The Straits Times, 26 July 2004

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    32 1 The Straits Times BEST IN NEWSPAPER DESIGN IN ASIA Established 1845 Monday* July 26, 2004 72 Pages m five parts mita (P) o4B/0.3/2004 1 mmVmmmmWmmWC A Singapore Press Holdings publication Q\J Cents
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    Lock icon Kidnapping crisis in Iraq escalates
    657 1 Kidnapping crisis in Iraq escalates ♦Two Pakistanis feared taken hostage Al-Qaeda arm threatens Australia and Italy BAGHDAD Two Pakistanis working for a Kuwait-based company were missing m Iraq yesterday as escalating kidnappings fuelled fears that criminal gangs were compounding the country's deepening hostage crisis. Pakistan's Foreign Office said the two
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    Lock icon MOVIE MARATHON
    134 1 I Three out of an original 24 participants broke the world record for watching movies at Plaza Singapura on Saturday night after staying awake for 72 hours to watch more than 60 films. The event had started at spm on Thursday and watchers were allowed just a five-minute
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    Lock icon Pirate attacks in region's waters double
    540 1  - Pirate attacks in region's waters double K.C.VIJAYAN By CRIME CORRESPONDENT THE waters around Singapore may be among the most dangerous m the world. In the first six months of the year, pirate attacks m the Malacca and Singapore straits roughly doubled from 15 to 27 m sharp contrast to waters
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      146 2 10,000 VEHICLES BOUGHT ILLEGALLY ABOUT 10,000 new vehicles may have been purchased illegally m the last 18 months, going by a little-known law. This requires a buyer to make a 10 per cent down payment for vehicles costing up to $55,000 without the COE. It applies to those costing
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      100 2 CO M ME N T SPANISH LESSON FOR ASIA THERE are nationalist rumblings m Catalonia, which is part of Spain. There is also a campaign for Catalan to be made an official language of the European Union. That these aims can be pursued without conflict with Madrid, writes columnist Sunanda
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      70 2 FOR UM IS A BUDGET TERMINAL NEEDED? WHEN Changi Airport's third terminal is ready, all its three terminals will probably be underused, even with the projected increase m travellers. It may not get that. Long-range planes make stopping here unnecessary. So, writes reader William Wee Liang Thian, instead of spending
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      96 2 LI FE FUNNYMAN MICHAEL HUI IS BACK COMEDY legend Michael Hui is making a comeback after a 10-year layoff. He will be appearing m romantic comedy Three Of A Kind as a writer of martial arts novels who has not produced a new book for 10 years. It is a
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      194 2 Record win for cyclist Armstrong. AMERICAN Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France for the sixth consecutive year yesterday, setting a new record and confirming his place as one of the greatest sportsmen m history. Eight years ago, he was given a less than 50 per cent chance of
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      86 2 Dreyfuss wins Singapore Derby A HORSE named after actor Richard Dreyfuss showed its star quality yesterday m the last 400 m of the $800,000 Emirates Singapore Derby to romp home a winner. The race was particularly memorable for New Zealand trainer Laurie Laxon as it is the first timie
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      98 2 54% GROWTH IH TRADE WITH INDIA TRADE between Singapore and India has increased dramatically. In the last six months alone, it grew 54 per cent to $5.39 billion, according to IE Singapore, the Government's trade promotion agency. It is set to top $10 billion by the end of the
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      99 2 AT LAST, THE REAL STORY OF 9/11 A 567-PAGE report by an American commission has made nonsense of many ot the claims associated with the 9/H attacks and offers the real story. This makes clear that the hijackers did not sneak into America and that 13 of them broke
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      220 2 NO CRISIS IN CHINA-TAIWAN TIES CHINA'S verbal pawing of the ground over Taiwan's pro-independence stance has not seen America reaching for the panic button. And it is unlikely to do so, though it is not taking the rhetoric lightly, writes correspondent Roger Mitton. The Bush administration does not expect
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      Lock icon Taiwan now has missile site near China
      264 3 TAIPEI Taiwan has built a major missile and radar complex on an island off China aimed at restricting its rival's air force and naval capability m the Taiwan Strait, the authoritative Jane's Defence Weekly says. The report comes as both China and Taiwan
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      Lock icon Handover: Invitation to public a signal
      371 3  - Handover: Invitation to public a signal SUE-ANN CHIA B_t} HOLDING the Aug 12 handover ceremony at the Istana and inviting the public reflects the thinking of the next generation of leaders m wanting to involve Singaporeans m shaping the country, two ministers said yesterday. "The signal is that all Singaporeans
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      Lock icon Buffer zones for new petrol stations here
      548 3  -  TAN HUI YEE BiL They have to be at least 90m away from shopping and town centres; for homes, the distance is 50m NEW petrol kiosks can be no closer than 90m from malls and town centres, under safety rules believed to be
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      Lock icon Malaysia offere perks to reverse brain drain
      439 4 Malaysia offere perks to reverse brain drain Incentives for graduates working abroad include good contract terms LONDON Malaysia is offering a host of incentives, including better financial perks, favourable retirement age and terms of contract, to lure an estimated 30,000 of its graduates working overseas to return home. Prime Minister
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      Lock icon Bosses should pay workers on time, says minister
      566 4  -  SUE-ANN-CHIA This will reduce the cost of any insurance plan or fund for unpaid foreign workers, a measure which is being considered now B]L 'WHAT WE ARE SAYING IS THAT WORKERS NEED TO BE PAH). YOU CANT SAY THAT, "WELL, I'M GOING
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      Lock icon Britain plans number tags to Keep tabs on kids
      454 5  -  ALFRED LEE Govt wants their school, health and other data m national database to help protect them but some fear threat to civil liberties By FOR THE STRAITS TIMKS 'COMPUTERS WILL SIGNAL IF PARENTS OR CLOSE RELATIVES HAVE A HISTORY OF
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      Lock icon London sets up special unit to penetrate terror groups
      484 5 London sets up special unit to penetrate terror groups New group aims to gather intelligence by infiltration or use of double agents LONDON Using double agents and surveillance skills honed m Northern Ireland, Britain is setting up a special forces regiment to infiltrate and foil attacks by Muslim terrorist groups
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      Lock icon DOUBLE THE FUN:
      44 5 REUTERS i^^^^^^^^^^B Twins enjoy a roller-coaster ride at the Europa Park m Rust, Germany on Saturday. Some 500 sets of twins from all over Germany, France and Luxembourg took part m the leisure park event sponsored by a German pharmaceutical company.
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon IRAQ'S KIDNAP DOOM
      565 6 IRAQ'S KIDNAP DOOM Criminal gangs and militant rebels see abductions as rewarding business BAGHDAD The kidnapping of foreigners and even local Iraqis has become a booming industry here, fuelled by an array of Al-Qaeda-inspired militant groups. Clusters of extremist rebels, opposed to coalition forces and the US-backed government, are using
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      Lock icon SUSPECTS: An array of groups
      93 6 FILIPINO Angelo de la Cruz was captured by a group that called itself the Islamic Army, Khaled bin al-Waleed corps. The Al-Tawhid and Jihad group believed to be headed by Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is thought to be responsible for the beheadings of American
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      Lock icon CIA spies yet to penetrate deep into Al-Qaeda
      543 7 CIA spies yet to penetrate deep into Al-Qaeda THEY LOOK TO THE UNITED STATES STILL AS THE BRASS RING...THEY STILL WANT TO CONTINUE TO ATTACK US IN THE WAYS THEY DID THREE YEARS AGO.' A senior US intelligence official on the goal of Al-Qaeda, which is believed to be less
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      Lock icon NET SCAM: Osama death report carries new virus
      240 7 LONDON Osama bin Laden is trying, knowingly or otherwise, to take over the world disguised as a computer virus. Thousands of messages have been posted on Internet chatrooms suggesting the Al-Qaeda leader has been found hanged. But surfers may not realise the
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      Lock icon FOUNTAIN FUN:
      41 7 AP i^^^^^^^^^B Spaniards m Seville find a fun way to beat the scorching summer heat, with children and adults alike playing m a city fountain. Temperatures m many parts of Spain rose above 40 deg C at the weekend.
