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Title Section17 2009-01-02 1 MICA (P) 191/11/2008 FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 2009 AN SPH PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS THE STRAITS TIMES.17 words
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Article, Illustration657 2009-01-02 1 BAGHDAD: The American military in Iraq came under Iraqi authority yesterday for the first time since the US-led invasion ousted Saddam Hussein in 2003, a milestone in the war-weary country's path to restoring sovereignty. The US force in Iraq, now more thanREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 657 words
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Article, Illustration751 2009-01-02 1 One S'porean killed; two others among over 200 people injured in blaze BANGKOK: At least 60 people, including a Singaporean, were killed in a fire which swept through a packed nightclub here shortly after hundreds of revellers ushered in theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; THE NATION; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 751 words
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INSIDE
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Article, Illustration64 2009-01-02 1 FIREWORKS exploded in showers of light from Sydney to London to New York as the world ushered in a new year after the end of a decidedly rocky one. Yet with all the cheers, beers and street revelry, there was no escaping an undertow of gloom64 words
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Article33 2009-01-02 1 TAIWAN yesterday welcomed Chinese President Hu Jintao's call for a truce with the island, saying it reflects China's "new thinking" and "pragmatic approach" on cross-strait ties. PRIME PAGE A 933 words
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Article44 2009-01-02 1 ISRAEL demanded international monitors as a key term of any future truce with Gaza Strip militants. Its warplanes bombed the parliament building in Gaza City yesterday and its ships attacked coastline positions of the territory's Hamas rulers. WORLD PAGE Bl44 words
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Article63 2009-01-02 1 UNPREDICTABLE swings in the production numbers of the pharmaceutical industry are part and parcel of how the industry works, the Economic Development Board has explained. And they will be here to stay for a while until the base of plants located in Singapore grows from the63 words
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Article58 2009-01-02 1 MANY doctors here appear to be keeping to the latest guidelines issued by the Health Ministry on prescribing sleeping pills. A Straits Times visit to 30 clinics, two of them in Johor Baru, found that GPs generally would not dish out more than 20 of58 words
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prime commentary
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VIEWPOINTS
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Article46 2009-01-02 2 WE SAY As tainted milk in China makes its way through other food products, it raises questions over attitudes among some towards ethics in business. After all, no one can fail to have noticed that food tampering is dangerous. EDITORIAL PAGE Al446 words
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Article34 2009-01-02 2 COLUMNS 2009 starts with the world still deep in crisis. But while there's no serious threat to the free market, capitalism needs a reality check, says Timothy Garton Ash. REVIEW PAGE Al434 words
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Article, Illustration27 2009-01-02 2 The US President-elect faces an early test in dealing with an Iran that is bent on becoming nuclear capable, says William Choong. REVIEW PAGE Al527 words
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Article38 2009-01-02 2 OUR READER SAYS Public transport fares are not directly linked to fuel prices but pegged to the consumer price index and wage levels, explains Transport Ministry director Phua Hooi Boon. FORUM PAGE A 2238 words
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Article, Illustration49 2009-01-02 2 www.straitstimes.com Lynn Lee looks at why 2008 ended on a sour note for human rights defenders in Indonesia. Kimberly Spykerman updates on the Goodness Gracious Me! project and finds out why the message is starting to sink in. Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja describes how Jakartans celebrate the New Year.49 words
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Article, Illustration973 2009-01-02 2 Ravi Velloor - Ravi Velloor City recovering from terrorist attacks but life won't be the same again By SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF FOR years, the Tree of Life, a I.Bm sculpture in brass and bronze, stood in the fifth floor Grand Staircase area of Mumbai's Taj Mahal973 words
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prime news
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Article, Illustration464 2009-01-02 3 Crowds gather all over the world to celebrate and hope for better year LONDON: Fireworks exploded in showers of light over cities from Sydney to New York as the world ushered in a new year after the end of a decidedly rocky one. Some 400,000AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 464 words
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Article, Illustration740 2009-01-02 4 KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN - KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN 'It was noisy. I couldn't see. All I could feel was a burning sensation' By From this... To this... SINGAPOREAN Melvin Lee had just ushered in the new year at the swanky Santika Pub in Bangkok when the place went up in flamesVIPBANGKOK.COM; ST GRAPHICS; COURTESY OF MELVIN LEE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; THE NATION BANGKOK - 740 words
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Article, Illustration597 2009-01-02 8 Yeo Ghim Lay - Yeo Ghim Lay Wheel will spin for maintenance and tests By When the Flyer does re-open, each of its 28 capsules will store water and other essentials on board to tide people over in the event of another breakdown. NINE days after theASHLEIGH SIM - 597 words
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652 2009-01-02 9 By calling a truce, the two sides "can terminate hostilities, further understanding of each other and bolster cooperation", said Taiwan's presidential spokesman Wang Yu-chi. Military, political topics may be tackled next TAIPEI: Taiwan yesterday responded positively to Chinese President Hu Jintao's call for652 words
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Article, Illustration136 2009-01-02 9 SINGAPORE'S Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) yesterday hailed Chinese President Hu Jintao's proposal to improve cross-strait ties as a "very significant development". Responding to media queries, an MFA spokesman said: "This is a very significant development that Singapore welcomes. President Hu Jintao's six point proposal isAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 136 words
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prime special report
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Article, Illustration973 2009-01-02 10 Jessica Jaganathan; April Chong; JESSICA JAGANATHAN - Jessica Jaganathan April Chong Reporters visited 30 clinics, only one in JB gave large doses By Sleep disorders: Proper diagnosis vital DOCTORS say it is important to find out the underlying cause of insomnia so that it can be treated properly and theNG SOR LUAN; SAMUEL HE - 973 words
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Article590 2009-01-02 10 TEST RUN THE QUESTION With the recent tightening of guidelines on sleeping pills, doctors are now required to advise patients on appropriate sleep habits and are barred from prescribing more than four weeks' supply of pills. The Straits Times wanted to find out whether590 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES REVIEW & FORUM.
