Today, 6 December 2006

Microfilm: NL27126
Total Pages: 64
1 64 Today
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    50 1 TODAY /AediaCorp share your free newspaper o o 6 _c "E o > (0 o CO O O CM CD 1_ 03 -Q E 03 O 03 Q > (0 "O (A 0) c I MICA (P) 314/10/2006 TODAY //\SDIJ\COR.P share your free newspaper Wednesday December 6, 2006 todayonline.com I
    50 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon TRIUMPH JUGGLING PINS AND NEEDLES
    686 1  -  LEONG WEE KEAT LIKE most kids at the age of 12, Valeric Teo had her ambitions. "I want to be a doctor and a bowling champion," she proudly announced to her parents. But unlike most declarations made at that age, young Valeric, now all of
    TODAY FILE PHOTO  -  686 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Hong Kong spits out its bitter pill
    810 1  -  DERRICKA PAULO AGENCIES, Backs down on GST, left groping for a revenue fix HONG KONG For several months now, Hong Kong officials have been appearing on television and in print, trying to convince citizens that the territory desperately needs to widen its tax
    AGENCIES,  -  810 words
  • Article
    From Woodlands to Johor by train in three minutes?
    515 1  -  LEECHINGWERN chingwern® mediacorp.com.sg FORGET about the hour-long Causeway jams. In three years, Singaporeans may be able to take a train and zip across from Woodlands to Johor in less than three minutes. SMRT and a Johor construction company are in talks
    515 words
  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      198 2 >^ 'V-s^ y X/l^^ Established by Special Invitation of Admission requirements: the Singapore Government, UNSW Asia, GCE A Levels, with minimum S^wMmM The University of New South Wales, will of two A level subjects be opening in March 2007 in Singapore Acceptable international High School qualification (eg. International Baccalaureate) UNSW:
      198 words
  • hot news
    • Article, Illustration
      When companies have to take the rap
      974 2  -  CHRISTIE LOH MAS plans stricter rules to prevent market misconduct christie@media corp.com.sg THE next time an employee cooks the books, the authorities may also point the finger at the company he works for. In a consultation paper released yesterday, the central bank proposed
      974 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article, Illustration
    TRAIN FACTS
    89 3 •The Johor Baru monorail, if approved, will travel at 100kmh, as fast as Singapore's latest MRT train. It will be based on the "maglev" or magnetic levitation technology. Maglev trains use magnetic forces to lift, propel and guide trains over an elevated "track". It will initially serve a
    89 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      193 3 m In cinemas 14 December Z^J-LZjJ J J ZS U-L-LJ J ZIK -J PHUKET from $10 S&JF^Sto from $40 JAKARTA Z from $50 300 movie passes to be given away! I I Visitjetstar.com for more details. M I I I BALI _-T_ HONG KONG mm d^ n TAIPEI SURABAYA®* froms7o
      193 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Singapore news
    • Article
      Smarter, richer – but not taller, please
      314 4  - Smarter, richer but not taller, please SHERALYN TAY sheralyn@media corp. com. sg WOMEN can be more educated and wealthier than their partners, but preferably not taller. This was one of the findings in a survey of about 800 men between 25 and 59 years old, by Ngee Ann Polytechnic's School
      314 words
    • Article
      MEN ... LIBERAL, CONFIDENT, CHAUVINIST OR ANXIOUS?
      207 4 MEN LIBERAL, CONFIDENT, CHAUVINIST OR ANXIOUS? The Liberal (40 per cent of men) Most are: Aged 45-54, married Liberal with: Paying for sex, sex toys, premarital sex, gay marriage, extramarital affairs, divorces, not having children They think they are: Traditional, calm, thrifty, quiet They are: Evenly represented across income, education
      207 words
    • Article, Illustration
      S'pore cheaper than many others
      391 4  -  LEE U-WEN u-wen@mediacorp.com.sg But strengthening dollar could erode competitive edge FIRST, the good news: Singapore is cheaper than many major cities around the world to live in, making it an attractive destination for expatriates. And the bad: As the Singapore dollar continues to strengthen, it
      391 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Wireless@SG hits one-third of target
      251 5  -  HEDIRMAN SUPIAN ROLLED out just last Friday, free broadband service Wireless@SG has already garnered 93,000 subscribers. This makes up about one-third (or 37.2 percent) of the Infocomm Development Authority's two-year target of 250,000 users. Both Qmax and iCell, which have 25,000 and 28,000 registered users
      251 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Farmland gets 12 bids
      318 5  -  JASMINE YIN jasmine@mediacorp.com.sg Top offer of $1.73 million for Lim Chu Kang lots in pilot tender FROM growing sandalwood and breeding dogs to a retreat where city dwellers can soothe their frazzled nerves these are just some of the ideas on how to put Lim Chu
      318 words
    • Article, Illustration
      He was 'a journalist at heart'
      469 5  -  LOH CHEE KONG cheekong@media corp.com.sg IN HIS long and illustrious life, the late Mr Wee Kirn Wee had worn many different hats as a badminton star, a diplomat and not least the Head of State. But if he had been made to choose, he
      469 words
    • Article, Illustration
      WHEN PATIENTS FALL OUT WITH DOCTORS
      841 6  -  DRYEOKHEEQUAN Mediation maybe better than the new protocol for medical negligence cases MANY countries are seeing a gradual rise in the number of medical negligence lawsuits filed, as a result of more complex treatments and the increasing sophistication of patients. In Singapore, an average
      841 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Why Chee is in hospital: Ministry of Home Affairs
      745 6  -  LOHCHEEKONG cheekong@media corp. com. sg HE IS refusing to eat He is refusing medical treatment He is demanding to be treated differently. This is just a snapshot of what Dr Chee Soon Juan has been doing in prison since he opted
      745 words
    • Article
      Now, a 10-minute walk to campus
      340 8  -  LEE U-WEN u-wen@media corp.com.sg SMU students set to move into SINGAPORE Management University (SMU) student Claire Shen, 23, used to spend at least 90 minutes on the bus and train travelling to school from her Tampines home. Starting next semester, she can walk to
      340 words
    • Article
      Second man hit by train in four days
      236 8 ABOUT 21,000 commuters were held up yesterday morning when a man was hit by a train at Yishun station. According to the police, the deceased was an Indian man. He had fallen onto the tracks of the south-bound train around 6.50 am.
      236 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      82 4 "Stay Competitive, Stay Employable Marketable." The hospitality industry is expected to boom with the opening of 2 Integrated Resorts. Don't lose this opportunity to ride this wave to Career Success! Let our panel of expert lecturers who are industry veterans show you how to grab great paying jobs! Be the
      82 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      198 5 Get what you are m looking for with HSBC. M H^k I I J^ 9 I I Extra cash to complete your needs. I Now more affordable with HSBC's Personal Loan. Whether it's essential household items, preparing for your new baby, or getting that For a limited time only, enjoy
      198 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 6
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      1133 7 m*&m P /*f Dt "I enjoy t a y FVFft/IPT^ VIFI F^ IN of\C\~7 Bb^^a. fA f^^^H SINGAPORE'S FIRST CHINA RETAIL REIT MmtUSW 'ttßHWht—^ k > ■■■■■'iihiihihiiihhiiii iiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii ii itnTT^ft^^ Retail Crown (BVI) Limited (the "Vendor"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Investment Highlights Capita Land Limited (the "Sponsor"or
      1,133 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      171 8 PHnanyang «&^2 TECHNOLOGICAL \ssy UNIVERSITY Online Application for Admission of Polytechnic Graduates to Bachelor of Engineering Courses (Part-Time) 1) School of Electrical Electronic Engineering 2) School of Mechanical Aerospace Engineering 12th Intake AY2007-2008, commencing August 2007 ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION Relevant Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (for School of EEE) or Mechanical/Manufacturing
      171 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      97 8 .4 Mmhhjr-j/ypffFoo PIZZA SET LUNCH mjj^j^l^^am^awumx (lip. 1 2.','()) (Available from Mon to Fri, 11.30 am to spm, excluding eves of Public Holidays 1 Porcnnal Pan Pi77a *^t ~..ii-..i. i,. -~,.i. i leiv.n.ii i.m i izz.i r^i--& starts from 1 30pm to spm.) Soup Q f he Day 1 Glass
      97 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • world news
    • Article
      Lock icon Hard choices for Bush
      543 10 -AGENCIES US President may not want to change his Iraq strategy, but he may have no alternatives WASHINGTON A weakened President George W Bush is set to face unpalatable choices when a group of political heavyweights advocates "a new approach" to United States policy in Iraq
      -AGENCIES  -  543 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon PRESCRIPTION FOR IRAQ
      86 10 THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP WILL CALL FOR: Rekindling of peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis Holding of an international conference that would lead to direct talks between Washington and, respectively, Tehran and Damascus. A withdrawal in stages from Iraq by US troops starting next year and ending
      AFP  -  86 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Will Muslim diplomat succeed Bolton as US envoy to UN?
