The Business Times, 31 October 1981
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Title Section10 1981-10-31 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C.(P) No. 107/1/81 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11,1(81 60 CENTS10 words
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567 1981-10-31 1 WONG AI KWEI - By 1 WONG AI KWEI THE majority of workers in the manufacturing and hotel industries are reluctant to do shift work because it disrupts family and social life. But most of them can be induced to work in shifts if more attractive pay567 words
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496 1981-10-31 1 ALVIN TAY - By ALVIN TAY THE Finance Houses Association (FHA) has called for a review of various laws and regulations to close the gap between finance companies and commercial banks. In its pre-budget submission earlier this week to the Minister for Trade and Industry,496 words
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Article581 1981-10-31 1 WITH timber exports remaining sluggish, kiln drying facilities in local sawmills are now in pt™>ss capacity. Many of the kilns, which were built in 1979/80 in anticipation of increased demand for kiln-dried sawn timber, are now not fully utilised. This was reported in the latest issue581 words
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BRIEFLY...
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Article62 1981-10-31 1 AP WARSAW, Fri. Premier and Communist Party Chief, Wojciech Jaruzelski, today told the Polish parliament he would submit a draft bill calling for an immediate ban on strikes. Mr Jaruzelski called the current situation dangerous and said he had given parliament, a "draft proposal for a lawAP - 62 words
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Article69 1981-10-31 1 AFP HONGKONG, Fri. Hongkong will not rule out retaliation through banning imports or raising tariffs against France, if the latter does not lift its unilaterally imposed quota on Hongkong's electronic watches. Mr Lawrence Mills, Commissioner of Trade, called the French move "illegal (against the spirit of GATT), unreasonable,AFP - 69 words
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Article79 1981-10-31 1 AFP MALAYSIA, Fri. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Musa Hitam, today warned that stern action would be taken against certain leaders of the opposition Pan Malaysian Islamic Pfcrty (PAS) if they "go beyond the He said this was necessary to save the Malay community. He added that he hasAFP - 79 words
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Article67 1981-10-31 1 UPI MANILA, Fri. The Ministry of Energy announced today that the American-owned Philippine Cities Service Corp has struck oil off Palawan Island, some 400 miles southwest of Manila. However, it is not known whether the oil basin they struck is the same as that of the motherUPI - 67 words
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Article68 1981-10-31 1 Reuter BANGKOK, Fri. About 1,000 troops have been put on full alert in the Thai capital and tanks were seen near the parliament today, following a spate of rumours of an attempted coup. On Wednesday, two bombs exploded in government buildings, injuring two people. Informed military sourcesReuter - 68 words
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Article73 1981-10-31 1 Reuter SUNGAI PETANI, Fri. Seven soldiers were killed and two seriously injured yesterday in an ambush by communist guerillas in Baling, near the Malaysian border with southern Thailand. Kedah's chief minister said a group of about 30 communist guerillas opened fire on the soldiers near the Thai salientReuter - 73 words
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Article48 1981-10-31 1 Reuter JAKARTA, Fri. Military authorities in Northern Sumatra have restored order in Banda Aceh, following at least two days of anti-Chinese rioting. Indonesian National Security Chief Admiral Sudomo said the situation is now under control and a number of people are being held for questioning. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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327 1981-10-31 1 im ethers have earned s*"** that the Aaeaa hi- *f Cemmerce u Q kave achieved Utile, the crt *ary-general, it tLSJ* p Mr 1«, whe has served an twe years la the Secret*r■s, t»t, caatfdtd that the Aaeaa CCI has achieved m mare thaa327 words
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369 1981-10-31 1 AGNES WEE - By AGNES WEE THE Van Ommeren group of Holland has set up a ship-broking company here. Called Van Ommeren Shipping (S) Pte Ltd, the company was incorporated in August this year. At the moment, the company is managed only by a managing director, Mr M369 words
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338 1981-10-31 1 "THE UNITED States has an interest in the independence and territorial integrity of China," said Dr Henry Kissinger in answer to a question at the Singapore Lecture 1981 last night. This is true, he said, even if the US disagrees fundamentally with China's political system.338 words
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Advertisement220 1981-10-31 1 ;(:;@$/]=>=/)`&~,~_'",~~};%`)_[ rasa VENEER Products will acquire complete control of its 80 per cent owned subsidiary Veneer Hotels page A SINGAPORE-made portable cordless telephone system will be launched in the US and Europe soon Page 3 THE US index of leading economic indicators fell 2.7 per cent in September, the biggest220 words
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Advertisement200 1981-10-31 1 Swing With A Perfect 2 The form and function of many things are often rated on a scale of 1 to 10. This includes Olympic competitive scoring, pretty girls and golf clubs. That's why Lynx named its newest, hottest model golf club'lo'. These new-design woods and irons were created expressly200 words
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Advertisement159 1981-10-31 1 SINGAPORE FOR PEOPLE WHO MATTER A Times p p r oci cats Pud Are you often tired, tense and anxious? Do you suffer from backache, rheumatism or varicose veins? Do you have a weight problem? Are you worried about your heart? Has your urge to'get up and go' got up159 words
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BANKING AND FINANCE
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644 1981-10-31 2 ALVIN TAY - By ALVIN TAY THE Finance Houses Association (FHA) has sought support from the government for its proposed mortgage-backed securities programme. The scheme, which gives house buyers easier loan repayment terms, was first mooted in January this year. However, it has yet to get off644 words
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Article227 1981-10-31 2 THE SWISS franc has gained sharply against other continental currencies this month. This is partly because the franc maintained its parity with the Deutschemark, said the Manufacturers Hanover Trust's (MHT) latest currency review. However, the Swiss authorities have indicated their reluctance to allow the franc to227 words