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449 2009-01-02 13 IN YET another iteration of China's food-safety scandal, biscuits exported to Singapore and Hong Kong have been found laced with melamine. Very likely, the biscuits would not have done much harm. The melamine was found in the milk used in the biscuits, and this449 words
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Article, Illustration903 2009-01-02 13 Timothy Garton Ash - Timothy Garton Ash WHITHER WORLD IN 2009? By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES HAPPY new year? You must be joking. 2009 will begin with a wail, and then get worse. Millions of people have already been put out of work in this first truly globalised crisis of903 words
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Article, Illustration893 2009-01-02 13 Tion Kwa - Tion Kwa STIMULUS PLANS By I SENIOR WRITER A GERMAN Social Democrat disagrees with the economic stimulus measures being put in place by a British Labour prime minister. Then, the German is cheered on by members of Britain's Conservative Party. Social Democrat against893 words
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review
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Article, Illustration1151 2009-01-02 14 William Choong - William Choong FOREIGN MATTERS By I SENIOR WRITER Ultimately, Mr Obama faces a difficult dilemma: bomb a near-nuclear Iran or deter a nuclear-armed Iran. Some have argued that Washington should give diplomacy "one last chance". But if this fails as it probably will the new year forAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 1,151 words
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Article, Illustration933 2009-01-02 15 Rohan Gunaratna - Rohan Gunaratna By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES TERRORISM will continue to be the pre-eminent national security threat in most countries in 2009. More terrorist groups will adopt Al-Qaeda's methodology and ideology. Using vehicle- and human-borne suicide attackers, terrorist groups in Asia, Africa and the Middle933 words
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Article, Illustration595 2009-01-02 15 Bruce Gale - Bruce Gale MATA JELI: A PERSPECTIVE ON INDONESIAN AFFAIRS By I SENIOR WRITER WHEN police busted a large-scale methamphetamine factory in the up-per-middle class district of Kebon Jeruk in West Jakarta in November, it seemed to confirm a recent trend in the illicit drug595 words
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722 2009-01-02 15 Q. Forrest Zhang; John A. Donaldson - Q. Forrest Zhang John A. Donaldson By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES WOMEN in straw hats stoop over water-logged plots, working together to plant rice seedlings. A weatherworn man trudges behind an ox ploughing his family's field. Farmers throw newly harvested grain in the air722 words
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review insight
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The China connection
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Article, Illustration1022 2009-01-02 18 Sue-Ann Chia - Sue-Ann Chia IN SINGAPORE: QUAH CHEE SENG, 28 By SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT er Chinese. His excitement over China was dampened by friends and relatives who discouraged him from going there. "They told me it was a silly choice. They said that since theALAN LIM - 1,022 words
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Article, Illustration695 2009-01-02 18 SUE-ANN CHIA - SUE-ANN CHIA IN TIANJIN, CHINA: WONG YOKE HUI, 27 HER mind was made up from the start: It was China or nothing. So there was only one destination on Ms Wong Yoke Hui's scholarship application form: China. "The thought of going to US and UKWONG YOKE HUI - 695 words
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Article, Illustration697 2009-01-02 18 SUE-ANN CHIA - SUE-ANN CHIA IN WASHINGTON DC, US: KUEK YU CHUANG, 29 HE FEELS he has the best of two worlds: an education in both Beijing and Boston. Mr Kuek Yu Chuang earned a degree from Peking University and a master's from Harvard University. AndKUEK YU CHUANG - 697 words
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Article, Illustration892 2009-01-02 19 Hong Xinyi - Hong Xinyi NOT THE LAST WORD The Renaissance City Plan 111 to shift focus to Spore culture, history By AFTER months of doomsday reports about economic turmoil and there's more where that came from the Renaissance City Plan 111 (RCP III) released by the Ministry892 words
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forum
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464 2009-01-02 20 I REFER to the report, "Government will try to keep transport costs down" (Dec 22). Some members of the public have written in to the ministry seeking clarification on the Transport Minister's remarks that public transport fares are pegged to national inflation and wage464 words
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139 2009-01-02 20 I REFER to last Saturday's letter by Mr Tan Boh Liang, "Carpark charges". I have had the same experience parking in the HDB carpark at Block 355, Clementi Avenue 2. It is run by Wilson Parking. When the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system was139 words
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Letter, Illustration503 2009-01-02 20 SINGAPORE'S FATHER OF PAEDIATRICS EMERITUS Professor Wong Hock Boon, father of paediatrics in Singapore, was all Monday's article said he was, and much more ("Father of paediatrics dies at 85"). Countless babies in Singapore owe their chances of improved paediatric health to him, because heLIM WUI LIANG - 503 words
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167 2009-01-02 20 DR HUANG SHOOU CHYUAN: "The death of Emeritus Professor Wong Hock Boon has saddened Singapore's close-knit medical community. Prof Wong was the father of paediatric medicine in Singapore. Almost single-handedly, he influenced the lives of thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate students167 words
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292 2009-01-02 20 I READ with much sadness of the death of Emeritus Professor Wong Hock Boon. He was the consulting paediatrician for our children. Our eldest child was born with a genetic disorder, but it could not be diagnosed by the attending paediatrician. That was in 1989. Our292 words
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212 2009-01-02 20 SOME months ago, a friend told me an HDB officer had passed her flat and noticed a cat sitting on the sofa in her living room. He whipped out a camera, snapped some photographs and threatened her with a fine. He212 words
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217 2009-01-02 20 I REFER to the letter by Mr Edmund Hoe, "Unwanted imports" (Dec 23), which asks "have we done enough to safeguard the cleanliness of our precious coastline and water?". The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) takes the responsibility of protecting the217 words
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289 2009-01-02 20 I READ last Saturday's article, "New ez-link cards let you do more". The article surprised me and I would like to share my knowledge as a professional in the financial payment industry. Ez-link cards were designed for mass transport, such as the MRT289 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES WORLD.
