (SU) 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 6-1, Ivan Lendl (Cze) bt Jim Pugh 6-3 6-1 6-1, Jaime Yzaga (Per) bt Miloslav Mecir (Cze) wo.,
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        108 42 Commnnuealth tram championship* Men (Stage two play-offs). Jersey 5 Isle of Man 0, Cyprus 5 Kenya 3, Scotland 5 Northern Ireland 2, England 5 Nigeria 2, Isle of Man 5 Guernsey 1. India 5 Canada 4, Barbados 4 Kenya 1. Wales 5 Northern Ireland 1, New Zealand 5
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        BADMINTON
        228 42 Inter-constituency tournament: Kirn Keat 4 Jalan Kayu 1, Aljunied 3 Bukit Gombak 2, Kampong Übi 3 Telok Blangah 2. Bukit Panjang 3 Bukit Merah 2. French Open Men's singles: Ist round: Lasse Lindeloef (Fin) bt Hiroki Etoh (Jpn) 15-4 15-9, Kwan Yoke Meng (Mai) bt Christian Nyffenegger (Swit) 15-5
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        26 42 NBA: Pistons 115 Spurs 94, Pacers 101 Bullets 92, Heat 107 Knicks 103, 76ers 100 Cavaliers 97. Bulls 112 Suns 111, Clippers 116 Mavericks 112.
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        CRICKET
        27 42 Sharjah Cap match: Pakistan 237-8 m 50 overs. (S. Mohammed 76, S. Malik 71). Sri Lanka 207 all-out m 48.3 overs. Pakistan won by 30 runs.
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        60 42 Catalonia Week rare 183 km third stage: 1 Pedro Morales (Col) 4hr 41min 55sec 2 Pedro Delgado (Spn) same time 3 Raimond Dietzen (WG) same time 4 Peter Hilse (WG) same time 5 Anselmo Fuerte (Spn> 4:42.07. Leading standings: 1 Dietzen 12:08:54 2 Hilse 2sec behind 3 Delgado 7sec
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      Merlion Cup and lion City off
      297 43 SOCCER TWO major international soccer competitions scheduled for this year have been scrapped. Singapore will not host the Lion City Under-16 tournament because of a change m dates of the Malaysian school holidays. The Merlion Cup has been cancelled because the national squad have
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      Majid gets warning
      141 43 MAJID ARIFF, Balestier United's coach, was severely warned by the Football Association of Singapore disciplinary committee for a his behaviour after a match at Jala n Besar on March 11. He was alleged to have threatened to assault a fan who abused him after Balestier and Singapore
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      Lock icon Miniscribe win on shootout
      87 43 A LATE sliding tackle from Rahim, of Singapore Technology, fails to prevent Miniscribe's Abdul Hassan from breaking through m yesterday's Singapore Business Houses Football League junior knockout quarter-final at Geylang Stadium. The move did not end m a goal, though Miniscribe, clearly the weaker team, eventually
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      213 43 GROUP A P W D L F A Pts. Sheraton T. 10 9 0 1 38 14 18 Marts SC 10 8 1 1 39 13 17 Mlniacribe SC 10 8 11 1 30 10 17 Singapore Tech 10 7 0 3 31 14 14 Hong Leong 10 4
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      Lock icon Maggert three strokes in front after second round
      225 43 GOLF JAKARTA American Jeff Maggert fired a six-under-par 64 to open up a three-stroke lead after the second round of the US$l2O,OOO ($231,000) Indonesia Open golf tournament yesterday. Maggert, who with 40 other players, was unable to finish playing on Wednesday because
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      2,000 to join 49km fund-raising run
      174 43 ROAD RELAY THE Christian Brothers Schools will organise their first road relay run to raise funds for their schools on April 2. The 49km run, beginning at St Joseph's Institution at 7am, will take the runners to De La Salle. St Anthony's Boys, St
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      Lock icon England smash into both finals
      307 43 TABLE TENNIS CARDIFF Commonwealth singles champion Desmond Douglas suffered defeat but England still battled their way into both the men's and women's team finals of the Commonwealth table tennis championships on Wednesday. The men's squad wobbled under unexpected resistance from Nigeria before scrambling home 5-2
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      Lock icon STI boys trounce Jurong in final
      198 43 SINGAPORE Technical Institute won the Vocational and Industrial Training Board inter-institute A boys table tennis title m fine style yesterday, crushing Jurong Vocational Institute 4-0 at Toa Payoh. With the exception of the first doubles clash, STI won all their matches m straight sets.
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        97 43 Spain on way to Italy Spain virtually assured themselves of a place m the World Cup soccer finals m Italy next year when they beat Malta 4-0 m a qualifying match m Seville yesterday. Spain have now won all five matches played so far m European Group Six, with a
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        Irish thrashed
        28 43 Canada, winners of snooker's World Cup m 1982, thrashed Northern Ireland 5-1 m Bournemouth, England, on Wednesday to set up a semifinal clash with holders England.
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        Coach Lillee
        49 43 Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee will rejoin Northamptonshire m June and July as a coach. Lillee, who had his first taste of county cricket as a player with Northants last season, is set to return to work with the club's pacemen m between business and media commitments.
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        Smaller Games
        43 43 Duisburg, m West Germany, will host a scaled-down version of the World Student Games from Aug 19-30. Only athletics, rowing, fencing and men's basketball will be held, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, football, volleyball, diving and water polo being dropped from the programme.
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      529 39 ON THE TRACK with RON TEO IPOH Four-year-old Auk's Pride wound up his preparations with a pleasing gallop yesterday. With M. Michikawa astride, Auk's Pride clocked 600 m m 38 sec. The going was good. Auk's Pride is engaged m the Class 2 Div D
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      331 39 Chong-Michikawa success follows chance encounter IPOH A chance encounter enabled Ipoh trainer Chong Keng Leong to secure the services of Japanese jockey Mitsuhiko Michikawa, 33, as his stable jockey and this had led to a "hot" teaming up between the pair. Said Chong: "Michikawa is a relatively unknown jockey who
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      58 43 TODAYS EVENTS ATHLETICS Inaugural Run 3km (Bukit Turf Club, 8.30am). SNOOKER RPM National championship (National Stadium, 7.30). SOCCER WFAS 7-ft-stde: Men A Women (Farrer Park, 8.30am). Friendly Youth 1-14 1-18: Boon Keng Youngsters SC v Boulevard 22 (3.30), Boon Keng Youngsters SC v Woodsville Westside (5) both at Hougang Stadium.