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477 1981-10-31 2 THE AMERICAN leasing industry may see the surge at a new type of leasing activity whereby small firms pool and sell their tax benefits to the larger companies. New provisions in the US Economic Recovery Tax Act, signed into law in August, allow for the477 words
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Article226 1981-10-31 2 Reuter. THE SLIDE this year in the price of gold has substantially revived demand among Hongkong's big-time investors and those with an eye for a valuable piece of jewellery. Dealers in Hongkong said bullion imports in the first eight months of the year were 135Reuter. - 226 words
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Article76 1981-10-31 2 Reuter THE GROWTH in Australia's broad baaed M 3 money supply quickened to 113 per cent in the year to end September, up from U. 3 per cent in the year to endAugust but down from 13 per cent a year earlier. This is the first time, sinceReuter - 76 words
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200 1981-10-31 2 TAT LEE Baak has received the green light from the Japanese Ministry sf Finance (MOP) to set ap a representative sffice in Tskys. With the approval, all the six puhiiely-itoted toeal hanks will he represented either tn the farm «I a branch sr200 words
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276 1981-10-31 2 Reuter THE BANK of Japan plans to sell about three trillion yen of short-term government Treasury bills it holds and its own short-term bills neJtt month to absorb anticipated large surplus funds on the domestic money market. Surplus funds next month are estimatedReuter - 276 words
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Article292 1981-10-31 2 THE MIDLAND BANK, one of Britain's big four clearing banks, will concentrate increasingly on countries in the Asia-Pacific region during the next decade in order to meet the demands created by their dynamic growth. The chief executive of Midland Bank International, Mr John Harris, said: "We believe the292 words
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Article170 1981-10-31 2 THE Ceatre far rdaratlaa la latrmtlml MiMffiiimi (CO) will Mi the aext aeaatoa at Ma Bauee SSmr here la Fehraary aert year. The tm+mmk pregnane, starttag Feb li, will he the 'earth B—Ml eaat Arfaa edlttoa. The prevtoaa three were held mi 1 1 «f ally la Heagkaag170 words
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Article738 1981-10-31 2 THE GENEROUS tax exemption 011 savings in the ISB2 Malaysian budget may backfire and lead to a drastic drop in savings deposits with commercial banks and finance companies. A decline in this cheap source of money may increase the overall cost of funds to these financial institutions738 words
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Article253 1981-10-31 2 THREE more banks, including two major American banks, have lowered their prime lending rates in line with an easier interbank money market during the past two weeks. From tomorrow, the Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICB) will drop its prime by V« point to 14.5 per cent.253 words
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MONEY AND EXCHANGES
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Article22 1981-10-31 2 THE average rate at which major Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their beat customers is 15.1 per cent.22 words
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Article185 1981-10-31 2 ASIAN RATES ASIAN currency deposit Interbank rates as at close on Oct 30. US Offer ml 7<l*jrs 14H 14* 1 month 13 3/16 131/16 2 months 13* 15H 3 months 13* 15* 6 months 16 3/16 18 3/16 months 16 3/16 163/16 12 months 163/16 16 3/16 I*/K DM. 1185 words
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Article50 1981-10-31 2 RANGE d prtoM oflcrc sd bj discount hOIMM i am Oct M OvcralgM 1 u>6** Call drpaa Its: I* t«f T% (M| J-month B«ytegl MUm Treasury bills 67/16 6 5/16 3-month Bank bills 13 12* 3 months CD UH 13* 6 months CD 12* 13* Source: National Discount Co50 words
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Article143 1981-10-31 2 THE US dollar in Hongkong yesterday was easier against most major currencies in quiet late exchanges. A US prime rate cut and some broker loan rate reductions weighed on the dollar, but trading was subdued with books being closed ahead of the monthend. Sterling ruled at $1.8475/ 95, little143 words
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Article407 1981-10-31 2 THE US dollar closed generally weaker against most major currencies on the local foreign exchange yesterday. However, trading was quiet due to monthend factors. Market sentiment was depressed by news of the 2.7 per cent decline in US economic indicators for September and also to a US prime407 words
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Article220 1981-10-31 2 THE US dollar far overnight delivery in Tokyo yesterday closed easier at 233.35 yen after a 234.40 opening. This was also easier than its 234.20/40 close both in New York and on the US West Coast overnight, and the 236.25 previous finish in Tokyo. Trading was moderate with a220 words
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Article38 1981-10-31 2 Frankfurt exchanges opening quotes on Oct 30: US 2.2545/65 Stg 4.162/174 Can 1.9051/80 D F1 90.48/63 S Fr —121.68/97 Lit 1.881/88 F Fr 39.84/90 N Kr 37.83/90 B Fr (con) 5.96/97 B Fr (fin) 5.386/376 Yen 0.902/6838 words
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Article228 1981-10-31 2 SINGAPORE gold futures yesterday closed generally firmer compared with overnight levels in light trading, dealers said. Prices were marked up between US$4 and $5 an ounce at the outset following the metal's firmness in New York overnight and thereafter the market fluctuated marginally throughout the session, they said. Total228 words
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Article33 1981-10-31 2 New York 1MB 1MB lias MB Zurich MB MSB MB IMS lYif. Wed Singapore t.MB tOOB «1IS MB Ctatag prit to US doDan a troy ouac t. Source: Credit Suisse, S'pore.33 words
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Article51 1981-10-31 2 RESULTS of tender held yesterday for 91-day Treasury Mils to be issued from Nov 2 to Nov 6: Offered: $140,000,000 Applied for: *237,500,000. Allotted: $140,000,000. Accepted Mds: $98.38 approximately 47 per cent and higher bids in full. Average rate sf dlr—at •a aUotmeat: 6.440 per cent per51 words
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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358 1981-10-31 3 THE RECENT second Asian International chemical and process engineering and contracting show and conference attracted 7,019 trade visitors. The organisers, Singapore Exhibition Services and Clapp and Poliak Europe, said this is an increase of 41 per cent over the attendance in 1979 when the first358 words