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Article, Illustration693 2009-01-02 23 Hamas, on its part, may accept EU ceasefire plan as Gaza fighting rages GAZA CITY: Israel demanded international monitors as a key term of any future truce with Hamas militants, as its warplanes bombed the Parliament building in Gaza City yesterday and its shipsASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 693 words
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world regional
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Article, Illustration819 2009-01-02 25 LINKED ECONOMIC FATES "The Chinese have understood clearly that they are our biggest creditor. They are rooting for us; they hold a lot of dollars and they understand that we are in the same boat. If our economy is in trouble, theyREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 819 words
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495 2009-01-02 25 TAIPEI: In his first New Year message as Taiwan's President, Mr Ma Ying-jeou yesterday called on Taiwanese to unite to overcome economic challenges facing the island in 2009 and called on employers not to sack workers. He also urged all political partiesAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG - 495 words
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Article, Illustration127 2009-01-02 25 Thousands of Taiwanese calligraphers yesterday jointly wrote Chinese characters in a global record-setting attempt aimed at ushering out a turbulent 2008 and ringing in a peaceful and safe new year. A total of 12,902 people aged from three to 93 took part in theASSOCIATED PRESS - 127 words
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Article, Illustration343 2009-01-02 25 TOKYO: Japan's population had its sharpest decline ever last year as deaths outnumbered births, the government said yesterday, posing a burgeoning economic threat to its growth prospects amid a global recession. Faced with low birth rates and long life spans, Japan's shrinking population is ageingASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 343 words
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363 2009-01-02 25 HONG KONG: People in Hong Kong are more gloomy about the prospects for 2009 than anyone else in the world, while mainland Chinese are among the most optimistic, said a worldwide survey released yesterday. Sixty-seven per cent of Hong Kongers believe thatAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 363 words
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737 2009-01-02 26 Kwan Weng Kin - Kwan Weng Kin English classes for those aged 16 to 18 to be taught in English from 2013 By JAPAN CORRESPONDENT "Unless the requirements of entrance exams are changed, in fact unless the whole system of English education is changed, I do not737 words
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350 2009-01-02 27 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Transport Minister Ong Tee Keat has indirectly called for the scrapping of an affirmative action programme for the majority Malays in a rare challenge to the fount of government power. He said that with the global economy facing an uncertain futureASSOCIATED PRESS - 350 words
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178 2009-01-02 27 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Zoo Negara is negotiating with China to get two giant pandas under an exchange programme estimated to cost RM3O million (5512.3 million). Zoo director Mohamad Ngah said Malaysia is currently eyeing the giant pandas, ringtail lemurs, white tigers, and golden monkeysTHE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 178 words
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Article, Illustration699 2009-01-02 27 Lee Tee Jong - Lee Tee Jong Ruling party offers talks to end sit-in; opposition insists it must stop ramming through Bills By SOUTH KOREA CORRESPONDENT SEOUL: South Korea's ruling party leaders agreed yesterday to resume talks with opposition lawmakers who have been staging a week-long sit-inASSOCIATED PRESS - 699 words
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Article383 2009-01-02 27 GUWAHATI (India): Three bombs exploded in India's restive north-east yesterday, killing at least five people and wounding about 50, hours before the nation's new Home Minister was to arrive in the area, police said. Senior police official P. Saloi said the authorities suspected militantASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 383 words
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349 2009-01-02 27 KUALA LUMPUR: A Catholic newspaper in Malaysia has been ordered by the government to cease publishing its Malay-language edition until the courts resolve a ban on the paper's use of the word "Allah", its editor said yesterday. The Herald newspaper's editor, Father LawrenceAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 349 words
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644 2009-01-02 28 Narrow escape for Indian tanker; but another Somali gang hijacks Egyptian ship KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian maritime forces saved an Indian tanker from being hijacked yesterday, foiling the new year's first attack by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the International Maritime BureauREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 644 words
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468 2009-01-02 28 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India yesterday exchanged lists of their nuclear installations under an accord aimed at protecting the sites in case of war, officials said, amid simmering tensions over the Mumbai attacks. The South Asian rivals, whose relations have been rocky since theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 468 words
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Article, Illustration50 2009-01-02 28 Members of the People's Liberation Front, a Marxist political party in Sri Lanka, snouting slogans during a motorcycle rally in Colombo yesterday to protest against the high prices of petroleum products. The placards in Sinhala language call for oil prices to be reduced. PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESSASSOCIATED PRESS - 50 words
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world international
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666 2009-01-02 30 Move linked to row over contract; EU states get reassurance that dispute won't hit their supplies MOSCOW: Russia said yesterday it had completely cut gas supplies to its neighbour Ukraine over a contract dispute, but assured European states concerned about disruptions to their suppliesREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 666 words
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Article, Illustration105 2009-01-02 30 Bhutanese monk Lama Karma Tenzin (right) creating a sand mandala in New York by placing layers of coloured sand to make the geometric pattern by hand (above). As part of tradition, the finished mandala, which represents the cosmos, will be destroyed on Monday, symbolising the impermanenceAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 105 words
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400 2009-01-02 30 DUBAI: Some foreign workers holding low-paid jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be banned from bringing over their families under new visa regulations, a newspaper reported yesterday. Those in 57 occupations were deemed to earn too little to sustain residencyAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 400 words
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Article, Illustration521 2009-01-02 30 LONDON: Britain is now preparing to take in detainees from Guantanamo Bay to help United States President-elect Barack Obama shut down the prison camp, The Times of London said yesterday, citing government sources. The government sources said that Britain now supports movesAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG - 521 words
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286 2009-01-02 30 HAVANA: Cuba yesterday celebrated the 50th anniversary of a 1959 revolution whose leader Fidel Castro transformed the island into a communist state. The state has survived despite long years of opposition from the United States and the collapse of its Cold War benefactors.REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 286 words
