The Business Times, 20 June 1981
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Title Section11 1981-06-20 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C.(P) No. 107/1/81 SATURDAY. JUNE 2«, 1981 60 CENTS11 words
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BRIEFLY...
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Article72 1981-06-20 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Eight out of 10 lawyers in Kedah and Penang employ touts to find them new clients, said Berita Fomca, the newsletter of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association. Findings indicate that touts are responsible for obtaining about 40 to 50 per cent of72 words
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Article63 1981-06-20 1 AFP JAKARTA, Fri. The Indonesian Attorney General has instructed government officials to monitor the use of diesel allocated to companies following the discovery that diesel has been diverted for smuggling abroad. Government agencies have been ordered to cooperate with the state oil corporation, Pertamina, to checkAFP - 63 words
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Article76 1981-06-20 1 Reuter LONDON, Fri. The British Trusthouse Forte group today lost the first round of its attempt to take over the Savoy Hotel chain, one of the world's most exclusive, but vowed to try again. The bid was launched in March but met bitter resistance from the SavoyReuter - 76 words
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Article98 1981-06-20 1 Reuter LONDON, Fri. Britain's annual inflation rate has dropped again, dipping from 12 per cent to 11.7 per cent last month, according to government figures published today. It is the lowest figure for nearly two years and keeps the government on line for its target ofReuter - 98 words
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Article66 1981-06-20 1 Reuter HONGKONG, Fri. Rent controls on Hongkong's post-war domestic property will be retained until December 18, 1983, a government spokesman said. In a statement following publication today of a bill on rent controls, he said that although the government accepts in principle that rent controls should 'beReuter - 66 words
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Article65 1981-06-20 1 Reuter TOKYO, Fri. Japan's Nissan Motor Company, the maker of Datsun cars, said today it would shortly offer three new models of front-engined, front-drive fuel economy cars for overseas markets. It said the three saloon cars, dubbed Stanza and Auster, both with 1800 cc engines, and theReuter - 65 words
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Article45 1981-06-20 1 Reuter MANILA, Fri. Malaysia made a strong plea to the United States to participate in a new International Tin Agreement (ITA). The plea was made by Malaysian Foreign Minister Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen when he met US Secretary of State Alexander Haig.Reuter - 45 words
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Chief Price Changes
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Article139 1981-06-20 1 Rises Indices A P I 950 110 June 18 June 19 Utd Plantations 690 100 BT Indicator: *****4.40 *****3.76 G Ceramics Pacific Dev K G Hldgs Goodwood Park 845 1360 426 1800 65 60 56 50 Industrials: 949.06 Finance: 1901.80 Hotels: 1356.97 949.72 1924.37 1365.72 P M Hldgs 670139 words
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Article, Illustration139 1981-06-20 1 Rises Indices 930 +70 65 60 50 50 50 45 June 18 June 19 G Ceramics BT Index: *****9 12 *****0.63 MBS 660 Industrials: 1206.74 1204.54 U Cable 930 Finance: 1930.98 1944.64 Kg Hold 470 Hotels: 519.06 519.05 M Mosaics 520 Properties: 1237 37 1229.92 H L Finance139 words
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578 1981-06-20 1 RONNIE LIM - ESSO LOWERS POSTED PRICES By RONNIE LIM ESSO has reduced its posted or contract prices for petrol and diesel, setting the stage for a reduction in prices at the pump. Officials of the company have been meeting government representatives since last week and indications578 words
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Article780 1981-06-20 1 GENERAL Ceramics Berhad, soon to be renamed General Corporation Berhad, is to acquire a leading general insurance company, Malaysia British Assurance (MBA) and property-based Prudential Properties (PP), owners of Imbi Plaza in Kuala Lumpur. The acquisitions will be entirely financed through an exchange of shares. Terms of780 words
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539 1981-06-20 1 CHOO AI LENG - By CHOO AI LENG MALAYAN United Industries' proposal to take over Hotel Malaysia and Ming Court Hotel remains in the balance although more than three months have elapsed since it was announced. MUI has yet to receive the approvals of Malaysian authorities.539 words
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Article212 1981-06-20 1 SHELL Eastern Petroleum (SEP) yesterday said that it has awarded a second and final contract for the rebuilding of its hydrocracker plant on Pulau Bukom to Daelim Industrial Company of South Korea. This means that Daelim, which won the first contract to demolish defective structures and212 words
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277 1981-06-20 1 THE Government will "freely" grant work permits to foreign workers from traditional and nontraditional sources daring the next two years. Besides easing the severe labour shortage, this will also spur workers Into increasing ty--Mr Goh Chok Tong, Minister for Health277 words
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358 1981-06-20 1 FONG MEW LENG - By FONG MEW LENG THE Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) will set up an education subcommittee to look into the worsening problem of schooling for children of expatriates. In the meantime, the SICC is helping the United World College (UWC) in the financing358 words
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Article89 1981-06-20 1 Reuter A SUDDEN and unexpected rise in US interest rates lifted the dollar against all major currencies in London yesterday and drove the Zurich gold price to its lowest level this year at US$457 an ounce. Eurodollar rates opened higher in the morning in response toReuter - 89 words
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Advertisement200 1981-06-20 1 Swing With A Perfect ZM 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 '10'. These new-design woods and irons were created200 words
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Advertisement66 1981-06-20 1 LEISURE TIMES SHARP rise In US trade defleit FAST expansion of a hotel emwith Japan likely pire COMECON members suffer low ELECTRICAL industry's output growth 3 "P 12 SPONSORS avoid shows with LONG-AWAITED explanation excessive sex 8 from Petf 12 TV AND RADIO I, CROBBJORW i, DINK 8 SHARK INFORMATION66 words
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Advertisement81 1981-06-20 1 The Straits Companies Times Key £25 DIRECTORY Agencies Singapore (Buku Merah) Leader...page STANLEY LEASINGHAM At the Clare Leasingham Valley, nature conspires with man to produce a A wine that requires Time to mature and be made precious deserves to be preserved. Like Stanley Beaujolais Now carefully stored in a wine81 words