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      Lock icon Brazilian hands over 1,300 guns under amnesty
      225 7 RIO DE JANEIRO -A Brazilian woman m Sao Paulo has handed almost 1,300 firearms to the authorities, claiming U5565,000 (*****,400) under a government disarmament scheme. She had a cache which ranged from muskets to mortar shells. She told police her late father was
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      Lock icon 9/11: MYTH and REALITY
      1892 8 the wJi I il^lhivJ I A IBBM WASHINGTON When the National Commission On Terrorist Attacks Upon The United States set to work early last year to prepare the definitive history of the events of Sept 11, 2001, it seemed that much of the hard work of
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      Lock icon Democrats begin national convention
      511 9 Some 35,000 gather for the four-day gala m Boston m which the party will formally annoint John Kerry as its presidential candidate BOSTON Boston was besieged yesterday by Democrats and security forces as the party gathered for its national convention, smelling victory m its quest to
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      Lock icon Tight security as Democrats rally
      98 9 Tight security as Democrats rally A MILITARY policeman keeping an eye on things ahead of the arrival of some 35,000 Democrats and journalists today at the Fleet Centre m Boston. Senator John Kerry (left) and his running mate John Edwards will ride into town to get the party's endorsement with
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      Lock icon US voters ready for ballot box way ahead of time, poll reveals
      417 9 COLUMBUS This is not the typical July of a presidential election year. Rarely has a presidential campaign been this intense, partisan and polarised this early. The US presidential poll is not until Nov 2, and the general election
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      Lock icon Arafat weakened by the Palestinian 'intra-fada'
      592 10 Arafat weakened by the Palestinian 'intra-fada' While not m danger of losing power, he has had to compromise JERUSALEM They're calling it the "intra-fada" an uprising not against Israel but against the Palestinian establishment. A week of turmoil m the West Bank and the Gaza Strip has had Palestinian leader
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      Lock icon Germany plays Iraq card in bid for UN veto role
      534 10 Foreign Minister Fischer working overtime on shuttle diplomacy LAHORE Germany hopes to cash m on its outspoken opposition to the Iraq war to win a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, but regional rivalries and resistance m Washington could
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      Lock icon Cellphone service on flights taking off
      303 10 LONDON Having rid themselves of the complication of smoking and non-smoking areas, airlines may soon have to consider talking and non-talking seats. Airbus, the European aircraft maker, has formed a venture with two airline communications comEanies to develop services for moile phones on aircraft.
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      Lock icon Israel fears attack by Jewish extremists
      165 10 Israel fears attack by Jewish extremists JERUSALEM The Israeli authorities fear Jewish extremists could be planning an air attack on Jerusalem's disEuted mosque compound m a id to derail plans to uproot settlers from Gaza, the Haaretz newspaper reported yesterday. Security sources told the daily they were studying the possibility
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        Lock icon CANADA WARNS OF SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN
        143 10 TEHERAN Canada threatened Iran with international legal proceedings and possible sanctions yesterday after Iran's hardline judiciary acquitted the sole defendant accused of the killing m custody of Iranian-Canadian photographer Zahra Kazemi. The judiciary said the intelligence agent who stood trial for the murder had
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        Lock icon AUSTRALIA MOVES TO PROTECT DRUG SUBSIDIES
        109 10 SYDNEY Australia announced safeguards yesterday to ensure that US pharmaceutical firms cannot drive up local drug prices if a free trade deal with the United States comes into force. Australia keeps selected prescription medicines affordable under a subsidy programme called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
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        20 10 AFP Ernest Hemingway look-alikes pay homage in Key West, Florida, to the famous past resident.
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        224 10 LONDON British Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour Party is on course to win a historic third term m power m an election expected next year despite widespread public distrust over Iraq and broken promises, polls showed on Saturday. The news will be
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        Lock icon AUSSIE-NZ MARITIME BOUNDARY FINALISED
        66 10 SYDNEY Australia and New Zealand yesterday finalised their first formal maritime boundary following four years of talks. The common maritime boundary running through the Tasman Sea will divide the 320-km economic zones and continental shelves of both countries. Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said the agreement
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      14 11 With his backyard telescope, Mr Evans scans the night sky for stars. AFP
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      176 11 Champion supernova hunter PRIEST HAS STAR MEMORY SYDNEY Reverend Robert Evans, a 67-year-old retired Australian clergyman, has emerged as the international astronomical community's champion finder of supernovae giant stars m their death throes exploding with spectacular power. About 80 supernovae have been discovered visually by astronomers around the world. Of
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      Lock icon DI 'TOOK CHARLES TO THE CLEANERS'
      140 11 LONDON Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, handed over his entire personal fortune to his late ex-wife, Princess Diana, as part of their divorce settlement, his former financial adviser said yesterday. Mr Geoffrey Bignell, who handled Prince Charles' financial affairs for more than
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      Lock icon MINER HANDS OVER DIAMOND TO GOVT
      80 11 CONAKRY (Guinea) A young miner m this west African state who discovered a near-flaw-less 182-carat diamond handed the super-sized sparkler over to the government last Friday. For his effort and his honesty, Mr Mamadi Kalo will receive half the value of the diamond. That
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      Lock icon LATHAM ADMITS HE SMOKED MARIJUANA
      79 11 SYDNEY Australian opposition leader Mark Latham admitted smoking marijuana m his youth, saying he went further than former US president Bill Clinton and inhaled the drug. On the campaign trail m the southern city of Melbourne, Mr Latham was asked last Saturday if he had
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      Lock icon Youngsters 'can't evaluate reliability of info on Net'
      392 11  -  MELISSA SIM Survey of British students showed that 40% trusted most of the information they found online, while only 10% were sceptical %l CHILDREN lack the skills needed to evaluate the reliability of information available on the Internet, says a new study
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      321 6 Democratic Bash Begins pfSH 'Intra-fada' Against Arafat jllft Not Sceptical Enough Spitl Democrats begin their national convention Pp'^Sß/ Palestinian leader is forced to compromise nKJESa^PJJ Youngsters lack the skills m evaluating the |jp* '"^fer m Boston amid tight security to formally M^/Kfi!? after weeklong turmoil weakens his iron grip p^SS^^t
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      254 10 FIAVOURS TOMVOUR iY_W Savour Penanq's all time favourite the hawkers delight W I literally found m every street corners and coffee shops serving Malay, Chinese and Indian food prepared m an infinite number of ways. The famous nasi kandar, roti canai, and teh tarik m mamak i stalls or streetside
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      99 11 Emile Peynaud, a French enologist credited with major advances m the way wine is made and consumed, has died at the age of 92. Jose Maria Aznar, former Spanish prime minister, has denied that he had used public money to pay Washington lobbyists to campaign for him to be awarded
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      596 11 WHAI KIDS DO ONLINE What 12- to 19-year-olds who go online every day or week have done: Admitted to having copied something off the Internet and handing it m as their own: 21% Claimed to have hacked into someone else's website ore-mail: 8% Visited an online dating site: 5% Sent
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  • COMMENTARY ANAIYSIS
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        Lock icon A story of valour
        591 12 MONDAY, JULY 26, 2004 GROWING up Singaporean was never more accelerated than around this time last r ear when everyone put aside his or her differences and worked as one to face off the Sars threat. In doing so, they showed just how organised and able
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      Lock icon What sort of PM will he be?