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537 2009-01-02 31 Workers may be forced to take out policies to cut burden on state when they age, fall ill LONDON: Under a radical plan, taxpayers may have to pay hundreds of pounds in insurance premiums every year while working, and would receive payouts if they later had537 words
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Article, Illustration215 2009-01-02 31 ANCHORAGE (Alaska): Alaska Governor Sarah Palm says her future son-in-law is not a high-school dropout, as the press is reporting. The former Republican vice-presiden-tial candidate also issued a statement about the birth of her first grandchild. Mrs Palm said on Wednesday that 18-year-oldASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 215 words
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Article260 2009-01-02 31 WASHINGTON: It was not a very happy new year for owners of Microsoft's Zune. Thousands of the MP3 music players froze on New Year's Eve around the world because of what Microsoft described as a bug in the device's internal clock. The bug affected only theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; NEW YORK TIMES - 260 words
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Article96 2009-01-02 32 OSLO (Norway): Norway yesterday introduced a new law making the purchase but not the sale of sex a criminal act, threatening to put even Norwegians who buy sex abroad behind bars. "We think buying sex is unacceptable because it favours human trafficking and forced prostitution," DeputyAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 96 words
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Article119 2009-01-02 32 HANOI (Vietnam): Vietnam and China have completed the demarcation of their long-disputed land border, 30 years after their brief but bloody border war, state media reported yesterday. The two countries signed a land border agreement in 1999, but it took them nine years to demarcateASSOCIATED PRESS - 119 words
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Article91 2009-01-02 32 BEIJING: A Chinese court has issued tough sentences to members of a huge software counterfeiting ring which distributed more than US$2 billion (552.9 billion) worth of fake Microsoft goods, the company said. The court in the southern city of Shenzhen on Wednesday sentenced 11 people to jailAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 91 words
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Article108 2009-01-02 32 KUALA LUMPUR: Police yesterday arrested a female newscaster of a private television station, an actress and 24 others who took part in a sex party at a hotel room in Jalan P. Ramlee. The two women and seven others six men and a woman tested positiveBERNAMA - 108 words
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Article137 2009-01-02 32 TOKYO: A South Korean woman barred from entering Japan in 2007 passed through its immigration screening system by using tape on her fingers to fool a fingerprint reading machine, reports said. The woman, 51, was deported from Japan in 2007 for staying illegally, and was not allowedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 137 words
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Article, Illustration61 2009-01-02 32 A Chinese family enjoying an "ice chair" ride on a frozen lake in Beijing yesterday. The chairs, which are immensely popular among locals, are propelled by hand-held poles. Similarly, "ice bikes" whose front wheels are replaced with mini ice-skating bladesASSOCIATED PRESS - 61 words
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Article115 2009-01-02 32 NEW DELHI: A New Delhi labourer survived getting hit by one bus, only to be struck and killed by another one 20 minutes later, police said yesterday. Mr Raj Kumar, 38, was on his way to work on Wednesday when a bus hitASSOCIATED PRESS - 115 words
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Article79 2009-01-02 32 ZAMBOANGA (Philippines) two people were wounded byw y grenade lobbed into a crowd of New Year revellers in the Philippines on Wednesday, the army said yesterday. Captain Emmanuel Garcia, head of a military security task force, said no one has claimed responsibility for the attack inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 79 words
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Article118 2009-01-02 32 SEOUL: South Korean police have arrested a man who crashed his car into the gates of a noodle factory after being refused an apology for alleged food impurities. The Korea Times reported yesterday that the man arrived on Tuesday at the front gate of the factory inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 118 words
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Article, Illustration148 2009-01-02 32 JOHANNESBURG: Ms Helen Suzman (right), one of South Africa's foremost anti-apartheid campaigners, has died at the age of 91, the Sapa news agency reported yesterday. The former politician was publicly critical of apartheid at a time when this was rare among whites. She was nominated for theREUTERS - 148 words
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Article, Illustration1485 2009-01-02 33 Carolyn Hong - Carolyn Hong Umno chief-to-be has to rally party, placate voters and fend off opposition By MALAYSIA BUREAU CHIEF In the fifth of our eight-part series on what is in store for major countries this year, The Straits Times surveys Malaysia. Will this year mark the end ofTHE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK; REUTERS - 1,485 words
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Article, Illustration899 2009-01-02 35 Jermyn Chow - Jermyn Chow NEA inspectors fan out and warn 245 smokers as new rules to ban smoking in more public places kick in By 'No go' for smokers Ban extended to these areas from yesterday Non-air-conditioned workplaces, shops and shopping centres Underground and multi-storey carparks Lift andDESMOND LIM - 899 words
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Article, Illustration323 2009-01-02 36 JERMYN CHOW - JERMYN CHOW AN ISLAND-WIDE blitz by Singapore Customs officers yesterday netted 21 smokers who were fined at least $500 for puffing on duty-unpaid cigarettes. It was the first day that a law requiring every cigarette stick here to be branded with "SDPC" standingST FILE - 323 words
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Article, Illustration696 2009-01-02 38 Esther Tan - Esther Tan Products claim to work by using electromagnetic waves, but experts remain sceptical By NOT PROVEN TO WORK "The machines have no proven scientific basis for effectiveness, so doctors cannot promote them as established therapies for conditions." Dr Ho King Hee, consultant neurologist at GleneaglesNG SOR LUAN - 696 words
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Article, Illustration630 2009-01-02 40 Maria Almenoar; Ang Yiying - Maria Almenoar Ang Yiying Party-goers put economic woes aside to ring in 2009 By THE gloomy economy, impending retrenchments and belt-tightening were consigned to the back of party-goers' minds as the new year was ushered in with friends and family yesterday. While someMUGILAN RAJASEGERAN; ALPHONSUS CHERN - 630 words
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Article, Illustration99 2009-01-02 40 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong joined about 10,000 residents in Yishun on Wednesday night to usher in the new year at a four-hour countdown party. The party was organised by Nee Soon South grassroots organisations and saw thousands throng an open field opposite KhatibSHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 99 words
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Article, Illustration109 2009-01-02 40 Phylis Lav Rui En came into the world with a bang yesterday. Weighing 3.14 kg, she was delivered at the XX Women's and Children's Hospital at midnight, and was the hospital's first baby for 2009. Some doctors even turned up to takeDESMOND FOO - 109 words
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Article, Illustration575 2009-01-02 41 Preschools TO RAISE standards in this sector, those wishing to be preschool teachers have to meet new requirements which came into effect yesterday. All new preschool teachers must have at least five 0-level passes, including a credit in English, and a diploma in Preschool Education Teaching.ISTOCKPHOTO - 575 words