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REGIONAL
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522 1981-06-20 2 Reuter ASEAN foreign ministers yesterday sought support from powerful Western allies for their plan to bring pressure on Vietnam to settle the Kampuchean conflict. New Zealand Foreign Minister Brian Talboys, the first of the ministers from friendly governments to meet Asean officials yesterday,Reuter - 522 words
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228 1981-06-20 2 Reuter THE Japanese Minister for International Trade and Industry, Mr Rokusuke Tanaka, has promised to intervene over complaints about the quantity of Japanese car exports to Britain. He is reported to have told the British Trade Minister, Mr John Biffen, he would makeReuter - 228 words
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THE REGION IN BRIEF
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Article413 1981-06-20 2 Agencies GROUND workers for Hongkong's Cathay Pacific Airways have decided to prolong indefinitely their strike for higher wages. Members of the ground staff union at Kai Tak Airport voted unanimously to reject a management offer and stay away from work until their demands for a 20 perAgencies - 413 words
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589 1981-06-20 2 Agencies THE US Under-Secretary for Commerce, Mr Lionel Olmer, said the US trade deficit with Japan could rise to US$4B billion by 1990 from $10 billion last year. US trade with Japan has been in deficit since 1965 and last year It representedAgencies - 589 words
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Article249 1981-06-20 2 AP Reuter INDONESIA has cut its oil production by 10 per cent, starting early this month. Mines and Energy Minister Subroto said on Thursday that the move was made in accordance with a decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) ministers in GenevaAP; Reuter - 249 words
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405 1981-06-20 2 UPI BEIJING has threatened to downgrade or even break off ties with the United States over the Taiwan question which was left unresolved by the visit of Secretary of State Alexander Haig. China is willing to risk jeopardising the "strategic consensus" sought byUPI - 405 words
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224 1981-06-20 2 Reuter CHINA has bought 630,000 tonnes of American wheat, the US Agriculture Department announced on Thursday. A State Department official said the wheat purchase might indicate that Beijing was pleased with the outcome of Secretary of State Alexander Haig's justconcluded visit. But aReuter - 224 words
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192 1981-06-20 2 AFP THAILAND'S trade deficit rose 165 per cent in the first five months of 1981, compared with a year earlier. At the same time, the balance of payments went from a surplus of 11,058 million baht (US$553 million) to a provisional deficitAFP - 192 words
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158 1981-06-20 2 AP FORMER Thai Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan has announced the formation of a new political party claiming the allegiance of 60 members of Thailand's national assembly. The grouping of 60 assemblymen would give Kriangsak the second largest party in the 301-seat assembly, after the SocialAP - 158 words
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Article, Illustration444 1981-06-20 2 EXPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY KEPPEL WHARVES Berdikari (2000 after Gotong Royong) 19 Jastamia Bor (0530 after Chaco) 42 43 Kota Angkasa (0700 after Kota Berlian) 10 Kota Perwira (0700) 11 Kao Mu (2300) 35/36 Paz Estrella (0600 25/26 Perlis (1900 20 East Teviotban (after Pacific) 33/34 CONTAINER TERMINAL444 words
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Article762 1981-06-20 2 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Number Time From MAS MH601 0630 KUL l MAS MH680 0645 KCH FT FT71 0700 JFK ORD ANC NRT TPE SLA SQ101 0815 KUL i MAS MH811 0815 PEN i MAS MH603 0830 KUL l MAS MH671 1000 PEN KUL SLA SQ201 1000762 words
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OVERSEAS
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374 1981-06-20 3 AP THE UNITED States showed a US$3.l billion first-quarter surplus in its foreign trade balance as measured by the broad current account of goods, services and other financial transactions. The new US Commerce Department report also greatly revised last year's current account figures, whichAP - 374 words
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386 1981-06-20 3 Reuter THE BANK of England has said the best way for Britain to achieve lower inflation and restore competitiveness is to aim for negligible pay awards over a number of years. The bank said in its latest quarterly bulletin that exchangeReuter - 386 words
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254 1981-06-20 3 AP FORMER US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has failed to win re-election to the board of directors of the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations. Dr Kissinger won 75 per cent of the votes in a nineway race for eight vacancies on theAP - 254 words
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85 1981-06-20 3 Reuter EGYPT has suspended temporarily the implementation of a number of agreements aimed at normalising relations with Israel because of the Israeli attack on a nuclear reactor in Iraq. Egyptian foreign ministry officials said Israel has been told that Egypt has decided not to participateReuter - 85 words
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348 1981-06-20 3 UPI INDUSTRIALISEDcoun- I tries have shown little en- < thusiasm for funding Unes- co's new Third World media communications programme i until they see proposals for specific projects. The 35-nation council, which is meeting in Paris to organise the International Programme for DevelopmentUPI - 348 words
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295 1981-06-20 3 AFP THE UNEXPECTED meeting in Beijing on Wednesday between US Secretary of State Alexander Haig and Rumanian Foreign Minister Stephan Andrei is an illustration of Bucharest's independent foreign-policy stand. According to observers in Vienna, to meet Mr Haig in Beijing was a boldAFP - 295 words
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article457 1981-06-20 3 Agencies BRITISH civil servants, locked in the 15th week of a pay dispute, voted by big majorities on Thursday to step up selective strikes, but decided against an all-out two-week walkout. Leaders of the nine civil service unions announced final tallies of 10 days of balloting among theAgencies - 457 words
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Article196 1981-06-20 3 Reuter THE EUROPEAN Parliament in Strasbourg has called for a united stand by the European Economic Community (EEC) on US monetary policy. It voted 93 to 1 in support of a resolution urging contact at the highest level between the EEC and the US toReuter - 196 words
