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Title Section25 2007-04-23 1 THE STRAITS TIMES 76 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS MICA (P) 198/12/2006 MONDAY, APRIL 23 2007 •m A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 80 CENTS25 words
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Article, Illustration301 2007-04-23 1 Khushwant Singh; Tham Yuen- C - Khushwant Singh Tham Yuen-C By AN INTENSE search was going on at press time around the Sungei Pandan canal for a missing teenage girl who was swept away by a sudden current yesterday afternoon. Two friends a boy and a girl who wereLIM SIN THAI - 301 words
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785 2007-04-23 1 Peh Shing Huei - Peh Shing Huei Island will sink into nothingness if it lacks govt with capability, integrity By IF SINGAPORE gets a "dumb government", the country is done for, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said at a dialogue. Bright people will leave, and with785 words
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314 2007-04-23 1 Zakir Hussain - Zakir Hussain By; SINGAPORE could be affected by rising sea levels some 50 or 100 years from now, but the Government has already contacted the Dutch to tap their expertise in building dykes. In revealing this, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew provided314 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration1108 2007-04-23 1 Liaw Wy- Cin - Liaw Wy-Cin By] WHEN he was the station manager at Lakeside MRT, Mr Kassey Kalleichelven kept the place humming. But he also kept an eye out for teenagers in Yuan Ching Secondary School's light and dark blue uniforms. The sight of aBRYAN VAN DER BEEK - 1,108 words
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Miscellaneous84 2007-04-23 1 New eyes in the skies "I'm no £m\\\V Premiership i^d t SMIM D Modified c__l^ PaulaAbdul" J statusquo 9J |WUUIIip Gulfstream —-_s^_ Jy Declares Gladys Tay, Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Newcastle la executive jets to replace dancesport champ and that y^\ M leaves Man U still three points FT WM84 words
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Miscellaneous381 2007-04-23 2 SECTION ONE HOME Prime 2-4 Wading dangerously Asia 6-13 Some people are risking World 14-17 their lives by venturing Review.. ...18-20 into the water even pyl 21 when they do not have the ability to stay afloat, SECTION TWO lifeguards say. Home Hl-Hll PAGE HI Forum Hl2 Sports Hl3-Hl6 Firm381 words
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PRIME
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Article, Illustration654 2007-04-23 3 David Boey - David Boey New 'eyes of the skies' better able to detect and track aerial intruders By Defence Correspondent THE rich and famous use them, and now, four of the world's longest-range business jet will be tasked to help keep Singapore's skies654 words
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482 2007-04-23 3 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh By Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok THAILAND'S new finance minister is working to stimulate the country's economy which took a battering after last year's coup with a series of measures that includes providing credit for the rural masses. Finance Minister Chalongphob Sussangkarn482 words
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Article, Illustration293 2007-04-23 4 Brenda Goh - Brenda Goh By STEWARDESS Jessica Tan got a fabulous birthday gift last night she was crowned Miss Singapore Universe 2007 as she turned 25. With her beaming smile and smarts, she won the hearts and minds of judges and audience alike at theDOMINIC WONG - 293 words
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558 2007-04-23 4 ' Lee Su Shyan - Lee Su Shyan Daily load swells as companies rush thicker-than-ever reports for AGMs By Companies Correspondent lAKE pity on Singapore's postmen, who have been docking up three hours of overtime a day as they strain under a back-breaking load of company annual reports.558 words
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Article175 2007-04-23 4 LEE SU SHYAN - LEE SU SHYAN MANY small shareholders with hectic lives have little chance of wading through piles of often complex and chunky annual reports. Anecdotally, many throw them in the bin or leave them to gather dust on a shelf, although there are some keen investors175 words
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Advertisement621 2007-04-23 4 »i ■H,.A 1 MM's dialogue with Young PAP: Why ask such bland questions? GAM in Advertising Feature MFIII benefits the entire population of Singapore w q 45-60 years old and beyond With the gradual raising of the retirement age, how .^^^V r can you ensure you will still be in621 words
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Advertisement1074 2007-04-23 5 A big heart for giving I 814 BBJ OTHERS before self is what Mr Huang Danwei (far left) lives by. *T\t^£l B "Nothing delights me more than to know that I have served my family, friends and colleagues well, rendering help as much as I possibly can," says Mr Huang,1,074 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration882 2007-04-23 6 Leslie Lopez - Leslie Lopez PLANS FOR OIL PIPELINE ACROSS MALAYSIA Global changes could make project viable despite doubts By South-east Asia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur A MULTI-BILLION dollar proposal to build an oil pipeline across northern peninsular Malaysia is drawing scepticism from industry executives who say the economics882 words
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234 2007-04-23 6 REUTERS Beijing CHINA expects to start building a crude oil pipeline this year linking south-western Yunnan province with a deepwater port in neighbouring Myanmar, state media report- ed, quoting top refiner Sinopec. China's National Development and Reform Commission approved theREUTERS - 234 words
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384 2007-04-23 6 REUTERS Beijing GLOBAL warming could devastate China's development, the nation's first official survey of climate change warns, while insisting economic growth must come before greenhouse gas cuts. Hotter average global temperatures fuelled by greenhouse gases mean that different regionsREUTERS - 384 words
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CHINA/ EAST ASIA
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Article, Illustration759 2007-04-23 8 Clarissa Oon - Clarissa Oon Firms say MMS service not yet lucrative but can lure new readers By China Correspondent In Beijing SOME one million Chinese have discovered another use for their mobile phone getting their daily dose of news off it. Mr Sheng Tao, a generalCHUACHIN HON - 759 words
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218 2007-04-23 8 ASSOCIATED PRESS Hong Kong THE wife of jailed Straits Times journalist Ching Cheong prayed yesterday for his early release on the second anniversary of his detention. Ms Mary Lav said her husband's health is ailing and the family will continue to lobby forASSOCIATED PRESS - 218 words
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543 2007-04-23 8 Lee Tee Jong - Lee Tee Jong By South Korea Correspondent In Seoul SOUTH Korea agreed yesterday to resume massive rice aid to North Korea and to launch the first run of trains across their heavily fortified border in 50 years. The deal came after543 words
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EAST ASIA
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Article, Illustration576 2007-04-23 9 Kwan Weng Kin - Kwan Weng Kin Ruling coalition gains one of two Upper House seats ahead of July polls By Japan Correspondent In Tokyo PRIME Minister Shinzo Abe gained an early psychological lead in July's Upper House elections after the ruling coalition won one of two UpperAP - 576 words
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337 2007-04-23 9 REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Tokyo JAPANESE Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said Tokyo feels "responsible" for forcing women to work in brothels during World War 11, Newsweek magazine has reported. His remark appears to be an effort to deflect United States criticism overREUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 337 words
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ASIA FOCUS
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Article, Illustration1876 2007-04-23 10 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh ASIA INTERVIEW Chalongphob, who takes on the unenviable job as Finance Minister, lists his priorities By Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok NOT many envied 57-year-old Chalongphob Sussangkarn, who holds a PhD in economics from Cambridge University, when he accepted the job of FinanceNIRMAL GHOSH - 1,876 words
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INDIA /SOUTH ASIA
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Article, Illustration868 2007-04-23 11 P. JAYARAM - P. JAYARAM Interim govt draws flak for move to exile Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina By India Correspondent In New Delhi THE army-backed interim government in Bangladesh is accused of overexerting its authority, three months after it took power amid public euphoria. Questions areREUTERS - 868 words
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208 2007-04-23 11 Bangalore INDIA will launch an Italian satellite via a made-in-India rocket today, seeking entry into an exclusive club of nations that have put their space programmes to commercial use. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will carry the Agile astronomical satellite from the Sriharikota208 words
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441 2007-04-23 11 REUTERS London BRITISH police are investigating a multimillion-pound credit card scam at petrol stations across the country which may be funding rebels in Sri Lanka. The scam, which has been running for several years, involves cloning a user's credit or debitREUTERS - 441 words
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213 2007-04-23 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Peshawar (Pakistan) A HOME-MADE bomb blew up three video and music shops in a market in north-west Pakistan where hardliners believe the businesses are un-Islamic, police said yesterday. The blast happened on Saturday in Swabi, about 100 km north-east of Peshawar, theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 213 words
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WORLD QUICKLY