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Article, Illustration811 2009-01-02 42 Yeo Ghim Lay - Yeo Ghim Lay TAMPINES' PILOT PROJECT The Straits Times put widened footpaths to the test and found they are safe for both pedestrians and cyclists By STILL A LITTLE WARY "It's been okay so far, but I still try to be careful because someASHLEIGH SIM - 811 words
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Article, Illustration1037 2009-01-02 44 Esther Tan - Esther Tan CLINIC SHARE DISPUTE Judge says ex-partner is not entitled to unfairly profit from the situation By About the case DR TAM Tak Chuen went to the High Court claiming he was coerced into giving up his shares of two clinicsST FILE - 1,037 words
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Article, Illustration755 2009-01-02 45 K.C. VIJAYAN - K.C. VIJAYAN SICC member says words in suspension notices hurt her reputation By LAW CORRESPONDENT SINGAPORE Island Country Club's (SICC) legal woes look set to drag on into the New Year with a wrongly suspended member now suing the club for defamation. Madam KayST FILE - 755 words
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Article, Illustration790 2009-01-02 47 Carolyn Quek - Carolyn Quek National dancer dies after m-cycle accident; partner on and off stage injured By Stepping up MR HONG Jun Jie and Ms Emi Mitzushima made it into the national dancesport team last April. The couple clinched the bronze medal in the Bth SingaporeCOURTESY OF ROBERT ONG - 790 words
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Article99 2009-01-02 47 A MALAYSIAN fake credit card syndicate member was jailed for seven years on Wednesday for possessing forged cards which he had planned to use in Singapore. Gan Ee Guan, 44, and his accomplice, Yeo Hui Seng, 49, were arrested by the immigration authorities on99 words
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Article33 2009-01-02 47 A TEENAGER was charged on Wednesday with raping a 17-year-old girl at a flat in Woodlands on Dec 26. Mohamed Firdaus Roslan, 17, a student, was remanded for investigation.33 words
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Article48 2009-01-02 47 A MAN was jailed for two weeks on Wednesday for importing a stun gun into Singapore without a licence. Soh Chun Kiat, 24, pleaded guilty to importing it on Aug 21 last year. The part-time real estate agent bought the gun in Bangkok.48 words
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Article99 2009-01-02 47 A MOTORIST who negligently caused the death of an elderly scooter rider was fined $6,000 and banned from driving for five years. Mahathir Khalid, 28, a student, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Mr Wong Ah Kow, 71, at the Bishan Road and Ang99 words
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Article71 2009-01-02 47 A MAN discovered his belongings were lost after a swim at the Jurong East Swimming Complex on Tuesday evening. The 40-year-old had gone into the shower cubicle, leaving his bag on a bench outside. When he emerged barely five minutes later, he found it missing. He71 words
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Article, Illustration282 2009-01-02 48 NICHOLAS YONG - NICHOLAS YONG THREE public toilets have picked up public health awards given out by the South West Community Development Council. The three showcases for cleanliness and efficient maintenance are the restrooms in the Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre, Vivo City shopping mallALPHONSUS CHERN - 282 words
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241 2009-01-02 48 KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN - KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN Staff, full-time national servicemen to get automatic coverage By MINISTRY of Defence (Mindef) staff and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen will now get insurance coverage unless they opt out of the scheme. The Mindef initiative, aimed at improving staff welfare, started yesterday. For241 words
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Article, Illustration844 2009-01-02 49 Three of the worst January signings ILL-INFORMED panic buys for cast-offs are sometimes a recipe for disaster. Here are some examples: 1 Georgios Samaras (Heerenveen to Manchester City, £6 million [Ssl2.47million], 2006): Just eight league goals in more than 50 games, he has made seven appearancesTHE TIMES; LONDON; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 844 words
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Article, Illustration298 2009-01-02 49 LONDON: Didier Drogba has been hit with a £100,000 (S$208,000) fine by Chelsea for criticising the club in France Football magazine. The Ivorian angered teammates with his comments regarding Chelsea's lack of support following the death of his grandmother. He also questioned manager PhilASSOCIATED PRESS - 298 words
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Article, Illustration589 2009-01-02 50 REDS FOCUS IS FOOTBALL "Steven is our captain and a key player for us, but more than this, I know him as a nice person. He explained to me what had happened and I told him he has my full support and backing, along with everyone else at the footballASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 589 words
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169 2009-01-02 50 LONDON: Newcastle's injury crisis is so bad that manager Joe Kinnear has been forced to abandon normal training. With the casualties reaching double figures after Sunday's 1-5 Premier League loss to Liverpool, he is struggling for players to face Hull in the FAASSOCIATED PRESS - 169 words
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Article, Illustration434 2009-01-02 50 LONDON: Sell Kolo Toure or William Gallas, or both? One thing seems certain, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger cannot risk playing them in the same team. Toure has demanded a move in this month's transfer window after a furious bust-up with former captain Gallas. And even though chairmanREUTERS - 434 words
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766 2009-01-02 50 Wang Meng Meng - Wang Meng Meng By The Beep Test THE Beep Test, a multi-stage shuttle run, is used in sports to gauge an athlete's maximum oxygen intake an indication of physical and cardiovascular fitness. Athletes are required to do 20-metre shuttle runs in time with766 words
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Article, Illustration83 2009-01-02 50 Jose Mourinho wanstriker Michael Owen at Inter Milan and will offer Newcastle a straight swop for £12 million (Ss2s million)-ratec Brazil ace Adriano c Honduras striker David Suazo plus £4.5 million cash. But Owen is not keen to move abroad again after an unhappy83 words
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Article71 2009-01-02 50 Manchester United may have seen off Real Madrid's pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo but the Spanish giants now have their sights on Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, who has yet to sign a permanent deal at Old Trafford, said The Sun. United have Tevez on a two-year loan71 words
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47 2009-01-02 50 Portsmouth have confirmed they are willing to sell Jermain Defoe if they receive an acceptable offer, reported The Guardian. He had arrived from White Hart Lane in a £9 million deal last January. Tottenham and Aston Villa are interested.47 words
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49 2009-01-02 50 Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will step up efforts to sign Wigan striker Emile Heskey after it emerged that John Carew could be sidelined for a further two months, reported The Guardian. However, Heskey is likely to rejoin Liverpool for £4 million.49 words
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44 2009-01-02 50 Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is desperate to offload Mexican forward Giovani dos Santos. He also hopes to sell striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, defenders Ricardo Rocha and Gilberto, and midfielders Kevin Prince Boateng, Hossam Ghaly and Adel Taarabt, reported The Mirror.44 words
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75 2009-01-02 51 TOKYO: Kawasaki, the maker of Ninja motorbikes, will withdraw from the MotoGP World Championship because of the global economic slowdown, according to autosport.com It is expected to make an official announcement on Monday. Kawasaki would join three other Japanese companies in dropping outBLOOMBERG - 75 words