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Article, Illustration315 1981-10-31 3 BORK Singapore has appointed Mr Aag Tek Vug and Mr Km Pcag Sbn to its board. Mr Ang, who joined the company in 1970, was appointed a director with specific responsibilities for overall management. Mr Kee is now the production planning and control director. He joined the315 words
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Article678 1981-10-31 3 SEMINARS AND COURSES Oct 26-31: Energy Saving Seminar, Oiltrek Engineering and Services Nov 2: John Casson Effective Communication Seminar, Hotel Equatorial, Consulasia Nov 2: Estate Planning, Shangri-La Hotel, Institute for International Research Nov 2-4: Management in Research and Development, SIM Conference Room, Singapore Institute of Management Nov 2-5:678 words
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375 1981-10-31 3 FIVE leading businessmen here will discuss the Japanese model of company loyalty and team-work and other alternative models at a symposium next month. The discussion will be the highlight of the symposium organised by AIESEC, a French acronym which stands for the International Association375 words
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156 1981-10-31 3 HEWLETT Packard (HP), a US computer company, yesterday launched 27 new computer products here. The presentation at a local hotel formed part of a simultaneous worldwide launching of the products by HP. A seminar far customers was also held in conjunction with the launching.156 words
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Article363 1981-10-31 3 A WEST German roofing product, which can plug several problems faced in the construction and waterproofing of roof edges, corners and the parapets of buildings, will soon be used for the first time in new buildings here. The Alwitra roof edging system was introduced recently363 words
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Article209 1981-10-31 3 THE VICE-chancellor of the National University of Singapore, Professor Lim Pin, will pay a one-week visit to London, starting today, to establish contacts with key administrators and discuss employment opportunities for academics in the NUS. Some of the administrators be will meet include Dr Edward Parkes,209 words
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288 1981-10-31 3 A MANUFACTURER of high quality enamelled copper and aluminium wires here has found itself in the unusual position of having insufficient capacity to meet its customer's demand even when it goes into full production. Fujikura Singapore, which will be officially opened by Mr Ho288 words
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Article, Illustration306 1981-10-31 3 ROBERT YAW - By ROBERT YAW A SINGAPORE-made portable cordless telephone system will be launched in the US and Europe before the end of the year. The Flexaphone system (afeave) manufactured by a local company, Energex, comprises a cordless handset and a base station which allows306 words
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Article145 1981-10-31 3 LUFTHANSA German Airlines will introduce a business class on its Singapore service to Germany from Sunday. It offers full-paying passengers many comforts and privileges such as 'Haore leg-room and special check-in facilities at Singapore Changi Airport. On the DC 10 which serves the route, one seat will be145 words
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Advertisement190 1981-10-31 3 K 71 t v; sr *T s h ■n I *Vfec s. ♦> &&J V r> e: :< i£S The Times Calendar '82 is exquisitely reproduced from eminent Chinese painter, Lu Feng's Plum Blossoms. A favourite subject amort£ Chinese painters, Plum Blossoms epitomize people who display fortitude and resourcefulness under190 words
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Advertisement52 1981-10-31 3 TMOmOML Breathing Exarcwet ft Maditabon /r<\ i Wad. £r Fri., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.. Training Place: 4, Kang Chin Road, Singapore 1025. (Off Bukrt Timeh Road. 3K m.».) WMTAIIOM Monday. 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. to 4.X p.m. Training Place: Bfc. 52.33-B Chin Swae Road, Singapore52 words
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OVERSEAS
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761 1981-10-31 4 Agencies THE US government's index of leading economic indicator* fell 2.7 per cent in September, the biggest drop since last year's recession and the sixth monthly decline this year. The Commerce Department reported on Thursday that September's index decline was the highest since theAgencies - 761 words
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129 1981-10-31 4 Reuter THE GOLD price could fall by as much as USfIOO an ounce from the current roughly $427 an ounce within six or nine months, Bruce Leeming, director of London-based commodity traders Rudolf Wolff and Co, said. He said this could drag downReuter - 129 words
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Article350 1981-10-31 4 Reuter THE US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has eased some disclosure requirements on foreign companies. SEC Commissioner Barbara Thomas said to an international corporate finance conference in London that the SEC has ruled that a foreign company which makes a public offering of its securities inReuter - 350 words
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345 1981-10-31 4 UPI MUBBAY Weldeikum, ehalrnu af Prwiift Baagu'i Caaacil sf Ecmmk Aivben, has fmeaat a rtotog 18 totoraattoaal trade deficit, kit Mii Amerieui ke slsrmed by It. Mr VriioikHß irgel C«ign« aat to foltow toe 18th eeatory view that a trade nrplu to aeeeasarllyUPI - 345 words
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412 1981-10-31 4 NYT, UPI PRESIDENT Reagan followed up his victory in the sale of Awacs electronic surveillance planes to Saudi Arabia by sending a message to Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, assuring him that the United States was "fully committed" to assisting Israel retain "its militaryNYT,; UPI - 412 words
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274 1981-10-31 4 AP IN A bitter attack against the French government, Baron Guy de Rothschild said his family's financial dynasty in France has ended with the Socialist-de-vised plan to nationalise the remaining privately-owned banks. "The Socialist lawmakera have excluded us from the economic world," Mr RothschildAP - 274 words
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544 1981-10-31 4 AP THE SOVIET Union appears to be gradually gaining a toehold in Iran, thanks mainly to an economic policy that allows Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny's regime to barter oil for technology. In the early days of the revolution that toppled the monarchy in February 1979,AP - 544 words
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Article764 1981-10-31 4 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Number Tine From PAA PA0Q5 0115 NYC/SFO/HKG CAL CI333 0150 TPE/HKG Cargolui CVT96 MAS MH601 0530 0630 LUX/DXB/MCT KUL SLA SQ101 0815 KUL MAS MHK11 0815 PEN MAS MH671 0645 KUL MAS MH680 0940 BH/MYY/KCH SIA SQ201 1000 HLP MAS MH651 1000 PEN/KUL764 words