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Article71 2007-04-23 11 KUANTAN: An online tourism forum set up by Pahang's tourism board was transformed into a pornographic website by hackers, forcing the authorities to shut it down immediately. Users who entered the forum got an eyeful of celebrities' nude photographs and short pornographic flicks, Sin Chew Daily reported.71 words
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Article88 2007-04-23 11 ASSOCIATED PRESS JAKARTA: Thousands of Indonesian workers returned to work yesterday at Freeport-McMoran's Grasberg mine after a four-day strike ended with a doubling of basic wages, the union said. "The mine's operation should return to normal within 48 hours," said Mr Frans Pigome, chairman of TongoiASSOCIATED PRESS - 88 words
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Article107 2007-04-23 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SAMDRUP JONGKHAR (Bhutan): The remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan said yesterday it was ready to transform itself from an absolute monarchy to a democracy after a test-run election hailed as a success. "The first of the two-phased mock elections was a great success and weAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 107 words
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Article108 2007-04-23 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BAGHDAD: Two car bomb explosions at a Baghdad police station yesterday killed 16 people, including six policemen. Another 95 people, including about 40 policemen, were injured. US military commander Martin Dempsey, meanwhile, announced plans to recruit more than 40,000 new troops for Iraq'sAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 108 words
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Article81 2007-04-23 11 REUTERS BEIJING: A crocodile devoured a nine-year-old boy who, along with three school friends, climbed into an enclosure at a holiday park and taunted the animals with sticks and catapults. The child, identified only by his surname Liv, was dragged into the water by a crocodile atREUTERS - 81 words
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Article70 2007-04-23 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING: Chinese police have arrested three people suspected of setting up a fraudulent website to sell bogus tickets to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, state press said yesterday. The website was offering Games tickets and other "fraudulent ticketing information", Xinhua news agency reported. Police haveAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 70 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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513 2007-04-23 12 It's unclear and thwarts pro-reform initiatives of former charter, critics say Bangkok CRITICS have bombarded Thailand's draft Constitution and its drafting process, saying it lacks clarity and gives little meaning to political reforms, the Bangkok Post reported. Former charter writer Kanin Boonsuwan called513 words
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Article, Illustration57 2007-04-23 12 Carriages of a train lying in disarray after they were derailed in Central Java. At least 70 people were injured in the accident in Garut on Saturday. An Indonesian Railways spokesman said the mishap occurred because the tracks were damaged by heavy rain. Dozens ofAFP - 57 words
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381 2007-04-23 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Hanoi FOR three months, crude oil spills have sullied beaches, mangroves and aquaculture farms along Vietnam's long coastline, but the government says the source of the pollution remains a mystery. While soldiers and volunteers have scraped over 1,600 tonnes of congealedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 381 words
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297 2007-04-23 12 Bangkok BANGKOK'S Mahboonkrong shopping centre, a popular haunt of Singapore tourists, was shut down on Saturday afternoon because of a fire in a barbecue restaurant. About 7,000 panic-stricken shoppers were evacuated, according to the Bangkok Post. No deaths or injuries were reported. The newspaper297 words
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295 2007-04-23 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS Manila A US Peace Corps worker whose body was found in a shallow grave in the northern Philippines last week was beaten to death, media reports yesterday quoted police as saying. Ms Julia Campbell, 40, died from severe beatings toAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 295 words
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MALAYSIA
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303 2007-04-23 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS Kuala Lumpur A STRUGGLING tribe in rural Malaysia has set up blockades in a desperate attempt to protect its ancestral land on Borneo from logging. The Penan tribe in Sarawak state had used tree branches and wooden poles toAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 303 words
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330 2007-04-23 12 BERNAMA Kuala Lumpur JOHOR has the highest number of unsold houses in Malaysia. According to a report released by the Valuation and Property Services Department of the Finance Ministry, 8,215 new residential properties are unsold in Johor. Of these, 77.5 per centBERNAMA - 330 words
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Article, Illustration693 2007-04-23 12 Reme Ahmad - Reme Ahmad Outcome could rest on which man voters believe regarding murder of model By Malaysia Correspondent In Batang Berjuntai (Selangor) THE electoral battle for the constituency of Ijok is fast turning into a bitter fight between the current Deputy Prime MinisterAP; : AFF - 693 words
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353 2007-04-23 12 ASSOCIATED PRESS, THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Kuala Lumpur CIVILIAN volunteers who help catch illegal immigrants will undergo routine body searches to prevent theft, after items were allegedly stolen from a group of would-be migrants, news reports said yesterday. The new policy was announced byASSOCIATED PRESS, THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 353 words
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150 2007-04-23 12 Shah Alam TWO Selangor Religious Affairs Department (Jais) enforcement officers have been arrested for allegedly stealing from a Bangladeshi man during a raid. Five Jais enforcement officers raided a rented house in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam, on Friday afternoon following a tip-off150 words
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Miscellaneous28 2007-04-23 6 News at your fingertips Some one million Chinese are getting their daily dose of news off their mobile phones as media firms launch their MMS editions. PAGE 828 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration751 2007-04-23 13 Susan Sachs - Susan Sachs FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION High turnout in nation troubled by status loss and economic woes By For The Straits Times In Paris polls opened, officials said that nearly one-third of the 44.5 million eligible voters had already cast their ballots, the highestAFP - 751 words
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Article555 2007-04-23 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS Pilot killed in mishap during air show in South Carolina; eight people on the ground injured Beaufort (South Carolina) A NAVY jet crashed during an air show in the United States, plunging into a neighbourhood of small homes and trailers and killingASSOCIATED PRESS - 555 words
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250 2007-04-23 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS Brisbane POLICE yesterday suspended their search for the crew of a yacht found drifting off Australia's Great Barrier Reef with sails up, engine running and food on the table. They said there was little chance of finding the three menASSOCIATED PRESS - 250 words
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Article, Illustration50 2007-04-23 14 Singaporeans living in and around New York helping themselves to chilli crab and Katong laksa at the inaugural Singapore Day held in Central Park on Saturday. The day-long fiesta was organised by the Overseas Singaporean Unit of the Prime Minister's Office. PHOTO: REUTERSREUTERS - 50 words
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559 2007-04-23 15 Goh Chin Lian - Goh Chin Lian Despite security concerns, they are keen to tap its vast opportunities By In Cape Town ASK Cape Town premier Ebrahim Rasool how his city can entice businessmen, and he readily cites a list of plus points. It is cosmopolitan,559 words
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161 2007-04-23 15 REUTERS Houston A MEDIOCRE job review may have led a Nasa contractor to shoot dead his supervisor and take another employee hostage before killing himself. The engineer, Bill Phillips, 60, left rambling notes saying his victim, Mr David Beverly, had calledREUTERS - 161 words
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SPOTLIGHT PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration236 2007-04-23 15 REUTERS ISRAELI Finance Minister Abraham Hirchson, battling allegations of fraud and embezzlement in a previous job, is stepping down for three months, his lawyer said yesterday. "The reason is that he needs all his energies to fight the suspicions against him," Mr Yaakov Weinrot toldREUTERS - 236 words
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Article115 2007-04-23 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE CUBAN leader Fidel Castro has held talks with a top delegate from China in what is thought to be his first official act since his illness last year. The Cuban Communist Party newspaper Granma ran two still photos on Saturday of a fitter-lookingAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 115 words
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Article87 2007-04-23 15 THE world's fifth space tourist, Hungari-an-born American billionaire Charles Simonyi, has returned to earth, describing his US$25 million (Ss3B million) trip as "terrific". The Soyuz capsule carrying Mr Simonyi, 58, and two crew members from the International Space Station touched down as planned in the87 words
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GLOBAL AGENDA