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Article209 1981-06-20 3 AP FISHER-Price Toys must pay a Canada couple and their handicapped son the equivalent of US$3.l million in Canadian currency because the youngster was disabled by choking on a toy, a US Federal jury has ruled. lain Cunningham, now 11, received the largest share inAP - 209 words
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570 1981-06-20 3 NYT THE SOVIET Union and the six East European countries in Comecon have had the lowest economic growth since World War II during the latest five-year plan which ended last year, and are unlikely to do better in the new five-year plan. A detailedNYT - 570 words
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387 1981-06-20 3 AP IRAN is trying to catch its elusive President Abolhassan Bani-Sadr. but the government concedes it does not have complete control of the nation's borders. There were rumours that the now-powerless Mr BaniSadr had already slipped out of Iran to avoid impeachment. trial andAP - 387 words
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Advertisement207 1981-06-20 3 The FirstOfficiall9BoOlympic Commemorative Medallions struck and certified by the Japanese Mint. r f 4\ m S. .-h m. Only3oosets available for Singapore and Malaysia distribution! The Japanese Mint has been commissioned by the Organising Committee of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow to strike a limited quantity of 10,000 sets207 words
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RAW MATERIALS
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Article446 1981-06-20 4 Reuter INDONESIAN exports of crude palm oil are likely to be less than half last year's, although production will be slightly up. Well-informed trade sources estimate exports, on which there had been restrictions in the first quarter of this year to meet domestic needs, may reachReuter - 446 words
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259 1981-06-20 4 PRICES rallied eight cents to take July One RSS to 255 cents a kilo this week, but the steadiness was not sustained due to lack of follow through and profit-taking. H«U4ay, Cutler, Bath and Cwnpuy, in its latest review of the Singapore and Malaysian259 words
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Article200 1981-06-20 4 RUBBER prices in Singapore yesterday closed unchanged on balance with July One RSS buyers quoted at 248.50 cents per kilo, dealers said. Morning prices were marked up slightly on some weekend covering interest after an easier opening, they said. Afternoon prices were about unchanged until after the close when200 words
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Article346 1981-06-20 4 RAS prices in cents per KUo yesterday: Noon (per kilo) Buyers Sellers Int 1 R.S.S. prompt f o b. 238 50 Int 1 RS.S. July 248.50 249 00 Int. 1 R.S.S August 253 50 25*00 Int. 2 R.S.S. 226 00 227.00N UK Cont 225.00 226 00N Int 3346 words
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Article112 1981-06-20 4 NOON SSR and SMR price* yeeterday RAS SSR 20 SSR SO <1 Ion pallet) (1-ton pallet) July (Current Mth) Buyert Seller* ***** *****N 214.50 216 SON Aufuet (Forward Mth) Buyers Sellera 219 00 221 OON 216.50 218.50N MRELB SMRCV SMRL SMR 5 SMR CP SMR 10 SMR112 words
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Article204 1981-06-20 4 Reuter ASEAN has called for an early conclusion of a Sixth International Tin Agreement (ITA) to avoid "serious consequences for producerconsumer cooperation in the commodity field". The call was contained in a joint communique issued at the end of two days of talks among foreign ministersReuter - 204 words
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Article74 1981-06-20 4 THE STRAITS tin price in Penang yesterday fell four cents to M 129.37 a kilo, still within the ITA lower range of $21.28 to $31.11, dealers said. Sterling's weakness against the Malaysian dollar overruled steadier London advices and farther baying support from Japan and locally, while the buffer74 words
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Article31 1981-06-20 4 Rubber: June 19 Singapore: July: 248.50 cents (unchanged) Malaysia: July: 270.50 cents (up 1.00 cent) Tin: M«29.37 per kilo (down 4 cents) Official offering: 210 tonnes (down 9 tonnes)31 words
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Article91 1981-06-20 4 THE Malaysian Minister of Finance has fixed these rates for the period from June 18 until further notice: Robber: 271 1 4 cents a kilo for RSS One; Capra: M 5672.50 a tonne; Palm kernel: $955.75 a tonne; While pepper: (3,587.83 a tonne; Black pepper: $2,231.17 a91 words
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Article117 1981-06-20 4 Reuter TIN prices are unlikely to make any major move over the next 12 months owing to support from the International Tin Council (ITC) buffer stock and the overhang of surplus world production, broker Wallace Brothers Commodities Ltd said in a market report. Short-term, prices could fall backReuter - 117 words
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Article180 1981-06-20 4 CHINESE Produce Exchange, Singapore, noon closing prices per 111 kg yesterday. («conat oil: Bulk fob $116 00 sellers, old drum (in second hand drum) fob $129 00 sellers, new drum fob $135.00 sellers. Copra: Mixed (loose) $69.00 buyers. Pepper: Muntok white pepper fob Asia NLW $407.50 sellers. Sarawak180 words
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Article193 1981-06-20 4 YARN and cotton prices were quoted as follows in Hongkong yesterday: (In HK dollars, spot ex-go-down) Cotton yam: China Blue Phoenix 20s 2,370. 32s 2,880, 40s 3,025 (per bale of 400 lbs). piece goods: China Butterfly and Globe brand unq; Dragon Head unq; Five Lambs unq; Flower and Butterfly193 words
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Article328 1981-06-20 4 SINGAPORE: Yesterdays closing prices in S$ per kilo, ex-godown: THAI WHITE: 100 per cent first class (Kangaroo) new crop 1.34, 100 per cent second class unq, 100 per cent third class 1.06, 25 per cent new crop no stock. B-10 per cent no stock. THAI BROKEN: A-super 0 80,328 words
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Article139 1981-06-20 4 WHEAT futures in Chicago on Thursday closed near the bottom of a narrow cent range, down 4V4 to three cents a bushel. Prices declined from the start on weak technical aspects, improved harvesting conditions for major US winter wheat crop areas and dollar strength, traders added. Thursday's increases in139 words
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Article661 1981-06-20 4 COFFEE: Robusta futures yesterday ended the midday call steady, although slightly below morning highs with gains of up to £23 from the previous close. The market steadiness was also a reaction to the heavy selling which recently depressed prices to 5' j year lows, they added. Chart analysts661 words
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Article164 1981-06-20 4 Reuter TALKS on signing a fiveyear grain agreement between Taiwan and 19 US suppliers remain deadlocked. This is because the US has objected to calling Taiwan the Republic of China in invitations to a reception after the signing ceremony, local grain importers said. The signing,Reuter - 164 words