      1590 12  - What sort of PM will he be? JOCELINE TAN PAUL GABRIEL and TI IK STAR IT WAS remarkably low-key. A simple press notice, 55 words m all, said that Singapore's next prime minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, would be sworn m on Aug 12. Outgoing Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong
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      Lock icon THE MALAY COMMUNITY: Winning hearts and minds
      532 12 IT WAS 1984 and Mr Lee Hsien Loong was contesting his first general election. "It was also my first election; I was voting for the first time," said a Malay professional now m his 40s. His father had brought him and his siblings
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      Lock icon Across the Causeway: views and expectations
      492 12 "He is my friend." Datuk Seri Abdullah told Pahang officials to "take very good care" of Mr Lee (left) during his visit to the state two years ago. WHEN Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visited Malaysia two years ago, he was interested m
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      Lock icon Don't go ballistic over missile shield
      1071 13  -  MICHAEL RICHARDSON Bui FOR THE STRAUS TIMES CRITICS of United States-led plans to develop defences against ballistic missiles m the Asia-Pacific region, initially to protect Japan, are missing the point. When Australia formally joined the programme this month, it resurrected both domestic and foreign
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      158 14 Thanks, M1, but please help catch the thief I REFER to the letter "He lost his phone and got taken for a ride" by Mr Jaime Lee (ST, 22 July). I applaud Ml customer service for its handling of this case and its generosity m granting Mr Lee a partial
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        59 14 fll have query for Singapore Power regarding the way tne electricity tariff is calculated. Based on information on the Singapore Power website, the charges are based on fuel oil prices. But doesn't part of the power plant use natural gas as fuel? If so, why is the
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        52 14 1 1 just caught the movie Mean Girls on July 12. There was a scene showing two teenage girls kissing! This is appalling considering a similar scene was cut from the Oscar-winning movie The Hours. Does the censor imply teenagers can handle a lesbian kissing scene better than
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      8 1 The Straits Times home Monday, July 26, 2004
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      623 1  -  CHRISTOPHER TAN Lenders may be adversely affected by little-known law as they will have little recourse if borrowers default on loans By SENIORJCORRESPONDENT 7 know of a case where the lender tried to sue the buyer for defaulting on his payments, hut hacked down when it was pointed
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      748 2  -  JOYCE TEO There are now 13, from four six months ago, says Singapore Tourism Board, and some owners fear a price war m THERE SEEMS TO BE MORE AND MORE OF THESE BUDGET HOSTELS COMIHG UP. AT SOME POINT, I DON'T THINK EVERY ONE
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      140 2 Tremors felt in central, eastern S'pore TREMORS were felt m some parts of central and eastern Singapore last night. Meteorological Services said the tremors, which occurred at around 10.30pm, were caused by an earthquake m Indonesia measuring 7 on the Richter scale. Police received 37 calls from the public. The
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      84 2 ON HER way home early on Friday morning, a woman was set upon by a robber who throttled her before demanding that she hand over her valuables. She was walking across a football field m front of Block 101, Woodlands Street 13, at about 2am when a
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      872 3  - Kallang Bowl changing lanes SERENE GOH A social huh m its heyday and the practice place of champions, the alley's future is up m the air as Kallang Leisure Park prepares to undergo a two-year redevelopment m_ BACK m the 1980s, when many Singaporeans were making a beeline for discotheques,
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      239 3 then now 1982: Kallang Bowler-Drome launches a programme to attract junior bowlers (boys and girls from nine to 16), promising successful trainees memberships at $1 a game, against prevailing rate of $2.30, until after secondary school. 1983: A few firsts take place at the Kallang Bowler-Drome, including the first time
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      473 4  -  VIVIZAINOL Cabbages and Condoms eatery-resort chain may partner local NGOs to promote concept here Bu A NON-PROFIT Thai restaurant and resort chain is to make its debut here and maybe teach local groups a thing or two about marrying charity work
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      37 4 If an NGO is willing to do it, why not? It's a fantastic avenuefor them. But it should be run as a business and not a Executive director of Action for Aids, Mr Benedict Jacob-Thambiah
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      35 4 Who says NGOs cant compete with businesses? We can. We work even harder because if we don't, the poor people are m trouble.' Cabbages and Condoms founder and social activist Mechai Viravaidy
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      434 4  -  THERESA TAN ■I mm MM m PASTOR Joseph Sim is a man on a mission to Geylang. He is m the area almost every other day talking to prostitutes from China, whom he calls "hospitality entrepreneurs". Sometimes, he even pays them, just so they
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      558 5  -  LEE HUI CHIEH Used with two other drugs, it can reduce brain damage m gas attack victims; but there are side effects ___J A DRUG once used to ease labour pains could be put to work today to protect victims m a biochemical
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      227 5 WHEN sales executive Richard Siew found out that the Education Trust Fund (ETF) was appealing for donors to make monthly contributions, he quickly signed up for it. The 64-year-old not only pledged $5 a month through Giro deductions, but also
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        1037 6  -  HO AI LI Wanted: assessment book No experience necessary Assessment books may not be on official bestseller lists but hundreds of thousands fly off the shelves each month. The Straits Times Education Team takes a look at who is hired to write these books, and how to pick the
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        819 7  -  YAP SU YIN With so many books on the market, how do you Make sure you know your child's abilities before buying, say experts, and remember that quality matters rather than quantity __V_ 'All too often, parents mistake quantity for quality. They overbuy assessment books, hoping that more practice
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        568 7 Identify what your child needs whether he requires a guide book, one for revision, for extra practice, or just to gauge his ability before headingfor the bookshop ASSESSMENT books can be used for four main purposes: a guide book supplementing a textbook,
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        809 8  -  MARIA ALMENOAR Going beyond pen and paper, more are to the i^^^|lß*!^J attention with animation, music PEN-AND-PAPER assessment books may still be the top choice for parents getting their children ready for exams, but a small and growing number are turning to computer-based courses and tests. More parents are
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        284 8 7 know people are concerned that some of these books are standard, but I leave it to Justina to pick the good ones for Joey. Madam Ho, whose elder daughter, Justina, selects assessment books for her younger daughter, Joey (left) TEN-YEAR-OLD Joey Tan cannot
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        252 9  -  MARIA ALMENOAR 'We're doing well without assessment books. There are enough questions from teachers and m our textbooks to help us revise. Wee Kian (right), who has never used an assessment book m his life. His friend, Jameus (left), has not done assessment book
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      42 1 TUCK IN, FOR A GOOD CAUSE 'Our food is good and guaranteed not to cause pregnancy. Mr Condom, otherwise known as .social activist M echai Viravaidy, 63, on his non-profit Cabbages and Condoms restaurants, which fund good works such as Aids education
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      14 1 The Straits Times asia Monday, July 26, 2004 ASIAN AGENDA: ELECTRICITY CURBS IN CHINA
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      260 1 Wing Ming, general managCompanies have been asked to curb ero unLX p n an hai Pica can usage as the worst shortage since get .another reprieve, m?tK H the 1980s hits economic growth (S$63,OOO) to 500,000 yuKil TKrwATvc rin rwT Tne company won a re- an, or
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        533 2  - Natural disasters adding to power woes JASON LEOW ELECTRICITY CURBS IN CHINA By CHINA BUREAU CHIEF BEIJING A torrential rain that pelted down one night two weeks ago completely damaged four of seven power stations m Xingdong township, prompting the Guangdong government to send m emergency workers to rebuild homes
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        869 2  -  Wang Zheng Reporting By Additional [From Page M] Research Centre chief economist Hu Zhaoguang estimates that China's gross domestic product could have grown 10.4 Eer cent last year had power lackouts not interrupted factory production. China's economy officially grew
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          23 2 King Abdullah of Jordan starts a weeklong visit to China today. A three-day forum on China-Taiwan relations starts m Hangzhou on Wednesday.
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          43 2 Mainland Affairs Council chairman Joseph Wu briefs media today on his visit to the US to discuss crossstrait relations and China's reaction to DPM Lee Hsien Loong's Taiwan visit. The Kuomintang Central Standing Committee will name 65 members for year-end parliamentary elections.
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          18 2 The People's Liberation Army garrison will host a parade to mark its 77th anniversary on Sunday.
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          35 2 Meat-packing company executives accused of swindling the government out of 3.6 billion yen (5556.3 million) go on trial tomorrow. The Ground Self-Defence Force opens an exhibition on Japanese humanitarian aid to Iraq on Wednesday.
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          14 2 India and China hold a third round of special representatives-level border talks today.
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          27 2 Afghan President Hamid Karzai (above) visits Pakistan today to sign a memorandum of understanding enabling Afghan refugees m Pakistan to vote m their country's presidential election.
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          15 2 Cyber-dissident Nguyen Dan Que goes on trial m Ho Chi Minh city on Thursday.
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          41 2 The Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) three-day summit starts m Bangkok on Thursday. The fourth Asean Ministerial Meeting on Telecommunications and the fifth Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Telecommunications will be held m Bangkok from Thursday.
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          25 2 President Gloria Arroyo delivers her state-of-the-nation address to Congress today. Three weeks of joint counter-terrorism exercises between the Philippines and the US start today.
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          21 2 The General Elections Commission announces the July 5 presidential election results today. Apec transport ministers start talks m Bali tomorrow.