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Article32 2007-04-23 16 »NEW DELHI: India will launch an Italian satellite on a domestically made rocket to seek entry into an exclusive club of nations that have put their space programmes to commercial use.32 words
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Article54 2007-04-23 16 MANADO (Sulawesi): An Indonesian court is set to rule on whether US mining giant Newmont polluted a bay with toxic waste. »NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold the third Kashmir roundtable" talks with political parties on the future of the disputed Himalayan region. DAMASCUS: UN Secretary-General54 words
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Article38 2007-04-23 16 TEHERAN: Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani and European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana will hold talks on the country's nuclear programme. MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will make his annual address to the Federation Council.38 words
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Article9 2007-04-23 16 BEIJING: The International Olympic Committee executive board meets.9 words
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Article13 2007-04-23 16 BANGKOK: Allies of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra plan to hold a rally.13 words
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Article42 2007-04-23 16 JERUSALEM: The government-appointed Winograd commission examining how Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, his Cabinet and the military brass handled the war against Lebanon's Hizbollah guerillas will publish its interim findings. SUNDAY ANKARA: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is expected to visit Turkey.42 words
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Article, Illustration316 2007-04-23 16 KWAN WENG KIN - KWAN WENG KIN WHAT IT IS JAPANESE Prime Minister Shinzo Abe makes a long-overdue visit to Washington on April 26-27 for talks with US President George W. Bush. Past Japanese leaders have mostly chosen to make Washington their first overseas call after taking office, butAP - 316 words
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Article, Illustration139 2007-04-23 16 REMEAHMAD - REMEAHMAD MALAYSIA WHAT IT IS THE by-election for the Ijok state constituency in Selangor takes place on Saturday. Voters will choose between former education officer K. Parthiban, 38, of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, and retired corporate chieftain Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, 61, of PartiAFP - 139 words
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Article, Illustration147 2007-04-23 16 CLARISSA 00N - CLARISSA 00N CHINA WHAT IT IS CHINESE President Hu Jintao will meet a delegation of Taiwanese opposition politicians, led by Kuomintang (KMT) honorary chairman Lien Chan, at an annual cross-strait economic forum in Beijing this weekend. WHY IT MATTERS Beijing typically uses the forum toAFP - 147 words
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Article, Illustration141 2007-04-23 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WORLD WHAT IT IS TALKS take place this week between the United States and Russia on Washington's plans to deploy parts of a missile-defence shield in Poland and the Czech Republic. US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is due in Moscow today, and the USAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AP - 141 words
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Miscellaneous24 2007-04-23 13 Taking time out Israeli Finance Minister Abraham Hirchson, battling allegations of graft in a previous job, is stepping down for three months. PAGE 1624 words
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REVIEW
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Article434 2007-04-23 17 FOR now, the Iskandar Development Region (IDR) in Johor is nothing to look at, more a notion than the actual economic catalyst it is meant to be. To be fair, these are early days. Many of the brick-and-mortar structures to give form to the notion are434 words
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Article, Illustration1417 2007-04-23 17 John R. Bradley - John R. Bradley »FTA BETWEEN INDIA AND GULF STATES By Senior Writer TIME is running out for India and the oil-rich Arab states of the Persian Gulf to start free trade and economic cooperation talks before the end of this month. The aim issdfsd - 1,417 words
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Article652 2007-04-23 17 David Bickford; David J. Lohman; Navjot S. Sodhi - David Bickford David J. Lohman, Navjot S. Sodhi By THE international community has failed repeatedly to prevent large-scale environmental catastrophes driven by perverse land-use practices in the tropics. Haze pollution in South-east Asia is an example that has immediate and longterm negative consequences. The use652 words
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Article, Illustration960 2007-04-23 18 Barry Hing - Barry Hing By For The Straits Times THE problems prompted by Australia's prolonged drought have reached a critical stage following the government's announcement last week that unless the country's food bowl receives significant rainfall over the next six to eight weeks, the authorities willAP - 960 words
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Article, Illustration811 2007-04-23 19 Philip Yeo - Philip Yeo By SINGAPORE'S science agency has persuaded several "whales" internationally eminent scientists to "swim" to the island nation. Here, they head some of our research institutes, guide us into new research areas and, most importantly, inspire and mentor our "guppies". Our guppies areADAM LEE - 811 words
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Miscellaneous39 2007-04-23 17 Raising guppies The most enjoyable and fulfilling part of Philip Yeo's job as A*Star chairman was nurturing "guppies" the agency's scholars. PAGE 20 W[ I'M JUST TRYING TO BJ^^^^^T DRAW A CARTOON If *f\ V ABOUT EARTH DAY MM39 words
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Miscellaneous904 2007-04-23 20 FYT Singapore today Partly cloudy, showers JL~ JL~ with thunder in the afternoon over many areas. THE STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, APRIL 23 2007 ASIA WORLD WEATHER USEFUL "UMBERS i 1 Emergency lines BEIJING <SSrnm Police 9" ,r. uuL Clear Police Hotline 1800-255-0000 j^ Civil Defence (Fire, Rescue and Emergency jJSMm^I904 words
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Miscellaneous118 2007-04-23 20 sdfdsf THIS DAY IN HISTORY SHAKESPEARE DIES 1616. English poet and playwright William Shakespeare dies at age 52. His works have been translated into every major language in the world. WATER RATIONING 1962. Water rationing in Singapore starts today and will last for 10 months during one of the worst118 words
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Article, Illustration637 2007-04-23 22 Tham Yuen- C - Tham Yuen-C They underestimate dangers, overestimate their abilities By MANY people are out of their depth when they venture into the swimming pool or the open sea putting their lives at risk. They underestimate the hidden dangers and overestimate their abilities, say lifeguards here.THAM YUEN-C - 637 words
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Article, Illustration331 2007-04-23 22 THAM YUEN- C - THAM YUEN-C CANALS can be as deadly as the open sea and swimming pools. This point was driven home by yesterday's accident in which four teenagers were swept away when they went into the Sungei Pandan canal to retrieve a dropped mobile phone. OneG. CHANDRADAS - 331 words
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Article, Illustration867 2007-04-23 23 Karamjit Kaur - Karamjit Kaur Jet selection, route planning, weatherfriendly flight paths part of drive to cut greenhouse emissions By Aviation Correspondent WHEN it comes to jumbo jets, big :an mean fuel-thirsty and very environmentally unfriendly. So when Airbus first pitched its A-380 superjumboCHEW SENG KIM; DESMOND FOO; CAROLINE CHIA - 867 words
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354 2007-04-23 23 Paula McCoy - Paula McCoy By ASIA shows signs of being able to increase energy efficiency and deal with pollution as well, said a well-known energy expert. Asia's dazzling economic growth has raised concerns over its rising energy demands, and underlined the need for increased354 words
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174 2007-04-23 23 REUTERS Los Angeles A FARMER who stopped a gas pipeline from being built and an entrepreneur who bought fishing rights to save salmon were among yesterday's winners of one of the world's biggest environmental awards. "This year's prize recipients have succeeded in combatingREUTERS - 174 words
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758 2007-04-23 24 K.C. VIJAYAN - K.C. VIJAYAN Court rules it can keep cash from victim of 'Nigerian scam' used to offset cost of goods shipped to Nigeria By Law Correspondent A RETIRED Italian banker duped by a "Nigerian scam" into plonking U551,125 million758 words
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Article, Illustration549 2007-04-23 24 Elaine Young - Elaine Young By EVEN the presence of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera did not deter loan sharks from setting fire to a flat in Yishun Street 71 in the early hours of Saturday morning. The loan sharks simply cut the wires to theYE MING WEI - 549 words
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Article, Illustration548 2007-04-23 25 Sue-Ann Chia - Sue-Ann Chia He pays tribute to S'poreans who did the 'hard and dirty work' for country By MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew had this message for Singaporeans who did the hard and dirty work to build the nation: I amCHEW SENG KIM - 548 words
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Article, Illustration750 2007-04-23 25 SUE-ANN CHIA - SUE-ANN CHIA FOREIGNERS will add dynamism to Singapore, which cannot afford to remain static in a changing and globalised world, said Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. But even so, citizens will remain at the core of the country's future, he told 400 Young People's750 words
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371 2007-04-23 25 Zakir Hussain - Zakir Hussain By THE Government is not the moral police on the issue of homosexuality here but it cannot at the same time ignore the concerns of conservative citizens. Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew addressed the issue in his371 words