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Article149 1981-06-20 4 IN Kuala Lumpur, prices yesterday continued easier on the physical market following lack of activity in refined palm oil and the availability in nearby positions in quiet trading, dealers said. In June, central which was traded on an exmill basis eased Mss to $1,090 a tonne and north149 words
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Article248 1981-06-20 4 SOYBEAN futures in Chicago on Thursday closed mixed, down 4'/2 cents a bushel in old crop, to up as much as 3'i cents in new crop. Aggressive local bear spreading, buying back months/selling nearbys, following Thursday's broker loan rate increases accounted for new crop strength and old crop weakness,248 words
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ASIAN STOCKS
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512 1981-06-20 4 TOKYO SHARE prices yesterday closed mixed in thin trading with many domestic and foreign investors staying on the sidelines in view of the overnight fall on Wall Street and an uncertain trend oC US interest rates, dealers said. After reaching a record high 7,730.41512 words
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Article251 1981-06-20 4 LARGE institutions yesterday remained on the sidelines as small sellers pushed the market down sharply. Tai Cheung was the hardest hit after Thursday's disappointing final results. Most analysts were expecting the results to be 70 per cent higher than the fig- ure announced. Tai Cheung closed the day down251 words
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Article349 1981-06-20 4 STOCKS involved in the Cooper Basin gas and oil search rose in an otherwise quiet market following rumour of a find by consortium member, Delhi International. brokers said. Delhi officials in Australia denied the New York sourced reports but Santos finished 40 cents up at $6.80. The rest of349 words
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Article91 1981-06-20 4 STOCK prices yesterday declined in weak trading, dealers said. Thai Commercial Bank and Charoong Thai fell two baht each to 254 and 181, Siam Credit lost one to 67.50 and Rama Tower dropped 0.50 to 67.50 baht. JUKE It Bahu Mil Plbrt IS uneb yr^mM t -1 HI pim91 words
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Article81 1981-06-20 4 JUNE It Aco)* Mining Paaoa JHM uncb AtlM Coo. A AUai Coo B. topdo Qotd Bancuat Cor- BF Ooodrich CDC* Z am MJO MJOO 1—1 uncb -CI 1 Anrtoll Lcpanto B Martnduque B Oriaotal A Oriental B Phil Qiimu PtUlax A PDUez B H uoo «J0 462 jm .uao81 words
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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Article182 1981-06-20 5 AN exhibition has been organised to help Chineseeducated towkays and entrepreneurs gain deeper understanding of the application of computers in business and industries. Organised by Singapore Jaycees, the "Computers and You" exhibition was officially opened yesterday by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Education, Mr Ho182 words
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Article, Illustration175 1981-06-20 5 NALCO South-east Asia, which opened in Jurong recently, will soon go into production of chemicals for water and oil treatment. Nalco, which has an authorised capital of $10 million, is owned by Catoleum of Australia and Nalfloc of Britain. Liquid and powder blending equipment costing about175 words
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Article, Illustration276 1981-06-20 5 PAN Malayan Holdings has appointed Mrs Mary Ho as group financial controller and Miss Sally Phuar as group company secretary. Mrs Ho is a member of the Singapore Society of Accountants and an associate member of the Association of Certified Accountants. She is responsible for all aspects276 words
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337 1981-06-20 5 NEW Zealand Motor Bodies has won a $10 million contract to supply 250 body kits for single-decker buses to Singapore Bus Services. The contract, which was announced recently, includes the stationing of an engineer from New Zealand Motor Bodies for the duration of337 words
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Article521 1981-06-20 5 RICHARD SEAH - By RICHARD SEAH SHOW agents in Singapore are confident that local musicians will keep their jobs although hotels face higher entertainment taxes from next month. But hotels cannot give the guarantee. Some hotels may simply decide that providing "live" entertainment is not worth the $7,000521 words
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Article117 1981-06-20 5 JURONG Town Corporation said yesterday that Mr Swee Kee Siong, senior director of the operation division, will not be the managing director of the International Petroleum Centre. A JTC spokesman said the managing director of the Centre has yet to be appointed. Business Times understands that a117 words
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Article98 1981-06-20 5 CANADA will give a $2.6 million grant to Asean as part of an agreement on a fisheries project. The post-harvest technology project is intended to improve the standard of living of fishermen and to increase the supply of highprotein food in Asean countries. Canadian specialists, services and equipment98 words
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Article529 1981-06-20 5 SEMINARS AND COURSES June 6 and 20: Motivational Selling Seminar, SIM Conference Room, Singapore Institute of Management June 12-July 6: CDP Module 5 (Computer Management), NPB Cuppage Centre, NPB June 15-July 17: EDP I (Business Management) Module HI Managerial Accounting and Finance, NPB Cuppage Centre, NPB June 15-July529 words
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274 1981-06-20 5 GOVERNMENT agencies should not seek sharp increases in property prices in line with those in the private sector. They should adopt an official approach on rentals more related to longterm interests and less insistent on short-term maximisation of the return, said Mr R274 words
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398 1981-06-20 5 FONG MEW LENG - By FONG MEW LENG MAJOR foreign employers do not share the recent criticisms of the work attitudes of Singapore workers. Members of the Singapore Internationa] Chamber of Commerce believe the attitudes are favourable and they have indicated this view in a recent survey conducted by398 words
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Article, Illustration410 1981-06-20 5 Cn UJANK is holding a twoday trade financing seminar on Monday for senior executives of its corporate customers. The seminar will touch on various aspects of trade financing including the mechanics, opportunities and risks involved. Topics to be covered include import letters of credit, export bills, guarantees, collections,410 words
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Advertisement219 1981-06-20 5 u h is! Rich Little Poor Girl Terence Fee/y Skinny little Carol Blair was born in the back streets of Liverpool but with all the riches that count grit, heart and humour. Borne along on a torrent of powerful, erotic, often violent incident, she scales the peaks of jet-set society,219 words