      279 10 AGENCIES WASHINGTON Mr John Bolton, the controversial United States envoy to the United Nations, may step down this week. A Muslim diplomat is tipped as one of the forerunners to replace the blunt-talking envoy. "I received the resignation of Ambassador
      – AGENCIES; AFP  -  279 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fiji's 4th coup in 20 years
      517 12 -AFP Army chief ousts PM, suspends Constitution and appoints new leader SUVA Roadblocks, heavily armed soldiers and besieged government buildings underlined the tension in the capital of Fiji, where the military seized power in a coup. Military commander Voreqe Bainimarama, in a press conference
      -AFP; PHOTOS AB AFP, EPA  -  517 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Aids patients in China win landmark $4m claim
      218 14 AFP BEIJING A group of Aids sufferers in China who contracted the HIV virus from blood transfusions in a provincial hospital will receive more than US$2.5 million ($3.85 million) in compensation in a landmark case, state media reported yesterday. The hospital in
      AFP  -  218 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Pakistan's U-turn on Kashmir claim
      341 14 Musharraf says it is willing to give up claim on disputed territory with India NEW DELHI Pakistan is willing to give up its claim to Kashmir if India agrees to a farreaching self-governance plan for the Himalayan region, Pakistan President Gen Pervez Musharraf suggested yesterday.
      AFP  -  341 words
    • Article
      Lock icon A punishing whip for foreign prostitutes?
      165 16 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian lawmakers have called for foreign prostitutes to be whipped as a deterrent to others considering coming here to work in the sex industry, a report said yesterday. Mr Mohamed Aziz, from the ruling National Front coalition, told Parliament that he
      -AFP  -  165 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Indon video romp may lead to criminal probe
      209 16 —AGENCIES JAKARTA An Indonesian lawmaker has resigned from his party over a sex video showing him cavorting with a singer and now faces a criminal investigation over allegations he forced her to have an abortion, officials said yesterday. Mr Yahya Zaini was
      —AGENCIES  -  209 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Kelantan clamps down on sexy outfits
      360 16 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR The Kelantan authorities have warned waitresses and female staff of retail outlets that they face a RMSOO ($214) fine if they wear revealing and tightfitting clothes, a news report said yesterday. The Kota Baru municipal council said it would no longer
      AGENCIES; TODAY FILE PHOTO  -  360 words
    • Article
      Tussle over body goes to court
      384 18 Malaysian family wants Catholic burial for man claimed by Islamic officials KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian Christian family has taken on state Islamic authorities in an effort to lay claim to the body of a dead relative who followed both religions. A Rayappan's widow, Ms
      384 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      252 10 LIMITED EDITION BOXES NOW AVAILABLE AT SPECIAL w^ PRICES. SHIP NOWTO RECEIVE ANfIMIIHiMGIFT! k^^^^^^^^^ This holiday season, ship gifts to your loved ones q )f'"""^*r^^ with limited edition 2kg and skg DHL Festive %i tf\ Get into the spirit of the Boxes. These specially-designed boxes even '■pjL>Jifci> season ship with
      252 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      275 11 Panasonic ideas for life DESIGNED TO AUTO-SHARPEN I ft ?ii I 1 PS I *'»w«r» fc^r wj ,^i--•■■.:.. ..-■•> LUMIX FXO7 INTELLIGENT ISO CONTROL MEGA OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER r ~r"*'g A once in a life time moment never repeats itself. That's why we put the technology in your hands to
      275 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      152 12 JaJ( Together k O*l f Let's Keep Food >--*# WASH AND KEEP CLEAN M Germs can be found everywhere, m in our environment, on our hands, M cleaning cloths, utensils and food. m Consuming food contaminated with m these germs can cause food poisoning. m We can prevent food from
      152 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      22 12 For more enquiries, a 2 ntuc \TTUC Income call *****122 NjjQ^SfS email to csll22@mcome.coop YowPMfrrAjrtterlfe y ou or visit www.income.coop/loans y y
      22 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      40 14 DISCOVER YOURSELF PATH EDUCATION CORPORATION Awarded by 36 Prinsep Street, #01-01, (S) *****8 Tel: 6334 0954 9225 0044 (SMS) r-^\ SOUTHERN CROSS For enquiries, email to enquiries@pathfuture.com SSSSSfiSS!^ COUKSE or sms <name_number_course> Eg. <Brian *****044 Business Psychology> IcSKlr?o F.^ nguage
      40 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      5 14 Win a printer this X'raas
      5 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      522 15 A^lß^ Get Extra Rebates and Privileges with ■ilflßHH^P' id POSB EverYday Credit Card tnis Christmas! This year, Christmas shopping will have that added magic when you shop with the POSB Everyday Credit Card, because our partners are giving exclusive specials, only to you. This is our way of making your
      522 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      173 16 BPHHHIMRPmiVPfI For Whom Facility or Property Management Personnel Building Maintenance and Services Personnel BrSp'RWTVWtPpKi Engineering Personnel Persons in the Spa industry Objectives KamJPflnlnPfl The AFO™ programme is an advanced, state-of- HsSScfiffliME^^H the-art educational training programme for those BllOEKfluUSjSailflfl persons managing and operating aquatic facilities. wReSSsKbE&SB^^ At the end of the
      173 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      85 16 MDISCoCCeae (registered with MOE) OFFERS FULL-TIME PART-TIME GCE '0' W LEVEL CLASSES Enrolment ongoing now for classes starting in January 2007 Dedicated, qualified and experienced teachers More than 50 years of experience in the field of education Comprehensive course revision notes Up-to-date laboratories for science students Full campus with sports,
      85 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      428 17 i pdxma Canon photo perfection for life Delighting You Always Ijßemaining Ink volj Introduction TO NAVIGATE AROUND THE NUMEROUS FEATURES. WE PROUDLY OFFER A STEERING WHEEL. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the great array of features offered by the new PIXMA Photo s^k All-in-Ones. Which is why the
      428 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      70 18 "The Canon imagePROGRAF M is fast, economical to run and delivers great quality. Most H> importantly, I can create great posters without any training!" M m Annie Kaeser, fashion chain-store retailer Special Trade-in Promotion If you own an existing large-format printer, you are entitled to a special trade-in price. So