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711 2007-04-23 25 MM Lee read several extracts from foreign experts who commented on Singapore, its government and its development. Here are two excerpts: SINGAPORE, INC Mr Lee noted that Singapore was "a very special country". And special countries that could not logically711 words
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461 2007-04-23 27 Khushwant Singh - Khushwant Singh Views sought on plan which can help some avoid 'bankrupt' status By A NEW debt repayment programme seeks a "win-win" outcome for the debtor and creditors. Under the proposed Debt Repayment Scheme (DRS), debtors who owe amounts of less than $100,000 can461 words
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463 2007-04-23 27 Krist 800 - Krist 800 By THE man who is making one of Singapore's most eagerly awaited animation films is starting his own school. Tired of not getting enough artists for his 90-minute feature film, Egg Story Creative Production's chief Nicksqn Pong is setting up an463 words
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Article, Illustration100 2007-04-23 27 Singapore Khalsa Association Ladies' Wing member Baljit Kaur, 50, showing Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan how a traditional madhani, used in Punjab to churn milk into butter, works. Dr Balakrishnan was attending the traditional Vesakhi Mela at the Singapore Khalsa Association, whereLIANHE ZAOBAO - 100 words
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181 2007-04-23 27 A CONCERT featuring local singers and musicians will be held on Friday to raise funds for the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH). Chorus Of Dreams is the charity's first fund-raising effort since it won back its status as an Institution of181 words
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Article150 2007-04-23 27 SENIOR Minister Goh Chok Tong begins a four-day official visit to China today at the invitation of the Chinese government. In the Chinese capital Beijing, Mr Goh will meet Premier Wen Jiabao and State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission chairman Li Rongrong, according150 words
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Article, Illustration608 2007-04-23 28 T. Rajan - T. Rajan Improvements include resurfacing roads to make them less slippery and modifying light system to signal when to turn right By CLOSE to 70 accident-prone spots on Singapore roads have been identified and are being modified or improved to make themTERENCE TAN - 608 words
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Article, Illustration95 2007-04-23 28 Rescuers had to slice through the roof of a lorry cabin to get to the driver after his vehicle flipped on its side in an accident along Commonwealth Avenue at lam yesterday. Singapore Civil Defence Force officers found the driver pinned between the seat and the smashed95 words
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Article, Illustration96 2007-04-23 29 LAU FOOK KONG Mayor of North West District Teo Ho Pin checks out the homegrown chye sim at the official opening of the Bukit Panjang Community Garden. The 1,300 sq m garden was set up by the residents' committee with assistance from the National ParksLAU FOOK KONG - 96 words
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45 2007-04-23 29 MINISTER for the Environment and Water Resources Yaacob Ibrahim will attend the Third Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) Environment Ministers' Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark from tomorrow to Thursday. He will be accompanied by officials from his ministry and the National Environment Agency.45 words
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Article115 2007-04-23 29 SPEAKER of Parliament Abdullah Tarmugi is making an official visit to Kazakhstan from today. The visit is at the invitation of Mr Oral Mukhamedzhanov, chairman of the Majilis of Kazakhstan's Parliament. The Majilis is the Assembly or Lower Chamber of Parliament. During his four-day visit, Mr Abdullah115 words
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70 2007-04-23 29 THAILAND'S Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is visiting Singapore from today to Wednesday to attend the International Convention for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe 2007). During her three-day private visit, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will host a lunch for Princess Sirindhorn. The princess70 words
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614 2007-04-23 29 Salma Khali k - Salma Khali k They can be bought separately and may pay higher benefits over longer periods By Health Correspondent EXPECT a slew of insurance plans to protect the elderly against disability in their later years. With the introduction of supplementary schemes for Elder614 words
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194 2007-04-23 29 »HOME WHAT IT IS THE Minister of State for National Development, Ms Grace Fu, will open an exhibition on sustainable construction methods today and announce several initiatives on the matter. WHY IT MATTERS Recent disruptions in the supply of sand and granite have caused194 words
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106 2007-04-23 29 POLITICAL WHAT IT IS THE first Young Arab Leaders Global Action Forum: Arab and Asian Dialogue will be held here on Friday and Saturday. More than 150 Arab and Asian leaders will gather at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. WHY IT MATTERS The forum106 words
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Article84 2007-04-23 29 MONEY WHAT IT IS TRADE and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang opens the AsiaPacific Property Conference 2007 today at The Ritz-Carl-ton, Millenia Singapore. It brings together 300 of the most influential industry players from all over the world. WHY IT MATTERS One of the topics84 words
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744 2007-04-23 26 Sue-Ann Chia - Sue-Ann Chia By MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew found the recent "hoo-ha" over ministerial pay hike "completely unreal". He understood the emotions associated with this issue, but there were larger issues at stake such as the need to pay well to744 words
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Article, Illustration741 2007-04-23 26 Zakir Hussain - Zakir Hussain Party not stagnant. It cannot be, says MM. At stake is 'losing your future' By; WHO will be the next generation of government leaders? Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew does not know, and he does not think the Cabinet ministers know either. But741 words
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Article, Illustration506 2007-04-23 26 Peh Shing Huei - Peh Shing Huei By WHEN the Cabinet debated whether to allow the Crazy Horse topless revue into Singapore some years back, there was a chorus of nays from among ministers. Then, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew gave what he called his "tuppence506 words
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Article395 2007-04-23 26 THE BIG PICTURE "It was quite heartening to see him being open and up to date. I thought the questions raised, whether about values being eroded or foreigners in the country, reflected concerns people on the ground are feeling. MM gave the broader view and the larger395 words
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Miscellaneous23 2007-04-23 22 Celebrating the planet Nature takes centre stage as many Singaporeans mark World Earth Day by flocking to the nature reserves here. PAGE H223 words
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Article, Illustration622 2007-04-23 30 KARON NG - KARON NG Tastebuds are changing fast with more imported beers on tap By WHEN a beer distributor takes pains to implement a nine step pouring ritual, it is a clear indication that beer drinkers are becoming more sophisticated. Belgian brewer Inßevtogether with its local distributor622 words
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Article, Illustration473 2007-04-23 30 AHMADOSMAN - AHMADOSMAN By GO TO Singapore's biggest 4,OOOsqft JBL sound gallery at Marsiling Road if you want to sit down, relax and enjoy wonderful music. It is a cosy place with five dedicated demonstration rooms to give you all the sounds you love to hear. The range: JAMIE KOH - 473 words
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Article, Illustration114 2007-04-23 30 A DECLINE in collagen fibres in the body is a major cause of unsightly wrinkles, age spots, blemishes, crow's feet, saggy skin and even weak joints. Regular doses of the natural "face-lifting protein" in Premium Super Collagen Extract, available in a tasty blueberry flavour, can slow down the114 words
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Article, Illustration107 2007-04-23 30 RESTAURANT chain Swensen's has collaborated with t, television personalities Allan Wu and Li Lin to come up with a promotional menu to I feature some of the couple's favourite dishes. The special spread includes main meals and delectable desserts. Highlights include Allan's Tex-Mex Fish ($14.90) and Li Lin's107 words
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Article, Illustration82 2007-04-23 30 HOMEGROWN Taka Jewellery is celebrating its sixth anniversary this month in a big way by giving away free diamonds with every purchase. Starting out as a retail outlet in Clementi in 2001, the chain has grown to become best known for diamond jewellery at affordable prices. Other anniversary82 words
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Article, Illustration101 2007-04-23 30 TODAY is the last day to grab a bargain on hi-fi systems at Audio House. Just pop in to its Liang Court outlet, listen to the live systems on offer and take your pick. Under the free "Sound Advice" programme, experienced technicians are on hand to help you101 words
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Article, Illustration131 2007-04-23 30 BUILDING on the success of last year's top-seller, the 32--inch Bordeaux R7 LCD television, Samsung has launched the Bordeaux Plus RB, which features technological improvements and greater connectivity. Taking inspiration from a wine glass and available in either black of pearl white, the screen is rimmed with a131 words
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Article, Illustration576 2007-04-23 31 Tessa Wong - Tessa Wong »SOAPBOX The young tend to think they're invincible. So it's a rude shock when Death calls early By heart goes out to you all. I may be on the other side of the pond in the UK, but I still feel your pain...Didn'tAP - 576 words