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    936 44  -  YANG RAZALI KASSIM Commanders call it a milestone m military co-operation By and MATHEW PEREIRA i JAKARTA A major breakthrough m regional military co-operation was achieved here yesterday with Indonesia giving Singapore troops virtually unlimited access to any part of its
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    406 44 We did nuclear fusion in test tube: Scientists [LONDON Two scientists have made the astonishing claim that they have carried out controlled nuclear fusion m a test tube. If their discovery is confirmed, they will have gone a long way towards taming the nuclear forces powering the sun and the
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    Top army brass met in Bali last year
    195 44  -  YANG RAZALJ KASSIM JAKARTA The fastmoving changes on the regional military front this week followed a littleknown meeting m Bali last year among the top generals of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The prime mover of the meeting was Indonesia's former armed forces
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    29 44 BAHRAIN Saudi Arabia on Wednesday beheaded a man who shot dead two men and two women m an argument, state television quoted an Interior Ministry statement as saying.
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    24 44 NEW YORK The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials rose 3.40 to 2.266.61 m the first hour of trading. Reuter AP Bonn
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    547 44 S. Korean police get M-16s and power to shoot at protesters Roh's crackdown on radicals stirs outcry SEOUL South Korean police were yesterday issued 13,000 M-16 automatic rifles to defend police posts against attacks by protesters after President Ron Tae Woo ordered a big crackdown on radicals, officials said. And
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    286 44  -  BRENDAN PEREIRA By A SINGAPOREAN undergraduate was found dead m his apartment m Santa Barbara, California, a victim of cocaine overdose. The body of Mr Tan Jun-Li. 24, was found m his apartment at Ocean View last Friday. He was found slumped m
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    98 44 US economy grew at rate of 2.4% in last quarter WASHINGTON The US economy grew at a 2.4 per cent annual rate m the final three months of 1988, significantly faster than the 2.0 per cent rate previously estimated, the government said yesterday. Government spending and business investment m new
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      Lock icon TALES OF LOVE AND WAR
      1208 1 TALES OF LOVE AND WAR The Hindi television version of the Mahabharata is now the rage m India. On a world tour are the French and English versions and, m Singapore, a Mandarin version is being staged for the Young People's Theatre. Sumathi Vaidy tells more about the television version.
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        Yes, son, we do have fun
        676 2  -  Carol Leong SWITCHED ON THE beautiful man who romanced the elfin Audrey Hepburn m Roman Holiday 26 years ago was recently heard to be saying: "I'm not looking for a body beautiful. All I want is to be able to get out of the
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        The lovely Lindsay is still lonely for love
        522 2 BLONDE, blue-eyed Lindsay Wagner shot to fame as the Bionic Woman and, these days, she often wishes that she was one in real life The 38-year-old star has a thriving Hollywood career, is a single parent bringing up two young sons, and
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        Lock icon A working girl hits the top
        1529 3 Working Girl is into its third week here. Its star, Melanie Griffith, is more popular m Hollywood for her renewed bond with Don Johnson, reports Douglas Thompson. YOU could jump the Staten Island ferry, or take a horsedrawn carriage around Central Park. Pick up
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        Courageous girl plays a Golden Princess
        483 3  -  Stacey Tay •YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATR By RADIN MAS was the courageous Golden Princess who gave up her life for her father. This courage is embodied m the spunky little actress, Chen Lipin, 12, who plays Radin Mas m Radin Mas The Story Of A
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        399 3  -  T. Sasitharan THE VISIT Victoria Junior College THE Visit, by Friedrich Durrematt, is a complex, incisive play exploring the human condition. It exposes, quite ruthlessly, man's affinity for Mammon Durrematt employs tragi-con dey to dissect society and reveal its canker within. But The Visit
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        1084 3  -  T. Sasitharan By c. o. plauen was a purist m art and was pure of soul. A master draughtsman, caricaturist and graphic artist, his oeuvre evinces the enduring power of pen drawings to stir and evoke. Ink drawing is one of
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        Mandarin Mahabharata
        602 4  -  IN THIS year's Young People's Theatre, a group of Singaporean youths will take a trip into the majestic temple of ancient Indian culture as epitomised m the Mahabharata. In a Mandarin version of the Indian epic it will probe the moral preachings of Vyasa, an ancient Indian sage
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        Extra-ordinary people
        1014 4 Where does SBC get those extras for Its numerous serials? Guan Libing goes behind the scenes to find out. THERE is a place for extras m Singapore, going by the number needed by the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation for its Mandarin drama serials. To film one episode, SBC requires
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        Mou's protest against Japanese war crimes
        489 4  -  "HISTORY is history, friendship is friendship", says the opening credits m this docudrama which shocked Hongkong when it was released there last Christmas (1988). Directed by Hongkong's Mou Tun-fei, the film recounts for the first time how the Japanese Bacterial Corps 731, stationed m
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        1032 5 Tales of love and war Ravindran Veloo talks to M. K. Narayanan, who produced the 64-episode radio version of the Indian epic, Mahabharata. In the article below, Sumathi Vaidynathan reports on the Anglo-French stage version. DOES anybody remember Erich von Daniken? As an author, he
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        Indian epic, Anglo-French style
        398 5 BRITISH stage producer Peter Brooks and French playwright Jean-Claude Carriere created theatre history when they came out with the firstever Anglo-French production of the Indian epic Mahabharata. The whole project, from conception to execution, was 10 years m the making entailing a long initial period devoted
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        Award-winning dancer here to give lessons
        454 5 Jeyalukshimy Kandiah, the first dancer to receive Sri Lanka's highest honour the Kala Suri award is here to teach Indian classical and folk dance. Radhika Srinivasan finds out more. THE People's Association (PA) and the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) have joined hands
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      382 5 lT U U I IiWIMU lI LxJLiLkJLS yiilaU UU U!3o FROM 24 MAR 89 -Tl MAR 89 (1 0.30 AM 7.00PM) innrcmwiTPnnpnnQ IivJIMU W HJUuiJlb JU h sl» A hU n m 1 h C i 'L-jldv ;ljlj v^ —^v v U UUUvJiJLii NATIONAL TOSHIBA SONY TECHNICS AIWA THOMSON AKAI