      70 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      209 18 NTUC Income's Educational Talks Dialogue on Motor Insurance f^^^ A car accident can be a stressful event. Do you know how to find help? Who to call? Who to trust? Who to avoid? Join us in our Motor Insurance dialogue to find out more about motor claim to ensure a
      209 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      973 19 FIRST "I" REIT FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST First REIT, Asia's premier healthcare trust, offers you a unique KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS opportunity to invest in Asia's growing healthcare industry. Based in Weil-Defined Acquisition Strategy leveraging on its Relationship Singapore, First REIT has an initial portfolio of four properties in with
      973 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Voices
    • Letter
      Give foreign talent equal dues
      425 20  -  ROBYN M SPEED Letter from Why treat overseas employees differently? I REFER to the report, "Permanent Residents debate price of citizenship", (Dec 5). One might argue that Singapore citizens in other countries should not be entitled to the same benefits as the citizens of those
      425 words
    • Letter
      A success, but two lessons for Singapore Marathon
      365 20  -  LAI SEOW HIANG Letter from I TOOK part in the Full category of this year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and would like to share some thoughts. On the positive side, with sponsors' support, the Government's drive for a sporting culture and the
      365 words
    • Article
      FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
      240 22  -  DR JAMES DOBSON ■TT PREMARITAL COUNSELLING Premarital counselling can make a great contribution to the stability of the marriage being planned. My friend, Dr Archibald Hart, is a great believer in the value of six to eight counselling sessions before the bride and groom meet atthe
      240 words
    • Letter, Illustration
      Country's survival comes first
      525 22  -  CHIAHERNKENG Letter from Buttheremaybe a way to make money while saving nature I REFER to Mr Howard Lee's comment, "Voice of common sense" (Dec 4). I must admit I do not know much about environmentalism except that there are efforts to save the earth from pollution
      525 words
    • Letter, Illustration
      Lock icon Disrupted trains a security threat
      363 24  -  TAN YOK HONG Letter from What if terrorist groups were to exploit this phenomenon? ANOTHER death, another MRT station. Yesterday, a man was hit by a train at Yishun station and, on Saturday, another man died similarly at Admiralty Station. This has become an unfortunate
      TODAY FILE PHOTC  -  363 words
    • Letter
      Power of barrier-free access – we're on it
      214 24  - Power of barrier-free access we're on it VERANIQUE NG Letter from Deputy Director, Corporate Communications Singapore Power Ltd I REFER to the letter from Mdm Yeo Soak Eng ("Upgrade a step down", Dec 5) regarding bar-rier-free access in Singapore Power Building. We are pleased to inform Mdm Yeo that we
      214 words
    • Letter
      No way out without taking out a new loan on shared flat
      146 24  -  KANG LAY BENG Letter from I READ Mr Leong Sze Hian's letter, "Why a need for a new loan?" (Dec 5) and would like to share my personal experience. My current Housing Board flat is registered with my
      146 words
    • Letter
      Sorry about 3G interruptions
      101 25  -  CHRISTINE TEO Letter from Corporate Communications Manager Sing Tel WE REFER to the letter by Ms Nazurah Omar, "Compensation for 3G failure?" (Dec 2-3). We have contacted Ms Nazurah to address her concerns. We sincerely apologise to all our customers for any inconvenience caused by the
      101 words
    • Letter, Illustration
      Skill-based security training
      186 25  -  CHOONGKETCHE Letter from Director, Corporate and Marketing Communications Singapore Workforce Development Agency IN HIS letter, "An overlooked investment?" (Dec 1), Mr Jeffery Ang felt that the security industry would benefit from training that is practical and skill-based. We agree with Mr Ang fully. That is why we
      186 words
    • Article
      isay MORE THAN JUST ONE MAN'S STORY
      762 26  -  DHARMENDRAYADAV ON NATIONAL Day, an interview done about a decade ago with the late Chief Minister of Singapore, David Marshall, was released on a blog. It was inundated with comments from readers. What was disturbing was that some of the readers said they
      762 words
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      90 20 NEW SEATS PINT SALE QDBS presents ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S Th& PU A^TTO-A/T *l-~ r_l_T_""D A lUC li___i\ it/iVi Ul UIC V_»rJ__J_v__™ Directed by HAROLD PRINCE ESPLANADE THEATRE, SINGAPORE Performances from 23 March to 29 April 2007 BOOK NOW AT SISTIC f_J___f^^ Presented by: Of"-"1 H-tel <McM Logistic- Partner Official Ocean
      90 words
  • Page 20 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      422 21 16:10 4:3 Normal Screen Wide Screen SyncMaster 205bw __I J ___i I :3-^^^i^(^ j?/^ fc ---H--------I snwisuNG c c 0 0 imagine better IT innovations, built on trust BMW Reputation is nothing without originality. As the leader in IT components, we had thought out of WLk%w» many boxes. Take the
      422 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      63 22 enriching families <g6«6udd Focus the Family 33 Singapore Limited WWW.family.Org.Sg Founder: Dr James Dobson I p^ 1 i JEjj^Ml Ma/cc a donation of your choice and 100% oftheproceeds will go to The Salvation Army. WmffiM Come and enjoy your Starbucks beverage and make a difference to our community. One redemption
      63 words
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      445 23 I lUNCTIBN plcizci w j I r Iy M p M i M I ie&Mo<ei I I .*4i ijfe~--.. >) I I %> <£$ V^ I ii /O> fI ftl' V Catch Debbi M'key VIVE! Free Arts Crafts Workshops 4 "Colouring Fun" Contest Ps Tue Fri, I pm 7pm Sat
      445 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 24 Advertisements Column 1
      183 24 Vftagen |JM?M Less Sugar Yoghurt mt o t o-*ooo*"*g^%& Due f° overwhelming response, we are extending *0** OZ<%SJSX. V*^ the promotion till 31 December 2006! 3D2N ra children To win, send completed form along with any 3 barcodes or packaging of VITAGEN LESS SUGAR or MARIGOLD Yoghurt products to: "VITAGEN
      183 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 24 Advertisements Column 2
      112 24 k-K* LEADING TO 2007 EXAMINATIONS Full Part-Time Classes Commencing in JAN 2007. Pis enrol Early! •-More than 40 years of experience in the field of Private Education •-Experienced, Qualified Dedicated Teachers *-NS Deferment (subject to MINDEF's approval), Student EZ-Link Card •-Affordable Fees »-Our own new State-of-Art Science Lab Library •-Near
      112 words
Page thumbnail Page 25
  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 25 Advertisements Column 1
      191 25 Digital Photo *T K. Chinatown Point. Tel: 6534 5942 M»Blk 450 Clement Tel: 6778 7614 •Parkway Parade. Tel: 6344 7980 68 Serangoonßd. Tel: 6298 3386. Blk 118 Sengkang (Rivervale Plaza) Tel: 6388 2539 Blk 768 Woodlands. Tel: 6368 2774 A Blk 101 Yishun. Tel: 6754 0894 m Marina Square #01-229.