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Article348 1981-06-20 6 THERE IS no doubt that the problem of schooling facilities for the expatriate community is a pressing one. Singapore has thrown open its arms to international expertise, but if those who possess the necessary skills and knowledge are to be encouraged to set up a home348 words
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260 1981-06-20 6 MARRIED women with years of valuable working experience are an important labour source. Their early retirement from gainful employment due to family commitments is regrettable. Should there be a conflict between the family and a career, the norms of society dictate that women choose the260 words
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Article374 1981-06-20 6 THE NUMBER of US patents issued to foreigners has almost doubled in the last 20 years because of what experts say is a decline in US technology symptom of dwindling research efforts in America. In 1960, about 20 per cent of patents were claimed by374 words
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Article, Illustration732 1981-06-20 6 TONY SCHMWARTZ's - The US television's largest advertiser, Procter and Gamble, has decided not to sponsor shows which contain excessive sex and violence. TONY SCHMWARTZ's report provides an eye-opener to the problem of the abuse of sex and violence on the TV screen and the quality of TV programmes. TONY SCHMWARTZ'sNYT - 732 words
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Article, Illustration909 1981-06-20 6 SANDRA SALMANS - By SANDRA SALMANS AS THE PRICE of silver declines on commodity exchanges, the price tags on those proverbial silver spoons not to mention knives and forks are also slipping. But with silver's reputation tarnished by its dramatic price upheavals in recent years,909 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous659 1981-06-20 6 TWO-IN-ONE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC PUZZLE ACROSS 4 Cruel type possibly said to be a saint (6) 7 Money you can see is ready (4,4) 8 An animal? Yes, sir! (3-3) 10 His land was of hope and glory (5) 13 Produced by a British Rail man (4) 14 Come through and659 words
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Miscellaneous72 1981-06-20 6 BriStdW JiankUdcteus scene. "TV»e offices of I exceJlervl- pubKcohor\ 1 Firm's CooVeer> Good food Guide' "^1 SG>ID 1M My IrtSffeCTOKS gpz *J GeNTueroGN fvn DumßFouNDeo sour JOB PSS is -lb thc Food in Fißro's CANTeeN >N THC COUNTRY GRBDe fVXC^DwrJivy L -&r\ worror u>Her4 D\scowe«cD thbt e*eRV Cf\NTee:N VISiTeP IS72 words
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Miscellaneous820 1981-06-20 6 MARIE Osmnad wUi be the null (wu d attention tonight us she praeota her Ant shew wlthMt brother Denny. And seme will even be Interacted to nee what new hair-do she cameo np with this time. Her guests tonight are Gavin Muelead sf Lave Bmt aad Jeff Coaaway nf Tud,820 words
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Article, Illustration1592 1981-06-20 7 RAY ANG - Its old slogan was P "Always try I Sheraton first". v I Now it is I "Sheraton we are 1I tomorrow". The 1 ft I Sheraton A 4 Corporation, Mr Henderson started by Ernest Henderson and his friends, is now riding on the crest of the popularity1,592 words
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Article928 1981-06-20 7 LEE YOKE MENG - with LEE YOKE MENG TRAMPING round Europe on a Eurail or Britrail pass is certainly as exciting as the promoters proclaim it to be. In fact, there are many excitements they tell you nothing about. Not unexpectedly. You cannot expect all who promote the idea of 'travel-by-rail-round-Europe'928 words
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EUROPEAN MARKETS
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Article95 1981-06-20 8 JUNE 18 Krs FORWARD MARKET Acer 2ft < -5 Attwl 1180 unch Astur 356 2* Bra-iran 1146 22 Bru-LamD 1078 -2 Canpar 1500 12 Cork ISO 11 I* 290 •1 Ebes 1266 4* Klrctfotxl :f-¥\ 40 < lb- In no Bm 1810 4ft o*» 1214 -6 Hobok 2160 <*>95 words
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Article184 1981-06-20 8 JUNK I" I-rant AcUons Suls»eJS3 unrh Alusulsse Br :oau unrh Aiuiulsw Re* 3*> uncn Brown Bowrl Ur IMS 15 Cib* Oelgy Br \2X> uncn Clb« (Set|> P <' *30 unrh Cltm <•«•!«> K»v f>45 3 Credit Sutvu* Br X* -25 Credit SuLw Kr« M* unrh Elektrcwatt Br 2S2D 10184 words
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Article104 1981-06-20 8 JUNE ta I4re Ante 7«H un« n Auor (ifn IMHH9 i<m Rafttuffl 3M -4 Untiik Flat 2149 -51 PMMHM 73 &0 -45 Ow Immoh 22M -1 5C in ph mm 110 llalrrmenu ***** I 401) luU«a.i 120ft -14 lulsldfi -15 Mixnrti M Ff 970 -3f» Martin Ere SUip 14**104 words
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Article173 1981-06-20 8 Jl?Nfr. 1« LSI A< i Indimrtn «7-> 4«l<1rrvM^rra(>h I2 V| MffO Inr An an Alumln lln Allegheny Lud 4 AiltH Chem <*p S3 A It if tf Starr* unch AUK Cfialnifrs n -V» Atumnqo Am-r Am Airlines Am Brand* 1i»c 43 Am Hrotttlrtit 3D 4 S Am Can173 words
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Article218 1981-06-20 8 JUNK 10 Cf At'it lb! 20^ Si A 37 Aigoma 4*. -v. B&itk Mont Btuik Nova SroU* 27*% Hell Trl IB unf h lirth Corp HP Can Ltd 45^ HriLM-tiri i s »mp RH Ijtfce 29K Can Imp Bfc 28 Canpac 46s s anpar ln% Pf 27 CarUnf O'Keefe218 words
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Article302 1981-06-20 8 JUNE IS Hand INDUSTRIALS a Aipn* 406 unch At*rrom 410 unch Af And CI 675 unch AMK 2625 unch Barw»» 995 5 ("It Sufur 1825 unch I'NA 630 10 ("urrle Klnancr 225 unch [> BM-rs 1d<1 ***** Mr on 630 unch tdtcar* *150 unch twwm> F«1 Volk 525 unch302 words
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Advertisement681 1981-06-20 8 See Page 4 for Asian stocks See I'afcr 9 "The American Express Card serves you well, wherever good food is served". w.mess Cards Welcome Where to wine,dine and entertain Inn Of Happiness The Inn of Happiness brings together the best of two culinary worlds. Two kitchens. Two chefs. All to681 words
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Advertisement278 1981-06-20 8 Rfeasgood as going to Bangkok. > k\ (d This is Thai Seafood at its authentic best So fresh, it could have been alive 15 minutes before coming to your table It was An enormous variety of succulent seafoods expertly prepared by Thai chefs in our Kitchen Siamese Seafood Restaurant u278 words
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Article491 1981-06-20 9 THE US dollar gained strength against major currencies on the local foreign exchange market with the firming of US interest rates yesterday afternoon. Against the Singapore dollar, the US dollar opened at 2.1365. It slid to 2,1325 in the morning but recovered to close at 2.1330 40. laterhaak491 words
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Article22 1981-06-20 9 THE average rate at which major Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their best customers is 13.3 per cent.22 words
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Article49 1981-06-20 9 RANGE of prices offered by discount houses on June 19: Overnight: t% to 6 1 Call deposits: to 6' i% Closing Buying Selling 3-month Treasury bills 6H 6'< 3-month Bank bills 13'i 13H 3 months CD 12'» 12H 6 months CD 12 3/1« 121/16 Source: National Discount Co49 words