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      478 6 1 DISHING OUT GREAT BUYS! GROUP «t//?/? W OFFE/? W/./D FO/? O/VE WEEK ONIJJ^mMjL WHILST STOCKS LAST! \y r^\ g 4 A CSustiinnf Mn WFy r%T\ V S f I I |fr'lW.\ ft A"" Masteriry 874 \J ££&'\X& yI j m m HB#l f/ MISTRAL Kettle ..^^^^^^s^ I cT^ tj~S
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      1055 7 ~~~~g~~~~~~— ■~~~~~M»~~~~~~~~~~~~— 1 B— BM»»_B— B_*MB>J*>__«B»_B_BMB____a__M—» 2 Eating Out 2 Eating Out g Qapital r| g UT^ 207 Cantonment Rd (Opp. Cantonment School) r fa fff Spore 0208. Tel: *****69, Z21 3516 L=J ■I Open daily: 1 1am to 2 30pm. spm to W 30pm G GENUINE CANTONESE CUSSCNE B_B^B_B^BT^
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      588 7 25 Pats/ Pet Care WEST HIGHLANO WHITE terrier puppies (male, 6 weeks old) for sale Tel: *****06 1 MTH. OLD cute, adorable mixed Toy puppies. Selling $100 each to good home Tel. *****23/ *****27. 1 YR. OLD Silky Australian Terrier for sale, with cert. toilet trained Price $280 neg. 760-2647
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      836 7 38 Airconditionara/ Refrigerators KOMENG FRIDGE A AIR-CON. SERVICE Sales repair of air-cons., refrigerators, water heaters, cookers, washing machines St plumbing. We also accept trade In of air-con. Free delivery St guaranteed after sales service. For more Information, please call *****59 (3 linaa) LEONG ANN AMCOM A RFFRIQERATIOM Spacialia** m: window
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      1132 7 41 House Renovation/ 41 House Renovation/ P»cor Dacor r Renovation Interior Decor '""K Ltoem had ni.\ 040X1 i Specialist m all renovation works for HDB I apartments and private properties #We provide I years guarantee on our workmanship 'NO-FRILLS' PACKAGE Dcteriptwa •4A 5 Imp £»«<"'*« j M«iu>ntnt 1 WHOLE HOUSE
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      643 7 54 Gold/ Pawn Tickets HENG TAT JEWELLERY Is closed for Oood Friday. Tel: 253-5817/ 250-3773. 55 Garage Saia AMERICAN EXPAT. SALE Friday, 24 March 9am to 3pm. 8 Paterson Hill #12-12. Antique Teak furniture, Gramophone, Italian writIng desk, Finnish log table with benches, Persian carpets, Nonya mirror, antique carved showcase,
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      796 7 /^,i7C y. AjteclajCUf, at tftuvi 4ew4ce today fawt, 60 Privata Invaatigation/ 60 Privata Investigation/ Security Agencies Security Agencies Zii DETECTIVE f= EL.Jbw'WQ^ -^f aY CID LICENSED INVESTIGATORS lj? ADVANCED WORLDWIDE DETECTIVE AGENCY Licensed by the Singapore Police Force. Managed by a team of ex-Police Officers Discreet Confidential Investigations with immediate
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      552 8 IV DUIIIIOtI Opportunities ProflUble chain of video libraries tor Joint venture or sale Owner has other commltmenU Various locations Including Orchard Rd Intarealad M *****71/ *****29 SPECIALIST IN MAINTENANCE It Installation of fire equipment, fire alarm, security L burglar alarm and all kinds of engrg stainless steel fabrication ConWet *****66
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      724 8 Vi uomwiic neip 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help Available Available Available Available MORE THAN Personally interviewed overseas and screened from provinces frequentlyT\ 1? flflfl FAMII IPQ Thai* Fillipino Sri Lankan it Indonesian* Javanese* Chinese Malaysian Ifc,UUU THmiLILO Our AMunjnces For Employer*RF WRHNR Strictly Screened maids Reliable
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      405 8 96 Tutorial Poaitiona CHEN 8U LAN METHODIST CHILD CARE CENTRE 202, Serangoon Garden Way Singapore 19SS We require FEMALE CHILD CARE ASSISTANT TEACHERS/ TEACHERS preferably Christians with 3 < O' Call *****70/ 2854*41/ 2 en Saturday, 25 3.89 from 8.30 a.m. THOMSON HILL. SEC. 2. Maths it Science (2xl'! hrs.,
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      351 8 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions DUIVIEX requires GENERAL CLERK We require one clerk m our Dumex Division to carry out general clerical duties which include taking and processing orders, preparing and updating records, compiling statistics, typing and filing, and other duties assigned by executives. Applicants must satisfy these minimum conditions: 18-30
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      529 8 98 Secretarial/ Clarical Positions Engineering Fabri^ cation Company has vacancies for the following positions: ACCOUNTS ABBIBTANT c Minimum OCE 'O' level s LCCI Higher Accounting Certificate or equivalent c Able to handle full set of books c Knowledge of PC some working experience preferred though not essential ACCOUNTS CLERK c
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      568 8 98 Secretarial/ Clerical 98 Secretarial/ Clerical 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions j Positions Positions I&TDK A Japanese Trading Company of the world's leading manufacturer of electronics elements components and factory automation machines Invites suitable candidates of the following calibre to Join its expansion programme. EDP OFFICER Successful candidate will assist In
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      368 8 Established Interior Firm require* the following: 1. RECEPTIONIST Female with minimum O' Level, typing ability and pleasant personality. 2. GRAPHICS COMPUTER MACHINE OPERATOR Male/female with typing ability Selected candidates will be trained. Experience not necessary. Please apply with full particulars and contact number to: KINGSMEN DESIGNERS A PRODUCERS PTE LTD
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      624 8 98 Secretarial/ Clerical 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions Positions LARRY JEWELLERY requires EXPERIENCED CLERKS c OCE O 1 level and above. c Fluency In Chinese English. c Preferably with knowledge of computer and bookkeeping. Must be responsible and willing to learn. Remuneration package inclusive of basic, commission, bonus, other welfare and
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      342 8 related machinery manufactur- I er require* for it* Singapore office: FEMALE SECRETARY Minimum OCE O' Level with credit m English At least 2 years relevant experience Knowledge of shorthand Knowledge of simple accounting Ability to type accurately work Independently Must be able to operate telex/ fax machine To handle all
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      863 9 Poaitiona S'por* Caooar aoctaty Requires a CLERK/ TYPIST Rao^itrafnanta: OCE -OV -N' Level Bilingual In English and Chinese Oood typing speed Oeneral clerical work a Knowledge In computer an advantage Please apply with full resume stating present and expected salary, tel. no and nr photo to: Tha Hon aacratary a'pot*
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      604 9 Benmark Pte Ltd A member at the HJ. Benjamin Group ot Companies. .iSALES ASSISTANTS I A JL jl new h'ndi Boutique carrying an exclusive line oi fashion .md accessories will soon be opened and we are eager to appoint capable and enthusiastic Sales Assistants to service our customers. The likely
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      658 9 I CKJAUTV N6V«R GOES OUT OF STYLE Ws, a multinational US-based Apparel Manufacturer Invita diligent and aggressivs young men/ women to apply for the following position*: MERCHANDISERS The successful applicants will report to the Singapore Branch Manager and be responsible Independently for developing and following through on garment programs which
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      639 9 To work with ths best and opportunities com* to you is the secret of success. An International Investment company requires TRAINEE BUSINESS EXECUTIVES If you are career-minded, result-oriented, have good personality and drive, we would like to meet you for a discussion about a four to five figure monthly income.