      191 words
  • Page 25 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 26
  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 26 Advertisements Column 1
      124 26 4*l^ l (^FREEColourlbnerN »J^^ w worm 9Z10! m /FREE $50 TANGSVoucherM r Enjoy $100 Ikade-in ValueM DocuPrintCs2sa rntt^duiwiuoiuubiici. nijuy giuu iiauc mvaiuc. A 4 Colour Laser Printer DocuPrint2o3A Work Centre PE22O 25ppm(B&w)/ A 4 Monochrome Laser Printer A 4 Monochrome Multi-function Laser Printer sppm (Colour) print speed Up to 20ppm
      124 words
Page thumbnail Page 27
  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 27 Advertisements Column 1
      140 27 Capita Card members need only charg< M^T^1'"' r i^ www.charlotteswebmovie.com HB^SuH^^HU^^S^BBHSHHSHh^BhHHhH^SS^BibSHS Maximum 3 combined same-day, same-mall receipts and valid only for W^m same-day redemption. Receipts are not reusable for other gift-with-purchase FE^B united .•^JBKJik, redemption. One redemption per shopper per day. While stocks last. Other £j^J| WALDEN MEDIA Ud international
      140 words
Page thumbnail Page 28
  • Businesstoday
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon $539m investment
      278 28 DOW JONES Biopharmaceutical joint venture to start operations here in 2011 SINGAPORE biotech fund Bio-One Capital and Lonza Group will invest jointly up to US$35O million ($538.5 million) in a biopharmaceutical plant expected to begin operations by 2011, the companies announced. Lonza Biologies Tuas will be the Swiss
      DOW JONES  -  278 words
    • Article
      New kid on the block in high-end residential property market
      301 28  -  JOSEPH YADAO joseph.yadao@mediacorp.com.sg IN A nod to the booming high-end residential property market, Chyau Fwu Development an established commercial property developer is also venturing into the residential market sector for the first time with plans for a high-end development in
      301 words
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 28 Advertisements Column 1
      110 28 Dote: Saturday, 09 Dee 2006 Time: 5.00 5.50pm Ycnuc: Tent in front of Pa/ir Ri/ lIIRT Ili9hli9hl/: Goodie Bogs Basic Sign Language For Kids "How to Operate a Wheelchair" for Kids Puppet Show Balloon Sculpting Songs Carols •fl Pun-Pilled event not to be missed! Teaching our children to share a
      110 words
Page thumbnail Page 29
  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 29 Advertisements Column 1
      93 29 MSIG Strength you can trust. I With over 100 years of insurance solutions support. H Providing superior service, giving support and inspiring trust. This is a commitment you can count on from MSIG. With over 100 years of experience in providing general insurance products and solutions, we are now in
      93 words
Page thumbnail Page 30
  • business news
    • Article
      Singapore Inc spreads its wings
      478 30  -  TOR CHING LI chingli@media corp.com.sg Five deals sealed with Middle East, China since May FROM township building to egovernment and infrastructure management, Singapore's worldclass civil service is now in global demand. In fact, the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) a Government-owned not-for-profit company that exports Singapore's
      478 words
    • marketwatch
      • Article
        Lock icon Singapore
        143 32 DOW JONES STRONG gains in property stocks drove share prices higher to a record high close for the second straight session. The ST Index surged in late afternoon trading, ending up 51.3 points, or 1.8 per cent, at 2,901.99. Volume was heavy at 2.3 billion shares worth $1.8 billion,
        DOW JONES  -  143 words
      • Article
        Your S$l buys
        36 32 US$ 0.6498 UK£ 0.3289 Yen 74.603 HK$ 5.0491 RM 2.3108 Euro 0.4883 Rupiah 5922.8 Baht 23.173 Peso 32.208 A$ 0.8246 Indian Rs 28.947 Won 600.66 C$ 0.7409 Yuan 5.0822 NZ$ 0.9452 NT$ 20.983
        36 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Commodities
        23 32 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oz 650.90 Silnr usl/oz 14.25 PMinß uss/oz 1,160.00 Mbit cents/kg 245.00 Pllm 111 RM/tonntB49.oo BnUOldlllSS/1,;,,,,:! 59.46 Information d by
        SGX,; Bloomberg  -  23 words
      • Article, Illustration
        ST Index —2,901.99 +51.3
        4 32
        4 words
      • Article
        World markets
        52 32 Nikkei 225 *****.76 -37.83 -8.23 Hang Seng ASX *****.19 +241.46 5426.58 +1.68 +1.29 +8.83 Taiwan Wtd 7689.98 -37.11 -8.49 Korea Comp 1428.59 -5.87 -8.41 KLCI 1888.96 +11.52 +1.87 SET Index Jakarta Comp 1776.75 +45.52 +2.63 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 2888.89 +12.79 398.19 +8.45 +8.46 +8.12 Mumbai Sensex *****.65
        52 words
      • Article
        SGX most active
        48 32 Jasper Sapphire PDC Corp Gen Int BBR MBR Ipco Yongnam HsuFuChi Austen B.B2B +B.B1B+1BB.B 188,784 0.015 178,496 0.065 +0.005 +8.3 114,981 0.440 92,799 0.095 +0.010 +11.8 67,474 0.050 +0.010 +25.0 54,230 0.085 43,712 8.135 +B.B1B +8.8 42,131 1.230 +0.060 +5.1 38,176 0.060 -0.010 -14.3 37,938
        48 words
      • Article
        SGX top rises
        69 32 Jardine CSC 14.700 +0.700 CMB DB*****6B500 4.620 +0.600 FXIA50ETFJP*****2 2.630 +0.570 OCBCBk4.5%NCPS100 102.000 +0.500 SIA 16.000 +0.500 Haw Par 7.500 +0.450 KepLand 7.100 +0.400 BBS 21.700 +0.300 SIA 200 15.700 +0.300 UOB 18.700 +0.300 Autron W*****3 0.010 +100.0 FHTK 0.010 +100.0 Jasper 0.020 +100.0 CapitalandCS***** 0.395 +79.5
        69 words
      • Article
        SGX top falls
        74 32 GLB10USS 63.600 -0.400 JurTechMBL*****8 6.665 -87.5 CMB DB*****0A 500 5.050 -0.350 HSI1920--*****0 0.570 -0.165 CapitalandBB***** 6.626 STI2668 BB*****8 6.865 -50.0 -50.0 HSM0000SGA*****0 0.390 -0.130 HSM7400MBL0G1220 6.636 -40.0 HSM0000MBL*****1 0.400 -0.125 SIMSCI315SGA***** 6.B88 -36.6 HSM0000DB*****0 0.730 -0.120 SIMSCI300DB*****1 B.81B -33.3 HSI1840-GA*****0 0.275 -0.110 EsmartWB9B724 0.035 -36.8 ChinaMob RB*****0
        74 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Temasek is a major investor in Chemoil IPO, says source
      224 32 -DOW JONES TEMASEK Holdings is among three major investors in Chemoil Energy's initial public offering, which was priced last week, a source with knowledge of the deal said yesterday. "Temasek, (United King-dom-based) Spinnaker Asset Management and (United Statesbased) Indus Capital
      -DOW JONES; CHEMOIL  -  224 words
    • Article
      Lock icon SembCorp Marine unit wins $277m deal to build barge
      187 32 BLOOMBERG SEMBCORP Marine, Singapore's secondlargest rig builder, said its subsidiary received an order to build a barge for Saudi Aramco Overseas Co for about US$lBO million ($277 million). Jurong Shipyard will deliver the barge in the first quarter of 2010, SembCorp
      – BLOOMBERG  -  187 words
    • Article
      A challenging year ahead
      158 32 EVEN though print advertising will remain one of Singapore Press Holdings' (SPH) main revenue generators, it is not expected to grow as strongly as previously, said chairman Tony Tan yesterday. Next year will be challenging for the newspaper industry as it continues to grapple with the
      158 words
    • Article
      Lock icon US productivity up
      112 32 BLOOMBERG UNITED States worker productivity grew at the slowest pace of the year last quarter while labour costs were revised down more than expected, easing concern that surging incomes will stoke inflation. Productivity rose at an annual rate of 0.2 per cent in the third quarter after
      BLOOMBERG  -  112 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Utusan-NSTP shares tumble
      120 34 BLOOMBERG SHARES of Malaysia's sec-ond-biggest publisher by sales, New Straits Times Press (M), or NSTP, and Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) plummeted after the companies said that they had not yet agreed on the terms of a merger. NSTP stock dropped as much as 66 sen (29 cents), or
      — BLOOMBERG  -  120 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Outsourcing of the outsourcers
      238 34 938 LIVE Spore is third-most popular destination for outsourcing by firms in Asia: Survey THE conventional belief that outsourcing takes place only in high-er-cost countries has been debunked. A survey released by KPMG International and the Economist Intelligence Unit has found that 55 per cent of
      — 938 LIVE; TODAY FILE PHOTC  -  238 words
    • Article
      Lock icon No move from China Netcom
      85 34 -DOW JONES HONG KONG China Netcom Group Corp (Hong Kong) chief executive Zuo Xunsheng said neither it nor its parent company have any plan to increase their stake in PCCW after PCCW's chairman Richard Li failed to sell his controlling 23-per-cent stake last week. The
      -DOW JONES  -  85 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Malaysia to export 90 per cent of doubled biofuel output