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Article85 1981-06-20 9 THE US dollar for overnight delivery yesterday closed at 223.50 yen, unchanged from opening, and compared with a 223.00/10 closing in New York and 223.10/20 on the West Coast on Thursday. This was sharply firmer from a 221.90 closing here on Thursday. Trading was moderately active with volume US$l.2O85 words
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Article30 1981-06-20 9 Banknote rates yesterday: US 5.52/5.54 UK —10.80/11.00 Burma 1.20/1.50 India 5.00/5.50 Indonesia 0.78/0.88 Japan 2.47/2.48 Korea 0.75/0.85 Philippines 0.66/0.68 Singapore 2.58/2.60 Malaysia 2.35/2.37 Brunei 2.52/2.54 Thailand 25.40/25.90 Taiwan 13.90/14.1030 words
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Article51 1981-06-20 9 RESULTS of tender held yesterday for 91-day Treasury bills to be issued from June 22 to June 26: Offered: $140,000,000 Applied for: $339,000,000. Allotted: $140,000,000. Accepted bids: $98.42 approximately 99 per cent and higher bids in full. Average rate of discount on allotment: 6.320 per cent per51 words
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Article657 1981-06-20 9 CBM inc Celanese Cp Certain-Teed Chase Manhtn Chessle System Chrysler Cp Clt Financial Citicorp Cities Serrlce Clark Equip Co duett Peabody Coca-Cola Co Colgate-Pmlm Colt Indust Comm Satellite Commwlth Ed Cons Nat Oas Conaol Ed MY Contl Op Contl Oil T>~ arc* 67* 16* 56* I 7*657 words
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Article195 1981-06-20 9 ASIAN RATES ASIAN currency deposit interbank rates as at close on June 19. US DolUrt(Spol) Offer Bid 7 days 19 9/16 19 7/16 1 month 19'. 19'• 2 months 18 13/16 18 11/16 3 months 18 J 18 s 6 months 19 J 19*1 9 months 1611/16 16 9/16 12195 words
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Article228 1981-06-20 9 SINGAPORE gold futures yesterday closed easier compared with overnight levels in quiet trading, depressed by weaker overseas gold prices, dealers said. Total sales for the day was recorded at 40 lots while kerb volume at 43 lots and prompt closed softer at USJ4SB/460 an ounce against 460/462 on Thursday,228 words
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Article44 1981-06-20 9 Thar* Wed New York 10 00B 10 10B 10 206 10. JOS Zurich 9 85B 10 00B 100BS 10.20S ro iwi Singapore 10 00B 10 10B 10 20S 10 30S Closing priors in US dollars a troy ounce Source: Credit Suisse, S'pore.44 words
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311 1981-06-20 9 MORGAN Guaranty Trust Company of New York has proceeded with its plans to expand its treasury and foreign exchange operations here. Chairman Dennis Weatherstone said this fulfils its commitment to expand the operations of its Singapore office. He added that he is pleased with the311 words
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Article318 1981-06-20 9 Reuter DEVELOPING countries accounted for 48 per cent of total borrowing in the medium-term Eurocredit market in the first four months of this year, compared with just over one third in 1980. The increase may reflect banks' desire to increase their return on assets, theReuter - 318 words
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Article106 1981-06-20 9 TWO Iwtl banks have Increased their saviags aad fixed depsdt rates. HssgkMg aid Shaaghal Baak raised Its time depadt rates f»r three, six, alae aad 12 mssths to 11 per eeat tram lt% per eeat, effective immediately. Its saviags aad prime rates remala at ltVfc per eeat aad IS106 words
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Advertisement1131 1981-06-20 9 EUROPEAN ASIAN BANK BALANCE SHEET as at December 31,1980 LIABILITIES Cash in hand Balances with the Deutsche Bundesbank Balances with foreign Central Banks Balances on postal cheque accounts Cheques on other banks, matured bonds. Interest and dividend coupons. and items received for collection Bills discounted including: a) rediscountabie at the1,131 words
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2037 1981-06-20 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 A COMMERCIAL Acini (4.8482,037 words
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Article208 1981-06-20 10 SING APORE UNIT TBI ST (Nut|tn' price* far Jan B) The Commerce 3.S6 4 15xd The Savings Fund 2 28 2.40 S pore Prog Fund 1.73 1.82 S pore Sec. Fund 2 64 2.77 S pore Invest Fund 2.532.66xd csi S pore Equity Fund 1.65 1.73 AHA I208 words
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Article2890 1981-06-20 10 Gr'i Gr 1 Net 1981 Last Div Div Y'ld P/E Vol Day High Low Company Sale or- C'vr COOO) High Low SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 486 320 Acma 486c d 8 14.5 2.5 2.9 22.5 96 486 478 Alcom 300 10.0 2.0 3.3 25.0 334 130 Allied2,890 words
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Article2102 1981-06-20 10 BID and offer prices officially listed and business in and reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday, with the number of shares traded shown in brackets in lots of 1,000 units, unless otherwise specified. INDUSTRIALS Am* (4.80B) xd Alcmm (3.785) (6) 3 (1) 376 (3) 3.782,102 words
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Article, Illustration724 1981-06-20 10 A DIFFERENT cut of performers look ever the stage while Thursday's stars lost their appeal, hat the sleek market generally remained buoyant. Plantation stecks once again featured in yesterday's quiet trading. Attention was switched from Rethmaas (M), Robinson's and Pegi Malaysia to Cycle A Carriage,724 words
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Article616 1981-06-20 10 SHARE prices ended mixed but selective buying provided some interest at the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday. The market opened on a slightly steadier note with buying interest carried over from the previous day. But levels began to fluctuate when profit-takers set in by the616 words
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Article522 1981-06-20 11 CHRIS LIM - By CHRIS LIM TONG MENG Industries has carried out a revaluation of the land and buildings of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tong Meng Company (M) Sdn Bhd. The revaluation has thrown up a surplus of $801,219 which has been transferred to Tong Meng's capital reserve. During 1980,522 words
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Article681 1981-06-20 11 THE SAGA at MWE Holdings has continued to unfold as both its chairman, Datuk K K Sharma, and the group of dissident shareholders, all out to oust him and five other members from the board, exchanged spirited attacks recently. In an interview with Business Times, Datuk681 words
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Article143 1981-06-20 11 WITH the transfer of 40 per cent of Taiping Textiles' equity to bumiputra interests, nine directors (including chairman Tan Sri Haji Mohammed Noah bin Omar) from the existing board of 16 have resigned. Their resignations came into effect following a board meeting yesterday. Taiping announced yesterday that it143 words