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      978 9 "vw Kmiiui rmiirani iuv scnnicsi roemonn j PLUMMER OPTICS PTE LTD j I A U.S manufacturer of high-technology optical I components has an opening for: j ASSISTANT j SUPERVISOR j CENTERING/FINE- CEMENTING I NTC 2 m Optics I Experience m centering/fine-cementing I Experience m assembly is an advantage I Supervisory
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      543 9 iwi rroaucuon Positions Applicants ar* invitad to apply tor tha following poslion. In a pap*. (MX manufacturing CO. 1) QUALITY CONTROLLER Diploma In Production Engineering At least l yr. working experience In .statistical quality control. 2) QUALITY INSPECTORS a Secondary education. At least 1 yr. working experience In production line.
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      662 9 104 Other Positions 104 Other Poeitions B^ a»««»»»s»«aaaa»«.»»» s^ as_v _a» A Swedish Company haa immediate vacancies for the following positions: A. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Degree/ Diploma m Computer Science/Dectronics At least 2 years experience m Software Development using C or PASCAL and Assembly language Must have good understanding of
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      352 9 MULTKO LANDSCAPE PTE. LTD. urgently requires LANDSCAPE WORKERS Starting salary $600 p.m. c Must be able to start work immediately. Cell: 283-11 M or come personally for an interview at our Hougang Oar den Centre 12/ 14 Timplwii Reed (nmr Hougang Boa Interchange) Required (1) FEMALE CLERK (2) FEMALE/ MALE
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      1888 10 104 Other Positions 104 other Positions 104 Other Positions Sm Singapore General Hospital ivi v i WALK-IN I TOMORROW I 25 March 1989 (Saturday) 9.00 am to 4.00pm Venue: SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL Pte. Ltd. The Personnel Department Bik 7, Ground Floor, Outram Road Singapore 0316 We are looking for HOUSEKEEPING
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      925 10 132 Mercedes For Sale 81 MERCEDES 300. manual, pte owner, radio cassette, alrcon., scrims Tip top cond 250-6334 «2 M/BENZ 2SOSE auto Pte owner, white colour, tip top condition Tel 449-9828. •62 200 MANUAL. Beautiful white Careful owner. Loan/trade In considered Tel: *****33 84 2SOSE FULLY auto 1 pte. owner,
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      891 10 133 Ford/ Fiat For Sale 81 FORD LASER 1 3 5-speed AlrCOn ht-fl, s/rlms, tax 5/89 Downpayment $2,500 *****95 1 FORD LABER. S/rlms. tyres St steering. Sliver, nice paintwork $19,800 neg Pg *****57 Alfred. •83 FORD TELSTAR. Tip top cond S/rlms hl-fl $20,000 neg. Call *****44 9 MONTHS OLD Ford
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      899 10 134 Nissan For Sale MIO. -80 DATSUN 100A pte owner, alrcon hl-fl. new metallic paint. $14,800 282-6860 NEAR -79 OATSUN 160, radio cassette, equaliser, s/rlms, accessories $11,000 0.n.0 Tel: *****18. NEAR -80 100A. $11,800 HP/ exchange welcome. Tel: 443-3817 day/ night Pager: 503-2058 NEAR '63 NIBSAN Laurel 2.0 auto Immaculate
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      791 10 134 Nissan For Sale •«O NISSAN 1608, non-PARF. pte owner, alrcon.. hi fl. s/rlms Central lock. $12,000 *****78 •80 120 Y. TAX 10/ m Hl-fl. s/rlms, alrcon. New paint $16,300 Tel: *****35/ pg *****05 "81 DATSUN 120A tax 6/89. new paint, hlfl, power booster. $17,600 *****32/ pg *****13 •61 DATSUN
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      927 10 135 Toyota For Sale LATE 13 CARINA 1 pt# owner Alrcond hl-fl. Accident free Ortg paint Tip top $29,300 ono 76 Bloxhome Dr MAY 79 COROLLA, 12, alrcon radio cassette, s/rlms Tax 10/'B9 2 pte owners $14,900 Ruby Plaza *01-39. Balestler Road NEAR -84 COROLLA DX, tax 10/89, remote central
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      921 10 135 Toyota For Sale 1 OWNER 4/10 Corolla 1 3HX Hi-fi Alrcon Accident free $17,500 Tel *****33 1 OWNER 11 model Starlet Alrcon very beautiful cond lax 11/89 $19,200 *****04/ *****20 1 OWNER. 12 Corolla 1 3GL sspeed, see to believe, tip top showroom cond $25,800 *****52 1 owner, 6/12
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      842 10 135 Toyota For Sale 12 TOYOTA STARLET 1 owner Alrcond radio cassette New tax Showroom cond Tel *****36 12 TOYOTA CARINA DX 1 owner, radio cassette, tax 6/80. orlg paint $25,300 Tel: *****31 82 TOYOTA CARINA 16 DX auto PARF radio cassette loan avail *****61 13 COROLLA 1.30 L. 5-speed.