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        55 4 REUTERS i^^^^^^^^^^^^This man would probably have been arrested for parking his truck outside the Tiananmen Square gate. But since what he is blocking is just the door to a furniture mall m Chengdu, Sichuan province, that was built to look like the gate m Beijing, he is free
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        469 4  -  LARRY TEO THE Sino-Singapore relationship is resilient and unbreakable at the non-governmental level, even when official ties have chilled due to an ongoing squabble over Taiwan, said a Chinese painter who is here to raise funds for a local charity. "The so-called people-to-people
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        297 4 Cellphones must be off during storm at Great Wall BEIJING Tourists will now have to switch off their cellphones before scaling the Great Wall on stormy days because using them on such occasions can prove to be an electrifying experience. A number of tourists who were seeking shelter at the
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        909 4  -  ROGER MITTON Washington pundits say China is serious but not yet ready for war m spite of rhetoric and sabre-rattling on all sides 8. US BUREAU CHIEF NEWS ANALYSIS WASHINGTON Although the United States appreciates that the Beijing leadership is
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        290 4 BEIJING China must reinforce its national defence and prioritise the protection of its territorial integrity, President Hu Jintao told state media yesterday. China needed effectively to reinforce the building of national defence so that it was m harmony with economic development, the People's Daily quoted
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        474 5 Eight shot dead in Tamil Tiger safe house in Colombo Those killed were supporters of renegade leader Karuna, and shootings have been blamed on deep split m the rebel group COLOMBO Eight people were shot dead at a Tamil Tiger safe house near here yesterday m an attack blamed on
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        151 5 CHENNAI A Sri Lankan MP and supporter of the Tamil Tiger rebels was denied entry to India and sent back to his country from Chennai airport, police said yesterday. Mr M.K. Eelavendan, who represents the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Tamil National Alliance
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          90 5 BEIJING A Chinese court has sentenced five farmers to death for stealing crude oil from a pipeline that ran through their county, state media said yesterday. Twelve other farmers who helped steal the oil were given sentences ranging from three years to life
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          126 5 ISLAMABAD Pakistani police have found the body of a child with his throat cut m a town where two men were arrested earlier this year for allegedly murdering four children to use their blood m witchcraft, police said yesterday. The body of 4V. -year-old Tajammal Ahmed,
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          91 5 TOKYO An anonymous benefactor sent a winning lottery ticket worth 200 million yen (Ss3 million) to a local government m central Japan to help disaster victims of heavy rain, media reported yesterday. "I would like to use this press conference to say Thank you very much',"
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          84 5 KUALA LUMPUR A British tourist was killed when a speedboat crashed into her while she was snorkelling off a popular Malaysian tourist island m Terengganu, officials said yesterday. Ms Joanna Stillwell, 23, was swimming with her brother off eastern Pulau Redang when she strayed outside the
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        313 5 SEOUL North Korea has rejected an American proposal that it should follow Libya's example and scrap its nuclear weapons programme m return for economic and diplomatic reward. The plan had 'little worthy to be discussed a spokesman for North Korea's Foreign Ministry
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        257 5 NEW DELHI India's government will have its first top-level contact with China since taking office m May when a new round of talks on their dragging border dispute starts today, but experts have warned against high expectations. The discussions between National Security Adviser J.N. Dixit and his
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        450 6 Thaksin warns illegals to register or be deported The employers of illegal workers and the workers themselves will face severe penalties as this problem has an impact on national security. Interior Minister Wan Muhamad Noor Matha Thai PM targets illegal migrants from Myanmar- Cambodia and Laos to stem influx of
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        52 6 AP LAn Indonesian Red Cross worker recovering the bones of two salesmen, reported missing m April last year and allegedly killed by rebels, from an old well m Aceh province. Saturdays discovery came amid continuing violence there as Indonesian troops clash with separatists of the Free
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        431 6 INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL POLLS JAKARTA A final tally of most votes m Indonesia's presidential election has confirmed ex-general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the winner, the election authority said yesterday, a day before the official results were to be announced. The Indonesian General Election Commission completed a manual
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        219 6 KOH SOTIN (Cambodia) Ministers m the new and expanded government should not expect to be given cars as an official privilege because there is not enough money to pay for such luxuries, Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday. Newly appointed ministers should commute to
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        782 7 Thais debate over women as Buddhist monks •WE'RE NOT ASKING FOR STATUS, WEALTH OR EQUALITY, JUST OUR SHARE OF RESPONSIBILITY WHICH WAS GIVEN TO US BY THE BUDDHA TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.' Dhammananda Bhilckuni (above), Thailand's only There vada Buddhist female monk WHEN I WAS FIRST ORDAINED, THERE WERE PEOPLE
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        304 7 BANGKOK A Thai boy suspected of contracting bird flu, which killed 24 people in Asia earlier this year, does not have the virus, the Health Ministry said yesterday as the disease spread to two more provinces. Avian influenza swept
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        488 7 Hanoi blames UN refugee agency for Montagnard exodus HANOI Vietnam launched a blistering attack on the United Nations refugee agency yesterday, accusing it of luring ethnic minorities m the Central Highlands to Cambodia with offers of asylum. Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung told the state-controlled Vietnam News Agency that the
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        760 8 Police seek to allay fears over snatch thefts Stabbing death suspect charged A 31 -year-old Indonesian identified only as Sahlan (above) has been charged by a magistrate with the murder of good Samaritan van driver Rosli Mohd Saad, who was stabbed to death as he tried to help a snatch-theft
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        270 8 JOHOR BARU Malaysian police have ruled out political rivalry as a motive m an aborted assassination attempt on a Johor politician last Thursday, saying it was an attempted robbery. Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Noh Omar said that police had identified the gunman
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        335 8 Witch doctors enlisted in search for helicopter MIRI The Malaysian authorities have enlisted the help of witch doctors m a bid to find seven people who went missing after their helicopter was feared to have crashed m the Borneo jungle nearly two weeks ago. Several mediums and local witch doctors,
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        193 8 KOTA KINABALU The government is considering banning the sale of cigarettes m small packs to discourage smoking, especially among youths, said Health Minister Chua Soi Lek. Dr Chua said the move was appropriate as it would make it harder for youths to buy
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        349 8 WASHINGTON The daughter of Malaysia's former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, Ms Nurul Izzah, is m the United States lobbying for support to have him travel to Germany for critical back surgery. The 23-year-old has met officials at the White House, the State
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        99 12 THE MANAGEMENT STAFF OF MARINE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD, KOBE, JAPAN MARICO ENGINEERING (S) PTE LTD Wish to express their heartfelt condolences to the family of their Executive Director SATOSHI KOSUGA Passed away peacefully on 24 July 2004 Very Deeply missed fondly remembered by Wife: Yoshiko Kosuga Son: Daughter: Jun Kosuga
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        45 12 r With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to our Chief Executive Officer, Ms Adeline Sum and family on the demise of her beloved mother YVONNE YEO YIN FONG Departed on 24 July 2004. From: Board of Directors, Management Staff of NTUC Choice Homes Co-operative Ltd I.
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        132 12 1 fIHHfIR 9im mmm Wmmt I 10TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of ALEXANDER JOSEPH BENNY Departed: July 26, 1994 I A MAN OF FAITH His smiling way and pleasant face, are a pleasure to recall; He had a kind word for each and died belo ved I by all. Rest
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        138 12 FONG KWAI CHUN Age: 73 passed away peacefully on 23 July 2004. Dearly missed and fondly cherished by loved ones. Sons: Daughters-in-law: Phoon Kok Wan Lim Ai Reen Poon Kwok Leong Hui Kuan Kuen Poon Kok Meng Rachel Tan Daughters: Sons-in-law: Phoon Choy Lee Lee Chee Kiong Poon Choy Foong
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        90 12 I 'I am the Resurrection and the Life. 1 Whoever believes m Me will live, 1 I even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes m Me will never die.' 4th Anniversary i J In Everlasting Memory Of i-likinl LEONG LAI SUN Departed on 26 Jul 2000 i Weo
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        225 12 Ijj "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, andll I will dwell m the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 THERESA YEO SIEW HOON (Mrs Teo Chwee Chua) Age: 92 was called home to be with the LORD on 24 July 2004. Sons:
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        106 12 TUANG MUI WAH Ama* __<a Age: oo passed away peacefully on 24 July 2004. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Husband: Toon Boon Hlam Sons: Daughters-in-law: Toon Chin Chuan Chiam Soon Kiam Toon Chin Huat Tan Siew Chai, Rosalind Daughters: Son-in-law: Toon Fong Xian Sun Feng Xian Wen
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        74 12 115 th Anniversary I In Loving Memory of I I TAN SWAN TIN (Mrs Harry Chew Ek Bin) Departed on 26 July 1989 As you dwell m the house of the Lord forever, we want you to know that we love you and miss you very much. We thank you
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        135 12 E*fl "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, Hh And I will dwell In the house of the Lord forever/ **ll WEE AIK HUAN Age: 64 was called home to be with the Lord on 25 July 2004. Dearly missed and always remembered by
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        92 12 Fr. Pierre BARTHOULOT, mep Age: 88 Missionary In Singapore since November 1946 was called home to the Lord on 25 July 2004. Body resting at the Church of St. Joseph, Victoria Street. Nightly mass and prayers at Bpm. Funeral Mass on Thursday 29 July 2004 at 2.30pm at St. Joseph's,
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        78 12 ONG AH KUAY passed away peacefully on 23 July 2004. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by all loved ones. Mother Tan Beng Choo Husband Foo Meng Hua Son Foo Teck Leng Daughter Foo May Ling Brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews Body is resting at Blk 441 Sin Ming
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        149 12 WANG GEOK HUAY THERESA Age: 75 passed away peacefully on 25 July 2004 leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Lim Siew Suah Peter Children: Spouse: Lim Geok Eng Elizabeth (Luke Chin Hwa Mong, deceased) Lim Hock Hai Charles Evelyn Lee Phek Hong Lim Hock Huat Paul Nifty Nah Lim Kirn Eng
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        41 12 fl The family of the late H_mYWKHAYHUAT Departed 20 July 2004 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, colleagues and business assosicates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donations and wreaths during their recent >»w bereavement. >g^