      272 36 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia expects to double biodiesel production next year to meet growing demand for alternative fuels, said commodities Minister Peter Chin. Industry officials also said that they were "bullish" about the long-term prospects for crude palm oil, which
      -AFP  -  272 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Tax cut spurs M'sia growth
      326 36 BLOOMBERG Expansion this year expected to top 5.9% A MALAYSIAN research group raised its forecast for the nation's economic growth this year and next, citing improved confidence among businesses and consumers amid increased government spending. The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research, an independent think-tank whose
      — BLOOMBERG  -  326 words
    • growth the business of enterprise
      • Article, Illustration
        When foreign workers see the doc
        476 38  -  MIRAKASHINATH mira@media corp.com.sg Business groups agree that employers should bear the cost REPRESENTATIVES of business associations believe that getting employers to bear the medical cost of their foreign workers is a good move. Mr Lawrence Leow (picture), president of the Association of Small and
        476 words
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 30 Advertisements Column 1
      122 30 P Fights signs of ageing wrinkles. I Pigmentation. I Freckles, age spots. Oily, sensitive mj4t^Z^ml Dry, rough skin, h Before] |r After flabby Tummy? I P| Fat thighs? Big arms? Slim down with Natural Acupoint Massage! <ff|j^^flyftfc L Eat your meals as usual. No dieting! No pills! No machines! ri^JNwl
      122 words
Page thumbnail Page 31
  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 31 Advertisements Column 1
      151 31 Carrefour BABY TEES GIRLS' PANTY BOYS' BRIEF niQWFY WINNIE THE POOH WINNIE THE POOH uIaMCI pack of 3 pack of 3 4^^»^^% $9.90 per pack $9.90 per pack -^■■k. CHILDREN'S PYJAMAS UNISEX SINGLET T WINNIE THE POOH WINNIE THE POOH $19.90 each $4.90 each W^B M 9k tat v %^^is^fvl
      151 words
Page thumbnail Page 32
Page thumbnail Page 33
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 33 Advertisements Column 1
      377 33 LEATHER VALET &T-CUT MANAGEMENT DIARY TRAVEL HAIR 2.ICH SPEAKERS MICROWAVE OVEN THUMBDRIVE _jjJtMtkU. •^^■V^ I-LJLI -9.IAM ORIGINAL COLOUR Size: L26oxW2locm STRAIGHTENER CREATIVE CORNELL 17L MINI TREK j*22JB32Ui|L *V S= [2^Ufl RESTORER PRECISION ITRIGUE 200 $89 2GB iPRSwSPifc: IK/ CARPLAN ffl TRIMMER $ttS each w| 500ml/375ml PHILIPS JkSSHCSSijEHi. «Wb fl^^V/VT^^l X
      377 words
Page thumbnail Page 34
  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 34 Advertisements Column 1
      161 34 I yOkat wiak&s (i-fe iA>ortk living? I t*L \^J^L^t^^ *omt ydka-t&v&ts onijoiAr list iaj^'hj sm-^^om-'^ (A^^nt pe,a.c& of wind to [lv& li-fe to tk# fw-iUst, <^v<^n (A^k^n tk& tAneXpected k^^&ns. Your finances and savings can be wiped out by a major hospitalisation. Therefore, providing all the financial protection for you
      161 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 34 Advertisements Column 2
      226 34 fIPVt tJL TOURISM MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE *S~wM* r^P (The official training arm of National Association of Travel Agents Singapore, NATAS) Southern Cross University Your Future Bachelor of Business SIICCACC H011"5111 Management) SCU is a member of the Association of bfiff inS Today' Commonwealth University and the Unified B" IJ
      226 words
Page thumbnail Page 35
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 35 Advertisements Column 1
      546 35 Guided Tour 8 Dec (Fri) Bpm $20 A witty, engaging and thoughtby Peter Reder (UK) 9 Dec (Sat) 3pm Bpm provoking performance that reveals 10 Dec (Sun) 3pm Bpm the secrets of the museum. Panji Sepuh 8 Dec (Fri) Bpm $28 Anew version of this acclaimed avantby Komunitas Utan Kayu
      546 words
Page thumbnail Page 36
  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 36 Advertisements Column 1
      277 36 7[ Sky Call IDA Approved 0 Singapore Phone Number 0 Free Talk Time Low IDD Rates 0 Use Anywhere, Local Oversea /^Mlftt. 0 Hardware Software Phone 0 Plug Use, Like a Normal Phone I I Treat yourself to a well-deserved break by staying at Package includes: J J J a
      277 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 36 Advertisements Column 2
      24 36 Lion City Hotel Coffee House 15 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore *****0 Subject to 10% service charge, Tel: 6744 8111 1% govt tax &5% GST
      24 words
  • Page 36 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 37
  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 37 Advertisements Column 1
      127 37 y' v FUJEFILM Up to W-Face Detection plus ultra-high sensitivity ISO 3200. A press of the button and an exceptional photo forever. —-9^ Face Detection Enjoy additional 1-year local Extended Warranty m V (o.ossee detection Of up tOW faces) with any purchase otFujlfilmFinePixF3lfd,F3o r^LLx[[H[^[^ F2O digital cameras'. Real Photo Technology
      127 words
Page thumbnail Page 38
  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 38 Advertisements Column 1
      220 38 Bless A FHendl \*;ithaGift! 78cm height 1< This Christmas, we are offering you an opportunity to bless your friend Here's our special 1-for-1 deal: For $90 (Usual Price $350), you get: 2 BRAND NEW Hot Room temperature tabletop water dispenser* 2 free 10L bottles* per dispenser Convenience of delivery to
      220 words
Page thumbnail Page 39
  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 39 Advertisements Column 1
      166 39 '^^^Bj B^^^ Call home this holiday season for \w^n as low as 3 cents per minute*. \\mwl Wtih smart 1542, you can now enjoy crystal clear connections and save on your IDD bills up to 96%. Spend your precious moments to wish your loved ones this season without Vj ]^m^\
      166 words
Page thumbnail Page 40
  • plus
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon BIG TALENT, SMALL SCREEN
      1705 40  -  Amelynn Liong In a world of pencil-thin artistes, Chen Liping lives life to the max... and has an Ail-Time Favourite Award to show for it CALL it fortune, destiny or plain old good luck, but only a select few actors play roles with which they'll forever
      001 BOONKEONG  -  1,705 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Mary J Blige scores 9 trophies at Billboard awards
      201 42 -AP LAS VEGAS An R&B veteran and a young upstart won big yesterday at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards. A 17-year-old lothario, Chris Brown, took home new artist of the year, male artist of the year and artist of the year
      -AP  -  201 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon No dung or dead animals for this year's Turner Prize-winner
      268 42 -AFP LONDON Tomma Abts yesterday became the first woman painter in the 22-year history of Britain's Turner Prize to win the controversial modern art award. Abts, 38, who lives in London but was born in Germany, was handed the £25,000
      -AFP; AP  -  268 words
    • Article, Illustration
      ALWAYS ON THE GO
      596 43  -  ZULOTHMAN TPTtf^T^A^T^iui He's released a greatest hits album, but what direction Mo by will take next is anyone's guess zul@media corp.com.sg HE'S one of the most successful electronic musicians to come out of the notoriously rock-centric American market, but it seems even Moby (picture) is flummoxed
      596 words
    • in cinemas
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon UNLUCKY IN LOVE
        378 44  -  GRACE YAP Balladeer Victor Wong is in serious need of a warm hug grace@media corp. com. sg BELTING out love songs in front of adoring fans may be nothing new to Malaysianborn balladeer Victor Wong, but serenading a dream girl is something else entirely. During a press
        KOHMUI FONG  -  378 words
Page thumbnail Page 41
Page thumbnail Page 42
  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 42 Advertisements Column 1
      121 42 Will Kelvin Tan Weilian I make it to the Top 10 and nab the Best Newcomer title to boot? Or will hot newcomer Elvin Ng stand in the way? m m m Will Ann Kok turn Bt^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ luMffl Comeback Queen and nab the Best Actress award? PMMBJMM^MHHpMHBBMBMHBPM 1 •%^B Wflf
      121 words
  • Page 42 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 42 Miscellaneous Column 1
      56 42 316 1 __6__B_ 9__Z_ J B___2__6_ 6_ Ai_ A_ 2__X J__J_ 8_ T_Z_ W_2_ _8_ _A_s_ _9_J__ 2 1T6"~T~ ■6958 *****1 HiHppjpittUpVpul 1 4 8 69 2 7 351 KWWWMi^iiIP-lli |3 2,4 5 6 7 BI9TI KlllllMJKiJ.Eliiiliil |lA9_3_AIA2_II [5612 ?_±j_jm MMiwßssßat 18 76 1 2 \4 3591 gfMl^jllMiaSM |9J_ 3_X
      56 words
Page thumbnail Page 43
  • Page 43 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 43 Advertisements Column 1
      35 43 HEW LISTERINE Here's an extra reason to be jolly: w"!?^ Enjoy 30% 0ff,250 m f" ,1 NOW 553.50 (U.R 555.05) Available in all leading supermarkets, hypermarkets, pharmacies and department stores. Offer valid while stocks last!