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      6880 11 136 Mitsubishi For Sal* 7 Mazda For Sale 137 Mazda For Sal* 138 Honda For Sal* 13fl Honda For Sals 138 Honda For Salt 138 Honda For Salt 140 Suzuki For Sal* I 143 Othar Makes 143 Othe. Makes 83 MITSUBISHI TREDIA l+ m BEST IN TOWN! 1973 MAZDA 1000.
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      1978 12 143 Other Makes 143 Other Makes 143 Other Makes 143 Other Make* 143 Other Makes For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sal* Renault's flamiiy QUALITY CAR AT THE BEST PRICE 1 989 LATEST MODEL IN TOWN j- RENAULT J.HMIUJON MAN H<K RS < h V ,INf I
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      604 12 172 Houses For Rent NEAR YAOHAN THOMSON, s/storey terr. 2 bdrms $500 p.m. Tel: *****10. No agt. SELETAR HILLS S/STOREY terr. Unfurn $700. Call *****73 (No agents). WELL MAINTAINED 2-STOREY seml-d In district 15 for rent, f 1.600. Tel: 447-1185. 173 Apartments For Rent PaSMB^B^BMBBHBHBJB FAR EAST PLAZA HOTEL APARTMENTS
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      907 12 173 Apartments For Rent 173 Apartments For Rent The art of fine living. Beautifully furnished dining room* separate tully equipped kite liens, elegant one or two bedroom suites right m the heart of Orchard Road. At TheAscott, we take pride m giving our clients their own home A spacious, private
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      608 12 174 Rooms For Rent ROOMS AT BALESTIER/ Orchard for singles $220 to $250. Tel: *****06 ROOMB IN ALL districts from $200. Furnished/ unfurnished. Tel: *****19 (agent). ROOM AVAILABLE AT Race Courst Road, district 0821. Furnished. Call James tel: *****17. ROOM FOR RENT to University students at Holland Drive. Tel: *****73.
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      701 12 179 Houses For Sal* 179 Houses For Sal* -•S 9 gjm\ ,^BsS«^^^^^^^ "Mli* £-t*4 55b*Hb8BMHHsI SXWs A 2ND CHANCE TO WIN CASH PRIZES IN OUB'S $1,000,000 LUCKY DRAW 2nd Draw 18 September 1989 88 cash prizes to be won Those who missed big cash prizes m the first half of
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      729 12 CHOICE LOCATION: TASTEFULLY designed d/storey Seml-D. 3,000 sq.ft. Immediate occupation. Tel: *****48. Pg *****33. DIST.I9 QOOO 'FENQ ShUl nice bdrms., 1400 sq.ft. Interested? Pager *****39. No agent*. DIST.M NEW Soo Chow Showroom type A. 1800/ 2300 sq.ft. Must sell! T Jude Realty, pg. *****84/ *****04 D.lO EDEN PARK S/storey detached
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      873 12 186 Private Apartmenta For B*l* TOMORROW'S APARTMENTS SELLING TODAY Type B: Sold Out, Typ* A: Launching Sal* Now! Located Lor.2sA off 81m p 3 Aye., near MRT F'hold. 4 bdrms., all aircond. a Elect, control for entrance gate lift lobby dt a Close circuit t.v. Intercom c Low Int.. loan
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      2598 13 186 Privat* Apartments 186 Privata Apartments 186 Private Apartments 186 Private Apartmants For Sata For Sala For Sale For Sale THE WINDSOR I R^*^^^ 1-a^t^nkl LOWER MAISONETTE THE WINDSOR j^^m^^J^ -^S^^m ISMORETHANAHOIVIE! WlSt! lo Island Club Condominium Pte Ltd u^ioo!. ("^SSfy Tel: *****25/*****66 :»»<■» ■»-~.;^^x T I Cln ICCn E«»cltaail»TOl
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      950 13 191 HDB Apartmants For Sala 4-RM. CORNER HOUOANO St. 22, low fir Well renovated No blocking Orandsfleld pg *****53 4-RM. FLAT NEAR MRT/ mkt bus stop at Upp Boon Kent SJ76K neg Tel 74M087 4-RM. JOO SENO Rd blk 18 A' model Beautifully renovated Pg agt 708-6749 4-RM. KIM TIAN
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      1136 13 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours AMERICA/CANADA f BEST BARGAINS! V THE ULTIMATE CHOICE J\\ X > a^t ATJaaflßaMß^BMal LaV EXTRAVAGANZA AMERICA GOLDEN CASINO 6 DAYS AMERICA DISCOVERY FR ***** (Los as Veyas) f3saaaaß 9/11/13 DAYS Stnv at \he y-H-o R.^ena Hotel f4r4l E.r r ar^rHaW ep Every Tue Dep
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      20 13 241 Tours i Mm ■I «ii'""^ L M^J mi- h» n 9Bi a ENQCIRItS CNU f^KENSiIR 336-0411 v, 345-7755 336-6816
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      993 14 241 TOU 241Tour> I 2<l Tour. 241 Tour, J^To^r. j 24 1 Tour. j 241 Tour. j 241 Tour, Mjh^"^ NAM HO S5 CALL: *****33 *****66 MtWW mi/Ir^mr J^**^' SEE M O RE PAY LESS ONE WAY BY AIR/COACH ONE DAY TOUR SINGAPORE MALAYSIA iTOra|r¥~/s^Penang/lpoh/Cameron/Gent,n g /K. Lumpur 6 days
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      689 14 2O#3N oy Berth Train, Return by Air-con Train Accommodation at Genting Hotel, Twin Sharing, inclusive one buffet Dreaktast. PEP: 20, ?7/3. 3,10, 17/< Ntle>99 2D3NA C BUS (EVERY NITEI $69 2D3N RAIL (EVERY NITEI *99 2D3NRAIL AIR(EVERYN|TE)SIS9 3OAY AIR (EVERY MORN) $239 INCL B f AST 203N A/C BUS (EVERY
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      625 14 262 Horn* Tuition EXPAT. HOMS. (MAO. specialises In Eng. All subjs. for Prl. school. Available mornings only. *****95 EXPERIENCED NUS OR AD. offers Maths., Science, Eng. for sec. level In dlst.ls. 445-6658 Not act. EXPERIENCED NUS SCIENCE grad. offers tuition In D.15. 2p.m. 10p.m. Call William *****28. EXPERIENCED NUS GRADUATE
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      906 14 268 T^^lfSi.™ 28e J 0 1 266 Commercial/ 266 Commercial/ Technlcel Coureee Technical Cour»e« Technical Courses GUARANTEED PASS N.S DEFERMENT SCHEME I OCBj OT*' te*r*» k»etltut« off Administrative STUDENT PASS W« guarantee you pass 1 You can Motmn^AlwmootVE^mno wssaoi avxlabw Management Material S«rv.c« Deferment s rr^wje retake your court- at
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      204 14 274 Hairdressing/ 274 Hairdressing/ Beauty Courses Beauty Courses •^bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbV Cw .^Baafl bbbbbt t .^b^bbbt ■sa»* afl Lw the complete hair training for beginners, intermediate and advanced courses. London, England. To Alan International, David Wu. Varimerx, S.E Asia Ltd 190 Clemenceau Aye. Singapore Shopping centre, 05-11-12, Singapore 0923. Tel: (65) *****48.