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Article, Illustration362 1981-10-31 4 EXPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY KEPPEL Bunga Seta war (1200) 45A Frotamanila (0900) 47 Falciu (1400) 6/7 Equator (0700) 22 Glory Duck (1200 Must haul 2nd/0600 to G. 38/39) 35/36 Hel (0600 after Nedlloyd Madras Must vacate 2nd/ 0600)3/4 Lampung (1200) 31/32 Murrayeverett (2200 Will shift 2nd 0600 to362 words
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473 1981-10-31 5 Reuter THE TOKYO Motor Show opened yesterday with the emphasis on increasingly smaller, more fuel-efficient cars and a growing availability of electronic gadgets for old models. The 12-day show is expected to attract 100,000 people a day. Among the 209 exhibitorsReuter - 473 words
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411 1981-10-31 5 Agencies CHRYSLER Corporation, the third largest US car manufacturer, joined its two larger rivals in reporting substantial losses for the third quarter of 1981. Despite losses of US$l49 million, Chrysler said it had made dramatic progress in restructuring the company, reducing costs andAgencies - 411 words
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790 1981-10-31 5 AP IN A sudden switch of position, the Reagan Administration says it is encouraged by Saudi Arabia's eight-point Middle East peace plan because it recognises "Israel as a nation to be negotiated with." The plan, put forward by Crown Prince Fahd in August, isAP - 790 words
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183 1981-10-31 5 AFP SOUTH Korea's electronics industry, until now more or less in the stage of assemblying imported components with cheap labour, will be converted into a technologyincentive industry within the next five years. This will be done through development of semi-con-ductors, computers and communications equipment.AFP - 183 words
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article487 1981-10-31 5 Ageades JAMAICA severed diplomatic relations with Cuba on Thursday, accusing Fidel Castro's government of harbouring Jamaican criminals. Cuban diplomats were also ordered to leave the country within 48 hours. There was no immediate reaction from Cuba to the move, which ends eight years of close ties between HavanaAgeades - 487 words
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340 1981-10-31 5 Reuter THE UN Security Council, in what the chief US delegate called "a deadlock within a deadlock," has suspended its search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. A meeting arranged for yesterday morning to resume balloting on the candidacies of incumbentReuter - 340 words
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148 1981-10-31 5 UPI SWEDISH naval officers reopened "very delicate" talks yesterday with the commander of a Soviet submarine trapped on rocks in Swedish waters. A Defence Ministry spokeswoman said that Sweden was "prepared" if the Soviet navy tries to seize the submarine and return it toUPI - 148 words
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Article142 1981-10-31 5 Reuter THAILAND'S decision to set up a fertiliser complex at Rayong has serious implications for Asean in general and Malaysia in particular. Bangkok's financial daily, the Business Times, said the decision threatens the viability of Asean's joint venture urea projects at Bintulu, East Malaysia and Aceh inReuter - 142 words
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270 1981-10-31 5 Reuter THE POLISH free trade aatoa, Solidarity, ku called for a stop to wildcat strikes aad said the aext meeting ef Its NatUsal CmbbMm weald raasMnr disciplinary for twttiriwid strikes. A statement frem tke ■■tea's headqaarters la Gdansk nil there cmld be ■sReuter - 270 words
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663 1981-10-31 5 Agencies THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has fixed a new unified price structure, after Saudi Arabia agreed to raise the price of its light crude by US$2 to $34 a barrel. Kuwaiti Oil Minister Ali Khalifa al-Sabah said in Geneva onAgencies - 663 words
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Article272 1981-10-31 5 UPI NEW Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon hinted yesterday that passage of the US (arm bill could upset the military alliance linking the US, Australia and his country. The bill, which calls for restrictions in meat imports, could have disastrous effects on the New ZealandUPI - 272 words
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Advertisement412 1981-10-31 5 Asia, at your finger tips... Other than speed reading, there is another way you can know a great deal more in much less time. The ASIA RESEARCH BULLETIN is a monthly information-packed report backed by in-depth and extensive research and ten years of editorial expertise. We have extracted and accumulated412 words
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Article441 1981-10-31 6 THE PRE-BUDGET discussions between the various industry groups and the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Tony Tan, should not be looked upon as a forum where the subjects present their wishes to the powers that be. Neither should Dr Tan be looked upon as441 words
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Article244 1981-10-31 6 IT IS A moot point whether the Asean Chambers of Commerce and Industry has achieved enough in its eight years of existence. Asean businessmen have played their part and will continue to do so despite the problems and frustrations which must be expected in an organisation244 words
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Article, Illustration1986 1981-10-31 6 IAN HARGREAVES; IAN HARGREAVES - Chrysler has just launched its 1982 range of vehicles, but while it tries to create the impression that it has survived, and Is even bouncing back, the weakness of its balance sheet casts doubt on its ability to compete in the long run in the AmericanFT - 1,986 words
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Article683 1981-10-31 6 MARYANN BIRD - By MARYANN BIRD NYT LIKE those of their domestic counterparts, sales of foreign cars are down this year in the US, a situation that most industry analyists attribute to restrictions on Japanese imports and a generally worrisome economic picture. In the first three quarters of 1981,NYT - 683 words
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Miscellaneous678 1981-10-31 6 TWO-IR-OIE CRYPTIC PUZZLE ACROSS 4 Show a film that's still in the camera? (6) 7 A country drink (5, 3) 8 Cadge absorbingly (6) 10 This name's not exactly an alias (5) 13 At root, it's red (4) 14 Determination to make a name? (4) 15 Reason to shout (4)678 words
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Miscellaneous47 1981-10-31 6 BnStoW: Rank Dicfceas I 'ftFTE^NOo^, BRISTObJ iou sent FoR rr& p j U>V-*fVT IS IT TH*S Time —Fs p a LJoBJ^y \CHP»iC? R sticking UXHDOU)? CHIPPY I CO?TPMNLN D»D... \'D Li«e you tq sep\L the. CAT flap HIS PX>GG>i *££P5 Sitting on CuSMiOtsl EW. V /ttfttl fit47 words