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Article98 1981-06-20 11 HAW PAR Brothers International is expanding its fastgrowing computer business to Malaysia. It yesterday announced the formation of a new subsidiary Asian Computer Services Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. It is likely that the subsidiary will operate as a computer services bureau similar to its Singapore counterpart98 words
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384 1981-06-20 11 BOVIS South-east Asia shareholders, in a very jovial mood at an extraordinary general meeting yesterday, gave the greenlight for the company to acquire Promet, Pertama Emas Tourist Corporation and Aurora Beach Hotel. The approvals pave the way for a requotation of the shares,384 words
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Article606 1981-06-20 11 wm by HOCK LOCK SIEW ASSOCIATED Plastics Industries (API) appears to be living up to the Malay translation of its acronym Api fire. The behaviour of its share price lately has been nothing short of an allconsuming flame. So rapid and steep has beenby HOCK LOCK SIEW - 606 words
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775 1981-06-20 11 THE CITY STAFF - By THE CITY STAFF MULTI-PURPOSE Holdings Berhad (MPHB) intends to seize new opportunities under the Fourth Malaysia Plan to diversify even further away from its existing operations in housing, plantations, finance, banking and manufacturing. This was disclosed by MPHB's chairman, Tan Sri Dato' Lee Loy775 words
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254 1981-06-20 11 DATUK Keramat Holdings is not contemplating giving bonus issues to its shareholders yet, chairman Tan Sri Hamzah Sendut said. Answering questions at the company's annual general meeting in Penang on Thursday, he said a bonus issue is not appropriate at the moment pending discussion254 words
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Article23 1981-06-20 11 said its unaudited con- solidated net tangible asset backing per $1 share as at May 31 this year was $2.55.23 words
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Advertisement132 1981-06-20 11 Your executives can drive better cars and cost you even less. Here's where we come in. We have a fleet of Ford Granada Ghias for short or term rental. Rent one or rent a dozen. With no capital outlay. And because we are Ford distributors, every car in our fleet132 words
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Advertisement915 1981-06-20 11 ISLAND FINANCE LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31t« DECEMBER, 1980 SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES: Share Capital (Note 2) Statutory Reserve (Note 3) Revenue Reserve Unappropriated Profit Represented by: FIXED ASSETS (Nate 4) CURRENT ASBETB: Loans and Interest Receivable (Note 5) Statutory Deposit with the915 words
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339 1981-06-20 12 Reuter PROFITS of major Japanese companies are likely to rise 15.7 per cent in the second half (Oct-Mar) of the current business year. But before that, they are expected to fall 10.4 per cent in the first six months (Apr-Sep) compared with the precedingReuter - 339 words
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Article158 1981-06-20 12 Reuter WITH their oil storage tanks already brimming over, Japanese oil importers will tell Mexico of the difficulty in accepting its offer to triple crude oil shipments to Japan. A spokesman for Mexican Petroleum Import Company Ltd said the Mexican state oil company, Pemex, had offeredReuter - 158 words
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313 1981-06-20 12 Reuter THE SWISS Parliament has voted to consider a controversial government plan to tax interest on trust funds at Swiss banks, which have grown dramatically because of a flood of money from oil-producing countries. Trust funds are deposits which Swiss banks receiveReuter - 313 words
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139 1981-06-20 12 Reuter THE CHINESE government yesterday denied all knowledge of secret listening posts set up by the United States and China to monitor Soviet missile tests. "We have never heard of it," was the terse response by a Chinese government spokesman. The New York TimesReuter - 139 words
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271 1981-06-20 12 Reuter CHINESE Communist Party strongman Deng Xiaoping confirmed yesterday that a crucial party meeting due before the end of this month will result in a reshuffle of China's top leaders. Japanese sources said the changes are expected to include the removal of HuaReuter - 271 words
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392 1981-06-20 12 PEGI Malaysia, which was slated to issue its longawaited explanatory statement on June 18 ahead of its imminent re-quotation on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, will now publish it on Monday. It is expected that its relisting on the KLSE will follow soon392 words
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Article184 1981-06-20 12 AFP THE Indonesian government has appointed Ustraindo Company to build a new Indonesian embassy building on a new more suitable location in Singapore, State Security Minister Sudharmono announced in Jakarta yesterday. Ending a month long domestic polemic on the merits and demerits of discarding the present embassy premisesAFP - 184 words
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276 1981-06-20 12 DR H OMAR Abdalla, the current chairman of the Asean Banking Council (ABC), has been elected chairman of the newly incorporated Asean Finance Corporation (AFC). The other members on the AFC's executive committee are Tan Sri Kamarul Ariffin, head of the Malaysian276 words
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Article293 1981-06-20 12 Reuter THE US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is coordinating a programme to supply weapons to rebels fighting Soviet forces in Afghanistan. The American Broadcasting Company's (ABC) 20/20 news programme on Thursday said China, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia were participating in the anti-Soviet alliance. Basing its reportReuter - 293 words
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442 1981-06-20 12 RICHARD SEAH - By RICHARD SEAH THE ELECTRICAL industry in Singapore saw a massive increase in value added per worker last year. Total output of the industry reached $675.8 million last year, a 44.4 per cent increase over 1979, while gross fixed assets increased by only 34.8 per442 words
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Article811 1981-06-20 12 LONDON, Fri. Share prices closed mixed after a lower opening today, with bargain hunting lifting shares above the day's lows, dealers said. At 3pm, the Financial Times index was down 0.5 points at 540.6. Most issues opened lower on concern over the continued high level of US interest811 words
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Article111 1981-06-20 12 AP NEW YORK, Fri. The stock market lost more ground his morning amid lingering concern over interest-rate prospects. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials dropped 1.52 points to 993.63 in the first half hour. Losers outnumbered gainers by 3 to 2 among NYSE-listed issues. In theAP - 111 words