      35 words
Page thumbnail Page 44
  • Page 44 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 44 Advertisements Column 1
      625 44 IA WINNER of 3 GOLDEN HORSE^ATORDsJ)B|ESEB333ESP|Pin I^^BgJf BEST FEATURE FILM BEST ACTOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR J LiniMM.hiin.uii SNEAKS TODAY 5 HMflMiffMryiT!ffiHff [^^H H[^^H ■EmnH ■Eoni!ll9 T^TTTTTT^^Tr-'T'!.ii'^.vnrTM LEVEL 5, SHAW HOUSE LEVEL 5, SHAW HOUSE HOTU NE 6787 1638 "ONG EAST STI 3 SHAW PIAZA.36OIMESH ROAD LOT 1 SHOPPER ML, BJGIS
      625 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 44 Advertisements Column 2
      535 44 r IH.L /V^^J ©1900 912 1234 i] HAPPY FEET*- 111.30 am 11.50 HAPPY FEET 1 1050 am 1.10 HAPPY F!!F 11.20 am 1.50 HAPPY FEET** 11.10 am 1.30 1.50 2.20 4.20 4.50 6.50 7.20 3.50 630 9.10pm 4.20 6.50 9.20pm 3.55 6.25 8.55pm HAPPY FEET-10.20am 9.20 9.50pm OPEN SEASON" 11.50
      535 words
  • Page 44 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 45
  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 45 Advertisements Column 1
      153 45 ■■■LI p3 H HM vj HD I R^, Bf HSfflEuß 111 8 j m WW SUb^HBB P irl ISL.'^^ MfeK jil l^iiiiTiFFitW»*^K^^Ttiii^MßiKlH'iJill RK*n^^Mt^^B^^U*jP^^^B v^^H^E^Z M^^^^^^l^^^^^ft A IB Sjb>WK Kg Stay or dine at any of our Singapore hotels between I 4 fl a "''V'^lflHl B^l wHB L 6 Dec 2006
      153 words
Page thumbnail Page 46
  • Page 46 Advertisements
  • Page 46 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 46 Miscellaneous Column 1
      1084 46 MbdiaCorp AA=diaCorp AA=djj-\Corp rr trfz J Mw CHANNEL jf CHANNEL Q /cjdg s v r i a A WCIIIIUI Channel News Asia 6.00 AM Travel Asia Beyond II 3"°°™ 3^''" 9.00 AM Ribert Robert's Wonderland 3.00PM Music Clips Trailers I HEADLiNE NEWS 1 New Zealand-Trek 100 o /o Entertainment (preschool)
      1,084 words
Page thumbnail Page 47
  • Page 47 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 47 Advertisements Column 1
      101 47 p r^ <&jp%, m filM |<^V yW) (Sfl f\ /^> /> Atlttiii Ciiau 'iLi^'iy vi Usujj) Sa/ijiii fell) aiiHiiuCiiau /flsuji S3 fldjj f I ff^ AMmM*?^ C 1 4 iiu 4 JlPtt I re«%!« I ill 1 w ill ii% 1M it=% f il LTJ Wi I ■!J» ***** m!
      101 words
Page thumbnail Page 48
  • Page 48 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 48 Advertisements Column 1
      625 48 fgfi!— HDB (SALE) H VEHICLE H PERSONAL PERSONAL Woodlands WANTED NEEDS Chatline/ NEEDS Chatline/ ringtone downloads ringtone downloads 3NG BLXBSO, liyrsold, 101% reno/atsd. I I <-, j-. EA blk 535, 145sqm, 7yre. Near MRT/ RLJYALLMODEL U Yfl Yfl I—l° \U C-PJ(* r-& C-PJ^ Causeway Pi/Schs/Unbbck. 3323 0566 PUT ALL IVIUUCL
      625 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 48 Advertisements Column 2
      331 48 M TRAVEL/TOURS TRAVEL/TOURS Air ticketing Air ticketing IHo Chi Minh frsl7o Hong Kong frs33s Kudiing/Langkawi frsl2B I Kota Kinabalu frS24O JAPAN AIRUNES (Mm 2pax| Phuket fr sl2B Hong Kong/Manila fr $250 Kuala Lumpur frslBo ChiangMai frsl6B Shanghai frs4oo mn2^ PhomPenh fr sl6B Duba! frS665 tengkok \tffi Siemßeap frf^B-g London frs79s
      331 words
  • Page 48 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 48 Miscellaneous Column 1
      550 48 IYOURHOROSCOPeIuDAY by Eugenia Last ARIES (March 21 -April 19) LIBRA (Sept 23 Oct 22) H Someone may try to slow you down or deter You may be a little confused due to some reyou from doing something you really want to |"*^l cent conversations but greater communicado. Don't miss out
      550 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 48 Miscellaneous Column 2
      157 48 EMERGENCY LINES City Gas (to report gas supply 1800-752-1800 interruption, low pressure and leakage) Civil Defence (Fire Emergency Ambulance) 995 Non-emergency ambulance 1777 Police 999 Police hotline 1800-255-0000 SPPowerGrid 1800-778-8888/ (to report power failure) 6778-8888 Traffic Police 6547-1818 Water Supply 1800-284-6600 HELPLINES —GENERAL Samaritans of Singapore 1800-221-4444 Society for The
      157 words
Page thumbnail Page 49
  • Page 49 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 49 Advertisements Column 1
      424 49 11l EMI UiLWi !***** EDUCATION Tuition HOME TUITION! All subj/levels/areas. I ALL R|GHT OR ALRIGHT? Qualified and exp tutors. Cost-effective. Results-oriented! PROED *****8950. combined science, bio, chem. Today we will deviate from the "only spoken Phys a/E/c/FMaths,GPEng,History, English" aspect of this column so we can Lit Social Studies, Geog, Econ,
      424 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 49 Advertisements Column 2
      500 49 ESaSHHi fj seabed-to-surface World of Opportunities IZl™ Acergy aims to be the leading seabed-to-surface engineering and construction I Irl contractor for the oil and gas industry worldwide. rEl™ People are central to our success. We aim to develop our people to be the best in sd the industry through our
      500 words
  • Page 49 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 49 Miscellaneous Column 1
      199 49 WEATHERTODAI Amsterdam 7/11 C rainy Los Angeles 9/23 C fair c Auckland 11/20 C fair Manila 25/30 C thunderstorm OingapOfe Bali 2933 C cloudy Melbourne 14/23 C windy 24/32 C BSBegawan2s/32C thunderstorm New Delhi 13/24 C slight rain Bangkok 23/34 C partly cloudy NewYork-1/8C partly cloudy Bangalore W27C partly cloudy
      199 words
Page thumbnail Page 50
  • Page 50 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 50 Advertisements Column 1
      165 50 Careerstoday HOTELS L\, 9 vj. I Oam spm ORCHARD PARADE HOTEL J^B^k Velcome to our Career Fair an event specially designed flp j for you to build your career with us. You can look forward to an exciting programme that includes skill demonstrations, mmM f career talk, tour of the
      165 words
Page thumbnail Page 51
  • sports
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon No nerves, simply
      618 51 -AGENCIES Red Devils believe maturity and form will see them through CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP F Manchester United v Benfica MANCHESTER If Manchester United are feeling nervous ahead of their crucial Champions League tie against Benfica tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time), they're certainly not showing it. The English
      -AGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES  -  618 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Benfica hope history will repeat itself
      231 51 -AGENCIES MANCHESTER Twelve months ago, Benfica inflicted the ultimate humiliation upon Manchester United, sending the Premiership giants crashing out of the Champions League at the group stage with a 2-1 victory in Portugal. Now the Portuguese side are gunning for a repeat result. Following
      -AGENCIES; AFP  -  231 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Blatter plugs summer football fun
      192 51 LONDON Fifa president Sepp Blatter has suggested turning football into a summer sport and claims his latest brainchild has the support of Europe's top table. The often outspoken Blatter claims his proposal would resolve, amongst other issues, the club-versus-country debate, reported Sky Sports yesterday. Blatter