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Miscellaneous781 1981-10-31 6 IKYKf&WftWO Hawkeye has the sneezes FOOTBALL (us mast n*t miss the telecast of the 1981 Karoprjut Cup Ftmml at LK pm today. The programme features highlights of the exciting mateh between Dinamo Tbilisi of the Bovlet I'nloo aad Carl Zeiss Jena of East Germany. The mateh was played in Jue781 words
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Article581 1981-10-31 7 AP THE SMALL garden plot surrounded by wire fence may not look impressive, but growing in the rich, black earth are thousands of dollars worth of rare plants prized for their healing properties. The valuable plants are ginseng, but they're not for sale. The ginsengAP - 581 words
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Article, Illustration735 1981-10-31 7 DAVID LASCELLES - By DAVID LASCELLES FT EXACTLY a year from now, the mighty wheels in the powerhouse will slow to a halt and the clanking cars and whirring cables will be stilled. San Francisco's best attraction will disappear from the streets. For two years at least, the city's picturesqueFT - 735 words
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Article, Illustration1300 1981-10-31 7 ROBERT LINDSEY - Americans are eating less and less beef and the cattle industry is suffering its fifth year of losses. Cattlemen have been shaken by the realisation that raising beef prices by reducing the size of their herds no longer works. Chicken is fast replacing beef in popular tasteNYT - 1,300 words
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Advertisement157 1981-10-31 7 The Straits Times Directory of Singapore triple-purpose index. The one tab to help you keep tabs on allyour resources! The triple-purpose index of the nothing more, oyir pages will tell you Straits Times Directory or Buku Merah all you need to know about that name, (as we are also known)157 words
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Article263 1981-10-31 8 OCT 38 Fr» CORBEILLE Alr-Uqulde 448 B 8 N Oemlt Danone 1090 C 8 T (ThomsonC*f) 201 50 Cte Franc*!* Patroles 114 Compa«nle Financiers Compafnle QeneraJe 30.10 Crtdlt Foncler D» Prmnce 306 Hachette (Llbralrte) 396 Machines Bull 34.40 MlcheUn (B) tab Parlba* 1J7J0 Pec hinty Clflne Kuhlmann 90.30 Peuacot263 words
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Article202 1981-10-31 8 OCT 2S CI A DIUOl Atc*n M Alfoma 430 Bank Mont M Bank Nov* Scotia BeJJ T*1 mt •Ik B*Lh Corp BP Can Ltd II MVi Braacan Camp Red Lake 17% -H can imp Bk a can par IT* Can par in* Pf Carl in* OKmIi «H unrh Com202 words
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Article281 1981-10-31 8 OCT lUnd INDUSTRIALS A Alpha 510 unch -ft Atercotn 430 At And CI 975 ft AMIC BH B»rtow» 1016 -S Cf Bufar llfiO 750 iin^h Cume rtnanc* MO D» Bmti Ind BOOB until Ed con MOB -J6 U|tn MDOB uncb twmtf; Fed Voli 510 ruflt ao Omrdl&n OMtunl Qnumn281 words
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Advertisement205 1981-10-31 8 The American Express Card serves you well, wherever good food is served" AMERICAN :v sic :ir w<: Snacks for your island treks KfcJ *5^ Take your pick: Curry Puff Chicken Pie Gateau Cake Hot Dog Hamburger Sandwiches Roast Beef Bun Pack Lunch Open: Monday Friday 10.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m. Saturday,205 words
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Advertisement133 1981-10-31 8 fit- JAPANESE RESTAURANT For sushi. For teppanyaki. For other authentically Japanese delights. Open dailv 12 noon 3 p in (> 30 /> rM —1030 /> For reservations call *****77 jllflw /o\ cniiin I'ark S»lu*i'jit«>n S»ii><>■*<* Nassim Hill. Singapore 1025 Tel *****77 Operated Pv ANA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL NUTMEGS HYATT RtG€NCYOSiNGAPO« Corrte133 words
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Advertisement192 1981-10-31 8 See Page 9 for NYSE prices and Asian stocks MM K t S I I K I Before you tlv away to foreign lands, cheek-in vour bags then seek our the Five Continent* Restaurant. Relax in intimate surroundings and wine and dine on the most superb international cuisine vou've ever192 words
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Advertisement195 1981-10-31 8 When you dine, dine Cantonese. If pleasing your palate is achieved only by eating the best, then dine Cantonese at The Inn of Happiness for the best Cantonese cuisine outside Canton. And a standard of service that's exquisitely Hilton. So come. The stage is set for an evening to remember.195 words
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Advertisement248 1981-10-31 8 V v.. «L This is Thai Seafood at its authentic best So fresh, it could have been alive 15 minutes before coining to your table It was An enormous variety of succulent seafoods expertly prepared by Thai chefs in our kitchen Siamese Seafood Restaurant Q VOCMpn nOTH Ox ley Rise/Penano248 words
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Article820 1981-10-31 9 COFFEE: Robusta futures yesterday edged higher from the opening call to end the morning slightly steadier at £2.50 to £5.30 higher, dealers said. Turnover totalled 851 lots including 114 cross trades. Dealers said they are confident the market will hold values above the price which would trigger a820 words
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Article156 1981-10-31 9 THE Kuala Lumpur crude palm oil market yesterday closed higher in moderate trading, dealers said. In the November delivery month north and south regions rose Mss to $955 and $945 per tonne respectively while the central region gained $2.50 to $945. The December delivery month saw south and156 words
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Article175 1981-10-31 9 CHINEBE PrWiee Exchange, Stagapare, mm eMag prices per IN kg yeeteniay. CwMit ad: Bulk fob <108.00 sellers, old drum (in second hand drum) fob 1122.00 sellers, new drum fob $126.00 sellers. Capra: Mixed (loose) $57 buyers. Pepper: Muntok white pepper fob Asta NLW $380.00 sellers, Sarawak white pepper175 words
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Article139 1981-10-31 9 YARN and cotton prices were quoted as follows in Hongkong yesterday. (In HK dollars, spot ex-go-down) CattM vara: China Blue Phoenix 20s 2,570; 32s 3,110, 40s 3,260 (per bale of 400 lbs). PaktoUa raw eaMm: LSS 6.00, 4F 5.95; 289F 6.05; NT roller ginned 6.00 (per lb). CLOTH in139 words
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Article302 1981-10-31 9 SINGAPORE: Yesterday's closing prices in S$ per kilo, ex-godown: THAI WHITE: 100 per cent first class (Kangaroo) new crop 1.33, 100 per cent second class 1.13, 100 per cent third class 1.08, 25 per cent new crop no stock, B-10 per cent no stock. THAI BROKEN: A-super 0.75, Special302 words
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Article942 1981-10-31 9 FURTHER indications that the US economy is sinking into a recession caused New York stocks last Friday to close lower. The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day off about 4Vj points. Declines led advances by around 880 to 570 and market volume narrowed to some 40942 words