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90 2009-01-02 51 LONDON: England will reap the benefits of their decision to return to India and play Test cricket last month, following the Mumbai terrorist attacks. The two countries are set to announce a ground-breaking agreement this month which will include an Ashes-like five-Test series, reported90 words
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65 2009-01-02 51 SCOTTSDALE (Arizona): Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early on Wednesday. The former National Basketball Association star ran through a stop sign. "I am disappointed that I put myself in that situation," said the 45-year-old Barkley, who playedASSOCIATED PRESS - 65 words
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Article, Illustration251 2009-01-02 51 Detroit Pistons 83 New Jersey Nets 75 AUBURN HILLS: Allen Iverson and Tayshaun Prince stepped up for the short-handed Detroit Pistons. Iverson scored 19 points and Prince added 16 to help the Pistons win their fifth straight National Basketball Association game, 83-75, over the NewASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 251 words
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Article, Illustration939 2009-01-02 51 "Is it fair that I got suspended? It's not fair in reality, but it's probably fair in perception." JOHN DALY Action is taken against the US golfer for his antics on the PGA Tour NEW YORK: John Daly revealed on Wednesday that he has been suspendedASSOCIATED PRESS - 939 words
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Article, Illustration432 2009-01-02 51 LONDON: Call him knight rider or simply Sir Chris Hoy. The British cyclist's feat of three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics received royal recognition on Wednesday in the New Year Honours list. Hoy's knighthood topped Queen Elizabeth IPs list that gave every BritishASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 432 words
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Article, Illustration1316 2009-01-02 52 Hamilton v Button Lewis Hamilton (left) Family background: Father Anthony split from Carmen, his mother, when Hamilton was very young. Sporting heritage: Anthony was the motivating force, taking up three jobs at one time to pay for his son's karting career. Now he is present at every FlTHE TIMES; LONDON; ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 1,316 words
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Article, Illustration511 2009-01-02 53 "I've heard my coach Glen Mills talk of 9.58 seconds as a possible time in the 100 m and believe him. He also said that it could be possible for me to go under 19 seconds in the 200 m. Glen knows what he'sREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 511 words
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Article, Illustration290 2009-01-02 53 RANCHI (India): Police have beefed up security around Mahendra Singh Dhoni, after India's cricket captain received extortion letters from a man claiming to be an associate of the country's most wanted gangster. On Wednesday, police said they had sent more than 45 commandos to Dhoni's houseREUTERS - 290 words
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Article, Illustration101 2009-01-02 53 AMSTERDAM: Groningen coach Ron Jans (above) claims his obscene gesture during last weekend's football game against Dutch rivals Heerenveen has been blown out of proportion. He raised his middle finger after Heerenveen's stoppage-time winner as Groningen lost 2-3, reported Sporting Life. Despite anCOURTESY OF GRONINGEN FC - 101 words
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Article, Illustration91 2009-01-02 53 "We have dominated world cricket for a long period of time. There's no time for panic." Australia captain Ricky Ponting, ahead of tomorrow's third and final Test against South Africa. The Australians, 0-2 down in the series, face the prospect of their first whitewash at home since 1887-88. They91 words
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Obituary, Illustration167 2009-01-02 53 CHAN KET FONG Age: 99 passed away peacefully on 1 January 2009. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. (Husband: Kwok Ah Kam, deceased] Sons: Daughters-in-law: Kwok Pun Yuen Kwok Miv Ling Kok Poon Cheong Mak Bee Lei Kok Boon Heng Loo Ching Fang Kwok Pon Hong Wee Boh167 words
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Obituary, Illustration146 2009-01-02 53 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters." Psalm 23:1-2 REV. JOHN CHEONG FING CHING Age: 74 Our beloved has been called by the Lord to glory. He served Him faithfully and is now enjoying146 words
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Obituary, Illustration145 2009-01-02 53 and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Ps 23 QUEK SIN HONG Age: 88 was called home to be with the Lord on 1 Jan 2009, leaving behind loved ones. Sons: Daughters-in-law: Benson Yap Soon Ann Laura Lav Lai Ling Wilson Yap Soon Hoe Rita Goh145 words
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Obituary, Illustration210 2009-01-02 54 We, the family of the late EMERITUS PROFESSOR WONG HOCK BOON Departed 28 December 2008 wish to express our deepest gratitude to all relatives, friends and colleagues for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, prayers, contributions and wreaths during our recent bereavement. We especially thank: Madeleine and Francis Ng Dr Tan210 words
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Obituary, Illustration74 2009-01-02 54 LEONGWAI SENG Age: 78 passed away peacefully on 1 January 2009. Dearly missed and always remembered by loved ones. Wife: Lim Poh Choo Son: Daughter-in-law: LeongWengJiu Karen Ng Daughters: Son-in-law: Leong Miew Cheng Leong Miew Fung Fong Ban Meng Grandchildren: Stefanie Fong Natalie Fong Body is resting at The Pavilion74 words
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Obituary, Illustration74 2009-01-02 54 TANLEONGTECK Age: 87 passed away peacefully on 1 January 2009. Sadly missed by loved ones. Wife: GayßengHee Brother: Leong Seng Children: Spouses: Mary Eng Hoe Stephen Sian Yin Sharon Kirn Siak Thomas Mcc Loo Elizabeth Andrew Bee Geok Josephine Eng Soon Mathew Yoke Yee Elizabeth Grandchildren: Zhijian Timothy Si-en Stephanie74 words
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Obituary, Illustration43 2009-01-02 54 11TH ANNIVERSARY IN LOVING MEMORY GOH AH HUAY Departed 2nd Jan 1998 This day 11 years, you were gone from our lives. Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday. It's the heartbreak ofmissingyou that never goes away. Always remembered by loved ones43 words
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Obituary, Illustration66 2009-01-02 54 LOHTEONGYEONG Age: 70 passed away peacefully on 31 December 2008. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Vow Yoke Cheng Son: Daughter-in-law: Edward Loh Teik Khoon LowGuekTin Daughters: Loh Ling Ling Gina Loh Li Li Body is resting at 803 Mountbatten Road Singapore *****3 HP: *****149 Cortege will66 words
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Obituary, Illustration82 2009-01-02 54 ANG KIONG SONG Age: 81 passed away peacefully on 1 January 2009. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Lee Siew Daughters: Sons-in-law: Ang Lay Choo, Agnes Alan Tan Ang Lay Geok, Amy Peter Yeo Ang Lay Pheng Ang Lay Koon Ivan Ho Grandsons: Shaun Tan Kyle Yeo82 words
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Obituary, Illustration141 2009-01-02 54 TAN GEOK CHENG Age: 82 passed away peacefully on 31 December 2008. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. (Wife: Yeo Siew Eng, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Tan Kok Seng Lim Kheoh Sip Tan Kok Ghee Boh Swee Kwoy Tan Kok Siew Lin Chunying TanKokWhatt YeeLeiEng Tan Kok Boon Timothy141 words
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Obituary, Illustration48 2009-01-02 54 V With Deepest Sympathy Heartfeit Condoiences to our Directors Timothy Tan Kok Boon, Dolly Yeo Soik Pheng and family on the demise of their beioved Father and Father-in-iaw TAN GEOK CHENG on 31 December 2008 From The Management Staff of Preference Marketing Pte Ltd Preference Manufacturing Pte Ltd48 words