      GE^Y IMAGES  -  192 words
    • Article
      Angry Eggert
      163 51 LONDON Eggert Magnusson has hit out at the deal that took Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to Upton Park. The Hammers' recently installed chairman revealed this week that the Argentine pair would not be leaving the club when the transfer window reopens in January. However, the Icelander could
      163 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon On top, but still not safe
      754 52 -AFP Only needing a draw, Gunners and Porto insist they will not play it safe CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPG Porto v Arsenal PORTO A draw would suit both teams, but Arsenal and Porto both claim they will not leave anything to chance, ahead of their
      -AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  754 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A team united, Chelsea look scary
      724 54  -  Kenneth Goh in London kenneth@mediacorp.com.sg WHEN a club have won the last two English Premiership titles at a canter, the expectations that suddenly weigh upon them can get extremely heavy. Of course at Chelsea FC, it is much worse. Boasting world-class players like Arjen
      AP  -  724 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Mourinho aims jibe at referees and Ronaldo
      374 54 -AGENCIES LONDON Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho (picture) has taken a swipe at Premiership referees, accusing them of giving preferential treatment to Manchester United and Arsenal. Mourinho is reportedly indignant after he watched his Premiership rivals both capitalise on controversial penalties at the weekend.
      -AGENCIES; AFP  -  374 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Unknown Scots
      481 55  -  SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ m.sazali@media corp.com.sg Singapore coach says Cup battle too close to call SINGAPORE coach Kate Carpenter singled out the match against Scotland as one she is already looking forward to in the 2006 Four Nations Netball Cup, which starts today. Speaking at the pre-tournament press conference,
      001 BOON KEONG  -  481 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Aussies stun England, with magic warne's help
      469 55 ■AFP ASHES, 2ND TEST Australia v England ADELAIDE Australia dealt England a potentially fatal Ashes blow with an astonishing come-from-behind last day victory in the second cricket Test at the Adelaide Oval yesterday. In a dramatic turnaround, England, expecting a draw, crumpled to
      ■AFP; AFF  -  469 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Bowlers' reprieve
      156 55 -AFP KARACHI Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif yesterday had their bans for doping overturned by an appeals committee. The pair were cleared because neither was advised on taking vitamin supplements, which may have led to them testing positive for the banned steroid nandrolone, chairman Fakhruddin
      -AFP; AFP  -  156 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Up, but angry
      377 56 -AFP China coach fires salvo at Indonesian fans ASIAN GAMES Badminton DOHA Tensions between China and Indonesia on the badminton court continue to simmer with no end in sight, as tetchy comments continued to emerge from each side. In the latest salvo, Chinese badminton coach Li Yongbo
      -AFP; AFP  -  377 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Down and angry
      369 56 ■AFP No more magic, as Paes slams Bhupathi ASIAN GAMES Tennis DOHA India's tennis captain Leander Paes took aim at doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi yesterday, questioning his commitment after their shock loss in the Asian Games team event to Taiwan. India were bundled out of the team
      ■AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  369 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon It's wet, just so wet in desert land
      207 56 —AFP DOHA The Asian Games badminton event has been rescheduled, after a downpour not seen in 42 years fell over seven days in this normally baking-hot desert state, to cause the roof of the world's biggest indoor sports arena to spring a
      —AFP; gLllylmagLs  -  207 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Not thinking of revenge
      527 57  -  Tan Yo-Hinn in Doha, Qatar yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg ASIAN GAMES Table Tennis Little wonder, as Li has to focus on world No 5 Guo Yue, before contemplating Wang SIX years ago, Wang Nan inflicted defeat on Li Jiawei in the last 16 of the women's table tennis singles
      AFP  -  527 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Pakistan, India begin mind games
      195 57 -AGENCIES ASIAN GAMES Kabaddi DOHA Pakistan insist their huge 31-20 defeat to India in a stormy kabaddi group game clash will have no bearing, when the two bitter rivals meet again to vie for Asian Games gold today. India have won the title on all
      -AGENCIES; AFP  -  195 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Wrist injury a threat to Paradorn's hopes
      343 57 -AFP ASIAN GAMES Tennis DOHA Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan (picture) is unsure whether he will defend his singles title at the Asian Games, after retiring injured yesterday during his first match of the competition. Paradorn said the pain in his wrist from an ongoing
      -AFP; AP  -  343 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Sheikh Ahmad pours cold water on Aussie invite
      345 58 —AFP DOHA The president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) yesterday shot down hopes Australia had of competing in future Asian Games. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahd AlSabah (picture) said it was his personal opinion and had nothing to do with antipathy towards
      —AFP; AP  -  345 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon 'MY PLAYBOY DAYS ARE OVER'
      666 58  -  Jose Raymond in Doha, Qatar jose@mediacorp.com.sg ASIAN GAMES Boxing After going through to the last eight, Thai Olympic champ says he is a different man now WHEN he struck gold in the Athens Olympics in 2004, a whole nation erupted in joy. It may have
      PHOTO BY JOSE RAYMOND  -  666 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Deadly Chinese unstoppable
      337 59 ■AFP ASIAN GAMES Shooting DOHA China continued their gold rush on the Lusail ranges by claiming seven of the 10 titles on offer in the Asian Games shooting competition yesterday. But South Korea stole the limelight by winning both the team and individual golds in the women's
      ■AFP; AFP  -  337 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Rathore under fire
      128 59 -AFP DOHA-Angry Asian Games organisers yesterday accused Indian shooter Rajyavardhan Rathore of "offensive behaviour" and threatened to take legal action if an unconditional apology was not made. Rathore, the organisers said in a statement, had "made unwarranted and out-of-context allegations" and "unsportsmanlike comments" during his unscheduled training