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Article81 1981-10-31 9 THE STRAITS Ob price 1b Peaaag yesterday dropped ne eeit U b kIU, still Wttfcia the ITC upper sector raage of $S4.fB Bad $37.89, dealers said. Despite a higher sapply sf tin ere foUowiag ead maath disposals aad Thursday's holiday accßmalatloß, coadltioßS were steadier with laflaeatlal hayers supportißg81 words
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Article32 1981-10-31 9 Rubber Oct 30 Singapore: Nov: 188.00 cents (unchanged) Malaysia: Nov: 227.60 cents (up 1.50 cents) Tin: M 535.56 per kilo (down 1 cent) Official offering: 278 tonnes (up 01 tonnes)32 words
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Article87 1981-10-31 9 THE Malaysian Minister of Finance has fixed these rates for the period from Oct 30 until further notice: Rather: 232 v« cents a kilo for RSS One; Cepra: M 5651.55 a tonne; Palm kernel: $955.75 a tonne; White pepper: $3,348.00 a tonne; Black pepper: $2,244.00 a tonne;87 words
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Article225 1981-10-31 9 RUBBER prices in Singapore yesterday cmloaed unchanged on balance with November One RSS buyers quoted at 188.00 cents per kilo, dealers said. Morning prices were marked down slightly on some offerings after an about unchanged opening, they said. Afternoon prices recovered slightly on some weekend covering interest to cloae225 words
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Article374 1981-10-31 9 RAS prices in cent* per kilo yesterday: Noon (per kilo) Buyer* Sellers Int. 1 RSS. prompt f.o.b. 1M.00 185 OON lat. 1 R.S.S. November 117.50 IS SO lat. 1 R.S.S December 199 00 190.50 Int. 2 R.S.S 150 00 100 OON UK/Coat ISiOO ISO OON lat. 3 R.S.S374 words
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Article101 1981-10-31 9 NOON 981 tudSMRpnoifM wrdmr 1AI SSR JO SSR SO MfcBLB (lloe poli«> <l-loo poOrt) NitMkr (CirrM^Ukl 180 S© 162 SON 1S6S0 16QS0N DMMbtt (forward MU) twm Mian 162.40 164 SON 180S0 162-SON SMRCV SMRL SMR& SMRCP SMR 10 (1 loo poDM) (l too poibo Il ia ftlkt)101 words
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261 1981-10-31 9 THIN conditions were experienced on the rubber markets in Singapore and Malaysia as trading slowed down to a minimum over the holiday shortened week. Prices moved narrowly within a three-cent bracket to finish marginally lower, Bstffey, Catfer, Bath ui Csmpaay says in its review261 words
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Article181 1981-10-31 9 WHEAT futures in Chicago on Thursday closed down V* US cent per bushel to up one, after trading on both sides of the unchanged level during the day. Steady selling in December and March by a large professional house versus purchases of corn kept wheat relatively weak to corn181 words
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Article116 1981-10-31 9 SOYBEAN futures in Chicago on Thursday closed up 5 US cents to V« cent per bushel, easing slightly from highs. Prices recovered from midsession lows on slow country movement and forecasts for harvest-delay-ing rains over the weekend, traders said. Soybean oil futures closed higher, with meal mixed in moderate116 words
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Article332 1981-10-31 9 OIL NEWS in Sydney yesterday dominated the stock market as the All-Ordinaries index posted its first gain in six days. This market indicator finished the day 3.4 points up at 519.1 but trading remained cautious following news of latest US economic indicators which pointed to an early332 words
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Article357 1981-10-31 9 SHARE prices in Tokyo yesterday continued to rise, extending Thursday's sharp upturn with scattered buying seen in many sectors, dealers said. The market average rose 21.21 points to 7,449,46 in moderate trading volume of 460 million shares. The Tokyo Stock Exchange index gained 1.33 to 549.54.357 words
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Article81 1981-10-31 9 oct a 1 f UJ Aim coo. a B«fuk> Oold hntuH OOB. BT OoodrteH rnr» LADdoil Lapwto B Martoduqu* B < Otantal A ■lH rum 1«LM ut 1UB UO 1 -Li i nnch i oneb oneb oneb QuOB •47 OrtanUl B 4M iineb n>ll Chiniu m 0.0006 ttiOmm A81 words
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Article39 1981-10-31 9 OCT BtAU AM* Pita* 235?* 1 SmSOC AndB «JI oneA ifijsasr1M unch BBfh 4S InMrntUonAl Ram* Tower Mm Union 95J5 Ml -0. -1 156 -1 Mm Cnj Cement •onUi Art* rum TbftI Dana But MM near MM Itmi39 words
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Article50 1981-10-31 9 FINANCIAL TIMES INDU8TRIAL8 Thursday 467.7 Wednesday 466.7 Week Ago 467.3 DOW JONE8 AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Thursday 832.95 Wednesday 837.61 Week Ago 848.27 H.K.HANG SENG Friday closed Thursday 1281.71 Week Ago 1227.24 AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIALS Friday 676.4 Thursday 675.8 Week Ago 685.0 ALL ORDINARIES Friday 549.1 Thursday 545.6 Week Ago 565.550 words
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Advertisement214 1981-10-31 9 The oil industry is the world's largest commercial enterprise. Its extent is globel, affecting every country. International issues from Iran to Si noSoviet relations are influenced by considerations of oil production and consumption whilst the international communications network of the larger oil compenies rivals that of the majority of nations.214 words
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1223 1981-10-31 10 BID and offer prices officially listed and business in and reported to the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday with the number of shares traded shown in brackets in lots of 1.000 units, unless otherwise specified. SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Aema (1458 2.488)1,223 words
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Article198 1981-10-31 10 HNGAPOBE ITflT TOU8T DIAMOND MOT rro«j E fhtm tar Hm (Managerr* prtass 1 kr Orl n The Commerce 2.81 2 96 NMt) The Savings Fund 1M 1.72 Diamond S pore Prog Fund 1.S 129*d Spore Fd(USI) 0 83 0 8B S pore Sec Fund 18» 1* SI 1.83198 words
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Article2763 1981-10-31 10 1M1 High Low Company Last Sale orGr'« Div Div C*vr Gr*s Net YHd P/E Vol Day COOO) High Low SECTION ONE i INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 494 248 Acma US 115 Alcom 350 130 Allied Choc 312 150 BAT 420 308 Bata 200 75 Ben 470 300 Berjaya Kawat2,763 words
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Article1324 1981-10-31 10 l BID and otter prices officially listed and business in and reported to the Kuala Lumpur g Stock Exchange yesterday, r with the number of shares traded shown in brackets in lots of 1.000 units, unless other--17 wise specified. INDUBTRIAIJS Atoan (1 21B) (1) 1 a (art)1,324 words
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Article346 1981-10-31 10 Berhad: Fifty-Eighth AGM to be held at Ladang Ptoji, Lahat, Perak on Oct 31 at U i am. GLENEALY Plaatettw (Malaya) Berhad: Twentysecond AGM to be held at Ladang Ptnji, Lahat, Perak on Oct 31 at 10.30 am. Be bias*a And Cwpaay, Uarttei: AGM to be held at346 words