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Obituary, Illustration106 2009-01-02 54 We, the family of the late V LIM JOO JOCK, ARTHUR God asked Arthur to go home on Christmas Eve night, 2008 wish to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to relatives and friends for their companionship and support when Arthur was here; and their prayers, kindness, sympathy, lovely floral106 words
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Obituary, Illustration94 2009-01-02 54 am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies." John 11:25 ONG ENG MIN Age: 72 was called home to be with the Lord on 31 Dec 2008 leaving behind Wife: Gan Teck Kwee Son: Daughter-in-law: Ong Chin Lee Peter YiongYim Fun94 words
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Obituary, Illustration129 2009-01-02 54 "ghalay aaveh nanakaa, sadey uthee jaahi" Those who are sent, come, O Nanak; when they are called back, they depart and go MDM SURJIT KAUR Age: 72 passed away peacefully on 27 December 2008, leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Banta Singh (Village: Thathian Mahantan Walian) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Baldev Singh Geet129 words
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Obituary, Illustration188 2009-01-02 54 "I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith; all there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that Day." 2188 words
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Obituary, Illustration103 2009-01-02 54 In Loving Memory of UTHUMAN GHANI was called to the Lord's Lotus Feet on 2 January 2005 Dearest... You left behind a void that cannot be filled.. A love that cannot be replaced The ones you loved so true Try hard to carry on the way We know you'd want103 words
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Obituary, Illustration40 2009-01-02 54 The family of the late TAY CHENG WENG Departed 28 December 2008 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donations and wreaths during their recent bereavement.40 words
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Obituary, Illustration81 2009-01-02 54 ATHMA SHANTI POOJA The Family of the late V.S. MANIAM (Ex- PUB Elec. Dept, Jointer) Departed: 19 Dec 2008 wish to express their heartfelt thanks appreciation to all relatives and friends during their recent bereavement. Karumathi Prayers will be held at Blk 296 Tampines St. 22 #06-538 on 2 January81 words
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Obituary, Illustration40 2009-01-02 54 Ist Anniversary In Loving Memory Of MAGESVARI W/O CHANDRAKUMMAR Departed: 2 Jan 2008 So sweet the smile which lingers in our hearts. So deep we miss you dear mum. Sadly missed and cherished by Daughter: Vijaya Kumari and loved ones.40 words
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Obituary, Illustration38 2009-01-02 54 Ist Anniversary In Loving Memory Of MAJOR JASON TAN YIT GUAN Departed 02.01.2008 Gone from our lives one so dear, But in our hearts forever near. Deeply missed and always remembered by family, friends and all loved ones38 words
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Obituary, Illustration131 2009-01-02 54 AL-FATIHAH NUR ZARIA BINTE ABDULLAH Maiden name: Hum Jock Heng (Vicki) Age: 59 Passed away peacefully on 31 December 2008 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones Husband Hamzah Bin MohdYatim Daughters: Son-in-law: Nur Haslin Binte Hamzah Mohamed Rizal Bin Mohamed Eunos Nur Zairyn Bte Hamzah (Deceased) Grandson: Aidan131 words
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Obituary, Illustration70 2009-01-02 54 2nd Anniversary In Loving Memory of Our Father SELVARAJOO S/O VETIYAN Departed 26 Dec 2006 His memory is as dear today, As in the hour he passed away. 's- Dearly missed always remembered by all loved ones. Temple prayers will be held at Sri Sivan Temple, 24 Geylang East Aye70 words
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Article, Illustration482 2009-01-02 55 BEIJING: China is starting a long-delayed introduction of a third-generation mobile phone service, setting off a politically charged scramble by Chinese and foreign equipment makers for up to US$4l billion (5558.7 billion) in orders. Chinese sales could be crucial for suppliersASSOCIATED PRESS - 482 words
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Article, Illustration726 2009-01-02 56 Alvin Foo - Alvin Foo Analysts predict rally in 'oversold' market as Asia is in strong shape By MARKETS CORRESPONDENT THE bad news according to stock market experts as they peer into their crystal balls to size up 2009: Singapore will suffer severe economic pain in theREUTERS - 726 words
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Article, Illustration287 2009-01-02 56 Robin Chan - Robin Chan By THE former director of City Developments and the Hong Leong Group, Mr Tan I Tong, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. Having battled lung cancer for six months, he died peacefully, surrounded by family who had flown in from across the world287 words
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Article, Illustration901 2009-01-02 57 Robin Chan - Robin Chan EDB: Monthly output swings normal, focus is now on raising capacity By 7 new plants to create 2,000 jobs SEVEN new manufacturing plants are expected to open in Singapore in the next three years, adding some 2,000 jobs to the economy. MrBLOOMBERG - 901 words
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Article, Illustration865 2009-01-02 60 cara van miriah - cara van miriah veteran remaie singers are making a comeback on the local music scene You could call them Singapore's Golden Girls. Linda Elizabeth, Anne Weerapass and Marina Xavier cut albums and worked the local and international nightclub circuits in the 1980s with their bigMUGILAN RAJASEGERAN; COURTESY OF MARINA XAVIER AND ANNE WEERAPASS - 865 words
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Article, Illustration546 2009-01-02 62 Candidates for the recent US Presidential election made more appearances on talk shows than ever before New York It proved to be more than a joke when talkshow host David Letterman said in late September that "the road to the White House runs through me".Associated Press; REUTERS - 546 words
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Article, Illustration148 2009-01-02 62 Idol worship Viewers can welcome the new year with these two popular talent competitions American Idol Season 8 What: The latest instalment of the popular singing contest returns, after the controversy over the apparent suicide of a fan obsessed with Paula Abdul. What to look forward to: There148 words
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Article, Illustration543 2009-01-02 91 Don't let your socialising have an adverse affect on your career ALLIES bubbly personality gave her an edge as regional manager of men's sportswear for a prestigious department store chain. As her departments became top revenue producers for the nation, her paychecks grew—as did her popularity. Soon,NOEL ROSALES - 543 words
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Article, Illustration461 2009-01-02 93 TEE HUNCHING - TEE HUNCHING Editor hunching@sph. com. sg So, folks, the party is over. If the recent festive season had been your last hurrah where you thought, "To heck with it. I'm going to pamper myself and my loved ones silly since I'll have the whole of next461 words
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Article, Illustration15 2009-01-02 94 PHOTOS: GABBANA ASHLEIGH SIM DESMOND FOO LIM CHIN PING CHARLES WORTHINGTON DOLCE GABBANA MOTOROLAASHLEIGH SIM; DESMOND FOO; LIM CHIN PING; CHARLES WORTHINGTON; DOLCE; GABBANA; MOTOROLA - 15 words
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Article, Illustration717 2009-01-02 95 Luxury brands are feeling the heat from the economic meltdown. French fashion house Chanel announced recently that it is calling off its costly Mobile Art exhibition and will focus on "strategic growth investments" instead, reported trade journal Women's Wear Daily (WWD). Launched last February, the travelling artAFP; CALVIN KLEIN JEANS; DR. MARTENS; MEDIACORP RAINTREE PICTURES; PUMA - 717 words
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Article, Illustration325 2009-01-02 95 Happy New Year, darlings. I do hope everyone had a good time drowning their recession sorrows during the year-end parties. Now that it's a brand new year, let's pull ourselves together, shall we? To get us all started on a better tomorrow, I thought I would list some things325 words