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      482 14 275 Tailoring Courses OVER 30 BEAUTIFUL projects for you to select In our Comprehensive window L bedrooms dressIng courses. Patchwork quilting are also avail. Tel: 258-4449 276 Fitness/ Sports Instruction ATROBI^AMCE 11 EXERCIsT I clar ses for healthy heart ti healthy life at Clifford Studio of Arts. Hougang Bukit Merah.
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      944 14 *****66 TELEPHONE SERVICE: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (sp.m. deadline for next day) Saturday: 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. (11a.m. deadline for The Sunday Times) Public Holiday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. COUNTER SERVICE I TIMES HOUSE 390 Kirn Seng Road.Singspors 0923 Monday to Friday: 9s. m
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      3006 15 Radio Comics HNUUJMMMiid Crossword PRYPTIP PROQQXA/nDn "I iIFRENCH FILM WEEIT mm 8 P l^^ nd f <> n p r rate Pe ace. The first play by UKYKIIU tKUbbWUHD Auction Of Watches On Exhl- Harold Pinter tells of how I presents movies hy Francois Mtton. A collection of antique Deborah
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      158 16 CONNEX FUWHSHIHG FURNITURE PTL LTD. W m\ (Abavt Fart C«*t t nert to PotycfinW ~^^>-»*KKS. pfiiiiiwiwrtWii>->Otji|Bpt«i«M<W»*ftii»>l>i< =-^l!!i_- —'i Quality W{**^ m Chinese m «^^Jp Carpets m^LgglP p w Now m Singapore 120 to 300-lines Chinese At Gnee Hon 8 you can expect professional carpets sourced from various parts of China.
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      1046 16 1.00 PM Opening and Programme Highlights, followed 7.25 PM Opening and Programme Highlights, followed by The Many Adventures Of King by Sportscene Rugby Special: Lion In The Funny Forest (Children's Five Nations Championships: High programme) lights of two matches are featured. Wales takes 2.05 Rhythm Of Autumn (Entertainment pro- on
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  • SECTION TWO The Straits Times Friday Extra
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      Masthead
      7 1 SECTION TWO The Straits Times Friday Extra
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    • POP PARADE
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        MANILA, HERE WE COME
        82 1 IT IS give-'em-all-you-got m Manila for Chris Ho and Douglas Olivero of Energy. The two will be pounding the stage during the 6th Asean Popular Song Festival next month. Chris will be singing his own unpublished composition Light St (Yvonne's Gone) and Douglas will be breathing
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        STRAIGHT UP
        106 1 PAULA ABDUL (right) has nudged Whitney Houston off the No. 1 spot on the American singles chart. The sassy dance dame began with choreography for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball cheerleading team. The Jacksons saw her and signed her. Then the hip-sways m Janet Jackson's video Control got
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        IRISH BUT OUT OF THIS WORLD
        159 1 ENYA (above), that wistful voice m Orinoco Flow (Sail Away), has been haunting the British charts seven weeks now. Eithne Ni Bhraonain Enya for short (phew) crafts songs that echo the wild, windy landscape of her beloved Donegal m Ireland. It is all mood
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        A-Ha, so Morten got married
        169 1  - A-Ha, so Morten got married IDA BACHTIAR YUP, he has become a wedded man. While gr*\. others are dodgy of wedding vows, swoon I I material Morten Harket fj 1 left of A Ha got ijjfj&A married to Scandinavian fif actress Camilla IQE Malmqvist. iff There was a bit of
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        THE YOUNG CANNIBALS ARE FINE
        199 1 WITH a name like that, can they miss the charts? Firstly, it just cries for corny coinings: Roland Gift (above, centre) is a fine actor, a fine singer and a Fine Young Cannibal. Secondly, their album has all the right ingredients: stir-fried guitar, sweet piano
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        298 1 i^ O A^ /c m AT THE JURONG BIRDPARK! m z Ouys Embark on an epic adventure. Up snow-capped /^V^^^F^B^^ mountains, down perilous rapids, through bustling /mfJ. A m 4\ll\ city streets, across mysterious deserts, past ancient J monuments, on to sun-soaked beaches... all at the .^tf^fc*. World Trade Centre!