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        38 12 rln Loving Memory Of *V r --Tf mw*** 9 KHOO SOO TIANG CHOO TING NEO Departed: 26/7/89 Departed: 19/11/93 Within our hearts and thoughts you will forever live Deeply cherished dearly missed by children, grandchildren all loved ones
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        905 13 ROUND-UP Overseas markets TOKYO shares could fall this week as investors continue to worry about future earnings at top companies even if Firstquarter results that are starting to roll m are as good as expected. The focus will be on technology firms including Sony,
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        394 13 ABNAmroßankNV 5.25 ABSA Bank Limited 5.5 Agricultural Bank Of China 5.5 ANZ Banking Group 6 American Express Bank 5 Arab Bank PLC 5 Banca Di Roma 5.5 Bangkok Bank 6 Bank of America NA 5 Bank of China 5.5 Bank of Communications 5.5 Bank of East Asia
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        435 13 REVIEW Currencies THE yen led AsiaPacific currencies lower last week after the. US dollar was boosted by upbeat midweek comments by Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan on the United States economy. JAPANESE YEN: The yen slipped against the dollar amid prospects ot US interest rate
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        4521 13 PIMCO Total Returns Bond Fund rated 5-star by Mercer Investment Consulling ABM Amro Asset Mgt (Spore) Star Europe Eqty!" 0.721/ Star Europe Bond 1.267/ Star Europe Bal 1.042/ Star Asian Tiger Eqty 0.819/ Star Asia Bond 1.327/ Star Asia Balanced 0.926/ Star Global Technology Fund!" 0.193/ Star Bhv Finance Japan
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        287 14 SYDNEY Australia and Malaysia will examine the possibility of a free trade agreement (FTA) today at a meeting of senior government officials, Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile's office said. He will meet his Malaysian counterpart Rafidah Aziz m Melbourne today at the 11th
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        297 14 SHANGHAI- China's banking watchdog has issued guidelines ordering banks to tighten controls when they offer credit, listing more than 200 risk signs, such as loss of contact with managers of firms receiving loans. The guidelines were issued as Beijing tries to overhaul its banking
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        438 14  -  JOHN ZAROCOSTAS Dr Supachai urges countries to put stalled Doha talks back on track and help advance lowering of global trade barriers By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES GENEVA World Trade Organisation (WTO) chief Supachai Panitchpakdi has, ahead of a critical meeting m Geneva tomorrow
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        561 14 KEY TO INDUSTRY PROFITABILITY TOKYO Japan's two-year economic recovery has helped major banks write off many of their problem loans. Now analysts say the next step is to seek growth by offering one-stop shopping focusing on retail customers. The latest industry merger planned between
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        238 14 Global Trust customers' deposits are safe: India MUMBAI- India sought to reassure customers of privately held Global Trust Bank yesterday that their deposits are safe and that an order restricting the bank's operations is only temporary. On Saturday, the government ordered the 10--year-old bank not to give new loans without
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          Lock icon RECORD PROFIT FOR S. KOREAN BANKS
          83 14 SOUTH Korean banks posted record earnings in the first half of this year, thanks to a surge in interest income, a financial watchdog said yesterday. The Financial Supervisory Service said 19 banks posted a combined net profit of 3.58 trillion won (S$5.4 billion) in
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          61 14 FLOODS have wreaked havoc for Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry, the country's biggest export earner, cutting worker attendance by 25 per cent, a key business leader said yesterday. The industry accounts for 75 per cent of Bangladesh's total exports, fetching US$5 billion (S$8.6 billion) in the
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          Lock icon JAPANESE GIANTS UPBEAT ON RECOVERY
          76 14 JAPAN'S top 100 companies say the economy has recovered or has entered a recovery phase, citing a rise m earnings and capital spending, according to a poll published yesterday. The survey by Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun daily found that all of the big firms were upbeat
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        Lock icon Know company profiles better, investors told
        439 15  -  SURYANI OMAR Don't simply base decisions on the weak market, as you may miss the chance to buy into 'good companies', says expert Bui INVESTORS should make an effort to understand companies' profiles and not simply follow market sentiment, says underwriter of initial public
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        Lock icon Wall Street's weakness rubs off on STI
        744 15  -  HUGH CHOW TAKING STOCK LOCAL investor sentiment has been dampened this past week by a volatile Wall Street unsettled by the prospect of oil prices returning to record highs and fears that companies may fail to maintain profit levels m the coming months.
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        174 15 RAFFLES LASALLE NAMES NEW COO SCOTT CHEW KOK CHOR: Appointed chief operating officer (COO) of educational group Raffles LaSalle with effect from next Sunday. He is currently vicepresident for its China operations, a position he will continue to hold. Raffles LaSalle also announced that Mr Alvin
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          Lock icon SINGPOST INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR RAISES STAKE
          85 15 SINGAPORE Post (Sing Post) independent director Keith Tay exercised his right to buy 48,350 Sing Post shares at 60 cents a share last Monday. Exercising his share options raised Mr Tay's stake m the company to 128,350 shares from 80,000 previously. His percentage stake was
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          Lock icon POPIAH KING OWNS 15.3% OF SUPER COFFEMIX
          75 15 POPIAH King Sam Goi bought a total of 1.01 million shares of Super Coffeemix Manufacturing m a series of transactions last week. Last Tuesday, he bought 509,000 shares from the open market. The day before, he had acquired 504,000 shares. The latest transactions
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          Lock icon LINKS' EX-CHAIRMAN BUYS MORE HG METAL SHARES
          98 15 FORMER Links Island Holdings chairman Winstedt Chong bought another 248,000 shares m HG Metal Manufacturing last Wednesday at undisclosed prices. His open market acquisition follows the recent purchase on July 16 of 209,000 shares by his wife Cynthia Tan, who is a deputy
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        Lock icon TIE-UP WITH PALM BEACH Thai Village bites deeper into China
        409 15  - TIE-UP WITH PALM BEACH Thai Village bites deeper into China LEE SU SHYAN By COMPANIES CORRESPONDENT HOMESICK Singaporeans m China are now able to taste Palm Beach's famous chilli crab and Thai Village's signature shark's fin dishes all under one roof m Shanghai. The two food companies have joined forces
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        Lock icon India-Singapore trade leaps 54%
        638 16  -  NARENDRA AGGARWAL Fastest-growing Trading Partner By ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT Two-way exchange between the two nations totals $5.4 b m first half, setting the stage for full-year trade to top $10b INDIA has become Singapore's fastest-growing trade partner this year, overtaking even China a country that has also
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      39 1 ALL ARE EQUAL 7 don't make a distinction between what you call 'bigfislri and 'small fish' everybody is equal before the law. Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail, Malaysia's Attorney-General, on the corruption cases presented to his chambers for prosecution
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      28 2 Shaping up for next wave Singapore is set to become a major provider of high-end Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and shared services, says the Economic Development Board -t-
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      8 9 The Straits Times sports Monday, July 26, 2004
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      Lock icon ARMSTRONG'S UNRIVALLED SIX-CESS
      217 9 Lance Armstrong, 27, returns to the Tour de France 21 months after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. He storms his way to take the prologue, and wins his first yellow jersey by 7min 37sec from Swiss AlexZulle. 2000 Trailing overall by nearly six minutes, Armstrong destroys his
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      592 9 Lance is Tour 's best ever rider CYCLING Armstrongs sixth Tour de France win makes him one of sport's greats PARIS Lance Armstrong rode into history yesterday by winning the Tour de France for a record sixth time, an achievement that confirmed the victory-hungry cancer sur- vivor as one of
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      Lock icon Rooney dates Coleen but hires call girl
      681 9 LOVE CHEAT NO. 1 LIVERPOOL Wayne Rooney's reputation at Merseyside tooK another battering yesterday when The Sunday Mirror claimed he had cheated on his fiancee with a prostitute. Earlier this month, the England striker sold his life story to The Sun for £250,000
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      151 9 DAVID Beckham is one of the most famous footballers to have allegedly cheated on their partners. He was reported to have had an affair with his former personal assistant Rebecca Loos, who helped ease his move from Manchester United to Spanish giants Real Madrid. He and his wife
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      Lock icon Yes, Sven slept with secretary, says FA
      509 9 LOVE CHEAT NO. 2 LONDON Not only has Sven-Goran Eriksson's latest dalliance with a Football Association secretary embarrassed his employer, but it could also make his tenure as England coach impossible. That is not the Swede's only problem. Ex-girlfriend Nancy Dell' Olio, who
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        74 11 'Surely goodness and mercy snail follow me for the rest of my life, and I will dwell m the House of the Lord forever.' Psalm 23:6 In Loving Memory of Raymond Pang Ah Lek ,___*~M Returned home to the Lord 26 July 2003 Remembered by: Eileen Tan Chor Chor Pang
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        63 11 Wmw*9mm\m— G. RAMAN (staff of Micron Pte Ltd) Age: 41 passed away peacefully on 25 July 2004 leaving behind: Wife: Kalaivani Mother: Puayee Children: R. Darmaraju R. Thirumurthi R. Priyadarshini brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and friends Cortege will leave from Blk 243, #04-101 Hougang St 22, on 26 Jul
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        42 11 ffl 22nd Anniversary _W V In Loving Memory OfV SUBRAMANIAM AYASAMY (A.S. Maniam) 25.9.1928-26.7.1982 His memory is as dear today, As m the hour he passed away. Sadly missed always remembered by Wife: Logammal Children, Grandchildren k and Loved Ones i mmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmOm
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        41 11 j In Loving Memory ANTHONY JOHNSON ALBERT Departed: 26 July 2003 His memory is as dear today As m the hour he passed away. Fondly remembered by Loved Ones Mass at 6.30pm at the Church of St. Francis Xavler Seranqoon Gardens
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        19 11 F mm Fond ~M j Memories Of JOYCE TAN KAH JOO parted 26 July *3j^remembered b y loved ones'
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      Lock icon Dreyfuss, Dye win Derby
      774 10  -  MARC LIM HORSE RACING Melbourne Cup 'party' has more to celebrate as Laxon registers 3 placegetters Bu ONE is a Melbourne Cup-win-ning trainer, the other, a jockey. So when Laurie Laxon combined with Shane Dye m yesterday's Emirates Singapore Derby, it was no wonder Dreyfuss stormed
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        Lock icon DECO ASSAULTED IN PORTUGAL
        99 10 BARCELONA football club's 21-million euro (5543.8-million) new boy Deco was physically assaulted by three men over the weekend while on holiday m Portugal. He was not seriously injured. The men followed him m their car and began yelling insults at him as he drove along a
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        Lock icon RUGBY CUP CHAMPS BEAT CRICKET CLUB
        43 10 DEFENDING Singapore Cup champions Wanderers defeated Singapore Cricket Club 29-13 m a National Rugby Championship Premier League match yesterday at the Padang. In another match played at Sentosa on Saturday evening, the Bucks beat Bedok Kings 13-12.