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580 2007-04-23 31 Public service salaries is money enough? »MY LIFE Pay is just a start MY EXPOSURE overseas has led me to appreciate the work of the Singapore civil service. From my experiences as an intern in the public sector, remuneration is always a factor, but I also believe in focusing on580 words
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Article, Illustration620 2007-04-23 32 Kenny Tan - Kenny Tan Fancy a sport where you get to put your opponents to the sword? Actually, it's a lot safer than it looks By FORGET soccer. When it comes to getting a mental workout as well as a physical one, young people such asLAU FOOK KONG - 620 words
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Article165 2007-04-23 32 NIGHTLIFE HEAT ULTRALOUNGE Where: 25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel Hours: 11am to 3am Crowd: Discerning yuppies Word is: In the middle of town and housed in the recently revamped Royal Plaza on Scotts hotel, Heat Ultralounge is a sweet nook for cozy gatherings. Its elaborate165 words
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393 2007-04-23 33 Roger Low Puay Hwa - Roger Low Puay Hwa I REFER to the report, "2 women die while crossing roads" (ST, April 20) and the letter, "Crack down on van drivers who speed" by Mr Lim Soo Huat (ST, April 20). It was disheartening to read the393 words
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169 2007-04-23 33 Gloria Scow Ai Woon ( Ms - Gloria Scow Ai Woon (Ms) I WAS at Fair Price Toa Payoh last Wednesday on the inaugural Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Day. A Chinese national in front of me had a couple of items to pay for and obviously needed a169 words
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137 2007-04-23 33 Grace Tan Hwee Neo ( Ms - Grace Tan Hwee Neo (Ms) IT IS good that some shops and supermarkets are promoting the discriminate use of plastic bags. But if no waterproof and disposable alternative to the plastic bag is available, most people will simply revert to the convenience of plastic bags,137 words
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285 2007-04-23 33 Roger Phillips - Roger Phillips MASTERING MOTHER TONGUE I VISITED Singapore for the first time recently and was impressed with the friendliness of its people, among other things. However, I have found that a large number of Chinese Singaporeans seem to have English as their mother tongue and285 words
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254 2007-04-23 33 Liv I-Chun ( Ms - Liv I-Chun (Ms) I SHARE Mr Liew Kai Khiun's sentiments in the letter, "Have more passion for Chinese language and cultural roots" (ST, April 16). In Taipei, many maids from Indonesia and the Philippines speak fluent Mandarin. If Indonesians254 words
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188 2007-04-23 33 Lim Boon Hee - Lim Boon Hee TRADE and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang computed the increase in the number of visitors to Singapore once the integrated resorts are fully operational from about 90,000 per day in 2006 to nearly 140,000 in 2010, a whopping 55 per188 words
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128 2007-04-23 33 Dick Wickel - Dick Wickel MY WIFE and I recently returned from a three-week visit to your beautiful island. I wish to express my appreciation to your country for its collective efforts in maintaining such an inviting paradise. We found Singapore instantly enjoyable and exciting. Every place we visited128 words
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106 2007-04-23 33 Rohana Derus ( Mdm - Rohana Derus (Mdm) I WOULD like to thank the Comfort cab driver (licence plate: SHA 1794K) who sent me to a clinic on March 31 at around 7.45pm. I had severe migraine, cold sweat, and numbness on both legs. We ended up going to106 words
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Letter56 2007-04-23 33 Low Nget Ngoh ( Ms - Low Nget Ngoh (Ms) ON APRIL 13, I slipped and fell on my head outside Sheng Siong Foodcourt at Tekka Mall. A woman and a youth rushed up to help me. I was in a daze and forgot to thank them, but wish to take56 words
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Miscellaneous80 2007-04-23 33 For more readers' views, log on to http://www. straitstimes.asial. com.sg/forum Access to letters online is free. Company reports need not be thick and bulky Thanks for the flexibility given for light commercial vehicles to use other lanes for overtaking 24-hour fast-food service creating a din Regimentation versus originality Eight months80 words
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Article, Illustration941 2007-04-23 34 Richard Jolly - Richard Jolly ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP: NEWCASTLE 0 CHELSEA 0 Mourinho blasts refereeing double standards after failing to close gap on United By WHATEVER Manchester United do, Chelsea emulate. It has usually been a sign of excellence in the title race but, in a weekend when Alex Ferguson'sAFP - 941 words
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Article181 2007-04-23 34 Down to the wire Manchester United Saturday: Everton (a) May 5: Manchester City (a) May 9: Chelsea (a) May 13: West Ham (h) Chelsea Saturday: Bolton (h) May 6: Arsenal (a) May 9: Manchester United (h) May 13: Everton (h) dan United 34 26 4 4 78 24 82181 words
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296 2007-04-23 34 ASSOCIATED PRESS Milan THIS time, Inter Milan have won the Italian Serie A title on their own terms. Last year, they were awarded the league title following a match-fixing scandal which relegated original champions Juventus. This season, no such help was needed,ASSOCIATED PRESS - 296 words
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Article, Illustration322 2007-04-23 34 BOWLING REMY Ong is one step closer to the World Tenpin Masters final. The Asian No 1, who was crowned world champion last September, beat England's Dominic Barrett 460-445 in their quarter-final last night. The prestigious 16-bowler, US$7O,OOO (S$107,880) mixed event in Barnsley, England,322 words
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Article, Illustration689 2007-04-23 35 »SOCCER Ferdinand's out too, so United will host Milan without first-choice defence London ALEX Ferguson made a massive blunder in Saturday's 1-1 Premiership home draw, but Manchester United did not end up paying the price. Chelsea failed to grab the chance to reduce the gapAFP - 689 words
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343 2007-04-23 35 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Madrid REAL Madrid players had been saying all week that they had to beat Valencia to stay in the Spanish title race and they did just that with a 2-1 win over the 2002 and 2004 champions on Saturday. GoalsAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 343 words
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382 2007-04-23 35 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE London RAFAEL Benitez described Liverpool's build-up to Wednesday's Champions League semi-final trip to Chelsea as almost perfect after his side cruised to a 2-0 Premiership win over Wigan. The Anfield manager was able to rest key players, bring others backAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 382 words
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Article127 2007-04-23 35 ARSENE Wenger claimed that he will personally pick the successor to Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein. The Arsenal manager said he will choose the candidate who will help in his player acquisitions, following Dein's departure. He told the News of the World: "There will definitely be127 words
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Article, Illustration264 2007-04-23 35 HOE PEI SHAN - HOE PEI SHAN ATHLETICS STEFAN Tseng (right), the triple jump national record holder, now also owns the Under-20 long jump record. On the sixth and final day of the National Junior Athletic Championships yesterday, the 17-year-old beat Kenneth Wang's U-20 record by lcm. He264 words
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312 2007-04-23 35 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MOTOR RACING Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA is considering the possibility of staging Formula One races at night. The move could happen as early as next year, with Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chairman, Mokhzani Mahathir, saying that he is waiting to hear fromAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 312 words
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Article, Illustration986 2007-04-23 36 Sunil Gavaskar - Sunil Gavaskar CRICKET WORLD CUP Greater anticipation of semis, final after intensity shown in England-Windies tie By WHAT a thriller to end the Super Eights stage of the World Cup. Despite it being an inconsequential match since the semi-fi-nalists were already decided, the WestAP - 986 words
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Article223 2007-04-23 36 ASSOCIATED PRESS BRIAN Lara's final international was a 601-run, 19-wicket thriller which finished off the next-to-last ball of the 99th over. Sadly for Lara, his West Indies lost to England by one run in front of their own fans in Barbados. He was run out forASSOCIATED PRESS - 223 words
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Article, Illustration678 2007-04-23 36 ASSOCIATED PRESS BASKETBALL Chicago THE defending National Basketball Association champions were knocked off-track, and Luol Deng played a big part in doing it. The Chicago Bulls' small forward scored a game-high 33 points, helping his team to a 96-91 victory over the Miami Heat inASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 678 words
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348 2007-04-23 37 NICHOLAS FANG - »TABLE TENNIS FOR the second time in as many weeks, Singapore's men's doubles pair Gao Ning and Yang Zi have reached the final of an International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Pro Tour event. The top seeds beat a composite348 words
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Article, Illustration374 2007-04-23 37 Nicholas Fang - Nicholas Fang »SOCCER He free-kick goal gives Protectors 1-0 win, closes gap on league leaders By FOR 90 minutes last night, Qiu Li was largely a passenger as Home United hosted the Young Lions in an S-League match. But, when teammate Kone Hamed wasBERITA HARIAN - 374 words