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    • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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        176 1 MONDAY Disco Rally (SBC 5, 7 pm): Catch ex-boxer Terence Trent D'Arby swing his dreadlocks to his hip-grinding hit Wishing Well. CC Catch (Heartbreak Hotel), Silent Circle (Love Is Just A Word) and Casablanca (Angel Of Night) add to the fun. Wired (SBC 5, 11.15 pm): The highlight of this
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    • Personal Glimpses
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        My mother, my self
        945 2  -  Zeng By Encore for Mandarin TV serials I HAVE been waiting for I 1 2 years for the re-run of four enjoyable Mandarin drama serials first shown on TV m 1986: Crossroads (left), The Bond, The Happy Trio and The Sword And The Song. I was
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        Crimes of passion by victims of fashion
        677 2  -  Brenton Wong By YOU can spot a Fashion Victim a mile away always over-dressed and over-acces-sorised in whatever latest styles, strutting around smugly content that she is exuding designer chic and taste. Dressed to kill is her credo and more often than not,
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        133 2 B GIFTS IN SATIN FROM KANEBO YOURS EXCLUSIVELY AT SOGO Kanebo p) 1 Prom Mar 24 to 30 1989, Kanebo has some very exquisite gifts for you. V I s enwrapped m silky-smooth satin. For your dressing table, 00 J -^2, -y9*t H or to go with you wherever you
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        228 3 I >ft i frrn FUNCTIONAL QUALITY ACCESSORIES ECONOMICAL SOLID PLYWOOD IMPORTED MATERIAL f H^vv i <— if <h GET A KITCHEN SET AS LOW AS $2000 FOR MORE MODEL VISIT OUR SHOWROOM NOW ABEL KITCHEN CENTRE (A Division of Mci Mun Wood Products Re Ltd) 833 Bukit Timah Road #01-07
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        447 3 yOUU fIHP My THE BEST FROM THE BEST Vl— 'rr\ Tour for 2 n w W a.7\ A 4>\VM Fiy>*\ X. Ya sthPnie^ Q en tjn a Hignland ]A <^P^fvfU- J nissan pulsar i 4 super slxiparfi 6 th 10* Prlze for 3 Nig hts 2 Days for 2 U
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        260 3 Mattress SALE '•<%s'* s.mmc^ f King Kwl."%sft (Special size MR AMERICA M-^MF .1 wuiiiWH"a«« mattress available) gU^ "^^U EJrcess SCocks. Mrs* come first served UlOOdPCldlid flj MlfrfrniVWr^^^S (Wracc^ofdmlhroughphond I >oti" iyou <jn uvr jn o/d maffrr-^ jniy hr.irnt mt _^f jJ i (o ejicrunqe fr>r a WflV Dunlop Spnng Orchid
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        74 3 I ItOltlvtL TEMPERED GLASS BUILT-IN HOB BURNS BRIGHTER COOKS BETTER BOREAL 8R330 TEMPERED GLASS BUILT-IN HOB High Quality Tempered Glass Surface 3. 3-Ring Gas Burner Automatic Piezo Ignition with one turn you get a AktATt^- Instant Flame o <2A^J^^^g^ Available m Grey and Moka Brown Enamelled Iron Grid S'l^^S^Hh Brass
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        690 4 ThrStniits'nmcs APPOINTMENTS/NOTICES APPONTMENTS S3 DBS LAND As a result of our expansion, we have immediate vacancies for the following positions: VALUERS Should have a recognised degree or a professional qualification m Estate Management or Valuation Preference will be given to those who possess an Appraiser's Licence and have 2 to
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        664 4 I O4S j Our Company a progressive and fast growing airport ground hand!- i I j ing organisation, is seeking highly motivated professionals to join I I our Management team as: >1 INTERNAL AUDIT 11 MANAGER M j Reporting to the General Manager, the appointee will be responsi- j |j
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        650 4 T THE BESTDEMANDSONuTm^E^^y MOTOROLA, a world leading multinational company m Malaysia with plants m Petaling Jaya Penang and Seremban seeks to employ suitably qualified and experienced Malaysian Citizens to fill the following vacancies m Petaling Jaya. Saturday, 25th March and Sunday, 26th March 1989 9.00 am 12.00; 2.00 pm 5.00
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        173 4 nmTnTmniTniTimTffHnnTimfflimTO PLUMMER OPTICS PTE LTD A U.S. manufacturer of high-technology I optical components is looking for a: PRODUCTION ENGINEER I Degree m Mechanical Engineering Experience m optics preferred Ie Possess computer knowledge Good command of English Duties include: Process development Trouble-shooting c Research and analysis Please apply personally or write
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        464 5 r I Production Supervisor (3rd Shift) J ITC'Diploma m Mechanical Engineering IQC Technician Minimum NTC/'ITC m Mechanical Engineering Come over to Micropolis this Saturday (25 March '89) anytime between 9am 4pm. Let's discover our future together. (More details m our ad this Saturday.) An established Medical Group has vacancies I
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        549 5 I I I Our Company is having an expansion program and we invite applications for the following positions:SALES EXECUTIVES a recognised university degree m Engineering mm. 2 years field experience m marketing of equipment preferably m the marine industries j candidate must be able to work independently and j j
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        421 5 CENTRAL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT Tenders are invited for the following: (A) AN AUTOMATED RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE SYSTEM FOR THE CUSTOMS EXCISE DEPARTMENT. Tender No: CSD 3/E 336/0389 Head:CSD/CMP/10, CSD/FUR/10 Financial Limit: $100,000.00 (B) PRINTING OF 46,000 COPIES INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR PSLE CANDIDATES. 1989 FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Tender No:
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        615 5 MOTICES PORT OF SINGAPORE AUTHORITY TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited for (1) IMPROVEMENT TO UNDERDECK OF ENGINEERING SERVICES BUiLDING, MARITIME SQUARE Cost of Document Drawings $40 00 Closing Date 18 Apr 89 Eligibility CIDB Marine Structures $100,000 00 above Site Showround Meet at Main Entrance to Engineering Services Building on
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        667 5 -<**- PUBUC UTILITIES S*J BOfIRD Tenders are invited from eligible CIDB/CSD Registered Contractors for the following 1 Supply of 5-pair pilot cable Joint 2. Supply of primary and secondary current Injection test set For items 1 and 2 Registered Contractors m Electrical and Electronic Materials. Products and Components all classes