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        Lock icon CHINA OLYMPIANS MAY GET MORE CASH
        57 10 CHINA is considering raising its cash bonus for medal winners at next month's Olympic Games m Athens, Xinhua news agency reported yesterday. At the 2000 Olympics m Sydney, Chinese athletes were rewarded with 150,000 yuan (5530,960) for a gold medal, 100,000 yuan for a
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        Lock icon MALIK GIVES PAKISTAN UPPER HAND
        78 10 PAKISTAN all-rounder Shoaib Malik cracked a ca-reer-best 143 to power his country to 300 for nine against cricket arch-rivals India m their second-round Asia Cup clash m Colombo yesterday. Malik counter-attacked after the first-over loss of Imran Nazir, the 22-year-old right-hander cruising to a fourth
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        Lock icon KENYA THRASH UGANDA FOR ICC CUP
        76 10 KENYA won the International Cricket Council Intercontinental Cup when they beat Uganda by an innings and four runs on the third and final day at the Nairobi Gymkhana club yesterday. Needing 151 runs from 41 overs, Uganda ended on 118 for seven on Saturday
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      955 10 BASEBALL American League: Cleveland 10 Kansas City 2 (1st game), Cleveland 4 Kansas City 3 (2nd game), Boston II Yankees 10, Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 2, Oakland 6 Texas 2, Baltimore 4 Minnesota 2, White Sox 7 Detroit 6, Anaheim 8 Seattle 4. National League: Philadelphia 4
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      Lock icon Schumacher ties record with 11th win of season
      509 11 MOTOR RACING HOCKENHEIM (Germany) Michael Schumacher roared to a record-equalling 11th win of the season m yesterday's German Grand Prix as he gave his home fans the result they wanted, while his rivals created an exciting race to remember. The German started
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      Lock icon GERMAN GRAND PRIX RESULTS
      224 11 1 Michael Schumacher (Ger) Ferrari lhr 23min 54.848sec 2 Jenson Button (Gbr) BAR-Honda 1:24:03.236 3 Fernando Alonso (Esp) Renault 1:24.11.199 4 David Coulthard (Gbr) McLaren-Mercedes 1:24:14.079 5 Juan Pablo Montoya (Col) Williams-BMW 1:24:17.903 6 Mark Webber (Aus) Jaguar-Cosworth 1:24:35.956 7 Antonio Pizzonia (Bra) Williams-BMW 1:24:36.804 8
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      651 11 SOCCER Gunner looks set to refuse pay cut and follow captain Vieira to Real Madrid LONDON Sol Campbell could walk out on Arsenal, along with captain Patrick Vieira. The England defender, who has only 10 months left on his contract, is dismayed that the English Premiership
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      Lock icon Players too scared to join Blues
      354 11 SEATTLE Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has accused players of being too scared to move to the Premiership big spenders. The former Porto boss, who has spent almost £65 million (Ss2o6 million) but is battling to sign a central defender to replace Marcel Desailly before
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        405 7 It's revenge in last Star Wars film SAN DIEGO The final Star Wars prequel is just Episode 111 no more. Lucasfilm has announced its new title: Revenge Of The Sith. The movie, set for release m May next year, will link the prequels with the original Star Wars trilogy by
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        77 8 'I just got my chest m the past year, and I couldn't be happier.' Actress Lindsay Lohan (above), 18, on the wonders of puberty for something you don't have seems a rather miserable state of Actress Ashley Judd (above) I That thing was a total "ugh". I
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        325 9  -  TAN SHZR EE CONCERT ELGAR's FIRST SYMPHONY Shui Lan, conductor Gerhard Oppitz, piano Singapore Symphony Orchestra Esplanade Concert Hall Last Saturday Bu ARTS CORRESPONDENT IF THE SSO was looking to f>rove its mettle after June's Matter Eighth success at the Singapor»J_rts Festival, then last
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        893 7 HDI2-14 BALESTIER/ MACPHERSON/GEYLANG PTEAPTS-RENT PAYA LEBAR MRT!!! Sims Resi- dence (New) 1400 sqft. 3+l. Furn. Pool security. 9770-7398 EffH Dl 5-16 EAST COAST frjy PTEAPTS-RENT 4+ 1 Utility, 2099 sq ft Full condo facilities Near amenities Beautiful resort setting i Brandon Teo 9682 8032 VevienOng 9009 1066 DrainnaYeo 9368 7949
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        358 7 EJffl 015-16 EAST COAST U^ PTEAPTS-RENT AMBERVILLE 1776 SOFT. 3-bdrm. F/furn. Top schs, parkway parade. Security big compound. Immed. Shirley 9007-2496 HAWAII TWR. S2OOK luxurious renovation. CEO's choice. 2259 sqft. Walk m wardrobe. High-end kitchen. Immed. 9388 9998 RS D.15 ROSE LANE walk-up mais 3rms $1.4K/ Studio $IK. Lift landing.
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        486 8 nHUDC/HDB APTS FOR RENT 3+l TAMPINES 243 MRT furn, 1 air con. Avail Ist Sept. $1.2K neg 2/3+ l Tampines 383. High floor. 3+l Sengkang 2908/ 2+l Woodlands 880/ T Blangah 77/ Pasir Ris 568 etc. PN 9186-1888 $600 UP! CLEMENTI, Tampines, C'Wealth, Jurong ll W, AMK, T. Payoh, Hougang,
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        524 8 WffM DO9-10 ORCHARD/ lyuJ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND ASTRID MEADOWS. 3+l/ 4+l. Approx 2056/ 3810 sqft. Excellent resort ambience. *****838 WK D.09 CAVENAGH PENTHSE. 3300 sq.ft. 5-rm. Value for location/ space. $850,000. Tel *****888 REGALIA. HIGH FLR. 3+l+l. Morn- ing sun. F/furn. Rent considered. Call owner *****712/ *****524 HDII 21 NEWTON/ BTTIMAH/
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        577 8 PfH HDB APTS FOR SALE M_M_\ (ANG MO KIO) Elis Chai 9021-2191 3 1 2 463 Al decor/ corner neg 3>/2 512 Mins MRT/ unblocked low 3 1 2 604 corner, high fir low 3 'NG' 211,212 MRT, lift fir low 3 'NG' 255, 2+1 high fir neg 3 'NG'
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        484 8 I IRfl HDB APTS FOR SALE uUM DON'T MISS! 4 'A' 243. High floor. I Bright, breezy. Well kept. Just like new. Closing soon. Must view! Bee 9877-1188 4'A' CORNER 211. Ground fir. 360 window. Spacious. Near Junction j 8/ MRT. Call 9871-7000 Orion 4 'S' BLK 138. High fir.