      -AFP  -  128 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Only 10, Amer dreams of gold
      98 59 -AP PICTURE OF THE DAY THE youngest swimmer taking part in the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006, Amer Ali of Iraq went almost unnoticed in the men's 200 m backstroke heats at Hamad Aquatic Centre. Amer, who turned 10 three months ago and started
      -AP  -  98 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Good start for S'pore sailors
      480 59  -  Jose Raymond in Doha, Qatar jose@mediacorp.com.sg ASIAN GAMES Sailing But poor conditions play havoc with the Day One schedule POOR wind conditions yesterday interrupted the first day of the sailing programme, as most classes only completed one race instead of two. With prevailing winds averaging
      TODAY FILE PHOTO  -  480 words
    • Article
      SINGAPOREANS IN ACTION
      328 60 BADMINTON Men's Singles Round of 32 (4pm): Ronald Susilo vTarekShalhoum (Leb) •Women's Singles Round of 32 (s.lspm):Xing Aiying v Sumina Shrestha (Nep) BOWLING •Women's All Events Final (5.30pm): Jennifer Tan, Valeric Teo, Michelle Kwang, Evelyn Chan, Cherie Tan, Sabrina Lim CUESPORTS Men's English Billiards-Doubles Round of 16
      328 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Their secret: Two fingers
      570 60  -  Tan Yo-Hinn in Doha, Qatar yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg ASIAN GAMES Bowling Gold medal heroes Teo and Kwang were aided by team psychologist's unique tactic WHILE most of Asia was asleep, Valeric Teo and Michelle Kwang were busy, out on a gold hunt And it paid off, as the
      570 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Singapore win first gold, as China dominate yet again
      397 61 —AGENCIES BOWLERS Michelle Kwang and Valeric Teo won Singapore's first gold medal of the 15th Asian Games early yesterday morning, after clinching the women's doubles with a Games record for a six-game series at Qatar Bowling Centre. The Singaporeans' 2,671-pinfall total
      —AGENCIES; GE^Y IMAGES  -  397 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Two down, two to go
      641 61 ■AFP Schoolboy Park becomes first South Korean to win a double swimming gold ASIAN GAMES Swimming DOHA South Korean teenager Park Tae Hwan collected his second Asian Games title here yesterday in the men's 400 m freestyle, as China were thwarted in their campaign to
      ■AFP; AF  -  641 words
Page thumbnail Page 52
  • Page 52 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 52 Advertisements Column 1
      64 52 h i win m mi\ Billl PlfllMl HiilllSl -r*J^B If you see, hear or witness a news story, call us now. f^^^^^£ Every call to the MediaCorp news hotline from now until 31 st December might win you a trip to Koh Samui! Remember, if we choose to use your
      64 words
Page thumbnail Page 53
  • Page 53 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 53 Advertisements Column 1
      884 53 A "A" m W* IV v W* ■'1 I H I *vkT J I J _fc*^| /a=diacorp ottiMih: ii.i W*&W Chartered $5 SHOP TO WIN TODAY!|^» A MINIMUM PURCHASE OF $30 ENTITLES ___-_-___H_M m YOU TO ONE WINNING CHANCE! JHhU^ _H_ k?_k.v^ I V_l H' /^^WVI Rk 6&& Standam C-
      884 words
Page thumbnail Page 54
Page thumbnail Page 55
  • Page 55 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 55 Advertisements Column 1
      42 55 I Organised by Main sponsors FOUR NATIONS NETBALL CUP 2006 netbali ONC&HE Energizer IS5™ Singapore Supported by Partners Official Transport Media Sponsor Official Drink *SV -f-^rfo overseas bank IW™¥™^ J^^^^ H'JMHJI S!Jinr B CLEARCHANNEL l»ll Singapore UniiB<i for g«™* PLUS Sports Counol
      42 words
Page thumbnail Page 56
Page thumbnail Page 57
  • Page 57 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 57 Advertisements Column 1
      23 57 TEAM SINGAPORE IN DOHA DEC 1-15 fIUBM H, k> I h.M 0K •ATHLETICS«BADMINTON«BODYBUILDING«BOWLING«CUESPORTS«FENCING«FOOTBALL«GOLF I BH '|J|L«»:2fi •GYMNASTICS«KARATE«ROWING«SAILING«SHOOTING«SWIMMING«TABLETENNIS«WUSHU« JJnl -^*WRf j^P^H^J 1* T' Jr
      23 words
Page thumbnail Page 58
  • Page 58 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 58 Advertisements Column 1
      168 58 I DOHA 2006 I I _j I CTftrra^ Watrßr 1 3 Check on our g MATCH DAY DOUBLES! |Ss Visit our outlets and website for more details. Qatar 2006 Japan North Korea Wed, 06/12/06 10.15pm Qatar 2006 China PR Oman Thu, 07/12/0612.45 am Qatar 2006 Malaysia Iraq Thu, 07/12/0612.45 am
      168 words
Page thumbnail Page 59
  • Page 59 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 59 Advertisements Column 1
      19 59 TEAM SINGAPORE IN DOHA DEC 1-15 I'^W ±M lM> •ATHLETICS«BADMINTON«BODYBUILDING«BOWLING«CUESPORTS«FENCING«FOOTBALL«GOLF WU '\WL*JJE. M •GYMNASTICS«KARATE«ROWING«SAILING«SHOOTING«SWIMMING«TABLETENNIS«WUSHU« 3P9 J'***HK* fc^V^^K^-^ T W
      19 words
Page thumbnail Page 60
  • Page 60 Advertisements
  • Page 60 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 60 Miscellaneous Column 1
      39 60 SPORT TV 3am Football Champions League: Porto v Arsenal, Ch24 3.30 am Football Champions League: Man Utd v Benfica, Ch23 5.30 am Cricket New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Ch9s Bam Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference: Holy Cross v Duke, Ch23
      39 words
Page thumbnail Page 61
  • Page 61 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 61 Advertisements Column 1
      18 61 TEAM SINGAPORE IN DOHA DEC 1-15 I \M 0S •ATHLETICS«BADMINTON«BODYBUILDING«BOWLING«CUESPORTS«FENCING«FOOTBALL«GOLF l K3 "__i______i Pl_|____^l U •GYMNASTICS«KARATE«ROWING«SAILING«SHOOTING«SWIMMING«TABLETENNIS«WUSHU« pjW It
      18 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 61 Advertisements Column 2
      66 61 Team Singapore I^\ on Channel 5 Catch Team Singapore athletes in action at the 15th Asian Games in Doha right up to December 15 on MediaCorp TV Channel 5. TODAY 9.30 am Asian Games LIVE from Doha (Encore) 3pm Table Tennis Mixed Doubles Semi-final: Singapore v South Korea-LIVE 6.30pm Today
      66 words
Page thumbnail Page 62
  • Page 62 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 62 Advertisements Column 1
      786 62 N. Dell™ recommends Windows® XP Professional Dell™ I Home r■ V M^ 41 Limited Time f Promotions valid till V Purely For You 11th December 2006 VW mm.-^..^^—/' V -M I t ■■■■■■.-■-1.- i At Dell™, you can pick and choose till you're happy with what goes into your computer.
      786 words
Page thumbnail Page 63
Page thumbnail Page 64
  • Page 64 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 64 Advertisements Column 1
      44 64 Actual size Bring your broadband everywhere. For FREE H^^H^|^H|^H^^^^^^^^^H^^^^^^^^^^^^B delivery, call Bl3lß3ll§^^ 18°°-843-8383- J M 1 Unlimited Monthly Subscription Download speeds Broadband Plans (Ss) of up to Broadband 384 $22 384 Kbps I Broadband 1800 $38 I.BMbps I I Broadband 3600 $68 3.6 Mbps
      44 words