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Article, Illustration558 2007-04-23 37 Hoe Pei Shan - Hoe Pei Shan »ARCHERY By SINGAPORE'S archers have set their sights on one gold, two silver and two bronze medals at November's South-east Asia Games. Said Archery Association of Singapore vice-president Wong Loong Tat: "I am not going to promise two golds, but weCHEW SENG KIM - 558 words
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Article73 2007-04-23 37 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SHANGHAI: French golfer Raphael Jacquelin won the BMW Asian Open yesterday, with a two-shot win in atrocious weather conditions. The 32-year-old survived strong winds and heavy rain to card a final-round one-over 73. He picked up the winner's cheque of U*****,000 (*****,000) with aAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 73 words
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49 2007-04-23 37 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE VALENCIA: Sailing was cancelled for the fifth time in six days this week, as low winds derailed the Louis Vuitton Cup on Saturday. The winner of this competition will take on holders Alinghi in the America's Cup, due in June.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 49 words
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Article557 2007-04-23 37 BASEBALL MLB: Chicago White Sox 7 Detroit 5 (10 innings), NY Mets 7 Atlanta 2, Minnesota 7 Kansas City 5, Chicago Cubs 6 St Louis 0, Boston 7 NY Yankees 5, San Francisco 1 Arizona 0, Milwaukee 6 Houston 4, Baltimore 5 Toronto 2, Tampa Bay 6 Cleveland 5,557 words
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Miscellaneous25 2007-04-23 34 More thrills in store? The Windies-England thriller, Brian Lara's swan song, will whet fans' appetite for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and final. PAGE Hl525 words
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Miscellaneous34 2007-04-23 34 Serie A Yesterday Atalanta 2 AS Roma 1 Chievo 2 Livorno 1 Empoli 0 Torino 0 Lazio 0 Fiorentina 1 Reggina 1 Udinese 1 Siena 1 Inter Milan 2 Palermo v Parma Late kick-off34 words
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Advertisement119 2007-04-23 35 I Cttftl& strfae with the »">» LEGAL BOOKMAKER H BIBIWiHI S.League Albirex Ceylang Mon, 23/04/07 7.45pm E League Champ Burnley West Bromwich Tue, 24/04/07 2.45 am Asian FC Cup New Radiant SAFFC Tue, 24/04/07 7.00pm Asian FC Cup Tampines Pahang Tue, 24/04/07 7.30pm UE Champions Manchester Utd Milan Wed, 25/04/07119 words
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Advertisement1340 2007-04-23 36 g to 4. PUMPA SETTLES INTO STRIDE WITH KRANJI DOUBLE |^>^S I V I way the race was swinging. tj» Future Baby got the better of Final mm t Offer rather easily to win by 1-1/4 if* M I i Jlj^i^H A lengths, with favourite Tommaloms !—L»* 1 r^^^Aysfl (Noel1,340 words
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Miscellaneous19 2007-04-23 37 Events SOCCER: S-League: Albirex v Geylang (Jurong East, 7.45pm). FAS/NFL Div 1: Tessensohn Khalsa v Sembawang SC (Clementi, 7.30pm).19 words
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Miscellaneous48 2007-04-23 37 S-League Today Albirex Niigata v Geylang United (Jurong East, 7.45pm). Wednesday Sengkang Punggol v Korean Super Reds (Hougang, 7.45pm). Thursday Young Lions v Balestier Khalsa (Jalan Besar, 7.45pm). Friday Gombak United v Liaoning Guangyuan (Jalan Besar, 7.30pm). Live, Chs, 7.25pm. Saturday Home United v Tampines Rovers (Bishan, 7.45pm).48 words
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Obituary, Illustration69 2007-04-23 38 TAYSOKBENG (PETER) Age: 51 passed away peacefully on 21 April 2007. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Tan Chew Geok Son: Tay Willie Daughter: Tay Anna Son-in-law: Melvin Wong Chee Chong Grandson: Lucas Wong Junzhe and all relatives Body is resting at Blk 5 Boon Keng Road.69 words
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Obituary, Illustration38 2007-04-23 38 1 In Loving Memory Of LEONG MAN QUY Departed 23 April 2001 We miss your voice your laughter for you're always a gem in our hearts Lovingly remembered but sadly missed by Family and Loved Ones k_ A38 words
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Obituary, Illustration172 2007-04-23 38 TANCHIASIANG Age: 75 passed away peacefully on 22 April 2007. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Lim Ah Moi Sons: Daughters-in-law: Tan Kok Chai Lim Choon Huay Tan Kok Cheng Sim Lye Swan Tan Kok Ho Loi Siew Chin Tan Kok Seng Tang Mvi Huang Tan Kok172 words
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Obituary, Illustration41 2007-04-23 38 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to Our Founder HOONGAH KONG Departed on 21 April 2007 From The Management Staff of SOON HENG RESTAURANT SOON HENG HYDE PARK CAFE As a mark of respect, our restaurant would be closed on 25/4/07 (Wed).41 words
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Obituary, Illustration127 2007-04-23 38 DR. SHENG NAM CHIN Age: 76 passed away peacefully on 21 April 2007. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Tan Hooi See Lucy Children: Spouses: Sheng Mong Chih Annie Tan Kirn Keow Sheng Ching Ling Charles Sim Koon Boh Sheng Hui Ling Dr Phua Wee Thuan Sheng127 words
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Obituary, Illustration49 2007-04-23 38 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to Our Executive Director MARTIN WONG on the demise of his beloved father WONGAHTAU Departed on 21 April 2007 From: Management Staff of LoGi Engineering Pte Ltd Apple Medical Plastics Wake is held at Blk 105 Bukit Batok Central, Multi Purpose Hall. Tel: *****23249 words
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Obituary, Illustration162 2007-04-23 38 have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day..." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 a TAN KIM TAI Age: 74 was called162 words
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Obituary, Illustration21 2007-04-23 38 MAKAND SINGH SMALSAR Departed: 23/04/2000 A man comes, a man goes. A father always remains. Fondly remembered by: All loved ones.21 words
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Obituary, Illustration92 2007-04-23 38 OM THALAI THEVASAM Kuhendran Balachandran Departed 5 May 2006 A wonderfully caring Son, Husband, Brother, Relative Friend Though your absence is heartfelt, each passing second Your immortalized love fill our hearts till abound Rest our dearest, for we are at peace knowing you have been found. THALAITHEVASAM PRAYERS will be92 words
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Obituary, Illustration51 2007-04-23 38 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to our Managing Director Mr Roger Kang on the demise of his beloved mother ONG GEOK HUAY Departed on 21 April 2007 From: The Management Staff of Gripwell Fastening Engineering Pte Ltd Gripwell Fastening (M) Sdn. Bhd Gripwell Fastening (Thailand) Co. Ltd Gripwell Fastening Engineering51 words
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Obituary, Illustration127 2007-04-23 38 WONG KAM KONG (Founder of Chin On Metal Work Contractor) Age: 92 passed away peacefully on 22 April 2007 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. (Wife: How Kirn Hoo, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Wong Lai Hua Peter Wee Peck Ngoh Rosie Wong Ka Foon Tang Foon Mci Wong Kah127 words
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Obituary, Illustration28 2007-04-23 38 P sth Anniversary In Loving Memory of GEORGE ANG Departed: 23 April 2002 Greatly missed by I Beloved wife, children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren I and all loved ones, j28 words
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Obituary, Illustration19 2007-04-23 38 CORINE LIM LAY TIN Departed: 16 April 2007 Love's greatest gift Remembrance. Sadly missed and remembered by Uncle Richard19 words
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Obituary, Illustration30 2007-04-23 38 In Loving Memory Of ANG VIM NEO Departed: 23 April 2005 Gone from our lives one so dear, But in our hearts forever near. Dearly missed by all loved ones.30 words
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Obituary, Illustration142 2007-04-23 38 "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23 MOLLY LIM SIOK LEE Age: 90 was called home to be with the Lord on 22/4/2007 leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Francis Eu Peng Fook Sons:142 words
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Obituary, Illustration56 2007-04-23 38 The family of the late ANG PENG LIAT Departed on 16 April 2007 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates especially the doctors and staff members of Gleneagles Hospital and St Joseph's Home for their care, support, assistance, attendance, condolences, wreaths56 words
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Article84 2007-04-23 39 Where S$ stands Apr 20 7.CHNG YR 2007 CLOSE FR Apr 19 S$ LOW S$ HIGL JS$ 1.5106 +0.08 1.5479 1.***** iuro 2.0552 -0.03 2.0602* 1.9913 3.0244 +0.14 3.0540 2.9323 1$ 1.2601 -0.18 1.2686* 1.1741 ren 1.2728 +0.80 1.3277 1.255E lupiah *0.***** -0.05 0.***** 0.***** iaht* 4.3408 +0.17 4.383084 words
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488 2007-04-23 39 Lee Su Shyan - Lee Su Shyan TAKING STOCK Local earnings results also likely to drive trading sentiment this week By THE jitters over China's economic growth which sent the Asian markets reeling last Thursday seemed to have faded by Friday, as stocks ended the week on a488 words
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Article6951 2007-04-23 39 UNIT TRUSTS ABN Amro Asset Mgt (Spore) Star Europe Eqty!** 1 108/ Star Europe Bond 9/ Star Europe Bal ::-2/ StarAsianTigerEqty I' 6/ Star Asia Band 17/ Star Asia Balanced 6/ StarGlobalTechnology Fund!" .'2.6/ MultiStFd ''.V 9/ Star Asia Bond(USD) :.'&:2/ Gib MultiSt USD 1.5/ Asia6,951 words
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330 2007-04-23 40 REUTERS Sydney A BUYOUT group including Macquarie Bank yesterday said it would not extend its Asll billion (5513.9 billion) bid for Australia's Qantas Airways beyond May 4, but would speed up payments to shareholders who accepted. It also said it would let shareholdersREUTERS - 330 words
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Article, Illustration71 2007-04-23 40 THE rental growth and bullish rentals now seen in the Central Business District are likely to spill over into secondary areas. Asking rents at Keppel Towers have risen by 40 per cent. DBS Vickers feels K-Reit's assets will continue to flush out71 words