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        609 8 Rfjl HDB APTS FOR SALE mj (CHOACHUKANG) URGENT! ANY OFFER considered 5T CORNER CCX 452. #07. Design built. Beautiful. MRT/ Lot 1. HDB valued $319K *****082 PN 3-RM TECK Whye Blk 10. High fir. Unblocked. Windy bright. Renovated. Near amenities/ LRT. View to offer!! 9692-1213 FT 4 'A' 668 CCX.
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        556 8 H HDB APTS FOR SALE (HOUGANG/ S'GOON/ YIO CHU KANG) 3'NG73T 125/645. Amenities. 4'A' 917 unblocked move m cond j I amenities. Ist owner. *****550 3 'NG' BLK. 218 S'goon Aye. High fir. Near amenities/ MRT. Well j kept. Early Move-in. *****630 3-RM. $110,000 ONLY! Blk. 7, 2, j 126,
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        601 8 ■TBI HDB APIS FOR SALE m (SEMBAWANG) 5 T 337 Sembawang. Top fir. Full granite fir throughout. Mins to Sun Plaza/ MRT. 9026-1123 C&H BI HDB APTS FOR SALE J (TAMPINES/ SIMEI) 3 'A' BLK 846/ 879. Lift level. 4'A' Blk 126/ 353. Renovated. 4'A' Blk 705/ 743. MRT. 7
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        253 9 AMARA CORPORATE TOWER 100 TRAS STREET 4123 sq ft fitted 3 mins walk fr. Tg Pagar MRT Good rent i Low air-con charges for extension Ample car park lots Raised floor plate Security access card Amara Hotel Properties Pte Ltd Low Yin Hwee 6879 2570 Jaslene Kwang 6879 2525 Betsy
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        765 9 Bl OFFICE SPACE J FOR RENT KECK SENG TOWER 694 sq.ft. to 2593 sq.ft. Partially/ fully fitted Ample carpark Cecil Street Enquiries 6338-2828 OUALITY UNITS, OUALITY SERVICE Aljunied, Macpherson, Übl 120, 700, 1254, 2120, 2824 sqft Changi, Tampines, Loyang 500, 1338, 1780, 2214, 3314 sqft M. Parade, East Coast, Katong
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        686 10 m El SNOP SPACE FORSALE MAIN HOLLAND VILLAGE/ Mohd i Sultan/ Near Pinnacle at Duxton 1 Shophouses. Tenanted. $4M/ $2M. Time to buy! IRA 6222-5055. No agents S22OK/ S32OK/ S66OK Sultan Plaza 517 sq.ft. Tenanted $1350. Mtrkflen 538 sqft. Jin Pinang 2- storey conservation F'hold. 1400 sq.ft. Vacant. 9409-7994 __D@fg
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        506 12 RJI LANGUAGE COURSES ___3___l English Etem, Inter, Adv. »Prep_ratoiy course for guaranteed entry into local schools TOEFL /lELTS /FCE Spoken Mandarin, Japanese Tel: 6338-3533 CNGUSH CHINCSC FOR FORCIGN STUDCNTS Basic Advanced Levels Govt. School Preparatory Course j Taught by Native Teachers I free application of Student Pass j #11-11/15 Maxwell
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        1148 14 BJjfl DESIGN COURSES Rjfjl DESiGN COURSES Bjr'^f Course Seminar will be held on ISil 31 July 2004 (12.30 pm -2.30 pm)| _> 0 '4 Advanced Diploma m {Short (JonrSCSW interior/Graphic Design Ii Diploma m Interior/ lIJJJJIjPjHfIBB Graphic Design All Courses are approved ■VMMMMMI registered with MOE g^y^J£j^Q^l__]J/ SDF funding available
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        1540 14 ■i^^BßßHß^Bßl^^^^H^HH^H^^HßHHAlfcßJ3UUlJSJMLlli*iUß3liSfiUlfcZ^Adl**iUlMlililiS^ IN THE SUBORDINATE COURTS OF THF REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE MC Suit No. ***** of 2004/H) Between WILLIAM GAN REALTY PTE LTD (RCNO. *****6304 C) Plaintiff And 1 OW CHOR KIM @OW TJO HIN (NRICNO.SOB2O7O7/J) (2) PHUA GEOK TIN (NRICNO.SO3IB39IB) Defendants NOTICE QF ADVERTISEMENT TOOW CHOR KIM OW TJO HIN
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        1235 14 i IN THE SUBORDINATE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE M.C. Suit No. *****/2003/G Between KWONG WAI SHIU HOSPITAL NURSING HOME (No. ID given) ...Plaintiffs And I.CHOW FATT CHEE (NRICNO.SOS37IBSF) 2.LYNN CHOW LAI CHUN (NRICNO.SI6I4O34A) ...Defendants NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT Toil. CHOW FATT CHEE (NRICNO.SOS37IBSF) late of Blk 228, Jurong East
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        1062 14 Contractors are invited to register for prequalification for Rectification Works to Existing Tennis Court and Children's Playground above Basement Carpark and Rectification of Water Seepage Areas to Basement Carpark Roof Slab Soffit and walls of Thomson View Condominium at 7 Bright Hill Drive, Singapore. Contractors who had carried out Repairs
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        365 14 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE Companies Winding Up No. 1430f2004/F In the Matter of Part X of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 (1994 Revised Edition) And In the Matter of THE JAPANESE CALC PTE LTD (formerly known as DURANZO TRADING PTE LTD) (RCNo. *****5203/Z) ADVERTISEMENT OF
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        450 15 SALES MARKETING Requirements: i 1. Flexibility Of Time If you do not see yourself 'desk bound' and 'chained to a monotonous 9-5 job' your right to manage your own time makes your own efforts more effective and meaningful. 2. A Performance Driven Income Your income is m direct proportion to
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        492 15 Wjffl ENGINEERS Wjjjl ENGINEERS A Local Construction Co requires Possess relevant Degree With experience m Design Build projects Possess relevant Degree experience Must be able to work overseas _BH_ ll V B ff¥_ l --!P"_ B ]-V«V_B_pT a f_l I TVVJ_--_H _V 1 'JM all! ill_ 1 1 1 1
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        331 15 Rfl NURSING/ m HEALTHCARE CLINIC ASST/ RECEPTIONIST. Bit lingual Eng/ Chinese for clinic m Orchard area. Call 6737-9333 TjSfL ART/CREATIVE i INTERIOR DESIGNERS I Experienced interior design professional who prepared to take challenges able to take charge of all aspects of a project. Responsible for delivering multi projects simultaneously, balancing
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        457 15 H MARKETING/ COMMUNICATIONS 81 a r k c t i n g^ugl xecutives^ J*" ff PfP fl___ nease call 6-*****33 I fax 6-*****72 or e-mail your j k local@unltedgraphic,corn.sg aL^ (Preferably with photo) _j < PRUDENTIAL ADVISER Age above 21 years old S'poreans or PR Mm 4 '0' levels/ Dip/
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        488 15 Kfl saus J s<LES Humedical (S) Pte Ltd is a distributor for surgical products. We have the following immediate position: Candidates with proven track record of selling to this customer group will be preferred. Nurses with at least two years of operating room experience are also encouraged to apply. We
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        1170 16 RH SALES m SALES gfl SALES g_ SALfS Jj SALES Estee Lauder Companies is synonymous with cosmetics, skincare and fragrances. CD Itt We are looking for talented individuals for the positions of: L AUUtK COMPANII S E ORIGINS ***** BROWN ll Minimum GCE 'O' level with Minimum GCE 'O' level
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        90 16 Established travel agency requires: A. INDOOR SALES EXEC B. TELE-SALES EXEC to promote our Flexi-Genting Permai Resort Holiday Packages Young dynamic Speaks English Mandarin or Malay GCE '0' level Training provided. Basic salary, commission incentive S'porean/ Spore PR Walk-in interview: 26 27 July (11am -spm) KZ Travel Pte Ltd, (TA99O)
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        288 16 I Well est. Company distributing I confectionery products requires: I Energetic physically fit Ability to read communicate m English, Mandarin Chinese Dialect j Possess Class 3 driving license of more than 1 year. Remuneration. Basic Salary Attractive Sales Commission Interested applicants please call for interview from Monday-Friday floam-Ipm, 2pm-4.30pm) at
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        247 16 im $ales ■M_an_-_-___-_M_i A 6-digit income is no longer just a dream! We are head-hunting! I or call I I 6100 6122 I 1 for more details I Attractive Career Opportunity! An established building material company requires: SALES EXECUTIVE Requirements: Experienced required Own transport Benefits: Basic salary Attractive commission scheme
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        237 16 U-Plan Office Furniture (S) Pteltd Singaporean with GCE 'O'Level Young and dynamic Preferably with good contacts with Designers Possess own vehicle Training Provided Interested applicants, please email to uplan@slngn9tcom.sg or call Ms Doreen@ 6445 5320 Blk 514 #06-11 Chai Chee Lane Bedok Industrial Estate I^^a well-established luxury I car showroom