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Article, Illustration740 2009-01-02 96 Have a problem with the way you look? Don't sweat it. E-mail your queries to Hong Xinyi at sturban@sph.com.sg S~^. I am a young teen and I find shopping Ixy for suitable clothes a challenge. They are usually for people older or younger than my age. Can youUIP - 740 words
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Article, Illustration58 2009-01-02 96 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh A rare instance when time doesn't cost much the pretty lattice pattern on this watch gives it a classy touch while the simple design makes it a classic. Even comes with a one-year warranty. Stainless steel watch, $4.90, from nameless street stall outside Ghim Moh Market58 words
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Article, Illustration186 2009-01-02 96 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh These two cool cats were spotted at the members' preview party of Overeasy, a new bar ana diner at One Fullerton, on Dec 27 Faizah Hirayama, 24, flight attendant What are you wearing? My scarf is from H&M and cost less than US$2O (Ss29). My vestNOELLE LOH - 186 words
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Article, Illustration622 2009-01-02 97 Crocodile has a new me of shirts that will help you look good for less in the new year, says KAREN TEE A self-professed casual dresser, you would hardly ever see personal trainer Sofian Tahar in a shirt. The 28-year-olds work attire consists of sporty pieces such622 words
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Article, Illustration534 2009-01-02 98 Russian teenage fashion designer Kira Plastinina closes almost all her stores in the United States Kira Plastinina, a 16-year-old Russian fashion designer whose father says he spent US$80 million (S$115 million) setting up stores under her name, will close almost all of her 12 outlets in the UnitedBloomberg; Los Angeles Times; APANDAFF - 534 words
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Article, Illustration895 2009-01-02 99 Hail the return of the power suit in spring/summer 2009, updated to strike a balance beKveen tough and sexy, as NOELLE LOH finds out he power suit, the reserve of men's fashion till 1966, when Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) put a female model in a tux and called895 words
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Article, Illustration580 2009-01-02 100 Tired of leggings? Don't be they are making yet another comeback ove 'em or hate 'em, leggings those stretchy, skin-tight stand-ins for pants refuse to die. In fact, the leggings trend has grown tremendously, with several brands dedicated solely to creating them. This time around, theyLos Angeles Times; PHOTO CELEB-CITY - 580 words
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Article, Illustration897 2009-01-02 101 HONG XINYI - HONG XINYI .•T" -JB 3k. Esprit was founded by American husband-and-wife team Doug and Susie Tompkins, who started by selling *****-era housedresses out of the trunk of their car in San Francisco in the *****. Esprit Holdings chief executive Heinz Krogner has expressed interest in buying aESPRIT - 897 words
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Article, Illustration3680 2009-01-02 102 NOELLE LOH; HONG XINYI; KAREN TEE - NOELLE LOH HONG XINYI KAREN TEE You must have heard the bad news by now: 2009 is not looking prefr/, with some experts predicting that Singapore may be in for the worst recession in its history. Here's the silver lining: From recycling beauty buys to reworkingCOLLINS; MATERNITY EXCHANGE; RIVER ISLAND; FILE.; BOBBI BROWN; SALLY HANSEN; SINO GROUP; SPA ESPRIT - 3,680 words
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Article, Illustration304 2009-01-02 104 The inaugural dress captures the popular imagination. So we asked a few designers to sketch their dream inaugural gown. We avoided the Seventh Avenue stalwarts and big guns. No Oscar, Donna, Ralph or Calvin. Instead, we took a cue from the future First Lady, who has aThe Washington Post - 304 words
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Article, Illustration918 2009-01-02 104 All eyes will be on future First Lady Michelle Obama, or rather, her all-important gown during the presidentia inaugural ball on Jan 20 t is no exaggeration to say that any American designer would be thrilled to create an inaugural gown for Michelle Obama. The dressThe Washington Post; AFP; THE WASHINGTON POST - 918 words
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Article, Illustration937 2009-01-02 105 They have fame and millions, but why do some celebs look like they can't afford better threads? Time for a makeover, people Memo to Brad Pitt: What's up with the porkpie hat and the slacker pants, fella? Are you a movie star or do you workThe New York Times; AP; REUTERS - 937 words
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Article, Illustration1109 2009-01-02 106 KAREN TEE helps you nail some common problems and tells you why you should not ignore your nail health Susan Lee did not even know she had a fungal infection until the fourth toenail on her left foot fell off. She first noticed white patchesISTOCKPHOTO; LIM CHIN PING; LOCERYL - 1,109 words
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Article, Illustration611 2009-01-02 107 Make-up brand Majolica Majorca has been winning fans since it launched here Kvo months ago. KAREN TEE finds out more about its girly charm in Hong Kong t is hard to miss this new beauty brand. In the two months since its Singapore launch, 31 Majolica Majorca countersMAJOLICA MARJORCA - 611 words
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Article, Illustration589 2009-01-02 108 Talk about harnessing the power of the new media. To get people talking about the launch of Majolica Majorca in Singapore, nine bloggers here were picked to be local brand ambassadors. These girls, aged 18 to 25, were chosen based on their looks as well as their popularity589 words
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Article, Illustration482 2009-01-02 109 PRADEEP PAUL - PRADEEP PAUL After the festive feasting, it's time to burn off the calories with, er, some food Have you been naughty 01 nice? If, like me, you have been bad and overindulged in high-calorie festive treats, it is time to be disciplined. I asked physical educationNG SOR LUAN - 482 words
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Article, Illustration295 2009-01-02 110 TAN HSUEH YUN - TAN HSUEH YUN One of my favourite things to do on a day off is to go somewhere for a leisurely breakfast. Reading the papers and eating a cooked breakfast while everyone else is hurrying off to work just seems so decadent. On those rare times when IALPHONSUS CHERN - 295 words
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Article, Illustration174 2009-01-02 110 Everywhere you turn, it seems someone is doing something with salty caramel. In the last few months, there have been cakes, macarons, ice cream and candy with that addictive salty-sweet flavour. Here is something else: French chocolatier Daniel Mercier's Caramel Fleur de Sel chocolate pastilles (above,DESMOND WEE - 174 words
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Article, Illustration103 2009-01-02 110 Bertolli is better known for its olive oil but now, it has branched out into savoury crackers. Its tomato and oregano Foccacine is just the thing for when you need something to nibble on. There is a good tomato flavour although it could be less sweet. Thankfully, theDESMOND LIM - 103 words
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Article, Illustration185 2009-01-02 110 Christmas is over and there is barely enough time to prepare for Chinese New Year. Just thinking about the spring cleaning makes me want to curl up in a ball and hibernate until it is all over. However, it has to be done and I am getting aSAMUEL HE - 185 words
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Article319 2009-01-02 111 Art gallery owner Stephanie Fong believes in investing in quality. "I spend on things that last. Buying 10 poorly made items instead of a high-quality one is being penny wise, pound foolish as I have to keep buying new ones when they fall apart." For instance, she favours319 words
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