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        75 5 PHARMACEUTICAL DEPARTMENT TENDER Tenaers are invited from registered tenderers for the supply of the following i) Tender No PDT 2289Speciaiity Drugs (Anti-infective Agents) Closing Date 14 Apr 89 Tender forms wth full particulars are obtainable from Director. Pharmaceutical Department. No 2 Jalan Bukit Merah. Singapore 0316 All otters are to
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        633 6 Tenders are invited tor: I BUILDING (a) Tender No. AMM/TB9/007 -To supply labour, materials, tools, transport and other accessories for the installation of electrical works, public address system and building automation system to 1 9th Storey and 20th Storey, Pickering Operations Complex. (b| Tender No AMB/T 89/020 Minor repair works
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        613 6 IIIfc&PWPJII TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited from CIDB Registered Contractors for the following: -(A) PWD HQ 61.1.12 Production of PWD Corporate Brochure (B) pwd(R)CTIB/89 Consultancy Services for Development and Implementation of a Pavement Management System (C) M&E T 46/89 Supply of Trucks (D) M&E T 48/89 Supply of Special Water
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        743 6 I SINGAPORE BROADCASTING CORPORA TION^^ I TENDER NOTICE 1 B Tenders are invited from registered B B CSD/CIDB contractors and suppliers S I Or B B 1. Tender No. 3/89/13 B H Rental, Installation and operation of jE diesel generators and electrical dis- 5 tribution system at the National H
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        833 6 I SEMBAWANG MARITIME LIMITED (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) The Directors of Sembawang Maritime Limited announce the audited results of the Group and the Company for the year ended 31 December 1988 as follows: COMPANY GROUP 1988 1987 1988 1987 J. Ss'ooo Ss'ooo Ss'ooo SS'OOO REVENUE 10,613 7,577 +40
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        952 7 NOTICES #19 PRINTING OF MEDICAL FORMS Tender No PT*****3 Closing Date 14 4-89 Head CSD STA 1 Financial Limit $25 000 20 BLANKET: 2.2 X 1 66 M Tenders are ,nv,ted »or Tender No PT*****4 the supply ot the items below SeaTcSD^HSU i (Closing time is 1 1 00 am
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        823 7 Tenders are invited for the purchase of a piece of land m Malacca approved for residential cum commercial development. v Details are: Located approx 1 .5 km from Malacca Town Centre Land Area approximately 1 5 acres (394 sub-divided lots) Leasehold expiring on 1 1 .01 .2084 Located outside area
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        1633 7 C b^*3 YEO HIAP SENG LIMITED A fl (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) The directors are pleased to make the following announcements: AUDITED RESULTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1988 12 months ended 12 months ended change 31 December 1988 31 December 1987 (or Group Company Group Company
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        655 8 < ORCHWO G(XKN SUITAN/OKOM MIONG WOADKAT 11.45PM j 5 CATHAY/MAJESTtC KGW. CENTRAI ZEMTH: 12.00 AM < KDOK UISUW WOMt 12 15»m I tt KRETA AVER PfOPLt S-TONITE MIDNITE ONLY II 45PM *A O MARINA I TOMORROW MIONITE ONLY I I 30PM ($4) PLUS SUNDAY WORMING SHOW: < MAI STIC 10
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        882 8 > i___f j1 -j L-> fIIiTVJI 'j 1 1 bm 'V-i'lM r rTT n 7T TT MB (J < >^ *;*•< *■*-»i ■a-a-al^^^khMl'j'Jlf ■^'>auJJtUlltir_Si|J|| JJ RAJA MI 2l^ lH Z OOLOEN SULTAN (*****76): I 700 4 9 1 5PM BEDOK (24««77): I 30, 400 tO 9 30PM o TOOAY A
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        553 8 H CAPITOL SAVOY 2: a TOMORROW MIDNIGHT WL STI\I MICHAEI v I»J^\IARII\ (MM hbW^HEY Rh MhAN. THE THEY'RE NASTY, I THEY'RE NO GOOD, AND THEY'RE AWFULLY 11 NNV" B Dirty Rotten Scounmiels "a g^ >"<t«it.wm>irt«f -.wu.~ <■<l^^<^ TODAY 11am: JADE 1/SAVOY 2/CHANGI 2/ORENTAL WOOOLANDS/PRESDENT/REPUBLIC 1 Theatre 1 QUEENSTOWN/NHV TOWN JURONG/
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        583 8 i NOW SHOWING: CAPITOL i SAVOY 2 REPUBLIC 1 Theatre I B C^ PITOL < M797 M) 11« m. 145. 4. «.30. 9.15 Mo Fr^ List BAVOY 2 (2M5093) 1.30. 4.00. 7.00 ft 9.15 No Frss List B REP 1 (*****73) 1.30, 3.30, 700 a 9.00 No Fr«« List g
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        691 9 -^-^B^-^-^^J^^BB^^^^i^^T^?^""^^^^-^^ ™B I'Ollsllll) IMIMK.IM. I XPRKSSIVE. H IB^^^BB^JBfcPl^BWjt^^K^BM^^^i^^^^^^L^l^^^^^^^fc. v H9 IKcV-iA^^ *M*>^ v s% v^^HbHh? There's a woman we know very well at mSm W^W^-r- r "V^A^W' LAUREL. She's demanding. She's sophist.--r ;\\vA^^^j^'^v> »y/;> >, Il'^ cated. She knows how to make clothes work for ;^ffi|^^^^^^^^^^^H^^K BB^^ ■■H^ :^V ncr:
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    • Music
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        Schubert by two very different interpreters
        575 10  -  Y. L. Goh Classics on CD SCHUBERT. SONATA IN C MINOR, D 958 Moments Musicaux 1) Alfred Brendel (Philips full-price) 2) Radu Lupu (Decca Ovation mid-price) By BOTH these new issues would surely please the casual browser. For the lover of piano music and
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        This Elvis is not for airheads and bimbos
        740 10 NEW RELEASES Spike Elvit Costello (Warner Bros) Rating: THOSE who say pop is for airheads and bimbos could not be more wrong. Elvis Costello's customary wit, insightful lyrics and catchy melodies make Spike an intelligent album, and the singer, a valuable British
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        108 10 INTERNATIONAL BUFFET From the 24th till the end of every month. The Bali Hut £ocs international' with savoury cuisine from around the world. It features a palatable variety of popular dishes and desserts like Smorgasbord. Hungarian goulash Haricot of lamb. Duckling a la orange. Curries. Rojak. Drunken chicken. Sesame prawns.
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        398 10 f^^ I I^^ I|^ MA 1 law l^ LbwiiJw Ajl S^ Actual internal dimensions of />* f A I ffpjjfcA^i the Giant Mushroom are *q 1 2 098m hiQt1 x 1 634m WKje x 1 262m deep r\ IwPPM a°d ll is fi"ed completely >j i I A rLdf^B^^fl^C'Nß ff^A:
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