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        228 16 H saies /Internet based Company^ J from Europe require at Orchard Road (•$lOO PER DAY PAID WEEKLY I •NO SALES REQUIRED J Call Mark fr 11 am -6pm I at 9336 8794 J Urgently requires RETAIL SALES ASSTS Matured pleasant going Must have sales experience Female working environment Sat/ Sun
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        271 16 [Interior Design Renovation Co.] requires I jn_j___ea Monthly income above $5K Class 3 driving licence Prefer completed NS No experience required Clementi J Attn: DYNAMIC SALES PERSONNEL Established Real Estate Company is looking for dynamic sales people interested m: Being their own BOSS; Earn more Income; Enhancing their Career Path
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        607 17 Ladies wear boutique requires: FULL-TIME SALES ASST. S'porean/ PR only Chinese speaking 5 weekday 1 Sunday off Basic commission allowance Training provided Interested pis walk In after 11am: 801-39 Parco Bugis Junction eeeeeeeeeeeeee Japanese Accessories shop In town requires RETAIL ASSISTANT Min 'o' levels Good communication skills Flexi working workings
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        635 17 Rfl CALL CENTRES/ Kffl CALL CENTRES/ |±y T..7>iA P -CTIMr. I^j TFI FMiRKFTINfI va E7^nHHHl_f799^MPipP_r^_l k-X< MkHki'lHii'liilrUlvM x -v- GLOBAL CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MAHAGEMENT Teleperformance Singapore is a subsidiary ofSR Teleperformance, listed on the Paris Stock Exchange with turnover close to I Billion Euro. We operate m 30 countries worldwide with
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        313 17 ■f{| HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ yiljoiJcE j JUNIOR SOUS CHEF Responsibilities: Conduct overseas training Oversee day-to-day outlets' operations Requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience m local cuisine Able to handle wok Computer literate will be advantageous Training will be provided PRIMA FOOD PTE LTD (Prima Taste Division) 20 1 Keppel Road Annexe Block,
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        564 17 HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ Wjt_ HOTEL/RESTAURANT/ m| LOUNGE W Full/Part time i Starting salary will be based on relevant working experience i \l Malaysians are welcomell j j__wn_ss_m a) RE S Enterprises Pte Ltd (position 1-6) I k| 36 Newton Road #01 -07 1 Hotel Royal 5Q*****) I I b) Ichiban Boshi (position
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        181 17 Imported premium ice-cream chain invites individuals to join us as: COUNTER STAFF on full/ part-time basis Pleasant personality Positive work attitude 'N'/ '0' level Must be customer-oriented Training incentive provided Interested applicant, pis call Michelle 9423-3056 for an Interview appt YMCA of Singapore requires WAITERS/ WAITRESSES Walk m interview daily:
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        823 17 ■ffl FITNESS/ SPA fHAACHI We are recruiting the following people for our new Holistic Spas 1. Beauty Manager (SlBOO-*****) 2. Experienced Beauty Therapists and Massage Therapists (SllOO-S2800) 3. Receptionists/ Customer Relations Executives ($l2OO-$2000) 4. Assistant Beauty Mgr ($l6OO-$4000) 5. Nail Technicians (551,400-552,800) Further in-house training will be provided for all
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        536 17 H ADMINISTRATIVE/ ■ffl ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL j "FPir-i mf tt HOTEL ASIA I yoin us for an interesting and C 7 rewarding career. Accounts Assistant (Jr Position) GCE 'o7 'N' level Literate m Mandarin 1 -2 years relevant experience preferred Female working environment LWalk-ln-lnterview HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT fc 37 SCOnS ROAD,
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        470 17 Trading Company m Bedok requires ADMIN ASST/ CLERK Mm GCE '0' level PC literate Young pleasant personality Bilingual m Eng/ Chinese M'sians can apply Please call 6448-5482 for interview Wholesale Co. located Übi Requires: STORE ASSISTANT Male/ Female. Able to speak English Mandarin. PC literate. 5'/ 2 day work week.
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        778 17 WWm ADMINISTRATIVE/ 1^ CLERICAI ACOUNTS/ ADMIN ASST required to work Shenton Way area General admin work. Basic ac- counting knowledge. PC literate Part-time/ full-time. Pis contact HP: 9745-2705 ADMIN STAFF, CHINESE speaking for T. Payoh Tuition Ctr. Must be pleasant. PC literate, good at English language. 5Vi day week. Salary
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        852 18 wT (1) QA background m Diskdrive industry with hands 1 on CMM inspection knowledge is preferred J (2) Knowledge of Geometric tolerancing and interpretation of mechanical drawing is preferred I (3) Computer knowledge m Excel and Word I (4) Hard working with good working attitude and able to work under
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        681 18 Mfff TECHNICAL |lf| TECHNICAL WJ| TECHNICAL H^[g^n^mp^^ach to Dd Business ■^^^^^PRODUCTION o Year W The Job I^H^^^^^pp To operate and maintain machines To ensure that product quality meets customers' _^__^_^_^_f To maintain machine efficiency To provide technical support to the Singapore Factory Wm The Person At least Higher/Nitec m Mechanical
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        193 18 •Bl GENERAL |m PRODUCTION Woodlands Female Environment *7.30am-7.45pm $70 *7.30pm-7.45am $78 Trpt at Woodlands Admiralty MRT Pick-up Point ANG MO KIO Male/ Female Environment 7am-7.05pm $60 7pm-7.05am $68 No Jumpsuit Tel: 6484-5355 JURONG/ AMK/ WOODLANDS 8-spm/7-4pm $42 3-11pm/ 11pm-7am 45/ $50 9pm -6am $44 12hrs day/ nlqht $57/ $70 Transport,
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        626 19 iffl GENERAL yjy PRODUCTION i JURONG NEED OPERATORS. Female Environment Bpm-Bam $71.00 Lots of OT. Tel. *****422 $52 JURONG MALE environment 7.40am-spm. 5 days. Transport. Mandarin speaking. 6469-0450. JURONG MALE/ FEMALE. 1) Operator 12 hrs $66/ $98 2) NTC2/3 M&E Technician. Call 6299-3191 ifSI WAREHOUSING/ \_j_\ INVENTORY EHBfi Malaysians Fresh
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        779 19 iff! WAREHOUSING/ fill WAREHOUSING/ INVENTORY j INVENTORY SWATCH GROUP SINGAPORE Mm 3 years of experience m store functions Mm GCE 'N'/'O' level A valid class 3 driving licence Computer literate preferred Please send resume to: 438A Alexandra Rd 805-03/04 Alexandra Technopark Singapore *****7 or e-maii to: hrd@swatchgroup.com.sg Mm SECURITY mt
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        299 19 A well-established Total Support Services Co. requires Team Leader Cleaning (Ayer Rajah) Basic housekeeping experience Able to operate cleaning machinarfaf Interested applicants, pis call 8112 5542 CLEANERS required for office at Suntec City Tower 4 Female Working Environment No toilet washing required Monday to Friday 7am 4pm Salary $800 Physically
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        629 19 j xmm jm simm j security I JL I __r km _-_Jl-----l-d--i Li CISCO AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS (Qualified) IF YOU ARE: I Ex-APO or APO personnel 1 Ex-SPF Officers Ex-PNSF Officers Ex-Volunteer Special Constabulary Officers AND have been m service for any period m the last 3 years. COME AND
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        325 19 ISJ9 DRIVERS/ mj CHAUFFEURS PRIME MOVER DRIVERS. Mus have class 5 licence. Require* PSA Transit shipment, Bran Gate 2 to Pasir Panjang Gate 4 12 hrs shift. Day/ night. Malay sians also welcome. Interested walk m interview: No 12 Tanjonc Penjuru Crescent. CONTAINER DRIVER Class t Driver. Experienced m PSA
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        255 19 B PART-TIME/ TEMPORARY t j j NOVITA URGENTLY REQUIRES SALES PROMOTERS 3 Full time: $1300 commission Part time: $5/ hr+commission j Training provided i Fluent m English Mandarin < Walk m interview Mon Fri 9.30 am 12pm, 2pm spm. Liberty Warehouse 220 Tagore Lane, 804-01 Bus 169, 138, 167, 980
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