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Article678 1981-10-31 10 TRADING It «to Stock Exrliip al fllipun cMtlaM te MOer trmm lack af latere* a few Masters ami algalOeaatiy. Ojwiit price* «era at •beet eveMght levels. Seattmeat appeared better la the aaih| aa nbm eeaateta cajsyei seme price sspnttotlia bet this cadet eff later la678 words
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Article614 1981-10-31 10 STOCKS remained thinly traded on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday and, except (or a few steady Kmost prices stayed at their previous levels. The indifferent close to the week came despite reports that US interest rates have taken another cut following a reduction in the614 words
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Article536 1981-10-31 11 drat PlJMt Ex Dale Cleee Date PayaMe Trtalfer the year Tatal far Prevtaaa year AJiM Om ATWHMMM ILMug BAT BUT 10%<h) 7% ao%(b) 10% J7.3%I 25% Oct 13 NYA Nov 5 Oct 23 Oct 23 Nov 9 Oct 20 NYA Nov 17 Nov 5 Oct 31 Nov 14536 words
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Article174 1981-10-31 11 Company F*Jtoe Particulars Ex Date Books Close Bonus issue of 1 for 10 NYA NYA Gil-w Bonus issue of 1 for 1 Oct 29 Nov 10 Jmkma HUg> Proposed rights issue of 2 fori $1.00 per share NYA NYA Mill Proposed bonus issue of 2 for 1 NYA174 words
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723 1981-10-31 11 PALM oil and rubber factory effluents which have been among the major sources of water pollution in Malaysia are increasingly finding uses which will go a long way towards raising Malaysia's competitiveness in the production and marketing of the two commodities. Already the Sime Darby723 words
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Article210 1981-10-31 11 PUBLIC Textile BM has annouced that at its EGM on Oct 23, approval of the shareholders was obtained for the purchase of a piece of property known as lots 1 and 29, Section 5, Bandar Bukit Mertajam, Province Wellesley, Penang. The consideration of $3 million will be satisfied210 words
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Article543 1981-10-31 11 TRACTORS Malaysia is about to graduate from selling, servicing and reconditioning Caterpillar tractors in Malaysia to assembling them along with the manufacturing of a few selected components. A licence has been obtained from the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (Mida) for the twofold operation which will543 words
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Article262 1981-10-31 11 BOTTLE manufacturer, Malaya Glass Factory Bhd, has suffered a profit decline for the second year running, with a 38 per cent slump in pre-tax profits to MS2.U million for the financial year ended July 31, 1961. The downturn in earnings was largely expected by directors262 words
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Article234 1981-10-31 11 PROFITS for the first half of the year ended July 31 have again proved a disappointment for George Town Dispensary, operator of a chain of retail and wholesale pharmaceutical stores in Malaysia. The unaudited results for the first half of the year shows a pre-tax234 words
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Advertisement243 1981-10-31 11 Management A collection of readings compiled and condensed by WORLD EXECUTIVE'S DIGEST on the distinctive brand of management successfully practised by the Japanese. Dealing with a subject of tremendous current interest, the book covers such fascinating concepts as lifetime employment, group decision-making and quality control circles. yours FREE from World243 words
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534 1981-10-31 12 SIOW LI SEN - By SIOW LI SEN VENEER Products has reached an agreement to acquire 100 per cent control of its 80 per cent owned subsidiary Veneer Hotels. Agreement has been reached between the company and Yong Foh Choi to acquire his minority shareholdings in Veneer Hotels534 words
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Article, Illustration379 1981-10-31 12 BELMONT Centre, to be redeveloped into a multistorey building by Promet Bhd, will be renamed Promet Centre. As the new name suggests, the building will be the headquarters for the Promet group. It had earlier been thought that the project might be delayed379 words
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Article199 1981-10-31 12 PRETAX profit of Cold Storage (Malaysia) fell a sharp 47 per cent to Msl.9 million for the first six months ended July 31,1961. Group turnover, however, rose 24 per cent to $30.24 million. The company said there is unlikely to be any signifiant improvement in199 words
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Article227 1981-10-31 12 HSUNG BEE HWA - HSUNG BEE HWA PRETAX earnings at Synthetic Resins (Malaysia) rose 21.9 per cent for the year ended June 30 to M 55.837 million. However, turnover gained only a modest 6 per cent to $29,822 million. After accounting for a higher rate of taxation, earnings at the manufacturer227 words
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Article758 1981-10-31 12 LONDON, Fri. Share prices closed little changed from overnight levels in quiet trading today, dealers said. At 3pm, the Financial Times index was up 0.8 points at 468.5. Activity was limited as attention focused on the UK government's sale today of Cable and Wireless, which was oversubscribed as758 words
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Article66 1981-10-31 12 AP NEW YORK, Fri. Stock prices were narrowly mixed in early trading today. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrial stocks was down 0.76 points to 832.19 in the first half hour, but advancing issues slightly outnumbered those declining. The Dow Jones Industrial average would have shownAP - 66 words
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Article414 1981-10-31 12 •Hill Complies S^abnarti A STATEMENT issued by Amalgamated Metal Corporation has declared that Permodalan Nasional's offer of 550 pence for its minority shares is fair. AMC made the announcement in London through its adviser Morgan Grenfell and Company. Permodalan made an offer to buy after Preussag,414 words
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Article180 1981-10-31 12 INCHCAPE Berhad is investigating a share certificate submitted to it for registration. The trading company received a certificate from a Mr Tay Kim Chun for registration in his name but the certificate purported to be issued by Inchcape on May 28 1973 has various discrepancies. On180 words
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Article73 1981-10-31 12 THE share registrar of Renong Tin Dredging Company, Specialists' Services, has reminded shareholders of the company that the takeover offer by Sparlstream Investments closes on Nov 12. Shareholders of Renong intending to accept the offer should send the completed acceptance forms and share certificates to N M Rothschild73 words