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Advertisement65 1981-06-20 12 See Page 2 NOTICE FAR EASTERN FREIGHT CONFERENCE SABAH, BRUNEI AND SARAWAK FREIGHT CONFERENCE FAR EAST/GULF OF ADEN AND RED SEA PORTS CONFERENCE NOTICE TO SNIPPERS AND RECEIVERS REVISED BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR Shippers and Receivers are advised that as a result of decreased bunker prices the Interim Bunker Adjustment Factor65 words
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Advertisement316 1981-06-20 12 What will your Children become? Chemist/Analyst Doctor Laboratory Assistant Metallurgist Technician Computer Programmer Meteorologist Engineer Draughtsman Physicist Architect Designer Sociologist Accountant Young minds absorb knowledge All the learning in Time-Life Books is the foundation upon which useful lives are built. Do you want your family to have this benefit? The316 words
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Miscellaneous61 1981-06-20 12 aiVE'ATVHERs Outlook for Singapore from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. today: Fair and warm. Report (or 24 hours prior to 7.3t pm on Jane 19 at the airport. Maximum temperature 34.2 Associated humidity 45 Minimum temperature 24.5 Associated humidity 100 Hours of sunshine 10.20 Rainfall in millimetres! Nil Total rainfall61 words
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Article, Illustration826 1981-06-20 13 KAI LING - Fond memories By KAI LING ALBERT'S "Greedy Street" (Wai Sek Kai in Cantonese) is no more. In the day, it is a wide street lined with parked cars. In the heat of the afternoon sun, it is neither too busy nor very quiet. It is, another street, where nothing much826 words
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Article, Illustration1007 1981-06-20 13 LILLIAN CHEW - WEEKEID GOURMET By LILLIAN CHEW CELEBRITIES warm, casual, a place to meet old friends and to catch up with the latest gossip over a simple meal. NUTMEGS elegant, so wonderfully romantic, a place you choose for that all important occasion, indulging yourself and your guest(s) with an elaborate,1,007 words
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Article67 1981-06-20 13 THE annual hide-and-seek and merry-go-round game played between the two football bodies and the TV stations concerned. RONALD KOW reports. PREPARING for more than one hole-in-one for the Seletar open. FROM $15,000 to $50,000 membership to join Tanah Merah Country Club. YOUR weekend sports diary. AT THE67 words
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Article, Illustration389 1981-06-20 13 WONG AI KWEI - By WONG AI KWEI APPARENTLY some people travel all the way up to Penang just for the food. Others prefer the food to be brought to them. So, Holiday Inn, in conjunction with the Penang Development Corporation and Cathay Pacific Airways, has brought Penang389 words
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Article1348 1981-06-20 14 RONALD KOW - Two popular questions pop up every year around Malaysia Cup final time: Will there be a live' telecast? and Why can't the final be held in Singapore? Today, RONALD KOW talks about the annual hide-and-seek and merry-go-round game played between the twQ football bodies and the TV1,348 words
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Article268 1981-06-20 14 TODAY GOLF: Seletar: Seventytwo golfers will tee-off in the Seletar Open Tournament for the 'A' golfers this morning. The participants hold handicaps between 13 to 16. SICC: The Bukit course will be the venue for the semi-finals of the Guillemard Cup which will be held this afternoon268 words
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Article58 1981-06-20 14 ROBERT YEW sank his 7 Hot Dot ball in one at the sth hole of the Bukit course on Thursday afternoon. Robert used an 8-iron for his tee shot which landed in the hole 160 metres away. Bernard Tong, Melvin Yap and Thomas Ang were part of the58 words
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Article65 1981-06-20 14 DUTCH star Johan Cruyff is returning to play for the Washington Diplomats, the North American Soccer League Club announced on Thursday night. Diplomats' general manager Duncan Hill said Cruyff will play his first match on July 1, against San Diego sockers. No financial terms were disclosed, but a65 words
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434 1981-06-20 14 CHARMAINE CHAN - By CHARMAINE CHAN ONCE AGAIN it is a matter of the early bird getting the worm. Ordinary membership at the yet-to-be-completed Tanah Merah Country Club (TMCC) will now cost $50,000 which is a far cry from the original figure of $15,000 only434 words
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Article275 1981-06-20 14 Reuter LESTER PIGGOTT eased hot favourite Ardross to victory on Thursday in the Ascot Gold Cup, the rich stamina test which is the feature of the third day of the four-day Royal Ascot meeting. It was Piggott's 10th win in 22 rides rides in theReuter - 275 words
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Article, Illustration416 1981-06-20 14 HYPERION - FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH By HYPERION IT PROBABLY makes little difference to the gambling fraternity but to the true racing man the grade 6 and grade 3 meetings at Bukit Timah are a bit disappointing except for the chance to look for old friends416 words
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Article, Illustration1151 1981-06-20 14 ■OTORIie with Hermes WHEN Japanese cars were first marketed throughout the world, the natural tendency was for motorists and the general public to compare them with established manufacturers, like Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Opel and Volkswagon There was no Opec then, no oil crisis and petrol expenditure1,151 words
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Article210 1981-06-20 14 Reuter THE PRESIDENT of the (South) Korean Olympic Committee Cho Sang-ho yesterday appealed to North Korea to form a unified Korean team for the 1984 Olympic Games. In a press statement, Mr Cho proposed "to the chairman of the North Korean Olympic Committee and theReuter - 210 words
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370 1981-06-20 14 Preparing for more than one hole-in-one THE ORGANISERS of the Seletar Open have three prises for a hole-ln-one in case more than one player should achieve the feat in tomorrow's tournament. A Maraman Big Win Graphite complete set of clubs consisting of four woods and nine irons will go to370 words
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Miscellaneous639 1981-06-20 13 WHAT WHERE FILM SHOWS EDWARD ALBERT plays a blind youth in Butterflies Are Free. The film, presented in conjunction with the International Year of Disabled Persons 1981, is screened at the Queens town's Branch Library today. In the Lecture Room, at 11am, 3pm and 7pm. Free tickets available on the639 words
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Advertisement71 1981-06-20 14 I HAD ONLY to look quickly over the runners to spot my selection for this weekend. How could I not pick Princess Alia? Apart from the name T association this pretty English-bred grey mare is built for speed, being by Town Crier. She has been known to dwell at the71 words
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