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61 2007-04-23 40 PAN-ASIAN information technology solutions firm Frontline may benefit heavily from IT outsourcing, expected to grow at 10 per cent a year. Frontline has been profitable for the past two years and gross margins have improved. The target price is 23 cents. Frontline's stock closed61 words
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46 2007-04-23 40 MANAGEMENT at Bio-Treat Technology believe its technology is difficult For competitors to replicate. Still, intensifying competition is prompting the group to venture into newer cities where margins are being sacrificed to gain market share. CITIGROUP, April 16 Rating: SELL46 words
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434 2007-04-23 40 ASSOCIATED PRESS US official hopes Beijing will commit to market-determined yuan in talks next month New York UNITED States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says China is not moving quickly enough on currency reform, and he hopes high-level talks next month will produce results. "They'reASSOCIATED PRESS - 434 words
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795 2007-04-23 41 Fiona Chan - Fiona Chan Some think the party is largely over; others believe fundamentals are still strong By Property Reporter WITH the property market upswing well under way and a stock market that's sizzling, it is no surprise that property stocks795 words
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288 2007-04-23 41 Arthur Poon - Arthur Poon By THE Daka Designs minority shareholder who had asked the board to resign by last Friday, said he had been offered a board seat instead. Mr Edward Lee, who owns 8.5 per cent of the listed shell company, was asked to288 words
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321 2007-04-23 41 Dennis Chan - Dennis Chan By MAINBOARD-LISTED 01am International will buy Universal Blanchers, the world's largest independent peanut blancher and ingredient processor for US$77 million (*****.3 million) in cash. The acquisition of the Geor-gia-based company would enable it to expand into the peanut business in321 words
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Article, Illustration59 2007-04-23 41 OON CHONG HOWE: Appointed chief executive (CEO) of Inter-Roll-er Engineering. He takes over from Mr Lim Yee Mm, who will retire in June after 26 years with the firm. Mr Oon (right) joined the airport conveyor belt systems designer in 2005 as its managing director and was59 words
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58 2007-04-23 41 ROBERT JOHNSTON: Appointed managing director and chief executive (CEO) of Australand, a subsidiary of CapitaLand. His appointment, to take effect from early August, will follow the retirement of the unit's current managing director, Mr Brendan Crotty, on June 30. Mr Johnston is currently the58 words
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56 2007-04-23 41 JAGDEV SINGH GILL: Resigned as chief executive of main-board-listed RSH last Thursday. RSH is the retailer behind Royal Sporting House and Stadium, and operator of the Zara and Massimo Dutti fashion stores. The company said Mr Gill's wife, Mrs Sajni Gill, has also resigned56 words
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Article57 2007-04-23 41 SHIRO SUZUKI: Resigned as acting chief executive (CEO) and executive director of mainboard-listed Rotol Singapore last on Tuesday because of personal reasons. Mr Suzuki assumed the post of CEO last July when he replaced Rotol's previous CEO. Executive chairman Toru Masuzawa will take over Mr57 words
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Article17 2007-04-23 41 LIM SOO PENG: Resigned as director of produce supplie FHTK Holdings last Tuesday.17 words
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640 2007-04-23 42 Goh Eng Yeow - Goh Eng Yeow Move to replace ageing Sesops with GL Trade comes sooner than planned By Markets Correspondent BROKERS are getting ready to abandon the ageing and glitch-ridden Sesops trading system after the Singapore Exchange (SGX) moved to fast-track the replacement of640 words
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374 2007-04-23 42 Arthur Poon - Arthur Poon WARRANT WATCH By WARRANTS issued on newly listed, China-based Yangzijiang Shipbuilding were an instant hit among investors last week. Its contracts were the most actively traded stock-based warrants, overtaking traditionally popular issues on property developer CapitaLand and DBS Group Holdings.374 words
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Article, Illustration1054 2007-04-23 43 Gabriel Chen - Gabriel Chen DISRUPT AND CONQUER STRATEGY By SHATTERING biases and conventions. That is the approach TBWA will take when it starts its relationship with the Singapore Girl, said Mr Philip Brett, the regional chief executive for the agency. TBWA, which is based in the Unitedi NG SOR LUAN - 1,054 words
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Article162 2007-04-23 43 TBWA\ TBWA'S GLOBAL PRESENCE Has 291 offices in 77 countries employing 9,700 staff. Was named Adweek's global agency of the year for 2006. Was named by Media Magazine as network of the year in the Asia-Pacific for 2004 and 2005. TBWA IN SINGAPORE Employs 170 staff. Has162 words
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305 2007-04-23 43 REUTERS FOREIGN NON-BANK INVESTORS Hanoi VIETNAM will raise the cap on the stake that a strategic, non-bank foreign investor can own in a domestic bank to 15 per cent from 10 per cent. This forms part of its efforts to expand the bankingREUTERS - 305 words
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Miscellaneous24 2007-04-23 43 More upside? Analysts are split over whether Singapore property stocks can rise further, given the strong showing in the past six months. PAGE H2O24 words
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Article, Illustration795 2007-04-23 45 June Cheong - June Cheong Despite having been in prison before, Li Shuang believes an artist's job is to bring happiness PAINTER Li Shuang believes in the power of love. The Beijing-born artist was imprisoned for two years for living in a compound for foreigners with herASHLEIGH SIM - 795 words
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Article, Illustration549 2007-04-23 46 Lee Sze Yong - Lee Sze Yong No, I'm not revealing the date or venue, says Claire Forlani, whose job is cut out for her as a medical examiner in CSI: NY MEDIA REPORTER WEDDING bells will be ringing in a few months' time for Claire Forlani. The British brunette,549 words
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259 2007-04-23 46 AFP LOS ANGELES Actor Alec Baldwin apologised last Friday for a voicemail rant against his 11-year-old daughter, Ireland, and blamed "certain people" for leaking the rant to the media. His fiery voicemail was published last Thursday by celebrity news site TMZ.com. It is the latestAFP - 259 words
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Article, Illustration1931 2007-04-23 47 Michelle Tay - Michelle Tay the monday interview Dancing is her life. But Dance Floor judge Gladys Tay, who has won hundreds of trophies in her dancesport career, is equally committed to being a mother MID-WAY through the two-hour interview in her dance school, Shawn And Gladys Danceworld, professional dancesport championDESMOND FOO - 1,931 words
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Article, Illustration139 2007-04-23 47 'Ballroom dancing in the 1980s was not as hip as it is today. I was only exposed to dancing at the highest level because I watched my parents. Not many have that opportunity' On how she developed a knack for dancing 'A man dancing ballroom is absolutely macho, very139 words
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Article, Illustration437 2007-04-23 48 Yong Shu Hoong - Yong Shu Hoong Gary Valenciano spiced up his spirited numbers and slick dance moves with heartfelt bantering > concert GARY VALENCIANO Suntec Singapore Convention Hall 602 Last Saturday MID -WAY through the concert, Gary Valenciano quoted a saying that safety is not in the absence of danger, butCLAIRE MIRANDA - 437 words
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Article, Illustration85 2007-04-23 49 'Anyone who hunts, owns a kingdom, wrestles, and has that much sex is gonna be in shape' Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers (above) on playing a lean Henry VIM in The Tudors 'Love is both a far and near thing. It's as fuzzy as the horizon out at sea' Taiwan85 words
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Article, Illustration815 2007-04-23 49 girltalk - girltalk The quarter-life crisis gets little respect, but I can't help worrying about where I'm going in my job and life Sandra Leong LAST week, I was almost devoured by a pack of snarling wolves. Now that I've used a cheap815 words
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Article, Illustration97 2007-04-23 49 Frankie Chee - Frankie Chee PHOTO HOME-GROWN hip nightspot Zouk turned 16 with a big bash last Saturday night. In a party aptly named Sweet 16, invited guests who included TV and radio personalities like Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Sheikh Haikel and Chua Enlai were treated to a fashion show bySHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 97 words
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Article, Illustration780 2007-04-23 50 Arti Mulchand - Arti Mulchand She may be famous for her roles in Splash and Kill Bill, but actress Daryl Hannah's great passion in life is environmental activism AT THE age of 11, American actress Daryl Hannah met a calf that would change her life. Then living in Chicago, her family780 words
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Article, Illustration306 2007-04-23 50 Boon Chan - Boon Chan THIS is turning out to be a bumper year for local films at next month's Cannes Film Festival. Singaporean Pok Yue Weng's four-minute short superDONG (above) has been invited to the prestigious Directors' Fortnight. The film asks the intriguing question: "What happens306 words
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Article, Illustration979 2007-04-23 51 Tay Yek Keak - Tay Yek Keak If you think the mutants in The Hills Have Eyes 2 are scary, you haven't seen Anthony Hopkins yet starsi igripes TODAY, we journey into a place where the hissing, sinister villain studies the victim from afar, then zeroes in for the kill,979 words