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Article150 1981-10-31 12 Rises Nanyang 304 24 Ambassador 690 20 U O I 286 >11 Selangor Dredg *40 10 Sin Cbew 400 10 Tan Chong 340 10 Hume M 436 6 PMC 386 6 Y H S 330 6 DBS 710 5 Keppel Ship 540 5 FAN 535 5 Falls Kuala Sidim150 words
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Article, Illustration141 1981-10-31 12 Rises HLI 1150 30 UMW 490 18 Hume (M) 476 16 FAN 575 15 CCM 472 10 DBS 760 10 OCBC 965 10 Tronoh 1040 10 C Sugars 1380 10 Falls P Textile 170 -206 Tongkah 320 -140 Malayan (T) 402 -10 A Amal 740 -10 Sentosa 190141 words
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Advertisement50 1981-10-31 12 NOTICE STRAITS/AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE GENERAL FREIGHT INCREASE In view of escalating costs, the Conference hereby announces to the trade its intention to introduce a general freight increase of 15 per cent on all tariff rates, effective Ist January 1982. 31 st October 1981 Singapore HENRY NOON MO CO SECRET/HUES STRWTS/AUSTRAIIA CONFERENCE50 words
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Advertisement120 1981-10-31 12 A comprehensive book on what to eat and where to entertain in Singapore. Over 90 pages of useful information from fast food chains to dining out in style. So get your copy now. X i*. r M W ■S\ ~x This book is now available at $4/- a copy at120 words
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Miscellaneous60 1981-10-31 12 OUTLOOK for Singapore from 6am to Ipm today: Showers, clearing in the early morning. Report for 24 hoars prior to 1.39 pm on Oct at the airport: Maximum temperature 32.1 Associated humidity 65 Minimum temperature 24.1 Associated humidity 92 Hours of sunshine 10.45 Rainfall in millimetres 2.1 Total rainfall for60 words
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Article, Illustration279 1981-10-31 13 NO, IT WONT SNOW in Singapore. Bat that dees Mt prevent the Austrians from including winter clothing In a fashion preview at the Century Park Sheraton Hotel. They believe there will be enough locals who will be Interested, as Singaporeans are now going further afield for their holidays.279 words
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Article, Illustration433 1981-10-31 13 SALMA KHALIK - WEEKEID GOURMET By SALMA KHALIK THE SEASON of the Hunt is here again. For those who enjoy game, there are just a few short weeks every year to indulge themselves. This is the time when menus sport some of the more exotic meats like pheasant, deer, rabbits,433 words
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Article, Illustration789 1981-10-31 13 KAGEMUSHA (coming to Orchard) is easily one of the most extraordinary films to have reached the public circuit in Singapore. Both Francis Ford Coppola (Apocalypse Now) and George Lucas (Star Wars) were keenly conscious of its powerful appeal internationally, even accounting for its major handicap the789 words
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331 1981-10-31 14 WHY EXERCISE? Part of the answer can be found in a film called Exercise and Physical Fitness which will be screened by the Singapore Sports Council at the National Stadium Theatrette today. The film explores the many reasons for exercise, including strength, endurance, flexibility331 words
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109 1981-10-31 14 AFP. AN international marathon race (or physically handicapped persons will be held in Oita, western Japan, tomorrow with entries of 120 wheel-chair racers from 14 countries. Japan's first official international wheel-chair marathon, it was planned by the Oita prefectural government and an Oita sportsAFP. - 109 words
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Article, Illustration404 1981-10-31 14 Business Times sth Annual Golf Tournament THE FIFTH Business Times annual golf tournament will be held tomorrow at Sembawang Country Club. Teams of two will play a four-ball best-ball stableford for the Business Times Trophy. Breakfast will be served from 7.00 to 8.30 and a buffet lunch404 words
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Article504 1981-10-31 14 CHARMAINE CHAN - By CHARMAINE CHAN THE Poh Tiong Choon Superstar Final will be the event on the Singapore Women Bowlers' Club's calendar for some time. Commencing at 12.30pm at Jackie's Bowl 460 on Saturday, Nov 28, the Poh Tiong Choon Superstar Final will have 48 Masters bowlers going504 words
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Article, Illustration998 1981-10-31 14 MOTOBHW with Hermes, DETROIT has been hit badly by Japanese car manufacturers and their übiquitous Toyotas and Nissans for some time. To a lesser extent, perhaps, its European counterparts face the same fate. While congressmen are hard at work pushing for import quotas, and getting them in998 words
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Article248 1981-10-31 14 UPI THE INTERNATIONAL Amateur Athletic Federation (lAAF) will step ap tin war agalast drag taking, lAAF president Dr Prima Nebiole, the 58-year-old Italian whe succeeded Hellaad's Adrlaaa Paalea as preaideat last month, said his comlttee weald posh far stricter medical controls ever track aad field athletlea.UPI - 248 words
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Article369 1981-10-31 14 TODAY: GOLF: Warren: The first round of the club's matchplay championship tees-off this afternoon for the first 18 holes. The participants are: CT Lim (defending champion) vs RT Dawson, Frankie Ho vs Patrick Kat, Daniel Lim vs Vincent Lee, Bernard Chen vs Johnny Siau, Peter Quah vs369 words
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741 1981-10-31 14 RONALD KOW - Changes: new faces and new line-up of office bearers mm By RONALD KOW WHILE the future of Singapore soccer may seem doubtful with innumerable problems remaining unsolved, one thing appears certain at this stage there are going to be changes. Whether the changes will make things "better" or not, we,741 words
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Article131 1981-10-31 14 AFP TKIETB ter the Mm Ow» ala Werli Cm fuwytag n»i Batches ketacaa 8m« Ankk aai Cktat, «Me* will ImM at Kuli tbr U Ml It, an m WMk. PMWI taae eaa make tke tiiHap either tkraagk tke mad er la peraea at Ike •Alee ef tke A«taaAFP - 131 words
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Article706 1981-10-31 14 RONALD HOW - RONALD HOW WHAT is so special about Selangor winning the Malaysia Cup again? After all, that state has won the tournament more times in recent years than any Singapore football fan would care to remember. Yet, there is something special awaiting the Selangor state football players if706 words
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Miscellaneous652 1981-10-31 13 WHAT WHERE LS CONCERTS 1 THE 8tag»pere Symphany Orchestra entertains with popular classics tonight. Included in the programme are Weber's Clarinet Concerto No 1 in F minor, op 73, Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No 1, op 35, and Saint Saens' Cello Concerto No 1 in A minor, op 33. At the652 words
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