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Article, Illustration184 2007-04-23 53 Michelle Tay - Michelle Tay In a sea of colours on the red carpet, white is a refreshing change. The neutral colour looks good on anyone and is equally suitable for winter or summer tog of the town PHOTOS: GLAM SLAM: Hong Kong actress Isabella Leong channels Hollywood glam inAP - 184 words
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Article, Illustration532 2007-04-23 75 Good listening skills are helpful not just for you good for others but also for you GOOD listening habits do not always come easily. Many studies on listening comprehension suggest that an average person listens at about 25 per cent efficiency. Miscommunication in organisations is preyalent. This is532 words
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Article, Illustration372 2007-04-23 77 ERMA DZALIN GIVES HER TWO CENTS' WORTH ON CUTTING OUT JUNK IN OUR LIVES Nike, adidas, Converse, Billabong I bet you have seen these brands around school. These days, it is all too common for many teens to own at least one branded item. You cannot372 words
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Article, Illustration198 2007-04-23 77 Got a flair for writing? The Inspire '07 National Writing Competition is just the chance for you to showcase your talent! This competition is part of the Inspire '07 project organised in support of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. It also provides a platform of198 words
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224 2007-04-23 77 SERENE GOH - SERENE GOH Saving the earth seemed like a suggestion for extremists even until the early *****, when the planet was ruled by powerful fortune hunters called "yuppies". What? The earth need saving? Preposterous! Mother Nature's devastating temper and prowess of regeneration seemed boundless, after all. So eco-conscious224 words
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Article, Illustration443 2007-04-23 78 THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE DRUGS. TWO SIDES TO EVERY ISSUE? NOT WHEN IT COMES TO THE ILLS OF DRUG ABUSE, AS CASSANDRA CHEW SHOWS Classes were cancelled last week when five schools were set on fire in southern Thailand. The ongoing conflict betweenREUTERS - 443 words
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Article, Illustration159 2007-04-23 78 "DON'T TRY IT AT ALL. No matter what your friends say. They may call you chicken or say 'you are such an angel' or whatever, but it is you who will have the last laugh." Witchßaby (March 20, Junior STOMPer) "Escaping from any form of addiction, for example,159 words
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Article, Illustration545 2007-04-23 79 WHAT'S WITH NOSTALGIC ICE CREAM, FASHION LINES AND WACKY ACCESSORIES? EMILY LEX, RAJESH MISIR AND ALFRED CHUA SHOW YOU THE FUN, FUNKY AND FABULOUS WHAT IS IT? All spruced up and ready to go is the second generation of traditional ice cream. Recently,FILE PHOTO - 545 words
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Article, Illustration300 2007-04-23 79 MY FAMILY, MY HEART THE MOVIE My Family, My Heart, produced by Star Chinese Movies, is a heart-warming story of a young girl, Zhen Zhen (played by Megan Zheng), who is raised by her con-artist parents (played by Mark Lee and Chen Liping). AfterSTAR GROUP - 300 words
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Article, Illustration364 2007-04-23 80 YOUR RESUME HAS IMPRESSED AND NOW IT'S STEP TWO TO THAT JOB YOU'VE BEEN EYEING. TESSA WONG SHOWS HOW YOU CAN SCORE You have just snagged an interview for your dream job. So now what? You will need to prepare yourself mentally and anticipate the kind ofALAN LIM - 364 words
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Article232 2007-04-23 80 1. You wake up at Bam, and your interview is at 9.30 am. You decide to: a) Play a computer game. Still early right? b) Start sweating and get paralysed with worry and dread about the questions you will have to answer. c) Calmly go through prepared232 words
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Article189 2007-04-23 80 The name of the game is professionalism, so messy hair, unshaven chins and unkempt clothing are definite no-nos. Casual clothing such as shorts, flip-flops and halter tops are out too, unless you are interviewing for a position to manage a Hawaiian beach bar. Girls, there is a189 words
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Article, Illustration319 2007-04-23 81 YOUNG EINSTEINS ARE GETTING HONOURED FOR THEIR PROMISING RESEARCH. EMILY LEX CHECKS THEM OUT It was a starry morning at the 2nd A*Star Talent Search and awards presentation ceremony held last Wednesday. Scientific research organisation A*Star, or the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, gave outA*STAR - 319 words
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Article, Illustration249 2007-04-23 81 In this monthly column, the Ministry of Education's (MOE) director of schools, Mr Wong Siew Hoong, answers your burning questions. Send questions to stin@sph.com.sg with "MOE" as the subject. Q: What is being done now to increase creativity in schools? A: MOE has in recent years focused on249 words
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Article, Illustration462 2007-04-23 83 EMILY LEX - EMILY LEX THE MARKING OF EARTH DAY YESTERDAY BRINGS RENEWED FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT. JESSICA LIM REPORTS Talk of the effects of global warming is getting people here hot and bothered. Singapore is gearing up to take the heat. Recently, the Republic's first462 words
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Article, Illustration284 2007-04-23 83 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL SINGAPORE EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION BRYAN SMITH WITH SOME ANSWERS Q: We talk about energy savings through recycling. But how exactly does it work? A: Creating products requires large amounts of energy, while recycling them a second time to recreate the same product requires much284 words
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Article, Illustration301 2007-04-23 83 AT HOME Toilet train yourself When it comes to water usage, the toilet comes out tops. An average family of four flushes away 92,000 litres of water a year. Try placing a couple of heavy stones or plastic bottles filled with sand into your toilet tank. Do not301 words
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Article, Illustration269 2007-04-23 84 THE MEANING OF LOVE POEM BY MUHD IRYANIS ISMAIL, 14, SEC 2, BEDOK NORTH SECONDARY SCHOOL To love is to share life together to build special plans just for two to work side by side and then smile with pride as one by one, dreams all come269 words
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Article, Illustration1137 2007-04-23 85 TAN DAWN WEI; JOCELYN LEE - TAN DAWN WEI JOCELYN LEE, 4 Tapping local granite sources such as Kekek Quarry on Pulau Übin is part of a government contingency plan. BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, APRIL 15 tongtime Pulau Übin resident Goh Lam Heng, 54, never used to need a watch. "Every timeCHEW SENG KIM - 1,137 words
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Article, Illustration605 2007-04-23 86 THIS WE IN The urban myth tells of hawkers who drive their MercedesBenz from their bungalow to the foodcourt, cook up a storm, pocket a few thousand dollars and then drive home. Via the golf club. That's not always true, of course. Sometimes it is a BMW rather than605 words
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Article, Illustration501 2007-04-23 88 THE STRAITS TIMES, APRIL 13 In a bid to help baffled foreigners ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Chinese capital has removed misleading English-language signs. Among them is one pointing to "Racist Park" and another advising drivers to be cautious onAFP, BLOOMBERG NEWS - 501 words
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Article, Illustration1133 2007-04-23 89 MARDIANA ABU BAKAR - MARDIANA ABU BAKAR BY This is a news article about how the English language has been misused in China. One of the most interesting facts to look into as we understand why mistranslations happen is the different way in which the Chinese language is structured compared to1,133 words
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Miscellaneous60 2007-04-23 83 THE BIG STORY THIS WEEK MORE TREES FOR GARDEN CITY More than 100,000 plants and trees will be planted in Singapore over the next year as part of a global effort to fight environmental degradation. Aside from their aesthetic appeal, the indigenous plants will play a part in reducing the60 words
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Miscellaneous84 2007-04-23 83 THE BIG STORY THIS WEEK A MEETING WATER NEEDS Singapore is confident it can face up to the threat of global warming and not suffer from any water shortage. Its trump card: Newater. "Newater is from you and me. It is independent of rainfall," said Environment and Water Resources Minister84 words
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Miscellaneous71 2007-04-23 85 RACK YOUR BRAINS COSTS STILL UNDER CONTROL Construction costs are expected to rise in the near future, but so far, the hike has been manageable, said Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan. He was addressing reporters' questions about the increasing reliance on foreign manpower for the booming construction industry,71 words
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Miscellaneous72 2007-04-23 87 READ AND WRITE BETTER GRAND SEND-OFF The Old Lady at Kallang is set to receive a grand farewell. A slew of events has been lined up to commemorate Singapore's 34-year-old National Stadium, which will be torn down later this year to make way for the new Sports Hub. Free stadium72 words
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Miscellaneous63 2007-04-23 88 READ AND WRITE BETTER H OLYMPIC TICKETS NOW FOR SALE The scramble for Beijing Olympic tickets began as organisers put on sale more than seven million seats for the world's premier sporting event. While the Beijing Games will generate about nine million tickets overall, a large chunk is set aside63 words
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Miscellaneous80 2007-04-23 89 read WRITE BETTER B ENGLISH SIGNS I STUMP I LOCALS Chinese people risk becoming foreigners in their own country because of an obsession with using English-only public signs in the run-up to the 2008 Olympic Games, state media reported, quoting a lawmaker. "Too many signs in public places carry only80 words
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